Some dates to remember
CHURCHILL NEWS
by Linda Gerow

Since this paper reaches us all by Jan. 16, I decided to see what momentous historical events occurred on the same day.

After sifting through numerous events, I came up with these: January 1939: Comic strip Superman debuts; 1957, The Beatles' famous Cavern Club opens on Matthews Street in England; 1968, the 21st NHL All-Star Game, as the Leafs beat their all-star counterparts 4-3 in Toronto; 1976, Donny and Marie (Osmond) musical variety show premieres on ABC TV; and in 1991, Operation Desert Storm begins against Iraq, after its invasion of Kuwait. Just a little trivia.

Library news: From Churchill branch manager, Debra Mann. Phone number: 456-2671. The branch is closed on Sundays, Mondays and Fridays.

Registration for programs: Our next session will run the week of Jan. 15 to Feb. 26. Registration began on Jan. 8. Check with the branch for space availability.

F3 (Food, Friends, Fun) - Hang-out with us as we make tasty snacks, play games and do other activities in this after school club. Tuesdays 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Family storytime - A storytime for children of all ages accompanied by their caregivers. This storytime includes games, rhymes, fingerplays and stories is designed for the whole family to enjoy. Thursdays from 2 to 2:45 p.m.

Family Literacy Day: Visit our local branch on Jan. 26 at 1 p.m. for a chance to win fun prizes. Families are invited to join in on the ABC Family Literacy Board Game, an oversized board game that allows the people to act as the playing piece! Please register in person or by phone at 456-2671. This is a free event.

Celebrate Family Day with the Frosty Challenge by building a snowman together. Teams of two to five people will have one hour to build a snowman. The team with the best snowman will win four passes for tubing at Snow Valley! This a free event, registration required. Saturday February 23 at 1 p.m. See library for rules and regulations.

Movies: All tickets are $2, refreshments are $1. Churchill Branch: The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising - Jan. 19 at 1 p.m.

Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium - Feb. 16 at 1 p.m.

Bee Movie - March 1 at 1 p.m.

Coming Soon - Alvin and the Chipmunks and The Water Horse.

Churchill United Church news: Visit the website at www.churchillgilfordunitedc hurches.org. Check it out.

Churchill Community Play Group meets Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. at the Churchill United Church on Highway 11. Toys, crafts, songs, books and snacks are available along with coffee and friendship. Please call Kim for information at 456- 1859.

The Parish of Churchill and Cookstown Junior Youth Group (COOL) has its next meeting on Jan. 17 at St. Peter's, beginning at 6:30 p.m. This is for youth aged nine to 12 years. Call Pam at 735-3484 for information. The youth group now has a new name: Christians Obey Our Lord (COOL).

Senior youth group: Please contact Pam for information about the teen youth group held Sundays at St. John's Anglican Church in Cookstown.

Robbie Burns dinner: Jan. 26th, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion in Bell Ewart, Branch 547, located on Robinson Street. It will feature a traditional Burns dinner with all the trimmings, including Maggie's own haggis. The Innisfil Pipe Band will be in attendance and the haggis will be piped into the hall. After a concert from our pipe band, we will be entertained by the legion's DJ, Bill Van Berkel. Karaoke will be available for the singers in the crowd. Tickets are available from Joyce at 431-9231, for a cost of $20.

Call her soon, as this is always a very popular event. Watch for flyers in the Lefroy post office and local businesses.

Smile: A bent over old lady hobbled into a doctor's office. Within minutes, she came out again but miraculously, she was standing up as straight as could be. A man in the waiting room who had been watching her said in amazement, "My goodness, what did the doctor do to you?"

The old lady replied, "He gave me a longer cane!"

If you have any news/items for this column, please contact me at 436- 9769 or e-mail lagerow@rogers.com.