Everything went well at Burns dinner
LEFROY/BELLE EWART NEWS
by Linda Gerow

Innisfil Pipes and Drums treasurer Betty Donald was honoured with a plack and flowers for 29 years of service, duirng the Robbie Burns dinner.

What a fantastic evening we had at the Robbie Burns dinner on Saturday night at Branch 547 of the Royal Canadian Legion in Belle Ewart. From the piping in of the haggis, to the Innisfil Pipe and Drums parade, it was a great time. All wonderful musicians, the band played to perfection. Maggie and her kitchen magicians did themselves proud on serving up a delicious roast beef dinner and all the trimmings to an appreciative crowd.

After dinner, Betty Donald was presented with a plack and beautiful roses for her 29 years of service as treasurer with the Innisfil Pipe and Drums as she retires from the position. When we returned to the lounge, two of the pipers did three solo numbers and I've never heard bagpipes played like that before. Later, there was fun with karaoke when all the brave singers got up to entertain. Bob Wilkinson did a great rendition of What a Wonderful World, Louie Armstrong style. Thanks to Branch 547 for the great evening.

World Day of Prayer: The annual World Day of Prayer service will be held at Lefroy United Church on Friday March 7 at 1 p.m. The origins of World Day of Prayer date back to the 19th century when Christian women of the United States and Canada initiated a variety of cooperative activities in support of women's involvement in mission at home and in other parts of the world. This year, the country represented is Guyana.

Everyone is welcome to attend. Reverend Dr. Peter Kuqba-Nyande from Wyevale-Waverly Pastoral Charge will lead the worship service. Luncheon to follow. Please call Lynn for information at 733-3692.

Lefroy United Church will be the hosting two bridal events at the Grange Hall on April 26th. Firstly, a bridal show for brides and their entourage from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. will showcase local business' wedding products and services. Consignment sales of bridal wear will also be on offer. And for everyone who loves the beauty and romance of a wedding, starting at 7 p.m., a fashion show of vintage bridal wear will highlight a multitude of styles from antique to funky to frilly. Who can resist?

Admission fee for the fashion show of $10 includes refreshments. Local businesses wishing to showcase their products and services for a nominal fee of $20 (tables provided) are asked to contact Andrea or Patti for more information. They will also be happy to arrange space for anyone wishing to sell bridal wear on consignment. Don't miss these two events. For more information, please contact Andrea at simcoeliving@rogers.com or 436-7171, or Patti at rodgers.bbexcavating@symp atico.ca or 623-5837.

Quote: As the poet said, only God can make a tree - probably because it's so hard to figure out how to get the bark on.

- Woody Allen