Lefroy Day of Prayer service successful
LEFROY/BELLE EWART NEWS
by Linda Gerow

On Friday March 7th, a World Day of Prayer service was held at the United Church in Lefroy, with Uganda as this year's country of topic. Approximately 40 people came to hear the Reverend Peter Kugba-Nyande of Wyevale United Church give a talk on his background and his coming to Canada.

Kugba-Nyande gave a presentation concerning the building of an elementary school in his hometown of Sierra Leone, Africa. Several local churches took part in the service with readings and bible scriptures. The choir lent a delightful interlude with some beautiful hymns. Light refreshments and fellowship followed in the parish hall.

On Saturday March 15th, the Innisfil Historical Society will meet for Lefroy Day at the Knock School Heritage Site, 7756 10th Sideroad at the 9th Line, beginning at 2 p.m. Some history of the village will be discussed by Luella Brooks, Don Ferrier and anyone else who has information to contribute. The meeting will be followed by a question and answer period. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, call 458-9362.

Chili cook-off: The ladies of the Women's Auxilliary of the Royal Canadian Legion are hosting their annual chili cook-off from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday March 29th. Bring a pot of chili and let the public decide the best, or come get a bowl, bun, water and ballot for $5. Anyone interested in entering a pot can call Maggie at 456-7293 or Betty Donald at 436- 1144. The legion is located at 1017 Robinson Street in Belle Ewart.

Poor Tom will play the Grange in Lefroy March 29. The group adapts elements of Celtic, folk, bluegrass, blues and country roots music, with classic rock and classical music. Poor Tom has created a sound all their own. Special performances by local talent. The event will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Coffee, tea and snacks will be served. Tickets are $10 advance and $12 at the door. For more information, e-mail simcoeliving@rogers.com or call Andrea at 436-7171 or Pat at 623-5837. This is a smoke free event.

Bridal events: Lefroy United Church will be hosting two bridal events at the Grange Hall on Church Street April 26th. First up is a bridal show for brides and their entourage from 10 a.m. to 4 pm. Then, starting at 7p.m., a fashion show featuring vintage bridal wear. 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. For more information, please contact Andrea at simcoeliving@rogers.com or 436-7171, or Patti at rodgers.bbexcavating@sym patico.ca or 623-5837.

I would like to welcome Barb Baguley as newest Cookstown news columnist. It was nice talking to you on the phone last week. Barb, thanks for the item and welcome aboard.

Quote: Thinking is when your mouth stays shut and your head keeps talking to itself.

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