Time to start thinking hard about spring
CHURCHILL NEWS
by Linda Gerow

Since I pass by Trotter's Garage at Fennel's Corner everyday, I always look at the sign out front. For several days now it has said: Think Spring. Think a Lot Harder. I'm thinking, I'm thinking and it's a lot harder than I did three weeks ago when the sign first appeared. Slowly, very slowly, the snow is disappearing, the days are much longer and the birds are starting to sing in the mornings. I've seen countless robins and as bewildered as they may be, I'm beginning to think that spring is on the way (at last). This has been a long, snowy, cold winter; everywhere I go I hear the same complaint; I've had enough, make it go away! I agree, I've had enough. So everybody, do what the sign says. Think Spring, think a lot harder.

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

Registration has begun for library programs. Sign up for the all-ages family storytime at the Churchill branch, which runs Thursdays from 2 to 2:45 p.m. Programs run the weeks of March 25 to April 29. Call or visit your nearest branch for more details.

Looking for work? Help is here. Receive assistance with resumes, cover letters, job search skills and more. Call Marilee or Kathy from the Employment Resource Centre at 728-0897 for more information or to schedule an appointment at the Churchill branch.

Churchill United Church will be holding a fundraising auction on Friday April 11 at 7 p.m. (preview at 6:30). There will be a snackbar and free childcare available (for children 5 and under on a first come basis). Some of the great items we have up for bid include purebred Shih Tzu puppy with papers, Cosmic Kaos Dances passes for a year, Skydive Toronto Skydiving course, DeWalt tool kit ($600 value), Leafs/Hockey Hall of Fame Tickets. We have a great selection of handcrafted items, kitchenware, framed prints, gift baskets, gift certificates, DVD players, digital camera, computer accessories, local lessons/services, books, homebaking and cooking, and more. Funds raised will help to support our local youth groups and the Moms and Tots Playgroup.

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