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Prescott Distrid Wls, Eastern Area The Branches in Prescott District â€" Cassburn, Green Lane. Hill View. Lookout Bay. Plantagenet. Sunshine and Stardale - enjoyed a year of varied educa- tional programs. Some of their program topics included: I twinning with Prince Edward Island I touring a local horse and ostrich farm I viewing and then discussing a Video on wild edibles and a video on the “Famous Five" l a discussion led by the area's Health Unit about water and rural wells I author Bernice Gold speaking about her teaching experiences in northern Ontario I a celebration of the Queen's Jubilee with a display ol souvenirs and stories I visiting a bed and breakfast I a presentation about natural health. skin Care and cosmetic products I a discussion about the care and mainte- nance of Adelaide Hootlless rose bushes. which each member obtained I a tour of the Lost Village. which con- sists of buildings and artifacts lost as a result of the flooding to create the St. Lawrence Seaway I speakers from Ducks Unlimited. a local nature society about efforts to save the Alfred Bog and a volunteer firefighter about home security I a trip to Upper Canada Playhouse in Morrisburg I a potluck supper. which included fam- ily and friends WWlWlIlI Everlattlilul WI, Waterloo, Guelph Area Members of this Branch learned about the different levels of the Women‘s Institute organization. Several well-informed mem- bers were happy to discuss the role of FWIO. FWlC and ACWW to an eager young reporter. who seemed overwhelmed by the organiration's accomplishments Although the reporter and newspaper was mythical. the information relayed to her was true and enlightening H Home 1. Country, Sumnm 2001 Cross Country Happenings Renlrew North District Wls, Eastern Area The Branches in Renfrew North v Green~ wood. Alice. Laurentian View. Queen's Line. Snake River and Beachburg v organ- ized a variety of programs in the past several months. including: I purchasing toys and clothing at Christ- mas for a needy family I Bird Watching Education by retired school teacher Jim Ferguson I education in aChristian school by head- master Dave Feuber I list of rights and responsibilities of all Canadians and the Oath of Citizenship I compiling treat boxes at Christmas for shut-ins and the needy I writing reports on how to do a craft for inclusion in the Tweedsmuir History I formation of a new Food Bank in the community of Cohden I Meath Hill Garlic farm in the Ottawa Valley I menu preparation for Country Haven lodge Dundas District WI, Eastern Area The Dundee Dlulrlct WI donated $1,000 to the "Renewing the Vision“ Campaign at the Winchester District Memorial Hospital. The donlllon represented fund: failed by seven Branchaa. Campaign repranntatlva Betty Vandan Bosch (left) accapird the cheque lrarn Dundu District Wl President Florence Hoop/o (centre) and District Public Relations Otllcar Cathy Graves, Submrttod by Cathy Graves. PRO. Dunaas District WI Photo courtesy at The Chastarvllla Fiocora' Centennial WI, lennor-Acldington, Kingston Area A Celebration Tea was held to honour this Branch's aldestmember, Ellen Bealan-Lebrecque. institute members catered (he Tea at her daughter's homo and presented Eilirn with a carsaga In the blue and gold institute colours. Guests who attended paid lar their tea and, as a tribute to Ellen's lilatime at work in the Women's institute, the money was sent to help offset the cost at operating the FWIO Provincial Office, At 92. Ellen remains an active member whose smiling lace and warm manner is an example to all Submtlled by Fredde Clarke. treasurer. Centennial wt Glen Gowrie WI, Perth South, London Area Gian Guwrlc Woman's institute member Gwen Christie praudly displays 14 crib quills she created tor the Children's Hospital in London. The children thank you Gwen! Submitted by Bonnie Harmer. Secretary. Glen Gawria W1 Blueirale WI, Huron East, Guelph Area Bluev-ln WI honound long-(Irri- member Jean Mather: tor bar 55 years at service to tha orglnlutlon. Jun lolnad the WI in 1937 at the age at 16, She has held all offices at the Branch lava! and was Pruidcnt Mica She was also District Pruldlnt twice and l Pruvinclai Board Dfmtor at FWIO lrom 1983 to 1986. Sin I: pmud to be 1 Lil. "amber and to luv. run/ind - Canillcata of Merit. Supra-true by Mara trimmi Bruevate wt Photo courtesy at the ngham Advance Times