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Giddy, Qiday from the Valley By Christine Reaburn ello everyone! How well do we manage time? We all have a list of what is important to us e family, personal well being (rest and relaxation). friends and volunteering. How we manage our list gives us satisfaction and a sense of achievement. Spending time with family allows us to give support and to encourage our loved ones to “dream.” and to succeed. Attention to personal well being gives us peace of mind. An annual check up. pap test. mammogram and bonc density test can contribute to that feeling. Taking time to relax. whether it is a day, weekend or week. is refreshing. Soon. you “‘1” be reâ€" ceivmg information about the health project, now known as ROSE 7 Rural ()ne .rio Sharing Education tor women, Takc .& | ///;.. advantage ot'this wonderful opportunity to gain health knowledge for ourselves and our families. friends and community. A friend is that special person who is there for you through “thick and thin." who is a sounding board. a mentor. Belonging to organizations and caring about people and our communities fulfills a basic need to be involved and to share with others. Women‘s Institute has a long heritage at working quietly. wherever there is a need. Members should be proud of this strength! May we continue to use our time to the best advantage v for our families. our per- sonal well being. our friends and as volunteers. Til next time! Christine Reaburn is the Presrdent ol the Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario. She can be reachedat RR 1, West/heath ON KOJ 210. Phone‘ 61375823569. Fax“ 61375823550. Email: christinereaburn@hatmail.com A Hundred Years-Young ‘ Elsie Davidson ufstratford and Mary Rath- well of Lincwal hold the honour of being the eldest and youngest persen to attend the Perth County Rally last fall. Elsie-joined the Kuhryw’lle Wt when it was formed in 1333. At age mu. size is still an attlve member, attending monthly meetings. Mary is the granddaughter of Merrie Johnston, 8 Brit-tan WI member, Submitted by Momma DaVIdson. iiuhrtngVills Wt. Perth Scum. Centennial Celebrations Now On View By Lorna McGrath and Leda Archer Our “Masterpiece” is now complete! Thc record ot'thc Centene nial Celebrations of the Women's institutes in Ontario is ready for viewmg. The inO Board recently agreed that the Erland Lee (Museum) Home was the appropriate piacc to display the Centennial History Book. The book is acollection oi' Branch and District reports organired by Area. Actual photographs accompany all reports. Sonic ac- counts describe unique experiences and activities. One tale told about a lady who tumbled at the beach: another about a group of ladies who landed in the snow! And. then their: was the evergreen tree lit to celebrate the 100'“ anniversary, that went down in the ice Storm! These tales were enioyahlc reading for those who worked on the book. What a learning experience it has been! During the process. our knowledge ol'computers grew. Graphic dengn amazed us! It was necessary to buy a printer that accommodated OVCI‘SiLCLl paper. We were fortunate to have excellent quality paper donated to the project. And locating Branches and Districts within their proper .n'ea certainly improved our knowledge ol' Ontario geography. The Centennial History Committee members. from left to right, are LOIS Laugh/in rsacretary, Lorna McG ram 7 Public Relations, Mae French 7 Treasurer, and Leda Archer A Chair. All are from the Simcoe Area. it took a great deal more money to produce a book like this titan we ever dreamed. But we are proud to report that we found sufficient local funding for this project We thank you for your reports and notes oi'encouragcmcnt. We extend thanks to our sponsors and to thosc who hcipcd us meet our goal. it was an honour to compile this historical collection for future generations. We hope you all have an opportunity to set: our work and are pleased with the result. Home E Country, Spring 2000 3