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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1978-05-31, Page 11Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, May 31, 1978—Page 11 Reid's Corners hosts District annual of Bruce South W.I. Reid's Corners branch was hostess for the District Annual of Bruce South Women's Institute. The roll call of the District Directors was answered by a thought on the theme; about one hundred and twenty attended. the meeting with guests including Mrs. Wm. Middleton F.W.I.O. board member for subdivision 17, and Mrs. Richard Fenton of subdivision 16, also part of the Grey Bruce area. Anoth- er visitor who was welcomed was a W.I. member from the province of Quebec, Mrs. Thorburn, who was visiting in the vicinity. The president, Mrs. George Fisher, was in charge of the meeting assisted by Mrs. Gordon Wall, the secretary treasurer. Rev. R. C. Putman of the Pine River United Church welcomed the ladies. Mrs. Ray Stanley and Mrs. Harold Bannerman of the Silver Lake branch gave the devotions. Following the minutes, treasurer's report, etc., Mrs. Middleton did the ratification . of the District Directors. Miss June Alton of Luck - now gave the report of the Junior Institute of Ontario. Mrs.•Middleton in her F.W.- I.O. report told of our need to support the Erland Lee Home Fund to be held between 1978-80, she spoke of the changes in the courses See Our Se ection Of USED MOTORCYCLES Whether you're looking for a new or used motorcycle it's nice,to know there's a place you can go where there is a real selection. Come look us over...chances are we have just the machine you're looking for. THIS IS JUST AN EXAMPLE OF THE VALUES AND SELECTION WE HAVE FOR YOU. 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The W.I. exchange to Staffordshire, England, will be the last week of Septem- ber and the first week of October of this year and the return exchange from Eng- land to Ontario to be next year. The next F.W.I.C. will be held in Saskatoon. She also mentioned that the Hand Book is being revised and a new additon will be added. She also made it clear that the Erland Lee Home is the project of the F.W.I.O. while the Adelaide Hoodless Home is the project of the F.W.I.C. Mrs. Francis Gemmell, president Grey Bruce Area brought greetings and a few short remarks as did Mrs. Richard Fenton, chairman of the Bruce County Rally. The sing along breaks. were enjoyed at both morn- ing and afternoon meetings led by Mrs. Harvey Houston. Mrs. J. Needham and Mrs. Garnet Farrier accompanied in turn on the piano. The entertainment in the morning was provided by the Ripley branch, two duets were sung by Mrs. John A. MacDonald and Mrs. James Kirkpatrick, accompanied by Mrs. Violet MacKenzie. In the afternoon two humorous readings were given by Mrs. Donald McCosh. -A Memoriam was given by of the Mrs. Wm. 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Phone 528-3500 Licensed under the Travel Industry Act No. 1338987 * * * * * * * * * * * * * 9' 9' 9' 9' 9' 9' .4( . 4' 9' 9' 9' 9' 9' 9' 9' 9' 4' 4' 9' 9' 4' 4' 4' Harold McCormick of the Teeswater branch in memory of six deceased members from the District. There was quite a good display of quilts and afghans for Participation Lodge and entries for the competitions to be judged of afghans, paintings, and house log. The judges were Mrs. Arnold of Mildmay, Mrs. Maxwell McKinnon of Kincardine and Mrs. Kaufman of Elmwood. The • judges were presented with gifts for -their work. Miss Barbara De Visscher, Home Economist for Bruce. County, gave an account of her work with the Senior Courses and 4-H. The pres- ent 4-H course, "Outdoor Living" is very popular with five hundred young people from 12 to 26 years taking the course. This fall's course will be "Essential Edibles". The changes in courses and achievement days are on a year and a half trial basis. Senior Training Schools will be given by the Home Economist rather than spec- ial teachers coming from Toronto. A needlepoint course will be given on November 1 and 2. The Public Relations re- port was given by Mrs. Clarence Hedley who asked the branches to read the reports given them, and asked them to support the fund for the Erland Lee Home. June 5 - 9 is W.I. visiting week at the home. She also congratulated Tiver- ton branch who were quite discouraged. but have made a great comeback with a good increase in membership. Mrs. Robert Courtney gave the Museum report and its new .achievements, she spoke on the new Curator who is very capable and is wining to speak to groups about his work. The Tartan report was given by Mrs. Gladys Arnold and Mrs. David Kennedy first the report on the sale of Tartan Ceramics, jewellery and material. A motion was made that the W.I. will continue to support the Bruce County Tartan. Mrs. Kennedy completed .the re- port on the Bruce County Tartan Awards. A resolution was present - 'ed to do with, revising the Automobile insurance policy to put a housewife on the same coverage as other women employees, it was voted in favour of it proceed- ing to the next level. Mrs. Middleton did the installation of officers 1978- 79. Past president, Mrs. George Fisher, Wingham; president, Mrs. Ross Cum- ming, Ripley; 1st vice, Mrs. Donald MacAdam, R. R. 2 Wingham; 2nd vice, Mrs. Perrin Lowry, R. R. _.-1 Kincardine; secretary treas- urer, Mrs. Gordon Wall, Wingham; assistant secret- ary, Mrs. James Convay, R. R. 1 Tiverton; public rela- tions ,officer, Mrs. Harry Lavis, Lucknow; auditors, Mrs. David Eadie, R. R. 2 Wingham and Mrs. Garnet Farrier, R. R. 3 Wingham. Nominating committee 1979 - past president, Mrs. Fisher, and district directors, of Kairshea and Kincardine branches. Mrs. Fisher was presented with a gift from the District. The courtesy remarks were .given by Mrs. Freda Jacob of the kincardine branch. Helen McKercher named to Agric. Hall of Fame Helen McKercher, a form- er McKillop Township resid- ent and honorary president of the Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario, has been named to the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame, operat- ed in conjunction with the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, has honoured 102 Canadians for distinguished service to agriculture in the 18 year history. of the organization. Miss . McKercher is only the fourth woman to be named to the Hall of Fame. This year, the other two nominees were the late Robert McCain, who was a farmer and director of Mc- Cain' Food Limited, New Brunswick and the late Dr. Alfred Savage, a veterinarian and professor at the Univer- sity of Manitoba. Miss McKercher's citation read, "Miss McKercher is best known for her leader- ship among rural women and the development of high ideals and worthy standards for successful home . and family living." The home economist, now living in Stratford, retired in 1976 as director, home economics branch, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food after 24 years of service with the ministry. Prior to working for OMAF, Miss McKercher, who holds both a B.Sc. and M. Sc. degree, worked as chief of consumer education for the Canadian Department of Fisheries. Miss McKercher was nomt inated for the recent honour by the Federated Women's Institute of Ontario. Miss McKercher will be formally honoured when her portrait is hung in the Hall of Fame on November 12 dur- ing . the annual meeting and banquet of the Hall of Fame Association. During her career, Miss McKercher established nut- rition, home management and leadership training cour- ses which touched the lives of thousands of women and 4-H club girls across Canada. She is the honorary pres- ident of the Federated Wom- en's Institute of Ontario, .a life member of the Associat- ed Countrywomen of the World and in 1967, she was awarded a Centennial Medal for her efforts on behalf of women and 4-H girls across the country. Another recent honour was Miss' McKercher's appoint- ment to the senate of the University of Guelph.