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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1999-05-19, Page 22PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 1999. WI members gather in Fordwich for annual Aleida Murray president of Lakelet Women’s Institute, welcomed members and guests to the 96th district annual meeting of Huron East District Women’s Institute held May 11 in Fordwich. Eleanor MacEwen of Gorrie, a registered nurse and administrator of Braemar Retirement Centre, Wingham, was the guest speaker and spoke about accessing and utilizing available services. In keeping with the theme “Today’s Plan Shapes Tomorrow’s World, she said “First we must plan what we can do for ourselves.” The public relations officer, Eleanore Grainger, reported on the district activities for the year. She said there were eight branches and 117 members. The volunteer hours came to a total of 5,552. Focus on Safe and Healthy Communities was promoted in the following ways: encouraging a local grocery store to use environmentally-friendly packaging, holding a bone china tea featuring osteoporosis, having speakers on the community abuse program of rural Ontario, Crime Stoppers and St. John Ambulance. Program co-ordinator, Isabel Hislop, said it was a year of varied and interesting programs, with Faithful members Special presentations were made at the Majestic WI meeting last week by Past President Edna McLellan to, standing, back row, from left: Ruth Bauer, 10-year pin; Edna Pletch, 10- year pin; Peggy Keffer, 10-year pin. Front: Jessie Engel, 40-year pin and Leona Connely, 30-year pin. Absent were Alice Brothers and Ruth Sauve, 10-year pins; Jane De Vries, 40- year pin and Kathleen Semple, 40+-year pin. Majestic members get pins tours to local industries, cultural events, and guest speakers. Mrs. Lyle Foerter, Tweedsmuir curator reported a very successful Tweedsmuir history day held in Fordwich with all branches and the public invited. She also reported on a recent Tweedsmuir history workshop held in Alma and encouraged the branches to have house logs and to start a grandmother’s legacy as 1999 has been declared the International Year of Older Persons. Kim Higgins of Belgrave gave the 4-H report from the Leader’s Association, noting members will now pay a $20 fee. There are 283 members in Huron County. The average age is 14 with the length of membership being three years. Education committee member Lucy Hesse of Brussels reported the following workshops would be held in the fall: Christmas stocking, napkin holder, Santa flowerpot, and a quillow. Leona Armstrong of Brussels reported on the International Plowing Match to be held north of Dashwood. The site would cover 40 city blocks with over 600 exhibits. The cook book Food, Fun and Frivolity! has sold 2,000 copies and is now in its second printing. Jean Wilson of Listowel motivated the ladies with a stretch break featuring the benefits of exercising. Provincial advisory council member, Winnie Traschel, Perth Centre, addressed the meeting, urging all members to read the Home & Country as all the provincial reports are published in the magazine. Mrs. Traschel also encouraged the branches to participate and recognize the International Year of Older Persons as the theme for FWIO programming for 1999-2000. It was suggested Women’s Institute network with local organizations, committees, agencies, etc. to promote WI as a partner and make known the needs, interests and talents of older people in rural Ontario. A lobby/resolution to change the name of the Women’s Institute was discussed, with the district declining to vote until there was more information available enabling the members to make an informed decision. Molesworth branch entertained with a skit “The Busy Bees”. The music of the Huron East Choir under the direction of Aleida Murray of Clifford, and accompanied by Judith Ann Douglas of Fordwich was greatly enjoyed by all. Mrs. Traschel installed the new officers of 1999-2000. They are: past president, Mrs. Richard Agla, Fordwich; president, Mrs. James Bridge, Brussels; first vice- president, Mrs. James MacMahon, RR 2, Bluevale; secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Orval Bauer, Brussels; public Literacy Festival, May 27 The Family Literacy Festival’s special “Family Night” is set to take place at the Clinton Arena on Thursday, May 27 beginning at 7 p.m. Family Night is the wrap up to the 1999 Family Literacy Festival, which runs May 25, 26 and 27 at the Clinton Fairgrounds. It will feature a performance by children’s entertainer Denis Sirens, as well as local musician Peter Snell. Storyteller Rob Neves will also be Happy 1st Birthday Kayla Nicole Datema May 21 Love, Mommy, Daddy, Grandma & Grandpa Bell, Uncle Dean, Aunt Jodie, & Uncle David. £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ JOHN McKERCHER CONSTRUCTION LTD. • Backhoeing • Bulldozing • Loader & Truck Rental • Sand • Gravel • Drainage Stone • Topsoil • Screened Topsoil • 1" Terra Stone • White Marble • Bark Mulch • Licensed Septic Installations 887-9061 FAX 887-9999 relations, Mrs. William Humphries, Walton; Tweedsmuir curator, Mrs. Lyle Foerter, RR 2, Clifford; program co-ordinator, Mrs. George Hislop, RR 2, Wroxeter; new member organizer, Mrs. Harold Gibson, RR 1, Fordwich; resolutions, Mrs. Jean Wilson, Listowel; financial advisors, Lois Schneider, Brussels and Brenda Perrie, RR 3, Brussels. on hand to relate his humorous stories to children and adults alike. Assorted books, including some signed by visiting authors to the Festival, will be available at Booksellers’ Alley, along with other educational resources. Booksellers’ Alley opens at 6 p.m. Admission to Family Night is free. For more information contact Ann or Heather at 482-7948. Graduation ROBERT WILTS On February 26, 1999 Robert Wilts graduated from Fanshawe College with a Farm Machinery Mechanics Diploma. He also successfully completed his license exam. We're so proud of you. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 The May meeting of the Majestic Women's Institute was held on Wednesday afternoon at Huronlea with a good attendance. President Peggy Keffer opened the meeting with a short reading. Kathy Bridge read the minutes of the last regular meeting and Jean Bell gave the treasurer’s report. Correspondence was read and new business dealt with. The Area convention is to be held at the BMG Community Centre on Oct. 13 and 14. Billets will be needed. Anyone wanting meal tickets for this con vention, should see Jean Bell before Aug. 15. Majestic is holding a tea at Huronlea for the “Year of the Older Persons” on June 3 from 2 until 3:30 p.m. Members are invited to the Walton Institute meeting on May 19 at 7 p.m. Peggy Keffer and Edna Pletch are to set up the display at Brussels Fair. There was a discussion about picking up roadside garbage. This is to be looked into. Edna McLellan presented 10-year membership pins to Edna Pletch, Peggy Keffer and Ruth Bauer. Ruth Sauve and Alice Brothers were absent. A 30-year pin was presented to Leona Connelly and a 40-year pin presented to Jessie Engel. Jane Devries and Kathleen Semple were absent. The report of the district annual held at Fordwich was given by Edna McLellan. There are eight branches in Huron East with a total of 117 members and there are 283 4-H members. The Huron East songsters will be entertaining at Huron West District Annual on May 31 at Wingham. Edna Pletch gave the Sunshine report. Peggy Cudmore and Jane Devries have returned home from the hospital. Cathrine Campbell and Yvonne Knight gave a very interesting talk on “News”. Rev. Campbell reported on international news. She gets news from several other countries on the internet. Mrs. Knight reported several local news items. She also stressed that members keep track of our volun teer hours. Happy Birthday was sung to Kathy Bridge, Marie McCutcheon and Marie McTaggart, who have a birthday in May. EW • Crispy Caramel Reeses • Smartie Party • Toffee Truffle An Ice Cream Cone dipped in Chocolate and rolled in your choice of FLURRY TOPPING!!! • Oreo • Skor • Crispy Crunch • Peanuts • Reeses Pieces 143 Josephine St., Wingham (519) 357-2191 Just what you will be looking for this spring Flurr