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NEW HOMELAND â€" CANADA I “I love Canada. it‘s a great place to live ;it's been good to us." These are some ofthe thoughts expressed by Mrs, Klaus Kroesen of Listowel. Mrs. Kroesen came to Canada in 1953 from Hol- land and located in the Seaforth area. She was invited to attend a Women's Institute meeting. a most interâ€" esting afternoon was spent nodding and smiling. beâ€" cause she couldn‘t understand a word of English. It wasn‘t long before Mrs. Kroesen realized she must do something about the language barrier. She had picked up a few words of English but was never certain ifshe was using them at the appropriate time. A gay and happy person. however. there were times in those early years in Canada when she never knew If people were laughing at her or with her. She resolved to go to night school and started in with Grade I and in a few weeks was up to Grade IV. This progress pleased her immensely and she soon was able to laugh with both her friends and teacher and was quick to ask “how do you say it in English?" At the end ol‘ the course she was given a certificate but perhaps more important than the achievement was that special feeling ofbeing a part of the community. An active and outgoing individual, she now was in a position to go shopping and talk with everyone she met. belong to organizations. and become involved. Women‘s Institute and 4vH has meant a great deal over the years. She always enjoyed sewing so it was a natural to assist with both junior and senior courses such as Sewing with Knits. Hats. and many more. Her beautiful display of lingerie at Guelph Area Conven- tion was the envy ol‘ many. She likes baking too and gave high praise to Baked in :1 Pic. She has led eight- een 4â€"H clubs. Mrs. Kroesen is a night nurse at a Listowel nursing home and firmly believes four or five hours sleep is sufficient for her. She and her husband have seven children although they only have one at home now. She has a marvellous philosophy. il‘you start some- thing don't quit or you‘ll always be a quitter. The se- cret to happiness is to keep busy doing the things you like to do and can make the greatest contribution toward. Her final words were “Women's Institute means a great deal to me." Maple Valley WJ. â€" Mrs. David Briggs and Mrs. Lee Stewart. charter members were presented with Corsages at the 601h Anniversary meeting when mem- bers and former members came to reminisce. The charter members have contributed so much over the years and in the words of the PRO Mrs. Leslie 7 “We are proud ofthese members and hope we can carry on in their footsteps.“ A special anniversary song com- posed by Mrs. Lee Stewart was enjoyed along with pi- ano solos by daughters of members. The President. Mrs. Clarence Priddle. welcomed all and asked every- one present to say a few words: these words Were apâ€" preciated and enjoyed and many events were remem- bered that brought a special meaning to the day. The Board Director. Mrs. Norman Tuck. was the guest speaker and greetings were extended by District offiâ€" cers in Simcoe County. 26 Charley’s Lock Wt. hold meeting at Skycroft Or, an Lake, when Mrs. Jenny Laishley was presented writ we membership badge. Along with the Branch member we the Leeds North District Officers. (L-Ft) Mrs .39; McE/roy. Mrs Marlon Stone. Mrs, Jenny Lafshleyy Mi 3. bet Dawson, Mrs, Clara Hallett, Mrs. Alice Alford ._ “c Codrington Wt. celebrate 65m pictured above are cut 'it executive * . 4:;- :~.. , . _ . A supper was served by Wettman‘s wt. to honour the club girls and their Mothers. Sealed Miss Mary Akins. F’t " wncrat Honours. Back row (L) Mrs. Jim Hatnte. assisln t leader, Mrs. Byron Seetey, President of Wellman's W and 4H leader Mrs. Jody Sager,