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FOR YOUR READING PLEASURE INHERITANCE A book about Ontario’s Century Farms, past and present by John and Monica Ladell. In 1967, as a centennial year project. the Junior Farmers' Association of Ontario decided to locate farms which had been owned by the same family for one hundred years or more. and to allocate to each one a "Century Farm“ Sign. 5mm displayed by over 6,000 farms. this sign became a familiar sight along the country roads of Ontario, Although Many have now passed out of the hands of the original .‘jmilies‘ many continue to thrive in the face 0|" seemingly .nsurmountable problems. not the least of which 15 urban -:rrroachment. The story of Ontario‘s century farms is indeed the story i‘ the settlement of the province. John and Monica Ladell we recorded this remarkable story,along with photographs y Bert Hoferichter. Their fascinating Study shows how farms have shaped re land and. more important. how the land has shaped the hill and women to whom the province. and the Country. we so much. It is an exciting story of great events. inexorable change. rd of individuals who Were part ofthe past and present of e land. USHVIEW W I. DUFFERJN NORTH DISTRICT cele- rted their 65th Anniversary. Present members as well as Dufferin North President. Mrs. Ruby Willmetts enjoyed rflCIfil evening. The highlight of the evening, eSpeCluIIy for o members who had belonged for fifty years, Mrs. .rrn’ce Jones. past FWIO Board Director and Mrs. Priscilla .tnox. were presented with engraved pens honoring the .asion. NEW W I PLAQUE To celebrate their 70th anniversary the members of ‘ell W I entertained members of the community to an ning of music, skits and historical tales concerning the inch. dadenoch W I catered for the dinner with the WI colour :rne dominating in table appointments through to cor- ‘S which were presented to all life members. \. new mahogany plaque bearing the W l crest was made \Ir. Glen Ray, in appreciation of his generosity. he was ‘e an Honorary Member. .ife membership badges and certificates were presented er in the day to Mrs. J. P. Bennett and Mrs. W. S. .juson by Mrs. L. E. Coulson. ater in the evening husbands, children and families of i members and friends were entertained with music. sns and skits depicting the history of Arkell Branch over oast 70 years. A highlight was the “kitchen hand", the arming members included Mrs. H. H. Lodge, Mrs. Jon MCKeIVie,Mrs. S. B. Palmer and Mrs. W. F. Borehamt The surprising. finale was entertainment by the husbands the W I members who decided to form their own “0H1” ier half institute) and proceeded to show how a meeting uld be run. The light heartedness ofthe meetingincluded ide presentation by DC. Smith showing local projects Arkell W I had contributed to. The program, included ‘Ilgic act by John Buitendyk. the outcome of “their” meeting was an announcemenl i r' plans had been made for a community dance. |)itttio music and entertainment throughout the evening ‘ Provided by Mr. and Mrs. H. Lodge. FAMILY UNITY MONTH The month of May in Ontario is Farriin Unity Month. The Ontario government has made this annual proclamation to promote an awareness of the value ol‘ family life and to encourage families to spend time together. Why not begin to plan now for your special May activi- ties ~ so that Family Units Month can be celebrated in a Special way! N0 9 MOSA W I. MIDDLESEX WEST DISTRICT ecle- brated their 60m anniversary With a reception for members. former members. and friends. of special interest. Mrs. Will Brown, a member for 55 years was present. Mrs. Cecil Langelle cut the anniversary cake. PONSONBY W I. WELLINGTON SOUTH DISTRICT have devised a unique plan for delivering Christmas cheer gifts to the sick and shul~ins tifthe community. Rather than a corn- mitrec appointed to visit. each member will visit one person » a good method of Iotal involvement. At the HASTINGS NORTH DISTRICT ANNUAL members decided to exchange branch visits in order to become better acquainted. Marmoru W I drew the lIartsARiggs branch us :In exchange and plunncd a pot luck dinner and evening' entertainment. At the 70th Anniversary of ARKELL W I. WELLINGTON SOUTH DISTRICT members were per/ad costumes appro- priate to the era when the Branch was organized and told ab0ut activities in the early years. L»r Mrs. L. E. Coulson, Mrs. 8.8. Palmer and Mrs. G. E, Trudeau. 71