Home & Country Newsletters (Stoney Creek, ON), October, November, December 1991, p. 16

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Information . . . Information . . . Information . . . Preventing Family Violence The Family Violence Prevention Project of the local Child Abuse Council in Hamiltonâ€"Wentworth has recently developed A Handbook for the Prevenâ€" tion of Family Violence. This new resource contains chapters on child abuse, wife assault, the effects of violence on children, the role of the school, and more. A detailed bibliog- raphy and suggested reading list are also included. If you are interested in pur- chasing a copy contact: The Family Violence Prevention Project, c/o Lloyd George School, 360 Beach Road, Room 16, Hamilton, Ontario, L8H 3K4, (416)549â€"1353. Correction In the July, August, September issue of the Home & Country I incorrectly stated that "the living will is now law." The living will is not yet law, but looks as if it will become law under a larger Health Act. Promoting the Women '3 Institute at a Lifestyles Fair in Owen Sound was on the agenda of the Grey County Institute. In addition to an information booth, a large craft display was exhibited, including quills, knitting, ceramics, paper tale, embroidery and tatting. Pictured above is Donna Coleman, Secretary of St. Vincent W! in Meaford, answering questions from just one of the many interested visitors. 16 H & C October, November. December 1991 C motor-Hostess Wanted The Erland Lee (Museum) Home is acoepting applications for the position of Curatorâ€"Hostess. Duties to include: welcoming visitors, guiding tours, housekeeping, maintenance of museum records, and setting up exhibits and dis- plays. Send resumes to Joan Playle, RR 7, Guelph, Ontario, NIH 6J4, (519)822- 7293. Applications will be accepted until January 20, 1992. Conference ’92 This is your invitation to attend Conâ€" ference ’92 at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay next summer from August 7â€"9. Dynamic speakers and workshops will address the theme: "Women and Their Environment: Reach for the Stars." The focus is on YOU - the mem- ber. A trip to an Amethyst Mine is on the agenda, as well as other exciting adventures in the North. Remember, this conference is open to the general public. Watch for more information in your next issue of the Home & Country. Farm Safety Awards The Farm Safety Association of On- tario wants to recognize individuals or organizations who have made a sigâ€" nifica nt contribution to the promotion of agricultural health and safety. They are welcomingnominationsfortheiraward. For more information and nomination forms contact Bill Rose, Farm Safety Association Inc., Suite 21-23, 340 Woodlawn Rd. W., Guelph, Ontario, Nil-I 7K6, (519) 823-5600. Free Publication Making Sustainable Development Work on the Farm and in the Com- munity is a new publication by David Douglas from the School ofRural Planâ€" ning and Development at the University of Guelph. Foryour free copy call Cathy at (519)824-4120, ext. 3933, and re- quest OAC Publication 2491. Director ofDevelopmen wanted Volunteers and the Law Abooklet entitled Volunteers and th Law is available from: The Public Inga Education Society, 150 - 900 How Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 2M4. (Approximate cost - $5). Congratulations Anniversaries Simcoe Kempenfeldt District WI ...................... Fergus WI.... Grand River Burnstown WI Louise WI ....... Nestleton WI Adulphustown W Durham East District WI Life Memberships Dunvegan WI â€" Margaret MacLeod - Marien Loewen - Eunice Nixon - Flora Chisholm Certificates of Merit Grand River WI - Lil Alton â€" Doris Bell â€" Muriel Topp - Margaret Topp Moyle WI - Dorothy McCormick

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