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lillicr WI, Prime Edy/vital, ll’ lit \’ tls. t, in”, Hillier WI members received pins lor their years at Women's Institute involvement: Jean Alexander. Lorena East and Doris Wright -50 Vear Pins, Mabel Wright - 44 Year Pin and Phyllis Wight - 40 Vear Pin. '.‘.‘ttttltesit3t Wl, DUIIdUS, Euxtorn Aron Winchester WI member Margaret J o h n e t o n 5 presented Branch President llean Hob/neon with a cheque. She won llrst prize In the trend-stitched well hanglng competition, just one at several Lanerk County Plowing Match activities. Submliled by Margaret Johnston: “in 0 Gt out: V‘!’ Sixty members from 17 dillerent Branches In Hastings County ettendeden outdoor Tea Party last summerhosted by the Pine Grove WI. The party was held on the lawn at the home of Nancy Coulter and Peter Wilson, who reside in the former Seymour East WI Hall, The Hall was sold to the couple four years ego and they are gradually making ltover into a home to suit their needs. Wearing a hat was mandatory and part or a competition, The lucky winners Include (from left to right) Betty Milne Grace Sees, lsobelMagu/re, Helen Thompson, Dora Coulter and Beatrice Harry. Submitted by Isobel Maguue Secretary ltiitunmtlL Members of this group proudly presented a cheque '0 'he Meiehlde #4 Fire Department to help buy a fibrillator. From left to right in the front row, ssc'efery Grace Manning, Treasurer Agnes “"3001” and President Madeline Jenkins Presented the cheque to retired fireman Pete Boalhorn. Shawn In the back row from left to right Deputy Chief Jim Legg and firemen Ryan esters. Rlck Coorless and Carl Stover. Submllled oy Joyce Petttt, PRO .‘uiilJllD \t‘ll, Sirocco amt, Sitttrno Ittou One of lhls group's projects last year was a "Shopping Beg" Fro/est. Washago WI members gathered appropriate items to donate to the Christian Lighthouse Ministries, the Children‘s Aid, the children’s ward at the Soldiers Memorial Hospital, the Couch/ching Jubilee House and the Green Haven Shelter for Women. Submitted by Joyce McClellan with (more ‘r‘ll, WFIIQIIOO, Guelph Area Each year in September members of the Maple Grove Wl organize 3 Corn Roast at the Doon Crossroads Heritage Museum. With the help of a few husbands, the corn [5 husked and boiled In a large iron pot over an open fire and sold to visitors to the site. From left to right are Joyce Dettwer'ler and her/riend Stuart, Mary Matter, Dave and Shirley Honsaker, Gladys Calder and Marie Chandler. Submttled by Ann Snyder Last fall. The Honourable Carl Delarla, Minister of Citizenship, presented Ontario Volunteer Service Awards to several Halton District WI members. Shown from left to right are Minister of Citizenship Carl Dalaria, Jean Everett (50+ years), Assistant to the Minister. Norma Alexandcr(50+ years) and Malsie Lasby (50+ years). Those receiving awards but were absent included Mildred Bell (50+ years). Florence Sherwood (50+ years) and Peggy Knapp (30» years). ‘ Submtttedby RosamundEt‘lnrarosFRo The Phelps WI enjoyed their commonlly’s Fall Fair last September with the best turn out over] Vice-President Agnes Wardell presented 3 $200 donation to Jim Hut/edge, the Coordinator of the Kid's Breakfast Program at Phelps Central School. Stlbrmiled by Carole Johnston, eno The EDISGVE! WI held a fundraising raffle last fall in aid of the Trent Talbot Environmental Association (TT EA). First prize was a handâ€"quilted, double-size quilt made by member Molly Aispector (centre) from vintage fabrics, Guilt winner Elvira Anderson (left) of Lindsay is shown with Molly and Branch President Nancy Martin. The group proudly presented a cheque for $5,094 to Hugh Walker from 775.4. SHUMIHEU by Sharron Walker i‘llCi‘)». The Massia WI celebrated Jean McPherson's 70 years of membership. Jean came to teach at the Mass/e School In 1932 and joined the W! the following year. she married a local farmer and lived in Massie until she retired to Owen Sound, Jean (centre) Is shown with her two daughters Beth Bayes (left) and Leone Diebel (right). Submilted by Dana Norton One of the s p e c l a i projects of the Majestic Women's institute Is the making of hats for cancer patients. Last year. 417 hats were presented to Wingham Hospital representative Linda Wall (centre). Branch Secretory Leona Armstrong is shown on the right along with President Lucy Hesse (right). in addition, 82 hats were presented to Liz Head. a volunteer at the Owen Sound Hospital. Submttled by Doris McCall PHD Home 8. Country, Winter 2004 15