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The Little Ireland Blanch organized a community picnic and erected a plaque to commemorate School Section #71. Eighty people attended the unveiling at the Minto Township school house, which opened in 1926 and closed in 1965. Upon its formation in 1926, a local Branch of the WI chose the name ofLittle Ireland; the school and the local area also became known by that name. Twenty-six former pupils and one teacher attended the picnic. The school is now the home of the Ciyne family. From left to right are Eleanore Crispin, Margaret Bracken, Martha Hope, Mary Noble, Ferga Avery, Mary Seiiried, Marion Bracken, Helen Noble, Mildred Noble and Olive Metcaife. Absent - Luella Cross. Submrllad by Mildred Noble. Lmle Ireland WI,WeIIlng10n Norm Last fall the Rasseau Wl completed a "Village of Rosseau“ signature quilt with an applique of the Community Hall in the centre. Village residents, past and present, were invited to sign the maple leaves for a small donation. Branch members then embroidered the names and liniShEd the quilt. It now hangs in the Community Hall for all to enjoy. From left to right the members who worked on the quilt are Phyllis Crawford, Dolores Waddington, Dorrie Smith, Lorry Weller. Elizabeth Clifford, Emily Wood, Lillian Ross, Elaine Vida and Margaret Crawford. (Absent - Jar: Bronson.) Submrlled by Dome 5mm Rosseau WI, Muskoka Cenlre Lastyear. cherry Valley WI put the cherries back into Cherry Valley! A young cherry tree was planted in front of the community hall. Presi- dent Mar/e Higgins tie it) and Past President Leona Mowbray (right) are shown at the unveiling of a brass plaque. With grant money from the Prince Edward Horticul- tural Society, members purchased and planted the tree, as well as annuals, perennials and spring b ulbs. Submrued By Joan Laurre, cherry valley WI, Prince Edward The Roebuck Wl proudly stand in front of one of the newly decorated windows at their Community Hall. The vertical blinds and valances were bought with the group's hard earned catering proceeds. Many nights of serving 510 beef and turkey dinners were needed to reach their goal. Standing lrom left to rightare Debbie Findlay, Ann Ruigrok. Kay Kingston, iyn McCaw, Joan Anstead. Nell Weststrate, Melba Francis and Jean Mohon. In the middle row from left to right are Gail Salmon, Joan Radcliffe, Janet Whiteham, Donna Hall, Mary Outrarn and Mildred Hall. Seated lrom left to right are Barb Winters, Margie Bradley, Cathy Williams, Pam Perrln and Edith Jenkins. Nell Streckstar. Marjorie Dmmmond. Velma Sommerville, Margaret Buckler, Cathie Kelso and Tammy Carew were absent. Subrmned Dy Gall Salmon, PHD, Roebuck WI, Granville This post April marked the 20th anniversary of the Brown‘s Wl Euchre Luncheon. The Branch has raised nearly $10,000 for char/v ties, including the Cancer, Huntingtons. Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson; and the The Bowen Road Branch led about 145 guestt at their annual St. Patrick's Day Luncheon in March. All proceeds go to their scholarship fund. Branch Public Relations Officer Barbara Wilkie is shown with MPP Tim Hudak who attended the Luncheon. Submmed by Barbara w-uue FRO Arthritis societies. From left to right are lanet Uren ~ First Vice President, Sharyn Fisher - a representative at the Canadian Cancer Society, Edith McCartney < from the Multiple Sclerosis Society, and Evelyn Arthur - Branch President. Subrmlrm by Sharla Orv-15m. SPClulmy, Browns WI, firlnrd Nrmh Bowen Road WI, Nlugam infirm "ll, liurhnm ‘r'lgi Selina WI participated in Pitch-In Canada Week In early May, Several members, and a husband, picked up garbage along the road SldeS in the area This group also he|d a Ten to celebrate ACWW Day. ACWW projects underway In many countries were discussed. ‘lc'lltmrl WI, 'i-narri: Emilia The Zealand Branch recently honoured three members - Brenda Garrett, Doris Armstrong and Marjory Armstrong 7 for their out- standing leadership and contribution to the Women's Institute. Home l. (ounlry, full '99 15