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Cross Country Calendar Bridgeport WI, Waterloo North Florence Gole, the Public Relations Officer from this Branch, remembered those Hon- ourary Members who couldn’t panicipate in the February 19th celebrations. She sent each Honourary Member confined to a nursing home three FW'IO place mats and serviettes for use on that day. noting that they would be with their Branch in spirit, if not physically. This Branch received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Canadian National Institute for the Blind {CNIB} lor their donation of $400 to the group's fund raising efforts. Waldemar Branch President, Louise Cornelius (left) accepts the award from the local Chair at the CNIB, Leeh Mitchell. Photo courtesy ct Mike Melon ey. Photographer, Grand Valley. Submitted by Louise Cornelius, President, Waldemar WI, Dufferin South. Joan Chalmers (left) of Vendor! Women‘s institute, winner at the Tea Towel Competition, is pictured here with Mary Harris (right), FWIO President. The Competition was organized by the North Central Area WI. Submittedby Joan Chalmers, Vandon‘ WI, York Centre. 14 Home at Country, Spring 1997 Dundas District W] This District proudly presented two young people with awards in recognition of excellence in leadership. scholarship and community service. Jonathan Wilson was recognized for his activities in 4-H; Joanne Garlough for her academic efforts at univer- sity and teacher‘s college. Tottenhom WI, Simcoe South This Branch has organized a Health Fair in Tottenham, getting several local groups “working together for a safe and healthy community." The mayor will be declaring the week of April 14th “Safe and Healthy Community Week" in the area. Schools will be participating with class programs. The Scouting group is undertaking a town clean- up. The police are holding a bicycle safety rodeo. And the Lions Club are organizing a “Walk for Health.” It is hoped that other groups will get involved with ideas as well. This Branch has a few WI logos for sale at two for $10. Contact Kathryn Fitzgerald at PO Box 1041. Tottenham ON LOG 1W0. Cami-0n WI, Wellington North In keeping with the “Safe and Healthy Communities" theme, the Carry-On WI hosted a Safe Food Handlers Forum. About 60 people. representing Women‘s Institutes. service organizations. church groups and pri« vate caterers. attended. Representatives of the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Health Unit conducted the fomm. As a centennial project this group distributed a WI newsletter to all households in Palmerston and the surâ€" rounding rural area. The information sheet was designed to better acquaint the commu- nity with the Women’s Institute: it contained information about their history. structure and accomplishments, as well as activities and accomplishments of the Carry-0n Branch. It is hoped that this will increase public aware- ness of the WI and gain new members. Forester's Falls WI, Rentrew North Forester’s Falls Women’s Institute launched a new Look ’N Cook recipe book featuring over 400 original dishes. This is the second edition of this book, originally printed in 1977. It was Such a good seller the first time around that members decided to print the original 250 recipes and add 161 new contributions. This book is a tribute to the 100th anniver- sary of the WI and to former member Suzanne Lambie who spearheaded the origi- nal [oak ‘N Cook. Suzanne lost her battle with cancer last fall. To obtain a copy send a $10 cheque, plus $3 for postage and han- dling. payable to the Forester‘s Falls WI to Anne Swant. RR 2, Forester‘sFalls 0N KOJ IVO. (613)646~Z472. Perth and Huron WI: Last October and November. Women’s Inv stitutes from Perth and Huron joined together to hold workshops featuring low fat cooking and sweatshirt dressup. Attendance at these workshops was 85 and 83 respectively. with several nonâ€"members participating. 7719 North Shore Women’s institute received the Otonabea Township Community Spirit Award. This award is presented to a group or individual whose unselfish actions contribute to the betterment at Otonabee Township. but without thought or desire of recognition. They must have mntn'buted greatly to the welfare and enjoyment at the community and its residents. This Branch landscaped and continues to maintain a new park established in the village of Keene, planting over 1000 perennials. Branch Presiâ€" dent Mery Maciartane-(lront centre} is pictured next to member Valerie Bell (front right). Pictured in the back row from left to right are Donna Atkinson - Secretary. Mary Glenn and Denise McInnis. Kathryn Pimrnett (tron! left). professional horticulfllr- ist and member. volunteered her time to develop die landscape plan and supervise the maintenance. Kathryn received the Individual SpiritAwerd. . Submitted by Mary Mecfartane, North Shore WI. Peterborough.