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BE aa ae EEE SEER DER PAT STN By Mrs. A. Empringham Do you know how to pro- tect yourself and your pro- perty from criminals? Con- stable Kathy Dekking of the Ontario Provincial Police was guest speaker at the Greenbank Women's Insti- tute meeting in the Centen- nial Hall on Wednesday, May 17. The president, Mrs. D. McKean welcomed all members, visitors and guest speaker to the Grand- mother's meeting. She then read a poem, "What is a Mother?" The minutes of the April . meeting and the treasury report were read by Mrs. A. McMillan. The roll call was answered by bringing a plant slip for exchange. A donation was made to the Central Seven Group to help their fund-raising for the erection of a factory to keep 25 retarded adults employed. The group in charge were Mrs. E. Clements, Mrs. H. Thomas and Mrs. M. Lee. Constable Dekking show- ed two films made by the O.P.P. The first one show- By Florence Ellicott, P.R.O. Guests were made wel- come from Scugog, Black- Ai stock and Nestleton i Women's Institute at the Li regular meeting on Thurs. 30. May 11, 1978, held in the i Municipal rooms. ry, President Mrs. Clara Warren presiding assisted by the Secretary Mrs. Edith Brunton and Treasurer Mrs. Irene Philip. The meeting opened with the Opening Ode followed by the Mary Stewart Collect. Roll call was answered by "How do 1 spread the Women's Institute story?" by a large attendance. The visitors were introduced and all made welcome. The Secretary read the minutes of the previous meeting and were dealt with. The Treasurer gave the financial report. Communications - "Thank you' notes from the Erland Lee Home for our notice of visiting the Home on June 5th, 1978. A letter from the Scugog Planning Council re updating the present handy book of the organization. A' motion was carried to donate ten dollars towards this work. A letter from the '"'Central Seven Association" for the Mentally Retarded. A motion was carried to donate ten dollars toward the work of this organization. The District Annual Meet- ing of Ontario South will be held in Westminister United Church, Whitby, on Wednes- day, May 24th. Commencing at 9 am. A bus will be leaving the I.G.A. for the trip to the Erland Lee Home at Stoney Creek. Also a visit to _the Adelaide Hoodless Home on Monday, June 5th. All are asked to be at the 1.G.A. store before 9 a.m. if they plan to go. " A gift of one hundred dol- ir lars to Honeydale Women's Institute from Mr. Owen who passed away during the DARE BN EEE UN ARERR RASA SCR ARAEY 34 PAN bh 51% 22 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, May 31, 1978 Bs he 3. Speaks at Greenbank WI OPP constable ; Kathy Dekking ed different molesting crimes especially when they are out on the streets and in parks. It also showed how to protect yourself against such crimes. The other one was on how to lock your. house up to prevent breaking and entering. The film show- ed how criminals use a card to spring the lock on the door and how a chain can be unlocked easily. It also showed a lock that is crime proof and can be installed on your door. Both films are worth viewing by any organ- ization. Any questions were answered at the end of the reels. A token of appreci- ation was given to the Con- stable. An afghan which was made by Mrs. McKean was shown. This is to be taken to be judged at the Women's Institute District Annual this week. The winning afghar will then be sent to Toronto to be judged at the Area Convention in the fall. After singing the Institute Grace a lovely lunch was served by the group in charge. Honeydale Women receive *100 gift winter. Mrs. Owen had been a chartered member of this Institute when it was started. A presentation was made to our retiring Secretary Miss Alice Dodd of a.lovely pin for her faithful service of the office of Secretary for a number of years. Mrs. Helen MacMaster who was chosen to be the delegate to attend Sessions of the Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario held at Waterloo, Ontario, gave a very full and informative report of the sessions. The programme was in charge of Mrs. Florence Ellicott. The Motto was - "It is not the talented who serve the best, but the dedicated. Those who have learned the history of the women in our own communities, those who have made contribut- ions in the past, and have studied the image of women at various times, in different cultures, to those who have studied the knowledge on womens role in local, regional, provincial or national affairs. To those who have served so well at every. level of our great organization throughout all the years. There are a great many dedicated women in the work of the Women's Institute. 'Coming together is beginning; Keeping together is progress; Work- ing together is success." An interesting number from several members of Blackstock, Nestleton and Scugog were given and really enjoyed by all. Three dedicated members of Honeydale presented a short skit - "One Day a Year is not Enough". A tribute to Mother's Day was very well given and enjoyed. Meeting adjourned, fol- lowed by the National Anthem and singing the Institute Grace. ~A dainty be bind wb idalodolu SRF REDS RRR LN Cis Cubaree held Saturday in Greenbank. 130 boys take parti in Cubaree at Greenbank _ Under blue skies and a blazing sun the Pine Ridge District held its annual Cubaree in Greenbank on Saturday. More than 130 boys and their leaders took part in the day-long event with cub packs coming from several communities in Scugog, Brock and Usbridze Town- ships. Following opening cere- monies attended by Mayor Lawrence Malcolm, Pine Ridge district president Lloyd Parliament and Dis- trict Commissioner Walter Welts, the boys got down to business and fun. An inspection of the packs was carried out by Whitby district commissioner Roy Parker, Whitby district Cubmaster Bob Simpson and deputy commissioner Jack Ward. In the afternoon there was numerous games and activi- ties for the young boys. "The Cartwright A -cub pack with leader Andrea Weir was awarded the Brian Raab Memorial Tro- phy for points earned through inspection, grand howl and the sport and spe- cial event All the boys who attended the Cubaree were presented with crests. Organizers said the day was a very successful one. A couple of youngsters had to be treated by ambulance attendents for too much sun, but the minor ill effects _ didn't last long enough to seriously interfere with the good times. Manchester 4H On Saturday, May 6th, the Manchester "Steady Stit- chers' attended Achieve- ment Day at Uxbridge High School. Congratulations to Donna Kerry and Ann Tap- scott who received their County Honours (6 units). Thank you to Sue.and Linda Albers on a presentation well done. Out next unit will be "Essential Edibles'. New members are welcome. A thank you to Mrs. Kerry and Mrs. Kingstone for a great unit. See you next fall! Anne Lamb Press Reporter lunch was served, followed by several prizes won by various surprises. Another enjoyable afternoon was spent by all. ~ Akela Andrea Weir and members of the Cartwright A cub pack which won - Roy Parker, assistant district commissioner casts stern eye during inspection at the Pine Ridge the Brian Raab Memorial Trophy. Ashburn area news By Mrs. Rose Heron The sympathy of the com- munity goes out to Mr. and Mrs. W. Hopkins and Maurice in the passing of Mrs. Hopkin's mother, Mrs. Gostick of Cannington last Sunday. Several of the Ashburn members of the Brooklin Horticulture Society enjoyed the beautiful tulip show last Wednesday night. Also the Japanese arrangements done by Mrs. Marjorie Den- ham who lived in Japan for a year. She also gave a very interesting talk while work- ing on the arrangements. The next meeting of the Horticulture will be held in Burns Church on June 15. This is the Iris Show and there will be flower arranging. The .Johnston family enjoyed a family get- together in the community centre last Saturday after- noon and evening in honour of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Tipton of Fort McMurray, Alberta, who are having holidays with relatives in the area. Recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gardner and Jean were the F. McKimm family of Can- nington, the E. Westfalls of Oakville, Mr. and Mrs. Amos 'Westfall, Trenton, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Stuart, Guelph, Mr. and Mrs. N. Samells of Port Perry, Mr. Wm. Lee of Stouffville and Mr. and Mrs. Bonnell of Willowdale. Miss Fern Stephen of Tor- -onto visited with Mrs. W. Routley, Miss Eileen Hamill and Miss Vera Leach recently. Next Sunday at Burns Church, Mr. Stan McNeely will conduct the worship ser- vice, while Rev. McEntyre will be at the 104th General Sima Assembly in Hamilton. Mr. » McNeely will speak about Fernie House, our Boy's Home in Pickering. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ashton have returned home from a trip to New Brunswick where they attended the wedding of their niece, and visited relatives at Moncton and Stalarton. NO RIDERS- MAKE IT A RULE farm safely association