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Wednesday December 1991 the HERALD Page IS Remembering 90 years worth of WI history Continued from Page Hie Womens Institute tion was entitled A Story It taught children about the history of bread from its very beginning a kernel of wheat They were encouraged to read touch and taste A childrens story was also handed out to the teachers which they could find out even more information Halton Womens Institute members also take their talents beyond Halton We have had the privilege of having Peggy from Branch as dent of the Federated Womens Institutes of Ontario of which there are members Peggy has done more to enhance the im age of the Womens Institutes than she will admit Peggy adds her special touch whenever she has presented herself at the month conventions and meetings which she has attended during her two successful years as President Two other very active ladies are from Dublin Branch and Doris Lindsay from Silver Wood Branch They have just completed their terms as Provincial Board Director and Alternate Board Director This has been a very time consuming but rewarding job which has pro vided them the opportunity to travel and to attend some very educational seminars and even to a National Convention in British Columbia In you will have also found Halton W I members at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Our Halton President Eve Mar tin from Silver Wood Branch co ordinated a Fashion Show for the first ever Womens Day at The Royal She took women from Halton with her to be both models and helpers It was a very suc cessful day with more than women in attendance at the Cafe Royale This day was just one of the many visions of Peggy Knapp Also at this special day Peggys husband was presented with the Lee Award for his outstanding en couragement to the Womens In organization A fun workshop on Wardrobe Wizardy is presently being con ducted throughout Halton Members and friends will learn silk scarf dying making and wardrobe planning Any course which is presented by the Womens Institutes is open to anyone You dont have to be a member to enjoy the benefits Its a great way to meet people and develop friendships which cat be the best bonus of all Local Branches and their Presidents are Ashgrove Mrs Marion McPhail Ballinafad Mrs Margaret Jamieson 877 Mrs Ina Peter son 8533863 Mrs Dicky Dublin Mrs Kathleen Alder Mrs Jean Anderson 877 3029 Mrs Linda Bailey Nelson Mrs Mary Campbell 3357129 Mrs Jean May Scotch Block Mrs Edith Davis Sdver Wood Mrs Beth Haines Meetings are held once a month usually in members homes Each meeting a different topic is on the program You could be enjoying a craft demonstration a guest speaker on an endless list of topics from Culture to Health or Environ issues To become a Womens Institute member you simply need to contact the nearest branch to you You may contact Eve Martin President 1382 or Jane Baynton Secretary 8542449 for further information The Women Institutes will not Express the warmth f the holidays Celebrate this joyous season with the FTD Reindeer Basket Or the Seasons Greetings Bouquet Just call or visit us today We also carry Heritage Toys over 50 models of the Jessie Visit us today Gift Certificates Available Flowers Delivered Worldwide Vanderburgh Flowers GEORGETOWN MARKETPLACE GEORGETOWN 8770105 become complacent but recognize the need to keep chang with the tunes to stay com petitive and keep the interest of both its newest member and its lifetime member They see change as an opportunity They also realize that the educational programs which they present must meet the needs of a chang ing society Although the Womens Institute was initially formed to benefit rural women today a good percentage of its members are from urban backgrounds Looking ahead Halton Distnct Womens Institute members will continue to be aware of the needs of women while moving forward into the next century They will continue to help resolve the needs in the community help stimulate and develop leadership promote good family life skills and pro mote more knowledgeable and responsible litizens For Home and Country DOMINION GARDENS HWY 7 MAPLE AVE PH ST GEORGETOWN 8738422 ARTIFICIAL PINE CHRISTMAS WREATHS 24 30 SALS Reg SALE 95 EACH Reg SALE EACH 9 ARTIFICIAL PINE GARLAND 6 EACH ASSORTED BIRD FEEDERS REGULAR PRICE SUNFLOWER SEEDS 95 EACH 20 Kg Bag Reg 18 95 FRESH CUT CHRISTMAS TREES ASSORTED SIZES PRICES FROM EACH TREE SOLD WILL BE DONATED TO THE TORONTO SICK CHILDRENS HOSPITAL