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New 1977-78 executive named eee VV EM OOO eT VS Se ene Se SS Se ee ee ee, fp ee ee ee IODE assists communities throughout world with supplies, funds The Kitchikiwana chapter of the IODE presented its 1977-78 slate of officers at its annual meeting held at the home of Mrs. Margaret Johnston. Regent - Mrs. R.J. Cardwell, ist Vice-Regent Mrs. A. Gilbert, 2nd Vice- Regent Mrs. James Tully Pericultu Secretary Mrs. Allison Gardhouse, Treasurer Mrs. James Tully, Education secretary Mrs. Stanley Dane, Services at Home and _ Abroad Secretary Mrs. Jack Blackburn, Public Relations Mrs. Grace McMullen, Membership Mrs. Karl Bertrand, ral Society "sets Fall Fair dates Members of the 'liny Tay Agricultural Society met for their annual meeting, Monday evening, February 21, at the Oddfellows Hall in Midland. Mrs. N. Keefe read the minutes of the 1976 annual meeting followed by the Presidents' address from Mrs. Betty Rumney. It was learned that plans are in operation for this year's Midland Fall Fair. The dates for 1977 are September 15-16-17. Secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Keefe, gave the financial report and Mr. Hugh Riesberry listed the present directors during his report from the nominating committee. Allen Mosely was elected as the new second vice-president while all other officers remain the same for the end of their term. The list of committee chairmen and _ their members was reviewed and updated for the coming year. It was mentioned at this time that new judges for the Handiwork and Domestic Science sections would be 'required for this year's Fall Fair. Exhibitors in 1977 may be viewing a different style of prize list than that of previous years. Fur- 'ther plans will be made in the near future regarding the layout of the list booklet.. The 1977 Midland Fall Fair will again feature the popular Horse Pull contest since it was so successful last year despite rainy weather Midland Library Board named Officers and Com- mittees of the Midland Public Library Board for 1977 are: Chairman - Mr. L.C. Davidson; Vice-Chair- man - Mrs. Merle Gar- dhouse; Secretary - Mrs. Helen Delaney. Finance Committee - Mrs. M. Gardhouse, Chairman; Mrs. Carolyn Ostrowski; Mr. Harry Cox. Property Committee - Mrs. Sheila Moore, Chairman; Mrs. Rita Smith; Dr. James Shaw. Policy and Planning Committee - Mr. F.J.P. Consitt, Chairman; Mrs. Carolyn Ostrowski; Dr. James Shaw. Dr. James Shaw was recently appointed to the library board by the town council, taking the place of the late Mr. A.H. Tweedle. Mayor Moreland Lynn, is ex- officio a member of the Board. Midland is fortunate to have the affairs of the library in the capable hands of these board "members, who devote many hours and much thought to its operation for the benefit of this community. conditions. A social evening for Tiny Tay Agricultural Society members and helpers is in the planning stages to be held in early spring. Mrs. Betty Rumney Mrs. N. Keefe, Mr. Hugh Riesberry, Mrs. June Westwood, Mrs. Irene Vasey, Miss Alberta MacDonald, and 1976 Miss Midland Fall Fair, Lorna Wood, attended the Ontario Agricultural Societies of Ontario 77th Annual Convention February 16-17 at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto. Speakers at the con- vention discussed the topics of how to improve your fair, dressing up your fairgrounds, animal health regulations, available grants, and the survival of the small fairs. It was noted that the one day fairs must expand to a two day fair in order to keep in operation. Displays of outstanding events from various fairs were set up for delegates to view. In the ladies section, a craft room was filled with prize winning exhibits of quilts, projects made from recycled materials, art work, and displays and crafts of the junior fair section. Echoes Mrs. K.H. Mid- dlebro, Hospitality Mrs. Thomas Luke. Business concerned yearly reports from each secretary. Secretary, Services at Home and Abroad Mrs. Blackburn reported that clothing ranging from layettes to knitted and sewn articles for the 10-16 year group (which are always in short supply) had been sent to those in need. These items are usually sent to the nor- thern Ontario area and if need arises for layettes in our area the demand is met immediately. Nursery bags and ' personal property bags donated by individual members are generally sent to England. Glasses donated in Midland and area go to remote sec- tions where concerned volunteer specialists administer to those with sight problems. For North West Territories, the provincial IODE ship all parcels to Yellowknife, the distributing center for our chapter. Six nursery stations in northern Ontario are NEW HOLLAND Farm Equipment BEATTY Pump and Water Systems -DORITY FARM SERVICE 428-2346 Main St. W., Stayner Poe ae SEE IT AT YOU LUDWIG MOTORS : AMF SNOW BLOWER When the Snow is Deep DEALER s"H&R Block - has seventeen reasons why WA you should let them prepare your income tax return." Reason Number Five: If the Tax Department should reassess or audit your return, H & R Block will be available any time of the year to help you, at no additional cost. They can answer all quéstions about how your return was prepared. They stand with you. A good reason for coming to H & R Block. H&R BLOCK THE INCOME TAX PEOPLE 246 King St. (Corner King & Dominion) OPEN: 9 a.m.-5p.m. Weekdays. 10-2 Sat Phone 526-3001 NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY CH as a result. = ~ CORRECTION The Home Hardware "Early Bird Sale" advertisement in the March 2nd issue of this newspaper was inserted in error. This newspaper apologizes for this error and regrets any inconvenience caused to Home Hardware dealers and their customers and Indian) Civic Centre' built by across Canada IODE funds which also aid experimental projects presently being suc- cessfully established. Spelling Bee Contest centres for the selectin of assorted toys for the hospitalized children. Donations of money are channelled to said centres where they are made available for children of Bee Contest schools set up the annual Spelling for area three elementary schools. Preparations event are made in the throughout the district. Last year Regent for the ner's scribed on year contestant and top win- names were the newly purchased plaques which will remain in the winning schools for the term. This Elmvale will be each of Midland's in- elementary schools are the recipient of a suitable book. Last year 'Olympic Gold' a comprehensive, illustrated volume of Canadian IODE stars student. to a successful grade 13 The IODE award at the "Y' Music Festival comes under the heading of 'Education' as well. Local projects included used for food delivery, and a cheque to assist the Salvation Army with their local Christmas Cheer project. IODE Executive _ consider it fitting that this the far north. Education Secretary Street School hosted the / hosting the spelling bee proved to be a popular the raising of a $1200 gift | report be published in Monetary assistance Mrs. Stanley Dance area's 23 contestants. during Education Week. choice. to Huronia Hospital, $200 March since this month's also goes to the reported on progress _ Prizes were awarded to _Each year the top grade Each year JODE_ for Meals on Wheels to meeting has been Atawapiskat (Eskimo made since our chapter each junior and senior eight history student in presenta $100 scholarship help fund the hot ovens deferred to April. Hardware ye - é &» ' ) A -- ome : ¥ JY » =m we 6 a a HOME HARDWARE DOLLARS SEE WHAT Get one Home Hardware dollar free with every A DOLLAR cash and carry purchase of $20.00 during Home WILL BUY! Hardware DOLLAR DAYS. Spend it just like money in exchange for merchandise of your choice in any Home Hardware store. (Not redeemable for cash), An extra BONUS during this great DOLLAR DAYS event chac - DECORATOR caveeny ¢ re 9) yy) Wi «aa MACTAC | DECORATOR VINYL COVERING -- Just cut to fit and peel off the backing and apply. Many popular patterns including woodgrain simulations. 18" width only. See our complete selection of MACTAC viny! coverings. Standard MACTAC only, TWO ' ' , : YARDS for ONE DOLLAR. : { For the next FOUR DAYS ONLY. 2 YARDS FOR Coldwater Home Hardware, Coldwater CATUTTER _ Sanitary, absorbent, clay cat COMTBE FOB: bag Absorbs: : cmoletare: and deadorizes, 60 or 100 WATT LIGHT BULBS Made <by: General 'Electric: Buy several packs at this mMoney-Saving: price. NOwis the:timeé to stock: up, 4 FOR 3654-012-1 5 PACK LOOK AT THIS BARGAIN! STOCK UP NOW ON FUSE PLUGS Best quality: Your choice of 15, 20: eo OF 30 amp: sizes: NOW ONLY Ginette TRAC IL win Blade Cartridges E (ys ered Ie 5 shaving cartndges Ce ariouches a lames jumelles SMOOTH SHAVING GILLETTE TRAG 1 CARTRIDGES Pack of five twin blade < cartridges; Dollar Days: priced. 8B58-258-24 "COOL WHITE" GENERAL ELECTRIC FLUORESCENT TUBES General Electric: quality built right here in' Canada: 4B: size. 3648-486-6 EACH Elmvale Lumber Limited 15 FOR DON'T TAKE CHANCES...USE WINDSHIELD WASHER ANTI-FREEZE You'll drive more safely - and at low:cost BIG 160 OZ SIZECNo: mixing: Ready-to- use. Protects tip to minus 35 degrees: Fahrenheit. Excel- lent fot year round use: 8644-252-4 j 160 OZ. SIZE EASY-TO-USE... _WINDEX WINDOW CLEANER Handy, aerosol can. Formiuta- ted with Ammonia for fast; easy cleaning: 20 OZ. can: EACH 4530-261-18 Items reduced in price return to regular prices at the end of our 4-day sale. Specially purchased items on sale to the extent of stock. Home Hardware promises to make every effort to supply adver- tised items 'but we reserve the right to limit quantities. PYREX | MEASURING CUP and in metric: measure. Pyrex heat resistant: EACH 4$342-163-12 Midland Home Hardware, 830 Yonge Street Wednesday, March 16, 1977, Page 15