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Mansfield WI JOB WELL DONE Mansfield WI (Central Area) is proud of the restoration project recently completed on the Mansfield Cenotaph. Member Jane Hawkins presented the idea in the summer of 2011. The original Cenotaph was erected by the Branch in 1952, so Members felt it was fitting that they take on the commitment to restore and enhance the Cenotaph. The meeting gave full support and a committee was formed. The cost to restore the Cenotaph, build a concrete walkway and flagstone path leading to a park bench surrounded bya Memorial Garden was $10,000. Also included was an additional bronze plaque to honour others who have served, including those who served in Afghanistan. One half of the funding came from Veteran’s Affairs, s__ _. , _ Pictured (LR): Blaunshe Ciach, Marlene McLaren, MP David Tilson, Jane Hawkins, Alina Greer, Norma Gallaugher, Isabel Ireland and Mulmur Councillor Earl Hawkins. while the balance was raised by the Mansfield WI. The monies came from fundraising, cash donations from people in the community, inâ€"kind donations and local businesses. On November 9, 2012, Dufferinâ€"Caledon MP David Tilson confirmed the grant of $5,000 on behalf of Veteran’s Affairs along with sincere congratulations to the Branch for their hard work and dedication. Township of Mulmur Councillor Earl Hawkins presented the WI with a certificate of appreciation for the improvements made to the Cenotaph. A very well attended Rededication and Remembrance Day Ceremony took place at the Cenotaph on November 11, 2012. Hastings District The "first" Hastings County Women’s Institute Bursary was presented to Natasha Moon, a secondâ€"year Loyalist College (Belleville) Social Service Worker student by Judy Kupecz, Vice President. The presentation took place at the 22nd annual Loyalist College Undergraduate Awards ceremony on November 13, 2012. Hastings District is part of Trent Valley Area. Pictured (LR): Natasha Moon receives the Hastings County Women’s Institute Bursary from District Vice President, Judy Kupecz, Rockton WI Rockton WI promotes the education and personal growth of women by supporting its local Fair’s Ambassador Program. The Branch recently sponsored candidate Angela Hunt in the 2012 competition. Pictured: Barb Wieczorek, Branch President Marianne Vogel, Marilynn Zimmerman, Dorothy Kuik and Pat Cooper with Angela Hun t. new Wentworth District The Rockton, Troyâ€" Lynden, Clyde & Scott’s Corners, and Westover Wl’s (Hamilton Area) all agreed that their own Dorothy Kuik is a Woman of Excellence! Dorothy has been a part of the Rockton community since birth. Family, farming, fairs, WI, church and volunteering have kept her involved. Besides actively participating in many aspects of Rockton’s World Fair, Dorothy is a loyal Branch and District WI Member. She is a U.C.W. member at Rockton United Church and has led church youth groups. Dorothy sews "layettes for Haiti”, volunteered in school libraries and campaigned to keep the local libraw open. Interested in community history, Dorothy is a member of Friends of Westfield and Friends of St. Albans Church. Dorothy is a committed volunteer within the community and outsideat McMasterChildren’s Hospital.Adependable, thoughtful, competent and giving person â€" Dorothy is a Woman of Excellence. Pictured: Wentworth District President, Lorraine Goit and Rockton WI President Marianne Vogel present Dorothy Kuik with the 2072 Wentworth District Woman of Excellence FairAward at the Rockton Fair Awards Night, November 23, 2072.