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The Home & Country ROSE Garden is published three times a year by the Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario. Editor Patty Stokes Proofreader Joan Playle Graphics Big Footprints, Cambridge wwwbigfootprintsca FWIO would like to acknowledge vJanine RoeiensaGrant and Lynn Lodge for their contribution to our provincial newsletter. Copyright © FWIO 2006 Copyrighted material, including graphics, may be reproduced as long is it remains in context, its source is recognized and it is not used for monetary gain.To reprint copyrighted material under any circumstances, contact the Editor. ISSN â€" 1715-216X Printed on recyclable paper by Signal-Star Publishing, Goderich, ON, Publications Mail Agreement No. 40036324 Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: Federated Women's institutes of Ontario 7382 Wellington Road 30 RR 5,Gue|ph ON NlH 6J2 Tel: 519-336-3078 Fax: 519-836-9456 Email: fwio@fwio.on.ca www.fwlo.on.ca 2 11033 gar/fl %/w 0 Alvern Nighswander, Big Lake WI, Manitoulin East District Alvern Nighswander became involved in the Women’s Institute because it was a way of life for her family - her motherandgrandmotherwere both longstanding members. Alvern remembers feeling welcome and comfortable with the group, She loved the fact that the group was very active and involved in the community and always willing to help those in need. What Alvern loves most about being a WI Member is the fellowship with the ladies. Her community-minded Branch is busy with quilting, donating money to worthwhile community projects and Remembrance Day services at the cemetery, In her spar. time, Alvern volunteers at the senior citizens home in Little Current. Although Alvern moved to Little Current in 1975 she continues to drive the 40 kms to attend the meeting in Big Lake â€" rarely missing a meeting! The Big Lake WI says “we all love Alvern and admire her feisty spirit, she keeps Us all enthused and active". Board Bytes We are happy to welcome our recently elected Provincial Board Directors. Congratulations on your appointment and good luck! Dorothy Beedham Winnie Trachsel Ilene Chesterman Eleanor Wiersma In times of change it is the learners who inherit the future. Those who have finished learning find themselves equipped to live in a world that no longer exists. Eric Hoffer "" tram-L“ 4 ~ “Fianna “‘“mmufi‘zd e Eastern Region Western Region Southern Region Northern Region