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I. ., i E North Rentrew District hosted a Quilt Display and Tea in c exchange, seniors were honoured with a card Wolfe Island Women’s Institute members purchased and planted two crab apple trees at the (injunction with “Rural Ramble, " a spinm‘f of the successful 1994 International Plowing Match, held at the farm of member Bev smith. This two-day lundraiserailows urbanites to tour farms andagrl-businesses in Septemberofeach year. To commemorate the international Year of Older Persons, this Branch sold 55 tickets to light a bulb on an evergreen; in Submrlted by Sharon Colnam. PRO Nollh Fienlrew Frontenac County Library on the island. This project commemorated the millennium, as well as the international Year of Older Persons. Last fall, members enjoyed a picturesque cruise aboard the island Star to Gananoque's St, Lawrence Summer Playhouse. Submllied by Theresa Eroedels, PRO. Wolle island Wi Frontenac fl. Gm .(m,,u ll.‘v‘ Branch members of South lanark District were generous with their donations that decorated a tree for the "First Festival of Trees" in Perth. Handmade royal blue, gold and white decorations adorned their tree. They even had a tale- painted mailbox to collect Santa's letters, Many local groups oarticipated in the Fes- tival, while spectators were warmed by re- freshments! What a great way to publicize the work of the WI! Suhmilted by Eleanor Bradley. PRO, Lanark Snulh A Good Idea! Give each membera lane! otthe word millennium, Have them write one or two words on a slip of paper beginning wilh'that lallar that reflects their feelings about the WI and its work. Collect the slips of paper and spell out millennium noting each of the written words, Write this, up in the format of an acrostic and include i! in your communirYS Time Capr sule. Submmett by Elaunsheoxach, Minefield WI, Uulienn Norm, For example: M - Making Milestones l - Industrious l. â€" lifelong L - Learning E - Energetic N - Nostalgia N - Neighbours | - illuminating U u Unity This District recognized eight members from its live Branches » Richards Landing, Clover Valley, Bar River, Desbarats and Echo Bay Evening - for their combined years of service totaling 320. Outgoing FWIO President Arthena Hecker, who is a member of this Dislrict, was also hon- oured let her accomplishments She was presented with an angel ornament for her collection by Provincial Advi- sory Councillor Doreen Pollard. Pictured from left to right are Adhena Hacker. Ruby Nelson - 37years, Ella Stevens â€" 53 years, Kay Brodie - 53years, Irene Gjos - 42 years, Leone Orr - 33 years, Annie Littleton â€" 37years. Jeanette Haicrow - District President, and Rachelle Hunter (seated) - 60 years. Submirled by Joanalle Halcrow, Presidenl, Alqoma North Shore Home a. Country, Spring 2000 15