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In an effort to improve the ' image of Erland Lee (Mu- n seum) Home, a full»time cura- tor/ hostess has been hired. Jennifer Dunkerson .starts her job today at the Stoney Creek facility operated by the Federated Women's Institute (WI) of Ontario. . Located at 552 Ridge Rd.,' ' the museum is the former home of WI co-founder Erland 3. Lee. It operates weekdays '18 from 10 am. to 4 pm. and from 1 pm. to 5 pm. on Sun- day. The museum is closed on Saturdays. The season runs from Feb. 1 to Dec. 24. Sue Hilborn, WI public rela- tions officer, says Dunkerson has an extensive historical ed- ucation and a keen interest in promoting the "Lee" to its full potential. Her job will involve developing the home as both a. museum and a research fa- cility. Hilborn says the home is not just part of WI history,' but also a fine example of Victo- rian architecture, complete with uni ue period artifacts. Erlang and Janet Lee lived in the home in 1897 when the first WI branch was formedjn Stoney Creek. Erland's co--founder was Ad- elaide Hoodless, whose moti- vation to establish the WI came from the death of her daughter from drinking unpas- teurized milk. The unfortunate incident made her realize there was a need for education among ru- ral women. Pamela Bronn, a member of the museum committee, says the WI has changed its focus over the years from strictly educational to a combination of personal development and community action. , The group has even had ' 'ome of its resolutions passed into law. Among them was a recommendation that all Sphool buses activate flashing llghts when stopping, Bronn .said. The WI currently has about 20,000 members in Ontario With an average age of some- Wherebetween 55 and 60. i A number of special events 1 have been planned for the mu- 1 Sal1m thiss ring and summer. They mu" 9; A 'Christie An- tlgue Biscuit Tin Collection' display tram April 15 to 30, a 'Haflds'on Peritage Craft Day' April 27, ,Weqdings of a By-- gone Era 3% 4 and 5 and 'Fans and Pamolsv' on Aug, 24. .