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Roslin WI The Members of Roslin WI (Trent Valley Area) were pleased to celebrate the Branch’s 100th Anniversary on October 26, 2013. The event was held in Roslin Village at Trinity United Church. Participating in the celebration were Evelyn Peck, FWIO President, and Judy Kupecz, President of Hastings District, who presented Members with 100 year pins. Rick Phillips, Hastings County Warden, was also in attendance. Members were very grateful to all who braved the cold, gusty winds and torrents of rain to attend this celebration. The crowd was entertained by the musical group, The Sonsations, who varied their tunes with popular music and gospel songs, which were enjoyed immensely. Members prepared a beautiful assortment of sandwiches, cheese and pickle trays, as well as a lovely cake iced in the WI logo and the familiar blue and gold. The Branch would like to thank its honoured guests for their presence and participation. It was a wonderful and memorable day for all who attended. Pictured in front (LR): Darlene Burosch, F WlO President Evelyn Peck, Helen Reid, Janet Kennedy and Joan Reid. Back row:Audrey Thomas, Cheryl Kinsella, Megan Gagnon andHastings District PresidentJudy Kupecz. Mitchell Square WI Mitchell Square WI (Simcoe South Kempenfelt District, Simcoe Area) celebrated their 100th Anniversary on July 13, 2013. Simcoe Area President, Donna Jebb presented 100 Year Pins to the Members. Bruce Stanton, local MP and Garfield Dunlop, local MPP presented certificates of congratulations. Mayor Harry Hughes and Councillor John Crawford presented a certificate of congratulations and Township Pins to the Members. "Queen Elizabeth” even made a surprise visit to the celebration. Over 60 guests were served a delicious lunch and everyone enjoyed photo displays of past celebrations and activities. luafilfi“&£g" ‘ ’ MM "£15111 Edgy?!“ A beautiful quilt depicting scenes of local landmarks had been crafted by two Members and was won by a lucky former Member of Mitchell Square WI. .IL‘J'IEI Pictured (LR): Mitchell Square Wl Members Alice Robinson, Jean England, Nancy Cameron, Twyla Campbell, Donna Snider, Sheila Kirkland, Jean Crawford, Eleanor Heatherington, Joyce Strachan, Martine Pep/er, Jean Horne and Doris Crawford. Absentare Berit McArth ur and Marjorie Roe, Bentpath WI Seven ladies of the Bentpath WI (Lambton District, Southâ€" western Area) were presented with their 100 year pins on February 11,2013. Over 50 past Members and community friends attended a very special day, viewing Tweedsmuir books and memorabilia. Congratulations and remarks were extended by government officials, the FWIO Presiâ€" dent, Regional Board Director, District and Area Presiâ€" dents. A history of the Branch was compiled and read by the Branch President who is a 3rd generation WI Member. Benefits of membership were shared by a Member who joined in 1954. She shared her experiences in friendships, learning opportunities and the impact that WI has had in lobbying for changes effecting communities and the provâ€" ince over the last century. Many Branch Members have been involved in 4â€"H homemaking clubs as members and then leaders. A guest soâ€" loist and a country l band entertained, and then cake and refreshâ€" ments were enjoyed by all. u:â€"__i|| erg Pictured: Bentfiath Wl Members celebrating their 100th Anniversary. P oto byJohn Phair, Today’s Farmer. “ Wfilmfis’m‘ll“fifihmn\£ 11