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s: Boon or Bane? each out to family and friends. ' emember people are growing and rning from birth to death. Some ay aging begins at birth. Certainly reparation for the later years begins arly in life. Learning is a lifelong urture your self-confidence and : elf-acceptance. There has been a growing wisdom and many experi- ences accumulated from earlier ,years. These are valued strengths and resources for feelings of confi- ‘dence and self-reliance. Confidence is developed by trying new and dif- ferent experiences. Nurture your ability to change. Practising being “flexible” involves facing decisions and new situations with an open mind. Both people and situations change with the pass- ing of time. {a sitive vs. Negative Learning to cope or manage the resses of life involves cultivating atti- es and behaviours that focus on the ositive and aim toward good physical d mental health. Life is full of ex» acted and unexpected sources of ress. Every person must develop their . n stress management skills which est fit their emotional and physical sources. Underlying most suggestions £- coping with stress is a basic philoso~ .3 y of life that focuses on good mental ealth and has a faith at its founda- on. El APPOINTMENT Molly McGhee, director of the for- : er home economics branch, O.M.A.F., 'as been appointed to conduct a major ,s' vue ofthe ministry's current women’s d consumer information programs -. ith particular emphasis on rural omen’s needs. The study will evaluate : rrent programs and suggest future "motions. The appointment was an- ounced recently by the Honourable ennis Timbrell, Ontario Minister of : griculture and Food. Erland Lee (Museum) Home Report The members of the Lee Committee wish to express thanks to all memâ€" bers for your continued support of the Lee Home Project. Quilt blocks con» ttnue to arrive at the Home and are providing much interest as well as finan- cial assistance. We urge you to come visit the Home, and especially, to invite members and friends to make plans to be with us for Christmas at the Lee â€" December lst and 2nd, 1982 when there will be some special surprises for Christmas. The Committee had the pleasure and privilege to entertain Mrs. Ziny Westebringâ€"Muller, ACWW President, for dinner and a visit at the Home on August 10th, in conjunction with her visit to Ontario and FWIO 85th Anniversary. Letters To The Editor In reading my wife’s copy ofHome and Country I read the write-up about Mrs. Lois Erstadt, warden of Grey County and enjoyed it very much, but to put the record straight I would like to make one correction. In 1974 I was warden of Grey County and the first lady member of Grey County Council was Mrs. Betty Wirkkunem representing the town of Meaford as deputy rceve that year. Robert W. Gillies, Mount Forest, Ont. i wish to make an apology and cor- rection concerning the picture caption on page 18 of the Summer 1982 Home and Country. The gentleman on the right was not Dr. D. Jolly but Mr. James McWhinney, representing the Medical Emergency Unit of the CardiOpulmonary Resusdtation Unit. Wingham and District Hospital. He is the son of Mrs. Hugh McWhinney, Past President of the Dungannon WI. Huron West District. Jean Whitby, Secretary, Lucknow WI, Lucknow, Ont. Home and Country Photos Photographs contributed for use in Home and Country should be bright, sharp, high quality black-and-whites with glossy finish. Do not write on the back, staple or attach with paper clip as this could damage the finish. Identify individuals, left to right, on a separate sheet of paper which may be folded over the photo. When mailing, stiffen the envelope with cardboard. Home and Country Format WI members will have noticed the change in printing format with this issue of Home and Country. The narrower column has been introduced for reading ease and flexibility oflayout. Comments on the Fall 1982 issue and suggestions for future issues are welcome and may be forwarded to: Editor, Home and Country, c/o Provincial Office, F.W.l. Ontario, 8th Floor, 801 Bay Street, Toronto, Ont. MSS 1Y9 ll