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The Home 8 Country is published three times a year by the Federated Women's institutes of Ontario (FWIO). Ham 8 Country Mission Statement: The Home 8 Country is a vital communi- cations tool of the Federated Women's institutes of Ontario (FWlOl that informs and inspires Wi members and their affiliates. it provides educational material that cultivates more knowledgeable and responsible citizens and promotes good family life skills, leadership development and community action, Editor Janine Roelensâ€"Grant Graphics Big Footprints. Cambridge Copy Editor Lynn Lodge Deadlines. Winter issue â€" December l Spring/Summer Issue â€" April 1 Please address all correspondence to Janine Roeiens-Grant Editor, Home 8 Country FWIO 7382 Wellington Road 30 RR 5, Guelph ON NIH 612 Tel:5l9-836-3078 Fax-5l9-836-9456 Editor’s Email, roelensgrant®wightman ca FWIO Email. fwio@sentex.net FWlO Website: www.fwio.on.ca Copyright © FWIO 2004 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 lSSN â€" 070i 573x Printed on recyclable paper by Signal-Star Publishing, Goderich. ON. Publications Mail Agreement No 40036824 Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to FWIO 7382 Wellington Road 30 RR 5, Guelph ON NlH 612 Email. fwio@sentex.net §§fi§0 Dear Wl members: The last phase of the "Focus High for WI" Proiect is for the Erland Lee (Museum) Home, The time frame for this phase runs from March I to October 3], 2004, with presentations to take place at Area Conventions this fall. Please make cheques payable to F'WlO and note "Erland Lee Operating Fund" on the memo line of the cheque. Please include your Branch, District and Area name with your cheque and advise your Provincial Advisory Councillor of your contribution. The following outlines the updated amounts received as of Sept, 13, 2004 ' FWIO Operating Fund - $31,384.77 - FWiC Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Upkeep Fund - $20,893.76 - ACWW Special Projects - $13,223.14 ' Erland Lee (Museum) Home Operating Fund - $4700.00 Asincere and heartfeitthanks is extended to each and every contributor for these donations and to all who assisted with the planning and promotion of the "Focus High for WI" Project. You have proven how we can "work together with amazing results." And, hopefully, you are having fun and enioying your events in the process. Your part in this successful endeavour is very much appreciated. Best wishes always and the Provincial Board extends a sincere thanks as we continue to work for Home and Country. Sincerely, Cecilia Maines FWIO Board Director, Eastern Region DearWI members: On behalf of the Erland Lee (Museum) Home Committee, I would like to thank all members, Branches, Districts and Areas who contributed to the Home through the "Focus High for W1" Project Your financial support helps maintain and preserve the heritage house for future generations. This fall. the door to the Drive House had to be repaired. As revealed in the photo, the rotting wood was replaced with new wood and then the old boards were put back in place, helping to preserve the historic facade as required by the building's Ontario Heritage Act designation. The repairs will be painted a shade of red to match the existing paint. We encourage everyone to visit this National Historic Site to see where your contributions are being spent. We have many interesting annual events at the Museum, including the Pancake Breakfast each spring, which will be held on Saturday, April 2 in 2005. Do come ioin us! Photo tou rtesy of Michael Gem meli Sufimitted By Swadesfi Sachdeva, Erland Lee Committee.