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d" ll k , ~ 1997 Erland Lee About Acww asters;sizaft.:::“:.ii:t: civil warin their country from 1985 to 1990 A W n n e brought devastation and famine to the land. By peggy Knapp As the people started returning to their homes in 1992, they immediately began to SACWW Area President for Canada, grow the traditional fwd CFOPSt Such as r was Phased [0 report to our socie. millet and sweet potatoes and attempted to ties that the Coats and Pi e Pro‘ects for [Clmmduce came 10 the“; area. But they the villages of Ugandagagierliowjup and Feed“! helP-“$endacow W3? SCH-‘13. 311d mnning. the babies of AIDS mothers have 15. “PW bnnglng Purebred Mlmals from a regular supply of pure milk. and the older W'thm Uganda to “Place file devastated children have their own commitment to the herds and ‘9 5“ PP?l1 the families With trfl'ln- care and feeding of the pigs in the village mgr Vemnnar)’ mPUtS and marketing Jack Matthison from St. Pauls, Ontario. was given an Honourary Life Membership in the Women's Institute from the Perth South Di strict for his long-time interest in and support of the organi- zationi Since [976‘ Jack piggery which allows them to pay for their elllllPl'nem- . has provided great Branch, District and Area own education, The women wtll own and control the coverage for the WI as a reporter for the St. So generous was the support for the COWS, enabling Iham to meet the basic Mary‘s Journal Argus, Although he regularly Uganda Projects that [here was a surplus of News Of the“ families. lnCludlng clothing helps his son run Fair Acres Farms. Jack $4000 in the account; Am.- confgn-ing and school fees. never misses taking photos at WI special with the mover and the secondcr of the With your generous donations, we have events. Jack has spent countless hours repairâ€" motion in Christchurch almost three years allowed a third component to our Uganda ing and maintaining the Avonton Women' 5 ago, lam now able to let ourmembers know Project. You have reason to be proud of the Institute Hall next to his home. “When your that, through a Program introduced to the practical help you have given to those rural heart and soul is with an organization." stated ACWW Board last J Line, the residue of the women who must take so much of the re- .lack. “you never cease to praise it up...” fund will go to purchase cows for Uganda sponsibility for the health and welfare of The new “Send a Cow" project is com. their villages. Thank you. Well done! Douglas Smith of mitted to provide 40 in-calf heifers to 40 l’c'SfityK'mflfl i-Hhe Aflvciflled Count/2V Wmmflf Arkell. Ontario. areâ€" families in the Lira District. These Iteso "12 "’1"!de Prelim-lit" Canada- tired Bell Telephone employee and current Fire Chief for the Puslinch Township Volunteer Fire Department, has been and ' still is an ardent supporter of the Women's Institute, I Doug can be found helping arrange the WI >, ‘ float in a parade. setting up or dismantling food booths at the local fair. or carving meat and washing dishes at catering events. He is a tireless supporter and ambassador for the organization as he accompanies his wife to WI conferences and conventions throughout Canada and the world, He especially values his personal growth and the fellowship that he and his family have gained from their active involvement with the WI. Friends oi WI Certificates A new certificate is now avallable trom the FWlO Provinclal Office. The Friend of Women's Insti- tute Award has been presented to the following tour Individuals for their shorts in promoting the WI: - Steve Hagany, Ridgetown Video Productlons - - “3â€". - .4 (Conventlon '97 Video) The Lisrowel West Branch in Perth North spent last irvirrtsr hocking mi; 5' x 16' rug. I! took 600 hours '0 . Dabble Thompson Vimsony wmustrafion complete. It hangs in the Carson Auction Centre near Ustowei for all it: see. From left to right in the front (various Conventlon '97 promotional items) TOW 8’9 W/ "79mm" Winnl'l‘edMEM. Gwen Perkin. Ethel Wood. Elia Stewart, Dan's Jean Henderson, Mary - Jamas Gordon. (:56 Hometown Tunes ’55“: Anne “BMW: K5:th DC”? and 00mm)! Hamilton. Standing in the back now are members Elaine (for his song‘ For Home and country) Carson, V018 Purcell. Donne McKeo‘rnie. Shirfey Lee. Agnes Tlmm and Inez Allan. - Jlm Provost, Classic Radio Sounds FMIa oourlasy at The Uslmlflanna. (radio lingra) Submth try Gwen Perkin Plasidsnt. Ustuwal West Wl. Perth North. 8 Home ii Country. Winter'97-98