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Russell Village WI, Russell nce a year. the Russell Village Women’s Institute organizes an annual field trip. The group had a guided tourofthe famous Athens (formerly Farmersville) murals depicting the village history and rural life. Their visit to Erockville included a tour of Fulford Place. an opulant |9th century home built by a 7. wealthy entrepreneur George Fulford. McDonalds Corners WI. Lanark South Neighbouring Branches were asked to a tea. recently held by this Branch. A bake table was organized as part of the event and the quilt made for their raffle was on display. Second Line WI oi Drummond. Lanark South This group had a variety of items on their program agenda in the last several months: genealogy; becoming a Canadian Citizen; potluck barbecue; hands-on computer dem- onstration; fund raising; exhibiting at the Perth Fair; catering to weddings: and, the 4-H program. A Good Idea! I“ m The Harwood Women's instiâ€" ‘ tute in Northumberland West . g District have recently printed : and distributed the Fourth An- nual Ham/odd Community Newsletter. The newsletter includes updates about com- munity committees, projects and events, as well as local iamilies. Each year the number has increased; 450 of the iounh edition were recently distributed. Far more irifonmili'an {Hi llllll‘ tu piii ll L'rinirriiirnn' newrleller together, L‘ilrtlrk‘l June Jll/l'llJlfVlt’ tlI RR 1. Baltimore 0N KOK ICU, Quilting: Bruce North Quilt Rattle All Sewn Up Hazel Farncouskr (left) of Femdale was the Winner of the Bruce North District Women's Institute Our/t. The idea 0/ a District Our/t was promoted by two outstanding members of the Oliphanl Branch, Koona Sutter and Monica Pew. The quilt was desrgned, assembled and stitched by the members of the ten Branches in Bruce North. Submitted by Bruce Norm Dlsl/ltl Phelps WI Honours Pioneer Families This pioneerqui‘ll was handmade by Phelps Wl member Marilyn Hummer (left) as a thd raismg pm/ect. Descendants ol the pioneer families ol Phelps Township paid to have therr names embrordered on the quilt. lt now hangs in the foyer o! the Phelps Central School in Fled- bridge. Submitted by Genrude Stephens, Secretary Treasurer Phelps WI, Nlpissmg District Annual Qurlt Show a Great Success! The Richard’s Landing and Clover Valley Women's Insti- rules have sponsored a Quill Showsmce 1989. hrs a popular tourist attraction for the many summer Visitors to St Joseph Island. Simmuiei: by Shirley Luxaia. PRO. Richards Lanmng wt. Alganra Nonh Shore Disinci. Outstanding Nonâ€"Profit Group Award Members of the Aurora Women's Institute proudly accepted the l995 Outstanding Non-Profit Group Award lrom the Town of Aurora The group '5 many contri- outions to the community include local work With the Literacy Society. York County Hospital Foundation. Santa Claus Parade, Meals on Wheels, Hillary House Museum and Yellow Brick House. Standing from left to right are Sara Pryce. Grace Burns. Joyce Phillips. Grace Floss. Helen Hunter. Joyce Harrison and Grace Thompson. Seated from left to rightare Lela Barade/I, Jean Agnew, Dorothy King and Jean McNaughton. Ann Peckover is missing. Submitted by Ann Peckover. Secretary and PRO. Amara Wt. Yonr Contra District. CATHY McLAUG l-l LIN A‘ re 3\9 l7"town Nut“cg , go 5 centred above n e’ an he Branch name. ‘ ' its. ‘on a royal blue backâ€" nlapt Janice Campbell, Home & Country, Winter '96 15