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With all the kits in, over $5,500 has been realized from the door to door can- vass for North Western Branch of the Canadian Cancer _ Society. Our Special events such as sale of daffodils, the help of other "organizations catering, draws etc. l have raised another $3,000. The Bike Ride of over $3,600 will put us over our objective of $11,500. The Executive of North Western Branch express their deep appreciation to the team captains, who' organized the canvass, and to all the canvassers who took time for I the door to Mesdames Margaret At- thur, Helen Conway, Susan Towle, Marjorie Martin, Evelyn Arthur, Connie Swit- zer and Alice Hawkesworth, attended. the W.I. District Annual in' Westminster United Church in thames- ford last week. Several people from this community attended the Diamond Jubilee of Doric Lodge Lakeside and Wilson District Reception and Ladies Night at the Circle K Ranch, Lakeside, last Fri- day night. Several people from this area, attended the wedding of Helen Harris to Kevin Aitkin in Fullarton United Church, last Friday. We are pleased to report that Master Jeremy Greg- ory is his usual active self again, after a couple of days spent in the hospital. A happy occasion took place in Brown's Church last Sunday night when a good crowd gathered to honour Rev. and Mrs. Jack Thompson on their depar- ture from our community. John Conway was the genial M.C, and called Mrs. Hubert Uren and Mrs. Helen Conway to lead in _ a sing-song. They told the story of the Thompson's stay in song with one of the high- (Honour Rev. o""iitiilli)so'n Cancer Drive 2orrti Area,,.':),,,,,,, c' Browns coroerijsrurr,e, 99119.90 door canvass and to the bike riders who rode on April 27. And, to you, the people of Zorra Township and Thamesford, who donated the money, The response was tremendous and with your help, Cancer Can Be Beaten. A draw for Copper Craft items was held on Apr. 27, after the Bike Ride and the winners were lst prize, a gallery tray - Mrs. Dave Monteith, Port Hope; 2nd prize, an Ice Bucket --Mrs. John Conway, RR 3, Thor- ndale_ and 3rd prize, a Fireplace Plaque - Mrs. Elgin McNall, Sparling Crescent, St. Marys. lights, being the repairing of the Church windows, during his stay. Heather Brooks favoured with a, piano solo and Geo. Towle spoke briefly stressing the three good years of fellowship and leadership. T Jack and Tina both expressed their gratitude and a social hour with coke and iee-eream followed. From your. many firends at Brown's we are sorry to see you go, but wish you the best The Sunday School gave a musical number and Mrs. Murray Taylor gave a reading. _ _ Mary Brooks played a couple of numbers on the piano, and John Hawkes- worth expressed his thoughts and wishes, _ A skit entitled 'The Dis parture' with the Thomp- sons and the Towles. prepar- ing to go to the airport was acted T out and provided laughs galore. The Session presented the honoured Couple with a purse of money as well as a pole and table lamps. The Young Adults also presented them with two plants - one which was most appropri- ate 'A Jack in the Pulpit'. b Miss Sheila Greason gave 'a talk on' wedding customs and super1stitions, - - Bev and Cathy Adams gave a musical selection and Mrs. Reg Harris gave a reading and Miss Cheryle Whittaker an accordian solo. A large crowd turned out to honour Miss Nanerconn on the occasion of her marriage this week. 'Kristina fate gave a piano solo followed by a reading by Mrs. MyrrgyKingdon. in the future. Mr. and Mrs. Chester West were Saturday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. David Chesney of Innerkip. Mrs. John Harries (Kay Martin) of Bermuda grad- uated from Quéen's Univers- ity, Kingston and received her B.A. last Saturday. _ Mrs. Fred Arthur acted as chairman and extended the best wishes of the commun- ity to Nancy in the future. She spent a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, George Martin, who also, attended the graduation ceremonies. arrs.uudy Harris read the address and Nancy opened her many beautiful' gifts. ."Why - the Wd," was the theme for the 75 District Women's Institutes Annual at Westminster Church, Thamesford May WI District Annual Roll call included donations to Pennies for Friendship, contributions to the "Dryden Project" or items for Can. Save and give number planning to attend the 75 anniversary of Oxford North July 29. A display' of crewel items and a sale of home baking added to the atmosphere and the coffers. The banquet luncheon supplied by Thamesford, Wd. and the entertainment by Kintore as well as the sing song by Brooksdale were the lighter side of a full days' business meeting. - - Business included: I. Installation of officers by Mrs. Keith Huplik; 2, The goal of the Erland Lee Foundation Fund has been reached but further con- tributions will be ap- preciated to cover operating costs of the Emile, Lee 1910;119:335 tisior films on "The com: plete Craft fo Quilting" are available from 143 Spark Ave. Willowdale; 4. A bus trip to Erland Lee Home June 5 as part of Wt week. There will -be "Christmas 'at the Lee" Dec. 3 and 4; 5. An un- veiling of a likeness to Oxford North June ”we Ethel Chapman at the wa. Hall Agricultural Museum, Milton on June 5; 6. Ideas for the handbook revision are to be submitted to Mrs. Willis Matheson; 7. Federal Womens Institutes of Canada will meet in B.C. in 1983; 8. Members are encouraged to sub- scribe to Federal News; 9. Students planning courses at Guelph - can apply for a "MacDonald Award" of $200. there are 20 available; 10. A quilt show is to be held Sept. 23 from 2-9 pan. Fanshawe 11 Line; 11. Members and pack members are invited to the 75 anniversary of Oxford North W.I. July 29th at Embro Hall. Tickets for $7.00 are available from Mrs. Audrey Armour, Thamesford until June 28; 12. There will be District Cookbooks and histories available at the Plowing Match Food tent where the branches will be catering; 'p, Institute calendar will befatfailahle Iot1r.t1/il)Ciif. the Area ctirrvTsirtTdrt in St. Marys in the fall; and 14. Curators may contact Mrs. Norma Howe for in.. formation regarding Tweedsmuir Histories. Our beat wishes go with Mrs. Brenda Ingratta and her family when they leave our area, the end of June. Brenda will be missed as our obliging and dedicated Home Economist. Brown's W.I. held May meeting last Tuesday night, with the 4-H girls and their mothers present. ' President Mrs. John Con- way opened the "me'eting, and turned it over to Mrs. Murray Kingdon and the 'Family and Consumers Group'. Brown's Co . r anwn’n W T hold Maui '?l?,f,,?,l,ri,t,r,.il,,,,l,lr, ttIIT, JaCKle I:rtV"'"'r-' . I Peter Tucker, 4th Paar Ebert. vJur“.¢: l4 Irc, Ages 11-i4: lst Bryan Andrews, 2nd 320:) Verhoven, 3rd Ben E r , 4th Dan Verhoven. , The contestants gig; . . ts ea judged by pop "mfngtant 4tt1 “an VUlllvv‘r-n The contestants were judged by points earned and time. Each contestant received a cycle tag and a safe drivers license. Many thanks to the Optimists and helpers who were there to help out The Optimist Club of Kintore held their annual Bike Rodeo on Saturday. Many bicycles and riders of all shapes and sizes were there to be tested. Winners were as follows:h -_- Trs n Wllulcra WCLc u_ -- Ages 6-7-8: lst John Squire, 2nd Doug Robson, 3rd Karen Rodenburg, 4th Cheryl Steele. Ages 9-10: 1st Steven Ale thgr, Jackie Hammond, 3rd Peter Tucker, 4th Paull Ebert. -Jgnc w x Mrs.H)onal'd Gregery ask.. ed the girls to repeat the 4-H pledge and explained the 4-H emblem and history. Kim Craig and David Vanstreen gave a demon- stration 'What's so great about Toaster Ovens?' Miss Cheryl Ann West spoke on behalf of herself and Mrs. Susan _lWeKay who were leaders of the last unit on Needlepoint. The fall club will be 'Your Corner of the World'. A demonstration on mak- ing 'Crepes' followed by the girls assisted by leaders Anne Gregory and Carol Miller. Miss Nancy Richardson supplied stacks of 'crepes' for lunch, which were finished off with a choice of fruit fillings. A vote of thanks goes out to this capable young lady, for her contribution. ed committee in charge, a 'Houghing Match' meeting Aug. 19 and continuing with providing awards for Wild- wood Park, and A.J. Baker Schools, at the end of each year. , u Mrs. Fred Arthur presen- ted the leaders of both clubs with a gift and words of appreciation. Announcements were made re the Adult Training School in October, the Woodstock Agriculture Soc- iety 'Queen of the Fair Contest', the 75 Anniversary of WI. July 29 and the District Annual. Recommendations from the executive meeting, saw a bake sale set for June 14 at 11 o'clock at Wildwood Park gates, euchres to begin in November with an appoint- Several recommendations from the district were read and discussed. The Citizen- ship group will be in charge of the June meeting. Sympathy of the commun- ity goes to the family and loved ones in the loss of Mr. Lorne Atwell last week.