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Kristina Tate was the top girl in public speaking at A.J. Baker public school on Feb. 19. She chose Teachers for her speecii topic. - TifijGism in My" Life Was the speech topic of the top boy - Jeffrey Uren. - I The third meeting of Brown's Cheesey Wheezies 4H club centred Cheeiie Wheezies gather in Brown's - iénown’s Corners extends congratulations to these two young people for: their sqecessful efforts. around Canadian cheeses. Members were told that the most popular cheese in 'Canada is cheddar. _ . Buying, storing and cooking with cheese were discussed. Different types of cheese were explained and the girls had an opportunity to taste many cheeses. - A Swiss cheese souffle and mini Cheesecakes served with cherry topping were made. . to the Feb. 18 meeting of the institute. _ i Dorothy Taylor, president of Brown's W.I., welcomed everyone The Canadian industries group was in charge of the program. Janet Uren. convener, introduced Interior design tapic at Brown's TOP SPEAKERS at A. J. Baker. Kristina Tate, a Grade 8 student at A.J. Baker ' public school, and Jeffrey Uren, a' Grade 5 student, are overall winners in the sehool's public speaking contest. Kristina also took top honours in last year's competition. ' 's _ public _ speakers The guest speaker .at Brown's United Church on Feb. 23 was Irene Richardson, who is currently studying to become a lay preacher. Her sermon topic, What's Your Mandate, reminded everyone that they are all different and that each person has a different purpose for their life. The community extends Congra- tulations to Mary Brooks, Lisa Monteith and Heather Brooks for their recent success on the St. Marys DCVI girls cross-country skiing teams at the WOSSA meet held at Wingham. All three girls travelled to Ottawa last week with their school teams for the OFSAA championships. . Baker) She displayed some completed projects from her course and provided several decorating tips. The exterior style of a home should give some guidelines for interior Fay Hiscocks of RR 3, Lakeside, who is currently completing her thifd yer _in interior design. _ The agriculture and cGdlirili; industries group provided lunch to conclude the meeting. Dorothy Taylor, assisted by Susan Towle, secretary treasurer, conducted the business meeting. It was announced that the annual luncheon and euchre party for cancer will be helii on March 22 at 12 noon. A buying committee has pur- chased new silverware. A new 4H project - Seed to Shelf .. is coming up this spring. It will involve planting a garden and food preservation. Leaders will be at- tending trworkshop in March. Florrie Kingdom gave courtesy remarks and invited everyone to the next meeting on March 18 at 10:15 am. Everyone is to wear something green and be prepared for the roll call - An Irish Thought. Willie Vanstrien and Evelyn Arthur presented a humorous skit to illustrate the motto - It is not what you have but how you enjoy what you have that makes you happy. Barbara Brocklebank read a short story to conclude the motto. Florrie Kingdon won a jar of candy after guessing the correct number of candies in it. A musical contest was conducted by Janet Uren. Liz Harrison was able to name the most colours from the tunes played by Annie Uren. She explained the purpose and advantages of engaging an interior decorator, whether dealing with decorating problems such as furni- ture placement in a small room and colour flow from one room to another, or for complete decorating plans. Barbara Brooklebank thank- ed the speaker and presented her with a gift. The rirll call was answered with a favourite decorating colour, _ ' design, she said. Neutral coloured floor coverings make it easier to change the colour decor of rooms, she added.