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Penetanguishene Citizen (1975-1988), 1 Dec 1982, p. 28

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Rollup your sleeves for a good cause, Dec. 15 ..Huronia Branch of the Red Cross hopes to match or beat its goal of 350 pints of blood at the Dec. 15 Blood Donors' Clinic in Midland. | .It's to be staged at the Budd W// annual mee ting by MRS. JOHN BROWN "Let us strengthen what is good' said Hon. Dennis Timbrell, minister of agriculture and food when he ad- dressed the annual meeting of the Federated Women's Institute of Ontario in Toronto. He urged the 34 board directors, representing 27.000 members in the Province to be more aware of the needs of rural women. Foodland preservation and in- creased marketing of Ontario foods is necessary {o meet our needs as well as that of the world. Timbrell asked the Women's Institute for their co- operation in celebrating Ontario's Bicentennial in 1984. Ken Knox. director, rural organizations and service branch challenged the women to work for a_ better understanding of rural and urban population, working with the branch to more efficiently understand the producer and consumer. The FWIO Provincial President Mrs. Keith Hiepleh chaired the sessions dealing with varied concerns and business. Resolutions were sustained on topics of mental health facilities in the north; drugs; support programs for' the disabled; a referendum re the death penalty and the need for tax revisions for the fruit farmers. Mrs. Harvey Noblitt of Ottawa, the president of the Federated Seniors at HDH enjoy 'Horizons' by Ron Johnson Thanks to the efforts of Anne Trottier. recreational therapist at Huronia District" Hospital. the continuing care patients are en- joving new en- tertainment and other projects Trottier recognized the need for a New Horizons grant from the government, and set the Wheels in motion to secure such funds HDH acquired a grant of $5,402 to use in their programs for crafts, games and en- tertainment of the long- term patients One group benefitting from the grant is the "Sunrise Seniors" who now publish a monthly newsletter called "The Huronia Herald."' President of the group ST. AMAN &S L Plumbing Heating e DOMESTIC e INDUSTRIAL SHEET METAL WORK Specializing in: SUMMER COTTAGES Satisfaction Guaranteed PENETANG 549-7227 3A ROBERT ST.W. is Elsie Harvey, vice- president is' Rita Desroches, and treasurer is Vivian Howard. The "Herald" promotes the activities of the group and an- nounces coming events and available services for the patients. Such events include card parties, birthday parties, shopping trips, crafts, movies, and the availability of large type books and cassette books. It is money well spent and directed at a worth- while group. -Give from the heart at blood donors clinic Watson Gallery from 1:30 p.m. to receive your blood will be healthier 8:30 p.m., Dec. 15. ..Recent clinics in North Simcoe have topped their targets. ..Remember, the person who will Women's Institute of Canada informed the Directors of the projects and programs for the next triennium. Members are asked to study and have programs on "Unlimited Potential-- Women"'. Joyce . Canning, representative from the Rural Organizations and Service Branch expressed concern for new programs to meet the needs of todays lifestyle. Exciting challenges face the membership as_ plans are being made for the Associated Country- women of the World conference in Van- couver in 1983. Mrs. Clarence Diamond reported on plans to date, when 2,200 delegates from around the World are expected and we share in hosting this special event. Education is a priority with three scholarships for ad- vanced studies, 22 McDonald awards at Guelph University, County scholarships being presented, as well as $3,400 being sent to Ware College England for the training of students from un- derdeveloped countries. Junior Women's Institutes with a membership of 400, continue to present trophies for the physically handicapped as well as _ have educational programs. Officer Conference will be at Waterloo University May 3, 4 and ». Mrs. Jeanetta Van- sickle of Brantford completed her term as Prov. Secretary and is succeeded by Mrs. Sam Johnston of Listowel. 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