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- Chesley Women's Institute AccomplishmentsChesley Women's Institutes Accomplishments Chesley Women's Institute was organized in 1910 with 60 ladies in attendance. One of their first petitions was to ask Council that sidewalks be snowplowed and that butcher shops and bakeries be inspected. During the First World War they disbanded to do their work through the …Chesley Women's Institutes Accomplishments Chesley Women's Institute was organized in 1910 with 60 ladies in attendance. One of their first petitions was to ask Council that sidewalks be snowplowed and …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Williscroft CairnWilliscroft Cairn Williscroft Women's Institute was organized in 1901, disbanded in 1920, and then reorganized in March 1949. It continues to be an active branch of Bruce County District Women's Institutes of the Grey-Bruce Area Women's Institutes. The Williscroft Cairn is located on Bruce County Road #40 (Lot 12, Concession …Williscroft Cairn Williscroft Women's Institute was organized in 1901, disbanded in 1920, and then reorganized in March 1949. It continues to be an active branch of Bruce County District Women's …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Coningsby School MarkerStone depicting building date of Coningsby SchoolStone depicting building date of Coningsby SchoolFederated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Home & Country Newsletter (Stoney Creek, ON), Fall 2017Home & Country Newsletters (Stoney Creek, ON), Fall 2017Home & Country Newsletters (Stoney Creek, ON), Fall 2017Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Home & Country Newsletter (Stoney Creek, ON), Spring 2017Home & Country Newsletters (Stoney Creek, ON), Spring 2017Home & Country Newsletters (Stoney Creek, ON), Spring 2017Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Balsam Hill-Horton W.I. Horse and Buggy "Share the Road" SignagePhoto of a roadside sign, alerting travellers to the presence of horse drawn vehicles on the road. The Balsam Hill - Horton W.I. was aware of a group of conservative Mennonite families coming to the area. The ladies arranged an information evening, for the neighbours and township council. The Women's …Photo of a roadside sign, alerting travellers to the presence of horse drawn vehicles on the road. The Balsam Hill - Horton W.I. was aware of a group of conservative …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Teeterville WI HallTeeterville Women's Institute Hall, located at 194 Teeter Street, Teeterville. The S.S. No. 11 Teeterville, built in 1871, became the Teeterville Women’s Institute in 1962. The school was in operation from 1872 to 1962. Photo courtesy of Norfolk County Heritage and Culture. Photo used with permission.Teeterville Women's Institute Hall, located at 194 Teeter Street, Teeterville. The S.S. No. 11 Teeterville, built in 1871, became the Teeterville Women’s Institute in 1962. The school was in operation …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Gillies Hill Pioneer MonumentA cairn was erecting on the site of the Township Hall at Gillies Hill in 1967. It reads "Gillies Hill - site of municipal government 1856-1963 in memory of the pioneers of Elderslie Township."A cairn was erecting on the site of the Township Hall at Gillies Hill in 1967. It reads "Gillies Hill - site of municipal government 1856-1963 in memory of the …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Prince Edward County Service Club SignsIn 2000-2001 Service Club Signs were placed at three entrances to Prince Edward County; Carrying Place, Rossmore and Highway 49, Skyway Bridge. Prince Edward District W.I. member, Joyce Brown, (deceased) was instrumental in getting this accomplished.In 2000-2001 Service Club Signs were placed at three entrances to Prince Edward County; Carrying Place, Rossmore and Highway 49, Skyway Bridge. Prince Edward District W.I. member, Joyce Brown, (deceased) …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Mountain View Cemetery BenchThe Mountain View Cemetery was originally privately owned. Then from 1919 to 2002 members of the Mountain View W.I. Branch maintained the grounds, cutting grass and keeping it presentable. So a bench was donated to thank and remember the branch members who so diligently took care of this cemetery for …The Mountain View Cemetery was originally privately owned. Then from 1919 to 2002 members of the Mountain View W.I. Branch maintained the grounds, cutting grass and keeping it presentable. So …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Johnson Soccer Fields, PictonThe Prince Edward District W.I. believe in the importance of sports in the development of young people, so they made a substantial contribution to develop soccer fields, for anyone in Prince Edward County to enjoy. Every summer evening, the fields are busy with children of all ages, playing soccer.The Prince Edward District W.I. believe in the importance of sports in the development of young people, so they made a substantial contribution to develop soccer fields, for anyone in …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Sponsor, Prince Edward District Memorial Hospital FoundationThe Prince Edward District WI is a sponsor of the Prince Edward District Memorial Hospital Foundation. This plaque hangs in the Prince Edward District Memorial Hospital in recognition of donations made by the Prince Edward County District WI.The Prince Edward District WI is a sponsor of the Prince Edward District Memorial Hospital Foundation. This plaque hangs in the Prince Edward District Memorial Hospital in recognition of donations …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Prince Edward District WI: Donor to Radio 99.3 FMWe believe in the importance of local radio so the Prince Edward District W.I. made a donation to the founding of the radio station and were recognized by being named on a plaque.We believe in the importance of local radio so the Prince Edward District W.I. made a donation to the founding of the radio station and were recognized by being named …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Colpoy's Bay Womens' Institute and Community HallThe new executive at our CBWI from left to right are Lacey Thompson treasurer, Shirley Couch director, Tara Stanton secretary, Marywinn Daykin vice president, and Karin van der Hayden Thomas president. The photo was taken in April, 2017 in front of the CBWI and Community Hall on County Rd. 9 …The new executive at our CBWI from left to right are Lacey Thompson treasurer, Shirley Couch director, Tara Stanton secretary, Marywinn Daykin vice president, and Karin van der Hayden Thomas …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Balsam Hill-Horton w.i. Art TreeCanada 150 project, an art tree documenting Admaston Bromley township. It's small communities , clubs and organizations. To be used for Canada 150 celebrations, and to hang in the township offices. The art work was created with the help of the Douglas public library.Canada 150 project, an art tree documenting Admaston Bromley township. It's small communities , clubs and organizations. To be used for Canada 150 celebrations, and to hang in the township …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Glasgow Women's Institute's Peace PoleGlasgow WI erected a Peace Pole today in Waba Gardens, White Lake. This pole was carved out by one of our own members. The pole is a 6x6 cedar post. On each side we wrote the word peace in a different language. The languages we chose are English, Algonquian, French …Glasgow WI erected a Peace Pole today in Waba Gardens, White Lake. This pole was carved out by one of our own members. The pole is a 6x6 cedar post. …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Mattawa WI CenotaphThis is a picture of the Mattawa War Memorial Cenotaph, dedicated to the fallen in two World Wars, by the Mattawa Women's Institute. This Cenotaph can be found in the heart of Mattawa, where the Mattawa R. Joins the Ottawa R., across the Mattawa R. from the Mattawa Museum.This is a picture of the Mattawa War Memorial Cenotaph, dedicated to the fallen in two World Wars, by the Mattawa Women's Institute. This Cenotaph can be found in the …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Rockton WI Garden & SignThis is the west end entrance to the Village of Rockton located on Old Hwy #8 and was first started by R.W.I. members and spouses in the early 1980's. Institute members carried on throughout most of the 1990's. Local Girl Guides planted bulbs in the garden; the fence in the …This is the west end entrance to the Village of Rockton located on Old Hwy #8 and was first started by R.W.I. members and spouses in the early 1980's. Institute …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Former Calton WI HallThis building was originally the Calton WI Hall, but was later sold to be used as a private home.This building was originally the Calton WI Hall, but was later sold to be used as a private home.Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario
- Cornell WI Hall - 2016In 2016, Norwich Township declared that the hall could not be rented due to changing fire regulations. With rising hydro and fuel costs and declining involvement, the Cornell Women's Institute could no longer look after the hall. The Township sold it in 2017 to Wilson Farms from Norwich.In 2016, Norwich Township declared that the hall could not be rented due to changing fire regulations. With rising hydro and fuel costs and declining involvement, the Cornell Women's Institute …Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario