South Berwick Women’s Institute hold March meeting

President Clarice Pottie opened the South Berwick Women’s Institute meeting on March 10 at 2 p.m. and welcomed everyone.

The Mary Stewart Collect and Flag Salute were recited by all. Mary Walsh, Secretary, read the minutes of the Feb. 17 meeting. The treasurer`s report was also read.

The Home and Country newsletter, spring edition, was received from the Truro office, as well as a submission for nominations for presidentelect for Nova Scotia. The deadline for 2015 scholarship applications is April 17.

St. Patrick’s Day baskets were put together and delivered to our shut-in friends. Plans are being developed for our 62nd anniversary next month.

The WI Spring Social meeting will be held April 29, hosted by Cambridge Women’s Institute at the Cambridge Community Centre.

The guest speaker for the March 10 meeting was Bill Davenport, Director, Valley Care Pregnancy Centre. It began 20 years ago in Kentville. Donations come from individuals, churches and some businesses as it does not receive any government funding. The programs include prevention, intervention and restoration. They also go into local schools to advise students what support they can receive from them.

June Sceerey presented Davenport with some baby afghans that were made by A Time for All Things and a baby quilt that June had quilted.

At February`s meeting, we were pleased to have Edith Menzies, family services chair of Habitat for Humanity as guest speaker. The first Nova Scotia Habitat for Humanity Chapter was started in 1992, and in 2009, the Annapolis Valley chapter began. Habitat for Humanity is a community-based, non-profit organization working for a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. Homeowners are selected based on their need for housing, their ability to repay a mortgage and their willingness to partner with Habitat.

Next month, anniversary celebrations will be held April 8 at 7 p.m.

ARSENAULT

ARSENAULT, Howard J. – 89, Berwick, Kings County, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2015 at Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Veteran’s Wing, Middleton surrounded by his loving family. Born in Borden, PEI on December 26, 1925 he was the son of the late Arthur and Margaret (Cormier) Arsenault. Howard was manager of the Berwick Bakery for many years retiring in December 1990. He was a Member of the Berwick Lions Club, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #69, Berwick Town Council and Police Commission. Howard served with the Navy in the Second World War. Surviving are sons Steven (Donna) Fredericton, NB; Rick (Mona), Kingston, NS; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Howard was predeceased by his wife Audrey (2010), son Wayne, sisters Lue Alanac and Hilda Seymour. Visitation for Howard was at the Berwick Funeral Chapel on Thursday, March 12 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. where the funeral service was held on Friday, March 13 at 1 p.m., reception followed at the Lions Centre located at the Apple Dome. Pastor Paul Bannister officiated. Interment in Fredericton at a later date. Donations in Howard’s memory may be made to the Berwick Lions Club or to the Canadian Cancer Society. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and staff of the Middleton Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, Veteran’s Wing. Arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Lindsay Annapolis Valley Funeral Home, Berwick Funeral Chapel (192 Commercial Street) 902-538-9900. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.serenitylindsayfuneralhome.ca

CONRAD

CONRAD, Beth Roberta - passed away suddenly on February 27, in Hong Kong at the age of 55. She was the daughter of Gordon and Kay Conrad, Melanson. She is survived by her beloved daughter Tessa, New York as well as her brothers Scott and Trent and sisters, Peta and Jill and their partners. She was a much loved aunt to Cassandra, Mckenzie, Jacob, Charmaine, Kaleigh, Emma Sue, Christopher, Cameron and Colin. She is also survived by uncles, aunts and cousins from near and far. Beth graduated from Horton District High School then traveled extensively before settling in Prince Rupert for 12 years where she worked at Safeway. She furthered her education in Prince Rupert and then graduated from Acadia with her teaching degree. After teaching a few years in Nova Scotia, Beth and Tessa moved to Hong Kong where Beth taught for the past thirteen years. Beth and Tessa traveled to and enjoyed many countries and cultures. Beth was a loving and kind person with a big heart and will be missed by family and friends here and abroad. Donations may be made to the Wallbrook Baptist Church, Childrens’ Wish Foundation, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation or a charity of your choice.