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THE ERLAND LEE HOMESTEAD Originally a letter was received from Went-worth County Women's Institutes requesting the Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario to look into the possibility of assuming ownership or preserving the Homestead. Unveiling and dedication of an Historical Plaque at the Erland Lee Homestead, Ridge Road, Stoney Creek by the Archaeological and Historic Sites Board of Ontario took place on October 1, 1967. In 1969 FWIO was granted the right to become a charitable organization for this single project from the Department of National Revenue. This means that individuals or groups receive an official receipt which can be used when filling out their income tax. In this same year the option was signed for $40,000.00 to be picked up in June 1972. Donations to date: Stoney Creek W.I. $3,-000.00 promised County of Wentworth $5,000.00 at time of purchase, with possibility of further donations for the next two years. Industry, Women's Institutes and individuals $8,500.00 as of February 28, 1971.