Purple Grove News November 9, 2009

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Irene Boyle enjoyed a visit with Kathy and Bruce Aitken of Bracebridge on Friday.

Congratulations to Pamela MacDonald and Ryan Liddle who were married on Saturday at Purple Grove with family and friends attending.

Mary Anne Kukoly attended the funeral of Elise Morrison in Huntsville on Friday and visited with her cousin Betty and Ken Morrison, also Neil Morrison who was home from Vancouver for his grandmother's funeral.

Saturday was a busy day for Mary Anne. She attended the Forster bridal shower for Shannon Johnston held at the home of Dorinda Bowers in the afternoon; then attended the the birthday party for Alex Becker who turned three. It was held at Joyce and John Farrell's near Wingham. Joyce and John Farrell had Ole and Ellie Rasmussem visiting on Sunday.

Sympathy is extended to the family of John Osborne of Tiverton. He was the brother to Edith and Charles Smith of Ripley and of Marilyn Osborne of Kincardine. He also leaves to mourn his sons, Richard and Steven.

Congratulations to all the KDSS graduates. Commencement was on Saturday.

Christmas is a coming and the open house at IC Greenhouses was well-attended and enjoyed by all.

Marilyn Reid, Janet Rhody and their daughters attended the Cargill Community Christmas Fund-raiser on Sunday; Eueen Emmerton of Kincardine also attended with them.

It is good to hear that Ann Collins has returned home from hospital and is recuperating well.

Don't forget the meeting for the Board of Directors of Purple Grove Community Centre will be held Nov. 19 at 8 p.m., at Purple Grove.
 

On Wednesday evening, the November meeting of Purple Grove was held at the Centre. Hostess was Sandy Gander and scripture was given by Wilma Sutton. Roll call was answered by members: "What do you do to soothe your soul?" Fran Farrell gave a report on the area convention and rally. Deanna Scott was convener and introduced Lola Murphy of the Canadian Mental Health Association. Lola spoke of mental health issues and services provided by the association, and provided members with printed information on various topics. She also talked about the 211 service which puts people in contact with various government programs. She was thanked by Deanna and presented with a gift. Tracey Howe of the Huron-Kinloss office also spoke to the group about having an emergency kit available at all times. She provided a list of things to include in the kit. It certainly was a timely topic with winter approaching and the storms we have. Grace was sung and lunch was provided by Shirley MacDonald and Judy Thompson.

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