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Well the great weather last week helped to get a lot of beans
combined and wheat planted and everyone will be getting ready for
the next dry weather. Was that our Indian Summer?
Last week, Purple Grove WI members attended the Bruce County Rally
at Underwood on Tuesday, with Betty Needham, Largaret McInnes,
Deanna Scott, Fran Farrell, Janet Nixon and Marilyn Reid attending.
Marilyn Reid - District President and Marion Leifso - Secretary
conducted the meeting for the 84 members in attendance. The Theme -
Rethink, Reduce, Reuse - was well received. Gunne Weber gave a brief
Bruce County Museum report, Janet Nixon introduced the guests -
Grey-Bruce Area President, Gretha Holmes, Grey Rally Chairperson
-Barb Tomes; and Area Representative to FWIO, Barb Carter.
Entertainment was Mabel Williamson and the guest speaker was Etty
Broer on Recycling - more ideas for recycling items. The silent
auction generated lots of activity and between $300-$400. Deanna
Scott presented the Bruce County WI Scholarship to Carly McGlynn who
is attending Wilfrid Laurier University. Yeah Carly!
Congratulations to Anne Yungblut and Adam Dalgarno who were married
last weekend at the Beachwood Resort on Buckhorn Lake! The family
enjoyed a beautiful weekend with spectacular fall colours.
Largaret McInnes visited with Katie McCormack at Brussels on Monday
last week. Katie had just returned home after a hospital stay. Glad
to hear that you are feeling better!
Last Sunday evening was the final service and going away party for
Rev. Harvey Osborne who was the minister at Teeswater and Kinlough
Presbyterian Churches. Rev. Osborne is moving to serve at Petrolia
and Dawn Churches.
On Wednesday Jim and Fran Farrell visited with Christina and Tyson
VandeSype of Guelph and on Thursday Fran went to Stratford and
visited with Derk Logtenberg who is in hospital there. Dorothy and
Peter deGraaf of Goderich were also visiting with Derk.
On Friday evening the Ripley-Huron 4-H Awards Night was held at the
Ripley-Huron Community Centre with about 80 people in attendance.
Members from the Dairy, Sheep, Teddy Bear, Conservation and
Veterinary Club received their provincial and club awards. Courtney
Graham, Ripley Fair Ambassador, presented the First Project
Certificates and Plaques and Year plates to members. Alec Martin was
master of ceremonies and directed the judging activities and a
sample Go for the Gold Challenge. It is hoped that the 4-H members
will be encouraged to attend and participate next year at these
events. A big thank you to Gay Lea for milk, Club Leaders for snacks
and Pine River Cheese for the cheese tray. Also to Agri-Corp for the
4-H member Plaques and as always the Ripley Agricultural Society for
its continued support of the Ripley 4-H Clubs. Congratulations to
all members who finished clubs this year!
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The Bervie Women's Institute had its annual Bazaar and Tea on
Saturday afternoon and lots of folks came and purchased some great
baking and enjoyed the delicious breads and, of course, tea!
Congratulations To Ruthe Patterson and Hugh Duncan who exchanged
vows before their families on Saturday afternoon at St. Andrew's
United Church. Best wishes from all your neighbours and friends!
Visiting during the week at Mary Anne Kukoly's were Elizabeth Hudell
of Kitchener, Sylvia Hasbury, Mary Beth Kerr and Shirley MacDonald.
Mary Anne visited with her cousin Joyce McEwan on Sunday.
A great crowd turned up at the Ripley Curling Club for the annual
brunch today. It is anticipated that the ice will be in before the
end of the month. Also, many enjoyed the music of the Kincardine
Scottish Orchestra at Knox Presbyterian Church on Sunday afternoon.
Adam Smith has finished the motocross season with the Thames Valley
Riders and we are glad to report that all is well and he has placed
in the top five in his division. Congrats Adam!
Chase Smith of Peterborough is visiting this week with family .
The Ripley Agricultural Society is ordering name blades for your 911
signs. If you would like to get them for Christmas, they need to be
prepaid $40 and ordered before Nov. 15. Please call Dianne Simpson right
away at 519-395-5362.
St. Andrew's United Church Bazaar is coming up on Saturday, Oct. 31.
Pick up your pickles and jams and lunch while you are there. Have a
Happy and Safe Halloween to all this weekend.
Purple Grove WI is hosting a Crazy Patch Vest or Jacket Class on Nov. 9
at the Community Centre. For more information contact Ann at
519-395-4687 or Fran at 519-395-5628.
Our thought for this week: It's what you learn after you know it all
that really counts! Have a good week everyone!
Also see
Gordon Lake Veterinary Services &
Pine River Mobile Veterinary Services
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