Purple Grove news
Gosh, didn't all that snow leave in a hurry, and we were worried about finding a place to put it! Well, Mother Nature, once again, had plans in place to make it disappear, like always.
Hoping everyone was safe from flooding as a result. Heard some folks had roof issues with snow overloads, as we had one of those good old winters which lot of us have experienced in the past.
It is wonderful to see and hear the many birds and tundra swans returning to the area. Happy Spring, everyone!
We express our condolences and sympathy to the families of Martin (Marty) Scott and Dwight Swan who passed away recently.
Congratulations to all those teams winding up the hockey season!
Happy Birthday wishes to Mary Bruce Galliher, John Farrell, Gail Vander Hoek, Rhys Thompson, Jamie Haeizie, Danielle Aitken and Jade Aitken.
This year seems to be filling up with many places celebrating their reunions. The usual International Plowing Match, Bruce County Plowing, Heritage Days at Paisley and Fall Fairs. So much to look forward to and do. Also, they are always looking for volunteers if you are able to help out; they greatly appreciate our help and it is a good way to connect with people we know.
RIPLEY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
The Ripley-Huron Fall Fair advance list is on the website and the books are scheduled to come out soon too. The fall fair ambassadors hosted the March Break Public Skating Party, March 12, with Jennifer Cook and Associates making a donation to the Ripley Agricultural Society Ambassador Program. Thanks so much.
Join the Ripley 4-H Sheep Club, by completing the annual registration form. New this year - no deadline for new members! Returning members need to register by April 1. Register for, and complete, a Bruce County club and receive $50. Membership Savings AGAIN this year, thanks to Roberts Farm Equipment Sales.
If you are looking to Sweeten your Easter Dinner with a delicious pie and at the same time support the Ripley Agricultural Society, see the flyer for details on the Kincardine Record at
www.kincardinerecord.com/upimg/7797ripagsocietypieposter25.jpg, for the kinds of pies, and note the due date for orders will be April 1. Pick-up of orders will take place April 10, from 6-8 p.m., at the Ripley Agricultural Society Building. You won't be disappointed!
PINE RIVER WATERSHED INITIATIVE NETWORK
The Pine River Watershed Initiative Network (PRWIN) is working on interpretive storyboard panels at the McLarty Centre. There will be a series of storyboard panels as a teaching tool around the centre, located west of Ripley, just south of Bruce County Road 6.
The storyboards will highlight plants, insects, and frogs, as well as birds and mammals, that can be discovered at the McLarty Centre. The panels will be installed on the property in early May.
PRWIN is looking forward to sharing this experience with the community!
"The McLarty Environmental Area has provided an enriching area for the Ripley Horticultural Society’s ‘For Our Youth’ club to meet each year,” says former youth leader Heather Newman.
“The 30 children in our group, ages six to 14, look forward to the meetings held at the centre. They have had the opportunity to see and learn about our native species of flora and fauna. Hiking on the trail to identify plant and bird species and observing frogs are some of their favourite activities.
“I really appreciate that we have access to such a wonderful area so close to home for our children to learn and explore. PRWIN has been an excellent support for the environmental and horticultural teaching that we do and we greatly appreciate that."
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