Purple Grove news

Congratulations to Joan Barr who celebrated her 80th birthday Sunday, with a party at the Ripley Complex. What a fun time to wish her well and to renew old acquaintances.

The Greenwood family gathered to celebrate Paul's special birthday at the home of Colleen and JP Greenwood, Saturday.

Joyce and John Farrell hosted the party for their grandchildren: Eva Nahwegahbow's fifth birthday and Jacob Droppert's third birthday.

Judy and Bill Geddes visited with June Elliott last week.

Other April birthdays that we would like to recognize, are Everett Farrell's second birthday, Ken Bridge, Janet Nixon, Wendy Smith, Len Farrell, Christine Roberts, and John MacKay.

Friday afternoon, Viola Bridge of RVilla enjoyed visiting with her great-grandchildren, Sadie Viola and Ava Esther Bridge, twin daughters of Kevin and Brandy Bridge; and Gavin Bridge, son of Kyle and Holly; also Carman and Cheryl Bridge.

Janet Nixon and Cheryl Bridge enjoyed a day away planning the May Night-Out for the Purple Grove Women's Institute.

Visiting with Ron and Diana Ellis of Auburn, was her sister, Cheryl Bridge of Ripley.

If anyone is interested in a 4-H Goat Club, contact Sandra Farrell at 519-395-2283.

Marilyn and Don Reid and Sandra and Ed Husk attended a show in Orillia recently. Marilyn and Don, Wilda Parker and her daughter, Pam and Keven Hodgins of Dorchester, had dinner at Holmesville recently. Sunday, they met with Karen Gaunt, Bev and Glen MacDonald, for a visit.

JD Alvi and friend, Dahnis of Oshawa, were home for the weekend with his mother, Michelle Rhody, and the Rhody family.

We were sorry to hear of the passing of Bill Stroeder, April 22. Bill lived in downtown Purple Grove for some years before moving into Ripley. Our sympathy is sent to family and friends. We will miss his cheerful presence.

What a great week to enjoy all the spring flowers and to see all the ground being worked up and seed planted!