May 9, 2016
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We hope everyone had a blessed and Happy Mother’s Day.
The family of Largaret McInnes gathered to celebrate the day and also celebrate Karen’s birthday.
Cheryl and Carmon Bridge visited with his mother, Viola Bridge, at RVilla. Also visiting, were Holly, Kyle and great-grandson, Gavin Bridge.
The family of Marilyn and Donald Reid met at the home of Jo and Brian Reid on Sunday evening.
Congratulations to Bonnie and Jim Maschke who celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary. The celebration was held at the Purple Grove Community Centre, Friday evening.
The VON Smart program ladies enjoyed a great brunch at Liddle’s, Monday morning.
We are thankful that some of our folks who were in the hospital are home now. Get well soon.
Mary Anne Kukoly visited recently with Doris Schwartz and Carol Bogaert. On Mother’s Day, she visited with Shirley Gilders of Clinton.
Wednesday, the ladies of the Purple Grove Women’s Institute went on a road trip. First stop, was at Blyth Farm Cheese. It was so interesting to see the process used in making goat cheese – from start to finish. Of course, the samples were appreciated by everyone. From there, the ladies visited both Old Mill stores in Blyth, then on to the Extreme Birdhouse establishment at Belgrave. They wound up the afternoon with a tasty meal at the Fireside Cafe just outside of Wingham. Thank you so much to Cheryl Bridge and Janet Nixon for organizing an interesting afternoon and evening.
Thursday afternoon visitors with June Elliott, were Helen and Ray Stanley of Hanover, and Joan Vincent of Belgrave, Nancy Greenwood of Goderich visited with her mother, June, Saturday evening.
In conjunction with the Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers, John Farrell sponsored a workshop day for sheep shearers. He emphasized the importance of keeping your wool clips clean and straw-free. The only wool-grader in Canada, Jim McNeely, and his two assistants and John Culbert, manager of the Cookstown CCWG supply store, were also in attendance.
Teresa and David Becker and family of Wingham hosted a Mother’s Day gathering. Attending, were Marg and Don Becker of Teeswater, Mary Anne Kukoly, June Elliott, Joyce and John Farrell, the Lise and Nahwegahbow families of Elmira, and Tobi and Dave Droppert and family of Wingham.
Gary Fulmore visited with Joyce and John Farrell last week.
PURPLE GROVE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE
At the April meeting of the Purple Grove Women’s Institute, the executive was sworn in. Serving on the executive, are president Janet Rhody, vice-president Deanna Scott, financial examiner Wilma Sutton, public relations officer Mary Anne Kukoly, secretary-treasurer Fran Farrell, branch director Cheryl Bridge, and past-president Marilyn Reid.
The new Purple Grove Women's Institute executive includes, in the back, public relations officer Mary Anne Kukoly (L), past-president Marilyn Reid, secretary-treasurer Fran Farrell, and branch director Cheryl Bridge; and in front, vice-president Deanna Scott (L), president Janet Rhody and financial examiner Wilma Sutton; photo courtesy of the Purple Grove Women's Institute
President Janet Rhody opened the meeting and then turned it over to convener Mary Anne Kukoly who was pleased to introduce Amy Farrell, editor of Grey-Bruce Kids, Grey-Bruce Boomers, and the newest magazine, Huron-Perth Boomers. We enjoyed hearing about the beginnings of the magazines and how they are put together. Upon completion of her presentation, Amy received a token of appreciation from Mary Anne. Amy also answered all questions that the members posed about this very successful endeavour.
We then took time out to enjoy the great pies that were provided by Diane Clifford and Wilma Sutton.
After the minutes of the last meeting and the treasurer’s report, the Roll Call was answered by members paying their dues. The birthday ladies had some fun readings and jokes. Marilyn Reid gave the District Director’s report.
Our branch is responsible for door prizes at the District Annual May 26. Discussions included a request to help at the Heritage Days at Paisley, Aug. 19-20. We will help at the Log Cabin at the Bruce County Museum Aug. 5. The Caregiver Support Training Workshop will be held June 1 at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre. All the members were encouraged to register.
Janet thanked our hostess Wilma Sutton and the other lunch provider, Diane Clifford.
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