Purple Grove news

Happy 60th wedding anniversary to Edna and Alex Stewart, from your Purple Grove friends!
 
Jim and Fran Farrell attended the Michigan Great Lakes International Draft Horse Show in Lansing, Michigan, Thursday and Friday. The show is held at the Michigan State University grounds and features plowing, riding, driving, pulling and show classes from all breed of draft horses and mules, and lasts four days. 
 
Jim and Fran visited with Jamie, Crystal, Danica and Clara Farrell at Holstein, Saturday evening, and with Derk and Lillian Logtenberg, Jerry, Kay and Carrie Logtenberg in Goderich Sunday afternoon. Bruce, Danielle, Luke, Jack and Sawyer Aitken visited recently with Fran and Jim.
 
Cheryl and Carmen Bridge hosted Thanksgiving, with Dianne and Ron Ellis of Goderich, Wendy and Him Hoosma of Hanover, and Holly, Kyle and Gavin Bridge.
 
Our sincere sympathy is sent out to the family of the late Norma Stewart, formerly of the 12th Concession. 
 
Diane and Arnold Clifford were pleased to have Jean MacDonald and her family visit from Alberta.
 
Bob Berry of Ann Arbour, Michigan, and Mary-Lou and Allen Colwell of Harriston had a great time catching up on Colwell news, Sunday at the home of Mary Anne Kukoly.
 
We are so thankful for this lovely summer weather even if it is October – have a great week, folks.

PURPLE GROVE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE

The October meeting of the Purple Grove Women’s Institute was held at the Community Centre, Wednesday, Oct. 11.

President Deanna Scott welcomed everyone with readings, “Indian Summer” and “The Wishing Pumpkins.” Janet Rhody read the Scripture, Psalm 100, A Song of Praise.

Roll call was answered by 12 members and one guest, with a wide variety of examples given for a favourite autumn experience, including family traditions and celebrations, smells from the kitchen, harvest, colours, playing in the leaves, apples, fall fairs and more.

There were many items to consider as September was a busy month and October was no different.

Plans for the Bruce County District Women’s Institute Rally, Oct. 26 in Chesley, and Lions catering were discussed.

Deanna presented a public statement from the Associated Country Women of the World regarding a Zero Hunger Challenge to mark the International Day of Rural Women, Oct. 15. The aims and objectives of this group are to support women in developing countries throughout the world.

Reid’s Corners Women’s Institute is presenting a ROSE Program, Oct. 18, beginning at 9:30 a.m., at Pine River United Church. The presenters are organizing a mission to Nicaragua.

Fran Farrell thanked the ladies for their help and support during the Ripley-Huron Fall Fair. She announced the 2018 fair theme, “Barns, Bales, Buttons and Blooms,” and gave a general overview of recent fair results. Christine Roberts and Brenda deLeeuw were congratulated and thanked for their work on the winning group display.

Deanna gave her report on the area convention and other area news and business items.

Convener Marilyn Reid kept everyone entertained with several easy, fun games, humorous readings and riddles and an explanation for the changing colours of leaves.

Deanna thanked the hostess, Cheryl Bridge, and the lunch committee, Donna Swan and Brenda deLeeuw.

The next meeting will take place Nov. 1, at 7:30 p.m., at the Purple Grove Community Centre with guest speaker, Cheryl Cottrill, chairperson of the Huron Shores Hospice committee. All are welcome.