Purple Grove news

We hope everyone had a safe and happy Christmas and New Year's. The stormy weather sure made travel treacherous over the holidays. But at least we didn’t get minus–44 degrees Celsius like they were getting in the Yukon!
 
Marilyn and Don Reid hosted their family gathering Christmas Day. The Reid families and the Syrets of Woodstock were able to arrive safely.
 
Janet and Wayne Rhody entertained the Rhody family Christmas Day. Family members travelled from Brampton, Elmwood, Kincardine and Walkerton.
 
We want to wish a Happy Birthday to all the folks celebrating in January. And also, a "get well soon" to those who are suffering from the flu and all the other illnesses that are no fun at all.
 
Jim and Fran Farrell had a good visit with their daughter, Chris, and grandsons, Tyson and Cooper, just before Christmas, and enjoyed hockey, school concert and Stony Mountain United Church Christmas service in Manitoba. The Logtenberg family Christmas was held at the Port Albert Anglican Church Hall with 35 family members in attendance. Thanks to Ken and Agnes for making all the arrangements and the ramp for Grandpa!

Jamie and Crystal Farrell hosted the family Christmas at their place Christmas Eve day. Grandpa Jim brought the horses over for a real sleigh ride! 

Glen and Sarah, Paisley and Nora Farrell spent Christmas week with Dave and Debbie Wray in Lindsay. 

Jim and Fran also visited recently with Joyce and John Farrell in Wingham. 
 
The family of Joyce and John Farrell gathered at their home. They included Marsha and Len Farrell, Nancy and Paul Greenwood of Goderich and Mary Anne Kukoly.
 
Deanna Scott enjoyed the family gathering with her sister, Betty and Art Helm, and their families.
 
All the Boyles who were able to travel safely, went to Walkerton to celebrate with Irene and Bonnie Boyle.
 
Diane and Arnold Clifford were pleased to have their sons, Grant and Stewart, home from out West to celebrate with them and their Ontario family.
 
Maureen and Roy Collins hosted their family Christmas, Boxing Day.
 
Heather and Sam Finnie and their family celebrated the Finnie family Christmas in Hamilton, Boxing Day.
 
The family of Wilma and Cecil Sutton spent Christmas Day with Tammi and Brad Murray and boys in Lucknow.
 
Sheena and Bob Houghton and family of Michigan, and Stefani and Mike Simpson of New York State, joined the rest of the MacDonald family at the home of Shirley and Doug over the holidays.
 
Our sympathy is sent to the family of the late Cliff Emmerton. He had been living at Pinecrest Manor in Lucknow for the last while.
 
Weather permitting, the Purple Grove Women's Institute ladies will be gathering for a potluck lunch at Marilyn Reid’s home, Jan. 10, at noon.