Purple Grove news

Congratulations to local young women who will be great ambassadors for their organizations this upcoming year! Serena Lamont of Ripley was crowned the Bruce County Queen of the Furrow Friday, Sept. 4, at the Bruce Plowing Match near Elmwood. Serena will represent Bruce County at the 2016 International Plowing Match near Harriston.

Also, to Hailey Allen, Kincardine Fall Fair Ambassador, who was also crowned Sept. 4. And congratulations to the Kincardine Agricultural Society for a great weekend fair and show, Sept. 4-6!

Sunday afternoon, at St. Andrew’s United Church, 4-H Ontario representatives and local 4-H volunteers, family and friends gathered to present Anne MacInnes with the 4-H Ontario Arbour Award. Congratulations Anne, for all you do volunteering with 4-H and other organizations in our community! A lovely reception was enjoyed by those in attendance.

Bruce County 4-H is looking for its oldest 4-H member. This year marks 4-H’s 100 Anniversary and Bruce County is hosting a celebration at the Saugeen Golf Club in Southampton Oct. 24. Reception and dinner beginning at 5:30 pm. Tickets are available locally at County Depot in Kincardine, Huron Tractor in Walkerton, from Sharon Martin of Ripley, and Elaine McTeer of Paisley. Also, if you have any 4-H memorabilia please contact Kim Hooey.

Our sympathy goes out to Don Bushell and family on the death of his wife, Betty, of the Kinlough area.

Family attending Largaret McInnes' 88th birthday gathering in August, were Nancy and Brian King, Annetta, Adrien, Arien, and Armond Motashi of Chatham, Ruth, Ronald and Tracy Dore, Krista, Serena and Sierra Glazier of Teeswater, Linda, Lydia and Allison Burke of Oakville; Dianne Gottschalk, Quinn Kirsten and friend of Shakespeare, and Karen McInnes.

Visiting with Mary Anne Kukoly recently, were Erlma Percy of Kinlough and Elizabeth Kelly of New Dundee.

Recent visitors with Morley and Deanna Scott, were Bruce and Lisa Watke of Carrick Township.

Visiting Donna Swan, were her sister and husband and siblings who entertained Donna at Chucks Road House in Kincardine.

Joyce Farrell and Halaris Vildez attended the wedding of Cindy Kuepfer to Peter George at Three Bridges Conference Centre near St. Jacobs.

Congratulations to Leonard and Karen Farrell who celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary Sunday.

Janet and Michelle Rhody, Mandy, Xavier and Zarian Zuk, travelled to Brampton Saturday to watch Oliver play the final ball game of the season.

Shirley MacDonald attended the very successful Parkinson's Walk held at Victoria Park in Kincardine Sunday afternoon.

Doug and Shirley MacDonald enjoyed the wedding of Brianne Elliott to Warren Andrew held at the farm of her parents, Perry and Donna Elliott. What a beautiful wedding on a glorious day.

Congratulations to Dianne and Klaus Heinisch who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Folks enjoyed sharing with them Saturday at the Ripley Legion. Also, congratulations to Hugh Mason of Point Clark who celebrated his 80th birthday recently.

Hope everyone had a safe long weekend. Now that the kids are back in school, don't forget to be extra diligent when they are coming and going, as well watching out for all the school buses on our streets and roadways.  Be safe out there, folks!