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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1994-02-23, Page 11Purple Grove pot luck enjoyed by all I don't think too many were sad to see the warm weather, the wonderful sunshine, and all the snowbanks melting away. Certainly makes us think that spring isn't too far away. With all the great roads folks went visiting far and wide. Wilda and Harvey Thompson were dinner guests of Donna and Fred Young of Dungannon. Marjorie Thompson and Mary Anne Kukoly visited with a former Purple Grover Helen Smith of London on the weekend. Also travelling were Heather and Sam Finnie who attended a couples retreat in Niagara Falls. While they were away Grandma and Grandpa Finnie from Dunville stayed with the Finnie Children, Gabrielle Finnie enjoyed a birthday dinner on Sunday with. her two set,of grandparents the Finnies and Irene and Francis Boyle. PURPLE GROVE • Anne and Don McCosh and Mary Anne Kukoly visited with. Gladys and Don Robertson of Lucknow. Birthday greetings are extended to the Robertsons on the ' receni birthdays. It is good t0 see Edna Fowler home from the hospital. Our sin- cere get well greetings are sent to Ken Robertson another former Purple Grover who was in hospital in London but is home fora 'while now. I understand that everyone enjoyed the pot luck dinner at Purple Grove on Saturday evening. As usual no one went home hungry. And wasn't it a great weekend for in a rural community where folks work together to make a better community? I know I sure ap- preciate it. . Marjorie Thompson and Florence Kirkpatrick visited Eva and Bert Nicholson of Kincardine last Thursday. Audrey Smith -spent the evening with Dorothy MacLeod ofncar- dine before leaving for herb. y trip to London on Saturday. ' Other travellers were Margie and Shanna Lochhead of Corbeil. They visited• with her mother Katherine Collins and families in our area. Marjorie and Aurel. Armstrong visited with Eileen Nesbeu of Huron Villa during the week. The planning group is busy working on the meal that will be served at the Purple Grove Centre Mar. 5. We hope .you will set that date the Carnival. Isn't is great to live aside. Short valentine story read for WMS Chalmers WMS held thea' February meeting on Feb. 16 at the WHITECHRCH home of Rev. and Mrs. John Neil- son, at 1:30 p.m. Dessert and by Jean Ross beverage were served prior to the meeting. Mary Simpson ands, Jean Ross were the leaders. Mary Simpson opened with a thought for the day, followed with scripture and meditation Mildred Purdon gave a Valentine reading, and Janet Cook a short Valentine story. Jean Ross presided for. business in place of the president. Norma Rin- • toul read minutes and the roll call was answered 'with a verse con- taining the word heart. Jean Ross gave the topic. Mary Simpson gave a Valentine contest with. Vera Fal- coner as the winner. The March meeting will be Mar. 15 at the home of Vera Falconer. Mildred Purdon gave the courtesies. World Day of prayer will be held in the United Church' con Mar. 4, with Rev.- John Neilson as the speaker. The village card party was held Feb. 14 at 8 p.m. at the home of Brian Rintoul with five tables in, play. High lady was Mary Simpson, second Norma Rintoul. High man was Gordon Rintoul, second Don Ross. The next party is Feb. 28 at 8 p.m., in the. home of Angus and Vera Falconer. Mr. and Mrs. Tony Verbeek of, Badjeros, Mrs. Donna Harper, Emily, Michael, of Creemore, were Tuesday visitors with Don and Jean Ross. Mrs. Norma Rintoul returned home last week following her visit with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Campbell and Heather of Aiicaster. . Overnight theft nets $2,700 of items Approximately $2,700 worth of tools,, a VCR, microwave and television were stolen from Montgomery Motors in Luck - now. It is not known how entry was. gained but overnight on Feb. 11, the items were taken along with about $225 cash. Liquor .seized A 21 -year-old Goderich man was charged with driving with an open container of liquor on Feb. 11 at 8:30 p.m. He was stopped for a Highway Traffic Act Vio ation on Sideroad 35 in Kinloss Township.- The liquor seized. Run over by tractor A 49 -year-old Holyrood' man received a fractured pelvis after being run down by his tractor on Feb. 13. At about 6 p.m., Steven Wright was using his tractor to pull a car out of a laneway where it was stuck in ` a snow drift. Once the car was free, the chain being used became stuck in the tractor's 'clutch pedal. Wright was standing beside the tractor and while trying to get the chain free, the tractor lurched forward, over' top of the man. He was taken by ambulance to Wingham and District Hospital. Porcelain enamel kitchen -and bathroom fixtures that are stained and spotted can be brightened up by polishing them with lemon. juice or vinegar. ng Ready For Spring??? Come in and check out our... New Spring Arrivals... 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