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Purple Vall by LpII’K’eaye fiprlng comee'onoe again to Purple Valley that bustling community that comes to lite as seen as the sap begins to iluw In the maple trees. it's time to lose oft the long un- damn, and get out of the cabin to enloy the rapidly approaching spring weather. it all goes well this year, there will be late of sweet maple up to boil down Into avan sweeter maple syrup. Many Purple Valley natives ere veterans of this annual rite cl spring.- Gatherlng up and hauling it to the evaporator: to be boiled until It's lust the I right consistency to soak perteotly into French Toast. er pancakes. Last year an un- seasonahly mild and short eprlnu "ducal the production time-considerany and many people were lett‘wiihout I does oi Maple Syrup Tonto. V Those who were lucky, attended Purple Valley'etweple Syrup Festival and received a generous doors which no doubt tell them hale hardy towcarry on through the rest . ought don't wish to be a her- oine. it would be most wise ‘ you who missed the Festival :. yr ,,..‘ halite! In line this year tor a teeetrol Purple Valley Patient Pancakes and fresh mlple syrup. just In case we once .epaln elperlence a Maple Syrup shortage! \ . This year. the Maple s ru Festival In “the Valley" is entering its tyhlrg decade. Fur manyit Is a ritual ol spring, For the men and women who work so hard to make the event what It is. It Is a tradition. Pioneer values oi sharing and community spirit are proudly displayed at Maple Syrup Festival time; This year. the earlier arrival of Easter: the time for the annual event will hopefully not poaeeny problems. but regardless oi; the weather. Purple Valley willhe out In for- ce to provide line hospitality and entertain-z mant toirlenderolci and new'when they visli the Maple Syrup Festival. ” The_pro_nrarn of events has been expan- ded this year with lots at newidfeas to corn- plement the traditional. One‘ at the new . ear. tor the tirst time, lace painting. omethlno else to do while their parents I . to will be a i-estivai uueen. open om; . ladies over the age of 85, Contestants mply register when they arrive at the etival and the winner wIII be drawn from s entries received. The theme for this year's Festival Is emorles Making History". In coniunctIOn ith the Township at Albemarte'a Heritage ,- Iety working on the history at the unlolpellty. An exhibit and inlorrnatlon- . th by the Heritage Society will be at the eatlval and visitors are Invited to stop by ’d speak to the members about local letory and pass on any Information they Iuht have about the Township ol Ibemarle and Its families. Forthe young people. them will be games ' d races as well as the pony rides and this hlldren enjoy having faces painted, to epresent characters and It gives them heck out the various other exhibits and events at the teetlval. As always the local artisans will I) represented with their exhibits in the hall. Be sure while you are In Purple Valley to visit Myeegun Gallery, which has an ex- cellent ofterlnp ot native art and crattwork and It‘s only a few steps irorn the com- munity centre. Municipal councillors and dignitaries are Invited to participate In the pancake Ilipplng contest and the Purple Valley 4-H club will be presenting lta accomplishments In a display oi maple products and they will also be tending the cauldron ot bubbling sap Icr syrup making. There will be lots to see and do at the Purple Vally Maple Syrup Festival this year. So put on your Easter Bonnet and get in Purple Valley somehow to Join in a spring tradition and a treat lor your winter weary taste buds. April 2nd, 1988 treat 10 am. on. Then dance the night away with entertain- ment by Pets at Ross in the Community Hall, Things will be truly hopping in the Valley on Easter weei-r-nd' The ‘: I, am” better. .w/I be bigger