by Faye Ashton Looks like the Farmers Almanac had the real goods on the cold, snowy weather which came our way and will linger in our area for a few more days. Brrrrrr! The Canadian Foodgrains meeting at the church on December 1st was well attended by many of the growers and contributors from Markham, the Toronto area, east to Bridgnorth, and in between. Each had an amazing story to share of their work in helping to keep this volunteer gift to the world alive. Thanks to all t

by Faye Ashton Ole Man Winter really made his appearance known, piling the snow deep in our area. Strange how some areas got dumped on and others close by received very little. Sometimes we’re really blessed and not so, depending on how much we like winter activities. Jean West, formerly of Epsom, if you read this, Irma Podres (nee Janowski) of Chalk Lake would like to get in touch with you. I am wishing everyone a “Happy Birthday or Anniversary” this December. Take time to c

by Faye Ashton One month to Christmas. Isn’t that a shock! With the weather being “early fall like” for so long, it seems impossible we are this far along in the year. Most of the corn fields met their demise this past week which kept Reesors dryer chugging out steam. December 1st at Epsom Church, there is a 10 a.m. meeting of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank Project which will honour retiring regional rep., Henry Reminders, as he leads a show presentation and discussion on how g

by Faye Ashton What was that thunder and lightning trying to prove on Saturday? There’s an old saying that it possibly means six weeks of open weather. I think many of us would appreciate that with the many acres of corn still standing in fields. It was a wet start to the Uxbridge Santa Claus parade at 11 a.m. on Saturday morning. I was so thankful the rain only lasted for a very few minutes. I loved seeing all the young people walking and riding with so much excitement on th

by Faye Ashton I think we expected this white stuff before now, but we were spared until late Saturday evening. But didn’t everything look gentle and white, a welcome to winter's cooler clime and conditions. Not getting my skis out yet, though. There is a celebration of Life for Kenny Millman at the Community Centre in Acton, Ontario, on Saturday, November 15th, from 2 to 4 p.m. We hope you can come for soup at 11:30 a.m., on Tuesday, November 18th, at Epsom Church, and enjoy

By Faye Ashton We’re moving on and now November. Halloween’s over, it’s Standard time and it’s dark before many friends are home from work. The Toronto Blue Jays lost the World Series to the Los Angles Dodger having given their very best. Could have gone their way too if the ball had only bounced in their favour. Loads of excitement! The Epsom girls enjoyed time together on Friday for lunch. It’s always special and we invariably come back to times spent at public school toget

By Faye Ashton Wow, the end of October and our first killer frost early Sunday morning. We are being encouraged to check out the full moon on November 5th, this being the full moon, Beaver, so called because this is the time they prepare their winter home. It is also another super moon, brightly shining down on us. We send 65th wedding anniversary wishes to John and Florence Weirsma of Blythe, who lived here on Reach Rd, Epsom, for several years. Wendy Evans Meek and Beth Eva

by Faye Ashton I hope each of you was able to be thankful for the gifts received this year. We have all complained about this dry summer, but I keep thinking about all the severe storms that didn’t hit us. A reason to be thankful My brother Jerry journeyed from Hanover for a few days' visit with his sisters Pat and me. A long journey, but he travelled quite often when Mom and Dad were still here. We had the best surprise when our Grandson Donavon and Wife Ashlin of Wisconsin

by Faye Ashton October has many birthdays and wedding anniversaries for our family, but I’m sure that’s the case for many families in our...

by Faye Ashton It seems unbelievable that these are the last few days of September, with October quickly approaching. The quarter moon,...

by Faye Ashton The much-prayed-for rain is now falling with thunder and lightning to supply the nitrogen our soil needs. It was truly...

by Faye Ashton The Bethesda Reach Women’s Institute is once again having its annual Fall Fashion and Dessert Show at the Senior Centre,...

By Faye Ashton The Bethesda-Reach Women’s Institute is once again having its annual Fall Fashion and Dessert Show at the Seniors’ Centre,...

by Faye Ashton Hopefully, all have enjoyed this summer so far, as the forecast tells us we are heading into cooler weather, almost...

by Faye Ashton This morning’s 10 degrees Celsius is a complete reversal from the 32-degree temperatures we have been experiencing. Have...

by Faye Ashton It’s hard not to complain about this lengthy, very hot and dry spell. I’m sure even if you’re on holiday, the weather is...

by Faye Ashton Some farmers have started combining wheat while just finishing the second cut of hay, heading into a busy and stressful...

by Faye Ashton Our community was saddened by the sudden passing of Brenda Grummet (Payne), 73, with aggressive lung cancer. Brenda and...

by Faye Ashton I don’t have to tell you how HOT and dry it’s been this last week and continuing on for several days we’re told. It was a...

by Faye Ashton From last week's news to this week. The summer heat has really settled in over the last few days, with temperatures...