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...

by Faye Ashton The Standard is down a couple of delivery people so if you are missing your Standard newspaper please contact The Standard...

by Faye Ashton The smell of freshly mown hay is intoxicating this time of year. It’s a signal the preserving of hay for winter use is in...

by Faye Ashton We are fortunate to live right here where hopefully there will never be a big forest fire of the magnitude that the...

By Faye Ashton It sure was too cold and windy to enjoy an outdoor birthday party at Elgin Park Uxbridge for our great-grandson Feliks and...

By Faye Ashton It's been a dreary few days with lots of rain and cooler temperatures. Hard for the May flowers to bloom carrying on like...

By Faye Ashton I hope your Victoria Day weekend wasn’t a disappointment because of the rain and cooler temperatures we experienced along...