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ZEPHYR & SANDFORD by Pat Asling
Well, that’s over with, that, referring to the first big snowfall which fell all day Sunday. Sure is pretty and fortunately there was not...
Colleen Green
Dec 2, 20214 min read


PONTYPOOL by Coralee MacDonald
Looks like Santa’s going to be busy for the next couple weeks in Pontypool. Santa Claus is coming to Country Style on December 4th, from...
Colleen Green
Dec 2, 20211 min read


BLACKSTOCK by Tammy Phillips
The Blackstock Co-op Nursery School’s 2nd Annual ‘Tis the Season Online Silent Auction is in full swing. Check it out on their website...
Colleen Green
Dec 2, 20211 min read


PONTYPOOL by Coralee MacDonald
Breakfast with Santa is on December 4th, and sold out fast. I hope all the kids enjoy breakfast with Santa. Just a reminder, public...
Colleen Green
Nov 25, 20211 min read


EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton
By the time our news is in print, we will only be one month to Christmas. While we race about preparing for this special day, let’s not...
Colleen Green
Nov 25, 20212 min read


BLACKSTOCK by Tammy Phillips
Due to COVID-19 and the current restrictions, the Blackstock Co-op Nursery School (BCNS) is once again unable to host its Annual...
Colleen Green
Nov 25, 20212 min read


ZEPHYR & SANDFORD by Pat Asling
Lots of farmers are still harvesting, trying to beat winter, and I think they will win this year. Although we have had a few small...
Colleen Green
Nov 25, 20213 min read


ZEPHYR & SANDFORD by Pat Asling
Well, we are now past the middle of November and possibly set for winter now, at least a taste. My lawn is cut for the last time, the...
Colleen Green
Nov 18, 20214 min read


PONTYPOOL by Coralee MacDonald
Breakfast with Santa is on December 4th. Tickets are going fast, with not many left. For more information, go to Pontypool...
Colleen Green
Nov 18, 20211 min read


BLACKSTOCK by Tammy Phillips
Due to COVID-19 and the current restrictions, the Blackstock Co-op Nursery School (BCNS) is once again unable to host its Annual...
Colleen Green
Nov 18, 20211 min read


ZEPHYR & SANDFORD by Pat Asling
In last week’s column, I mentioned coming frost might get my dahlias before you read that edition, and so it came to pass! On Thursday...
Colleen Green
Nov 11, 20213 min read


PONTYPOOL by Coralee MacDonald
Thanks to all the veterans past and present for sacrificing their lives for freedom. At 11 a.m., take the time to remember. I want to...
Colleen Green
Nov 11, 20211 min read


PONTYPOOL by Coralee MacDonald
Thank you to residents in Royal Estates. What a great thing you did for the community. Way to go to everyone that donated food for the...
Colleen Green
Nov 4, 20211 min read


ZEPHYR & SANDFORD by Pat Asling
Just when my garden was getting dry enough to work in, it rains again. The water table should be well up this fall in preparation for...
Colleen Green
Nov 4, 20213 min read


BLACKSTOCK by Tammy Phillips
The Blackstock-Nestleton United Church is hosting a Virtual Remembrance Day Service at 10:30 a.m. on November 11th. The link may be found...
Colleen Green
Nov 4, 20211 min read


ZEPHYR & SANDFORD by Pat Asling
What a shock to our systems as it has suddenly turned cold! We have been blessed so far in having such lovely weather past weeks, and...
Colleen Green
Oct 28, 20214 min read


PONTYPOOL by Coralee MacDonald
There have been some sightings of bears around Pontypool. Please be on the watch when kids and pets are out. Now that it’s hunting...
Colleen Green
Oct 28, 20211 min read
EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton
We send get well wishes and prayers to James Houghland as he spends some time in hospital for heart surgery. We send our sincere sympathy...
Colleen Green
Oct 28, 20211 min read


PONTYPOOL by Coralee MacDonald
Great news for parents and caregivers. The playgroup is back on Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. It will be outside at the Pontypool...
Colleen Green
Oct 22, 20211 min read


ZEPHYR & SANDFORD by Pat Asling
This week I was planning on taking a drive through the country to photograph the changing colours. But on closer inspection, the trees...
Colleen Green
Oct 21, 20213 min read
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