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ZEPHYR & SANDFORD by Pat Asling
You know when you are advised to dress in layers if you are going on a hike or being out all day? That’s the way you needed to dress this...
Colleen Green
Dec 16, 20213 min read


PONTYPOOL by Coralee MacDonald
We offer a big shout out to all the firefighters of Pontypool for another great Santa run. This is a family tradition for many families...
Colleen Green
Dec 16, 20211 min read


ZEPHYR & SANDFORD by Pat Asling
Is it winter, is it spring? You never know from hour to hour, it seems. The forecaster predicts this is the way winter 2021-2022 will be,...
Colleen Green
Dec 9, 20214 min read


PONTYPOOL by Coralee MacDonald
Santa is back in town for the Santa Run Food and Toy Drive this Sunday, December 12th. He will start at the north end of town at 3 p.m....
Colleen Green
Dec 9, 20211 min read


BLACKSTOCK by Tammy Phillips
The Blackstock Agricultural Society is looking for your input. As they begin planning for upcoming events, they are reaching out to the...
Colleen Green
Dec 9, 20211 min read


EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton
Advent has begun as we celebrate “Hope”. All our lives it seems we are hoping for something, but have we ever had to hope for food for...
Colleen Green
Dec 2, 20211 min read


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
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