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EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton

Ron Davidson

Sep 1, 2022
1 min

EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton

Summer holidays are over, and our students are excited about returning to school and time with classmates again. We wish all students a successful year of learning and their teachers time to enjoy their students as they learn. We live between two beautiful towns that provide many attractions for our enjoyment. This coming weekend is Port Perry’s Fall fair, and the following weekend September 10th and 11th is Uxbridge Fall Fair. Each has shown us the amazing talent of the peop

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EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton

Ron Davidson

Aug 25, 2022
1 min

EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton

It was a step back in time for many at the Lewis Family Thrashing day on Thursday the 18th, Conc.12, as we watched antique tractors and plows, plowing, reapers, binders, fluffers, horse-drawn wagons being loaded with the newly cut grain to be drawn to the thrashing machine and thrashed separating the grain head from the straw. There was also a display of many antique farm machines, cream separators, butter churners and much more, classic trucks too. The weather was perfect, a

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EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton

Ron Davidson

Aug 19, 2022
1 min

EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton

The corn is even crying louder than last time we visited, but no rain this week either to nurture its cry. Saves gas, though at its exorbitant price for cutting the lawns, and the farmers are getting their grains combined in dry weather and baling too. We learn to take the bad with the good. We send sympathy to Elva Kerry and her family in the passing of her brother Cloyne Stearman on July 30th. Cloyne was married to Jannette Dobson, formally of Bethesda (2011), and we also s

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EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton

Ron Davidson

Aug 11, 2022
2 min

EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton

We’re experiencing a real old-fashioned summer with extreme heat and humidity, and for us here on this farm, no rain either. The second cut hay is put away, the wheat combined and straw baled, and the corn is still begging for rain so it can mature properly. Wishing congratulations to all celebrating birthdays and anniversaries this August, whether just another year or a special occasion. May the memories you have experienced through the year be a special reminder of the bles

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EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton

Ron Davidson

Jul 28, 2022
2 min

EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton

Recently all members of the Bethesda-Reach Women’s Institute (WI) and their guests held a summer luncheon, served at the Kuenen farm on Hwy 47 in aid to Ukrainian families who are settling in the Durham region. Lunch was followed by a presentation by Walter Kish, Ukrainian Canadian Congress, Durham Region Branch. Mr. Vish gave a most interesting overview of the history of Ukraine leading up to the current war. He noted the refugees from this war are very different from those

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EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton

Ron Davidson

Jul 21, 2022
1 min

EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton

Thursday, July 21st, tells us we’re one month into summer already. We’re dry again, but crops and gardens are still doing their best to keep us from complaining. Looking for the rain that’s predicted for overnight. The EastGen Challenge at Markham, from July 12th to 13th, saw over 100 4H participants from Durham East and West, Simcoe North and South, Wellington, Grey, York, Dufferin, Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes, showing their calves in the conformation class and themselve

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EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton

Ron Davidson

Jul 14, 2022
1 min

EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton

The hot, dry days of summer have arrived, and all the rain predictions have been for naught. Hopefully, this week we’ll see some rain on our land. We were saddened to hear of the passing of David Evans on June 28th. David’s parents, the late Wilfred and Gladys Evans, farmed north of Epsom near Bethesda and raised their family, seven children there. David was one of the triplets with sisters Doris and Doreen. We send condolences to his wife Shirley, their family and extended f

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EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton

Ron Davidson

Jul 7, 2022
1 min

EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton

We are so fortunate to live between two beautiful towns; with Canada Day celebrations in each, it became a very busy past weekend. Happy Birthday, Canada, and for all July celebrations, birthdays and anniversaries, may each bring lasting special memories to all. The community wishes a happy fortieth anniversary to James and Thelma Houghland on July 9th. Each year has memories you recall as being the best, and that’s what you’re wished for this year and beyond. Kirk and Moniqu

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EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton

Ron Davidson

Jun 16, 2022
1 min

EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton

A special service took place at Utica United Church, as Families and relatives joined to play tribute to those who have gone before. Linda Hunter provided special music on the piano, and George Timms’ voice thrilled us with “When the Roll is called up yonder” and “Put your hand in the hand of the One from Galilee”. Thanks also to Rev. Edith Ann and all those who prepared the church for this service. We are so blessed to have this church in our community to gather as one remem

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EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton

Ron Davidson

Jun 9, 2022
2 min

EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton

How beautiful is the land we live on! With such beauty surrounding us, it does help to take our minds off the ever-increasing price of gas, housing and living expenses we must all try to endure. Church services at Epsom United Church for the month of June are on the 12th, 19th, and 26th at 10 a.m. A warm welcome is extended to all. All ladies of the community are invited to a “Summer Pot Luck Luncheon” at Epsom United Church on Tuesday, June 14th, at 12 noon. We missed gettin

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EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton

Ron Davidson

May 19, 2022
1 min

EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton

Medd road has been busy, busy with all the activity at Otters Greenhouse.The flowers and vegetables are a sure sign Spring has really sprung.The very hot weather this week has left some of us wilted like our daffodils and tulips begging for a cool drink. On Saturday, May 28th, from 2 to 5 p.m. an open house will be held at the Cannington Legion by the family of the late Joe Jordan, for those wishing to pay their respect. Joe grew up here in Epsom, on Medd Road with two sister

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EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton

Ron Davidson

May 13, 2022
1 min

EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton

A hope all Mothers were royally treated this past Sunday and throughout the year. As we celebrated Christian Family Day, too, we realized how blessed we are to be able to come together as family and as community. Our hearts were saddened as we heard of the passing on Tuesday, May 3rd of our dear friend Betty Tapscott. Betty and Norm moved to this community, on Medd Road, in the late 1960s. Betty retired to Butternut Senior Resident several years ago but always remained intere

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EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton

Ron Davidson

Apr 28, 2022
1 min

EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton

What a blessing of warmth, 20 degrees on Sunday, raising our hope that soon Spring will deliver all that’s promised. The report of rain today will bring new life to the earth. Having just celebrated Earth Day, I still become annoyed at all the litter thrown along the roadside. Have we not learned anything yet? Our hearts are saddened to report the passing of Al Vivian of Scugog Island. Our sincere sympathy to his wife Pam, daughters Allison (Rob Ashton) and Sheryl and sons Ti

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EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton

Ron Davidson

Apr 14, 2022
1 min

EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton

So quickly, the days are moving on with the beauty of Spring, trying its best to gain our favour. We are entering the sacred Holy Week of Easter morning. We are so blessed to share virtually in many church services in this area and say “thank you” to each congregation. I know technically, this is not an easy feat at times. We extend our sympathy to Carol Midgely Meek and daughter Sonya in the passing of husband and father, Norman Meek. Carol grew up east of Utica and later mo

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EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton

Ron Davidson

Mar 31, 2022
1 min

EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton

Wishing all our friends who are celebrating a birthday or anniversary in April a very special celebration with family and friends. Look back at all the memories made during last year and begin new memories as you journey into another year. Sunday’s weather is a reality check that winter is not over with us yet, but March winds are almost over, and April showers are almost here. Our snowdrops have given us a welcoming sign of Spring as they popped up through the frozen ground

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EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton

Ron Davidson

Feb 24, 2022
1 min

EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton

What an amazing Olympics! So much skill, endurance, elation, and disappointment all accumulated in four years of striving for excellence. Congratulations on 26 metals Canada. This past weekend we just experienced an old-fashioned winter. The school students home on Thursday, icy conditions, and heavy snow falling on Thursday night, the P.D. day on Friday was more welcome when expected. On Saturday, anyone on the roads found it almost impossible to see through all the snow fal

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EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton

Ron Davidson

Jan 20, 2022
1 min

EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton

We are experiencing an old-fashioned winter with temperatures reaching -28/29degrees, and with this snowfall today, even though the temp is a bit milder, all the school buses across this region were called off for the first day of in school learning since a week before Christmas. Stay safe, everyone in this weather and pandemic. News from the Bethesda-Reach Womens’ Institute, “… On Tuesday, January 25th, at 7 p.m., there will be a Zoom meeting with Sabrina Sawyer re Living In

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EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton

Ron Davidson

Jan 13, 2022
1 min

EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton

I Bring New Year greetings and well wishes for 2022 from the Marsh Hill Road Villages of Bethesda, Epsom and Utica. It seems our lives are a bit like the weather lately, somewhat up and down with covid still playing an intricate part. We send prayers for a complete recovery as James Houghland spends more time under hospital care. Happy Birthday and Wedding Anniversary wishes to all who are celebrating this month. As the old year passed, it reminded me of a Dolly Parton and Ke

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EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton

Ron Davidson

Dec 16, 2021
1 min

EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton

We’re marching along in the busiest but most holy time of the year Christmas. We thank all the surrounding churches for sharing their church services with all. We’re not sure what’s ahead for us with the continual rise in covid numbers, either, but let’s Celebrate the best and safest way we can. This week, we send up our prayers for better health for James Houghland, who is getting medical attention at Port Perry hospital. Get well quickly James, Christmas is coming. The wind

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EPSOM & UTICA by Faye Ashton

Ron Davidson

Nov 25, 2021
2 min

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 forget the real meaning of Christmas, the love that came down in the form of a baby. To Arnold K., Ericka W., Grant E. and Eleanor P., who have already enjoyed their birthday and to all who are celebrating this month, we hope you experience a very special day that lasts through the year. Happy Birthday and Anniversary to all. The Canadian Foo

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