Epsom & Utica News

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 hard to complain about the gorgeous late summer weather we have experienced over the last few weeks. With the silage crops now ready to harvest, farmers are taking stock of what this dry summer has left them with, and in some cases, it is very little. My heart goes out to you, and I know anyone who has an interest in farming will be thinking of you, too.

Remember the Bethesda-Reach W.I. fashion and dessert show on Thursday evening, September 25th, at the Senior centre, Uxbridge. Proceeds go toward high school scholarships. The ticket price is $25. Call 905-852-5284, 905-852-3925, or 905-985-3976 for tickets.

The Pine Grove Church is holding its Autumn service on Sunday, October 5th, at 3 p.m. If you are coming from the Goodwood Road, turn North on the 7th concession of Uxbridge. Rev. Bill Fritz is the special speaker.

The Kerry family was blessed with another family wedding this past Saturday. Emily, the daughter of Paul and Nancy Kerry, granddaughter of Elva Kerry, became the bride of Elliot Darcel at the Darcel family cottage in Picton. The amazing view of the sun setting over the lake capped off a beautiful wedding day. Congratulations from everyone here.

We were also pleased to see on Facebook the wedding of Aaron Lehman with his beautiful bride. Aaron grew up here in Epsom under the guidance of his parents, Dan and Jan, and sister Diane. Congratulations to Aaron and all the family on this special occasion.

There is no church service at Epsom for two weeks, then everyone will return for Thanksgiving Sunday.