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The Standard
Feb 21, 20241 min read
Epsom & Utica news
by Faye Ashton It was beautiful watching the snow flakes falling. Knowing this was the weekend we were heading to Hanover Ontario to...
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The Standard
Feb 21, 20241 min read
Blackstock Euchre Results
1. Bryan Allamong. 2. Ellen Gibson. 3. Julie McClure. 4. Harvey Graham. 5. Marion Koppens. Most lone hands: Carson McIntosh. Low: Linda...
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The Standard
Feb 13, 20241 min read
Epsom & Utica news
by Faye Ashton Happy Valentine's Day to all who receive this newspaper on Wednesday. I hope we can carry on that love of one for another...
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The Standard
Feb 13, 20241 min read
Blackstock Euchre results
1. Ray Porter. 2. Norm Lackner. 3. Patrice McIntosh. 4. Chris McClure. 5. Marg Cayer. Most lone hands: Barb Blue. Hidden score: Scott...
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The Standard
Feb 13, 20245 min read
Zephyr & Sandford news
by Pat Asling Record breaking! What a lovely few days we have had this past week, sun, blue sky, and for this time of year, warm. I am...
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The Standard
Feb 7, 20245 min read
Zephyr & Sandford news
by Pat Asling Yipee, the groundhogs predicted an early spring! One would almost think we were already there with the weather we have been...
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The Standard
Feb 7, 20242 min read
Epsom & Utica news
by Faye Ashton I hope everyone has enjoyed the little bit of sunshine we had this weekend. It would be nice to see it tomorrow and the...
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The Standard
Feb 7, 20241 min read
Blackstock news
by Janet Van Camp Blackstock Agricultural Society’s Annual General Meeting had an excellent turnout for their potluck dinner, meeting,...
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The Standard
Jan 30, 20244 min read
Zephyr & Sandford news
by Pat AslingJanuary is gone. Hopefully, more of this icy snow will also go and prepare a fresh start for February. From the weather...
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The Standard
Jan 30, 20241 min read
Epsom & Utica news
by Faye Ashton Driving into Uxbridge on Saturday, I was so unusually surprised to count 11 swans on the east side of Elgin Pond. I phoned...
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The Standard
Jan 30, 20241 min read
Blackstock Euchre results
1. Ellen Gibson. 2. Lawrence McLaughlin. 3. Bryan Allamong. 4. Elmo Gibson. 5. Marion Koppens. Most lone hands: Patrice McIntosh. Hidden...
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The Standard
Jan 26, 20241 min read
Epsom & Utica news
FAYE ASHTON Special to The Standard Finally, some real winter weather, even though it still doesn’t match up to what we experienced in...
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The Standard
Jan 26, 20244 min read
Zephyr & Sandford news
PAT ASLING Special to The Standard Staying safe this week was a prime concern for many. After the snow and rain of last week, the plowing...
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The Standard
Jan 26, 20241 min read
Blackstock Euchre Results
From January 16th games 1. Barb Porter. 2. Val Priebe. 3. Bryan Allamong. 4. Elmo Gibson. 5. Scott Brown. Most lone hands: Bryan...
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The Standard
Jan 16, 20243 min read
Zephyr & Sandford news
PAT ASLING Special to The Standard Winter has arrived! At least it was here when I wrote this column Sunday evening but maybe by...
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The Standard
Jan 16, 20241 min read
Epsom & Utica news
FAYE ASHTON Special to The Standard Some how the first half of January 2024 has delivered every type of weather available. The above zero...
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The Standard
Jan 10, 20244 min read
Zephyr & Sandford news
PAT ASLING Special to The Standard So it's January 2024, one week in already. Regarding social activities, it has been a quiet week....
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The Standard
Jan 10, 20241 min read
Epsom & Utica news
FAYE ASHTON Special to The Standard Again, I wish everyone a happy, healthy, and love-filled New Year. To all our readers celebrating a...
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The Standard
Jan 10, 20241 min read
Blackstock news
JANET VAN CAMP Special to The Standard The Blackstock Agricultural Society is having its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Potluck on...
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The Standard
Jan 10, 20241 min read
Blackstock Euchre results
1. Ellen Gibson 2. Ray Porter 3. Norm Lackner 4. Bryan Allamong 5. Alvin Foster Most lone hands: Ray Porter Low: Pat Currie.
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