Hello Friends, here’s hoping you all had a peaceful and Happy Thanksgiving. There’s something very comforting about turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing, cranberry sauce and pumpkin … more

Hello Friends! Mother Nature gave us quite the surprise last week. The much-needed rain and snow caused a bit of a problem for all of us. I never expected the power to be out for 18 hours and sadly … more

Hello Friends, gratitude continues through this awesome month. On Wednesday, Nov. 13 the Nam Knights of the Southern Tier presented a generous donation to the Colchester Community Food Pantry which … more

Hello friends, grateful November continues. Traveling over the mountain on a cloudy day, I happened upon a stream of sunlight that focused on the tree line next to an open field. All around it was … more

Hello or “Trick or Treat”! A big day for the ghosties and ghoulies. Such fun and excitement for the little ones. We’re feeling blessed, too, since the weather has been kind to us … more

Hello Friends: It’s sunny and bright outside my window and the sunshine is illuminating the colors of autumn. Maples, sweetgum, and oaks have red fall leaves. And dogwoods, black … more

Hello Friends: What a difficult two weeks we have had in America with two hurricanes causing death and destruction in our southern states. They have hit home with many of us who have friends and … more

Excitement abounds as the town prepares for the Annual Maple Leaf Festival Saturday, Oct. 12 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Downsville Fire Hall. Vendors are packing up, food is being prepared and … more

Welcome October, a month of witches and goblins, scarecrows and cornstalks, flannel shirts and falling leaves, superheroes and princesses and everything pumpkin spice. My second favorite time of the … more

Autumn is officially here. The trees are showing us how it feels to let go. A last hurrah before they go to sleep for that long winter’s nap. Perhaps a lesson to all of us - go out with a blaze … more

I have a correction to make on last week’s column. My husband the “history buff” reminded me that back in 1812, the U.S. was attacked by Britain on its mainland in a war that gave … more

Hello Friends. You can tell autumn is close at hand by the lovely goldenrod and purple asters. What a gorgeous combination as we travel the highways and byways of Delaware County. I hope you take … more