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

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, Mother Nature is giving us one heck of a summer. For those who love the heat, enjoy. The rest of us are melting without benefit of pounds or inches lost. Thank goodness for fans and … more

Holy heat, Batman! Summer has arrived in a blaze of glory. Sure hope you are all staying hydrated and as cool as you can with the high temperatures and humidity. Deepest empathy for road workers, … more

Mark your calendars for the fourth Thursdays of June, July, August and September. The Music in the Park events begin June 27 at 5 p.m. at the Covered Bridge Park. These events have been so successful … more

June is bustin’ out all over and there are so many activities coming up! Picnics, swimming, endings and beginnings, so many adventures to come. Speaking of picnics, the Colchester Community … more

Hello friends, lots of interesting things are happening this week. Monday, we celebrated Earth Day. What have you done for Mother Earth lately? She sure is providing us with much beauty as the spring … more