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Removing Sidewalk

journal — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:02:48 +0000

REMOVING SIDEWALK – Phase I of the Oxford Heritage Square project got underway on Monday, May 14, with the removal of the sidewalk surrounding the site of the former town hall. Phase I includes site survey and preparation, sodding of the green space, creating the border for planting, constructing a median and the planting of large trees and shrubbery. The cost of this phase is estimated at $30,000. The town is expected to provide $15,000 in funding, the community $4,000 through cash and in-kind donations and $11,000 from outside funding partners. (Weeks)

Cleaning Riverbank

journal — Tue, 08 May 2012 17:23:29 +0000

CLEANING RIVERBANK – Members of the Ro-Win-Lea 4-H Club were recently picking up garbage along the River Philip. (Submitted)

Junior Town Council

journal — Tue, 01 May 2012 17:21:35 +0000

JUNIOR TOWN COUNCIL – The OREC Junior Town Council attended its first Oxford Town Council meeting on Monday, April 30. Here, in council chambers are, standing, from the left: Oxford deputy mayor Trish Stewart, junior council secretary Jordan Rushton, treasurer Bradley Van Dam and public relations officer Emily Truesdale. Seated are junior deputy mayor Ruth Porter (left) and junior mayor Hailie Harrison. Not here is web designer Brandon Casey. (Weeks)

Season Draws Near

journal — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:59:52 +0000

SEASON DRAWS NEAR – Lobster fishermen from Pugwash and eastward are anxiously awaiting the opening of the spring lobster season on May 1. Fishermen will set their traps in the Northumberland Strait April 30. Shown here is a boat and traps at the Fishermen’s Wharf in Pugwash. (Weeks)

It’s a Yes!

journal — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:02:24 +0000

IT’S A YES – R.J. and Jennifer Dillman are all smiles as Collingwood Volunteer Firefighter Andrea Bishop shows them the selection of cakes available for dessert following their meal of pancakes, sausage and beans on Saturday, April 14. (Weeks)

Decisions, Decisions

journal — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:07:44 +0000

DECISIONS, DECISIONS – Jenna Keating (left) and Payton Tower (right) have a difficult time choosing a prize after finding their eggs during the annual Easter Egg Hunt in the Oxford Area Lions Park on April 7. (Weeks)

Almost There

journal — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:38:43 +0000

ALMOST THERE - The water boil is one of the events in the Woodsmen Competition during the annual Cumberland County 4-H Rally held at PDHS on March 31. Here, the team of Harvey Cottrill (left) and Benjamin Elliott (right) of Bay Vista Conns Mills 4-H Club take turns blowing air on their fire to get ‘er going good. (Weeks)

All That’s Left

journal — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:28:02 +0000

ALL THAT’S LEFT – A brick chimney is all that’s left of the Thompson home in Streets Ridge following a fire on Friday, March 23. (Weeks)

Having A Sweet Taste

journal — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:53:32 +0000

HAVING A SWEET TASTE – Enjoying a taste of freshly made maple cream at Wyvern Maple on March 17 are, from the left: Hayden Clark, Riley Thompson, Annika Thompson and Cindy Thompson. (Weeks)

Pumper No. 4

journal — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:42:23 +0000

PUMPER NO. 4 – The Oxford Volunteer Fire Department took possession of its new $195,000 tanker Monday. Members will equip the new No. 4 over the next few weeks. With the new tanker, which has a capacity of 1,500 gallons, are, from the left: Roger McCabe, Dean Emmerson and Marcus Jeffers. (Weeks)