The Post Office, even small rural ones, now offer much more than stamps and parcel services. Did you know that you can also purchase the following:

• Pay-as-you-go telephone cards for Telus, Bell Mobility, Solo, Fido, Rogers, Virgin Mobile
• Moneygrams that allow to send funds just about anywhere in the world
• Prepaid long distance cards, both national and international
• VISA gift cards in amounts from $25-$250

And did you know you can also pay by credit card or Interac at your post office? Come pay us a visit!

Starting this Saturday, February 25th, there will be a jam session at the Port Lorne Firehall.   Musicians may include Raymond and Nora Weir, Sheldon Chute and others. Bring an instrument, bring a song, or just bring yourselves to enjoy an evening of fun and great music.   $2. admission with lunch included.   Information: 665-2208

The winner of the Valentine’s Day basket draw at the Hampton Post Office was Carolyn Marshall. The basket was supplied by local business Scotia Gift Baskets.

Hampton Harriet, kissing cousin to Shubie Sam and local Bridgetown Bernie, came out from her safe den under the lighthouse today. To the dismay of many, her prognostication was interrupted by the sight of one of the local coyotes, which sent her diving back to safety.