New Minister Joins Centreville-Harmony
By Celia Hunter The Reverend Neil Ellis was officially welcomed by the Centreville Presbyterian congregation and Harmony United Church on July 14 at a service of induction into their ecumenical shared ministry. Most recently, Rev. Neil served for over nine years at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Cobourg. In his words, “the heart of…
New Generation Takes the Helm at Don Waters Appliance Service in Cavan
It’s not that he’s retiring completely: Don Waters has too much energy to sit back and swing on the porch, no matter how good the view. However, he is slowing down, at least in the appliance repair work, handing over the reins to his daughter Lillian Waters Wood, who has been working with him…
Millbrook Artist Creates Hand-Painted Greeting Cards
Saira Knowles arrived in Millbrook with years of experience as an artist and art educator in the UK and Canada. She brings years of experience as an art educator in museums and galleries including Station Gallery in Whitby and the Robert McLaughlin Gallery in Oshawa and a gallery in Manchester, UK. With this extensive…
David’s Garden
The family farm located on the east side of County Rd. 28 just south of the roundabout was purchased by David Retallick’s parents in 1940’s. His father the late Edwin Reid Retallick was well known in the area, working at Masterfeeds in Cavan after an extensive military service that is acknowledged in a display…
Foster Parents Provide Support and Stability to Children in Transition
The Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Aid Society (KHCAS) manages the local foster care support system and is currently recruiting new foster parents. Children’s Aid Societies across the province are facing a steady decline in available foster families to support young people who may come into our care. Without local foster families to provide safe and nurturing…
This Month at Your Libraries
By Courtney Spence “August is like the Grand Finale of Summer” -Unknown It is hard to believe that August is here already! Beat the summer heat by visiting either branch of the CMLibraries and taking part in our children’s and/or adult programming. Our kid-theme this month is “Under the Sea August”, so get ready…