Common Ground – January 2024
“I dreamed that, as I wandered by the way, Bare Winter suddenly was changed to spring.” Shelley There have been at least three open winters in my time here in the valley. I’m grateful for all of them. One brought us late snow in March or April but we were so close to spring…
Now & Then – January 2024
A lot of the time MCHS, your Historical Society, is the “go-to” resource when people want answers to questions like “who built my house?” or “where can I find my great-great grandfather’s headstone?” “Where do I find a photo of my shop on King Street when it was a saddlery?” or “what do I…
Cell Tower Opponents Return with Petition
Critics of the proposed cell tower in Mount Pleasant returned to Council with an alternative location for the tower, one that was higher, drier and had a willing host. Unfortunately the alternative site was not practical as it was too far from the existing infrastructure to allow for effective communication. They also presented a…
“We are an Affirming Congregation”
Our church family celebrated becoming an “Affirming Congregation” in December. Becoming affirming means that we have pledged to be intentional about accepting everyone – color race, gender identity, creed, ability, whatever. When I told one of my beloved family members about our celebration, the reaction was, “Isn’t everyone accepting? Aren’t all church people accepting?”…
Things to do in January: Read a good book, get a library card
Things to do in January: Read a good book, get a library card – Charmaine J. Forde As we enter the New Year, we would like to take a moment to thank our library patrons. To thank you for your continued support over the years, through the borrowing of materials, the attendance of programs,…
Diann Turns 80!
Pictured is Diann Corfe with her daughter Lorraine and son Michael at the celebration of her 80th birthday in a venue she knows and loves, the Millbrook Legion, where she serves as President. She would like to thank all who helped her celebrate this milestone, saying it was a great afternoon. She offers a big…