Common Ground – February 2021
“A sad tale’s best for winter.” Shakespeare February, it seems to me, is the lowest point of the year. One can hardly believe in February that it’s still winter. The saving grace of February is that it is the short month and it marks the start of the countdown to spring. February was rife…
What’s Happening at the CMLibraries During the Pandemic?
The CMLibraries is open and operating in a modified manner. Materials can be requested by calling the branches, or reserved through the catalogue or by emailing questions@cmlibraries.ca. We are still working with modified hours of operation to ensure that staff are working at one branch only. Upon return, materials are quarantined for 7-10 days…
On the Street Where I Live
The dull, short days where the sun never shone and the temperature hovered around the soggy freezing mark have mercifully given way to sunny, crisp, cloudless days. Yes, it’s very cold but if you’re not in the wind it can be really very pleasant. Still, for those who can’t or won’t venture far from…
Community Rallies in Support of Another Young Cancer Patient
This fall, a Crestwood Secondary student in our community named Wyatt received another cancer diagnosis after beating the disease in elementary school. Word travelled as it does in a small, caring community like ours and people are bringing their cash and talents to support Wyatt and his family in a variety of venues. Ella…
Community Support
Staff at the Millbrook Village Dental collected food items for Millbrook Foodshare as a surprise Christmas gift to the owners, Drs. Bryant and Hong. The effort received great community support and Foodshare received the donation last week.
North Cavan Students Spread Some Holiday Cheer
It’s been a different school experience this year, with many of the “fun” seasonal events impossible, including seasonal concerts and the carolling event that took senior students to three local seniors’ homes to entertain with songs, greeting cards and stories. For the past nine years, North Cavan teachers Kevin Woollacott and Mrs. Caravaggio have…