Another Year of Discoveries
I usually take the time to look back at previous columns so that I don’t duplicate titles or too much of the same information. Last January’s title was “A Year of Discoveries”. Oh my! None of us had any idea then what a year of discoveries it was going to be! But I hope…
Finding the Light in COVID’s Darkness
Feeling anxious or depressed? You are not alone! COVID-19 is taking a toll on both our physical and mental wellbeing, and we are still months away from a vaccine roll-out. A survey of Canadians aged 15 years and older done during the first wave of COVID-19 found that just over half, or 54%, reported…
KMs for Care 2020 Winners
Kms for Care 2020 – Top Team – Congratulations to the “Havelock Hunnies”! All the pledges are counted. By $100, the Havelock Hunnies earned the top team pledge earners in the recent Kms for Care, raising $3,180 to support programs in Havelock. Stayed tuned: we will announce the top 3 individual pledge earners. …
This Month at Our Libraries – January 2021
The only thing better than the start of a new year is the start of a new book! There are many new titles available both in branch or on one of our digital platforms. If you require a library card number please use our online form available on our website, or call your local…
Common Ground – January 2021
“From winter, plague and pestilence, good Lord, deliver us!” Thomas Nashe It has been a quiet winter so far here in the valley. I brought in the porch wind chimes before the last big wind storm and they will stay inside until spring. The last few winters I have left them out and enjoyed…
Christmas 2020!
The Millbrook Agricultural Society hosted a Santa Claus parade in the fairgrounds in mid-December. Rain did not deter visitors eager for some Christmas cheer. The event drew 285 cars whose occupants were treated to colourful light displays including this one featuring Eagleson Construction equipment and the Guest of Honour, himself.