Karen Graham Explorers were the first group established under Lord Baden-Powell’s original Scouting program for boys designed to develop youth leaders in England. His mission was to develop programs for boys that would excite them, develop their skills and confidence to prepare them for leadership roles. Explorers are aged 11… Continue reading
Karen Graham It was a slim crowd who joined Liberal Candidate David Marquis and his campaign organizers last Saturday afternoon at the Bethany Athletic Club to take advantage of the opportunity to meet the candidate in an informal setting to learn more of his plans for Parliament. It was the… Continue reading
Melanie Foulkes Crestwood is a true composite school offering a wide variety of programs for all students. There is a breadth of programing available that is designed to meet the needs of the students from enrichment to SHSM’s. Crestwood is also known for its continued athletic excellence, wonderful theatre productions,… Continue reading
Corner Office Kathie Lycett This recipe comes from a lifelong friend of my mother’s who believed, as I do, in accomplishing at least two jobs under one task, and making it fun. You can put all those ripe tomatoes to glorious use and get your windows cleaned at the same… Continue reading
Andy Harjula The 11th Cavan Hills Country Run, organized and executed by the St. John’s Anglican Outreach Committee, took place on Saturday September 26th. About 175 enthusiastic walkers and runners registered for the 2015 event, which provides an opportunity for neighbours to fill their lungs with the crisp fall air… Continue reading
Barbara Aiken Munneke The Creamery was another favourite place to go while we were in town. They had the best ice cream! While my parents would obtain their meat, frozen vegetables and fruits from the lockers there, we would indulge in a Mellow Roll ice cream. They were oh, so… Continue reading
Sarah Sobanski Ringside Management was the first to bring amateur Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) rings to the Kawarthas. Krystal and Brad DaSilva caught the fighting-fever and teamed up with local MMA gyms like Brendan Kalijundic’s Kalsamrit and Joe Elliot’s Big Country to get local kids ring time after traveling with… Continue reading
Karen Graham On Sunday Dave and Sue Stewart hosted a reunion of Beechwood School SS4, one of six one-room schools in Cavan Township that was closed at the end of the 1963 school year. The following year, these students were bused to the new school on County Rd. 10, North… Continue reading
Karen Graham Cacti growing in Cavan? Prickly Pear thriving north of Peterborough? Are these garden phenomena the result of accelerated global warming? You might wonder about climate change when strolling through the display gardens at the entrance of Anna’s Perennials, a half-hour drive north of Millbrook south of Bobcaygeon. The… Continue reading
