Something we do not often think about is that everything in this world that is people-made has been designed by a human being: tables, skyscrapers, rockets. Even nature is often the palette for our designs: magnificent gardens, diversion of rivers, farmer’s fields, are designed by the artistry of man… Continue reading
Karen Graham Taylor Ray Luecke is planning something big. In the new year, she is going on a major adventure, heading to Vancouver Island to do some exploring- the outdoor, physical kind as well as the internal, find-yourself kind. She is excited and can hardly wait to leave, but there… Continue reading
Sarah Sobanski It’s no surprise that our historic township has had its fair share of hauntings – next year will mark 200 years since John Deyell built Millbrook’s first mill, the first structure of Millbrook – and 4th Line Theatre wants them on record. Hosting a Halloween themed reminiscence… Continue reading
Karen Graham Polls last week indicated that the decline in the value of the Canadian dollar is hurting Canadians. The CIBC poll conducted in September found that roughly 37% of small business owners reported the decline in the Canadian dollar is hurting their business, while 19% said it was helping… Continue reading
Karen Graham When Nicole Scott came into Bridget Anastasia’s with her mother in mid-October, owner Catherine Moore was in the back room sorting through the newly arrived Christmas merchandise, planning her seasonal displays. Two weeks later, she was retired and the displays and all her other responsibilities had been handed… Continue reading
Karen Graham Forty ratepayers joined Scott McFadden last Friday evening at Galerie Q for a town hall style meeting about the issues and activities the current council is addressing on behalf of residents. Mayor McFadden began by asking the audience to identify topics of concern, and thirteen items were identified…. Continue reading
Karen Graham Perhaps sixteen year old Vera Peel was enticed by one of those recruiting posters (see below) seeking women to enlist in the Canadian Air Force. She admits she would have preferred to join the Navy, but they required candidates with a university education, so Vera settled on the… Continue reading
Last Friday saw the launch of the local annual Poppy Campaign, which runs every year from the last Friday in October until Nov 11th by Legions around the country to raise money for legion activities and to serve as a visible symbol of our indebtedness to those who have fallen… Continue reading
Sarah Sobanski Walking into Lotus Spa and Esthetics is as comfortable as stepping downstairs in your own home. It’s an atmosphere owner and esthetician Terri Carmichael has cultivated intentionally, rating client comfort as her number one business objective followed closely by providing the best products and services. It all started… Continue reading
