“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… Continue reading
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. … Continue reading
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… Continue reading
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,… Continue reading
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. … Continue reading
Early in December, Meghan Shaughnessy and Derek Miller brought their daughter Frances Mae to St. Thomas More Anglican Church to be christened. Her attire brought additional significance to the event. Frances wore a hand-stitched silk gown created and embroidered by one of her ancestors. Louisa Kenard Nowell of Devonshire England… Continue reading
What a fun-filled time we had singing Christmas music accompanied by guitar, a multi-combo instrument and piano! A rollicking rendition of “The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter” was performed by the Cavan Players; in a second hilarious skit, Ted Hodgkinson and Phillip Winslow, portrayed themselves as two buddies fishing at Tidewater Wharf… Continue reading
At the last Council meeting in December, Council demonstrated some holiday spirit with a $2500 donation to the Millbrook and District Foodshare, accepted by the organization’s President Tamara Easto. Food insecurity is a growing risk everywhere, fueled by rising food costs. In 2021 the organization distributed 39 hampers, but this… Continue reading
