Blocks and Blooms provided a welcome excuse to wander through the community and explore its beauty. It was a really feel-good day for everyone; the visitors, the hosts, downtown businesses, and the whole community, featuring an air of hospitality and celebration. The weather was perfect and based on the smiles,… Continue reading
“Each Morn a thousand Roses brings…” Omar Khayyam Early summer in the valley has been all about the roses. A mild winter, lots of rain and a proper spring that didn’t turn hot right away have produced a profusion of roses. Some of these I had forgotten about as they… Continue reading
Everywhere I turn lately, I have been met with the thought “You are fearfully and wonderfully made.” – at choir practice, in my devotions, the birds, my flowers, a small family gathering. What a great message to hear over and over. This past week I spent a few hours gardening…. Continue reading
Pictured is Brian Best, aged 90 with his new wife Mary Fabiano, age 96. This happy couple were married in a small family ceremony at Centennial Place last December. They met in the home and have become inseparable. Mary’s enthusiasm is obvious and she says her recent marriage shows that… Continue reading
This season a new market opened in Springville. This one has a variety of vendors, music and food but the focus is rather unique, as the name implies. Artistic Pathways was created as a program to support neurodivergent individuals by providing a place where they could sell their artistic creations… Continue reading
Otonabee Conservation was established in 1959 and is one of 36 members of Conservation Ontario charged with protecting, restoring, and managing the natural resources within the Otonabee Region watershed on behalf of its eight-member municipalities. Conservation Authorities boundaries align with local watersheds, in recognition that land and water resources are… Continue reading
Lions Steve Paul and Paul Haynes were awarded the prestigious Melvin Jones award at the Millbrook and District Lions’ President’s dinner on June 17th. This award recognizes outstanding humanitarian work by a Lions member. Congratulations to you both. The Lions’ Food Trailer will be seen out and about at events… Continue reading
Pictured is the progress on the new fire hall as of last Friday. Emergency vehicles will enter the building via an extension of Highlands Blvd which runs through the new Towerhill North subdivision, and exit the building directly onto County Rd. 10. Last week, water and wastewater pipe was installed… Continue reading
Approximately 240 kids attended Children’s Day on Thursday, June 6th, with Millbrook South Cavan students in grades one through three braving the rain to come on foot while North Shore Public School from Keene came on a bus. There were eight stations of interest including the antique tractors, Squirrel Creek… Continue reading
