Common Ground – December 2022

“So when some dear joy loses Its beauteous summer glow Think how the roots of roses Are kept alive in the snow” Alice Cary Snow we certainly did have in a freak snowstorm towards the end of November. The grey skies and bleak landscape are bad enough without early deep… Continue reading

Scholarships for Belize Students

January, 2023 will witness the final humanitarian trip to Belize by Maureen and Andy Harjula. There is a tremendous opportunity for someone else to assume the project and continue to help students in Belize with the horrendous school fees. For example, the cost for an orchard worker to send their child to high school will… Continue reading

Who Let the Dogs Out? Keeping your Pets Safe and Secure

On social media reports of lost pets wandering through the township seem to pop up almost every day. Often this medium connects owners with their companions, which is extremely helpful.  What is not so helpful is some of the advice offered about how to handle these wandering critters. Should you… Continue reading

Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society Make Plans for the Future

It was a cold, clear night on November 14th, 2022, but it was lovely and warm in the beautiful Millbrook Cathedral Lounge. Celia Hunter, President of the Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society welcomed everyone and presented an update and her president’s report. Celia highlighted some of the exciting speakers that… Continue reading

Analysis of Fraserville Residential Proposal Begins at Peterborough County

At the December 6th 2021 Council meeting, Romspen Investment Corporation’s Managing Partner Richard Weldon introduced plans for their newly acquired property popularly knowns as Kawartha Downs. Weldon requested an endorsement of a Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) request to expedite the planning process, as well as an indication of support for… Continue reading