Common Ground – January 2022
“Deep roots are not reached by the frost.” J.R.R Tolkien It was a quiet holiday season here in the valley. Foolishly I left the beavers to their own devices thinking that maybe they would take a break over Christmas. Of course they didn’t do this and their intentions to expand their empire were more…
Millbrook Medical Centre Donation
Paul Hayne, Chairman Millbrook and District Medical Centre accepts a cheque from Millbrook Cavan United Church members Dorothy Bloom and Lynda Allair, thanking the church congregation for their generous donation of $5,000.
One Weird Trick to Make You See Through Time
A miracle occurred near dawn on December 25, a miracle that united all the world in a spirit of hope, peace, and cooperation. That event was the successful launch of the James Webb Space Telescope from French Guiana at 7:20 AM and the beginning of its long journey toward a gravitational sweet spot far…
Millbrook Christian Assembly to Host Alpha Program
The New Year is promising new season at Millbrook Christian Assembly, with more plans for community involvement underway! One program that we are especially excited to share with the Millbrook community is called “Alpha.” This program is a thought-provoking, 11-week faith-based gathering that dives into the fundamentals of life, faith and God. It offers…
Millbrook Agricultural Society Event
On a particularly windy Saturday last month, the Millbrook Agricultural Society hosted their second annual Santa Claus parade at the Fairgrounds on Frederick St. The event drew 359 cars filled with visitors who came to enjoy the floats. Among the entrants with displays were Town & Country, Eagleson Construction, Millbrook Firefighters Association, Millbrook Stars…
The Story Gets More Personal for Internationally Acclaimed Artist JoEllen Brydon
JoEllen comes from a background of storytellers. A professional visual artist who has lived in the hamlet of Mount Pleasant for most of her life, her Irish background comes through in her love of stories. Her focus is not on grand adventures, but everyday events that form the shared experience found at the root…