Karen Graham This week marks one year since Dr. Robinson and his wife Andrea took over the practise of Dr. Liston and wife Candice, whose long and dedicated career at the Millbrook Medical Centre spanned over 30 years. Theirs was a hard act to follow. In reaching this first significant… Continue reading
Karen Graham The local figure skating club has acquired more ice time this year, hoping to continue their momentum as their membership grows. Theirs is a very inclusive group, providing skill development at seven levels of proficiency, from beginners aged three to five just learning to keep upright on their… Continue reading
Corner Office Kathie Lycett When the concept of “Bucket List” came to my attention, I made one: Make a quilt. See the Grand Canyon. Meet Paul McCartney… After a while, I worried that I would never finish the Bucket List, and I would be unfulfilled. So I changed my philosophy…. Continue reading
Melodie Seto The Canadian landscape has undergone many transformations over the past centuries, but how many people can still remember what our land ofheritage used to look like? Tallgrass prairies in particular may be one of the less distinguished types of grasslands that made up the eastern part of our… Continue reading
Lorraine Hughes “You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love.” Galatians 5:13 The summer is winding down, the nights are starting to get chilly and we gardeners are busy harvesting, preserving and canning… Continue reading
Melodie Seto Few people may realize just how long the St. Paul’s Cemetery has been around. Built in 1818, the burial ground is one of the oldest in the area. Established on approximately three acres of land, the St. Paul’s Church was constructed later on in 1837. The cemetery may… Continue reading
Karen Graham After eleven years helping incumbent Barry Devolin increase the strength of the Conservative’s support in the riding in the past four elections, Schmale is anxious to take the reins himself. In 2003, he ran against Devolin for the conservative nomination, and while he lost that race, he signed… Continue reading
At their regular meeting on August 20, the Board of Otonabee Conservation (ORCA) voted to accept the Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society’s Offer to Purchase Needler’s Mill in Millbrook. Historical Society president Celia Hunter and Angie McLean from the Save the Dam Mill Pond Group presented the offer to the Board, with… Continue reading
Leonard L. Knott (Len to nearly everyone) began his career in journalism at age 17 when he signed on as a reporter for the University of Manitoba’s student newspaper, The Manitoban. On moving over to study journalism at Ottawa’s Carleton University, he took on the editorship of the undergraduate newspaper,… Continue reading
