New Children’s Book Celebrates Differences
Janet Stobie has just launched a new children’s book entitled Rajah Finds His Wisdom. In it, a young elephant learns to appreciate his differences and use them in special ways. Janet found her Rajah prototype a few years ago on a safari in Africa. Larger by half than its Asian counterparts, the African elephant…
Plans Begin for Local Christmas Hamper Program
Millbrook and District Food Share volunteers are getting organized for this year’s Christmas Hamper program which distributes hampers each year to local families. Hampers are prepared for registered recipients and includes non-perishable food items, fresh local produce, a grocery voucher from Foodland and Walmart vouchers for each child in the family. Hampers are only…
Common Ground – November 2022
“November glooms are barren.” William Ernest Henley It turns out that I spoke too soon about the ladybug swarming. Here in the valley we had at least four days of it. It was moderate level ladybug swarming this year. In past years there was usually one day of overwhelming prisoner in your house ladybug…
Will Someone Please Be Our Leader? We Will Gladly Help!!!!
In today’s world finding volunteers is difficult, especially for leadership positions. Groups are closing down because no one will agree to be president or chair or whatever leader is needed. I’ve had people come to me in tears. “I’ve served as President of our group for twelve years. I’ve learned so much, received so…
Ganaraska Forest Recovery Continues
The Ganaraska Forest has been closed since the May long weekend, when the severe windstorm that wreaked havoc across the region delivered a particularly devastating blow to this popular recreational hub. There have been occasional updates issued by the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) regarding the extensive recovery operations required to allow users back…
Churches on the Move
It will probably not come as a surprise to anyone that the pandemic has provided some interesting challenges for our churches. How can we be the church and serve in our communities during such times as these? Many churches have found new ways of serving during the past few years. Worship services are being…