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We welcome the opinions of our readers in the form of letters to the editor. These must be no longer than 200 words and address a local issue, and include the writer’s name and address which must be local. Street addresses are not published. We do not publish 3rd party letters. Letters must be clear, polite and not include any personal attacks on individuals. We reserve the sole discretion on the decision to publish letters on the opinion page which express the views of their authors and do not necessarily reflect the view of the editor.
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May22Wed20242:00 pm Tea at Two – May 2024 @ Bethany United ChurchTea at Two – May 2024 @ Bethany United ChurchMay 22 @ 2:00 pmThe speaker will be Tammy Brydon, Elder Abuse Prevention Coordinator.May25Sat20248:00 am Annual Plant & Book Sale – 2024 @ Bailieboro Public LibraryAnnual Plant & Book Sale – 2024 @ Bailieboro Public LibraryMay 25 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pmHosted by the Friends of Otonabee South Monaghan Public Library. Plant donations needed! Call for Information9:00 am Heart Health Global Fundraiser @ CMCCHeart Health Global Fundraiser @ CMCCMay 25 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pmAt the CMCC from 9 am until noon hosted by personal trainer Annie Smith. Join her in a variety of heart-health activities and raise funds for Heart care research.May26Sun202410:00 am Millbrook Farmers’ Market – May 26 @ Parking lot of Millbrook/South Cavan Public SchoolMillbrook Farmers’ Market – May 26 @ Parking lot of Millbrook/South Cavan Public SchoolMay 26 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pmFeaturing fresh local produce and artisan products.1:00 pm Rice Lake Arts Open House @ Zim Art GalleryRice Lake Arts Open House @ Zim Art GalleryMay 26 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pmFeaturing art demos, live music, food and lots of activities.May29Wed2024Jun3Mon20249:00 am New To You Clothing Store @ New to You Clothing StoreNew To You Clothing Store @ New to You Clothing StoreJun 3 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pmOpen 9am to 3pm every Monday to Friday. Please consider donating good quality used clothing. Funds received from the sale of these items support local programs and services.
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Zucchini Infestation Threatens Millbrook
It was the sharp eye of village resident Mabel Dredger who first noticed something unusual. “Well, we were just driving down the street and right away I knew what it was,” Dredger says. “It was a zucchini plant – growing right where it has no business growing! I got pretty… Continue reading
Watch for our Children… Drivers’ Alert: School is Back
It’s A Reality Check for the Local Foods Market
Celia Hunter Cindy and Doug Jackson moved to a 100 acre farm on Stewart Line in the mid 90s. Their intent had been to find a nice 5 acre parcel but when Doug spotted the farm for sale on one of his regular searches along Cavan roads, he knew he’d… Continue reading