16 Ways Children Benefit From A Visual Art Education
Something we do not often think about is that everything in this world that is people-made has been designed by a human being: tables, skyscrapers, rockets. Even nature is often the palette for our designs: magnificent gardens, diversion of rivers, farmer’s fields, are designed by the artistry of man or woman. Art and…
Taylor Luecke- As She Goes
Karen Graham Taylor Ray Luecke is planning something big. In the new year, she is going on a major adventure, heading to Vancouver Island to do some exploring- the outdoor, physical kind as well as the internal, find-yourself kind. She is excited and can hardly wait to leave, but there are misgivings as well.…
‘Heard a little, seen a little’ Cavan Monaghan Ghost Stories
Sarah Sobanski It’s no surprise that our historic township has had its fair share of hauntings – next year will mark 200 years since John Deyell built Millbrook’s first mill, the first structure of Millbrook – and 4th Line Theatre wants them on record. Hosting a Halloween themed reminiscence at the Pastry Peddler…
Canadians Assess Impact of Weaker Loonie
Karen Graham Polls last week indicated that the decline in the value of the Canadian dollar is hurting Canadians. The CIBC poll conducted in September found that roughly 37% of small business owners reported the decline in the Canadian dollar is hurting their business, while 19% said it was helping them. Over the past…
New Retail Business in Cavan: Sisters’ Fine Gifts
Karen Graham When Nicole Scott came into Bridget Anastasia’s with her mother in mid-October, owner Catherine Moore was in the back room sorting through the newly arrived Christmas merchandise, planning her seasonal displays. Two weeks later, she was retired and the displays and all her other responsibilities had been handed over to two sisters…
One Year Later: Mayor Hosts Town Hall Meeting
Karen Graham Forty ratepayers joined Scott McFadden last Friday evening at Galerie Q for a town hall style meeting about the issues and activities the current council is addressing on behalf of residents. Mayor McFadden began by asking the audience to identify topics of concern, and thirteen items were identified. Allowing a maximum of…