Local Action Taken to Protect Our Roots
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 old renowned Canadian Prairies.…
The Harvest
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 our gardens’ bounty for…
St. Paul’s Cemetery’s Restoration Project Underway
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 be rich with history,…
Jamie Schmale Seeks His Turn at Bat for the Conservative Party
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 on to work with…
Save the Dam group Saves The Mill
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 a detailed timeline and…
Welcome Leonard
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, The Carleton and for…