Common Ground – November 2019
November’s sky is chill and drear….. Sir Walter Scott It is difficult to think of much positive about dark November. Heavy rain and wind have taken a toll on the colourful leaves and soon all will be bare. I have always been a bit envious of my English cousins for their bonfire night celebrations…
Millbrook Mercantile
Millbrook Mercantile owners Bernadette and Lance were delighted to open their doors last Saturday to customers and trick-or-treaters. Shoppers were treated to an array of specialty cheeses, breads, charcuterie, as well as a variety of gift items.
Greg Edgerton Receives 2019 Millbrook Agricultural Society Lifetime Member Award
This year’s lifetime member recipient comes from a very strong agricultural background. He lives with his wife Tammy of 18 years, two daughters Jade and Katelyn and raises beef cattle. As a young child, he was very eager to work on the farm with his grandfather Mervin, learning the tricks of the trade. He…
Today’s Faith – It Was Good!
Last Sunday, I brought a new friend to church. Back home, she attended a different church. My mind focused on “What will she think of us? Will our kind of church touch her heart?” Seeing our church family through what I thought might possibly be her eyes gave me some new insights. We sing…
Put Away Your Hose- Garden Club Presentation to Discuss Xeriscaping
Be sure to mark the November 6th meeting of the Millbrook & Area Garden Club on your calendar. We are fortunate to have Jeff Mason of Mason House Gardens as the guest speaker on the topic “Xeriscape Gardening – The Dry Garden”, gardening that requires no watering regardless of how hot and sunny it…
Wutai Shan Consecration Ceremony
A large ceremony to celebrate the completion of the main Buddhist Hall and consecration of Buddha statues at Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden was held at the Wutai Shan Buddhist Temple on October 5th. The three hour ceremony was complete with pageantry, bands, trumpets, flags, dignitaries and their speeches; including Mayor Scott McFadden. Approximately 100…