Donor Impact at Peterborough Regional Health Centre
As the year winds up, many people take time to consider their charitable givings. There are plenty of organizations clamouring for charitable contributions, with a vast array of worthy issues stemming from social, environmental and religious causes, specific diseases or calamities, with equally varied reputations regarding the effectiveness of their efforts. This is…
Appropriation vs. Sharing
A few years ago, I purchased a beautiful piece of art that depicted our Christmas story, and gave it to a beloved family in my life. “You have things in your home from all around the world that represent gods and goddesses, Buddha, and more,” I said. “Since you celebrate Christmas, I thought you…
Military Memorial of Edwin Retallick added Millbrook Legion Wall of Honour
Last month, a new display was unveiled in the Memorabilia room of the Millbrook Legion. A shadow box containing a military jacket and two military caps owned by the late Edwin Reid Retallick of Millbrook is now mounted in the display room. Born in 1923, Retallick grew up in his grandparent’s home in…
Where are they now? Julie Olsen-Horton’s Great Slave Lake Adventure
Growing up on Tapley ¼ Line, Julie always loved the outdoors, and was never squeamish about the creatures inhabiting their generous property. After high school, she decided to develop her interests in a two year Ecosystems Management Technologist program at the Lindsay campus of Fleming College. After some contract positions in Ontario and British…