COMMENT – Building Resilience
My six-year-old grandson has discovered hockey this year and become an ardent Leafs fan. Disappointment is around the corner, but losing teaches important life lessons. As a young mother, I remember feeling the insults and injuries received by my children and felt their pain keenly. I wanted to protect them, but running interference between…
Bulletin – Seeking Contact for Ian John Liness of Cavan
I am trying to contact Ian John Liness. Canada 411 lists him at a Cavan phone number which is no longer in service. I am in possession of a number of letters which I believe were written by his father, Edward “Scotty” Liness, to my mother, Margaret Russell, during the Second World War, while…
When the Weather Warms and Exciting Programs are Created
We are having an Ice Cream Social Fundraiser this month! Join us at either branch on Saturday, May 11th from 12:30-2:00pm to enjoy a delicious treat for Mother’s Day. We will have ice cream, cones, and a variety of toppings to choose from. The cost for each person will be $5.00 and $15.00 per…
Christmas Hamper Program a Testament to the Community’s Generosity
Millbrook and District Food Share had another successful Christmas Hamper program, providing over 60 hampers filled with staples as well as local produce. The Food Share would like to thank the various local businesses that donated, including Millbrook Foodland, Millbrook BIA, Millbrook Agricultural Society, Centennial Place, Millbrook Manor, Millbrook-Cavan Firefighter’s Association, St. Thomas More,…
Life @ 40
This month I spoke with a forty-year old married man with no children. He is a very independent thinker and appreciates candid conversations. He’s happy that X (Twitter) now operates with less censorship, believing that both sides of a story can be found there, whereas other outlets filter and hide content based on an…