In a presentation to Council on December 4th, Kawartha Downs’ General Manager Daniel D’Ercole outlined the status of the redevelopment of the entertainment facility and the new residential subdivision. Significant progress has been made on the commercial side of the project, where there has been an investment of $4.4 million… Continue reading
Members of the Millbrook Legion are most visible on Remembrance Day, when they lead the community in a service of remembrance for those who have served and continue to serve our country in the armed services. They also bring the community together for annual events celebrating Canada Day and New… Continue reading
“I dreamed that, as I wandered by the way, Bare Winter suddenly was changed to spring.” Shelley There have been at least three open winters in my time here in the valley. I’m grateful for all of them. One brought us late snow in March or April but we were… Continue reading
A lot of the time MCHS, your Historical Society, is the “go-to” resource when people want answers to questions like “who built my house?” or “where can I find my great-great grandfather’s headstone?” “Where do I find a photo of my shop on King Street when it was a saddlery?”… Continue reading
Critics of the proposed cell tower in Mount Pleasant returned to Council with an alternative location for the tower, one that was higher, drier and had a willing host. Unfortunately the alternative site was not practical as it was too far from the existing infrastructure to allow for effective communication. … Continue reading
Our church family celebrated becoming an “Affirming Congregation” in December. Becoming affirming means that we have pledged to be intentional about accepting everyone – color race, gender identity, creed, ability, whatever. When I told one of my beloved family members about our celebration, the reaction was, “Isn’t everyone accepting? Aren’t… Continue reading
Things to do in January: Read a good book, get a library card – Charmaine J. Forde As we enter the New Year, we would like to take a moment to thank our library patrons. To thank you for your continued support over the years, through the borrowing of materials,… Continue reading
Pictured is Diann Corfe with her daughter Lorraine and son Michael at the celebration of her 80th birthday in a venue she knows and loves, the Millbrook Legion, where she serves as President. She would like to thank all who helped her celebrate this milestone, saying it was a great afternoon. … Continue reading
