All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten

This is the title of a well-known poem by American author and Minister Robert Fulghum where he reminds us that life lessons are simple, but perhaps their execution is less so. Rules like, play fair, don’t hit people, say you’re sorry when you hurt someone, don’t take things that don’t… Continue reading

BIA Bucks to Boost Local Spending

The Millbrook BIA is launching a new program where customers can purchase gift certificates in denominations of $25 to be redeemed at any participating restaurant or retailer in town.  The certificates are available at Exit 38 and the Millbrook Wine Shoppe and can be used for purchases at any location… Continue reading

School Board Examines Ways to Reduce Enrolment Pressure at Crestwood

The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPRDS) is launching an accommodation review for several school catchment areas to address changing student enrolment. According to a board report issued this week, enrolment within the board has been growing by roughly 2% per year over the last five years; a trend… Continue reading

Donation Drive for Personal Hygiene Products brings Significant Contributions to Community

A Period Purse donation drive ran from October 27th through November 10th throughout the Township of Cavan Monaghan. The objective of this drive was to raise awareness about the importance of eliminating period poverty while collecting donations of hygiene products for those in need. I’m happy to share that the… Continue reading

Traditions, Memories, Christmas Trees

When I was a child, it seemed the brightly coloured lights sparkling on our Christmas tree lit up the world.  Over the years, I’ve tried clear glass lights, white lights, blue lights on our tree, but I always return to the rainbow of colours of my childhood. Now, my artificial… Continue reading

Our Volunteers Get It Done

A little like Santa’s elves, our Historical Society gets things done out of the spotlight with the help of dedicated volunteers. Each has a particular interest or skill that finds expression in the variety of tasks that we take on to promote and preserve our local history. Like the Christmas… Continue reading