Many of us, I’m sure, in idle moments have dreamed about hibernating away the worst part of winter. Imagine curling up in our warm, comfortable bed and not waking up until the cold of winter is over! I know I have! But luckily (?) it is simply not possible. And… Continue reading
Christa Packman moved to the Bailieboro area in search of a quieter life. A small town girl at heart, Christa grew up in Brooklin when the main attraction was a pizza place and a convenience store, but after training she set up shop in Durham and has provided an extensive… Continue reading
At the December 6th Council meeting, Richard Weldon of Romspen, an experienced Toronto developer, made a presentation requesting Council support for a Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) for a revitalization project in and around Kawartha Downs Raceway and Shorelines Slots location. The land included in the proposal consists of three properties… Continue reading
Greetings From Kosovo: Former Millbrook Resident Describes the Start of a Career with the Canadian Armed Forces. Andrew Kim and his siblings Eugene and Audery grew up in Millbrook where his parents owned and operated Mister Convenience for many years. A typical teenager who played football for Holy Cross in… Continue reading
Traditionally, Tom and I start every week with Tom’s special porridge for breakfast. What makes it special? More than just plain oatmeal, Tom adds lots of cinnamon, maple syrup, craisins, blueberries or strawberries, or apples, or peaches, or whatever is in season, yummy butter, and a pinch of salt. This… Continue reading
“Deep roots are not reached by the frost.” J.R.R Tolkien It was a quiet holiday season here in the valley. Foolishly I left the beavers to their own devices thinking that maybe they would take a break over Christmas. Of course they didn’t do this and their intentions to expand… Continue reading
