Over the holidays, I received an unexpected present – a copy of the Millbrook Reporter from March 18, 1897 from retired Millbrook teacher Lily Robinson. It provides some fascinating reading, encapsulating not only the local and international issues of the day, but also the culture, reflected in the content that… Continue reading
Five years ago, my husband purchased the Millbrook Times and gave it to me for Christmas – I like to say it’s the gift that keeps on giving. After many experiments, it feels like the paper is now on track, which these days is saying something. Monday’s news of consolidation… Continue reading
Retired Millbrook South Cavan Grade 8 teacher Rhonda Fallis had it right; it’s all about attitude. As she was prepared her grade eight students for high school life, she made the point that the attitude students bring to the table is the most important factor in determining their success. She… Continue reading
It’s hot and I’m cranky so I’m going to complain about another sign on our road. It bugs me for two reasons. First the message: This sign suggests that it is possible to become debt-free by taking on a home equity loan. Last time I checked, a loan was a… Continue reading
There are several Canadian events celebrating their 100th year anniversary this year, and we are reminded of two of them regularly on television. First there is the battle at Vimy deemed as Canada’s coming of age event when we earned international respect as a nation. Then there’s hockey. It has… Continue reading
Who would want to leave this township? So far the only ratepayer the decision makers have heard from was a lone North Monaghan resident who spoke out at the City’s March 20th meeting expressing her opposition on the belief that annexation would boost her property taxes significantly. Based on the… Continue reading
The last two books I’ve read have focused on political regimes that on the surface had noble objectives or their countries, but were implemented at great expense to their citizens’ personal rights. Both resulted in patriarchal governments making decisions about almost every aspect of their citizens’ lives: their occupations, their… Continue reading
The people are speaking. Are our political leaders listening? At every level of government, it’s budget time, and that’s when we really see the priorities come to the fore. It’s a tough balancing act between being fiscally responsible and citizen expectations. We should soon see, as the Federal budget will… Continue reading
There are some troubling signs in the world these days. People are turning inward, focussed on their own well-being, shrugging off perceived burdens that are holding them back. Brexit is threatening to unravel the entire European Union, Trump is proposing walls, and closer to home there is evidence that political… Continue reading
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