Tag: December 2021
Open Your Eyes This Christmas. You Will See God.
Our Christian Christmas story tells us that God came into the world to live among us as a human being named Jesus. Jesus came first as a newborn baby, vulnerable, fragile needing our care.…
Strange Lights Seen in Sky Over Millbrook
If you Google the word “aurora” to find out whether the Northern Lights—the Aurora Borealis—might be visible in the Millbrook area on a particular night, make sure not to type in “aura” accidentally, as…
Chambers of Commerce Launch Hometown Holiday Campaign
This holiday season is getting more local focus with the new Hometown Holiday campaign. This new initiative is a joint partnership between the Havelock Chamber of Commerce, Millbrook & District Chamber of Commerce, Kawartha…
The Christmas Shadow
Stories are fun. Over the years there have been many stories written about animals being present in the stable on the night when Jesus was born. This story brings us a family, a modern…
Volunteers in the Decorating Committee Keeps Downtown Beautiful
A big shout-out to the wonderful volunteers who make up the Millbrook BIA (Business Improvement Association) Decorating Committee. The Decorating Committee is a committee of, and funded by, the Millbrook BIA and has been…
Fraserville Post Office Closes Abruptly
With just a few weeks’ notice, Postmaster Christine Jones learned that her 23 years of service was about to end as the property where the Fraserville Post Office operated was sold. November 12th…
Sport Activities Resume at the Old Arena
The former rink is back in action, with approximately 450 soccer players from Maple Leaf Cavan FC training in the facility 30 hours a week. Players aged 5 to adults are working on the…
Determination Reaps results for the Kawartha Pony Club
The Kawartha Pony Club had a successful year despite some challenges due to the ongoing pandemic situation. We persevered. Our club has continued to grow, fund raise, and participate in activities throughout 2021. We…
How the Mighty Have Not Fallen: the White Pine
Now that the leaves are down, it’s time to profile another native tree: the Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus). There are some glorious specimens of this remarkable and storied tree in the Millbrook area. These…