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Love your eye colour? Maybe it’s blue, green, or brown like mine’s? Whether it’s your nicest feature or that unflattering quirky “something” that you dislike about yourself, there’s no doubt that you’ve inherited features, traits and characteristics that are rooted … Continue reading →

Today, the Royal Canadian Mint will distribute its last load of pennies to banks across Canada.  After that, pennies will remain legal Canadian tender and businesses/banks will continue to accept them, but most cash transactions will be rounded up to … Continue reading →

By now we all know that the penny is on the way out. But how many of us would have thought to write a book about it? Melville resident, Susan Harris not only thought about it, she moved into action … Continue reading →

The Eulogy  Dear Canada and Friends, Many of us struggle with mixed emotions before the face of extinction. Extinction brought through the decision to rid the life of the one-cent piece. For a large number, their appreciation has slowly given … Continue reading →

This little book is an easy read. Chalk full of fascinating stories of people and all the ways that the penny has come to influence their lives. In terms of children school book clubs it is the perfect piece.  Each … Continue reading →

Writer Susan Harris of Melville, Saskatchewan stopped in at HMK for the morning of November 7 to talk about her books.  Susan was on her way to the Royal Canadian Mint in Winnipeg to pick up a load of shiny, … Continue reading →

We are familiar with the phrase “random acts of kindness” and the accompanying actions done for others without looking for reciprocation. The satisfaction gained from doing a kind deed, helping someone unasked, or seeking out someone in need, brings unmatched … Continue reading →

A Melville author is looking to keep the history of the Canadian penny alive. Susan Harris spoke to students at St. Henry’s Elementary Junior School last Monday on her new book Little Copper Pennies: Celebrating the life of the Canadian … Continue reading →

Last night (October 4) I felt the Lord was leading me to thoughts of stewardship and unselfishness. Particularly that any wealth or finances I may accrue above what is required for my regular bills and savings, should not be hoarded. … Continue reading →

The heroine Ruth in the Bible made an unshakeable decision, and each aspect of it was more progressive than before. This was her decision to Naomi: Your people will be my people, Your God will be my God, Where you … Continue reading →