|, The South Marysburgh Mirror A New Life in Milford The charm, the beauty and the water lured us here but the lifestyle is what is keeping us here. Inever realized when we moved to the County that I was going to get so much closer to my ideals —in regards to family, a sense of history, commu- nity, social and environmental responsibility. I always wanted to believe in the sense of commu- nity but it’s hard in suburbia. This is exactly where I want to raise my children. Everyday ’'m reminded that it was the right decision. Little things like observing a hummingbird in the gar- den, the kids noticing the much larger variety of wildlife and saying hello to neighbors. I don’t miss shopping at Walmart or any big shopping centre. We all enjoy shopping local whenever possible for i , quality and i sustainability. Given the choice I would much rather spend my Saturday morning helping clean up the mill than shopping for more stuff we don’t really need. In the ‘city’ it’s so difficult to be- come involved but here it’s as simple as showing up. Ido suppose that’s why I often find myself busy with meetings, but it’s a good busy. The transition however, has taken some- time to adapt to but it’s by far worth it. I’ve watched small issues grow to big ones and lis- tened to neighborly gossip. But when it really matters the community rallies together. Together to celebrate, together to learn and together to help especially when one of it’s own is going through a hard time; and those are the things in life that real- ly matter. So thank you for accepting us into your community. If our children, dog or cats run, walk or play across your yard, we’re sorry. They are still getting used to a world without fences. Erin Johnston The Milford Bed and Breakfast Summer Series - Continued from page I ing balloon twister and Chris Van Krieken, face paint- er. On Sunday July 11 The Frere Brothers and Suzanne Pasternak will perform a fun-filled program designed for kids of all ages with plenty of audience participa- tion. July 18 the Marysburgh Mummers will present an afternoon of family oriented theatre. The Jamie Ste- ver Band is set for July 25 and Canadian Idol winner Ryan Malcom will share the stage with the kids and faculty from The Kids Performing Arts Initiative 2010 Rock Camp on August 1st. David Finkle’s Heritage Trio, Northern Voices will bring old songs from Canada’s historical landscape, Metis fiddling and native drumming to the stage Au- gust 11. Picton Performances in the Park are collaborating with The Jazz Festival in presenting jazz and “jazz- hop” shows August 15 and 22. The renowned Canadi- an Jazz Quartet plays August 15 from 2-4 p.m. There will be a double bill on August 22 with a very special show aimed at teens with Ron Westray’s “Jazz Hop” from 1-3 p.m. and The Blair Yarranton Quartet from 3-4 p.m. Picton Performances in the Park wraps up with a foot stomping Fiddle Fest featuring internationally ac- claimed Zeke Mazurek and Josh Colbly on fiddle with Judy Fraser on guitar and vocals. “We are all so excited about this series,” says Roni Summers Wickens, Executive Director of the Picton BIA. “There really has never been anything like this before in the County,” says event coordinator, Mary Sinclair. “It is such a wonderful opportunity for the residents of the County to see and hear such accom- plished performers for free”. Barry Braun, Commissioner of Recreation Parks and Culture says “This is a fantastic community event. Not only will it bring people to Picton, but it is a great op- portunity to showcase our downtown on Sunday after- noons”. Picton Performances in the Park series have also been made possible by co-sponsor, The New Classical 103.1 FM. For more information on this series please contact the BIA office at 613.476.7901 ext. 212 or visit the web- site at www.picton-bia.on.ca/events.