Christmas in the Village 2019 By Newspaper club member Maia McLean, Grade 7 On December 5th, we had our annual village Christmas get together in downtown Millbrook. There were sleigh rides, a gingerbread house competition, crafts, hot chocolate, popcorn, vendors, Santa Claus and a magic show! Lots of students from… Continue reading
You know the scenes in action movies where the hero takes out five attackers with bare hands and walks away with a few scratches? After meeting with Frank Hill, those situations seem a lot more plausible. He runs a martial arts studio in Fraserville called the Mystic Mountain Dojo,… Continue reading
Christmas in the Village 2019 was possible because of the many groups and people who organize, plan and execute events such as this year’s Christmas in the Village. The Township of Cavan Monaghan and the Millbrook Business Improvement Area are the lead planers, in support are the many sponsors such… Continue reading
On November 1st, the new waste management contractor began collecting and selling recycling for Peterborough County through a joint contract with the City of Peterborough which owns the Material Recovery Facility on Pido Road. The City and County have an agreement where the County is permitted to deliver Blue Box… Continue reading
On Sunday a group of Grade 7 students from Mrs. Noble’s class brought their creations to the Millbrook Farmers’ Market, joining almost 50 vendors in the old arena for a final market event in the village. Amongst the items for sale were jewellery and décor items, hand knit hats and… Continue reading
Members of the Kawartha All-Terrain Vehicle Association, KATVA held an Open House in the municipal gym on November 23rd to explain their program to the public and to answer questions about their organization. Addressing the issue of noise complaints, Association President Carolyn Richards suggested that in areas like Fenelon Falls… Continue reading
In the excitement and anticipation surrounding Christmas preparations, it is hard to find a time and place where it is safe to let longing and loss settle. A ‘Christmas Calm’ service is just such a setting. This evening service will be held at Centreville Presbyterian Church on Thursday, December 12,… Continue reading
The Holidays are almost here and the library has lots of festive cheer! With the rush of the holidays, it can sometimes feel like there is less time to read. We have a solution for you…audiobooks and e-books. Audiobooks are great for travelling over the holidays, or to add some… Continue reading
Award-winning children’s author Philip Roy spent a day at North Cavan Public School where he entertained several groups of students with his thoughtful, friendly presentation. He clearly understands his audience, tailoring his presentation to each age group he met. His “props” caught the students’ interest immediately. Three original pieces accompanied… Continue reading
