We Scare Hunger!
Me to We was gladly stocking the shelves for Millbrook’s Food share on Halloween night! The members of Me to We went door to door on Halloween night and collected non-perishable food items while in their Halloween costumes. Talk about scaring hunger! Our school successfully brought in approximately 562 cans and other non-perishable food…
Reservists Answer the Call
The Reserve Force is a large, fully-integrated branch of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) whose members are mostly part-time staff who have civilian jobs, with some on full time employment contracts. The Reserve Force supports the regular armed forces in both international and domestic operations. There are currently 22,800 members serve as full-time soldiers…
War Memorabilia Display at Millbrook South Cavan Public School
Here at Millbrook South Cavan Public School, on Friday the 4th, we had a special guest visit us by the name of Jimmy Chapman. Over the past few years, Mr. Chapman has been collecting items that have belonged to war veterans that have fought in World War l, and in World War ll. His…
Remembrance Day Service Draws People of all Ages
This year’s Remembrance Day Service at the Millbrook Cenotaph drew a crowd of approximately 200 people, including students from three local schools, residents, shop owners, current and retired service men and women in uniform, as well as two WWII veterans, who came to mark the sombre occasion. Beginning with the parade, the service continued…
Lest We Forget: The Experiences of WWII Veteran Clarence Munroe
During the Millbrook Remembrance Day Service, Reverend Lynda Hodgins shared the story of the WW II experience of one of our long time Cavan residents, Clarence Munroe. Clarence would prefer that his story be seen for what it is: not one of valour and patriotic flag waving, but a real story of war; its…