Quick Response from Local Fire Departments
Karen Graham Cavan Monaghan fire fighters were called to the Masterfeeds plant on County Road 10 in Cavan at 2:30 last Thursday afternoon after smoke filled the plant. The smouldering was created by the hammer mill used to grind corn and grain for animal feed production, which had become plugged with the hot, humid…
Giant Zucchini Shocks Millbrook Senior
Zelda Smith has seen a lot of surprising things in her 82 years, but last Thursday something turned up in her yard that just stopped her in her tracks. “It was huge. Monstrous. I was really terrified, to be honest,” said Smith. “There’s definitely something funny going on here. I’m pretty sure it’s global…
Community Care Introduces New Fitness Classes
Karen Graham With ten free fitness classes hosted by Millbrook Community Care, there is no excuse to sit around watching your waistline expand. They offer five different types of classes, so there is something for everyone. With the exception of the Gentle Exercise classes at the Millbrook Manor, all classes are held at St.…
No Duff- Mock Evacuation Exercise A Success
Karen Graham Last Thursday, the Millbrook Arena was transformed into a temporary emergency shelter by The Canadian Red Cross assisted by local emergency personnel from the Cavan Monaghan Fire Department, the OPP, the Community Policing organization and the local Lion’s Club. The objective was to run through a drill to practise the services offered…
How I Spent My Summer Vacation: Developing the Craft at 4th Line Theatre
Karen Graham It’s not a typical 14 year-old boy’s dream summer: 8 hour days, many of them spent in a three piece suit, shirt and tie in heat and humidity, dancing and singing with four younger children. Long days, uncomfortable clothing, no air conditioning, video games or hanging out with your buddies. Oh yes,…