As this municipal term comes to an end, we say thank you to two municipal leaders who have served our community well: Cavan Councillor Jordan Landry and former Mayor and Deputy Mayor John Fallis. They are replaced by Cathy Moore and Matthew Graham who are both newcomers to municipal office. … Continue reading
Before there was the Millbrook Times, there was the Millbrook Reporter which published every Thursday in the late 1800’s. In 1905 it merged with an Omemee publication and for a few years operated as the Millbrook and Omemee Reporter, but was simplified again to the Millbrook Reporter under the ownership… Continue reading
I truly have appreciated the opportunity to represent the Township and to work in this capacity. It has been a delight working with staff and council members. It has been a privilege to be part of so many community events and to see the Township grow and thrive. These past… Continue reading
This year there have been a few changes in the executive of our local Foodshare with the Brian Reynolds replacing long-time Chair David Brackenridge, but the local organization continues to address the needs of our community with some fresh recruits. During the Christmas season, our community always demonstrates its generosity… Continue reading
A few weeks ago, Centennial Place held a celebration to acknowledge the dedication to excellence of their Personal Support Workers. In early 2018, Centennial Place supported the training and development of two Personal Support Workers who became certified to provide Excellence in Resident-Centred Care training to fellow workers through the… Continue reading
There is a theory of education that suggests we thrive with a little bit of danger. A school in Japan has even been built around that concept. Where we travel straight hallways between our classrooms and neat aisles around our desks, they navigate trees, nets, ladders, ropes and slides, the… Continue reading
Recently a book, emails, and photos came into my possession that brought to life someone I knew only as a name on the Millbrook cenotaph: J.S. Arundel. That aristocratic surname (there is a castle in England by this name) has often made me wonder about him. And now I know…. Continue reading
