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Author Archives: The Millbrook Times
Council Column – July
So what does the 60’s Television Show “Green Acres”, starring Eddie Albert and Zsa Zsa Gabor, as transplanted city slickers to a rural pastoral setting have in common with our “Green and Pleasant Land” of Cavan Monaghan? I suppose both have a real cast of characters, but for me, … Continue reading
Streetscape and Design Guidelines for Downtown Millbrook
Having invested heavily in the infrastructure of the downtown area last fall, Council continued its push to improve the appearance and appeal of the downtown area early this year by directing staff to develop a detailed streetscape and design plan for Millbrook’s downtown core. The objective of the plan is… Continue reading
Thank You, Newspaper Club Members
This year, thanks to the dedication of Millbrook South Cavan teacher Wilma Armstrong, we have seen the interests and perspectives of some of our local elementary school children expressed in their own words. From school clubs, special events to hockey games, these students have taken the time to share their… Continue reading
Millbrook South Cavan “Shining Stars” Talent Show
The stars were shining brightly at Millbrook South Cavan on Friday May 26th, 2017. Thanks to Mr. Schroeder and Mrs. Ray we had our second annual “Shining Stars” talent showcase. The whole school and some parents came to watch the amazing performances by students from kindergarten to grade 8…. Continue reading
Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden in Canada
On Monday, June 19th, the Wutai Shan Buddhist garden opened its doors to more than 3000 members of the public to celebrate the 50 Anniversary of the establishment of the Buddhist Association of Canada. The Buddhist Association of Canada Cham Shan Temple was founded in 1967 by Elder Masters Sing… Continue reading
Millbrook & Area Garden Club Outing
Join Garden Club members on Wednesday, July 5th at 6;30 pm as they visit MJ Pilgrim’s garden located at 2034 Selwyn Rd., near the intersection of Selwyn Road and Buckhorn Road. Travel from Millbrook to Bridgenorth and proceed past the causeway. After exiting the town, turn left at County Road… Continue reading
ORCA Presents New Design for Millbrook Dam
At a public consultation conducted last January, Otonabee Conservation shared a design for the reconstruction of the Millbrook Dam spillway that incorporated a 26 metre wide weir, with a multi-level spillway where water that spilled constantly flowed over the lower, eastern side of the spillway and during times of high… Continue reading
That’s How They Get In
By last summer, I had lived in nine places in eleven months. Forces beyond my control had hurled me from one to the next, some of them rentals but many of them opened to me simply as an act of grace. Home ownership was a fading memory and with every… Continue reading
