Author Archives: Karen Graham

Celia Hunter       At the August 7 meeting of Cavan Monaghan Council, by-laws were passed that allow for the upgrading of the Millbrook Wastewater Treatment Plant to get underway.

Celia Hunter There is a new walk-in retail and service space in Millbrook. For those looking for the gift of a special houseplant, a congratulatory bouquet or a floral tribute, Benson Florals now has a retail showroom where Fern Armstrong, as in-house designer, will provide her expertise.

August 14 is the early bird registration deadline for the 10th Annual Cavan Hills Run being held Saturday, September 27.

Karen Graham Diane Rogers, long-time bakeshop and café owner of Doo Doo’s of Bailieboro came home with top honours at this year’s second annual Butter Tart Festival in Midland, which brought together professional and amateur bakers from across Ontario to crown the top tart.

Andy Harjula Pictured are Ann and Aylmer Smith and Wendy Fallis. Ann and Aylmer are two out of many hard working volunteers who are helping to restore the Pontypool grain elevator to its former glory.

Celia Hunter At the Rice Lake Gallery, this Year’s Artist in Residence, Vengai Chiwawa, is happily busy, lending an ear and a hand to eager sculptors. 

Celia Hunter Farming, food production, sustainability: all words, issues and concepts that have a vital but everyday feel to them for us in this part of rural Ontario.

Celia Hunter       The Township of Cavan Monaghan is to get new street name blades on the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, Wayne Hancock.