Category: March 2016
Trail Expansion will Connect New Residents to Village
The Federal Economic Development Agency has confirmed approval of a Township application for funding for the expansion of a section of the Millbrook Valley Trails. A $6000 grant will flow from the Canada 150…
MILLBROOK & AREA GARDEN CLUB
MILLBROOK & AREA GARDEN CLUB Wednesday April 6th at 7:30 p.m. ST. THOMAS CHURCH HALL, 16 CENTRE STREET PLEASE PARK IN THE BACK PARKING LOT BRING YOUR OWN MUG The hidden garden of Kathryn…
Where Are They Now? Catching up with Cathy Bond
By Karen Graham Last week Cathy Bond cut her last ties with Millbrook, selling the home where she and husband Bev lived and during the last few years, operated their business- the Millbrook Times.…
What’s On Tap at Staples’ Sugar Bush
By Karen Graham This time of year, you can find the Staples family working together in their sugar shack located on Highway 7A between Cavan and Bethany. Producing world class maple syrup is a…
Centennial Place Hosts 3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt
By Karen Graham Based on the cookie consumption, Centennial Place event organizer Meagan Young, over 175 children attended their exuberant event last Sunday. Under sunny skies sheltered from the wind by the building, throngs…
Cavan Monaghan Libraries Kept Kids Busy over March Break
Hosting a wide variety of activities, including movie marathons, games days and fire safety events, our local library staff ensured there was lots to do over the March break week at both local facilities.…
Millbrook Dam: ORCA Identifies Possible Dredging Funding Source
The Millbrook Dam EA Study was filed and approved by Otonabee Region Conservation Authority (ORCA) in February 2016 and they are now drafting the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Design and Contract Administration…
Bailieboro Women’s Institute Annual Spring Luncheon
The Bailieboro Women’s Institute hosted their annual spring luncheon on Tuesday with homemade dishes, a silent auction and door prizes for the attendees. After the meal, guest speaker, Yoga instructor, provided some moves for the…
It’s More Than Just Rocks in Baxter Creek
By Alexandra Foxon Ecosystem Management Technology student, Fleming College A fascinating phenomenon is taking place every year in the Township of Cavan-Monaghan. Brook trout live in cold-water lakes and rivers throughout much of…