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Category Archives: 2020
COMMENT – January 2020 – Let’s Get Real
There is a tendency to judge historical people and events through a modern lens. Not surprisingly, the results are often harsh and one-sided. We have more information, more experience and a different perspective which we use to evaluate historical behaviour. Is it possible that these people were doing what they… Continue reading
Winter Road Maintenance Information Coming to the Township Website
At the last Council meeting, a split decision approved the allocation of $11,300 from the 2020 operating budget to be used to track road works. Existing GPS systems available in public works vehicles and some investment in software development will allow the township to provide public works information to the… Continue reading
Secret Shoppers Give Cavan Monaghan Community a big Thumbs UP!
Last fall, Economic Development Coordinator Brigid Ayotte teamed up with volunteers from Tweed to participate in a Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs program called First Impressions Community Exchange. The FICE program engages volunteers who visit a community to assess its strengths and weaknesses in the services, transportation, tourist… Continue reading
St. Thomas Anglican Donations
St. Thomas Anglican Church presented cheques for $000 each to Cavan Monaghan Libraries, the Old Millbrook School Family Centre, and the Canadian Foodgrain Bank at their last spaghetti dinner of the year in November, 2019. At their annual turkey dinner in December, additional donations of $1000 each were donated to:… Continue reading
The History of Bethany Illuminated in New Book
“Reflections of Bethany” is the title Kathy Morton’s latest book which was launched at Bethany United Church on November 30th. The author is recognized as the unofficial spokesperson and expert on the area. In her role as the President of the Manvers Township Historical Society she has organized many events… Continue reading
Trout Unlimited Millbrook
The start of a new year always brings a collection of new hope, new ideas and a new outlook on life. With the recent creation of Trout Unlimited Canada Millbrook Chapter this couldn’t be more true. I have had the pleasure to work closely with like-minded residents of Millbrook who… Continue reading
Twin Pines Alpacas
When Barb and Joe Muise purchased the small farm south of Millbrook on County Rd. 10 in 2010, they wanted to have animals. A veterinarian who specializes in laparoscopic surgery, Joe came with a clear list of criteria for their potential livestock. The animals must provide something useful, but not… Continue reading
Local Youth Running Club Calls CMCC Home
It doesn’t take long for word to spread about a fabulous facility like our Cavan Monaghan Community Centre. On December 9th, a local running club began to use the indoor running track as its winter home base for training, bringing talented young athletes from around the area together to train,… Continue reading