A formal presentation of the Interpretive signage installed beside the Needler’s Mill and adjacent to the Millbrook Dam took place on October 22nd. This installation is the final touch to the Millbrook Dam rehabilitation that was completed in 2019. The Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society contributed to the creation of… Continue reading
Just a reminder that the display of rare carpentry tools in the Historical Society cabinet at the Millbrook branch of the Cavan-Monaghan Library will soon be replaced. It is nearing the time when Peter and Anne Ramsay set to work on assembling a collection of vintage toys and Christmasy curios… Continue reading
Next week the Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society will begin distributing copies of its latest publication, a self-guided tour of Heritage Millbrook. Thanks to the support of local businesses, this full-colour guide will be offered free of charge. It will be available both locally, at participating shops and businesses, and… Continue reading
Nadia Affolter Lee loves theatre and has performed since she was a child, in plays with large casts to two-person productions. From performing, directing, producing and even writing, Nadia has embraced every role in the world of theatre. She is also a certified teacher, with a major in Theatre and… Continue reading
Terry Kelly has four sewing machines in her studio, some much older than others. They all have their specific roles- hems, serging, zippers, etc. She won’t say how long she has worked as a seamstress, but it’s safe to say it is more than a few decades. She began… Continue reading
Check out the new book and DVD arrivals at the CMLibraries! If you are short on time you can request holds through our online catalogue. If you require assistance with using our online catalogue our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be able to assist you. Call or email to book… Continue reading
For seven years, I have dreamed about having a big, new window in my study. I wanted more light, to be able to see more of God’s world as I wrote. Formerly a bedroom, my study already had a window, not huge, but high on the wall. I had to… Continue reading
The St John’s Anglican Church in Ida recently made a generous gift of money to the St. Matthew Anglican School/Church in Pomona, Belize. The school principal, Annamay Ferguson, organized a distribution project to assist 15 families in her community. Like many rural communities around the world, Pomona has been devastated by… Continue reading
Ambitious gardeners seeking to diversify their food production output could consider growing Pawpaws, according to Cavan resident Andy Harjula. Tropical in appearance and flavour, the fruit of this North American native tree is highly prized for its flavour and nutritional value. A recent lecture by Ken Taylor of Greenbarn Fruit… Continue reading
