Millbrook BIA Contributes $1500 to Barn Quilt Project

At the Millbrook Downtown BIA Breakfast held Wednesday, March 10, Lance Nachoff (at left) presented a cheque on behalf of the BIA to the Cavan Monaghan Barn Quilt Trail project. On hand to accept the cheque were volunteers Susan Rice, Glen Spurrell, Lenka Petric, Celia Hunter, Kate de Klerk, Bruce Gazley, Bonnie McQuarrie and (not shown) Brigid Ayotte.

At the Millbrook Downtown BIA Breakfast held Wednesday, March 10, Lance Nachoff (at left) presented a cheque on behalf of the BIA to the Cavan Monaghan Barn Quilt Trail project. On hand to accept the cheque were volunteers Susan Rice, Glen Spurrell, Lenka Petric, Celia Hunter, Kate de Klerk, Bruce Gazley, Bonnie McQuarrie and (not shown) Brigid Ayotte.

Several members of the Cavan Monaghan Barn Quilt Trail Committee were on hand to receive a contribution from the Millbrook BIA at the association’s recent Community Breakfast held Thursday March 10th, 2016 at the Millbrook Legion. The BIA donated $1500 to the Barn Quilt Committee for the development of a trail within the Township.

The Cavan Monaghan Barn Quilt Committee is a local group of quilters, artists, businesses and residents who are developing a trail of artistic beauty that will tell visitors the story of the Township. A barn quilt is wooden painted replica of actual fabric quilt blocks that will be installed on barns, heritage buildings, and businesses. With over 7000 quilt blocks mounted as part of various organized trail systems throughout Canada and the United States, the establishment of barn quilt trails represents one of the largest grassroots public arts movements in history.

“The development of this trail showcases the rich artistic talent we have in this Community. The BIA wanted to be one of the first supporters of this initiative as it reflects the people, the history and the culture of our Township” says Nancy Fallis, Chair of the Millbrook BIA.

“On behalf of the community volunteers involved in the Cavan Monaghan Barn Quilt Trail initiative, I would like to sincerely thank the BIA for their contribution today,” said Lenka Petric, Chair of the Cavan Monaghan Barn Quilt Committee. “This project will tell the unique story of our township and will serve as a source of community pride to be shared with visitors to the area for years to come.”

Millbrook Business Improvement Area is an association of businesses that joined together to promote mutual interests, increase sales and profits, promote a more successful and active business environment, create a more beautiful community and encourage a sense of civic pride.

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