This month marks 50 years since Dr. Dave VanLoon and his wife, Claire, moved to Millbrook, as Dave began his career as a family doctor. He assumed the practice of Dr. Hobbs and, at first, his medical practice continued to operate out of the retired doctor’s home. Soon, the new… Continue reading
Challenges between the Library Board and Council over Library Budget requests have been building for several years. It’s like they don’t speak the same language. Exasperation led to a unanimous decision to freeze payment of the final 2022 library operating installment and the capital budget funding at the budget approval… Continue reading
Recent events have led to a discomfort with the image of our flag for many Canadians, as if it has somehow been tainted by its use in actions of intimidation. These days, citizens across the world are raising the flag of the Ukraine, now seen as a symbol of courage… Continue reading
We Need to Talk Listen The first letter to the editor I received from Cavan resident Robert Hancock came in early January and was 641 words in length. I asked him to revise it to adhere to our letter policy which limits letters to 200 words. He correctly interpreted my… Continue reading
Bill Shaw was as surprised as anyone at the speed with which he assumed the Cavan Councillor position that suddenly became vacant upon the passing of incumbent Cathy Moore, his late wife. Shaw had never been particularly interested in politics, but he understood there was work his late wife would… Continue reading
The CMLibraries said a sad farewell to Melanie as she moves on to other opportunities. She has promised to return to the Library as a volunteer to assist with our wonderful literacy program. Courtney, who started with us during the summer as a tutor, has been covering programming and will… Continue reading
Twenty-five years ago, Millbrook/Cavan United Church Minister John Sloan spearheaded the packing of approximately twenty Christmas hampers in the basement of the Lions’ Den for distribution in the community. Clarke Mayhew was on hand, acting as a Christmas “elf”. Some leftover food was stored in the town hall, but the… Continue reading
Every time we pray what we call “The Lord’s Prayer” we repeat the line, “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.” The words roll off our tongue without much thought. As I think about this sentence, the little word “as” stands out for me. Forgive… Continue reading
