Aunt Laura’s Tea Room
By Karen Graham A traditional red brick Ontario farm house on the south side of Highway 7A in Bethany has housed a bustling business since 1983. The home has been in the Morton family since 1868, when the great grandfather of current owner Kathleen Morton purchased the property and built the home using bricks…
Applications Welcome for Conservation Scholarship
The Otonabee Conservation Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2016 “Conservation Foundation McCulloch Scholarship” from graduating high school students pursuing post-secondary education in an environmental field. The $500.00 cash award is presented to a graduating student having demonstrated leadership in conservation or environmental projects and planning to pursue post-secondary education in an environmental…
Early Market Day in Millbrook
By Valerie Kent The Market in Millbrook was lively and well attended judging by all the cars and the people strolling around. A young couple was trying the cinnamon buns which looked so appetizing it would have been easy to ask for a bite. They agreed that it was a wonderful new food group…
For Smooth Sailing, Tune Up Your Bike for Spring
Before you dust out your bike and hit the Peddles and Pastry route, you might want to give your wheels some TLC so the only stops you make are ones you choose. The local hills provide breathtaking views, and getting to the top can be breath taking as well. The last thing you need is…
Township Council Seeks Input on Proposed Community Centre
The Township of Cavan Monaghan is seeking public input from their residents on a proposed new Community Centre for the municipality. Recently, Council and Staff hosted two public meetings at the Township Office to hear from its residents. The Township continues to encourage residents to come and present their thoughts and visions for a…
International Clematis Expert to Share his Expertise with Garden Club
Peter Keeping is clematis enthusiast and an internationally renowned expert on Clematis. Along with his wife Sheila, Peter operates Peter and Sheila’s Country Garden in Bowmanville, Ontario. He was introduced to the species in 1982 when he received two plants for his birthday, and soon joined the International Clematis Society and the British Clematis…