How I Spent My Summer Vacation: Developing the Craft at 4th Line Theatre
Karen Graham It’s not a typical 14 year-old boy’s dream summer: 8 hour days, many of them spent in a three piece suit, shirt and tie in heat and humidity, dancing and singing with four younger children. Long days, uncomfortable clothing, no air conditioning, video games or hanging out with your buddies. Oh yes,…
Cyclist Champions Environmental Rights in Municipalities Across the Country
Sarah Sobanski Clean water, clean air and healthy soil are not a part of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Derek Olive, of the Blue Dot Music Cycling Tour, rode his bike from Toronto to Millbrook’s Pastry Peddler to inform citizens of Cavan-Monaghan that this needs to change. “You can’t have good beer…
“Don’t Bank on Ice in Millbrook Arena before September 28”
Leonard Knott A frustrated group representing Millbrook Minor Hockey and the Millbrook Figure Skating Club led by Kym Dunlop appeared before Cavan Monaghan Township Council on August 31 to ask that Millbrook Arena’s rinks open on September 21st, a week earlier than currently planned. A week makes all the difference when coaches are scheduling team…
“Village of the Dam” Millbrook Zucchini Festival Sept. 13
Bill Slavin Gas up the RV! Sharpen your carving tools! The Zucchini Apocalypse is about to sweep over Millbrook! On Sunday, September 13, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Millbrook once more hosts the annual Zucchini Festival. Held on the banks of Baxter Creek opposite the arena, the festival is a fun-filled afternoon of zucchini-related…
International Competition Experience Inspires Local Youth
Karen Graham In case you missed it, Cody Caldwell’s Wheelchair Rugby Team took the gold medal in last month’s Para Pan Games, beating out the rival US team in a tight game. The team started slow and was behind half way through the event, but brought a strong finish, edging out the US with…