By Karen Graham Two grade three classes from Millbrook South Cavan School were the beneficiaries of funding from the Lifesaving Society school grant designed to provide students with the minimum skills required to survive an unexpected fall into deep water. The program includes three in-class sessions on water safety and… Continue reading
Kelly’s Crazy Kid’s Event Raises $2582 for Multiple Sclerosis Last Friday evening, Kelly Armstrong and a host of sponsors, players and supporters met at the Lakeview Bowling alley for the 5th Annual MS Bowling event in support of MS. The idea began with a discussion at Lakeview Bowl where Kelly’s… Continue reading
©Deborah Carew I often get asked to recommend gardening books that are practical and useful for gardeners in this community. At the top of my personal heap of useful books are all the Harrowsmith gardening books, and many of them are available in the Millbrook Library. I would particularly recommend… Continue reading
By Lynn Osborne One of the consistent features of the Millbrook arena is the sight of George and/or wife Marion working behind the concession stand with a smile on their faces waiting to serve. For the past five years, this couple have operated that concession stand, putting in 70-80 hours… Continue reading
By Marianne Greber Midget is always and interesting age group as it’s the only age group that encompasses 3 birth years of players. For the 1st years it’s the beginning of their final stage of their minor hockey careers, and for the majority of 3rd years, it will be their… Continue reading
After submitting his first original recording to an international songwriting competition on a whim, Peter Graham was shocked and delighted to learn last week that he had beat 2,000 contestants to win the Grand Prize in the 2016 Spring Song Contest organized by online radio station Radio Airplay. The accompanying… Continue reading
With the arrival of spring, comes gardening, dining al fresco, Blue Jays’ games, soccer and….construction! At one of our local eateries, the Pastry Peddler, owners Deanna and Colin are ready to serve with their trademark dishes, exotic beverages and stylish environment. Open six days a week and offering freshly prepared… Continue reading
By Karen Graham Last week, Susan Sheets of van Gogh paints provided a workshop on how to transform that ugly, dated but possibly useful piece of furniture you’ve inherited, outgrown or maybe even found at the side of the road. Using a Canadian original chalk-type of paint, in the space… Continue reading
By Heather Stauble The Appeal and request for a Stay has now been in front of the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change since January 23, 2016. This is request is among the first in the Province. The issues of access to a fair hearing, protection of human health,… Continue reading
