Can You Tell the Difference Between Ragweed and Goldenrod?
Ann Berkeley One local landscape gardener admitted to the Times that he could not tell the difference between ragweed (bad) and Goldenrod (good.) He is not alone. Another gardening enthusiast, Wendy Olsen, of Millbrook says ignorance of the differences is greater the further away from the country that people live. So what is the…
A Fresh Historic Learning Opportunity for the Fall
Sarah Sobanski ‘Miigwetch’ means ‘thank-you’ respectfully for the Michi Saagiig – something to remember if you happen by Anishinaabe storyteller Kiinamookmaan at Lang Pioneer Village’s Historic Literary Walks of Lang: Words from the Wilderness. He’ll be sharing the Ojibwe Creation Story at Lang’s authentic recreation of First Nations encampment, Aabnaabin, just one of the…
Council Scraps Licensing and Special Events By-Law As Impossible to Enforce Without Hurting Businesses
Leonard Knott Cavan Monaghan Township staff recommended councillors at the September 14th Council meeting repeal By-law No. 2004-14, the by-law to license and regulate special events and By-law No. 2004-21, the by-law for the licensing and the regulation of refreshment vehicles in the Township of Cavan-Millbrook-North Monaghan. After much debate, the councillors agreed. An…
Educators are Ready for Action in Millbrook
Karen Graham Tracy Boyd has been busy, and she is delighted to join our school community at Millbrook/South Cavan Public School.After seven years as a supply teacher, Boyd was hired on Labour day last year by another school in the district, and she spent the month of September in catch-up mode establishing her routine…
Cavan Resident Snags Gold in Canadian Horseshoe Pitching
Ray Roseboom of Stewart Line in Cavan earned his second gold medal at the Canadian Horseshoe Pitching Championship in St. Stephen, New Brunswick last month. This was his second gold title after taking the honours first in the 2009 event.The action culminated on the last day of play, when Ray had to win two…