Historical Society steps up with an offer for Mill
On Thursday, July 23, an Offer to Purchase Needler’s Mill was delivered by hand to the Otonabee Region Conservation Authority (ORCA) from the Millbrook & Cavan Historical Society. The Save the Dam Mill Pond Group is a component of the Historical Society, and has worked closely with the Historical Society Board of Directors to make this happen. The offer…
There’s a ‘Rumor’ at the Millbrook Library
Sarah Sobanski Reader’s Release is a monthly column where members of Cavan-Monaghan Libraries review a book from the library’s new monthly releases to keep you updated on the hottest reads available to you locally. I had never read Elin Hilderbrand before – perish the thought. I’ve carried around a lot of books, hoping to…
End of an Era as the Jail Comes Tumbling Down
Karen Graham One Millbrook icon has finally bitten the dust, as piles of rubble is all that remains of the Maximum Security correctional centre on King Street that once provided employment to 300 staff. The property has been vacant for most of the 12 years since its decommissioning in 2003, when the 600 residents…
Not Going to School in September?
Melodie Seto Children are now approaching their final month of summer vacation, and soon, the back to school preparations will be in full swing once again. For parents, this can be a very busy time, but the preparatory plans are quite different for those whose children will not be attending school in September. A…
Local Craftsman Enjoys Applying Traditional Techniques to Unique Projects
Karen Graham Tom is the son of Barb and Barry Staples, long time Cavan residents who operate an organic farm on Morton Line. After finishing high school at Crestwood, Tom studied digital photography at Georgian College in Barrie, having tinkered with film as a teenager with classmate Ben Knechtel. Summer jobs in construction introduced…
Three Summer Beaches to Try Before the Summer Ends
Sarah Sobanski The first official month of summer has passed, but there’s still plenty of sun left to enjoy. As the heat settles in for the remainder of the summer, some of the best family adventures can be had cooling off at the beach, but it can be hard to find somewhere that isn’t…