Pictures are Great! Don’t Forget the Words
On special occasions our son, Brad, and his family often give us framed family photos as gifts. Last month, we received an empty frame with the word “Memories” written in large letters under where the picture will be. Somehow, in the midst of our chaotic household, that frame was placed on top of our…
4th Line Theatre Hosts Live Stream Reading of The Cure for Everything
Backed by funding from longtime supporter Nexicom, the 4th Line Theatre continues to offer online programming this June. Like everyone else in these unprecedented times, 4th Line is responding to the need to encourage people to stay home by creating online programming. The company is excited to bring the world of theatre into people’s…
Club Announces Cancellation of 2020 House League Soccer Season
The Board of Directors of Maple Leaf Cavan FC has been monitoring local and provincial updates regarding COVID-19 very closely as it considered the 2020 House League season. The Board also reflected on Ontario Soccer direction suspending all in-person soccer activities until the end of June. On May 13, 2020, Directors made the extremely…
The Role of Baxter Creek in the Development of Millbrook
It is widely known that without Baxter Creek, Millbrook would not exist. In the early 1820’s when this area was settled, a man named John Deyell chose to build his grist and sawmill on “E ½ 12th in 4th Concession”. Originally called Deyell’s Mill, this is what we now know as Millbrook’s Needlers Mill. …
Don’t Fear the E-bikes
I first heard about electric mountain bikes five or so years ago. The concept seemed so foreign to me at the time. Why would anyone need a motor on a mountain bike? It wasn’t until I rode one last summer that I finally began to understand their place. E-mountain bikes don’t exist to rid…
Be Bear Wise and Avoid Bear Encounters
Black bears live in most parts of Ontario. Know what to do if you encounter a bear. The best thing to do is to avoid encounters. Make noise when you move through heavily wooded areas, especially if you are near a stream or waterfall where bears may not hear you. Singing, whistling or talking…