Baxter Creek: A Tale of Two Trout Streams
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, the stream was filled with trout, the stream was empty of trout, the water was cool and gentle, the water was warm and severe, anglers were full of hope, anglers were laden with doubt (with apologies to Charles Dickens). The Millbrook Dam…
Millbrook’s Ryan Gregory on WildTV
Former Millbrook resident Ryan Gregory is now a host and producer of a sports action series called Fish ‘N the Arctic, which began airing this week on specialty channel WildTV. His fishing career began at age two at the Millbrook Lions’ Fishing Derby, and he never looked back. He is pictured here holding a…
Woodleigh Farms’ Waste Diversion Proposal
Last month, Norm Lamothe of Woodleigh Farms presented a proposal to accept leaf and yard waste material collected by the township. A sixth generation farmer in Cavan, Norm is focused on improving farming practices to build soil health on the farm’s 500 acres. In his presentation, he described the decline in the quality of…
Generous Legacy Gift Expands Outdoor Fitness Options
It didn’t take long for township staff to take up the generous legacy gift from The Millbrook Orange Lodge. The organization’s representatives, Robert Packman and Debbie Worr contacted the township to direct funds to enhance the current CMCC recreation facilities. Last week the concrete pad was poured to allow the installation of a variety…
No Routes for ORV’s in Cavan Monaghan
The controversy is over for now. In a split decision, Council decided not to support the proposed one year pilot project that would have allowed the use of ATV’s on a designated route along sections of Dranoel and Glamorgan roads connecting the Victoria Rail Trail near Bethany to a trail in the Ganaraska Forest.…
CMCC Begins to Re-Open October 13th
Last month, Council approved a two-phased re-opening approach for the Cavan Monaghan Community Centre. On October 13th, the ice surface and walking track will re-open by appointment only for Phase One. In Phase 2, bookings for the additional facilities including the Community Hall, Studio Room, Meeting Room and Overlook Room will become available but…