That’s a Wrap- Former Millbrook Landfill Receives the All-Clear
Since it ceased operation in 2010, the former Millbrook Landfill site located on the south side of County Rd. 10 just west of Tapley ¼ Line has been the subject of mandatory environmental monitoring to ensure there was no residual contamination at the site. This annual expense has been funded by transfers from a…
How Will We be Remembered?
A sure sign you’re getting older is when most conversations with friends begin with discussions about health. But as our mortality creep into our thoughts, how much time do we think about the legacy we will inevitably leave behind? Few of us are blessed with the intelligence, creativity, opportunity or perseverance to be remembered…
The Community Loses a Hometown Hero
In August, the community lost one of its most dedicated supporters with the passing of Orville Thertell. Orville found many ways to serve: as a member of the Lions’ Club, and a Lifetime member of both the Millbrook Cavan Firefighters’ Association and the Millbrook Agricultural Society. He was the go-to electrician in the area,…
Letters to the Editor – September 2023
“The world’s going crazy. Nobody gives a damn anymore.” So said The Kinks in 1977. Some days it seems to me that they were right and things have gotten progressively worse since then. However, some gains have been made in human rights over the decades. Some people have actually enjoyed improvements in their standards…
Meet New Millbrook South Cavan Principal Marc Riopel
Millbrook South Cavan Public School (MSCPS) will see a few changes next week when school starts. Marc Riopel has joined as Principal, taking the helm of a growing school that now has forty four staff supporting a school population of more than 500 students. For the past seven years, Riopel has been Principal at…
Centennial Place Happenings – September 2023
Click for clear graphic of events: Centennial Place Happenings Sept23