New Roman Catholic Priest Serves Millbrook Congregation
The Millbrook Diocese welcomed a new priest this summer. Father Antonio (Tony) Barol arrived in Millbrook at the end of June after a five year stint in Powassan just south of North Bay. He joined the Peterborough Diocese in 1999 when he relocated from his home in the Philippines, joining a friend who had…
New Math Tutor Offers Help to Math- Challenged Students
There’s no doubt math is a challenging subject for many students. The school board knows it, too. In 2017, the Kawartha Pine Ridge School District launched a revised math strategy, prompted by falling math scores in provincial tests despite a focus on instruction in this subject. Then Director of Education Jennifer Leclerc acknowledged that…
The Deyell Monument
Millbrook is very lucky in having, and having retained, so many lovely buildings. The historically interesting buildings that immediately spring to mind are the Old School, several former hotels, and the former town hall, along with many other businesses and houses. Sadly, however, few people would think of the attractive monument to the west…
Next Farmers’ Market Sunday October 27
Who knew there were more than 1,500 different varieties of eggplants? At least three kinds were on offer at last Sunday’s market – the large Black Beauty, an elongated Asian/Japanese type and a white fleshed Caspar. It’s interesting to see all of the unique and unusual produce being grown by some of our vendors. …
Vote for Better Public Health by Addressing Climate Change
With a federal election in the air, hopefully there will be a heightened opportunity to discuss how Canada responds to the climate emergency that threatens the wellbeing and the future of our planet. In fact, a recent Ipsos Reid poll showed that 82% of Canadians see climate change as a serious problem, and…
Home Schoolers’ Art Program Offered in Cavan
The Home Schoolers Art Program began last month at the Cavan Art Gallery & Academy. It has been a glint in the eyes of the Director, artist Valerie Kent, who has wanted to do this program for some time, and now it is a reality. Every week there is a different project where various…