Postcards offer Messages of Encouragement and Gratitude
In anticipation of another Remembrance Day, Helen Bajorek and Jean-Michel Komarnicki of Postcards to the Front Canada visited Ms Alksnis’ Grade 5 class at Millbrook South Cavan School on November 4th. The students engaged in a lively discussion about the war in Ukraine and wars in general, focusing on the efforts of those on…
Open House Offers Insight into Park Development to 2035
Last week, the municipality held an Open House featuring displays prepared by Landscape Planning Architects illustrating some conceptual plans for park development in the vacant parkland behind the CMCC and in downtown Millbrook. As landscape architects, their work relates solely to outdoor recreation features: they do not consider potential indoor facilities. This project includes…
Community Choir Sings Again
The Millbrook Community Choir, a COVID casualty, is back up and singing, thanks to the energy and drive of Annette Simpson and Beryl Cable-Williams, two longtime members of the choir. The success of the choir’s renaissance is assured with the willingness of Alexia Preston and Mary Taves to direct the new choir that has…
Honky Tonk is Back!
Many years ago, the bar behind the Golden Wheel restaurant in Springville was a popular destination for adults looking for a place to unwind and have some fun. Ann Nelson remembers those days and wanted to bring them back, and she has the energy, connections and vision to make that happen. Ormie Francis took…
Ladies’ Night at Kawartha Downs
The age of majority event organized by Sherri Soucie drew quite a crowd with an estimated 100 female patrons dropping in during the event. They was plenty to see in the booths of the 35 vendors who participated. The venue offered plenty of room for them to spread out their displays in the bright…