“You Are Fearfully and Wonderfully Made” 

Everywhere I turn lately, I have been met with the thought “You are fearfully and wonderfully made.” – at choir practice, in my devotions, the birds, my flowers, a small family gathering. What a great message to hear over and over. This past week I spent a few hours gardening…. Continue reading

Newlyweds at Centennial Place

Pictured is Brian Best, aged 90 with his new wife Mary Fabiano, age 96. This happy couple were married in a small family ceremony at Centennial Place last December. They met in the home and have become inseparable. Mary’s enthusiasm is obvious and she says her recent marriage shows that… Continue reading

Artistic Pathways Offers Opportunities to Develop Employment Skills

This season a new market opened in Springville. This one has a variety of vendors, music and food but the focus is rather unique, as the name implies.  Artistic Pathways was created as a program to support neurodivergent individuals by providing a place where they could sell their artistic creations… Continue reading

Otonabee Conservation Authority Issues Watershed Report Card

Otonabee Conservation was established in 1959 and is one of 36 members of Conservation Ontario charged with protecting, restoring, and managing the natural resources within the Otonabee Region watershed on behalf of its eight-member municipalities.  Conservation Authorities boundaries align with local watersheds, in recognition that land and water resources are… Continue reading

Melvin Jones’ Award Recipients

Lions Steve Paul and Paul Haynes were awarded the prestigious Melvin Jones award at the Millbrook and District Lions’ President’s dinner on June 17th. This award recognizes outstanding humanitarian work by a Lions member. Congratulations to you both. The Lions’ Food Trailer will be seen out and about at events… Continue reading

Progress at New Firehall Facility

Pictured is the progress on the new fire hall as of last Friday. Emergency vehicles will enter the building via an extension of Highlands Blvd which runs through the new Towerhill North subdivision, and exit the building directly onto County Rd. 10.  Last week, water and wastewater pipe was installed… Continue reading

Thanks for the Fair!

Approximately 240 kids attended Children’s Day on Thursday, June 6th, with Millbrook South Cavan students in grades one through three braving the rain to come on foot while North Shore Public School from Keene came on a bus. There were eight stations of interest including the antique tractors, Squirrel Creek… Continue reading

Cavan-Monaghan Barn Quilt Trail Celebrates

Last week, Township Councillors, staff and volunteers with the Cavan Monaghan Barn Quilt Trail (CMBQT) Committee, gathered in celebration of community spirit and cultural heritage for a formal ribbon cutting ceremony of the Rising Sun Quilt Block.  Designed by local quilter Kate DeKlerk and painted by local artist Maya deMaria,… Continue reading

Splash Pad Coming to the CMCC in August 2024

At the May 6th meeting, Council accepted the proposal for the design and installation of a splash pad at the community centre.  This feature was identified in the Vision – 2035 Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan and the area where it will be installed is currently used as a sand… Continue reading