So says Ron Davis, Founder of the Davis Dyslexia Association International in his book called The Gift of Dyslexia. Dyslexia is a term associated with learning disabilities, and often causes difficulties in developing basic academic skills including reading, writing and math. There is a perception that it is linked to… Continue reading
The Mitchel family hopes to build on the success of former Millbrook Valley Chocolates shop owners Steve and Jackie, but let’s face it: that’s a hard act to follow. Since the shop opened in December 2016, it has been a destination for chocolate lovers from the community and beyond, acquiring… Continue reading
In what could be its last hoorah, the action continues at the old arena with soccer and lacrosse action. Indoor soccer programs are operating for 505 members of the Maple Leaf Cavan Football Club (MLCFC), with participants from age three to seventy. Programs run every evening and much of the… Continue reading
The Legion is running a toy drive again this year for recipients within the township. They are accepting new items until December 18th during office hours which run from 9 am until noon on weekdays. To arrange a different drop off time, please call 705-932-2837. The organization is also accepting… Continue reading
Sherry Crawford is a self-taught artist who started painting later in life when she was inspired by the owner of Cobourg Native Art Museum. Originally from Bancroft, she has called Cavan Monaghan home for the past 28 years. For a brief period in 2014, Sherry owned and operated Crawford Fine… Continue reading
At this week’s Annual General Meeting, Mark Brackenridge was awarded the society’s Lifetime Member award for his contributions to the organization and the Fair over the years. As he tells it, his brother Steve “volunteered” him for the position of Treasurer in 1997. At the time, the organization’s books were… Continue reading
“…. after summer evermore succeeds Barren winter, with his wrathful nipping cold.” Shakespeare Recently a visiting friend was surprised to see next year’s seed catalogues on my coffee table. They’ve been there for a couple of weeks now along with the highlighter pen. My friend asked if I was going… Continue reading
What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness? – John Steinbeck As we transition into December and the holiday season, it’s beneficial to ponder the successes of the month before. As part of our Seniors Community Grant, we welcomed Care Archbold (expressive… Continue reading
Last week, Council received the final draft of the Master Servicing Study (MSS) being prepared by the engineering consulting firm RV Anderson prior to its submission to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP). This study is a requirement under the Ontario Environmental Assessment act and is designed… Continue reading
