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… Continue reading
“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… Continue reading
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… Continue reading
Back by popular demand, the fairgrounds on Frederick Street will once again be showcasing vehicles of all shapes and sizes, including police and paramedic vehicles, Fire trucks, UTV’s, race cars, farm vehicles and cranes. Last year a tank from the Ontario Regiment Museum in Oshawa was a fan favourite. Youngsters… Continue reading
Tyler Philp can help your game. An experienced hockey player, coach and equipment expert, he is passionate about hockey and works to build respect for the game. He also operates The SHACK Pro Shop, located on Distillery St. behind the old Millbrook Arena, where customers can have their skates sharpened,… Continue reading
Caution is advised for Millbrook residents after the recent shocking revelation of a possible dinosaur-zucchini hybrid creature roaming at large in the area. This alarming information came to light after a secret laboratory was discovered in the basement of a local home, where it is alleged that risky “experiments” have… Continue reading
Travelling suits Nancy Fallis just fine. It has been three years since Nancy Fallis closed her Millbrook shop, Oasis Boutique, where she sold ladies’ clothing and accessories and provided manicures and pedicures in a separate studio. It’s a decision she doesn’t regret, saying that looking back, keeping the store open… Continue reading
