Cavan Teens Try Their Hands at Federal Politics

As you may have read in January’s issue of The Millbrook Times, my sister and I were chosen to attend the Forum for Young Canadians in Ottawa. Forum is an educational nonpartisan program that sends youth from across Canada to our nation’s capital for a week to learn about how… Continue reading

Doors Open to New Classrooms at Millbrook South Cavan School

The major expansion project at Millbrook South Cavan Public School that began last June is almost done, and the occupants are thrilled with the results. After a series of construction and administrative delays, students filed into their new classrooms upon return from March break on Monday March 20th. Four of… Continue reading

Grade Eight Grad Trip Preparations

As June nears, the grade eight students are getting more and more restless. Thinking about their trip to Niagara Falls makes them feel so excited. They are raising money from popcorn sales at school, as well as pizza and popcorn orders for each person in grade eight to hand out… Continue reading

A Look Inside of Millbrook New Classrooms

Hello Millbrook. The new classrooms at Millbrook South Cavan Public School are done and they look amazing! New classroom supplies have been added like a Smartboard, shelving, stand-up tables. and great space in the hallways to hang our coats and bags for the students here. Our new classroom has windows… Continue reading

New Therapy Service in Town or in Your Home

Certified Bowtech Practitioner Susan Brettell introduced herself at last week’s BIA breakfast in a brief presentation about her plans to bring a gentle form of physical therapy developed in Australia to the community. For the last few years, Brettell has been delivering Bowen Therapy to clients from two treatment locations… Continue reading

Golf Season is on its Way- Are You Ready?

With the warm Spring weather arriving, it’s time to dust off those clubs and start preparing for the upcoming golf season. The first step is to take inventory of your golf equipment. Check for wear on your grips, replace the soft spikes on your shoes, and make sure the groves… Continue reading

Medicinal Herbalist Kerry Hackett Talks Herbs at Bailieboro Luncheon

Last week the Bailieboro Women’s Institute ushered in spring with their annual luncheon featuring Medicinal Herbalist Kerry Hackett.   The full house enjoyed a delicious pot luck luncheon of prepared by the local hosts and then heard from Ms. Hackett who spoke about the variety of uses of many of these… Continue reading

Helping Taylor Get on Her Feet

Watching the video of six-year-old Taylor Welch of Pontypool, her wheelchair almost becomes irrelevant. This young lady is all about ability, and her mischievous, fun-loving nature come across very clearly in her ear-to-ear grin. Some would wonder what Taylor has to smile about. Born 12 weeks premature in August of… Continue reading