Tag: Dec 2017
Character-Building Assembly for North Cavan Students
Last month, North Cavan students were told they could all be champions in an entertaining presentation called the NED show. This character education program is delivered to elementary students and centers around a cardboard…
Preventing Concussions Should Be a No-Brainer
What do Ken Dryden and Gordon Stringer have in common? They both want action to help prevent concussion injuries in all Canadians who engage in sports. As Ken Dryden puts it, they want a…
Boosting Veggies and Fruit with Kids – Doing it Together!
Are you and your family getting enough veggies and fruit? Does the thought of encouraging kids to eat vegetables and fruit make your heart rate go up? Meal and snack times can sometimes feel…
Millbrook Stars Bantam Green Wins Silver Stick Tournament
On Friday November 17th, the Millbrook Stars Bantam Green travelled to Lambton Shores to compete in the International Silver Stick Regional tournament. We played our first game against Strathroy Rockets Blue and pulled off…
Crestwood Senior Football
It’s one of the last practices before the championship game and a key player is missing. Unimpressed, the team urges one of the coaches to call the missing player on speaker so they can…
Through Lace Curtains, Presenting Esperanca Melo
Esperança Melo has lived in the village of Millbrook for 27 years. She works as an artist and exhibits her work locally at the Cavan Art Gallery. She is also a widely sought…
In Her Second Career, Janet Stobie Writes
In her previous career, Janet Stobie was a United Church Minister, caring for congregations across Ontario. Seven years ago she decided to serve in a different way; one where she could stay put and…