It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Clarence Munroe of Cavan on Monday, January 9th. A widower twice, Clarence left peacefully at his home at the age of 93, surrounded by his family. Munroe’s extensive World War II experience was chronicled in the December edition of this… Continue reading
Referring to my good friend Andy Harjula’s Letter to the Editor in the January Issue of the Millbrook Times: It worries me to think that some of us may be ‘pitting’ a new fire hall against a new Community Centre. The reality is: we want them both; we need them… Continue reading
Have you always wanted to try your hand at acting at 4th Line Theatre but were not sure you wanted to make such a large commitment? 4th Line Theatre is pleased to announce its yearly community workshop and public reading which will focus on Leanna Brodie’s Schoolhouse. One day only,… Continue reading
Mabuhay! This will be the greeting you hear when you come to the local World Day of Prayer Event hosted this year by St. Thomas More Catholic Church. It is a Philippine greeting inviting participants to come and tell their stories. Each year the women of the featured country prepare… Continue reading
After four years operating their local organic farm, Merridy Senior and Eben Hancock are finding new ways to grow their business. Theirs is a traditional mixed farm operation, where they grow more than 30 varieties of vegetables, herbs, and flowers, produce maple syrup, honey, eggs, freezer beef, chicken and will… Continue reading
It is the busiest time of the year for the Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society as preparations for our gala fundraiser in March move into high gear and final steps are taken to secure Needler’s Mill. At the same time, our regular monthly programming continues. In late January each year,… Continue reading
It seems the Community Centre Project is no longer an “if” but a “when”, and if Mayor McFadden has his way, the “when” will be sooner than later. Four of five Council members voted in favour of proceeding with a new facility with a budgeted ceiling of $15 million, so… Continue reading
At the December 5th Council meeting, George Stanois of the Goldie Company, who was hired to conduct a fundraising feasibility study presented the study’s findings. The firm conducted personal interviews with the 40 respondents to the 65 requests for interviews, allowing participants to discuss their perceptions of the project, the… Continue reading
December was an interesting month for Council. Progress has been made on ongoing projects and new information has come forward for the budgeting process. At the December 5th 2016 meeting, Council approved acquisition of land and committed to moving forward with a new Community Centre for the Township. The… Continue reading
