Karen Graham Last Thursday, the Millbrook Arena was transformed into a temporary emergency shelter by The Canadian Red Cross assisted by local emergency personnel from the Cavan Monaghan Fire Department, the OPP, the Community Policing organization and the local Lion’s Club. The objective was to run through a drill to… Continue reading
Karen Graham It’s not a typical 14 year-old boy’s dream summer: 8 hour days, many of them spent in a three piece suit, shirt and tie in heat and humidity, dancing and singing with four younger children. Long days, uncomfortable clothing, no air conditioning, video games or hanging out with… Continue reading
Sarah Sobanski Clean water, clean air and healthy soil are not a part of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Derek Olive, of the Blue Dot Music Cycling Tour, rode his bike from Toronto to Millbrook’s Pastry Peddler to inform citizens of Cavan-Monaghan that this needs to change. “You… Continue reading
Leonard Knott A frustrated group representing Millbrook Minor Hockey and the Millbrook Figure Skating Club led by Kym Dunlop appeared before Cavan Monaghan Township Council on August 31 to ask that Millbrook Arena’s rinks open on September 21st, a week earlier than currently planned. A week makes all the difference when… Continue reading
Bill Slavin Gas up the RV! Sharpen your carving tools! The Zucchini Apocalypse is about to sweep over Millbrook! On Sunday, September 13, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Millbrook once more hosts the annual Zucchini Festival. Held on the banks of Baxter Creek opposite the arena, the festival is a… Continue reading
Karen Graham This week marks one year since Dr. Robinson and his wife Andrea took over the practise of Dr. Liston and wife Candice, whose long and dedicated career at the Millbrook Medical Centre spanned over 30 years. Theirs was a hard act to follow. In reaching this first significant… Continue reading
Karen Graham The local figure skating club has acquired more ice time this year, hoping to continue their momentum as their membership grows. Theirs is a very inclusive group, providing skill development at seven levels of proficiency, from beginners aged three to five just learning to keep upright on their… Continue reading
Lorraine Hughes “You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love.” Galatians 5:13 The summer is winding down, the nights are starting to get chilly and we gardeners are busy harvesting, preserving and canning… Continue reading
Melodie Seto Few people may realize just how long the St. Paul’s Cemetery has been around. Built in 1818, the burial ground is one of the oldest in the area. Established on approximately three acres of land, the St. Paul’s Church was constructed later on in 1837. The cemetery may… Continue reading
