The History of Bethany Illuminated in New Book

“Reflections of Bethany” is the title Kathy Morton’s latest book which was launched at Bethany United Church on November 30th.   The author is recognized as the unofficial spokesperson and expert on the area.  In her role as the President of the Manvers Township Historical Society she has organized many events… Continue reading

Millbrook Puck and Stick Score Some Points Helping Prepare Christmas Hampers

On Tuesday December l7th, the Millbrook Puck and Stick gang got together and assisted Foodshare volunteers with the Christmas hampers at Millbrook Food Share at the Old Millbrook School. Previously these hampers had been put together by the Millbrook Rangers and Pathfinders.  Each needy family is given a quantity of… Continue reading

Historical Society Gets a Shot in the Arm

The Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society was honoured to get a surprise present this Christmas season. The Downtown BIA Christmas in the Village organizing committee came up with a wonderful addition to their annual festival with the Winter Wonderland Tree Garden sponsored by ReMax Eastern Realty Inc.  Broker Kathie Lycett… Continue reading

Matilda Karpik says, “Thank You”

Matilda Karpik is an Inuk resident living in  Nain, Nunatsiavut. She is pictured with a pair of mitts she made for a Peterborough resident. The local person very generously donated her mink stole to Matilda. Matilda in turn made these mitts with the fur trim from the mink stole. In… Continue reading

Millbrook South Cavan Students Raise Funds for Sick Kids’ Hospital

On Sunday a group of Grade 7 students from Mrs. Noble’s class brought their creations to the Millbrook Farmers’ Market, joining almost 50 vendors in the old arena for a final market event in the village. Amongst the items for sale were jewellery and décor items, hand knit hats and… Continue reading

Cavan Monaghan – Driven by Volunteers

From the front page to the back page of this paper are photos and stories written by and about volunteers shaping our community.  They are young and old, serving neighbours and strangers with an enthusiasm that brings joy to both giver and receiver.  Thank you for the inspiration you provide… Continue reading

Millbrook South Cavan Students’ Terry Fox Fundraising Results – 2019

Millbrook South Cavan Students’ Terry Fox Fundraising Results After setting a fundraising target of $1000 for their Terry Fox event this year, Millbrook South Cavan students brought in more than double their goal, raising $2337.55 for the Terry Fox Foundation.   Staff members including Principal White and teachers Mrs. Thomson, Mrs…. Continue reading

Decorating Committee

The Millbrook BIA Decorating Committee and some helping hands have been at work making wooden mitts for the winter planter arrangements and wooden poppies for a display at the Legion the early part of November. Seated, left to right: Nancy Robinson, Jeanne Shields; Standing, left to right: Sharon Roffey, Sue… Continue reading