Marion and George Corfe Donation to Organizations

The Corfe’s were busy handling out donations to local organizations from their earnings this year running the canteen in the Millbrook Arena. Each appreciative recipient received a cheque for $500, including Millbrook Minor Hockey, Millbrook Community Care, Millbrook & District FoodShare, and Millbrook Cavan Firefighters Association to assist in their… Continue reading

County Recognizes Exceptional Citizens of All Stripes

On Friday, May 27th, the County held its annual Recognition awards in Havelock for citizens making significant contributions to their communities. Among the winners for Cavan Monaghan Township were John and Susan French, who were recognized for their agricultural leadership. For the past 38 years, they have raised beef cattle… Continue reading

Legion Bikers Ride for their Wounded Comrades

Under clear skies and warm breezes, 42 motorcyclists embarked on the third Annual Bike Event hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 402 last Saturday for a day of comradery that extended beyond the event’s immediate participants. They were riding in support of a very fitting cause, the Wounded Warriors… Continue reading

Pedal for Hope Brings Record Donations

The Cops for Cancer events arrived at the local schools on May 13th, bringing their usual combination of entertainment laced with education to North Cavan and Millbrook South Cavan public schools. With a movie theme, bright lights, costumes and skits, students participated in the event with enthusiasm. At the main… Continue reading

Millbrook & District Lions Purina Walk for Dog Guides Raises $3,839

By Linda Hughes On Sunday, May 29th, the Millbrook & District Lions group hosted their 7th annual Purina Walk for Dog Guides, raising $3,839.00 to support the Lions Foundation of Canada. This brings the total raised in these events to $28,609. The Millbrook & District Lions are so proud of… Continue reading

Local Volunteers Recognized

  The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards recognize individual volunteers for continuous years of commitment and dedicated service to an organization The award is presented at a special ceremony held at the Trentwinds International Centre Peterborough. Recipients are presented with a service pin acknowledging their years of service. Recipients also receive… Continue reading