Letter to the Editor#2
A big thank you to the “Millbrook & Area Garden Club” for inviting Fern Armstrong on Wed. 1st March to enthral all of us with her knowledge and down-to-earth ideas on orchids … the house and outdoor plant with gorgeous flowers and ‘not so pretty’ leaves and also sharing her secret ingredient for fertilizing…
Letter to the Editor #3
The Millbrook and District Chamber of Commerce wishes to express our support for the staff at our local TD branch. We are aware that the decision to close the Millbrook branch was not made at the local level. We want to encourage everyone who is providing feedback to TD to keep this in mind.…
Before That, I Was the Easter Bunny
Whoever said children should be seen and not heard was really missing out on some great insights. Listen to kids closely enough, and it doesn’t take long to realize that in between the gags and temper tantrums, it’s sometimes as if they’re channelling the divine. As a parent, I’ve come to know this. I…
What’s Happening at our Libraries?
Cavan Monaghan Libraries is joining Centennial Place in celebrating Easter! The Library in collaborating with Centennial Place’s Easter Egg Hunt! We will be offering a craft for each age group, and contributing to the prizes shared with the community. This is another way the Library is showing our support and getting involved with our…
Don’t Fall Victim to Fraud
The Peterborough Police are reminding residents of the frequency and ferocity of scams in our neighbourhood, suggesting no matter how sophisticated we might be, we are all potential targets. One of the most intimidating fronts used by scammers is to suggest that they represent the Canada Revenue Agency. Crime prevention is one of the…
Has the Time for Water Harvesting Arrived?
After last summer, homeowners, farmers and gardeners may be wondering what kind of weather conditions we can expect during the upcoming growing season. Those who have experienced water shortages might be getting more serious about the ancient process of collecting and storing rainwater for later use. It is a process whose time may well…