Learn About Winter Flower Arrangements with Local Expert
Join the Millbrook Garden Club on Wednesday, December 7th at the St. Thomas Church Hall, 16 Centre Street at 7:30 p.m. Elyn Saar-Green grew up in Toronto and studied at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay. She has co-owned Greenhouse on the River just south of Lakefield with her husband Peter Green for 27 years.…
Historical Society Event
Guest speaker George Parker captivated a full house at the October 27 gathering of the Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society with his presentation on how Cavan Township and the surrounding area was originally surveyed in the early 19th century. He illustrated his talk with a number of maps, charts and storyboards along with his…
Agricultural Society’s Lifetime Membership Awarded to Steve Brackenridge
The local agricultural community came together to share comradery, a meal and some history at their Annual General Meeting at the end of October. With many generations of local farm families on hand, attendees enjoyed dinner hosted by the Millbrook Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary and a live auction conducted by Keith Monk, followed by a…
Local Lions Visit CFB Trenton
On Nov 9 an enthusiastic group of 24 Millbrook Lions, spouses and friends traveled to the Canadian Forces Base in Trenton. We were welcomed and our tour facilitated by Captain Mike Munroe. The group toured the Aviation Museum, had a great lunch on the base at the Yukon Gallery, toured the CC130JHercules and spent…
Radon: is it in your home?
Radon is a radioactive gas that occurs naturally when the uranium in soil and rock breaks down. It is invisible, odourless and tasteless. When radon is released from the ground into the outdoor air, it is diluted and is not a concern. However, in enclosed spaces, like homes, it can sometimes accumulate to high…