Even after years of trusting and believing in God, doubts can overwhelm us. We ask, “If God is loving, why didn’t God stop the earthquake? Or would a loving God let that terrorist kill all those people?” In my book Fireweed, Renee cries out in anguish, “God, why didn’t you… Continue reading
The Millbrook Chamber of Commerce hosted a fundraising called “Winter Sips ‘n’ Eats” last Saturday at the CMCC, where they raised $1,000 towards the Community Centre’s fundraising campaign. For a $5 entry fee, visitors could sample treats from Moody’s and the Pastry Peddler, browse some vendor booths, and purchase draw… Continue reading
After twelve knee surgeries in thirteen years on a single limb, Bryan McBain was discouraged, to say the least. Full and partial knee replacements, scopes and scar tissue removals had left a persistent, oozing wound a full year after his most recent procedure. A retired nurse, his wife Pat was… Continue reading
Millbrook’s Community Care would like to thank the Santa’s Studio Tour participants The Valley Shoppe, Country Charm, Clayworks Pottery, The Joneses, The Quilter’s Bolt, and Allen Wick Candles for their donation. Pictured from left to right are Community Care Volunteers Timmi Brady, Trudy Langenberg, Cheryl Van Schyndel, Kate Deklerck of… Continue reading
Kicking off this month is our Toonie Tuesday movie. Join us at the Millbrook Branch for a screening of the much celebrated Oscar winner, ‘Parasite’. Grab your popcorn and take a seat, show time is at 6:30pm. With a giant screen, great sound system, and plenty of seating, it’s a… Continue reading
Otonabee Regional Conservation Authority (ORCA) is once again encouraging landowners in the Otonabee Region Watershed to enhance their property and help to fight climate change by planting trees. Each year, ORCA offers a wide selection of native tree and shrub species for landowners to purchase. Orders can be placed online… Continue reading
Several members of the Millbrook & Area Garden Club met recently with Andy Harjula to discuss Andy’s suggestion for helping the residents of Nain, Nunatsiavut. Nain is the northern most coastal village on the Labrador coast. Nain is located in the self-governing territory of Nunatsiavut. The weather is harsh and the… Continue reading
“March is mostly a winter month, and carries the threat of a late season blizzard…. this is a month of promise, but also one of caution.” The New Victory Garden After thirty years of gardening in this particular place I have my favourites that I can’t live without. Yes it… Continue reading
