Author: The Millbrook Times
What next?!
I promise I won’t dwell on the negatives! In my column for March of this year I wrote that this time of year was always two steps forward and one step back but this…
Old Millbrook School Family Centre Hosts Weekly Stroller Walk
It is every Wednesday rain or shine from 11:00am – 12:00pm and we meet in the parking lot of The Old Millbrook School at 10:50am. It is a casual way to get in some…
OLG Shares Quarterly Gaming Revenue with Cavan Monaghan and Peterborough
It’s that time again–Shorelines Casino handed out cheques to their host communities last week covering the three months of operations from January to the end of March. Cavan Monaghan’s share was $81,059, while Peterborough…
St. John’s Ida 200th Anniversary Celebrations Coming Next Month
St. John’s Church in Ida, first established by Rev. Joseph Thompson in 1819, is celebrating its 200th year of worship and ministry in Cavan-Monaghan Township. As a community church in the Anglican tradition, we…
Solving Our Septic Dilemma for Safe Water in Rural Areas
In Ontario, the oversight of onsite sewage systems that allow rural property owners to safely treat and dispose of human waste rests with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The ministry has delegated…
Garden Club Events
Mark your calendar for Sunday, May 26th when the Millbrook & Area Garden Club will be at the Farmer’s Market at the Old Millbrook School from 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. with a wide…
New eTick Website Allows Residents to Identify Disease-Carrying Species
Lyme disease prevention just got easier thanks to a new website that allows local residents to submit photos of ticks they find and receive confirmation if it belongs to the species that carry Lyme…
A Gift of Love
At the first of our Easter family gatherings this year, our niece told me she was pregnant. Her face radiated with joy as she shared her dreams and plans. Her youthful innocence and joy…