Author: The Millbrook Times
Peterborough Police Calling for Used cell phones for Victim Services
The Peterborough Police Service Victim Services Unit is asking for donations of used or old cell phones with chargers. The cell phones are wiped of all personal information and are given free of charge…
Here Comes Christmas 2018
My November started out dreary. My world felt as grey as the cloudy sky. Where was the sunshine? We may need the water, but day after day of rain, then snow felt endless. I…
The Moons of Millbrook
On the night of November 23 I watched a beaver soar high into the sky from behind Medd’s Mountain. It rose silently, purposefully, and climbed into the starry night over the mill pond. In…
Remembrance Day 2018 – Millbrook
Remembrance Day events ensured all generations had the opportunity to recognize and appreciate our armed forces. The Remembrance Day Service at the Cenotaph was well attended, and members of the 33rd Scout Group including…
Community Care Volunteer Spotlight- Claire Van Loon
For three years, Claire Van Loon has been a Community Care friendly visitor to four interesting people in the township. Claire is one of the many volunteers who either call or visit Community Care…
Film to Document Butterfly Migration from Peterborough to Mexico
A team of film-makers, runners, and pollinator advocates are working on a new documentary to tell the story of the flight of the monarch butterfly seen through the eyes of ultra-runners who will follow…
I’ve Been Reading About Blessings
As a United Church minister I have the privilege of leading worship on Sunday mornings. In that role, the very last thing I do is “pronounce the commissioning and benediction”. In very plain words,…