Author: The Millbrook Times
St Thomas’ Millbrook Celebrates 160th Anniversary
On September 30th, St Thomas’ Anglican Church, Millbrook, will celebrate the 160th anniversary of its foundation. The present St Thomas’ Church, which opened in 1885, is the second church on the site. The first…
Hand-crafted Ceramic Pieces Combine Style and Utility
Janette Froncz is a new vendor at the Millbrook Farmers’ market, offering hand-made pottery. Known for her elegance and grace from her years as a dancer, choreographer and creative movement teacher, it’s no surprise…
New Winery Provides Opportunity to add Wine to our Locally-Sourced Meal
The local diet trend just became more interesting in the neighbourhood as we can now add wine to our list of local food and drink possibilities by toasting our locally grown dinner with a…
Culvert Replace to Force Month-long Highway 7A Closure
At the last Council meeting, Fidelity Engineering & Construction Inc. (Fidelity) presented a delegation outlining the requirements for their upcoming work on Highway 7A, where they will replace a structural culvert just west of…
Celebration of the Farm Allows the Community to Show their Support
Photo Norm Lamothe. An early morning fire on July 18th has destroyed five barns at Woodleigh Farms in Cavan Monaghan Township. It took five fire crews from Peterborough County and City of Kawartha Lakes…
Historical Society Starts Fresh in the Fall
September is a big month for the Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society as it launches a fresh new website, millbrookcavanhs.org, and adds new events and features to its programming. In collaboration with the Cavan…
Compass Early Learning Program Graduates
Friends and family members watch as the first “class” of preschoolers graduate from Compass Early Learning Program. Next week these children will enter the school by a different door to join their siblings and…
Comment – It’s Up to You
I agree with the sentiment in the Staples’ commercial that tells us that this is the most wonderful time of the year. More than January, September feels like a new beginning, and there is…
Letter to the Editor – September
The Millbrook Community Garden gardeners want to express our delight and gratitude to members of the Garden Club who are taking over the design and care of the center flower garden. In a short…