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… Continue reading
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… Continue reading
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… Continue reading
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… Continue reading
A telescope is no starting point for a beginning astronomer. There are books, apps, and a host of astro-gear that’ll launch your space cadet into a rewarding life-long hobby. But if it’s time to move up, binoculars should be the next step. What you want to look for is a… Continue reading
Did you know the Peterborough Police Service offers a Vulnerable Person Registry for families and caregivers of vulnerable persons? The information provided to police is entered into a secure database that will be used by police and other emergency services during a crisis situation. In the event of an emergency,… Continue reading
When I used to live in the circle, my family and I would build a huge snow man on the front lawn. We would dress it up and lay down in the fluffy, cold, white stuff and make snow angels, and the neighbourhood children would all join in the fun…. Continue reading
Remembrance Day means a lot to our community, so our students from grade five to eight went down to the Millbrook Cenotaph to stand for the soldiers who fought for us. Our school did a great job standing in silence and participated in the singing of Oh Canada. Our students… Continue reading
