Author: The Millbrook Times
“More Than Enough”
Thanksgiving weekend is just around the corner. The trees are donning their fiery gowns of red, gold and yellow. Some are heavy with fruit. Bright orange pumpkins dot the farmer’s fields. Everywhere we look,…
St. John’s, Ida, Welcomes the Season with Fall Festival
St. John’s Church, Ida had a wonderful “Fall Welcoming Festival” on Sunday, September 11th. Our worship time included many familiar, uplifting hymns and choruses, as well as scripture readings, prayers and a message to…
Common Ground – October 2022
“Obstacles don’t block the path. They are the path.” Buddhist proverb The rituals of fall are well under way here in the valley. The chimney has been cleaned and the kitchen wood stove taken…
Watch Out for Turtles!
A few weeks ago, a Cavan resident advised that there were snapping turtle hatchlings on the road near a creek by her home. She reported having rescued more than 100 of the endangered creatures. …
New Bingo Hall Proposal Receives Council’s Support
In June, Council received a proposal to open a new bingo centre in the existing facility of Kawartha Downs in Fraserville from Richard Weldon, the Managing Partner of Kawartha Downs’ new owner, Romspen Mortgage…
Soil Health is Top of Mind for Today’s Farmers
Approximately 50 visitors attended the ONFARM presentation in early September held in a field at Woodleigh Farms and hosted by the farm operator, Norm Lamothe. The audience was diverse – young and old, and…
Millbrook Valley Trails Welcomes Mountain Bikers at Enduro Race
On Sunday, approximately 130 mountain bike riders arrived at the Millbrook Fairgrounds for another Ganny Enduro race. Riders were treated to beautiful conditions for this event which travelled through the Millbrook Valley Trails. The…
Open Studio
Last weekend, four local artists showcased their work in an Open Studio event on Carmel Line. Featuring work in clay and woody by Jane Wilson Angelo de Petta, Barbara Walker, and John Ireland. Visitors…
