Author: Karen Graham
Fresh Chips on Highway 7A
By Sarah Sobanski There’s nothing like fresh fries to stop families from getting h-angry on the long drive up to the cottage. Lucky for cottagers, summertime means chip trucks like Vicki’s Chips are ready…
Local couple mounts crowd-funding campaign
By Victor Kester Victor (Vic) and Lurline (Lin) Kester from Fraserville have taken on the task of helping a young South African reach his dream of playing hockey in Canada. Victor is a retired…
The Writing Spider
By Anita Huntley I wasn’t trying to be standoffish. It’s just that, in that moment, I could see the entire interview flash before my eyes: “So, what possessed you to buy the church?” “We…
Car Enthusiasts Prepare for Annual Show and Shine
By Paul Hayne The Millbrook and District Lions Club is preparing for their Annual Show and Shine that will take place Saturday July 4th downtown Millbrook. The show weather permitting should draw upwards of…
Blocks and Blooms Event Showcased Gardens, Quilts and Heritage Prope
By: Celia Hunter Last Saturday, a dozen beautiful gardens were featured by the Millbrook and Area Garden Club on the Blocks and Blooms Tour in Millbrook. The event also celebrated the launch of the…
Today’s Faith: Don’t Leave Home Without It
By: Rev. Janet Stobie Tom and I were square dancing in Marlbank. During a rest break, we told Pearl about our encounter with a deer on the way home the week before. After hearing…
Visit South Pond Farms for an Idyllic Country-Inspired Event
By: Karen Graham Originally from Vermont, Danielle French was interested in introducing her four daughters to a simpler way of life in the country before they were old enough to put up a real…
ESA’s new chief wants to go to the Moon’s back side
By: John Crossen The European Space Agency (ESA) has a new President, Johan-Dietrich Wörner. At the 31st National Space Symposium, Wörner put forth his vision of a lunar colony on the far side of…
Composting: the Key to Producing Black Gold
By: Lorraine Hughes Becky Davey, (AKA the composting queen) is one of the volunteers at the Millbrook Community Garden who knows a thing or two about composting. Recently, she shared some of her tips. “Why…