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We welcome the opinions of our readers in the form of letters to the editor. These must be no longer than 200 words and address a local issue, and include the writer’s name and address which must be local. Street addresses are not published. We do not publish 3rd party letters. Letters must be clear, polite and not include any personal attacks on individuals. We reserve the sole discretion on the decision to publish letters on the opinion page which express the views of their authors and do not necessarily reflect the view of the editor.
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May22Wed20242:00 pm Tea at Two – May 2024 @ Bethany United ChurchTea at Two – May 2024 @ Bethany United ChurchMay 22 @ 2:00 pmThe speaker will be Tammy Brydon, Elder Abuse Prevention Coordinator.May25Sat20248:00 am Annual Plant & Book Sale – 2024 @ Bailieboro Public LibraryAnnual Plant & Book Sale – 2024 @ Bailieboro Public LibraryMay 25 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pmHosted by the Friends of Otonabee South Monaghan Public Library. Plant donations needed! Call for Information9:00 am Heart Health Global Fundraiser @ CMCCHeart Health Global Fundraiser @ CMCCMay 25 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pmAt the CMCC from 9 am until noon hosted by personal trainer Annie Smith. Join her in a variety of heart-health activities and raise funds for Heart care research.May26Sun202410:00 am Millbrook Farmers’ Market – May 26 @ Parking lot of Millbrook/South Cavan Public SchoolMillbrook Farmers’ Market – May 26 @ Parking lot of Millbrook/South Cavan Public SchoolMay 26 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pmFeaturing fresh local produce and artisan products.1:00 pm Rice Lake Arts Open House @ Zim Art GalleryRice Lake Arts Open House @ Zim Art GalleryMay 26 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pmFeaturing art demos, live music, food and lots of activities.May29Wed2024Jun3Mon20249:00 am New To You Clothing Store @ New to You Clothing StoreNew To You Clothing Store @ New to You Clothing StoreJun 3 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pmOpen 9am to 3pm every Monday to Friday. Please consider donating good quality used clothing. Funds received from the sale of these items support local programs and services.
Category Archives: 2021
New Bakery Joins Millbrook Farmer’s Market
Like many youngsters, Megan Deeth began developing her baking skills on weekends helping her Mom bake anything and everything- from basic banana bread to more elaborate cakes and pies. Her fascination with the magic of whisking, mixing and folding ingredients together to create delicious treats motivated her to complete the… Continue reading
Re: Take a Hike – the Millbrook Valley Trails
I read with interest the feature on the Millbrook Valley Trails, of which I am a huge fan. We truly do have a wonderful outdoor resource here, skillfully developed and maintained by committed and energetic volunteers with support from the township and Otonabee Conservation. As one of those who likes… Continue reading
This New World!
For a long time the changes brought by technology have been creeping up on us. Rather than fighting it, I have dabbled in the internet. Skype brings me my Vancouver grandchildren. I can’t hug them, or crawl into their tents of blankets and pillows, but I can see them, talk… Continue reading
Tree Stump Village on Stewart Line
After the township cleared the ditch along Stewart Line, John Workman was inspired to create a gnome home from one of the stumps. Things evolved from there. He traded some tools for the mushroom castle and some houses, Nichole McGee added some ceramic gnomes. Some local children brought Smurf toys… Continue reading
Summer Reading is in Sight!
Summer reading holds a special place in the lives of many of our patrons, young and old. Summer may look a little different again this year, but we have got you covered for all your reading needs. You can find our ‘Book Bundle’ request form on our website, this can… Continue reading
Common Ground – June 2021
“I wonder what it would be like to live in a world where it was always June.” Lucy Maud Montgomery At the end of spring and beginning of summer the poets narcissus is the last daffodil left standing. It’s an old and fragrant variety that doesn’t bloom until the cool… Continue reading
A Village Tree
If you venture onto Medd’s Mountain and “start low and go slow” you will find a small path on the lower trail that leads to a bench at the water’s edge where Baxter Creek joins the millpond. If you relax for a moment on this bench and look directly across… Continue reading
Follow the Yellow Fish Road…. to Millbrook
Early this fall of 2021, Trout Unlimited Millbrook, partnering with Otonabee Region Conservation Authority and Girl Guide Canada, will bring to the community the Yellow Fish Road ProgramTM. This unique program builds on caring for our most precious resource, water. Millbrook is blessed with clean, cold, freshwater streams originating from… Continue reading
