Millbrook Food Share Seeks New Leadership
Twenty-five years ago, Millbrook/Cavan United Church Minister John Sloan spearheaded the packing of approximately twenty Christmas hampers in the basement of the Lions’ Den for distribution in the community. Clarke Mayhew was on hand, acting as a Christmas “elf”. Some leftover food was stored in the town hall, but the gesture prompted a discussion. …
“As” – A Tiny Word That can Change our Lives
Every time we pray what we call “The Lord’s Prayer” we repeat the line, “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.” The words roll off our tongue without much thought. As I think about this sentence, the little word “as” stands out for me. Forgive “AS” we forgive. We…
Fish Tales: A Story Writing Contest
Attention budding young story tellers: This is your chance to become a published author. Submit your original story about a fishing experience, real or imagined, inspired by our local fish celebrity, Millie, and see your story in print in the Millbrook Times and on our website. Send your article of up to 300 words…
It’s Official: Millbrook Fishing Derby Returns April 30th
After a five-year hiatus, the much loved annual Fishing Derby returns to the Millpond next month. The event has been organized by the Millbrook and District Lions’ Club for more than 20 years, and runs from 8 am to 1pm for participants up to age 12. A few days before the contest begins, the…
Crabby Thoughts
How wonderful to be on the cusp of March. March can be a deceptive month, it’s true, and many an April has arrived knee-deep in snow, but that snow has never lain so deep as the colossal drifts of human stupidity, selfishness, and cruelty that were on display during February, so I for one…