Mark Your Calendars for the Drive -Through Christmas Parade!
Once again, the Millbrook Agricultural Society is hosting a Christmas parade at the fairgrounds on Frederick St. in Millbrook. This drive-through event is scheduled for Saturday December 11th from 5:30-8:00pm. Attendance is free, but visitors are encouraged to bring donations for the Millbrook Food Share or an unwrapped toy for the Legion’s toy drive.…
Legion Vandalism – Bell of Batoche Comes Back to Haunt Again
Several days after the Remembrance Day service, the Millbrook Legion was the focus of unwanted attention after vandals tossed red paint on the front of the building and painted white infinity symbols on its exterior. The neighbouring Masonic Lodge building was subjected to the same treatment. The discovery occurred on the morning of…
Local Artist Illustrates Children’s Book Series Called “Frank the Fish”
For Cory Cole, illustrations were simply part of a lunchtime routine with her son. Cartoon drawings and puns were entertainment more than anything. If others enjoyed them too, that was a bonus. Illustrating a children’s book was a far-off dream at best. Little did she know that a perfect stranger was writing a story…
East Central Therapy Dogs Gearing Back Up
For over 25 years, East Central Therapy Dog Volunteers and their dogs have been visiting hospital wards, long term care homes and VON Day Centres in Peterborough, Lakefield and Millbrook. They also visit schools including local high schools, Trent University and Fleming College to help students de-stress at exam time. The organization is a…
Sweet New Bakeshop Offers Spectacular Sweets and Classes for Young and Old
Amanda Mitchell moved to Bethany with her husband last April and continued her four-year-old company called Sprinkles and Things in her new home. On November 20, Amanda led a workshop for six children where they decorated cupcakes. The class also included pizza which was washed down with a children’s favourite, chocolate milk. The class was…
Remembrance Day in Millbrook
This year’s Remembrance Day Service in Millbrook was very well attended and unlike many of the previous services, took place under sunny skies. Padre John Sloan and Rev. Rob Ross delivered messages of support and respect, putting the sacrifices of our armed forces, past and present, in perspective. A few wreaths were already in…