Food Bank Donation
Lions’ Vice President, Paul Hayne, presented a cheque to Jim Cooper of the Millbrook Food Share. The cheque was for $700 and that was the proceeds from the Lions Drive Thru Breakfast. This was the last one for the year and was held on September the 12th. The Lions would like to thank everyone…
Needler’s Mill Plaque
The Commemorative plaque providing details about the history of the town, mill and pond, including information about the founders, has been install on the post beside Needler’s Mill.
Victory Garden Supply Opens in Fraserville
The traditional red brick centre-hall plan home in Fraserville is the new home of Victory Garden Supply. The company itself is not new- it has been operating as a wholesaler in Peterborough, servicing the commercial horticultural industry since 2012. The beginnings were humble. Operating out of a mini-van, owner Dave Earle serviced growers…
Variety in Sport Experience Builds Better Athletes
Why do parents focus on putting their kids on an intense one-sport-only track? Do they think it will help them reach professional sports levels sooner? Will it give them a better chance by sacrificing other sports? The answer might surprise you. Sport specialization – an intense focus on one sport year-round – is necessary…
Touch a Truck
The skies cleared for the third Touch a Truck event hosted by the Millbrook/Cavan Firefighters’ Association. They were grateful to the Millbrook Agricultural Society which provided the fairgrounds for the event venue and to all who brought their vehicles and equipment out for display. After skipping a year due to COVID, youngsters were eager…
Trout Unlimited
The Trout Unlimited Millbrook Chapter partnered with the local Girl Guide Rangers and Otonabee Region Conservation Authority to partake in the Yellowfish road program. The community program is designed to educate residents that storm drains are the doorways to our local streams. Putting anything other than rain water in the storm drain can harm…