Renewal comes again!
Janus was one of the old Roman gods and he was remarkable because he had two faces and therefore the ability to see into the past and the future. The month of March is very Janus-like: one week we’ll be in spring yet the next we’ll be back to the depths of winter. You…
Local Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter (TOPS) Gives from the Heart
Millbrook TOPS members lost weight and wanted to share their success by making a Heart Felt Donation on February 14 to the local food bank. By donating in dollars, the number of pounds the chapter lost in 2018, the goal is to provide others with opportunities for healthier food choices. A Charter Member of…
Meet Gary Boyle with Backyard Astronomy
Gary Boyle will help us gaze up at the skies knowingly once again by sharing his expertise about the wonders of our universe. A seasoned professional, Gary enjoys sharing his considerable knowledge through outreach programs from lectures, columns, newsletters and tv appearances and writes a monthly column for the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada’s…
Fishing for Barracuda in Belize
Wayne Blaby of Computer Solutions Plus shows that his recent mission trip to BElize with Andy Harjula included some time for play as he shows off one of the ten barracuda he snagged on the trip.
Water Rate Relief for Millbrook
After repeated complaints about water rates since the opening of the new treatment plant, Council directed staff to investigate ways to reduce them. Rates had risen significantly in part because the new facility was subject to new legislative requirements for asset replacement reserves to ensure the sustainability of municipal assets. After consultations, the Director…
Cavan Agri Services: Helping Generations of Farmers Grow Their Businesses
It’s basic math, applied to chemistry. Crops use nutrients, absorbing them to fuel their growth. When crops are harvested, these nutrients are harvested as well, leaving behind soil that has been depleted by its effort to feed the plants. To maintain soil productivity, these nutrients must be replaced to allow for a robust growing…