Pumpkin Fest 2019 🎃
The crowds poured into the Veggie Patch to get a taste of country last month at the Pumpkin Fest which featured gator rides and a petting zoo where Daphne the Alpaca enjoyed the attention. Cody and Kelsie were thrilled with the turnout and would like to extend a massive thank-you to all that attended…
Letter to the Editor – Veterans’ Medals
I would like to inform your readers about two very special medals that are available for our veterans. These are the National Order of the Legion of Honour from France and the Ambassador for Peace Medal from the Republic of Korea. Our veterans of the Second World War and the Korean War have fought…
Decorating Committee
The Millbrook BIA Decorating Committee and some helping hands have been at work making wooden mitts for the winter planter arrangements and wooden poppies for a display at the Legion the early part of November. Seated, left to right: Nancy Robinson, Jeanne Shields; Standing, left to right: Sharon Roffey, Sue French, Susan Rice, Margie…
One Roof Diner
The Rev. Matt Kydd, Honourary Assistant Pastor is St. John’s Ida Anglican Church pictured centre with his guitar, provided an evening of original songs at the church on Saturday raising more than $500 for the One Roof Diner Community Meal Program in Peterborough,
New Christmas Farmers’ Market – Sunday November 24
If you haven’t already saved the date, mark your calendars now. On Sunday November 24, the Millbrook Farmers’ Market will be hosting their first ever Christmas Market. It’s shaping up to be a fun filled and festive event. Our original plan was to hold a traditional European-style outdoor market at our usual venue. However,…
The Legion Today
For Robert McKend, joining the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #402 was a family tradition, and one he is proud to continue. His father Richard led the way, serving in the military during WWI, and his two brothers spend their careers in the Canadian Navy and Airforce arms of the Canadian Armed Forces. Robert chooses…