The Millbrook Times


  • Silver Creek Creations Joins the Millbrook Farmers’ Market

    Get ready to grow with the help of Jane and Peter Martell of Silver Creek Creations, who are joining the other vendors at our local monthly market. They established a nursery business on their property on Hutchison Drive four years ago, when they felt the grounds were safe from errant baseballs from their four…

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  • The Need to Pump Iron

    Some years ago, chronic fatigue haunted me every day. I’d go to sleep early but had difficulty getting out of bed twelve hours later. I would then have to nap later in the afternoon. Upon my husband’s insistence, I finally made a doctor’s appointment. My doctor ordered a series of tests, most of which…

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  • Millbrook & District Lions Purina Walk for Dog Guides Raises $3,839

    By Linda Hughes On Sunday, May 29th, the Millbrook & District Lions group hosted their 7th annual Purina Walk for Dog Guides, raising $3,839.00 to support the Lions Foundation of Canada. This brings the total raised in these events to $28,609. The Millbrook & District Lions are so proud of our local community and…

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  • Local Volunteers Recognized

      The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards recognize individual volunteers for continuous years of commitment and dedicated service to an organization The award is presented at a special ceremony held at the Trentwinds International Centre Peterborough. Recipients are presented with a service pin acknowledging their years of service. Recipients also receive a personalized certificate. Special…

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  • Junior Durham Golf Qualifier at Baxter Creek

    The weekend of the Junior Durham Golf qualifier offered challenges beyond nerves, as the weather was more like winter than spring. On Saturday, wind was the culprit, blowing balls around, and Sunday brought a sprinkling of snow. As a nod to the weather, toques were passed out instead of ball caps to the 76…

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  • A Catch and Release Philosophy Means Millie Lives Another Day

    After years of evading the throngs of anglers hoping to snag her, Millie finally succumbed to the bait of eleven year old Janelle Jacobs, who was a new contestant to the event. Bragging rights were sufficient for Janelle, who graciously returned a grateful fish to the pond after the requisite photos were taken. With…

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