COMMENT – December 2022
Ten years ago, I became Publisher of the Millbrook Times. My husband thoughtfully “gave” the paper to me for Christmas in 2012. I call it the gift that keeps on giving. At the time, the paper was going to fold due because the owners were ill. My husband thought it should continue, but I…
Letters to the Editor – December 2022
Remembrance Day It was lovely to see those gathered at the Cenotaph on this unusually mild November 11th. With all that is going on in the world today it’s even more important to remember those who fought for and lost their lives so we could have the freedoms we so enjoy. How sad to…
What’s happening in December at the Cavan Monaghan Library?
We are starting to line-up guest speakers for our Wednesday Coffee and Conversations. Our first guest is Rob Hiseler from Hiseler Law in Millbrook. Rob will answer your questions about wills and estate planning – difficult topics but very important. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, December 7th from 11-12 – Coffee and Conversation with…
Keeping Track of Water Flows at Baxter Creek
Since 2005, Environment Canada has been monitoring the water in the portion of Baxter Creek that flows behind the old Millbrook Arena. Inside small metal box mounted on a pole beside the bridge is monitoring equipment that takes measurements of the height and flow of the water, recording their findings every five minutes. The…
The Community Loses a World Class Champion
Last week, Millbrook lost a well-respected international artist. Bruce Lepper was a world-renowned bird carver best known abroad for his wildfowl and songbird carvings and locally for his efforts to promote and protect the beauty and heritage of our community After a successful career in graphic design in Toronto, Bruce stumbled upon bird carving…