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… Continue reading
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… Continue reading
With some local farmers harvesting a fourth crop of hay, it’s safe to say that hay is in abundance in our neighbourhood. Not so in Northern Ontario, or out west. Extreme drought and heat conditions have left livestock farmers contemplating how to shrink their herds given the lack of feed… Continue reading
This weekend, ceramic artist Jane Wilson opens the doors to her private studio at her home at 700 Carmel Line for an Open Studio event showcasing the work of six local artists. Among the exhibits are paintings by JoEllen Brydon and Esperanca Melo, drawings by Grace Glass, wood items from… Continue reading
Last week the community bade farewell to Dr. Rosana Salvaterra who leaves her position as Medical Officer of Health for the Peterborough area which she has held since 2008. In the last year and a half, Dr. Salvaterra has been the face of the community’s battle against the spread of… Continue reading
Imagine this scenario: You’re walking down a random street and suddenly feel tired, hungry, and thirsty. So, since you live in a safe and friendly neighbourhood where everyone trusts each other, you turn up the first driveway you see, open the front door without knocking, and stroll in. To your… Continue reading
There will be something for everyone in downtown Millbrook on Saturday from 11am to 6pm as our local Business Improvement Area brings some fun and talent to the street. A Kids Zone area will keep the little ones busy with a Bouncy Castle, slides and the educational and entertaining Zoo… Continue reading
When I was a child, giving God thanks for the many blessings we enjoyed was the focus of our Thanksgiving holiday. We started the day at Church. I loved the harvest decorations. I don’t remember a big family gathering. The four of us did have a feast with roast chicken… Continue reading
“I saw old Autumn in the misty morn…” Thomas Hood During the three days of heavy rain at the end of September we had an unbelievable seven inches of rain here in the valley. Greens planted in July for fall soup are coming along nicely. So far the deer haven’t… Continue reading
