Tag: Apr 2017
Letter to the Editor#2
A big thank you to the “Millbrook & Area Garden Club” for inviting Fern Armstrong on Wed. 1st March to enthral all of us with her knowledge and down-to-earth ideas on orchids … the…
Letter to the Editor #3
The Millbrook and District Chamber of Commerce wishes to express our support for the staff at our local TD branch. We are aware that the decision to close the Millbrook branch was not made…
Before That, I Was the Easter Bunny
Whoever said children should be seen and not heard was really missing out on some great insights. Listen to kids closely enough, and it doesn’t take long to realize that in between the gags…
What’s Happening at our Libraries?
Cavan Monaghan Libraries is joining Centennial Place in celebrating Easter! The Library in collaborating with Centennial Place’s Easter Egg Hunt! We will be offering a craft for each age group, and contributing to the…
Don’t Fall Victim to Fraud
The Peterborough Police are reminding residents of the frequency and ferocity of scams in our neighbourhood, suggesting no matter how sophisticated we might be, we are all potential targets. One of the most intimidating…
Has the Time for Water Harvesting Arrived?
After last summer, homeowners, farmers and gardeners may be wondering what kind of weather conditions we can expect during the upcoming growing season. Those who have experienced water shortages might be getting more serious…
Do’s and Don’ts to Prolong the Life of Your Septic System
Living in the country comes with many rewards, but also with more responsibilities. Our water may come from a tap, but we must also concern ourselves with where it comes from and where it…
Create Your Dream Job This Summer with Economic Development’s Summer Company
Peterborough Economic Development’s Business Advisory Centre is now accepting applications to the Summer Company program for 2017. This is a youth entrepreneurship program that connects youth ages 15-29 with training, mentorship and funding to…
Cavan Teens Try Their Hands at Federal Politics
As you may have read in January’s issue of The Millbrook Times, my sister and I were chosen to attend the Forum for Young Canadians in Ottawa. Forum is an educational nonpartisan program that…