We are writing in support of Leni Rautiainen’s “Open Letter” in the March edition of the Millbrook Times. Ms. Rautiainen and fellow members of the Millbrook Farmers’ Market Management Committee have worked long and hard for several years to create a monthly market of which Millbrook can be proud. This… Continue reading
Should off-road vehicles be allowed on our township roads? Council should be commended for their cautious and consultative approach to answering this pressing question. While researching the issue, I’ve met several ORV drivers and have been impressed by their enthusiasm for their chosen pastime. I’m pleased to have them as… Continue reading
Letter of Thanks It wasn’t easy, but it was worth it. Thank you ALL who joined or contributed to our first ‘GALA’ evening event held at our gorgeous new Community Hall on November 22nd. The house was full, the decor was exquisite, the food was fabulous, the libations were lovely,… Continue reading
Coming to Your Street Next ATVs aren’t designed to be driven on roads and are dangerous both on and off road. They shouldn’t be allowed on our roads. A report by Public Health Ontario – “The Epidemiology of All-Terrain and Snowmobile Injuries in Ontario” states that during 2014 and 2015 there… Continue reading
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… Continue reading
The board of trustees of St. Paul’s Cemetery, extend a heartfelt thank you to the community for their attendance and generous support at the recent 200th anniversary celebration. Over 100 people enjoyed an inside view of the chapel, words of welcome from Chief Laurie Carr of Hiawatha First Nation, and… Continue reading
Letter to the Editor: Through your paper, I am asking your readers to please be aware that Council is once again being asked to consider expanding the use of off-road vehicles onto township roads and road allowances. I urge readers to contact your Council members if you feel that the… Continue reading
A wonderful evening was had by all at last month’s Garden Club meeting as we learned from Paul Oliver the joy of attracting summer birds to the garden. Thank you to the Club for pulling this together with lots of garden ‘things’ to look at as well. We learned the… Continue reading
An sparkling expanse of rippling blue water; home to trout, fisher and turtle; site for the Lions’ community fishing derby; dinner table for soaring birds of prey. Visited by trumpeter swans, nursery for Canada geese, where once logs were fed to the sawmill. Where once villagers skated beneath the willows’… Continue reading
