Pictured is Community Care Volunteer Pat Schier who is responsible for performing tests each month for all Personal Distress Alarm clients. Ours is the only Community Care Office offering these medical alert units that allow older adults and people with disabilities to call for assistance using a help button linked… Continue reading
The Cavan Monaghan Fire Department held their annual awards nights on December 10, 2016 at the Millbrook Legion to acknowledge and thank fire department personnel for their dedication, hard work and achievements. Other notable awards during the Cavan Monaghan Fire Department awards night recognized two members of the staff for… Continue reading
Dear Editor, We moved to Millbrook five years ago this week. One of the main considerations in choosing Millbrook was its complete services provided to its population. We were pleased to find a small town with a post office, drug store, grocery store, service Ontario office and of course very… Continue reading
In Response to Miriam Veneers Letter to the Millbrook Times on February 1, 2017: If residents of the Brock, Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes riding wish to influence the outcome of the upcoming Conservative Leadership race, they can do what millions of Americans did when they registered as Republicans and democratically selected… Continue reading
Do you want to improve your social life? Make new friends? Feel better about yourself, all the while helping out in your community, making a difference? It is easier than you might think. For 100 years, millions of citizens have done just that, by becoming members of Lion’s Club International…. Continue reading
It’s that time of year again where we identify local groups and individuals who are making extraordinary contributions to our community. The categories are broad, ranging from acts of heroism, entrepreneurial initiatives, and leadership in areas including agriculture, volunteering, sports, culture and environmental protection. Established in 1992, the County has… Continue reading
Community Care Peterborough provides a variety of essential services to seniors and adults with physical challenges, empowering them to live at home. The organization offers a wide range of non-medical supports including meals and transportation, in-home services, transition home after hospital stays as well as social and wellness activities. Clients… Continue reading
A few weeks ago, Centennial Place introduced six new “residents” to their community. The four cats and two dogs are called Companion pets, and came not from a breeder but from the Hasbro toy manufacturer. Much to the delight of the residents, these “pets” look and feel like real… Continue reading
