Policy Regarding Letters to the Editor
We welcome the opinions of our readers in the form of letters to the editor. These must be no longer than 200 words and address a local issue, and include the writer’s name and address which must be local. Street addresses are not published. We do not publish 3rd party letters. Letters must be clear, polite and not include any personal attacks on individuals. We reserve the sole discretion on the decision to publish letters on the opinion page which express the views of their authors and do not necessarily reflect the view of the editor.
Upcoming Events
May22Wed20242:00 pm Tea at Two – May 2024 @ Bethany United ChurchTea at Two – May 2024 @ Bethany United ChurchMay 22 @ 2:00 pmThe speaker will be Tammy Brydon, Elder Abuse Prevention Coordinator.May25Sat20248:00 am Annual Plant & Book Sale – 2024 @ Bailieboro Public LibraryAnnual Plant & Book Sale – 2024 @ Bailieboro Public LibraryMay 25 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pmHosted by the Friends of Otonabee South Monaghan Public Library. Plant donations needed! Call for Information9:00 am Heart Health Global Fundraiser @ CMCCHeart Health Global Fundraiser @ CMCCMay 25 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pmAt the CMCC from 9 am until noon hosted by personal trainer Annie Smith. Join her in a variety of heart-health activities and raise funds for Heart care research.May26Sun202410:00 am Millbrook Farmers’ Market – May 26 @ Parking lot of Millbrook/South Cavan Public SchoolMillbrook Farmers’ Market – May 26 @ Parking lot of Millbrook/South Cavan Public SchoolMay 26 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pmFeaturing fresh local produce and artisan products.1:00 pm Rice Lake Arts Open House @ Zim Art GalleryRice Lake Arts Open House @ Zim Art GalleryMay 26 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pmFeaturing art demos, live music, food and lots of activities.May29Wed2024Jun3Mon20249:00 am New To You Clothing Store @ New to You Clothing StoreNew To You Clothing Store @ New to You Clothing StoreJun 3 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pmOpen 9am to 3pm every Monday to Friday. Please consider donating good quality used clothing. Funds received from the sale of these items support local programs and services.
Tag Archives: Millbrook
Poppy Financial Report
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BR. 402 POPPY FINANCIAL REPORT Opening Balance Oct. 1, 2016 $1,606.22 Income from all sources 9,844.75 Subtotal (available balance) $11,450.97 Campaign Expenses Poppies and Wreath purchases $3,990.23 Youth education 450.00 Total Expenses $4,440.23 Disbursements Handicapped Door Opener $1,679.00 Homeless Veteran Fund Ontario… Continue reading
Spontaneous Decision Prompted Bellinger’s Enlistment in WWII
For the late Cavan veteran Clarence Munro, joining the Armed Forces in Halifax in 1939 was the best option available. At sixteen years of age, he had lost his parents and was supporting himself with the occasional casual work paying $1 for a ten-hour shift. The Canadian Armed Forces were… Continue reading
Midget Rep Stars 1st Tournament
For the first time in a number of years, Millbrook & District Minor Hockey is hosting a Midget Rep team. With a small roster of 12 skaters and one goalie, no one knew what to expect from this small but determined squad. Their first game against Mariposa resulted in a… Continue reading
Council Asks for 4-Way Stop in Mount Pleasant
As a result of public concerns raised to County Council, Peterborough County Public Works Department completed a Road Safety Audit for the intersection of County Road 9 (Mount Pleasant Road) and County Road 10. This is formal and independent safety performance review of a road transportation project by an experienced… Continue reading
Letter to the Editor – Millbrook Zucchini Festival
Dear Editor, The Millbrook Zucchini Festival Test Bake Ovens Organizing Committee would like to thank everyone who came out on that now seemingly long past beautiful Sunday in September to help us celebrate 150 years of zucchini mayhem. Over seventy zucchini boats were raced down the creek, we were serenaded… Continue reading
Funding Approved for Community Improvement Plan for Downtown Millbrook
After the cancellation of the Rural Economic Development Program (RED), plans for a detailed streetscape plan to guide the Downtown revitalization plan looked bleak. The 2016 budget had $20,000 designated towards the development of the Community Improvement Plan which would have included this component, and the matching funds from the… Continue reading
Healthy Outdoor Playspaces
“Play is what we do when no adult is telling us what to do.” Play has a critical role in child development. The benefits are not limited to physical ones such as improved motor skills. As children navigate the physical and social environment of play areas, they develop cognitive and… Continue reading
At Our Libraries
With fall comes a return to routine and reading at our libraries. We have freshened up our locations with new bulletin boards in the children’s spaces. We hope all the patrons enjoy the small addition to our decor. Storytime continues this fall with our STEAM focused activities, CMLibraries is inclusive… Continue reading
