The Millstone

2010 Time Capsule reveals student history

by Emily Caldwell, Grade 7 Student,Holy Name of Mary Catholic School in Almonte Do you remember what you were doing in the year 2010? My name is...

Diana’s Quiz – June 20, 2020

by Diana Filer 1. Which planet has the coldest atmosphere in the solar system? 2. Which countries are the 5 permanent members of the United Nations...

Orange Salmon and Orzo Salad

by Susan Hanna This recipe from Canadian Living pairs baked salmon with orzo, snow peas and greens — all tossed with an orange-chive-mustard-honey dressing. And...

Answers to Diana’s Quiz – June 13, 2020

by Diana Filer CERB refers to Canada Emergency Response Benefit, a taxable 4 month benefit for workers who have lost income due to the...

Diana’s Quiz – June 13, 2020

by Diana Filer 1. To what do the letters CERB refer? 2. Which Italian composer was also a priest? 3. What is the largest Arabic-speaking city?. 4. What...

Oliver’s Chicken

by Susan Hanna This recipe from Stacie Billis uses two great techniques for cooking a whole chicken quickly and ensuring the meat is moist and...

Answers to Diana’s Quiz – June 6, 2020

by Diana Filer 1. June 6th, 1944, was the WWII date of the Allied invasion of Normandy in Operation Overlord. 2. Manitoba was the first province,...

Diana’s Quiz – June 6, 2020

by Diana Filer 1. This day, June 6, marks the 76th anniversary of what? 2. Which Canadian province was the first to grant women the...

Pan-Roasted Asparagus with Cherry Tomatoes and Black Olives

by Susan Hanna This recipe from Cook’s Illustrated is a quick and easy way to dress up the season’s asparagus. Cook garlic, tomatoes and olives...

Happy 90th birthday Diane Malcolm

Diane Malcolm of Carleton Place is turning 90 today, Tuesday, June 2nd. Because of the pandemic we can't have a party for her, so "Happy...

Answers to Diana’s Quiz – May 30, 2020

by Diana Filer 1. The largest lake entirely in Ontario is Lake Nipigon. 2. Lucrezia Borgia's father was Cardinal Rodrigo de Borgia, who later became Pope...

Diana’s Quiz – May 30, 2020

by Diana Filer 1. What is the largest lake in Ontario? 2. Who was the father of Lucrezia Borgia? 3. What are the 3 horse races...

Malcolm Street fire victim speaks to the Millstone

by Edith Cody-Rice The Millstone interviewed Jaclyn Smithson, one of four tenants affected by the spectacular and tragic house fire that destroyed two residences and...

Crispy Chicken with Roasted Radishes

by Susan Hanna This recipe from Real Simple combines chicken thighs with red onion, garlic and radishes, topped with a luscious sauce. Brown the thighs...

EARTHFEST, April 20 in Carleton Place

An Almonte baby boom

Brenda Edgerton — obituary