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A Message of Thanks to Peter Mills
December 31, 2023 was a date which definitely left the church family of St. John’s Ida and the Parish of Ida and Omemee with a bittersweet feeling. As we celebrated the retirement of Rev. Peter Mills, and gratefully recognized the wonderful 16 1/2 year ministry of Peter, along with his… Continue reading
New Community Futures Funding Program Supports Economic Growth
Last month, Community Futures Peterborough introduced a new program aimed at boosting the local economy, called the Community Advancement Program (CAP), with $50,000 earmarked for local projects. The program offers maximum grants of up to $5,000 per applicant, and aims to help attract business investment, retention and employment. Projects must… Continue reading
Vertical Systems Offers Full Service to Specialized Equipment Market
Dan Shaw began his career right out of high school in 1979 in the Oshawa area, working on equipment that lifts things and people higher: hoists and scissor lifts. In 2007 he decided to branch out on his own and created Vertical Systems, which is currently located at 805 Highway… Continue reading
Cavan Monaghan Supports Blankets for People
Last month, Peterborough County-City Paramedics (PCCP), in partnership with Peterborough County, the City of Peterborough, One City Peterborough and Windsor’s Dry Cleaning Centre, launched their second annual ‘Blankets for People’ campaign. This supplies blankets and sleeping bags to those in need during the winter season. Residents and businesses across the greater Peterborough area… Continue reading
Today’s Faith – February 2024
February brings thoughts of Valentine’s Day and love. The Bible compares love to a rope, strongest and healthiest with three strands. Jesus identified those three strands as love for God, love for one another and love for one’s self. Each person makes their own choice about love of God. Let’s… Continue reading
With Gratitude for our Educators Past, Present and Future
It has been almost six years since I began my journey with The Old Millbrook School Family Centre. In those years I have had the chance to work with about a half dozen amazing Registered Early Childhood Educators. Our programs have been made so much better because of our amazing… Continue reading
Local Syrup Producer Takes Visitors into the Woods to Tap for Syrup
Jeremy Poulin of Red Mill Maple Syrup, is offering to give visitors an experience at their farm at 1232 Deyell Line south of Millbrook this month. February is usually the month when temperatures climb to the levels that allow for the collection of pure maple sap, and Jeremy is inviting… Continue reading
Local Lions Club Continue a Legacy of Community Service
Are you looking for a way to meet your neighbours and make a contribution to your community? The Lions club is a good place to start. This paper often includes photos of members of the Millbrook and District Lions Club doing good things for our community. In this edition they… Continue reading
