Community Care Luncheon Donation from Marion and George Corfe

At last month’s Community Care Luncheon, Marion and George Corfe handed out donations again this year to local organizations from funds they earned operating the canteen in the Millbrook Arena, Each recipient received a cheque for $300 including Community Care Millbrook & Millbrook Food Share, Local Girl Guides, Minor Hockey… Continue reading

Hand-crafted Ceramic Pieces Combine Style and Utility

Janette Froncz is a new vendor at the Millbrook Farmers’ market, offering hand-made pottery. Known for her elegance and grace from her years as a dancer, choreographer and creative movement teacher, it’s no surprise to see Janette’s items are stylish and well-crafted while being practical as well. Five years ago… Continue reading

New Winery Provides Opportunity to add Wine to our Locally-Sourced Meal

The local diet trend just became more interesting in the neighbourhood as we can now add wine to our list of local food and drink possibilities by toasting our locally grown dinner with a glass of local wine. After travelling to Toronto working in the food industry, John Drew decided… Continue reading

Celebration of the Farm Allows the Community to Show their Support

Photo Norm Lamothe. An early morning fire on July 18th has destroyed five barns at Woodleigh Farms in Cavan Monaghan Township.  It took five fire crews from Peterborough County and City of Kawartha Lakes stations to address the chaos and carnage at the scene on Sharpe Line as they responded… Continue reading

Stir it up with an Elzner Original

Wilfred Elzner has energy to burn.  After a year-long retirement trip in an RV, he returned to his home in Cobourg looking for a new direction for his efforts. His attention to detail led him to create hand-crafted wooden spoons.  Timeless and versatile, these kitchen tools don’t conduct heat, improve… Continue reading

New Dance School Launches Featuring Classic Ballet Moves

Visit www.tothepointeballetstudio.ca Richelle Kinley is bringing classic Ballet moves to her new home town.  With a dazzling smile and a can-do spirit, this energetic instructor is ready to guide students young and old to new interpretations of classic dance movements. A natural dancer at age three, Richelle attended Ryerson for Theatre… Continue reading

Meet the New Principal at Millbrook South Cavan Public School

Janice Mackenzie has arrived in Millbrook and she is eager to greet her new students. Janice Mackenzie brings a youthful energy and enthusiasm that belies her 30 years of experience.   She has big shoes to fill after Sheryl Hunter’s retirement, but the two educators share a love of their job,… Continue reading

Another Book Launch for Catherine Cerveny

Catherine Cerveny’s third and final (?) book in the Luck series will hit the stands at Chapters books later this month.  This sci-fi/romance series is her first foray into the world of book publishing.  These books are not self-published or produced by a vanity publisher.   With an agent in Jerusalem… Continue reading

Latest Addition to Cedar Valley Park

Council members and municipal staff join Bev Hilditch at the ribbon cutting ceremony introducing the latest addition to Cedar Valley Park last week, where a new children’s climber and play structure has been purchased and installed. Targeted at children from ages 18 months to 5 years, the new structure extends… Continue reading