Heritage Stands the Test of Time
As I was driving home from Ottawa after a Christmas visit, I stopped in at the High Spring Trading Post and Saddlery between Marmora and Havelock, to say hello to Rick Mocon. Above the cash register in the store are clippings and photos from the era of Frontier Days in Millbrook, a highlight of…
North Cavan students enjoyed skating
With plenty of supervision from staff and family, North Cavan students enjoyed skating and sliding in the Millbrook arena last Friday afternoon.
Sundogs and Sundries
Where has January gone?! And where has our snow gone?! The cold, dry snow of December and early January was wonderful for walking. Now the ice and uneven, crusty snow make for difficult footing. Nevertheless, for the person equipped with good ice cleats the outdoors beckons, with many things to experience. And there…
Newspaper Club February 2018
Ski Club As the first snow falls, the sign-up for the Millbrook South Cavan Ski and Snowboard club commences. Kids in grade 4 to 8 look forward to the snowy hills and icy jumps all year round. For a few short months, ski club will be in full action! This is the third year…
Homeguard Inspection Program
Those whose winter plans include an out of town vacation may find improved peace of mind regarding their vacant home after taking advantage of the Peterborough Police Services free Homeguard Inspection program. This is a community-based crime prevention initiative of the Peterborough Police Service Auxiliary officers and that allows community members to take an…
Your “Love Footprint”
Today we talk a great deal about shrinking our “carbon footprint.” Advertising, education, news reports, books, magazines, and other people have all had a part in raising my consciousness on environmental issues. I have soaked in enough warnings about not polluting our environment that I find it difficult to casually throw away a plastic…