Author: Karen Graham
Awards for Serena
At last weekend’s Juno Awards, Serena Ryder not only co-hosted the show, but earned Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year. In her speech she noted,”I did want to say I come…
“A Modern Day Thriller and Treasure Hunt”
Passion for History Leads to Millbrook and the Bell “There’s a persistent idea that Canadians aren’t interested in their own stories,” says Mark Starowicz. “I’ve made a living proving that isn’t true.”
Community Did ‘Step Right Up’ for Historical Society Fundraiser – A Grand Night For All
The Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society holds a major fundraising event every two years, and invites the community to come and enjoy an evening of fun and entertainment. This year’s theme was ‘Step Right…
Plan to Hop on Over to Centennial Place for an Easter Egg Hunt
On Sunday, April 13, the week before Easter, the Easter Bunny is paying a visit to Centennial Place. So, the folks at Centennial Place are inviting children ages 0-12 to come and not just…
City of Kawartha Lakes Refuses Access
Wpd, the company that owns the FIT contract for Sumac Ridge, requested access to Wild Turkey Road as one of its proposed routes for the Sumac Ridge Wind Project. Wild Turkey Road is an…
Marg Aiken’s Phone Is Home
By: Celia Hunter It all started with the Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society fundraiser. Councillor Tim Belch and his father Dr. Bill (Willoughby) Belch came to the February meeting of the Historical Society in…
Linda Kash, Megan Murphy In New Stages Drama
New Stages Theatre presents Between The Sheets, a funny and fierce play about a parent-teacher interview that goes horribly wrong.
Where Are They Now? Holly Thertell Turns Teaching Into a Learning Experience
By: Karen Graham Holly remembers quite clearly the person who set her life in a different direction. Her grade 5 teacher, Linda Parsons, noticed how uncomfortable Holly was speaking in a group. Mrs. Parsons…