Category: 2016
Where Are They Now? Catching up with Kevin Calhoun
Even though Kevin now lives in one of the largest urban centres in Canada, he and wife Christie have chosen their location carefully. Snuggled in at the foot of Mount Seymour in a…
Ride a Rottenworm in to See Funfolk’s The Princess and the Plumber!
Everything is going according to plan for Funfolk’s rendition of The Princess and the Plumber, premiering March 13th at the Millbrook Legion. Costumes are ready – including a very creative worm sewn together around…
Country Kids in the City for the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies Convention
In my role as Senior Millbrook Fair Ambassador, I represented our Agricultural Society last week in Toronto at the 2016 Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) which was held at the Fairmont Royal…
Basketball Pro Visits South Cavan School
Peterborough’s basketball star Jesse Young visited South Cavan school last week to shoot hoops with students. Young played all day through student gym periods, often being prompted to show off his dunking skills,…
GENERATION GAP: Teen fine being mostly phone-less
I am 16-years-old, and I don’t use my phone. Well, that’s not strictly true. I do use my phone, but not often, and I certainly do have one. Unlikely as that may sound…
Easements to Accommodate Ontario Trails Strictly Voluntary under proposed Legislation
Introduced in the Ontario legislature in May, Bill 100 entitled “Supporting Ontario Trails Act” has attracted attention from rural landowners whose properties border or converge on these public routes. According to Paul Wettlaufer, Director…
New Ownership for Sylvia’s Restaurant – Welcome Madison’s’!
For Black this will be something of a homecoming. Both he and Wuis grew up in the area and were high school sweethearts who drifted apart and eventually found other partners. Through Facebook,…
