County Passes 2014 Budget
The 2014 County budget was approved by County Council at their April 2 meeting. According to the press release, the approved budget will see a tax rate increase, net of assessment growth, of 1.88%. “This budget represents an extremely responsible approach to fiscal management.” said J. Murray Jones, Peterborough County Warden. “We have approved…
Growing With the Times At Pineneedle Farms
by: Karen Graham Pineneedle Farms has been a family business operating in the Pontypool area for several generations. During the 1950’s, Pontypool was the largest supplier of Christmas trees in North America. Many local landowners had signed 12 year leases to Christmas tree growers who would harvest the most pleasingly proportioned specimens when the…
The Circus Came To Millbrook For Wrap Up Show
by: Karen Graham On Sunday afternoon, the Millbrook Figure Skating Club hosted their final exhibition of the season with a circus themed show entitled “Under the Big Top”. The enthusiastic crowd was treated to a colourful production involving all willing members (some younger performers suffered last minute jitters and withdrew) of the local club.…
Sunday Night League Tournament Marks Season End -The Ice Is Out
The Sunday Night League annual tournament ran like clockwork again last Sunday thanks to the dedicated efforts of league organizer Marion Olan. In its 42nd year of operation, the popularity of this men’s league continues, drawing players from Manvers to Peterborough and beyond to relive their minor hockey glory on home ice in Millbrook.
British Home Children is Subject of Historical Society Talk in April
by: Celia Hunter On Thursday, April 24, the Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society will host an evening with special guests Lori Oschefski and Sandra Joyce of the British Home Children Advocacy and Research Association. They will be presenting an overview of British Home Children in Canada. Barnardo Children were part of a larger effort…
Suitcase Simpson Remembered
To date, the column that sparks the most response and feedback is, without doubt, Marg Aiken’s ‘On the Line’. Be sure to get your copy of the April 10th Issue, for some great historic pictures!