Variety in Sport Experience Builds Better Athletes
Why do parents focus on putting their kids on an intense one-sport-only track? Do they think it will help them reach professional sports levels sooner? Will it give them a better chance by sacrificing other sports? The answer might surprise you. Sport specialization – an intense focus on one sport year-round – is necessary…
Touch a Truck
The skies cleared for the third Touch a Truck event hosted by the Millbrook/Cavan Firefighters’ Association. They were grateful to the Millbrook Agricultural Society which provided the fairgrounds for the event venue and to all who brought their vehicles and equipment out for display. After skipping a year due to COVID, youngsters were eager…
Trout Unlimited
The Trout Unlimited Millbrook Chapter partnered with the local Girl Guide Rangers and Otonabee Region Conservation Authority to partake in the Yellowfish road program. The community program is designed to educate residents that storm drains are the doorways to our local streams. Putting anything other than rain water in the storm drain can harm…
Local Farmers Donate Hay to Counterparts in Need
With some local farmers harvesting a fourth crop of hay, it’s safe to say that hay is in abundance in our neighbourhood. Not so in Northern Ontario, or out west. Extreme drought and heat conditions have left livestock farmers contemplating how to shrink their herds given the lack of feed for their animals. The…
Local Art on Display in Open Studio Event
This weekend, ceramic artist Jane Wilson opens the doors to her private studio at her home at 700 Carmel Line for an Open Studio event showcasing the work of six local artists. Among the exhibits are paintings by JoEllen Brydon and Esperanca Melo, drawings by Grace Glass, wood items from John Ireland, garden fish…
A Fond Farewell for Chief Medical Officer Dr. Rosana Salvaterra
Last week the community bade farewell to Dr. Rosana Salvaterra who leaves her position as Medical Officer of Health for the Peterborough area which she has held since 2008. In the last year and a half, Dr. Salvaterra has been the face of the community’s battle against the spread of COVID-19, providing regular media…