Life @ 96
It might sound like an oxymoron, but there is life at 96 according to this elderly gentleman. He finds joy in the small things: watching young children, dogs, and people going about their business without resenting his perspective on the sidelines. He would love to play another round of golf and celebrate with his…
Property Crimes a Growing Concern for the Community
This year, there have been a number of high-profile break-ins at local commercial businesses over the last several months, from Foodland in February and most recently at Millbrook Valley Chocolates. There is limited cash on the premises of most businesses these days, so the burglars helped themselves to cigarettes and chocolates to top up…
The Municipal Hall as Multipurpose Structure
By the 1840s, Cavan’s population had grown to several hundred and a rudimentary civic administration with elected councillors and an appointed clerk was in place. In the mid 1840s, a wood frame municipal structure was constructed in Millbrook (the largest community) at the site of the current Nexicom building. Aside from regular government business,…
Working Together to Protect the Community in Fire Emergencies
Residents may not know exactly what happens when they dial 911, but they certainly expect and deserve an immediate and appropriate response. In Peterborough County, these calls arrive at a hub where they are directed to the most appropriate service provider: the police, the paramedics or the local fire department. Calls requiring fire department…
Andy Stevenson Finds New Ways to Support Millbrook Community Care
This enthusiastic volunteer was recently recognized for his twenty years of service to our local community care organization. For many years his primary responsibility at Community Care has been to help seniors and those with disabilities by setting up distress alarms and helping them learn how to use them. For the client it simply…