Time Capsule Opened at Millbrook South Cavan Public School
This time capsule was sealed on June 28th, 2000 as at Millbrook South Cavan Public School. On May 22nd, Millbrook South Cavan students were introduced to the contents of a time capsule created by students at the school in June, 2000. It was a great opportunity to get students together to hear what their…
School Council Treats North Cavan Students to Lacrosse Training
Last month, students in grades 2 through 6 enjoyed a 50 minute Lacrosse training session with Curtis Conley of Nationwide Lacrosse. A substitute teacher in his day job, Conley was well-equipped to communicate effectively with the youngsters who learned skills in handling the equipment. Fortunately it was a warm, sunny day, and a Friday…
Josh Helm Recognized at County Recognition Awards Event
Millbrook Foodland owner Josh Helm earned a County Recognition Award last month. On Thursday May14th Otonabee South Monaghan hosted the Peterborough County Community Recognition Awards. That evening, Josh Helm of Millbrook Foodland was awarded the Business Leadership Award. Josh was nominated by Millbrook resident Glenn Spurrell, who wrote: “A grocery store is often the…
Millbrook Valley Trails Work Day
Roughly forty volunteers put their backs into efforts to repair and refresh sections of the Millbrook Valley Trails in early May. They were treated to a wide variety of weather, from brilliant sunshine to a few flurries, but all kept smiling. Among the projects was some boardwalk repairs replacing rotted boards, new mulch covering…
Kawartha Land Trust Adds Two More Properties to its Nature Reserves
Kawartha Land Trust Ballyduff Trails. Two more properties have been brought under the protection of Kawartha Land Trust (KLT), bringing the total number of nature reserves to fifty, encompassing more than 9,100 acres across the City of Kawartha Lakes and Peterborough County since its founding in 2001. Donors allow protection to natural spaces in…
Mt. Pleasant Hosts Women’s Institute District Meeting
Last week, the Mount Pleasant Women’s Institute hosted the Peterborough District Annual Meeting at their hall, where they gathered to complete District business and discuss the organization’s mandate of community outreach, advocacy and education. Once business was complete and a delicious pot luck lunch was consumed, the members prepared donated purses and tote bags…