2019 County Recognition Award Recipients Acknowledged
Congratulations to the six residents and organizations that were selected by their community for their service to the community. The Peterborough Curling Club was recognized for its contribution to accessibility improvements in the County, Pat Taylor of Taylor Made Signs was acknowledge as a local business leader, the Millbrook Gallery was recognized for demonstrating…
Agricultural Leadership Award Recipient Allan Bigelow
A fourth generation farmer in the community, Allan Bigelow’s family has been farming in the township for more than 150 years. While he currently resides on Larmer Line, Allan Bigelow still owns and farms one of his great- great- grandfather John Bigelow’s properties on Dranoel Rd. which John purchased in 1865. Alan’s ancestors eventually…
Community Volunteer of the Year Marion Guthrie
Marion has been an enthusiastic volunteer with Millbrook Community Care for 19 years, contributing a minimum of eight hours each week to seniors in the area. She can usually be found behind the counter in the New-to-You shop but also hosts seniors coffee clubs, helps out at the organization’s monthly luncheon events and generally…
Dallas Marshall Joins the Library Staff to Deliver Summer Programming
Dallas Marshall will spend the summer at the Cavan Monaghan Libraries in the role of the Summer Literacy/STEM Co-ordinator. Dallas just completed her first year of study at Trent University where she is studying Mathematics in pursuit of Teacher Education. Dallas will be focusing on literacy initiatives for pre-school and beyond. This will be…
Local Firm Provides Mobile Fire Protection Services
These days, homeowners are focused on the dangers of water damage to their properties as record rains make flooding a regular news item. Fraser McNevan of Cavan would like to remind property owners of another risk that can be mitigated with some proactive moves: the danger of fire. He operates Pro-Tek Fire and Safety…
Next Farmers’ Market Sunday June 23
Thirty vendors filled the parking lot of the Old Millbrook School last Sunday at the May Farmers’ Market. As sunny skies and warmer temperatures prevailed, exuberant shoppers scooped up a wide array of local products, including newly bottled maple syrup, preserves, Ontario cheeses, wine, fresh meats and, of course, baked goods. Also in demand…