Community Support Embraces Canadian Pony Club Motto – Loyalty, Character, Sportsmanship

The Kawartha Pony Club branch wishes to thank each and every one of their guests and supporters who attended and donated to their very successful Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser.  Through raffle, meal tickets and cash donations, the club raised $1,762.31 at that event. The Millbrook Lions’ Den was the perfect venue… Continue reading

Farm Credit Helps Canadian Farmers Grow

At last month’s farm show, staff from Farm Credit Canada (FCC) was on hand offering their services to the crowds strolling through the aisles. They need no introduction to the agricultural community, but the nature and extent of their services is less understood by the general public. Established in 1959,… Continue reading

Provincial Funding Give and Take Reflects Shifting Priorities

After suggesting ongoing transfer payments from the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) that for a core funding component in municipal budgets across the province were in jeopardy in February, last week the province provided welcome news to many rural municipalities struggling to maintain local infrastructure with a one- time grant. … Continue reading

Curious about Curios, Keen on Collectibles

There are those who can’t resist a live auction!  Almost all of us own “collectibles”, and a few of us have valuable collections. The Historical Society invites you to bring one or two of your favourite “keepers” for a show and tell evening at the Fireside Lounge, Centennial Place in… Continue reading

Centreville Presbyterian Youth Return From Mission Trip

Last weekend, the youth group from the Centreville Presbyterian Church presented a Thank you luncheon to members of the community who had rallied in support of their recent trip to the Dominican Republic.  After a delicious home-made lunch, the group discussed their trip presenting colourful photos of their week-long journey…. Continue reading