Tag: June 2024
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Woodleigh Farms Uses Traditional and Leading Edge Techniques to Find Sustainability
Woodleigh Farms is a sixth generation family farm operation with 500 acres on and around the homestead on Sharpe Line producing crops, maple syrup, flowers, fruit and vegetables. While the business may have historic…
Meet Millbrook’s Newest CAF Graduate: Carter White
Nineteen-year-old Carter White of Millbrook just graduated from basic training in the Canadian Forces Leadership & Recruit School in St Jean Quebec. He is now at CFB Borden to continue his studies to become…
