Who doesn’t miss the experience of local farmers’ markets this time of year? More so now, when we see produce shelves with items showing a bit of wear after an extra-long trip to the grocery store. While you can’t purchase berries or stone fruit from local sources right now, there… Continue reading
Summer Osborne grew up in a large family in the City of Kawartha Lakes, where she returned after completing a business degree from Algonquin College in Ottawa specializing in marketing. She migrated to the Muskoka area after graduation, where her natural interest and ability led her to help family and… Continue reading
After working for more than a decade in long term care settings, Registered Practical Nurse Beth Steinbeck was ready for a change. Among the residents in her care, foot issues were common, and as the song goes, your ankle bone’s connect to your leg bone… In other words, healthy feet… Continue reading
Steve Hunter has been in the renovation business for more than 30 years. Originally located just north of Cobourg, Steve relocated to Cavan three years ago to be more centrally located to his customers who come from Cobourg, Peterborough and cottage country. Hunter loves to design on his feet- he… Continue reading
Late last summer, Kawartha Credit Union (KCU) brought in their Mobile Branch to the village to introduce residents to this innovative facility. Parked beside the old arena near Needler’s Mill, the unit incorporated two private offices and a full-service ATM, allowing customers to perform the vast majority of banking services,… Continue reading
Amanda Mitchell moved to Bethany with her husband last April and continued her four-year-old company called Sprinkles and Things in her new home. On November 20, Amanda led a workshop for six children where they decorated cupcakes. The class also included pizza which was washed down with a children’s favourite,… Continue reading
This holiday season is getting more local focus with the new Hometown Holiday campaign. This new initiative is a joint partnership between the Havelock Chamber of Commerce, Millbrook & District Chamber of Commerce, Kawartha Chamber of Commerce & Tourism, and the Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce on behalf of all… Continue reading
A big shout-out to the wonderful volunteers who make up the Millbrook BIA (Business Improvement Association) Decorating Committee. The Decorating Committee is a committee of, and funded by, the Millbrook BIA and has been in existence for approximately 15 years. These ladies fill 22 urns and numerous hanging baskets in… Continue reading
With just a few weeks’ notice, Postmaster Christine Jones learned that her 23 years of service was about to end as the property where the Fraserville Post Office operated was sold. November 12th was the last day of service, and the “Sold” sign had yet to be posted on… Continue reading
