Tag: local people
Foodshare Hero Clarke Matthew Retires
Millbrook and District Food Share had another successful Christmas Hamper program, providing almost 60 hampers and vouchers to local families. The Food Share would like to thank the various local businesses that donated, including Millbrook Foodland,…
Winter Fun at the Millbrook EarlyON Child Centre
A youngster was pleased as punch with her colourful snowman created last week at one of the many outdoor activities hosted by our family centre. Every Wednesday, staff provide an outdoor program where youngsters…
A New Generation Continues the Staples Syrup Tradition of Excellence
Members of the eighth generation of the Staples family of Cavan have joined the ranks of producers of award-winning syrup as 9 year old Emily submitted her first samples into this year’s Royal Winter…
The Community Loses a World Class Champion
Last week, Millbrook lost a well-respected international artist. Bruce Lepper was a world-renowned bird carver best known abroad for his wildfowl and songbird carvings and locally for his efforts to promote and protect the…
Happy 103rd Birthday – Bill Bellinger
Bill once described himself as the “luckiest man on earth” and that attitude and his penchant for dancing has helped this WWII embrace life and spread joy wherever he goes.
Ru Huntley Scores Silver at the National Beach Volleyball Competition
Ru Huntley first played volleyball in grade seven at Crestwood. Well, he sort of played- he says he spent most of the time on the bench. His interest in the sport was encouraged by…
Dave Bourgeois Cycles Back to Launch Drumlin Cycle
Dave Bourgeois has come back to the community with some new skills he is eager to share. Growing up in Millbrook, he explored the area extensively, cycling along local roads and trails, and…
Two Local Families to be Inducted into the Peterborough County Agricultural Wall of Fame
After a two-year hiatus, the Peterborough County Agricultural Wall of Fame will celebrate the 2022 additions to their Wall of Fame in person this month. Two couples are among residents being honoured for their…
Horses are Patient Therapists at Harmony Farms Rice Lake
During her work as a Personal Service Worker, Krystyna Nelson has seen firsthand the physical and mental debilitation that chronic ailments have on daily life. During time spent with her clients, she saw…