A New Summer Venture for Local Entrepreneur

No one expected Susan Tung to stand still very long after the sale of her family business, the Golden Wheel, earlier this year.  A full-time Trent student, Susan has still found time to work at the restaurant, helping the new owners through the transition.  Susan is an entrepreneur at heart,… Continue reading

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… Continue reading

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… Continue reading

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… Continue reading

St. John’s Ida: The Middle Years, 1853 – 1986

As noted in our original article last month, St. John’s Church in Ida experienced great leadership from our two pioneer ministers, Rev. Joseph Thompson (1819-1833) and Rev. Samuel Armour (1833-1853).  After their 35 years of trail-blazing courage and missionary determination,   St. John’s was blessed in 1853 by the arrival of… Continue reading

Local Author and Columnist Janet Stobie Honoured by University of Toronto

At the Emmanuel College Alumni Day, local author, Janet Stobie received the Emmanuel College Alumni Service Award for her contribution to the United Church and the world, through her books and her inspirational speaking. Over the past fourteen years, Janet has written and published eight books, two novels, Fireweed and… Continue reading

Her Brown Eyes, Like Mine – a Daughter’s Story

She wanders aimlessly, sometimes alone, sometimes with a companion.  She just walks, she has no real destination.  She has a faraway look in her brown eyes.  She’ll stare, but doesn’t really see.  Her clothes may be mismatched, soiled, but of good quality.   Her sweater may be hers, or someone else’s. … Continue reading