Tag: local people
Bill Slavin Takes us Beyond the Secrets of Jarrow
“It’s as good as it gets right now.” Bill Slavin might like to contemplate life in the middle ages or during the Napoleonic era, but he certainly doesn’t want to be transported back to…
County Recognition Award Nomination Period Open
Peterborough County hosts this annual celebration of the contributions of local groups and individuals who are making extraordinary contributions to their communities. The categories are broad, ranging from acts of heroism, entrepreneurial initiatives, and…
Here Comes the Santa Claus Parade, Next Stop 2024!
Allan Packman is doing his best Tom Hanks impersonation as he rides the Polar Express float prepared by Otonabee Massage and Wellness of Bailieboro. Reports indicate that this was one of the best parades…
Diann Turns 80!
Pictured is Diann Corfe with her daughter Lorraine and son Michael at the celebration of her 80th birthday in a venue she knows and loves, the Millbrook Legion, where she serves as President. She would…
Rev. Peter Mills with his children Laura, Tim and Joel Retirement Party
What a fun-filled time we had singing Christmas music accompanied by guitar, a multi-combo instrument and piano! A rollicking rendition of “The Lighthouse Keeper’s Daughter” was performed by the Cavan Players; in a second…
Millbrook Grade 6 Students ask: Who is Jason Salo?
On November 8 and 9th, 2023, a veteran named Jason Salo visited Millbrook South Cavan School. He met with each grade over two days, allowing him to speak with smaller groups of students. He…
Piece by Cavan Artist Sherry Crawford Featured in Toronto’s Cavalcade of Lights
Sherry Crawford is a self-taught artist who started painting later in life when she was inspired by the owner of Cobourg Native Art Museum. Originally from Bancroft, she has called Cavan Monaghan home for…
Remembering Tim Belch
Tim Belch passed away suddenly at his home on the family farm on October 3, 2023. Tim grew up on the family farm on Sherbrooke St. helping with the family bison business. He left…
Memorial Tree Recognizes Courageous Hockey Mom
In 2022 Joshua Palewandrem joined the Millbrook Stars U15 hockey team, while his Mom Brenda was in the midst of fighting a courageous battle with cancer. Brenda never missed coming to a game and…