Restoration Celebration at Trinity the Marsh Anglican Church

On Sunday June 30th there was a “Restoration Celebration” at Trinity the Marsh (Anglican) west of Millbrook. The board and batten church was built in 1876 and recently the exterior of the church and the interior floor were painted. The entrance steps were replaced with a new step and ramp…. Continue reading

St. John’s Ida in Today’s World

In last month’s second article about St. John’s Church, Ida, we concluded its history up to the 1985 tornado. In this final article as part of our celebration and thanksgiving for our 200th anniversary, we will look at our church today.   After a long pairing with our original parish of… Continue reading

Artisanal Chicken Producer Joins Millbrook Market Vendors

Four years ago when the Artisanal poultry program began, Gary and his family got on board.  They now produce 1200 birds a year, processing 100 each week during the warm weather to ensure a steady supply of fresh meat at their farm located in Douro Dummer. The Fenton family raises… Continue reading

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

Meet Your Neighbours

Ethan, Cole, Avery, Jesse, and Samantha Parrington are enjoying the many benefits of small-town living in their new home “on the hill”, including quiet evenings and star-filled night skies. The Parrington’s were one of the first families to move into one of the new homes in the Highlands of Millbrook… 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