Andy Harjula is an active volunteer in his own community and abroad. He can often be found at his church at St. John’s Ida, at a free tax clinic at Centennial Place or on the Community Policing Committee helping to keep our roads safe or organizing youth events, always lending… Continue reading
Arlene Baillie is a pioneer in the automotive sports field. Last month at a car show in Toronto she was acknowledged for attending every U.S. National Street-Rodder show in the last fifty years. She is the only Canadian to have done so, and one of the rare female participants in… Continue reading
Diann Corfe, president of Branch 402, Royal Canadian Legion, kicked off the Historical Society’s March event held Friday, March 22 in the Legion Hall, with some colourful and entertaining memories of Frontier Days, a special event held in the early part of the 1970s in downtown Millbrook. Dr. Van Loon… Continue reading
Last weekend, the youth group from the Centreville Presbyterian Church presented a Thank you luncheon to members of the community who had rallied in support of their recent trip to the Dominican Republic. After a delicious home-made lunch, the group discussed their trip presenting colourful photos of their week-long journey…. Continue reading
Originally from Hungary, Laszlo Prising moved to Cavan ten years ago in anticipation of retiring from his job as a chemist in Scarborough. Since his retirement, he has been investing his time developing his love of photography. This passion began at an early age with a small plastic camera, but… Continue reading
After starting the sport a few short months ago, eight-year-old Hunter George took top prize in the FXR Kawartha Cup held in Lindsay on February 16th, where he scored the most points among the ten participants in his racing class. One of the races in the Canadian Snowcross circuit, it… Continue reading
It’s that time of year again where we identify local groups and individuals who are making extraordinary contributions to our community. The categories are broad, ranging from acts of heroism, entrepreneurial initiatives, and leadership in areas including agriculture, volunteering, sports, culture and environmental protection. Nominees may not have received a… Continue reading
Local horselovers find like-minded colleagues at The Kawartha Pony club. It is one of 150 branches of the Canadian Association which boasts a membership of about 3,500 and is supported by almost 1,000 volunteers. Managed by volunteers, this association is dedicated to teaching equestrian skills to youth aged 6 to… Continue reading
Millbrook’s frugal “fashionistas” have a secret they don’t want you to know. The local Community Care office has a fantastic “New to You” store that sells gently used clothing, shoes, and other smaller items. This store is a hidden gem that offers amazing, high-quality finds for bargain hunters, the environmentally… Continue reading
