Tag: local people
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
Veltri Homes
Before the arrival of the Highlands of Millbrook, for decades developers have been making their mark on a much smaller scale, establishing homes in this rural community north east of the GTA. Since the…