Tag: local people
Welcome to Sage & Soul Collective: Millbrook’s Newest Wellness Business
Pictured are Sage & Soul Collective founders Amanda Willet and Missy Gurley inside their new wellness-inspired business which opened last week on Union St. across from Canada Post’s parking area. The empty store front…
Alone or with Friends, Birdwatching Builds an Appreciation for Nature
Lynn Smith identifies one of twenty-six birds that joined us on a morning walk in early May. Let me start by saying that calling the activity “bird watching” is a misdirect: it’s primarily about…
Local On-Line Business Provides Equipment Parts to Customers Around the World
Sue Rienstra and her husband Dave supply a wide variety of tractor and equipment parts through Sue’s online business in Cavan. Sue Rienstra’s experience in tractors and parts began at the age of 13…
Josh Helm Recognized at County Recognition Awards Event
Millbrook Foodland owner Josh Helm earned a County Recognition Award last month. On Thursday May14th Otonabee South Monaghan hosted the Peterborough County Community Recognition Awards. That evening, Josh Helm of Millbrook Foodland was awarded…
Mt. Pleasant Hosts Women’s Institute District Meeting
Last week, the Mount Pleasant Women’s Institute hosted the Peterborough District Annual Meeting at their hall, where they gathered to complete District business and discuss the organization’s mandate of community outreach, advocacy and education.…
Celebrating the Heart of Our Village: Millbrook Community Care’s Volunteer Appreciation Event
Volunteers congregate in the lobby of the club house at Baxter Creek Golf Club last week to celebrate their extensive contributions to the community. In turn, club owners graciously paid for the entire event,…
Garden Consultant Promotes Native Plants to Build Biodiversity
Cutline Christina in her garden with a native Nannyberry. Christina Rennich is a native plant and garden consultant using her expertise to help build beautiful, sustain-able gardens that contribute to biodiversity in Cavan Monaghan.…
Seeds from Bethany Take a Trip to the Moon
The late Melissa Spearing was an avid seed collector who worked at Kew Gardens in the UK and at the National Tree Seed Centre in Fredericton where she conducted research on forest protection and…
New Vet Joins Peterborough West Animal Hospital
Dr. Huda Alladin recently joined Peterborough West Animal Hospital. Huda Alladinis an adventurous young woman. She moved to Cavan Monaghan a few weeks ago leaving her home in Cairo to join the staff at…