Tag: local people
Save the Date: Maple in the Township Returns April 8th
A group of local Maple Syrup producers are joining forces to host another Maple Day on April 8th. All participating producers will open the doors to their sugar shacks between the hours of 10:00am…
Olympian Nordic Skier Has Local Roots
It wasn’t until late January that Russell Kennedy learned he would join ten other cross-country skiers to wear the maple leaf in the upcoming Olympic Winter Games, joining the team as one of five…
Owen Gets a Special Wish at the Pastry Peddler
When the chocolate cake arrived, Owen was excited. He probably thought that was the surprise his parents had in store the morning they came with his grandmother for Sunday breakfast at the Pastry Peddler. …
Millbrook Family Centre Board Works on New Programming
With the incredible opportunity provided by the recent funding approval for Millbrook’s Family Centre comes an equally incredible workload, accompanied by a very tight timeline to get organized. Last month board members of…
Second Annual First Responders’ Cup Puts Participants to the Ultimate Fitness Test
Teams of emergency responders will battle it out in the ultimate fitness challenge for the First Responders’ Cup taking place on Saturday, April 14 at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre. This ultimate fitness…
Local Residents not Smiling for the Surveillance Cameras on King Street
There is a growing frustration among business owners and their customers in Millbrook’s downtown core over the installation of several surveillance cameras on the former Daisy Mart location at the intersection of King…
Living in Millbrook Can Be a Blast
Early in December of 1975, after I had moved our earthly belongings from Toronto to our nearly finished studio-home on the 4th Line, I came down into the village via Tupper St. for some…
New Owners for Mister Convenience
After thirty-three years in the convenience store business, Min Kim and his family are stepping away from the counter. For the past twenty-two years, customers at Millbrook’s Mr. Convenience have been greeted by members…
Businesses Put Their Image in the Hands of Taylormade Signs
You may not recognize Pat Taylor of Taylormade Signs, but you will certainly recognize her work. For more than 30 years, she has been designing and creating custom carved and hand-painted signs that are…