Tag: local people
Fire Halls Open Their Doors
On Sunday, October 2nd, the Fire Department was celebrating a few things. First at the Municipal offices was the unveiling of the new Trailer purchased on their behalf by the local Firefighters’ Association, followed…
Letter to the Editor #1
I would like to express my appreciation to the two staff who were working at the Home Hardware in Millbrook on Thurs Sept 22, 2016 at about 4:45 pm. My mom is a…
Letter to the Editor #2
We would like to thank the City of Peterborough Police Department and Constable William Trudeau for solving the issue of the item stolen from our property. Our item has been returned and we…
Food Share Connects Our Generous Community to Those in Need
While Halloween has just passed, local Food Share staff is gearing up for their busiest season. After Thanksgiving, their food supplies have dwindled, but donations flood in as the month draws to an end,…
Taking the Plunge: Becky Dong goes it Alone in New Venture
After more than 30 years working in the Chinese restaurant business, this spring Becky Dong decided it was time to be her own boss. Encouraged by an enthusiastic and loyal customer base, Dong found…
Apps and Activity Night
This year’s school apps and activity night was a blast! On Thursday, October 20th. We provided a wide range of activities, including tutorials on how to work Edsby for parents, a lacrosse clinic, break…
Fraserville Entrepreneur Alex Bushell’s Start up Launches Revolutionary Lab System
There are many routes that lead to starting your own business. For Alex Bushell and his partner Steve Wright, the path began with frustration on the job that peaked after their employer was purchased…
Local Mother of Two Going for MS Treatment in California
Jenn Puk is a local mother of two who was officially diagnosed with multiple sclerosis almost 8 years ago, but the evidence of the disease began 23 years prior to that at age 17.…
There Are Many Ways to Serve
A few weeks ago, Centennial resident Major Donald Howson celebrated his 102nd birthday. When you reach that age, you have seen a lot, and Reverend Howson is no exception. As a full time member…