Tag: local people
A Place Where Everybody Knows Their Names – George and Marion Corfe Serve up Smiles at the Millbrook Arena
By Lynn Osborne One of the consistent features of the Millbrook arena is the sight of George and/or wife Marion working behind the concession stand with a smile on their faces waiting to serve.…
Final Wrap-up for 2015-2016 Midget Team
By Marianne Greber Midget is always and interesting age group as it’s the only age group that encompasses 3 birth years of players. For the 1st years it’s the beginning of their final stage…
Local Singer-Songwriter Wins Songwriting Competition
After submitting his first original recording to an international songwriting competition on a whim, Peter Graham was shocked and delighted to learn last week that he had beat 2,000 contestants to win the Grand…
Spring Changes at the Pastry Peddler
With the arrival of spring, comes gardening, dining al fresco, Blue Jays’ games, soccer and….construction! At one of our local eateries, the Pastry Peddler, owners Deanna and Colin are ready to serve with their…
Bear Essentials Hosts Furniture Painting Demo
By Karen Graham Last week, Susan Sheets of van Gogh paints provided a workshop on how to transform that ugly, dated but possibly useful piece of furniture you’ve inherited, outgrown or maybe even found…
4th Line Theatre Receives 2015 Annual Heritage Award from Peterborough Historical Society
Last week, the Peterborough Historical Society announced the winners of its 2015 Heritage Awards on at its Annual Fundraising Dinner. Among the recipients was our own 4th Line Theatre, which was bestowed with the…
Tradition of Service and Quality Gives Roka TIM-BR MART a Competitive Edge
By Karen Graham The Roka family has a long history in the business of selling wood. In 1963, John’s father Rudy Roka began selling firewood on the side, bringing logs in from Bancroft and…
Millbrook Minor Hockey Offers Their Wish List and Their Support for New Community Centre
By Karen Graham The President of Millbrook Minor Hockey (MMHA), Kaury Jones, presented a passionate proposal for a new community centre for the township. Supported by a delegation of 20 Minor Hockey supporters, Jones…
MILLBROOK & AREA GARDEN CLUB
MILLBROOK & AREA GARDEN CLUB Wednesday April 6th at 7:30 p.m. ST. THOMAS CHURCH HALL, 16 CENTRE STREET PLEASE PARK IN THE BACK PARKING LOT BRING YOUR OWN MUG The hidden garden of Kathryn…