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 Prize in the 2016 Spring Song Contest organized by online radio station Radio Airplay. The accompanying… Continue reading
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 trademark dishes, exotic beverages and stylish environment. Open six days a week and offering freshly prepared… Continue reading
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 at the side of the road. Using a Canadian original chalk-type of paint, in the space… Continue reading
By Heather Stauble The Appeal and request for a Stay has now been in front of the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change since January 23, 2016. This is request is among the first in the Province. The issues of access to a fair hearing, protection of human health,… Continue reading
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 J. Hampton Burnham Award, established to recognize the completion of a major project that promotes awareness… Continue reading
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 crown land locations in the surrounding area, eventually setting up a saw mill as well. The… Continue reading
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 outlined the familiar complaints about our current facility, including inadequate dressing rooms and parking, lack of… Continue reading
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 McHolm in nearby Welcome has been called a ‘floral oasis’. Her unique place has been the… Continue reading
By Karen Graham Last week Cathy Bond cut her last ties with Millbrook, selling the home where she and husband Bev lived and during the last few years, operated their business- the Millbrook Times. It was an event of relief tinged with regret, as they loved this adopted community which… Continue reading
