Town of Millertown

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Millertown is a scenic community located in the interior of the island of Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada. Millertown is nestled on the north east side of Red Indian Lake. It boasts the Gaff Topsail Plateau to the North, dense boreal forest to the south and one of the great canadian rivers, Exploits River to the east. Millertown offers the gateway to the island's wilderness, providing activities and spectacular scenery to suit any eco-tourist or resident. Here in Millertown you will find natural beauty that promotes a sense of relaxation as well as the hospitality and kindness of Newfoundlanders.

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Heritage Funding for Outdoor Interpretive Panels for Indian Point

News Release

Grand Falls-Windsor-Buchans MHA Welcomes Heritage Funding

August 6, 2008 – Susan Sullivan, MHA for the District of Grand Falls-Windsor-Buchans, today welcomed the recent announcement by the Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, that the District of Grand Falls-Windsor-Buchans has received $10,161 in funding through the Cultural Economic Development Program (CEDP).

The Red Indian Lake Heritage Society has received funds for operational and project support through the province’s Cultural Economic Development Program (CEDP). The operational grant of $8,750 will be used to produce outdoor interpretive panels on the history of the Beothuk that will promote this significant site. An additional $1,411 has been provided in operational support for the heritage group.

"The Red Indian Lake Heritage Society is to be commended for its tremendous efforts in keeping alive the history and heritage of the region”, said MHA, Susan Sullivan. “The preservation in word of such an important part of our cultural legacy is an asset that will serve the area well into the future and I congratulate the committee on their tenacity in seeing this project through. I also would like to thank Minister Jackman and his department for their interest and support of this very worthwhile project."

A total of 28 heritage-related projects totalling $138,145 have been approved under the 2008 Cultural Economic Development Program (CEDP). The program is providing $1.15 million for operational and project support in 2008 to the heritage sector, and about $1.2 million to the professional arts sector, for a total of about $2.3 million.

CEDP projects are selected based on the strength of the business plans, vision and potential for development within the sector. For more information on the CEDP program and application guidelines, visit: www.tcr.gov.nl.ca/tcr/services_programs/cedp/heritage/.

Media contacts:
Susan Sullivan, MHA

Grand Falls-Windsor-Buchans

729-1572, 1-888-610-4440

susansullivan@gov.nl.ca

The community of Millertown launches new website

www.communityofmillertown.ca. The web site provides a wide range of information, including overview of the history of Millertown, town news, establishments, photos and guest book. .

Winifred Kelley Visit Sept. 2007

Winifred Kelley, the granddaughter of the town's founder, Lewis Miller. Listen to the CBC radio interview.

Winifred Kelley Interview ( MP3)