Centennial Place Celebrates 20 Years
AON began as a family-owned land development and property management firm owned by the Smith family, and by 1975 was one of the largest of its kind in the region. Ross Smith, son of the company founders, anticipating the impact of demographic shifts, sought to expand into the senior housing market. Centennial Place was…
Frequency Glass Brings Hand Blown Glass to the Millbrook Farmers’ Market
Like many entrepreneurs, Trevor Logan’s glass blowing business began as a hobby. At first he was a collector, but soon decided to pick up the skill and was taught by friends. After finding a market for his work, he began producing decorative glass products out of his home in Bewdley. He is called a…
Summer Progression at the CM Libraries
We’re making some changes to our August programming schedule! Our Surprise Activity at the Millbrook Branch was so popular that we decided to extend the activity to our Bruce Johnston Branch as well. If you missed any of the fun activities from July (such as tie dye, string art, and candle making) you will…
Millbrook Legion Fundraising Activities Support Local Schools and Hospital
Pictured is Millbrook Legion members Linda Adams and President Diann Corfe presenting donations of $1000 to MSC Secretary Shari DeWolde (left) and to North Cavan teacher Mr. Pyper for the schools’ nutritional program. These funds were raised at last month’s Rubber Duck Race. The legion has also recently donated $2000.00 to PRHC Cancer Unit,…
Avoid Contact with this Toxic Plant
At the moment, many of our rural roads are lined with wild parsnip, which like many plants this season are thriving. While beautiful, these plants can leave permanent scars on exposed skin. An invasive species, it appears on the provincial list of toxic weeds. Like giant hogweed and other members of the carrot family,…