Author: The Millbrook Times
Profiles of Local War Brides
We continue last month’s discussion of the impact of war brides from WWII by providing a few profiles of some of the 48,000 ladies that came to Canada as newlyweds with babies in tow…
Joan Elizbeth Savage – War Bride
The second of four children, Joan was born in 1924 in a small cottage on the Bylsborough Estate near the village of Henfield, West Sussex. During the war, the south coast of England was…
Dorothy De Mille – War Bride
Dorothy met her husband-to-be in the Black Prince Pub across the street from her home in New Haw, Surrey, just 20 miles from London. Thomas began their conversation with a timeless pick-up line that…
Susan Lasch – War Bride
Susan grew up in the Larkhall area of Scotland. Working in the coal mines had taken a toll on her father who passed away when she was 13 years old, leaving behind a wife…
Two Events Mark Armistice Centenary
Remembrance Day is a time when those who have served and are serving in the Armed Forces are honoured and remembered. To mark the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended…
Don Winslow Receives Millbrook Agricultural Society’s Lifetime Member for 2019
The Millbrook Agricultural Society was pleased to award the 2019 Lifetime Member Award to Don Winslow for his contributions to the celebration of rural life at the annual Millbrook Fair. Don Winslow’s family has…
New Management with big Plans for Local Stone and Building Supply Firm
Last May, Diane Rozon and Bill Wilks took over the Grant Drew Designer Stone business that has distributed brick and stone products in the area for more than 15 years. The new owners plan…
At Home on the Range
Friday evenings, a group of teenagers meet at the Peterborough Armories as members of the local Royal Canadian Army Cadets. They have already been to the regular cadet meeting on Tuesday where they participate…
Computer Solutions Plus helps Belizean Electrician
Last week, Computer Solutions Plus staff pitched in to convert a laptop to respond verbal commands instead of requiring the physical manipulation of a mouse or keyboard. Spanish teacher Peggy Ortiz also assisted with…