Tag: August 2020
Community Events – August 2020
Bottle Drive Fundraiser for Young Local Cancer Patients Bottle returns at the Millbrook Farm & Pet Supply have begun on a limited basis. The proceeds of bottle return donations are being shared equally between…
New Daycare opens Tuesday August 4, 2020
Dignitaries including provincial Ministers Laurie Scott and Stephen Lecce and Mayor McFadden joined the owners and staff of Helping Hands Day Care to offer a glimpse of the grounds and interior of the new…
New Bakery Joins Millbrook Market
Scott Williams and his partner, Lea Tran, are combining their love of gardening and baking in their bakery business they call Wildflower Bakery. Operating out of their home in Havelock, their baked goods feature…
Anita Odessa’s Columns Published in New Book
Anita Odessa is a popular columnist at the Millbrook Times, where her humorous takes on life in the village illustrate her growing affection for life in the not-so-fast lane. This spring, Anita took advantage…
Out of the Ashes – Woodleigh Farms Rebuilds with an Eye to the Future
July 17th marked two years since an early morning fire wiped out five barns in the twinkling of an eye at Woodleigh Farms in Cavan Monaghan Township. Five fire crews responded to the devastation,…
Summer Programs at Your Libraries – 2020
Hey families! Are you looking for a bit of a break from being housebound? Join us for physically distanced fun every Tuesday from 10am – 12pm at our Bruce Johnston Branch and every Wednesday…
Marriage? Why Bother?
This summer, Tom and I celebrated our wedding anniversary. Many couples today reject marriage as an unnecessary encumbrance. They tell me, “We don’t need the church or the state to endorse our personal commitment…
Chamber Corner – August 2020
The local Chamber of Commerce is putting their money where their mouth is, so to speak. Recognizing the challenges facing their members arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly for small businesses, The Millbrook…
Centennial Place Resident Gerald Coady Receives Special Service Medal for Military Service
The presentation was originally scheduled for March 14th, but COVID had other plans. Unaware of the pending honours, Gerald (Gerry) Coady was unperturbed, but others around him were disappointed. On June 24th, Gerry’s son…