Tag: local people
Grace Thom Celebrates 105th Birthday
Grace Thom, long-time resident of the Millbrook Manor, celebrated 105 years last month. Compared to her 100th birthday when Grace took a tour around town on a motorcycle, this one was a subdued affair,…
Nancy Hannah Retires from the Millbrook Medical Centre
She has a reputation for making even the most threatening needle glide in painlessly, and her confidence, compassion and sense of humour were all on display behind the counter and in the examination room. …
New Bakery Joins Millbrook Farmer’s Market
Like many youngsters, Megan Deeth began developing her baking skills on weekends helping her Mom bake anything and everything- from basic banana bread to more elaborate cakes and pies. Her fascination with the magic…
One Man’s Vision
What would you say defines the village of Millbrook? The strong sense of community, of course, a friendly place where people say hello to one another when they pass on the street. But what…
Take a Hike: Millbrook Valley Trails is One of Our Original Outdoor Playgrounds
From its entrance at the Medd’s Mountain Park and the millpond in the village of Millbrook, the original loop of Millbrook Valley Trails (MVT) traverses a diversity of natural vegetative communities to the southern…
A Sacrament On The Collection Plate
Excerpt #2 from John Sloan’s Memoir- My Out of Pulpit Experiences At some point during most church services on Sunday mornings, collection plates are passed around. Sometimes, people pass along notes to the clergy…
Philip Ronald Birmingham
With overwhelming sadness we announce the passing of Philip on 23rd April 2021 at PRHC, age 66. Loving husband and father to wife Debbie and sons Dean and Paul. Greatly missed by sisters Susan…
Rev. John Sloan Pens a Memoir
Members of the United Church congregations in Millbrook and Cavan were served for seven years by Reverend John Sloan, an amiable, sports-loving minister who had “been around”. He is still the Padre for…
What will the 2021 Census Reveal about our Changing Community?
Once every five years, Statistics Canada conducts a census of the population which provides insight into the changes in our population, illustrating how the makeup of our population is changing over time in terms…