Tag: local people
Decorating Committee
The Millbrook BIA Decorating Committee and some helping hands have been at work making wooden mitts for the winter planter arrangements and wooden poppies for a display at the Legion the early part of…
One Roof Diner
The Rev. Matt Kydd, Honourary Assistant Pastor is St. John’s Ida Anglican Church pictured centre with his guitar, provided an evening of original songs at the church on Saturday raising more than $500 for…
The Legion Today
For Robert McKend, joining the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #402 was a family tradition, and one he is proud to continue. His father Richard led the way, serving in the military during WWI, and…
Thistles and Sticks for Christmas?
Thistles and Sticks grew out of a desire of its owner Barb Newman to live simply; returning to our basic roots. Having spent a career painting houses, she was looking for a way to…
Where Are They Now? Jordan Cheyne Transforms his Love of Cycling into a Career
Ten years ago, former Millbrook Times owner and Editor Cathy Bond introduced readers to Jordan Cheyne, who picked up cycling at the age of 13 and by 17 was competing and winning long distance…
New Roman Catholic Priest Serves Millbrook Congregation
The Millbrook Diocese welcomed a new priest this summer. Father Antonio (Tony) Barol arrived in Millbrook at the end of June after a five year stint in Powassan just south of North Bay. He…
BIA Breakfast
The BIA hosted a breakfast featuring 4th Line Theatre founder Robert Winslow who shared excerpts of some interviews with a few senior local characters reminding us how important it is to remember our roots.
Meet the New Principal at Millbrook South Cavan Public School
Once again, Millbrook South Cavan begins the school year with a new principal. Jeff White arrives from Norwood, replacing Janice Mackenzie who retired last year. Jeff grew up in Lakefield, and loves rural schools. …
It Takes More than Resolve to Maintain Rural Cemeteries
On a wintery day last February, snow and ice on County Road 10 resulted in the sudden launch of a vehicle which landed within the confines of Shield’s Cemetery on Hayes’ Line. The…