Tag: local people
Agricultural Leadership Award Recipient Allan Bigelow
A fourth generation farmer in the community, Allan Bigelow’s family has been farming in the township for more than 150 years. While he currently resides on Larmer Line, Allan Bigelow still owns and farms…
Community Volunteer of the Year Marion Guthrie
Marion has been an enthusiastic volunteer with Millbrook Community Care for 19 years, contributing a minimum of eight hours each week to seniors in the area. She can usually be found behind the counter…
St. John’s Ida: The Middle Years, 1853 – 1986
As noted in our original article last month, St. John’s Church in Ida experienced great leadership from our two pioneer ministers, Rev. Joseph Thompson (1819-1833) and Rev. Samuel Armour (1833-1853). After their 35 years…
Local Author and Columnist Janet Stobie Honoured by University of Toronto
At the Emmanuel College Alumni Day, local author, Janet Stobie received the Emmanuel College Alumni Service Award for her contribution to the United Church and the world, through her books and her inspirational speaking.…
Her Brown Eyes, Like Mine – a Daughter’s Story
She wanders aimlessly, sometimes alone, sometimes with a companion. She just walks, she has no real destination. She has a faraway look in her brown eyes. She’ll stare, but doesn’t really see. Her clothes…
Veltri Homes
Before the arrival of the Highlands of Millbrook, for decades developers have been making their mark on a much smaller scale, establishing homes in this rural community north east of the GTA. Since the…
The Arena: Where Memories and Friendships Were Made
I attended the final skate at the Arena yesterday, and as I sat there in my old spot I began reminiscing, thinking about what that place meant to so many. My last official visit…
Puck & Stick and Adult Hockey Final Skate at the Old Millbrook Arena
On March 29th the players participating in the Puck & Stick and the Adult Hockey had their final skate at the Old Millbrook Arena. For the past number of years the Puck & Stick…
Golden Wheel Owners Past and Present
New Owners at the Golden Wheel Tina and Tim Yu are now the proud owners of local restaurant and event venue, the Golden Wheel. The couple was introduced to the opportunity by Tina’s…