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Friendship Force Members Share Their Stories
Friendship Force is a social club for individuals 18 and older on the Autism Spectrum. This developmental disability resulting in a wide range of abilities caused by differences in the brain, and characterized by difficulties in communication, social interaction and other cognitive challenges. Founded in 2023, Friendship Force meets once… Continue reading
New Partnership to Provide Broad Movement, Wellness and Community in Millbrook
Robyn Carter of Premiere Studio of Dance is extending the programs and services at the Millbrook dance studio through a new partnership with Millbrook resident Amanda Willett this fall as she invites Willett’s Healing Arts Collective to provide classes, workshops and other programs in the dance studio at 44 King… Continue reading
JC Farmhouse Flowers
In 2022, Judy Buck-Clements decided to try her hand in a fresh flower business. She operates out of a large steel outbuilding near the back of her family property on Morton Line, calling it JC Farmhouse Flowers. It is an evolving business, as she expands her product offerings to… Continue reading
New Millbrook Market Vendor Field’s Farmstead
After getting their feet wet working at several local farms including Lunar Rhythm Gardens in Janetville, JP and his partner Cheslee have set up their own organic farm on Moore Dr. They are weekly participants in the Millbrook Farmers’ Market that operates on Sunday at the Millbrook South Cavan Public… Continue reading
Powers of Attorney Give Decision – making Power to People We Trust
Sarah Cooling is a lawyer with the Northumberland Community Legal Centre in Cobourg, but locally she is better known as a co-owner of Moody’s Bar and Grill. Last month she delivered a presentation at the Millbrook Library about a few of the topics she deals with in her day job:… Continue reading
Local Business Provides Lawn and Garden Maintenance Services
Alex Leroy has been running a property maintenance business for several years now. He had been in the business a few years ago, and then picked it up again during Covid when a commercial property owner asked him to take on the responsibility of maintaining the landscape around his business…. Continue reading
Final Mordecai Crow Novel Launches June 14th
The final installment of local author and illustrator Bill Slavin’s graphic novel trilogy is set to be released later this month. The story is a “whodunit” but one of the real stars of the novels is the setting. Bill was inspired by medieval landscapes and architecture that are the focus… Continue reading
Thank you for the Lovely Send-off
I would like to thank my Board of Directors for the lovely retirement party and gift at the party at the legion. I appreciate all the work you did to make it the best day. To the new property manager, staff and especially my family, friends and tenants, you are… Continue reading