Tag: Millbrook
Joan Elizbeth Savage – War Bride
The second of four children, Joan was born in 1924 in a small cottage on the Bylsborough Estate near the village of Henfield, West Sussex. During the war, the south coast of England was…
Dorothy De Mille – War Bride
Dorothy met her husband-to-be in the Black Prince Pub across the street from her home in New Haw, Surrey, just 20 miles from London. Thomas began their conversation with a timeless pick-up line that…
Susan Lasch – War Bride
Susan grew up in the Larkhall area of Scotland. Working in the coal mines had taken a toll on her father who passed away when she was 13 years old, leaving behind a wife…
Two Events Mark Armistice Centenary
Remembrance Day is a time when those who have served and are serving in the Armed Forces are honoured and remembered. To mark the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended…
Community Care Volunteer Spotlight
Jill Stocker is a dedicated and valued volunteer driver for Community Care’s Transportation program. She became a volunteer driver as soon as she retired and has been driving clients for over five years. When…
Christmas Comes to the Village on December 6th
Once again the Millbrook BIA is hosting this popular event, giving the community an early taste of the season. Back again is a procession into town, but this year the departure point is the…
Young Entrepreneurs Celebrate Significant Milestone
They’ve been at it for ten years now, which means these high school students own a business that has survived longer than 2/3 of other small businesses. Cody and Kelsie are now both in…
Millbrook Community Care receives $6500 donation
Chris Schier of RE/MAX All-Stars provides a donation of $6,500 to the Millbrook Community Care, raised at this year’s Advantage Charity Classic Golf Tournament held at Baxter Creek Golf Club. Sponsors RE/MAX, Kidd Brothers…
Incentive Plan Will Encourage Private Investment in Downtown Rejuvenation
More than a year in the works, the Millbrook Community Improvement Plan (CIP) received Council approval on September 4th. This development tool will allow the municipality to extend financial assistance to property owners and…