Peek at the Past

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A peek from the Town Crier’s March 10, 2004 issue – This photo was featured as page 3’s “Snoopy Snap” and included the title “Twenty-Three Very Happy Mildmay-Carrick Firefighters!”  The photo was taken after the group returned home to Mildmay from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Centre in Toronto. They are the members of the Mildmay Volunteer Firefighters who cashed in on the $5,000,000 prize from the Lotto Super 7’s February 27, 2004 draw. Front (left – right): Gary Voisin, Greg Ross, Francis “Nook” Schmalz, Doug Ditner. Second row: Brian Bross, Dave West, Dave Waechter, Bill Dietrich, Don Kupferschmidt, Brian Metcalfe, Tom Fischer, Ron Murray, Bill Robson.  Third row: Paul Woodcock, Trevor Schneider, Doug Waechter, Keith Simpson, Steve Culbert. Fourth row (seated): Peter Critchfield, Steve Lantz, Chuck Lobsinger, Jason Binkley. Top centre: George Lantz.    – Town Crier photo

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A peek from the Town Crier’s March 15, 1974 issue – “Nine Calves From One Cow in One Year?” – Yes, it is possible to get nine calves from one cow in one year… and Ivan Fisher of RR #1 Clifford has proven that with his Full French Charolais cow, “Emy”, shown above with seven of her children. (One other recipient heifer was pre-sold at the Sale of Stars in Toronto and Emy herself is still in calf, making for a total of nine.) A method of getting  multi-births such as this is by a transplant method only introduced to breeders within the past year. A few farmers have been trying the method, Mr. Fisher is the first in this area to accomplish this as these calves were born the last weeks of February. Personnel from the Mildmay Veterinary Clinic were present for five of the births. Since normally one calf per cow per year is the general rule, no doubt we will be hearing and seeing more farmers taking advantage of arranging for multi-births such as occurred on the Fisher Farm.    – Town Crier photo 

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 A peek from the Historical Souvenir Programme Mildmay-Carrick Centennial Celebration May 19-22, 1967  – Fire Dept. – Old – Displaying the fire engine used in 1914 in Mildmay and vicinity are Driver Joseph Lobsinger, Engineer John Diebel (bearded), Ed Diebel, John Roseneur and Peter Lobsinger (a youth) looking on.  

 Over fifty years later the same Peter Lobsinger of Mildmay again shows the pride and joy of the town, the latest addition to the volunteer Fire Department. Mr. Lobsinger was in his 54th year as a member of the local brigade.

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A peek from the Town Crier’s February 21, 1984 issue – Twenty Figure Skating Clubs in the area recently competed in the Blue Star Interclub Competition in Hanover.  These Mildmay skaters eked out a third place standing at the end of the competition. Our congratulations go out to (back row) Kelly-Anne Kieffer, Tracey Detzler, Lou-Anne Goetz, Laurie Ditner, Kendra Becker, Rosanne Kuntz, Vicki Beitz, Carla Becker, Tracey Weber,  (front row) Jimmy Goetz, Laura Illerbrunn, Sarah Metcalfe, Mary Beth Metcalfe,  Kari Detzler, Erin Kueneman, Colleen Ranger, Jackie Teeling and Christie Binkley.   – Town Crier photo

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A peek from the Town Crier’s February 19, 2014 issue – Mildmay-Carrick Public School held an “Olympic Spirit Day”.  All of the students were wearing Canada’s colours (red and white) as well as team jerseys and other sports clothing.  All the staff and students are pictured with a  huge banner painted by the students that read “Go Canada Go – Mildmay-Carrick Public School”.    – Town Crier photo

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 A peek from the Town Crier’s January 2004 issues – The Mildmay Bantam Girls “Lil Chicks” Broomball Team (above) and the Mildmay Bantam Boys “Jets” Broomball Team (below) each captured their respective championships at the Mildmay Junior Broomball Tournament. Both finals went into overtime, with the boys defeating Seaforth and the girls winning over Blyth.

Above: Back row (l-r) – Coach Hymie Schnurr, Janna Dally, Jill Fortney, Melissa Bell-Diemert, Gina Ruetz, Jackie Burgess, Trainer Sherryl Wilson. Front row – Jennifer Schnurr, Danielle Couture, Jaclyn Siefried, Samantha Wilson, Jocelyn Weltz, Alisha Burgess, Cassie Arnold. On ice – Jennifer Schumacher.  

photo #2 – Back row (l-r) – Derek Russwurm, Jordan Aberle, Matthew Whale, Andrew Reinhart, Coaches Bevan Weber and Greg Dally. Middle row – Coach Russell Duncan, Daniel Whale, J.R. James, David Aubrey, Barret Weber, Mark Breig, Thomas Herron, Trevor Reuber. Front: Brandon Dally, Shaun Herron.

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From the Town Crier photo files, publication date unknown:  Spring, summer, fall and winter, travellers and residents from the area come to the Mildmay Conservation Park for a cool drink of water from the overflowing spring well. Tourists stop to fill their containers before heading to the beach areas (Port Elgin, Sauble Beach, Kincardine, etc.) 

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 A peek from the Town Crier’s January 27, 1967 issue – “Some oldies” were included in this issue of the paper.  Above: Shown are (left to right) Wendt’s Jewellery,  the Printing Office, the Ford Garage, and Liesemer’s Hardware… “a bit of change from today!”   

A photo of building Mildmay’s main street (Elora Road) in the early 1900’s, looking southeast.  

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A peek from the Town Crier’s January 29, 2014 issue – The South Bruce Bantams were the 2014 “C” Division International Silver Stick Champions!  The boys went undefeated in the tournament, winning the final game 5-3 over Glencoe-Bothwell (Southwest Bullets).  Back row: Ken Schiestel (Assistant Trainer), Caleb Reuber, Dwayne Letteau (Assistant Coach), Caleb Tolton, Shawn Letteau (Assistant Captain), Ty Turnbull, Owen Schiestel, Nick Kieswetter.  Middle row: Mac Fischer (Assistant Captain), Wes Diemert, Ayden Tiffin, Stephen Tiffin (Assistant Manager). Front row: Scott Girdler (Trainer), Rhys Martin, Mitch Borth, Jared Liesemer (Assistant Captain), Logan Tolton (Captain), Paul Tolton (Coach). Laying down: Zach Girdler.

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Santa and Mrs. Claus paid a visit to Mildmay-Carrick Public School during their “I Love Christmas” concert.  The entire school took part in the performance including the school band and choir.  There was also a good turnout of spectators.    – Town Crier photos