A peek from the August 1, 1957 Mildmay Gazette – The swimming pool created by the local Rotary Club at the Mildmay Co-op Dam was put to good use this month by local youngsters. Every hot day the kids come in droves for their daily dip. The picture above proves the point, although it was taken on a day when the crowd was not as large as usual.
A peek from the Town Crier’s Thursday, March 5, 1981 issue – A group of Hawaiian girls and boys took part in the 1981 Mildmay Figure Skating Show “Beach Fantasy”. Front (left to right): Sarah Metcalfe, Laura Illerbrun, Rene Schefter, Courtney Metcalfe. Middle row: Lisa Whitehead, Shelley Weber, Serena Strauss, Joe Borth, Charlotte Kupferschmidt, Jane Schnurr. Back row: Karla Becker, Marcia Schneider, Audrey Bell, Brady Metcalfe. – Town Crier photo
A peek from the Town Crier’s Friday, March 5, 1971 issue – On “Thinking Day” February 22, these thirteen Tweenies were officially enrolled in the Formosa Company of Brownies by the District Commissioner Mrs. Norman Porter of Walkerton (extreme right). Assisting Mrs. Porter was Walkerton Brown Owl Mrs. Von Hatten. Those moving into the Brownies class were (seated left to right) Yvonne Fischer, Donna Benninger, Patsy Strauss, Vicki Benninger, Doreen Kroeplin, Sharon Brick, Diane Fischer, (back row left to right) Harriet Dosman, Michele Batte, Brenda Schlosser, Darlene Schnurr, Christine Kramer and Diane Grubb. There are now 23 in Brownies at Formosa. The Brown Owl is Mrs. Al Schill and the Tawny Owl is Mrs. Alf Weiler. – Town Crier photo
A peek from the Town Crier’s Thursday, March 19, 1981 issue – Some members of the Schuett Furniture staff are seen in the above photo unloading a shipment of new organs and benches from Hammond International Canada Ltd. – Town Crier photo
A peek from the Town Crier’s February 21, 2000 issue – Two combined Mildmay / Seaforth Junior Broomball teams won bronze medals at the Provincial Tournament in Barrie. Members of the Mildmay Bantam “Sea-May Apes” Girls Broomball Team are pictured above. Back row (l-r): Katelyn Durrer, Linda Verberne, Dave Ruetz (Coach), Paul Seifried (Coach). 3rd row: Angela VasBakel, Sara Huber, Ashley Kraemer, Michelle Fischer, Nicole Lorenz (Coach). 2rd row: Jessica Bohnert, Alissa Poechman, Jodi Huber, Rachel Kuntz, Michelle Kelly, Jayne VasBakel. 1st row: Nicole Seifried, Rachel Fortney, Laura Batte, Natalie Huber, Tonya Costello. In front: Laura Reinhart with Ape the Mascot.
Members of the “Maysea” Midget Girls Broomball Team are pictured above. Back row (l-r): Aaron Morris (Coach), Rachel Schuett, April Huber, Sarah Reinhart, Roxanne Schnurr (Coach). 2nd row: Jessica Seifried, Bethany Schuett, Jenna Spielmacher, Dana Bester, Amanda Weigel, Laura Morris. 1st row: Dana Reinhart, Heather Dietz, Josina Vink, Anita Kavelman. Front: Denise Koehler, Kayleigh MacDonald.
Pictured is Mildmay’s train station which was located at the west end of the Village on Absalom Street, just past the present day location of Mildmay Lion’s Wilderness Park. The railroad came to Mildmay in 1872. It was called the Great Western Railroad. George McCallum was the first station agent at Mildmay. In 1903, the Wellington, Grey and Bruce branch of the Grand Trunk took over the rail line. Having obtained the railway station, Mildmay became very progressive and soon took over Balaklava’s position as the main Village of Carrick. By the late 1930’s the improvement of highways and motor vehicles made highway transportation more attractive. People began travelling in cars and sending their goods on trucks.
– Content from “Historical Walks Through Carrick And Mildmay”-
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A peek from the Town Crier’s February 23, 2011 issue – Congratulations to the members of the Belmore Blizzard Intermediate Hockey Team on winning Bronze at the Ontario Women’s Hockey Association’s “Provincial Championships” held in Brampton. Front row (l-r): Jodie Eadie, Natalie Kitts, Allison Bross, Olivia Fischer, Karla Dickson, Margaret Vincent, Jessica Campbell, Allana Durrer, Jackie Henderson. Back row (l-r): Kevin Ashley (Coach), Nelle Cook, Ashton Colvin, Alicia Donaldson, Stephanie Heffer, Jenna Weber, Jory Willits, Kate Underwood,Charm Ireland, Nicole Thompson, Warren Weber (Manager), Trudy Donaldson (Trainer), Carol Henderson (Trainer).
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A peek from the Town Crier’s Friday, February 5, 1971 issue – Rotarians gathered together amid rows of candles when hydro power failed on Tuesday evening, the starting day of what proved to be a week-long snowstorm, termed the worst since 1947. Power was only off in Mildmay for an hour and a half, some places lacked power for days. Rotarians still turned out well despite the snow, with some 30 of the 40 finally making their appearance. – Town Crier photo(You can read the complete story about this storm on page 8 of the February 4, 2021 issue of the Town Crier)
A peek from the Town Crier’s Friday, January 22, 1971 issue – The Town League hockey was again going strong in Mildmay with players coming from the Ayton-Neustadt area to make up the PeeWee and Squirt League. Play-offs were set to begin soon and fans were encouraged to help cheer them on to victory. The above photo shows the previous year’s Champs in the PeeWee division. Front (l-r): Allan Churchill, Ron Bennett, Doug Voisin, Wayne Fischer, Glen Wendt, Mike Niesen, Robert Widmeyer. Back (l-r): Daryl Dahms, Mike (Speedy) Niesen, Ally Hume, Ross Kraft, John Miller.
A peek from the Town Crier’s Tuesday, January 8, 1991 issue – This photo was submitted to the Town Crier by a resident of Wroxeter, Ontario. It shows a view of the old Hamel Furniture Factory which was located beside the dam at Weiler’s Pond on Highway 9, Mildmay. Factory workers are standing where the bridge crosses the highway.
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