Peek at the Past

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Town Crier file photo From Dec. 6, 1995: Santa Claus choose a new mode of transportation when he visited the Town of Walkerton for their annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 25th. Kunkel’s long white limo caught everyone’s eye as it travelled down the street carrying the man from the North ... after all Santa couldn’t ride in his sleigh when there wasn’t any snow on the road!

December 2015

– The Municipality of Brockton is pleased to announce that Walkerton resident, Doris Weber, has been chosen as a recipient of the AODA 10th Anniversary Champion Award.

-Ratepayers from the Village of Mildmay will go to the polls this coming Monday, December 6th to elect Council for the 1966 term.  They will also be asked to say yes or no to the question “Are you in favour of Sunday Sports?” (Taken from December 1965).

December 1995

-Beginning at the first of 1996, the Village of Mildmay is joining with Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling Association Inc to collect the recyclable

-The Tradition continues with the same ideals, good cheer, community drawing together with the end result being funds raised for Sick Children’s Hospital, Toronto.  It was the Annual “Breakfast with Santa” held on December 2nd at Clifford’s Redwood Restaurant.

-A new toll free number “888” will be available soon throughout North America to avert a number shortage.

December 1985

-A number of draws are being held at Fedy’s “K” Food Market during this Festive Season…at the present time draws are being held for “Turkey’s” and the two winners from Saturday were Marion Seifried from RR5 Mildmay and Sheila Grubb of Mildmay

-The Formosa Brownie Pack and their leaders were treated to a special outing on Nov 21.  The group visited the Country Boutique where owner Kathy Reinhart showed the girls how to make a flower arrangement.  The Brownies had a great time, asked many questions and learned much about flower arranging.

December 1975

-Movies playing at Paramount Hanover – Scrooge, Law and Disorder & California Split

-Karl’s Korner Store – Freshly sliced Bread 2/$0.79, Ice cream 1/2 Gal $1.59, Schneider’s Bacon Ends $1.59/lb.

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October 2015

– The most beloved musical in Canadian history is coming to Cambridge.  Audiences are in for a real treat as a cast of 24 professional performers and 3 local children prepare to hit the stage at the Dunfield Theatre Cambridge for the theatres grand scale production of Anne of Green Gables running October 1th through November 8th.

-The Municipality of South Bruce is offering a Seniors Computer Program and they have had an overwhelming support from the seniors.  Cherie Leslie, manager of Facilities and Recreation, said that the intent of the program is to bring seniors together and provide a hands on computer learning experience.

October 2005

-The Belmore Homecoming Committee held their final meeting.  A profit of approximately $66,000 was realized, which would make a great contribution to the work that needed to be done to the roof of the Belmore Community Centre in the Spring of 2006.

-The new school year brought a few changed to Mildmay’s two elementary schools.  Stephanie Alexander was the new Jr. Primary Science, Art and French teacher and Betty Bell a new Educational Assistant at Mildmay Carrick Public School.  Marion Massaloup who had been a teacher at Sacred Heart School for several years assumed the position of School Principal with Greg McLean named as the new Grade 8 teacher.

October 1995

-”Chief Mark Omi” a four year old cow, and one of the herd on “Elandee Holstein Farm” owned by Leslie and Dorothy Weber and Bevan and Heather Weber, had won many awards at Fall Fair and shows.  He was the “Grand Champion Cow” at the Western Ontario Championship in Stratford the first Bruce County cow to win in this Class sine 1953.

-The Mildmay and District Chamber of Commerce held their annual “Lamplighter Lottery” Dinner and  Dance.  Winner of the grand prize of $500.00 were Mary and Len Fischer.  Pete Liesemer won the $300.00 prize and Bob Markle was the winner of $200.

October 1985

-The first meals were delivered by Marion Agla and Sheldon Wolfe for Clifford’s “Meals on Wheels” program.  People who were unable to prepare meals or had inadequate cooking facilities or had health or social needs qualified for the program.

-”Miss Mildmay Carrick Fall Fair” for 1985, Mary Jane Schefter, was chosen as 1st runner up and “Miss Congeniality” at the “Miss Mid Western Ontario Pageant” held in Lucknow, Ingrid Ratz of RR1 Neustadt who was Hanover’s “Queen of the Fair” was named as the winner of the contest.

October 1975

-Hospital Board Chairman Ted Cobean and Hospital Staff Representative Gerry Vanleeuwen jointly turned the sod to mark the beginning of construction of the new County of Bruce General Hospital addition. The work is expected to take approximately 50 weeks and will cost $1, 362, 971.00

-A group of teenage girls, headed up by Christine Schuett, completed a successful canvass for the Canadian Arthritis Society raising a total of $233.55.  Following the canvass, the girls enjoyed dinner provided by Mrs. Godfrey Schuett.

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Town Crier file photo From September 2015: Morgan Hickling (left) was crowned as the 2015-16 Mildmay-Carrick Ambassador of the Fair on Friday evening, September 11th. Morgan is a daughter of Tammy & Cameron Hickling and was sponsored by Hicklee Farms. Hannah Niesen (right) the 2014-15 Ambassador presented Morgan with her crown.

September 2015

– Bruce Power and the Ontario Building and Construction Trades are joining forces through a new collaboration agreement signalling a shared commitment to the ongoing role of Bruce Power nuclear in the province and recognizing the strategic importance of the company to thousands of tradespeople.

-Following a top place finish at the O.A.S.A Elimination tournament earlier this season, the Belmore PeeWee Sting qualified to travel to Conception Bay South, Newfoundland to compete for Eastern Canadian Championship on August 27th-30th, 2015.

September 2005

-Ashley Kraemer, 17 year old daughter of Mark and Brenda Kraemer, was crowned as the new “Ambassador of the Fair” for 2005-06.  First runner up was Tim Grubb, 2nd runner up was Vivian Campbell and Congeniality winner was Natalie Huber.

-Ship 2 shore celebrated their “official opening” with a Fall Fiesta and was joined by several other local businesses.  The even which was coordinated by the Bull, a new rock station out of Wingham featured a street performance by:Traces Steelband” from Kitchener.

September 1995

-Heather Metcalfe was chosen as the 1995-1996 Ambassador of the Mildmay Carrick Fall Fair.  Jennifer Boomer was named 1st runner up, Shelley Moyer was 2nd runner up and Crystal Busby was Miss congeniality.

-The Mildmay Agricultural Society held their 8th annual “Store Front Competition” in conjunction with the fall fair.  First place was awarded to Stewart Pharmacy/ Lamplighter Flowers and Gifts, 2nd was captured by Klein’s Butcher Block and 3rd went to The Split Rail Fashions For Women.  Jack’s Shoes and Repairs placed 4th and The Mildmay Cheese Haus was 5th. 

September 1985

-The 122nd Annual Mildmay Carrick Fall Fair was once again a successful event. Mary Jane Schefter of Mildmay was crowned the 1985 Mildmay “Queen of the Fair”.  First Princess was Cheryl Busby and Second Princess was Sheila Rubick.

-The Mildmay Co-op announced the appointment of George Lubberts as their new Area Sales Representative.  George replaced Vic. Culbert, who accepted a position as Petroleum Representation for the Grey Bruce District.

September 1975

-A midway ride was called “Chair a Plane” tilted over at the Mildmay Carrick Fair, injuring seven Mildmay children when they were thrown to the ground.  It appeared that one leg of the ride had sunk slightly into the rain soaked ground causing a holding pin to fall out of the opposite leg.  The Ride had not reached its peak revolutions, so injuries were not serious.

-Pete Liesemer son of Mr. And Mrs. Harvey “Jiggs” Liesemer of Mildmay, and Dean Netzke, son of Mr and Mrs Pat Netzke of Teeswater, joined the junior “B” Elmira Sugar Kings.  Both defencemen, they had played the past two years for the Hanover Junior “C” Baron.

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From September 10, 1965: Pictured above is one of the groups of female volunteer help that assisted with the files and records of the TB Survey in Mildmay. Left to right: Mrs. Gib Arnold, Mrs. Frank Fedy, Mrs. Ronald Schmalz (standing), Mrs. Lee Strauss, Mrs. Albert Niesen (standing) supervisor for the local clinic and Mrs. Harvey Vollick. (Town Crier file photo)

From September 10, 1965: Pictured above is one of the groups of female volunteer help that assisted with the files and records of the TB Survey in Mildmay. Left to right: Mrs. Gib Arnold, Mrs. Frank Fedy, Mrs. Ronald Schmalz (standing), Mrs. Lee Strauss, Mrs. Albert Niesen (standing) supervisor for the local clinic and Mrs. Harvey Vollick. (Town Crier file photo)

September 2015

– Here is some news that the children at your house will find exciting!  The Optimist Club of Mildmay Carrick is sponsoring a couple of inflatable activities this weekend!  One is a 40’ obstacle course and the other one is a bouncy house meant for the younger kids.

-Mildmay Shell recently won a major Customer Service Award from Shell Canada.  The store was one of only a handful from across the country to be recognized  for Exceptional Front line Customer Service.  Mildmay was one of the smallest communities to win the award.

September 2005

-The Mildmay Carrick Optimist Received a “Trillium Grant” towards the overall cost of installing new playground equipment at the Mildmay Carnegie Park (the old ball park location off Absalom Street, East)

-Good news for the local Doctor Recruitment Committee when they learned that they were being classified as being “under serviced” which made it easier for the to attract doctors.

September 1995

-The new ice rates for the Mildmay Carrick Recreation Complex effective January 1, 1996 were set.  Some of the prices per hour included: Curlng $68.00, Sr Broomball $54.00, Minor Hockey $44.00 and Peak Hours to Out of Towners $63.00

-The Township of Carrick had just added a new “Champion” grader and truck to their fleet of equipment.  They added a grader truck and loader the previous year, so were in good shape as upcoming reductions in grants from the government were forthcoming.

September 1985

-The narrow bridge near Lot 24, Concession 8 -9 of Carrick Township located at the bottom of a steep hill had been removed and work was beginning on a new wider, modern replacement.  The new structure would also change the approaches and the actual creek bed.  Traffic for the winter would be reroute around the nearby side roads. The project had been divided into a three phase program that would continue over a three year period.

-Miss Cheryl Horni from Owen Sound was named as the Interim Manager of the Mildmay Branch of the Bank of Montreal. She replaced Mr Stephen Fay who was transferred to Walkerton.

September 1975

-New staff members at Mildmay Carrick Public School included Mrs Eileen Phillips (gr 4) and French teacher Mr. Leonardo Aquilino. Nine new staff members started at Sacred Heart, Mildmay including Miss Patricia Bethune (grade 8) Mr.  William McLelland (grade 7/8), Mr. Robert Kirkland (grade 4/5) Mrs. Jane Krupica (grade 4), sister Joyce Kempel (grade 2), Mrs Una Szymikoska (grade 1), Mt. Paul Strasboug (oral French), Mrs. Florence Lambertus (teacher’s aide) and Mr. Robert Flock (acting principal)

-The Municipal Clerk for the Village of Mildmay had moved into the new quarters at the Mildmay Carrick Community Centre. The office was moved from the main street location (now the drugstore) to a room in the firehall.

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From August 2015: Weiler’s Pond has certainly changed in looks over the past few months. The pond has lowered and now resembles more of a stream. Some boards and other material were removed from the dam to allow water to pass through. The complete removal of the dam has been deferred until 2016. (Town Crier file photo)

August 2015

– Rotarian Randy Ruetz and a wonderful crew of volunteers positioned themselves on the yellow line of Highway #9 in the heart of downtown Clifford for a Rotary Road Toll on Friday August 7th and Saturday August 8th.

-The South Bruce Tourism Committee began its August meeting with a very interesting tour of Voisin’s Rabbit Farm near Formosa.

August 1995

-Members of the Mildmay Carrick Firefighters are working on various fundraisers to obtain funds towards a new rescue truck … and one of those methods is an auction sale of articles which have been donated to the firefighters.

-You’re invited to the Arthur and Area Homecoming ‘95 August 4-7 weekend.  The Village of Arthur will host the Sunflower Festival, as family and friends from coast to coast, the NWT, Japan, Europe, Israel and the US are coming home to their Global Village.

August 1985

-Mildmay Carrick Minor Hockey Registration – Juvenile $45, Midget $45, Bantam $40, PeeWee $35, Atom $30, Novice and Tyke $25.

-Sometime during the night, Clifford Community Hall was entered by some person or persons.  The discovery was made July 28 by Mrs. Gertrude Huehn.  Nothing was stolen but damage sustained to the bar, the door leading upstairs, and the cupboards in the small room.  There is no estimate of damages available at this time.

August 1975

-Work on the new $1,362,971.00 addition to the County of Bruce General Hospital at Walkerton is now officially underwar.

-A CBC Television crew were in the Village of Clifford last Friday filming at the Wightman Telephone Company Limited for a two week production of the CBC Show “Away Out”.  Lori Jennings is the host MC for that show which is shown across Canada on almost all of the CBC stations.

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Town Crier file photo
From Friday, July 18, 1975: Well, it happened again! Another accident at Mildmay’s “safe” intersection. This time the driver was crunched between two trucks (as you can see in the photo). The car was attempting to turn off Highway 9 onto Absalom Street, West, when it was struck from behind by Baylor’s Transport of Burlington (hauling rock to Douglas Point), sending the car headlong into the path of a Carman’s rented truck. Traffic was routed around the accident at first and then later around the block until the OPP arrived to investigate.

July 2015

– Rainbow trout was on the menu for this year’s fish fry hosted by the Knox United Church on Friday, July at the Community Hall in Clifford.

-The Smokey and the Bandit tribute run on Friday, July 3rd highlighted the start of the Great Lakes Truck Club 6th annual Antiques and Classic Truck show in Clifford.

July 2005

-A number of Mildmay residents were honoured with “Communities in Bloom” certificates.  Some recipients included: Rosemarie and Bob Heisz, Garden Tour backyard display, Dan and Helen Arnold.  The Esso Station and their residence, Linda and Al Beswick and Penney and Dave “Flavor” Niesen, Garden Tour front yard displays, Carol and Norbert Spitzig, Water Garden display, Mary and Jack Beggs and Trudy Fowler for their outstanding Garden Tour displays and Karen & Ron Dietrich and Karen and Jim Borth for their Arbour displays.

-Local youth athletes were travelling to various parts of Canada to play their sports.  Ashley Kraemer was chosen to be on the Under 17 Women’s Ontario Rugby Union Team and was heading to the Nationals in Burnaby, B.C.  Tyler Kuntz was picked up b the Napanee Express PeeWee O.A.S.A. baseball team to play in the Eastern Canadians in Placentia (Newfoundland).

July 1995

-Alginquin Brewery, located in Formosa, Ontario filled their first order of “Black and Tan” beer headed to the island of Taiwan. Besides the combined ale and lager taste, the judges in Taiwan were impressed with the Pure Spring Water, the fact that it was Canadian and the Canadian Indian company name and that Taiwan was also once known as Formosa! Shipping the product would take 28 days by refrigerated truck, rain and ship.

-Residents of the villages of Neustadt and Mildmay and the townships of Carrick, Normanby and north Culross would soon be able to have a hot meal delivered to this door, as it was announced that the Meals on Wheels program was starting in the area in the fall.

July 1985

-It had been over 40 years since Mildmay had tennis courts and after four years of planning, workers finally took the first steps towards construction of a new double tennis court, which would be located in the northeast corner of Carnegie Park

-A thief or thieves entered Mildmay’s “Hometown Pizza” and left with approximately $1,000 worth of stock and a small amount of cash.  Owners, Rick and Grace Harrison, offered a $250.00 reward for information leading to an arrest.

July 1975

-Peter Moyer of Bruce County was presented with a “Starlite 200 Club” from United Breeders thanks to the efforts of his cow, Moyerale Starlite Rita (GP).  In 305 days as a two year old, she produced 19, 653 pounds of milk and 750 pounds of butterfat.  Her record worked out to 205% of breed average for milk, 212% for fat.

-A new type of windmill that whirls like an egg beater was to be featured at this year’s C.N.E The “wind turbine” had three curved blades, each 15 feet in diameter and installed vertically.  The could generate power from wind in any direction, with 3500 watts of electricity in 25 m.p.h. winds.

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Town Crier file photo
From June 2015: Students and staff gathered in front of Sacred Heart Junior School in Mildmay on the final day of school, June 25th, 2015, for a prayer service and reflections. The school is closing and classes will be moved to the Senior Building located beside Sacred Heart Church in September.

July 2015

– The 2015 edition of the Ontario Miss Mid West and Princess Pageant will be held on Saturday evening, July 11th.  The Pageant will be held at the Walkerton Community Centre

-The summer of laughs continues at the Drayton Festival Theatre with an uplifting comedy that’s sure to keep audiences in stitches with its nostalgic look back at a seemingly simpler time.  Canadian playwright Norm Foster delves into the comedic complexities of family dynamics in the 1950s with Hilda’s Yard on stage now through July 18th as part of the theatre’s acclaimed 25th Anniversary season.

July 2005

-The South Bruce Grey Health Centre installed its very own G.E. CT scanner, after having one on loan for the past five years. The new unit cost 1.3 million dollars and the fundraising committee had raised an amazing 1.7 million dollars for the project, Dr. Doug Mowbray gave a demonstration and noted that in the first year, 3,500 scans were provided about 7,000 in the final year of the loaner, and the new faster one would allow over 10,000 scans.

-Parishioners at Sacred Heart, Mildmay and St. Francis Xavier, Carlsruhe, welcome a new priest, Father Terry Sehl from the Kitchener area.  He replaced Father Jiri Macenauer.

July 1995

-The South Bruce Buck Skinner hosted their first “Black Powder Rendezvous” in the Mildmay area.  Members of the camp included Gary Weber, Bruce Reinhart, Mike Arnold, Rob Voisin and Kevin Klein. Participants came from as far away as Mississauga.

-The 1995 Pool staff was pictured and included the following: Joe Kieffer (supervisor), Erin Kueneman (assistant supervisor), Angie Kamrath, Elizabeth Lorenz, Jane Schnurr and Josh Ellis (Instructor/guards) and Chad Spence (part time guard).

July 1985

-Six Mildmay Scouts and their Assistant Scout Leader joined 10,000 Scouts and Ventures from across Canada and some other countries for Canada’s 6th National Jamboree held on a 4,000 acre site near Guelph for ten days. The group included Greg Diemert, Dave Weber, Bill Karl, Jason Hinsperger, Brent Schneider, Mark Kuntz and Len Kuntz (assistant leader)

-There were many happy local winners of the big money games at the Mildmay Rotary Cash Bingo.  Verena Goetz of Mildmay won the $500 special and the $700 Rotary Money Game Prize was split between Ruth Grein of Ayton and Cherrie Nieuwenhoff of Clifford.  The first “Share The Wealth” game for $218 went to Rita Durrer of Mildmay and the second for $280 was won by Jana Dentinger from Walkerton.

July 1975

-A CBC television crew was in the Village of Clifford filming at the Wightman Telephone Company Limited for the CBC show “Away Out”, hosted by Lori Jennings.  Wightman’s was chosen for the production because they were the only Family telephone company in Ontario and the oldest Family Telephone Company in the Dominion of Canada.

-Village of Mildmay Council members asked residents not to water unnecessarily and only between the hours of 9p.m. and 8 a.m. during the months of July and August.  The water tower level was dangerously low if there was ever a fire.

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From Friday, July 2, 1965: Shown above are the individual champs of the Mildmay Public School Track Meet which was held at the Mildmay Agriculural Park. From left: Wayne Dahms (Senior Boys), Kathy Seager (Serin Sirls), Everett Newton (Intermediate Boys), Julie Liesemer (intermediate Girls) Jim Wendt (Junior Boys) and Donna Baynton Junior Girls).

July 2015

– The earliest known types of fireworks were used in China two thousand years ago.  They consisted of bamboo or paper tubes filled with finely ground charcoal and sulfur.  They produced a flash of fire and smoke when ignite but no explosion

-Ontario is helping more seniors stay engaged with their communities by doubling the investment in the Seniors Community Grant Program from $1 million to $2 million.

July 2005

-Mildmay’s 4th Annual “Canada Kite Day” was held, with kite flying behind the Recreation Complex, followed by Canada Day birthday cake and a free public swim and cannonball contest at the Mildmay Carrick Swimming Pool.

-The Clifford Rotary Club staged their 31 Annual Antique Car, Tractor and Small Engine Show, Mr. Weatherman shown down on the event, with the turnout of tractor entries “pull” participants and overall attendance all up.

July 1995

-One of the events at the ‘95 Neustadt Homecoming was a “Wootz Cookoff”.  The entry of Dennis Grubb and Alf Wagner captured first place, winning $350.00 as well as $25.00 for “taste” and $25.00 more for “originality”. Over 450 Homecoming celebrants enjoyed the delicious Pork Barbecue.

-The Mildmay Ladies Horseshoe League finally decided on names with the teams being: Brenda’s Benders, Wendy’s Welders, Sheila’s Peelers, Shirley’s Shooters, Donna’s Knockers and Leona’s Lifters. 

July 1985

-At a meeting of the Mildmay Carrick Fall Fair Committee members decided after much discussion to make a major change in one of the rules.  Exhibitors would now be required to leave their Hall Exhibits on display throughout Saturday and now Sunday.

-Formosa Immaculate Conception School principal Dave Lang was the recipient of the George King Award.  The award could only be received once in a teacher’s career with the Bruce Grey Roman Catholic School Board, and was given to a teacher who had given themselves freely and dovoutly to their school, community and parish.

July 1975

-A Formosa Girl Guide, Harriet Opperman daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Opperman, was one of two Guides named from the Beaver Division for the “Guiding On the Move” program.  Harriet would be travelling to Prince Edward Island for ten day stay, which among many other things included deep sea fishing, clam digging and meeting with the Premier Alex Campbell.

-The Mildmay Carrick Volunteer Fire Department announced that they voted to donate a sum of $1,500.00 over a three year period to help with the present Arena Renovation Project.

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The caption on the above postcard (dated sometime before 1940) states “Pletsch’s Garage, Mildmay, after the cyclone”. The building on the right is the present day La Galeria located at 112 Elora Street, while the building on the left was owned by Irene Patton. The garage was located in both buildings. Families that lived in the buildings at one time were the Henry Bester family (left and the Joseph Kupferschmidt family (right).

June 2015

– The Mildmay and District Lions Club members and guest gathered for a barbecue dinner on Wednesday, June 17th in the Mildmay 55 Plus Room

-Drayton Entertainment celebrates the Green Canadian Song Book with its eagerly anticipated world premiere production of Canadian Legends, on stage July 2nd through July 18th at the Dunfield Theatre Cambridge.

June 2005

-Belmore held its Homecoming to commemorate 150 years.  Some of the celebration’s events included a parade, beard growing contest and a dance with Eddie and the Edsels.  There were also many exciting baseball games featuring the Australian Under 19 Men’s Softball Team against the Belmore Stringer, Bluewater League Allstars and Harriston Mercurys.

-Mildmay Rotary’s “Second Annual Day in the Park” was held under very hot and sunny skies, with the heat wave cutting the attendance this year.  The day had vendors, musical entertainment,  food and refreshments, horseshoes and a magic show by 14 year old Sam Pearce of Kincardine.

June 1995

-Mildmay celebrated ten years at the Mildmay Rotary Conservation Park with their usual actiivities and a special anniversary Cake.  Special guest was the originator Mrs. Lois Pryse, now of Kitchener, who began the group in St. Matthew Lutheran Church, before growing number moved the gathering to be larger Sacred Heart Parish Hall.  Donna Breig and Chris Yahbee were the only two “original” moms still with the group.

-Len Kuntz was pleasantly surprised at the Mildmay Horticultural Society’s meeting when he was presented with an Environmental Award of Merit from the Ontario Horticultural Association. The award, based on time, talent, and service, was one of only four presented.

June 1985

-The Mildmay Recreation members agreed to continue their program of “fencing” at Mildmay’s Carnegie Park.  Fencing will be installed to prevent pedestrian traffic from using private property.  Work on the tennis courts was also being planned.

-The first election of officers was held for newly formed Formosa District Lioness Club.  Positions filled by acclamation were as follows, President Betty Burrel, Treasurer Irene Rettinger, Secretary Rita Keip, Tail Twister Donna Weiss, and Director Jane Weber and Marie Oberle.  At the time of formations, the club had 12 members.

June 1975

-Thirty guest from W.I. Branches in the District joined with the members of the Clifford Branch on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the third oldest branch in Ontario.  Mrs. Henry Amoneist presided as Mistress of Ceremonies, while Miss Lavonne Ballagh entertained with music, accompanied by Mrs. Carl Douglas.  The president was Mrs. W.A. Wallace

-A three day tour featuring a tour of Kingston, the “Sunset Ceremonial” at Fort Henry, a day at Upper Canada Village, a Thousand Islands cruise, with transportation, two nights accommodation and admission to all sites included, was being offered by Wide World Travel for only $65.00 per person!

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Town Crier file photo From 2015: Provincial silver medalists, Mildmay Junior Broomball Bantam Girls are pictured sporting their new jerseys thanks to a generous donation by the Optimist Club of Mildmay-Carrick.

Town Crier file photo From 2015: Provincial silver medalists, Mildmay Junior Broomball Bantam Girls are pictured sporting their new jerseys thanks to a generous donation by the Optimist Club of Mildmay-Carrick.

May 2015
– Rehearsals are well underway for the first production of the historic 25th Anniversary Season of the Drayton Festival Theatre. From the creators of the hit show, Twist and Shout: The British Invasion, Legends..of Rock n’ Roll will have audiences snapping their fingers and shaking in their seats … this time to the beat of classic songs by rock and roll’s musical legends.
-South Bruce and Brockton at the Formosa HIKE site raised $10,240.00 on Sunday for the Grey Bruce Residential Hospice for Palliative Care. Formosa Hike Coordinator Joan Borho was very pleased with the turnout.

    May 2005
    -Alfred “Al” Dosman, long time resident and car dealership owner from Mildmay became the Mildmay and District Lion’s Club’s “29th Mildmay Carrick Citizen of the Year”
    -Grade 5 students from the two Mildmay schools participated in the Optimist Spelling Bee in Lucknow. Representing Sacred Heart was Nathan Mawhinney, Cole Hoffele and Graeme Donnelly. Mildmay Carrick Public School had Connor Fischer, Kyla Schneider and Nelson Gayman who was the winner of the competition and went on to complete in Mitchell.

    May 1995
    -Well over 400 people gathered at the K of C Hall located between Mildmay and Walkerton for an Appreciation Dinner honouring Dr. R. J Creighton for 35 years of Caring and Sharing. As well as the sharing of many memories, a highlight of the evening was the presentation of two sets of custom-made golf clubs to Dr. Creighton.
    -The Mildmay and District Lions Club staged their annual “250 Lottery” Dance and Final Draw. Lucky winners of $500 each were Mike Schneider and Jim Kieffer, two prizes of $100 went to Rose Marie Heisz and Frank Weishar and free tickets were won by Gib Arnold and Keith and Margie Campbell

    May 1985
    -Jack Stewart was named as “The Citizen of the Year” for 1984 and was presented with the award during a dinner meeting of the Mildmay and District Lions Club.
    -S and S Beta Movie Rentals in Mildmay had the following ad; With Machine..weekdays – three movies $10, Friday – three movies $15 and weekend – six movies $30.00. Without machine..weekdays (for two nights) – $10, Weekend – three movies $10 or seven movies for $20.

    May 1975
    -The congregation of Immaculate Conception Church in Formosa celebrated the completion of renovations to the church with a special afternoon mass and dedication. Bishop Paul F Reding, Bishop of Hamilton Diocese, was present for the special occasion. The decorating, which was done by Valerio Brothers from London and took over a year to complete, included repainting all the interior, new carpeting, lighting and furnishings.
    -A procession from the school building to the church, led by the school band and including the Knights of Columbus, started the program. Many presentations were made, including scrolls of the first president of the local chapter of the Catholic Women’s League, Mrs. Val Weiler and the present president, Mrs. Kay. Schill by Father Frank Dentinger.

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