Peek at the Past

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A peek from the Town Crier’s May 16, 2001 issue – Another Babysitting Course was completed on Saturday, May 12 with a total of 19 graduates. Mildmay Recreation sponsors the popular course. Mildmay’s newest babysitters include (front l-r) Kelsey Kraemer, Amanda Fischer, Crystal Fortney, Abby Bester, (2nd row) Analisa Ruetz, Caitlin Kerr, Melissa Grubb, Lindsey Weber, Chris Weber, (3rd row) Jamie Spielmacher, Kristen Goetz, Jennifer Meyer, Virginia Durrer, Andrea Schuett, Jessica Bruder, Cara Culbert, (back row) Dustin Doerr, Marshall Gayman and Devin Thompson.   – Town Crier photo

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A peek from the Town Crier’s Wednesday, April 13, 2011 issue – This was a typical view of the north side of the Belmore Arena when the tiny community staged its 44th Annual Belmore Maple Syrup Festival on Thursday and Saturday. There was a continuous stream of people seated at tables consuming mounds of homemade pancakes, sausage, applesauce, butter, milk, tea and coffee. Volunteer cooks and servers could be found to the left and entertainment on stage in the east end of the Arena. Craft items could be purchased in the Community Hall and Curling Arena.    – Town Crier photo

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A peek from the Town Crier’s Friday, April 16, 1971 issue – The recent Skate-a-thon started well with skaters eager and determined to finish the 24 hour time set by officials. But, the time seemed to go slower as the day wore on and the skaters wore down…  

By the next morning, the skating crowd had dipped down to one lone skater. . . here he is as he made his way down the familiar ice pad. It was figured out that Mike Goetz’ “round-the-clock” skate, if put in miles, worked out to over 125 miles.  

– Town Crier photos

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A peek from the Town Crier’s Wednesday, April 18, 2001 issue – Needless to say, the attendance at Easter Sunday’s “Egg Hunt” at the Mildmay Rotary Park was once again “excellent”. This was the 10th anniversary… the weather was cool, but pleasant. The 5 to 8 year old boys and girls are pictured just after being told the rules and sent to the south area of the Park.  – Town Crier photo

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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.

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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

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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