Peek at the Past

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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

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The first Christmas performance to be staged at the brand new Sacred Heart Senior School in Mildmay took place on Wednesday, December 15. The new gym proved to be an excellent facility and everyone enjoyed the “Christmas Sing-a-long”.  Pictured is part of the Nativity scene staged by the students during the singing of various Christmas Carols.

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A peek from the Town Crier’s December 13, 1983 issue – The Mildmay & District Lions Club sponsored the Santa Claus Parade on Saturday afternoon, December 5.   Pictured are two of the floats in the parade, one entered by the Lions Club, the other by the Mildmay & District Lioness Club.   – Town Crier photos 

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A peek from the Town Crier’s December 7, 1993 issue – Eleven Mildmay and area young ladies officially became “Brownies” at a special ceremony held on December 2, 1993. Front row (l-r): Sheila Flaherty, Paula Yahbee, Jessie Bohnert, Michelle Fischer, Alissa Poechman. Back row (l-r): Kim Hammell (Tawny Owl), Becky Reinhart, Rachel Kuntz, Ashley Beitz, Lee-Erin Rasmussen, Rachel Schuett, Janelle Dietrich, Barb Beitz (Brown Owl). – Town Crier photo

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A peek from the Town Crier’s November 23, 1973 issue – Shown above are some of the winners at the 4-H Banquet held in Neustadt by the Agricultural Society. Left to right: David Marsh (Jr. Dairy Trophy), Brian Haack (High Beef Award at Hanover Judging), Paul Grubb (Best Beef Award, Neustadt Fall Fair), Richard Geberdt (Hanover Judging Competition), Geo. Lantz Jr. (Jr. Beef Trophy and he is also holding the Sr. Beef Trophy that was won by Brian Lasavage).     – Town Crier photo

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A peek from the Town Crier’s December 13, 1983 issue – Here is a scene from the first “Hanging of the Green. Pictured is one of the choirs that brought the sounds of Christmas carols into the night while shoppers made their way from store to store.    – Town Crier photo

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A peek from the Town Crier’s November 2, 1993 issue – Members of the Thursday Night Mildmay-Carrick Men’s Horseshoe League paused for a moment following their Awards Night wearing their new sweaters. Front (l-r): Doug Hinsperger, Manford “Doc” Koenig, Francis “Nook” Schmalz, Tony Wise 1993 President, Brian Durrer 1994 President, Dave Huber Vice-President, Wayne Huber. Second row (l-r): Art Albert, Jim Borth, Bob Dietz, Ralph Dickson, Hugh Detzler, Skip Rogers, Jerome Durrer, Pete Liesemer, Dwight Metcalfe, Glen Gebhardt, Don Schnurr, John Schmidt, Bruce Huber, Huck Schnurr, Gary Schneider, George Culbert. Back row (l-r): Jack Schwehr, Mel Kopperson, Mike Schwehr, Jerome Fischer, Walter Wiseman, Rick Bross, Roger Schaus, Tim Bross, Simon Huber, Ray Kramer, Brian Fischer.  Missing from the photo was George Strauss, John Hafermehl and Kevin Koenig.     – Town Crier photo

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A peek from the Town Crier’s November 13, 2013 issue – Monday, November 11, 2013 was a cold and snowy day in Bruce County and because of that, the Mildmay Remembrance Day Service was held in the hall at the Mildmay-Carrick Recreation Complex.  Top photo: Bill Goetz, Mayor of the Municipality of South Bruce, brought greetings from the Municipality. He is pictured with Paul Schuett and Rev. Ralph Schmidt. Second photo: Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102, Walkerton took part in the parade, including the pipe band.       

– Town Crier photos