Peek at the Past

0

A peek from the Town Crier files – Friday, June 18, 1965 issue – Mrs. Dominic Fischer of Mildmay had an unusual experience when seven of her grandchildren were among the group of 34 who received their First Holy Communion at Sacred Heart Church. Front (l-r): Patricia Haelzle, Doug Fischer, Bruce Fischer, Darlene Fischer. Back: Mrs. Fischer, Linda Breig, Brenda Goetz, Rosemary Fischer and Sister Leanora, the instructor.

0

A peek from the Town Crier files – Thursday, May 14, 1985 – School buses and other vehicles will soon find traversing the narrow bridge near Lot 34 (Concession 8-9) in Carrick Township much easier.  The bridge is located at the bottom of a steep hill (is very narrow as you can see as this school bus crosses the bridge) and was especially very dangerous in the wintertime. Work on replacing the structre is to start this year. Total cost is estimated at $406,000.00. – Town Crier photo

0

A peek from the Town Crier files – May 31, 2000 – “Now that’s a bunch of bologna!” the heading read for this photo.  In conjunction with the Grand Opening at Stewart’s Town & Country Market, a contest was held to guess the weight of a gigantic bologna. Stuart McIntosh (centre) will be throwing a big “Bologna Bash” after he guessed the weight at 37.6 lbs., missing the exact weight by .1 lb. Pictured with Stuart is his sister Sarah (right) and Deli Co-ordinator Kathy Dahms (left). That’s a pile of sandwiches!

0

A peek from the Town Crier files – Friday, May 21, 1965 –  Two Grade 12 students from Walkerton Separate High School Rosemary Fedy (left) and Joanne Houghton (right) of Mildmay chose The Crier as an essay project dealing with a “local industry”. In the above photo the girls try their hand setting “cold type” on one of the new machines at the Crier paper. 

0

A peek from the Town Crier files – May 14, 1985 – The Mildmay Ladies Broomball League presented their awards to members during a dance. Back row (l-r): Sandra Beitz (MIP Mildmay Mustangs), Patty Cassidy (MIP Br. Co. Falcons), Patti Beitz (MIP Mildmay Jets), Heather Renwick (MIP Clifford Crusaders), Rose Weber (League’s Top Scorer). Front row: Marj Kroeplin (MVP Mildmay Mustangs), Donna Scarrow (MVP Clifford Crusaders), Chyrille Huber (Top League Goalie), Cathy Dales (MVP Neustadt Tigers), Patty Doerr (MVP Selection). Missing from photo were Anne Duncan (MVP Selection), LeeAnne Lehman (MVP Falcons), Kim Leslie (MVP Jets), MaryAnne Grubb (MIP Selection) and Shelly Condy (MIP Tigers).  – Town Crier photo

0

A peek from the Town Crier files – May 7, 1965 –  This is the Mildmay Monarchs hockey team who gave local and district fans one of the best winters of hockey excitement for some time. Holders of the group title, they also were W.O.A.A. Int. “C” finalists. Front: Peter Liesemer, mascot. First row (l-r):  Harvey “Jiggs’ Liesemer (coach), Bob Fortney, Merv Helwig, Ron Dietz, Gary Johnston, Bob Niesen and Don Leach (transportation. 2nd row: Don Missere (asst. treasurer), Bob Becker (secretary-treasurer), Dave Gutscher, Sandy Fedy, Mike Weber, Reuben Schefter (treasurer), Billy Dosman (stick boy). Back row: Harry Dosman, Dave Wendt, Chuck Niesen, Bob Armstrong, Dave Niesen and Bill Niesen. Missing from the photo were Bob Weiler, Ross Harrison, Don Beckner and John Hafermehl (publicity).

0

A peek from the Town Crier files – April 16, 1971 – The Mildmay Arena Commission held a Skate-A-Thon with some 123 skaters taking part. Organizer of the event, Arthur Albert (right) is pictured presenting trophies to the various winners. Left to right: Dave Dietz, 24, was the oldest skater with the most number of hours, who skated 21 hours;  Anna Lou Fischer was the girl who skated the longest, and she also skated 21 hours; 19-year-old Mike Goetz was the only person to skate the entire 24 hours and he raised the most money;  Brian Durrer, age 10, was the youngest skater with the most number of hours, that being 16.  A grand total of $1,900 was raised.

0

A peek from the Town Crier files – APRIL 23, 1965 – Four members of the Mildmay Separate School Board (Herb Weber, Thomas Detzler, John Arnold and James Goetz) inspect one of the finished classrooms in the new addition at the Mildmay Separate School.  Four classrooms were constructed but only two were going to be put to use at the time. A combined staff and board room, storage room and Principal’s office were also incorporated into the new section.  

0

A peek from the Town Crier files – Friday, May 9th, 1975 – Renovation construction at the Mildmay-Carrick Community Centre was moving right along. Block layers were up to the hall level when this photo was taken.  The next step was to remove the old front section.

0

A peek from the Town Crier files – Friday, April 9, 1965 – Three of the skaters who participated in the Mildmay Figure Skating Club’s ice show included (left to right) Nancy Niesen (Santa), Jane Kunkel (Snow White) and Donna Priebe (Santa’s helper). 

– Town Crier photo