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!
