:: Millbank 160th Year Celebrations & SS#3 Mornington Township (Millbank) School 100th Reunion ::

[1] Year 1967 [1st Row] Manuel Albrecht; Manuel Kuepfer, George Mueller; John Kuepfer [2nd Row] Joan Mueller; Ruth Jantzi; Anita Erb; Ruthanne Brenneman; Selena Kuepfer; Gail Nahrgang; Eileen Kuepfer; Connie Hewitt; Erma Jantzi [3rd Row] Susan Knox; Marilyn Roes; Sharon Gerber; Trudy Wagler; Jean Schmidt; Beata Anding Cathy Bach; Molly Knox; Carolyn Nahrgang; Linda Hubbard; Carol Kuepfer; Virginia Gray [4th Row] Ricky Baier; Bruce Dunbar; Bill Jack; Alvin Albrecht; Murray Baier; Stephen Hubbard; Doug Dechert; Ronald Schmidt; Steve Baier; Mark Leis; Gerhard Anding; Maurice Knox; Teacher George Wicke

[2] Year 1964 [1st Row] Brian Dunbar; John Kropf [2nd Row] Gary Erb; Sam Jantzi; Manny Kuepfer; George Mueller; Gideon Wagler; Bruce Dunbar; John Kuepfer; Lloyd Schmidt; Manny Albrecht [3rd Row] Nancy Kuepfer; Ruth Jantzi; Ruthanne Brenneman; Anita Erb; Carol Kuepfer; Donald Albrecht; Eileen Kuepfer; Gail Nahrgang; Connie Hewitt; Viola Kuepfer [4th Row] Marilyn Roes; Ken Albrecht; Linda Riby; Virginia Gray; Molly Knox; Rose Marie Kropf; Rosie Leis; Sharon Gerber; Billy Jack; Steve Baier; Susan Knox; Teacher Laurene Robinson (Erb)

[3] Year 1967 [1st Row] Roy Dunbar; Tom Nahrgang [2nd Row] Elmina Albrecht; Susanne Kuepfer; Christina Kuepfer; Madeline Albrecht; Judy Shantz; Mary Brenneman; Debbie Lichti; Lydiann Jantzi; Barbara Kuepfer [3rd Row] Steve Albrecht; Amos Albrecht; Jim Bach; Tony Krotz;; Donald Albrecht;; Delmer Schultz; Fern Lichty; Lynn Gerber; Marie Kuepfer; Reuben Zehr; Gerald Graff [4th Row] Allan Kuepfer; ________?; Michael Gascho; Bob Wagler; Don Leis; Dean Bast; Alvin Kuepfer; John Albrecht; Jeff Gerber; Teacher Elizabeth Klockman

[4] Year 1964 [1st Row] Mark Leis; Ezra Jantzi; Cornelius Streicher; Peter Kropf; Brenda Manz; Murray Baier; Doug Dechert; Ron Schmidt; Alvin Albrecht; Elmer Kuepfer [2nd Row] Jean Schmidt; Nancy Graff; Bernice Kuepfer; Darlene Mewhiney; Mark Brenneman; James Kropf; Paul Leis; Monty Gray; ; Larry Graff [3rd Row] Erma Jantzi; Selena Kuepfer; Diane Dunbar; Gary Franklin; Clara Kuepfer; Linda Lichty; Carolyn Nahrgang; Ruth Kuepfer; Trudy Wagler [4th Row] Kathy Bach; Lorrie Gerber; Ricky Baier; Doug Baier; Cliff Benneman; Frieda Schultz; Maurice Knox; Delmer Albrecht; Ross Tanner; Janet Kuepfer; Teacher George Wicke

[5] Year 1964 [1st Row] Allan Albrecht;___________; Allan Jantzi; [2nd Row] Don Leis; John Ross Albrecht; Judy Erb; Elaine Groff; Bonnie Gascho; Rosena Kuepfer; Miriam Albrecht; Ruth Ann Kropf; Brenda Lichty. [3rd Row] Sharon Schmidt; Glen Leis; Heather Gray; Mervin Kuepfer; Don Albrecht; Jim Wagler; Wayne Lichty; Harvey Kuepfer; ; Bob Dunbar [4th Row] Lisa Gerber; ; Grace Kuepfer; Judy Shantz; Bonnie Gascho; Lynn Gerber; Mary Knox; Laura Kuepfer; Amos Albrecht; Jack Nahrgang; Teacher Elizabeth Klockman

[6] 1941 [1st Row] Roy Wagler, Ken Krotz, Jim McKee, Glenn McKenzie, Alan Zehr, Jim McKenzie, Elam Wagler, Audley Ruby, Memmo Albrecht [2nd Row] Betty Bast, Betty Gascho, Ruth Kipfer, Lillian Erb, Eileen Erb, Shirley Hyde, Dorothy Gerber, Doris Gordon, Erma Erb [3rd Row] Ruth Gordon, Lorna McKenzie, Orla Ruby, Loreen Erb, Catherine Wagler, Cora Wagler, Charlotte Tanner [4th Row] Wilma Erb, Marion Vogan, Doroghy Tanner, Mahlon Gerber, Lorne Erb, Elmer Erb, Noah Lichty, Jody Wagler

[7] [1946 Sr. Room] [1st Row] Audley Ruby, Allan Zehr, Ray Erb, Joely Wagler, Ken Krotz [2nd Row] Betty Bast, Eileen Erb, Shirley Hyde, Jean Gordon, Mabel Zehr, Lillian Erb, Dorothy Gerber, Betty Gascho, Cora Wagler, Norma Erb. [3rd Row] Elmer Erb, Glenn McKenzie, Noah Lichty, Mahlon Gerber, Charlotte Tanner. [4th Row] Grace Erb, Lorna McKenzie, Dorothy Tanner, Ruth Gordon, Orla Ruby, Marion Voegan, Sylvia Fonitaro, Lois Easterbrook.

[8] 1948 SR. Room [1st Row] Pat McKee, Eleanor Erb, Florence Erb, Mae Erb, Lydiann Zehr, Ruth Schmidt, Dorothy Gerber, Betty Bast, Erma Kipfer, Mary Jane Nahrgang, Elizabeth Albrecht, Shirley Hyde [2nd Row] Lloyd Roes, Eldon Erb, Delmar Lichty, Roy Wagler, Ralph Bast, Menno Wagler [3rd Row] Ken Steckly, Jim McKee, Helen Maria Steiger, Marilyn McKee, Erma Erb, Mabel Zehr, Lois Easterbrook, Norma Erb, Eileen Erb, Marion Milliken, Raymond Erb, Ken Krotz

[9] 1949 [1st Row] Donna Birmingham;________; Shirley Jantzi; Joe Leis; Bill Nahrgang; Barry Seigner; Ian Kuepfer; Delmer Lichty; Charles McKenzie; Len Stilling. [2nd Row] ________; Katie Zuk; ______;Eldon Steckley; Blanche Manz; Nancy Nahrgang; Ruth Leis; Stanley Herrfort;_____; ______;Melvin Lichty; Mary Ann Leis. [3rd Row] ______; Beverly Easterbrook;________; Roy Kuepfer; Catherine Jantzi; Patricia Ward; Patsy Narhgang; Leah Kuepfer; Betty Lou Erb; Alveretta Tighe; Barbara Krotz; Beverley Seigner; Hugh Tanner; Jackie Beggs; Audrey Albrecht; Doris Erb

[10] 1952 [1st Row] _______________, Ken McKenzie, Graham Martin, Bob Nahrgang;_________:___________:_______________:______Weir [2nd Row] Sharon McKee ;_________;_______;________;Jean Seigner; Frances Manz; ______;________;Jean Tanner, Kathy Jack;________;_________ [3rd Row] Aleretta Tighe; Charles McKenzie; Barry Seigner; Bill Nahrgang; Lloyd Erb; Edwin Ward; Ron Franklin; Bryce Martin; _______; Delmer Lichty; Sam Zuk; ______; Jack Hyde. [4th Row] Shirley Jantzi; _________;_________; Katie Zuk; Beverly Easterbrook; Audrey Albrecht; Lloyd L. Erb; _______; Melvin Lichty;_______; Roy Kuepfer.

[11] 1950 [1st Row] _________;________;_________; Delmer Lichty; Edwin Ward; Bill Nahrgang; ________; Lloyd Erb. [2nd Row] Barry Seigner; Sharon McKee; Laura Jantzi; Mary Ann Leis; Catherine Rose Gerber;______;_______;_______; Shirley Jantzi; Donna Birmingham. [3rd Row] Jack Hyde; Beverley Easterbrook; Marion Erb; Nancy Nahrgang; Audrey Albecht; Blanche Manz; Ruth Leis; Katie Zuk; Ervin Erb; Alveretta Tighe. [4th Row] Charles McKenzie; Lloyd L. Erb; Menno Albrecht; Howard Steiger; ______; Roy Kuepfer; Melvin Lichty; Eldon Steckley; Stanley Herrfort.

[13] [1st Row] Jim Hyde, Eva Erb, Patricia Ward, Charles Martin, Barbara Krotz, Betty Lou Erb. [2nd Row] Marion Erb, Nancy Nahrgang, Roy Kuepfer, Hugh Tanner, Patsy Nahrgang, Glenn Gascho, Doris Erb. [3rd Row] Eldon Steckley, Ian Kuepfer, Lauea Jantzi, Howard Steiger, Stanley Herrfort, Blanche Manz, Melvin Lichty. [4th Row] Mary Ann Leis, Ian Kuepfer, Edwin Ward, Donna Birmingham, Charles McKenzie, Lloyd L. Erb & Sammy Zuk, Bryce Martin, Audrey Albrecht. [5th Row] Shirley Jantzi, Jonas Kuepfer & Berry Seigner, Katherine ROse Gerber, Lloyd Erb, Bill Nahrgang, Glenn MeWhiney. Teacher Nelson Ward.

[14] Year 1961 [1st Row] Elmer Kuepfer; Paul Leis; Larry Graff; Ezra Yantzi; Gary Franklin; Delmer Albrecht; Cornelius Streicker [2nd Row] Jamie Kropf; Betty McCutcheon; Christian Leis; Ross Tanner; Jim Nahrgang; Doug Baier; Joan Schmidt; Clara Kuepfer [3rd Row] Ruth Kuepfer; Brenda Manz; Linda Lichty; Diane Dunbar; Darlene Mewhiney;Linda Dingman; Dorthy Kurpfer; Nancy Graff; Rose Marie Leis [4th Row] Lorrie Gerber; Cathy Bach; Donna Baier;; Frieda Schultz; Eli Kuepfer; Shirley Dunbar; Mary Jane Kuepfer; Teacher Esther Forrest (Henning)

[15] Year 1905, Edgar Rutherford is holding the sign. The background is unknown as SS3# Mornington School was built in 1908.

[16] [Year 1968 Gr. 6-8] [1st row] - Heather Gray, Lisa Gerber, Joan Mueller, Joan Shantz, Sharon Schmidt, Grace Kuepfer, Nancy Kuepfer, Miriam Albrecht, Laura Kuepfer, Rosena Kuepfer [2nd row] - Connie Hewitt, Bonnie Gascho, Mary Knox, Carol Kuepfer, Linda Hubbard, Marlene Gerber, Molly Knox, Marilyn Roes, Anita Erb, Ruth Ann Brenneman [3rd row] - John Kropf, Jim Wagler, Gary Erb, Wayne Lichti, Ken Albrecht, Richard Albrecht, Bill Jack, Don Clemmer, Lloyd Schmidt, Jack Nahrgang, Brian Dunbar, Harvey Kuepfer. [Teacher] - George Wicke

[17] Year 1960 Gr. 1-2 [1st row] - Brian Wagler, ____________, ___________, ____________ [2nd row]- Manuel Albrecht, Bruce Dunbar, George Mueller, Alvin Albrecht, Steve Baier, Richard Albrecht, _____________, John Kuepfer [3rd row] - Randy Roes, Marilyn Roes, Carol Kuepfer, Molly Knox, Brenda ________, Sharon Gerber, Virginia Gray, Louise Kuepfer, ____________ [4th row] - Diane Switzer, Joan Mueller, Anita Erb, Gail Nahrgang, Susan Knox, Ruth Ann Brenneman, Connie Maddess, Ruth Kuepfer, Connie Hewitt [Teacher] - Miss Elizabeth Klockman

[18] [1st Row] John Kropf; Allan Jantzi [2nd Row] Brenda Lichty; Elaine Graff; Ruth Ann Kropf; Jane Gascho; Sharon Schmidt; Heather Gray; Laura Kuepfer; Rosena Kuepfer; Miriam Albrecht; Judy Erb [3rd Row] Bob Dunbar; Grace Kuepfer; Nancy Kuepfer; Viola Kuepfer; Bonnie Gascho; Marlene Gerber; Mary Knox; Joan Shantz; Lisa Gerber; Harvey Kuepfer; John Ross Albrecht; ___ Hubbard [4th Row] Glen Leis; Jim Wagler; Brian Dunbar; Gary Erb; Sam Jantzi; Ken Albrecht; Reuben Albrecht; Jack Nahrgang; Lloyd Schmidt; Wayne Lichty; Mervin Kuepfer; Teacher Laurene Robinson (Erb)

[31] Millbank Cheese & Butter

[32] Mural of the mill on the bank painted by Susan Knox in 2004

[33] Grain stooks - still familiar sights in the Millbank area

[34] Buggies & horses at an auction sale

[35] Pet & Hobby Show circa 1945 Mary Jane Nahrgang and Shirley Hyde

[36] 'Doc' Mary Jane (Nahrgang) Krotz

[37] Millbank's first B & B

[38] Millbank Cheese Factory

[39] Bill & Sharon Wreford's home, formerly Vera McNichol's home

[40] Flower Planters on Nith River Bridge

[41] Anglican Rectory circa 1915

[42] Main St circa 1900 Frank Martin, blacksmith; Michael Armstrong wagon maker

[43] H E Ratz Lumber & Sawmill

[44] Les Baier Blacksmith Shop

[45] Grace Anglican Church built 1905

[46] S S # 3 School Building built 1908

[47] Former Bridge on Main St over Nith River

[48] Aden & Sheryl Frey (Formally the Ben Milliken House)

[49] Hector and Aggie McLennan

[50] Bob & Barb Warry's house - built by William Rutherford

[51] Les Baier Blacksmith Shop

[52] Dr James Johnston house

[54] Knox Presbyterian Church built 1891

[55] Amish Boys on a summer night 2005

[56] Perth Rd 121 shared by buggies and vans in 2005

[57] Nith River Bridge flowers on Perth Rd 121 in 2007

[58] Petunias and Riverdale Mennonite Church in 2005

[59] Millbank Main St Spring Time Beauty in 2007

[60] Plow manufactured in Millbank Ontario prior to 1908

[61] October 2007 Sunset over Millbank

[62] Dr James Johnston House

[63] John & Celia Knox House

[64] Bethel Conservative Mennonite Church built 1956/57

[65] Jake& Anna Klassen's house (formerly the Hans Steiger House)

[66] S S # 3 Building circa 1960s

[67] Millbank C P R Station 1906 - 1966

[68] Millbank and area

[69] Millbank and area

[70] Millbank and area

[71] Millbank and area

[72] Quilts for sale at 2007 Amish school auction.

[73] Millbank and area

[74] Millbank and area

[75] Millbank and area

[76] Millbank and area

[77] Millbank and area

[78] Elmer and Helen Baier 1965

[79] Aral Seigner Farm house (originally the Rutherford Farm)

[80] The Birmingham House - Previously owned by Roger & Treena Martin.

[81] Jack and Alveretta Henderson ( Alveretta was a Teacher at the Millbank Public school known as Miss Tighe)

[82] Florence Rutherford (Tanner) and Nellie Rutherford

[83] Millbank Field Day

[84] The First Millbank Anglican Church

[85] Wesley Methodist Church

[86] Bishop Amos Albrecht

[87] Shirley Kuehl (Hyde); Marnie Ewasko (Milliken); Ruth Ann Mueller (Nahrgang); Charlotte Vines (Tanner)

[88] Ruth Ann Mueller (Nahrgang); Marnie Ewasko (Milliken); Charlotte Vines (Tanner); Shirley Kuehl (Hyde)

[20] Year 1939 [Row #1] Raymond Erb, Jim McKenzie, Glenn McKenzie, Menno Albrecht, Noah Lichty, Clarence C. Gerber, Sol Wagler, Jake Wagler, Arthur Stevenson. Lorne Erb, Laval Karley, Elmer Erb, Nelson Erb, Tom Stilling [Row #2] Katie Wagler, Wilma Erb, Dorthy Tanner, Lorna McKenzie, Norma Erb, Beth Freeborn, Charlotte Tanner, Ruth Gordon, Aurla Ruby, Lorene Erb, Anna Stilling, Beth _______ Ethel McKee, Vernon Bast, Gerald Dunbar [Row #3] Salina Lichty, Anna Mae Erb, Mary Tanner, May Mulcahy, Mary Hewitt, Ken Baier, Harold Gascho, Ronald Dunbar, Simon Albrecht, Sarah Albrecht, Lydia Wagler, Betty Erb, Ruby Bast, Clara Erb, Enos Wagler [Row #4] Helen Baier, Marion Blair, Jack Baier, Norman Wagler, Sam Lichty, Albert Ruby, Lloyd McKee, Jack Schmidt, Elmer Baier, Elmer Freeborn, Clarence Bast, Walter Stilling, Gerard Karley, Mr Brown (Teacher), Miss Hazelwood (Teacher) [Missing the Day of the of the Picture] Betty McLennan, Margaret McLennan, Anna Mae Roes, Gwen Moore, Lloyd McLennan, Frances Krotz, Florence Roes, June Moore, Jack McLennan, Douglas Gray, Doris McLennan, Jack Henderson, Murray McLennan

[22] Year 1934 [Row #1] Jack McLennan, Jack Schmidt, Elmer Baier, Norman Wagler, Clarence Bast, Jack Baier, Gerrard Karley, Earl Erb, Albert Ruby, Vernon Bast, Sam Lichty, Lloyd McLennan [Row #2] May Mulcahy, Frances Krotz, Florence Roes, Helen Baier, Mary Roes, Marion Blair, Doris Wray, Wilma Ruby, Jean Fewings, Gerald Dunbar, David Lichty, Jim Johnston [Row #3] Mary Nicklin, Miss Dorlan(Teacher), Margaret Hewitt, Edith Gale, Verna Dunbar, Earl Ruby, Grace Wray, Ivan Baier, Sadie Burke, Paul Karley, Jack Wray, Norman Baier, Lindsay Coulter, Grace Gale, Miss Mary McConaghy(Teacher) [Row #4] Bernice Turnbull, Doris Dunbar, Muriel Morris, Hazel Kerr, Verna Erb, Fanny Schmidt, Wallace Johnston, Ross Jack, Cecil Begg, David Nicklin, Back Centre, Jack Dunbar

[23] Year 1937-38 [Row #1] Lindsay Coulter, Ivan Baier, Gerald Dunbar, Lloyd McLennan, Walter Stilling, Earl Erb [Row #2] Beryl Vogan, Doris Wray, Jean Fewings, Grace Gale, Helen Baier, Marilyn Gray, Frances Krotz, Mary Roes, Florence Roes [Row #3] Helen McKee, Marion Blair, Mary Nicklin, Anita Bunston, Wilma Pike, Grace Wray, Jean Stilling, Verna Dunbar, Grace McKee, Norman Baier, [Row #4] Jack Wray, Mr. Fred Brown (Teacher)

[24] Year 1950 [Row #1] Ralph Bast, Lloyd Roes, Beverly Seigner, Charles Martin, Jack Begg, Glenn Gascho, Hugh Tanner [Row #2] Doris Erb, Leah Kuepfer, Patsy Nahrgang, Betty Lou Erb, Eva Schmidt, Mary Jane Nahrgang, Ruth Ann Nahrgang, Ruth Ann Begg, Barbara Krotz, Catherine Jantzi [Row #3] Mr. Ward (Teacher), Elizabeth Albrecht, Ruth Schmidt, Grace Erb, Marion Milliken, Florence Erb, Hellenmaria Steiger, Ellamae Erb, Patsy McKee [Row #4] Patricia Ward, Eleanor Erb, Mary Schmidt, Eva Erb, Allan Lichty, Frank Easterbrook, Eldon Erb, Delmar Lichty

[26] [1932] [1st Row] Alice Clarke, Ruth Wray, Emma Schmidt, KAy Nicklin, Doris Dunbar, Peggie Fewings, Marnie Nicklin, Ann Wray, Merton Dunbar, Victor Cunningham. [2nd Row] Nornam Baier, Earl Erb, Ivan Baier, Lindsay Coulter, Mac Robinson, Peggie Hewitt, Mary Bellar, Grace Wray, Mae Elgie, Verna Erb, Fannie Schmidt, Verna Dunbar. [3rd Row] Maurice Elgie, David Licty, Gearld Dunar, Helen McKee, ? Albrecht, George Robinson, Gordon Pond, Tommy Shilling, Jean Shilling, Mary Nicklin, ? Ruby, Grace McKee, Doris Wray, Dave Nicklin, Percy Elgie. [4th Row] Raymond Pond, George McKee, Sarah Albrecht, Kathleen Elgie, Aniota Bunston, Helen Baier, ? Stilling, Mary Roes, Jean Fewings, Earl Erb, Jack McLennan, Cecil Beggs, Wallace Johnston.

[27] 1946 - Jr. Room [1st row] - left to right Lloyd Roes, Jackie Beggs, Jim Hyde, Frank Easterbrook, Ralph Bast, Delmar Lichty, Eldon Erb, Roy Wagler [2nd Row] Margaret Fonitaro, Mary Jane Nahrgang, Mary Schmidt, Ruth Anne Nahrgang, Beatrice Fonitaro, Doris Erb, Catherine Jantzi, Eva Schmidt, Leah Kuepfer [3rd Row] Ros Ken Steckley, Erma Kuepfer, Elizabeth Albrecht, Lydiann Zehr, May Erb, Ella Mae Erb, Eva Erb, Pat Mckee, (unknown) [4th Row] Helenmaria Steiger, Marilyn McKee, Erma Erb, Sylvia Fonitaro, Marion Milliken, Florence Erb, Ruth Schmidt, (Unknown)

[28] 1952 [1st row] - left to right Ralph Bast, Stanley Herrefort, Melvin Lichy, Jim Hyde, Glenn Gascho, Charlie Martin, Keith Wallace [2nd Row] - Left to right Hugh Tanner, Doris Erb, Mary Ann Leis, Charles McKenzie, Laura Jantzi, Jonas Kuepfer, Blanche Manz, Ian Kuepfer, Shirley Jantzi, Lloyd Erb, Nancy Nahrgang, Beverly Seigner [3rd Row] Barb Krotz, Eldon Steckley, Pat Nahrgang, Roy Kuepfer, Audrey Albrecht, Howard Steiger, Katie Zook, Erma Kuepfer Fourth Row Leah Kuepfer, Patricia Ward, Eva Erb, Ruth Anne Nahrgang, Mary Jane Nahrgang, Eva Schmidt, Eldon Erb

[87] Methodist Manse that burned in 1913.

[89] Wilbur Hyde, Sadie Hyde, and Roy Mulcahy.

[90] Baier Store 1944. Jake Nuhn harness maker & gas pumps

[94] Anna Mae’s Restaurant

[91] Hans Steiger's staff around late 1950's or early 1960's From left, York Nahrgang, Wilfred Voll, Bert Pike, Ron Schultz, Ian Shantz, Art Gale, Art Narhgang, Hans Steiger

[93] John and Miriam Kuepfer House ( formerly the Presbyterian Church Manz and then the United Church Manz)

[95] Riverdale Mennonite Church

[96] This lily, named Millbank, has been propagated by Betty Fretz of Floral and Hardy Gardens R.R. #3 Moorefield, Ontario NOG 2K0 to commemorate Millbank 160th celebration

[30] [1st Row] Kathy Shantz, Vicki Krotz, Grace Lichti, Donna Shantz, unknown, Suzanne Kuepfer, Sherry Schultz. [2nd Row] Raymond Kuepfer, Bill Dunbar, unknown, Donna Roes, _____ Gerber, unknown, Levi Striecher [3rd Row] Brian Gascho, Terry Gerber, Jeff Gerber, Mike Gashco, Randy Bast, unknown, Ross Erb [Teacher] Miss Elizabeth Klockman.