A peek from the Town Crier files – Friday, June 12, 1970 – All three pictured participated in a “Walk-A-Thon” for the Mildmay Swim Pool. Sister Eileen (right) raised the most when she ended the 20 miles with a total of $145.00. One of her sponsors, Harvey Cassidy said he would pay her 1 cent a mile (merely as a joke). Sister Eileen thought she would ask him to pay her the 20 cents by a cheque (as another joke). Mr. Cassidy was full of “yolks” so he wrote the cheque on a fresh egg. Looking at the strange payment method is Bill Steuernol (left) who was runner-up in sponsoring funds with a total of $135.00 raised, and Karen Fischer (now Huber) who at 7 years of age was the youngest walker to complete the 20 miles. Editor’s note – This photo was chosen as a way to wish Karen (who in case you didn’t know works here at the Crier) a “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” on February 17th!
A peek from the Town Crier files: 1970
