Staff members of the South Bruce Rural Telephone Company Limited pose for the Crier  during an Open House at the Head Office in Teeswater. The building had undergone extensive renovations and was open to the public for viewing. Left to right: Brenda Ward, Ron Howard, Dave Montgomery, Bonnie Gamble, Blake Freure, Lloyd Hale (Manager) and Bob Montgomery.  Absent for photo was Doreen Hale.

A peek from the Town Crier files – Friday, July 23, 1976 – The Ayton Agricultural Society won a trophy for this float in Saturday’s Old Boys Reunion Parade in Ayton. The weatherman turned on perfect conditions for the big Normanby weekend celebration highlighted by the Official Opening Ceremonies of their new Arena Complex. –Town Crier photo

A peek from the Town Crier files – Friday, June 25, 1976 – Mildmay-Carrick Minor Hockey Association held their Annual Hockey Banquet & Awards Night and special guest for the event was the Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Daryl Sittler. Daryl is pictured presenting the Most Valuable Trophy to four minor hockey players. Left – right: Glen Kuntz, David Kupferschmidt, Doug Breig and Morris Schmalz.

With renovations in the works for the Mildmay-Carrick Recreation Complex, it seemed like a good time to publish a photo of the old Mildmay Arena and Hall.  It was located at Carnegie Park in the area where the Mildmay-Carrick Medical Clinic now stands.  Thanks to Chuck Wendt for supplying the photo.  (Remember, if you have any old photos you are welcome to submit them for this feature.)

A peek from the Town Crier files – Tuesday, June 3, 1986 – The Mildmay & District Chamber of Commerce were in the throes of planning a new “Gateway to Bruce” sign at the southern entrance to Mildmay… but in the meantime hired Rob Dosman (pictured) to give the old sign a fresh coat of paint.      – Town Crier photo

In 1880, the brick structure shown above was built in Deemerton, ON, consisting of a convent and a school. The School Sisters of Notre Dame were in charge of the school until 1932. In the very late 1950’s or early 1960’s, the convent was demolished, and the school closed in 1970.  The first section on the left behind the fencing was the school, and is still there today.  Thanks to Andy and Candice Huber for submitting the photo!

A peek from the Town Crier files – May 1, 1996 – Seven local firefighters received Long Service Recognition. Certificates were presented by MPP Barb Fisher and each member also received engraved clocks from Carrick Twp. Reeve Bob Caesar and Mildmay Reeve Keith Campbell from the Municipalities. Over 250 attended the Appreciation Night.  Back (left to right):Pat Weber, Mel Waechter, Morley Fischer, George Culbert. Front: Raymond Kramer, Rupert Durrer, Edward Weber. – Town Crier photo

A peek from the Town Crier files – May 6, 1986 – Members of the Mildmay & District Chamber of Commerce chose the perfect night to repaint the decorative lamps along Mildmay’s main street. Vice President Sandy Fedy is seen on the ladder painting the top part of one of the lamps, while Harvey “Jiggs” Liesemer (left) and Lorne Kieffer (right) are busy cleaning the glass. (By the looks of Jiggs he must still think he’s in Florida!)  – Crier photo