A peek from the Town Crier files – NOVEMBER 30, 2005 – The South Bruce Tourism Committee organized a “Live Nativity” at the Hanging of the Green in Mildmay. The Nativity was located across from the Mildmay-Carrick Public Library on the Fischer property and proved to be quite a popular place to visit during the night’s festivities. Pictured (left to right) are Angie Diemert, Heather Knoll, Dan Schefter and Don Diemert. The Diemert’s provided the assortment of animals for the Nativity which was a great hit with the children.   – Town Crier photo

A peek from the Town Crier files – NOVEMBER 19, 1965 – Mr. Millet Salter of the architect firm of Salter & Allison, Barrie, Ontario released the above drawing of the proposed new Mildmay-Carrick Central School to be built in Mildmay. The 8 room school, which will have a playroom, is to be built by the contracting firm of M. Landoni and Sons, Fergus, Ontario. Tender price was $259,000. The building will be quite unique in design and has a rustic appearance to it.  Another feature is that it will be heated electrically.

A peek from the Town Crier files – October 26, 2005 – Some members of the Mildmay G’Old Dusters Hockey Team and wives were pleasantly surprised to meet TV star  Jerry Seinfeld, who happened to be staying at the same hotel during the weekend of the Toledo Oldtimers Hockey Tournament (apparently Mr. Seinfeld was doing a comedy show in the area).When asked if they could get a picture taken with him, he said “sure!”  When asked if he would like to go and watch one of the Mildmay hockey games, he simply replied “now that would be a joke!” Pictured with Mr. Seinfeld are (left to right) Tim Bross, Jeff Bross, Doug Ditner, Kelly Durrer, Mike Durrer, Simon Huber, Karen Huber, Kathy Ditner, Paula Bross and Sharon Bross

A peek from the Town Crier files – October 22, 1965 – Pictured above is the All-Ontario and Western Ontario Midget Softball Team, Mildmay. This photo was taken following their WOAA Championship win when they downed Elora 8-1. Front row (left to right):  Joe Niesen, Rick Lobsinger, Glen Moffat, Hugh Detzler, John Voisin, Wayne Zuber and the bat boy Tim Cronin. Back row:  Don Missere (Sec-Treas),  Tom Weber (Coach), Bob Millen, Brian Weiler, Charles Niesen, John Thompson, Al Moffat, Louis Reinhart, Bill Ballagh, Dennis Johnston, John “Stew” Cronin (Manager), Ross Harrison (Assistant Coach). Missing for the photo was Ron Dietz

A peek from the Town Crier files – October 18th, 1995 – On October 10th fifteen young girls became the first official “Sparks” group in Mildmay!  The members are: front (l-r)-  Caitlin Kerr, Brittany Kieffer, Vanessa Seifried, (the group’s Mascot), Megan Bross, Abby Bester, Corrina Arnold. Middle (l-r)- Rita Eckensweiler, Laurel Hoffarth,  Amanda Klein, Kelsey Kraemer, Gillian Fischer, Lauren Steffler, Jessica Bruder, Alicia Kuntz and Breanne Dietrich. The leaders are (back l-r) – Barb Beitz (Crystal), Tiffany Bester (Sparkley) and Darlene Kraemer (Diamond). Mary Tally (back row right) District Commissioner presented the girls with their Sparks pins and welcomed them to the Guiding movement.     – Crier photo

A peek from the Town Crier files – Friday, October 22, 1965 – School Board Chairman Lloyd Liesemer (second from right) presented the winning ribbons to members placing first in their class in the Public School Cross Country Race. Charles Wendt (left) placed 1st in the 12 year class; Bruce Ellis, 13 and over class; Paul Russwurm, 11 year. The girl winner is Dianne Allensen.

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A peek from the Town Crier files – Wednesday, September 27, 1995 – The Sacred Heart Parish Bazaar marked its 40th anniversary.  It was interesting to note that the two persons pictured, Lorraine Brandt and Tom Weber, had worked the entire 40 year period at the Ham Booth! The Bazaar was started by Father Wm. Nolan in 1954 (one year there wasn’t a Bazaar held). That first year saw the Ham Booth having 24 winners. In 1995 there were two Ham Booths and each had 60 wins. The first committee to run that booth was Tom’s dad Leo J. Weber, Lorraine Brandt, Teresa Schnurr, Dorothy Schmalz and Tom.   – Town Crier photo

A peek from the Town Crier files – September 10, 1965 – Pictured above is one of the groups of female volunteer help that assisted with the files and records of the TB Survey in Mildmay. Left to right: Mrs. Gib Arnold, Mrs. Frank Fedy, Mrs. Ronald Schmalz (standing), Mrs. Lee Strauss, Mrs. Albert Niesen (standing) supervisor for the local clinic and Mrs. Harvey Vollick.