A peek from the Town Crier files – March 30, 2005 – A huge crowd showed up at the 14th annual Optimist Club Easter Egg Hunt at the Mildmay Rotary Park on Easter Sunday… although there was still snow on the ground, the sun helped to brighten the day. Children, ages 12 and under, were invited to participate in the egg hunt with everyone receiving a chocolate treat. There were also numerous special draws for the children.

A peek from the Town Crier files – Friday, August 8, 1969 – Members of the Mildmay-Carrick Fire Department prepare to extinguish the remaining blaze inside the roof of the Sacred Heart Church’s sacristy. The fire was discovered by a member of the C.W.L. during a funeral dinner which was being served in the basement at the time of the outbreak. The fire caused $35,000 in damage.

A peek from the Town Crier files – February 15, 1974 – Pictured are the members of the Mildmay-Carrick Public School’s Girl’s Volleyball Team who captured the District Volleyball title in Teeswater.  Front (left to right): Janice Kamrath, Betty Albrecht, Carol Wendt, Nancy Wendt, Jean Holliday. Middle: Doris Taibinger, Dawn Helwig,  Judy Garcia, Lorraine Witters and Sandra Seigner. Back row: Coach, Miss Chyleen MacLeod.

A peek from the Town Crier files – Friday, March 12, 1965 – Figure skating instructress, Miss Jane McCormick (left) is shown here as she teaches four members of the Mildmay Club how to perform the “drag”. Members include (front) Pam Kocher; (back) Nancy Reddon, Joan Dietz and Joanne Houghton. The club is presently in full swing preparing for their Ice Revue, April 2nd, when some 50 to 60 members will take part in the program, “It’s a Big, Wide, Wonderful World.”  

A peek from the Town Crier files – March 14, 1975 – The Mildmay Sacred Heart Girls’ Basketball Team won the County Championship in 1975. Front (l-r): Jill Kunkel, Mary Ann Grubb, Colleen Grubb. 2nd row: Marilyn Hunt, Cindy Ditner, Brigid Conroy. 3rd row: Nancy Durrer, Jane Poechman. 4th row: Len Kraemer (coach), Cathy Lang, Pat Blackhall, Joan Schneider. Back row: Connie Arnold, Delores Ruetz, Bonnie Seifried.

A peek from the Town Crier files – April 21, 2004 – Town Crier Publisher John H. Hafermehl (right) was honoured by the Canadian Community Newspapers Association in recognition of 50 years of distinguished service to the community newspaper profession. Ron Wassink, Past President of the OCNA (Ontario Community Newspapers Association) made the presentation.  (Note:   At the time of receiving the award, John had worked in the newspaper industry for 50 years. He started his own paper, the Town Crier in 1965.)  

A peek from the Town Crier files – April 28, 1972 – These boys and girls were named as the winners of the Hill & Dale Riders Snowmobile Safety Poster Contest. They were presented with trophies and cash awards. Front (left to right): Steven Lang, Brian Weishar, Sherry Siegfried. Middle row: Peter Weber, Bob Arnold, Doug Tangney, Carol Moran. Back row: Heather Brandt, Cindy Reinhart, Donna Weber, Michelle Durrer, Jane Dietrich.

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 – July 4, 1975 – Miss Dominion of Canada Sandra Campbell made a wish come true for a young admirer, Homer Schmalz (of Mildmay) when she danced with him during the Chamber Festival and Ball Tournament.

A peek from the Town Crier files – June 23, 1972 – District Commissioner Mrs. Peppler of Hanover (2nd from left) presented Canada Cords to four Mildmay Girl Guides at the Mother/Daughter Banquet. Left to right: Beverley Schmalz, Donna Baynton, Debbie Fischer and Joan Campbell.