A peek from the Town Crier files – January 21, 1972 – Formosa Spring Brewery officially closed at the end of 1971 and with some 31 of its staff, started producing their products in a new plant outside of Barrie, Ontario. In the first picture, Joe Kraemer and Otto Ditner put in their final day’s work at Formosa, where the final bottles were run through around 4:20 pm on December 31.

In the bottom photo, Edgar “Heschy” Lehman, who was with the brewery for 43 years, received a cheque to the brewery from “Chucks” Schmalz of the Commercial Hotel, Mildmay, for their final delivery.

A peek from the Town Crier files – January 28, 1986 – A CN snowplow became wedged in a 12 foot high snow drift just north of Mildmay on January 14, 1986. Workers attempted to free the plow unit by hand-shovelling, but that was fruitless and a tractor snowblower was called in to clear out around the derailed unit. The train was later placed back on the track and continued its journey north.

A peek from the Town Crier files – December 15, 2004 -Operation Candy Cane Going Fine – Frank Hoffele (left) owner of Friends Caring and Sharing in Harriston is seen taking away another supply of candy canes for Operation Candy Cane. Helping Frank is Jim Mack. The number of candy canes which had been picked up by Frank was 3,500! Local residents dropped off their donations of candy canes at the Crier office which were then shipped around the world.

A peek from the Town Crier files – December 21, 1976 – The final float to make an appearance at the Mildmay 1976 Santa Claus Parade was this old fashioned sleigh pulled by a team of horses owned by Ed Reinhart of Carrick Township.  What a great ride for Santa!  Also taking part in the parade were the Walkerton Starlets and Hanover Majorettes, the Mildmay-Carrick School Band and the Durham Girls Band.

A peek from the Town Crier files – December 13, 1983 – The Mildmay Hill & Dale Riders Snowmobile Club entered a float in the Mildmay Lions Santa Claus Parade in 1983. There were also entries by the Mildmay-Carrick Homecoming ‘84 committee, Mildmay & District Lioness Club, plus many more! 

A peek from the Town Crier files – Dec. 16, 1986 – Town Crier Orval Neil (right) rings out good cheer to the season as he poses with Santa and Mrs. Claus during the Hanging of the Green in Mildmay on Friday, December 6th. The trio officially turned on the lights on the Community Christmas Tree located at the Mildmay Post Office as a large crowd watched the proceedings.  (It’s interesting to note that this was the first year that the night Santa Claus Parade was held as part of the festivities.)

This postcard was also brought in by Marg Albert of Mildmay. It shows a scene from the train wreck that happened south of Mildmay in June of 1909 on the George Mackie farm (located on Sideroad 35 West).

This postcard was submitted by Marg Albert of Mildmay. It shows the unveiling of the Honour Roll at the Mildmay Evangelical Church (now St. Paul’s United Church) during the war, circa 1916. 

November 8, 1974 – McMann’s Variety Store in Mildmay was honoured when the owners, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon McMann were presented with a 10 year certificate from Stedmen’s. Mr. David McGarry (left) a representative from Stedmen’s made the presentation to the McMann’s. (Note:  McMann’s was in the building where Klassy Lady is now located.)