A peek from the Town Crier’s September 19, 2012 issue – Pat Weber of Mildmay recently dropped into the Town Crier with these puffballs (in fact he left one with us). Readers no doubt already know that they can’t sit around for too long. They must also be all white inside, any shade of yellow or purple makes them inedible or upsetting.  A search on the internet will give you lots of recipe ideas.   – Town Crier photo

A peek from the Town Crier’s Friday, September 15, 1972 issue – Thirteen Mildmay Rotarians were presented with awards to mark the fact that each had obtained “Perfect Attendance” during the past Rotary year.  Front (left to right): Hugh Detzler, Ross Harrison, “Tony” Missere, “Jiggs” Liesemer. Middle row: John Hafermehl, Mel Beitz, Gerald Karl, “Skip” Weiler, Don Missere. Back row: Thomas Weber, Stu Cronin, Claude Hauser, Sandy Fedy.               – Town Crier photo

Pictured above is the midway at the Mildmay-Carrick Old Boys’ Reunion in 1973.  The event was held at the Carnegie Park grounds and Community Centre on Absalom Street, East.  The photo was taken from aboard a tethered hot air balloon.       – Town Crier photo

A peek from the Town Crier’s Tuesday, September 8, 1992 issue – Some of the first souvenirs for next year’s Homecoming celebration went on sale last week at various Mildmay businesses. Besides the traditional hats, sweatshirts, t-shirts, shorts, key chains and lapel pins, is this miniature Case tractor complete with Mildmay Homecoming medallion. Nick Durrer, son of Sherry & Brian Durrer is shown with one of the 250 limited edition tractors. – Town Crier photo

A peek from the Town Crier’s Tuesday, October 6, 1992 issue – Workers were busy demolishing the former Ford Garage on the corner of Elora and First Streets in Mildmay to make room for a proposed new Beckers Milk Store. At the time of publishing, the property had been completely prepared for the new structure which the new owners hoped to open some time in December.  (This is currently the location of the Circle K store.)    – Town Crier photo

A peek from the Town Crier’s Tuesday, July 7, 1992 issue – Sharon Chambers (left) of Mildmay Agri-Services is pictured presenting prizes to Rachel Schuett’s (centre) and Bethany Schuett’s (right) cats at the Mildmay “Western Days” Pet Show. – Town Crier photo

A peek from the Town Crier’s Tuesday, July 7, 1992 issue – Len Kuntz of Mildmay had a cactus plant which last week popped out seventeen large blooms. He said they began opening after supper and only bloom for about one day. He says you can actually watch the blooms opening, like time-lapse photography.     – Town Crier photo

A peek from the Town Crier’s Wednesday, July 31, 2002 issue – A well dressed Mr. Bob Meyer pulls a beautifully decorated carriage in the “Flowers In Motion” parade celebrating the 80th Anniversary of the Teeswater-Culross Horticultural Society. – Town Crier photo

A peek from the Town Crier’s August 15, 2001 issue – The Formosa 2001 Homecoming celebration kicked off on Thursday night, August 2nd when fourteen young women entered the Homecoming Ambassador Pageant. Lacie Batte (centre) won the competition. She was sponsored by Bio-Ag. Janelle Soers (left) was named “Miss Congeniality” and also the 1st Runner-Up. She was sponsored by Formosa Springs Brewery. Caroline Schnurr (right) sponsored by Gay Lea Foods was the 2nd Runner-Up.   – Town Crier photo

A peek from the Town Crier’s August 15, 2001 issue – The Formosa Homecoming of 2001 had record breaking hot weather and large numbers of visitors and participants in the many events. Pictured above is the Formosa Lions float that was part of the 1½ hour long parade on Saturday, August 4.                  – Town Crier photo