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<b>POSTCARD MEMORIES:</b> Soap-box derbies a longtime rite of spring

POSTCARD MEMORIES: Soap-box derbies a longtime rite of spring

Children and their parents often worked together to get the car just right for races in Penetanguishene and Midland.
Easter weekend marks homage to local churches

Easter weekend marks homage to local churches

In Midland, the churches have been at the centre of the community since its inception
Midland's steep streets once provided perfect toboggan runs

Midland's steep streets once provided perfect toboggan runs

Huronia Museum notes that besides super fast toboggan runs, 1936 winter carnival boasted ski hills 'blazed thorugh the bush on the hills north of the Midland-Penetang highway'
'Your Loving Son' recounts letters to a wartime mother

'Your Loving Son' recounts letters to a wartime mother

'The effects of war are permanent and disfigure all of us for generations,' writer says. 'Remembrance is about reminding us of this perennial tragedy'
Ghosts, goblins and low-church Evangelists. Dona Nobis Pacem

Ghosts, goblins and low-church Evangelists. Dona Nobis Pacem

'Halloween is upon us and every spooky thing jumps out to bother me as I am a haunted man,' author notes
The roaring game: From Scotland to Waubaushene and Midland

The roaring game: From Scotland to Waubaushene and Midland

Waubaushene built its first rink in 1879, a full 40 years before James Playfair founded the Midland Curling Club
John Box Horrell, Midlands first mayor <b>(4 photos)</b>

John Box Horrell, Midlands first mayor (4 photos)

Horrell came from Wyebridge in 1879, and built on the southwest corner of King and Hugel where the CIBC branch now stands
Home Port: The Keewatin, an Edwardian-era ship. Ours to lose

Home Port: The Keewatin, an Edwardian-era ship. Ours to lose

Time to act to keep Keewatin in its home port is now, says author, who suggests immediately forming a maritime museum
David L. King, Ogemawahjwon’s Family: Loyal to King and Crown

David L. King, Ogemawahjwon’s Family: Loyal to King and Crown

Medal presented by Prince of Wales in 1860 for War of 1812 actions remains a precious family heirloom
Fall fairs awaken the child in us all <b>(4 photos)</b>

Fall fairs awaken the child in us all (4 photos)

With the Coldwater Fall Fair occuring this weekend, author recalls the awe-inspiring appeal of fairs from days gone by