Postcard Memories

Children and their parents often worked together to get the car just right for races in Penetanguishene and Midland.

In Midland, the churches have been at the centre of the community since its inception

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'

'The effects of war are permanent and disfigure all of us for generations,' writer says. 'Remembrance is about reminding us of this perennial tragedy'

'Halloween is upon us and every spooky thing jumps out to bother me as I am a haunted man,' author notes

Waubaushene built its first rink in 1879, a full 40 years before James Playfair founded the Midland Curling Club

Horrell came from Wyebridge in 1879, and built on the southwest corner of King and Hugel where the CIBC branch now stands

Time to act to keep Keewatin in its home port is now, says author, who suggests immediately forming a maritime museum

Medal presented by Prince of Wales in 1860 for War of 1812 actions remains a precious family heirloom

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