November

Elwood still owns his grandfather’s Silvertone acoustic guitar – the same one that set his life on a course filled with music.

The Holiday Issue of 2015. This issue is sure to give you the Holiday nostalgia. The cover features Mayville’s Santa “Cookie” who has played the role for 50 years.

Two new family practice physicians, both offering childbirth services, are now seeing patients at Columbus Community Hospital and the Dean Clinic in Columbus.

“Because I am a child and do not have power, you do not give me a second look.”

Christmas is almost here, which means you are planning your Christmas festivities, shopping for gifts or looking forward to Christmas Break.

Something special was happening during the 1920s to the 1950s. A fellow named Charlie Starkweather might be seen around town carrying a funny looking square box with a hand crank on it.

We are in the midst of a noteworthy anniversary, the likes of which has never been seen! Well, not really, but it is a fun anniversary nonetheless.

We are so excited about this year! Every year has been better than the one before. Our donations are spectacular!

Family, United By The Outdoors

Mitzi from Beaver Dam writes: Dear Stump, a few months back you mentioned the Beaver Wars. Were those the same as the French and Indian Wars?

Christmas cars have been handed out since 2002 as a gift from the Senior Center to children along the parade route. Each car puts a smile on a child’s face at Christmas.

Sneaking slowly through the trees, A Mighty Buck The Hunter sees.
A snapping stick, The Buck’s awake, a safety click, he makes a break.

Thankfully, the holidays bring with them an old-fashioned sense of tradition that lets us unplug.

For the past 47 years, kids of all ages in the Mayville area know just one man as Santa. His is the face held up against all other faces of Santa.

Dad’s philosophy was very simple, “Treat people like you want to be treated.” In everyday life and in business! Everyone is created equally and should be treated the same.