A LOOK INTO YESTERYEAR Something To Wish For JAMES BARTELT This article is directed toward senior citizens, people who grew up in Mayville and lived in Mayville for most of their years. As you go through life and sometimes find yourself looking at the past, you will find that you have regrets and many times wish you could do something one more time. You obviously cannot change what has

City Signs Agreement With Professional Community Development Firm KAREN ROUSE “We need a professional firm to move Mayville forward,” said City of Mayville Mayor Rob Boelk to members of the Common Council on November 11. “We need one to one and ahalf percent growth per year to remain solvent.” The mayoral comments followed a presentation by Vierbicher and Associates Planning

Mayville Prepares For 2020 Census, Organizes Complete Count Committee KAREN ROUSE The U.S. Census Bureau will be conducting its 24th census in 2020 in the United States, Puerto Rico and the Island Areas. A U.S. census is mandated to occur every 10 years. It will roll out at the beginning of the year with residents receiving questionnaires in the mail starting in mid-March 2020 which

Mayville Business Plugs In To Partner With Schools To Offer WIRED Programs KAREN ROUSE A Mayville business has plugged into building up its local community by partnering with the School District of Mayville to assist families and teachers in helping students achieve learning success. WIREDafter school programs are offered at no charge at The Open Door Coffeehouse in downtown Mayville

From left, “The Secret Garden characters,” Mrs. Winthrop, played by (name withheld); Dr. Neville Craven, played by Nate Hartwig; and Martha, played by Emily Schellpfeffer, meet to discuss Mary’s future. (Karen Rouse | DCP) The cast of “The Secret Garden” form a moving circle around characters Martha, Colin, Mary and Ben Weatherstaff. (Karen Rouse | DCP) Presented By The Mayville High School

Free Fitness Program Offered At TAG To Help Seniors Keep Moving Through The Winter hey should bring a positive attitude and a willingness to move. ~ Doug Wickersham A SilverSneakers class in session on a snowy October 31, with instructor Sandy O’Gorman, at far right, leading men in women working out using weights. (Karen Rouse | DCP) KAREN ROUSE Cooler temperatures and shorter days signal

The Forgotten Coach A LOOK INTO YESTERYEAR The late Ronald Whitford in a photo taken in 1960, the year he retired from coaching varsity baseball at Mayville High School. (photo courtesy of 1960 Mayville “Rocket” year book JIM BARTELT Contributor of “A Look Into Yesteryear” Anyone who has ever graduated from high school will remember the teacher or coach who influenced

Mayville Savings Bank decorated its lobby for the Business Trick-or-Treat event with cornstalks and scarecrows. (submitted) Girls Invited To ‘Discover Girl Scouts’ On Monday, Nov. 18 and fee waivers are available for membership costs and camp opportunities for families that qualify for the federal Free and Reduced-Price Meals program. Families that cannot attend the Nov. 18 event

St. Mary School 4K classes visited Ebert's Pumpkin Farm on Thursday, Oct. 24. Students had fun in the Story Maze House, played games, made crafts and took a hayride to pick out their own pumpkins to take home. (submitted) The cast, crew and pit band of Mayville High School’s production of “The Secret Garden” rehearse on Monday night. The musical opens Thursday, Nov. 7, in the newly renovated

Mayville Youth Activity Center Grand Opening Is Friday KAREN ROUSE The LOFT, an exciting new activity center where teens can gather in downtown Mayville will hold its Grand Opening on Friday, Nov. 1, from 4-9 p.m. It is located above Gateway Community Church, located at 16 S. Main St., and is accessible by stairs through a door on the north side of the church’s entrance. The free