“What do you think it means to be an American” ~ Commemorating 250 years of Our Freedom ~ John Vilanj (President E.T. Historical Society) Bailey Adcock (Winner), Pete Kesselhon (Creator), Murray Mitten (American Legion) Bailey Adcock, a sophomore, from our high school won the local essay contest sponsored by the East Troy Area Historical Society […]
The Michael Clancy Founders Day Dinner
May 20, 2026 Ivan’s Backstage The Clancy Connection Row 1: Marybeth Price, Annette (Price) Kruschek, Dave Clancy, Nancy Clancy, Natalie (Helser) Nedderson, Dawn Helser, Chris Helser Row 2: Frank Price, John Price, John Clancy, Bill Price, Tim Barr The East Troy Area Historical Society had their annual Founders Day dinner on May 20, at Ivan’s Backstage. […]
Miramar Park and the “Boomer Generation”
The “Boomer Era” was a unique time in history for kids growing up, but maybe a little more unique for those growing up in Miramar Park. Miramar had amenities abound, a unique geography and location, with a spatial arrangement of homes that made it a haven for play. Miramar is a secluded close-knit subdivision built […]
Those Were the Days: The Rise & Fall of Beulah Beach Resort
Imagine, once upon a time and not so long ago, there was a beautiful resort on the north shore of Lake Beulah that supported our community with casual dining, picnicking, bathing, and water sports. Its beach had a hard sand bottom with water clean and pure where its depth moved subtly away from shore making […]
Those Were The Days: “The Best of the Best”
Giles Restaurant was East Troy’s cafe of choice for 47 years. Homemade cooking was its hallmark for success; Agnes Rice and Mary Edwards were its early owners and standard bearers. Good food travels fast, and in their short time together they established a reputation that preceded itself. Giles became the “Best of the Best.” The […]
Legend of ‘67: Who Dun It?
The Crime: Defacement of Public Property This has been a “cold case” for 58 years, until now! One of the perpetrators has stepped forward and admitted his guilt. As unbelievable as it may sound, he has been at large within the community all this time. You may have walked by him many times and never […]
