By Kay Ziegahn | Richland Center The word “abortion” comes from two Latin words: “ab,” a preposition meaning “out of” or “away from,” and “ortus,” a noun meaning “place” or “origin, birth.” English puts those two Latin words together, giving us a verb, “abort,” and a...
Vernon County over 50 to host activities
The Vernon County Over 50 group will offer the following activities in February. For more information, call Vernon County Over 50 at (262) 384-0082. Monday, Feb. 3 • 1–1:45 p.m. — Tai Chi exercise at Bethel Home Fellowship Hall, 614 S. Rock Ave., Viroqua, and the...
History Room’s Christmas exhibit breaks attendance record
Contributed by the Monroe County Local History Room A record number of visitors came to the Monroe County Local History Room & Museum in Sparta over the holiday season to view the “Back to the 1980s Christmas” exhibit. During the seven-week run of the...
Gjefle: Are you following God?
By Pastor Michael T. Gjefle Faith Independent Baptist Church, Ontario Ephesians 5:2 — “Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children.” The book of Ephesians was written by the Holy Spirit of God through the Apostle Paul to those in Ephesus who have trusted...
Norwalk’s winter reading program underway
By Jesica Helgren | Norwalk Public Library director The Norwalk Public Library’s winter reading program, “S’mitten with Books,” is in full swing! You can join any time between now and March 8 to log the books you’ve read and win prizes! All ages are welcome to...
Wilton Public Library to host events
By Kelly Lupton | Wilton Public Library director The following events will be offered at the Wilton Public Library: • 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 31: Current-Events Discussion Group • 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4: Board-Game Club • 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4: Book Club for...
Seeing Stars: Warm-colored artificial light improves night vision
By Susan Cushing | Kickapoo Dark-Sky Initiative We can finally see the end of January, and none too soon. Cold, wet, no snow, or not enough to enjoy, and erratic temperatures are all reasons to be glad it is almost over. But above us, the planets are still putting on...
Senior menus for Feb. 3–7
Kendall and Norwalk meal sites Call 463-7622 (Kendall) or 343-3158 (Norwalk) by noon one day before to reserve a meal. One-percent milk is served with each meal. Monday, Feb. 3: Meatball subs with marinara on whole-grain buns, provolone cheese, tater tots and ketchup,...
Royall High School students receive straight A’s
The following Royall High School students received straight A’s for the first semester: • Seniors: Carl Anderson, Mason Morrissette, Maddison Peterson, Piper Pursell and Carter Uppena • Juniors: Josh Anderson, Josh Cilley and Bria Gruen • Sophomores: Anna...
Brookwood students named to honor roll
The following Brookwood Junior/Senior High School students were named to the second-quarter honor roll: SENIORS High Honors: Payge A. Clark, Emma J. Haggerty, Katherine B. McElhose and Deanna M. Wallace Honor Roll: Carter H. Arbuckle, Emma J. Baldwin, Alexander...
