By GINA RAE | Wilton librarian As the school year approaches, we will resume delivery to our in-home daycare providers. If you provide childcare in your Wilton-area home and would like to have library books delivered to your house twice a month, contact the library at...
OHS class of ‘46 reunites
The Ontario High School class of 1946 met for supper at the Milk Jug Cafe in Ontario on July 19. The group viewed Palen Park, and some of the class took photos. Front row, left to right: Merlin and Maxine Vieth. Back row: Roger Parr, Harlan Witt, Jane Giese, Dolores...
Elroy meal site to host September events
Contributed by KAREN NELSON Elroy meal site It's hard to believe that September is almost here. The kids will soon be back in school again. The neighborhoods will grow quiet - no laughter or shouting from the kids. We hope everyone had a very enjoyable summer. The...
Senior menus for Sept. 1–5
ONTARIO MEAL SITE Meals are served at the Milk Jug Café, 103 N. Garden St. To make a reservation, call 337-4448. Monday, Sept. 1: Closed for Labor Day Tuesday, Sept. 2 (music day): Baked ham, scalloped potatoes, fresh-fruit cups, whole-wheat rolls and cookies...
Ontario Harvest Fest, set for Sept. 13, to feature tomato taste-off
By LAURIE ERICKSON | Ontario librarian Find your recipe now for the tomato taste-off at the Ontario Library Community Garden Harvest Fest, an event set for Saturday, Sept. 13. The recipe can be for anything that has tomato as an ingredient. Bring enough so that others...
South Side News for Aug. 28
By MYRNA FAUSKA Labor Day weekend is imminent, and Kendall will celebrate with its usual activities, beginning with the corn and beer bust Friday night, pancake breakfast Saturday morning and the Kendall gathering and all-school reunion later in the day. The parade...
South Ridge News for Aug. 28
By ALICE BRANDAU Aaron Pasch spent his entire life, 88 years, living on South Ridge. The only child, he was obliged to help his parents continue farming. His wife Hazel was his steadfast companion for 64 years. They raised eight children, who, as they were growing up,...
Digging potatoes
Laurie Erickson (left), director of the Ontario Public Library, and volunteer Karen Austad of rural Ontario harvest potatoes Monday at the Ontario Community Garden, a library-sponsored project. Produce from the garden is available for free each Monday afternoon in the...
Senior menus for Aug. 25–29
Ontario meal site Meals are served at the Milk Jug Café, 103 N. Garden St. To make a reservation, call 337-4448. Monday, Aug. 25: Hot beef, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, whole-wheat bread and strawberries Tuesday, Aug. 26: Chicken potpie, cheese sticks,...
Wilton Public Library seeks old yearbooks
By GINA RAE | Wilton librarian At our Old School @ the Library event, many people spent time browsing old yearbooks. We have a pretty nice collection of yearbooks at the library, but there are several gaps. We are looking for Wilton yearbooks from 1950, 1952, 1957 and...