Children’s author visits Elroy Public Library

By MARY WAARVIK | Elroy librarian Elroy patrons gathered Saturday to welcome back a local girl, Nikki (Beaver) Cooper, who read from her new book "Johnny McGee and his Sweet Purple Pants." Nikki talked about the teachers who nurtured her love of drawing and...

Community supper slated for Sept. 24 in Elroy

A free community supper will be served from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, at the Elroy United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 125 Royall Ave. This community supper is offered on the last Wednesday of each month and, according to event organizers, “gives...

On Campus

• Graduating cum laude, John Gordon McCann of Elroy recently earned a bachelor's degree in environmental studies (policy and values emphasis) from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

Ontario garden workday rescheduled for May 12

By LAURIE ERICKSON | Ontario librarian The garden kickoff workday has been moved to Monday, May 12, at 9 a.m. The forecast is for rain all week, and there will not be time for the garden to dry out and be tilled before this Monday. So join us at the garden on May 12...

South Side News for May 1

By MYRNA FAUSKA Rain, rain, go away. Come again some other day. That old childhood rhyme is right on this week. We are blessed that we haven't been devastated by the tornadoes that people in Arkansas have recently experienced. We need to keep those folks in our...

New items added to Norwalk Public Library circulation

By JEANNE RICE | Norwalk librarian The Norwalk Public Library has two new items: • Nonfiction — "Taste of Home Healthy Cooking Annual Recipes 2014," editor-in-chief Catherine Cassidy • DVD — "Les Misérables," starring Liam Neeson, Geoffrey Rush, Uma Thurman and Claire...

Senior menus for May 5–9

Ontario meal site Meals are served at the Milk Jug Café, 103 N. Garden St. To make a reservation, call 337-4448. Monday, May 5: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, whole-wheat rolls and fresh-fruit cups Tuesday, May 6 (music day): Chicken sandwiches, broccoli...

Ontario garden kickoff workday rescheduled for May 12

By LAURIE ERICKSON | Ontario librarian The garden kickoff workday has been moved to Monday, May 12, at 9 a.m. The forecast is for rain all week, and there will not be time for the garden to dry out and be tilled before this Monday. So join us at the garden on May 12...

South Ridge News for May 1

By ALICE BRANDAU There's water standing in the fields, and the creeks are rising. It's a cold, wet spring on South Ridge, and we are wishing for sunshine. We only need to turn on the TV, however, and we soon find that we have nothing to complain about as we watch the...

Kendall Lions honor Bob Leis

By LYNETTE VLASAK | Kendall Lions Club Longtime Kendall Lion member Bob Leis was honored at the Kendall Lions Club's April 23 meeting, which was at Heritage Manor in Elroy, where Bob now resides. In addition to Lion members and spouses, many of Bob's family members...

Wilton Public Library rife with activity on Wednesdays

By GINA RAE | Wilton librarian Wednesday mornings are a busy time at the library. While 29 children were busy beading bracelets at one end of the library during preschool playgroup, this group of industrious women (pictured above) was at the other end, stitching away....

Senior menus for April 28 to May 2

Ontario meal site Meals are served at the Milk Jug Café, 103 N. Garden St. To make a reservation, call 337-4448. Monday, April 28: Waffles with strawberries, sausage patties, eggs, cantaloupe, applesauce and pineapple bars Tuesday, April 29: Liver and onions, hash...

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