By GINA RAE | Wilton librarian The Wilton Public Library's book group will discuss "The Chaperone" by Laura Moriarty. This work of historical fiction tells the story of Wichita's own 15-year-old Louise Brooks as she descends upon New York City with her chaperone in...
Ontario Public Library offering playgroups for preschoolers
By LAURIE ERICKSON | Ontario librarian Preschoolers are invited to join us for playgroups at 10 a.m. Wednesdays. There will be stories, activities, crafts and a snack. We are using an alphabet theme, and this week the theme is the letter "S." ♦ ♦ ♦ An all-you-can-eat...
South Ridge News for Oct. 16
We took advantage of last week's perfect fall weather Thursday. A trip to Devil's Lake State Park when trees are in full color has been on our bucket list. By 10:30 a.m., the Belskys and my husband Bob and I were on our way. We were not disappointed, as the tall...
South Side News for Oct. 16
By MYRNA FAUSKA The old saying goes, "Into each life some rain must fall," and this Tuesday morning, we are wet. However, after the wonderful week of sunshine and lollipops we've just had, the rain is welcome, as it provides us with the groundwater we need. Now we can...
Senior menus for Oct. 20–24
ONTARIO MEAL SITE Meals are served at the Milk Jug Café, 103 N. Garden St. To make a reservation, call 337-4448. Monday, Oct. 20: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, whole-wheat rolls and fresh-fruit cups Tuesday, Oct. 21: Chicken sandwiches, broccoli salad,...
Elroy preschool story time starts Friday
By MARY WAARVIK | Elroy librarian The preschool story-time fall program will start again Friday, Oct. 10, at the Elroy Public Library. Bring your little ones at 10 a.m. for some cute stories, nursery rhymes and group activities. Mark Moran will be here again...
BHS class of 1964 reunites
The Brookwood High School Class of 1964 began the celebration of its 50th class reunion Sept. 19 at Brookwood High School. Activities director Ken Clinton provided a tour of the facilities and insights on what has changed over the years. After the tour, some...
Ontario cowgirls win at Cashton Western Saddle Club
The following recently received awards at the Cashton Western Saddle Club: Kyra Los on Switch, third place, junior high point; Bailey Hammon on Sprit, first place, junior high point; Jo Dunwald on Six-Shooter, first place, SRSR high point; and Gracie Nottestad on...
Elroy Public Library to host appraisal event with Mark Moran
Contributed by Friends of the Elroy Library Have a hidden treasure that has been passed down in your family for years or something you picked up at a sale that might hold value? If so, bring it to the Elroy Public Library on Saturday, Oct. 11, for a free appraisal by...
South Side News for Oct. 9
By MYRNA FAUSKA At last I have come to the conclusion that I know what my problem is. I am living in the 21st century with modern technology and prices while my head is still mired down in the 20th century. However, I do have a computer and a TracFone, so perhaps...
