Ontario Public Library to offer photography workshop July 30

By LAURIE ERICKSON | Ontario librarian Jan Kenyon of Echo Valley Hope, a rural Ontario-based nonprofit, will offer "Photography for Everyone," a workshop on photographing nature, at 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 30. The workshop is open to anyone: kids, teens, families or...

South Side News for July 24

By MYRNA FAUSKA As we progress further into summer, you will hear more about family reunions. A few years ago, Ken Fauska's son out West was reading this column in the paper his dad had sent him and wondered if he was related to my husband and I. Ken thought it might...

South Ridge News for July 24

By ALICE BRANDAU It's called "Aunt Ethel's Raspberry Shortcake" and found in St. Matthew's Cookbook, with Hazel Pasch being the contributor. • 1 cup sugar • ½ tsp. salt • 2 cups flour • 1 egg • 1 cup milk • 2 T. soft butter • 1 tsp. baking powder • 2 C. raspberries...

Another adventure with Grandpa Donald Braund’s Model T

Contributed by the Braund family Grandpa Donald Braund has given many rides with his Model T, but this was very special. His grandson Matt asked him if he would take him and his to be fiancée around Kendall. Matt had left notes at several special places in Kendall...

Stepping Stones 4-H expands club to Juneau County

By JOSHUA KOLODZINSKI Stepping Stones 4-H Club reporter Prior to the Stepping Stones 4-H Club fair and picnic, members' parents met to discuss expanding the club into Juneau County while their children swam in the Skolos family pool. Judy Kennedy, Juneau County 4-H...

South Side News for Oct. 24

By MYRNA FAUSKA Autumn weather has attacked us this week, bringing us a cold, windy Monday. We aren't acclimated to this yet. In January we'll think this is just a nice winter day. Soon November will be upon us, and on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2, the Kendall Community Hall...

Norwalk mystery-book group to discuss ‘Live Bait’

By JEANNE RICE | Norwalk librarian The Norwalk Public Library mystery-book group will meet from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, to discuss P.J. Tracy's "Live Bait," the second book in the "Monkeywrench" series.  ♦ ♦ ♦ The Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District...

Ontario Legion auxiliary meets, makes fall plans

By KRISS HETZEL Ontario American Legion Auxiliary We were honored to have Pat Smith and Andrea Page at our meeting in September. They both have been past presidents of the state auxiliary and are very active in the 7th District, having held numerous offices. At our...

Hubbard wins quilt

Diane Hubbard of Norwalk (left) recently was the winner in a Norwalk Lioness Club raffle of a quilt made by Maxine Vieth, who is shown presenting the quilt. (Contributed photo)

Wilton Public Library will host Minute to Win It party

By GINA RAE | Wilton librarian There will be no school Monday, Oct. 25, and we will host a Minute to Win It party at the library. Join us at 11 a.m. for fun and games. This awesome event is open to all, but please call the library to register so that we have enough...

Ontario Public Library offers Books and More Sale

By LAURIE ERICKSON | Ontario librarian The Ontario Public Library's Books and More Sale will end Friday, Oct. 25, and we invite you to fill a bag for $1 to help us clear things out. There are still many books, VHS tapes and audio cassettes available. ♦ ♦ ♦ A craft...

South Side News for Oct. 17

By MYRNA FAUSKA The 2013 Colors of Kendall celebration is now history, and it was a beautiful day. Folks gathered in town and during the ridge tours, taking in all of the events offered for their entertainment. The next community event will be Nov. 1 and Nov. 2, when...

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