By MARY WAARVIK | Elroy librarian Help the Friends of the Elroy Public Library and win a quilt or dash-cam. Our group will hold a raffle, beginning in September, for either a hand-quilted blanket or a portable DVR with an LCD screen to mount on a dashboard. The quilt...
South Side News for Sept. 5
By MYRNA FAUSKA After a Monday holiday, it's hard to get one's days organized again. Tuesday seems like Monday, and who knows what Wednesday is? Whatever we usually do on Monday is either delayed or doesn't get done at all. And then there's the Tuesday chores. One has...
Ontario Public Library photo-contest deadline is Sept. 14
By LAURIE ERICKSON | Ontario librarian The deadline for the Ontario Public Library's photo contest, entitled "Capture the Fun," will be Saturday, Sept. 14. Submit up to five photos of the Ontario community garden, and a panel of judges will award a $25 prize for the...
RHS class of ‘68 reunites
Contributed by MARY WAARVIK RHS class of 1968 The Royall High School class of 1968 held its 45th class reunion Aug. 3 at the TeePee Supper Club in Tomah. Following a wonderful dinner, a brief program was held. A moment of silence was offered for those members who had...
Five Red Hat clubs gather near Ontario
Contributed by FRIEDA JACOBSON Hill Country Belles Red Hats member The local fashion trend was dominated by red and purple when the Vlasak and Zellmer families and the Hill Country Belles hosted a Red Hat gathering earlier this month for 50 local club members. Five...
Senior menus for Sept. 2–6
ONTARIO MEAL SITE Meals are served at the Milk Jug Café, 103 N. Garden St. To make a reservation, call 337-4448. Monday, Sept. 2: Labor Day (no meals served) Tuesday, Sept. 3: Chicken potpie, mixed vegetables, peach salad, whole-wheat rolls and coffeecake Thursday,...
Ontario Harvest Fest set for Sept. 14
By LAURIE ERICKSON | Ontario librarian The Ontario Public Library Community Garden Harvest Fest will be from 2-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14. Mark your calendar now. Activities will be offered in the garden (or the Ontario Community Hall if it's raining) for all ages from...
Martalock-Steinke family has reunion
Contributed by ALICE BRANDAU The annual Martalock-Steinke family reunion was Aug. 11 at the Wilton Park. Descendants from Frank and Ida Martalock and Gustave Steinke and his two wives Ottilie (who passed away during childbirth in 1893) and Albertina were in...
South Ridge News for Aug. 29
By ALICE BRANDAU Three bags containing cucumbers, onions, tomatoes and summer squash were left on my porch one day last week. My neighbor Conrad Zielke was responsible, and we did enjoy it. "Our kids love dilly beans," said his wife Carol, so I'm sharing the recipe....
South Side News for Aug. 29
By MYRNA FAUSKA Last week I mentioned the onset of hot weather and wondered how it would affect the neighbors. As you can see by the length of this column, they are still active. Because the Labor Day weekend is coming up and lots of events will occur in Kendall, I...
