South Ridge News for June 26

By ALICE BRANDAU We did it! Today, June 23, Bob and I are married 60 years. It seems like such a long time. It seems like not long enough when you love someone. Our five children and spouses, our 12 grandkids, three of them with spouses, and our four great-grandkids...

Monroe County HCE hosts meeting

The Monroe County Home, Community, and Education (HCE) meeting was held at the La Grange Town Hall recently. “Sparkle With HCE” was the theme. Members of these county clubs attended: Valleyettes, Needlecraft, K-M Doettes of Tomah, Farmers Valley, Isham...

Kendall reading program starts Thursday, June 19

By LYNETTE VLASAK | Kendall librarian The Kendall Public Library's summer reading program (SRP) will begin on Thursday, June 19, at 12:30 p.m.  We will also meet on June 26 and July 3 at the same time.   In a change from other years, all children will meet at the...

On Campus

• The following local students were named to the dean's list at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville: Krista Dank and Allison Preuss, both of Elroy; Joshua Ferries of Norwalk; Gabriel Ness of Kendall; and Bronson Schultz of Wilton. • The following local students...

Free community supper set for July 31 in Elroy

A free community supper will be served from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at Elroy United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 204 Royall Ave. This month the Helpful Homemakers Club will sponsor the meal. This community supper is offered on the last Wednesday of...

Bingo games discontinued in Elroy

Elroy American Legion Post 115 will conduct its weekly bingo games for the last time Wednesday, July 31. Commander Henry Schmid said, “We realize that bingo has been an important part of our programs and a benefit to the community, but we can no longer find...

One Acchord performs in Kendall

The One Acchord Performance Company of Tomah gave a concert in Kendall’s Central Park on Thursday, performing patriotic music. (Photo contributed by Lynette Vlasak)

Kendall reading program kids have swimming party

By LYNETTE VLASAK | Kendall librarian Kendall Public Library summer reading program participants had their picnic at Glenwood Park in Kendall on July 18, and then went to the Elroy Pool for a swimming party, an event hosted by the Elroy Public Library.  Each kid who...

Kendall Lions Club has its annual picnic

By LYNETTE VLASAK | Kendall Lions Club The Kendall Lions Club had its annual picnic July 16 for club members and spouses. At their picturesque home on the hill, Herb and Linda Mathwig hosted the picnic. After the meal, a short meeting was held. The club welcomed four...

South Side News for July 25

By MYRNA FAUSKA On Sunday afternoon, we welcomed a life-giving shower just in time to keep our crops, gardens and lawns thriving. Isn't it wonderful how God provides when we need something? Now you need me to get on with the news of the past week. On Monday, Randy and...

South Ridge News for July 25

By ALICE BRANDAU I was right. I sort of like to be a detective sometimes, and my initial thought was that it had been a raccoon. It was simply because a rather heavy pot placed on the ledge of our deck was on the ground one morning. That, along with an attack on the...

Elroy Public Library offers summer projects for kids

By MARY WAARVIK | Elroy librarian During week three of the Elroy Public Library summer reading program, we are trying out a lot of interesting projects. On Wednesday the photography workshop will be at 3 p.m. Marisella welcomes drop-ins, too. Develop your eye for...

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