Gary L. Schultz, 66, of Elroy and formerly of Kendall died Thursday, April 18, 2013, at his home. He was born Nov. 9, 1946, to Glenn and Mildred (Grawin) Schultz in the town of Wellington. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church. He...
Petersen gives outstanding, overwhelming performance
By KAREN PARKER | County Line Editor A wave of astonishment swept through the Kendall Community Hall on Sunday afternoon when Leroy Petersen stepped up to the microphone during the country music show. What did he plan to sing? "Battle Hymn of the Republic," he said....
Sparta Chamber to host bike ride from Norwalk to Sparta
The Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce will host a bike ride from Norwalk to Sparta on Wednesday, May 1, to mark the opening of the Elroy-Sparta State Trail. A shuttle service will pick up riders at the Sparta Depot, 111 Milwaukee St., at 9 a.m., and take them to...
Classifieds for April 18
EXPERT REPAIR on all makes appliances, microwaves – 4 technicians to serve you. Mitby’s in Cashton, 654-5144. 14uc ____________________________ Computer Repair. Contact Dave Heilman at 608-463-7646 or email dheilman@centurytel.net. New and refurbished...
Elroy library will have entry in Saturday spring parade
By MARY WAARVIK | Elroy librarian Want to see something strange — or at least a bit unusual? Watch for the Elroy Public Library's entry in Saturday's parade, which will start at 10:30 a.m. We will be part of the Spring Fling Jamboree and Parade. ♦ ♦ ♦ And come to our...
Baseball books donated to Norwalk Public Library
By JEANNE RICE | Norwalk librarian Ramona Schroeder has donated new baseball books to the Norwalk Public Library's Wisconsin collection. These books contain an enormous amount of information about the Milwaukee Brewers and other baseball teams: "Milwaukee Brewer 2012...
Kendall Public Library offering coloring contest
By LYNETTE VLASAK | Kendall librarian To celebrate National Library Week (April 14-20), a child who is 11 and younger can draw and color a picture about one of his or her favorite books (entry sheets are available at the Kendall Public Library). Bring your picture...
Ontario community-garden kickoff is Saturday
By LAURIE ERICKSON | Ontario librarian Grab your family and friends and join us for the Ontario Library Community Garden Kickoff at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20. Mother Nature has been slow to arrive, but we will be able to plant two fruit trees, start the lasagna...
Family and friends donate books in memory of Morry Waege
By GINA RAE | Wilton librarian Brenda Pohlman and Jenny Waege were our special guests this week at the Wilton Public Library's preschool story time. Brenda read books that her family and friends purchased in memory of her father, Morry Waege. The books were chosen...
Free community supper set for April 24 in Elroy
A free community supper will be served from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, at Elroy United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 204 Royall Ave. This community supper is offered on the last Wednesday of each month and, according to event organizers, “gives...
