By MYRNA FAUSKA As January winds down, the neighbors aren't much more active than they were in the beginning of the year. But we can always count on the Vlasak clan to keep us entertained with their comings and goings. So read on as we begin this week's column at the...
Stepping Stones offer rabies clinic
The Stepping Stones 4-H Club offered its annual rabies clinic earlier this month at the Kendall Fire Station. Owners had their pets vaccinated for rabies, distemper or Lyme disease, or all three. The 4-H members thanks veterinarian Esta Parrish of Wilton for her...
On Campus
• Alexander Kelley of Elroy and Emily Wolfenden of Kendall were named to the fall dean's list at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. • The following students were named to the dean's list at UW-La Crosse: Kody Vaassen of Elroy, Kristin Lee of Kendall, and Erick...
Elroy Public Library hosts Rev. Dunbar’s presentation on Ethiopia
By MARY WAARVIK | Elroy librarian Rev. Wesley Dunbar spoke at the Elroy Public Library on Saturday about his three-month sabbatical in Ethiopia. Complete with slides and anecdotes, Rev. Dunbar introduced us to that exotic, impoverished, vibrant country. He taught at a...
Two new nonfiction books available at Norwalk Public Library
By JEANNE RICE | Norwalk librarian The Norwalk Public Library has two new books: • "7 Years Younger: The Revolutionary 7-Week Anti-Aging Plan" by the editors of Good Housekeeping • "Farm Recipes & Food Secrets from the Norske Nook" by Helen Myhre with Mona Vold ♦...
Norwalk Clovers 4-H Club meets
By ELIZA BLASING Norwalk Clovers 4-H Club Reporter The Norwalk Clovers 4-H Club was brought to order Jan. 13. Jocalyn Carpenter and Luke Schwartz did pledges. For roll call, we did a speaking contest, and members had to turn in a picture for secretary's book and show...
Ontario preschool playgroups offered through March 20
By LAURIE ERICKSON | Ontario librarian Preschool playgroups will be offered at 10 a.m. Wednesdays from Jan. 30 to March 20 at the Ontario Public Library. Children from 3-5 years old are invited to join us for stories, activities and crafts. Join us and bring a young...
Royall FFA attends state leadership conference
Lauren Marx and Sabrinna Clemmerson of the Royall FFA Chapter attended the Wisconsin Association of FFA Half-Time Leadership Conference at the Holiday Inn & Convention Center in Stevens Point, Wis., from Jan. 11-2. More than 450 FFA members, advisers and state FFA...
N-O-W artists of the month
The Brookwood Junior/Senior High School artists of the month for December and January are Esmeralda Ruiz, Amanda Peterson, Marcelo Gutierrez-Gonzalez-Rubio and Luis Tirado. Esmeralda, a ninth-grader, created a shaded drawing using words that fit the mood of the piece....
Scenic Bluffs to offer programs for Heart Health Month
February is Heart Health Month, and Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers will offer health specials and programs: • Free blood pressure checks • $20 cholesterol panel (with lab appointment) • Scenic Bluffs Walkers program • Cardio Lab program (Cashton High School)...
