By JEANNE RICE | Norwalk Public Library director The Norwalk Public Library has a new DVD set, "Primeval" (volumes 1-3), a BBC television series. The sci-fi drama show features an evolutionary zoologist who discovers prehistoric creatures alive and well in the...
Senior menus for Dec. 24–28
ONTARIO MEAL SITE Meals are served in the Ontario Public Library basement. To make a reservation, sign up at the meal site the day before the meal or call the Vernon County Unit on Aging at (888) 637-1323 by 8:30 a.m. the day of the meal. Monday, Dec. 24: No meals...
South Ridge News
By ALICE BRANDAU A definite sadness is hovering over our nation as we try to comprehend the tragedy in Connecticut. The media are relentless in bringing detail into our homes, and I have to confess I've watched too much. This town and its people have been the...
South Side News
By MYRNA FAUSKA It's only one week until Christmas, and by the time you read this it, will be even less. I hope you have all of your shopping and preparations done. I'm still finishing up my cards and will have to wrap gifts before I'm totally ready. But first I need...
N-O-W Artists of the Month
Two local churches to explore ancient anthems of Christmas
Contributed by PASTOR STEVE NEUMAN St. John's and St. Matthew's Lutheran Churches Each year at Christmas time, we gather together at church to be reminded of our Savior's birth in Bethlehem. We join our voices to sing hymns that have been sung for centuries. Yet how...
Classifieds for Dec. 20
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...
N-O-W Education Notes: School evaluating safety in light of Newtown shooting (in English and Spanish)
By DR. KELLY T. BURHOP N-O-W School District administrator Last Friday, the nation was shocked in hearing about the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. Events like this bring into question what your school is doing in protecting your child and...
Royall Education Notes: Superintendent addresses Newtown tragedy
By MARK GRUEN Royall School District superintendent My usual December article is full of holiday cheer, but my stomach continues to churn as I think about the reality of the shootings in the elementary school in Newtown, Conn. Like many of you, I struggle to...
Police seek information on Ontario burglary
The Ontario Police Department is seeking information on a burglary that occurred some time between Dec. 8 and Dec. 11 at a home on First Street in Ontario. An Xbox 360 gaming system, about 20 Xbox games and about 200 DVD movies were taken from the home. Two sets of...
