By MARY WAARVIK | Elroy librarian Free children's movies will be shown at the Elroy Public Library on Friday. At 1 p.m., kids and accompanying adults are welcome to join us in our meeting room. It will be a double feature: "Merry Madagascar" and "Animal Atlas." In...
N-O-W artists of the month
Esmeralda Ruiz, Francisco Rodrigez, Amanda Peterson, and Allison Leis (left to right) are the Brookwood Junior/Senior High School artists of the month for September. All made "exceptional drawings," said art teacher Patricia Holte. Peterson, a senior, is the daughter...
Senior menus for Nov. 26–30
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, Nov. 26: Prime rib...
Royall NHS inducts new members
The Royall chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 12 students into its membership Nov. 12. Led by current members, the ceremony included inspirational readings, a candle-lighting, and readings about the qualities of a National Honor Society member. The...
Letter to the Editor: Monroe County officials should work together
By EDWARD WESTPHAL Former Monroe County Board supervisor Monroe County has budgeted for justice programs since in 1998. There have been ups and downs in operation of these programs, based on a number of people in authority who are unwilling to work for the taxpayers...
Norwalk Clovers 4-H Club meets
By ELIZA BLASING Norwalk Clovers 4-H Club reporter The Norwalk Clovers 4-H Club meeting was called to order Nov. 11. Kristi Cleven and Eliza Blasing did the pledges. Old business • Shelly Powell described how Achievement Night went. • Ashley Attlen talked about the...
Array of programs on tap at Kendall Public Library
By LYNETTE VLASAK | Kendall librarian Several events will happen next week at the Kendall Public Library. • The first meeting of our newly formed book club will meet at the library at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27. • LeRoy Petersen and Joe Bohn will present a musical...
N-O-W students create peace posters
Brookwood eighth-grade art students recently participated in the Lions Peace Poster Contest. Sawyer Ellsworth (center) won first place, creating a poster to the theme of "Imagine Peace." Stephan Resendez (not pictured) won second place; Georgia Barrientos-Degenhardt...
Elroy American Legion to host free chili supper
The Cleary-Miller American Legion Post 115 in Elroy will host a free chili meal Friday, Nov. 23. The Legion will open at 5 p.m., and beverages will be available. The Legion is at 402 Franklin St., Elroy. According to a press release prepared by event organizers, "All...
Old-Fashioned Christmas to feature trim-a-tree contest
As part of its Old-Fashioned Christmas event, the Ontario Community Club will sponsor a trim-a-tree contest. To participate, trim a real or artificial tree so that's between 3 and 5 feet tall, and decorate it for your business, family or other group. Trees can be set...
