James Junior Downing
James Junior Downing, 72, of rural Cashton passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 24, 2014, at the Bland Bekkedal Center for Hospice in Viroqua after a courageous battle with cancer. James, who we all knew as “Jim,” was a hardworking, dedicated dairyman....
James L. Curtis
James L. Curtis, 91, died at his daughter's home on the morning of Monday, June 23, 2014. He was born in Viroqua, Wis., on Oct. 26, 1922, the son of the late Carl Curtis and Ora Abbott Curtis. James was raised by his maternal grandparents, Leroy and Althea (Sewell)...
Lester “Festus” William Niemeier
Lester "Festus" William Niemeier, 73, of Norwalk, WI, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2014, at the Trempealeau County Health Care Center in Whitehall, Wis. He was born Oct. 14, 1940, in West Salem, Wis., to Carl H. and Amanda C. (Beier) Niemeier. Lester was baptized...
Teen on quest to help the hungry
By KAREN PARKER | County Line Publisher Readers often tell me this corner of the paper is the most read, so pardon me while I use it for my own devious ends. In Ontario, we are in need of a few items for the educational exhibits at the Palen Park renovation. One is a...
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...
Classifieds for June 19
EXPERT REPAIR on most brands of appliances – 4 certified 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...
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...
Royall NHS helps with library book sale
By MARY WAARVIK | Elroy librarian This is the last week for Elroy's book sale. This week you can buy a bagful for $1. We have children's books and kits, videos, magazines, fun fiction and informative fact books. And before the book sale ends, the Friends of the Elroy...
Book review: Great Recession has historical precedents
By DAVE WESTER | For the County Line So you think the Great Recession of 2009 is over? Thom Hartmann doesn't. In his 2013 book "The Crash of 2016," Hartman describes the politics and financial policies that caused the 2009 recession, how they are still in place, and...
