Royall class of ‘64 reunites

The Royall High School class of 1964 celebrated its 60-year reunion when they gathered at The Ranch in rural Ontario on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 21. Twenty-four classmates, along with their guests, engaged in lively conversation, enjoyed a picnic-style meal, and...

Former Wisconsin governor to give presentation in Ontario on Alzheimer’s

By Rachel Conner | Ontario Public Library director The Ontario Public Library is honored to welcome former Wis. Gov. Martin Schreiber to speak about his book, “My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver,” at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8....

Wilton Public Library to host programs

By Kelly Lupton | Wilton Public Library director The following activities are coming up at the Wilton Public Library:  • 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27: Current-Events Discussion Group • 12:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27: Book Club for Adults with Special Needs...

Senior menus for April 15–19

Kendall, Norwalk and Wilton meal sites Call 463-7622 (Kendall), 343-3158 (Norwalk) or 487-6130 (Wilton) by noon two days before to reserve a meal. Suggested donation is $4 per meal. One-percent milk is served with each meal.  Monday, April 15: Chicken parmesan,...

Senior menus for April 8–12

Kendall, Norwalk and Wilton meal sites Call 463-7622 (Kendall), 343-3158 (Norwalk) or 487-6130 (Wilton) by noon two days before to reserve a meal. Suggested donation is $4 per meal. One-percent milk is served with each meal.  Monday, April 8: Spaghetti bake with...

South Side News for April 4

By MYRNA FAUSKA It is April Fools’ Day as I write this, and I can remember in my distant past playing pranks on my mother. One year I put some pillows in the bed and covered them with a blanket so that when Mom came home from her job on the night shift, she would...

Wilton Public Library to offer programs 

By KELLY LUPTON | Wilton Public Library director • 10 a.m. Friday, April 5 — Current-events discussion group • 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 8 — Second Monday Book Club: “Educated” by Tara Westover • 12 p.m. Monday, April 8 — Eclipse viewing (updated time and eclipse...

Ontario Public Library hosts Mediterranean dinner

By Rachel Conner | Ontario Public Library director Tremendous thanks to everyone who made the Mediterranean Travel Dinner fundraiser for the Ontario Public Library a wonderful success: those who organized, those who helped, those who donated, those who attended, those...

South Side News for March 28

By MYRNA FAUSKA A blessed Easter to all this weekend. There are a few items to report this Monday as we begin Holy Week. Since I can’t think of any nonsense to open this column, I’ll get right to the good stuff, beginning with the life and times of the gals on the...

Perspectives: Memories

By CAROLEEN MARTALOCK | rural Ontario Easter and eggs. Why eggs at Easter? In early Christianity, eggs became a symbol of the resurrection of Jesus. They have been considered ancient symbols of fertility and new life, all associated with the springtime celebration of...

Perspectives: ‘Signs of Spring’

‘Signs of Spring’ By J. Farrar | rural Ontario God and Nature, testify: “To live again, firstall must die.” Fields of flowers,fade each Fall; Reborn in Spring,from seeds so small. Light brings life,as days are lengthened; Spring returns, and faith is strengthened —...

Wilton Public Library to offer programs

By KELLY LUPTON | Wilton Public Library director The Wilton Public Library will host the following events: • 10 a.m. Friday, March 29: Current-events discussion group • 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 29: Story time: “Eclipses.” All ages welcome. • 4 p.m. Friday, March...

Gjefle: The seeking savior and the seeking sinner

By Pastor Michael T. Gjefle  Faith Independent Baptist Church, Ontario I am borrowing a thought from evangelist Gipsy Smith, who preached in the late 1800s and the early 1900s. He was a real gypsy who, along with most of his family, was saved by the grace of God in...

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