By Susan Cushing | Kickapoo Dark-Sky Initiative When we see butterflies and bees at spring flowers, it is also time for moths to be active. Moths are as varied and beautiful as butterflies. They are a major source of food for bats, small mammals, and birds, and are at...
Senior menus for May 19–23
Kendall and Norwalk meal sites Call 463-7622 (Kendall) or 343-3158 (Norwalk) by noon one day before to reserve a meal. Suggested donation is $4 per meal. One-percent milk is served with each meal. Note: The Wilton meal site closed permanently Sept. 6. Monday, May...
Perspectives: A spring drive for every age, past, present and future
By Carolene Obert Martalock | rural Ontario Find a beautiful spring day to drive Highway 131 in Vernon County, to County Highway P east toward Valley. Here in the sun-dappled woods, before Warner Creek merges with the larger meandering Kickapoo River, is the amazing...
Elroy Fairest of the Fair to visit Ontario Public Library for ‘Crowns & Cookies’
By Rachel Conner | Ontario Public Library director Get ready for a royally fun time with Elroy’s Fairest of the Fair, Tasha Reynolds! Crowns & Cookies is set for 3–4 p.m. Monday, June 2, at the Ontario Public Library. Enjoy delicious cookies while crafting your...
Wilton Public Library to host events
By Kelly Lupton | Wilton Public Library director The Wilton Public Library will host the following events: • 10 a.m. Friday, May 9: Current-Events Discussion Group • 10 a.m. Saturday, May 10: Second-Saturday Writer’s Club • 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 12: Second-Monday...
Bill Karis Shoe Store, Norwalk, circa 1910
The Bill Karis Shoe Store, located at 105 Main St. in Norwalk, circa 1910. Left to right: Joe Wepfer, Alvin Wruck and William Karis. More historic photos are available at the Monroe County Local History Room’s website at www.MCLHR.org. In its April 24 issue, the...
Senior menus for May 12–16
Kendall and Norwalk meal sites Call 463-7622 (Kendall) or 343-3158 (Norwalk) by noon one day before to reserve a meal. Suggested donation is $4 per meal. One-percent milk is served with each meal. Note: The Wilton meal site closed permanently Sept. 6. Monday, May...
Seeing Stars: Evening walks
By Susan Cushing | Kickapoo Dark-Sky Initiative When a doorway to a new experience is found, unexpected pleasures often come into our lives. Sunsets are our doorway to the beauty of the night. They are an invitation to walk through twilight into our beautiful hills...
Senior menus for May 5–9
Kendall and Norwalk meal sites Call 463-7622 (Kendall) or 343-3158 (Norwalk) by noon one day before to reserve a meal. Suggested donation is $4 per meal. One-percent milk is served with each meal. Monday, May 5: Orange chicken, Asian vegetables, rice, spring...
Ontario Public Library homeschool group meets Friday
By Rachel Conner | Ontario Public Library director Happy May! It’s First-Friday Homeschool Family Friday on May 2 from 2–4 p.m. Come gather with friends, meet new friends, and find resources. Games and toys are available! Book Share, the book club for independent...
