Seeing Stars: Exploring Mount Lemmon Observatory

By Susan Cushing | Kickapoo Dark Sky Initiative A special opportunity was offered to me last week, a private tour of the Mount Lemmon Observatory on the mountain above Tucson, Ariz. A long drive up the famously scenic road to 9,157 feet elevation took me from warm...

Senior menus for April 7–11

Kendall and Norwalk meal sites Monday, April 7: Spaghetti bake with meat, parmesan cheese packets, broccoli, garlic bread, pears and black bean cookies Tuesday, April 8: Pulled-pork sandwiches on whole-grain buns, barbecue packets, winter squash, coleslaw, whole-grain...

Kendall Public Library to offer array of programs

Contributed by the Kendall Public Library Christine Welsh taught a class on making pom-poms on March 21 at the Kendall Public Library.  Everyone then turned their pom-poms into a one-of-a-kind mini spring wreath. This was a relaxing and enjoyable craft...

Gjefle: Good or godly

Pastor Michael. T. Gjefle  Faith Independent Baptist Church, Ontario What will we seek to be in this life, good or godly? The Lord Jesus Christ said to religious men who were in their own eyes good, “for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins” (John...

Ontario Public Library offering reading challenge

By Rachel Conner | Ontario Public Library director The Ontario Public Library’s summer reading challenge gives kids the chance to win fun summer reading grand prizes simply by tracking their summer reading minutes! Each kid who completes a reading log will receive a...

Wilton Public Library to host array of activities

By Kelly Lupton | Wilton Public Library director Activities are coming up at the Wilton Public Library:  • 10 a.m. Friday, June 21: Current-events discussion group • 12:30 p.m. Friday, June 21: Book Club for Adults with Special Needs • 4 p.m. Monday, June...

On Campus

• Kim Downing of Norwalk was named to the spring-semester dean’s list at the University of Wisconsin-Superior.  • The following local students were named to the spring-semester dean’s list at UW-River Falls: Clayton Knudtson and Erica Lewerenz, both of Elroy;...

Senior menus for June 24–28

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, June 24: Pork tips in gravy,...

Ontario Public Library to host summer chess

By Rachel Conner | Ontario Public Library director Summer chess at the Ontario Public Library is scheduled from 2–5 p.m. on Tuesdays: June 18, July 9, July 30, Aug. 6, and Aug. 20. Come as you are able during these times to play, learn, improve, and enjoy chess with...

Senior menus for June 17–21

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, June 17: Italian cheese...

Ontario Hat Luncheon set for late June

By Rachel Conner | Ontario Public Library director The annual Hat (optional) Luncheon to benefit the Ontario Public Library will be June 26, 27, and 28.  The luncheon will be served at noon at 302 Park St. in Ontario. The suggested donation is $15. For...

Kendall movie night is June 14

Contributed by the Kendall Public Library The Kendall Public Library’s June Movie Night will be Friday, June 14, at St. John’s Church in Kendall.  Beginning at 6:30 p.m., the comedy “Old Dogs” will be shown.   Starring John Travolta and Robin...

Wilton Public Library to host events this month

Contributed by Kelly Lupton | Wilton Public Library director Activities at Wilton Public Library that are coming up:  • June 7 10:00 AM: Current Events Discussion Group • June 7 12:30 PM: Book Club for Adults with Special Needs • June 8 10:30 AM:...

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