‘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...
Senior menus for April 1–5
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 1: Polska kielbasa,...
Ontario Public Library to present ‘Protecting Our Night Skies’
By RACHEL CONNER | Ontario Public Library director Scott Lind will present “Protecting Our Night Skies” at 4 p.m. Monday, April 22, at the Ontario Public Library. Did you know the Kickapoo Valley Reserve, Wildcat Mountain State Park, and the Mississippi Valley...
Norwalk to host Easter egg hunt, solar-eclipse viewing
By JESICA HELGREN | Norwalk Public Library director Easter egg hunt! Join us on the library lawn at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 30, for our annual Easter egg hunt! Solar eclipse! On Monday, April 8, we will experience a total solar eclipse. The...
Wilton Public Library to host events
By KELLY LUPTON | Wilton Public Library director The Wilton Public Library will host these events in March and April. • 10 a.m. Friday, March 22: Current Events Discussion Group • 10 a.m. Saturday, March 23: Books with the Bunny • 4 p.m. Monday, March 25: Lego Club •...
South Side News for March 21
By MYRNA FAUSKA The past week was busier than usual. Does this mean that spring is finally arriving? The weather surely doesn’t seem to know about it if it is. I can remember past March weathers when we were up to our noses in snow, and as I write this on Monday...
Senior menus for March 25–29
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, March 25: Meatball subs with...
Kendall hosts benefit for Sally Dana
Kendall put on a benefit concert and silent auction for Sally Dana on Feb. 24 at the Kendall Community Hall. Proceeds went directly to Dana’s medical expenses. Dana is dealing with cancer of the bile duct (liver) and has had many complications, additional hospital...