Seeing Stars: Visiting Rigel, or Orion’s knee

By Susan Cushing | Kickapoo Dark-Sky Initiative Last week we began exploring the constellation Orion by visiting red giant star Betelgeuse. The next star we’ll visit is Rigel, one of Orion’s knees, or to some observers one of his feet. It joins Betelgeuse as one of...

Ontario to offer class on creating a pie crust

By Rachel Conner | Ontario Public Library director Please RSVP by Friday, Feb. 7, if you would like to attend a pie crust class at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, at the Ontario Public Library.  Join Lauren West, owner of Echo Valley Farm Bakery in rural Ontario, in a...

Wilton Public Library to host events

By Kelly Lupton | Wilton Public Library director The following events will be offered at the Wilton Public Library: • 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7: Current-Events Discussion Group • 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8: Second-Saturday Writer’s Club • 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 10:...

Wilton Public Library obtains presents for children

By KELLY LUPTON | Wilton Public Library director Thank you to everyone who purchased presents for Wilton’s children. Because of you, we were able to make the holidays a little brighter for 14 area children. I also want to thank everyone for coming out and supporting...

Senior menus for Dec. 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, Dec. 25: Meal site closed...

Ontario Old-Fashioned Christmas

The Ontario Community Club hosted its annual Old-Fashioned Christmas on Saturday. Daniel Thies and daughter Charlotte watch the festivities.  Sue Rego of the Ontario Community Club cheers as the children take part in the cake walk.  Breanna Von Haden and son...

Wilton Christmas party set for Saturday

By KELLY LUPTON | Wilton Public Library director Don’t forget that we have a lot going on at Wilton Public Library as we lead up to the New Year. Our holiday party especially promises to be a great time Saturday, Dec. 16, in the gym, starting with a community dinner....

Ontario Public Library holiday sale a success

By RACHEL CONNER | Ontario Public Library director Thank you to everyone who made the annual Ontario Public Library holiday sale a success! Handmade knit items will continue to be available for purchase in support of the library until Christmas. Kids in the Kitchen –...

South Side News for Dec. 14

By MYRNA FAUSKA As we get more into the holiday season, we find our neighbors getting out and about more often. Christmas celebrations are the most popular events, and among the secular comings and goings, Jesus is still the Reason for the season, as you will see as...

Senior menus for Dec. 18–22

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, Dec. 18: Meatball subs with...

Book review: ‘Christmas Bells’ by Jennifer Chiaverini

By LARRY BALLWAHN | Wilton “Christmas Bells,” by Madison, Wis., author, Jennifer Chiaverini, is the December choice of the Ontario Public Library Book Club, along with the Backman bonus novella, “The Deal of a Lifetime.” Chiaverini’s book is presented in two parts:...

Wilton hosting events for the season

By KELLY LUPTON | Wilton Public Library director Come join us at the library! The Wilton Public Library is bursting with activities in the next several weeks and looking forward to all the holiday festivities.  Amid all the hustle and bustle of the holidays,...

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