Contributed by Lynette Vlasak The Kendall Public Library’s next movie night will be on Friday, Feb. 21, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the St. John’s Church fellowship hall. The western “Night Passage,” starring James Stewart and Audie Murphy, will be...
On Campus
• Madelyn Wang of Norwalk received a bachelor’s degree in exercise and sport science (preprofessional track) from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in December. • Geena Skowronski of Wilton received a Master of Public Administration (General Public...
Senior menus for Feb. 17–21
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, Feb....
Vernon County Museum: Remembering Cheyenne Valley pioneers
By Kristen Parrott | Vernon County Museum curator February is Black History Month and a great time to explore the history of African Americans in Vernon County. Today we’ll take a look at the story of a boy called Danger. Our archives contain several copies of a...
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:...
Seeing Stars: Orion is visible in February
By Susan Cushing | Kickapoo Dark-Sky Initiative February offers some of the best star gazing because the constellation Orion is clearly visible early in the evening and high in the southern sky. One of the biggest, brightest constellations, Orion has many types of...
On Campus
• Two local students were honored for scholastic achievement for the fall semester at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Rayanne Shaw of Elroy received honors distinction (3.5 to 4.74 GPA); and Bella Erickson of Ontario, high honors (3.75 to 3.89...
Senior menus for Feb. 10–14
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, Feb....
