Kendall Nutrition Site hosts Christmas dinner

The Kendall Nutrition Site had a Christmas party Friday, Dec. 27. Those in attendance were Jim Thompson, Rick Popp, Linda Martin, Jean Jefferies, Francis Trepes, Carrie Doyle, Joyce Thonesen and Alrita Benish.  A great time was had by all! — Contributed by the Kendall...

Norwalk hosts Winter Fun Day

The Norwalk Public Library put on its Winter Fun Day and Fundraiser on Dec. 14. Kids and adults participated in a coloring contest, ornament making, and a build-a-bear creation.

Senior menus for Jan. 13–17

Kendall and Norwalk meal sites Call 463-7622 (Kendall) or 343-3158 (Norwalk) by noon one day before to reserve a meal.  Monday, Jan. 13: Pork loin ala Florentine, baked baby potatoes, butter and sour cream, carrots, whole-grain bread and butter, and sliced apples...

OHS class of ‘61 reunites

The Ontario High School class of 1961 met Sept. 20 in Sparta. Back row (left to right): Lyle Rueckheim, Bruce Byers, Lavern Nevin, Bruce Stedman, Blaine Ottum and Joe Resch. Second row: Clara (Stoikes) Laufenberg, Pat (Hutchens) Dobbs, Pat (Williams) Kaufmann, David...

Senior menus for Oct. 2–6

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, Oct. 2: Spaghetti pasta bake...

Autumn story time to start in Ontario

By RACHEL CONNER | Ontario Public Library director Autumn story time begins in October at Ontario Public Library.  Join us at 11 a.m. on the following Wednesdays: Oct. 4, Oct. 11, and Oct. 18 for stories, crafts, and fun! The Ontario Library Halloween...

Gjefle: Twenty Years Ago … Twenty Years from Now

By PASTOR MICHAEL T. GJEFLE  Faith Independent Baptist Church, Ontario Psalm 90:12 “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” Twenty years ago, my wife and I were busily raising our children and actively involved in many other things....

Local classes reunite

The Brookwood High School class of '78 held its 45th class reunion at RiversEnd in Ontario on Sept 8. We had half of the graduating class in attendance, with lots of good memories and friendships rekindled. Back row (left to right): Marie Hemmersbach (Winchel), Terry...

Melby celebrates 100th birthday

Louise Melby (seated center) celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday with a large crowd of family and friends at the community room at the Bank of Cashton. Louise (Erpenbach) was born in 1923 in Cook Creek, rural Norwalk. For many, she was known as one of the “lunch...

Ontario Public Library hosting prize drawing

By RACHEL CONNER | Ontario Public Library director Just one more week of Library Card Sign-Up Month! Make sure head to the Ontario Public Library to use your library card to enter the prize drawing or get a new library card if you don’t already have one. Your card...

Wilton Public Library to offer events

By KELLY LUPTON | Wilton Public Library director The Wilton Public Library will host the following events: • 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 22: Current-events discussion group • 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25: Lego Club • 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27: Preschool story hour  •...

Reasons to get a library card

By KELLY LUPTON | Wilton Public Library director  By now, you have seen the signs around town and know that September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. If you were thinking of getting a library card, now is the time. It’s easy to do. Just stop into your local library,...

Norwalk Public Library running photo, coloring contests

By JESICA HELGREN | Norwalk Public Library director • Coloring contest! Stop into the Norwalk Public Library and pick up a coloring sheet. The contest is open to grades K-6, and completed sheets are due back to the library by Saturday, Oct. 7. • Photo contest! If you...

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