Church & Family

Millikin University
Arkdale, WI
•Kaitlynn Haskell of Arkdale, WI, is among the outstanding undergraduates at Millikin University named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2020 semester.

Adeline Giddings of Tomah is the mother of a baby girl, Charlotte Ann Giddings, born January 26 at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston. She weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounce and measured 21 inches.  Maternal grandparents are Sunshine and Gary Miller of Tomah. 

HISTORY-1763-The Treaty of Paris ends the French and Indian War 
HOLD YOUR BREATH  1774-Andrew Becker demonstrates a diving suit 
RELIGION-1846-The beginning of the Mormon march to the Western United States 

The 2021 Chocolate Affair has been cancelled due to concerns about Covid, but they hope to hold the event next year.  This annual craft and candy sale is sponsored by the Friends of the Library, a group dedicated to providing assistance to the Adams County Library.  Since it was founded in 1990, the group has arranged for speakers, written grant

In my last article, I wrote about how changing demographics in our community are impacting the Adams-Friendship Area School District.  To review some of the highlights, in our area, the only two demographic groups where we are projecting an increase in population from the 2010 to the 2020 Census are in the 55-64 year old group and the 65 and old

The Library is open by appointment. Hours and services remain unchanged. The bookdrop is open and curbside/walkup continues as always. The phones are on and staff is here to assist you.

JANUARY 27
HISTORY-1662-The first American limekiln begins operation in Providence, Rhode Island. 
EDUCATION-1785 The first U.S. state university, the University of Georgia, was chartered in Athens, Georgia. 

Adams, WI
•Kyle Livingston graduated from Western Technical College in the Digital Marketing Specialist program. Livingston is one of 208 graduates to receive an associate’s degree or technical diploma in the 2020 Fall Term.

Adams, WI
•Kyle Livingston graduated from Western Technical College in the Digital Marketing Specialist program. Livingston is one of 208 graduates to receive an associate’s degree or technical diploma in the 2020 Fall Term.

Ashley and Dan Schonasky of Mauston are the parents of a baby boy, Auden Bradley Schonasky, born December 31 at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston.  He weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 20 inches. Maternal grandmother is Vicki Linder of Mauston. Paternal grandparents are Dawn Jolly of Lewisburg, Tennessee, and Dan Schonasky Sr.