Edgar
COMMUNITY LIVING
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The Edgar Womens Club met on Oct. 12 at the Edgar Village Hall. Judy Bergs was inducted as president. Theresa Kramer was inducted as vice-president. New member Jenny Schilling was introduced. The club decided not to have a bake sale. A committee was formed to hold a Christmas party in December. The club members signed up for different committees in the club. Deb Gauerke reported the county library board is interviewing for a head administrator.
The members filled bags of treats for the Story Hour children. Door prizes were won by Jenny Schilling, Deb Gaueke, Nanci Schillinger and Diane Laessing. The traveling prize was won by Theresa Kramer. The next meeting will be Tuesday, Nov. 9, at the Edgar Village Hall. New members are welcome.
School play
The Edgar Theatre Co. will present “Peter Pan and Wendy” as adapted by Doug Rand on Friday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m., Saturday, November 6, 2 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 7, 2 p.m. in the Edgar Public School auditorium.
Concessions will be available during intermission.
Construction trades
Thirty-six technology education students at Edgar High School recently attended the annual Construction Trades Day at the Patriot Center in Rothschild.
Students had the opportunity to experience hands-on learning and meet face to face with unions representing all areas of the trades industry at the event. Unions represented were carpenters, heavy equipment, roofing, electrician, and iron workers.
Students also had the opportunity to learn about apprenticeships and pick up applications for possible future employment.
Book discussion
Edgar Branch staff and other book lovers of all ages on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. will discuss “Caddie Woodland,” by Carol Ryrie Brink, a classic children’s tale of an 11-year-old girl growing up on the Wisconsin frontier.
Caddie Woodlawn does not want to act like the “lady” she is expected to be. Caddie likes to run wild and free with her brothers across the Wisconsin prairie. While she always seems to find trouble in her adventures, she makes up for it with a big heart. You will love this free-spirited character and enjoy learning about life in the 1800’s on the prairie.
No registration is required to participate. New people are always welcome. The group will meet in the Edgar Village Hall kitchen with more room to spread out. Call the Edgar Branch at 715-352-3155 for more information.
Blood drive
St. John’s Lutheran Church (High Steeple), town of Wien, will hold a blood drive on Saturday, Oct. 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Masks are required and appointments are preferred.
To make an appointment, call Cathy Schneider at 715-6873227 or you can sign up online at donate.wisconsin.versiti. org/donor/schedule/drive_ schedule/214591
COVID dashboard
Edgar Public Schools reported on Oct. 18 that two people among 568 staff have tested positive for COBID-19. The school has had 27 cases since the start of the school year on Sept. 1.
EATS
The Edgar Area Trail Supporters (EATS) named Saturday, Oct. 23, as its annual work day in the Scotch Creek Woodland Preserve. Volunteers will meet at the East Limits Rd. trailhead at 8 a.m.
In case of bad weather, an alternate date will be Saturday, Oct. 30.
Volunteers will work to eradicate buckthorn, an invasive species.
Soup contest
Contact Stark’s Floral/Entre Copas to be a chef, judge or taste in this year’s “Best Soup” contest on Saturday, Oct. 23. The contest starts at 5 p.m. All proceeds go to the Edgar Holiday Parade. Contact Stark’s Floral.Entre Copas at 715-352-2577 for more information.
Trick or treat
Halloween trick or treat in the Village of Edgar will be Sunday, Oct. 31, 3-5 p.m.
Senior dinner
The Edgar Lion’s Club Senior Citizen dinner will be held Thursday, Oct. 21, at the Edgar Fire Hall. Following last year’s COVID-19 protocol, seniors will pick up meals between 5-6 p.m. at the Edgar Fire Station.
The meal is chicken, ham, green beans, potato salad, bun and a cupcake.
Virtual Gardening
Now is the time when many gardeners are purchasing and planting spring flowering bulbs for early season color.
While it’s never too early to think spring when it comes to flowers, taking the right steps now means you can also enjoy tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, and crocus indoors as a beautiful flowering treat over the winter. Join Extension Marathon County for a virtual program and learn how.
Extension Horticulture Educator Janell Wehr will lead an interactive program held through Zoom that covers bulb selection, planting, cold treatment and growing.
An identical class will be held from 11 a.m. to noon on Monday, Oct. 25.
Trunk or treat
St. John the Baptist Parish and Home and School Association will sponsor the church’s first community “Trunk or Treat” event on Sunday, Oct. 31, from 2:30-3 p.m. It will be held in the St. John’s church parking lot. Come for candy and family fun. Prizes will be given for the best trunk decorations. Food donations will be collected for the Circle of Joy. All participating vehicles must pre-register. Vehicles will provide their own candy. Home and School will provide allergy-friendly candy for each vehicle to hand out for children with food allergies. For vehicle registration forms or further details, visit the parish office or the St. John’s website. This is a communitywide event and all are welcome.
History chats
Marathon County Historical Society staff members Ben Clark and Gary Gisselman will give short Thursday presentations at 12:30 p.m. in October on historical topics over YouTube and Facebook Live.
The schedule of talks is as follows: Oct. 21: Over her 43 years of teaching fourth grade at Franklin School, Louis Elster touched the lives of some 15,000 children. Ben Clark looks through her life as an educator, musician, and personality.
Oct. 27: Guest speaker and subject to be announced.
The Marathon County Historical Society is located in the Woodson History Center at 410 McIndoe Street, Wausau. Exhibit and office hours are Tuesday – Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free.
Free lunch
Edgar Public Schools is participating in a federal program that provides free breakfast and lunches for all students in grades 4K-12. A free and reduced lunch application can qualify families for a waiver of registration fees and free milk at milk break time.
Circle of Joy
The Edgar Circle of Joy food pantry is open to those in need of food in the Edgar Village Hall on the first Wednesday of the month, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and the third Wednesday of the month, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
