Edgar
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UW-Madison has recognized Edgar students named to the dean’s list for the spring semester of the 2021-2022 academic year. They are Drew Guden, College of Letters and Science, dean’s list; Marissa Hakala, School of Pharmacy, high honor roll; and Colton Heil, School of Business, dean’s list.
To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must complete a minimum of 12 graded degree credits in that semester.
UW-Stevens Point honored more than 2,130 undergraduate students for attaining high grade point averages during the spring semester of the 2021-2022 academic year. Four are from Edgar. They are Gabrielle Bargender, highest honors, Cole Schilling, high honors, Jasmine Schnelle, highest honors, and Chayton Sutton, highest honors.
Full-time undergraduates who earned grade points of 3.90 to 4.0 (4.0 equals straight A) are given the highest honors designation. High honor citations go to those with grade point averages from 3.75 to 3.89 and honor recognition is accorded to those with grade point averages from 3.50 to 3.74.
Raffle winners
A total of $966 was taken in by St. John’s Catholic Church, Edgar, over the two-day event of selling 50/50 raffle tickets for Ashlynn Baeseman. The 50/50 winner on Thursday was Pam Schulz, winning $184 and the winner on Friday was Randy Denfeld taking home $299. A total of $483 was given to Ashlynn Baeseman.
In another raffle, a $1,000 grand prize went to Jody Baeseman with William Hackel winning $750. $500 winners were Zach Halama and Kelly Lukasko. $250 prize winners were Russell Murkowski and James D. Gagas Sr. The $100 winners were Courtney Kroening, Brandon Kaiser, Ellen Eisch, Mark and Sarah Schroeder, Gary M. Sulzer and Linda Mroczenski. The $50 winners were Ben Witucki, Sandy Wendtland, Brad Wendtland, Lindsey Napierala, Susie Aguiker, Alvina Joswiak, Vivianne Hargraves, Mary Knoeck, James D. Gagas Sr., Spencer Holbach, Maggie Schilling, Terrie Pospichal, Eric Wesolowski, Randy Myszka and Arnold and Joan King. The $20 winners were Kyle and Cassie Walters, Joe Wozny, Tom Liss, Joanne Berens, Val Wendtland, Cathy Myszka, Barbara Murkowski, Oliver Lukasko, A.J. Nielsen, Dale Kurtzweil, Ellen Eisch, Stephen Hack, Gary M. Sulzer, Kevin Bardarsen, Brady Berens, Kylie Strasser, Theresa Perez, Karl Hafferman, Oscar Quintero and Barb Brehm.
Wisdom books
Matthew Szymanski will lead an overview of the Wisdom books from the Old Testament in hour-long classes starting after 8 a.m. Mass on Wednesday, June 22, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Edgar, and at 6:30 p.m. at Holy Family Parish, Poniatowski. Call 715-352-3011 for more information.
Book club
Stop by the Edgar Branch Public Library on Tuesday, July 12, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. to discuss the 2009 novel “What Alice Forgot” by Liane Moriarty.
Alice Love is 29, crazy about her husband, and pregnant with her first child. So imagine her surprise when she comes to on the floor of a gym and is whisked off to the hospital to find out that she’s getting divorced, has three kids, and is actually 39. Now Alice must reconstruct a lost decade - and try to reconstruct her life.
No registration is required.
Reading challenge
Edgar Elementary School is sponsoring reading summer reading challenges. Students in grades 4K through two will be challenged to read 100 books over the summer. Students in grades three through five are challenged to read for 500 minutes. Students who meet these challenges will be eligible to win a prize.
Youth group
The St. Johns Catholic Church Youth group plans to have a scavenger hunt for youth grades 5-12 on Tuesday, July 12. Participants will meet in the church dining hall.
Immunization clinics
The Marathon County Health Department will hold immunization clinics for school age children this summer. Upcoming clinics at 1000 Lakeview Drive, Wausau, Suite 100 will be on June 16, 12:30 p.m. to 3:10 p.m., June 28, 12:30 p.m. to 3:10 p.m., July 6, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., July 13, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and July 28, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Call 715-261-1967 for more information.
Summer hours
St. John/St. Stephen Parish ELCA has begun its summer worship schedule. Worship at St. John will begin at 8:30 a.m. and at 10 a.m. at St. Stephen.
Homecoming
The Edgar Fire Department will host an annual Homecoming celebration Friday, Saturday and Sunday June 17, 18 and 19 at the St. John’s Catholic Church parking lot in Edgar. The festival will offer K & M Amusement rides, a beer tent, food stands and live entertainment nightly. A community ecumenical church service will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. at Oak Street Park.
On Friday, rides will be open at 5 p.m. A band, Blame It on Waylon, will play from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Saturday’s activities start with a St. Johns ELCA dairy breakfast at Oak Street Park, 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Carnival rides will be open at 3 p.m. A kiddie parade is set for 5 p.m. on Third Ave. Slab will entertain from 8 p.m. to 12 p.m.
On Sunday, the Edgar Lions Club will serve barbeque chicken starting at 10:30 a.m. Rides will start at noon. There will be a parade down Third Ave. starting at 1 p.m. The Jerry Schmitt Band will play from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Grab and go
Stop by the Edgar Branch Public Library in June to pick up a grab and go kit to make your own barrette.
To go along with our Summer Library Program theme, “Oceans of Possibilities,” the library will supply materials and instructions to make a barrette with a scallop shell. It’s a perfect craft for aspiring Ariels and adults looking for a unique and stylish accessory.
Free and available while they last. There is a limit of one per person.
Senior events
St. Stephens Lutheran Church ELCA, Edgar, will sponsor a senior event later this month.
Bingo will be played Wednesday, June 22, 1-3 p.m. Snacks and refreshments will be served at both events.
If you need a ride or if you have questions, call Mark at 715-348-5802 or Colleen at 715-571-8277.
Fine arts
The Edgar Fine Arts Association has announced summer concerts on Thursday evenings in Oak Street park during the months of July and August.
The Jerry Schmitt band will perform July 21 followed by KT Country on July 28. Mattea Baeseman is scheduled for August 4. Tiny and Shoes will end the series on Aug. 11.
Children’s concert
Children’s entertainer Randy Peterson, a longtime favorite of the Marathon County Public Library, is back in Marathon County with a whole new set of songs and fun.
His new program “Henry and the Treasure Chest” is a sailing adventure on the high seas. Henry is this young pirate’s name, and seeking treasure is his game. Though it’s riches that he seeks, what he finds is more unique. Though this is a musical program, between songs this enchanting story is ‘acted out’ and presented as poetry. The story unfolds with loads of audience participation and fun songs.
Peterson will perform Wednesday, June 22, 2 p.m. at Oak Street Park, Edgar.
The program is free to attend and no registration required. This program is part of Summer Library Program and is funded by the Friends of the Marathon County Public Library and with a grant from the Wisconsin Valley Library Service.
Since it is an outdoor event, families need to bring their own personal outdoor supplies such as lawn chairs and blankets, covered strollers, sunscreen, bug spray, water, and any other supplies children will need for an hour outdoors.
Vacation Bible School
St. John the Baptist Catholic School will host Vacation Bible School Monday through Friday, July 18-22.
Chalk fest
An Edgar village art festival will be held on Friday, June 24, and Saturday, June 25, in the downtown area and at Oak Street Park.
A chalk fest will be held on sidewalks surrounding the Edgar Village Hall. A historical reenactment camp of historical Wisconsin will be erected in Oak Street Park.
The Mill Church will offer a free-will pancake breakfast on Saturday morning. A car show on Redwood Street and a quilt show in the village hall will be held on Saturday.
For more information on the reenactment camp, call Karen Schmitt at 715-352-2577. For Chalk Fest information, call Amanda Albrecht at 715-680-1235.
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