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thens Appreciation

Progress Athens Foundation had over 100 guests who attended the ribbon cutting and open house on Saturday to celebrate the grand opening of the village of Athens’ new municipal buiding.

The people who came celebrated the momentous occasion of a project that has been in the works since 2021, when a group of individuals came together to initiate the process of purchasing a former bank building and renovating it to what it is today. This building now houses the village clerk’s office, Athens Police Department and the Marathon County Public Library’s Athens Branch.

Progress Athens Foundation had tremendous support from over 100 generous donors, numerous volunteers and a partnership with the village of Athens. The dream of completing the first phases of this project has come true. This is just the beginning. If you are interested in donating toward future projects for the Athens area, send your contribution to Progress Athens Foundation, P.O. Box 147, Athens, WI 54411.

Senior Card Group

The Senior Citizens card group met on December 7 for weekly card playing at the Athens Area Fire and Ambulance Hall. Two games of Sheepshead were played. Tom Ellenbecker won the first game and Norbert Lake took second place. Alvera Henrichs won the second game and Butch Boris placed second. David Perrodin received low score.

Newcomers are encouraged to come play Sheepshead every Thursday from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at the Athens fire hall.

Epiphany Celebration

Trinity Lutheran Church in Athens invites the public to attend an Epiphany Celebration, beginning at 1 p.m. with snacks and refreshments, on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024.

People will be enlightened with the music and ministry of Terry Howard. This event is open to anyone and all ages of people in the community. Trinity Lutheran Church encourages people to bring their family and friends.

E dgar Christmas program

St. John ELCA of Edgar is presenting its Sunday School Christmas program this Sunday, Dec. 17, during the 9 a.m. service. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Following the service, the church women will hold their annual “Cookies for a Cause” cookie walk. All proceeds will go to the Women’s Community in Wausau.

Community event

The following Edgar community event will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 27, in the St. Stephen Lutheran Church basement: Bingo with prizes, refreshments and snacks.

St. Stephen Lutheran Church is located at 424 N. 3rd Avenue in Edgar. People needing a ride to the events or who have questions about the events should call either Mark at 715-348-5802 or Colleen at 715-571-8277.

MCPL Story Time

Children of all ages and their parents and caregivers are invited to join library staff on the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Edgar Branch for family story time. Enjoy learning with your children through stories, songs and other literature- based activities in this 30-minute program, on Tuesday, Dec. 19, from 11 to 11:30 a.m.

Pokemon Club

Young Pokémon enthusiasts can trade cards and do Pokémon-themed activities at Pokémon Club. On December 18, from 4-5 p.m., come to the Marathon County Public Library’s Edgar branch (224 S. Third St., Edgar). Free, no registration required. Call 715352-3155 for more info.

M arathon Yard decorating contest

The Knights of Columbus are again having their “Keep Christ in Christmas” themed yard decorating contest this year. Judging for the contest will be held on Friday, Dec. 15. A prize will be awarded to the contest winner. To register for the contest, email your name and address to krautaa@gmail.com.

MCPL Story Time

Children of all ages and their parents and caregivers are invited to the Marathon City library branch for story time. Attendees will read books, sing songs and more during the 30 minutes together.

Story times will be on Thursdays, Dec. 14 and 21, from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

S tratford Middle School Honor Roll

Honors Sixth grade: Carson Esser, Kiana Haupt, Peyton Leonhardt, Dalana Martin, Makayla Miller, Madison Newburry, Aaron Niehaus, Adria Redetzke, Karson Schreiner, Eli Stanton, Danielle Stuttgen and Isabel Tan.

Seventh grade: Austin Bohman, Zachary Brooks, Cassandra Davidson, Shana Grewe, Hank Hernandez, Owen Hernandez, Kinslee Jochimsen, Audrey Kaiser, Jaxon Kilty, Evangeline Landwehr, Devyn Leonhardt, Amelia Lueck, Jasmyn McHugh, Robert Northup, Peyton Polzin, Noah Serwe, Brye Shaw, Ryder Stuttgen and Anika Weber.

Eighth grade: Emma Berens, Noah Bornbach, Joseph Cable, Jayden DeFoe, Andrew Dennee, Austin Foster, Johnna Gawlikoski, Callie Heiden, Liv Knoeck, Tyler Lange, Bryce LaPointe, Nathan Lucio, Hilari Machorro-Patricio, Emma Mews, Alexis Pribnow, Blake Reuter, Blake Roeper, Matthew Schoenfuss, Adam Stack, Chloe Stueber, Isaac Tan, Jake Thomer, Briseida Trejo, Riais Varela, Brooke Varsho, Jason Weiland and Harrison Zirbel. High Honors Sixth grade: Lucas Bornbach, Wesley Bruesewitz, Silas Cavadini, Lily Cournoyer, Kaden Daul, Kyler Daul, Stella Delo, Killian Fisher, Reese Gillette, Alyssa Heiden, Janika Helsten, Trinity Hoernke, Christian Kaiser, Isaiah Kaiser, Caleb Kunhart, Oliver Plaszcz, Kaylee Reckner, Peter Sauter, Taylor

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Schonfeldt, Ella Schultz, Jordan Shinn, Owen Shook, Jackson Spindler, Drew Stroetz, Hannah Wavrunek, Megyn Wavrunek, Penelope Weiks, Theodore Wenzel, Avery White, Jenna Wiesman and Lucas Winch.

Seventh grade: Hudson Ballerstein, Cooper Berg, Drew Bluhm, Ameilya Cable, Nathan Cavadini, Kathryn Cordes, Ella Gage, Addie Gawlikowski, Tyler Goldbach, Adrian Heiden, Olive Kauer, Carter Kawlewski, Courtney Knetter, Sierra Kreft, Lily Lee, Eva Ostricki, Kloey Paschel, Charlotte Peirce, Noah Post, Aaliyah Sanchez, Emelia R. Sauter, Abby Scholl, Lauren Sherden, Caden Stueber, Meg Tichy and Cooper Wiesman.

Eighth grade: Timothy Cavadini, Sophia Delo, Addison Drexler, Declan Fisher, Dante Grammatikopoulos, Eliza Hauke, Henry Heeg, Theodore Hiebl, Kennedy Hoernke, Ashlton Hollatz, Lillian Kaiser, Morgan Linzmaier, Megan Marten, Madaline Ostricki, Sawyer Rasmussen, Kaeden Schill, Abigail Schmidt, Morgan Schmidt, Wynn Schoenherr, Brayden Schwantes, Jayelynn Shanks, Reese Spindler and Michael Stein.

Holiday church worships

Emmanuel Lutheran Church, located on CTH P in Stratford, has scheduled the following worships: Sunday, Dec. 24, 4:30 p.m. children’s Christmas worship; Monday, Dec. 25, 10:30 a.m. Christmas Day worship and Sunday, Dec. 31, 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. New Year’s Eve worships. Everyone is invited to attend.