Edgar

COMMUNITY LIVING

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Edgar Public Schools has reported that 27 people of 3.92 percent of Edgar students and staff had COVID-19 as of Jan. 17. There have been 89 cases of coronavirus since the start of the 2021-22 school year.

On campus

The Northcentral Technical College (NTC) Foundation has announced it has awarded two scholarships to Edgar students who are pursuing higher education at NTC during the spring 2022 term. They are Abigail Bargender and Jaxson Kurtzweil.

Three Edgar students have been named to the UW-Stout dean’s list for the fall 2021 semester.

The award is presented to students who have a grade point average of 3.5 or above.

The students, their year in school and major are: Colby Krebsbach, a freshman, marketing and business education; Brenna Manecke, a sophomore, hotel, restaurant and tourism; and Taiyah Tarter, a senior, graphic communications.

UW-Oshkosh officials have released the names of Edgar students who qualified for the dean’s list and honor roll in fall 2021 across its three campuses (Fond du Lac, Fox Cities and Oshkosh).

The term grade-point average (GPA) requirement for university honor roll is 3.3; the term GPA requirement for dean’s list is 3.75 out of a possible 4.0.

The students are Olivia Baumann, dean’s list; and Seth Schilling, honor roll.

Honor roll

Angela Marcis, Edgar, a junior, has been named to the honor roll at Wisconsin Lutheran High School for the second quarter of the 2021-22 school year.

Softball

Edgar girls who have com- pleted kindergarten through eighth grade (as of the summer of 2021) are invited to sign up for Edgar youth fastpitch summer softball. Forms were given to the schools and should have been sent home with children. Deadline for registration is Friday, Feb. 4, Late fees will apply to registrations received after that date. Games are played Monday through Thursday and tournaments are optional. For more information contact Kristina at 715-551-3080 or Craig at 715-680-1188.

Catholic Schools Week

St. John’s School, Edgar, will celebrate Catholic Schools Week Saturday, Jan. 29, to Sunday, Feb. 6.

Holy hour

St. John the Baptist Church, Edgar, will host an hour of prayer for the legal protection of the unborn on Saturday, Jan.22, 2-3:45 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

End times

The Rev. Alan Wierzba will give a talk on “End Times” at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Edgar, on Sunday, Jan. 23, 6 p.m. Child care will be provided. Call 715-342-3011 to make arrangements.

History speaks

Join the Marathon County Historical Society and Jay Dick on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2-3 p.m. for a virtual History Speaks presentation on the Wisconsin Valley Improvement Company and Wisconsin River.

Born at the turn of the 19th century, Wisconsin Valley Improvement Company traces its roots from the heart of the Northwoods, through the boom of the paper and power industry, to the river valley we know today. Come hear a bit of the WVIC history and what it takes to “run” the Wisconsin River system.

This History Speaks pre- sentation will be broadcast live simultaneously via Zoom, the Historical Society’s Facebook page and its YouTube channel. If you can’t join them live, you can watch the archived recording anytime at the same places. The History Speaks and History Chats series, which are a collaborative effort between the Historical Society and the Marathon County Public Library, are free to watch and open to all ages, no registration required.

Call the Historical Society at 715-842-5750 for more information.

Woodland waddle

Edgar Area Trail Supporters will sponsor the annual Scotch Creek Woodland Waddle on Sunday, Feb. 13.

Proceeds from the event go towards maintenance of trails in the Scotch Creek Woodland Preserve in Edgar, including trail grooming for cross country skis and snowshoeing.

Book discussion

Join the Marathon County Public Library for a virtual reading and discussion with Wisconsin author and journalist Lawrence Tabak about his new book “Foxconned” on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 7-8 p.m.

In 2018, the State of Wisconsin signed an economic-development deal with Foxconn, the China-based electronics manufacturer, nominally securing 13,000 jobs. Yet as Tabak shows, the deal is a disaster in every dimension. Disenfranchising American citizens of power, money and land, the Foxconn deal demonstrates all the ways that the pursuit of jobs can ruin American communities nationwide.

“Foxconned” tells this story not as a singular event, but as emblematic of a trend that shifts tax dollars from education, health care and infrastructure to corporate coffers. Governors and municipal leaders make huge bets on selected companies in the hope of political halos. Instead, it’s become one of the under-recognized forces of wealth transfer and income inequity ripping the fabric of civil society.

The discussion is free and open to the public, no registration required. This virtual event will be held via Go-ToMeeting. Click the “Attend” link on this page to join, and call 715-261-7230 for more information.

Fine arts

The Edgar Fine Arts Association has announced upcoming 1 p.m. 2022 Sunday shows in the Edgar Public Schools auditorium.

The “Ole and Lena Show” will return to Edgar on March 27. On April 24, the “New York, New York Dueling Pianos” show will offer an interactive, great time playing all of your requests and favorites.

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.

Senior events

St. Stephen’s ELCA, Edgar, will host a senior event on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 1-3 p.m. that will feature board games. Snacks and refreshments will be served. The event will be held in the church basement.

To request a ride or get more information, call Mark at 715-348-5802 or Colleen at 715-571-8277.

St. Stephen’s ELCA is handicapped accessible.

Poetry contest

Young writers between the ages of 9-18 are invited to send the Marathon County Public Library original, unpublished poems for a spring poetry contest. Winners will receive recognition and prizes. All entrants must be Marathon County residents.

Family fun

Edgar Elementary School will offer a Family Fun Night on Thursday, Jan. 20. The theme for the event is “make it and take it.”