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A thens UW-Stevens Point Spring Honors
The following students received honors for the spring semester at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Highest honors are given to those who are full-time undergraduates with a GPA of 3.9 to 4.0. High honors go to those with GPAs of 3.75 to 3.89. Honors go to those with GPAs from 3.5 to 3.74.
Alex Bloch, senior, high honors; Lydia Carlson, sophomore, highest honors; Sierra Eckardt, senior, high honors; Cobie Ellenbecker, junior, highest honors; Andrew Hartmann, junior, highest honors; Brittany Lange, senior, highest honors; Mikaela Meier, senior, high honors; Mathew Redmann, sophomore, highest honors; Faith Seliger, sophomore, honors; Reanna Stowe, senior, highest honors; Gabriel Weiks, senior, honors; Kiera Weiler, senior, highest honors; Allison Wolf, senior, highest honors.
Upper Iowa Grad
Kara Diers, a human services major, was recently named to the Upper Iowa University Dean’s List for the spring semester. To be honored, students must have earned at least a 3.5 GPA and be enrolled full-time.
Sidewalk Chalk Art
Kids, tweens and their families are invited to come to MCPL Athens, 221 Caroline St., from June 19-24 to decorate the sidewalk outside the library with kind messages, elaborate designs or even just a smiley face. Drop by any time during open hours, no registration required. For more info call 715-257-7292.
Trinity Honor Roll
The following students have been named to Trinity Lutheran School’s Honor Roll for the fourth quarter.
Highest Honors Ben Hartwig, seventh grade; Eli Schaer, seventh grade; Lauryn Hartwig, fifth grade; Nick Paul, sixth grade.
High Honors Brinly Stencil, seventh grade; Brooklyn Hein, sixth grade; Jadyn Rueth, fifth grade.
Honors Kian Ellenbecker, eighth grade; Alex Ellenbecker, fifth grade.
Auxiliary meeting minutes
The Athens VFW Auxiliary 8527 met on May 23. Denise Sekorski served a delicious eclair dessert prior to the meeting.
President Ruth Weiler called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Cheryl Engel read the Opening Prayer and the Salute to the Flag was said by all. Cheryl Engel will be chairman of the Poppy Campaign. She will be calling for volunteers. Gloria Lavicka gave the report on the scholarship recipients, Dominic Lewandowski and Sierra Nowacki.
The state meeting was held June 7-10 in Rothschild. Installation of new officers for 2023-24 was held with Gayle Mauer officiating.
The auxiliary’s next meeting will be June 27.
Pint Size Polka
Laugh, sing, and clap along with family-friendly polka music by the Mike Schneider Band. The show will be at MCPL Athens (211 Caroline St.) on June 28 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. The show is free and open to the public. For more information call the Athens library at 715-257-7292.
Farmers Market
The Athens Farmers Market will be held each Tuesday, 4-7 p.m., at Athens Memorial Park.
MCPL Story Time
Parents and caregivers are invited to join during the summer months on the first and third Monday of the month. Children of all ages and parents/guardians are welcome to this 30-minute program. Attendees will read books together, sing some songs, learn the ABCs and have an alphabet coloring page available afterwards.
Monday, June 19, from 10:30-11 a.m. at the Athens MCPL branch, 221 Caroline St.
Senior Card group
The Senior Citizens card group met on June 8 for weekly card playing at the Athens Area Fire and Ambulance Hall.
Two games of Sheepshead were played. Aaron Totzke won the first game and Andy Hoef took second place. Steve Klockziem won the second game and Butch Boris took second. David Perrodin received low score. Newcomers are encouraged to come play Sheepshead every Thursday starting at 12:30 p.m. at the Athens Fire Hall.
E dgar UW-Stevens Point Spring Honors
The following students received honors for the spring semester at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Highest honors are given to those who are full-time undergraduates with a GPA of 3.9 to 4.0. High honors go to those with GPAs of 3.75 to 3.89. Honors go to those with GPAs from 3.5 to 3.74.
Gabrielle Bargender, senior, highest honors; Tara Schilling, senior, honors; Megan Schmidt, senior, honors; Jasmine Schnelle, senior, highest honors; Kelsey Strobel, junior, honors; Chayton Sutton, senior, highest honors; Calvin Tarter, senior, high honors.
St. Scholastica Grad
Matthew Urmanski recently graduated from the College of St. Scholastica with a DPT in physical therapy.
Dinosaur Dimensions
This show featuring an amazing collection of realistic dinosaur puppets, will be at Oak Street Park in Edgar from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on June 19. The show is free and open to the public. For more information call the Edgar library branch at 715-352-3155.
Birth announcement
Violet Fleming, weighing 6 pounds 14 ounces and measuring 19 inches long, was born on May 21 at Marshfield Medical Center.
Her parents are Ashley and Michael Fleming of Wausau and her siblings are Jet and Amaya.
Her grandparents are June and Dennis Bornheimer of Athens; Peter and Marcia Paul of Edgar and Deb Fleming of Edgar.
Her great-grandparents are Dennis and Jo Fleming of Wausau.
MCPL Story Time
Children of all ages and parents/guardians are welcome to a 30-minute program, Tuesday, June 20, from 11-11:30 a.m. at the Edgar MCPL branch, 224 S. Third Ave.. Enjoy learning through stories, songs and other literature- based activities.
M arathon UW-Stevens Point Spring Honors
The following students received honors for the spring semester at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Highest honors are given to those who are full-time undergraduates with a GPA of 3.9 to 4.0. High honors go to those with GPAs of 3.75 to 3.89. Honors go to those with GPAs from 3.5 to 3.74.
Emma Baeseman, sophomore, highest honors; Hannah Hornung, senior, high honors; Abigail Plachetka, sophomore, highest honors; Kaitlyn Rusch, sophomore, highest honors; Hunter Seubert, senior, honors; Keean Turnquist, junior, honors.
REG Winged Wonders
Meet an owl face-to-face with Antigo-based Raptor Education Group. Discover new feathered friends at the Winged Wonders program on June 27 from 10-11 a.m. at Marathon Area Elementary School. Free and open to all ages, no registration required. Call the Marathon City library branch at 715443-2775 for information.
St. Mary’s Honor Roll
The following students have been named to St. Mary’s School Honor Roll for the fourth quarter.
High Honors with Distinction Grade 7: Rehgan Martin. Grade 6: Elsie Kolka.
High Honors Grade 8: Brayden Annis, Natilee Hummer, Abram Jacobson, Matthew Kindlarski, Alyssa Kraft, Sara Marek, Hailey Martin, Velda Mechelke, Mayven Schneider and Frederick Tylinski.
Grade 7: Haylee Altenhofen, Bristal Baumann, Izzy Berglund, Tony Hahn, Taelyn Rennie, Kyle Sulzer and Chayce Westfall.
Grade 6: Caleb Kroening, Brayson Schneider and Mallory Sternberg.
Honor Roll Grade 8: William Bretzke.
Grade 7: Ian Cihlar, Olivia Mader, Taunna Rindt, Levi Scheiderer and Cameron Sessions.
Grade 6: Jack Blume, Madalynn Borchardt, Luke Cihlar, Reed Kage, Violet Mechelke and Koltyn Stevens.
Make a Magic Wand
Children and teens can stop by MCPL Marathon City to make their own magic wands from June 26 to July 1 during open hours. Supplies provided, costumes welcome. Free with no registration required, but large groups should call ahead. Call 715693-2144 for more info. Summer LEGO Block Parties
Children of all ages and their families are invited to build creative projects using LEGO blocks on June 16, 23 and 30 from 1-3 p.m. at the Marathon library branch, 515 Washington St. Free, with all blocks provided. Call 715-443-2775 for more info.
Winona Dean’s List
Katrina Fredrickson and Ben Robbins were named to the Winona State University dean’s list for the spring semester. To be named to the dean’s list, a student must be an undergraduate enrolled full-time (at least 12 credit hours for a grade) and achieve a minimum grade point average of 3.5.
Summer concerts
Marathon City Heritage Center and Park is hosting a live music series over the summer. All concerts will be held from 6-8 p.m. at the Marathon City Heritage Center Park, 301 Main St. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Food and nonalcoholic beverages will be available for sale at each event.
The line-up is as follows. For more information, head to the Heritage Center Facebook page. July 11 - October Tree July 18 - Jackson Taylor August 15 - Curt Pliske and Polka Spirits
Friendship bracelets
Community members of all ages are invited to craft friendship bracelets at the Marathon library branch, 515 Washington St. Drop in anytime during open hours on June 14-17 for this free activity. There will be supplies and instructions provided.
MCPL Story Time
Children of all ages and their parents and caregivers are invited to attend story time each Thursday over the summer. Attendees will read books, sing songs and more during the 30-45 minutes together.
Thursdays (June 15, 22 and 29) from 10:30-11:15 a.m. at the Marathon MCPL branch, 515 Washington St.
Farmers market
The Marathon City Farmers Market will begin on June 15 and run every Thursday from 2-6 p.m. until October 26. The market is located in downtown Marathon at 400 Main St.
S tratford UW-Stevens Point Spring Honors
The following students received honors for the spring semester at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Highest honors are given to those who are full-time undergraduates with a GPA of 3.9 to 4.0. High honors go to those with GPAs of 3.75 to 3.89. Honors go to those with GPAs from 3.5 to 3.74.
Kaitlyn Asplund, sophomore, honors; Jaden Bauer, sophomore, highest honors; Hailey Chapel, sophomore, highest honors; Cecilia Defoe, freshman, high honors; Sarah Dickinson, sophomore, honors; Brooklyn Dillinger, sophomore, high honors; Shyla Elliott, sophomore, high honors; Lexi Ossmann, senior, highest honors; Devyn Palmer, senior, highest honors; Cacey Stini, senior, honors; Angellia Verdone, senior, highest honors; Kale Weisenberger, junior, honors; Megan Wiese, sophomore, highest honors.
REG Winged Wonders
Meet an owl face-to-face with Antigo-based Raptor Education Group. Discover new feathered friends at the Winged Wonders program on June 27 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at MCPL Stratford, 213201 Scholar St. Free and open to all ages, no registration required. Call the Stratford branch at 715-687-4420 for information.
Winona Grad
Hannah Schoenfuss graduated as part of the class of 2023 at Winona State University. Schoenfuss graduated with a bachelor of science degree in teaching, with two majors - ACS chemistry and elementary education.
Winona Dean’s List
Alexia Daul, Lydia Golbach and Sarah Zuelke were named to the Winona State University dean’s list for the spring semester. To be named to the dean’s list, a student must be an undergraduate enrolled full-time (at least 12 credit hours for a grade) and achieve a minimum grade point average of 3.5.
Friendship bracelets
Community members of all ages are invited to craft friendship bracelets at the Stratford library branch, 213201 Scholar St. Drop in anytime during open hours on June 12-17 for this free activity. There will be supplies and instructions provided.
MCPL Book Club
Join the library staff and fellow readers for a discussion of “The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry” by Gabrielle Zevin on June 21, 1 p.m. The monthly book club events are held at the Stratford library branch, 213201 Scholar St.
Elephant and Piggie Party
Children and families/ caretakers are invited to join the celebration of the works of Mo Willems this summer.
The Elephant and Piggie Party will include interactive readings of some of his wonderful books combined with music and crafts.
This event, on June 21, 10:30-11 a.m., will be held outside the library. In case of inclement weather, it will move inside the library.
