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thens Senior Card Group
The Senior Citizens card group met on Feb. 29 for weekly card playing at the Athens Area Fire and Ambulance Hall.
Two games of Sheepshead were played. Alvira Henrichs won first place and Rick Schaetzl came in second in the first game. Dave Perrodin won first and Pat Frank came in second in the second game. Low score went to Sally Stubbe.
Newcomers are encouraged to come play Sheepshead every Thursday from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at the Athens fire hall.
College notes
Haley Reed has graduated with honors from UW-La Crosse with a bachelor’s degree in accountancy.
The following students graduated from Northcentral Technical College in Wausau after the fall 2023 semester: Alex Erickson, Barbara Worzalla, Donna Decker, Janet Alvarez, Rebecka Hein, Sherry Gutknecht The following students were named to the dean’s list at UWMilwaukee for the fall 2023 semester: Dana Felzkowski, letters and science; Aiden Janke, business; Abraham Miller, architecture; Daniel Zoromski, biomed science and HCA.
Athens Book Club
On Tuesday, March 12, at 2 p.m., the Athens Book Club will gather to discuss “Black Cake” by Charmaine Wilkerson. In the novel, a mother’s death leaves behind a puzzling inheritance for two siblings: a traditional Caribbean black cake and a voice recording. Call 715257-7292 for more information.
Board game night
All ages are welcome at a monthly board game night at MCPL Ath-ens, 203 Alfred St. Games will be available to choose from, and participants are welcome to bring in their own games to play. Sessions will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m on March 21, April 18 and May 16. This event is free and open to the public with no registration required. For more information, call 715-257-7292.
Alumni Award
Nomination forms are currently being accepted for the Distinguished Athens Alumni Award. This award is given to one to six people each spring who have graduated from the Athens High School, alive or given posthumously, who are an inspirational role model for students and have a legacy to community pride. Nomination forms are available at the Athens High School office or can be found online at athens1.org. The deadline is March 22 for this year’s awards ceremony.
E dgar College notes
Tim Wenzel has graduated from UW-Stout in Menomonie with a bachelor’s degree in computer science.
Tyler Skrzypcak has graduated from UW-Platteville with a degree in mechanical engineering.
Katelynn Wussow has graduated from UW-La Crosse with a bachelor’s degree in social studies education.
The following students graduated from Northcentral Technical College in Wausau after the fall 2023 semester: Chelsea King, Devanne Berry, Devin Jacobs, Jordan Knoll, Kaden Goodwin, Kelsey Fons, Kloie Radke, Payton Thornton, Stephanie Hannemann, Tammy LaBarge.
Edgar Womens Club
The Edgar Womens Club will hold a Talk Night on Tuesday, March 12, at the Edgar Village Hall. The meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. New members are welcome..
Edgar Book Club
On Tuesday, March 12, at 12 noon, the Edgar Book Club will discuss “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” by Caitlin Doughty, a fascinating book about life and death at a crematorium. New members are always welcome; just read the book and show up. Call 715-352-3155 for more information.
Community event
St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 424 N. 3rd Ave., will host board and card games on Wednesday, March 13, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the church basement. Refreshments and snacks will be served.
After School Art
Kids and teens are welcome to stop by the Marathon County Public Library’s Edgar branch (224 S. Third Ave., Edgar) to get creative with their own art projects on Wednesdays, March 13 and 27, from 3 to 5 p.m. The event is free, art supplies will be provided, and no registration is required. Call 715-352-3155 for more info.
Pokemon Club
Calling young Pokémon trainers! Fans are invited to participate in Pokémon activities and card trading on Monday, March 18, from 4 to 5 p.m., at the Marathon County Public Library’s Edgar branch (224 S. Third Ave., Edgar). The event is free; no registration is required. Call 715-352-3155 for more info.
Lego Block Party
Get creative with Lego and other blocks on Saturday, March 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Marathon County Public Library’s Edgar branch (224 S. Third Ave., Edgar). The event is free, blocks are provided and no registration is required. Call 715-352-3155 for more info.
Preschool, 4K Day
Edgar Preschool Screening and 4K Registration Day will be on March 15, from 7:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information letters were sent out in mid February to all parents of children ages 3 and 4. If you did not receive a letter, or if you know of someone new to the district, or have any questions, call the elementary office at (715)352-2727.
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New Edgar Cookbook
Adults in the Edgar area are invited to contribute to a new Edgar Community Cookbook. Drop off recipes at the Marathon County Public Library’s Edgar Branch, 224 S. 3rd Ave., Edgar, or email recipes to MCPL.Edgar@co.marathon.wi.us before Sept. 1. Recipes will be compiled, printed, and added to the library’s collection. Call 715-352-3155 for more info.
M arathon College notes
The following students graduated from Northcentral Technical College in Wausau after the fall 2023 semester: Amy Converse, Cheryl Rainville, Denise Grondin, Kaci Sessions, Madison Fons, Noah Streveler Megan Oertel, a letters and science undergrad at UW-Milwaukee, was named to the fall 2023 dean’s list.
Marathon Book Club
On Monday, March 11, at 5:45 p.m., the Marathon City Book Club will meet to discuss “Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club” by J. Ryan Stradal. In March’s novel, a Minnesota couple loses almost everything, but finds salvation in their failing business – the Lakeside Supper Club. Call 715-4432775 for more information.
Spring Craft Week
Celebrate a new season with fun and colorful spring crafts all week long, March 2530, at the Marathon County Public Library’s Marathon City branch (515 Washington St., Marathon City). The event is free, materials will be provided, and no registration is required. Call 715-443-2775 for more info.
Family Story Times
Children of all ages and their parents/ caregivers are invited to join library staff in Marathon City for story time each Thursday Participants will read books, sing songs, and more during their 30-45 minutes together. Family Story Times are from 10:30 to 11 a.m. on March 7, 14, 21 and 28.
S tratford College notes
Sophia Hoffman has graduated from UWStout in Menomonie with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.
Justin Radke, a student in the College of Letters and Science at UW-Oshkosh, has earned his bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation science.
The following students graduated from Northcentral Technical College in Wausau after the fall 2023 semester: Abbie Knauf, Alex Heiden, Autumm Oertel, Delaney Dennee, Halle Fecker, Kaedyn Dahl, Kenidi Palmer.
The following students have graduated from UW-La Crosse: Dawson Danen, bachelor of science in finance; Jessamae Rice, bachelorr of science in elementary/middle education and special education.
Zackary Seitz has earned president’s list honors for the fall 2023 semester at Bemidji State University in Bemidji, Minn. To be eligible for the president’s list, students must earn a grade-point average of 4.0 for the semester and be enrolled in at least 12 credits of coursework.
The following students were named to the dean’s list at UW-Milwaukee for the fall 2023 semester: Sydney Busche, nursing; Isaac Thompson, energy and computer science.
Joe Kloos, a mechanical engineering major at UW-Platteville, was named to the fall 2023 dean’s list. To be named to the list, students must earn a grade-point average of at least 3.50. Kloos also received chancellor’s honors for the semester.
Young Adult Book Club
Join the Stratford Branch’s new book club intended for young adults and teens aged 15 and older. On Thursday, March 14, at 5:30 p.m. the Stratford Young Adult Book Club will meet to discuss “We Were Liars” by E. Lockhart. YA literature tends to feature young adult protagonists, and focuses on themes relevant to people in their teens and early 20’s. Call 715-687-4420 for more information.
Stratford Book Club
On Wednesday, March 20, at 1 p.m., the Stratford Book Club will meet to discuss “The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post” by Allison Pataki. Join the Stratford Branch Library and fellow readers for a wonderful book club discussion in March, or any month for that matter. Call 715-687-4420 for more information.
Family Story Times
Bring your entire family to story time. Children of all ages and parents/guardians are welcome to this 30-minute program. Enjoy learning with your children through stories, songs and other literature based activities. Family Story Times are on Wednesdays, from 10:30 to 11 a.m., on March 13, 20 and 27.
SHS Honor Rolls
High Honors
12th grade: Cassandra Cano-Aguilera, Abbigail Dennee, Peyton Drexler, Rachel Fischer, Matthew Folz, Payton Glenn, Addison Grabow, Ashley Hollatz, Austyn Johnson, Sailor Kauffman, Koehler Kilty, Riley Kroening, Makenzie Kuehnhold, Brianna Landwehr, Dylan Leffel, Aliya Manecke, Ashton Martin, Saliza Pilsner, Brady Schmidt, Ashlyn Solinsky, Sadie Weigel, Carissa Weis, Kressa Wenzel, Henry Zaleski, Landon Zawislan.
11th grade: Jesse Bauer, Addison Bauman, Cooper Bosmans, Drew Bruesewitz, Gavin Cepress, Alec Chapel, Trenton Cournoyer, Andrew Dickinson, Kassedey Downey, Kaden Foster, Aidan Hadlock, Ethan Heeg, Matthew Kolb, Dylan Lange, Claire LaPointe, Abbigail Lewerenz, Carter Lueck, Keirstyn Mannigel, Samantha Mielke, Reid Miller, Mckenzie Novotny, Mason Oertel, Laney Pankratz, Laurenz Plattner, Scott Robus, Emma Roeper, Emerson Roy, Jett Schoenherr, Kalyn Schueller, Maggie Schwabe, Breleigh Skaya, Maci Stueber, Alex Trowbridge, Jack Tubbs, Mette Utzon, Mason Wavrunek, Walker Weis, Derek Wiese, Caleb Wrensch, Garrett Zuelke.
10th grade: Trygve Aschenbrenner, Jonathan Avin-Melgarejo, Alaina Bangart, Thomas Bangart, Alyssa Bargender, Brady Berg, Coltan Breit, Amanda Budtke, Ryan Christopherson, Colin Cournoyer, Lily Dabbert, Hailey Fecker, Hayden Fecker, Maddie Fischer, Eire Fisher, Erika Frick, Mason Hollatz, Mathias Kaiser, Alexa Krieg, Gracie Krummel, Dawnyel Martin, Kaylie McHugh, Sylvia McMeeken, Gavin Meyer, Cody Randow, Calvin Rasmussen, Jack Remus, Isabelle Schill, Gracie Schmidt, Riley Spindler, Madelyn Stein, MyKayla Stueber, Brody Thomer, Tria Tubbs, Brooks Vanderhoof, Hailey Wiesman, Lucy Zaleski, Emily Zuelke.
Ninth grade: Olivia Ballerstein, Madelyn Berdan, Joshua Bosmans, Tyler Budtke, Carely Cano-Aguilera, Manny Carrion, Nathan Cordes, Amber Drexler, Connor Finke, Gavin Gawlikoski, Camryn Gresham, Kolton Haupt, Jaela Jochimsen, Aaron Knetter, Dakota Knetter, Connor Kreft, Dylan Lewerenz, John Mews, Devin Moore, Carly Pankratz, Hayden Polzin, Chloe Post, Emmercyn Schiller, Brianna Sherden, Avery Skaya, Dylan Strasser, Christopher Stuttgen, Carter Trowbridge, Jovanni Verdone, Mario Verdone, Jenna Weigel, Alexis Wiesman, Jacob Woodford, Lila Yoder.
Honors
12th grade: Andrew Austin, Ryan Brubaker, Madelyn Danielson, Brandon Drexler, Brandon Gebelein, Hannah Gilbert, Lucas Gudgeon, Xsavior Knapp, Nathan Remus, Libby Schade, Roman Schmidt, Alexander Shanks, Mekhia Terry, Cole Tichy, Gavin Zoellick.
11th grade: Cristina Cano-Aguilera, Kayla Casperson, Xander Curtice, Cree DeFoe, Taylor Gawlikoski, Alizabeth Griepentrog, Lydia Junemann, Vance Kielman, Lillyan Kildahl, Brandon Knetter, Cayden Leonhardt, Perla Martinez Gonzalez, Emily Rundle, Paige Spindler, Daisy Yoder.
10th grade: Hardol Arcos Perez, Carley Ehrike, Lucas Forrest, Parker Glenn, Aleydi Martinez-Torres, Matthew Mueller, Jaegar Ormond, Kaylee Ostricki, Gracie Rehm, Robin Serwe, Zander Zawislan.
Ninth grade: Ali Bohman, Ava Dehlinger, Ella Dennee, Samuel Dickinson, Carter Foster, Gunner Hernandez, Bailey Knapp, Madelynn Kroening, Owen Lueck, Rhyan Millard, Austin Niehaus, Kaden Ostricki, Breleigh Shanks, Garrett Smazal, Amanda Stack, Jeremiah Sutton, Brody Weber, Jaden Weis, Ava Wenzel.
