ATHENS

The Senior Citizens card group met on July 3 for weekly card playing at the Athens Area Fire and Ambulance Hall.

Three games of Sheepshead were played. Rick Schaetzl won first place and Steve Klockziem came in second in the first game. Tom Ellenbecker won first and Andy Hoeft came in second in the second game. Henry Faber took first and Aaron Totzke came in second in the third game.

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

Dinner by the Gazebo

Friday Night Dinner by the Gazebo will be hosted by the VFW Auxiliary. The menu will consists of hot ham and cheese sandwiches, pickle, chips, soda or water and pie. Serving will start at 5:30 p.m. and go until the concert is over. The Old Timers Concert will start at 7:30 p.m. The drawing for the patriotic stained-glass art will be held by the Auxiliary during the night. Tickets will be available to purchase on Friday. In the event of rain, the dinner and concert will move to the shelter at Memorial Park. Friday Night Dinner by the Gazebo is looking for people who would like to serve a picnic style dinner before the Old Timers Concerts. Call Jean at 715-257-7353 for information.

Mini watercolor art Adults and teens are invited to the Athens Branch Library until July 12 to make mini watercolor art. Experiment with vibrant watercolors while you paint a masterpiece on a mini canvas. Canvas, brushes, paints, easels, and even some ideas will be provided. All supplies and instruction will be provided for free. Stop in any time the branch is open throughout the week to participate. For more information, call 715-257-7292.

Pressed flower lanterns Adults and teens are invited to the Athens Branch Library between July 14-19 to make pressed flower lanterns. All supplies and instruction will be provided. Stop in any time the branch is open throughout the week to participate. Free. For more info, call 715-2577292.

College notes

Brennan Benaszeski, majoring in marketing communications, was named to the 2025 spring semester dean’s list at UW-River Falls. To be named to the list, a full-time undergraduate must earn a grade-point average of at least 3.5 on a scale of 4.0, or midway between an “A” and “B” average.

Andrew Schaer was named to the spring 2025 dean’s list at Carthage College in Kenosha. Dean’s list honors are accorded to students who achieve a minimum 3.5 grade-point average while carrying at least 12 letter-graded credits in a given semester.

William Klein, letters and science; and Daniel Zoromski, biomedical science and health care administration, were named to the 2025 spring semester dean’s list at UW-Milwaukee.

Honor rolls

Athens High School Highest Honors (4.0) 12th Grade: Malaina Telschow, Brianna Sheahan

11th Grade: Makayla Schreiner 10th Grade: Ellis Baer, Grace Schreiner

Ninth Grade: Itzel Espinoza, Elijah Schaer

High Honors (3.50) 12th Grade: Aleah Frahm, Bailey Hanke, Danica Diethelm, Abby Diethelm, Brooklynn Soens, McKenzie Belter, Sequoia Miles, Lana Yang 11th Grade: Danica Knott, Katelyn DenOtter, Jordan Frahm, Ava Ford, Elijah Paul, Zachary Martyn, Riley Schultz- Becker, Natalie Salber, Isabella Zastrow, Sy'Rih Hartwig 10th Grade: Terah Schreiner, Cole Hartmann, Autumn Diethelm, Delaney Beasley, Karly Eckert, Dakota Nowacki, Preston Schreiner, Garrett Frahm Ninth Grade: Trisha Giese, Jaelin Switlick, Benjamin Hartwig, Whyatt Martyn, Ted Schultz-Becker, Tyler Shadbolt Honors (3.0) 12th Grade: Kyle Schreiner, Kaden Auner, Sarai Aguilar Hernandez, Amanda Paul,Austin Dean 11th Grade: McKenna Lepak, John Zunker, Evin Passehl, Bradley Yessa, Shaylon Blake, Brandon Krause, Gavin Frahm, Kamden Zarnke, Xandria Heier 10th Grade: Aubrey Kottke, Bianca Boneske, Ava Erickson, Daxton Diethelm, Brock Beaty Ninth Grade: Joseph Servi, Colton Frandsen, Alex Belter, Mc-Cormick Heier, Hayden Weideman, Robert Giese, Derek Yessa Athens Middle School Highest Honors (4.0) 8th Grade: Kody Belter, Madalyn

Draper, Riley Hanke, Brinley Kornack, Brooklyn Westfall

7th Grade: Isaac Bingham, Gauge Floistad, Lila Giese, Hattie Heier, Adeline Markman, Kalei Zarnke 6th Grade: Maple Schultz-Becker, Madalin Switlick, Leila Winter High Honors (3.50) 8th Grade: Connor Ebben, Ryder Blaubach, Lauren Beaty, Hazel Klockziem, Austin Natzke, Madelyn Scantlin, Brynley Louis, Kenzie Woller, Ben Winter, Alisdair Zastrow, Wes Ochodnicky 7th Grade: Fynnigan Beasley, Jacob Cleveland, Joseph Giese, Caleb Steinke, Genesis Velazquez, Bryn Erickson, Stone Parkes, Mason Kuck 6th Grade: Leona Botsford, Olive Primm, Kinley Baer, Bane Petroski, Claire Belter, Charles Neske, Madison Roesler, Lilah Breitenmoser, Kira Mader Honors (3.0) 8th Grade: Zack Passehl, Jesse Henrichs, Emersyn Mader, Aiden Weiler, John Schug 7th Grade: Julieenna Braune, Nixon Hartwig, Brooklynn Johnston, Will Mader 6th Grade: Isaac Ellenbecker, Jackson Woller, Briana Beaty, Grant Sodoma, Martin Servi

Paper beads

Kids are invited to stop by the Edgar Branch Library during the week of July 14-19 to make upcycled paper beads. After creating and decorating the paper beads, you can turn them into a bracelet or other craft. Younger children may need assistance from a caregiver. Drop by anytime during open hours. Call 715-352-3155 for more information.

Concerts in the Park The Edgar Fine Arts Association will host Concerts in the Park at Oak Street Park on the following dates. All concerts run from 7 to 9 p.m.

July 24 - KT Country- St. Johns Youth group concessions; July 31 - Jordan Blanchard- St. Johns Youth group concessions; Aug. 7- “John Denver Tribute” by Layne Yost Aug. 14 - Jerry Schmitt- St. Stevens concessions

Games at St. Stephen St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 424 N. Third Ave., Edgar, will host card games in the church basement on Wednesdays, July 9 and 16, from 1 to 3 p.m. Refreshments and snacks will be served. If you need a ride or have questions, call Mark at 715-348-5802 or Colleen at 715571-8277.

Family Story Time

Children ages 6 and under and their parents and caregivers are invited to the Edgar Branch Library on the first and third Tuesday of the month for Family Story Time. Enjoy learning with your children through stories, songs and other literature- based activities during this 30-minute program. The next Story Time will be July 15, from 11 to 11:30 a.m.. Call 715-352-3155 for more information.

College notes The following students were named to the 2025 spring semester dean’s list at UW-River Falls: Reagan Borchardt, dairy science; Kendalyn Dahlke, animal science, pre-professional; Ashley Erickson, agricultural business. To be named to the list, a full-time undergraduate must earn a grade-point average of at least 3.5 on a scale of 4.0, or midway between an “A” and “B” average.

Cael Higgins, majoring in environmental engineering, was named to the 2025 spring semester dean’s list at UW-Platteville. The list honors full-time students who earned a grade-point average of 3.75 and above in the spring 2025 semester.