Edgar
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The younger teams in the Edgar Seasoned Players League all got wins in the sweltering heat Thursday night at the Edgar Softball Complex as Edgar Lanes, Louie/Werner and Landmark all went down to defeat.
Edgar Lanes played well for a second straight week, but came up just short on the scoreboard. The Round of Mulligans got the 7-6 win. Scott Lemmer and Mike Boehm made outstanding diving, rolling catches in the outfield to end innings leaving the Lanes sitting with bases loaded. Heath again led the Mullies going 3-3. Every Mullie player had a hit except for Chief.
Strobes pulled into a first place tie with the Pharm after their 11-5 victory over Louie/ Werner. Strobes rolled up 15 hits. Korey did most of the damage going 3-3 with two in-the-park homeruns. Heff was also 3-3. There was some dissension on the L/W team. The players in the dugout had a sheephead game going and Sten showed up out of uniform. Bart reported no other stats.
The Pharm avenged an early season loss with a 12-0 victory over Landmark. There was a number of questionable calls all going the Pharm’s way causing some boos and jeers from the bleachers. Good hitting eventually sealed the deal. John Peterlik had a double off the fence and a homerun. A number of Pharm players were 3-3. For Landmark, Roy was 2-2, Jimmy and Emp had the other two hits. Six Landmark players only got one at bat in the five inning game.
Athletic passes
Edgar School District will distribute free athletic passes for all citizens 62 years of age or older residing in the school district.
Passes are available in the high school office or from ticket sellers at events. Passes will not be accepted for any WIAA tournament events which Ed- gar may host.
On campus
Northcentral Technical College (NTC)has announced the following Edgar students were spring 2022 graduates: Mikaela Christianson, Stephanie Hannemann, Jaxson Kurtzweil, Kassidy Myszka, Jon Raatz and Melinda Urmanski.
Thecollegehasalsoannounced its President’s List for outstanding academic achievement during the spring 2022 term. The following Edgar students en- rolled in a post-secondary program, earned a 3.75 grade point average or above and successfully completed a minimum of six credits during the fall term: Abigail Bargender, Owen Baumann, Everet Brehm, Gretchen Brewster, Mikaela Christianson, Kendalyn Dahlke, Ashley Erickson, Amanda Fischer, Kaden Griesmer, Stephanie Hannemann, Isabella Huehnerfuss, Lydia Huehnerfuss, Kali Kaiser, Jaxson Kurtzweil, Ella Morse, Jon Raatz, Morgan Schnelle, Kira Slack, Melinda Urmanski and Elizabeth Wenzel.
UW-Madison has recognized Edgar students who received degrees on May 13 and May 14. They are Camille Gorman, School of Human Ecology, Bachelor of Science-Consumer Behavior and Marketplace Studies, Consumer Behavior and Marketplace Studies (with distinction); Colton Heil, School of Business, Bachelor of Business Administration, Business: Finance, Investment and Banking (with distinction); Samantha Manecke, School of Nursing, Bachelor of Science-Nursing, Nursing.
Blood drive
The Blood Center of Northcentral Wisconsin will hold a blood drive on Monday, Aug. 15, 3-7 p.m. at the Edgar Village Hall.
School to start
Edgar Public Schools will begin classes on Thursday, Sept. 1. All parents of enrolled students have received a school opening packet of materials in the mail. Any families new to the area should contact either the elementary office staff (715-352-2727) or the high school (715-352-2352) as soon as possible.
If you have questions concerning transportation, contact Mary Kay Adamski at Fischer Bus Service in Fenwood (715-352-2169). Busing to/from childcare providers, as well as other unique transportation arrangements, can be arranged when completing Returning Registration or you can find the form on the school website under the “Parent” tab.
Before and after school (6 a.m. – 6 p.m.) child care opportunities can be arranged through Edgar Child Care – 715-352-2000 or mindy.edgarchildcare@ gmail.com. The school district has new staff members this year. They include Ashley Blenker, special education; Megan Koroch, special education coordinator; Dr. Zynda, school psychologist; Kamryn Butt, special education; Emily Morzewski, grade three; Jennifer Pritzl, counselor; Shanna Thorson, grade one; Sara Farber, regular education paraprofessional, Patty Kohel, regular education paraprofessional; Katie Fermanich, paraprofessional; Wendy Galbraith, paraprofessional; Allisyn Lehman, paraprofessional; Jennifer Olmsted, ELL paraprofessional; Gina Graveen, grade five intern; Amy Hahn, high school business; Daniel Prazuch, high school English; Arielle Mueller, high school special education; and Linda Mussell, high school special education.
“I am excited to continue working with our team of educators and the community of Edgar,” said Edgar School District administrator Dr. Cari Guden. “By working together collaboratively, we want to provide the very best for each of your students. We are looking forward to an exciting and educationally innovative school year.”
Battle of the Badges
The Marathon County Sheriff’s Department is hosting an eighth annual Battle of the Badges softball tournament fundraiser on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 17 and 18, at the Edgar Softball Complex.
2021’s tournament enabled employees at the sheriff’s office to donate $20,000 to the Wisconsin Fire and EMS Memorial in Wisconsin Rapids. The goal for 2022 is to give a $20,000 donation to the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Museum of Valor. To date, the softball tournament has donated $68,000 to various organizations since 2014. For more information, send a question to battleofbadgesmarathonco@ gmail.com.
Free Screening
The Marathon County United Way will hold a free blood pressure screening every second Monday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. starting Aug. 8. at Stark’s Floral, 109 W. Redwood St, Edgar. For more information, call 715-352-2577.
Family Frenzy
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church will host a Friday Family Frenzy on Aug. 12, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event will feature games for children, food and a raffle. A movie under the stars will be shown after dusk in back of the church. Movie-goers should bring lawn chairs or blankets.
Steam show
The 49th annual North Central Wisconsin Antique Steam and Gas Engine Club show will be held Friday through Sunday, Aug. 26-28, at the Kurt Umnus Farm, town of Wien, at 223755 Steam Hill Dr.
The show will feature steam engine plowing, a general store, sawmills, threshing machines, blacksmiths, corn chopping and silo filling.
This year’s featured tractor is a 1958 444 Massey Harris tractor owned by Ray Streveler.
Music will be performed in two venues. In an outside tent, the Strat Cats will play from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Friday. They will be followed by the Fabulous Hellhounds from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. On Saturday, the Drovers will perform 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. They will be followed by the Jerry Schmitt Band from 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. On Sunday, Doug Kroening will perform from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Music in the event barn will start Friday with Steve Meisner 5-8 p.m. On Saturday, Curt Pliske and Polka Spirit will perform 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Hocus Polkas is scheduled for 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. On Sunday, the Tom Kneiss Orchestra will play at a 9 a.m. church service and Neal Zunker will play 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Senior events
St. Stephens ELCA, Edgar, will host a senior events during August in the church basement. The church will host bingo games on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 1-3 p.m. Refreshments and snacks will be served. For more information or to request a ride, call Mark at 715-348-5802 or Colleen at 715-571-8277.
Farmers Market
The Edgar Farmer’s Market is held every Friday from 2-6 p.m. during the summer st the intersection of Third Ave. and Maple Street.
Summer concerts
The Edgar Fine Arts Association will sponsor Tiny and Shoes, aka Tim Karlen and Steve Schumacher (with concessions by St. John’s Youth Group) on Thursday, Aug. 11, 7 p.m. in Oak Street Park.
Concert goers are urged to bring lawn chairs to sit in. The rain location for concerts is in the Edgar Public Schools auditorium.
