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A thens College notes

The following students were named to the fall 2023 dean’s list at UW-River Falls: Evan Neigum, animal science and Maleah Redmann, animal science. To be named to the dean’s 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.

Senior Card Group

The Senior Citizens card group met on Feb. 8 for weekly card playing at the Athens Area Fire and Ambulance Hall. Two games of Sheepshead were played. Wil Strack won first place and Sally Stubbe came in second in the first game. Pat Frank won first and Norbert Lake came in second in the second game. Low score went to Butch Boris.

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

Board game night

All ages are welcome at a monthly board game night at MCPL Athens (203 Alfred St., Athens). 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.

Family Story Times

Bring your entire family to story time at the new Alfred Street location. Children of all ages and their parents or caregivers are invited to join library staff in Athens for this 30-minute program. Participants will read books, sing songs, and enjoy other literature-based activities. Family Story Times will be held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. on Mondays, Feb. 19 and 26.

E dgar College notes

The following students were named to the fall 2023 dean’s list at UW-River Falls: Kaley Bloom, marketing communications and communications studies; Reagan Borchardt, dairy science; Kendalyn Dahlke, animal science and Ashley Erickson, agricultural business. To be named to the dean’s list, a fulltime 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.

Embroidery 101

Adults who want to learn embroidery are invited to the Marathon County Public Library’s Edgar Branch (224 S. Third Ave., Edgar) for a free class, Embroidery 101, on Wednesday, Feb. 21, from 5 to 6 p.m. Library staff will first go over the basics of embroidery and participants will then have time to practice the skills and socialize. This program is not just for beginners: If you’re an embroidery pro, feel free to join. This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required, and basic supplies will be provided. For more information call 715-352-3155.

New Edgar Cookbook

Adults in the Edgar area are invited to contribute to a brand 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.

Pokeman Club

Young Pokémon trainers are invited to join library staff for activities and card trading on Monday, Feb. 19. from 4 to 5 p.m., at the Marathon County Public Library’s Edgar Branch (224 S. Third Ave., Edgar). The event is free, and no registration is required. Call 715352-3155 for more information.

Family Story Times

Children of all ages and their parents and caregivers are invited to join library staff on the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Edgar Branch Library for Family Story Time. Enjoy learning through stories, songs and other literaturebased activities in this 30-minute program. The next Family Story Time will be held from 11 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 20.

Community events

Community events are planned in the basement of St. Stephen Lutheran Church. On Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 1 to 3 p.m., residents are invited to play bingo for prizes and enjoy refreshments and snacks. If you need a ride or have any questions, call Mark at 715348-5802 or Colleen at 715-5718277.

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 will be sent out in mid February to all parents of children ages 3 and 4. If you do 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.

M arathon Ginter birth

A son, Teagan Scott Ginter, was born to Taylor and Caleb Ginter, Marathon, on February 6, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He weighed nine pounds, 11.2 ounces and was 21.25 inches long.

Hanke birth

Adaughter, Riley Elizabeth Hanke, was born to Gizelle and Cody Hanke, Marathon, on February 5, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She weighed eight pounds, 16 ounces and was 20.5 inches long.

MHS Honor Roll

High Honors

Seniors: Ella Altfillisch, Kaitlyn Annis, Luke Aschbrenner, Grace Barnet, Paige Blount, Marcos Cruz Bloom, Elizabeth Dzwonkowski, Lily Gage, Giulia Gandolfi, Ashley Gertschen, Andrew Glennon, Jasmin Gonzalez Mujica, Ethan Hackel, Edmund Hall, Hailey Harris, Madison Heise, Tatiana Her, Cooper Hoeksema, Carter Holte, Nathaniel Huebsch, Marissa Kaiser, Lauren Karlen, Emily Knoeck, Ava Krueger, Jorey Kunkel, Madisyn Lang, Payton Lawrence, Taylor Lepak, Clayton Marcott, Colton Mroczenski, Mallory Ninabuck, Miles O’Keefe, Jacob Rhyner, Reese Richter, Maddison Rusch, Bridget Salber, Logan Schmidt, Dylan Schreiner, Cassidy Seubert, Piper Skrzypchak, Jacob Smith, Jacob Sommers, Tyler Underwood, Derek Vesely, Grant Warren.

Juniors: Gwen Bergman, Kennedy Blake, Shilo Blake, Anna Chesek, Katie Cliver, Samuel Deckelman, Calyse Fieri, Aidan Hale, Braxton Jourdan, Gavin Koch, Clara Krasselt, Levi Krautkramer, Katie LeBlanc, Jada Linder, Kiley Mader, Wilson Marks, Alexandria Matthiae, Addisen Molepske, Mason Mroczenski, Danica Paszek, Katherine Paul, Chenpieng Phakitthong, Cody Radtke, Logan Rohland, Cayden Sapinski, Paige Sauter, Emma Scheiderer, Alyssa Stowell, Isabella Vardon, Logan Witberler.

Sophomores: Madalyn Blume, Mya Buchberger, Celia Ferreira, Mason Fischer, Thomas Glennon, Martin Gruetzmacher, Mylee Haehlke, Adelyn Harris, Luke Hoenish, Ethan Huebsch, John Kahon IV, Brianne King, Anika Kolka, Halle Laabs, Emma Love, Gavin Matthiae, Reed McCain, Cassius Ninabuck, Brayden Pinter, Lindsay Putnam, Leah Schulz, Elianna Sladky, Markus Sleiter,

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Landon Sneider, Blake Sternberg, True Thurs, William Tourtillott, Drew Woelfel, Mya Yach.

Freshmen: Brayden Annis, Sawyer Berens, Isabella Bowe, Garrett Bracewell, William Bretzke, Kayla Cihlar, Elizabeth Clawson, Sophia Conn, Carleigh Diedrich, Charlie Ehlert, Abigail Falkowski, Aubrey Fieri, Kenley Fischer, Kayla Freund, Landon Hilgart, Natilee Hummer, Abram Jacobson, Addison Knoeck, Alyssa Kraft, Quillan Kunkel, Annalee Lagan, Sara Marek, Hailey Martin, Madison Matthiae, Velda Mechelke, Jace Ostrowski, Ava Ott, Allison Podjaski, Mayven Schneider, Kiearra Schoessow, Ripley Skrzypchak, Andrew Smetak, Morgan Sorge, Aiden Tasche, Greenly Treankler, Frederick Tylinski, Emma Weiler.

Honors

Seniors: Alisha Blenker, Brandon Gitzlaff, Hailey Holbach, Casey Hollenbeck, Meadow Lambert, Jacob Lepak, Hunter Patterson, Alex Pawlowicz, Jacob Plachetka, Lena Putnam, Jordan Rauen, Aiden Stanek.

Juniors: Addison Baeseman, Gabriella Baumann, Morgan Gore, Myles Handrick, Kyla Heise, Mason Heise, Jayden Henrichs, Blake Kraft, Ethan Lotzer, Riley Ott, Madyson Shannon, River Stanecki.

Sophomores: Samuel Altenhofen, Chevy Cook, Leah Dodson, Parker Hale, Jaden Her, Alex Kaiser, Luke Lagen, Emmitt Lepak-Quaintance, Christopher Marcell, Claire Riesgraf, Grant Salber, Spencer Seubert, Danica Staus, Swayne Stencil, Blake Underwood, Mitchell Zemke.

Freshmen: Owen Chrouser, Lacey Cihlar, Brooke Hall, Ava Handrick, Brooklyn Hartway, Alex Hornung, Kaiya Huggan-Harris, Matthew Kindlarski, Brook Lang, Katelyn Love, Jayden Mosqueda, Maycie Myszka, Logan Peters, Morgan Rohland.

College notes

Taylor Pawlowicz, agriculural education, was named to the fall 2023 semester at UWRiver Falls. To be named to the dean’s 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.

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 to 45 minutes together. Family Story Times are scheduled from 10:30 to 11 a.m. on Feb. 22 and 29.

Health care directives

Marathon City EMS and Aspirus Hospital will host an informational meeting on planning for future health care decisions on Sunday, Feb. 25, from 1 to 2 p.m., at the Marathon City Fire Department, 408 Market St. Participants will learn the difference between Power of Attorney, Advance Directives and Do Not Resusictate.

The discussion is designed for families who are caring for a loved one at home or for those who have already transitioned to a skilled nursing facility. Jason Krautkramer, from Eckert & Krautkramer LLC will be available to answer any legal questions following the presentation. Light refreshments will be served.

S tratford College notes

The following students were named to the fall 2023 dean’s list at UW-River Falls: Claire Bangart, dairy science; Emma Bangart, dairy science and Sonia Peterson, horticulture. To be named to the dean’s 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.

Book club

The Stratford Book Club will discuss “Horse” by Geraldine Brooks at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at the MCPL Stratford Branch. February’s pick is based on the true story of a record-breaking thoroughbred, Lexington. Call the library at 715-687-4420 for more information.

Family Story Times

Children of all ages and parents/guardians are welcome to this 30-minute program every Wednesday at the Stratford Branch of the Marathon County Library. Enjoy learning with your children through stories, songs and other literature-based activities. Family Story Times are scheduled from 10:30 to 11 a.m. on Feb. 21, and 28.

Marathon

C ounty Wi-Fi hotspots still available

The Marathon County Public Library has extended its Wi-Fi hotspot lending pilot program until June 30. Mobile hotspots provide an internet connection in locations where a cellular signal is already available. Patrons must not already have access to equipment or internet services sufficient to meet their educational needs. For more information, call 715-261-7200 or visit www.mcpl.us/ hotspots.

MAREA

The Marshfield Area Retired Educators’ Association met in December. The meeting was called to order by President Doreen Schultz at the home of Trina Tiffany. Grace recited a poem.

The minutes were corrected for the name of the food pantry that the donations were given to Soup or Socks. No treasurer’s report was given and will be covered next month.

Committee reports

Health: Kathleen Hasenohrl talked about eating small portions and to eat whatever you want.

Legislative: Curt Hanson reported that the Legislature has agreed to give raises to the University of Wisconsin staff.

Membership: Trina Tiffany reported that the Facebook page is up and running. If members are having problems getting into the page or how to use it, let Trina know. She will be posting pictures and events.

Pension: Carol Subera reported that, as of Nov. 30, the CORE was at 7.49 and the Bench was at 7.10. The Variable was at 16.36 and 17.02.

Public Relations/Correspondence, Sunshine and Shadows: Carol Ballerstein brought Christmas cards to send to members who are not able to attend meetings. She informed the membership that Arletta Goldamer passed away. She had been a member for many years.

Scholarships: Ruby Pinter reported that she is waiting for grades from last year’s scholarship recipients. When those are submitted, checks will be sent to the students.

Volunteer Hours: Everyone was reminded to track their volunteer hours.

WREA Foundation: Next month, the group will collect for the WREA Foundation.

Old and new business Sally Lucas has organized a retirement information meeting for April 22 at Marshfield Senior High School. Happy Birthday was sung for Mavis Wood, who will be 90.

Members shared memories of special gifts that had been received or given. An upcoming meeting will feature a Ukraine family.

Question next month: Tell the group about a teaching accomplishment.