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Kyle Pozorski, Marathon, has received a diploma from UW-Platteville with a major in political science and a minor in criminal justice. The graduate lives in Rhinelander and is employed as a reporter for WJFW Newswatch 12.
UW-Oshkosh has named Olivia Ziebell to its fall 2021 honor roll. The term grade-point average (GPA) requirement for university honor roll is 3.3.
Marathon FBLA
Marathon High Schools senior Alyssa Hall has placed first place for the fourth time in the regional FBLA competition. She has also placed in the top three at the state leadership conference for each year it was held. Hall attended nationals her freshman year (COVID- 19 canceled the event her sophomore and junior years). She is currently president of the Marathon High School FBLA chapter.
Legion auxiliary
President Kathy Grell called the American Legion Auxiliary Alois Dreikosen, Unit 469 meeting to order on Jan. 13 with 12 members present. Opening meeting protocol was followed.
Joyce Branuel updated the group on the Giving Tree Christmas shopping she and Sue Weith did. She was happy to announce that they were able to purchase items for eight families.
It was announced Badger Girl names are due in April. President Grell will contact Jen Aune, guidance counselor at Marathon High School, to put out the information for the current junior class. President Grell said there is a new program called Star Spangled Kids coming out; she wants members to keep it in mind for next year. President Grell reported the Americanism essay’s topic has been released: “How can we support families who provide care to their veterans?” President Grell will contact Marathon Venture Academy and St. Mary’s School so they can hand out info to the students about the contest. There will be three winners at each level ( fifth and sixth grade and seventh and eighth grade) who will be awarded cash prizes. Winners will compete at a state level. Chaplain Julie Carriveau will submit a Christmas prayer to President Diane Weggen’s prayer book that will be presented to her at the Department Convention in July.
President Grell reported that she, along with Brenda and Joanna Grell, decorated the Christmas tree in front of Heritage Center for the Marathon Holly Days. President Grell is working on a new project for next year’s tree. She may look for some help from the junior members.
Thank you cards were read by both president Grell and treasurer Zuleger for donations made to The Highground Veterans Memorial Park, Wisconsin Veterans Network, USO, Christmas cheer recipients, St. Mary’s staff, Milwaukee Fisher House and top prize winner from a Veteran’s Day raffle.
Treasurer Zuleger read a sponsorship letter from the Marathon Lions Club asking for support for their Rib River float on Sunday, June 12. A donation motion passed. Zuleger also read a letter from the Children’s Miracle Network asking for a donation. A motion to donate was approved.
The auxiliary was updated about the Wausau area veteran that was living in a hotel following a fire at his previous residence. She found out that the Man of Honor Society found a place for him. The auxiliary will follow his situation.
Discussion was held on how the auxiliary can communicate with all members since not everyone has Facebook or email. Zuleger will work on a letter that will be mailed to all members and this will be discussed at next month’s meeting.
President Grell reported the District Spring Conference will be held in Tigerton on April 9.
The closing meeting protocol was followed and the meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
Covid dashboard
Marathon High School has zero cases of COVID-19 among 850 students and staff as of Feb. 9. The school has had 172 cases of coronavirus since the start of the 2021-22 school year.
History chats
Join the Marathon County Historical Society in February for an entertainment and educational hodgepodge of virtual History Chats programs.
In February, Historical Society staff will be sharing some of their local knowledge and research on a mix of topics, including some work that didn’t quite fit into their previous History Chats programs because of time, the topic or other reasons. They’ll finish off the month fielding your questions about their work.
All History Chats programs begin at 12:30 p.m. and will be broadcast live simultaneously via Zoom, the Historical Society’s Facebook page and its You-Tube channel. If you can’t join them live, you can watch archived recordings anytime at the same places!
These programs, which are a collaborative effort between the Historical Society and the Marathon County Public Library, are free to watch and open to all ages, no registration required. Call the Historical Society at 715-842-5750 for more information.
The schedule for February includes:
n Feb. 17: Lost Pieces. Ben Clark pieces together some of the stories and tangents that ended up being removed from earlier History Chats, because they didn’t fit into the narrative of those topics. This week, these miscellaneous bits of local history get their own program.
n Feb. 24: Public Questions. Clark and Gisselman take the week to answer questions from the public. If you’ve ever had a nagging question about Marathon County history but never knew when or where to ask it, this is your chance! You can respond to our posts on our social media or email us directly (bclark@marathoncountyhistory. org).
Development days
Marathon Area Elementary School (MAES) will host Child Development Days for children ages two and onehalf to four years old on Thursday and Friday, March 3 and 4. The school asks all MAES and St. Mary’s incoming 5K students attend. The event will provide a vision screening, information on kindergarten, information on speech and language concerns plus a goody bag.
Call 715-443-2538 extension 1101 to schedule an appointment.
Mini-art exhibit
Throughout November 2021, the Marathon County Public Library (MCPL) offered free craft kits to adults containing various art supplies, then challenged folks to create a mini work of art using the provided supplies. Now, some of those works will be on display in a traveling mini art exhibit that will tour each of the nine MCPL locations this year. The mini art exhibit at MCPL’s Wausau headquarters will remain on display through the end of February.
Alyssa Hall
