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A thens Birth annoucement

McKayla and Connor Ellenbecker of Athens annouce the birth of their daughter, Braelynn, who was born on December 15, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center in Weston. Braelynn weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 20.25 inches long at birth.

Braelynn has two siblings, sister Berklee, age 4, and brother Beckham, age 2. Her grandparents are Todd and Wendy Masephol of Athens, and Aaron and Lori Ellenbecker, also of Athens. Her great-grandparents are Ruth and the late Donald Komarek, Athens; Jim and Karleen Masephol, Phillips; Bob and Marilyn Peter, Athens; Rodney and Eileen Ellenbecker, Athens.

UW-Stevens Point Fall Honors list

The following students were named to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Honors List for the fall 2022 semester.

Those who earn a GPA between 3.9 and 4.0 earn the highest honors designation. High honors go to students with GPAs between 3.75 and 3.89 and honor recognition is awarded to those with GPAs from 3.5 to 3.74.

Highest honors Lydia Carlson, Cobie Ellenbecker, Jacylyn Gajewski, Andrew Hartmann, Brittany Lange, Mathew Redmann, Faith Seliger, Reanna Stowe, Kiera Weiler, Allison Wolf.

High honors Alex Bloch, Sierra Eckardt, Emma Nowak.

Honors Mikaela Meier, Gabriel Weiks, Tanner Westfall.

Senior Card Group

The Senior Citizens card group met on February 9 for weekly card playing at the Athens Area Fire and Ambulance Hall. Two games of Sheepshead were played. Darrell Paul won the first game and David Perrodin took second place. Wil Stack won the second game and Butch Boris took second. Jan Lake received low score.

Newcomers are encouraged to come play Sheepshead every Thursday from 1-3:30 p.m. at the Athens fire hall.

MCPL Story Time

Bring your entire family to story time. Children of all ages and parents/guardians are welcome to these 30-minute programs that include stories, songs and other literature- based activities.

Mondays (February 20, 27) from 10:30-11 a.m. at the Athens MCPL branch, 221 Caroline St.

Progress Athens

Were you waiting for the perfect timing? Make every dollar of your Progress Athens donations more valuable and work even harder now. Due to a recent positive development for the Progress Athens initiative, we are excited to announce that we are closer to our fundraising goal and bringing our visions to fruition. There is an anonymous donor willing to match any donations up to $40,000 and the Village of Athens has graciously offered to match any donations up to $50,000 made between now and March 31, 2023. Say you donate $1,000, the village would match $1,000 and the anonymous donor would also donate $1,000. We need your help now.

The initiative was started in 2021 to raise $400,000 for the purpose to both purchase the old bank building, of which that initial step is the leading step to then complete the second piece of the project, such as the renovations of the Athens Community Hall. Funds raised to date are $265,883.02 of the $400,000 goal.

Donations can be earmarked for the old bank building or the community hall project if you wish and can be sent to Progress Athens, PO Box 147, Athens, WI 54411. Follow Progress Athens on Facebook and via the Village of Athens website.

E dgar UW-Stevens Point Fall Honors list

The following students were named to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Honors List for the fall 2022 semester.

Those who earn a GPA between 3.9 and 4.0 earn the highest honors designation. High honors go to students with GPAs between 3.75 and 3.89 and honor recognition is awarded to those with GPAs from 3.5 to 3.74.

Highest honors Gabrielle Bargender, Shawna Moen, Jasmine Schnelle, Chayton Sutton.

High honors Kelsey Strobel.

Honors Megan Schmidt, Brianna Slack.

UM-Mankato Dean’s list

The following students have been named on the Minnesota State University Mankato’s Dean’s List for the fall 2022 semester. Those on the high honor list achieved a 4.0 GPA and those on the honor list earned between a 3.5 and 3.99 GPA. Qualifying students must have been enrolled for at least 12 credit hours.

Simon Brehm, high honor list.

Marissa Ellenbecker, high honor list.

UW-Platteville Grad

The following student graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville in the fall of 2022 with Dean’s List honors for the semester. College of Business, Industry, Life Science and Agriculture and the College of Liberal Arts and Education require GPAs of 3.75 and above for Dean’s List honors, while the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science requires students to reach at least a 3.5 GPA.

Caleb Mueller, Mechanical Engineering.

UW-Oshkosh Grad

The following student graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in the fall of 2022.

Seth Schilling, Bachelor of Science in Education, Social Science.

Preschool screening and 4K registration days

All children who plan to attend 4K at Edgar Elementary School in the fall need to attend the preschool screening/4K registration days, held on March 15 and 16, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. This screening is to register your child for 4K in the fall as well as help identify any children who may be in need of some type of assistance prior to entering school. It will include the areas of health and developmental history, readiness concepts, motor skills and speech/language development. Call the elementary office at (715) 352-2727 to sign up.

MCPL Story Time

Bring your entire family to story time. Children of all ages and parents/guardians are welcome to these 30-minute programs that include stories, songs and other literature- based activities.

Tuesday, Feb. 21, from 1111:30 a.m. at the Edgar MCPL branch, 224 S. Third Ave.

Edgar free breakfast

Edgar School District has announced it will participate in a new Universal Free Breakfast Program. All students qualify and there is no application for the family to complete.

While breakfasts will be free, lunches will not. Low income families are encouraged to apply for the Free or Reduced Meal Program offered through USDA.

For more information, contact Edgar food service director Rebecca Larson at 715352-3321 or at rlarson@gapps. edgar.k12.wi.us.

M arathon UW-Stevens Point Fall Honors list

The following students were named to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Honors list for the fall 2022 semester.

Those who earn a GPA between 3.9 and 4.0 earn the highest honors designation. High honors go to students with GPAs between 3.75 and 3.89 and honor recognition is awarded to those with GPAs from 3.5 to 3.74.

Highest honors Teanna Draeger.

High honors Hannah Hornung, Chloe Sonnentag.

Honors Emma Baeseman, Abigail Plachetka, Kaitlyn Rusch.

Rib Falls HCE minutes

The Rib Falls HCE met on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at the home of Arlyn Heise.

Refreshments and a delicious dessert were served with the red and white valentines theme.

The meeting was opened with The Pledge of Allegiance and Creed I.

Arlyn gave a talk on her ferns, and other houseplants, “The History and Tips” on keeping them alive and lush. It was very educational.

Roll call was taken with the question, “What was your first job?” All members were present.

The secretary’s and treasurer’s reports were given and approved as read.

Marathon County HCE Craft Learning Day is set for Saturday, April 1, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Registration ends March 17. The event is open to the public. Attendees must be 12 years of age to participate. Each HCE Club is to bring one pan of bars.

It was mentioned that if anyone is looking for something to do, like volunteering, to check out the 2023 Wausau Holiday and Winter magazine.

Marathon County HCE County Day is set for May 10. Rib Falls HCE is to bring the table decorations (three).

Judy shared a clipping on the story of St. Valentine’s Day and how it got started.

The birthday song was sung to Judy Baeseman as she opened her gift from her Secret Pal. The Hostess Song sung was, “You Are My Sunshine.”

The next meeting is set for Tuesday, March 14, at the home of Debbie Hilmershausen. For entertainment members played the Pie Bingo game. All members received prizes.

Auxiliary essay contest

Students in grade levels third through 12th can submit an entry for the Marathon American Legion Auxiliary Unit 469’s 2023 essay contest.

This year’s essay prompt is “What does patriotism mean to you?” The deadline for entries is March 1.

Entries must be submitted with student name, grade level, address, email, phone number, word count and school. All entries will be judged at the local level and winners will be contacted prior to April 1.

Prizes are awarded for each grade level - class. Entries that win at the local level will be considered at the state and national levels as well. Monetary prizes are awarded at each level.

Entries should be emailed to americanlegionauxiliary469@ gmail.com.

The American Legion Auxiliary works to support the military, veterans, their families and communities.

MCPL Story Time

Bring your entire family to story time. Children of all ages and parents/guardians are welcome to these 45-minute programs that include stories, songs and other literature- based activities.

Thursdays (February 16 and 23) from 10:30-11:15 a.m., at the Marathon MCPL branch, 515 Washington St.

S tratford UW-Stevens Point Fall honors list

The following students were named to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point honors list for the fall 2022 semester.

Those who earn a GPA between 3.9 and 4.0 earn the highest honors designation. High honors go to students with GPAs between 3.75 and 3.89 and honor recognition is awarded to those with GPAs from 3.5 to 3.74.

Highest Honors Bailey Bauer, Jaden Bauer, Brooklyn Dillinger, Lee Elsinger, Camryn Fisher, Joseph Kloos, Lexi Ossmann, Angellia Verdone, Megan Wiese.

Honors Hailey Chapel, Matthew Dickinson, Sarah Dickinson, Alexander Weis.

UW-Oshkosh Grad

The following student graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in the fall of 2022.

Brooke Peterson, Bachelor of Science, Communication Studies.

UM-Mankato Dean’s List

The following students have been named on the Minnesota State University Mankato’s Dean’s List for the fall 2022 semester. Those on the High Honor list achieved a 4.0 GPA and those on the honor list earned between a 3.5 and 3.99 GPA. Qualifying students must have been enrolled for at least 12 credit hours.

Max Schwabe, honor list. Allyson Zuleger, high honor list.

UW-Platteville Chancellor’s List

The following student has been named to the University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s Chancellor’s List and Dean’s List for the fall 2022 semester. The Chancellor’s List honors those with a 4.0 GPA. College of Business, Industry, Life Science and Agriculture and the College of Liberal Arts and Education require GPAs of 3.75 and above for Dean’s List honors, while the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science requires students to reach at least a 3.5 GPA.

Mariah Zawislan, Elementary Education.

MCPL Story Time

Bring your entire family to story time. Children of all ages and parents/guardians are welcome to these 30-minute programs that include stories, songs and other literature- based activities.

Wednesdays (February 15 and 22) from 10:30-11 a.m. at the Stratford MCPL branch, 213201 Scholar St.

Marathon

C o. Insemination course

Hosted by the University of Madison-Division of Extension Marathon County, a four-session hybrid artificial insemination course will be held in April. The cost is $95 and attendees must be able to attend all four sessions: April 18 and 19, 7-9 p.m., virtually; April 27, 4-6:30 p.m., in person; April 28, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., in person. For more information and to register, visit https://go.wisc.edu/2u4641.