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A thens Senior Card Group
The Senior Citizens card group met on May 30 for weekly card playing at the Athens Area Fire and Ambulance Hall.
Three games of Sheepshead were played. Aaron Totzke won first place and Norbert Lake came in second in the first game. Henry Faber won first and Steve Klockziem came in second in the second game. Sally Stubbe won first in the third game, with Alvira Henrichs coming in second.
Low score was Dave Perrodin. Newcomers are encouraged to come play Sheepshead every Thursday from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at the Athens fire hall.
Pizza Box Solar Oven
Participants will use a plain pizza box to make their own working solar oven! Participants will receive a complimentary s’mores kit to test out their oven. Join us anytime during regular business hours the week of June 17-22 at the Marathon County Public Library’s Athens Branch (203 Alfred St., Athens). All supplies are provided free of charge. No registration required. Call 715-257-7292 for more info.
Family Story Time
Children ages six and under and their parents and caregivers are invited to come to the Athens Branch Library during the summer months on the first and third Monday of the month for Family Story Time. During this 30-minute program, participants will read books together, sing some songs, learn the ABCs, and have an alphabet coloring page available afterwards. The next Story Time will be Monday, June 17, from 10:30–11 a.m.
College notes
The following students earned academic honors for the second semester of the 2023-2024 academic year at UW-Stevens Point: Lydia Carlson, highest honors; Kailee Davis, high honors; Andrew Hartmann, high honors; Connor Komarek, honors; Brittany Lange, highest honors; Emma Nowak, high honors; Faith Seliger, high honors; Nathan Wolf, highest honors.
Full-time undergraduates who earned grade points of 3.90 to 4.0 (4.0 equals straight A) are given the highest honors designation. High honor citations go to those with GPAs from 3.75 to 3.89 and honor recognition is accorded to those with GPAs from 3.50 to 3.74.
The following students were named to UW-Stout’s dean’s list for the 2024 spring semester: Cooper Diedrich, golf enterprise management; Jobe Miller, mechanical engineering; Danielle Schoenrock, psychology; Nancy Schreiner, graphic design and interactive me-dia.
The award is presented to students who have a grade point average of 3.5 or above.
Athens VFW
The monthly meeting of Athens VFW Post 8527 was held June 5. The Pledge of Allegiance was said by the 15 members in attendance.
Guests in attendance were Tami Schreiber (Athens Lions) and Cheryl Engel (VFW Auxiliary) A $300 donation was made to the Athens Lions for the fireworks at this year’s 4th of July celebration.
A $75 donation was also made to the Athens Fire Department towards their annual golf outing.
Cheryl Engel was a guest from the VFW auxiliary reporting on upcoming events and proposals of which Post 8527 may be interested in assisting with.
Attendance door prizes were given to Rick Schaetzl, Mike Seliger, and Galen Schreiber.
The next monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 3, at 7 p.m. at the fire hall back room. New members are always welcome.
Farmers Market
The Athens Farmers Market is held every Tuesday, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Memorial Park.
E dgar Lukasko birth
A daughter, Lyla Bea, was born to Tiffany and Andrew Lukasko, Edgar, on May 29, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She weighed seven pounds and was 21 inches long at birth.
Family Story Time
Children ages six and under and their parents and caregivers are invited to come to the Edgar Branch Library during the summer months on the first and third Tuesday of the month for Family Story Time. Enjoy learning with all of your children through stories, songs and other literature-based activities during this 30-minute program. The next Story Time will be Tuesday, June 18, from 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Pokeman Club
Calling young Pokémon trainers. Come to the Edgar Branch Library for card trading and activities on Monday, June 17, from 4-5 p.m. The event is free, no registration is required. Call 715-3523155 for more info.
College notes
The following students earned academic honors for the second semester of the 2023-2024 academic year at UW-Stevens Point: Gabrielle Bargender, highest honors; Kyle Brewster, honors; Carver Higgins, highest honors; Sydney Kafka, honors; Deirdra Pilgrim, highest honors; Jasmine Schnelle, highest honors; Kelsey Strobel, honors; Remi Weis, highest honors Full-time undergraduates who earned grade points of 3.90 to 4.0 (4.0 equals straight A) are given the highest honors designation. High honor citations go to those with GPAs from 3.75 to 3.89 and honor recognition is accorded to those with GPAs from 3.50 to 3.74.
The following students were named to UW-Stout’s dean’s list for the 2024 spring semester: Mareike Christianson, interior design; Carlos Hackel, information and communication technologies; Colby Krebsbach, marketing and business education; Karlin Lipinski, applied social science; Annica Marcis, animation and digital media.
The award is presented to students who have a grade point average of 3.5 or above.
M arathon Snake Discovery
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Discovery will have three shows, featuring real snakes and reptiles, all on Thursday, June 13, including one at Marathon Elementary School from 10-11 a.m. All shows are free and open to the public. For more information, call the Marathon City Branch Library at 715-443-2775.
Gardening for Pollinators
Adults can learn about helping pollinators at the Marathon County Public Library’s Marathon City branch. The class “Gardening for Pollinators” will be held on Wednesday, June 19, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Free, with registration required. To register, call 715-443-2775.
LEGO Block Party
Get creative with LEGO and other blocks at the Marathon City Branch Library on Friday, June 14, from 1-3 p.m. The vent is free, blocks will be provided, and no registration is required. Call 715443-2775 for more info.
Water Bottle Holder
Kids and teens can keep hydrated in style this summer by making their own water bottle holders out of duct tape. Stop by the Marathon Branch library any time between 12 and 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, to make a bottle holder. The event is free, all supplies will be provided, and no registration is needed. For more information, call 714-443-2775.
College notes
The following students earned academic honors for the second semester of the 2023-2024 academic year at UW-Stevens Point: Stefani Chesek, highest honors; Michael Krause, highest honors; Jacob Pease, honors; Derek Scheiderer, highest honors Full-time undergraduates who earned grade points of 3.90 to 4.0 (4.0 equals straight A) are given the highest honors designation. High honor citations go to those with GPAs from 3.75 to 3.89 and honor recognition is accorded to those with GPAs from 3.50 to 3.74.
The following students were named to UW-Stout’s dean’s list for the 2024 spring semester: Sam Dick, information and communication technologies; Jaron Gage, graphic design and interactive media; Tanner Hornung, mechanical engineering and applied science; Griffin Treankler, industrial and product design.
The award is presented to students who have a grade point average of 3.5 or above.
Farmers Market
Starting June 20, the Marathon City Farmers Market will be open from 2 to 6 p.m. every Thursday at 400 Main St. More than 45 vendors will be selling produce, bakery items, flowers, arts and craft. Food trucks and drinks will also be available. A petting zoo is planned for June 27. For more information, call 715-306-1355.
S tratford Summer Adventure Story Time
The Stratford Branch Library will get started with a busy summer schedule by enjoying some fun books, games and activities together on Thursday, June 12, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.. What better way to do that than having fun outside? The activities will move inside if the weather doesn’t cooperate on this day. Call the Stratford Branch at 715-687-4420 for more information
Summer Adventure Book
Create a book to fill with summer adventures. Kids and tweens can bind pages together for a book to fill with photos, writing and more during regular business hours the week of June 17-22 at the Marathon County Public Library’s Stratford Branch (213201 Scholar St., Stratford). The event is free, all supplies are provided, and no registration required. Call 715-687-4420 for more information.
Emmanuel VBS
Emmanuel Church, CTH P, Stratford, will be hosting Vacation Bible School on Friday mornings starting June 14. Other dates include June 28, July 12 and 26 and Aug. 8. All children in grades kindergarten through eighth grade are invited to learn about God’s word all summer long. For more information, call or text 715574-8720.
College notes
The following students earned academic honors for the second semester of the 2023-2024 academic year at UW-Stevens Point: Kaitlyn Asplund, honors; Brett Bangart, high honors; Bailey Bauer, highest honors; Jaden Bauer, highest honors; Samantha Budtke, highest honors; Hailey Chapel, highest honors; Sarah Dickinson, honors; Brooklyn Dillinger, highest honors; Devyn Palmer, high honors; Braeden Schueller, honors; Kale Weisenberger, honors; Megan Wiese, highest honors.
Full-time undergraduates who earned grade points of 3.90 to 4.0 (4.0 equals straight A) are given the highest honors designation. High honor citations go to those with GPAs from 3.75 to 3.89 and honor recognition is accorded to those with GPAs from 3.50 to 3.74.
The following students were named to UW-Stout’s dean’s list for the 2024 spring semester: Lexee Graff, game design and development-art; Ally Lindner, business administration.
The award is presented to students who have a grade point average of 3.5 or above.
Marathon
C ounty Tom Pease concerts
Beloved children’s performer Tom Pease will perform a variety of his catchy tunes during two free concerts on Tuesday, June 18. The concerts will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. at Marathon Elementary in Marathon City and from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Oak Street Park in Edgar. Presented by the Marathon County Public Library, the concerts are free and no registration is required. For more info, call the host branch of the event you would like to attend: Marathon City at 715-443-2775 and Edgar at 715-352-3155.
