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Senior Card Group

The Senior Citizens card group met on Nov. 7 for weekly card playing at the Athens Area Fire and Ambulance Hall.

Two games of Sheepshead were played. Butch Boris won first place and Tom Ellenbecker came in second in the first game. Andy Hoef won first and Wil Strack came in second in the second game.

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

Mini Makers Stop by the Athens Branch Library anytime during open hours Dec. 2-7 for Mini Makers, an opportunity to explore process art. Process art is child-led and focuses on creation instead of following specific directions. Each branch will have a different project each month so that children and caregivers have an opportunity to unleash their creativity while meeting other community members.

The event is free, all will be supplies provided, and no registration is required. Call 715-2577292 for more info.

‘Days Gone By’ exhibit

The Athens Area Historical Society will host a collection of items from “Athens Days Gone By” from 1 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, and from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8. The event will be held in the meeting room of the Athens Fire Hall, and is open to the public free of charge.

Family Story Time

Bring your entire family to Story Time at the Athens Branch Library. Children of all ages and their parents or caregivers are invited to join library staff for this 30-minute program. Staff will read books, sing songs, and offer other literature-based activities. Family Story Times will be held Wednesday, Dec. 4 and 11, from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Athens High School Honor Rolls

Highest Honors (4.0 GPA)

12th grade: Bailey Hanke, Amanda Paul, Malania Telschow.

11th grade: Elijah Paul. 10th grade: Grace Schreiner 9th grade: Itzel Espinoza, Trisha Giese, Benjamin Hartwig.

High Honors (3.5 GPA)

12th grade: Abby Diethelm, Kaden Auner, Brianna Sheahan, Brooklyn Soens, Kyle Schreiner, Danica Diethelm, Aleah Frahm, McKenzie Belter, Sequoia Miles.

11th grade: Makayla Schreiner, Isabella Zastrow, Danica Knott, Jordan Frahm, Katelyn DenOtter, Ava Ford, McKenna Lepak, Shaylon Blake, Natalie Salber, Riley Schultz-Becker.

10th grade: Delaney Beasley, Bianca Boneske, Karly Eckert, Preston Schreiner, Ellis Baer, Dakota Nowacki, Kian Ellenbecker, Cole Hartmann, Autumn Diethelm, Aubrey Kottke, Daxton Diethelm.

9th grade: Elijah Schaer, Ted Schultz-Becker, Jaelin Switlick, Whyatt Martyn, Joseph Servi.

Honors (3.0 GPA)

12th grade: Sarai Aguilar-Hernandez, Hunter Zoromski, Lana Yang, Carlota Lista Gude, Austin Dean, Nicholas Pittman, Arwyn Stewart.

11th grade: John Zunker, Gavin Frahm, Brandon Krause, Evin Passehl, Zachary Martyn.

10th grade: Terah Schreiner, Garrett Frahm, Brock Beaty, Ava Erickson, Kyle Belter, Kaleb Cracraft, Deven Blaubach, Dale Felix.

9th grade: Alex Belter, Mc-Cormick Heier, Colton Frandsen, Robert Giese, Zackery DenOtter

Athens Middle School Honor Rolls

Highest Honors (4.0 GPA)

8th: Lauren Beaty, Kody Belter, Madalyn Draper, Riley Hanke, Jesse Henrichs, Hazel Klockziem, Brinley Kornack, Brynley Louis, Emersyn Mader, Aiden Weiler, Brooklyn Westfall, Kenzie Woller.

7th grade: Fynnigan Beasley, Olivia Booth, Jacob Cleveland, Joseph Giese, Lila Giese, Asher Guralski, Mason Kuck, Adeline Markman, Gretchen Roth, Caleb Steinke, Kalei Zarnke 6th grade: Kinley Baer, Claire Belter, Lilah Breitenmoser, Martin Servi, Grant Sodoma, Madalin Switlick, Leila Winter.

High Honors (3.50 GPA)

8th: Wes Ochodnicky, Zach Passehl 7th: Gauge Floistad, Hattie Heier, Bryn Erickson.

6th: Leona Botsford, Isaac Ellenbecker, Kira Mader, Charles Neske, Maple Schultz-Becker, Kinley Tiffany.

Honors (3.0 GPA)

8th grade: Connor Ebben, Bridger Baer, Jacob Hoffman, John Schug, Alisdair Zastrow.

7th grade: Nixon Hartwig, Stone Parkes, Isaac Bingham, Genesis Velazquez.

6th grade: Angelica Aragon Vargas, Jayce Hanson, Paul Spangler, Noah Hobl, Hank Lavicka, Bane Petroski, Madison Roesler, Logan Scherer, Jackson Woller.

EDGAR

Giving Tree The Circle of Joy is sponsoring a “Giving Tree” for the Edgar area at Nicolet National Bank. Decorations have been placed on the tree with a child’s age, clothing size and gift suggestions. Gifts should be wrapped and returned to the bank by Monday, Dec. 16.

Edgar Lions tree sale The Edgar Lions will hold their annual Christmas tree sale in the village hall parking lot from noon until 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec 7. Trees are available in heights from 6 to 10 feet tall. Wreaths will be available to be picked up on the afternoon of Wednesday, Dec. 4 or Thursday, Dec. 5, at the Edgar School mini-bus garage across from the elementary school office.

Christmas at Oak Street Edgar will host its annual Christmas at Oak Street Park on Sunday, Dec. 8, featuring a visit from Santa Claus, a parade from Nicolet Bank to the park, and a live Nativity scene with real animals. Treats and hot chocolate will be available, and St. Stephen’s Church will serve chili and cheesy chicken chowder soup from noon to 3 p.m. in the church basement.

Volunteers are needed to dress in costumes and to donate bars and cookies. Call Karen at Stark’s at 715-352-2577 to volunteer.

Family Story Time Children of all ages and their parents or caregivers are invited to visit the Edgar Branch Library on first and third Tuesday for Family Story Time. Enjoy learning with all of your children through stories, songs and other literature-based activities in this 30-minute program. Family Story Times will be held Tuesdays, Dec. 3 and 17, from 11 to 11:30 a.m.

Family History Basics

Adults can learn how to trace their family history using Ancestry on Monday, Dec. 2, from 1:30-3 p.m. at the Edgar Branch Library. Participants will be guided through some of the basics of genealogical research before covering some of the basics of Ancestry, which patrons can access at any library location. Patrons will also complete a basic family tree chart and begin working on family info sheets. The event is free; no registration required. Call 715-352-3155 for more information.

Book club The Edgar Book Club will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at noon to discuss “Winter Street” by Elin Hilderbrand. A family reunion at Kelley Quinn’s Nantucket inn is thrown into turmoil by the personal dramas of his four adult children and the discovery of his second

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wife’s infidelity. For more information, call 715-352-3155.

Deer disposal dumpster

The Central Wisconsin Conservation Club Inc., in conjunction with Marathon County Waste Management, will be sponsoring a dumpster for the disposal of deer carcass waste (rib cages, heads, legs and fat scrap) during the upcoming deer firearms season. The dumpster will be placed in the Edgar Waste Disposal entrance, located off of East Limits Road. There will also be a separate container placed there for unwanted deer hides, which will be donated to the Lions Camp for the Blind. The dumpster will be placed there thru Dec. 16.

This program is being done as a surrounding community service to help to keep our environment cleaner from improperly disposed waste in our rural ditches. People are asked to only use the dumpster for the waste that it is intended for so that this project can continue and grow in the future.

Fake snow playtime

Children are invited to visit the Edgar Branch Library on Wednesday, Dec., 4, from 3 to 5 p.m., to have fun playing with snow – indoors. Participants will make fake snow using baking soda and hair conditioner, and library staff will have an assortment of arctic animal toys and molds to use with the snow. The event is free; no registration required. Call 715-352-3155 for more information.

MARATHON

Giving Tree

A Circle of Joy Christmas “Giving Tree” will be located at People’s State Bank, Marathon. Ornaments with children’s ages and wish lists have been placed on the tree. All gifts are to be wrapped and returned to the bank tree no later than Friday, Dec. 9. If you are interested in participating pick up a name at Peoples State Bank or the village of Marathon City office.

Family Story Time

Children of all ages and their parents or caregivers are invited to visit the Edgar Branch Library every Thursday in December for Family Story Time. Library staff will read books, sing songs, and more during 30 to 45 minutes together. Family Story Times will be held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. on Dec. 5, 12, and 19

Book club

The Marathon City Book Club will meet on Monday, Dec, 9, at 5:45 p.m. to discuss “Carrie Soto is Back” by Taylor Jenkins Reid. A retired tennis champion comes out of retirement at age 37 after watching a young phenom beat her long-standing record at the 1994 US Open. Call 715-4432775 for more information.

Mini Makers

Stop by the Marathon City Branch Library anytime between 1 and 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4, for Mini Makers, an opportunity to explore process art. Process art is child-led and focuses on creation instead of following specific directions. Each branch will have a different project each month so that children and caregivers have an opportunity to unleash their creativity while meeting other community members.

The event is free, all will be supplies provided, and no registration is required. Call 715-257-7292 for more info.

DIY Snowman Ornament

Patrons of all ages are invited to stop by the Marathon City Branch Library on Wednesday, Dec. 11, anytime from 3 to 6 p.m., to create an adorable snowman ornament. Keep it for yourself or give it away as a gift. The event is free, all supplies are provided, and no registration required. Call 715-443-2775 for more info.

STRATFORD

Family Story Time

Bring your entire family to Story Time at the Stratford Branch Library. Children of all ages and their parents or caregivers are invited to join library staff for this 30-minute program. Enjoy learning with all of your children through stories, songs and other literature- based activities. Family Story Times will be held Wednesdays, Dec. 4 and 11, from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Magnetic Magic

Children and their families are invited to visit the Stratford Branch Library on Monday, Dec. 16, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. for a Play & Learn program all about magnets. A staff member from Children's Wisconsin/ Marshfield Family Resource Center will be available for questions and to recommend community resources. The event is free; no registration required. Call 715-687-4420 for more info.