The dedication of the new building addition to Ascension Episcopal Church was held July 31. Bishop Russell Jacobus of the Diocese of Fond du Lac did the service of blessing of the new fellowship hall, classroom, and ramp. The entire facility is now handicap accessible. Ascension would like to thank all of the contractors and suppliers who helped to craft this wonderful building.
One of the surest signs that summer is winding down took place earlier this week when the orientation session for new Merrill Area Public Schools teachers and staff took place. The nine new teachers and specialists in the district this school year are, front row, left to right: Anna Julson, MHS library and media specialist; Jessica Novitzke, elementary physical education; Elizabeth Porior, high school agriculture; Dawn Huseby, Jefferson special education; and Stephanie Nelson, high school physical education. Back row: Matthew Callope, high and middle school instrumental music; Aaron Athas, elementary music; Russell Noland, PRMS social studies/Washington math; and Kristine Bowe, Head Start speech and language clinician. The first day of school for MAPS students will be Wednesday, Sept. 1.
Merrill’s Emma Sowieja, 17, landed and released this 45-inch-plus-sized muskie, her first-ever legal muskie, on a recent trip to Ontario, Canada. Sowieja used an inhaler bucktail with a figure-eight technique alongside the boat to encourage the strike. Emma was fishing with her dad, Chuck, and pro guide Bobbie Stephens on the afternoon of Aug. 1.
Approximately 440 children took advantage of the free Crazy Daze swim sponsored by Schmitt & Koppelman at the Merrill Outdoor Pool on Aug. 11 from noon to 9 p.m. Two days later the 3rd Annual Hawaiian Luau took place at the Merrill Outdoor Pool with around 350 kids enjoying the music, prizes and free food. The Hawaiian Luau was sponsored by Merrill Optimist Club, Merrill United Way, Central Wisconsin Polka Club and the Merrill Park and Recreation Department.
Approximately 440 children took advantage of the free Crazy Daze swim sponsored by Schmitt & Koppelman at the Merrill Outdoor Pool on Aug. 11 from noon to 9 p.m. Two days later the 3rd Annual Hawaiian Luau took place at the Merrill Outdoor Pool with around 350 kids enjoying the music, prizes and free food. The Hawaiian Luau was sponsored by Merrill Optimist Club, Merrill United Way, Central Wisconsin Polka Club and the Merrill Park and Recreation Department.
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