🌱 How a Stratford counselor helps children build confidence and connections
Stratford, Wisconsin Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Stratford! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Stratford counselor helps children build confidence and connections
- Three Stratford football players earn all-region honors
Also on today's calendar: Steve Strasman at Country Aire and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Cooler with a few showers, with a high of 52 and low of 32 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and colder, temps: high: 39, low: 26.
- Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 37 and low of 25 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Schools and communities team up for student well-being (sanfordhealth.org) — Stratford elementary school counselor Tammy Berg helps children practice coping skills through Life Tools, an eight-week program supported by Marshfield Clinic. Weekly sessions reinforce skills students can use at school and home, while giving children who may feel disconnected a relaxed setting to build friendships and confidence. 
• 50 Area Players Named to 2026 WFCA All-Region Football Teams (onfocus.news) — Three Stratford football players earned Wisconsin Football Coaches Association all-region honors: senior defensive lineman Tyler Budtke, senior defensive end Connor Kreft and sophomore punter Drew Bluhm. Budtke and Kreft also received Academic All-State recognition last week, adding classroom honors to their achievements on the field.
📸 Around Stratford
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Stratford: Family Story Time →
Marathon County Public Library - Stratford Branch, 213201 Scholar St, Stratford
10:30 am
Wednesday November 18
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Other local events
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Steve Strasman at Country Aire →
Country Aire, F1312 CTY P/HWY 97, Stratford
2:30 pm -
Tuck Pence at Country Aire →
Country Aire, F1312 CTY P/HWY 97, Stratford
2:30 pm -
Doug Kroening at Country Aire →
Country Aire, F1312 CTY P/HWY 97, Stratford
2:30 pm
Sunday November 15
Saturday November 28
Saturday December 5
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Create a Holiday Card in Canva →
2600 West 5th Street, Marshfield
5:30 pm -
Richie Yurkovich & Polkarioty at Marshfield Columbus High School →
Marshfield Columbus High School, Marshfield
4:00 pm -
Sabbath School →
Marshfield Seventh Day Adventist Church, 714 W 14th St, Marshfield
9:30 am -
Worship Service →
Marshfield Seventh-day Adventist Church, 714 W 14th St., Marshfield
10:45 am -
Special Village Board Meeting - Village Budget Hearing →
Village Hall, 311 Walnut Street, Marathon City
7:00 pm -
Spencer: Family Story Time →
Marathon County Public Library - Spencer Branch, 105 S Park St, Spencer
10:30 am -
Edgar: Family Story Time →
Marathon County Public Library - Edgar Branch, 224 S 3rd Ave, Edgar
11:00 am -
Exploring Syrah, Petit Sirah, and Wines from the French Rhone Region →
2600 West 5th Street, Marshfield
5:30 pm
Wednesday November 11
Friday November 13
Saturday November 14
Monday November 16
Tuesday November 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- JBT Corporation posted a job opening for Automation Electrical Technician in Stratford. Apply here.
- Subway - Team Schierl Companies posted a job opening for Subway Team Member-Shift Supervisor-All Shifts plus Tips(119) in Stratford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Stratford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Edgar
- Edgar passes $1.4 million operational referendum after Election Day vote (wjfw.com)
- Bonduel aims to change postseason fortunes vs. Lomira in state semifinal (fox11online.com)
Marshfield
- Marshfield 3-Year-Old Oscar to Be Honored During Global Marathon Challenge Supporting Children With Cancer (onfocus.news)
- Marshfield Medical Center opens Veterans Lounge (sanfordhealth.org)
- Ready for a holiday parade? Here's where to find one near Marshfield (marshfieldnewsherald.com)
Ok Stratford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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