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tropical fl avor. Tidbit: The time is always right to do the right thing. (Martin Luther King, Jr.)

These lemon cookies starts with a cake mix. They are light and has a

LEMON COCONUT CLOUD COOKIES

Combine well: 1 box (18.25 oz. – regular size) lemon cake mix 1-1/2 c. frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 egg 1/2 c. shredded coconut Place 1/4 c. powdered sugar into a shallow dish. Take a tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball, roll it into the powdered sugar to coat and put onto a sprayed/greased cookie sheet. Do that with all the dough. Bake at 350˚ for 8-10 minutes or until light brown around he edges of the cookies. Let cool on cookie sheet for 5 minutes, then remove to wire racks to fi nish cooling. Makes about 2 dozen cookies.

This is yet another impossible type pie.

IMPOSSIBLY EASY VEGETABLE PIE

Heat about 1" water in saucepan and add: 2 c. chopped fresh broccoli or sliced fresh caulifl ower (or combo of each) Cook for about 5 minutes or until almost tender. Drain well.

Stir together: the cooked and drained broccoli/caulifl ower 1/3 c. chopped onions 1/3 c. chopped green bell pepper 1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese Put mixture into a sprayed/greased 9” deep dish pie plate.

Combine well and pour over the above: 1/2 c. baking mix (or Bisquick original) 1 c. milk 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 2 eggs Bake at 400˚ for 35-45 minutes or until golden and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes on wire rack and serve. Serves about 6.

These brownies are extra special. Use a store-bought brownie mix or your own and add the rest of the ingredients for a special treat everyone will enjoy.

S’MORES POKE BROWNIES

Prepare according to directions in recipe on on box for a 9x13" amount of brownies:

1 box (18.3 oz. ) fudge brownie mix (if using store-bought brownie mix

Bake according to directions and then cool for 30 minutes.

Using a wooden spoon handle, poke holes in brownies about an inch apart, going all the way to the bottom of the pan.

In MW safe bowl, melt (about 30 seconds): 1 cup marshmallow crème Stir until smooth and add, then stir to combine: 3 T. water Pour this mixture over the baked and cooled brownies and let stand 30 minutes more.

Spread on top of the marshmallow topping: One-half of a jar (12) oz. hot fudge topping Put on top: 1 c. broken graham crackers 2 c. mini marshmallows Put under broiler about 4-6” from the heat and heat for 2-3 minutes or until marshmallows are lightly browned (watch closely).

Drizzle with the remaining hot fudge topping. Cut into squares when ready. Serves up to 16.

Combine well: 1/4c. dried basil 2 T. dried thyme 2 T. dried marjoram 2 T. dried rosemary 2 T. dried oregano 2 tsp. garlic powder 2 T. dried lavender (optional) Put into an airtight container and use when you want. It will last well for about 3 months.

Many people like the taste of tacos. This casserole contains ground beef and beans so it is nutritious, too.

BEAN AND BEEF TACO CASSEROLE

Brown in 12" skillet, stirring to separate and cook until done, drain off any fat:

1 pound lean ground beef Stir in: 1 can (16 oz.) refried beans 1 jar (16 oz.) thick and chunky salsa 1 pkg. (3 oz.) taco seasoning mix Heat mixture to boiling, stirring occasionally. Put into ungreased 2 quart casserole: 2 c. broken tortilla chips Put the ground beef mixture on top. Sprinkle with: 1/2 medium green bell pepper (chopped – 3/4 c.)

4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 c.) 1 c. chopped tomatoes 1 c. shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

1/4 c. sliced ripe olives Bake, uncovered, at 350˚ for 25-30 minutes or until hot and bubbling and cheese is melted.

Remove from oven and sprinkle on top: 1/2 c. chopped tomatoes 1 c. shredded lettuce 1/2 c. broken tortilla chips Serves about 4.

Tips: If you have any kind of leftover meat or meat loaf, make some gravy and put the meat on toast or cooked noodles. Pour the gravy over the meat and cooked noodles or toast. Add a vegetable or salad and you have a meal.

If you make pancakes or waffl es from scratch, cook them all. When done, put waxed paper between any leftover waffl es or pancakes and freeze them, dating the freezer bags. When ready to use them, reheat in toaster or microwave.

To make potato patties, add 1 egg to 1 c. mashed potatoes. Shape into patties and fry in butter until both sides are browned.

Laughter’s Choice

Laughter, what a gift we’re given, good for psyche, also health. Interchange by good will driven, lacking it, how empty wealth. Oh, the good of lively humor, lifting heaviness of cares, not exalting gibe or rumor, one partaking, better fares. Laughter punctuating friendship, meeting of the minds affi rm, sharing of the comprehend-ship, fellowship that grows long term. How we fl inch at laugh’s derision, disapproval in extreme, easier to bear collision than the scoff er’s laser beam. Compounded is the affi rmation, when warm laughter is combined; hearty the appreciation, smiles, connection to remind. So, we laud the kind of laughter that will buoyant vibes employ. The state of mind that follows after, lifts and lilts and sings with joy.

Carol Morfi tt Welch

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

56-8 pm Pickleball/ Open Gym at Amery High School (through March)

February 5 - February 15, 2020 *All events marked with an asterisk are located at the Amery Community Center.

66:30 pm Bingo at the VFW Hall 7 pm Amery Boys

Ice Hockey vs Eau Claire Regis at Hobbs Ice ArenaAltoona 7:15 pm Amery Girls Basketball vs St Croix Central

75:45 pm Clear Lake

Girls Basketball vs Northwood 5:45 pm Clayton Boys Basketball vs Turtle Lake 7:15 pm Amery Boys Basketball vs Ellsworth 7:15 pm Amery Girls Basketball at Elk Mound 7:15 pm Clear Lake

Boys Basketball vs Northwood 7:15 pm Clayton Girls Basketball vs Turtle Lake

89 am Amery Wrestling Tournament at New Richmond 7 pm Amery Boys Ice Hockey vs Menomonie 10 am Clear Lake Wrestling Tournament vs Flambeau, Bruce, Cornell/Gilman/ Lake Holcombe, Luck/Frederic/ Grantsburg/Siren, Shell Lake, Turtle Lake/Clayton, Unity at Flambeau

91:30-3:30 pm Basketball Winter Rec for Youth & Families at Amery Middle School gym (through March 15)

10 7 pm Indianhead Barbershop Chorus meets at the Polk County Government Center in Balsam Lake 5:45 pm Clayton

Girls Basketball vs Luck

11 11-11:45 am Rumble

Jumble Open Gym at Intermediate School gym (through March when school is in session) 7:15 pm Amery Girls Basketball vs New Richmond

12 6-8 pm Pickleball/ Open Gym at Amery High School (through March)

13 8:15 am Amery

Housing Authority Meeting at the AHA Offi ce 5:30 pm Polk County Democrats at the Dresser Pizzeria 6:30 pm Bingo at the VFW Hall 7:15 pm Amery Boys Basketball at New Richmond 7 pm Amery Boys Ice Hockey at Grantsburg

14 7:15 pm Amery Girls Basketball at Somerset 5:45 pm Clear Lake

Boys Basketball at Shell Lake 7:15 pm Clear Lake

Girls Basketball at Shell Lake 5:45 pm Clayton

Boys Basketball at Northwood 7:15 pm Clayton

Girls Basketball at Northwood

15 10 am Amery

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What can we do in our everyday lives to fi nd and give Grace? Grace is defi ned as courteous goodwill by the dictionary. There are some simple steps we can take in order to practice grace in our everyday lives. According to whatchristianswanttoknow.com there are 10 ways to show grace. We can show grace with words, look for the needs of others, respond with grace, have a graceful presence, forgive with grace, learn to say “I’m sorry,” keep short accounts (don’t keep a running tally of when one has done you wrong.), use gentle words, and take interest in others. These are all easy things we can start practicing each and every day, even if we only start with one and work our way to more. What are you going to do to share grace today? Then & Now: We would love it if you would share a picture of you from when you were young; such as your senior photo and a current photo as well. We will hang them in the center to share with all our members. Call or stop in and see Jen for more details. 2020 Memberships are due! Stop in and See Jen or Amanda to pay your dues and update your information.

• Are you looking for a place to host a graduation party or family gathering such as a birthday party?? Did you know for the cost of $150 (as a member) or $200 (for non-member) you can rent the Amery Area Community Center for birthday parties, weddings, or anniversary

celebrations, even end of life celebrations? This cost includes the rental of the main hall and use of commercial kitchen. We will also work with profi t and nonprofi t organizations to help with the perfect meeting place. Call 715-268-6605 for available dates. • Do you volunteer around our community? Did

you know that by telling us your volunteer hours it helps gain grant dollars by showing how active our members are? Please email Jen at aaccjen@ outlook.com or call 715-268-6605 with your hours each month, thank you! • Circuit Breaker Members, every month you pay

your $10 you will get a punch on our new card and after you have paid for 5 months you get 1 month FREE! That means you will receive 2 FREE months per year! This is our way of saying your health is important to us! • Did you know we have all kinds of greeting cards for sale here? They are twenty-fi ve cents per card and sympathy cards are one dollar. Stop in and check out our variety! • Like us on Facebook! Share our postings the

more people that know what activities we have happening the better! Search Amery Area Community/Senior Center • Want to get a complete workout in just 30 minutes? Do you enjoy walking on a treadmill?

Get all of that for just $10/month if you are a member of the Amery Area Community Center. Our hours are 7am-4:30pm M-Th & 7am-3pm on Fridays. There are no contracts to lock into and no hidden fees. Come down and check us out! • We always have people asking if there is anything we need here at the Center. We can always use things like stamps, cards, toilet paper, cleaning supplies & baking supplies. We also take rummage sale items all year long. • Monday January 27th Bridge winners are Dean Elken in fi rst and Joann Hallquist placed second. • Tuesday January 28th Pool winners are Dean Elken in fi rst, Gary Snelling with second, Jean Frank took third, Carl Johnson with fourth and Gene Pribnow with the consolation prize. • Wednesday January 29th Bridge winners are Bernie Peterson with fi rst, John Nelson in second, and Sue Saarem and Joann Hallquist tied for third. • Thursday January 30th Pool winners are Gary Snelling in fi rst, Mary Fisher placed second and Gene Pribnow with third, Carl Johnson placed fourth and Janet Delong took the consolation prize. Congratulations to all! Amanda Fisk, Director Jen Tyman, Assistant Director

Advance Directive Workshop. Who would make your healthcare decisions in the event you are unable to? How would this person know what decisions you would want made? Learn more about Advance Directives and how to complete them. Free Advance Directive Workshop will be held the fi rst Wednesday of the month from 10-11 a.m. Wisconsin and Minnesota Advance Directives will be available. Call St. Croix Regional Medical Education Services at 715-483-0431 or 800-642-1336 ext. 2431 to register. Alanon/Alateen (for family and friends of alcoholics) meets Thursday nights 7-8 p.m. at First Lutheran church, Amery. 715-268-8362. Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Monday 7 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m., Thursday 7 p.m., Friday 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m., Sunday 7 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 217 Deronda St., Amery. 715-781-4380 Jason. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Tuesdays 7 p.m. at Clear Lake Community Center, VFW Room 123. Richard 715-554-7277, Teresa 612-636-3244. Alcoholics Anonymous meets Monday at noon B.B., Thursdays 10 a.m. at Parkview Methodist church, Turtle Lake. Contact Mike 715-986-2457. Alzheimer’s Support Group. First Wednesday of the month 10 a.m. at Amery Senior Center. Last Tuesday of month 1 p.m. at Good Sam Nursing Home. Sharlene Bellefaille 715-635-6601. Baby & Me. Weekly play and discussion hour for parents and their infants (birth to 12 months). Wednesdays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Amery Hospital & Clinic, BirthDay Suites Waiting Room. Join at any time. No charge. The Baby Bistro: Breastfeeding Support Group. This free support group encourages, helps and supports women before, during and after breastfeeding. Led by a certifi ed breastfeeding counselor, who is also a registered nurse and a mother of four, attendees learn from, share with, and support other mothers who are breastfeeding. Pregnant women who are considering breastfeeding are strongly encouraged to attend. Every Wednesday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Amery Hospital & Clinic, Boardroom, 2nd fl oor. No fee, no registration required, just stop by. Breast Feeding Support Group. All nursing mothers and babies are invited to participate. Group meets the second Thursday of the month from 10-11:30 a.m. and the fourth Thursday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m. at St. Croix Regional Medical Center. An International Board Certifi ed Lactation Consultant will facilitate the group. Call 715-483-0431 or 800-642-1336 ext. 2431. No charge. C.H.A.D.D. (Children with Attention Defi cit Disorder). Parent support group meets the fourth Monday of each month at Firstar Bank board room, Cumberland, 7 p.m. For information call Pat Skinner at 715-822-8422 and leave message. Cancer, Grief & Depression Support Group. A

SELF HELP GROUPS

support group to allow people to talk about their experiences with cancer, grief and depression as well as share mutual support to one another. Second Tuesday of every month at Amery Area Community Center at 1 p.m. You can join at any time and it is free and open to the public. Cancer Support Group meets the second Tuesday of the month at the Amery Public Library at 6 p.m. Caregiver Support Group meets the third Tuesday of every month from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Peace Lutheran Church in Dresser. Contact Barb at ADRC of NW WI at 877-485-2372 for more information. Christian Based Cancer Support Group meets Wednesdays the third Wednesday of the month at the Amery Public Library meeting room at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome! For more information call 715-268-6957. Compassionate Friends, Tri- County Chapter meets the fi rst Monday of each month at 7 p.m. First Lutheran church, Clear Lake. This group off ers support and understanding to families who are grieving the death of a child of any age, from any cause. For more information call 715-263-2739 Domestic Violence (DV) and Sexual Assault (SA) Support Groups and Services. Polk County - S.T.A.R.S. (Surviving Trauma Advocacy Resource Group) Monday 4-5 p.m. in Amery, Tuesday 6-7 p.m. in Osceola, Wednesday 2-3 p.m. in Milltown and Thursday 6-7 p.m. in Milltown. Domestic Violence Education Class every other Wednesday from 10-noon in Milltown. Burnett County - Monday 4-5 p.m. 715-349-7272. Barron County - Thursday 5:30-6:30 p.m. 715-651-4969. For more information call CRA 715-825-4414 or the 24 hour crisis line 1-800-261-7233. All groups are held every week unless noted. Child care is available with some groups. Ask your facilitator prior to the group meeting. Early Stage Alzheimer Support Group. For the diagnosed person and their caregiver. Challenges in early-stage dementia will be discussed, along with therapeutic benefi ts of family involvement. Sponsored in part by the American Alzheimer’s Association. Meetings are free of charge and open to the public, held at the Amery Centennial Hall the fi rst Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. Call 715-268-6605 to register. Epilepsy Foundation of Western Wisconsin. Call 1-800-924-2105. Family Child Care Professionals Network. Meets the third Thursday of each month. Contact Beth Neely at 715-483-1482 for more information. All family child care providers are welcome. Families and Parenting. Milltown Parenting Group meets Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m., Milltown Family Group has dinner from 5-5:30 p.m. and F.U.N. from 5-6 p.m. on Thursdays. For more information call CRA 715-825-4414. All groups are held every week unless noted. Child care is available with some groups. Ask your facilitator prior to the group meeting. Farm Crisis. Information on fi nancial, mental health, legal, job retraining resources. Call 1-800-942-2474. Golden Age Manor Family Council meets the fi rst Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. in the east wing sunporch. GAM is Polk County’s longest operating longterm healthcare facility. The Family Council’s goal is to enhance the lives of the residents beyond what the staff normally does. Grief Share. Have you lost someone close? Grief Share is a Christian based, non-denominational seminar/support group program that will be meeting at Centennial Hall in Amery every Monday at 1 p.m. For information call Bruce 715-268-2176 or 715-268-8360. GriefShare, a non-denominational special help seminar and support group for people experiencing the loss of a loved one is being held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Amery on Thursdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The church is located at 1050 Keller Ave. N. GriefShare features nationally recognized experts on grief recovery topics. Seminar sessions include “Is This Normal?” “The Challenges of Grief,” “Grief and Your Relationships,” “Why?” and “Guilt and Anger.” For more information call St. Joseph Catholic church at 715-268-7717. Head Injury Support Group. Closed head injury, stroke, aneurism or traumatic brain injury which aff ects your daily living? Learn to cope with your disabilities, provide insight and camaraderie. Second Friday of each month 2-3:30 p.m. Frederic Public Library. Contact Julie Martin 715-327-4474. Memory Cafe. Do you or your loved one have memory concerns or early signs of dementia? Join us at the Amery Memory Cafe where individuals with memory concerns and their care partners, family and friends can laugh, learn and stay connected in a safe atmosphere. The Memory Cafe meets at the Amery Area Community Center the 3rd Thursday of each month from 1-2:30 p.m. Please RSVP to Barb at the ADRC of NW WI at 877-485-2372. Memory Cafe is free to attend, and coff ee and snacks are provided. Moms in Prayer International. •Two or more women who meet regularly to pray for their children, their schools, their teachers and administrators. •Mothers, grandmothers or anyone who is willing to pray for a specifi c child and school. We meet at the Journey Church, 131 Broadway St., Amery, Mondays from 1:30- 2:30 p.m. Contact Jen at 715-268-2223 with questions. (only meets during the school year.) MOPS and MOMsnext (Mothers of Preschoolers) is a group for moms and their kids. Every mom who is pregnant or has a child at home is welcome, accepted, and challenged to meet her potential. Better moms make a better world! For more info go to clmops@hotmail.com. PEPTalk - P(arents)E(ncouraging)P(arents)... exists to encourage, support, and build up a community of homeschool families in Polk County, Wisconsin. We welcome all types of homeschooling families to check us out! PEPTalk activities happen throughout the month. For more information contact Jenn Dueholm, jenndueholm@yahoo.com or Wendy Dietrich, thedietrichs@amerytel.net. Like us on Facebook under PEPTalk. Polk County Parent-To-Parent Coaliton, a network for parents of children from birth through adulthood who have disabilities or other special needs. For more information about meetings and advocacy support, contact Lynne 715-472-2002. PREGNANT. Need help? Our tests and help are free and confi dential. 715-755-BABY (2229). Osceola Life Care Center. Student Assistance Program is for students in the Amery school district who may be having personal or family problems. Strict confi dentiality is followed except in cases of danger to self or others. Call 715-268- 0303 for middle school S.A.P. members or 715-268- 0214 for high school S.A.P. members. TEENS—Talk before you run. Trained counselors will listen. 1-800-491-8336 or 715-235-8882. TEENCARE. Where teens get help fast. 1-800-491- 8336. TOPS Club meets Tuesdays 3:30-5 p.m. at the Balsam Lake Municipal Building (under the water tower), Balsam Lake. Contact Sheila 715-857-5892 or just come to a meeting. TOP’s mission is to support our members as they take off and keep off pounds sensibly. Tutors: Free tutors are available to anyone who would like help studying for GED, English as a Second Language (ESL), or with basic skills in reading or math. Call 715-405-7323 to be matched with a local tutor. Weight Loss Club meets Thursdays 8-9 a.m. Our Savior’s Lutheran church, 217 Deronda St., Amery. Bonnie Timm 715-268-2980. Western Wisconsin LYME Education and Support Group meets: fourth Thursday of the month (April through October) at 7 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran church, 217 Deronda St., Amery. (No meetings November through March). Meetings are free of charge and open to the public. For info call Ann 715-268-2856, Paula 715-268-2035, Bonnie 715-268-9557, Sue 715- 268-6687. Women’s Spiritual Growth Group meets each Thursday from 7-8 p.m. at 931 Pine St., St. Croix Falls. Yoga for Addiction Recovery Y12SR is a 12 step based discussion and yoga practice that is open to anyone and everyone dealing with their own addictive behavior or aff ected by the addictive behavior of others. All A's are welcome. Great Blue Yoga, 113 Keller Ave N 54001, 6:45 p.m., Tuesdays.

Winter Reading for Kids & Teens: Jan 2-Feb 29. Sign up for the winter reading challenge and read to earn a free book! Reading logs are available at the library. Drive-In Movie - No School Day!: Monday, Feb 18 (10:30 am). All ages. Decorate a cardboard box to look like a car, then park it to watch a movie on our big screen. We’ll be watching Cars (c)Disney Pixar. Popcorn, drinks, and car-making materials provided. Registration required (amerylibrary.org/kids), but drop-ins welcome if space permits. Family Game Night: Thursdays, Feb 13 & Mar 12 (5:00 pm) at The Village Pizzeria. Meet us at the Village Pizzeria to play board games for folks of all ages – kids to adults – families and singles – all are welcome! Drop-in event; no registration needed. Storytime: Wednesdays, weekly; Jan 8-Feb 26 (10:30 am). All ages. Stories, music, action rhymes, and a craft! Drop-in program; no registration. Art Club for Kids: Second Monday, monthly (4:00 pm). Grades 4K-2. Registration required (amerylibrary.org/kids).

Tween Art Remix: Second Tuesday, monthly (4:00 pm). Grades 3-5. Registration required (amerylibrary. org/kids).

Homeschool Club: (9:30 & 10:30 am). 2nd Friday, monthly. All ages. 9:30-10:30 am: Stories for younger kids. 10:30-11:30 am: Teen/Tween activity (strong readers in grades 3+). Drop-in; no registration. Board Games for Kids & Teens: Did you know we have a selection of board games always available for kids, teens, and families to play in the library? Check the Exploration Lab in Youth Services and the game shelf in the Young Adult area and fi nd a game to play! Teens: New furniture has arrived in the Teen area so you can hang with friends, work on a project, or play a game. Let us know what you think of the new space, and be sure to answer the question on the white board!

Exploration Lab: Build, explore, and discover in the Exploration Lab in Youth Services. From Strawbees to Magnatiles, and Magnetic Poetry to insect speci

mens, there’s something to keep kids’ minds busy! Baby/Toddler Zone: New puzzles and toys have been added to the Baby/Toddler Zone! Stop in today and let your little one explore animal stackers, sensory items, transportation puzzles, soft building cubes, and more. New Books!: Our New Books Bin (below the big bulletin board) showcases the newest additions to our picturebook and early reader collections. And the New Books Display in our J-Room house the newest additions in juvenile nonfi ction, fi ction, and graphic novels. Stop in today and fi nd a new favorite title. Our newest Teen books are also on display–from fi ction and graphic novels, to nonfi ction–you’ll fi nd them all in the Teen department. Books & Brews: Join our “off-campus” book club! We will meet on Thursday, February 6th at 6 PM @ Amery Ale Works. This month we are discussing the classic family saga The Good Earth by Pearl Buck. The Library even handles check-outs and returns at the meeting! Join us for great books, great conversations, and a great brew-pub.

Galentine’s Day Party! Saturday, February 8th from 11 AM to 1 PM: Thanks to the character Leslie Knope of the TV show Parks and Recreation, we have a new holiday to celebrate the importance of female friendships! Grab your gal pals and join us at the library on Saturday, February 8th from 11 AM to 1 PM. Join us for an open-house style gal party, complete with very special food, drinks, and crafts. And chocolate-there will be chocolate! The event is FREE but you do need to register on our website to reserve your spot! Ages 18 and over, please. Don›t delay-limited space available!

Family Game Nights @ The Village Pizzeria in Amery: Beat the winter blues and join Erin and Heather at Village Pizzeria for lots of games and fun. There›s two more dates left to join: We›ll meet Thursday February 13th, and Thursday March 12 from 5-7 PM. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy an evening with your friends and family while checking out the library’s awesome selection of games. Free event, no registration required.

Winter Reading & Hygge Challenge! Join the Amery Area Public Library for a challenge designed to help us all get through the winter with more happiness and coziness in our lives! Starting Thursday, January 2, 2020, pick up a Bingo Card and work your way through it until the last day of February. Win little prizes with every “Bingo” completed and also get a raffl e ticket each time to enter to win a grand prize! Grand Prize drawing will take place on March 1, 2020. Happy Hygge-days!

Book discussion group The Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 PM. The title for February is A Woman of No Importance by Sonia Purnell . Book sales The Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held on Thursday, March 5th from 4:00-6:30 PM. “Friends of the Library” may shop early (from 3-4). The Book Sale will also be held Saturday, March 7th from 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM. Friends The Friends of the Amery Area Public Library Foundation meets on the third Monday of the month at 4:30 PM. Meetings are open to all members and to the public.

E-books, e-audiobooks and digital magazines Your MORE library card gives you access to the Overdrive collection of e-books, e-audiobooks, and streaming videos; the Freading collection of e-books; and the Flipster downloadable magazine collection. Check out the website Check out the library website at amerylibrary.org, or fi nd us on Facebook at facebook.com/amerylibrary.

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BY JASON SCHULTE BALDWIN BULLETIN

Change is needed in Washington, D.C., says Tricia Zunker.

Zunker is running as a Democratic candidate for the Special Election of the Wisconsin 7th Congressional District seat, vacated by the resignation of Sean Duffy.

Zunker, who is endorsed by the Wisconsin Democratic Party, stopped by the St. Croix County Democratic offi ce in Baldwin Saturday before making stops in Hudson and New Richmond.

The primary election is Feb. 18 with the General Election May 12.

“When I’m elected, I’ll be the fi rst Native American, specifi cally, Ho-Chunk, representing Wisconsin in Congress,” Zunker said. “I would also be the fi rst Woman representing the Wisconsin 7th, which is long overdue.

“I would also double the population of single parents in Congress…We need to achieve a government that is refl ective of society.”

Zunker was born and raised in the Wausau area. She has the background of union membership and dairy farmers on her mother’s side and Ho-Chunk on her father’s side.

She graduated from UW-Madison and was then accepted to UCLA Law School. She explained to the crowd Saturday she wanted UCLA because of its Indian law and tribal legal development program.

Which would come in handy for the fi rst big election in Zunker’s life. In a special election in 2013, while still practicing law in California, she fl ew back to Wisconsin to campaign for Associate Justice on the Ho-Chunk Supreme Court.

“There are 11 federal recognized tribes in Wisconsin and Ho-Chunk is the only one without reservation land,” Zunker explained, noting she had to travel different parts of the state, one week after another.

She won the special election and was reelected to the position four years later.

Now, back in Wisconsin and specifi cally the Wausau area, it led to the second biggest election.

Zunker found it “heartbreaking” that students who were on the free/reduced lunch meal in the School District had no idea when they’re getting their next meal over the weekend before returning to school Monday. Not getting the responses she wanted on a federal level, she decided to try and make a difference on the local level by campaigning for a seat on the Wausau School Board. She was elected in 2018 and now serves as its President.

Zunker is campaigning for this election on three central issues – Healthcare, the Farm Crisis and Education.

“Healthcare is a right – no one should die because they can’t afford to go to the doctor,” she said. “Lowering the cost of prescription drugs is a top priority so no one goes bankrupt because they can’t afford their medication.”

As for the farm crisis, she says, “Our rural communities are enduring hardship and stress at alarming rates. We must fi ght for fair, competitive markets and enforce our trade agreements.” And fi nally, for education, she believes, “Higher education must be made accessible and affordable. We need to begin to tackle the growing student debt crisis. We need to continue to encourage affordable community colleges and trade schools. We should also be promoting jobs in the skilled trades and technical fi eld.” She also told the crowd, she hasn’t or won’t accept PAC money.

“I’ll be accountable to the people and the people only,” she said.

Running for the 7th District seat was something which was on Zunker’s mind for a while she said. The 2022 election was her fi rst thought, but after a month of thinking, she changed her mind and decided the time was now.

The special election was caused when Duffy, the incumbent in the District since 2011, resigned last year so he could spend more time with his family as his ninth child, who was born in October, had a heart condition.

Zunker’s challenger in February will be Lawrence Dale of Eagle River. The Republican primary will also have two people on the ballot – State Sen. Tom Tiffany of Minocqua and Jason Church of Hudson. Whoever wins in May won’t have long to celebrate the win. They’ll have to run again in November with the rest of the United States House of Representatives.

JASON SCHULTE | BALDWIN BULLETIN Tricia Zunker talking with visitors who stopped by the St. Croix County Democratic Offi ce Saturday in Baldwin, including John Calabrese, the Democratic nominee for Wisconsin’s 29th Assembly District.