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Ethics investigation proceeding

The ethics investigation of a city council member moves forward as the board loses members A governing body looking into an ethics complaint against a city council member will start an investigation into the complaint, the board decided last week. But that comes after a surprising number of recusals and resignations.

The city’s Ethics Board on Jan. 13 decided to investigate an ethics violation claim against City Council Member Deb Ryan by county board member William Harris. Harris in the claim alleges that Ryan falsely accused him of providing “illegal” legal advice to the mayor and attempted to get him fired, and threatened Harris’ boss when she told her there was no merit to her claim.

The board will next meet to discuss the next steps of that investigation, including how it will be conducted and who will conduct it. Following the decision, the board needs to give Ryan notice that it is investigating the complaint and provide a copy of that complaint. Ryan was present with her attorney at the meeting.

But the decision comes as the Ethics Board lost two of its board members, at least as it pertains to the Ryan investigation. Former Council Member Mary Thao, who had been elected chair of the board at its last meeting, resigned earlier this month. And Attorney Calvin Dexter recused himself from participating, saying he felt it appropriate since he worked with Harris at Judicare and also had helped circulate his nomination papers for judge.

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The county’s executive committee elected not to hold a special election, which would not have been able to take place in time, and chose not to appoint someone since there are two people interested in the position, says Executive Committee Chair Kurt Gibbs.

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The resignations/recusals mean that the board barely has a quorum. Only one person would need to be absent for a quorum not to be met, meaning there aren’t enough members of the body to meet. And while someone could be appointed, some members of the board didn’t feel it would be right to appoint someone in the middle of an investigation.

Thao sent her letter of resignation to Mayor Rosenberg on Jan. 7. In it, she said she “can’t be part of a board that lacks the resources I would need to be successful as a member and I can’t accept and align with the inconsistencies, dishonesty and lack of transparency from the resources provided to me as a board member,” the resignation reads. Thao did not elaborate further.

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Marathon County could participate in a program aimed to help promote Wisconsin’s counties for tourism.

The program, called Uniquely Wisconsin, is a partnership with Discover Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Counties Association that aims to partner with Wisconsin counties to promote their tourism assets throughout the state and Midwest. The county’s Executive Committee approved the concept Thursday; it will now go to the county board.

So far, eight counties have signed on to the program, just shy of the 10 that the program is aiming for, says Marathon County Administrator Lance Leonhard. Marathon County

would be the ninth.

Discover Wisconsin through the program will make use of social media, podcasts, docuseries and other digital promotion. The program will highlight smaller, mom and pop style attractions, not the bigger attractions like Granite Peak that already have a strong following, Leonhard explained.

Participating in the program costs $60,000 and the county will use American Rescue Plan Act dollars to pay for it. A possible contribution from the Central Wisconsin Convention and Visitors Bureau could reduce that by $10,000, Leonhard says.

Trial set for woman accused in Rib Mountain standoff

A Marathon County judge has set a trial for a woman accused of shooting at police officers during a standoff at a Rib Mountain hotel.

Katina Mulroy, 36 of Milwaukee, is slated to stand trial in October. She’s accused of attempted first-degree homicide, intentionally pointing a firearm at law enforcement, resisting or obstructing and officer and disorderly conduct.

Mulroy Police say Mulroy had overstayed her hotel visit at Day’s Inn in February and, when confronted by management, produced a firearm. The manager contacted 911.

Officers arrived on scene and remained in a standoff with Mulroy for six hours, according to police reports. Finally, police say, they encountered Mulroy on the second-floor hallways where police say she carried with her a semi-automatic handgun. She had both hands on her firearm and faced officers, according to police reports. An officer fired a non-lethal round at Mulroy, striking her. She then raised the weapon at officers, police say, and that’s when several officers fired on her, the police record shows.

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All three officers involved in the shooting — Mark Wagers, Kyle McMullen and Nathan Oligc — are members of the Marathon County Sheriff ’s Department. Wausau Police Department, which did not have an officer involved in the incident who fired at Mulroy, conducted the investigation.

Mulroy has remained in Marathon County Jail following the shooting on a $50,000 cash bond. That bond was modified form the original $500,000 cash bond.

possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting or obstructing an officer.

Murray is currently in Lincoln County Jail on a $15,000 cash bond. He’ll make an initial appearance in Lincoln County Court on Feb. 1.

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Marathon County could be leasing a space in the new Community Partners Campus, an initiative aimed at putting a number of area non-profits under one roof.

The county’s Executive Committee Thursday voted to look into leasing a 550-square-foot space in the building over a five year period at $4,290 per year. A funding source wasn’t specified but it’s possible the county could use American Rescue Plan Act dollars to fund it.

The Community Partners Campus, which will be built on Grand Avenue near the Social Security Offices, will bring together a number of area non-profits such as The Neighbors’ Place, the free clinic and Blessings in a BackPack. The idea is

Lincoln County deputies arrested a Weston man on charges of fleeing the scene of a crash following a crash in the town of Scott.

Police say 45-year-old Ryan Murray of Weston crashed his car on Highway K in the town of Scott on the afternoon of Jan. 10. The Murray fled the scene but officers arrested him on outstanding warrants among other charges.

According to court records, Murray currently faces charges of possession of a firearm by a felon, felony bail jumping,

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that the non-profits can save money by sharing a building, and put more money back into their programs; and, it gives those in need a one-stop shop for connecting to the services they need.

Marathon County could locate some services it provides from departments such as Social Services or from North Central Health Care, says Executive Committee Member John Robinson. Exactly how the county would use the space has not yet been determined.

Marathon County Administrator Lance Leonhard told the committee that the Community Partners Campus is entering its design phase so needs to know if it should hold space for the county, something that they feel would be a benefit to the campus, since the county provides many of those same services to similar clientele.

Smaller school referendum amount to appear on April ballot

Voters will choose whether or not to approve the school district borrowing money to make major improvements and needed maintenance to Wausau schools — but now with a lower price tag.

The Wausau School Board approved in special session Monday putting a $119 million referendum question on the ballot in April. That’s a step down from the $182 million originally proposed. The new version eliminated the cafeteria/ gymnasium separation upgrades from all elementary schools, though they still will all get improved security upgrades. And elementary schools with growing populations including Stettin and South Mountain will get additional classroom space.

The board at its last meeting instructed school administration to put together a new plan with a lower price tag. That was done because, many board members said, it was unlikely that voters would approve such a high price tag, since they’d already rejected two other referendum asks.

Voters will see the referendum question on the April 5 ballot.

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Drop box ban

A Waukesha judge ruled that unmanned absentee drop boxes not legal A Waukesha County judge ruled unmanned absentee ballot drop boxes aren’t allowed under Wisconsin law and directed the Elections Commission to inform clerks within two weeks they can’t be used in the February primary.

Judge Michael Bohren also sided with the conservative Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, which brought the suit, in finding that the commission should’ve issued its 2020 guidance through the administrative rules process, which would’ve given lawmakers a say in the policy.

He also found state law bars ballot harvesting after WILL challenged the practice.

In 2020 guidance the Elections Commission issued, the agency informed clerks that a family member or another person could return absentee ballots as their use skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

But Bohren ruled that wasn’t supported by state law.

“The statute is clear. It’s not ambiguous,” he said while ruling from the bench.

Baldwin blasts McConnell in filibuster row An appeal is likely and could put the issue of drop boxes before the state Supreme Court. A split court in June declined to directly hear a separate lawsuit challenging their use without first requiring it to go through the lower courts.

An Elections Commission spokesman said the agency and commissioners would review the court’s order and consult with legal counsel in the coming days.

WILL Deputy Counsel Luke Berg praised the ruling, saying it provides “Wisconsin voters with certainty for forthcoming elections.”

According to the Elections Commission, more than 1.3 million absentee ballots were returned by mail in the November 2020 election, while another 653,236 were cast in-person through clerk’s offices. The commission didn’t track how many were returned through drop boxes.

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A half-dozen Milwaukee County residents last month filed a complaint against Chisholm over the bail his office set for a man who was later accused of driving his

Gableman’s election probe to run past February, spokesman says

While Michael Gableman plans to provide legislative recommendations to Assembly Speaker Robin Vos by the end of February, there is “no way” the former state Supreme Court justice will wrap up his investigation by then, a spokesman tells WisPolitics.com.

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U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin blasted Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s “abuse of Senate rules” after he threatened Republicans could gum up the Senate if Dems suspend filibuster rules to pass voting rights legislation.

Baldwin told WisPolitics.com in an email she opposes the Kentucky Republican’s “abuse of Senate rules to federalize voter suppression,” referring to his call to maintain the 60-vote filibuster rule to stop Dems from advancing the legislation. Dem leaders plan to package the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act into one proposal, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she will introduce it today.

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Attorney Matthew Fleming wrote the filing suffered from procedural issues and also failed to properly state charges that Chisholm had neglected his duty.

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FINANCES are the last thing someone might think about when dealing with dementia - but it shouldn’t be When a loved one starts forgetting things, or starts exhibiting some of the other signs of dementia, money might be the last thing their loved ones would think about. The first priority is to get the family member help.

And while that’s definitely important, one attorney is hoping to get people thinking about the financial aspects of dealing with dementia a little earlier in the process. Alan Hougum, of Hougum Law Firm here in Wausau, is hosting a seminar at noon today (Thursday, Jan. 20) online called Legal Planning for Dementia. The one-hour phone call will cover all the legal aspect of estate planning, wills and living trusts, power of attorney, advance health care directive and probate.

Find the seminar here: bit.ly/lafi0120 The talk happens to coincide with the National Alzheimer’s Association’s push about financial wellness. The costs of dealing with Alzheimer’s or dementia can be enormous, the organization says. Lifetime care costs for someone with living with dementia averages $373,527, according to the organization. And an average cost of medical expenses outside of those covered by Medicare total more than $10,000 annually.

Some other facts about dementia from the National Alzheimer’s Association: • Nearly half (48 percent) of care contributors must cut back on their own expenses – including basic necessities like food, transportation and medical care – to afford dementiarelated care, while others must draw from their own savings or retirement funds.

• Nearly two out of three people incorrectly believe that Medicare helps pay for nursing home care, or was unsure whether it does.

• Few individuals with Alzheimer’s or other dementias

have sufficient long-term care insurance or can afford to pay out of pocket for long-term care services for as long as the services are needed.

• Of the total lifetime cost of caring for someone with dementia, 70% is borne by families — either through outof-pocket health and long-term care expenses or from the value of unpaid care • Alzheimer’s disease can also significantly impact the earning potential of an individual living with the disease or their caregiver. 18% of dementia caregivers went from full to part-time or cutback hours.

• 9% of caregivers gave up working entirely. 6% retired early out of necessity City Pages sat down with Hougum to walk through some of the tips people need to know. The expenses of dementia are only getting more expensive — Hougum told City Pages the state average cost of a nursing home now is $9,300 per month, and they regularly exceed $10,000 per month.

The rules around how much of an estate can be protected from nursing home costs are complicated, and they have changed recently too. That’s where a good lawyer can come in. Hougum makes it his specialty, he told City Pages. And often knowing those rules can save a lot of money.

For instance, he points to a client whose wife was in a nursing home. He was down to $3,000 in assets. What he didn’t know, until it was too late, is that he could have kept $52,000 under estate laws while he was still living. The state could have collected that money after he passed, but while living he was still entitled to that money. Nursing home staff should have told him that, but didn’t. “It’s little things like that,” Hougum says. “Most of them (nursing home em-

ployees) are good people and they’re doing it because they care about seniors. But sometimes they don’t understand the rules. And clients don’t either.”

Another woman with $400,000 in assets in a similar situation heard from two different attorneys that she could protect two different amounts of money. One had told her $52,000 and another told her $128,000. Which was right?

A friend said ‘go talk to Hougum.”

It turned out, Hougum told her, she could protect all $400,000. She didn’t believe him. “‘If I wrote it down on letterhead and signed it, would you believe me?’” Hougum asked her.

Without getting into too much legal detail, Hougum told City Pages you can protect $52,000 essentially by signing your name; $128,000 by putting in a modest effort in signing three things; and the full $400,000 in her case takes a bit more — about two weeks of work, he says.

It’s important to have that financial help because the disease doesn’t just impact the finances of the person with dementia; it affects loved ones too. Many caregivers start working part time or even retire early to take care of the person with dementia. “It’s not something they choose, there is no rhyme or reason for who gets this disease,” Hougum says.

Hougum says the goal of the seminar is to help people understand more about the financial aspects of dealing with the disease and what they can do to protect themselves.

“It’s a very low-impact way to find out about some of these things they might not know about,” Hougum says. “It’s free, and sometimes it’s just empowering to be aware of these things.”

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TAKING TIME TO REFLECT on the needs of the family caregiver As loved ones begin to age, many will take on the honorable role of becoming a caregiver. However, caring for an older adult can be time-consuming, reducing the ability to address your own needs. In fact, Home Instead Senior Care found that 63 percent of family caregivers said caring for their aging loved ones made it more difficult to care for themselves.

With this in mind, Home Instead encourages caregivers to take a minute to recognize and embrace their own feelings and needs. It can be difficult to watch your aging parent or loved one go through the trials of getting older without it taking a toll on your own health. It’s natural to feel anxious, guilty or sad as a family caregiver. In fact, 53 percent of family caregivers admit to feelings of major depression.

That is why it’s critical to find a balance between your caregiving responsibilities and your personal needs. When you’re on a plane, flight attendants always emphasize that, in the case of an emergency, adults should secure their own oxygen masks before helping children. This is because the adult won’t be able to help if they do not have the strength themselves.

Taking care of an older adult is similar: it’s not selfish to take care of yourself first so you are well enough to take care of them.If you or someone you know is feeling the pressure of being a family caregiver, here are some tips from Lakelyn Hogan, Home Instead Senior Care gerontologist and caregiver advocate, to help overcome the feelings that can get in the way of enjoying time spent with family.

• Identify and accept feelings of guilt. Recognize that feelings of guilt are common – so common, in fact, that 85 percent of caregivers have reported such feelings have taken a toll on their mental health.

• Find support. Go to supportive family and friends to talk about your emotions. There are also many types of professional support groups available. Discussing your emotions is not a sign of weakness; it’s a sign of self-care and awareness. According to a 2015 study by the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP, approximately 34.2 million Americans had provided unpaid care to an adult 50 or older in the last year, making it likely that someone else you know is going through the same things you are.

• Be kind to yourself. Remember that you are doing the best you can and be proud of that. For humans, guilt is a natural emotion that can make it harder to see the bigger picture. Like clouds on a rainy day, the feelings you are experiencing will pass.

• Create an action plan. Take a moment to reflect on why you might be having feelings of guilt. Is caregiving preventing you from doing something you want to do or coming between you and something you value? Create a plan and set a realistic goal for yourself to accomplish these things and relieve yourself of some of your guilt.

• Make time for yourself. While caregiving can be time-consuming, you should never lose sight of what makes you, you. Carve out time to take a long walk, meet with a friend for coffee, or cross off steps in your action plan. In the long run, having just 30 minutes a day to yourself will benefit your physical and mental health.

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Light the Night for the Unborn Join Us: Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022 • 5:30 – 6:00 P.M.

Outside the Wausau Courthouse (500 Forest St.). Bring a flashlight and light the night!

Albright, Mary Aldrich, James Alfonso, Orlando Alfonso, Tara Alkek, Keith Alkek, Rachel Meidl Allstaedt, John Allstaedt, Tina Altenhofen, Beth Altenhofen, Charlie Altenhofen, Darben Altenhofen, Natalie Altenhofen, Sam Alvarez, Danielle Gontarz Alvarez, Juan

Ambord, Jeff Ambord, Theresa Andersen, Aaron Andersen, Danielle Andersen, David Andersen, Hannah Andersen, Jon Andersen, Karen Andersen, Luke Andersen, Tyler Anderson, Barkley Anderson, Bonnie Anderson, Susan Anderson, Tess Anderson, Trevor

Anklam, Joan Archibald, Aiden Luke Archibald, Kaleb Xavier Archibald, Marie Archibald, Michael Archibald, Rose Marie Arends Construction, Dave Arends, Bette Arends, Claire Arends, Dave Arends, Hannah Arends, Jacob Arends, Matthew Arlen, Amy Artus, Diane

Bohr, Bruce Bohr, Mary Bohren, Fr. Greg Bohte, Beverly Bohte, John Boling, Brett Boling, Colleen Boodle, Jeffrey Boodle, Pamela Borchardt, Ashley Borchardt, Austin Borchardt, Chase Borchardt, Dennis Borchardt, Diane Borchardt, Keith Borchardt, Kim Borchardt, Mary Borchardt, Rick Borger, Justin Bornbach, Gabriel Bornbach, Joseph Bornheimer, Dennis Bornheimer, June Bourke, Deacon John Bourke, Julie Bradley, Janet Bradley, Thomas Brewster, Tonya Brickner, Grace Brickner, Jerome Brodziski, Ann Brodziski, Doug Brodziski, Heidi Brodziski, McKayla Brodziski, McKenzie Brodziski, Taran Brodziski, Tyler Brodziski, Wendy Bronsteatter, Mary Kaye Bronsteatter, Reid Brown, Andrew Brown, Morgan Brust, Michael Brust, Rose Brzezinski, Faye Brzezinski, Kurt Brzezinski, Lawrence Brzezinski, Lori Brzezinski, Mike Brzezinski, Norbert D. Brzezinski, Stephanie Brzezinski, Tom Brzezinski, Winifred Buchberger, Jan Buchberger, Jim Buchberger, Karianne Buchberger, Mr.& Mrs. Claude Budleski, Carrie Budleski, Luke Buehler, Drew Buettner, Jonathan H Sr. Buettner, Tracey Bunczak, Elaine Bunczak, Joe Burant, Sylvia Burger, Lisa Burger, Steve Burish, David Burish, Marie Burkhart, Patrick Burmeister, Jen Burmeister, Victor

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Abbott, Beverly Abbott, Bruce Ackerman, Tom Adams, Erin Adams, George Adams, Gracie Adams, Michael (In Memoriam) Adams, Shirley Adams, Susan Ahles, Jasmin Ahles, Robert Ahles, Sandy Albright, Kattie Albright, Kyle Albright, Mark

Ausloos, Marie Baese, Elinor Baeseman, Allie Baierl, Rosalie Bant, John Bant, Peggy Barber Family, Nathan Barden, Beau Barden, Forrest Barden, Jake Barden, Sage Barden, Stacey Bares, Mr. & Mrs. Mark Bargender, Abigail Bargender, Andrea Bargender, Gabrielle Bargender, Gerard Bargender, Michaela Bargender, Rachel Bargender, Robert Bargender, Sally Barr, David Barr, Laureen Barry, Dorothy Barry, Jim Bartnik, Art Bartnik, Fredrick Bartnik, Judy Bartnik, Lauranne Barton, Lee Barton, Shary Barttelt, Jerome Barttelt, LeAnne Barttelt, Noah Baseman, Connie Bates, Ann Bates, Bob Baumann, Bernadette Baumann, Lisa Baumann, Patty Baxter, Dottie Baxter, Mike Baye-Martin, Trista Becker, Carol Becker, Ed Beethe, Irene Beethe, Ivan Behring, Ken Behring, Ron Bell, Kimberley Belter, Rebecca Benda, Linda Bender, Fran Bender, Ray Benz, Tim Beren, Sophia Berens, Aiden Berens, Brady Berens, Jason Berens, Joanne Berens, Joel Berens, Owen Berens, Philip Berens, Russ Berens, Shannon Berg Family, Doug Berg, Bruce Berg, Jourdan Berg, Judy Berg, Len Berg, Nolan Berg, Steve Berg, Tricia Bergs, Catherine Bergs, Elizabeth Bergs, Jane Bergs, Mark Bergs, Rosalyn Berres, Theresa Berumen, Jessica Bessette, Gary O. Bessette, Linda A. Betker, Dan Betker, Rita Bishop, Dan Bishop, Sara Blackburn, Donna Blado, Ruth Blair, Susan Blaser, Pamela Bliese, John M. Block Family, Kenneth Bloom, Mary K. Bloom, Terry C. Bloom, Terry Thomas Blume Family, Robert & Kelley Blume, Andy Blume, Betty Blume, Jayci Blume, Kyli Blume, Larry Blume, Nancy Bochanyin, Lee Bochanyin, Lindy

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Light the Night for the Unborn Join Us: Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022 • 5:30 – 6:00 P.M.

Outside the Wausau Courthouse (500 Forest St.). Bring a flashlight and light the night!

Butalla, Shannon Butalla, Tom Bychinski, Julie Bychinski, Scott Bye, Steve Cadwell, Bob Cadwell, Lucy Campbell, Colleen Campbell, Edward Campbell, Joan Carrazco, Araceli Cary Family, David & Janet Cary, Elizabeth Cary, Raphael Ceranski, Fidelis Ceranski, Mary Chack, Cliff Chack, Linda Cherek, Janet A. Cherf, Mary Cherf, Mike Chesek, Joseph Chesek, Peter Christensen Family, John Cihlar, Allan Cihlar, Austin Cihlar, Ben Cihlar, Blake Cihlar, Caroline

Cihlar, Kayla Cihlar, Lacey Cihlar, Mark Cihlar, MaryBeth Cihlar, Michael Cihlar, Parker Cihlar, Peg Cleveland Family Cloutier, Ken Cochran, Angela Cochran, Cy Cookson, Matthew Cooper, Barbara Cornerstone Church Cozad, Benjamin Crevier, Susan Crockett, DeeDee Crockett, Rob Crockford Family, Alex & Tricia Crooks, Jean Crooks, Steve Damitz, Joe Damota, Fabricio Damrow, Darrin Daniels Family, John & Shirley Daul, James Daul, Johnathon Daul, Julie Daul, Lori

Dehnel, Ray Deininger, Janice Deininger, Tom Delago, Chris Delago, John Delisio, Gene Delisio, Pat DeLonay, Kay DeLonay, Milt Delp, Elyssia Delp, Johanna Delp, Peter Denfeld, Doug Denfeld, Michelle Dettmering, Janet Dettmering, Marty Diaz, Gabriel Dickinson, Lance Dickinson, Michelle Diermeier, Fr. Joseph Diermeier, Sr. Mary Ellen Dittbrender, June Dix, Karen Dix, Kathleen Doepke, Jason Doepke, Maria Dohr, Bernadette Dohr, William Dombeck, Diane

An unborn child’s heart begins beating at 3 weeks after conception.

Brain waves can be measured at 6 weeks.

Their own unique fingerprints are present at 10 weeks.

Cihlar, Dan Cihlar, Emily Cihlar, Jack Cihlar, Jamie Cihlar, Jane

Dawn, Brittany DeByle Family, Kim & Duke Decker, Frank Decker, Judy Dehnel, Judy

Dombeck, Erin Dombeck, Marion J. Dombeck, Mike Doyle, Mary Dozer, Daniel

Dozer, Julie Drietz, John Drietz, Mary Lyn Ducharme, Blake Duranso, Jeff Duranso, John Duranso, Lisa Duranso, Lori Dzwonkowski, Lori Dzwonkowski, Nate Egelkrout, Jo Ann Ehlers, Mary Kay Ehlers, Michael Ellenbecker, Bernard Ellenbecker, Jeanette Ellenbecker, Ken Ellenbecker, Nancy Elliott, Roberta Erdman, Heather Erdman, John Erdman, Pete Erickson, Eric Erickson, Ethan Erickson, Mark Esselman, Annette Esselman, Pat Esterline, Dan A. Esterline, Grace M. Evenhouse, Carol Evenhouse, George Fahey, Jim Family, Sukanen Fenhaus, Gayle Fenhaus, Jim Fergot, Bob Fergot, Joyce Filtzkowski, Denise Filtzkowski, Helen Filzen, Aaron Firkus, Jeff Firkus, Shelley Flaker, Mike Flaker, Patti Flanders, Ed Flanders, Fran Fleischmann, Alice Fletcher, Dalbert (In Memoriam) Fletcher, Edna (In Memoriam) Fletcher, Linda Flippan, TJ Foncree, Robin Fraaza, Kelley K. Fraaza, Kelvin France, Gary France, Nancy Fraser, Barbara Fraser, Kevin Frick, Dean Frick, Deb Friedrich, Tammy Froehlich, Helen Froehlich, Kaye Fudurich, Christine Furmanek, Geraldine Furrer, Jesse Furrer, Kayla Furrer, Wendy Gacke, Ethan Gacke, Evan Gaedtke, Kerrie Gaedtke, Robin Gage, Ellie Gage, Janice Gage, Jerry Gage, Vince Gajewski, Annette

Before birth, unborn babies can be viewed thumb-sucking as early as 12 weeks old.

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Gerstl, Keith Geurink, Don Geurink, Ruth Giallombardo, Dorothy Giallombardo, John Gjerde, Rev. & Mrs. Steven K. Glasel, Bonnie Gliniecki, Agnes Goda, Michael Goebel, Charles I Goebel, Helene Gontarz, Anna Gontarz, Christian Gontarz, Fran Gontarz, Jonathan Gontarz, Joseph Gontarz, Maria Jose Gontarz, Michael Gontarz, Rose Gordon, Dawn Gossage, Jeanine Gotchy, Jeanette Graef, Bill Graef, Jean Graveen, Bonnie F. Grebe, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Grebe, Mr. & Mrs. Roger Grebe, Mr. & Mrs. Tim Green, Concetta Gregoire, Darlene Gregoire, Janet Gregoire, John Gregoire, Phillip Grell, Joanna Grell, Kathy Gress, Jeffrey Grevatch, Rev. William Grittner, Amelia Grittner, Carol Grittner, Jami Grittner, Joseph Grittner-Minarciny, Caroline Grittner-Minarciny, Clare Grittner-Minarciny, Margaret Grittner-Minarciny, Mary Grosskurth, Dale Grosskurth, Julie Gruetzmacher, Cecilia Gruetzmacher, Charlotte Gruetzmacher, Kathleen Gruetzmacher, Victoria Gruetzmacher, William Gruna, Terenia Grunwald, Pat Grunwald, Steve Grzesiak, Joanne Gulhaugen, Rev. Ted Guralski, Ashley Guralski, Diane Guralski, Gertrude Guralski, Glenroy Guralski, Jerry Guralski, Mary L. Guralski, Roxi Guralski, Sandy Guralski, Scott Guralski, Steven Gwidt, Betty Gwidt, Cecilia M. Gwidt, J. Gwidt, Jon Gwidt, Mary K. Hack, Benjamin Hack, Kathleen Hack, Marilyn Hackel, Andrew

Hackel, Phil Hackel,Cathy Hackman Family, JoAnne Haekel Family, Paul & Mary Haekel, Jacqueline Haekel, Jerome Hafferman, Jacob Hafferman, Jenna Hafferman, Jonathan Hafferman, Karl Hafferman, Michelle Hagen, Carol Hagen, Debbie Hagen, DuWayne Hagen, Grant Hahn, Elizabeth Hahn, Jacob Haigh, Kirk Haigh, Mary Hale, Amanda Hale, Coleen Hale, Jacob Hale, Tom Hamland, Jana

Hamland, Maren Hamland, Soren Hamland, Ty Hancock, Barbara Hancock, Cooper Hancock, Gus Hancock, Jeffrey Harris, Don Harrison, David Harrison, Patricia A. Hartke, Lynn Hartke, Ted Hartwig, Trish Haulotte, Mike (in memoriam) Haulotte, Olivia Haulotte, Sophia Haulotte, Tiffany Haupt, Heather Haupt, Randy Haylett, Dave Haylett, Kim Hecox, Tom Heidmann, Marge Heidvogel Family, John Heil, Allayna Heil, Arnold Heil, Bill Heil, Greg Heil, Julie Heil, Kaylee Heil, Laurie Heil, Meghan Heil, Ron Helm, Jane Henaman Family, James Herdt, Amanda Herdt, Anne Herdt, Catherine Herdt, Elizabeth Herdt, Everett Herdt, Marie Herzog, Dave Herzog, Mary Higar, Brad Higar, Cathy Hilts, Lynn Hintz, Diane Hirn, Polly Hirn, Thomas Hoard, Evelyn Hodell, Nancy Hoenisch, Kim Hoenisch, Luke Hoenisch, Nathan Hoenisch, Randy Hoff, Deb Hoff, Robert Hoffman, Chet Hoffman, Irene Hoffman, Wendy Hoffmann, Greg Hoffmann, Mary Holguin, Jake Holm, Henry Holm, Mary Hoppa, Deb Hoppa, Joe Hoppa, Noah Hoppe, Jeff Hoppenworth, Chris Hornung, Loraine Horton, Richard Horton, Sue Hrebik, Angela Hrebik, Tom Huberfeld, Canon Aaron Hulm, Adam Hummer, Ellie Hummer, Hilary Hummer, John Hummer, Judy Hummer, Karilyn Hummer, Nathan Hummer, Natilee Hummer, Shirley Hunt, Eugene Hunt, Josephine Hyde, Kassie Hynes Family, Joel Iczkowski, Diane Iczkowski, LeRoy Imhoff, Mike Imhoff, Natasha Ippel, Helen Ivan, Tim Jacobson, Sandra Jagodinski, Chuck Jane Bosi Jaworski, Halina Jensen, Mike Jensen, Sally Jeske, Geraldine Jilek, Kitty Jilek, Mike Jilk, Jason

Kroupa, Mary Krueger, Lyle Krueger, Shirley Krumme, Carol Kucirek, Robert A. Kuenstler, Chris Kuharske, Denise Kuharske, Rick Kujawa, Mary Kunz, Mary Kunze Lana Kunze, Lyle Kurtzweil Family, Mary Lou Kwarciany, Sue LaCalamita, Florence Lakus, Bernie Lamanski, James Lamberg, Doug Lamberg, Sandy Lambrecht, Barb Lambrecht, Wayne Lancour, Tera Lang Family, Jeanne & Denis Lang, Bruce Lang, Carmen Lang, Gina Lang, Greg Lang, Jody Lang, Kevin

Lepak, Kenneth Lepak, Laura Lepak, Patty Lepak, Scott Lepak, Sheri Leszcynski, Richard Leszcynski, Rose Lewandowski, William (Bill) Lewens, Bud Leydet, Dan Leydet, Donna Liebe, Bernadette Liebsch, Joe Lietz, John Lietz, Maria Lietz, Veronica Ligman, Diane Ligman, Ken Lincoln Lanes, Les & Jim’s Lind, Michael & Anne Line, Ann Line, Tom Line, Tony Literski, Jim Literski, Linda Literski, Sherry Little, Dean Little, Katy Litza, Donna

Research shows the unborn can cry, though not audibly, as early as the seventh month of pregnancy.

Lang, Leonard Lang, Mike Lang, Sandra Lang, Suzie LaPorte, Ann LaRue, Angela LaRue, Clint LaRue, Eliana LaRue, Taylor Laska, Cathy Laska, Diane Lattimer, Barbara Laub, Judith Laub, Martin Lawrence, Edward Lawrence, Jan Lawrence, Mike Leader, Barbara Leader, James Lee, Easton Lee, Mariah Lee, Rustin Legenza, Debbie Legenza, Marie Legenza, Wally Legrid, Karen Leitermann, Gianna Leitermann, Andrew Leitermann, Emma Leitermann, Hannah Leitermann, Joe Leitermann, John Leitermann, Joseph Leitermann, Laurel Leitermann, Maria Leitermann, Peter Leitermann, Rosemary Leitermann, Theresa Leitermann, Xavier Leitzke, Shirley J Lemanski, Jacquiline Lemmer Michael Lemmer, Bill Lemmer, Lisa Lemmer, Paul Lemmer, Rita Lemmer, Sara Lemmer, Tim Lensmire, John Lensmire, Lynn Lenzi, Valerie Lepak, Ben Lepak, Dan Lepak, Daniel Lepak, Eli Lepak, Joe

Litzer, Amy Lobner, Richard Loeffel, Ann Loeffel, Clark Loepfe, Aloysius Loepfe, Augustine Loepfe, Ignatius Loepfe, Kateri Loepfe, Rick Loepfe, Teresa Lombardo, Anthony Lombardo, Heather Lopez, Johnny Lopez, Katey Lotter, Ruth Love, Joyce Love, Lynelle Love, Rob Low, James Low, Sharon Lutzow, Bobbie Lutzow, Daniel Lutzow, Tyler Lyon, Harold Lyon, Loraine Mable Fawley MacDonald, Daniel MacDonald, Susan Mader, Nancy Mader, Phyllis Maguire, Patricia Maher, Deacon Mike Maher, Linda Mahler, Axel Mahler, Carole Mahler, Dave Mahler, Greta Mahler, Ingrid Mahler, Lars Mahler, Leslie Mahler, Mara Mahler, Peter Mahner, Christopher Mahner, Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Maier, Chris Maly, James Maly, Mary Mandli, David Mandli, Terrie Marcellino, Anthony Marchel, James Martin, Amy Martin, Anita Martin, Baylyn Martin, Bobbi Martin, Cagney

Social Services & Mental Health Specialists Lindy Bochanyin, Office Staff Dave Cotrone Tricia Cotrone, MA LPC Keela Coppersmith, MS, LPC Michael J. Gontarz, EdD, NCSP, LPC Krystal Holz, MA LPC Jill Jass Rick Jass, MA LPC Krista Kocha, MA, LPC Lori Kostecki, Office Staff Holly Lombardo, Office Staff Georgia Moen, MS LPC Jeff Moen Erin Morgan, MS, LCSW James Morgan, RN

Julie Nelson, MS LPC Catherine Schroder Dawn Schroeder, MA, LPC David Sliefert, MA LPC Sammi Sliefert Jude Stevenson, MS Lori Thompson Sheila Thompson Steve Thompson Marcia Tokarz Carissa Weber, MA LPC CSAC Jim Weber Barb Webster, MS, LCSW E. Lee Webster, MSW, LCSW, BCD

Martin, Darrell Martin, David Martin, Fr. Samuel Martin, Francis Martin, Grace Martin, Marcus Martin, Noah Martin, Oliver Martin, Otto Martin, Rick Martin, Stacy Martin, Suzanne Martin, Tim Martin, Vickie Martino, Ashley Martyn, Dorrie Matheus, Canon Heitor Matis, Dale Matis, Nancy Matter, Connie Matushak Family, Kyle & Sara Matz, Randy Matz, Theresa Mayhak, Bert Mayhak, Wendy Mc Carthy, Kathleen McAuley, Carol McAuley, John McCabe, Alexandra McCabe, Hugh McCarty, Anna McCarty, Ellie McCarty, Kyle McCarty, Margee McDonnell, John McDonnell, Tracy McNally, Becca McNally, Blane McNally, Colleen McNally, Eden McNally, Isaac McNally, Jude McNally, Liam McNally, Meredith McNally, Patrick McNally, Veronica Meidl, Christopher Meidl, Debra

Miller, Lori Miller, Mark Miller, Mary Miller, Michael Miller, Rita L. Miller, Sharon Miller, Thomas Minarciny, Mark Mischo, Mrs. E. Mittenzwei, Mary Mizgalski, Christine Mizgalski, Paul Moberg, Pastor Ken Moberg, Tina Morgan, Barb Morgan, Sam Morton, Arnold Moses, Mr. & Mrs. Rimon Mosure, Sandy Mroczenski, Dawn Mroczenski, Gail Mroczenski, Joel Mroczenski, Kim Mroczenski, Mark Mroczenski, Norma Mroczenski, Tom Mucha, Anna Mucha, Michael Mueller, Marilyn Mueller, Neal Mullan, Eileen Mullan, Mike Mullen, Barb Mullen, Courtney Mullen, Marty Mulry, Pat Mulry, Roxann Muranski, Amiee Muranski, Kevin Murkowski, Ramona Murphy, Ana Murphy, Lois Murphy, Margaret Murphy, Michael Murphy, Tim Murphy, Timothy Myhrer, Dan Myhrer, Debbie

Meidl, Gerald Meidl, John Meidl, Kim Meidl, Vivan Meister, Michael Ryan Meister, Mike Menard, Chris Menard, Theresa Menzner, Lori Menzner, Phil Merriam, Carol Merriam, Terry Merrill, David Merrill, Emma Merrill, Lisa Merrill, Molly Metter, Patricia Metter, William Meuret, Shirley Meyer, Lynn Meyer, Susan Meyer, Thelma Meyer, Thomas Meyer, Tina Meyer, William Michael Meister Logging Michalske, Andrea Michalske, Grace Michalske, Jordon Michalske, Michael Michalske, Mitchell Michalske, Nicholas Michalske, Tamara Michlig, Diana Michlig, Paul Micke, Sandy Micke, Tim Mielke, Adam Mielke, Mary Miles, Caryn Miller, Charles Miller, Clint Miller, Dennis Miller, Diana Miller, Garrison Miller, Gary Miller, Heidi Miller, Kay

Physicians for Life We accept the scientifically recognized fact that human life begins at conception and that our constitution protects all innocent human life.

PHYSICIANS FOR LIFE Samir Abadeer, M.D. Jennifer Backus, Med student Vicky Baker, M.D.

Melissa Stoffel, DO Jessica Weiss, Med Student Kristin J. Whitaker, M.D. Nicholas P. Wyskoarko, M.D.

Jack Bobinski, M.D.

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William A. Bowler, M.D.

Charlotte Abadeer Teresa Bobinski & Family Bill Bowler Chris Bowler Kristen Bowler Susan Bowler Donna DeKoning, R.N. Danielle Hartke-DeVasto Mike DeVasto M. Katherine Gunderson Amanda S. Harl Atia Harl Emory Harl Xavier Harl Alice Hartke Douglas Hartke Erica Hartke Kirk Dane Kirk Elizabeth Hartke Laurel Hartke Michael Hartke Sally Hattenhauer, RN Adam Hoffmann Elizabeth Hoffmann Kerry Hoffmann Deb Lange Carolina Larrain Emma Larrain Mia Larrain German Larrain III Grace Larrain Josemaria Larrain

John E. Carroll, M.D. Kimberly Couri Connolly, D.O. Joel R. DeKoning, M.D. Erik W. Gunderson, M. D. OB/GYN Michael J. Harl, M.D. Raymond L. Hartke, M.D. John Hattenhauer, M.D. Mark Hoffman, M.D. Kaupie, Robert C., M.D. John M. R. Kuhn, M.D. David Lange, M.D. Anna R. LaRosa M.D. Carolina M. Larrain, M.D. German Larrain, M.D Paul Luetmer, M.D. William M. Mahony, M.D. James R. Messerly, D.O. Susan O. Messerly, D.O. Olivia Newgaard, Med student Dan Priebe, D.O Steve Roush, MD Jeremy Russell, D.O. Winston Ryan, M.D. James Schlais, M.D. Ellen M. Schumann, M.D. Dan Seybold, M.D. Thomas A Starkey, M.D.

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PREGNANT? NEED HELP? Hope Life Center

Crisis Pregnancy Walk-in Center 605 South 24th Ave, Suite 20 Wausau, WI 54401 715-843-4673 www.HopeWI.org

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Project Rachel

Post Abortion Reconciliation & Healing Ministry 1-866-722-4354 www.hopeafterabortion.com

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of LaCrosse, Inc. Adoption and Pregnancy Support 1-888-212-4357 www.cclse.org

Hannah Center, Marshfield

“Where new life begins” Home for women experiencing a problem pregnancy 1-888-442-6624 www.hannahcenter.com

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Early on in development, unborn babies can learn and distinguish noises and language patterns.

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Note: Rates of COVID cases have been rising in the county and some events, especially band listings, are starting to be canceled due to COVID concerns. Be sure to check with organizers to make sure an event is still on before venturing out. We try to do our best to catch cancelations before publication but sometimes they are canceled after we go to print, so be sure to check.

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The Magic of Bill Blagg FRIDAY 1/21 | Grand Theater, Wausau

As one of the nation’s top touring illusionists, magic has been Bill Blagg’s life. He received his first professional magic book at age 5, which soon led to creating magic props with his dad. These early experiences paved the way for his own interactive magic and jaw-dropping illusions.

Blagg’s show combines his mind-blowing magical talents along with his trademark off-the-cuff personality that takes you on a magical journey you’ll never forget! You’ll witness objects float in mid-air, vanish in the blink of an eye and so much more. Deemed “absolutely incredible” by Chicago Tribune, this performance is more than a magic show, it’s an interactive magic experience. 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $25. Grandtheater.org.

Copper Box SATURDAY 1/22 | Lucille Tack Center for the Arts, Spencer

Channeling the rowdy feel of a small-town party, this genre-bending band celebrates the fusion of roots and rock with a refreshing, gutsy, Americana sound. Based in Oshkosh, this quartet is loaded with energy and features a mountain of instruments, such as guitar, saxophone, percussion, flute, button accordion, piano, sousaphone, drums, bass, ukulele and more. According to Wisconsin Blues Society, “This group cooks and swings with some of the best Zydeco-influenced groups I’ve seen anywhere in the country.” Come check out this eccentric band that’s been a regular of the Concerts on the Square for years.

7:30 pm. Reserved seats $20. LucilleTackCenter.com.

Flip Merwin who died doing what he loved: racing snowmobiles. In a proper honor to the late racer, the Wausau 525 has become quite the event. This year’s race is part of the Pro Star Cup, a series of eight races across the U.S. and Canada. This is a chance to watch the world’s top pro and semi-pro racers compete for their shot at a championship.

And who knows, you might be watching the next local pro become a star. Racing starts at 10 am Saturday. $18/day.

The Northwoods Bassist SATURDAY 1/22, The Office, Schofield

The World of Musicals WEDNESDAY 1/26 | Grand Theater, Wausau

If you love musicals, this is the show for you. In this captivating production, take an emotional journey through the great world of musicals, featuring all the timeless hits you already know and love. With beautiful and emotional ballads from Evita, Les Misérables, and The Phantom of the Opera, as well as exciting and upbeat favorites from Dirty Dancing, Rock of Ages, and Mamma Mia, this show has something for everyone. Get ready to sing along to all your favorite tunes during this unforgettable spectacle.

7:30 pm. Tickets start at $25. Grandtheater.org.

Wausau 525 Snowmobile Race SAT.-SUN. 1/22-23, Wausau 525 Track

There’s something unique about the sound of racing snowmobiles — if you’ve never been, the high-pitched roar courses through your bones. It’s exciting! So come check out the races at Wausau 525, named after the late racer

It’s not much of a surprise to hear about a singer/guitar player. But how about a singer/bass player? The Northwoods Bassist does just that, playing a variety of covers while accompanying himself on a variety of electric basses.

Northwoods Bassist Jason Albert plays songs that range from “I Think We’re Alone Now” to “Summertime Blues,” to “Hey Joe.” It might seem odd to perform solo with just a bass but Albert does it well, with the bass offering the perfect accompaniment to his singing. If you’re a live music fan who feels like you’ve seen it all, check out The Northwoods Bassist for something new. 8 pm.

Winter Open House FRIDAY 1/21, Boston School Forest, Plover

If you found yourself saying to your kids “put down the iPhone and go play outside,” then this event is for you.

Though it’s a bit of a drive, being in Plover, the Winter Open House at this school forest will be providing free equipment for the whole family to try things such as cross country skiing, snowshoeing and sledding. (You can bring your own equipment as well.) There will be lunch available to buy provided by Loving Hands Kitchen and a sled dog team and racer to teach the kids about the sport. If you’ve ever wanted to try one of these sports to introduce your family to, now’s your chance! 10 am-3 pm.

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Kevin Troestler · O’Brien’s on Main, Amherst. Country, blues.

7 pm. 715-824-3317 Andy Shore · Rookies Sportspub, Stevens Point. Acoustic.

8 pm. 715-344-7026

Friday February 11

Cody James · District 1 Brewing Company, Stevens Point.

Rock. 6:30 pm. 715-544-6707 Tae · Elbow Room, Stevens Point. Soul, R&B, Pop-rock. 8 pm.

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Friday January 21

The Northwoods Bassist · Sawmill Brewing Company, Merrill.

Variety. 7 pm. 715-722-0230 Hott Saxxx Ensemble · Renee’s Red Rooster Bar and Grill, Stevens Point. Bluegrass. 7 pm. 715-344-9825 Austin Skalecki · District 1 Brewing Company, Stevens Point.

Acoustic. 7 pm. 715-544-6707 Cosmic Strings · Elbow Room, Stevens Point. Acoustic folk/ jam. 8 pm. 715-344-9840 Tim Tesch · Malarkey’s Pub & Townies Grill, Wausau.

Acoustic, blues. 8 pm. 715-819-3663 Mark Wayne · Rookies Sportspub, Stevens Point. Acoustic rock, country, variety. 8:30 pm. 715-344-7026

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Sunday January 23

New Polish Sounds · Homestead on 52, Wausau. Polka. 1 pm.

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Thursday January 27

Scott Kirby · Northern Waters Distillery, Minocqua. Acoustic variety & original. 4 pm. 715-358-0172 Salmon Run · O’Brien’s on Main, Amherst. Neo-folk acoustic.

7 pm. 715-824-3317 Jackson Taylor · The Garage, Wausau. 90s country. 7 pm.

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Friday January 28

Kurt Schweers · O’so Brewing Company, Plover. Acoustic.

6 pm. 715-254-2163 Andy Braun · Mosinee Brewing Company, Mosinee. Folk-rock.

7 pm. 715-693-2739 Jordan Bain · District 1 Brewing Company, Stevens Point.

Acoustic variety. 7 pm. 715-544-6707 Doug Sheen · Backcountry Brewing Company, Plover. Acoustic classic & new rock. 7 pm. 715-310-2474

Paddygrass · Sawmill Brewing Company, Merrill. Celtic, bluegrass, gospel, sea shanties. 7 pm. 715-722-0230 Sean Jordan · Malarkey’s Pub & Townies Grill, Wausau.

Acoustic. 8 pm. 715-819-3663 River Valley Rangers · Arrow Sports Club, Weston. Bluegrass/ jamgrass. 9 pm. 715-359-2363

Saturday January 29

October Tree · O’so Brewing Company, Plover. Acoustic.

2:30 pm. 715-254-2163 Daniel Sukow · Bull Falls Brewery, Wausau. Variety. 3 pm.

715-842-2337 Ben Chitek · Sunset Point Winery, Stevens Point. Variety.

6 pm. 715-544-1262 The Foxfire Affair · O’so Brewing Company, Plover. Celtic, folk, alternative, maritime. 6 pm. 715-254-2163 Northwoods Skitchers · Sawmill Brewing Company, Merrill.

Blues, Motown, classic rock, 60s-70s rock n’ roll. 7 pm.

715-722-0230 Karaoke with Milwaukee Gang · O’Brien’s on Main, Amherst.

7 pm. 715-824-3317 Dig Deep · District 1 Brewing Company, Stevens Point.

Bluegrass, folk, Americana, rock. 7 pm. 715-544-6707 Knock Point · Cruisin’ 1724, Wausau. Rock. 8 pm.

715-675-2940 Karaoke Night · Rookies Sportspub, Stevens Point. 8:30 pm.

715-344-7026 String Cheese Band · Arrow Sports Club, Weston. Rock. 9 pm.

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Thursday February 3

Scott Kirby · Northern Waters Distillery, Minocqua. Acoustic variety. 4 pm. 715-358-0172

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Sunday February 6

Thursday February 10

Brad Emanuel · Northern Waters Distillery, Minocqua.

Country. 4 pm. 715-358-0172 Kevin Troestler · Whitewater Music Hall, Wausau. Country, blues. 8 pm. 715-298-3202

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Dr. Biscuit · Elbow Room, Stevens Point. Classic rock & pop.

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1. Robert Plant & Alison Krauss ‘Raise The Roof’ 2. Adele ‘30’ 3. Neil Young & Crazy Horse ‘Barn’ 4. VolBeat ‘Servant Of The Mind’ 5. Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit ‘Georgia Blue’ 6. Brandi Carlile ‘In These Silent Days’ 7. Billie Eilish ‘Happier Than Ever’ 8. Black Keys ‘Delta Kream’ 9. Courtney Barnett ‘Things Take Time Take Time’ 10. Mastodon ‘Hushed & Grim’

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Sage Leary · Granite Peak Ski Resort, Wausau. Rock, Americana, blues. 5 pm. 715-896-0907 Jordan Bain · Sunset Point Winery, Stevens Point. Acoustic variety. 6 pm. 715-544-1262 The Northwoods Skitchers · Cruisin’ 1724, Wausau. Blues, Motown, classic rock, 60s-70s rock n’ roll. 8 pm.

715-675-2940 Local Heroes · Malarkey’s Pub & Townies Grill, Wausau.

Variety. 8 pm. 715-819-3663 Lee Walker · Homestead on 52, Wausau. Variety. 9 pm.

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Friday February 4

Austin Skalecki · Granite Peak Ski Resort, Wausau. Acoustic.

5 pm. 715-896-0907 Jackson Taylor · Backcountry Brewing Company, Plover. 90s country. 7 pm. 715-310-2474 Severio Mancieri · District 1 Brewing Company, Stevens Point.

Acoustic. 7 pm. 715-544-6707 Steepwater Band · Malarkey’s Pub & Townies Grill, Wausau.

Rock n’ roll. 8 pm. 715-819-3663 Jason and The Old Trucker Band · Rookies Sportspub, Stevens Point. Country. 8:30 pm. 715-344-7026

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Josh White · Granite Peak Ski Resort, Wausau. Variety. 1 pm.

715-896-0907 Tom Burt · Backcountry Brewing Company, Plover. Acoustic.

6 pm. 715-310-2474 Dale Dickerson · Sunset Point Winery, Stevens Point. Variety.

6 pm. 715-544-1262 Andy Braun · District 1 Brewing Company, Stevens Point.

Folk-rock. 7 pm. 715-544-6707 Scott Wilcox · The Garage, Wausau. Americana blues original.

8 pm. 715-393-4495 Karaoke Night · Rookies Sportspub, Stevens Point. 8:30 pm.

715-344-7026 The Allen Brothers Band · Arrow Sports Club, Weston. Pop, rock, funk. 9 pm. 715-359-2363

Trivia · Mondays, Guu’s on Main, Stevens Point. Trivia starts at 7 pm. http://guusonmain.com/ Team Trivia Nights at Sawmill Brewing Company · Wednesdays, hosted at Sawmill Brewing Company, 1110 E 10th St, Merrill. The games start at 6 pm each Wednesday. Social distancing in place. Teams can include up to 6 people. http://www.sawmillbrewing.net/ Trivia@MBCo · Wednesdays, hosted at Mosinee Brewing Company, 401 4th St, Mosinee. Trivia starts at 7 pm each Wednesday. Masks required. Limit team size to 6 people. http://www.mosineebrewing.com/ Team Trivia at Malarkey’s · Wednesdays, Malarkey’s Pub & Townies Grill, Wausau. Trivia starts at 7 pm. https://www.malarkeyspub.com/ Trivia · Wednesdays, O’so Brewing Company, Plover. Trivia starts at 7 pm. https://www.osobrewing.com/ Open Mic Night · Wednesdays, LT Club, Wausau. Starts at 9 pm. 715-848-3320 Open Mic at Sawmill Brewing Company · Thursdays, hosted at Sawmill Brewing Company, 1110 E 10th St, Merrill. Open mic every Thursday for those who want to perform comedy, music or poetry. Starts at 6:30 pm. http://www.sawmillbrewing.net/ Trivia · Thursdays, Backcountry Brewing Company, Plover.

Starts at 7 pm. 715-310-2474 Highway 51 Wood and Wire Sessions · Thursdays, Whitewater Music Hall, Wausau. Americana music played live by regional musicians and guests. Starts at 7 pm. $5.

715-298-3202 Karaoke · Thursdays, Hiawatha Restaurant and Lounge, Wausau. Starts at 8:30 pm. 715-848-5166 Karaoke · Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, LT Club, Wausau.

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ON SCREEN THIS WEEK Cosmo Theatre, Merrill, 715-536-4473 Movie times thru 1/27 The 355 (PG13): Every day 7 pm, Fri. 1 pm, Fri. & Sat. 7 pm & 9:15 pm, Sat. & Sun. 1 pm & 3:30 pm A Journal for Jordan (PG13): Every day 7 pm, Fri. 1 pm, Fri. & Sat. 7 pm & 9:15 pm, Sat. & Sun. 1 pm & 3:30 pm The King’s Man (R): Every day 7 pm, Fri. 1 pm, Fri. & Sat. 7 pm & 9:15 pm, Sat. & Sun. 1 pm & 3:30 pm

Cedar Creek Cinema, Rothschild, 715-355-5094 Movie times thru 1/20-1/26 Scream (R): Thurs. 3:40 pm, 6:30 pm (HeatedDreamLounger), 5:10 pm, 8 pm; Sat. 4:50 pm Abominable (PG): Fri. 1:10 pm; Sat. 1:10 pm, 1:20 pm; Sun. 2 pm; Redeeming Love (PG13): Thurs. 7 pm; Fri., Sat. & Tues. 3:10 pm, 6:20 pm, 9:30 pm; Sun., Mon. & Wed. 3:10 pm; 6:20 pm; The King’s Daughter (PG): Thurs. 4 pm, 6:30 pm; Fri., Sat. & Tues. 1:40 pm, 4:10 pm, 6:40 pm, 9:10 pm; Sun. 1:40 pm, 4:10 pm, 6:40 pm; Mon. & Wed. 4:50 pm, 7:20 pm; Tom & Jerry (PG): Sun. 1:20 pm Casablanca 80th Anniversary Presented by TCM (PG): Sun. 4:30 pm; Wed. 7 pm The 355 (PG13): Thurs. 4:10 pm, 7:20 pm American Underdog (PG): Thurs. 3:50 pm, 6:40 pm Sing 2 (PG): Thurs. 4:20 pm, 7:10 pm The King’s Man (R): Thurs. 4:40 pm, 7:40 pm Spider-Man: No Way Home (PG13): Thurs. 3:30 pm, 4:30 pm, 6:50 pm, 7:50 pm House of Gucci (R): Thurs. 3:40 pm

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We highlight local work produced professionally, whether a single, EP or album. (That includes home recording if it’s of at least close to professional quality.)

ON STAGE The Magic of Bill Blagg · Fri. 1/21, Grand Theater, Wausau.

Watch illusionist Bill Blagg perform magic tricks. Starts at 7:30 pm. $25. Grandtheater.org Brewery Comedy Tour · Fri. 1/21, O’so Brewing Company, Plover. Comedy. 8 pm. $14. https://www.universe.com/ events/the-brewery-comedy-tour-at-oso-tickets-WRKDJ1 Copper Box · Sat. 1/22, Lucille Tack Center for the Arts, Spencer. Zydeco/blues rock. Starts at 7:30 pm. $20. https://lucilletackcenter.com/buy/ Faculty Artist Recital · Sun. 1/23, Carolyn S. Mark Concert Hall, Wausau Conservatory of Music, 404 Seymour St, Wausau. Vivaldi Concerto for Lute RV93, “Duo de fleurs” (Flower Duet), Vivaldi Sonata no. 2 in C Major for flute, and more. Masks required. Starts at 2 pm. Free. wausauconservatory.org. Also available on Wausau Conservatory of Music Youtube page.

Classic Albums Live: AC/DC’s Back in Black · Fri. 1/28, Grand Theater, Wausau. Listen to a recreation of AC/DC’s Back in Black album songs performed live by Classic Albums Live.

Starts at 7:30 pm. $30. Grandtheater.org

“Art” · Thurs.-Sat. 2/3-2/5, hosted by Wausau Community Theatre at Whitewater Music Hall, Wausau. Comedy/drama which stems from an art enthusiast’s purchase of an expensive white painting. Starts at 7 pm. $15 general seating, $20 reserved table. 715-359-3972 or https://www.wausaucommunitytheatre.org The Greatest Love of All: A Tribute to Whitney Houston · Thurs. 2/3, Performing Arts Center of Wisconsin Rapids, 1801 16th St S, Wisconsin Rapids. Whitney Houston tribute performed by Belinda Davids and a 6-piece band. Starts at 7:30 pm. $49 adults $10 students. http://www.thegreatestloveofallshow.com/ Comedy Night with Billy Ray Bauer · Fri. 2/4, Cruisin’ 1724, Wausau. Comedy. Starts at 8 pm. $10 advance tickets, $15 at the door day of show. 715-675-2940 Genevieve Heyward · Fri. 2/4, Grand Theater, Wausau. Guitarist, pianist and singer who opened for Grammy winners and played onstage with other famous musicians. Starts at 8 pm. $10 in advance. Grandtheater.org Blind Joe · Sat. 2/5, Rookies Sportspub, Stevens Point. Original country. Doors open at 7 pm, show starts at 8:30 pm. $10. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blind-joe-at-rookiestickets-242483032277 Eclectic Miniatures · Sat. 2/5, hosted by the Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra at Michelsen Concert Hall, UW Stevens Point. Concert featuring music of Claude Debussy, Richard Wagner and Quinn Mason. Starts at 7:30 pm. $32 adult, $27 senior, $12 student with ID. https://www.cwso.org/concerts Ave Imperator, Purging Paradise and As Bullets Baptize · Sat. 2/5, Polack Inn, Wausau. Hard rock, metal. 9 pm. $5 at the door. 21+. 715-845-6184 Cats · Mon.-Thurs. 2/7-2/10, hosted by the Central Wisconsin Educational Theatre Alliance at Grand Theater, Wausau.

Musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Starts at 7 pm. $15-18. https://tickets.grandtheater.org/3188 Melissa Aldana · Wed. 2/9, Stevens Point Country Club, 1628 Country Club Drive, Stevens Point. Jazz. Starts at 7 pm. $35. https://www.jazzcoterie.com/ John Mueller’s Winter Dance Party · Thurs. 2/10, Campanile Center for the Arts, Minocqua. Watch a re-creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and Big Bopper’s final tour. Starts at 7 pm. $28 adult, $15 student. https://campanilecenter. vbotickets.com/event/john_muellers_winter_dance_party_~_the_official_tribute_to_buddy_holly_ritchie_valens_ and_the_big_bopper/64395 Dueling Pianos · Fri. 2/11, WOWSPACE, Wittenberg. Piano concert with a dash of comedy. 21+ event. Doors open at 7 pm, show starts at 7:30 pm. $25 advance, $35 at the door. https://www.wallsofwittenberg.com/

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Book club forming to discuss A New View of Being Human · Via Zoom or at Kinlein Offices, Wausau. Book that provides a platform to consider the power of being human and the value of each person’s contribution to the world. Authored by pioneers in the profession of kinlein which assists persons in building on their strengths. Times to be determined.

For more info, call 715-842-7399 Donate your Deer Hide · drop off your hide at Wisconsin Lions Camp. Money raised from deer hides go to the Lions Camp to help serve others. Go to https://wlf.info/deer-hidecollection/ to find a drop-off location near you.

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volunteer-application/ to fill out an application OR contact Susie at (715) 843-5985. We do require proof of COVID vaccination for all staff and volunteer. Thank you! e-CYCLING Environmental Help- We have an ongoing need for volunteers to help with the Good News Project’s e-CYCLING program. Volunteers are needed on Fridays between the hours of 9-4. Our scheduling is very flexible; you can choose to volunteer every Friday or once or twice a month, full days or half days. Moderate lifting (50 lbs.) on occasion (usually team lift), unload cars, weigh electronics, and sort them into the appropriate containers. Non-lifting customer service positions are also available. This is warehouse work, please dress for the weather and wear closed toe shoes.

Health Equipment Sanitization & Restocking - Volunteers are needed on a weekly basis to assist with the turnaround of donated medical equipment. Items need to be sanitized, reassembled, and the coordination of inventory is required to meet ongoing client needs. We attempt to help volunteers find a 2–3-hour shift that fits best within their schedule during our regular business hours, Mon. – Fri. from 9-4. If you are interested in helping out, please go to https://www.goodnewswi.com/volunteer-application/ to fill out an application OR contact Susie at (715) 843-5985.

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Marshfield Pickleball · Every Mon., Tues., Weds., and Fri., hosted by the city of Marshfield. Located at the Oak Ave. Community Center, 201 S. Oak Ave. Advanced ticket discounts available through the Parks & Rec department.

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Werle Park Plus Neighborhoods of Wausau · 2nd Monday of most months, Grace United Church of Christ, 535 S 3rd Ave, Wausau. Meet and discuss neighborhood issues. Use basement entrance off back of church. Starts at 6 pm.

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Senior Bingo · Every Tuesday, hosted by the Marshfield Parks & Recreational Department at Drendel Room, 211 E 2nd St, Marshfield. Starts at 1 pm. $1 for 2 cards. 715-486-2041 The Landing Literacy Book Club · 4th Wed. of each month.

Book club at the Landing YMCA, Wausau. Book notices at YMCA, Literacy Council and Janke Bookstore. 715-841-1855 Wednesday Night Pokémon · Wednesdays, The Gaming Emporium, 4317 Stewart Ave, Wausau. Pokémon trading card game night every Wednesday. Starts at 5 pm. Free.

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Opens 9 am. Aspirus.org Stevens Point Area Winter Farmers Market · Saturdays thru April, Located at the Boys and Girls Club, 941 Michigan Ave, Stevens Point. Opens 8 am-noon. https://www.spawinterfarmersmarket.com/ Wausau Winter Market · Saturdays November-April, Located at Whitewater Music Hall, 130 1st Ave, Wausau. Parking on River Drive. Opens 8 am-noon. wausauwintermarket@gmail.com Public Ice Skating · Saturdays, Greenheck Field House, Weston. Starts at 7 pm. $4 ice skate, $3 skate rental. https://www.dce.k12.wi.us/greenheckfieldhouse Wall Climb · Saturdays, Greenheck Field House, Weston.

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Grab & Go Craft for Adults: Pompom Coaster · Mon. 1/31/31, hosted by the Marathon County Public Library at all MCPL locations. Grab a kit containing supplies for making a pompom coaster. Pick up the kits anytime the library is open. Free. Call 715-261-7230 for more info Book-of-the-Month-Club: “A Year in the Wilderness” by Amy and Dave Freeman · Mon. 1/3-1/31, hosted by the Marathon County Public Library at MCPL Athens. Pick up the Book of the Month and questions to think about as you read. Call 715-257-7292 for more info Badger State Games Archery · Fri.-Sun. 1/21-1/23, hosted by Badger State Games at Rib Mountain Bowman’s Club, 2348 Julip Drive, Merrill. Archery competition for all ages. Starts at 5 pm. https://www.visitwausau.com/winterarchery Wausau Cyclones Game · Fri. 1/21, Marathon Park, Wausau.

Wausau Cyclones vs. Willmar Warhawks. Starts at 7:10 pm. $9 ticket adult or $10 walk-up, $6 students 5-18 or $7 walkup, under 5 free. https://www.wausaucyclones.com/ Mosinee Papermakers Game · Fri. 1/21, hosted by Mosinee Papermakers Hockey at the Mosinee Recreational Center, 701 11th St, Mosinee. Mosinee Papermakers vs. DePere Deacons. Starts at 8 pm. Mosineepapermakers.com Art of the Quilter VIII Quilty as Charged · Saturdays & Sundays 1/22-1/23, 1/29-1/30 & 2/5-2/6, WOWSPACE, Wittenberg. Quilt show with over 40 quilts. Starts at 11 am.

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Wausau Cyclones vs. Willmar Warhawks. Starts at 7:10 pm. $9 ticket adult or $10 walk-up, $6 students 5-18 or $7 walkup, under 5 free. https://www.wausaucyclones.com/ Mosinee Book Club: “The Winemaker’s Wife” by Kristen Harmel · Mon. 1/24, hosted online by the Marathon County Public Library, Mosinee Branch. Join a virtual discussion about Harmel’s story. Starts at 2 pm. Call 715-693-2144 for more info. GoToMeeting (Online) “Foxconned”: A Discussion with Lawrence Tabak · Tues.

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Join Tabak in a discussion about his book about Wisconsin’s deal with Foxconn. Starts at 7 pm. https://www.mcpl.us/events/10646 True Crime Book: “Killers of the Flower Moon” by David Grann · Wed. 1/26, hosted online by the Marathon County Public Library, Wausau Branch. Join a virtual discussion about Grann’s story. Starts at 12 pm. Call 715-261-7230 for more info. GoToMeeting (Online) Winter Pizza & Theme Night · Wed. 1/26, Willow Springs Garden, Wausau. Enjoy homemade pizza, salad and more. Each week has a different theme. Starts at 5:30 pm. $12/person 11 and older, $4/person 6-10 years, free for 5 and under.

Theme may include additional cost. 715-675-1171 Intro to Pickleball · Thurs. 1/27, hosted by Woodson YMCA at the Wausau YMCA Branch. Learn how to play pickleball, a sport that combines tennis, badminton and table tennis.

This class is for all ages. Starts at 1:30 pm. $10 members, $15 nonmembers. 715-845-2177 Badger State Games Curling · Fri.-Sun. 1/28-1/30, hosted by Badger State Games at Wausau Curling Center, 1920 Curling Way, Wausau. Curling tournament for junior teams and adults. Starts at 8 am on Sat. & Sun. Start time on Fri TBA. https://www.visitwausau.com/curling

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Passport to Paradise: Catch Meme If You Can-A Virtual Escape Quest · Fri. 1/28, hosted online by the Boys & Girls Club of Portage County. Play an online mash-up of an escape room and scavenger hunt via Zoom. Starts at 7 pm. $25. https:// www.bgclubpc.org/passport-to-paradise Public Ice Skating · Fri. 1/28, Greenheck Field House, Weston. Starts at 7 pm. $4 ice skate, $3 skate rental. https://www.dce.k12.wi.us/greenheckfieldhouse Garden Visions 2022 Virtual Event · Sat. 1/29, hosted online by the North Central Wisconsin Master Gardeners. 3 sessions: Edible gardens for people & pollinators; ecological landscape design; and gardening with grasses and sedges. Starts at 8:15 am. $5. More info at www.gardenvisions.info 2nd Annual After the Holidays Craft and Vendor Show · Sat.-Sun. 1/29-1/30, Cedar Creek Mall, Rothschild. Winter season art and craft show. Starts at 9 am on 1/29 and 10 am on 1/30. 715-298-3811 Winter Fest 2022 · Sat. 1/29, hosted by Wausau Events at the 400 Block & Great

Hall at the Grand Theater, Wausau. Activities at the 400 Block include ice skating and ice sculptures. Activities at the Great Hall include cookie decorating, hot chocolate bar, crafts for kids, games and more. Starts at 11 am. Free. https://www.wausauevents.org/winter-fest.html Hunger Hoedown: A Taste of Manila Vs Randy Santel & Katina · Sat. 1/29, Timekeepers Distillery, Wausau. Two Youtube professional competitive eaters take on a food challenge provided by A Taste of Manila at Westside Tasty Treat. Starts at 4 pm. 715-409-0094 Tropical Enchantment Night · Sat. 1/29, Willow Springs Garden, Wausau. Enjoy a Hawaiian and Caribbean buffet, tropical drinks, and Caribbean style music. Dress up for the occasion. Starts at 5:30 pm. $15/person. 715-675-1171 for reservations Wausau Cyclones Game · Sat. 1/29, Marathon Park, Wausau. Wausau Cyclones vs.

Oregon Tradesmen. Starts at 7:10 pm. $9 ticket adult or $10 walk-up, $6 students 5-18 or $7 walkup, under 5 free. https://www.wausaucyclones.com/ Friends of MCPL Book Sale · Wed.-Sat. 2/2-2/5, hosted by Friends of MCPL at 300

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Milwaukee Power. Starts at 7:10 pm. $9 ticket adult or $10 walk-up, $6 students 5-18 or $7 walkup, under 5 free. https://www.wausaucyclones.com/ Sara Park Craft, Vendor & Bake Sale · Sat. 2/5, hosted by the Lincoln County Humane Society at Sara Park, 900 W Somo Ave, Tomahawk. Proceeds go to the humane society. Starts at 9 am. https://www.furrypets.com/2012/index.php Family Festival-Winter Carnival · Sat.-Sun. 2/5-2/6, Granite Peak Ski Resort, Wausau.

Enjoy snow carnival games, obstacle courses, scavenger hunts and fireworks show on Saturday night. Starts at 9 am. https://www.skigranitepeak.com/ Big Brew Fest · Sat. 2/5, hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Wisconsin at District 1 Brewing Company, Stevens Point. Enjoy unlimited samples of craft beer, food and live music. Starts at 2 pm. $35 each/ticket, $15 for designated drivers. https://bbbscw.ticketspice.com/big-brew-fest-2022 Green & Gold Evening of Fun · Sat. 2/5, St. Ladislaus Parish, Bevent. All ages welcome. Evening includes free beverages, free finger food, free cheese and sausage and free bars. Also raffle with $1,000, $500, $500 Cash and 13 other prizes. Basket raffle value up to $250 per basket-17 baskets. 50/50 raffle. Starts at 5 pm.

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Milwaukee Power. Starts at 7:10 pm. $9 ticket adult or $10 walk-up, $6 kids 5-18 or $7 walkup, 5 and under free. https://www.wausaucyclones.com/ Scaled Up Reptile Expo · Sun. 2/6, hosted by Scaled Up Expo at Central Wisconsin Convention and Expo Center, 10101 Market St, Rothschild. Look at the reptiles from different breeders, stock up on supplies and possibly take a reptile home.

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More info at https://www.ironbull.org/details-winter-challenge Free Adult XC Ski Lessons and Equipment Rental · Tuesdays 1/11-1/25, hosted by Wausau Nordic Ski Club at 9-mile Forest and Chalet-County N and 8704 Redbud Rd, Mosinee. Cross country ski lessons for adults. Equipment provided at no additional cost. Schedule info and more at https://www.wausaunordic.org/adultlessons/ Rib Mountain Adventure Challenge-Winter Edition · Sat. 1/22, hosted by IronBull at Wausau (30 miles within the area TBA). Run, bike and snowshoe through a snowy course alone or with a team. Starts at 12 pm. $75-100. https://www. ribmountainadventurechallenge.com/winter Sleigh Rides for Small Groups with Lunch Option · Sun. 1/23, Willow Springs Garden, Wausau. Go out on sleigh rides and enjoy optional soup buffet. Intended for groups of 8 or less. Starts at 9 am. $12 per person for ride, $22 per person for ride and soup buffet, free for ages 5 and under. 715-675-1171 14th Annual Frozen Tozen Ice Fishing Tournament · Sat. 2/5, hosted by the Boulder Junction Chamber of Commerce at Boulder Lake. Form a team of 2-4 people and catch the biggest fish. Cash prizes and cash raffle available. Advance preregistration recommended. Registration starts at 7 am. Tournament starts at 8 am. $30/ adult, $10/kids 12 and under. https://boulderjct.org/frozentozen/ Sleigh Rides for Small Groups with Lunch Option · Sun. 2/6, Willow Springs Garden, Wausau. Go out on sleigh rides and enjoy optional soup buffet. Intended for groups of 8 or less. Starts at 9 am. $12 per person for ride, $22 per person for ride and soup buffet, free for ages 5 and under. 715-675-1171 The Granite Grom Jam Series 2 · Sun. 2/6, Granite Peak Ski Resort, Wausau. Go skiing or snowboarding, enjoy pizza for lunch and a friendly competition. Starts at 11 am. $40 or $70 for two siblings. Helmets & lift tickets/season pass required. https://www.skigranitepeak.com/

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Learn digital drawing using Procreate. Starts at 4:30 pm. $160. https://www.cvawausau.org/ Student Loan Debt Relief Workshop · Thurs. & Fri. 1/20-1/21, hosted online by Wisconsin Coalition on Student Debt.

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Free. https://debtsmarts.org/ Public Service Loan Forgiveness Recent Changes & What They Mean For You · Tues. 1/25, hosted online by Wisconsin Coalition on Student Debt. Learn about the changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Starts at 5 pm. Free. https://debtsmarts.org/ Garden Chat with Marissa · Wed. 1/26, hosted online by Monk Botanical Gardens. Learn how to grow different plants and learn some tips on houseplant care. Starts at 12 pm. Free. On Facebook Live Rosemaling Class · Tuesdays 2/1-3/8, Chestnut Center for the Arts, 208 S Chestnut Ave, Marshfield. Learn how to create a decorative Norwegian painting. Supplies included. Starts at 12:30 pm or 6 pm. $140. 715-315-0124 to register Hands on Plants-Spring Wreath · Tues. 2/1, Monk Botanical Gardens, Wausau. Create your own spring wreath. For ages 21 and older. Starts at 6 pm. $40 members, $45 nonmembers. https://givebutter.com/sp22hop YWCA Financial Workshops! · Wednesdays 2/2-3/16, hosted online by YWCA Wausau. Learn how to manage your finances. Open to all ages. Starts at 7 pm. $10. https://www. eventbrite.com/e/ywca-wausau-finance-workshop-virtualseries-tickets-239448536017 Paint for a Purpose · Thurs. 2/3, Center for the Visual Arts, Wausau or virtually. Enjoy an evening of painting, light appetizers and a couple drinks in-person or paint from the comfort of your home. Starts at 7 pm. $60 in-person, $40

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Youth Poetry Contest (All Locations) · Thurs.-Fri. 1/6-5/27, hosted by the Marathon County Public Library at all MCPL locations. Youths ages 9-18 can enter a poem in a poetry contest. Poems can be any length and each person can enter two poems. Entrants must be Marathon County residents. Submit entries at poetry@mcpl.us or drop them off at any MCPL location. Call 715-261-7220 for more info Youth Ceramics · Wednesdays 1/12-2/9, Center for the Visual Arts, Wausau. Students can learn the basic skills to make ceramic artwork. Starts at 4 pm. $120. https://www. cvawausau.org/ Family Story Time: Art Tales! · Tues. 1/18, hosted online by the Marathon County Public Library. Listen to stories about art. Starts at 10 am. Free. https://www.youtube.com/user/ MCPLwausau Family Story Time: Arctic Animals! · Tues. 1/25, hosted online by the Marathon County Public Library. Listen to stories about animals that live in the arctic and learn about the Grab & Go kit for kids offered at the Wausau Winterfest.

Starts at 10 am. Free. https://www.youtube.com/user/ MCPLwausau Youth Painting · Tuesdays 1/25-2/22, Center for the Visual Arts, Wausau. Students can learn different painting techniques. Starts at 4 pm. $120. https://www.cvawausau.org/ Story Time Spring 2022 · Fri. 1/28, UW Museum of Natural History, Stevens Point. Read nature-themed stories, color and do crafts. Intended for ages 2-5. Starts at 10 am. Free. https://forms.office.com/r/2BiY7yN26t Grab & Go Craft for Kids: Winterfest Snow Globes! · Sat. 1/29, hosted by Marathon County Public Library at 300 N. First St, Wausau. Pick up a kit to make a paper snow globe.

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Greater Wausau Children’s Museum, Cedar Creek Mall, Rothschild. Open Tues-Thurs. 9 am-2 pm, Fri. & Sat. 9 am-5 pm, Sun. 12 pm-5 pm. Closed Monday. $5 per child 1-12 years, free for children under 1 and parents or caregivers. http:// www.wausauchildrensmuseum.org/ or 608-408-4668 Kids Snowmaking Contest · now until 3/1, hosted by the Village of Kronenwetter. Kids can build their own snowman and enter it in a contest. Submit photo entry to Village of Kronenwetter or email jpoyer@kronenwetter.org. More info at https://www.kronenwetter.org/community/community_events/kids_snowman_making_contest.php Wednesday Learning Centers · Every Weds., hosted by the Stevens Point Area YMCA and Boys & Girls Club of Portage County. Available for students in K thru 6th grade. Young learners will get the chance to socialize and learn after school. Centers are open all day. $10 per child. More info at https://www.bgclubpc.org/ Mini Monets · Select Wednesdays, Greater Wausau Children’s Museum, Rothschild. Preschool Art program for children ages 2-5. Starts at 10 am. http://www.wausauchildrensmuseum.org/ or 608-408-4668 Family Storytime · Wednesdays, hosted online by T.B. Scott Free Library. Listen to stories, songs, and rhymes every Wednesday. Starts at 10 am. On Facebook Live Bounce House · Wednesdays, Greenheck Field House, Weston. Starts at 5:30 pm. $5 per child 12 and under. https://www.dce.k12.wi.us/greenheckfieldhouse Preschool Science · Select Thursdays, Greater Wausau Children’s Museum, Rothschild. Hands-on Science, Art and sensory play for toddlers and preschoolers. Starts at 10 am.

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VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES Volunteer Opportunities for the Week of January 17th, 2022 Find More Donation + Volunteer Opportunities! Go to the United Way Volunteer Connection volunteer website at www.unitedwaymc.galaxydigital.com.

Response to COVID-19. Please adhere to all recommendations from the Federal Government, Center for Disease Control and Marathon County Health Department.

Share Your Photography Skills! GiGi’s Playhouse is seeking an individual with photography experience/instruction to volunteer time to take photos of participants with Down syndrome that can be used throughout the year for marketing purposes. They will provide props to be used relevant to themes they will need to use throughout the year. If interested email volunteerwausau@gigisplayhouse.org or call (715) 370-6652.

Become a Community Preparedness Educator! Preparing your community BEFORE a disaster is part of the American Red Cross mission. As a Community Preparedness Volunteer, you can help educate individuals, families, and communities on actions to reduce the risk of a disaster and prepare to respond effectively and cope with disasters when they happen. The American Red Cross is seeking compassionate and committed individuals to help with the following efforts: youth programs that provide sciencebased disaster education and coping skills and community preparedness education opportunities like Hands-Only CPR or providing disaster education presentations. To learn more, contact Lee at: lee.borofka@redcross.org Read with children—Virtually! Retire United is seeking volunteers for a virtual reading program called Vello. Volunteers will read with students from Marathon Elementary on a weekly basis. This is a great opportunity to build relationships and encourage a love of learning while promoting literacy in youth. Choose a time during the school day that suits your schedule. To learn more about this opportunity or to sign up, please email Lori at lhattenhauer@unitedwaymc.org.

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Household Furnishings Needed. Help furnish homes of North Central Health Care clients with the following items: Dresser, small kitchen table, trash bins, drinking glasses, silverware, pots/pans, plates, a love seat, living room chairs.

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THE BUZZ

By Evan J. Pretzer

Keeping on at Kreger’s Owners Kathleen Regelman and Hannah Reyes took over in November after running a successful online bakery

was not without them. Commencing their control around the height of the Thanksgiving season was hectic, but they worked through it and look back on the time with the sentiment of seasoned entrepreneurs.

“It is not easy doing something new and it is not easy taking over anything old,” Reyes said. “We were doing custom orders only before but now it is our goal to have something in the fridge daily and accessible. We never had that before.”

It has come alongside a warm welcome from the facility’s longtime customers and, while many business owners step away from direct operations as more success comes, this will not be the case for the longtime friends. This is their baby which will soon see a remodel and redesign of the exterior.

“We always want to be involved,” Regelman said. “We are passionate about what we do and we are passionate about the community and the relationship so we will always be here to some degree. This is really a part of who each of us are really.”

As well, their old franchise does still stand, but the line between the two has blurred with the new location taking some priority while the other is digital.

“Kreger’s has our Cup and Cake products now,” Reyes said. “A lot of our previous customers are also coming in to support us and, the online portion of Cup and Cake is staying, but not at Kreger’s. We hope to transition online there in the future.”

Also, if words from the previous team are any indication, their best days are ahead.

▲ Kathleen Regelman, left and Hannah Reyes share a laugh during production at Kreger’s Bakery and Deli. The pair assumed control of the business in November after previously running Cup and Cake.

“They’re gonna be a great addition to Wausau,” Kreger’s bookkeeper Michelle Tabaka said in a 2021 article for the Wausau Daily Herald. “We’re very pleased.”

Kreger’s Bakery and Deli is open from 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 6 a.m. to noon Saturday under Regelman and Reyes’ ownership. More information can be found at the Kreger’s Bakery Facebook page or calling 715-845-3644.

Evan J. Pretzer is a contributor to City Pages. He can be reached at evan.pretzer@protonmail.com.

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Kreger’s Bakery and Deli has a new duo of owners dedicated to its cause.

Since Christmas Day Kathleen Regelman and Hannah Reyes have been the sole proprietors and managers of the legacy establishment in Wausau which has existed since 1962. They acquired the site in November after the success of their online bakery business dubbed Cup and Cake and went through an onboarding process to learn recipes and how to handle the side of the business centered around the deli.

“We know we have big shoes to fill because the bakery is a staple in this community,” Regelman said. “It is something everybody really knows and loves. There is pressure, we want to do things well and do things as good as the previous owners.

There is a need for a bakery but we also want our own spin on things, too.”

So far, nothing much has changed with how the iconic establishment is run and what it offers to the public. There are still the same pastries, doughnuts and cookies people love and Regelman and Reyes intend to put out new recipes with time. In particular, the pair believe their cakes can rise above their numerous competitors.

“We want to have cake which is beautiful, tastes great and you can tell it is homemade,” Reyes added. “These will not be generic grocery store cakes.”

Being in any business related to food can have its difficulties and the journey to continuing on with the site’s legacy

▲ A grouping of cupcakes sit ready for consumption at Kreger’s Bakery and Deli in Wausau.

(Evan Pretzer)

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