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on the cover Radar the barred owl is a resident raptor at Open Door Bird Sanctuary. Visitors can meet her and other birds of prey during a Raptor Saturday event on Feb. 21, from 10:30 SaM WaTSON am to 4 pm at the sanctuary, 4114 Cty I in Jacksonport.

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The Edger B. Speer is A Giant With a Specific Route by THE DOOR COUNTY MARITIME MUSEUM, Contributor Tom Wenstadt

he merchant vessel Edger B. Speer pivoted at the mouth of Sturgeon Bay, and with the assistance of tugs Donald J. Sarter and Jimmy L, backed up to the Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding yard on Jan. 18. The Speer was launched May 8, 1980, at the American Shipbuilding yard in Lorain, Ohio, for the USS Great Lakes Fleet, for whom she sails today. USS Great Lakes Fleet vessels are easily recognized by the large gray diagonal strip on the bow. The Speer has an unusual unloading boom design. It is mounted just inside the stern and projects laterally on either side to a length of 52 feet. Due to this limited unloading configuration, the vessel can only carry iron ore to Conneaut, Ohio, or Gary, Indiana. In August 2006, sister ship Roger Blough broke its rudder in the St. Marys River. The Speer came to the rescue and

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MAN DIES IN SOUTHERN DOOR FARM ACCIDENT Town of Forestville – a man died feb. 12 after being trapped beneath a piece of farm equipment in southern Door County. Wilson Duarte Martinez, 50, of forestville, died after a large bale grabber attachment became disconnected from a front-end loader and fell onto him, according to the preliminary investigation by the Door County Sheriff’s Office. The Door County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched at approximately 3:31 pm, feb. 12, to the farm accident at 7900 Old elm road in forestville. When deputies arrived, they found the deceased Martinez pinned beneath the equipment. emergency personnel from the Southern Door fire Department, Southern Door emergency Medical responders, Door County emergency Services, and the Door County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene. an autopsy was conducted on feb. 13 at the brown County Medical examiner’s Office. The results are pending at this time. The incident remains under investigation, with no further information being released.

COUNTY STANDS TO LOSE $190K FOR FOODSHARE PROGRAM Door County – Still coming into focus are the ways Congress has shifted costs to states through the One big beautiful bill act (Obbba) – the sweeping legislative package that focused on tax cuts and major policy changes that President Trump signed into law on July 4, 2025. Joe Krebsbach, Door County Health and Human Services director, outlined one of those impacts to his oversight committee on feb. 9. The Obbba changes how the federal government funds the Supplemental Nutrition assistance Program (SNaP) – known

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The Edger B. Speer tugged into position for winter layup in Sturgeon Bay in 2015, archived STeVe reINKe thanks to the Door County Maritime Museum’s collection.

towed the Blough to Gary, Indiana, so it could be unloaded before being towed to Sturgeon Bay to repair the rudder. The Speer is 1,004 feet long and 105 feet at the beam with a depth of 56 feet and a carrying capacity of 73,700 tons. She’s powered by two Pielstick-18PC2-3V-400

9,630-horsepower diesel engines turning two propellers and a bow thruster Look for a long iron-ore colored hull and an iron-ore colored unloading boom with a white pilot house. Spectacular views are available from the Door County Maritime Museum Jim Kress Maritime Lighthouse Tower.

as foodShare in Wisconsin – which counties administer. beginning in October, states must cover 75% of SNaP administrative costs, up from 50%. for Door County, that means $190,000 in lost revenue, equivalent to two positions, Krebsbach said. The law also penalizes states with SNaP payment error rates of 6% or higher. Starting in fiscal year 2028, based on 2026/2027 data, responsibility for those errors shifts from the federal government to the states. Wisconsin has historically hovered near that threshold, Krebsbach said. If counties lose funding and staff positions are cut, maintaining an error rate below 6% will become more difficult, potentially triggering financial penalties. To offset the increased cost-share, plus additional funding to ensure the state remains below the 6% error rate, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) needs more than $68 million from the state, Krebsbach said. “If the error rate goes above 8%, the cost to the state will double,” he said. In late January, DHS requested $70 million from lawmakers to cover the foodShare costs passed to the state by Congress under the new federal law, according to reporting from Wisconsin Public radio. “I think the state must give DHS that funding,” Krebsbach said.

on the first floor. The meeting will also be available virtually, but applicants and others who wish to offer oral testimony must attend in person. Written testimony will be accepted up to 48 hours before the day of the hearing. anonymous correspondence will not be accepted. email LuSdepartment@co.door. wi.us. all application materials may be viewed online approximately four business days before the hearing at co.door.wi.gov/ agendaCenter. additional materials may be posted up until 4:30 pm the day before the hearing.

HEARING ON GIBRALTAR ROAD DEVELOPMENT Gibraltar – The Door County resource Planning Committee, which oversees zoning matters for towns within Door County, will hold a hearing on March 19 on a proposal from Jim Wolfe of engineering firm Vierbicher, on behalf of DDT Properties, to rezone 7.32 acres from Heartland 3.5 zoning to Neighborhood residential to be able to subdivide the property into smaller lots to create a major site condominium development. a map showing the property affected by the rezoning proposal is available for viewing and/ or purchase from the Door County Land use Services Department during normal business hours. The purpose of the hearing is to allow parties to explain how their interests are affected, how the public is affected, and to bring out any facts pertinent to the case related to public health, safety, convenience and general welfare. The hearing will begin at 3 pm in the Door County Government Center Chambers room

Sturgeon Bay – City of Sturgeon bay utility customers will see a new charge on the bills they receive in february for January services. The fee reflects the city’s stormwater utility, created by the Common Council. rather than continuing to cover stormwater costs with property taxes subject to state revenue limits, the city will now fund those expenses through a dedicated monthly charge. at the same time, the council eliminated the $2 monthly compost fee, incorporating it into the stormwater utility fee. for singlefamily homes on lots smaller than 10,000 square feet, the new stormwater fee is $6.47 per month, resulting in a net increase to those households of $4.47 per month. Those types of lots are designated as Tier 1 and serve as the basis for the equivalent residential unit (eru) charge. Tier 2 singlefamily homes – lots between 10,000 square feet and one acre, which typically have more impervious area – will be billed at 1.5 erus, or $9.71 monthly. fees for single-family lots larger than an acre, non-residential property, and dense multi-family lots will vary based on the amount of impervious surface area. Charges range from a minimum of one eru to more than 400 erus for the largest commercial or industrial parcels. Vacant, undeveloped parcels with no structures will not be charged a stormwater fee. The city worked with Cedar Corporation to create the utility. The firm estimates the utility will have an annual budget of close to $1.3 million over the next five years to support operations and maintenance, regulatory compliance, and capital projects to manage flooding, erosion and water quality.

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DCEDC Prepares for Another Countywide Housing Study by DEBRA FITZGERALD debra.fitz@ppulse.com

“Sturgeon Bay Mayor David Ward: Since 2021, the City of Sturgeon Bay has added 400 housing units, with another 250 being considered or in the planning stages, and 76 currently under construction.”

he Door County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) is preparing to take another comprehensive look at housing across the peninsula, seven years after a first-of-its-kind study quantified what many residents and employers were already feeling. Commissioned by the DCEDC and released in February 2019, the study by engineering firm AECOM identified significant workforce rental and seasonal housing deficits across the county, with demand projected through 2023. That benchmark year has passed, and according to DCEDC, it is time to measure what has changed. The organization recently issued requests for proposals from qualified consultants to conduct a new countywide housing study. The analysis will assess current inventory and development activity, examine factors affecting supply and demand – including short-term rentals, pricing and employer needs – and project demand for workforce, affordable, seasonal, senior and market-rate housing across the peninsula. “Access to housing is directly tied to Door County’s ability to grow our workforce and support long-term economic vitality,” said Michelle Lawrie, DCEDC executive director. “By taking a close look at where we are since our 2019 study, we can better understand what progress has been made, gaps that continue to exist, and what strategic steps are needed next.” DCEDC already tracks part of the picture. Over the past year, the organization has monitored rental property vacancies in Sturgeon Bay, Sister Bay, and the Egg Harbor area. Each month, they call 41 apartment buildings in Sturgeon Bay, representing 2,182 units; 10 apartment buildings in Sister Bay, representing 233 units; and roughly 40 units in the Town of Egg Harbor, largely in Carlsville.

Lawrie said the vacancy rate for all the units combined has hovered between 1-2%, with most of the available apartments priced above $1,500 a month. “Anything available below that is snapped up,” she said, adding that some employers ask for this list of vacancies every month. The DCEDC formed an Attainable Housing Committee as early as 2003; after a hiatus, the group reconvened in 2023. That’s because while housing concerns are not new in Door County, historic low mortgage rates during the pandemic, along with remote work, migration trends and persistent housing supply shortages, accelerated both home and rental prices everywhere, including Door County Median home prices in Wisconsin continue to climb, according to a December 2025 report from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. Local municipalities and property owners have felt those increases firsthand, needing to revalue properties more frequently to keep assessed values aligned with market prices. A shortage of attainable housing also emerged as a top concern in the Community Health Assessment released in January by Door County Public Health (see related story in this issue). Sturgeon Bay Mayor David Ward said the 2019 housing study was useful for the city, and an updated version is

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warranted. He said some people were dubious about the necessity of a housing study – “the doubt factor is always high,” for housing studies, he said – but he had a different take. “It revealed things that weren’t very surprising to people, but they were written on paper,” he said. “Like Sister Bay has a housing shortage – you had to be a stone not to realize that – but we had some numbers to put with it.” With the data from the 2019 study, Ward said his fellow council members could support new housing developments in the city – and they did. Before the 2019 study, the last major housing development added 37 units to the city in 2017, according to Ward. Since 2021, Ward said the city has added 400 housing units, with another 250 under consideration or in the planning stages, including 76 currently under construction. “Where we are today and how far this train can run, I don’t know, but it would be good to have a fresh look at it,” Ward said. “It will help Sturgeon Bay, I can tell you that, but I think it will help Sister Bay and Brussels.” Lawrie said the new study will not simply update the numbers from 2019, but broaden the lens. In addition to fresh data, she wants consultants to interview employers, developers and residents across the peninsula. “We don’t want a study that says, ‘Here’s what the Census says, so here’s what you need,’” she said. Though she was not with the DCEDC when the earlier study was completed, Lawrie said she has heard criticism that it fell short in reflecting community perspectives. The new study, she said, should clearly measure changes in southern, central and northern Door since 2019 while identifying persistent barriers, local experiences and strategies that have worked in comparable communities. For the complete request for proposal, visit livedoorcounty.org/ housingstudyrfp/. Proposals are due by 5 pm, March 18. Email michelle@ doorcountybusiness.com with questions.

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Bultman and Smith Advance to April Election by DEBRA FITZGERALD debra.fitz@ppulse.com

ob Bultman and Dave Smith will advance to the April election in their bids to represent District 17 on the Door County Board of Supervisors. Bultman, the incumbent, received 81 votes in the Feb. 17 primary, to Smith’s 78. Mariah K. Goode trailed the two with 59 votes.

District 17 includes Wards 1 and 2 in Baileys Harbor and Ward 2 in Jacksonport. A total of 219 votes were cast, 187 in Baileys Harbor and 32 in Jacksonport. The three candidates who filed for the seat created the only primary election in Door County. The spring election is on April 7. We’ll introduce voters to all candidates in contested races in an upcoming issue.

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Observations of Local Government this change will save the county about $9,000 in staff expenses. The Door County League of Women Voters Observer Corps monitors Door County local government to understand and shine a light on issues of importance to the League. This column shares a snapshot of what is happening in county, municipal and school government as observed through the lens of League positions. League Position of Importance: Access to Government/Quality of Life Door County Board of Supervisors, Jan. 27 The board approved a resolution requested by Health and Human Services and ADRC Directors for staﬃng changes, making the Dementia Care Specialist position one full-time equivalent (FTE) position (from a .8 FTE part-time), and splitting one FTE administrative position into two parttime, .5 FTE positions, to better serve “those suffering from dementia in our community.” Shifting resources in this way enhances staff availability for work with the dementia community. District 12 Supervisor Melissa Norton noted that

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League Position of Importance: Education Sturgeon Bay District Board of Education, Jan. 24 The middle school and high school roofs will be replaced this summer. On the district website, there is a link to an article dissecting the different taxing authorities (municipality, county, NWTC and school district) that make up a property owner’s s tax bill. League Position of Importance: Education Sevastopol School District Board of Education, Jan. 29 Sue Todey, school board member, reported on minutes from the Wisconsin School Board Association Meeting. They were told 45% special education reimbursement rate for schools, and it ended up being closer to 38%. Also, school vouchers were discussed, and participants were advised to let the legislature know about the impact on school funding.

Door County Trails gave a presentation on their initiative. The Parks Committee will provide a survey to residents to inform the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. The intergovernmental agreement between the County of Door, the Town of Sevastopol, and the Town of Jacksonport about the future construction of a new road to Cave Point County Park provides that Schauer Road in the Town of Jacksonport would no longer have vehicle access to Cave Point, only bicycle and foot traﬃc. The League Lens is a monthly column produced by the League of Women Voters of Door County’s (LWVDC) Observer Corps. In collaboration with the Peninsula Pulse, the column is part of a community journalism project in collaboration designed to help keep Pulse readers informed about issues being discussed at municipal, school board and county board meetings. If you’re interested in becoming a member of the Observer Corps, please contact ocaction@ lwvdoorcounty.org.

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A Healthy County Under Pressure Recently released Community Health Assessment paints a candid portrait of the county’s strengths and mounting challenges by DEBRA FITZGERALD debra.fitz@ppulse.com

y the numbers, Door County is healthy. Residents are living longer than most Americans and report strong access to care. At the same time, a new Community Health Assessment shows a community facing affordability pressures that could strain those gains in the years ahead. Housing, wages, childcare, aging and social connection emerged as the top concerns in the 2025 Community Health Assessment (CHA), a data-driven report required for public health departments and nonprofit hospitals. Door County Public Health (Public Health) partnered with Door County Medical Center on the assessment, released in January

By The Numbers The 2025 Community Health assessment describes solid health outcomes and strong civic assets, but one facing structural challenges that could affect long-term stability if not addressed. Here are the top concerns indicated within the report: Housing: 45.7% say safe, affordable housing is the top community need Wages: 36.4% report jobs don’t pay enough to meet basic needs. Meanwhile, the cost of living is about 25% higher than the state average, and the median income is lower Child care: 28.4% cite affordability and access as major concerns Aging: Median age 54.1, third oldest county in Wisconsin, with falls the number one cause of injury-related deaths Opportunities to Socialize: The second most talked about challenge in community conversations, and 31% of all adults reported that they always, usually or sometimes feel lonely

2026, working alongside groups including United Way, UW-Extension, the Door County Economic Development Corporation and Destination Door County. For Door County Public Health Strategist Shauna Blackledge, the CHA is more than a statutory requirement. “I love this part of the job because, in a smaller community like Door County, collaboration truly leads to visible change,” she said. The report will guide community health and planning efforts through 2030. “It identifies the most urgent health needs in the community, and those findings guide both our Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) and our internal priorities,” she said. “It directly shapes how resources are used. It influences how staff time is allocated, and guides decisions about grants, programs, and partnerships.” A Community That’s Living Longer The report draws on five community focus groups, 22 stakeholder questionnaires, and 973 individual surveys. The top priorities identified were access to safe and affordable housing; jobs with livable wages; affordable, accessible child care; the aging population; and opportunities to socialize. Respondents cited concerns about screen time and limited social options outside of bars, while young adults and parents of young children reported diﬃculty building connections outside of work. The CHA also compiles extensive demographic and health data, giving local organizations a shared set of facts to guide decisions, Blackledge said. “When people see the same data and understand the same challenges, they start building solutions together and that sense of collective momentum is energizing,” Blackledge said. Based upon 2024 data, the life expectancy in Door County is 80.2 years, compared with 77.8 statewide and 77.1 nationally. More than 80% of residents reported access to quality health care, and childhood vaccination rates exceed state averages. Civic engagement remains high, and residents cited access to parks,

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trails and natural spaces as the top community strength. Aﬀordability and Aging Shape the Future At the same time, affordability surfaced as a central challenge. Housing was the most frequently cited concern, with 45.7% of survey respondents identifying safe and affordable housing as a top priority for improvement. About 27% of households spend at least 30% of their income on housing – a level considered cost-burdened – with renters most affected. Employment indicators remain strong, with unemployment at 3%, but many residents report struggling to keep up with the county’s cost of living, estimated at 25% above the state average. More than one-third of respondents identified jobs with livable wages as a key concern, particularly in service and tourismrelated industries that dominate the local economy. Demographic trends are also shaping future needs. With a median age of 54.1, Door County is the third-oldest county in Wisconsin (outranked by Iron and Adams counties). Nearly one-third of residents are 65 or older, increasing demand for health care, emergency response and transportation services. Emergency medical data reflect that shift: more than one in four EMS calls involves falls, now the leading cause of injury-related deaths in the county. In response, Door County Emergency Services launched a community paramedic program in 2025 to support residents at risk of falls and reduce repeat emergency calls. Child care access and affordability also emerged as significant pressure points. Families with two children spend nearly 30% of household income on child care, and 25% of parents said child care availability has affected their ability to get, keep or advance in a job.

Mental health indicators present a mixed picture. Awareness of mental health and substance-use services is high, but fewer residents report feeling comfortable using them. About 31% of adults said they feel lonely at least sometimes, particularly young adults and parents of young children, even as the county maintains a higher-than-average number of community organizations and social groups. The report also highlights the strength – and cost – of local schools. Door County’s five districts are highperforming, but maintaining that performance requires significant investment. Schools spend an estimated $8,057 more per student in required spending – defined as the dollars needed to achieve average test scores – the second-highest per-student spending in the state. That finding was among the most surprising to Blackledge. “The strength of our public schools stood out, and the cost of maintaining that strength was more striking than expected,” she said. While not the county’s first assessment, this is the first conducted under the Healthy Door County initiative, a collaborative effort among public health agencies, health care providers and community organizations. A leadership team is now working to develop a Community Health Improvement Plan for 2026–2030, focusing on housing, wages, child care, aging and social connection.

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ndrew Berken of Pulaski was fishing with his dad, Kevin, and 2-1/2-year-old daughter, Finnley, when he struck gold in the waters off Door County on Feb. 11. “I have a few good trophy perch spots scattered around the Larson’s Reef area near Sturgeon Bay,” Berken said. The first area was devoid of angling competition, so they set up. After catching just one whitefish in an hour, it was time for a move. “Shortly after, we landed a 14.5-incher on a tip-down that we safely released back into the depths,” Berken said. “Not long after that, something cracked my black and gold Jigging Rap. Almost simultaneously, we had a tip-down go down, and my dad and daughter went to check it out.” Their fish turned out to be a 15-1/2-inch perch, but the one Berken landed made it look small. “It felt nice, like a small walleye,” Berken said. “After getting him close to the hole, I saw stripes, pulled him up and immediately knew that was the biggest perch I’ve ever caught. I’ve been releasing 14- to 16-inch perch for a long time to finally lay my hands on something like that.” Howie’s Tackle in Sturgeon Bay weighed the monstrous perch at 3.01 pounds, a quarter-pound shy of a state record that has stood for more than 70 years.

Wisconsin’s record perch was caught in 1954 in Lake Winnebago. Many believe Green Bay, with its abundant round gobies and other forage, has the best shot at producing a new record. Turkey Leftovers More than 100,000 leftover spring wild turkey permits will go on sale the week of March 16, including more than 17,500 in the last three hunt periods in Zone 2. All hunters who applied by the deadline and checked all the boxes – including the third option to take a tag in any available week – should have received a Zone 2 tag. Zone 2 leftovers will go on sale on March 17 at 10 am. There’s a limited number of 4th-week tags, but nearly 8,000 for the 5th period and more than 8,400 for the 6th. Bonus authorizations are $10 for residents and $15 for nonresidents. You must have purchased a license allowing spring turkey hunting and a wild turkey stamp before getting a bonus permit. The regular turkey license is $15 for Wisconsin residents and $65 for nonresidents. The 2026 wild turkey stamp is $5.25. Conservation Patron license buyers have those included. This year’s youth turkey hunting weekend is April 11-12, with the first of six seven-day hunt periods beginning April 15 and ending May 26. There will also be some Learn To Hunt events held before the regular season. Keep an eye on those via a link at dnr.wisconsin.gov/ Education/OutdoorSkills/lth. Calling Young Artists Students from kindergarten through 12th grade have little more than a week to submit their artwork for the Art of Conservation Fish Art Contest, hosted by Wildlife Forever. The annual contest invites youth to mix art with conservation and science by exploring fish species and aquatic

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habitats through original artwork and creative writing. Participants can earn state and national recognition, as well as prizes from contest sponsors. Contest resources, guidelines, and entry forms are available at fishart.org/. Meanwhile, Wildlife Forever recently announced the state, national and international winners of its 2025 Songbird Art Contest. See the best chosen from more than 3,500 entries from students across 36 countries and 43 U.S. states at theartofconservation. org/2025-songbird-artwinners. Salmon Tales Feb. 26 Meet retired Department of Natural Resources fisheries director Lee Kernen and learn about how Pacific salmon found their way to Door County at the next Fish Tales Lecture Series on Feb. 26 at Crossroads at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay. Kernen was on hand when Wisconsin’s first cohos were stocked in Algoma in 1968 and the state’s first Chinooks in Sturgeon Bay a year later. The presentation begins at 7 pm in person or online. To watch on your phone, computer or tablet, visit doorcountylibrary.org/event on the date of the talk to access the link. Invasives Week The North American Invasive Species Management Association has organized a series of activities as part of National Invasive Species Awareness Week, Feb. 23-27. The goal is to involve local, state, tribal, federal, regional and international organizations to increase awareness of invasive species, the threats they pose, and the actions that can be taken to reduce or prevent their spread. Learn about the effort at naisma.org/ programs/nisaw/. For more on invasive

The biggest yellow perch ever weighed at Howie’s Tackle was caught by Andrew Berken of Pulaski Feb. 11. The 17-incher was just over three pounds, a quarter-pound shy of a 72-year-old state record. KeVIN berKeN

species in Wisconsin, visit dnr.wisconsin. gov/topic/Invasives. Backyard Bird Count Two days into the 29th annual Great Backyard Bird Count, participants from about 200 countries had identified more than 7,500 of the world’s bird species. Last year, birders from 217 countries or eBird subregions collectively reported 8,207 of the world’s known species. That included more than 165,000 checklists identifying 674 species in the United States. We’ll take a closer look at the preliminary numbers from this year’s event in next week’s column.

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location for the 2025 holiday movie, A Cherry Pie Christmas, a production that injected over $600,000 into the local economy and created a new Movie Trail tour that continues to draw national visitors to fish Creek. as a part of Door County’s $651.2 million visitor economy, according to the nomination details, Lautenbach’s helps support thousands of local jobs and generates critical tax revenue that funds regional infrastructure. The Governor’s Tourism awards nomination also serves as a posthumous tribute to bob Lautenbach (1949–2021), a pioneer of agritourism who dedicated his life to promoting the cherry and wine industry. The arts, Culture and Heritage award celebrates organizations that use history and local culture to enhance the tourism experience and community well-being. Winners will be announced at the Wisconsin Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Milwaukee on March 17.

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Peninsula Pride farms held its annual meeting on feb. 3 at Lambeau field in Green bay, marking the group’s 10th anniversary. More than 85 farmers, agriculture professionals and community members attended the event that featured speakers and hosted discussions about advancements made by the farmer-led watershed group over the past year. farmers for Sustainable food Strategic account Manager Marti Viste shared results from Peninsula Pride farms’ 2025 Member Conservation Practice Survey, which involved 62 farms and showed an increase in conservation practices compared to 2024 and 2023. Learn more at peninsulapridefarms. org.

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strengthening agrotourism offerings while supporting educational programming and local food production. • Peninsula School of Art received $40,000 to construct ADA-compliant sidewalks and campus pathways, improving pedestrian access, visibility and connectivity between its campus and downtown Fish Creek. • Greater Escarpment Organization of Door County received $24,000 to install outdoor exhibits as part of the outdoor museum’s final phase, helping visitors understand the geological, environmental and cultural significance of the Niagara Escarpment. This project also received an additional $12,500 from other Community Foundation funds, bringing the total investment for the project to $36,500. • Town of Liberty Grove received $11,942 for the purchase and installation of a floating launch pier at the Ellison Bay Marina, improving water access and safety as water levels fluctuate. • Belgian Heritage Center received $8,000 to make improvements to its historic burial site and surrounding grounds, enhancing the visitor experience while respectfully preserving Door County’s Belgian heritage. These projects join 59 previously granted, bringing the total impact from DDC’s

Community Investment Fund to $3,455,771 since the program began in May 2023. A list of every grant that has been awarded is available at doorcounty.com/cif. Projects selected for funding must meet clearly defined eligibility requirements. The dollars used for the Community Investment Fund are derived from room tax revenue paid by overnight visitors and allocated to DDC through its agreement with the Door County Tourism Zone Commission. Wisconsin state statute governs how these funds may be used. The next grant application deadline is Monday, March 23 at 4 pm. Qualified applicants include 501(c)(3) public charities, 501(c)(6) organizations and local units of government. DDC encourages any interested local nonprofit or municipality to schedule a meeting with the Door County Community Foundation, DDC’s Community Investment Fund administrative partner, to discuss their idea before submitting an application. Call the Community Foundation at 920.746.1786 or email grants@ givedoorcounty.org to schedule an appointment. For details about the program, funding requirements and the online application, visit communityinvestmentfund.org.

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STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DOOR COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Henry J. Gilson II Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 26PR02 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth April 28, 1943 and date of death November 8, 2025 was domiciled in Door County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 3831 Cty M, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is 4/29/2026. 5. A claim may be filed at the Justice Center, 1207 S Duluth Ave, Door County Courthouse, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Room C256. BY THE COURT: /s/ Regan Hendrickson Register in Probate 01/29/26 Herbert C. Liebmann IV Ross & Liebmann Legal Group 218 N 14th Ave Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 (920) 743-9117 Bar Number 1064291 Run: Feb 6, 13, 20 2026 WNAXLP STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DOOR COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SUSAN M. STURM Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 26-PR-05 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth November 11, 1953 and date of death December 27, 2025 was domiciled in Door County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 4231 Cottage Row Road, Fish Creek, WI 54212 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is April 29, 2026. 5. A claim may be filed at the Office of the Door County Register in Probate - Door County Courthouse, 1205 South Duluth Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Room C258. BY THE COURT: /s/ Regan Hendrickson Register in Probate 01/29/26 Attorney Amy M. Sullivan, Pinkert Law Firm LLP 454 Kentucky Street, P.O. Box 89 Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 920-743-6505 Bar Number 1082283 Run: Feb 6,13, 20, 2026 WNAXLP STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT DOOR COUNTY Capital Credit Union Plaintiff, v. Mitchell L. Mencheski Connie I. Fish XYZ Unknown Defendant Defendants. Case No. 25CV166 Code No. 30301 PUBLICATION SUMMONS STATE OF WISCONSIN To each person named above as a Defendant: You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. Within 40 days after February 13, 2026, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is Clerk of Courts, Door County Courthouse, 1205 S. Duluth Ave, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235, and to Justin J. Bates, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is PO Box 1473, Wausau, WI 54402. You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not demand a copy of the complaint within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law.

A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. February 3, 2026 Bates Legal Group, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff By: /s/ Justin J. Bates Justin J. Bates State Bar No. 1066128 P.O. Box 1473 Wausau, WI 54402-1473 (715) 843-5599 Run: Feb 13, 20, 27 2026 WNAXLP STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DOOR COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PATRICK BRYANT Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 26-PR-08 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth January 18, 1952 and date of death October 30, 2025 was domiciled in Door County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 8205 Highway 57, Baileys Harbor, WI 54202 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is April 3, 2026. 5. A claim may be filed at the Office of the Door County Register in Probate - Door County Courthouse, 1205 South Duluth Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Room C258. BY THE COURT: /s/ Regan Hendrickson Register in Probate 02/04/26 Attorney Amy M. Sullivan, Pinkert Law Firm LLP 454 Kentucky Street, P.O. Box 89 Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 920-743-6505 Bar Number 1082283 Run: Feb 13, 20, 27 2026 WNAXLP STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DOOR COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Maryanne R. Jacobs Notice to Creditors Amended (Informal Administration) Case No. 25-PR-12 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth September 11, 1941 and date of death November 2, 2024 was domiciled in Door County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 1621 Erie Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is May 5, 2026. 5. A claim may be filed at the Office of the Justice Center, 1207 S Duluth Ave - Door County Courthouse, 1205 South Duluth Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Room C256. BY THE COURT: /s/ Regan Hendrickson Register in Probate 02/04/26 Attorney Christina L. Peterson - HANAWAY ROSS, S.C. 345 South Jefferson Street Green Bay, WI 54301 920-432-3381 Bar Number 1045760 Run: Feb 13, 20, 27 2026 WNAXLP NOTICE TO CREDITORS CONCERNING THE JEAN T. REYNOLDS REVOCABLE TRUST Jean T. Reynolds, whose date of birth was April 18, 1933, died domiciled in Door County, State of Wisconsin on January 18, 2026. Her post office address was 3049 Anderson Lane, Ephraim, WI 54211. Pursuant to Wis. Stats. section 701.0508, Andrew Reynolds, Trustee of the Jean T. Reynolds Revocable Trust (the “Trust”), with the power to pay the debts of Jean T. Reynolds, hereby provides notice that all claims against Jean T. Reynolds or the Trust for payment of the debts of Jean T. Reynolds must be filed with the person listed below WITHIN 4 MONTHS AFTER THE TIME OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE, or be barred. The address for filing claims is: Jean T. Reynolds Revocable Trust c/o Jennifer R. D’Amato, Esq. Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren, s.c. 1000 North Water Street, Suite 1700 Milwaukee, WI 53202 Run: Feb 13, 20, 27 2026 WNAXLP

PUBLIC HEARINGS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE DOOR COUNTY, WI RESOURCE PLANNING COMMITTEE DOOR COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 421 NEBRASKA ST. STURGEON BAY, WI 54235 A public hearing and subsequent business meeting will be held by the Door County Resource Planning Committee (RPC) on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in the Door County Government Center Chambers Room (C102, 1st Floor). Applicants and others who wish to offer oral testimony must attend in person. Members of the public who wish to simply monitor/observe the hearing and meeting may attend in person, or do so remotely by computer using the link below, or via the Zoom smartphone app, or by calling (312) 626-6799. Link: https://us02web.zoom. us/j/84568352480?pwd=aD5 yP6Nbplz1dCO7vhUehgkctP tMbU.1 Zoom Webinar ID: 845 6835 2480 Passcode: 029948 The hearing will begin at 3:00 p.m. to give consideration to the application below for a Map Amendment, as specified in the Door County Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. GIBRALTAR Jim Wolfe of Vierbicher, on behalf of DDT Properties LLC, petitions to rezone 7. 32 acres of PINs 014-02-33312711A2 & 014-02-33312711A3 from Heartland-3.5 (HL-3.5) to Neighborhood Residential (NR) in order to able to subdivide the property into smaller lots to create a major site condominium development. This property is located on Gibraltar Rd. A map showing the property affected by the rezoning proposal is available for viewing and/or purchase from the Door County Land Use Services Department during normal business hours. The purpose of a hearing is to allow parties to explain how their interests are affected, how the public is affected, and to bring out any facts pertinent to the case related to public health, safety, convenience, and general welfare. Written testimony will be accepted on 8 1/2” x 11” paper, or by email to LUSdepartment@co.door. wi.us, and must be received 48 hours prior to the day of the hearing. Anonymous correspondence will not be accepted. Letters are available for inspection upon request. Letters are entered into hearing records, but are not read aloud. Please note: Correspondence or testimony submitted for town-level proceedings does NOT get forwarded to the county. All application materials may be viewed on-line approximately four business days before the hearing at https://www.co.door.wi.gov/ AgendaCenter. Additional materials may be posted up until 4:30 p.m. the day before the hearing. The list of names to whom this notice was sent by regular mail is available upon request. Hugh Zettel, Chairperson Resource Planning Committee c/o Land Use Services Dept. Door County Gov’t. Center 421 Nebraska St. Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Phone: (920) 746-2323 FAX: (920) 746-2387 Publication Dates: February 13 & February 20, 2026 WNAXLP

CITY OF STURGEON BAY MINUTES

COMMON COUNCIL January 20, 2026 A meeting of the Common Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Ward. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll call: Bacon, Huston, Williams, Gustafson, Nault, Wiederanders, and Matson were present. Williams/Gustafson to adopt the agenda. Carried. The following people spoke during public comment: Richard Soukup, 819 N 4th Avenue; Dean Gordon, 2051 Shiloh Road.

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2 | PUBLIC NOTICES & CLASSIFIEDS february 20-27/2026

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Public Notices continued from page 1 Bacon/Wiederanders to approve following bills: General Fund – $6,255,696.35, Capital Fund - $49,662.25, Cable TV $36.76, TID #8 - $2,250.00, TID #10 - $32,700.29, TID #7 - $150,013.43, Solid Waste Enterprise Fund - $19,347.70, and Compost Site Enterprise Fund - $515.07 for a grand total of $6,510,221.85. Roll call: All voted aye. Carried. Nault/Wiederanders to approve consent agenda: a. Approval of 1/6/26 regular Common Council minutes. b. Place the following minutes on file: (1) Board of Review – 10/28/25 (2) Sturgeon Bay Utility Commission – 12/9/25 (3) Sturgeon Bay Utility Commission Closed Session – 12/9/25 (4) Joint Parks & Recreation Committee/Board – 12/10/25 (5) City Plan Commission – 12/17/25 (6) Finance/Purchasing & Building Committee – 1/6/26 (7) Board of Public Works – 1/6/26 (8) Historic Preservation Board – 1/7/26 (9) Local Transportation Board – 1/12/26 c. Place the following reports on file: (1) Fire Department Report – December 2025 d. Local Transportation Board recommendation re: Place a No Parking sign for the turnaround located in the 200 block of N. 1st Avenue. Carried. There were no mayoral appointments. Williams/Huston to read in title only the second reading of ordinance re: Creation of Section 3.11 of the Municipal Code – Premier Resort Area Tax. Mayor Ward explained the process on how the PRAT was established. The PRAT will go into effect on July 1, 2026. Carried. RECOMMENDATION We, the Joint Parks & Recreation Committee / Board, hereby recommend to approve the Outdoor Recreation Plan. Joint Parks & Recreation Committee / Board By: Helen Bacon, Chr. Bacon/Nault to adopt. Bacon stated this plan needs to be done every five years. This plan reports the condition of the parks and lists improvements and goals. Carried The City Administrator gave his report. Mayor Ward gave his report. After the Mayor announced the statutory basis, Williams/ Matson to convene in closed session in accordance with the following exemption: Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. Wis. Stats. 19.85(1) (e) Consideration of: Collective bargaining, successor contract, Sturgeon Bay Professional firefighters Union. Move to reconvene in open session to take formal action upon preceding subject of closed session, if appropriate; or to conduct discussion or give further consideration where the subject is not appropriate for closed session consideration. The Council may adjourn in closed session. Roll call: All voted aye. Carried. The meeting convened in closed session at 6:32 p.m. The meeting adjourned in closed session at 7:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Laurie A. Spittlemeister Deputy Clerk/Treasurer WNAXLP COMMON COUNCIL January 6, 2026 A meeting of the Common Council was called to order at 6:25 p.m. by Mayor Ward. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll call: Bacon, Huston, Williams, Gustafson, Nault, Wiederanders, and Matson were present. Williams/Gustafson to adopt the agenda. Carried. No one spoke during public comment. Bacon/Wiederanders to approve following bills: General Fund – $301,342.61, Capital Fund - $222,882.14, Cable TV - $5,623.33, TID #7 - $165.00, TID #4 - $192.50, TID #10 – 2,594.86, TID #11 - $1,000,275.00, Solid Waste Enterprise Fund - $2,532.16, and Compost Site Enterprise Fund - $240.00 for a grand total of $1,535,847.60. Roll call: All voted aye. Carried. Nault/Huston approve consent agenda: a. Approval of 12/16/25 regular Common Council minutes. b. Place the following minutes on file: (1) Amended Joint Parks & Recreation Committee/Board – 10/22/25 (2) Finance/Purchasing & Building Committee – 12/9/25

(3) Local Arts Board – 12/10/25 c. Place the following reports on file: (1) Fire Department Report – November 2025 d. Consideration of: Approval of Beverage Operator licenses. Carried. Wiederanders/Huston to confirm the following Mayoral appointment: HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Nyla Small Carried. No action was necessary on the item regarding whether a spring primary is necessary in the City of Sturgeon Bay. RECOMMENDATION We, the Finance/Purchasing & Building Committee, hereby recommend approving the creation of Section 3.11 of the Municipal Code – Premier Resort Area Tax. FINANCE/PURCHASING & BUILDING COMMITTEE By: Helen Bacon, Chr. Williams/Nault to adopt. Carried. Bacon/Wiederanders to read in title only for first reading of ordinance re: Creation of Section 3.11 of the Municipal Code – Premier Resort Area Tax. Carried. The City Administrator gave his report. Mayor Ward gave his report. Nault/Williams to adjourn. Carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:48p.m. Respectfully submitted, Stephanie L. Reinhardt City Clerk/HR Director WNAXLP

ORDINANCES

ORDINANCE NO. 1474-0226 An Ordinance to apply permanent zoning to the following parcels on the west side of S Duluth Avenue that were recently annexed into the City. THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STURGEON BAY, WISCONSIN DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: The following described property is hereby zoned General Commercial (C-1): 281-66-12001308 A tract of land in the NE ¼ of the SE ¼, S12, T27N, R25E, in the City of Sturgeon Bay (formerly Town of Nasewaupee) 281-66-12001309 The E 1/2 of the N 1/2 of the W 1/2 of the NE ¼ of the SE 1/4 Quarter, S12, T27N, R25E, in the City of Sturgeon Bay (formerly Town of Nasewaupee) AND the W ½ of the W ½ of the NE ¼ of the SE ¼, S12, T27N, R25E 281-66-12001310 A tract of land in the NE ¼ of the SE ¼ of S12, T27N, R25E, Town of Nasewaupee 281-66-12001311 A tract of land located in the NE ¼ of the SE ¼ of S12, T27N, R25E 281-66-12001312 Part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 12, Township 27 North, Range 25 East, City of Sturgeon Bay, Door County, Wisconsin 281-66-12001609 Part of SE ¼ of the SE ¼, S12, T27N, R25E, Town of Nasewaupee 281-66-12001610 LOT 1 CSM #1702 V.10 PG.178 SEC. 12-27-25 SE1/4 SE1/4 (RESURVEY OF LOT 1 CSM#1211 V.7 PG.111) EXC R/W REC’D DOC #809160 281-66-12001611 LOT 2 OF CSM # 1702 V.10 PG.178, SEC.12-27-25 SESE 281-66-12001612 A parcel of land located in the SE ¼ of the SE ¼ of S12, T27N, R25E, in the City of Sturgeon Bay (formerly Town of Nasewaupee) 281-66-12001613 LOT 2 CSM #812 V.4 PG.302 SE 1/4 SE1/4 SEC 12-27-25 281-66-12272526A DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 26A AS IN DECL REC’D 570/234 & AMND RECD 971/823 SEC. 12-27-25 281-66-12272526B DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 26B AS IN DECL REC’D 570/234 & AMND RECD 971/823 SEC. 12-27-25 281-66-12272526C DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 26C AS IN DECL REC’D 570/234 & AMND RECD 971/823 SEC. 12-27-25 281-66-12272526D DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 26D AS IN DECL REC’D 570/234 & AMND RECD 971/823 SEC. 12-27-25 281-66-12272526E DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 26E AS IN DECL REC’D 570/234 & AMND RECD 971/823 SEC. 12-27-25 281-66-12272526F DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 26F AS IN DECL REC’D 570/234 & AMND RECD 971/823 SEC. 12-27-25 281-66-12272526G DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 26G AS IN DECL REC’D 570/234 & AMND RECD 971/823 SEC. 12-27-25 281-66-12272526H DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 26H AS IN DECL REC’D 570/234 & AMND RECD 971/823 SEC. 12-27-25 281-66-12272526I DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 26I AS IN DECL REC’D 570/234 & AMND RECD

971/823 SEC. 12-27-25 281-66-12272526J DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 26J AS IN DECL REC’D 570/234 & AMND RECD 971/823 SEC. 12-27-25 281-66-12272526K DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 26K AS IN DECL REC’D 570/234 & AMND RECD 971/823 SEC. 12-27-25 281-66-12272526L DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 26L AS IN DECL REC’D 570/234 & AMND RECD 971/823 SEC. 12-27-25 281-66-12272526M DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 26M AS IN DECL REC’D 570/234 & AMND RECD 971/823 SEC. 12-27-25 281-66-12272526N DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 26N AS IN DECL REC’D 570/234 & AMND RECD 971/823 SEC. 12-27-25 281-66-12272526O DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 26O AS IN DECL REC’D 570/234 & AMND RECD 971/823 SEC. 12-27-25 281-66-12272526P DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 26P AS IN DECL REC’D 570/234 & AMND RECD 971/823 SEC. 12-27-25 281-66-12272532A DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 32A AS IN DECL REC’D 570/234 & AMND RECD 971/823 SEC. 12-27-25 281-66-12272532B DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 32B AS IN DECL REC’D 570/234 & AMND RECD 971/823 SEC. 12-27-25 281-66-12272532C DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 32C AS IN DECL REC’D 570/234 & AMND RECD 971/823 SEC. 12-27-25 281-66-12272532D DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 32D AS IN DECL REC’D 570/234 & AMND RECD 971/823 SEC. 12-27-25 281-66-12272532E DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 32E AS IN DECL REC’D 570/234 & AMND RECD 971/823 SEC. 12-27-25 281-66-12272532F DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 32F AS IN DECL REC’D 570/234 & AMND RECD 971/823 SEC. 12-27-25 281-66-12272532G DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 32G AS IN DECL REC’D 570/234 & AMND RECD 971/823 SEC. 12-27-25 281-66-12272532H DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 32H AS IN DECL REC’D 570/234 & AMND RECD 971/823 SEC. 12-27-25 281-66-12272532I DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 32I AS IN DECL REC’D 570/234 & AMND RECD 971/823 SEC. 12-27-25 281-66-12272532J DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 32J AS IN DECL REC’D 570/234 & AMND RECD 971/823 SEC. 12-27-25 281-66-12272532K DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 32K AS IN DECL REC’D 570/234 & AMND RECD 971/823 SEC. 12-27-25 281-66-12272532L DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 32LAS IN DECL REC’D 570/234 & AMND RECD 971/823 SEC. 12-27-25 281-66-12272532M DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 32M AS IN DECL REC’D 570/234 & AMND RECD 971/823 SEC. 12-27-25 281-66-12272536A DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 36F AS IN DECLARATION REC’D VOL.485 PG.205 SEC. 1227-25 281-66-12272536B DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 36B AS IN DECLARATION REC’D VOL.485 PG.205 SEC. 1227-25 281-66-12272536C DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 36C AS IN DECLARATION REC’D VOL.485 PG.205 SEC. 1227-25 281-66-12272536D DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 36D AS IN DECLARATION REC’D VOL.485 PG.205 SEC. 1227-25 281-66-12272536E DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 36E AS IN DECLARATION REC’D VOL.485 PG.205 SEC. 1227-25 281-66-12272536F DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 36F AS IN DECLARATION REC’D VOL.485 PG.205 SEC. 1227-25 281-66-12272538A DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 38A AS IN DECL REC’D 570/234 & AMND RECD 971/823 SEC. 12-27-25 281-66-12272538B DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 38B AS IN DECL REC’D 570/234 & AMND RECD 971/823 SEC. 12-27-25 281-66-12272538C DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 38C AS IN DECL REC’D 570/234 & AMND RECD 971/823 SEC. 12-27-25 281-66-12272538D DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 38D AS IN DECL REC’D 570/234 & AMND RECD 971/823 SEC. 12-27-25 281-66-12272538E DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO

PENINSULA PULSE UNIT 38E AS IN DECL REC’D 570/234 & AMND RECD 971/823 SEC. 12-27-25 281-66-12272540A DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 40A AS IN DECL REC’D 570/234 & AMND RECD 971/823 SEC. 12-27-25 281-66-12272540B DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 40B AS IN DECL REC’D 570/234 & AMND RECD 971/823 SEC. 12-27-25 281-66-12272540C DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 40C AS IN DECL REC’D 570/234 & AMND RECD 971/823 SEC. 12-27-25 281-66-12272540D DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 40D AS IN DECL REC’D 570/234 & AMND RECD 971/823 SEC. 12-27-25 281-66-12272540E DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 40E AS IN DECL REC’D 570/234 & AMND RECD 971/823 SEC. 12-27-25 281-66-12272540F DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 40F AS IN DECL REC’D 570/234 & AMND RECD 971/823 SEC. 12-27-25 281-66-12272540G DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 40G AS IN DECL REC’D 570/234 & AMND RECD 971/823 SEC. 12-27-25 281-66-12272540H DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 40H AS IN DECL REC’D 570/234 & AMND RECD 971/823 SEC. 12-27-25 281-66-12272540I DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 40I AS IN DECL REC’D 570/234 & AMND RECD 971/823 SEC. 12-27-25 281-66-12272540J DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 40J AS IN DECL REC’D 570/234 & AMND RECD 971/823 SEC. 12-27-25 281-66-12272540K DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 40K AS IN DECL REC’D 570/234 & AMND RECD 971/823 SEC. 12-27-25 281-66-122725361 DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 361 AS IN DECL REC’D 485/205 & AMND REC’D 743/ 804. SEC. 12-27-25 NESE 281-66-122725362 DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 362 AS IN DECL REC’D 485/205 & AMND REC’D 743/ 804. SEC. 12-27-25 NESE 281-66-122725363 DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 363 AS IN DECL REC’D 485/205 & AMND REC’D 743/ 804. SEC. 12-27-25 NESE 281-66-122725364 DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 364 AS IN DECL REC’D 485/205 & AMND REC’D 743/ 804. SEC. 12-27-25 NESE 281-66-122725365 DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 365 AS IN DECL REC’D 485/205 & AMND REC’D 743/ 804. SEC. 12-27-25 NESE 281-66-122725366 DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 366 AS IN DECL REC’D 485/205 & AMND REC’D 743/ 804. SEC. 12-27-25 NESE 281-66-122725377 DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 377 AS IN DECL REC’D 485/205 & AMND REC’D 743/ 804. SEC. 12-27-25 NESE 281-66-122725378 DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 378 AS IN DECL REC’D 485/205 & AMND REC’D 743/ 804. SEC. 12-27-25 NESE 281-66-122725379 DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 379 AS IN DECL REC’D 485/205 & AMND REC’D 743/ 804. SEC. 12-27-25 NESE 281-66-122725380 DULUTH AVE STORAGE PK CONDO UNIT 380 AS IN DECL REC’D 485/205 & AMND REC’D 743/ 804. SEC. 12-27-25 NESE COMMON ELEMENT DULUTH AVE STORAGE PARK CONDO COMMON ELEMENT DULUTH AVE STORAGE PARK CONDO SECTION 2: The following described property is hereby zoned Single-Family Residential (R-2): 281-66-12001305 LOT 2 CSM #977 V.5 PG.294 SEC. 12-2725 NE 1/4 SE 1/4 281-66-12001306 LOT 3 CSM #977 V.5 PG.294 SEC. 12-2725 NE 1/4 SE 1/4 281-66-12001307 LOT 4 CSM #977 V.5 PG.294 SEC. 1227-25 NE1/4 SE1/4 EXC R/W REC’D DOC #805468 281-66-12001313 LOT 1 CSM#1861 V.11 PG.189 SEC. 12-27-25 NESE 281-66-12001314 LOT 2 CSM#1861 V.11 PG.189 sec. 12-27-25 NESE 281-66-12001607 A tract of land in the SE ¼, of the SE ¼, S12, T27N, R25E, City of Sturgeon Bay (formerly Town of Nasewaupee) 281-66-12001608 A tract of land located in the SE ¼ of the SE ¼, S12, T27N, R25E, City of Sturgeon Bay (formerly Town of Nasewaupee) SECTION 3: The following described property is hereby zoned Multiple-Family Residential (R-4): 281-66-12001312 Part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 12, Township 27 North, Range 25 East, City of Sturgeon Bay, Door County, Wisconsin SECTION 4: Said parcels contain 42.76-acres.

DOORCOUNTYPULSE.COM SECTION 5: This ordinance shall take effect on the day after its publication. Approved: David J. Ward, Mayor Attest: Stephanie Reinhardt, City Clerk Date of 1st Reading: 02/03/26 Date of 2nd Reading: 02/17/26 Publication:02/20/26 Effective Date: 02/21/26 WNAXLP ORDINANCE NO. 1475-0226 THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STURGEON BAY, WISCONSIN DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: Section 28.03 Definitions - revised as follows: Alteration. Any act or process that changes the exterior of an improvement and which requires a building permit or other license from the city, including, but not limited, to the addition, expansion, removal or reconstruction of architectural features or structures; demolition of structures; relocation of structures; or addition of signage. The commission may further define alteration to accomplish the purpose and intent of this chapter subject to approval by the city council. Certificate of appropriateness. A certificate issued by the commission approving an alteration of an historic structure or historic site or an improvement in a historic district or the construction or relocation of a structure on a vacant site in an historic district. Historic district. An area that contains two or more historical sites, improvement parcels, or historic structures which collectively have a special character or special historic interest or value as part of the development, heritage or cultural characteristics of the city, state or nation and which has been so designated pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. A historic district may also contain two or more unimproved parcels. Historic preservation plan. A statement of preservation objectives and architectural guidelines prepared to facilitate the modification of existing improvements within a designated historic district. Municipal register of historic places or municipal register. The list of all historic sites, historic structures and historic districts that have been so designated pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. SECTION 2: Section 28.04 - Historic Preservation Commission created; membership; meetings- is revised as follows: (1) A historic preservation commission is hereby created, initially to consist of seven members, all of whom shall be residents of the city. (2) The mayor shall appoint all members of the commission, subject to confirmation by the city council. The commission shall include one member of the city council and six citizen members, with one being an employee of the Door County Historical Museum or other local Historic Society, Museum, or organization. If available, the following individuals shall be considered: a professional member from the disciplines of history, architectural history, architecture, archeology, planning or other historic preservation related disciplines such as urban planning, American civilization, cultural geography or cultural anthropology. (4) One additional member representing each historic district may be appointed to the commission by the mayor, subject to confirmation by the city council, for a term of three years as such districts are designated by the city council. This representative shall reside in/or own property within the geographic boundary of the district. A maximum of two such members is allowed. SECTION 3: Section 28.05 Powers and duties of historic preservation commission - is revised as follows: (1) The commission may recommend the designation of potential historic structures, historic sites and historic districts to the city council. Such designations shall be based on the criteria of architectural and historical significance outlined in section 28.06 of this chapter. Once approved by the city council, designated historic structures, historic sites and historic districts shall be subject to all provisions of this chapter. (2) The commission may recommend the rescission of the prior designation of historic structures, historic sites or historic districts to the city council. The rescission of a prior designation shall conform to the procedures outlined in section 28.07 of this chapter. (3) The commission shall review any proposal which may result in an alteration of a historic structure, historic site or improvement in a historic district or the construction

february 20-27/2026 PUBLIC NOTICES & CLASSIFIEDS | 3 or relocation of a structure on a vacant site within a historic district. After review according to procedures outlined in section 28.08 of this chapter, the commission may grant or deny a certificate of appropriateness. (5) The commission may prepare or cause to be prepared an historic preservation plan that will outline a proper course of action for the preservation of proposed historic districts. (7) The commission shall work for the continuing education of the citizens of the city about the historic heritage of the city and the historic structures, historic sites and historic districts designated under the provisions of this chapter. SECTION 4: Section 28.055 - Coordination with waterfront design review- is revised as follows: 28.055 Reserved SECTION 5: Section 28.06 - Historic structure, historic site and historic preservation district designation criteria- is revised as follows: 28.06 Historic structure, historic site and historic district designation criteria (1) For the purposes of this chapter, the city council may place a historic structure, historic site or historic district designation on any improvement, improvement parcel or other unit of real property located within the corporate limits of the city that has been determined by the commission to be of historic or architectural significance to the people of the city. (2) The quality of significance is present in historic structures, historic sites and historic districts depicting the history, architecture, archeology and culture of the city. (3) No area, site, structure or object shall be required to satisfy more than one of these criteria to be considered for and designated as an historic structure, historic site or historic district. (4) The commission may adopt more specific operating guidelines for historic structure, historic site and historic district designation, provided such are in conformance with the provisions of this section. SECTION 6: Section 28.07 - Procedure for designation or rescission of historic structures, historic sites and historic preservation districts is revised as follows: 28.07 Procedure for designation or rescission of historic structures, historic sites and historic districts. (1) The commission may, after notice, including compliance with § 44.42 et seq., Wis. Stats., and public hearing, recommend the designation or rescission of prior designation of historic structures, historic sites and historic districts to the city council. (2) A nomination for the designation or a request for the rescission of any historic structure, historic site or historic district may be made by the commission or by any owner of record. (a) A request to rescind a landmark designation under sub. 2 above may be approved only when the physical appearance of the site has changed substantially such that the site no longer meets the standards set forth for designation in Sec. 28.06(2) of this ordinance, provided that such change was not due to the owner of record’s failure to maintain the property. (3) The commission shall hold a public hearing when considering the designation or rescission of a historic structure, historic site or historic district. Notice of the time, place and purpose of such hearing shall be published as a class 1 notice. The commission shall also notify the city planning commission. (4) At least ten days prior to such hearing, the commission shall notify the owners of record of nominated historic structures or historic sites and the owners of record of all real property within nominated historic districts. SECTION 7: Section 28.08 - Procedure for review of proposed alteration to designated properties and new construction in designated districts - is revised as follows: No owner, lessee, occupant or other person in charge of a historic structure or historic site, a vacant property or an improvement parcel within a historic district shall undertake an alteration of such property, permit any such work to be performed upon such property or demolish such property unless a certificate of appropriateness has been granted by the commission. Unless such certificate has been granted by the commission, the city’s building inspection department shall not issue a permit or license for any such work. (2)(a) Whether, in the case of a historic structure, historic site or improvement within a historic district, the proposed

work would detrimentally change, destroy or adversely affect any exterior architectural feature of the improvement upon which such work is to be done. (b) Whether, in the case of construction of a new improvement upon an historic site or within a historic district, the exterior of such improvement would adversely affect or not harmonize with the exterior appearance of nearby improvements in such district. SECTION 8: Section 28.09 Conditions dangerous to life, health or property - is revised as follows: Nothing contained in this chapter shall prohibit the making of necessary alterations to or the demolition of any historic structure, improvement on a historic site or improvement in a historic district by order of any governmental agency or by any court judgment to remedy emergency conditions determined to be dangerous to life, health or property. In such cases, no approval from the commission shall be required, although the commission shall be notified of the alteration or demolition as soon as possible. SECTION 9: This ordinance shall take effect on the day after its publication. Approved: David J. Ward, Mayor Attest: Stephanie Reinhardt, City Clerk Date of 1st Reading: 02/03/26 Date of 2nd Reading: 02/17/26 Publication:02/20/26 Effective Date: 02/21/26 WNAXLP

MUNICIPALITIES BID REQUESTS EGG HARBOR

SECTION 00 11 13.00 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS VILLAGE OF EGG HARBOR Door County, Wisconsin OWNER - The Village of Egg Harbor acting through its Board of Trustees hereby gives notice that Bids will be received. PROJECT - The work shall consist of construction of the following: Contract A – Beach Parking Lot | Pavers Installation of permeable paving system with permeable paver base, base preparation, paver joint stone, and concrete borders. Paver bricks are located at the Village Ballpark Road site for use. Contract B – Beach Parking Lot | Asphalt Paving Work shall consist of HMA paving at the parking lot at the Village of Egg Harbor Beach. Work also includes grading gravel prior to paving and paving operations. Bids will be received on the following Contracts: Contract No. E0003-09-2600123-A BEACH PARKING LOT | PAVERS Contract No. E0003-09-2600123-B BEACH PARKING LOT | ASPHALT PAVING TIME - Bids will be received until 10:10 a.m., local time, on Friday, March 6, 2026, via QuestCDN vBid™ at which time all Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. BIDS - All Bids shall be submitted online via QuestCDN vBid™. All Bidders shall Bid in accordance with and upon the Bid Forms included in the Contract Documents. EXAMINATION OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS - The Project Documents are on file for inspection at the offices of McMahon Associates, Inc., 1445 McMahon Drive, Neenah, Wisconsin 54956. PROCUREMENT OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS - In order to be a ‘Plan Holder’ or ‘Bidder’, each firm or organization shall either download Bidding Documents from the McMahon Associates, Inc. website (www.mcmgrp. com) utilizing QuestCDN eBidDocTM or by obtaining a hard copy as designated in this Advertisement For Bids. Complete digital Bidding Documents are available at www.mcmgrp.com or www.questcdn.com. Digital Bidding Documents may be downloaded for a nonrefundable $40.00 by inputting Quest Project No. 10072152 on the website’s Project Search page. On-line bid submission is available for this project for a non-refundable $55.00. Contact QuestCDN. com at 952-233-1632 or info@ questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. An optional ‘paper’ set of Bidding Documents is also available for a non-refundable $60.00 (approximate cost) plus applicable sales tax and shipping. Contact Blue Print Service Company for more information on paper Bidding Documents and payment options available. Full-size Drawings are available upon request at an additional

cost. Neither the Owner nor McMahon Associates, Inc. shall be held responsible for the scale of downloaded Drawings. Printed Drawings obtained from Blue Print Service Company shall be considered to be scalable. Blue Print Service Company 2350 West Pershing Street; Suite A Appleton, WI 54914 920-733-4539 - Telephone 920-733-1438 - Fax bps@blueprintservice.com Email Blue Print Service Company 2201 South Oneida Street, Suite 8 Green Bay, WI 54304 920-494-4539 - Telephone 920-494-4551 - Fax bps@blueprintservice.com Email BID SECURITY - No Bid shall be received unless accompanied by a Certified Check or satisfactory Bid Bond payable to the Village of Egg Harbor in an amount not less than 5% of the maximum Bid as a guarantee that, if the Bid is accepted, the Bidder will execute and file the Contract, Performance/Payment Bonds and Insurance Certification, as required by the Contract Documents, within 15-days after the Notice of Award. BID REJECTION - The OWNER reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, waive any informalities in Bidding or to accept the Bid or Bids which best serves the interests of the Village of Egg Harbor. WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS - No Bid shall be withdrawn for a period of 30-days after the scheduled opening without the consent of the OWNER. GOVERNING LAWS & REGULATIONS - The Contract letting shall be subject to the provisions of Sections 66.0901, 66.0903 and 779.16 of the Wisconsin Statutes. Published by the authority of the Village of Egg Harbor acting through its Board of Trustees. VILLAGE OF EGG HARBOR | Door County, Wisconsin Megan Sawyer, Village Administrator Run: Peninsula Pulse Email: legals@ppulse.com Dates: February 20, 2026 February 27, 2026 WNAXLP SECTION 00 11 13.00 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS VILLAGE OF EGG HARBOR Door County, Wisconsin OWNER - The Village of Egg Harbor acting through its Board of Trustees, hereby gives notice that Bids will be received for the following described project. PROJECT - The work shall consist of construction of sanitary sewer extension in bedrock including manholes, laterals, street and lawn restoration. The project includes approximately 1,000 feet of sewer. Bids will be received on the following Contract: Contract No. E0003-09-2600109 2026 POINT BEACH SANITARY SEWER TIME - Bids will be received until 10:00 a.m., local time, on Friday, March 6, 2026, via QuestCDN vBid™, at which time all Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. BIDS - All Bids shall be submitted via QuestCDN vBid™. All Bidders shall Bid in accordance with and upon the Bid Forms included in the Contract Documents. EXAMINATION OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS - The Project Documents are on file for inspection at the offices of McMahon Associates, Inc., 1445 McMahon Drive, Neenah, Wisconsin 54956. PROCUREMENT OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS - In order to be a ‘Plan Holder’ or ‘Bidder’, each firm or organization shall either download Bidding Documents from the McMahon Associates, Inc. website (www.mcmgrp.com) utilizing QuestCDN eBidDocTM or by obtaining a hard copy as designated in this Advertisement For Bids. Complete digital Bidding Documents are available at www. mcmgrp.com or www.questcdn.com. Digital Bidding Documents may be downloaded for a non-refundable $40.00 by inputting Quest Project No. 10072153 on the website’s Project Search page. On-line bid submission is available for this project for a non-refundable $55.00. Contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. An optional ‘paper’ set of Bidding Documents is also available for a non-refundable $60.00 (approximate cost) plus applicable sales tax and shipping. Contact Blue Print Service Company for more information on paper Bidding Documents and payment options available. Full-size Drawings are available upon request at an additional cost. Neither the Owner nor McMahon Associates, Inc. shall be held responsible for the scale

of downloaded Drawings. Printed Drawings obtained from Blue Print Service Company shall be considered to be scalable. Blue Print Service Company 2350 West Pershing Street; Suite A Appleton, WI 54914 920-733-4539 - Telephone 920-733-1438 - Fax bps@blueprintservice.com Email Blue Print Service Company 2201 South Oneida Street, Suite 8 Green Bay, WI 54304 920-494-4539 - Telephone 920-494-4551 - Fax bps@blueprintservice.com Email BID SECURITY - No Bid shall be received unless accompanied by a Certified Check or satisfactory Bid Bond payable to the Village of Egg Harbor in an amount not less than 5% of the maximum Bid as a guarantee that, if the Bid is accepted, the Bidder will execute and file the Contract, Performance/Payment Bonds and Insurance Certification, as required by the Contract Documents, within 15-days after the Notice of Award. BID REJECTION - The OWNER reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, waive any informalities in Bidding or to accept the Bid or Bids which best serves the interests of the Village of Egg Harbor. WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS - No Bid shall be withdrawn for a period of 30-days after the scheduled opening without the consent of the OWNER. GOVERNING LAWS & REGULATIONS - The Contract letting shall be subject to the provisions of Sections 66.0901, 66.0903 and 779.16 of the Wisconsin Statutes. Published by the authority of the Village of Egg Harbor acting through its Board of Trustees. VILLAGE OF EGG HARBOR | Door County, Wisconsin Megan Sawyer, Village Administrator Run: Peninsula Pulse Email: legals@ppulse.com Dates: February 20, 2026 February 27, 2026 WNAXLP

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EGG HARBOR

VILLAGE OF EGG HARBOR ORDINANCE NO. 2026-02 AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 118 ShortTerm Residential Dwelling Regulations and LicensingSection § 118.07(O) OF THE VILLAGE OF EGG HARBOR MUNICIPAL CODE WHEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees of the Village of Egg Harbor have reviewed the amendments, andWHEREAS, the Board has found it to be beneficial to amend Chapter 118 Short-Term Residential Dwelling Regulations and Licensing Section § 118.04(D) & Section § 118.07(O) of the municipal code to better serve our community of the Village of Egg Harbor. NOW THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Village Board of Trustees of the Village of Egg Harbor, that, CHAPTER 118 Short-Term Residential Dwelling Regulations and Licensing Section § 118.07(O) of the Code of Ordinances be amended as follows, Sec. 118.07 Operation of STR. O. The Owner must provide the following information including a listing of properties within a 300-foot radius to the STR to the Village Clerk. If the Owner or Registered Property Agent’s contact information changes, the Owner shall forward said information to the Village Clerk within forty-eight (48) hours. Information to be available to the neighbors upon request for both the Owner and Registered Property Agent shall include: 1. Cellular or emergency telephone number and email address. 2. A copy of the Property Rules. 3. Information as to the location of approved on-site parking. Ordinance passed and approved by the Village Board of Trustees at its regular meeting on the 11th day of February 2026. This ordinance shall take effect after its passage on the day after its publication. Motion made by: Lisa Van Laanen Second by: John Heller John Heller: aye Lisa Van Laanen: aye Joe Megan: aye Scott Rasmussen: aye Mike Johnson: aye WNAXLP VILLAGE OF EGG HARBOR ORDINANCE NO. 2026-03 AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 152 Zoning, Section 152.028(C)(1) Maximum Building Height OF THE VILLAGE OF EGG HARBOR MUNICIPAL CODE WHEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees of the Village of Egg Harbor have reviewed the

amendments, and WHEREAS, the Board has found it to be beneficial to amend Chapter 152, Section 152.028(C)(1) of the municipal code to better serve our residents and visitors of the Village of Egg Harbor. NOW THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Village Board of Trustees of the Village of Egg Harbor, that, Chapter 152, Section 152.028(C)(1) of the Code of Ordinances be amended as follows, §152.028 Area, Width, Height and Yard Setback Restrictions. C) Maximum Building Height 1) Maximum Building Height table ALL ZONING DISTRICTS Maximum height of buildings 35’ * * Radio and short range TV antennas only are exempt from the maximum height restrictions of this section. Exempt features: Rooftop structures not intended for human habitation or general storage, including but not limited to, chimneys, elevator penthouses, etc., shall not exceed a maximum height of 40 feet, with the option of Plan Commission approval of up to 45 feet in only the commercial district. The Ordinance passed and approved by the Village Board of Trustees at its regular meeting on the 11th day of February 2026. This ordinance shall take effect after its passage on the day after its publication. Motion made by: Mike Johnson Second by: Lisa Van Laanen John Heller: aye Lisa Van Laanen: aye Michael Johnson: aye Joe Megan: aye Scott Rasmussen: aye WNAXLP

PUBLIC HEARINGS SISTER BAY

PLAN COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Sister Bay Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 5:30 PM for purposes of considering a conditional use permit. The purpose of the public hearing is to obtain comments and input from the public on the proposed zoning permit application from Jonathan Leeb of Terra Consulting Group, representing Verizon Wireless, regarding a class 2 collocation and other improvements at an existing mobile service tower facility located at 2530 S Bay Shore Drive. The public hearing will be held at the Sister Bay Liberty Grove Fire Station located at 2258 Mill Rd., Sister Bay. A virtual option is available by visiting www.sisterbaywi.gov, search for the agenda, which includes the Zoom link, or, contact the Village Office by phone at (920) 854-4118. In addition to testimony presented at the hearing, written correspondence will also be accepted until 4:00 PM, February 26, 2026. All correspondence submitted by the deadlines will be entered into the record and forwarded to the Plan Commission, but late submissions or anonymous correspondence will be disregarded. Correspondence can be mailed to P.O. Box 769, Sister Bay, WI 54234; faxed to (920) 854-9637; deposited in the drop box at the Administration Office at 2383 Maple Drive, Sister Bay; or e-mailed to info@ sisterbaywi.gov. The proposed public hearing materials are available for public inspection until the close of business on the day of the hearing and may be viewed at the Sister Bay Administration Building, 2383 Maple Drive, Sister Bay, WI, between 8 AM and 4 PM, Monday-Thursday. Benjamin Andrews, Village Administrator WNAXLP

RESOLUTIONS EGG HARBOR

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE VILLAGE OF EGG HARBOR PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on January 14th, 2026, The Village Board of Trustees of the Village of Egg Harbor, Wisconsin passed the following resolution: RESOLUTION # 2026-01 A PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENT TO EXERCISE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT POWERS UNDER §§ 66.0703 AND 61.36, OF THE WISCONSIN STATUTES, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME. BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Board, of the Village of Egg Harbor located in Door

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Public Notices continued from page 3 County, Wisconsin, as follows: 1. That the Village Board of the Village of Egg Harbor hereby declares its intent to exercise its police powers under § 66.0703, and § 61.36, of the Wisconsin Statutes, as amended from time to time, upon property butting the street right of way within the following described area: a) DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT IMPROVEMENTS: Construction of sanitary sewer mains within portions of the Dawn Lane and Cross Lane right of ways, in the Point Beach Subdivision as illustrated in the attached scale map. b) METHOD OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT: The special assessments as may be hereinafter determined shall be levied upon all real estate fronting said right of way. 2. Said improvements shall include the required cost of construction and installation, including total construction costs, engineering fees, attorney’s fees, publication expenses, and Village Administrative costs and fees. 3. The Village Board further determines that said improvements shall provide specific benefit to the property described in Paragraph 1a above. 4. The Village Board hereby determines that all municipal improvements shall be made under §§66.0703, and 61.36, of the Wisconsin Statutes, as amended from time to time, and that the total cost of said improvements, (total construction and material costs, including engineering fees, attorney’s fees, publication expenses, and Village Administrative costs and fees, and other appropriate special assessment proceeding costs) shall be assessed on a reasonable basis against the specifically benefited property described in Paragraph 1 above. 5. The assessments against abutting property owners shall be paid in cash or in the number of installments to be determined following the Public Hearing on the proposed assessments and then according to the Final Assessment Resolution of the Village Board of Trustees as may be hereinafter adopted. 6. The Engineers contracted by the Village are directed to prepare an Engineer’s Report consisting of: a) Preliminary and final plans and specifications for said improvements. b) An estimate of the entire, final, total costs of the proposed construction and installation, including costs of construction, material, engineering fees, attorney’s fees, publication expenses, Village Administrative fees and costs, and other appropriate costs of special assessment proceedings. c) A schedule of proposed assessments against abutting property prepared under the terms and conditions of Chapter 66.0703 of the Wisconsin Statues as amended from time to time. d) The Engineer’s Report shall determine and state that all such assessments are based

upon a reasonable basis, being total construction and material costs, and additional direct or indirect costs as specified above, and that all special assessments specially benefit the property(s) being assessed. The Engineer’s report showing final plans and specifications, estimated cost of improvements and proposed assessments is on file in the Village Clerk’s office and may be inspected there during any business day between the hours of 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM. You are further notified that the Village Board of Trustees of the Village of Egg Harbor, Wisconsin will hear interested persons, or their agents or attorneys, concerning matters contained in the preliminary resolution authorizing the assessments and in the above described report at 9:00 AM on the 11th day of March 2026, at the Paul J Bertschinger Community Center at 7860 STH 42 Egg Harbor, WI 54209 and on the Zoom meeting platform using Meeting ID 860 7194 5756. All objections will be considered at this hearing and thereafter the amount of assessments will be finally determined. Date Published: February 20th, 2026 WNAXLP

SCHOOL DISTRICTS MINUTES

SOUTHERN DOOR

Southern Door County School District 2073 County Highway DK, Brussels, WI 54204 Approved at the Regular Board Meeting – February 16, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2026 – 6:30 PM SOUTHERN DOOR HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY President Starr called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Members present: Kim Starr, Janel Veeser, Tina Nellis, Adam Schopf, Marissa Norton, Sam Counard. Absent: Hannah Delwiche. Also Present: Dr. Kevin Krutzik, Sue Ann Hubbard, Heather Kraeuter, Dan Viste, Marc Vandenhouten, Steve Bousley, Dillan Zaleski, Cory Vandertie, Josh Lardinois, Deputy Clayton Paral, Missy Bousley, Files. Student Representative: Carrie Renard. Motion Counard/Nellis properly called/convened/proper notice given; carried. Pledge of Allegiance recited; Board Commitment read by Adam Schopf. Student Highlight: SDHS Family Consumer Science Class Presentation (Haillie Stremkowski, FCS teacher &Teagan Schreader, freshman) - Ms. Stremkowski and her student, Teagan Schreader, shared how they planned and executed parts of both the Veteran’s Day meal and the Senior Citizen Holiday Party. Teagan shared what those experiences meant to her, especially from the viewpoint of a freshman. Public Forum – President Starr read a message from Hannah Delwiche (Board Member), who was unable to attend the meeting in person.

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Mrs. Delwiche’s message to the public reads as follows: “Since I am unable to attend tonight’s meeting in person, I have asked Kim (Starr) to share this statement on my behalf during the public forum to express my position on the referendum. Southern Door is at a critical crossroads. For years - even before the 2022 Referendum our school has been operating at a deficit. I understand why some in our community are hesitant to support another referendum, especially after past concerns about transparency. However, the current administration has made transparency and fiscal responsibility a priority, working to balance the budget despite state funding that simply does not keep pace with rising costs and growing needs. The reality is that Southern Door School are a cornerstone of our community, staffed by individuals who genuinely care about their students. Without this referendum, we risk losing programs, opportunities, and the quality of education that makes Southern Door exceptional. That’s why I support the board approving the resolution for a new operational referendum on April 7th to ensure Southern Door remains the school our children deserve.” Student Representative’s Report (Carrie Renard, Senior Class Representative) School Resource Officer’s Biannual Report (Deputy Clayton Paral) - See link for report. Southern Door Community Auditorium Biannual Report (Cory Vandertie, Program Director & Josh Lardinois, Technical Director) - See link for report. Superintendent’s Report (Dr. Kevin Krutzik) - Link to the Superintendent’s Report. Approval of the 2026 Operational Referendum Questions • Resolution A: Resolution Authorizing the School District Budget to Exceed Revenue Limit by $3,150,000 Per Year for Three Years for Non-Recurring Purposes. Motion Schopf/Norton to approve Resolution A. Roll call; all aye. Motion carried. • Resolution B: Resolution Providing for a Referendum Election on the Question of the Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the School District Budget to Exceed Revenue Limit by $3,150,000 Per Year for Three Years for Non-Recurring Purposes. Motion Counard/Veeser to waive reading of Resolution B. Roll call; all aye. Motion carried. Motion Veeser/Counard to approve Resolution B. Roll call; all aye. Motion carried. Administrators’ Reports Elementary/Middle School Principal’s Report (Marc Vandenhouten) - Act 20 Update (Dillan Zaleski, Missy Bousley) - Substitute Staffing Update (Elementary focus) Director of Pupil Services Report (Dave Desmond) High School Principal’s Report (Steve Bousley) President Starr read the Consent Agenda. The

following item was pulled for discussion: Item VII: WASB Resolutions - Delegate Assembly Voting Guidance. Motion Counard/Schopf to approve Consent Agenda Items I, II, III, IV, V, VI. Roll call; all aye. Motion carried. I. Past Minutes: December 15, 2025 Regular Meeting; December 17, 2025 Special Meeting. II. Expenditure/Revenue Reports & Current Bills Payable – Check Register. III. Donations: Waterscape Designs; Brussels Lions Club & Brussels Lion Club & Brussels Wisconsin Lions Foundation, Inc.; Cory & Stephanie Vandertie; Tanum Forest Lutheran Church; Jerod Kerscher; Fall 50 LLC; Ronald & Ginger Clark; Idlewild Kennels; Pamela Welter; Catherine & Walter Piper; Kenneth Overland; Olson Dental; Paul Dreutzer; Dawn’s Lawn Care; Kinnard Heating & Cooling; Lee & Bridget Spude; SUA Consulting; Alberts Plastering; Wulf Brothers; Travis Price Masonry; Blazkovec, Blazkovec & Downey; Soren’s Valhalla Orchards LLC; Steve & Patti Vickman; Smile Designs of Door County; Southern Door Business Association; Stephanie & Cory Vandertie; Peter & Carrie Sherill; Jimmy John’s of Sturgeon Bay; Tom & Chris Whipple; Jim & Teri Zellmer; Southern Door P.I.E.; Suzann Parins; Michael Rowe. IV. Approve Monthly Drill Assessments. V. Open Enrollment Space Limitations for the 2026-27 School Year. VI. New Courses, Name Changes, and Course Deletions for the 2026-27 School Year. VII. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION AND VOTED ON SEPARATELY: WASB Resolutions - Delegate Assembly Voting Guidance. PULLED FOR DISCUSSION Pulled Item VII: WASB Resolutions - Delegate Assembly Voting Guidance This item was pulled so that the Board could discuss guidance given to Sam Counard, Delegate to the Assembly at the State Convention. Jan. 21-23 in Milwaukee. After discussion, the item was rewritten as follows: BE IT RESOLVED, that the Southern Door County School District Board of Education hereby direct the WASB Delegate to vote “for” the following resolutions forwarded to all WASB members prior to the convening of the assembly and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the WASB Delegate is directed to vote on amendments or resolutions that arise from the floor of the delegate assembly in a manner that is consistent with the position of the original resolutions as filed with the Secretary to the Board of Education. All informational material has been provided in detail to the Board. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Southern Door County School District Board of Education directs the WASB Delegate to vote on the following resolutions forwarded to WASB members prior to the DelegateAssembly and filed with the Secretary to

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the Board of Education; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Delegate shall use their own discretion to vote on amendments or resolutions introduced from thefloor in a manner consistent with the Board’s wishes. All relevant materials have been provided to the Board. The Board also directed Sam Counard (Delegate) to vote in support of Resolution 10 Supporting Decoupling of Public and Private School Funding, and to vote against Resolution 11 - Opposing Decoupling of Public and Private School Funding. Motion Norton/Veeser to approve Amended Item VII. Roll call; all aye. Motion carried Item VIII: Personnel Recommendations Motion Counard/Nellis to approve Item VIII. Roll call; all aye. Motion carried. Resignations - Professional • Kelly Brown, High School Science Teacher, effective February 13, 2026. • Alyssa Conway, 3rd Grade Teacher, effective January 15, 2026. Hiring - Professional • Kevin Nguyen, High School Science Teacher, effective February 16, 2026. Hiring - Support • Yvonne (Summer) Sperber, Bus Driver, effective January 5, 2026. • Jennifer Karsten, Bus Driver (.5 FTE), effective January 5, 2026. Volunteer Coaching Appointments for 2025-26 • Jerry Englebert, Volunteer Varsity Wrestling Coach. • Steve Neville, Volunteer Varsity Wrestling Coach. • Haley Scrimgeour, Volunteer Middle School Wrestling Coach. • Justin Veeser, Volunteer Varsity Wrestling Coach. • Wyatt Wilke, Volunteer Varsity Wrestling Coach. Requests for Future Agenda Items: None. President’s Comments (Kim Starr) ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION Motion to Convene in Closed Session Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes §19.85(1) (c); 118.125; 120.13. Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. a. Closed Minutes: December 15, 2025 Regular Meeting. b. Waiver of Liquidation Fees (Non-Precedent Setting). c. Review of Administrator Contracts. d. Superintendent Evaluation. Motion Norton/Counard adjourn to closed. Roll call; all aye. Motion carried. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION at 8:54 pm The Board may take any necessary action on items that were discussed in Closed Session, as appropriate. Item IX: Approval of Administrator Contracts Motion Veeser/Schopf to approve Item IX. Roll call; all aye. Motion carried. a) Elementary/Middle School Principal, Marc Vandenhouten b) High School Principal, Steven Bousley c) Director of Pupil Services, David Desmond d) Director of Transportation and Maintenance/Custodial

Supervisor, Daniel Viste e) Business Manager, Heather Kraeuter f) Superintendent, Dr. Kevin Krutzik Motion Schopf/Nellis to adjourn the meeting. Voice vote; all aye. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 pm. WNAXLP Southern Door County School District 2073 County Highway DK, Brussels, WI 54204 Approved at the Regular Board Meeting – February 16, 2026 QUARTERLY RETREAT MINUTES MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2026 – 6:00 PM Southern Door High School Library President Kim Starr called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Members present: Kim Starr, Adam Schopf, Tina Nellis, Hannah Delwiche, Marissa Norton, Janel Veeser, Sam Counard. Absent: None. Also Present: Dr. Kevin Krutzik (Superintendent), Dan Viste (Dir. Maint./Trans.), Marc Vandenhouten (E/M Principal), Steve Bousley (HS Principal), Dave Desmond (Dir. Pupil Svcs.), Missy Bousley, Kennedy Reed. Virtual Attendee: Dillan Zaleski. Roll call; verification of quorum. Motion Delwiche/Veeser properly called/convened/ proper notice given; voice vote, all aye. Motion carried. Pledge of Allegiance recited; Board Commitment read by Janel Veeser. District Updates Click link for slide presentation. (Dr. Krutzik) - Future Agenda Items: No discussion needed at this time. - Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Updates (D. Zaleski) Mr. Zaleski signed off virtually after his presentation was completed. • Strategic Priorities-Data Sources for Progress Portrait/ Quarterly Retreats (K. Reed) - Substitute Teacher Update (Dr. Krutzik) • Principals Vandenhouten and Bousley gave school-specific updates regarding substitute needs. - Operational Referendum Updates (M. Bousley) • Presented a helpful guideline on how to answer referendum questions from constituents. • Reviewed timeline for events leading up to the April election. Financial & Operations Update - Technology (incl. Cybersecurity) Update will be held during the regular meeting on February 16th. Personnel Recommendations Motion Schopf/Nellis to approve Item I. Roll call; all aye. Motion carried. I. Hiring Hiring: Professional • Molly Brotski, 3rd Grade Teacher, effective February 23, 2026. Hiring: Support • Madison Feld, Associate (Speech & Language Assistant/Support) LTE, effective February 2, 2026. Hiring: Co-Curricular • Gregg Pieschek, Assistant Varsity Track Coach, effective February 9, 2026. Motion Counard/Schopf to adjourn. Voice vote, all aye. Meeting adjourned at 7:15 pm. WNAXLP

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Pioneers on the Mat Girls wrestlers ﬁght way to state by MATT POTHAST

hen high school girls wrestling fans look back on its evolution in Door County in, say, 20 years, Tiani LeMieux, Sydney Turner and Nora LeFevre will be mentioned. Many times. This trio has served as pioneers for a sport which is slowly gaining popularity in Door County, and has seen fast growth throughout Wisconsin. Turner and LeFevre, both seniors at Southern Door, and LeMieux, a senior at Sturgeon Bay, have combined for 358 wins and five state meet qualifications, in addition to conference titles at the inaugural Packerland Conference meet Feb. 3. But for now, this trio is concentrating on the present and adding to their legacies Friday at the DC Everest Sectional meet. LeMieux (165), LeFevre (107) and Turner (145) all won regional titles in dominant fashion Feb. 13 in Lena and head into Friday’s sectional meet with high aspirations for state meet qualifications. Five other local wrestlers secured sectional berths. Southern Door’s Portia Hah won the 132-pound title, while teammates Skya Scrimgeour (114)

(From left) Gentle oﬀ the mat, Tiani LeMieux’s coaches call her T-Dawg for her ferocity in the circle. / Tiani LeMieux celebrates a victory at the Packerland Conference Meet Feb. 4. LeMieux is ranked third in the state at 165 pounds. rOry MaDSeN

and Tiana Hah (138) were runners up. Sturgeon Bay/Sevastopol’s Izzy Andreae (152) and Anna Dalke (185) both were runners up. LeMieux, who is rated third in the state, likely will face her first real postseason challenge against No. 4-rated

Alisha Berg from Bonduel in Saturday’s semifinal. continued on page 2

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Gibraltar Notches Sweep of Southern Door

County Teams to Open Postseason on the Road

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fter years of dominating the Packerland Conference, the rest of the league is getting its licks in this season. On Feb. 12, Gibraltar pulled off a season sweep of the Eagles for the first time in memory, withstanding a second-half rally for a 52-51 victory at Southern Door. The Vikings scored the game’s first seven points, before the Eagles got on the scoreboard with a threepointer by Ryker Lohrey. Gibraltar extended its lead by as much as 21 points in the first half, which featured a dunk by Kayin Jackson off a turnover, before Southern Door narrowed the deficit to 32-21 at halftime. “Kayin Jackson and Wyatt Bultman did much of their damage at the basket, while Marco Jauregui and Owen Danhausen connected on shots from [three-point range],” said Gibraltar coach Travis Ward. “We forced Southern Door into some

Gibraltar’s Wyatt Bultman (21) reaches up to block a shot by Southern Door’s Lauden Berg (right) while Gibraltar’s Kayin Jackson (2) looks on Feb. 12. Bultman had a gamehigh 22 points for the Vikings. KeVIN bONeSKe

turnovers and got out in transition.” Ward said Gibraltar was able to “weather the storm that was the Eagles’ pressure in the second half.” “Wyatt Bultman had a big second half scoring inside against the zone [defense], but as the Eagles caught fire, we were trading twos for threes,” he said. “As the clock drained, we saw our lead vanish, but one more basket inside by Bultman gave us just enough to hold on.” Bultman scored 12 of his game-high 22 points in the second half. Jauregui added 12 points. Jackson and Aaron Brey tallied 11 points apiece for the Vikings Lohrey led the Eagles with 12 points, which included four threepointers. Dawson Schwartz added 11 points. Lauden Berg and Talon Mueller each scored seven. After holding off the team at the bottom of the Packerland standings, continued on page 2

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Regan Kasten ll four Door County (3), shown girls basketball driving to the teams will start the basket in front WIAA playoffs on the of Gibraltar’s road next week. Azucena Sturgeon Bay has been Jauregui during the Feb. 10 girls assigned to Division 3. basketball game Southern Door and Sevastopol at Sturgeon Bay, will play in Division 4. leads the Clippers Gibraltar is in Division 5. in scoring and All four start playoff action rebounding on Feb. 24. Winners advance to heading into the regional semifinals Feb. 27. the postseason. The regional finals are set for KeVIN bONeSKe Feb. 28. The higher seeds will host all the games, which start at 7 pm. The Clippers, who received a No. 11 seed in the Division 3 tournament, open the postseason with a regional quarterfinal against No. 6-seeded Oconto Falls. The winner advances to the semifinal at No. 3-seeded Little Chute. The Eagles, who received a No. 9 seed in the Division 4 tournament, open the postseason with a regional quarterfinal at No. 8-seeded Mishicot. The two teams faced each other in the season opener at Southern Door on Nov. 20, when Mishicot won, 44-34. The winner plays at No. 1-seeded Manitowoc Lutheran. The Pioneers, who received a No. 10 seed in the Division 4 tournament, play at No. 7-seeded Oconto. The two Packerland teams last faced each other Feb. 13, when the Pioneers lost at Oconto, 50-26. The winner plays at No. 2-seeded Crivitz. The Vikings, who received a No. 14 seed in the Division 5 tournament, open the postseason at No. 3-seeded Lourdes Academy. The winner advances to face the winner of the quarterfinal between No. 11-seeded Oneida Nation and No. 6-seeded Princeton/Green Lake.

Miss Door County Builds Conﬁdence, Titleholders Say by ELEANOR CORBIN eleanor@ppulse.com

aylee Griep did not start competing in Miss Door County events because she was confident, but because she wanted to be. Now, with two titles under her belt and law school on the horizon, she thanks her time with the organization for the ways she has grown and come into herself. “Miss Door County’s Teen gave me something unexpected. It gave me a voice,” she said. “I had silently been building the best version of Kaylee. I just didn’t realize it until I came to finally put all those skills I had been working to use and walked onto that stage that night.” Griep earned the title of Door County’s Outstanding Teen (Now Miss Door County’s Teen) in 2020. This year, in her senior year of college at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, she was crowned again, this time as Miss Door County. Alongside her, Paige Nikodem earned the title of Miss Cherryland and Mia Glocke earned Miss Door County’s Teen, who also reflected on the confidence this experience has imbued. “I have seen myself grow in ways that I genuinely didn’t think were possible,” Nikodem said, who has been a part of the Miss America organization since she was 16, when she earned the title of Miss Oshkosh’s Teen.

(From left) Miss Door County 2026, Kaylee Griep, a graduate of Southern Door High School and a senior at the University of WisconsinMadison, studying journalism, mass communication and criminal justice on a pre-law track. / Miss Cherryland 2026, Paige Nikodem, a recent graduate from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities with a Bachelor of Arts in the law of sociology, criminology, and justice on the pre-law track. / Miss Door County’s Teen 2026, Mia Glocke, sophomore at Gibraltar High School. SubMITTeD.

She decided to return to compete for Miss Cherryland, which celebrates women from Northeastern Wisconsin, not only for the potential of additional scholarship money, but to continue to be inspired by her fellow contestants, she said. Every contestant spends significant time preparing for the interview portion of the pageant before their first

competition through mock sessions, skills that have translated to other areas of their life. Griep, for instance, has sharpened her cold-calling and cold-emailing skills through her public-speaking practice, which has helped her in her time as a student journalist and at her internship with Wisconsin Attorney General Joshua Kaul.

Glocke said the advice she received from judges in those practice sessions has stuck with her. “The biggest piece of feedback I would always get was, ‘let pieces of yourself shine through your answers,’” she wrote in an email. “The judges just really wanted to get to know me, and I think continued on page 2

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Gibraltar’s Kayin Jackson (2) drives to the basket in front of Southern Door’s Landon Vandertie (5) and Talon Mueller during the Feb. 12 boys basketball game in the Eagle Gym. / (From left) Southern Door’s Ryker Lohrey (20) dribbles inside while being guarded by Gibraltar’s Owen Dannhausen (23) during the Feb. 12 KEVIN BONESKE Packerland Conference game in the Eagle Gym.

Gibraltar had a tougher time Saturday when the Vikings lost on the home court of league-leading Kewaunee, 85-33. Brey led Gibraltar with 10 points. Jauregui added seven points and Dannhausen scored six. The Storm had three players score in double figures led by Connor Kilgore with 20 points, followed by Avery Jerabek with 15 and Mason Kovacs with 13. Pioneers Unable to Still Storm Sevastopol fought hard but couldn’t upend conference-leading Kewaunee Feb. 12 in a 77-65 loss at home. The Pioneers had four players score in double figures, led by Bo Tanck with 22 points, which included four three-pointers. Cash Kuehn added 13 points, followed by Logan Schuh with 12 and Damien Lardinois with 10. Dane Harrell led the Storm with 22 points, followed by Evan

Maccaux with 15, Jerabek with 13 and Diesel Bosdeck with 11. Clippers Fall to Wolves Sturgeon Bay fell behind by 17 points at halftime Feb. 12 before losing to Algoma, 63-48. Siggy Hansen led the Clippers with 15 points. Sam Fruzyna added nine points, and Ben Ash scored seven. The Wolves were led by Braeden Leist with a game-high 25 points, followed by Parker Lischka with 19 points. Sturgeon Bay then dropped a non-conference game Saturday at Valders, 61-55. Rylan Ruenger led the Clippers with 12 points, followed by Hansen with 10 and Fruzyna with nine. Mason Staudinger led three Valders players in double figures with 20 points. Jacob Olson scored 18 points and Carter Valleskey added 10.

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FEB. 26 BLOOD DRIVE The Southern Door High School student council and the American Red Cross are sponsoring a blood drive on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 9 am to 2 pm in the school gym, 2073 Cty DK in Brussels (enter at door 11). Anyone who is at least 17 years of age (or 16 with parent permission), weighs at least 110 pounds and is in good health may donate blood. The parent permission form can be found at redcross.org. To sign up to give blood, visit redcross. org and search the drop-down menu titled Give Blood for the nearest blood drive using zip code 54204. Walk-ins are also accepted, but there may be a greater wait time.

“Alisha is definitely tough and super skilled,” said LeMieux, who is 2-1 against Berg this season. “To beat her I need to wrestle my match and not get caught up in hers. That means controlling ties, pushing the pace and staying aggressive from the first whistle.” LeFevre secured her regional title with a first-period pin over Kendal Truckey from Coleman. LeFevre opens sectionals with a match against Jesalyn Herman from Crandon. Friday provides LeFevre an opportunity to atone for an opportunity lost with a disappointing outcome in last year’s sectionals. “I went to watch the state tournament and I thought to myself it should have been me,” LeFevre said. “This experience has motivated me throughout this season to do the best that I can.” Turner received byes in the first two rounds before securing the title by pinning freshman Macy James of Bay Port in 42 seconds. Kaylee Roberts from Tomahawk is Turner’s opening-round opponent. Split Personas Tiani LeMieux’s coaches describe her as someone who is kind, introverted and cares deeply about her family. Off the mat. When she’s on the mat, they call her T-Dawg, the alter ego who has served her well during an award-winning wrestling career. “Once I step on the mat, it’s competition time,” LeMieux said. “The switch [that goes off] for me is purpose, knowing I’ve put in the work and that this is my moment to be aggressive, focused, and relentless. Wrestling gives me a space where intensity is necessary, and flipping that switch is how I honor my preparation, my goals, and my coaches. As soon as the match ends, I’m right back to being myself.” Sturgeon Bay/Sevastopol co-coach Steve Jacobson, who has known LeMieux since 5th grade, sees T-Dawg each time she enters the training room. “Once she puts on a headgear, she flips a switch and transforms into a menace,” Jacobson said. “She approaches every match with a dominant, high-pressure mindset.” LeMieux said her interest in wrestling started in fifth grade when girls competed against boys. She was intimidated when she started, but said that experience has served her well as her career has progressed. “As a girl in a male-dominated sport, wrestling helped build my confidence and resilience early on,” LeMieux said. “I

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The Sevastopol School District will conduct its second district-wide 4K developmental screening and Child Find on Tuesday, March 10, from 8 am to 3 pm in the Carl Scholz Pioneer Room at 4550 Hwy 57 in Sturgeon Bay. Child Find is a continuous process of public awareness activities, screening and evaluation designed to locate, identify and refer everyone ages 3 to 21 who needs an Early Intervention Program or Early Childhood Special Education services as outlined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This requirement applies to children not enrolled in school, as well as children living in the district who are enrolled in a religious elementary or secondary private school. The hour-and-a-half-long screening is a collaborative effort that involves multiple professionals, including an interview with public health, a hearing and vision check, and an opportunity for the child to present their thinking, language and motor skills to teachers and skilled therapists.

ROTARY SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE The application processes for the Rotary Technical Education/Robert Muckian Scholarships and the Rotary Club of Sturgeon Bay Four-Year Scholarship are now open for the Door County Class of 2026 students. Robert Muckian Scholarships, ranging from $500 to $1,500, are available for high school graduating seniors who are planning on attending a two-year accredited technical college or other accredited technical education courses of study. Four-Year Scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to $2,500, will be awarded to graduates in the upper 50% of their high school class planning to pursue a fouryear degree at an accredited college or university. The club has typically awarded $15,000 in scholarships in the past, and a similar amount is expected this year.

constantly felt like I had something to prove. Over time, that experience built my toughness and confidence. Now, as a senior, I feel more comfortable and confident on the mat. I know I belong here, and instead of proving myself, I focus on competing at my best and with the best.” A Tumble Into Wrestling It isn’t a stretch to say LeFevre could have become a gymnast instead of wrestler if it hadn’t been for an influential rule change in fourth grade. “A lot of times the sisters would do cartwheels and tumbling [on the wrestling mat] to pass the time while their brothers practiced,” LeFevre said. “The wrestling club changed the rule and you had to register to wrestle to be on the mat. My mom ended up signing me up and I started competing.” LeFevre said wrestling wasn’t a perfect match at first because she took a lot of losses to her male competition. “I was very hesitant to start competing but my parents started signing me up for the same tournaments as my brothers,” LeFevre said. “After my first year of wrestling I started winning more often and I enjoyed wrestling a lot more.” Bold Prediction Walker, who was an assistant for the boys wrestling team when he saw Turner wrestle in junior high, said he noticed Turner right away after she defeated her male opponent in a match. “I pulled her aside and told her she would go to state one day,” Walker said. “She had great technique and skill level and she wasn’t intimidated by the boy.” Turner legitimized Walker’s prediction in 2024 when she qualified for the state tournament as a sophomore at 126. Turner praised Walker’s commitment to girls wrestling, citing his creative ways to create interest and excitement with posters and recruiting girls to try the sport. “[Our coaches] have been amazing advocates and supporters of girls wrestling and realizing the potential it has in our area,” Turner said. Looking Forward LeMieux said she takes great pride in the growth and success of girls wrestling in Door County. She mentioned the days when the numbers were small and recognition were limited, but added that girls can see wrestling as normal. “Being one of the girls helping build the program hasn’t always been easy,” LeMieux said, “I know we helped make that happen, and that will mean more than any medal.”

The Rotary Club is again partnering with Write On, Door County to offer essay-writing assistance to any student who wants help with the essay portion of the scholarship application. Visit writeondoorcounty.org for more information. Details and application instructions can be found at doorcountyscholarships.org. The application deadline is March 13.

WOMEN’S SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS OPEN Applications are now open for the 2026 Helen Allen Scholarship, awarded annually to a Door County graduating senior woman who will attend a four-year college or university in the United States or Canada. The scholarship is need-based with academic, work/volunteer and extracurricular components. This year’s scholarship amount will be $4,000. To find more information and submit an application, visit doorcountyscholarships. org and select PEO Chapter EE Helen Schreiber Allen Scholarship. Applications must be postmarked by March 14.

Miss Door County Builds Confidence continued from page 1 that’s a good mindset to carry through the rest of my life.” By the time she went on stage, Glocke was more focused on making sure she was getting her personality across rather than saying the “right” thing, she said. For the next year, and beyond, all three winners will channel much of what they’ve learned towards their community service initiatives (CSI), which are designed to give back. Nikodem plans to work with substance abuse recovery organizations and educate students

about navigating feelings surrounding substances. Griep will work to communicate local news to her community, and Glocke will help students combat anxiety-inducing performance and competition pressure. In addition to a bolstered sense of self-confidence, Miss Door County contestants – 26 competed this year – walk away with scholarship money, even if they don’t earn a title. Titleholders receive between $1,000 and $3,000 for their win, with each contestant getting at least $250 for their participation. Extra sums are given to contestants

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Bravo to a Banner Year for Door County Performers As a professional singer/teacher myself and resident of Door County, I enjoy reflecting on the vocal music events in Door County! It is easy to say that 2025 was a stellar year for Door County audiences and singers/musicians. One of the highlights was the continued growth and presence of The Muse, the music school and performance venue in Sturgeon Bay that is bringing outstanding music performances and music education to the residents of the Door County community. This institution is even bringing the Metropolitan Opera’s Live in HD series on Saturdays. That is a treat! In addition, our local high schools continue to have incredible teams of people producing amazing high school productions. To top the year off, the Peninsula Singers and the Community Choir of Door County gave two performances of a commissioned work by an international composer, David Brunner. What an experience for high schoolers and community singers to have. The public rarely sees or understands the incredible amount of time, energy and organization that these kinds of events demand. Bravo to the teachers, pianists, instrumentalists, directors, choreographers, school officials and community providers who made these events happen this past year! In addition, a gracious thank you to all the local performers of pop, rock, folk and jazz who take great time and effort to bring good entertainment to the Door County area in our local restaurants, pubs, businesses, etc. We are so lucky to have such a variety and high level of performing arts happening in our community. Sarah Meredith Livingston Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

based on their performance, like $250 for the best overall interview or $300 for the overall evening gown. At the 2026 pageant, the program gave a record-breaking $24,000. For students like Nikodem, a first-generation college student headed towards law school after a gap year, this kind of money is life-changing. “Those scholarships are so, so crucial,” she said. To learn more about the Miss Door County Organization, visit missdoorcounty.org.

door NOTES REPAIR CAFE FEB. 21 Sturgeon Bay Repair Café volunteers have helped fix hundreds of items since starting to offer the service last July. The Repair Café invites community members to bring their broken items to Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S. 12th Ave. in Sturgeon Bay, on the third Saturday of every month from 12 to 4 pm. The next date for repairs is Feb. 21. Visitors are encouraged to bring a nonperishable food item to be donated to a local food bank or a monetary donation to help sustain the program. The Repair Café operates as a nonprofit volunteer-run initiative under the fiscal sponsorship of Sustain Door, a local nonprofit supporting grassroots sustainability efforts. Repair Café volunteers bring a wide range of skills, including sewing, editing, electronics, woodworking, knife sharpening, leather working and more. Some months even feature volunteers who can mend books, repair bicycles or weld things made of steel. Visitors can bring one or two items for free repair, including clothing that needs mending, broken jewelry, furniture items, lamps, small

appliances, toys, musical instruments, holiday decorations and other items. Participants are asked to stay and participate in, or watch and learn during, the process. Follow the Sturgeon Bay Repair Café on Facebook or Instagram to learn more.

SUNDAY SERVICES ON MUSIC, AI Upcoming Sunday services at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County will address a range of topics, including Music and the Brain with Jodie DeSalvo on Feb. 22 and Artificial Intelligence and Unitarian Universalism with Terry Goode on March 1. The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County is located at 10341 Water St. (Hwy 42) in Ephraim. Sunday services start at 10 am.

ROOM TAX TALK The Baileys Harbor Community Association’s next Talk of the Town gathering will overview how room tax works in Door County and the role it plays in supporting the local economy. The event is set for Thursday, Feb. 26, at Lake Fire Winery, 8054 Hwy 57 in Baileys Harbor. The evening will start with food and socializing at 5:30 pm before a presentation at 6:15 pm, then a Q&A session. Destination Door County staff will explain how room tax dollars are generated, allocated under state and local guidelines, and reinvested to benefit the community. For more information, visit baileysharbor.com.

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DEATHS See full obituaries. Patricia “Trish” S. Konowalski Feb. 25, 1951 - Feb. 13, 2026 Cecelia A. Manson July 31, 1947 - Feb. 13, 2026 Myrvin P. Somerhalder March 25, 1940 - Feb. 11, 2026 Dan R. Schanock Jan. 4, 1951 - Feb. 8, 2026 George Edwin Emmerich Oct. 30, 1927 - Feb. 5, 2026 Bernard D. Tauber Jr. Dec. 31, 1927 - Feb. 1, 2026

GEORGE EDWIN EMMERICH

Oct. 30, 1927 - Feb. 5, 2026

George Edwin Emmerich, 98, of the Town of Sturgeon Bay died early Thursday morning, Feb. 5, 2026 at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay. He was born Oct. 30, 1927 in Mosinee, the son of Edwin Anton Emmerich and Anna Elisabeth (Butt) Emmerich. George graduated from Mosinee High School and went on to study Conservation Education at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point where he earned his bachelor’s degree. He was drafted to serve his country with the United States Army on Jan. 10, 1951. George was an airplane and helicopter mechanic and was honorably discharged from the Army on Jan. 9, 1953. He returned home and worked as a mechanic with his brother, Alex. George played semi-pro football in Wausau for the Wausau Muskies. He met Margaret Jane Jones, who was a teacher at Bowler High School. They were united in marriage the following year on July 17, 1954 at Wild Rose Presbyterian Church. Together, George and Margaret owned and operated Emmerich Floral in Mosinee. He was an insurance agent with the Prudential Insurance Company for over 10 years. George was a Conservation Resource teacher at Southern Door High School. He went on to earn a Master of Science degree in Agriculture Education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1972. He and Margaret were longtime members of the Sturgeon Bay United Methodist Church. George was raised as a Master Mason on July 9, 1951. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Mosinee and Sturgeon Bay. In 1970, he served as Worshipful Master of the Henry S. Baird Lodge #174. He was a Past Patron of the Honor Chapter #1 Order of the Eastern Star in Sturgeon Bay. George was a true outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. For over 30 years, he and Margaret spent the winter months in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. George and Margaret were blessed with over 66 years of marriage. She preceded him in death on Sept. 21, 2020. George is survived by his children, Ann (Steve Ofenbeck) Emmerich of the Town of Sturgeon Bay, Kay (Kurt) Scott of Peshtigo, Margaret “Peggy” Haddle of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, and Joel (Carri) Emmerich of Green Bay and family friend, Lewis Haddle; and grandchildren, Nancy (Alex) Scibelli-Bouthilet and Neal (Erin) Scibelli, Andrew “Drew” (Sarah) Scott, Matthew Scott, and Alison Scott, Kenneth “K.C.” (Shelly) Middleton, and Christina (Jesse) Lindauer and Daniel Emmerich; great-grandchildren, Felix, Luc and Carmen, Theodore and Abraham, Noah and Quinn, Charlotte, Jason, and Samuel, and Abigail and Landon. George is also survived by his brothers-in-law, Bernard Alberg and David Jones. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Alex, Walton, James, and Reinhold and sisters, Grace, Evelyn and Marie. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 4 pm until 7 pm on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 at Huehns Funeral Home, 1414 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, with Order of the Eastern Star and Masonic services to conclude the evening at 7 pm. Visitation will continue at Sturgeon Bay United Methodist Church on Saturday, Feb. 21. 2026 from 9:30 am. until 10:45 am. A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 at Sturgeon Bay United Methodist Church, 836 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, with Rev. David Leistra officiating. Military honors by the United States Army and V.F.W. Post #3088 will follow at the church. The memorial service will be recorded (non-live) and eventually uploaded to the “Huehns Funeral Home, Inc. & Door County Crematory LLC” Facebook page (www. facebook.com/HuehnsFuneralHome). George will be laid to rest beside his wife, Margaret, in Shiloh Moravian Cemetery in the Town of Sturgeon Bay. Memorials may be given in George’s name to a charity of your choice. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of George may be shared with his family through his tribute page at HuehnsFuneralHome.com

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OBITUARIES Mark A. Sorenson July 2, 1967 - Feb. 16, 2026 Mark Allen Sorenson, 58, of Clay Banks, died on Feb. 16, 2026. He met the adversity of his battle with cancer with courage and strength. Mark was born on July 2, 1967, in Algoma to Virgil and Mae (Christianson) Sorenson. He grew up in Clay Banks and graduated from Southern Door High School in 1986. Mark attended NWTC in Green Bay earning a degree in heavy equipment diesel mechanics. He started his career with Schartner Implement. Later, he took a

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DAN R. SCHANOCK Jan. 4, 1951 - Feb. 8, 2026

Dan R. Schanock, 75, of Green Bay, passed away in Sturgeon Bay on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, at his Door County home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Jan. 4, 1951, in Kenosha, the son of the late Romaine and Mary (Ritter) Schanock. Dan spent part of his early years in Lake Forest, Illinois before his father moved the family to Green Bay to open what would be the first of many McDonald’s Restaurants in the Green Bay area. He later graduated from Premontre Catholic High School in Green Bay and proudly followed in his father’s footsteps by entering the McDonald’s business. Over the course of 47 years, Dan built a distinguished career within McDonald’s, becoming a respected owner and operator known for his dedication to his employees and the community. His interest in technology eventually inspired him to build his own entrepreneurial path, launching additional ventures including Satellite Receivers Limited and later purchasing Murphy Supply, a plumbing supply business in Green Bay. He was also a proud member of a unique club known as the “Sons of Bosses” (SOBs). Dan was known for his playful humor, jokes, and quick wit. He loved making people laugh and enjoyed sending jokes and memes to friends and family as a simple way to stay connected and show he cared. He especially enjoyed spending time at his hunting land, golfing whenever he could, and had a lifelong interest in cars, electronics, and fixing things. Dan treasured time spent with his granddaughters, enjoying fishing off the dock, taking them on boat rides, going cherry picking together, helping keep their bird feeders filled, and sharing a cherished memory trip to Disney World — creating special memories they will carry with them always. He also dearly loved his dogs, Mia and Molly, who were special companions and brought him great joy. Dan especially loved spending summers up north in Fish Creek with family and friends. He enjoyed boating and could often be found zooming around town on his moped in search of live music or visiting favorite local spots such as “The Goat Bar”, Bayside, AC Tap, and The Loft. He made sure anyone visiting Door County had a fun time and knew all the best places to go. He was often the life of the party, known for making his famous cherry bounce, a tradition he proudly carried on for decades. Dan also enjoyed cooking and was especially known for making the best Thanksgiving turkey, a tradition his family will always remember. Dan also had a well-known love for Costco. He enjoyed frequent trips, walking every aisle, and rarely returned empty-handed — especially when bringing home fruit, snacks, and little surprises for his granddaughters, his son David, and his daughter-in-law. Dan was truly a jack of all trades, known for his ability to fix just about anything. Everyone seemed to have Dan on speed dial when something needed fixing. He was also known as a selfless and generous man who was always willing to lend a helping hand to friends and family before thinking of himself. Throughout his three-and-a-half-year battle with pancreatic cancer, Dan was a fighter. He remained positive and optimistic, often reassuring others that he was doing well, and faced his illness with strength and quiet courage. Dan is survived by his son, David (Ashley) Schanock of Sturgeon Bay; his beloved granddaughters, Ellinor and Olivia; sisters, Debbie (Steve) Daffinson of Green Bay, Darcy (Emmett) Cregan of Sturgeon Bay, and Donna Stout of Green Bay; brother, David (Kim) Schanock of Green Bay; and many dear nieces and nephews. The thing Dan was most proud of was his son, David. Dan shared a very close relationship with his only son and was a proud and devoted father. He taught David the value of hard work, humility, and how to fix just about anything around the house. Their strong bond was evident throughout Dan’s life and remained steadfast through his final days, as David stayed faithfully by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Romaine and Mary Schanock; and his sister, Dee Dee Pavlik. Dan will be remembered for his humor, generosity, love of family, and his ability to make every gathering a little more fun. He will especially be missed by his family, dear friends Rick Chernick, Jim Halron, and many others. The family extends special thanks to caretaker Randi Tossoul, Patti Donovan, Dan’s sister, Darcy Cregan, Dr. Evans, Dr. Groteluschen, as well as the staff at Froedtert, Green Bay Oncology, and Compassus Hospice whose compassion, care, and support brought comfort to Dan and his family during his illness. Visitation will be at Huehns Funeral Home, Sturgeon Bay, from 9 - 10:30 am on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Mass will follow at 11 am at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Sturgeon Bay.

CECELIA A. MANSON July 31, 1947 - Feb. 13, 2026

Cecelia Ann Manson, 78, of Gills Rock, passed away on Feb. 13, 2026, with family at her side. She was born July 31, 1947, in Neenah, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late John and Leola (Rohloff) Larson. Celia attended Neenah High school and graduated with the class of 1965. On Jan. 15, 1970, she married David Manson. Celia and David lived in Gills Rock. Celia worked as the office manager at Bea’s Homade Products, as well as the office manager for Northern Door Dental Services. She was a member of Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church and loved greeting the children from the Harvest bus ride and then the trunk or treat, delighting in their smiles and costumes. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren. Celia also loved getting lost in a good book, traveling with her husband, and expressing her creativity through knitting, crocheting, sewing, as well as cooking and baking for the ones she loved. Celia will be missed by her sons, Lee (Crystal) Manson, of Egg Harbor, and J (Cher) Manson, of Avoca, Wisconsin; as well as her grandchildren, Cynthia (Vince), Atlee, Kaden, Kaylee, Keegan, Chase, and Eyan. She was preceded in death by her husband David, her parents, stepmother and siblings. Celia’s life will be honored with a Memorial Service held at 11 am on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026 at Shepherd of the Bay, 11836 Hwy 42, Ellison Bay, with Pastor James Honig officiating. A visitation for family and friends will be held prior to the service, from 9:30 am to 11 am at the church. She will be laid to rest in Little Sister Cemetery in Sister Bay at a later date. Memorials may be given in her name to Unity Hospice. Casperson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, LLC in Sister Bay, is assisting the Manson family. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Cecelia may be shared with her family through her tribute page at CaspersonFuneralHome.com

MYRVIN P. SOMERHALDER

March 25, 1940 - Feb. 11, 2026

Myrvin Pern Somerhalder, 85, of Fish Creek, passed away on Feb. 11, 2026, at Pete and Jelaine Horton Skilled Nursing Center at the Door County Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 25, 1940, in Antioch, California, the son of the late Irvin and Myrle (Barr) Somerhalder and was a 1958 graduate of Liberty High School in Brentwood, California. After high school, Myrv attended college classes until his enlistment in the Air Force in 1961. After high school, Myrv attended college classes until his enlistment in the Air Force in 1961. He was honorably discharged in 1965. Myrv married Holly Hardt at the Baha’i House of Worship, Wilmette, Illinois, on Nov. 16, 1968, and together they shared 57 years of marriage and raised two children. He was a man of strong faith and will be buried in accordance with Baha’i traditions. Myrv and Holly moved to Fish Creek in 1970. Myrv worked with Lee Telfer and Curt Wiltse in the surveying business for many years. He was very active in his community as a Town Supervisor, Fire Chief with the Gibraltar Fire Department, Airport Committee, served on various town committees and was on the board of the Eagle Bluff Lighthouse and Gibraltar Historical Society. He truly loved his community and enjoyed researching the history of the area. Myrv is survived by his loving wife, Holly; two children, daughter, Susan VanderKinter (Ben) and children, Emily, Nora and Carson; son, Marcus Somerhalder; sister-in-law, Linda Somerhalder; brother-in-law, Tom Hawkins; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Herb and Gayle Hardt. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Shawn Somerhalder, Michael Somerhalder (Abbe), Natasha Freeman (Darrell), Tonya County (Rob), Tamara Skinner (Jesse) and Adam Hardt (Kate). He was proceeded in death by his parents; sister, Lynda Hawkins; and brother, Ronald Somerhalder, uncles and cousins. A private family remembrance was held. He was laid to rest in Blossomberg Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to the Gibraltar Historical Society, PO Box 323, Fish Creek WI 54212. Our family would like to extent our sincere appreciation for all the loving care given to our husband, father, grandfather and uncle by Dr. Richard Hogan and Dr. Mathias Fuchs. They have carried us through many trials over the years, and we will be forever grateful. Also, thank you to all the nurses that cared for Myrv at Door County Medical Center and the Skilled Nursing Facility. Casperson Funeral Home in Sister Bay is assisting the Somerhalder family. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Myrv may be shared with his family through his tribute page at caspersonfuneralhome.com

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Dec. 31, 1927 - Feb. 1, 2026

PATRICIA “TRISH” S. KONOWALSKI

Bernard D. Tauber Jr. (Bernie) passed away peacefully on Feb. 1, 2026 at age 98 at The Beatitudes in Phoenix, Arizona. Bernie was born on New Year’s Eve in 1927. He always loved a good party on his birthday and being born on New Year’s Eve, made that possibility a reality too many times to count! Bernie was raised in Chicago and was a life long Cubs fan. As a boy, Bernie was involved in many pastimes from scouting to music. When Bernie was a senior at Carl Schurz High School (with the country still engaged in WWII) he passed the entrance exam for University of Illinois. In September 1945, Bernie enlisted in the Navy at age 17, instead of waiting to be drafted into the Army if he waited until his 18th birthday. Due to his excellent grades, the university gave him credit for the semester and did not require him to take his final exams. Bernie spent almost two years serving in the Navy, primarily as a storekeeper on Navy destroyer ships. He was honorably discharged from the Navy in November 1947 and returned home to Chicago. Bernie married Nancy Neilsen in March of 1951 after graduating from the University of Illinois, Champaign. Bernie and Nancy raised 4 children in Elmhurst, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago spending many summer and fall seasons at their lake house in Fish Creek. Nancy passed away at the age of 43 in May of 1974. Bernie married Carol Leifer in 1986 after a whirlwind courtship and together they navigated Bernie’s business plans for medical/pharmaceutical billing through thick and thin. In 1999, Bernie and Carol initially retired to Arizona and then, eventually, to Sturgeon Bay in 2010. Carol passed away in 2013. Bernie has enjoyed so many activities and made so many friends in his retirement. He has written and published his memoirs, loved the game of golf, played too many hands of bridge and cribbage to count, enjoyed cooking and most recently took up baking bread and sharing it with his friends. He lived a very full life and enjoyed family and friends tremendously. The last line in his memoir’s foreword says: “My fondest wish is that you all navigate the Sea of Life safely and find your own calm harbor.” Bernie is survived by his children, David (Shaun) Tauber, Sue (Ken) Ryl, Janet (Chuck, deceased) Mercer, Patty (Sam Demars) Braun and his sister Dorothy Thomas. He leaves behind his 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. His companion, Betty Hills, who was a loving support to him in his final days, will miss him dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard Daniel Sr. and Beatrice Tauber and brother David Tauber. A military service is being planned and will be held at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona at a later date.

Patricia “Trish” S. Konowalski, 74, of Sturgeon Bay passed away peacefully, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 at home with her husband and sister at her side. She was born Feb. 25, 1951, to James and Marion (Begg) Sheridan, and lived her early life in Western Springs, Illinois. Later, she and her parents moved to Short Hills, New Jersey where she graduated from Milbourn High School and went on to attend Hofstra University on Long Island. When her parents retired to their vacation home in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, Trish transferred to UWGB, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in arts and a minor in business. She would meet her future husband, Craig Konowalski, when they worked together at the UWGB Office of Lectures and Performances. They were married at the UWGB Ecumenical Center on Dec. 1, 1978. In 1979, Trish took an entry level position with AC Nielson Co. at their Green Bay office. She rose through the ranks, over a 22-year career, that ended with her retiring as the Senior VP of Operations for the US division of the global market research company. Following her retirement from the Nielson Co in 2001, she and her husband relocated to Sturgeon Bay, where they worked side by side in their business, CWK Appraisals. In Door County, they appraised over 5,000 homes before retiring in 2024. Trish was an avid reader, an aspiring painter and an excellent cook who loved to travel with her husband Craig. Trish was a member of Sturgeon Bay Noon Rotary and chaired their annual shipyard tour fund raiser. Trish belonged to Leadership Door County and various book clubs. She is survived by her devoted husband, Craig of Sturgeon Bay; dear sister, Anne Ruck of Glendale, California; two cherished sisters in-law, Kathleen Sheridan of Guerneville, California, Lynn Galiger of Edmonds, Washington; her beloved nieces, nephews, and their families. Preceding her in death were her parents, James and Marion Sheridan; and her brother, Peter Sheridan. A celebration of her life will be held at Huehns Funeral Home in Sturgeon Bay on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. Visitation will be held from 1 to 3 pm. A memorial program featuring live performances of a few of Trish’s favorite songs by professional musician friends, will be woven in with readings and stories from her life, at 3 pm. Proceedings will be led by her dear friend Frederick “Doc” Heide. Musical guests will include “Doc”, Mike Raye, Kelly Messer, Jim Knipfer and Bob Starr. Flowers are welcome, but the family asks that any monetary donations be made to the Door County Medical Center Foundation in Trish’s name. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Trish may be shared with her family through her tribute page at HuehnsFuneralHome.com

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Feb. 25, 1951 - Feb. 13, 2026

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Obituaries continued from page 3 position as a maintenance mechanic at Olsonite in algoma. He later worked as a heavy equipment repairman for Holtger brothers. To finish his career, he worked for Wire Tech in Sturgeon bay and MCC Label in algoma. funeral Services will be 7 pm friday, feb. 20, 2026, at the forbes funeral Home. friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 7 pm friday. burial will be in the town of Clay banks Cemetery. Allen J. Orde April 18, 1959 - Feb. 14, 2026 allen J. Orde, of Sturgeon bay, died early Saturday morning, feb. 14, 2026 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green bay. He was born april 18, 1959 in algoma, the son of the late Harvey and Grace (Peterson) Orde. allen graduated from algoma High School in 1977. He was employed for many years at evergreen Nursery in Sturgeon bay, and also worked at Schartner’s farm Market in the orchards, and with the maple syrup process during spring season. allen enjoyed exercising at the Door County yMCa, riding his moped and e-bike around town and simply being outdoors. He was happy ice fishing with friends, and watching Packer games. funeral services will be held at noon, friday, feb. 20, 2026 at Schinderle funeral Home in algoma. burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. friends may call at Schinderle funeral Home on friday from 10 am until the time of services at noon. Wilson Duarte March 21, 1975 - Feb. 12, 2026 Wilson Orlando Duarte, 50, of algoma passed away in the Town of forestville on feb. 12, 2026. He was born March 21, 1975, in Honduras to ancelmo and rosalia (Martinez) Duarte. after high school, Wilson earned a master’s degree in education in Honduras. for a number of years, he worked for the president of Honduras as his driver and assistant. In the early 2000’s, Wilson immigrated to the united States, finding work in California and then settling in Wisconsin where he worked in the dairy farm business. His wife and children joined him in america several years ago. Wilson was employed at Jersey Land Dairy in the Town of forestville. funeral Services were on Monday, feb. 16, 2026, at 7 pm at the forbes funeral Home. friends called at the funeral home from 5 to 7 pm prior to the service. a memorial fund has been established in his name. Stephen A. Stamm Nov. 20, 2002 - Feb. 6, 2026 It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Stephen a. Stamm, 23, of egg Harbor, following a sudden vehicle accident as his car found black ice and spun out of control on friday evening, feb. 6, 2026 near Sturgeon bay. Our son, Stephen was born Nov. 20, 2002 in Sturgeon bay to my wife and I, David and Shawn (blanchard) Stamm. He attended Sevastopol High School. Stephen was employed at exac Tech in Sturgeon bay. His loyalty to friends and family was unwavering and his heart truly unshakable throughout the relationships in his life. No public service is planned at this time. expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Stephen may be shared with his family through his tribute page HuehnsfuneralHome. com

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A great horned owl has gray and white plumage with a horizontal pattern on its chest.

The Tiger of the Air by CHARLOTTE LUKES

ne recent evening, I was tired and went to bed by 8:30 pm. Very soon, I heard a great horned owl calling in the woods behind my house, not far from my bedroom window. Instead of hooting just a couple of times as in months past, it continued calling for over 10 minutes, lulling me off to sleep. The calls are part of courtship for these owls. They nest early in the year because it takes a long time for their young to hatch, about a month, and many more months for the chicks to grow and fledge. The great horned owl has the biggest range of any owl in North America. A wonderful book to reference is The Owls of North America by Karl Karlus and Allan Eckert.

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alking along an empty sidewalk in off-season Fish Creek, I gazed up at the sassy, bandanawearing cowgirl on the Shiny Moon Cafe sign. Rosy cheeks and flashing

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Our area’s two common non-migratory large owls are the great horned and the barred. It’s easy to identify them if you’re close enough to see the eyes, beak and breast feathers. The great horned has yellow eyes and a black bill. The barred has black eyes and a yellow bill. Breast feathers on the great horned have a horizontal pattern, and those on the barred owl are brown and white in a vertical form. The great horned owl is the largest of all nesting owls in our country. They are most active at night, but can hunt during daylight hours when necessary, aided by an array of physiological and anatomical features that help them hunt. The leading edges of their long, wide wings are very soft and serrated, providing them with nearly silent flight. A thick layer of soft body feathers also helps to mute flight sounds and provides excellent insulation in sub-zero weather. Their sense of hearing is probably the second best after that of the barn owl. The ears of most owls are

Pride Cabaret Gould Theater, Fish Creek Northern Door Pride presents HISstory, HERstory, THEIRstory at Northern Sky’s Gould Theater. The community-driven show features local performers singing songs from hit musicals. A second showing is offered on Saturday.

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Angie McMahon’s Fish Creek cafe shines year-round

The fests of February are over, sending us into the longest dry spell of the peninsula winter. No holiday events, none of the excitement of winter snow and the temporary facelift it gives to leafless trails and backroads. Now what? Well, we get creative. We dig in. We persevere. (And those who can, get the heck out of town). Here’s a look at this weekend’s highlights. Find details and more things to do in the events calendar.

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Family Art Day Peninsula School of Art, Fish Creek Slow down and create together at PenArt’s Family Art Day. Artist-in-residence Linda Jurkiewicz presents a hands-on experience for children and adults to stitch side-by-side. It’s free for families with children ages 3 to 12.

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eyelashes beckon passersby to climb the stairs, fuel up on coffee and rest for a while. Inside, owner Angie McMahon, the cowgirl’s alter ego, is busy prepping for the weekend rush. I asked her how a kid from Plano, Texas ended up with a life in Door County. “John and I spent our early years together working in Chicago and wanted to move to a quiet area,” Angie said, referring to her husband. “We’d

never even heard of Door County, but checked it out and instantly loved it.” It’s a fairly common tale – visitors falling for the county’s charms and pulling up stakes to make a claim on this rocky stretch of the Niagara Escarpment. In 2014, Angie, John and their sons, Danny and Ben, opened Door County Brewing Co. in Baileys Harbor, in the space now occupied by Sway Brewing + Blending.

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Nutrition Lecture Door Community Auditorium, Fish Creek Dietician Jennifer Sherman presents a free lecture on nutrition and healthy eating. Get a preview by checking out her appearance on the Door County Pulse Podcast at doorcountypulse. com/podcasts. Meet the Raptors Open Door Bird Sanctuary, Jacksonport Bring the family for up-close bird meet-andgreets, trail hikes and a cozy bonfire with warm drinks. Explore the sanctuary, tune into raptor chats and enjoy snowshoeing, skiing or hiking. Tickets cost $12 for adults and $7 for kids aged 5 to 12. Kids 5 and younger enter free. Winery Tour, Tasting and…Alpacas? Anchored Roots Vineyard and Winery, Egg Harbor Taste wines made from local grapes with the winemaker and shop in the tasting room. Plus, meet the alpacas!

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granola, biscuits and even the syrups for coffee drinks, are “I really didn’t want anything to do with it – and made in-house. then ended up becoming the general manager,” Angie Though the said with a laugh. cafe is The brewery took off and eventually moved currently to its current location – a new, spacious only open building in the heart of town. Friday Though craft brews were the main draw, through the McMahons’ passion for live, original music Sunday, the brought artists to the taproom from across the prep work Midwest. Angie booked most of the acts and load requires accumulated a thick file of music biz contacts. Angie to At a certain point, a shiny new idea began to come in most develop. It was 2020 when the McMahons were other days winding down their ownership of the brewery of the week. and contemplating their next act. I asked her Dreaming big, they cooked up the idea of if she feels Shiny Moon – an annual summer music festival like she’s Members of the DC Music Summit group play at to be held on Hill 17 at Peninsula State Park. A running a Shiny Moon Cafe. MIKE BACSI tattoo artist “one-woman designed a show.” mascot (the “You know, I’m proud Shiny Moon of running a womancowgirl) and owned business – it’s very marketing important to me,” she said. plans were “And I’m not alone – our drawn up. tiny crew is amazing.” Then fate Though the Shiny Moon intervened. festival never launched, It came in music remains crucial for the form of Angie. She relishes winter a phone call Saturday mornings when from Mitch members of the DC Music Larson, Summit gather to strum owner of the and sing as she cooks in the downtown cafe’s open kitchen. Local Fish Creek artist and musician Mike space that Judy’s vibrant paintings McMahon navigates the cozy confines of Shiny Moon’s open kitchen. once housed hang on the KAYLA LARSEN Mr. Helsinki walls, guitars Restaurant ring out and and Wine Bar. A day later, the festival pots bubble idea was on ice, and Angie was designing on the stove. what would become the Shiny Moon Cafe. Art, music Explaining the quick pivot, Angie said, and cooking “I always wanted to do something like – the essence this – a small, casual place with really of Northern great food – with business hours that Door culture wouldn’t kill me.” in one place. The opportunity was too good to pass After our A chorizo tostada and seasonal soup. SUBMITTED up. Now heading into year six, the cozy interview, I eatery in the heart of the village is hitting found myself its stride and feeling some pride. back on the sidewalk looking up again at the cowgirl “We’ve become a place to hang and relax, a kind of on the Shiny Moon sign. She would’ve looked great oasis, even during the busy season,” Angie said. on a festival stage at the top of Hill 17, but she’s doing The cafe’s menu has evolved a bit over time, but just fine as a barista. using fresh, local ingredients when possible remains Shiny Moon Cafe is located at 4164 Main St. in Fish Angie’s guiding principle. Most items, including Creek.

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are laid, and it takes about 28 to 30 days of incubation before they hatch. The chicks are born with their eyes closed for several continued from page 1 days. They grow to half-size in about three weeks, but asymmetrically shaped as well as unevenly placed on they won’t be able to fly until about three months, and the sides of the head. their talons will not be fully developed until six months. One of the ears enables the great horned to localize Food for great horned owls ranges from mammals of sounds in the vertical plane, determining how high many sizes up to birds as above the ground their prey is. The other large as great blue heron, ear reads the horizontal location, helping osprey and falcon. Owl OWL-O-RAMA RETURNS to find which direction the rustling sounds talons have an extremely Owl-O-Rama will return to The Ridges are coming from. strong grip, enough to Sanctuary with two days of programming Though the male owl is smaller than the sever the spine of larger and education on Friday and Saturday, female, his voice is lower in tone, stronger prey. March 6 and 7. The event includes an and mellower. We heard a duet of the pair They nest in the same exhibit of Tony Chapa’s photographs singing in our woods, and as the male of nine of the 11 owl species found woods as red-tailed hawks. finished his call, the female answered in a in Wisconsin and The red-tails slightly higher pitch. Minnesota, a field hike, will not prey taxidermy demonstration Both the barred and great horned owls on the owl, and an owl next box can emit numerous sounds ranging from but a great workshop. Live birds cooing to shrieking. Great horned owls horned owl from Open Door Board are most vocal during the mating season, will kill the Sanctuary will visit the which runs from December to February. red-tail if nature center on March 7 Calls are more frequent from dusk until from 1 to 3 pm. Register it finds its midnight, and again just before dawn. for activities and get nighttime However, these birds are silent when near details at ridgessanctuary. roost. org. the nest while the young are still present. The great Their sense of smell is thought to be horned owl poor, unlike the turkey vulture, has been which depends on the odor of called the decaying animals to find its meal. “Tiger of the Great horned owls regularly kill and Air” due to eat skunks, even when sprayed by its strong the animal. Open Door Bird Sanctuary hunting Like foghorns, the songs of the Executive Director Rob Hults capabilities. owls are beacons in the night. In holds Wisdom, a resident The Frenchgreat horned owl. addition to being used for courtship, Canadian SUBMITTED they also provide the birds with name for territorial assertion as if to say, these birds “This is my property; stay away!” is Grand Duke. They call the small screech People may wonder why the A snowy owl. TONY CHAPA owl Little Duke. female owl is larger than the male, Great horned owls can be found in many sometimes by a half pound or more. Think of the different habitats throughout the U. S. It’s quite incredibly sharp talons these birds have. If a male is wonderful to know that so many counties in our country larger, he may badly injure the female during courtship. are still wild enough to support these magnificent The female owl is also responsible for protecting the creatures. eggs and young in the nest. Usually, two to three eggs

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BOATING SAFETY CLASS United States Coast Guard Auxiliary educators will offer a boating safety class on Thursdays starting March 5 at the Door County Maritime Museum in Sturgeon Bay. Classes meet on March 5, 12, 19, and 26, and April 2, from 6 to 8 pm at the museum, located at 120 N. Madison Ave. in Sturgeon Bay. The class follows the Boat America curriculum, which meets Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) standards. Graduates will have met the state requirements for boating safety education. The course covers 16 sections, including boat handling, required safety equipment, navigation rules, trailer safety and personal watercraft operations. Boaters of all levels are welcome. The class fee is $30 and will be collected at the first meeting. Register in advance by calling 920.360.4158.

INDOOR FOSSIL HUNT AT CROSSROADS Crossroads at Big Creek will lead a fossil hunt as part of its Saturday Science program on Feb. 21 at 2 pm. Participants will learn about and hunt for fossils in the indoor stonework of the Collins Learning Center. Each participating family will receive a free Door County fossil pamphlet. Next, Crossroads will host a matinee screening of a film about shorebirds on Monday, Feb. 24 at 1:30 pm. The following day, attendees at an Environmental Exploration program will explore the science of sliding on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 3:30 pm. Learners will find out why sleds, kicksleds, ice skates and animals move across the snow as fast or as far as they do. Crossroads will host a naturalist-guided Wandering Wednesday hike next on Feb. 25 at 1:30 pm. On Thursday, Feb. 26, Crossroads will host family fun in the lab as part of a School’s Out Excursion. Lab tables will be set up with safe (but potentially messy) educational activities for the whole family. Later, at 7 pm, Crossroads will present a Fish Tales lecture, “How Did Pacific Salmon Find Their Way to Door County?” Retired Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Director of Bureau of Fisheries Management Lee Kernen will give a firsthand account of the introduction of salmon in Lake Michigan. Events meet at Crossroads’ Collins Learning Center, 2041 Michigan St. in Sturgeon Bay.

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hen Kristie Kurtenbach was a freshman in college at the University of South Dakota, her mom, Marlys Kroon, called her with life-altering news. Kroon had recently told Kurtenbach that she was frustrated that she couldn’t hold on to her mascara brush. Two days later, she was in the hospital with a host of issues. Doctors thought it might be related to the polio Kroon had as a child, but months later, they sent her to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where she was diagnosed with progressive multiple sclerosis (MS). MS is an unpredictable, progressive neurological disorder that can cause extreme fatigue, numbness, vision problems and walking difficulties, among other complications. It affects three million people in the United States. When Kroon was diagnosed in 1978, there weren’t a lot of treatment options, so Kurtenbach and her mother focused on nutrition and physical therapy. Kroon wasn’t the only one who needed help dealing with this new reality. Kurtenbach, who now lives on a hobby farm in Germantown, Wisconsin, with her husband, Terry, started running to relieve the stress of working her way through college and

helping her mom. It started a commitment that continues to this day. Together, Kurtenbach and her mother participated in MS runs, bikes, walks and other fundraisers. Kurtenbach has now run more than 80 marathons, but this year, she’ll take on a new challenge – running a 161-mile leg for MS Run the US, a relay race across the country to raise awareness and money for the fight against the disease. Her leg will take her from Platteville to Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, from June 23 to 28. “This opportunity combines my love of running and continues to support my mom’s legacy,” Kurtenbach said. “What an incredible organization it is. It’s a really inspirational group.” If 161 miles seems crazy – well, it is. But Kurtenbach is no novice. The marathon veteran embarked on a long challenge last year as well, when she participated in the Kimono Koto in Japan’s Kii Peninsula with her daughter, covering 20 miles a day for six days through the mountains. She then ran the New York Marathon, then the Every Woman’s Marathon in Savannah, Georgia, and another marathon in California over six weeks. As part of her training for the MS Run the US, Kurtenbach will return to the Door County Half Marathon in May. Kurtenbach has had a home in

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Egg Harbor since 2006 and has run the half-marathon several times. This time, she’ll be using the race’s Run For A Cause program to help raise money for the MS Society. The program provides free race registrations to those who commit to raising at least $250 for a charity.

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Kurtenbach’s mom died in 2017, having lived half of her life with MS, and never once giving in. “Mom became an inspirational speaker, and an inspiration to me,” Kurtenbach said. “She was very committed to helping other newlydiagnosed MS patients.” The diagnosis didn’t get Kroon down, and now her daughter continues to live like her. “Her saying was, ‘you bloom where you’re planted,’ and she wasn’t going to let MS diminish what she could do in her life,” Kurtenbach said.

Her saying was, ‘you bloom where you’re planted,’ and she wasn’t going to let MS diminish what she could do in her life,”

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(From Left) Kristie Kurtenbach with her mother, Merlys Kroon, shortly after her multiple sclerosis diagnosis in 1978.

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here are few ways better to get to know some of the county’s most beautiful roads and trails than by running them in one of the county’s many runs, walks and relays. The following organized runs will introduce you to new roads and scenery with hundreds of your fellow running friends from Algoma to Washington Island.

April 18 Southern Door Trail Trot Brussels 2 mile run/walk May 2 Door County Half Marathon and Nicolet Bay 5K Peninsula State Park 13.1 mile run, 5K run May 9 YMCA Blossom Run Egg Harbor 5 Mile, 2 Mile, Kids Run May 24 Maifest Lake to Lake Run Jacksonport 10K run and 2-mile fun run June Door Cancer Run/Walk Sevastopol

2 mile & 4 mile run/ walk June 13 Crossroads Trail Run Sturgeon Bay 10K, 5K, and 2K trail run July 4 Hairpin Run Fish Creek 5K run/walk July 11 Belgian Days Run Brussels 2-mile, 4-mile run/ walk. July 18 Washington Island Rec Run Washington Island 10K, 5K, and 2K walk/ run Aug. 15 Shanty Days Run

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he shirt designs for the 2026 Door County Half Marathon and Nicolet Bay 5K have been released. This year’s half-marathon runners will get white, long-sleeve tech shirts in unisex or women’s cut. Nicolet Bay 5K participants will get unisex or women’s cut tech t-shirts. Registration for the 2026 race is up 12% over 2025 registration numbers and is on pace to fill early for the first time in several years. All participants get a shirt, free beer or other beverage at the finish line, and a run through a closed course in Peninsula State Park on May 2, 2026. Half-marathon finishers receive a race medal. That design will be unveiled later this month. More than 2,500 runners are expected to participate in the two races. Register or learn more at doorcountyhalfmarathon.com.

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Hundting for Home Helga is 84 now, with a sharp memory, quick wit and – despite the unthinkable details of her childhood by MYLES DANNHAUSEN JR. – an myles@ppulse.com unshakeable positivity. n the early 1970s, the adult When she sits, David Walker (left) looks through old family photos with his aunt, children of Leokadia and she doesn’t Helga Bobb. RACHEL LUKAS Efrom Hundt sat around sink back into a fire pit at their parents’ the comfort of her chair, but leans confiscated during the Nazi invasion of Poland. With no home on Cherry Road in the forward, ready to share. choice but to move, the Hundts picked up their lives and Town of Sevastopol. Edmund, And what she shares is a story resettled on a farm outside Lodz, in Piaskowice, central Otto, Gertrud, Herman, Helga filled with fear, loss and pain, but Poland, overseeing the very Poles who once owned and and Elsa played concertina also gratitude. For Helga and her farmed the land. together and laughed as their five siblings, there was no room for Efrom had tried to avoid the army by signing up for own children played around bitterness after the horrors of their the fire department, but a few months later, he was them. Some of the men wore childhood. drafted by the Nazis into the German Luftwaffe, the lederhosen, a nod to their aerial warfare branch. Germanic roots, amidst the Born Into War “It didn’t matter what I believed – you did what they cherry trees a few minutes north told you, or your family would suffer consequences,” Helga Bobb (front) with her nephew, David of Sturgeon Bay. Their parents, Efrom and Leokadia Efrom recalled years later in one of the only times he Walker, who wrote and researched the They weren’t always so happy. Hundt, were farmers in the small spoke about his experience. “I worried I may not return, family’s history and gathered it in a selfThey weren’t always together. German colony of L’vivs’ka in Ukraine much like my father during World War I.” published book, Hundting Freedom. Helga Bobb is the last surviving in 1939 when Adolf Hitler plunged the Leokadia and their four children were left behind. A RACHEL LUKAS Hundt child, and as I enter her world into a war that would destroy fifth child, Helga, would arrive in March of 1941, and a modest Sturgeon Bay home in their lives. sixth, Elsa, in 1943. Both children were conceived while early January with her nephew, Dave Walker, the warm When the Nazi army occupied the region, it resettled Efrom was home on short furloughs from the service, the smell of baking bread greets us. those residents with German citizenship on lands Hundting for Home continued on page 5

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ome painters produce prints to sell in addition to their original paintings – less expensive images for buyers who don’t want to pay several hundred dollars for an original. David Ray, a landscape painter who has painted in all 15 of the public Door County Land Trust sites, makes prints of most of his works. “Without a print, I would never be able to show a complete set of Land Trust properties,”

David Ray makes prints of many of his plein air paintings.

Ray said. “I often do themes or projects that involve multiple paintings, and once I sell them, how would I do a show?” He typically sells paintings for $500 and prints for $100. For the latter, he turns a highresolution digital image of the painting into a giclée print on a museum-quality matte or semigloss paper. When a painting has a lot of dark blues, Ray uses semigloss paper because matte paper absorbs too much of the pigment, causing a shift in hue and a reduction in vibrancy, he said.

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HARDY CALLS FOR ARTISTS The Hardy Gallery invites submissions for the 64th-annual Wall-to-Wall Juried Exhibit, which begins the exhibition season. Open to both emerging and established artists, the exhibit features a wide range of media, including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, ceramics, mixed media and more. The Juried Exhibit offers emerging artists an opportunity to gauge their growth, while providing established artists a platform to explore new ideas and techniques. This year’s juror is Rebecca Carlton, a local conceptual ceramicist and owner of Juddville Contemporary Clay Studio Gallery. Carlton received her BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts degree) in sculpture and art history, and her MEd (Master of Education degree) in secondary education from the University of Arizona. Carlton has exhibited across the country, including

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a successful photographer, and me. Up here, older people’s houses are filled, but everyone continued from page 1 has room for a smaller piece Giclée, a technology for that’s framed and they can just reproducing fine art using put up on the wall.” an inkjet printer, provides Prints also give Vavra a way higher-quality images than the to offer his work at affordable lithographic process, which is less prices. His prints are roughly half consistent color-wise, said Melanie the price of his original work. Wishart of Inkdrop Art Haus, a “I am very conservative on my print shop in Green Bay. prices,” Vavra said. “You gotta “Giclées are one-off printed make some beer money, but I slowly with high-quality inks,” Making prints lets painter Kerry Vavra offer his keep my stuff very competitive. Wishart said. “My papers and work at affordable prices. SUBMITTED People have yelled at me to up my inks will last way longer than I price, and I’d rather people be will, and probably longer than the able to afford my art.” originals.” He sells 16-by-20-inch original Because giclées can be printed paintings for $400 to $500, and on demand, buyers can decide doesn’t sell through galleries what size they want. Over years, because they want too much many collectors fill all available money, typically 50% of the sale wall space, spurring the demand price. for bathroom pictures around 8 by He has been using the print10 inches. on-demand company Canvas Describing her role at Inkdrop Discount to make prints of his Art Haus, Wishart said, “Artists paintings for years, and he also bring me the original artwork, and sells giclée prints prepared by I photograph it and proof it until I Wishart of Inkdrop Art Haus. have a matching image.” Unlike the internet print Prints can be made on fine providers, Wishart fine-tunes a art papers or canvas. Artists painting or image, taking into can inspect the proof and make “La Quinta Spring,” a painting by Keven account the way inks and papers adjustments if necessary. Wilder made into a giclée on archival paper. interact. Gold, for instance, “I am very passionate about fine SUBMITTED comes out as brown if the color art-quality prints,” Wishart said. isn’t tweaked, she said. “This is not taking a picture and “Put Melanie’s giclées side by printing it at Kinko’s.” side with my originals, and you Inkdrop Art Haus also offers an tell me which is the original,” online gallery at inkdroparthaus. Vavra said. “She is a stickler. com to market its artist Her name means something, and customers. when she produces something, it Keven Wilder, who opened K will be the finest quality.” Wilder Art’s new Annex gallery Prints offer artists a path to in Ellison Bay last year, plans to more sales, Wishart said. offer giclée prints of several of “If all you sell are originals, you her abstract paintings this year, miss out on the extra income you prompted by a young couple get from reproduction sales,” she who came into her gallery and explains on her website. “There is said they couldn’t afford original a whole market of art buyers with paintings. People will be able to limited funds who can’t afford select prints in different sizes originals. This market can buy – smaller than the originals, your giclée reproductions for a because she didn’t want the prints fraction of the price of originals. to compete with her paintings. Being able to print only what you With an extensive background need, when you need it, makes in retail, Wilder understands giclée reproductions the perfect the importance of pricing. The process for artists. When you more affordably-priced prints David Ray makes prints of many of his plein air order as you sell, you won’t have will join Wilder’s stock of smaller paintings. SUBMITTED a large cash outlay and a stack of paintings for $30 and painted prints that may never sell.” County, likes prints because they let magnets for $8, plus her husband’s A local artist who has painted him offer his work in different sizes framed landscape photographs for extensively in Door County and price points. $30. When people don’t like abstract told Wishart she has stacks of “Several years ago, at an art show, work, they will sometimes choose lithographic prints in a closet. someone asked why we didn’t have his photographs instead, Wilder “You have to print a lot to bring smaller framed prints,” Vavra said. said. the price down, but when you have “We tried it, and they have been a Kerry Vavra, who started painting 500, it is really hard to sell that very good seller for Nancy [Prange], landscapes after retiring to Door many,” Wishart said.

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n less than a month, the Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles will put a capper on the 2025 movie year. Of course, that doesn’t mean the movies up for consideration are going to flicker off into home video or subscription streaming services anytime soon. Some will finally make their way to small market theater venues like Sturgeon Bay Cinema 6, giving patrons a chance to see what snagged these films all those nominations, if not awards. Case in point: Hamnet (PG-13), a moving drama about the circumstances behind William Shakespeare’s inspiration for writing Hamlet, arguably the most famous tragedy in theater history. Anything with Shakespeare in it, set during the Elizabethan period of English history, automatically qualifies as a “prestige production,” which might explain the eight Oscar nods the film received, including for Picture, Director (Chloé Zhao) and Actress (Jessie Buckley). Ironically, the acclaimed actor playing the Bard, Paul Mescal, once considered a shoo-in for a nomination, didn’t make the cut in the Best Actor category. Such are the cruel vagaries of fate…or something Shakespearean. Based on the novel of the same name by Maggie O’Farrell, who co-wrote the screenplay with Zhao, Hamnet presents a much different picture of Will and the Stratford-upon-Avon community than that of Shakespeare in Love, the unexpected hit that snatched the Best Picture award from Steven Spielberg’s Saving Private Ryan 28 years ago. Interestingly, Spielberg is one of the co-producers of Hamnet, along with fellow filmmaker Sam Mendes, so if the film follows in the footsteps of that other Shakespeare movie, he might be accepting a statue some critics felt he was due for his World War II masterpiece in 1998. The titular Hamnet refers to Shakespeare’s precocious son (played by young Jacobi Jupe), who unexpectedly died at age 11, casting Will into a severe depression that nearly cost him everything – but I’m getting ahead of myself. When we first meet Shakespeare, he is working as a tutor for a neighboring farm family to help pay down his father’s debt. While taking a mental health break from his thickheaded students, he meets a beguiling young woman named Agnes (Jessie Buckley), who has emerged from a forest thicket with a hawk perched upon her arm. Rumor has it that Agnes is a woodlands witch, with knowledge of dark arts, and Will is as immediately smitten with her as she is with him. His developing relationship with her frightens his mother and angers his father, especially when Agnes becomes pregnant and is subsequently disowned by her parents and forced to move in with Will and his.

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Will and Agnes quickly marry, and she soon brings their first daughter, Susanna, into the world, giving birth to her in a part of the forest where Agnes has fashioned something of a nest. To say that Will’s parents are concerned about their son and alarmed by their daughter-in-law is an understatement of Shakespearean proportions. The atmosphere in the Shakespeare household grows increasingly toxic. Will and his father get in a vicious fight when Will refuses to set aside his dreams of acting and writing for a life of backbreaking farm labor. Agnes arranges with her brother Bartholomew (Joe Alwyn) to get Will into the London theater scene, where he can perhaps finally realize his dreams and make a living “trodding the boards.” Meanwhile, Agnes finds herself inconveniently pregnant again, only this time, she births twins, a girl, Judith, and a boy, Hamnet. When Will rushes back to be with his wife and growing family, it’s also with news that he has finally established himself in London. We get to see (briefly) the aesthetic development of the most famous writer in the English language from the ground up, as he loves and cherishes his family in Stratford and translates that joy into his art in London. It goes on for 11 eventful years until fate, in the form of the plague, forces Will to ask himself, “To be, or not to be?” and compose a drama as dark as his devastated soul. Director Zhao, who scored top honors for herself and star Frances McDormand for her 2020 indie feature Nomadland, gives this production a gritty feel that is almost palpable. This is as far from the breezy comedic shenanigans of Shakespeare in Love as you can get. A heavy sense of doom hangs over the Shakespeares of Stratford-upon-Avon, and I was left marveling that Will was able to write anything at all, given the circumstances of life in 17th-century England. Zhao gets terrific performances from her cast, especially Buckley, who has emerged as the favorite in her particular category. Her Agnes is a woman of great spirit and determination, the rock upon which her husband was able to build his lofty literary reputation. Without her, the film seems to suggest, there would be no him – and without him, what would generations of English teachers (like me) have taught in school? Hamnet is currently in theaters, but also available for home rental via Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango. It will eventually stream sometime this spring on Peacock.

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SCENES FROM FIRE AND ICE The sun brought the fire in Fire and Ice this year in Sturgeon Bay, where highs of 40 degrees slowly melted the large blocks of ice making up the ice sculptures. Nevertheless, carvers battled the elements to craft intricate, icy designs for onlookers to admire.

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))history Hundting for Home continued from page 1

Leokadia later said it gave her a new will to survive the beatings and loneliness.

The Hundts applied to immigrate and were approved for the waiting HUNDTING list. Now they needed a sponsor. Working through the Church World FREEDOM Expelled Again Service, they acquired a sponsor The Hundt In late summer of 1947, the in Roderick Gordon of Sturgeon family’s Germans living in Poland were Bay, but only five children could incredible ordered to leave or be sent to labor be sponsored by a single family. journey from camps. Eddie pleaded with the Fortunately, Eddie found a war-ravaged Europe to soldiers to reunite the children sponsor of his own in New London, the orchards with their mother before leaving. In Wisconsin. of Door September, they were gathered to be The family arrived in the United County is sent by train to East Germany, but States on April 22, 1952, with recounted in shortly before they were to leave, a nothing, unable to speak or read greater detail truck arrived carrying their mother. English. They made their way to in the book “I saw a yellow school bus,” Helga the Gordons’ orchard on Peterson Hundting recalled. Her mother began stepping Road, where they set up in a picker’s Freedom by Dave Walker of Sturgeon Bay. Walker’s selfonto the bus, and Helga feared she house. published account is based was being taken away again. “But an When he awoke the next morning, on interviews, journals and officer pulled her off and brought her Efrom saw a landscape that left him research conducted over to us,” Helga said. in awe. several years, as well as a story Most of the family was back “Daybreak revealed the most by Linda Adams in the Door together, if only to be hustled onto beautiful scenery we could only have County Advocate in 1982, for cattle cars with other Germans and dreamt about,” he said years later. which she interviewed the sent away again, this time to Leipzig, “To the northeast, we saw acres and Hundt siblings. East Germany. acres of apple and cherry trees. In Out from under the thumb of the distance, you could see rolling the Russians, the family’s everhills with cattle grazing. To the west present fear was gone, but not the hunger or primitive was this large body of water sparkling from the rising conditions. Germany was a shell of the country it was sun. How lucky we were to land in such a beautiful before the war. location.” Eventually, the Hundts received a letter from the Efrom went to work for the orchard, eventually saving Red Cross – they had located Efrom, alive. He had been enough to purchase three acres on Cherry Road, where captured in the Battle of the Bulge, taken prisoner by the he would build a home. He would later work for the Door Americans and was now being held in Süpplingen, West County Highway Department, then as a carpenter for Germany. Peterson Builders, saving enough money to purchase Leokadia devised a plan to smuggle her children to 30 acres in Sturgeon Bay, where his family would grow West Germany, two by two, over weeks. The eldest boys fields of strawberries and raise cattle. went alone, then she accompanied Herman and Elsa, For decades, Efrom and Leokadia would never speak of their wartime experiences or life before them. Helga wouldn’t learn the full story about what her family had gone through until her mother died in 1977, and the siblings began sharing. “We didn’t have drag-down parents,” Helga said. “My mother was always upbeat. They felt we had to move forward. There was a lot of gratitude when they came over here, and that maybe allowed them to not think about those things.” They were grateful to be alive, to have a home and to be in a community that welcomed them with open arms. “My parents left the hell behind them and made the best they could of this place here,” Helga said. “To us, this was heaven. We could go where we wanted and do what we wanted. We would not have had that in Germany.” Helga doesn’t recall facing animosity amongst the locals. “I think we had something to do with that because we worked, we did what we could on our own,” she said. “We were eager to earn our own way.”

latter of which would be the last time the family saw him for many years. The horrors of the war came to the Hundts in full fury when tides shifted and the Soviet Army came to their village. The family attempted to flee in a caravan with most of the village’s inhabitants, but the advancing tanks mowed the caravan down. Somehow, the Hundts survived in a ditch, only to crawl past the bodies of many of their friends. For the Hundt children, any semblance of childhood was over. They returned to their village, now under Russian and Polish rule. The men were beaten or killed. Most of the women had been raped (the historian Miriam Gehardt estimates that 860,000 German women were raped by Allied Soviet, French, British and American troops after the war, with Soviet troops largely responsible. Many women were raped repeatedly and died from their injuries or by suicide.) The older Hundt children were enlisted to help dig a mass grave for the bodies, then bury their neighbors. The eldest brothers, Eddie and Otto, tried to protect their mother and 10-year-old Gertrud from the Russians by burying them in piles of hay, but the Russian soldiers poked bayonets into the hay and found them, taking them away to be raped repeatedly. Helga was just a toddler then, protected by her siblings from the worst of the atrocities. “I didn’t have to feel that horrible pain,” she said. “There are flashes that I remember, not like my sisters and brothers had. I remember sleeping in the hay, being on a farm. But that’s not agony and pain every day like they went through.” Their possessions were gone, their friends murdered. They lived in fear, with no idea if their father was dead or alive. Then things got worse. The original owners of the farm returned, and the family was forced out of their home to live in the grain shed for the winter. They survived on meager rations and foraged for food. By spring, Leokadia determined she wouldn’t be able to keep her children alive for long, and found farms to shelter them in exchange for work. Only the two youngest children, Elsa and Helga, stayed with her. They slept on straw with the animals and lived on watered-down soup and food scraps. “The farmer’s wife came to bring me soup, but she found me sleeping,” Helga recalled nearly 90 years later. “So instead of food, I got a spanking.” This became the only life the A Grateful Life children knew. The older siblings Their children grew up to successful lives of their own, remembered better times, which and for 25 years, Leokadia lived in a world where her A Hundt family strawberry fest picnic at their home on Cherry Road. Efrom and only made their experience children and grandchildren could learn to play and be Leokadia Hundt were well-known for the acres of strawberries they grew and harder. kids. gatherings at the farm. SUBMITTED “We didn’t know any different, Helga is the last surviving sibling. whether we were treated well or not,” Helga said of leaving Gertrud She married John Bobb and raised herself and Elsa. “We just existed. We were not playing. behind with seven children of her own, and We were not there to play, we were there to work.” Helga and three though her siblings eventually settled And again, circumstances would only get worse. weeks of food and in New York, Detroit, Madison and Leokadia was arrested, ostensibly for having made a instructions not to Door County, they would return to statement as a witness against a vengeful Polish worker leave their room. their parents’ home in the orchard to years earlier. In September of 1946, Leokadia was sent to Nearly three weeks be together. a Russian concentration camp in Łódź, Poland. later, Leokadia “One thing I do not understand is Her children were now on their own, bouncing from returned and people who have a sister they never farm to farm. At 13, Eddie was the father figure, keeping smuggled them out talk to, a sibling they never see,” she tabs on everyone as they moved around. Otto and as well. said. “My siblings, mind or physical, Herman took care of Helga and Elsa, hiding the baby to The Hundt we were always together. I feel bad for protect her. family was the people who have not seen their “There was no place in the Communist regime for together again own child for 30 or 40 years. Our anyone who couldn’t work,” Herman later said. under one roof in family, no matter where we were, we To survive, Herman, Eddie and Otto would find a small apartment were always together.” farmers willing to take in a worker and a baby for a few in Süpplingen. But Helga worked for 27 years in the months at a time, trying to keep them clean and fed. they yearned for school system and 11 in special “We became somewhat immune to sorrow,” Herman more opportunities education, and when she retired, she recalled later. “We started to lose any recollection of than they could mentored a young adult with special happiness, of playing or laughing from our youth. Each find in West needs, providing transportation and day was spent finding ways to survive.” Germany, still teaching her how to cook and clean The Hundt family shortly after being reunited Their father’s fate was a mystery, but the children digging out from for herself. after World War II. (Front row, left to right) held onto hope that their mother was alive nearby. Eddie the rubble of the Gertrud, Elsa, Helga and Herman. (Middle row, “We were given so much when we asked anyone who might know, and eventually learned left to right) Otto and Edmund. (Standing) war. came to this country,” Helga said. “I Leokadia and Efrom. SUBMITTED. she might be in a prison camp 20 kilometers (around 12 After four never even had to think about giving miles) away. years, Leokadia back. I just did.” So Eddie took a train to the camp and walked the grew eager to immigrate to the United States. She saw Two days a week, she volunteers at the food pantry. perimeter of the fence, eventually spotting his mother. a poster for a place in America called Wisconsin that The little girl who survived on foraged berries, watered“There stood my mother, still wearing the same clothes needed big families, Helga said. down soups and table scraps knows the value of a good she had been wearing when she was arrested,” Eddie “The U.S. is a great big pot of gold, so go there,” Helga meal. She knows hunger. recalled years later. recalled her mother thinking. “There was a lot of cherry But thanks to a mother who wouldn’t give up, and He didn’t acknowledge her for fear of retaliation, picking and a lot of apple picking there. Germany was siblings who wouldn’t let go, she has also known except to yell to her, “The children are safe, the children promoting to people to go to America.” happiness. are safe.”

))literature A BOOK THAT CHANGED ME JESS HOLLAND, Sturgeon Bay Door County Community Foundation Vice President of Philanthropic Services; Musician Title: Still Life With Woodpecker by Tom Robbins When I read it: Sophomore year of college How it changed me: This book is pretty far out – a love story between a princess and an outlaw that waxes poetic Jess Holland and her mother, Jill about the moon, Hardaway. XOME STUDIO the environment, redheads, aliens, pyramids and a pack of cigarettes. I read it because my mom loved it. To me, my mom was always responsible, rule-following and predictable. Reading this book that she loved so much for the first time as a sophomore in college gave me a totally new perspective of who my mom was. It shook up my idea of how she views the world and helped me realize she has an inner outlaw – and may have influenced her attraction to my redheaded father!

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Acclaimed multigenre writer Kathleen Rooney will keynote the third annual Writing on the Door conference this April. The conference from Write On, Door County welcomes writers of all levels on Friday and Saturday, April 24 and 25, at Stone Harbor Resort and Conference Center. Rooney is a founding editor of Rose Metal Press, a nonprofit publisher of literary work in hybrid genres, as well as a founding member of Poems While You Wait, a team of poets and their typewriters who compose commissioned poetry on demand. She teaches creative writing and literature in the English Department at DePaul University, and her recent books include the national best-seller Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk and the novel Cher Ami and Major Whittlesey. Panel discussions will provide an inside look at publishing with author Rooney, who is also the co-founder and publisher of Rose Metal Press; literary agent Chris Fischbach, formerly editor and publisher at Coffee House Press; and Katie Dublinski, managing editor at Graywolf Press. Other discussion topics include balancing writing with parenting, caretaking and working full-time, and four writers’ experiences as their books are published. Breakout sessions will be offered for those new to writing and those interested in writing as a career. Other tracks explore various aspects of writing fiction, nonfiction and poetry. Presenters include Tina Jenkins Bell, Steven Espada Dawson, Tamara Dean, Eric Diekhans, Marianne Fons, Roland Jackson, Catherine Jagoe, Karol Lagodzki, Kyle Tran Myhre, Tiffany Rodriquez-Lee, Martin Seay, Angie Trudell Vasquez and Liza Wiemer. Registration for the conference costs $350, with single-day registrations available for $200. For more information and registration, visit writeondoorcounty.org. Stone Harbor Resort is located at 107 N. 1st Ave. in Sturgeon Bay.

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STORYTIME WITH BETH Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor. 920.868.3334. 10-11am. New theme each month. EVENTS AT THE ADRC Aging & Disability Resource Center of Door County, 916 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2372. 8:30am. Somatics. 9am. Cardio drumming (independent); poker; chess. 10am. DVD Fitness. 11am. Zumba Gold. 11:30am. Guitar music.

PERFORMANCE NORTHERN DOOR PRIDE CABARET Northern Sky Creative Center & Gould Theater, 9058 County Rd A, Fish Creek. 920.854.6117. 7pm. This year’s theme is “HISstory, HERStory, THEIRStory,” with songs from historical musicals like “Les Misérables” & “Rent.” $25/ adults, $15/18 & younger.

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FOOD & DRINK FISH FRY & TROUT BOIL St. Mary Parish, 214 Church Street, Algoma. 920.487.5004. 8am-5pm. Dine-in, takeout or drive-up. $16/person.

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PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Forestville Library, 123 Hwy 42, Forestville. 920.856.6886. 9:30am. Participants learn a number & letter each week through reading, singing & dancing. RIDGES FILM CLUB Ridges Sanctuary – Cook-Albert Fuller Center, 8166 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.2802. 2-4pm. Watch & discuss a documentary on wetlands. Camp chairs & snacks welcome. For ages 18 & older. MAGIC COMMANDER NIGHT The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727.

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BEN LARSEN Harbor Ridge Winery, 4690 Rainbow Ridge Rd, Egg Harbor. 920.868.4321. 1-4pm. Amusing Americana. SAM STURDEVANT Door 44 Winery, 5464 County Hwy P, Sevastopol. 1-4pm. ’90s & ’00s favorites. DB FUSIONS Drömhus Door County, 611 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay. 608.333.4553. 3-5pm. Featuring Bill Gironda & Dennis Keith Johnson.

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AMERICANA ANTHEMS AT MUSE

Plus, new metal fest next month Hunter Gatherer and the Big Empty will present a night of alt-country and Americana with special guest Bridj Williams Band at MUSE Sturgeon Bay. The concert is on Friday, Feb. 27, at 7:30 pm, with doors opening at 6:30 pm, at MUSE, 330 Jefferson St. Tickets cost $20 at musesturgeonbay.org or at the door on the night of the concert. Local favorites Hunter Gatherer and the Big Empty will headline, preceded by an opener, Chicago trio Bridj Williams Band. Hunter Gatherer crosses borders between indie-folk, Americana and alt-country with lyric-forward music and personal warmth. He is joined by The Big Empty, a powerhouse band of Max Jones (electric guitar), Greg Roteik (lead bass) and Jamey Clark (drums). Indie rockers Bridgj Williams Band combine the tenderness of Tracy Chapman with the energy of the Gin Blossoms, playing original music with lyrics centered on self-realization and growth. This show is the band’s first venture into Door County’s music scene. Next month, MUSE will present No Stage Required, Door County’s first punk and metal festival. Fifteen punk and metal bands from Wisconsin and Illinois will play concerts from Friday, March 13, through Sunday, March 15. Tickets cost $15 per day, or $30 for a three-day pass. Funds raised support music education at MUSE. Friday’s concert will begin at 7 pm, starring Mulva (Milwaukee), .jpg (Jamey Clark, pat mAcdonald and Greg Roteik of Sturgeon Bay), Pink Frost (Chicago) and TheBandSpot (Sturgeon Bay). Saturday’s concert will begin at 6 pm, featuring VCR (Sturgeon Bay), The Simsons (Kankakee, Illinois), Beetlegork (Sturgeon Bay), Primitive Broadcast Service (Milwaukee), Trash Pandas (Green Bay/Fox Cities) and The Black Bandits (Sturgeon Bay). Finally, Sunday’s concert will begin at 3 pm, starring Key of Evil (Sturgeon Bay/Milwaukee), Son Reis Project (Fox Cities), Braince (Chicago), Dad Bods (Madison) and Ditch the Hubcap (Green Bay).

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MAKE IT A DOUBLE Door County Brewing Co. and Music Hall, 8099 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.1515. 3-6pm. High-energy tunes. COURTNEY PAULSON Twelve Eleven Wine Bar, 10339 Hwy 57, Sister Bay. 920.421.9463. 5-7pm. Soulful pop with a punch. CEREBERAL PALSY BENEFIT CONCERT Door County Gala, 1023 Egg Harbor Road, Sturgeon Bay. 6-10pm. Music by the Del Rays, plus door prizes, cash prizes & a silent auction. COOL BAY JAZZ Door Community Auditorium, 3924 Hwy 42, Fish Creek. 920.868.2728. 7pm. Quintet performs in the intimate fireside lobby to kick off the Coffeehouse Concert Series after an opening set by a local students Miles Richmond, Luke McCormack and Blake Ouradnik. $20/person. WAGON ROOTS Cherry Lanes Arcade Bar, 127 N 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0093. 7-9pm. Acoustic Americana duo. WILD HORSES Brygga Plates & Pours, 107 N. 1st Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.0700. 7-10:30pm. Acoustic duo covering Fleetwood Mac, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones & more. THE MIGHTY PIONEERS FUNDRAISER DANCE Institute Saloon, 4599 Hwy 57, Institute. 920.743.1919. 7-11pm. Live country & rock by Modern Day Drifters. Last part of a full day of fundraising, which includes a dart tourney, meat raffles, bucket raffles & more. $20/person.

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Saturday continued from page 1 DOROTHY SCOTT & THE PEACEKEEPERS Door County Fire Company, 38 S 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0625. 7pm. A night of live music, art raffles & fundraising for Door CANcer. $20/ person at the door. Seat reservations recommended; text 608.837.3141.

THEATER ROGUE THEATER EVENTS Rogue Theater at DC Arts Center, 917 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0816. 1pm. Audition for “The Diary of Anne Frank.” Adult & teen roles available. No prepared material required, but bring a calendar for availability. 7pm. “The Briar Club” readers’ theater adaptation. Part of Door County Reads. WINTERWORKS PLAY READING The Kane Theatre at TAP, 239 N 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.1760. 7:30pm. Free performance of “The Shark is Broken,” a play that goes behind the scenes of the first summer blockbuster.

PERFORMANCE NORTHERN DOOR PRIDE CABARET Northern Sky Creative Center & Gould Theater, 9058 County Rd A, Fish Creek. 920.854.6117. 2pm. This year’s theme is “HISstory, HERStory, THEIRStory,” with songs from

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historical musicals like “Les Misérables” & “Rent.” $25/ adults, $15/18 & younger. COLIN & FRIENDS Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.2701. 3pm. “Shared Notes,” a free organ & piano concert with Colin Welford & Jodie DeSalvo.

GALLERIES FAMILY ART DAY Peninsula School of Art, 3900 Cty F, Fish Creek. 920.868.3455. 9am-12pm. New art project every month for families with children ages 3-12.

FOOD & DRINK WINEMAKER TOUR & TASTING Anchored Roots Vineyard & Winery, 4873 Willow Road, Egg Harbor. 1pm. $25/person. Visit anchoredrootswine. com for details.

INDOOR POKÉMON CLUB The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727. 9-11 am. A fun-filled morning of battles, trades and more whether you’re a Pokémon master or just starting your journey. BLUE ZONES LECTURE Door Community Auditorium, 3924 Hwy 42, Fish Creek. 920.868.2728. 10am. “Nutrition/Healthy Eating” with Jennifer Sherman. Part of the free Door County Talks series. Refreshments available for purchase.

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WINTER MARKET 2604 Grove Road, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.2366. 10am-2pm. Shop homemade & homegrown products from local vendors. SIT ‘N’ STITCH Algoma Public Library, 406 Fremont St, Algoma. 920.487.2295. 10am-2pm. Open to teens & adults. POP-UP SHOP Anchored Roots Vineyard & Winery, 4873 Willow Road, Egg Harbor. 11am-4pm. Featuring Door County Alpacas. REPAIR CAFE Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.2701. 12-4pm. Volunteer repair coaches fix things made of wood, small electrical household items, jewelry, clothing, leather goods & bicycles. Knife sharpening & gardening advice also available. ECKANKAR SPIRITUAL DISCUSSION Sturgeon Bay Library, 107 S 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.559.2398. 1-2:30pm. Discuss “Loving Yourself First.” All viewpoints welcome. KNITS & SIPS WORKSHOP. Anchored Roots Vineyard & Winery, 4873 Willow Road, Egg Harbor. 3pm. $60/person. Visit anchoredrootswine. com for details.

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WINTER GUIDED HIKE Ridges Sanctuary – Cook-Albert Fuller Center, 8166 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.2802. 10:30am & 1:30pm. Snowshoes available for $5/pair. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & younger. Register at ridgessanctuary.org. PICKLEBALL SHOWDOWN Algoma Community Wellness Center, 1715 Division St., Algoma. 920.487.7001. 7:30-11am. Friendly competition, plus a silent auction, concessions & a dynamic duo costume contest. Proceeds support Algoma students. RAPTOR SATURDAY Open Door Bird Sanctuary, 4114 County Rd I, Jacksonport. 920.493.2473. 10:30am-4pm. Explore the sanctuary, tune into raptor chats & enjoy snowshoeing, skiing or hiking, plus warm beverages & a bonfire. $12/adults, $7/kids age 5-12, free/5 & younger. SCIENCE SATURDAY – FOSSIL HUNT Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.5895. 2pm. Hunt for fossils in the indoor stonework of the Collins Learning Center. Intended for elementary students, but learners of all ages are welcome. Meet at the Collins Learning Center.

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SUN 2/22 LIVE MUSIC OPEN MIC The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727. 12:30pm signup starts, 1-4pm open mic for musicians, poets & storytellers hosted by musician Jeanne Kuhns. Food, drinks & games for sale. COOL BAY JAZZ Drömhus Door County, 611 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay. 608.333.4553. 5-7pm. World-class professional musicians.

PERFORMANCE FEBFEST Birch Creek Music Performance Center, 3821 Cty E, Egg Harbor. 920.854.4060. 2pm. The Peninsula Music Festival presents “Americana,” a show featuring a pianist & a mezzo-soprano vocalist. $35/person.

FOOD & DRINK SMÖRGÅSBORD Ephraim Village Hall, 9996 Hwy 42, Ephraim. 920.854.4989. 4-6pm. Scandinavian potluck. Register with your dish at 920.854.4989. Nonperishable food items will be collected for locals in need.

INDOOR YOGA SESSION Door County Brewing Co. and Music Hall, 8099 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.1515. 9-10am. Free, all-level session led by a professional instructor. ZOUPART Kewaunee County Fairgrounds, 625 3rd St, Luxemburg. 920.388.7199. 11am-2pm. Soup tasting, student art, silent auction & raffles to benefit Bruemmer Park Zoo. $15/person. OPEN KNIT & CROCHET The Naked Sheep, 31 S. Madison Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.1166. 12-3pm. Open knitting & crochet. CABIN FEVER PARTY Algoma Boat Club, 180 6th St., Algoma. 920.336.2267. 1-4:30pm. Proceeds from food & drinks help with facility & dock improvements. LABOR PARTY MEETAND-GREET Drömhus Door County, 611 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay. 608.333.4553. 1-3pm. Meet representatives from the Wisconsin Labor Party & learn about their workerdriven political movement. HISTORY LUNCH & LEARN Sevastopol Town Hall, 4528 Hwy 57, Institute. 920.746.1230. 1pm. The Door County Historical Museum director discusses local rocks & fossils. Sevastopol Historical Society program.

LITERATURE PROSE OPEN MIC Write On, Door County, 4210 Juddville Rd, Juddville. 920.868.1457. 1-3pm. Share your fiction, essays or memoir excerpts.

MON 2/23 LIVE MUSIC PAUL TAYLOR Osteria Tre Tassi, 11976 Mink River Road, Ellison Bay. 920.309.8390. 6:30-9:30pm. Solo jazz guitar during dinner.

INDOOR TRIVIA & TACOS Thirsty Cow Taphouse, 7899 Co Rd A, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.9991. 5-6pm team signup, 6pm start.

MEMOIR MONDAY Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.868.1457. 10-11am. Write part of your life story at this Write On, Door County creative lab geared towards seniors.

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EVENTS AT THE ADRC Aging & Disability Resource Center of Door County, 916 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2372. 8:30am. Strong Bodies. 9am. Euchre; chess; cardmaking class. 12:30pm. Golf card game. 1pm. Watercolor painting. FUN AT CROSSROADS Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.5895. 1:30pm. Movie Matinee. Educational film about shorebirds. 3:30pm. Environmental Exploration. After-school science program. Geared towards elementary students, but all ages welcome. 6:30pm. Door County Master Gardeners presentation, “Annuals for Pollinators.” CURRENT EVENTS GROUP Calvary United Methodist Church, 4650 Cty E, Egg Harbor. 920.868.3112. 9-10:30am. Discuss local, state, national & world news. Participants may bring an article, listen & share ideas. No church affiliation. Meet in the library. TECH TUESDAY We Are HOPE, in the Cherry Point Mall, 1300 Egg Harbor Rd, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.7273. 10am-2pm. Free, dropin technology support & computer skills training. TODDLER STORYTIME Algoma Public Library, 406 Fremont St, Algoma. 920.487.2295. 10:30am. STORYTIME WITH MISS BETH Sturgeon Bay Library, 107 S 4th Ave, Sturgeon

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PERFORMANCE FIREHOUSE COMEDY CLUB Door County Fire Company, 38 S 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay. (229) 269-5908. 7pm. Standup by regional comedians. $15/ person at the door.

GALLERIES CRAFT NIGHT Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor. 920.868.3334. 6-7pm. Make a different craft in the MakerSpace every month.