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(From left) The vehicle after impact with the utility pole. / Inessa, the Russian wolfhound. MIKE BACSI / Peri, the lost, dusky conure (a breed of FROM DOOR COUNTY LOST PETS FACEBOOK PAGE. / (From left) Tanzy and Emma, two of three birds who remained within their cage after parrot). it was rattled during the accident. MIKE BACSI
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motorist crashed into a utility pole on a snowy, pre-dawn morning within the Town of Baileys Harbor, closing the road for several hours on Friday, Dec. 19. Cecile Kohrs Lindell, the only human in the vehicle, was transported to Door County Medical Center for minor injuries sustained in the accident at the intersection of state Highway 57 and Frogtown Road, according to the Door County Sheriff’s Office. To repair the damage to the pole, Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) instituted a temporary power outage lasting approximately 20 minutes, with service almost fully restored by 8:10 am, according to Matt Cullen, WPS spokesperson. That’s the official news from the official sources. The story behind that story begins with Baileys Harbor resident Mike Bacsi, who covers our Peninsula Pulse Palate section and Server of the Week, and his wife, Patti Seger. Their neighbor, Dave Merkel (who also plows their snow), called them about the accident because there was a Russian wolfhound in the crashed vehicle and Dave wondered if it were Mike’s and Patti’s Russian wolfhound (it was not). “Patti overhears this and jumps off the couch, saying, ‘It’s Cecile! She drove all night from Virginia with Inessa (the Russian wolfhound) and her birds,’” Mike conveyed by email. Mike and Patti relayed to deputies, via Dave, that they would take the animals while Cecile was transported to the hospital. The couple drove the snow-
covered backroads, still in the pre-dawn darkness, weaving their way through what Mike described as a gauntlet of emergency services volunteers. “They’re expecting us, and we are referred to as ‘the bird people,’” Mike said. Door County Sheriff’s deputy Siera Becker – the same deputy who rescued a fawn in June after it was born to a doe struck and killed by a car – helped Mike and Patti load the birds and dog into their vehicle. “As the Kiehnau’s crew drags the crumpled wreck away, we start driving home and begin contemplating our unplanned, pet-sitting situation,” Mike wrote. “The birds and Anessa are surprisingly quiet as we push through the icy slush toward our home. Then, Tanzy, a pale blue Indian ringneck parakeet, breaks the tense silence with a question: ‘Wanna take a shower?’ Followed by multiple rounds of, ‘I love you.’” Cecile later told me she sustained minor injuries and was released from the hospital. Once she returned to her Ellison Bay home, she was reunited with her animals – all except one. The accident had rattled the bird cage, its bottom broke loose, and one of the birds, Peri, flew off. Peri is a 3-year-old dusky conure, a small parrot with a gray head and green body accented by royal blue wing and tail feathers. He appears mostly green at rest, Cecile said, but when he opens his wings and flies, the blue is prominent. Parrots typically stay within a block or two when lost, Cecile said, but as a native of the Amazon rain forest, a dusky conure might not fare well in Door County’s cold and wind, or among its predator birds.
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The winter solstice in 2025 – the first day of astronomical winter and the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere – occurred on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at 10:03 am. Here, a group in Ephraim gathered in recognition the evening of Dec. 21. Many cultures mark the winter solstice as a moment of renewal, and the symbolic return of light – a return that is very gradual at first, measured in mere seconds during the first few days after the solstice, and about 2-3 minutes by the end of the first week. By the end of January, we’ll be clocking roughly 30 minutes more of daylight. CAMERON GARTON
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“They will see that color and know that’s not normal and he’s a small parrot,” Cecile said. As of Monday, Dec. 29, Peri had not been found, despite volunteer searches and help from the Door County Lost Pets Facebook page. Those with information are encouraged to visit the page and direct message Cecile. This is just one example of the story behind the stories we are privileged to cover throughout the year. Behind every factual account is a web of neighbors watching out for one another – neighbors who rarely make it into the official statements. A snowplow driver recognizes a breed of dog. A couple becomes “the bird people” before sunrise. A responding deputy transports birds and a dog instead of rescuing a fawn. Volunteer emergency responders and full-time paramedics work in syncopation. A local business tows away the wreckage. We report the events but what truly binds us together are the people who show up – for neighbors, for animals, for strangers who quickly become something closer, someone recognizable, whether at the scene, in a hospital waiting room, in a tow truck, or on a Facebook page. As we start a new year, we look forward to continuing to tell these stories – the official ones and the quieter ones that live just beneath the surface. These stories are the measure of who we are. They define us. Because ultimately, the story of this place is the story of the place we call home. See you in 2026.
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DOOR COUNTY RESIDENT SURVEY LAUNCHED Door County – The United Way of Door County, the Door County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC), and Destination Door County (DDC) have partnered to launch a countywide resident survey designed to better understand the needs, challenges and opportunities facing Door County households. The Door County Resident Survey is now open and is available at bit.ly/4a6iwBE. The survey invites residents to share experiences related to basic needs, access to childcare and health services, employment, community support and overall well-being. Input will help partners evaluate how residents are doing, identify emerging gaps, and shape future collaboration and investment that strengthens the quality of life across Door County. Representatives from the organizations said in a joint statement that residents are the experts on what is working well and where support is needed. The survey responses will give a direct voice in shaping
solutions to keep Door County a desirable place to live, work, and raise a family. The survey is open to all residents and should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Responses can be confidential if desired. As a thank you, participants may choose to enter a drawing to win a $100 Door County gift certificate. The survey will be open through Jan. 16. Findings from the survey will inform shared goals among the three organizations, guiding future community investments, program and service development, resource allocation to support basic needs, health, and childcare, and collaboration among organizations, municipalities, and partners. Paper copies are available upon request through United Way of Door County for those who prefer a non-digital option.
CITY CODE REVISED FOR HEIGHT LIMIT EXEMPTIONS Sturgeon Bay – The Sturgeon Bay Common Council approved on Dec. 16 a revision to city code on building height limits to streamline the process for obtaining an exemption. Under the change, applicants who want to exceed the 45-foot limit in commercial and industrial zoning districts could seek Plan Commission approval of an exemption up to 60 feet, instead of having to request either a Planned Unit Development (PUD) or a variance. Mayor David Ward said the city gets requests to exceed the 45-foot height limit for a hotel or apartment building that would have a facade or air-handling equipment on the rooftop. “This authorizes the Plan Commission on a case-by-case basis [to consider granting an exemption],” he said. “It’s not automatic.”
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News Notes continued from page 2 City Planner/Zoning Administrator Stephanie Lynaugh said the revised city code is intended to save city staff time by reducing the number of variances or PUDs that are necessary, and can sometimes take months to finalize.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT PROCEEDING Sturgeon Bay – The Sturgeon Bay Common Council approved on Dec. 16 the sale of city-owned property for an affordable housing project along North 14th Avenue south of Georgia Street. The sale of the .835-acre parcel to Spoerl Commercial for $100 – the closing date is Jan. 9, according to City Administrator Josh Van Lieshout – had been contingent on the city being satisfied that the company obtained all required financing to construct the project known as “The Avenue,” which calls for three apartment buildings totaling up to 59 units. Spoerl has been awarded low-income housing tax credits through the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority to build the project. Its first phase will consist of 39 units in the first two buildings on the former Nebel Construction parcel, which the city has owned for more than 30 years. The project’s second phase would involve the construction of 20 units in the third apartment building to the north, where Evenson Laundry is located.
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DOOR COUNTY MUNICIPALITIES Those municipalities that publish their public notices with us are indicated below with “PN.” COUNTY OF DOOR, POP. 30,066- PN co.door.wi.gov 920.746.2200 County Board meets 4th Tuesday of month Cty Clerk: Jill Lau jlau@co.door.wi.us TOWN OF BAILEYS HARBOR, POP. 1,223 - PN admin@baileysharbor.gov 920.839.9509 Town Board meets 2nd Monday of month Clerk: Haley Adams admin@townofbaileysharborwi.gov TOWN OF BRUSSELS, POP. 1,125 - PN townofbrussels.com 920.493.1836 Town Board meets 2nd Wednesday of month Clerk: Sherri Dantoin clerk.townofbrussels@gmail.com TOWN OF CLAY BANKS, POP. 385 - PN tn.claybanks.wi.gov 920.493.7383 Town Board meets 2nd Monday of month Clerk: Jessica Bongle townofclaybanks@gmail.com TOWN OF EGG HARBOR, POP. 1,458- PN townofeggharbor.org 920.743.6141 Town Board meets 3rd Monday of month Clerk: Pam Krauel clerk@townofeggharbor.org VILLAGE OF EGG HARBOR, POP, 358 - PN villageofeggharbor.org 920.868.3334 Village Board meets 2nd Wednesday of month Clerk: Lynn Ohnesorge lohnesorge@villageofeggharbor.org VILLAGE OF EPHRAIM, POP. 345 - PN ephraim-wisconsin.com 920.854.5501 Village board meets 2nd Tuesday of month Clerk/Treasurer: Andrea Collak acollak@ephraim-wisconsin.com TOWN OF FORESTVILLE, POP. 1,063 - PN forestvilletown.wi.gov 920.639.2431 PO Box 175, Forestville, WI 54213 Town board meets 3rd Monday of month Clerk: Theresa Tlachac clerk@forestvilletown.wi.gov VILLAGE OF FORESTVILLE, POP. 482 villageofforestvillewi.gov 920.536.3181 Village board meets 3rd Monday of month Clerk: Tiffany Dufek clerk@villageofforestvillewi.gov TOWN OF GARDNER, POP. 1,218 - PN townofgardner.org 920.825.1137 Town board meets 2nd Wednesday of month Clerk: Amy Sacotte togclerk@townofgardnerwi.gov TOWN OF GIBRALTAR, POP. 1,228- PN gibraltarwi.gov 920.868.1714 Town board meets 1st Wednesday of month Clerk: Laura Reetz clerk@gibraltarwi.gov TOWN OF JACKSONPORT, POP. 878 - PN jacksonportwi.gov 920.823.8136 Town board meets 4th Tuesday of month Clerk/Treasurer: Colleen Huberty clerk@jacksonportwi.gov TOWN OF LIBERTY GROVE, POP. 2096 - PN libertygrove.org 920.854.2934 Town board meetings 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of month Clerk/Treasurer: Pam Donart town@libertygrovewi.gov TOWN OF NASEWAUPEE, POP. 1,984 -PN townofnasewaupee.com 920.495.0920 Town board meets 3rd Thursday of month Meetings: 3388 Cty PD Clerk: Jill Lau clerk@townofnasewapeewi.gov TOWN OF SEVASTOPOL, POP. 2,826 - PN townofsevastopol.com 920.746.1230 Town board meets on the 3rd Monday of month Clerk/Treasurer: Amy M. Flok office@townofsevastopolwi.gov VILLAGE OF SISTER BAY, POP. 1,148 - PN sisterbaywi.gov 920.854.4118 Village board meets 3rd Tuesday of month Clerk: Julie Thyssen info@sisterbaywi.gov CITY OF STURGEON BAY, POP. 9,646 - PN sturgeonbaywi.org 920.746.2900 Common Council meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday of month Clerk: Stephanie Reinhardt info@sturgeonbaywi.org TOWN OF STURGEON BAY, POP. 821 - PN townofsturgeonbay-wi.gov 920-338-5246 Town board meets 2nd Monday of month Clerk: Michelle Sternard clerk@townofsturgeonbay-wi.gov TOWN OF UNION, POP. 1,005 - PN https://townofuniondoorwi.gov/ 920.493.9559 Town board meets 2nd Wednesday of month Clerk: Beth Hanson clerk@townofuniondoorwi.gov TOWN OF WASHINGTON, POP. 777 - PN washingtonisland-wi.gov Town board meets 3rd Wednesday of month Clerk/Treasurer: Alexandria McDonald townoffice@washingtonisland-wi.gov
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Connecting this land with the existing nature preserve also meant preserving more of the rolling meadow that borders Stavkirke church and meditation path. Daniel’s father valued this meadow for its serenity, offering peaceful views to visitors. The meditation path – a winding labyrinth of rock – was an idea conceived by Daniel’s father when he was minister and fulfilled by his predecessor. Daniel had a hand in forming the path, collecting stones from the property, which include unique fossil specimens that illuminate the island’s geologic history. “This is a path where people are going to come, look over this field, and feel good,” Daniel said he remembered a friend saying as they built it.
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hanks to generous member support, the Door County Land Trust (Land Trust) has expanded Domer-Neff Nature Preserve and Bird Sanctuary on Washington Island through a 9.5-acre purchase from lifelong islander Daniel Nerenhausen, completed in December. Protection of this parcel keeps critical habitat intact for wildlife, extends restoration efforts, and expands recreation opportunities for the community. It also preserves “what the island used to be,” according to Daniel’s brother, Mark. Daniel Nerenhausen (right) stands The brothers, along with sisters Lisa and with his father, Chester, in the early Sara, grew up across the street at the days of his landscaping business on Growing Stewardship at the Preserve Lutheran church where their father was Washington Island. Daniel recently The Land Trust has been actively a minister. They remember Washington sold his land abutting the Domer-Neff stewarding the Domer-Neff Nature Island in the 70s when large undeveloped Nature Preserve and Bird Sanctuary to Preserve and Bird Sanctuary for wildlife, Door County Land Trust, expanding tracts of land were used for agriculture, including the planting of hundreds of public access and protection of wildlife especially for growing potatoes, and habitat. MARK NERENHAUSEN native shrubs this fall. The permanent they could walk across fields without the protection of Daniel’s land enables the warnings of “no trespassing” signs. Land Trust to extend these efforts to Over time, they saw many of these large maintain a healthy and connected ecosystem. tracts become divided and developed. To Daniel, this made it “By expanding this footprint, we strengthen the landscape especially important for the next owner to appreciate the land for wildlife and create opportunities for restoration and future for its natural beauty and not for its development potential. trails,” said Emily Wood, executive director. “This project is a meaningful step toward keeping Washington Island as a vital Stavkirke’s Peaceful Setting As a neighborly gesture, Daniel often mowed the trails at the migration route.” Membership provides the largest portion of funding for Land Trust’s Domer-Neff nature preserve and bird sanctuary, the Land Trust’s work, so this project was made possible by where he got to know the regular trail users walking their the generosity of the community. The Land Trust thanks its dogs or enjoying a routine break in nature. He understood the supporters for funding importance this preserve held for the projects that have a real impact on Door County’s lands and community. waters. “It’s not a place people make a special trip for, but it is the Trail maps and more information may be found at island at its best,” said Mark, who describes it as a central doorcountylandtrust.org. place on the island that is accessible but “feels very far away.”
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amily farms still power most of U.S. agriculture, according to the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) data. A new analysis from Farm Flavor, published by Farm Flavor media, maps out the state of family-owned farms across the country using this latest USDA data. The USDA’s definition of a family farm is one where the majority of the business is owned by the principal operator and their relatives. Key takeaways for Wisconsin and comparatively:
• There are 55,765 family-owned farms in Wisconsin • 95.3% of all Wisconsin farms are family-owned • Wisconsin is 16th in the nation for the number of familyowned farms (the top five are West Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama and Oklahoma)
• $15.6 billion collectively generated by Wisconsin family farms (of the nation’s nearly $600 billion in total agricultural output each year)
• Of the 1.8 million family farms in the U.S., about 1.6 million are small family operations earning less than $350,000 annually.
•In Wisconsin, the average family-owned farm generates $280,198 in agricultural sales each year – versus $269,000 in the nation.
BUSINESS briefs TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES $12 BILLION FOR FARMERS The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced last week that it will provide $12 billion in one-time bridge payments to assist farmers facing ongoing trade disruptions and elevated production costs. Of the total assistance, up to $11 billion will fund the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program, offering broad relief to U.S. rowcrop producers of commodities including corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, rice, peanuts and others. The FBA uses a uniform national formula based on planted acres, costof-production estimates, yield and price data, and economic modeling to offset a portion of 2025 crop-year losses tied to inflation, input costs and unfair foreign trade practices. Payments are expected by Feb. 28, 2026, and farmers must ensure accurate 2025 acreage reporting by Dec. 19, 2025. Commodity-specific rates will be released later this month. The remaining $1 billion will support specialty crops, sugar and other
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•Large family farms – those earning $1 million or more annually – represent a much smaller share of total farms but contribute 50.6% of the nation’s agricultural output.
commodities not covered by FBA. These details are under development. USDA Secretary Brooke L. Rollins emphasized in a press release that the program serves as a bridge to major longterm investments in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which raises statutory reference prices by 10–21% beginning in 2026, expands crop insurance support and strengthens the farm safety net. “President Trump will not let our farmers be left behind, so he directed our team to build a bridge program to see quick relief while the President’s dozens of new trade deals and new market access take effect,” Rollins said in a statement. Producers may submit questions or meeting requests regarding bridge payments to farmerbridge@usda.gov.
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Winter Returns for the New Year Ice anglers, snow lovers hoping for a better January by KEVIN NAZE gofishwisconsin@gmail.com Peninsula Pulse contributor
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return to colder air this week is just what ice anglers were hoping for after an unexpected and unseasonably mild and wet stretch last weekend. Most of the early snow we had in December melted, but some forecasts were calling for a chance of some light white stuff before New Year’s. The antlerless-only holiday gun deer hunt ends 20 minutes after sunset Jan. 1. Bow and crossbow hunters can target any deer again starting Jan. 2, all month in Brown, Door and Kewaunee counties. Meanwhile, the last call for trying to fill your fall wild turkey tags is Sunday, Jan. 4. That’s also the final day of the pheasant and Zone A ruffed grouse seasons. Elk Hunt Success Twelve of the 13 Wisconsin licensed hunters who drew tags for last fall’s elk hunt were successful, with seven bulls and five cows taken. That included four bulls in the Clam Lake range in October and five cows and three bulls in the Black River Elk Range. Some found success in the mid-October to midNovember hunt, while others scored in December. The 13 hunters were randomly selected from a pool of more than 26,000 applicants. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) received 17,737 applications to hunt in the Clam Lake Elk Range and 8,452 applications for the Black River Elk Range. Tribal hunters were allowed four bull elk, and have until Jan. 4 to pursue them within the state’s Ceded Territory. The DNR’s Elk Management Program is driven by the revenue received from hunter application fees, which contribute directly to the
future of the state’s elk population. For each $10 application fee, $7 goes directly toward elk management, habitat restoration and research. There are more than 500 elk in Wisconsin, and the annual hunts are limited to allow the herd to continue to expand while also considering crop damage concerns in the central Wisconsin herd. You can apply for a tag beginning in March, but no later than May 31. Learn more at dnr. wisconsin.gov/topic/wildlifehabitat/ elk. Submit a Resolution Citizens can submit resolutions for the Wisconsin Conservation Congress’s (WCC) annual spring hearing process beginning Jan. 5 and no later than Feb. 9. The Conservation Congress is an independent organization that advises the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board and the DNR on how to responsibly manage the state’s natural resources. Each year, residents have an opportunity to submit ideas as resolutions to the WCC. Resolutions must be of statewide impact; be practical, achievable and reasonable; and be within the WCC’s mission and vision. An individual citizen may submit no more than two resolutions per year. Those interested in submitting a resolution are encouraged to visit dnr.wisconsin.gov/about/ wcc/springhearing to learn more, or reach out to Door County WCC chair Greg Coulthurst (gcoulthurst@ co.door.wi.us), Brown County WCC chair Cassandra Erickson (supcassandra@bcwi@gmail.com) or Kewaunee County WCC chair Brian Paplham (bpaplham@scottconstruct. com) for guidance in drafting a resolution. All resolutions will be reviewed by a committee of delegates to ensure they meet the criteria for inclusion and will be prepared for the spring hearing agenda and online input, which runs April 13-15. Piping Plovers Update Last year’s breeding season for the endangered Great Lakes piping plovers saw 88 pairs nesting across the Great Lakes region, the highest count since the species was listed under the Endangered Species Act in 1986.
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nests were found, with 72 wild broods successfully hatched and 110 chicks fledged. Some were lost to predation and storms. When storms wash out nests or adults go missing, the Great Lakes Piping Plover captive-rearing program at the University of Michigan Biological Station steps in to save vulnerable eggs. In 2025, 45 eggs from 15 clutches were incubated in captivity, producing 37 chicks. Of those, 36 captive-reared chicks were successfully released into the wild, one of the highest totals in program history. Wisconsin had two successful sites, with 10 fledglings produced from four broods at Cat Island in Green Bay, and 12 chicks fledged from seven pairs at the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Each plover’s story is made visible through annual banding efforts. Last summer, 35 adults and 142 wild chicks were banded to help scientists monitor migration and survival. New Trail Pass The new 2026 state park and forest vehicle admission passes go on sale Jan. 1 online and at state parks during regular office hours or electronic sales kiosks in some of the parks. The stickers are $28 for residents, $50 for nonresidents; state residents age 65 and over get a $15 break. Reduced rates are also available for additional vehicles at the same address ($15.50 residents, $32.50 out-of-state). Daily passes are $3 for in-state senior citizens, $13 for other residents and $16 for vehicles with out-of-state plates. Learn more at dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/ admission.
Five Knockdowns Later, We’re Getting a P.O. Box I wrote to the Peninsula Pulse at the end of last winter to complain that our mailbox had been knocked five times by the snow plows. This summer, we bought the third new mailbox since we moved here 11 years ago. We decided to protect it. So we dug two holes 2-feet deep, cemented in two 4 x 4s, bolted on three heavy boards and stained it to look nice. The mailbox is once again in the ditch and our protective barrier is knocked down. What is the problem? It appears that the snowplow drivers are irresponsible and callous about our property. They do not appear capable of calculating where the blades are on their truck, so that the snow is removed from the highway and mailboxes are left standing. It almost seems like knocking off mailboxes is a kind of ‘sport.’ Apparently, as a resident of Door County, we are not allowed to have a personal mailbox. Since it is the government doing this, we cannot expect an apology or reimbursement, but this cavalier attitude is shameful. So to the snowplow drivers, we say: You win. We’ll get a post office box at the Baileys Harbor Post Office because we cannot keep putting up a mailbox that you seem to enjoy knocking off. Olin K. Sletto Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin
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Presidential Handoffs Nixon, on becoming president, inherited the Vietnam War. Gerald Ford inherited OPEC and suffered through the oil embargo. Jimmy Carter inherited the runaway inflation created by the OPEC oil embargo and Nixon’s taking us off the Gold Standard. Regan, George H.W. Bush and Clinton all inherited the collapse of American manufacturing and each saw millions of jobs go overseas, the Midwest becoming the Rust Belt. George W. Bush experienced 911 perhaps permitted by intelligence failures under Clinton. O’Bama inherited the greatest financial
crises since the Great Depression, the collapse of housing and the massive failure of banks. Biden inherited the sugar high created by Trump’s tax cuts and took office at the height of COVID, with hospital beds full, and massive unemployment. Then there is poor Trump. Trump 1 took office with a strong economy and zero interest rates, and left with COVID uncontrolled and hospitals full. Trump 2 took office with the lowest unemployment in history, COVID whipped, and COVIDgenerated inflation down to 3%, about where it is today. Many presidents had every right to blame their predecessors. Few did. Then there is Trump – Master of the blame someone else game. Jim Riead Egg Harbor, Wisconsin
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COURT ORDERS STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DOOR COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF Giovanni Amati Helfenberger By Elizabeth Anne Weiss Notice of Name Change Hearing Case No. 25CV163 NOTICE IS GIVEN: A Petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: [First] Giovanni [Middle] Amati [Last] Helfenberger To: [First] Giovanni [Middle] Amati [Last] Weiss Birth Certificate: [First] Giovanni [Middle] Amati [Last] Helfenberger This Petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Door County, State of Wisconsin: Honorable D. Weber Justice Center, Branch 2, 1205 S. Duluth Ave, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Date 1-13-2026 3:00 pm If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 920-746-5616 prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Peninsula Pulse, a newspaper published in Door County, State of Wisconsin. Run: Dec 19, 26 2025, Jan 2, 2026 WNAXLP STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DOOR COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KATHERINE M. FEUERSTEIN Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 25 PR 100 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth June 15, 1940 and date of death October 12, 2025 was domiciled in Door County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 349 N.19th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is March 12, 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 12/12/25 Pinkert Law Firm LLP 454 Kentucky Street, P.O. Box 89 Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 920-743-6505 Bar Number 1082283 Run: Dec 19, 26, 2025 Jan 2, 2026 WNAXLP STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DOOR COUNTY Plaintiff: Pinkert Law Firm LLP 454 Kentucky Street Sturgeon
Bay WI See attached for additional plaintiffs. -vsDefendant(s): Katyrose Chapman N9093 Nature Road East Troy WI 53120 Publication Summons and Notice (Small Claims) Case No. 25-SC-339 Publication Summons and Notice of Filing TO THE PERSON(S) NAMED ABOVE AS DEFENDANT(S): You are being sued by the person(s) named above as Plaintiff(s). A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above. The lawsuit will be heard in the following small claims court: Door County Justice Center Telephone Number of clerk of court: (920)746-2205 Courtroom/Room Number: Branch 2 Address: 1205 South Duluth Avenue City: Sturgeon Bay State WI Zip 54235 on the following date and time: Date: January 12, 2026 Time: 1:30 p.m. A copy of the publication notice and a copy of the original summons and complaint must be mailed to the defendant at the last known address. If you do not attend the hearing, the court may enter a judgment against you in favor of the person(s) suing you. A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate (property) you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. You may have the option to Answer without appearing in court on the court date by filing a written Answer with the clerk of court before the court date. You must send a copy of your Answer to the Plaintiff(s) named above at their address. You may contact the clerk of court at the telephone number above to determine if there are other methods to answer a Small Claims complaint in that county. Plaintiff/Attorney Zachary J. Buchta 12/17/2025 Pinkert Law Firm LLP 454 Kentucky Street, PO Box 89 Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 (920)743-6505 Attorney’s State Bar Number 1104513 WNAXLP STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DOOR COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF McKenzie Marie Sperber Notice of Name Change Hearing Case No. 25CV172 NOTICE IS GIVEN: A Petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: [First] McKenzie [Middle] Marie [Last] Sperber To: [First] McKenzie [Middle] Marie [Last] Skippon Birth Certificate: [First] McKenzie [Middle] Marie [Last] Sperber This Petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Door County, State of Wisconsin: Judge’s Name David Weber Place Door County Justice Center, 1209 S. Duluth Ave, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Date 1/27/2026
Time 8:15 am If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 920-746-2280 prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. Clerk of Circuit Court 12/19/25 Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Peninsula Pulse, a newspaper published in Door County, State of Wisconsin. Run: Jan 2, 9, 16, 2026 WNAXLP
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Sturgeon Bay Plan Commission will hold a public hearing in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 421 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin on Wednesday, January 21, at 6:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter, to consider a zoning map amendment establishing permanent zoning for properties located on the west side of N Duluth Avenue, which were annexed into the City of Sturgeon Bay on November 21, 2025 and are currently subject to temporary zoning pursuant to state law. The proposed zoning amendment would assign permanent zoning as follows: Tax Parcel Nos: 281-66-12272532D, 281-66-12272526A, 281-66-12272526B, 281-66-12272526C, 281-66-12272526D, 281-66-12272526E, 281-66-12272526F, 281-66-12272526G, 281-66-12272526H, 281-66-12272526I, 281-66-12272526J, 281-66-12272526K, 281-66-12272526L, 281-66-12272526M, 281-66-12272526N, 281-66-12272526O, 281-66-12272526P, 281-66-12272532A, 281-66-12272532B, 281-66-12272532C, 281-66-12272532E, 281-66-12272532F, 281-66-12272532G, 281-66-12272532H, 281-66-12272532I, 281-66-12272532J, 281-66-12272532K, 281-66-12272532L, 281-66-12272532M, 281-66-122725361, 281-66-122725362, 281-66-122725363, 281-66-122725364, 281-66-122725365, 281-66-122725366, 281-66-12272536A, 281-66-12272536B, 281-66-12272536C, 281-66-12272536D, 281-66-12272536E, 281-66-12272536F, 281-66-122725377, 281-66-122725378, 281-66-122725379, 281-66-122725380, 281-66-12272538A, 281-66-12272538B, 281-66-12272538C, 281-66-12272538D, 281-66-12272538E, 281-66-12272540A, 281-66-12272540B, 281-66-12272540C, 281-66-12272540D, 281-66-12272540E, 281-66-12272540F, 281-66-12272540G, 281-66-12272540H, 281-66-12272540I, 28166-12272540J, 281-6612272540K, located at 3181 S Duluth Avenue, proposed permanent zoning district:
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FOR RENT APARTMENT The Glen Estates Apartments for Rent. All floor plans available. 2 bedroom/2 full bath, Washer/ Dryer and Attached Garage. Includes Heat. Pet Friendly! On-Site Management. Sister Bay, 920.854.0167 COMMERCIAL Retail/Office Space, Sister Bay Approx 500 sq ft of retail/ office space for rent in Country Walk Shops, Sister Bay. Available January 2026. Contact 414.828.6602 ROOM FOR RENT Studio kitchenettes month to month Jan-April Furnished housekeeping rooms have kitchen wall with full size fridge, apt size stove and oven, appliances, dishes/ flatware, cookware. Room includes all utilities and has flat screen internet TV and wifi. You provide towels, bedding and all cleaning and paper products. $1250 per month. No tax. 920.746.4046
FOR SALE FIREWOOD Seasoned Firewood Fish Creek 1/2 face,face,1/2 cord & cords of seasoned hardwood firewood for pick up or delivery. Stacking & custom lengths available for wood stoves.Credit cards accepted. 920.495.1344 or email seasonedfirewoodfishcreek@ gmail.com Firewood For Sale Dry, Seasoned, Delivered. Call 920.205.1621 MERCHANDISE Antiques Wanted We pay cash for advertising items, beer, soda, gas signs, trays & crates, stoneware crocks, weather vanes & lightning balls, old cupboards, store counters, wood bowls, deer antlers, snowshoes, guns, wood decoys, toy trucks, pedal cars, boat anchors, portholes, lights, ship wheels, jewelry sterling sliver & more. Questions, call EBERT’S ANTIQUES 920.682.0687 MISCELLANEOUS Door County Kraut Co. / Mr. Burns Peppertorium A special thank you is extended to all the shoppers coming to our Dec. 20th market and throughout the year from DC Kraut/Mister Burns and all our BHCA vendors for your patronage. Thank You also to the BH librarians who sent people out to the relocated venue – you did an awesome job! Attention: BH Town Hall is closed for renovations. The solution: Our multi-vendor indoor location is 2604 Grove Rd., Baileys Harbor for Jan.10, Feb 14, Mar 14, April 11, 2026, markets. Hours 10a.m.-2p.m. Ample parking w/HC access to facility. Look for Blue & White TOD highway signs on STH 57 about 5 mi. north of Baileys Harbor, head west on Grove Rd. ½ mile turning right
on the lower drive to office entrance. Unique product shopping in one location while supporting your local vendors Credit card sales for DC Kraut/Mr. Burns at this venue. Shipping available. DC Kraut and Mr. Burns products are available between markets, special orders available – appointments preferred – call Ann @ 920.8392288
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HYLINE ORCHARD FARM MARKET 2 miles north of Egg Harbor on Hwy 42. (920.868.3067) OPEN YEAR ROUND 9am to 5pm. HOMEMADE CHERRY & APPLE PRODUCTS FROM OUR ORCHARDS. Cherries galore. NEW freeze dried cherries, our own sparkling cider & juice, Cherry & many more. Locally grown state certified beef, ground, steaks & roast. Also our cherry and apple pies baked or ready to bake. A variety of cheese, cheese spreads and cheese curds. Door County beer and wines. Natural homemade soaps. Door County Watch Us Grow liquid fertilizer. Honey crisp dried apples, large variety of fruit pie fillings including Cherry & Honey Crisp apple. Jams, Jellies, Pies, Salsa, BBQ Sauce, (Cherries: frozen, canned and dried), Cherry Cider, Honey Crisp Blend Apple Cider, our new apple grape and peachy apple and apple cranberry ciders. Fresh Eggs, Maple Syrup, Honey, Pickles, Spices, Fudge, Gifts & Gift Boxes and Much More. Pick Your Own Cherries and Apples in season. Six Generations Growing and Marketing Fruits and Vegetables. Wholesale and Retail products. We ship UPS. Accept WIC checks.
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May-October Home for 2 Seasonal Business Owners Looking to rent a seasonal home from May-October. Both tenants are women in their 30s who own seasonal businesses. 3+ bedrooms preferable. Dog friendly. 414.531.5236
SERVICES Look for additional Service display advertisements within this section. CLEANING Heather Scholl’s Cleaning Service Self employed house cleaner. Weekly appointments available. Experienced and insured. Located in Sister Bay. 920.615.2358 HEALTH Door County Weight Support Group DC Weight Support Group: Saturdays 8:00-8:45 am – Bayview Lutheran Church
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MISCELLANEOUS Handyman Services Accepting new clients for remodels, custom builds, repairs/maintenance. Skilled in all trades. Call/ text 920.559.3837 for a free estimate
HELP WANTED Look for additional Help Wanted display advertisements within this section. CHILD CARE Early Childhood Classroom Substitutes Northern Door Children’s Center seeks assistants to substitute in all classrooms, ages infant through 5. We work around your schedule. You tell us when you can work and we match you up to our daily needs. Monday through Friday year round, up to 40 hours per week. Must be a lover of children and education, be dependable, flexible, and willing to take responsibility as part of our teaching teams. continued on page 3
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General Commercial (C-1). Tax Parcel Nos: 281-6612001609, 281-66-12001611, located at 3129 S Duluth Avenue, proposed permanent zoning district: General Commercial (C-1). Tax Parcel No: 281-6612001309, located at 6439, 6449, 6451, and 6469 Sawyer Drive, proposed permanent zoning district: General Commercial (C-1). Tax Parcel No: 281-6612001308, located on Sawyer Drive, proposed permanent zoning district: General Commercial (C-1). Tax Parcel Nos: 281-6612001612, located at 3157 S Duluth Avenue, proposed
located on Duluth Avenue, proposed permanent zoning district: Single-Family Residential (R-2). Tax Parcel No: 281-6612001313, located at 6425 Sawyer Drive, proposed permanent zoning district: Single-Family Residential (R-2). Tax Parcel No: 281-6612001610, located at 3127 S Duluth Avenue, proposed permanent zoning district: General Commercial (C-1), or Multiple-Family Residential (R-4). Tax Parcel No: 281-6612001613, located at 3155 S Duluth Avenue, proposed permanent zoning district: General Commercial (C-1). Tax Parcel No: 281-6612001312, located at 3179 S Duluth Avenue, proposed
permanent zoning district: Multiple-Family Residential (R-4) and General Commercial (C-1). Tax Parcel No: 281-6612001305, located at 6413 Sawyer Drive, proposed permanent zoning district: Single-Family Residential (R-2). Tax Parcel No: 281-6612001311, located at 3177 S Duluth Avenue, proposed permanent zoning district: Single-Family Residential (R-2), Multiple-Family Residential (R-4), or General Commercial (C-1). Tax Parcel No: 281-6612001310, located at 3185 S Duluth Avenue, proposed permanent zoning district: General Commercial (C-1). The proposed zoning map amendment materials are
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ELCA LUTHERAN CHURCHES Bay View Lutheran
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The Episcopal Church welcomes you! Holy Nativity
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Christ the King 512 Michigan St. Sturgeon Bay Holy Eucharist 9:30 Sunday
You are invited. Communion is open to all. The Rev. Olin Sletto 920-743-3286 – www.ctkhn.org
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST
Immanuel Lutheran Church-LCMC Sunday Worship 10 AM Christmas Worship Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 7 PM Christmas Day Worship 10 AM
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Corpus Christi Catholic Church Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church Weekend Mass Times Weekend Mass Time Saturday 4:30pm Sunday 9am Sunday 7:30am Sunday 10:30am www.holynameofmary.church www.ccparish.net 7491 County Road H 811 W. Juniper St. Sturgeon Bay, WI Sturgeon Bay, WI
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Pastor Gary Scharrig 7973 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor, WI 54202 Phone: 920.839.2224 Web: Immanuel-Lutheran.org
“Exalted, immeasurably exalted, art Thou above the strivings of mortal man to unravel Thy mystery, to describe Thy glory, or even to hint at the nature of Thine Essence.” – Baha’u’llah - ca. 1863 Baha’i devotions are held at 4pm each Wednesday via Zoom. Fireside chat is every fourth Friday. Please email or call us to obtain a link and further information: doorcountybahais@gmail.com • 920-868-5050
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St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Pastor Daniel Bowman Associate Pastor Ryan Bowman
2336 Canterbury Lane, Sister Bay
SUNDAY SERVICE 9:30 AM ccfishcreek@gmail.com The Rev. Brit Bjurstrom Frazier, Rector Holy Eucharist 10 am Sunday • 5:30 pm Wednesday All are welcome! stlukes-sisterbay.org
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St. Joseph Catholic Church
Calvary & Zion United Methodist Churches
110 N. 5th Ave • Sturgeon Bay
WEEKEND MASS TIMES:
Pastor Frank Maxwell
We are Merging Excitement and Hope Into a Vital Faith
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Calvary 4650 Cty E Egg Harbor, WI Worship 10:30
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Sister Bay Moravian Church
Corner of Old Stage and Hill Roads, Sister Bay Serving in Faith and Mission since 1896 10am Worship in person, or on YouTube. Free lunch for the community the first Wednesday of the month followed by Northern Door Cancer Support @ 12:45
St. Paul Lutheran Church Pastor Jon Gallatin
Sunday Worship All Are Welcome 9:00 am In Sanctuary & Parking Lot Worship Holy Communion Offered During All Worship. Visit our website for more information.
Rev. Thomas Farrell, Pastor
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East of Hwy 42 at 4167 Juddville Road (between Egg Harbor & Fish Creek) www.st.pauljuddville.com
Roman Catholic worship and sacraments at six sites in northern Door County
parishoffice@calvaryzionumc.org www.calvaryandzionumc.org (920) 868-3112
EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH Meeting at a home in Ephraim 10337 North Shore Road 10:00 AM SUNDAYS https://theorchardefca.org VISITORS ARE WELCOME! Questions? Call 816-536-3138
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Sunday, 10:00 am Sister Bay For weekday Mass times, locations, and other information see www.stellamarisparish.com or call (920) 868-3241.
Zion 8781 Cty F Fish Creek, WI Worship 8:45
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meters, rehabilitating two (2) existing blowers (Contract Allowance), demolishing two (2) return activated sludge (RAS) pumps and providing two (2) new RAS pumps, demolishing a waste activated sludge (WAS) pump and providing a new WAS pump, providing a new fine screen with washer/compactor, demolishing and providing new coagulant feed lines, concrete repair, demolishing a motor control center and providing a new motor control center, heating and ventilation improvements, demolishing and providing new lights, plumbing improvements, providing new doors, new instruments, new controls and other items described in the Bidding Documents for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Aeration System, RAS/WAS Pumping and Fine Screen Improvements Project complete and operational for the Sturgeon Bay Utilities Wastewater Treatment Facility, Door County, Wisconsin. Bids will be received on the following Contract: Contract No. S0007-09-2500248 AERATION SYSTEM, RAS/WAS PUMPING & FINE SCREEN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT TIME - Sealed Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m., local time, on January 29, 2026,
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on file with the Community Development Department at 421 Michigan Street and can be viewed during normal business hours. The public is invited to give testimony in regard to the rezoning request either in person at the hearing or in writing. By order of: City of Sturgeon Bay Plan Commission WNAXLP
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permanent zoning district: General Commercial (C-1), Single-Family Residential (R-2), or Multiple-Family Residential (R-4). Tax Parcel No: 281-6612001314, located at 6417 Sawyer Drive, proposed permanent zoning district: Single-Family Residential (R-2). Tax Parcel No: 281-6612001607, located at 3147 S Duluth Avenue, proposed permanent zoning district: Single-Family Residential (R-2). Tax Parcel No: 281-6612001608, located at 3137 S Duluth Avenue, proposed permanent zoning district: Single-Family Residential (R-2). Tax Parcel No: 281-6612001609, 281-66-12001306,
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in the office of Sturgeon Bay Utilities, at which time and place all Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. BIDS - All Bids shall be addressed to Jeffrey Hoffman, Water & Wastewater Utility Manager, Sturgeon Bay Utilities, 230 E. Vine Street, PO Box 27, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235. Bids shall be sealed and shall have the name and address of the Bidder and the Contract for which the Bid is being submitted on the outside of the envelope. 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 download Bidding Documents from the McMahon Associates, Inc. website (www.mcmgrp. com) utilizing QuestCDN eBidDocTM. 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. 9996670 on the website’s Project Search page. Contact QuestCDN.com at 952-2331632 or info@questcdn. com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. BID SECURITY - No Bid shall be received unless accompanied by a Certified Check or satisfactory Bid Bond payable to Sturgeon Bay Utilities 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 Sturgeon Bay Utilities. WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS - No Bid shall be withdrawn for a period of 90-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, 779.14 and 779.16 of the Wisconsin Statutes. WAGE RATE DETERMINATIONS - The CONTRACTOR shall be required to pay not less than the Wage Rates established for the project by Sturgeon Bay Utilities, and/or the State of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development and the U.S. Department Of Labor - Davis-Bacon, and pay wages at rates not less than the highest rate noted for each trade. Copies of the applicable Wage Rates are on file with the OWNER and/ or incorporated in the Contract Documents. WISCONSIN CLEAN WATER FUND - Any Contract or Contracts awarded under this Advertisement For Bids is expected to be funded in part from the Wisconsin Clean Water Fund (CWF). This procurement will be subject to regulations contained in NR.162, Wisconsin Administrative Code and appropriate State Statues. This project has not been designated a Federal Equivalency project. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES – Sturgeon Bay Utilities encourages Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), including Minority-Owned Businesses (MBE) and Women-Owned Businesses (WBE), to submit Bids. Any Contract or Contracts awarded under this Advertisement For Bids shall demonstrate positive efforts to utilize Minority-Owned and WomenOwned Businesses. This procurement will be subject to regulations contained in NR.162. AMERICAN IRON & STEEL - It shall be mandatory for the CONTRACTOR(s), including any Subcontractor, to comply with all requirements of Federal HR 3547, ‘Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014’, specifically Division G, Title IV, as it pertains to the use of American Iron and Steel. Published by the authority of Sturgeon Bay Utilities acting through its Commission. STURGEON BAY UTILITIES City of Sturgeon Bay, Door County, Wisconsin Run: Peninsula Pulse 8142 Highway 57 Baileys Harbor, WI 54202 Email: legals@ppulse.com Telephone: (920) 839-2121 Dates: January 2, 2026 January 9, 2026 WNAXLP
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plants. She already keeps her own garden at home and saw this class as a means of learning more about caring for her plants while building life skills. “I really wanted to have an idea of, when I graduate, hile winter weather rages outside, how to live sustainably,” she said. freezing the ground and sending While Baermann prunes, freshman Konnor Cayac perennial plants into dormancy, inside sweeps and waters the floors, keeping the greenhouse the Waseda Farms tidy and maintaining the internal Growing and Learning Lab at Sturgeon humidity. Earlier in the year, Cayac Bay High School, temperatures remain planted and maintained a row of warm enough for tomato, bean and green beans, which have since been squash plants to reach the ceiling yearharvested. As a student with little round. initial gardening experience, he said his Students from two high school green thumb has grown immensely over classes are responsible for planting, the course of the class. maintaining and harvesting this “I really think that this class has indoor garden during the school year taught me a lot of things that I didn’t – Sustainable Living, a science credit, know, especially when it comes to and Foundations of Fitness, a physical growing plants like these,” Cayac said. education credit. The students’ harvest goes to a few The hands-on work helps bolster different places, mainly local food lessons taught in the classroom, said pantries and the district’s school lunch science teacher Craig Kiekhaefer, program. They also munch on the fresh who teaches Sustainable Living, a Lucy Tarkowski snacks on a produce during class time, reaping class dedicated to showing students radish she just harvested. the rewards of their hard work. Every how to be thoughtful consumers and ELEanOr COrBIn Friday, the Sustainable Living class incorporate green practices into their uses its class time to work in the greenhouse. For the everyday lives. first time this year, the class Foundations of Fitness is “When they [students] learn about sustainability doing the same with its Thursday class time. in class, they’re putting it into practice here [the Physical education teacher Jonathan Dupuis decided greenhouse], and hopefully they carry that lesson with to incorporate the greenhouse into his curriculum them beyond high school,” Kiekhaefer said. after serving on the district’s Health and Wellness Caring for the wide variety of plants grown in the Committee with food service director Jenny Spude, greenhouse – everything from swiss chard to radishes who manages the greenhouse and teaches students to marigolds to basil – requires the students to work when they use the space. together. From the start, Kiekhaefer said students in As a class that touches on all aspects of a healthy his class took it upon themselves to divide up tasks, lifestyle – physical fitness, mental health and nutrition deciding who plants what and taking on regular duties included – Dupuis decided students would benefit from each week. learning more about where their food comes from. Olivia Baermann, a senior in the class, enjoys spending her time in the greenhouse pruning tomato continued on page 2
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Eagles Fall to Wolves Southern Door stayed close early in its home conference matchup Dec. 18 against Algoma, before the Wolves pulled away in the second half for a 60-49 victory.
STURGEON BAY STUDENTS EARN ART SCHOLARSHIPS Two seniors at Sturgeon Bay High School (SBHS) earned merit scholarships from the Minneapolis College of art and Design (MCaD). Sid Forest received the Trustee Merit Scholarship, the highest award, of $120,000 over four years, along with a free MacBook. ryan Felhofer earned the Presidential Merit Scholarship, the second-highest award of $116,000 over four years and a free MacBook. Both of these senior aP artists have also been selected to compete for MCaD’s highly competitive full-ride art scholarship. These merit awards are the top art scholarships ever offered to SBHS art students.
STURGEON BAY SENIOR EARNS FULL RIDE TO STANFORD Sturgeon Bay High School senior Miya nell has been matched with Stanford university through the nationally recognized QuestBridge program. Miya has earned a full fouryear scholarship valued at nearly $400,000. QuestBridge Sturgeon Bay High School senior Miya is a national Nell. STurGEOn Bay SCHOOL DISTrICT FaCEBOOK PaGE nonprofit organization that connects high-achieving students who face financial barriers with some of the most selective colleges and universities in the country. Through the national College Match, students can receive scholarships that cover tuition, room and board, books, and additional expenses – with no loans. QuestBridge supports students who excel academically, come from families facing financial barriers, and demonstrate resilience, leadership and strong character. Students complete an extensive application that includes academic records, essays, recommendations, and family
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evastopol withstood a second-half surge from Gibraltar to notch their third conference victory of the season Dec. 18. The 59-53 victory means the Pioneers have already surpassed last season’s win total before Christmas. Sevastopol led 31-18 at halftime, before the Vikings narrowed the deficit in the final 18 minutes. “We handled Sevastopol’s half-court trap enough to claw back in the game in the second half,” said Gibraltar head coach Travis Ward. “We came up short on a few shots around the basket and couldn’t secure a handful of rebounds down the stretch. But overall, I loved how we battled and stepped up when our number was called.” With the Vikings minus their leading scorer, Kayin Jackson, due to injury, Ward said he thought they “played great basketball on both sides of the court.” Marco Jauregui led Gibraltar with 15 points, followed by Wyatt Bultman with 11. The Pioneers had three players score in double figures. Damien Lardinois tallied a game-high 21 points, of which 16 came in the first half. Zaul Valdivia added 15 points, with Bo Tanck scoring 10 more. Sevastopol, which has defeated Door County’s other three Packerland schools this season, improved to 3-1 in the conference. The Pioneers’ next Packerland matchup is Jan. 6 at Kewaunee. The Vikings (1-3) host their next conference game Jan. 6 against Southern Door (0-3). “We head into the break knowing that we’re a better team than our record indicates,” Ward said.
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Southern Door’s Lauden Berg (13) shoots over Algoma’s Aiden Moen (0) while Southern Door’s Quintyn Schwartz (24) looks on during the Dec. 18 Packerland Conference boys basketball game in the Eagle Gym. KEVIn BOnESKE
Southern Door took a 2-0 lead, then Algoma scored 10 unanswered points. The Eagles battled back, with a three-pointer by Quintyn Schwartz narrowing the deficit to 10-8. A layup by the Wolves’ Parker Lischka gave Algoma a 17-10 lead, before Southern Door waged another comeback. A dunk by the Eagles’ Lauden Berg cut the deficit to 19-17 with slightly more than five minutes left in the first half. A putback by Southern Door’s Landon Vandertie in the final seconds before halftime trimmed the Wolves’ lead to 28-24 at the break. The start of the second half remained close, before Algoma pulled away, outscoring the Eagles 32-25 in the final 18 minutes. While facing a zone defense from the Wolves, Southern Door looked for scoring opportunities along the perimeter. The Eagles made eight three-pointers, compared to two by Algoma, which relied on working the ball inside to score. Eli Jadin was the only Southern Door player to score in double figures with 10 points. Berg and Ryker Lohrey each added eight points. Lischka led the Wolves with 25 points, followed by Braeden Leist with 21 points. Southern Door plays its first conference game of the new year Jan. 6 at Gibraltar.
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awn Thorson recorded her first victory as the Southern Door head coach on Dec. 19 with a 56-46 victory over Gibraltar. “We broke their press well and hustled more,” Thorson said. Southern Door took advantage of inside and outside scoring opportunities in the first half against the Vikings, who went more than seven Gibraltar’s Megan Schar (center) drives minutes midway in the between Southern Door’s Kyleigh Claflin (3) period without tallying a and Alanah Kaye (right) during the Dec. 19 point. game in the Eagle Gym. KEVIn BOnESKE The Eagles took their first double-digit lead at 19-9 on a field goal by Kyleigh Claflin, followed by back-to-back threepointers by Alanah Kaye. When Southern Door’s lead ballooned to 30-10, Gibraltar regrouped after a timeout with 4:16 left before halftime. The Vikings’ full-court pressure shut down the Eagles’ offense, as Gibraltar closed out the half with 12 unanswered points, capped off with a field goal by Azucena Jauregui, to cut Southern Door’s lead to 30-22 at the break, but couldn’t climb all the way back in the second half. Kyleigh Claflin led the Eagles with 18 points, followed by Kaye with 10 points, and Chelsie Claflin and Chelsie Jacquet with seven points each. Celeste Jauregui, Megan Schar and Azucena Jauregui scored 11 points apiece for the Vikings. Southern Door, which improved to 1-3 in the Packerland, returns to action Jan. 5 with a conference game at Kewaunee. Gibraltar (2-3) next hosts a Packerland matchup Jan. 5 against Sturgeon Bay. Pioneers Buried by Storm Sevastopol lost its Dec. 19 conference game at home to Kewaunee, 69-25. Brynn Schartner led the Pioneers with 10 points. Sydney Peterson and Khloe Henrickson added five points apiece. The Pioneers (2-3) play their first Packerland game of the new year Jan. 5 at NEW Lutheran. Clippers Devoured by Wolves Sturgeon Bay lost its Dec. 18 home conference game to Algoma, 55-25. The Clippers were led by Reen Walker with six points, followed by Makenna Coyhis with five points and Regan Kasten and Cora Frangipane with four points apiece. Sturgeon Bay (1-3) returns to action Jan. 5 with a conference game at Gibraltar.
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TURNER SHINES AT LADY TIGER INVITE Sydney Turner won all four of her matches at the Dec. 19 Lady Tiger Invitational at Wrightstown to place first at 152 pounds as Southern Door topped 28 teams. nora LeFevre (114) and Kailyn neville (235) also advanced to the finals and finished second with 3-1 records. Portia Hah (132) and Skya Scrimgeour (107) went 3-1 and placed third. Violet jackson (126) came in sixth at 2-2. all of Southern Door’s wrestlers won at least one match in the tournament.
VEESER SECOND AT WILLARD SCHMIDT INVITE Southern Door junior boys wrestler Lance Veeser placed second at 165 pounds in Saturday’s Willard Schmidt Invitational at Green Bay Preble High School.
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Veeser won his first three matches on pins before dropping the title match on a 12-10 decision to Kaukauna’s ryan Schmidt. The Eagles had three other top-seven finishes with Clark LeFevre (132) fifth, Chance Dekeyser (138) sixth and Owen amezquita (120) seventh.
“I think they [students] learn a number of important things – how the things we’re growing out there grow, how long it takes, the amount of work that goes into having a tomato plant produce tomatoes,” he said. “It goes back to the idea that what you’re putting in your body matters.” As a class that rotates every nine weeks, Foundations of Fitness allows 40 to 50 students to spend time in the greenhouse over the course of a year. Spude said she hopes to incorporate the greenhouse into more classes at Sturgeon Bay High School in the future to teach more students about growing produce.
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SOUTHERN DOOR ALUM SELECTED FOR REUNION PERFORMANCE Southern Door High School alumnus from the class of 2023, Hunter Malvitz, has been selected to join a group of decorated alumni from the Center Stage High School Musical Theater Program for the revue-style show Reunion in Song Cabaret: 10 Years of Center Stage. During the 2025-26 season, Center Stage will celebrate its 10th anniversary at Fox Cities Performing arts Center and plans to mark the occasion with this show, which will be held jan. 10 at 7:30 pm at Fox Cities Performing arts Center, 400 College ave, appleton. During his time with Center Stage, Malvitz served as a student ambassador during the 2022-23 school year and earned the award the same year for outstanding performance in a lead role for Gomez addams in The Addams Family.
LEARNING IN RETIREMENT CELEBRATES 20TH ANNIVERSARY Door County Learning in retirement (DCLIr), a membership-based organization in partnership with northeast Wisconsin Technical College, celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2025. DCLIr, established in 2005 with 135 Charter Lifelong Learning enthusiasts, provides older adults with lifelong learning opportunities to explore new and exciting ideas and activities, spend time with peers and learn in a variety of environments. The non-profit now has over 400 members located in Door, Kewaunee, Brown and Manitowoc counties DCLIr is located at 229 14th St., Sturgeon Bay. For more information, call 920.746.4947 or email dclir@nwtc.edu.
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Potion is 4 years old, weighs 16 pounds and is available for adoption from the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) Door County Campus. When first meeting Potion, she can be a bit shy and independent. But after some time, treats and lots of pets, her foster family says she can warm right up and become an amazing member of the family! They also say she would do best in a calm and quiet home where she can look out the window and get lots of love. all cats and dogs at the WHS are neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. They go home with a free bag of starter food and a certificate for a free vet exam. Visit available pets during adoption hours at the WHS Door County Campus and take a furry friend home the very same day.
MICHAEL KEVIN COLLINS May 29, 1948 - Dec. 15, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Kevin Collins, 77, of Sturgeon Bay, on Dec. 15, 2025. A devoted husband, father, brother and son, Michael passed away peacefully after a yearlong battle with brain cancer.
Michael Collins was born May 29, 1948, in New York, New York to Vincent Joseph Collins, MD and Florence Mary (née O’Mara). Michael grew up in Tenafly, New Jersey, and Winnetka, Illinois and graduated from New Trier High School in 1966. Mike was renowned as a talented and tenacious runner who won the Illinois State Cross Country Championship in his senior year. He tallied up so many prestigious track and cross-country accolades that several universities tried to lure him with full-ride scholarships. However, it was the University of Notre Dame that won his heart, his athleticism and work ethic. Graduating from Notre Dame was the educational springboard for Mike that launched his career pursuits. Mike later earned a Master’s Degree in Health Services Administration and specialized in setting up and managing large hospital telecommunications systems, eventually shifting his focus to the federal government and international corporations. At the same time, Mike enjoyed coaching and working with high school athletes, while completing a Master’s Degree in High School Education. He spent 12 years teaching Chemistry and Biology, as well as coaching cross country at Rancho High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. In 2019, he retired and moved back to the Midwest, settling in Sturgeon Bay, where he coached the Southern Door Eagles for 5 years. In addition to coaching, Mike was an accomplished marathoner and triathlete for over 40 years. More recently he could often be seen swimming laps at the Door County YMCA, as well as the brisk waters of Lake Michigan right outside his door. During 40-plus years of coaching, Michael motivated and inspired countless young runners not only to do their best, but to support each other. From the slowest to the fastest, he emphasized what he called “the joy of running.” This was the same attitude and dedication he brought to his whole life, highlighted by kindness, humility and gratitude. Michael will be sorely missed by those who knew and loved him. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Florence and Vincent, his son Ryan and sister Katherine C. Hunt. He is survived by his wife, Mary Seiler Collins, brothers Gregory (Michèle), Vincent (Sandi O’Day) and Peter Collins, sisters Patricia (Ed Bancroft), Maryclaire (George Lutz), and Delia, along with many beloved nieces and nephews.
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A private memorial service will be held in the Spring of 2026. To help cherish his legacy, please share memories and photos at forbesfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, please support the Misericordia Foundation, where Michael’s sister Delia lives in Chicago.
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DEATHS See full obituaries. Marjorie “Marg” Jane Thomas Bjarnarson June 30, 1952 - Dec. 21, 2025 Sharon Ann Busch May 12, 1945 - Dec. 20, 2025 Mary Louise (Dier) Nelson July 18, 1949 - Dec. 19, 2025
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Renate ‘Nada’ Ursula Viste (Mueller) Sept. 14, 1960 - Dec. 18, 2025 Michael Kevin Collins May 29, 1948 - Dec. 15, 2025
OBITUARIES James L. Henneman, Sr. June 19, 1930 - Dec. 21, 2025 James L. Henneman, Sr. died on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. He was born on June 19, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois to Walter and Bertha Henneman. The last of four children, he was a lover of music, hockey, and a special girl named Ruth Lawrence. Sweethearts since Kindergarten, Jim and Ruth were married on May 20, 1950. Jim initially worked as an engineer for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad. After he and his family moved to Crystal Lake, Illinois in 1959 he worked as a policeman, car salesman and in menswear retail. Ultimately, he returned to the railroad and retired in 1992 to Florida. Last February they moved to Serenity Spring in Sister Bay to be closer to family. He will be laid to rest at Mt. Emblem Cemetery, in Elmhurst, Illinois on December 30. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cycling Without Age Door County.
After Kok died unexpectedly in February 2008, HELP established the Anne Kok Social Justice Award to ensure her legacy lives on. Each year, this award recognizes individuals who embody Anne’s commitment to social justice, meaningful change and domestic violence advocacy. “Jess’s dedication to justice and equity, along with her passion for creating safer and more supportive communities, reflects the very spirit of Anne’s work,” DCCF organizers wrote in a newsletter. “Her leadership and advocacy continue to make a lasting difference in the lives of those who need it most.”
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JESS HOLLAND WINS SOCIAL JUSTICE AWARD The Door County Community Foundation (DCCF) presented its 2025 Anne Kok Social Justice Award to DCCF’s own vice president of philanthropic services, Jess Holland. The Anne Kok Social Justice Award was created in 2008 to honor the lasting impact of Anne Kok, a leader and advocate for those affected by domestic violence. Kok served as the executive director of HELP of Door County beginning in 1985 and later continued her commitment as a board member. Her work shaped many of the programs that still serve individuals and families in the community today.
MARY LOUISE (DIER) NELSON July 18, 1949 - Dec. 19, 2025
Mary Louise (Dier) Nelson, 76, Algoma, died peacefully on Friday Dec. 19, 2025, with family by her side. She was born in Algoma on July 18, 1949, the daughter of Mahlon and Jeanette Dier. Mary grew up attending St. Mary’s Church and Catholic School in Algoma and attended Algoma High School with the Class of 1967. She attended UW-Stevens Point and soon met the love of her life, Roger Nelson. Mary and Roger were engaged on Christmas Eve and she became his “Bride” on April 12, 1969. Mary began her bookkeeping career as parish secretary for St Mary’s followed by many years at Denny’s Red Owl and Super Valu. Mary also worked for the family business, Forestville Builders and Supply, helping many families design their dream homes. In Mary’s free time she enjoyed watching her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews sporting events and other activities. She enjoyed gardening, crafts, shopping, visiting her parents in Gulf Shores AL, visiting with friends and relatives and planning for the next Shanty Days in which she was named honoree. Mary will be missed by her husband of 56 years, Roger Nelson; children Christine Blohowiak (Jerry), Jennifer Blohowiak (Mark Carrick), Eric Nelson; grandchildren Sadie Blohowiak (fiancé Erik Oertel), Lillian Nelson, Caleb Blohowiak, Carson Blohowiak; siblings Laura Krzysiak, Kristine Dauenhauer (Dan), Peggy Dier, Thomas Dier (Laurie), Jacqueline Toepfer (Kurt Bullard), Jeffrey Dier (Alana), Michelle Bastien (Daniel); brothers-in-law Lyle Nelson (Monica), Alfred Nelson (Joyce) and sister-in-law Theresa Nelson; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her special grandson Elden Steinhoff, parents Mahlon and Jeanette Dier, in-laws Eldon and Edith Nelson, sibling-in-law’s Beverly (Jane) Wienke (Don), Gene (Eric) Nelson, Gary Krzysiak and niece Heidi Nelson; and other relatives. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 am on Monday Dec. 29 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Algoma with Father Timothy Machila and Father Bill Switchenberg concelebrating. Visitation for family and friends was held from 4 pm until 7 pm. on Sunday Dec. 28 at Schinderle Funeral Home in Algoma with a parish wake service held at 7 pm. Visitation to continued at 10 am until 11 am at church. Memorials may be given in her honor for EAS Foundation or Unity Hospice. Our family would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to her dedicated caregivers; Conchita; the entire staff at Anna’s House; Unity Hospice staff, especially Olivia, Ashley, Amy and Miranda. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the care and compassion you have shown our mom through the past few years but especially in her final days, she was so loved !!! Express your sympathy, memories and pictures on Mary’s tribute page at SchinderleFuneralHome.com
SHARON ANN BUSCH
Project Feed Our Neighbors, a community food drive born from the recent government shutdown and suspension of federal food benefits, is still going strong. Since its start in October, the initiative has: • Collected and delivered 6,208 food items to local pantries • Gathered and distributed 100 pounds of potatoes to two food pantries • Prepared and delivered 24 cooked Thanksgiving dinners to local families
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RENATE ‘NADA’ URSULA VISTE (MUELLER)
Sharon Ann Busch, 80, Algoma, passed away peacefully on Dec. 20, 2025. Sharon Ann was born on May 12, 1945. She graduated from Algoma High School in 1963 and then attended Green Bay College of Cosmetology, completing her studies in 1964. Sharon worked as a stylist for Eurena’s and later Cut Hut in Sturgeon Bay, for over 40 years. She was very fond of her “ladies,” many of whom were loyal customers over her many years of service. She took great pride in helping each feel their best. Sharon Ann was very close with her mother, Helen, sharing the family home with her for decades. Sharon enjoyed taking photos with loved ones, hosting gatherings, and playing Sheepshead with family and friends. She was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Algoma, in which she found great comfort. She is survived by her sister, Carol Fairbairn, brother Lynn “Moss” (Sharon) Busch, and sister-in-law, Johanna Busch; nephews Larry (Kelly) Fairbairn, Jeff Fairbairn, and Kevin (Theresa) Fairbairn; nieces Nikki (Josh) Venden and Tracey (Gabe) Gunderson; as well as ten grand nieces and nephews. Sharon Ann was preceded in death by her father, Lorenz Busch, Sr. and mother, Helen Clara Johanna Bertha Weise Busch; sister, Yvonne Busch, brother, Lorenz Busch, Jr., and brother-in-law, Fred Fairbairn. The family would like to thank Jenny and the entire staff at Autumn’s Journey for their extraordinary care and compassion. The family is also grateful to Heather and the complete team at Unity Hospice who kept Sharon comfortable and content during her final days. In addition, the family extends their appreciation to Pastor John Moll from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and Chaplin Nathan from Unity Hospice for continually tending to Sharon Ann’s spiritual needs. Visitation and service was held at St. Paul’s Lutherann Church in Algoma on Dec. 27, 2025, from 9:30 am until the time of services at 11 am with Rev. John Moll Rev. Joel McKenney officiating. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery. The Schinderle Funeral Home, Algoma, was entrusted with the arrangements for Sharon and her family. Express your sympathy, memories and pictures on Sharon’s tribute page at schinderlefuneralhome.com
Sept. 14, 1960 - Dec. 18, 2025
Our beautiful mother, Renate ‘Nada’ Ursula Viste (Mueller) passed away peacefully in her home and into the arms of our ancestors on Dec. 18, 2025 at 11:33 AM CST, at the young age of 65. Nada grew up in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Deutschland with her sister and brother; later moving to Wyoming in 1987; and then moved to Wisconsin in 2006. Nada was a respecter of mother universe, mother nature, and living spiritual energies, both physical and supernatural. She loved the phases of the moon, the life of spring, and the shedding of fall; honoring natural cycles and transitions. A deep lover of the color purple, which she wore so beautifully. She loved to cook, clean, dance, hike, laugh, and jam to Queen (one of her favorite bands)! She taught us boys (both her sons and so many that considered Nada Mom) how to do all the daily tasks and to be independent. Growing up we spent many summer weekends camping at Eagle Rock; finding rocks and stones for Mom; building campfires; and jamming tunes under the mountain stars. Nada loved her comfortable social environments with family and friends, dancing and being the life of many parties; especially at ‘The Beach’. Her perspectives were very blunt, hilarious, and coming from deep love. In any circumstances, situations, or struggles in our lives, whether good or bad, whatever our worries were, she would always say, ‘If it is meant to be, it will be’! For work she spent time cleaning, cooking, and eventually she began a career in the field of respite and residential care for persons needing care, being an example for compassion to those needing daily support. She continued to clean, and eventually took a position as the lunch lady at an elementary school in Sturgeon Bay, where her granddaughter Caidyn attended! Which she was proud of and loved to experience! Taking Caidyn to the beach after school and in the summer days to play, swim, and eat cheesecurds! And later her last position at the Sturgeon Bay High School as a lunchlady. Renate was preceded in death by her father, Opa Fritz Mueller; Tante Erika; Onkel Fritz; Oma Mathilda Fredrick Mueller; Grandma Pauline Marie Thorson; Father-inlaw Kermit Mitchell ‘Mickey’ Viste; Sister-in-law Paula Madoche.Renate is survived by her husband, Mitchel Allen Viste, sons Marc and Christopher Viste; Motherin-law Jean Marie Viste; granddaughters Maddison May Clark & Fiance Kevin Delgado of Rawlins, Wyoming; Caidyn and Alivia Viste of Cheyenne, Wyoming; daughterin-law Jenifer Viste; Korrie & Colton Carlson and Taylor Stolz; grandson Colin Jennings of Cheyenne, Mother, Oma Ursula Mueller; sister Helga Mueller; Brother Martin Mueller; nieces Alyssa Mueller; Anna Mueller; and nephew Robin Mueller, Sister-in-law Cheryl (Ed) Stewart, nephews Shadoe and Stoan Stewart, Niece Mandi Madoche, Nephew Jeremy (Crystal) Madoche, Brother-in-law Scot Viste. Our Mom did not want a funeral, or a burial ceremony, she wanted to have an event to be remembered with people she loved, music she loved, and to party on. There will be a spreading of Nada’s ashes in Wisconsin & Wyoming. Date, time, and location for her remembrance party will be discussed and determined at a later time.
MARJORIE “MARG” JANE THOMAS BJARNARSON June 30, 1952 - Dec. 21, 2025
Marjorie “Marg” Jane Thomas Bjarnarson, 73, passed away on Dec. 21, 2025 with her sons Chase and Hunter by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. Spirited, energetic, and optimistic, Marg was born June 30, 1952, on Washington Island, Wisconsin, to William “Bill” Jared Thomas and Beverly Jane Koyen Thomas. Raised in a military family, her childhood unfolded across many places as her family followed assignments, including Sturgeon Bay, Port Huron, Michigan; Cape May, New Jersey; East Meadow on Long Island, New York; and Roberts, llinoisL. These early years instilled in her a lifelong adaptability, curiosity, and deep appreciation for the world around her. After Marg’s father retired from the US Coast Guard, her family settled in Roberts, where she graduated from Roberts-Thawville High School in 1970. Following the death of her grandfather, Roland A. Koyen, in February 1971, Marg returned to Washington Island to stay with her grandmother, Florence Koyen. She remained on the island after Florence’s passing later that spring, beginning a chapter that would shape the rest of her life—barefoot and fancy-free. On Dec. 30, 1988, Marg married Lee Charles Bjarnarson. Together, they built a life rooted in family and community. Marg became a pillar of Washington Island working in restaurants, managing the Washington Town Mutual Insurance Company, teaching Sunday School, supporting local arts through the Island Players, and raising her family with dedication and care. Marg was admired for her creativity and eye for design; her home and recently opened gift shop were a testament to her attention to detail and ability to create beauty and warmth. A loving and fiercely devoted mother, Marg’s greatest pride was her two sons, Chase and Hunter. She shared a special bond with each of them through the passions they enjoyed together, creating connection, joy, and countless treasured hours side by side. Marg developed a lasting love for Washington Island and her family’s multi-generational connection to it, as well as for nature, her Labrador retrievers, and her beloved deer. She was a protector with a tender heart. Not only did Marg become friends with every deer that came across the family properties, she gave them each a name. Marg is survived by her husband, Lee Bjarnarson; her sons, Chase and Hunter; her older sister, Jean Thomas Fox (Steve); her younger brother, Bill Thomas Jr. (Wendy); and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Beverly Thomas. In lieu of a traditional visitation and funeral, the family will hold a private graveside service. Memorials may be made to Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin (CHW). Casperson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, LLC in Sister Bay are caring for the family. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Marjorie may be shared with her family through her tribute page at CaspersonFuneralHome.com
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continued from page 3 • Completed 53 separate food pickups and deliveries in november alone • Established 21 collection sites and counting • Hosted two fall events, one at Tadych’s Marketplace that brought in approximately 1,000 items, and another at the Door County Granary that brought in approximately 800 items.
FIRST ROUND OF ACCESSIBILITY ASSESSMENTS DONE Forty Door County businesses, parks and cultural institutions have completed comprehensive accessibility assessments as part of a partnership between Destination Door County and Wheel the World, an international accessibility and travel platform. The collaboration aims to evaluate 70 sites countywide, helping ensure Door County is welcoming and accessible to visitors of all abilities. Each assessment collects more than 200 individual data points, examining building access, parking, pathways, seating, signage, restrooms and other essential features. Participating sites receive a confidential, detailed report outlining what they are doing well and where opportunities for improvement exist. The goal is to support businesses and organizations as they continue strengthening accessibility for both residents and visitors. a second round of assessments will take place in May, with space available for 30 additional sites. Businesses, lodging providers, attractions and public spaces interested in participating can learn more at tinyurl.com/mupb7s4e.
The Green Bay Packers Foundation has distributed $1.5 million in annual grants to 395 civic and charitable groups throughout the state of Wisconsin, including seven in Door County. This year’s grant cycle focused on organizations that will use the funds on animal welfare, health and wellness (including drug and alcohol abuse and domestic violence), civic and community initiatives, and environmental causes. Local grant recipients were Door County Medical Center Foundation, Gathering Ground, HELP of Door County, Inc., Open Door Bird Sanctuary, Sturgeon Bay Historical Society, the Town of Forestville and Washington Island Foundation. a total of $22,000 was distributed between the organizations in amounts of $3,000 to $8,000. Including the $1.5 million in annual grants and another $1.75 million in impact grants and other miscellaneous grants, the Packers Foundation has awarded more than $3.5 million this year. For more information, visit packers.com/foundation.
YOUTH ENGAGEMENT SURVEY The Door County Partnership for Children and Families has launched a survey to determine how youth are engaged through Door County organizations. Local organizations that serve or provide programming for youth are invited to participate in the 10-minute survey by Friday, jan. 16, at tinyurl.com/mr3azhrh. responses will help establish a baseline as the Door County Partnership for Children and Families works toward strengthening youth engagement practices across the county.
CORPUS CHRISTI COMMUNITY DINNERS all are welcome to enjoy a warm meal and fellowship during community dinners at the Corpus Christi Catholic Parish social hall, 811 W. juniper St. in Sturgeon Bay Dinners are served on the first Fridays of the next two months, jan. 2 and Feb. 6, from 5:30 to 7 pm, with the last seating at 6:30 pm. attendees are asked to rSVP at ccparish. net or 920.743.4716.
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BOARD OF REALTORS RAISES $8,000 FOR CHARITY The Door County Board of realtors’ record-breaking night of Giving fundraiser exceeded all its goals, helping fund five regional nonprofits during the holiday season. an annual cornerstone of the board’s mission to give back, this year’s drive raised $8,000 in food, toys and monetary donations. Beneficiaries include Lakeshore CaP, Kewaunee County Food Pantry, Holy name of Mary Food Pantry, Koinonia Kupboard (First Baptist Church food pantry) and Door County Toys for Kids.
COPING TOOLS WEBINAR SERIES The holiday season can be a time of great mental, emotional and financial anxiety – but practical mental health strategies can provide the tools necessary to stay healthy, positive and productive. Those interested in learning such strategies are invited to join WeCOPE, a free, seven-week class that empowers adults with effective, evidence-based strategies to manage stress,
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YOGA WOMB EARNS SUSTAINABILITY GRANT The Door County Community Foundation has awarded a $3,000 sustainability grant to The yoga Womb, a nonprofit yoga and meditation studio in Sturgeon Bay. The grant was awarded for a systems investment and temporary administrative support to implement the systems. as a result of this grant, The yoga Womb will be able to implement the accounting software QuickBooks to improve bookkeeping, accounting, payroll and tax management. The yoga Womb will also be able to research and implement new class booking and management software that is better equipped to handle the needs of the unique organization.
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very Monday, the Cornerstone Pub in Baileys Harbor features pot roast with all the fixings as its dinner special. My coworker and friend, Louise, and her husband, Duke, are pot roast enthusiasts (though she will tell you rump roast is her roast of choice). Most Tuesdays, we hear in the office how delicious the Monday pot roast special was. Louise often brings her leftovers for her lunch and right about noon fills the office with the aroma of slow-cooked meat – yum. It’s one of those smells that kicks my appetite into overdrive and steers me down memory lane to childhood, when pot roast was a regular part of the dinner rotation for me and most of my peers. Pot roast is the quintessential comfort meal for a cold-weather day, drumming up memories of the past while filling our bellies for the future. Our family tends to cook our roast in the oven. It is a great meal to prepare and roast all day on slow and low. This recipe is designed so you can make this meal relatively quickly, but you can turn the temperature down and extend the cook time for hours to make this one-pot meal taste even better. You can also transfer the recipe below into your crock pot, set it and forget it, and come home after a fun-filled day of your favorite Door County winter adventures to a meal ready to eat. Eat and retire in front of the fireplace surrounded by your family, full bellies and smiles reflecting a full and delicious life. At our house, my husband, David, is the pot roast aficionado. Making pot roast is my opportunity to be sous chef and allow David to take the lead. The recipe below blossomed in the Nielsen family. Although carrots and celery cook in the pot with the roast, David started to sauté up a side of glazed carrots to serve with our roast. This step is optional, though I thoroughly recommend adding it in. The glazed carrots are still a bit crunchy and have not had the nutrients cooked out of them in the roasting pan. Aside from that first taste, the best part of this meal is removing the lid from the Dutch oven for the first time. Watching the steam escape from this pot is a sure sign dinner will be served up quickly. The roast at this point should basically be falling off the bone in the pot filled with vegetables and cooking liquids.
Now We Need an Orchard What would a movie filmed in Door County be without an orchard? The producers saw Lautenbach’s Orchard Country near Fish Creek and thought it might be the perfect spot. They started scouting unannounced, then Chris Lautenbach offered a tour once he knew what was in the works, his sister Carrie Lautenbach said. “That may have had a little something to do with choosing us,” she said. Filming took place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays when the Lautenbach’s store is usually closed in early spring. One Monday, however, the sign was changed to Parker Orchards in preparation for the next day’s shoot. More than a few Monday customers were concerned about what happened to Lautenbach’s.
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POT ROAST RECIPE Serves four Ingredients • 3.5-4 lb. pot roast • 1 Tbsp olive oil • 2 cloves garlic, smashed • ½ large onion, diced • 1 leek, sliced and diced • 1 small shallot, diced • Sprigs of rosemary, thyme and sage • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter (optional) • 1 cup red wine • 1 ½ cup beef broth • 2 medium carrots, cut into ½” medallions • 8 red potatoes, skin on, cut in halves or quarters depending on size • 2 stalks of celery, cut into 1” segments • Salt and pepper Preheat oven to 350°F. Rub pot roast with kosher or flake salt. On the stove top, heat Dutch oven to high heat and add olive oil. Sear the roast in the pot, one side at a time, until every side is browned. Turn the heat down to medium. Add garlic, onion, leek, shallot, herbs and butter (optional). Sauté long enough for the alliums to soften and the herbs to release their aromas. You may need to add butter to the sauté if there is not enough fat drippings released from the roast in the pan. Trust your gut. Add red wine and beef broth. Add a splash of the wine to the pan first to deglaze any drippings or meat bits, then stir around the roast to loosen everything up for 2-3 minutes. Add the remainder of liquids to the pan, adding more depending on the size of your roast. The meat should be threequarters covered by the liquid in the pan. Add carrots, potatoes and celery, and a pinch of salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste. Put the lid on the roast and place in the oven. Bake at 350°F for half an hour, then lower heat to 300°F and bake for an additional two hours. The roast can be removed from the oven once the internal temperature reaches 200°F. Start the glazed carrots when you are half an hour away from the roast being finished. The Bordelaise pan sauce takes about 10 minutes. You can make this after the roast is removed from the oven and resting.
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BORDELAISE PAN SAUCE Ingredients • 1 Tbsp butter • 1 shallot, finely diced • 1 garlic clove, smashed • Sprigs of fresh herbs – thyme, parsley, rosemary • 1 cup cooking broth from the Dutch oven • ½ cup red wine Heat a small saucepan. Add the butter, shallot, garlic and herbs to the pan. Sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add the broth and wine to the pan. Bring to a slow boil, turn down the heat, and cook the liquid down to half. Strain the sauce into a gravy bowl for serving. To serve, place roasted potatoes and glazed carrots on the plate. Place a piece of fork-tender roast on top. Drizzle the bordelaise sauce over the meat and vegetables. Sprinkle with more fresh parsley. Salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!
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Return of the Schnitzel David Kurth, chef at the former Hügel Haus, will be cooking German-themed entrees at the Mink River Basin in January. The special menu begins on New Year’s Day and is available each Thursday thereafter. The Mink River Basin is located at 12010 State Hwy 42 in Ellison Bay.
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FREE FISHING WEEKEND The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host its annual winter free fishing weekend Jan. 17-18. The event allows the public to try fishing or introduce a friend to the sport. Anyone may fish most state waters without purchasing a fishing license, trout stamp or salmon stamp.
ETHICAL HUNTER AWARD NOMINATIONS NEEDED The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is accepting nominations for the 2025 Wisconsin Ethical Hunter Award. Nominees are selected based on exceptional moral actions and character while out in the field. Established in 1997, the award recognizes a hunter whose action is symbolic of Wisconsin’s hunting heritage. Examples include those who assist other hunters in finding their lost game, help find lost equipment, mentor novice hunters or help protect the state’s shared natural resources. Anyone can nominate a licensed Wisconsin hunter for the award. A five-person committee reviews the nominations and makes a selection based on singular actions rather than longterm conservation-related programs. Nominations must contain the name, address and telephone number of the witness or witnesses, or the person must be aware of the behavior that led to their nomination. The public is encouraged to submit nominations via mail or email by Jan. 31. The email is renee.thok@wisconsin.gov and the mailing address is Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, C/O Lt. Renee Thok, DNR Hunter Education Administrator, Public Safety Resource Protection, 2421 Darwin Road in Madison, 53704-3109.
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game of cribbage between experienced players moves smoothly and quickly, like a figure skater across the ice. Players announce number combinations, move pegs and flip cards at record speeds, gliding through hands while somehow still keeping each other in check. For self-proclaimed “cribbage freak” Jeff Connar, who learned the card game when he was 4 or 5 years old, there’s no better way to play. When Connar moved to Sister Bay and couldn’t find an existing group of cribbage players, he started a conversation with the Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) Sister Bay Learning and Innovation Center, where he soon began a weekly social cribbage group. Now, from 10 am to noon every Monday, players come together in an NWTC classroom for a few rounds.
In cribbage, between two and four players lay down different combinations of cards totalling 15 to get points, using pegs on a marked board to track their score. The first person to reach 121 points wins the game. Cribbage has been around since the 17th century and is particularly popular in Wisconsin, where the American Cribbage Congress was founded. Connar asks that players who attend the social cribbage meetups at NWTC have some experience with the game, as the group is not intended for teaching beginners. Regular attendee Niles Weborg has 34 years of experience playing cribbage in shipyards in Door County. Now in his retirement, he enjoys the opportunity to continue playing many of the games he learned onsite, including cribbage, sheepshead and poker. In his experience, card games are a great way to stay sharp. “It keeps that brain tuned in,” Weborg said. “That’s why I like it.” Since a game of cribbage can be played with two, three or four players, the group can organize games no matter how many people show up, splitting into multiple games if needed.
Connar encourages attendees to bring their own cribbage board, if they have one, to ensure the group has enough to play. The social part of social cribbage comes in the interaction between players. “We’re not beginners, so we have the opportunity to socialize as we’re going through the game,” as opposed to explaining or discussing each round, Connar said. The camaraderie is part of what drew Bob Belongea to the group after his recent move to Door County. Belongea grew up watching his two older brothers play cribbage. When he learned about the group from a posting in the Peninsula Pulse, he thought it would be a good way to both meet new people and play a card game he loves. “When I get a chance to play it [cribbage] and play it well, with a group that really makes it fun as well, I enjoy it,” he said. “It’s not just the cards, it’s socializing as well.” Social cribbage is a free, year-round activity on Mondays from 10 am to 12 pm at the NWTC Learning and Innovation Center, located at 2438 Bay Shore Drive in Sister Bay.
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After eight years of leadership, Jason Palmer, music director of the Peninsula Symphonic Band and founder of the Swingin’ Door Big Band, will retire at the end of 2026. “A lot of people would say that seven is the lucky number, but for me it will be eight,” Palmer said. “Eight years at the helm of an awesome artistic Peninsula Symphonic ensemble that continues to grow Band director and and prosper.” Swingin’ Door Big Palmer stepped into his role Band founder Jason as music director in June 2018 Palmer is set to retire following the retirement of Paula at the end of 2026. Eggert of Sturgeon Bay, who had SUBMITTED led the band for 18 years. At the time, Palmer and his wife, Jamie, were relocating to Door County from the western suburbs of Chicago when he learned of the opportunity to continue the band’s musical tradition. Since then, Palmer has expanded the group’s reach and programming while nurturing collaboration and community among musicians. In 2019, at his wife’s encouragement, he founded the Swingin’ Door Big Band, a 17-piece ensemble performing classic big band arrangements and often featuring vocal trio Company B. In addition to his work with the bands, Palmer has served as organist for several local churches and as a member and past president of the Board of Directors for United Way of Door County. “Jason Palmer has helped transform the Peninsula Symphonic Band, which during the summer exceeds 70 players,” Peninsula Symphonic Band Board President Mike Fordney said. “Now in our 35th year, Jason has elevated both the concert band and big band to new heights. We will miss his leadership, humor and dedication – and hope he’ll return to guest direct from time to time.” The band’s Board of Directors will announce its search for Palmer’s successor in the coming months. For more information, visit peninsulasymphonicband.org or contact peninsulasymphonicband@gmail.com.
Third Avenue PlayWorks (TAP) will host winter theatre workshops led by actor and TAP Community Engagement and Education Coordinator Dan Klarer. Classes will be available for adults and teens aged 13 to 18 years old. Adult classes will be held on Mondays from 5:30 to 7:30 pm for six weeks starting Jan. 12. This workshop will focus on public speaking, designed for participants who would like to explore the craft of performance, whether they’re interested in learning the fundamentals of acting for the stage, how to overcome stage fright, or how to enhance communication and presentation skills for work and life. Teen classes will be held on Sundays from 2 to 4 pm for six weeks starting Jan. 11. Through a combination of experiential theatre games and acting exercises, students will learn the fundamentals of acting for the stage in a fun, inclusive, encouraging environment. Players will explore a range of theatre techniques from an actor’s perspective, A teen acting workshop at Third Avenue including SUBMITTED PlayWorks. improv, physical storytelling, clowning, stage combat and more. Adult and teen workshops cost $150 per student. Partial to full scholarships are available for adults through a Bader Philanthropies grant. Teen students unable to afford the tuition are encouraged to reach out to Klarer at dan@ thirdavenueplayworks.org for assistance. Klarer is a professional theatre artist living in Door County and working as an actor, educator, fight director, stage manager and costume designer. He has worked for all four of Door County’s professional theatre companies and many
others throughout the Midwest. “Theatre education is human education,” Klarer said. “The skills and experiences that develop through this work are Dan Klarer, a theatre invaluable. Theatre is a gateway artist who acted in to confidence, critical thinking, The 39 Steps at Third ensemble building, vocal and physical Avenue PlayWorks expression, social-emotional learning this past summer, – and it’s also a fun way to spend a will lead classes couple of hours.” there this winter. For more information or registration, SUBMITTED visit thirdavenueplayworks.org/theatreworkshops or call 920.743.1760.
RETREAT FOR YOUNG STRING MUSICIANS Midsummer’s Music affiliate the Griffon String Quartet will lead a two-day string retreat for violin, viola and cello students. This open invitational retreat welcomes school-age musicians of all levels, from beginners to advanced players, to learn, perform and connect through music. The retreat will be held at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (1756 Michigan St. in Sturgeon Bay) on Friday, Jan. 16, from 4:30 to 8 pm, and Saturday, Jan. 17, from 11:30 am to 6 pm. The fun, educational retreat blends high-quality string instruction with interactive activities that foster musicianship, creativity and community in a supportive environment. Students can expect a pizza party, group activities to build ensemble skills, music education games, string lessons led by Griffon String Quartet members and community performances. A finale recital for families is set for Saturday at 5 pm, followed by an ice cream social. Students must bring their own instrument, shoulder rest or cello stop, bow, and rosin. Participants are responsible for their own transportation and lodging. The registration fee is $40 per student, which includes all activities and a commemorative retreat t-shirt. The application deadline is Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, and space is limited. Registration online at midsummersmusic. com/the-griffon-string-quartet/retreats includes submission of a medical form and photo release authorization. Instructors are violinists Roy Meyer and Alex Norris, violist Oryann Tsaig and cellist Jesse Nummelin.
))film Behind the Scenes continued from page 1 ingredient. When Renard saw the finished product and realized Renard’s was kind of a big cheese in the movie, she said she was “shocked.” Did Someone Order a Trolley? In the movie, love interest Mitch decides to take Emma on a trip down memory lane in a Door County Trolley she wonders how he got. “My buddy AJ hooked me up,” Mitch tells her. AJ is Door County Trolley owner AJ Frank. He knew about the movie line and was happy to see that it made the final edit. He also enjoyed seeing the row of trees that Emma and her movie dad walk through in a few scenes shot at Lautenbach’s, AJ’s headquarters for 14 years, where he and his kids spent many hours. “Every time they showed that, I remembered how many times we walked down that same row,” Frank said. More Coffee, Anyone? When movie producers visited Door County Coffee, they loved the location. A month or so later, the call came asking for photos of the café all decked out for Christmas. Turns out the decorations had just been switched from Christmas to Valentine’s Day. So, with all hands on deck, down came Valentine’s Day and up went Christmas again. Photos were taken, and in about 45 minutes, the café was transformed back.
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Allie DeGuelle, Door County Coffee brand manager, said guests in the café received apologies for all the commotion, along with some complimentary coffee. During filming in April, Door County Coffee owner Vicki Wilson was one of the extras, along with DeGuelle’s mom. Their assignment? Have a conversation at a table in the background without actually talking. “Vicki could not stop whispering and had to be reprimanded a few times,” DeGuelle said. “She still gets teased about that.” Christkindlmarkt had long come and gone by the time A Cherry Pie Christmas was shot in MOVIE STILL COURTESY OF CHERRY March, but you’d never know it when you watch the movie. Mother Nature Interferes PIE LLC The film’s production team arrived at the White Gull Inn in Fish Creek around The saddest part for the White Gull “She kept a smile on her face,” Welter noon one day to film Mitch and Emma’s staff? Dealing with a pot of whitefish said. arrival (by trolley), their lunch together, that had been boiling for three hours in a and a fish boil. torrential downpour. Just How I imagined It! White Gull Inn owner Meredith A couple of the film’s big scenes take Coulson-Kanter said the arrival and lunch It’s Not Easy Being a Star place at Sister Bay’s Christkindlmarkt. shots went as planned. Next up was the When actress and co-producer Katie Event organizer John Nelson recalled that outdoor fish boil just after dark. Leclerc (Emma) looked over the scene in November 2024, he toured the property “Our master fish boiler, Colin, was to be filmed at Novel Bay Booksellers in with producers Griesbach and Stimpson here, ready to walk the cast through a downtown Sturgeon Bay, she probably before the Christmas market was set up. boil-over, with kerosene and everything,” figured it was rather painless. Not so Filming took place in late March 2025, Coulson-Kanter said. “The fire was built, when you have to trip over the bright blue well after the market was closed. the extras were in place, the fish and chair that you’ll find at the front of the When Stimpson returned in December potatoes went in the pot, and boom, shop. for a poster-signing event with stars of the thunder and torrential rain. The tents Emma stumbles over the chair as she is film, Christkindlmarkt was in full swing. that the cameras were under started trying, unsuccessfully of course, to avoid Nelson remembers Stimpson sitting in lifting up and blowing away.” being spotted by Mitch. Novel Bay owner the middle of all the holiday activity, a bit The weather did not clear. Around Liz Welter said she started to feel sorry agog. 11 pm, they called off the fish boil and for Leclerc as she banged into the chair “Ya know, this is just how I imagined decided on another date and location again and again and again as the scene it,” Stimpson said. (Waterfront Mary’s). was shot numerous times. And that’s a wrap!
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Cult Classic LaVyrle Spencer’s Bitter Sweet by SALLY COLLINS
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hen LaVyrle Spencer’s fifteenth novel, Bitter Sweet, hit the shelves in 1990, it wasn’t just another addition to the Midwest romance writer’s long list of New York Times bestsellers. For Door County, it became something else entirely: a point of pride, a love letter to the peninsula and – in the decades since – something of a cult classic. “It’s one of those books that hangs with you after you read it,” said romance author Valerie Clarizio. “I think the appeal for readers in Door County is simply that LaVyrle was a big-name author who’d set a book here, probably one of the first big-time authors to do so. When the Wisconsin Romance Writers group was active, many in the group said they got hooked on romance novels after reading a LaVyrle Spencer book.” The novel follows Maggie Pearson, a feisty forty-year-old widow who returns to Door County for a wedding and finds herself face-to-face with her high school sweetheart, Eric Severson. Still sporting those Nordic good looks, he’s now a fishing boat captain trapped in an unhappy marriage to a (gasp) career-focused woman. Their reunion sparks an affair – equal parts tender and turbulent – as they navigate the sweetness of rekindled love alongside the bitterness of circumstance and disapproval. It’s entertaining, spicy, and intense. And it’s not flawless – some depictions and storylines feel dated, especially the villainization of Eric’s wife, and Door County itself
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avid Robillard spent much of his career in architecture working on huge projects, such as the Superconducting David Super Collider near Dallas and a Robillard. SUBMITTED new town developed by Aramco in Saudi Arabia. He later did extensive work with the Department of Homeland Security, working on designs for patrol stations and ports of entry. KATIE HOHMANN While working for an architecture firm in St. Louis, Robillard was approached by a Green Bay architecture firm that evolved into Credo, specializing in master plans for private colleges and universities. “I am originally from Green Bay, so we decided to go see what they had to say,” Robillard said. “I loved their philosophy and how they approached architecture, and went home and told the kids they were going to become cheeseheads.” In 2000, the family moved to Green Bay. Now, about eight years into retirement, Robillard is working at a smaller scale in his own imaging firm called Landmark Memories. As an architect, he did his plans and renderings in pen and ink, then often worked with a tech associate who would collaborate with him to build and tweak the designs on a computer. Now, in creating pictures of Door County landmarks, he works in two media – pen and ink and what he calls enhanced photography. He creates pictures that are 8.5
An example of “enhanced photography” by SUBMITTED David Robillard.
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continued from page 1 by 11 inches or 12 by 19, the largest his Canon color printer will go. “I get into my car and drive up all the way to Gills Rock and work my way back to Sturgeon Bay, photographing what I feel are landmarks,” Robillard said. “Once I get the photos back to my studio, I will sit down and implement different items – colors, people, characteristics that I think will make the images come alive.” The retired architect focuses on buildings and boats, main streets and beaches – scenes with people rather than unpopulated landscapes. “I just love capturing the landmarks and drawing in my studio, or working with the photo files, and seeing the outcome,” he said. Robillard won’t discuss details of his photographic processes, except to say he works from an image library, comprised mostly of his own photos. The results are eye-catching, filled with more action than an unedited photo might be. Robillard’s technique lets him take some creative liberties with his photos. For example, one photo that
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forms the backdrop of a Fish Creek winter scene was actually taken in autumn. “It was all gloomy, minimal cars,” he said, explaining that he likes to start early in the day before the streets fill up. “I took it back home and made it come alive by implementing different characteristics, by taking a little architectural license.” Robillard’s pen-and-ink work based on locations in Sturgeon Bay includes a wide drawing of the shops on 3rd Avenue and another of the Holiday Music Motel with a group of musicians standing at the edge of the street. He has also drawn all the tugboats in the city. For now, The Pearl of Door County on 3rd Avenue in Sturgeon Bay is the only place in the county that carries his work.
art))beat *Community “HOPE” Sculpture Revealed Jodi Rose Studio has revealed “HOPE,” a nature-based sculpture created through community participation during the Sturgeon Bay Art Crawl and via online submissions. During the art crawl and in the weeks that followed, residents and visitors of all ages were invited to share a word, message or image representing their hope for the coming year. Each message was sealed within a handmade ornament and finished with gold. Together, the ornaments became part of a larger figurative artwork, a growing installation that holds individual voices while expressing a shared intention. “HOPE” is part of an annual tradition, with new contributions added
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Clay on Steele Pottery Studio 221 Steele St. (920) 487-8076 Equilibrium Fine Arts and Creative Workshops 314 Steele St. (920) 404-0483 Fishline Studios Art Collective 213 Steele St. (920) 473-0415 Ladybug Glass Studio & Gallery 219 Steele St. (920) 591-2883 Robert Ray Gallery 520 Parkway St. (920) 495-6677 Steele Street Trading Co 300 Steele St. (920) 487-3840 The Pottery CO-OP 610 Fourth Street (847) 772.0401 Yonder 321 Steele St. (906) 295-0993
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each year as a living record of community participation. The completed piece was revealed at Enclave, artist Jodi Rose Gonzales’ Sturgeon Bay studio, where it was illuminated and documented. Gonzales is a visual artist, art therapist, author and mindfulness coach whose nature-based artwork incorporates symbolic figures and participatory elements. For more information, visit jodirosestudio.com or follow @JodiRose. Studio on Instagram and Facebook.
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Cult Classic continued from page 1 has grown and changed – but the emotional core endures. As reader Patti Podgers puts it, “It’s not a literary masterpiece, but the heart of the book celebrates something that’s still here.” And Spencer didn’t imagine Door County from afar. She did her due diligence, staying at the Thorpe House Inn in Fish Creek, then owned by Christine and Sverre Falck-Pedersen; and embarking on a charter with Captain Paul’s Charter Fishing Fleet based in Gills Rock. She folded the peninsula’s landscapes, harbors, businesses, and small-town rhythms directly into her story, with exacting detail: “The ride from Fish Creek to Gills Rock covered nineteen of the prettiest miles in all of creation[…]. From the flower-flanked Main Street of Fish Creek itself the road climbed […] swinging to the shore again and again: at the picturesque little village of Ephraim with its two white church steeples reflected in glassy Eagle Harbor; at Sister Bay where Al Johnson’s famous goats were already grazing on the grassy roof of his restaurant; at Ellison Bay with its panoramic view from the hill behind Grand View Hotel; and finally at Gills Rock.” For locals and visitors, reading Bitter Sweet can feel like flipping through a family album: familiar streets, familiar shorelines, and the tug of Door County nostalgia. There’s fish boils, cherry orchards, and a plethora of lines that make the peninsula seem magical no matter the season: “Was there another place on earth where wildflowers bloomed so profusely as in the Door?” and “October came and Door County donned its autumn regalia – the maples blazing, the birches flaming, and the apple orchards hanging heavy with their blushing burden.” That enduring quality has given Bitter Sweet an unexpected kind of power. Mary Sawyer, manager of the Baileys Harbor Library, has lost count of how many seasonal patrons tell her the book sent them on their
first Door County getaway. “One woman even told me she moved here because of LaVyrle Spencer,” Sawyer said.
For Podgers, the novel became more than just a vacation read. She still owns her original 1990 copy, dust jacket and all. “I was enchanted,” she said. “It’s like [Door County] fan fiction – romantic, relatable if you’re a visitor or resident here. It brought to mind all the adventures I had while vacationing.” When she eventually relocated from Janesville to Fish Creek in 1999, Podgers couldn’t find a book club. Former Fish Creek Librarian Holly Somerhalder encouraged her to start one, and in the winter of 2000 she gathered eight women together. They called themselves the Bitter Sweet Bookies. Now, more than twenty strong, the group meets regularly at Write On, Door County. “The common denominator for us is reading, a love of reading,” she said. And 35 years after its publication, Bitter Sweet continues to be read and discussed throughout the peninsula. And while other novels have come and gone on the bookshelves of Door County’s locals, visitors, and libraries, this one seems to stay. Every Door County branch library still has a copy – now worn, water stained and layered in Scotch tape – yet standing the test of time.
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Peter Sloma, owner of the Peninsula Bookman in Fish Creek, hears similar sentiments and still stocks both hardcover and paperback editions of Bitter Sweet. “LaVyrle had a huge following when the book came out,” he recalled. “A lot of people came to Door County after reading it – from Nebraska to New Mexico. The interest is evergreen. And it is a nice novel.”
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THEATER “DASHING THROUGH THE SNOW” Rogue Theater at DC Arts Center, 917 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0816. 7pm. Eccentric guests arrive at the Snowflake Inn, four days before Christmas. $20/ person at roguetheater.org, $22/at the door, $15/students.
GALLERIES NEW YEAR’S TILES Clay on Steele, 221 Steele St, Algoma. 920.487.8076. 4-7pm. Decorate a clay tile in honor of New Year’s Day. Bubbles served. Projects ready for pickup the following Monday, Jan. 5. FIRST FRIDAY ART NIGHT Downtown Algoma. 920.487.2041. 5-8pm. Visit Algoma’s galleries, studios & other stores to view art, meet artists, and enjoy sales, refreshments & hands-on activities.
FOOD & DRINK COMMUNITY DINNER Corpus Christi Church, 811 W. Juniper St., Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.4716. 5:30-7pm. All are welcome to enjoy a warm meal & fellowship. Last seating at 6:30pm. RSVP at ccparish. net or call 920.743.4716.
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OUTDOOR WINTER GUIDED HIKE Ridges Sanctuary – Cook-Albert Fuller Center, 8166 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.2802. 1:30pm. Snowshoes available for $5/pair. $10/public, $7/ member, free/16 & younger. Register at ridgessanctuary.org. FUN AT CROSSROADS Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St. in Sturgeon Bay 9am. Guided birding hike. 2pm. Family fun in the lab.
SAT 1/3 LIVE MUSIC BEN LARSEN Harbor Ridge Winery, 4690 Rainbow Ridge Rd, Egg Harbor. 920.868.4321. 1-4pm. Amusing Americana. JEREMIAH JAMS Door County Brewing Co. and Music Hall, 8099 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.1515. 3pm. Psychedelic Cheesehead rock. NICK WALZ Drömhus Door County, 611 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay. 608.333.4553. 3-5pm. Songwriter & guitarist. FRANK & DAN Twelve Eleven Wine Bar, 10339 Hwy 57, Sister Bay. 920.421.9463. 5-7pm. Original songs & throwback country. ADAM & ASSOCIATES The Cleat, 10961 Hwy 42, Sister Bay. 920.854.3200. 8pm. Musicians at large.
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INDOOR FUN AT THE GNOSHERY The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727. 9-11am. Pokemon club. 3-7pm. Magic the Gathering draft.
OUTDOOR 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. SCIENCE SATURDAY Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.5895. 2pm. Indoor/outdoor educational activities geared towards elementary students.
SUN 1/4 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.
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. FUN & GAMES Write On, Door County, 4210 Juddville Rd, Juddville. 920.868.1457. 12-2pm. Play word games. OPEN KNIT & CROCHET The Naked Sheep, 31 S. Madison Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.1166. 12-3pm. Open knitting & crochet.
OUTDOOR ALGOMA FARMERS MARKET Algoma Elementary School, 514 Fremont St, Algoma. 920.487.7001. 10am-2pm. QIGONG IN THE PARK Cherry Blossom Park, 919 S Lansing Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 11am. Build your energetic life force through movement and breath.
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INDOOR TRIVIA & TACOS Thirsty Cow Taphouse, 7899 Co Rd A, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.9991. 5-6pm team signup, 6pm start. EVENTS AT THE ADRC Aging & Disability Resource Center of Door County, 916 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2372. 9am. Artists in Making. 10am. DVD Fitness; Memoir Monday. 11am. Zumba Gold. 12pm. Bridge. 12:30pm. Poker; Samba card group. COMMUNITY COFFEE CLUTCH We Are HOPE, in the Cherry Point Mall, 1300 Egg Harbor Rd, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.7273. 9-10am. A relaxed conversation about employment in Door County for employers, job seekers & others. SOCIAL CRIBBAGE Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Learning and Innovation Center, 2438 S Bay Shore Drive, Sister Bay. 920.746.4970. 10am-12pm. For knowledgeable players. Bring your cribbage board and cards. DIY GIVEAWAY Baileys Harbor Library, 2392 Cty Rd F, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.2210. 10am-4pm. Pick up a free kit to make hot chocolate bombs. BLOOD DRIVE St. Peter’s Lutheran Church – Sturgeon Bay, 108 W Maple St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.4431. 12-6pm. Visit redcrossblood. org or call 1.800.733.2767 to make an appointment. MOVIE MATINEE Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St. in Sturgeon Bay 1:30pm. Documentary about Wisconsin’s northern landscapes. JOB CLUB We Are HOPE, in the Cherry Point Mall, 1300 Egg Harbor Rd, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.7273. 1-2pm. Job seekers discuss new job opportunities, employment search techniques, challenges & leads. MAGIC COMMANDER NIGHT The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727. 3-9pm. Play Magic the Gathering in Commander format.
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10560 Applewood Rd, Sister Bay. 920.868.1457. 10am-11pm. Write part of your life story at this creative lab geared towards seniors.
TUE 1/6 LIVE MUSIC OPEN MIC NIGHT Waterfront Mary’s Bar & Grill, 3662 N Duluth Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.3191. 9pm-1am. Hosted by Adam Haste.
INDOOR EVENTS AT THE ADRC Aging & Disability Resource Center of Door County, 916 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2372. 8:30am. Strong Bodies (independent). 9am. Euchre; chess. 10am. Bingo; hypothermia presentation. 12:30pm. Common scams presentation; Golf card game. 1pm. Watercolor painting; iPhone/iPad Support Group. 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. BLOOD DRIVE St. Peter’s Lutheran Church – Sturgeon Bay, 108 W Maple St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.4431.
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OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL EXPLORATION Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St. in Sturgeon Bay 3:30pm. See how weather conditions affect the creek. Geared towards elementary students, but all ages welcome.
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WED 1/7 INDOOR FUN AT THE GNOSHERY The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727. 12-3pm. Puzzle club. 5:50-9pm. Magic the Gathering standard showdown. EVENTS AT THE ADRC Aging & Disability Resource Center of Door County, 916 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2372. 9am. Pinochle. 10am. DVD fitness. 10:30am. Chair yoga. 12:30pm. Sheepshead; poker. 1pm. Samba. ROTARY CLUB OF DOOR COUNTY NORTH Immanuel Lutheran Church, 7973 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.2224. 8am. Program: The Ridges Sanctuary. Contact 309.824.7342 for reservations. TECH TALK Door County YMCA – Sturgeon Bay Program Center, 1900 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.4949. 11am. Learn basic technology & security concepts. DIY GIVEAWAY Baileys Harbor Library, 2392 Cty Rd F, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.2210. 12-7pm. Pick up a free kit to make hot chocolate bombs. MUSIC JAM Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St.,
24. Voyageurs Natl. Park locale 25. Point at 30. Feel as if 33. Scale 35. Formerly 36. ___ Speedwagon, rock group 37. Yellowstone sight 40. Prefix with drama 41. Farsi-speaking land 42. Folic acid, for one 44. Computer speed measurements 46. Made a mess 48. Pull (in) 49. Primal Fear star 50. Elbow 51. Letter ender 52. Plays like Feliciano 54. Fur capitalist 58. Less inept 59. President Ford, informally 60. Sounds of wonder 61. Bug 62. Turn bad 64. Narc’s find 65. Las Vegas dancer accessory 68. Garland flowers 69. Rework 70. King is one 71. Stair part 74. Former Italian bread 75. Earth Day subj. 76. Undertake, with “out” 77. ___ la la
78. Direct or indirect link 80. Government lending groups 84. Spanish cheer 86. Crew members 87. Final remarks? 88. Gruesome 90. Extra 91. Measurement of sound intensity 95. Lurch 97. Large estates 99. Record 100. Itsy-bitsy bits 101. Reason for a raise 102. Makarova of tennis 104. Greek cross 106. Dynamite inventor 107. Factually 108. “Who’s there?” response 109. Salmon 111. Watch part 112. Former Fords 113. “Heavens!” 116. On the Beach actress, Gardner 117. Listening device Myles Mellor is one of the top crossword writers in the world, and his puzzles are published in more than 600 magazines, newspapers and web outlets. Subscribe to Mellor’s crosswords at ilovecrosswords.com.
Shower Thoughts Shout-outs, pet peeves, thought-provoking questions and whatever else you were thinking about in the shower this morning.
MUSINGS If dogs wore pants, would they cover all their legs, or just their back legs? I wonder what unique parts of American culture I’m blind to because I’ve lived here my whole life.
The world needs fewer podcasts.
SHOUT-OUTS To people who can roll up really full burritos. To people who take spiders outside instead of killing them. To the chunky little chickadees at the bird feeders lately.
Egg Harbor. 920.868.3334. 1pm. Open to all instruments and skill levels. Listeners welcome. FIREHOUSE KNITTERS Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Fire Station, 2258 Mill Rd, Sister Bay. 920.600.5086. 1-4pm. All knitters, crocheters & needleworkers are welcome.
LITERATURE BOOK SALE Sturgeon Bay Library, 107 S 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.6578. 11am-1pm. Shop from thousands of books,
audiobooks & DVDs. Proceeds support the library. BITTERSWEET BOOKIES BOOK CLUB Write On, Door County, 4210 Juddville Rd, Juddville. 920.868.1457. 1-3pm. Discuss 2026 Door County Reads pick “The Briar Club” by Kate Quinn. BAILEYS BOOK CLUB Baileys Harbor Library, 2392 Cty Rd F, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.2210. 7pm. Discuss “The Boys of Riverside” by Thomas Fuller. continued on page 3
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OUTDOOR VOLUNTEER WEDNESDAY Potawatomi State Park, 3740 Cty PD, Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2890. 9am-12pm. Multiple volunteer opportunities available. Meet at the park’s maintenance shed (first driveway after the park entrance). State park vehicle sticker required. WANDERING WEDNESDAY Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.5895. 1:30pm. Naturalist-guided hike.
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LIVE MUSIC AUSTIN SKALECKI Twelve Eleven Wine Bar, 10339 Hwy 57, Sister Bay. 920.421.9463. 5-7pm. Blues, rock & folk. WRITERS’ NIGHT Tambourine Lounge, 59 N. 2nd Avenue, Sturgeon Bay. 920.333.1723. 7-9pm. Share original songs, stories & poetry. OPEN MIC Drömhus Door County, 611 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay. 608.333.4553. 7-10pm. For musicians & listeners.
FOOD & DRINK PLANET POTLUCK Bjorklunden, 7590 Boynton Lane, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.2216. 3:30-7:30pm. Bring a dish & enjoy dinner with the Climate Change Coalition of Door County.
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If you’re into comic books, this guy would be pleased to meet ya. When it’s his turn to pick the meal, it most likely will be pizza. Ethan works at Bhirdo’s, greeting fans with a big grin. He’ll sell you lotto tickets and high-five you if you win.
Winners receive a $50 Door County gift certificate
‘25 has been his year – the highlight? Marrying Ava. They spend hours out in nature – time together savored. When he gets home from a long day, it’s time to get supine. Callie Bean will snuggle in – she’s Ethan’s sweet feline.
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INDOOR EVENTS AT WRITE ON Write On, Door County, 4210 Juddville Rd, Juddville. 920.868.1457. 9:30-11am. Socrates Cafe. Use the Socratic Method to examine life’s big questions. Contact docosocrates@gmail.com with questions. 10:30am-12pm. Great Lakes/ Great Books discussion. EVENTS AT THE ADRC Aging & Disability Resource Center of Door County, 916 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2372. 8:30am. Strong Bodies (independent); somatics.
9am. Friendly Crafters. 10am. Cribbage; Stress-busting for caregivers. 11:30am. Guitar music. 1pm. Woodcarving; Mind Over Matter. TRILLIUM QUILT MEETING Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Fire Station, 2258 Mill Rd, Sister Bay. 920.854.4021. 10am. Quilting club. Guests welcome. GENEALOGY CLUB Sturgeon Bay Library, 107 S 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.6578. 2-3pm. Share tips & learn from others studying their genealogy. Zoom option available.
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LITERATURE BOOKS & BREWS Algoma Pizza Bowl, 401 2nd St., Algoma. 920.487.2295. 5:30-6:30pm. Algoma Public Library readers’ club.
OUTDOOR FARM VOLUNTEER DAY The Aquarian Acres, N8282 Cty D, Algoma. 920.471.9728. 9am-12pm. All ages are
invited to help with hands-on gardening, planting & farm chores. Volunteers get a small share of the day’s harvest, plus free use of the disc golf course & nature trails after.
FRI 1/9 LIVE MUSIC FRANKIE & VIV Nightingale Supper Club, 1541 Egg Harbor Road,
PENINSULA PULSE Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.5593. 5-8pm. From jazz to soft rock to folk, this duo plays across all genres & decades. GUITAROLA Twelve Eleven Wine Bar, 10339 Hwy 57, Sister Bay. 920.421.9463. 5-7pm. Jazz duo.
INDOOR EVENTS AT THE ADRC Aging & Disability Resource Center of Door County, 916 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2372. 9am. Cardio drumming
Winter Wellness Weekend in Sister Bay January 16-18
A weekend of events and experiences designed to encourage self-care, relaxation, and mindfulness.
(independent); poker; chess. 10am. DVD Fitness. 11am. Zumba Gold. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Forestville Library, 123 Hwy 42, Forestville. 920.856.6886. 9:30am. Participants learn a number & letter each week through reading, singing & dancing. DIY GIVEAWAY Baileys Harbor Library, 2392 Cty Rd F, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.2210. 10am-4pm. Pick up a free kit to make hot chocolate bombs.
MAGIC COMMANDER NIGHT The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727. 3-9pm. Play Magic the Gathering in Commander format.
LITERATURE ART/SPEAKS Margaret Lockwood Gallery, 7 S 2nd Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.868.1457. 11am-12pm. A creative lab to encourage writing in response to visual art led by Door County Poets Laureate Carrie & Peter Sherrill.
OUTDOOR WINTER GUIDED HIKE Ridges Sanctuary – Cook-Albert Fuller Center, 8166 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.2802. 1:30pm. Snowshoes available for $5/pair. $10/public, $7/ member, free/16 & younger. Register at ridgessanctuary.org.
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