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months it would be in effect in 2026 and has already been factored into Sturgeon Bay’s 2026 budget. Sturgeon Bay is authorized to enact a PraT following a provision included in the 2025-27 biennial state budget signed last summer by Gov. Tony Evers.

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RAISES AND BONUSES FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEES Door County – Door County approves its budget each november, which includes raises for county employees. Formal approval of the county’s compensation and performance incentives took place at the county’s final meeting in December. For 2026, effective jan. 4, county employees will receive a 2.5% raise, with a 1% pay-for-performance base increase, which transitions to a 1% bonus for those exceeding performance benchmarks. The new payroll adds approximately $1,312,156 to the budget compared to 2025.

COUNCIL BACKS FIRST READING OF SALES TAX ORDINANCE Sturgeon Bay – The Sturgeon Bay Common Council on jan. 6 backed a committee recommendation to enact a half-percent Premier resort area Tax (PraT), effective july 1, and approved the ordinance’s first reading. The revenue would help pay for infrastructure improvements in the city. according to ordinance language, 50% of PraT proceeds from the previous year would be “used to reduce the levy in the current year.” The ordinance requires a second reading. If adopted, it would be forwarded to the Wisconsin Department of revenue, which would notify retailers and begin implementing the tax. The tax is projected to generate approximately $400,000 during the six

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Brussels-Union-Gardner – as a result of a collaboration between the Brussels-unionGardner (BuG) Fire Department, Door County Emergency Services (EMS) and the Wisconsin Department of natural resources (Dnr), a Dnr airboat will be housed at the BuG Fire/ Door County EMS south station on County C off state Highway 57 in the Town of Brussels throughout the winter and ice fishing season, according to BuG Fire Chief Curt Vandertie. Vandertie said most ice rescue emergencies occur in Door County in Southern Door, so housing the airboat at BuG’s south station will reduce response times. “a Dnr warden will be the operator, and we will provide staff for rescue operations, just as we would have in the past within our jurisdiction, as well as any other fire agencies that ask for mutual aid,” he said. “The boat is owned by the Wisconsin Dnr and is available to respond as they are requested by any agencies in multiple counties.” For those venturing onto the ice this winter, the BuG Fire Department provided the following safety tips: • Check ice thickness as you walk, and aim for at least 4 inches of clear, solid ice. • Tell someone when you are going and when you plan to return. • always fish with someone; avoid going alone. • Check with local authorities about current ice conditions. • Check the weather and be aware of changing conditions. Because conditions can change quickly, the BuG Fire Department reminds ice anglers that there is no such thing as completely safe ice and urges everyone to plan and stay safe.

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COUNTY APPROVES INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR SCHAUER ROAD Jacksonport/Sevastopol – The Door County Board approved an intergovernmental agreement setting the stage for discussions with the towns of jacksonport and Sevastopol regarding the redesign, reconstruction and maintenance of Schauer road. The agreement outlines shared responsibilities and costs for creating a new roadway leading to the county’s most popular park, Cave Point County Park. The agreement still must be discussed and approved by both towns. Schauer road is currently a town road, with portions located in both jacksonport and Sevastopol. under the plan, Sevastopol would transfer its portion of the existing road to the Wisconsin Department of natural resources in exchange for land to be used as right-of-way for the redesigned roadway. a new Schauer road would then be constructed to county highway standards. The county would accept jurisdiction over the newly constructed roadway, excluding the cul-de-sac portion, and designate it as part of County Highway WD.

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Rising Property Values, Uneven Impact Inside Sturgeon Bay’s 2025 revaluation by KEVIN BONESKE kevin@ppulse.com

turgeon Bay’s 2025 property revaluation pushed the city’s total assessed value up nearly 80%, but the impact on individual property tax bills has varied widely, with some owners paying less, others seeing little change, and some facing sharp increases tied to rapidly rising property values. Following the 2025 revaluation, the city’s total assessed property value rose from $969,149,700 to $1,738,913,100 – a 79% increase. The city last conducted a revaluation in 2019 and was required under state law to complete another last year after assessed property values were well below fair market value. Sturgeon Bay contracts with Associated Appraisal Consultants (AAC) for assessment services. Before the 2025 revaluation, AAC Vice President of Operations Dean Peters said assessments in the city averaged around 63% of market value. Municipalities must reassess at least once every five years if assessed values are more than 10% above or below fair market values.

decreased from more than $8 per $1,000 of assessed value to $4.96 per $1,000. For properties that more than doubled in assessed value, Ward said taxes increased. The Common Council approved a 2026 budget in November with a city tax levy of $8,832,205, an increase of about 5%, or $421,859, from the previous year. Waterfront and Modest Homes See the Biggest Increase After hearing from residents, Ward said he reviewed Door County property tax records for about 50 parcels. He said about 40% had lower taxes, another 20-25% saw little change, and roughly 30% experienced increases, in some cases significant ones. Waterfront properties were among the most affected. “We’ve seen what’s happened to shoreline property in Door County,” Ward said. “It’s valuable. It’s sought after. The unfortunate thing is those values then transform into your taxes.” Peters agreed that waterfront properties are increasing at a higher rate than inland parcels.

Ward’s own waterfront home increased in assessed value from $665,500 to $1,116,000, according to county property records, and his property taxes rose by more than $370. Revaluation Redistributes Taxes, Another group hit hard, Ward said, included Doesn’t Raise Total Collections smaller homes that had been assessed at Peters emphasized that revaluation relatively low values – $65,000 to $80,000 – The assessed does not increase the overall amount of in 2019. values of residential property taxes collected, but instead For a parcel like that, some properties in Sturgeon shifts how much of the total levy is paid assessments more than doubled. Bay increased by 91.6% by individual property owners. “Whenever your assessment more from $647,889,200 to Properties that saw assessment than doubled, you got a tax increase,” $1,241,58,500. Commercial increases of 75% or more, he said, he said. assessed values in the city were “significantly underassessed” Ward said many of the people living increased by 55.16% and therefore more likely to experience in those types of modest homes are from $320,218,400 to higher tax bills. living on fi xed incomes. $496,853,500. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, “They had to face a pretty big jump in Peters said property values have risen their taxes,” he said. sharply, producing today’s market conditions. He described higher assessments as a “double-edged sword,” Residents Push Back as Officials Eye Next Steps allowing property owners to sell for more while also Some residents have voiced concerns publicly, increasing their tax burden. including on the Facebook group “Sturgeon Bay Property Though assessed values increased, property taxes Tax Discussion.” remain subject to state-imposed levy limits. To offset Jon Kruse, who owns a residence on Rhode Island higher values, Mayor David Ward said the city’s tax rate Street, said the increases have placed a strain on retirees living on fixed incomes.

“Surrounded by neighbors in their late 70s and 80s, all retired and surviving on fixed incomes, I’ve witnessed firsthand the profound hardship these increases inflict,” he said. “For them, every extra dollar in taxes means Mayor David Ward discusses the cutting back revaluation’s impact on city property on essentials taxes, Dec. 16, during the Common like groceries, KEVIn BOnESKE Council meeting. medications, or heating their homes during Wisconsin’s harsh winters.” His property’s assessed value rose from $96,000 to $223,000, and his property taxes increased by nearly $1,000. District 4 Alderman Spencer Gustafson said the city should pursue more collaboration with the county and school district. For city property owners who live in the Sturgeon Bay School District, school taxes represent the highest portion of their property tax bills. The school board in October approved more than a $1 million increase in the district’s levy, totaling $12,456,503. Property taxes are also collected by the County of Door and Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. “This past year brought one of the most turbulent property tax seasons I’ve experienced, and I know many in our community are still feeling the impact,” Gustafson said. “I continue to look for realistic ways we can relieve some of that burden going forward.” Gustafson and Ward both pointed out market pressures – including short-term rentals and out-of-state buyers – as factors driving up residential values. Gustafson said he expects the city to revisit whether to impose restrictions on short-term rentals, but any changes must balance housing impacts with residents who rely on rental income. Peters agreed that short-term rentals and people buying second homes can drive up property values, a trend he said is not unique to Sturgeon Bay and Door County.

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Six Contested County Board Races, Two in City One of the contested county races requires a primary; District 19 remains open by DEBRA FITZGERALD debra.fitz@ppulse.com

he deadline for filing declarations of candidacy for local, nonpartisan offices was Jan. 6, and the only primary election for the Door County Board will be in District 17, where three candidates are vying for one seat. District 17 represents wards 1 and 2 in the Town of Baileys Harbor, and ward 2 in the Town of Jacksonport. Incumbent Bob Bultman is seeking re-election and is being challenged by Mariah Goode, the county’s former director of Land Use Services, and Dave Smith, the municipal treasurer for the Town of Baileys Harbor. A primary election will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 17, to narrow the field to two candidates. No other county board primaries are required, but several districts will have contested races on the ballot for the spring election on April 7.

Contested Seats • District 3: Jan Guillette and Jason Tlachec. The seat is vacant following the Nov. 24, 2025, death of Roy Englebert. The district includes the Town of Clay Banks and wards within the towns of Forestville and Nasewaupee. • District 9. Ryan Shaw (incumbent) and Amy Austad Labott. Austad Labott is the owner of the Ace Hardware stores in Sister Bay and Sturgeon Bay, and the daughter of the former longtime county board supervisor, Dan Austad. The district includes wards within the City of Sturgeon Bay. • District 10: Philip Rockwell (incumbent) and Alexis Heim Peter. Heim Peter previously represented District 10 before opting not to seek re-election in 2024. The district represents wards within the City of Sturgeon Bay. • District 16: David Enigl (incumbent) and Theresa Cain-Bieri. Cain-Bieri is the municipal treasurer for the Town of Gibraltar. The district includes wards within the towns of Egg Harbor and Jacksonport. • District 21: Nancy Barnowsky Goss and Joe Rogers. Longtime incumbent Joel Gunnlaugsson is not seeking re-election, having filed non-candidacy papers on Nov 12, 2025. The district includes Washington Island and a ward within the Town of Liberty Grove.

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The only other incumbent supervisor not seeking re-election is District 11 supervisor Morgan Rusnak, whose district includes two wards within the City of Sturgeon Bay. Rusnak filed noncandidacy papers on Dec. 22, 2025. Helen Bacon, a current Sturgeon Bay Common Council alderwoman, has filed for the seat and is running uncontested. Incumbents Uncontested For 13 of the county’s 21 districts, incumbents are running unopposed: District 1, Dave Englebert; District 2, Todd Thayse; District 4, Nancy Robillard; District 5, Jeff Miller; District 6, Ken Fisher; District 7, Claire Morkin; District 8, Collin Jeanquart; District 12, Nissa Norton; District 13, Dale Vogel; District 14, Hugh Zettel; District 15, Elizabeth Gauger; District 18, Vinni Hancock; and District 20, Walter “Bud” Kalms. The Plight of District 19 One seat remains vacant with no candidates filed: District 19, which represents portions of the towns of Baileys Harbor and Liberty Grove, as well as parts of the villages of Ephraim and Sister Bay. No candidates ran for the seat in 2024, a situation repeated for the 2026 election.

Patrick Voight was elected as a writein candidate in 2024, but resigned in June 2025. While the county intended to appoint a replacement, no one has expressed an interest in the position. The seat was previously held by Dave Lienau, who also served as county board chair. Lienau did not seek re-election in 2024. Two Out of Three Seats Contested in City of Sturgeon Bay Three of the eight seats on the Sturgeon Bay Common Council are up for election. District 2 incumbent Matthew Huston is running unopposed. The remaining two seats will be contested: • District 4: J. Spencer Gustafson (incumbent) and Joshua Julian. • District 6: Seth Wiederanders (incumbent) and Susan Hilsabeck. Hilsabeck is a former county board supervisor and the 2002 Democratic candidate for state senate. A complete list of candidates for town, village and school board races across Door County will appear at doorcountypulse.com and in the Jan. 16 edition of the Peninsula Pulse. –Kevin Boneske contributed the city reporting for this story.

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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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The Door County Museum (foreground) and the former Younkers building (left), now linked by a parking lot, would be linked functionally under a proposed expansion plan approved by the county board in December. D.a. FITZGEraLD

County Opts to Rehabilitate Younkers Building for Museum Use Supervisors approve design and bidding for $3 million renovation by DEBRA FITZGERALD debra.fitz@ppulse.com

he Door County Board of Supervisors voted at its final meeting of 2025 to move forward with design and bidding for a scaled-back museum expansion Archives that would renovate the former Artifact Storage - Small Objects Younkers building in downtown Artifact Storage - Large Objects Sturgeon Bay for Break Flex Space museum storage and work space, with Closet/Janitorial commercial tenant space in the front. Exhibit Fabrication Area The project also includes General Storage ADA upgrades to the bathrooms Guest Researcher Area and a ramp at the existing Door County Museum and Archives building at 18 N. 4th Ave. The county purchased the former Yonkers building at 56 N. 4th Ave. in 2019 for $505,000 as a potential expansion site. The building is adjacent to the museum, separated only by a parking lot.

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A rendering of the proposed use for the former Younkers building. Source: County of Door.

Construction Management The project has been discussed for about 15 years, with earlier concepts costing millions more, and none using the Younkers building after the county purchased it. The county’s 2022 Master Plan for its downtown Sturgeon Bay buildings had deemed the site useful only for parking. To rein in costs, Pabich suggested in January 2025 that the county hire a CM to work with the architect/engineer on planning and budget control. Immel Study Reverses Earlier Conclusions “Each time another design plan comes through, so do costs Renovation of the Younkers building has been debated for that blow the project out of the water,” Pabich said during the years, with earlier consultants concluding it was not suitable board’s Jan 28, 2025 meeting. for museum use. A new evaluation by Immel Construction of The county hired Immel after issuing a request for proposals Green Bay reached a different conclusion. in May; the firm was selected in July. Immel is being paid a flat Immel compared rehabilitating the Younkers building with $25,000 fee for Phase I, according to Pabich. If constructing a new facility on a vacant lot at 421 Michigan St., construction proceeds, the CM’s fee will be and recommended renovation. 1.5% of construction costs. ADA upgrades County Board Supervisor Phil Rockwell, who represents at the existing museum will be bid city wards in District 10 that include the site, questioned separately. why previous consultants rejected the building. The firm will not bid on the Phase II Paul Martzke, president of Immel, said the difference construction. was project scope, not building condition. “However, if no bid is received, the CM “So it’s always been usable?” Rockwell asked. can offer services if the client requests,” “I’m saying it’s usable now for what we’ve been asked to Pabich said. “I am expecting with this look at in this study,” Martzke said. project we will have multiple bidders.” County Board Supervisor County Administrator Ken Pabich said the Philip Rockwell, whose county reset the project after earlier estimates district includes the project Divided Vote, Public Input reached $8 million, prompting supervisors to scale area. He said he hasn’t The board voted 13-6, with two back. spoken to a single person seats vacant, to proceed with Immel’s County Board Chair and District 1 Supervisor who’s in favor of using the recommendation. Voting against it were Dave Englebert (wards in Brussels and Union) Younkers building for the District 4 Supervisor Nancy Robillard said the reset led the county to hire Immel as museum expansion project. (wards in Gardner and Nasewaupee), construction manager (CM) to produce a more OFFICIaL COunTy BOarD District 5 Supervisor Jeff Miller (wards affordable plan. in Nasewaupee), Rockwell, District 13 Supervisor Dale Vogel (wards in Sevastopol), District 14 Costs, Design and Timeline Supervisor Hugh Zettel (wards in Sevastopol and Town of Immel’s analysis found the 23,800-square-foot, masonrySturgeon Bay) and District 20 Supervisor Walter “Bud” Kalms and-steel Younkers building to be in “fair to good condition,” (wards in Liberty Grove and Sister Bay. and able to meet current and future museum needs within a Nearly every supervisor spoke during the floor debate. Miller revised $3 million budget. and Zettel said the project ranked as the top issue raised by “Adaptive reuse of the existing building for a new purpose is their constituents. a far more sustainable alternative than choosing to demolish Miller said he favored transferring ownership of the museum and redevelop the existing site,” the report stated. to a nonprofit. Rockwell said he supported the museum but Building new would cost between $3.6 million and $6.7 opposed use of the Younkers building and preferred a publicmillion, depending on size and whether demolition of the private partnership. Younkers building was included. “Ten of our closest counties, not one of them owns a Rehabilitation of the Younkers building is estimated at museum; they’re all run by historical societies,” Rockwell $2,685,000. About $1.7 million would remodel the rear portion said. “And all but one is larger than us. We don’t fit the mold of for museum storage and work space, and about $800,000 Wisconsin whatsoever.” would partially remodel the front commercial area to make it Five residents spoke during public comment against marketable for a tenant. Roof and facade improvements are renovating the Younkers site, or the expansion in general. included. Sturgeon Bay resident Randy Morrow, attending his fourth An additional $185,000 is budgeted for ADA improvements meeting on the issue, urged the county to sell the building at the existing museum. and get the property back on the tax rolls. Morrow said the Cost estimates include a 3-4% inflation factor. Final design previous proposals that found no use for the building were is expected in spring 2026, with construction substantially enough to have made a decision upon. complete by December 2026. “Quit being indecisive,” he said. “If you don’t think you can The board authorized Phase I (schematic design and design make a decision, get off the board and let someone else.” development) and Phase II (construction documents and Supporters said the museum provided long-term community bidding). The project will return to the board for final approval value and the project represents a responsible investment. once bids are received. “I’m very fiscally conservative, but I see this project as a District 2 Supervisor and Vice Chair Todd Thayse (wards great legacy to leave for future generations,” said District in Brussels and the town and village of Forestville) said that 15 Supervisor Elizabeth Gauger (wards in the towns of Egg opportunity influenced his vote. Harbor and Sevastopol). “If the numbers come in as forecast, we’re interested at that District 17 Supervisor Bob Bultman (wards in Baileys cost,” he said. Harbor and Jacksonport) said that regardless of differing The county’s Capital Improvement Plan contains $5,042,851 opinions, the county currently owns the museum and must for the Museum and Archives project. move forward responsibly. “This project has taken time, but I think that’s the due diligence that had to happen,” Bultman said. “That’s the order of business and doing right by the taxpayers.” go native! Englebert said the county often holds property for years before determining its best use, citing the old highway shop at 914 N. 14th Ave. as an example. The county retained the building for more than a decade after since 1999 relocating the highway operations to a new facility next to the Justice Center. 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Wisconsin – Gathering Waters, Wisconsin’s Alliance for Land Trusts, will host a virtual discussion on Jan.15 on the status of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. The update will review developments from 2025, current legislation and what is at stake if the program isn’t funded. Participants will also learn how they can help, with time allotted for questions and comments. The virtual session will take place on Thursday, Jan. 15, at 10 am. Register to attend at tinyurl.com/4yjhcp6p.

ARGUMENT RESULTS IN STABBING Sturgeon Bay – A man suffered a non-life-threatening stab wound to his left side following a scuffle late Saturday, Jan. 3, around 11:30 pm, according to the Sturgeon Bay Police Department. Officers responded to a report of a stabbing in the 1200 block of Tacoma Beach Road and spoke with two men, ages 30 and 35, who had been arguing. Police said the 35-yearold man displayed a small folding knife and threatened the 30-year-old man. During the ensuing scuffle, the man who displayed the knife was stabbed with it. Charges of recklessly endangering safety and disorderly conduct have been referred to the Door County District

Egg Harbor – Indivisible Door County will host a rally on Saturday, Jan. 10, beginning at noon, in the Village of Egg Harbor to show support for constitutional democracy, oppose war and call for “peace, honesty, the rule of law and global stability.” The rally headquarters will be at the corner of Orchard Street and state Highway 42, across from Casey’s. Parking will be up to participants. Attendees are expected to peacefully stand or stroll along the public sidewalk for about an hour, depending on the weather. Participants are asked to bring their own signs saying “what’s on your mind and in your heart,” according to the press release for the rally. Costumes are encouraged if participants have one. Indivisible Door County staged two No Kings rallies in 2025: one in June in Sturgeon Bay that drew more than 1,100 people, and another in October in Juddville that drew between 700 and 1,000 people.

ALGOMA CHAMBER STAFF MEMBER NOMINATED FOR GOVERNOR’S TOURISM SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARD Robyn Harper, the Algoma Area Chamber of Commerce’s online media manager since 2014, has been nominated for the 2026 Governor’s Tourism Service Robyn Harper. Excellence Award, a SUBMITTED prestigious statewide honor recognizing exceptional contributions to Wisconsin’s tourism industry. Harper plays a key role in promoting the Algoma area and strengthening its reputation as a welcoming and vibrant destination. Through consistent collaboration with chamber members, nonprofit organizations, regional partners and visitors, Harper’s work has supported measurable tourism growth and increased community engagement throughout northeastern Wisconsin. Chamber leadership was notified of the nomination in late December. “Robyn’s work ethic, professionalism and collaborative approach make a real difference every day,” said Bradley

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WE ARE HOPE ASSUMING LEADERSHIP OF MATCHUP PROGRAM We Are HOPE, Inc., operator of The EmployAbility HUB, will be taking over the MatchUp program from Do Good Door County, following a collaborative partnership that began during the program’s earliest planning stages. Do Good Door County’s gift of the program ensures its long-term sustainability and continued impact. To celebrate the transition, We Are HOPE and Do Good Door County will host a Community Open House at The EmployAbility HUB in the Cherry Point Mall, 1300 Egg Harbor Road, Sturgeon Bay on Tuesday, Jan. 13, from 8-10 am. Community members, employers, past matches, partner organizations and supporters are invited. MatchUp, created to connect the experienced workforce seeking meaningful employment with local businesses in need of reliable workers, has already strengthened the county’s workforce pipeline by pairing job seekers of all abilities and backgrounds with opportunities that support growth

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nglers need to be aware this week when exploring anywhere outside protected bays, harbors and nearshore areas on Green Bay, with rain, thawing temperatures and ice-breaking ship traffic all happening. Ice thickness varies widely, which is why some guides continue to run airboats until everything firms up. There’s also a lot of rough shove ice piled in places, hindering access or making travel difficult. For now, many anglers are sticking to bays, harbors, marinas and other areas away from the shipping lanes. Sturgeon Bay, Sawyer Harbor, Sand Bay, Rileys Bay, Little Sturgeon Bay and the shoreline between Little Sturgeon and Dyckesville are drawing the most attention, along with some of the northern Door bays and harbors. A recent Wisconsin Women Fish outing on the lower bay produced some nice perch, walleye, whitefish and a few smelt, while anglers in the Sturgeon Bay to Little Sturgeon stretch are getting some bonus pike and an occasional trout as well. Meanwhile, except for any crop depredation tags, all firearm deer hunting is done for the season. However, the bow and crossbow deer hunts are extended through the end of January in Brown, Door, Kewaunee and Manitowoc counties. Hunters registered 201 antlerless deer in Door County during the holiday hunt from Dec. 24 through Jan. 1, while Kewaunee County (KC) hunters reported 179. Including the muzzleloader and four-day antlerless hunts, Door and KC hunters registered a combined 877 whitetails between Dec. 1 and Jan. 5, all but 120 of them antlerless. Statewide, through Jan. 5, hunters had registered 337,275 deer in all seasons since mid-September, including 165,351 antlered bucks. Crossbow users have surpassed 70,000 registrations, with 42,998 of them bucks. That compares to 41,438 deer with bow, including 25,694 bucks. The muzzleloader and holiday hunts both produced more than 11,000 registrations, and the fourday hunt more than 10,500. All-season county deer harvest totals through Jan. 5 include Door, 4,182 (1,972 bucks); Brown, 3,243 (1,578 bucks); and Kewaunee, 3,035 (1,395 bucks). That’s more than 10,000 fewer whitetails to worry about while driving. First Fish Tales This year’s Fish Tales lecture series at Crossroads at Big Creek Learning Center in Sturgeon Bay kicks off Jan. 22 with “Where the Suckers Swim.” Karen Murchie, director of Freshwater Research at the Shedd Aquarium, will present on the movement of white

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anuary has a way of inviting resolve. Though I usually roll my eyes at New Year’s resolutions, the idea of committing to being more patient, understanding, or compassionate greatly resonates with me. Hope, like a resolution, is often misunderstood as a naïve belief that things will turn out well. Yet we don’t make resolutions because their success is guaranteed. We do so because sometimes the right thing to do is simply to try. Fundamentally, I’ve come to believe that hope is a discipline. It’s a deliberate decision to work toward a goal because the effort itself is worthwhile. It’s choosing to show up even when the outcome is unclear. It’s giving of our friendship, our labor, and our love, not because success is certain, or even likely, but because we feel the need to do so. I think hope best endures when it becomes a practice. Door County thrives because of people who understand this. We have been blessed with many community leaders who didn’t wait for conditions to be perfect before they decided to take action.

A little more than a year ago, our community’s largest child care center couldn’t make payroll and was millions of dollars in debt. A betting person would have laid good odds that it would end up in foreclosure if not outright bankruptcy. Yet despite the gloomy outlook, a determined group of volunteers stepped forward to do something simply because they knew that something had to be done. Today, the consolidated child care center known as Doorway to Learning has completely reorganized its operations, significantly cut its costs, and secured gifts and pledges that will enable it to completely pay off its debt. About five years ago, during the COVID-19 crisis, both secular and church-based leaders of our many food pantries recognized they would be more impactful if they worked together. Despite those who believed they’d never be able to overcome their denominational and secular differences, today our community has 10 food pantries coordinating their efforts through the Door County Food Pantry Coalition. More than a decade ago, a group of residents decided that Door County would be a wonderful place for a writing center. At the time, we were still experiencing the lingering effects of the Great Recession, but those committed

people didn’t listen to the naysayers who said that our community couldn’t afford another arts organization. They persisted and ultimately willed Write On, Door County into existence. The people who did this work didn’t know how things would turn out, but they knew that the work itself mattered, so they went about the business of doing it. I should know. In each case, I was there on the sidelines, watching these ordinary folks do incredible things while overcoming ridiculous odds, simply because they felt compelled to try. Practiced hope is pragmatic. It accepts risk rather than denies it. It emphasizes effort and a commitment to process rather than obsessing over outcomes. There are countless incredible stories like these of hope in action in Door County. It’s also there in the small acts we see every day. Just talk with a volunteer who gives freely of their time. You can see it in the professional staff of our local charities who continue to work long after the summer crowds have gone home. It’s there in the donors who give steadily and consistently, year after year, not because of some outcome measure or a spreadsheet that predicts success, but because being generous to the community they love simply makes sense.

Hope is practiced when we make and renew our commitments rather than retreat from them. It’s when we give of ourselves consistently instead of sporadically and when we work locally rather than wait for a solution to arrive from somewhere else. Hope thrives when we choose participation over pontification, perseverance over performance. Hope serves us best when it becomes a habit. At the start of the new year, there’s always the temptation to wait to see what comes next – how will the economy behave, what will our politicians do, how will the season shape up – before we commit ourselves to doing what we know needs to be done. Too often in the face of an uncertain outcome, we hold ourselves back, afraid that our efforts might fail. Hope calls us to act with enormous courage and great humility. Hope is not the conviction that things will work out. Hope is the certainty that some things just make sense, regardless of how they turn out. Bret Bicoy is president and CEO of the Door County Community Foundation. Contact him at bret@ givedoorcounty.org.

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Legislation Applauded that Protects Public Information On Tuesday, Dec. 9, Governor Tony Evers signed Senate Bill 440 relating to how the government and court notices that appear in newspapers are published. The change, championed by Rep. Todd Novak (R-Dodgeville), ensures the continued integrity and print quality of important government information known as legal notices. An important premise upon which the principle of democracy is based is that information about government activities must be accessible to people to make informed decisions. For more than 200 years, newspapers have served as the critically important independent third-party oversight between units of government and the public via the publication of legal notices. The publication of legal notices in newspapers creates a record verifying that the government officially informed the public about actions that may affect their rights, such as zoning changes, tax sales, public hearings, or new regulations. The legislation authored by Representative Novak allows newspapers to address the changes in technology used in the production and printing of vitally important public information. The Wisconsin Newspaper Association, on behalf of the Wisconsin newspaper industry, applauds Representative Novak for his work to support the continued newspaper publication of legal notices that allow citizens and journalists to remain informed and to monitor the actions of our government. Beth Bennett Executive Director Wisconsin Newspaper Association Madison, Wisconsin

A New Year, a New Flag, a New Understanding I noticed my flag was faded. For the new year, a new flag. A flag identifies place, where we are, and not just geographically. My flag says I am here, living here, next to you and we are in this place together. It expresses that I belong, even if I am not like you. Maybe you feel the same. That’s the American challenge, some may call it a contradiction. I am also not naive. For many, our similarities and our differences come with a painful price. I choose to see through the lens of another’s perspective. And try to live my life with actions to make things better. I fly my flag because I am proud. I don’t want to lose my pride because of others’ prejudice. I love my country and my neighbors, even if we disagree. Is this fundamental privilege eroding? Or are we on the path of a new understanding? We should focus on the growing lack of civility and compassion we are all exposed to online. Children need

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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 STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DOOR COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES DANHAUSER Order Setting Time to Hear Petition for Administration and Deadline for Filing Claims (Formal Administration) Case No. 25-PR-102 A Petition for Formal Administration was filed. THE COURT FINDS: The decedent, with date of birth 02/09/1926 and date of death 11/28/1986 was domiciled in Racine County, State of Wisconsin. THE COURT ORDERS: 1. The Petition be heard at the Door County Justice Center, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, 1209 S. Duluth Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Room C256, before Circuit Court Judge/Circuit Court Commissioner Regan Hendrickson, on January 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM. You do not need to appear unless you object. The petition may be granted if there is no objection. 2. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is March 27, 2026. 3. A claim may be filed at the Door County Justice Center, 1209 S. Duluth Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Room C256. 4. Heirship will be determined at the hearing on petition for final judgment. 5. Publication of this notice is notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown. If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 920-746-2482 prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. BY THE COURT: /s/ Regan Hendrickson Court Commissioner 12/29/25 Catherine J. Ludin Husch Blackwell 511 North Broadway, Suite 1100 Milwaukee, WI 53202 414-978-5673 Bar Number 1130013 Run: January 9, 16, 23 2026 WNAXLP

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID PROPOSALS CITY OF STURGEON BAY Notice is hereby given that the City of Sturgeon Bay will receive sealed bid proposals for Project 2602 (Huron St Reconstruct, Utah St – Street & Storm Reconstruct, and Woodruff Pl & Area – Drainage Improvements) at the office of the City Clerk: 421 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 until 2:00 PM on February 9, 2026 at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The projects can begin any time after the frost is out of the ground and temporary water services can be installed / maintained (if applicable). All three projects are to be completed by July 31, 2026. The Contract Documents (including plans and specifications) are on file and may be examined and obtained at City Hall: 421

Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 or by contacting the Senior Engineering Technician, Brian Spetz at (920) 746-6919. This work includes: 1,214 LF Sanitary Main & Laterals 1,231 LF - Water Main & Laterals 1,355 LF - Storm Sewer 3,528 LF – Remove Curb & Gutter 3,885 SF – Remove Concrete Sidewalk & Driveway 6,895 SY – Remove Asphalt Pavement 2,450 CY – Unclassified Excavation 2,504 CY – Base Aggregate (measured in place) Along with other misc. items that accompany these types of projects. (ALL CONCRETE WORK BY OTHERS) (ALL ASPHALT WORK BY OTHERS) The City of Sturgeon Bay reserves the right to reject any or all bid proposals or accept the bid proposal most advantageous to the City. No bid proposal shall be withdrawn without the consent of the Board of Public Works for a period of thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of closing bid proposals. No bid proposal will be received unless accompanied by a bid bond equal to at least 5% (five percent) of the bid proposal (payable to the City of Sturgeon Bay) as a guarantee, and if their bid proposal is accepted, the Contractor will execute and file the Contract and Bond forming a part of the specifications within 10 (ten) days after the award of the Contract. Prevailing wage rates are not required for this project. Brian Spetz Senior Engineering Technician WNAXLP ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID PROPOSALS CITY OF STURGEON BAY Notice is hereby given that the City of Sturgeon Bay will receive sealed bid proposals for Project 2601A (Concrete Replacement Program) at the office of the City Clerk: 421 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 until 1:00 PM on February 9, 2026 at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Yew St, S Ridgeway Ave, E Compass St, and E Compass Pl can begin any time after the frost is out of the ground. E Vine St, S Lansing Ave, Shiloh Rd, Bluebird St, N 12th Pl, N 11th Pl & Bluebird Pl can begin approximately May 1, 2026, Circle Ridge Pl, E Walnut Pl, Texas St, Huron St (Reconstruct), Utah St (Street & Storm Reconstruct), and Woodruff Pl (Drainage Improvements) can begin approximately July 1, 2026. All projects are to be completed by August 31, 2026 (weather permitting). The Contract Documents (including plans and specifications) are on file and may be examined and obtained at City Hall: 421 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 or by contacting the Senior Engineering Technician at (920) 746-6919. This work includes: 3,984 LF New Concrete Curb & Gutter 3,794.5 SF – New Concrete Sidewalk, Apron, or Driveway 3,128 LF - Remove & Replace Concrete Curb & Gutter 602.5 SF – Remove & Replace Conc. Sidewalk, Apron, or Driveway 17 EA - Inlet Casting Height Adjustment Misc. Concrete Spillway Removals & Replacements Misc. Lawn Restoration Along with other misc. items that accompany these types of projects The City of Sturgeon Bay reserves the right to reject any or all bid proposals or accept the bid proposal most advantageous to the City. No bid proposal shall be withdrawn without the consent of the Board of Public Works for a period of thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of closing bid proposals. No bid proposal will be received unless accompanied by a bid bond equal to at

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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 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. Door County Kraut Co. / Mr. Burns Peppertorium Please note: The 2026 BHCA winter Farmer’s/Craft Markets are relocated to 2604 Grove Rd. on the lower drive office entrance. Watch for Blue & White DOT signs on ROW 5 mi. north of BH on STH 57, turn west on Grove Rd. for 1/2 mile – turn right at 2604. Renovations on the original 1938 Town Hall structure required the move. Clarification: The 1995-build ground floor library/lobby & bathrooms remain open. Multiple vendors will be selling wares indoors at the Grove Rd. location Saturday Jan. 10 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Ample parking/HC access etc is available. Unique product shopping in one location while supporting local vendors. DC Kraut has credit card sales at this location. For questions or special orders call Ann @ 920.839.2288

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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 providing support and learning. No fee; donations optional. judyksargent1@gmail.com MISCELLanEOuS NEED SOMETHING HAULED?

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Public Notices continued from page 1 least 5% (five percent) of the bid proposal (payable to the City of Sturgeon Bay) as a guarantee, and if their bid proposal is accepted, the Contractor will execute and file the Contract and Bond forming a part of the specifications within 10 (ten) days after the award of the Contract. The South Lansing Avenue component of this project (from Green Bay Road to S.T.H. 42-57) is part of the Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP Proposed Project Request No. 139946). Prevailing wage rates are not required for this project. Brian Spetz Senior Engineering Technician WNAXLP ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID PROPOSALS CITY OF STURGEON BAY Notice is hereby given that the City of Sturgeon Bay will receive sealed bid proposals for Project 2501B (Asphalt Replacement Program) at the office of the City Clerk: 421 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 until 1:00 PM on February 9, 2026 at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Yew St, S Ridgeway Ave, E Compass St, and E Compass Pl can begin approximately May 1, 2026. E Vine St, S Lansing Ave, Shiloh Rd, Bluebird St, N 12th Pl, N 11th Pl & Bluebird Pl can begin approximately June 1, 2026, Circle Ridge Pl, E Walnut Pl, Texas St, S 18th Ave, Huron St (Reconstruct), Utah St (Street & Storm Reconstruct), and Woodruff Pl (Drainage Improvements) can begin approximately August 1, 2026. All projects are to be completed by September 30, 2026 (weather permitting). The Contract Documents (including plans and specifications) are on file and may be examined and obtained at City Hall: 421 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 or by contacting the Senior Engineering Technician at (920) 746-6919. This work includes: 43,353 SY – Mill / Remove Asphalt Pavement 1,969 SY – Pulverize Asphalt Pavement 52,221 SY – Base Fine Grading 10,672 TON – Hot Mix Asphalt 48 EA – Manhole Casting Height Adjustment 45 EA – Water Valve Stem Top Replacement Along with other misc. items that accompany these types of projects. The City of Sturgeon Bay reserves the right to reject any or all bid proposals or accept the bid proposal most advantageous to the City. No bid proposal shall be withdrawn without the consent of the Board of Public Works for a period of thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of closing bid proposals. No bid proposal will be received unless accompanied by a bid bond equal to at

least 5% (five percent) of the bid proposal (payable to the City of Sturgeon Bay) as a guarantee, and if their bid proposal is accepted, the Contractor will execute and file the Contract and Bond forming a part of the specifications within 10 (ten) days after the award of the Contract. The South Lansing Avenue component of this project (from Green Bay Road to S.T.H. 42-57) is part of the Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP Proposed Project Request No. 139946). Prevailing wage rates are not required for this project. Brian Spetz Senior Engineering Technician WNAXLP

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COMMON COUNCIL December 2, 2025 A meeting of the Common Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Ward. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll call: Bacon, Huston, Williams, Gustafson, Nault, Wiederanders, and Matson were present. Williams/Gustafson to adopt the agenda. Carried. No one spoke during public comment. Bacon/Wiederanders to approve following bills: General Fund – $58,593.28, Capital Fund - $44,210.33, Cable TV - $5,540.21, TID #3 - $475.00, Solid Waste Enterprise Fund - $3,286.53, TID #4 - $8,893.00, TID #10 - $300.00 and Compost Site Enterprise Fund $168.99 for a grand total of $121,467.34. Roll call: All voted aye. Carried. Nault/Wiederanders to approve consent agenda: a. Approval of 11/18/25 regular Common Council minutes. b. Place the following minutes on file: (1) Local Arts Board – 11/12/25 (2) Finance/Purchasing & Building Committee – 11/18/25 c. Place the following reports on file: (1) Inspection Department Report – October 2025 d. Consideration of: Approval of Beverage Operator licenses. Carried. There were no mayoral appointments. Huston/Matson to read in title only the second reading of ordinance re: Repeal and recreate Chapter 33 of the Municipal Code – Stormwater Utility Management Code. Carried. Williams/Wiederanders to adopt the resolution regarding the Stormwater Utility Fee. Carried. Nault/Gustafson to adopt the resolution regarding the Compost Site User Fee. Carried. RECOMMENDATION We, the City Plan Commission, hereby recommend approval of the Combined Planned Unity Development (PUD) for Cherryland Properties, LLC to develop a two-family home to be located at 145 S. Neenah Avenue, parcel #281-4665011901, subject to: The Underlying zoning

NOTICE OF RABIES VACCINATION AND DOG LICENSE REQUIREMENTS Pursuant to Section 174.052, Wisconsin Statutes, notice is hereby given to all owners of dogs in Door County that rabies vaccinations and dog licenses are required under the statutes. Vaccination by a veterinarian against rabies of all dogs is required (Sec. 95.21) within 30 days after the dog reaches 4 months of age, and re-vaccinated before the certificate expires or within three years of the previous vaccination. Notice is hereby further given that evidence that the dog is currently immunized against rabies must be presented before a license can be issued. To qualify for the minimum license fee for neutered males or spayed females, presentation of evidence attesting to same must be presented when applying for the license. PENALTIES A minimum late fee of $5.00 shall be assessed the owner of each dog 5 months of age or over who fails to obtain a dog license by April 1st each year, or within 30 days of acquiring ownership on or before the dog reached licensable age. The minimum late fee may be raised by municipal action. Any owner who fails to have a dog vaccinated against rabies as required by statute may be required to forfeit not less than $50 nor more than $100. Contact your Town, Village or City Treasurer to license your dog. City of: Sturgeon Bay Town of: Baileys Harbor Brussels Clay Banks Egg Harbor Forestville Gardner Gibraltar Jacksonport Liberty Grove Nasewaupee Sevastopol Sturgeon Bay Union Washington Village of: Egg Harbor Ephraim Forestville Sister Bay Jill M. Lau Door County Clerk WNAXLP

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classification shall be R-2. The development shall be substantially in compliance with the approved planned unit development plans. CITY PLAN COMMISSION By: David Ward, Chr. Nault/Williams to adopt. Carried. Williams/Wiederanders to read in title only for the first reading of ordinance re: Create Planned Unit Development Zoning Classification for Parcel #281-46-65011901 located at 145 S. Neena Avenue. Carried. A public hearing re: Proposed amendments to the Sturgeon Bay Zoning Code, Chapter 20, re: Exceptions from the permitted maximum building height within the commercial and industrial zoning districts was held. The public hearing opened at 6:25 pm and was closed at 6:25 pm. No one spoke during the public hearing. Gustafson/Bacon to read in title only for the first reading of the ordinance re: Revision to Section 20.27(2) of the Municipal Code – Exceptions to the Height Requirements. Carried. RECOMMENDATION We, the Finance/Purchasing & Building Committee, hereby recommend approving the allocation of $250,000 from the TID #1 affordable housing extension for the Gorman & Company Pond Lane Affordable Housing project. FINANCE/PURCHASING & BUILDING COMMITTEE By: Helen Bacon, Chr. Williams/Huston to adopt. Ted Matkom was present via zoom to summarize the project. Discussion took place that this recommendation was contingent on the award of tax credits, the timeline of the project, the WHEDA tax credit process, the TID #1 Affordable Housing extension, and the balance of TID #1. Carried. The City Administrator gave his report. Mayor Ward gave his report. Nault/Wiederanders to adjourn. Carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:53 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Stephanie L. Reinhardt City Clerk/HR Director WNAXLP COMMON COUNCIL November 18, 2025 A meeting of the Common Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Ward. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll call: Bacon, Huston, Williams, Nault, Wiederanders, and Matson were present. Gustafson was excused. Williams/Nault to adopt the agenda. Carried. The following people spoke during public comment: Maria Antink, 3137 S Duluth Ave; Robyn Bscherer, 3127 S Duluth Ave; Richard Woldt, 6419 Barrick Rd; Michelle Hrona, 1014 Superior St. Bacon/Wiederanders to approve following bills: General Fund – $289,050.11, Capital Fund - $638,270.39, Cable TV - $36.76, TID #4 - $302.50, Solid Waste Enterprise Fund - $20,949.11, and Compost Site Enterprise Fund - $642.05 for a grand total of $949,250.92. Roll call: All voted aye. Carried. Huston/Wiederanders to approve consent agenda: a. Approval of 11/4/25 regular Common Council minutes. b. Place the following minutes on file: (1) Finance/Purchasing & Building Committee – 10/28/25 c. Place the following reports on file: (1) Fire Department Report – October 2025 (2) Police Department Report – October 2025 (3) Inspection Department Report – September 2025 (4) Bank Reconciliation – October 2025 (5) Revenue & Expense Report – October 2025 d. Consideration of: Approval of Beverage Operator licenses. e. Consideration of: Approval of Temporary Class B Wine License Wine Walk for Destination Sturgeon Bay. f. Finance/Purchasing & Building Committee recommendation re: Repeal and Recreate Chapter 33 of the Municipal Code-Stormwater Utility Management Code. Carried. There were no mayoral appointments. Mike Kaster of Cedar Corporation gave a presentation of the stormwater utility creation process and outlined the implementation process. Also reviewed were the proposed budget items, the ERU tier classifications and the possibility of residential property incentives. Mayor Ward opened the public hearing on the Stormwater Utility Ordinance at 6:48 p.m. The following people spoke: Chris Kellems, 120 Alabama St; Ann Parker, 225 S Fulton Ave; and Dean Gordon, 2051 Shiloh Rd. Mayor Ward declared the public hearing closed at 6:53

PENINSULA PULSE p.m. Bacon/Matson to read in title only the first reading of ordinance re: Repeal and Recreate Chapter 33 of the Municipal Code – Stormwater Utility Management Code. Carried. Matson/Huston to read in title only the second reading of ordinance re: Annexation of Described Property located in Town of Nasewaupee. Carried. The City Administrator gave his report. Mayor Ward gave his report. Williams/Nault to adjourn. Carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Laurie A. Spittlemeister Deputy Clerk/Treasurer WNAXLP

PUBLIC HEARING

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: 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 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,

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 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

STURGEON BAY UTILITIES BID REQUESTS

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS STURGEON BAY UTILITIES City of Sturgeon Bay, Door County, Wisconsin OWNER - Sturgeon Bay Utilities acting through its Commission, hereby gives notice that sealed Bids will be received in the office of Sturgeon Bay Utilities for the following described project. PROJECT - The work shall consist of demolishing three (3) blowers and providing three (3) new blowers, demolishing fine bubble diffused aeration systems in three (3) aeration tanks and providing new fine bubble diffused aeration systems in the three (3) aeration tanks, demolishing and providing new dissolved oxygen (D.O.) 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, 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

MUNICIPALITIES FEE SCHEDULE GIBRALTAR

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town Board of the Town of Gibraltar, Door County, Wisconsin, adopted its 2026 Fee and Forfeiture Schedule, as amended, for calendar year 2026. The 2026 Fee and Forfeiture Schedule establishes fees, charges, and forfeitures for Town services, permits, licenses, facility use, and ordinance violations, as authorized by the Wisconsin Statutes and the Town of

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ORDINANCES

NASEWAUPEE

Notice of Newly Enacted Ordinance Please take notice that the Town of Nasewaupee, Door County, Wisconsin, enacted Ordinance No. 2025-04 – An ordinance amending the Town of Nasewaupee Municipal Code – Amendment of Parking Regulations Ordinance, Section 6.1.050.B and Section 6.1.050.C. The full text of Ordinance No. 2025-04 may be obtained through the Nasewaupee Town Clerk’s office by email, clerk@townofnasewaupeewi. gov, or mail, 3388 County PD, Sturgeon Bay, WI, or by calling 920-495-0920. WNAXLP Notice of Newly Enacted Ordinance Please take notice that the Town of Nasewaupee, Door County, Wisconsin, enacted Ordinance No. 2025-05 – An ordinance amending the Town of Nasewaupee Municipal Code – Amendment of All-Terrain Vehicle Routes Ordinance, Section 6.5.020. The full text of Ordinance No. 2025-05 may be obtained through the Nasewaupee Town Clerk’s office by email, clerk@townofnasewaupeewi. gov, or mail, 3388 County PD, Sturgeon Bay, WI, or by calling 920-495-0920. WNAXLP

PUBLIC HEARINGS SISTER BAY

PLAN COMMISSION/ VILLAGE BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Public Notice is hereby given that the Sister Bay Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 5:30 PM, or shortly thereafter, for the purpose of considering amendments to the adopted future land use map, adopting a revised zoning map, and to consider text amendments to Chapter 66 of the Village of Sister Bay Municipal Code pertaining to zoning. If the Plan Commission recommends approval of the proposals, the Village Board will consider them at a hearing on February 17, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The purpose of the public hearing is to obtain comments and input from the public on the proposed land use map amendment, new zoning map and text amendments. The public hearing will be held at the Sister Bay Liberty Grove Fire Station located at 2258

january 9-16/2026 PUBLIC NOTICES & CLASSIFIEDS | 3 Mill Rd., Sister Bay. A virtual option is available (visit www. sisterbaywi.gov and search for the agenda for the Zoom link, or, contact the Village Office by phone at 920-854-4118). A summary of the proposed map amendments, new map, and text amendments are as follows: • Future Land Use Map: Amend the Village of Sister Bay 2025 Comprehensive Plan, Map 7.2, Future Land Use, changing the land use classification from business to residential on the following three parcels: 2283 Sunset Drive, 10705 S. Spring Road, and 10569 Fieldcrest Road. • Chapter 66, Zoning Map: Adopt a revised zoning map to ensure the Village zoning map is consistent with the adopted land use plan. It is proposed a new overlay district be created, and several other changes, in particular in the southeast section of the Village. • Chapter 66, Zoning: Text amendments to make the Village’s nonconforming structure and use codes consistent with statutes, delete conflicts between Village code and State building codes, address the use of substandard lots, create regulations for the Woodland District Overlay, and other miscellaneous revisions. In addition to testimony presented at the hearing, written correspondence will also be accepted until 3:00 PM, January 22, 2026, and forwarded to the Plan Commission; the deadline for the Board meeting is the meeting itself, February 17, 2026, 3:00 PM. Correspondence can be mailed to P.O. Box 769, Sister Bay, WI 54234; faxed to 920-854-9637; deposited in the drop box at the Administration Office at 2383 Maple Drive, Sister Bay; or e-mailed to info@sisterbaywi. gov. Late correspondence will not be forwarded to the Commission or Board. Written correspondence will also be available for public inspection until the close of business on the day of the hearing and will be entered into the record. A summary of all correspondence received may be presented at the public hearing, but individual letters will not be read aloud. Anonymous correspondence will not be accepted. All related public hearing materials may normally be viewed at the Sister Bay Administration Building, 2383 Maple Drive, Sister Bay, WI between 8 AM - 4 PM, Monday through Thursday. By order of the Plan Commission of the Village of Sister Bay Village Administrator WNAXLP

UNION

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Town of Union Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at the Town of Union Community Center, 905 County Hwy DK, Brussels, Wisconsin on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:30 pm, or shortly thereafter, in regard to variance request by:

Randy DeChamps requests to allow construction of a dwelling within the same footprint of the previous dwelling which would be located closer than the required 10’ side setback. Parcel Number 0260028262324B located in SF20 zoning district. Applicants and others who wish to offer oral testimony must attend in person. Written testimony will be accepted on 8 ½” x 11” paper only and must be received by the Clerk by 5:00 pm the day before the hearing. Anonymous correspondence will not be accepted. All application material may be viewed on-line at Town of Union Website, located under Board of Appeals: https:// townofuniondoorwi.gov/ agendas-minutes/. WNAXLP

SCHOOL DISTRICTS

ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT CARDS STURGEON BAY

Class 1 Notice The Sturgeon Bay School District Notice of Educational Options for Children Who Reside in the Sturgeon Bay School District The Sturgeon Bay School District hereby gives notice, subject to 2015 Act 55 Wisconsin Statutes, of information about educational options and accountability reports to students’ families. The district offers a variety of educational options to children who reside in the district. The district’s primary educational pathway and instructional program for students involves progression from 4-year-old kindergarten (early learning) through 12th grade, leading to a high school diploma. 2024-25 Accountability Report Cards Sturgeon Bay School District 4K – 12 83.2 Exceeds Expectations Sturgeon Bay High School 9 – 12 71.6 Exceeds Expectations T.J. Walker Middle School 6 – 8 96.7 Significantly Exceeds Expectations Sunrise Elementary School 3 – 5 67.5 Meets Expectations Sawyer Elementary School 4K – 2 AR* Alternate Rating *Some schools, because of size or grade range, do not have enough data to receive a score. Public schools with insufficient data participate in an alternate accountability process. Families are hereby notified that they may access the school’s educational options and detailed accountability reports by going online to: https://www.sturbay.k12. wi.us/district/reportcards.cfm WNAXLP

AGENDAS

STURGEON BAY

THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF STURGEON BAY Regular Board of Education Meeting Wednesday, January 14, 2026 As noted in Board Policy 0166 - Agenda, each agenda shall contain the following statement “This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District’s business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is a time for public participation during the meeting as indicated in the agenda.” 6:00 P.M. Board of Education Meeting Sturgeon Bay High School Library CALL TO ORDER: 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Motion to Adopt Agenda PUBLIC COMMENT SECTION: (As noted in Board Policy 0167.3 Public Participation at Board Meetings) Individuals who wish to address the Board should be residents of the School District of Sturgeon Bay or parents of students open-enrolled into the district. Speakers are asked to share their name, address, and be aware that comments may be limited to three minutes at the discretion of the Board President. STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE REPORT: CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Approve Meeting Minutes A. Regular Meeting of December 17, 2025 2. Approve December Bills 3. Accept Grants and Donations 4. Approve Resignations and Retirements 5. Annual Notice of Educational Options OPERATIONS AGENDA: 1. Consent Agenda items requiring attention (if any) 2. Approve Open Enrollment Capacity 3. Approve Kitchen Personnel 4. Approve Coaches (HS Asst. Track, 7th Grade Girls Basketball) 5. April 2026 Election Update (informational update) 6. Accept Annual Financial Report 7. Reports 8. Closed Session: A. 19.85(1) (c) Considering employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. i. Probationary teacher performance ii. Non-classified & Administrative contract renewal iii. Mid-Year Performance Evaluation of District Administrator B. Return to open session 9. Adjourn NOTE: This notice may be supplemented with additions to the agenda that come to the attention of the board prior to the meeting. If there are changes, a final agenda will be posted and provided to the media no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting or no later than 2 hours prior to the meeting in the event of an emergency. WNAXLP

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A Loss in the Family Kositzke leaves a hole at the White Gull Inn by MYLES DANNHAUSEN JR. myles@ppulse.com

cott Kositzke was just looking for a summer job to make a few bucks when he began washing dishes at the White Gull Inn in 1993. Instead, he found a career, a wife and a second family. To customers at the inn, Kositzke was the mild-mannered host with the subtle sense of humor who went above and beyond to take care of every need. He knew regulars’ names, where they were from and what they liked. He was so ubiquitous that many people thought he was the son of owners Andy and Jan Coulson. Others thought he was Andy Coulson. Though he wasn’t a blood relative, he became part of the fabric of the White Gull Inn, right down to the dining room temperature, which he always turned up. That’s why the staff and customers have felt such a loss in the weeks since Kositzke, the White Gull’s general manager since 2003, died just a few days before Thanksgiving, on Nov. 26, of a ruptured aneurysm. “He was the most patient, calm person,” said Meredith Coulson-Kanter, who took over the inn from her parents in 2018. “He started here when I was 12, running around the restaurant at my parents’ feet. When I came back home to the business, he actually trained me.” Kositzke left for three years to take a swing running his own bar in the Fox Valley, but didn’t love it. When Andy tossed out the idea

of him coming back, Kositzke didn’t hesitate to say yes. “He loved it there, the sense of family with the employees,” said his wife, Lisa Langenkamp. “He always looked forward to going into work.” “He was always there – reliable and dependable,” Coulson-Kanter said. “He’s the kind of person you assume is The staff of the White Gull Inn is feeling the loss of going to be there longtime general manager Scott Kositzke, who died in SuBMITTED November. forever. I took for granted that he would always be here.” Pahl would meet his wife, Connie, Restaurant workplaces are there that first season. Together different from most. You’re with a few others, they formed the constantly talking to your core of the restaurant for most of coworkers, trading jabs, four decades. correcting mistakes. You dance “When you’re there that long, in close proximity throughout you become part of the family in the service, sometimes frustrated two different ways,” Andy Coulson and other times energized by the said. “You become part of the adrenaline shot that comes from a White Gull family. Then there’s rush well-executed. Some people our family, as owners. They can’t last in that environment; become almost a member of your others can’t imagine being personal family. Not only were anywhere else. we trusting Scott with the inn “You talk constantly, and you for us, but he would take care of have so many funny stories,” said our house and our pets. He was a Connie Paul who worked with member of the family. I never had Kositzke and is nearing her 40th a son, but people always thought year the restaurant. “You talk Scott was my son. We did a lot about things customers do, or of the same things in a similar your coworkers do, and you just manner.” laugh about them. You just talk When the White Gull posted about daily life all the time.” the news of Kositzke’s death on Dean Pahl joined the White Facebook, hundreds of comments Gull Inn staff at the same time as poured in from customers and Kositzke, becoming fast friends coworkers. and roommates for many years. continued on page 4

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hase two of construction at the Gibraltar Area School District, which began in summer 2025, includes new classrooms at the center of the building, a redesigned cafeteria, renovated locker rooms, a glassfronted commons adjacent to the new gym, centralized offices and a community room near the competition gym and media center. These upgrades will significantly expand the school’s Unﬁnished new common area near the gymnasium. functionality and modern SuBMITTED learning spaces, according to Gibraltar Area School District Superintendent Brett Stousland. The district and CG Schmidt, its construction manager, note that this phase’s success is built on collaboration with local subcontractors. Darren Renschler of Darren’s Glass Service in Sturgeon Bay described his experience leading the window cleaning and finishing work as both professional and personal. “My son and I are proud to help make the new part of the school look great and start them off with nice, clean windows,” he said. Lake Gas in Luxemburg provided and installed an 18,000-gallon propane tank and vaporizer to support the school’s energy needs. “We are proud of our safety reputation and specific planning for current and future energy needs at the school,” said Lake Gas owner Chuck Blessman. Stousland highlighted the importance of local involvement to the success of the project. “Local subcontractors bring an invaluable level of care and commitment to projects like this,” he said. “They understand the importance of this school to the families, students, and community members who live here.”

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Eagles Fall to Spartans by KEVIN BONESKE kevin@ppulse.com

outhern Door got off to good starts to begin both halves Jan. 2, but the end of those halves was the Eagles’ undoing in a 56-42 non-conference home loss to Luxemburg-

Casco. Southern Door jumped out to an 8-3 lead in less than three minutes after the opening tipoff, then the Spartans scored 12 unanswered points as the Eagles committed multiple turnovers while facing Luxemburg-Casco’s full-court press. After a layup by Southern Door’s Jacob Patza with around 11:12 left in the first half snapped the Spartans’ scoring string, the Eagles could only muster seven more points before halftime and trailed 35-17 at the break. Southern Door started the second half with a 14-0 scoring run, but couldn’t maintain the pace and the Spartans got back on track to close out the game. Lauden Berg led the Eagles with 18 points, followed by Talon Mueller and Rykery Lohrey with nine points apiece. Tatem Klaubauf led Luxemburg-Casco with 16 points. Bryce Piesler added 14 points, which included four three-pointers.

sports NOTES TURNER GETS 100TH WIN Southern Door girls wrestler Sydney Turner recorded her 100th career match victory Dec. 30 en route to winning the championship at 152 pounds and being named the Most Outstanding Wrestler at the Sheboygan South Holiday Invite.

Southern Door’s Sydney Turner recorded her 100th career wrestling match victory at the Dec. 30 Sheboygan South Holiday Invite. SuBMITTED

Ash Pours in 26 to Lead Clippers Sturgeon Bay had three players score in double figures when the Clippers won their Dec. 30 nonconference game at Big Foot, 63-48. The Clippers led 29-17 at halftime and extended their lead to 18 points in the second half, before the Chiefs cut the deficit to 52-46 and then Sturgeon Bay pulled away for the 15-point victory. “I thought we adjusted to the physicality and pace that Big Foot played with and did a good job of withstanding their runs to get the win,” said Clippers head coach Zach Goblisch. Ben Ash led Sturgeon Bay with 26 points. Sam Fruzyna added 13 points, with Siggy Hansen scoring 10 more. Pioneers Defeated by Marines Three Sevastopol players scored in double figures Jan. 2, but that wasn’t enough as the Pioneers lost a non-conference game at Marinette, 63-50. Bo Tanck led Sevastopol with 15 points, 11 of which came from the free-throw line. Logan Schuh added 14 points, with Andrew Wiesner scoring 10 more. Connor Eastman led three Marines in double figures with a game-high 29 points, which included five three-pointers.

Turner won all four of her matches on firstperiod pins. The Eagles, who placed fourth out of 27 teams in the tournament, had three other top-three individual finishes, with nora LeFevre (114) and Skya Scrimgeour (107) placing second and Portia Hah (132) coming in third.

MADSEN WINS WRESTLING TITLE ‘ON THE WATER’ Sturgeon Bay/ Sevastopol boys wrestler Spencer Madsen won the championship at 175 pounds during the Lourdes academy On the Water Wrestling Classic held Dec. 29-30 at the Kolf Sports Center on the university of Wisconsin-Oshkosh campus. Sturgeon Bay/Sevastopol’s Spencer Madsen won the championship at 175 pounds Dec. 29-30 during the Lourdes Academy On the Water Wrestling Classic. SuBMITTED

Southern Door’s Talon Mueller (2) drives to the lane between Luxemburg-Casco’s Eli Derenne (left) and Mason Trimberger during the Jan. 2 game in the Eagle Gym. KEVIn BOnESKE

Madsen, who holds SB/S’s career record for match victories, won his first two matches of the tournament on technical falls and recorded a pin in the semifinals, before winning the title match over Denmark’s Steven Kielpikowski on a 9-4 decision. SB/S, which placed 26th out of the 64 teams in the tournament, also recorded 12thplace individual finishes from nate Hasenjager (106) and julian Langer (190).

LEMIEUX WINS HOLIDAY INVITE WRESTLING TITLE Sturgeon Bay/Sevastopol girls wrestler Tiani LeMieux won the championship at 165 pounds during the Dec. 30 Sheboygan South Girls Holiday Invitational. LeMieux, who won all five of her matches on first-period pins, defeated Hortonville’s

Sturgeon Bay/Sevastopol’s Tiani LeMieux won the championship at 165 pounds during the Dec. 30 Sheboygan South Girls Holiday Invitational. SuBMITTED

Mackenzie Schiedermayer in the finals on a pin at 1:08. Other individual finishes for SB/S, which placed 11th out of 27 teams, included Izzy andreae (152) coming in third and anna Dalke (185) ending up seventh.

LEFEVRE LEADS EAGLES AT ROCKET SCRAMBLE Southern Door’s girls wrestling team recorded four individual titles Saturday when the Eagles placed first as a team for the second year in a row at the rocket Scramble hosted by Cedar Grove-Belgium. nora LeFevre, who won all five of her matches on pins while competing at 114-120 pounds, was named the girls tournament’s Most Outstanding Wrestler. also placing

Southern Door’s Nora LeFevre was named the most outstanding girls wrestler at Saturday’s Rocket Scramble. SuBMITTED

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PAUL JOHN SPUDE

Oct. 22, 1952 - Jan. 4, 2026

Paul Spude, 73, passed to the loving hands of God peacefully on Jan. 4, 2026, with his loving wife Julaine, hand in hand, also surrounded by his children and grandchildren, after a long journey with Parkinson’s Disease. Paul was born Oct. 22, 1952, in Sturgeon Bay, the first child of Eugene and Mary Ann (Destree) Spude. Paul married the love of his life, Julaine (LaCrosse) on May 8, 1971 at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Institute. Paul and Juliane raised three beautiful children, Amy (Chris) Lautenbach of Fish Creek, Matthew (Megan) of Nashotah, Wisconsin and Lora (Keith) Falish of DePere. Paul cherished his grandchildren, Madeline, Gabriel, Lauren, Lydia, Ashlyn, Brooklyn and Peyton. During his life together with Julaine, Paul worked in his father’s family business, Spude Construction, which was a proud and successful masonry construction business. His training, which started in his childhood, under the guidance of his US Marine Corp. Sargeant father, would help shape him into the diligent, detail oriented, respectful, and hard-working man; with broad shoulders and a huge heart, that he became to be. As Spude Construction continued to grow, Paul worked during the days in the family business, then worked second shift at Bay Shipbuilding for a number of years, to support his growing family, and also to one day acquire Spude Construction, which he did in 1985. The family business continued its tradition of talented craftsmanship, exceptional customer service, ingenuity of problem solving, and most of all, utmost pride in his work. He had often said to customers as they thanked him for the beautiful work, “The Good Lord provides my medium, I merely piece it together”, in his ever humble way. Paul and Julaine together paved the way for what Spude Construction meant, Integrity. Along with being a successful businessman, Paul’s talents and love for sports brought him to his endearing passion, high school football and basketball officiating. He was inspired and encouraged by numerous notable men, and started his next life endeavor, whistle around his neck, clenched in his teeth, donning his proud black and white striped uniform, he started his career that created another legacy, a legacy whose outreach is extremely broad and well respected. As his upbringing taught him, hard work, respectfulness, and being prideful in his craft, he excelled at officiating, and enjoyed his journey through the ranks. Officiating was not only a passion, it was a brotherhood, and a commitment to his partners, to which he was deeply devoted to. His shared life experiences with his fellow black and white striped brothers; not only in various gyms and on football fields across the entire state of Wisconsin; but also in various watering holes discussing “post game” analysis, the stuff that an entire book could be written about, was his love. His partners and officiating friends were an extension of family for Paul. He loved each and every one of them, always there for them if anything was ever needed. His passion and devotion to officiating, led him to be an advocate, teacher, and mentor to countless officials, coaches, and athletes alike. He wasn’t there to be intimidating, he was there to instruct and help athletes and coaches interpret rules of the game, sometimes with a wink of his eye, or polite smile, his knowledge was imparted on them. A member of the GBOA (Green Bay Officials Association) for 33 years, his accolades included state title appearances in football and basketball. He felt extremely proud being on Camp Randall Stadium turf, where his beloved Wisconsin Badgers called home. Likewise, tossing the opening tip-off at center court of the Kohl Center, his confidence beaming like a beacon, signaling that his determination had its rewards. For his achievements, Paul was inducted into the GBOA Hall of Fame in 2014, an honor he graciously accepted. Paul loved his family. A devoted husband, dedicated father, a proud and loving grandfather, a never-to-bereplicated brother, beloved uncle, and dear friend to many. He enjoyed his vacations and excursions with family and friends, always appreciative of God’s creations, and of the company he was with. Paul is survived by his loving wife, Julaine, of 54 years, his three children, seven grandchildren, eleven brothers and sisters, Annette (Ron) Hall, Sturgeon Bay; Pete (Linda) Spude, Sturgeon Bay; Rachel DeClark, Brussels; Donna (Don) Rudolph, Sturgeon Bay; Rita (Trevor) Balicke, Winnipeg, Canada; Joanne (Brett) Guilette, Brussels; Irene (Kevin) Lardinois, Hurley; John (Mary) Spude, Brussels; Jim (Donna) Spude, Beloit; Jane (Steve) Chaudoir, Rosiere; Jerry (Shannon) Spude, Brussels; sister-inlaws, Jean Denil-Kabitzke, Kewaunee; and Joyce (Zeno) Preimesberger, Algoma and many beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Barb (Gerald) Rouer, brothers-in-law Steve DeClark and Les Denil, father and mother-in-law, Mervin and Delores LaCrosse. Funeral services will be 11 am Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Institute with entombment in the St. Joseph Cemetery Mausoleum. Friends may call at the Forbes Funeral Home on Sunday, Jan. 11, from 2-6:30 pm. A prayer service is scheduled for 6:30 pm Sunday. Visitation will continue at the church on Monday, Jan. 12 from 10 am until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in his name. We would like to extend our deepest thanks to St. Croix Hospice for the compassionate and exceptional care they provided to our dad, as well as the incredible support they gave our mom during this time. A special thank-you to Krystal Clark, CNA — lovingly known as Dad’s favorite “girlfriend” — whose kindness, warmth, and care brought him so much comfort.

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ALOYSIUS “AL” KAZENSKE Dec. 27, 1928 - Dec. 30, 2025

Aloysius “Al” Kazenske, age 97 of Fish Creek, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. He was born on Dec. 27, 1928, in Auburn, Illinois to the late William and Minnie (Hale) Kazenske. He graduated from Auburn High School. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy. He served on the U.S.S. Bristol from 1948 – 1952. Al was united in marriage to Doris Kirkegaard in 1952. They lived in Bensenville, Illinois where he became a journeyman electrician. Al and his family moved to Door County in 1972. He started his own electrical contracting business, Door Electric, and retired in 1991. Al is survived by his son, Raymond Paul (Kathryn Ann Soukup) Kazenske of Sturgeon Bay; daughter, Katheryn Ann Kazenske of Fish Creek; six grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris and son, Jeffrey Alan Kazenske. Graveside services will be held for Al at a later date at Blossomberg Cemetery in Peninsula State Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Sturgeon Bay Moravian Church - 323 S 5th Ave, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Al may be shared with his family through his tribute page at HuehnsFuneralHome.com

MARVIN G. SCHINKTGEN Sept. 7, 1939 - Dec. 23, 2025

Marvin George Schinktgen, 86 years, of Sturgeon Bay in the Town of Nasewaupee, was called home Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025 peacefully while at home surrounded by his family. He was born Sept. 7, 1939 on the Schinktgen homestead. Marivn is the son of the late John and Leona (Keck) Schinktgen. He went through the 8th grade before being called to work on the family farm. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves. After his time in the service, he returned to the family farm to continue the work he loved. On Dec. 9, 1967 he married Charlene Ann Vandertie at St. Francis Catholic Church in Brussels. One year later they purchased the Schinktgen family homestead and continued to operate the dairy farm established in 1883. Together the couple ran the farm, and raised their family. Marvin was a master welder, working for the County, Bay Ship, and later when he sold the cows, he worked at Exact Tech until he reached retirement. He was a hardworking man who loved the history of his family farm and land. Throughout his life he enjoyed motorcycle racing and riding, restoring old tractors, trucks, and cars. He had the ability to fix anything, was creative with his steel craft, and had the knowledge to make any idea come to life. He had a passion for nature and enjoyed everything from cutting wood to heat the house, hunting or walking in the woods, taking in nature. He had a creative mind and was always able to dream up a project from making smaller trinkets, to designing and building his daughter’s horse stable interior. Marvin had a love for horses. Participating in local parades with his farm raised and trained oxen, ponies and horses, igniting his children’s love for animals, horses and showmanship. Marvin enjoyed taming wild animals such as hawks, crows, raccoons and more. He was always the first to offer to help if anyone needed anything and put other’s needs before his own. Marvin enjoyed sharing his knowledge with others including teaching his grandchildren how to do many life skills including shooting a gun and driving a tractor just to name a few. He will always be remembered for his sense of humor, his many talents, and his passion for caring for his family and friends. Marvin was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church and Door Devils Motorcycle Club. Survivors include his wife, Charlene; three children, Candice (Jay Brown) Schinktgen of Hortonville, Jacob Schinktgen of Sturgeon Bay, Ginger (Chris Bellin) Schinktgen of Manitowoc; five grandchildren; Joseph (Molly) Wildenberg, Elizabeth (Kyle) Kiesgen, Rachel (Jesse) Johnsrud, Julius Bellin, Maxwell Bellin; seven great-grandchildren, Hank, Nora, Evan, Lauren, Arya, Jocelyn, Felicity; two sisters-in-law, Penny Schinktgen and Betty Schinktgen; two brothers-in-law, William (Debbie) Vandertie of Brussels, David (Karen) Vandertie of Sturgeon Bay. Preceding him in death were his parents, John and Leona Schinktgen; and two brothers, John and Roger Schinktgen. At Marvin’s request there will be no services at this time. A celebration of life will be on June 6, 2026 at the family farm. Consider a donation in Marvin’s name to the Southern Door Snow Travelers, (1553 Ledge Rd, Brussels, WI 54204). Huehns Funeral Home, Inc. & Door County Crematory LLC in Sturgeon Bay, WI are caring for the Schinktgen family. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Marvin may be shared with his family through his tribute page at huehnsfuneralhome.com

DENNIS GEORGE BHIRDO Feb. 20, 1937 - Dec. 20, 2025

Dennis George Bhirdo, (aka Uncle Denny) 88, Liberty Grove, passed away on Dec. 20, 2025. He was born Feb. 20, 1937, in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin to George and Hattie (Koessl) Bhirdo. Dennis was a special man, quiet, kind, loving, with unwavering integrity, a wonderful sense of humor, and always quick with a wisecrack. He was helpful to anyone who asked, almost to a fault. He didn’t know the word no. He had a sweet smile and was an amazing father and grandfather, known to his family as Papa. We were all blessed because of him. One of our family’s favorite things about him was his crock pickles, they were by far our favorite and we looked forward to him making them every year. Dennis grew up in Baileys Harbor and as a young boy he picked cherries for Arnie Schultz for 20 cents a pail. At the age of 16 he dropped out of high school to work full time on the family farm. To supplement his income, he worked in the fall for the Ermanetta Orchard in Ephraim, where he picked 100 bushels of apples in an eight-hour day, for 20 cents a bushel. In 1956 he became a Merchant Marine and worked on the S.S. Reiss Brothers cargo ship, a division of the Reiss Steamship Company. He travelled from Green Bay to Lake Superior and back transporting iron ore and coal. While in the port of Green Bay he would make quick trips home while the ship was being unloaded for a visit with family and friends. In 1959 he was drafted into the Army. He began his basic training at Fort Carson, Colorado. He then was transferred to Fort Sill, in Oklahoma for artillery training with Howitzer guns, and then onto Fort Meyer, Virginia in Base Company C. One of his fondest memories during his service was on January 20, 1961, when he marched in John F. Kennedy’s inaugural parade. It was in Washington D.C. where he met Susan, the love of his life, at a Top’s drive-in restaurant. After being discharged in 1962 he and Susan were married on May 12 in Beloit, Wisconsin. They moved to Chicago to begin their new life where Dennis started working for the FD Farnam Company, making cardboard boxes and sweeping for $1.50 an hour. Later that year he was hired by Woolworth’s to do small construction jobs in the stores, making displays and building cabinets. The following year, in 1963, at the urging of Susan’s uncle he transitioned into being a carpenter and was hired by R&D Thiel Construction. He had a knack for building, and became a foreman within a couple years, but roofing was his favorite. He told the story that he was able to carry 5 sheets of 5/8” yellow pine tongue and groove plywood at once. For those who don’t believe, just ask his brother-in-law Terry, he will verify the story. In the early 70’s he ventured out on his own and started his own company, 4B Construction, named after his family of 4. He always wanted to move back home to the country, and in 1976, Susan begrudgingly agreed. They purchased Sister Bay Oil Company at the corner of Hwy 57 and County Q, where Dennis drove the delivery truck, and he started Bhirdo Enterprises, a construction company, building throughout northern Door County. His crew included Bob Jischke, Lynn Charney, Ron Daubner (Beno), Terry Stenzel (Angus), Neil Anderson, and during the summers his nephew Keith Anderson. One thing that everyone can agree on is that Dennis was a hard worker. Dennis loved playing cards, cribbage, hearts, poker, it didn’t matter what the game was. He was happy with a diet cola in one hand and a deck of cards in the other. When he was driving the gas truck, making deliveries, you would often find the gas truck at the Sister Bay Bowl. There you could find him playing hearts with all the old timers, Al Johnson, Al Brandt, Darrell Anderson (Barky), Gary Willems (Belgie), Charlie Clemensen, Dean Champeau, Dick Burress, Dick Daubner, and Speck Nelson. Susan regularly interrupted the games looking for him, either to give him a message of a new delivery or just wondering why he wasn’t home yet. (We can assume that the card game ran long). After purchasing Sister Bay Oil it seemed that the fuel business started to run through his veins. He and Susan purchased and sold multiple gas stations through the years, Clayton & Gene’s in Baileys Harbor, D&M Texaco in Ephraim, Bhirdo’s in Sister Bay, and Ephraim 76 in Ephraim. All but the Sister Bay station has been torn down and turned into open spaces with views of the water. Although he and Susan sold the business to their daughters in 2001, Dennis could always be seen around the station, helping out until the last few months of his life. Dennis is survived by his daughters, Denise and Michele; granddaughters, Jordan, Payton and husband Matt; brother-in-law Terry Lindenberg; sister Patricia Strege; brother Michael; nephews Brad Lindenberg, Tony Gorham, Gary Anderson, Kevin Anderson, Keith Anderson, Steve Anderson, Michael Strege; nieces Kelly Ewaskowitz, Stephanie Lundquist, Maria Moran, and Christy Hershman. He was preceded in death by his wife Susan, parents, son in law Randy Pluff, sister-in-law Christine Lindenberg, sister Eileen Anderson, nephews Jim Anderson and Wayne Anderson. Dennis’ life will be honored by his family at a later date.

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April 15, 1945 - Dec. 26, 2025

James Michael Flanigan, Jr., 80, of Sturgeon Bay and Tavernier, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, in Iron River, Michigan. He was born on April 15, 1945, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of the late James M. and Helen (Bartins) Flanigan, Sr. He attended the West Mifflin Schools, graduating from West Mifflin High School with the class of 1963. He then attended the University of Pittsburgh and graduated in 1967. James married Susan Moudy on June 1, 1968, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. They celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary this year. After college, James was drafted by the Green Bay Packers and played with them for 3 ½ years. He later played for the New Orleans Saints. After retiring from the NFL, he owned and operated Whispering Sands Resort in Sturgeon Bay with his family. He also owned and operated Flanigan Distributing Inc. for nearly 50 years. James was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Sturgeon Bay and the former president of the Green Bay Chapter of the NFL Players Association. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved fishing. James is survived by his wife, Susan; children, James Michael (Mary Alene) Flanigan, III of Green Bay, Kathleen “Kelly” Elizabeth Flanigan of Green Bay, and Brian Patrick Flanigan of Sturgeon Bay; grandchildren, Isabella (Sam) Fonder, Nathaniel Bazaldua, Gabriel Bazaldua, Eleanor Flanigan, James Flanigan, Richard Flanigan, Brie Flanigan, and Evin Flanigan; sister, Eileen (Leo) Patterson of Pittsburgh; sister-in-law, Barbara (Andris) Anuzis; nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. Services be held at a later date. Condolences may be expressed to the family of James M. Flanigan Jr. online at www.jacobsfuneralhomeir.com Funeral arrangements by the Jacobs Funeral Home, Inc of Iron River.

KEITH BURGESS

April 15, 1934 - Dec. 26, 2025

Keith Burgess, 91, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away on Dec. 26, 2025. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI on April 15, 1934, where he spent his early years with his brother and sister. The family later moved to Milwaukee, WI where Keith met Shirley Wilson at church. “You know we started dating when I was 17.” Shirley would say while patting Keith’s hand. Keith would then respond, “She liked me for my looks.” Keith graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a Bachelor of Science and from Cardinal Stritch College with a Master of Arts. His passion for education and commitment to community led to 38 years of teaching in the Milwaukee Public Schools. Keith and Shirley married on June 21, 1958, in Milwaukee and raised their two children in Whitefish Bay. Keith will forever be remembered for his caring and playful heart. He loved to prank neighbors on North Bay Ridge Avenue by planting trees in driveways, gathering the whole street’s old Christmas Trees in a single yard, and hosting the best block parties. Keith and Shirley were fundamental in expanding the Milwaukee K-9 training club. Keith was also club president for many years and graduated hundreds of dogs in obedience and agility. Door County turned into a second home, where Keith brought their vision to life by building a cabin in Ellison Bay - “just for them.” In retirement, Keith and Shirley made Door County their permanent home and moved to Sturgeon Bay in April of 2003. He took any opportunity to serve people, their dogs, and his family. He spent hours packing lunches for children and serving Thanksgiving dinner through the Sturgeon Bay United Methodist Church. Keith and Shirley spent 67 (and a half!) years together teaching, camping, boating, traveling across the states, and building - as long as they could bring their dogs. Keith crafted Shirley’s designs to life using his skills in woodworking, welding, and adding a boatload of humor along the way, until his death on December 26, 2025. Love you most. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes to consider a donation to the local weekend food for children program “Backpack Buddies” in Keith’s memory. For details, visit: https://sturgeonbayumc.org/march-missionbackpack-buddies/ He was preceded in death by James Burgess (father), Hazel Warner (mother), and Robert Burgess (brother). Survived by his wife Shirley, Patricia Chacon (sister), David Burgess (son), Linda Braun (daughter), grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Private family services were conducted at Bayside Cemetery by Forbes Funeral Home.

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As a free public service to our readers, the Peninsula Pulse presents Life Notes, devoted to the notable milestones in life, from birth to significant birthdays to engagements, weddings and obituaries. The deadline for submissions is noon on Friday. Send submissions to lifenotes@ppulse.com. The Pulse reserves the right to edit submissions to conform to space. Call 920.839.2121 for details. Birth notices are from Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay unless otherwise noted.

BIRTHS Victoria and Benjamin Ehlers, of Sister Bay, are the parents of a baby girl born at Door County Medical Center on Dec. 29, 2025. The maternal grandparents are Patsy and Jody Wuolett, of Sister Bay. The paternal grandparents are Cindy and D. Todd Ehlers, of Baileys Harbor. Lori and Phil Putzer, of Green Bay, are the parents of a baby boy born at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay on Nov. 7, 2025. The maternal grandparents are Diane and Edward Leist, of Sturgeon Bay. The paternal grandparents are Diane and Gerard Putzer, of Appleton.

DEATHS See full obituaries. Paul John Spude Oct. 22, 1952 - Jan. 4, 2025 Aloysius “Al” Kazenske Dec. 27, 1928 - Dec. 30, 2025 Keith Burgess April 15, 1934 - Dec. 26, 2025 James Michael Flanigan, Jr. April 15, 1945 - Dec. 26, 2025 Marvin G. Schinktgen Sept. 7, 1939 - Dec. 23, 2025 Dennis George Bhirdo Feb. 20, 1937 - Dec. 20, 2025

OBITUARIES Michael James Roatch Nov. 15, 1942 - Jan. 1, 2026 Michael James Roatch, 83, of De Pere, died on Jan. 1, 2026 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. He was born Nov. 15, 1942 in Madison, son of the late Theodore and Faye Roatch. Mike graduated from Pittsville High School in 1961 before enlisted in the United States Navy, and then later in the United States Army. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1961 until his honorable discharge in 1965 and in the U.S. Army from 1973 until 1974. Mike was employed as an automotive repair mechanic for over 32 years. On Feb. 12, 1966, Mike and Rosalie Ann Margaret Martinson were united in marriage at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Sturgeon Bay. Mike’s life was honored with a sharing of memories service and military honors on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 at 4 pm at Cotter Funeral Home, 860 N. Webster Ave., De Pere. Barbara Jean (Brann) Lawrie May 17, 1942 - Dec. 31, 2025 Barbara Jean Lawrie, 83, of Sturgeon Bay, died on Dec. 31, 2025, at Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay. Born on May 17, 1942 in Sturgeon Bay, Barbara was the daughter of Harry and Helen Brann. Barb graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1960. On Sept. 17, 1966, she married the love of her life, Thomas “Tim” Lawrie. They were married for over 50 years. Tim’s career as an Army officer led them to move over 20 times during his service. After returning home to Door County, they pursued a shared dream. In 2003, they opened Simon Creek Vineyard & Winery on their Jacksonport property. Visitation will be held at Huehns Funeral Home on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, from 4 to 7 pm, with a prayer service at 7 pm, officiated by Chaplain John Hauser. She will be laid to rest alongside her beloved husband, at Arlington National Cemetery. Dawn Belle (Struck) Dietrich July 13, 1945 - Dec. 30, 2025 Dawn Belle Dietrich, 80, of Nasewaupee, died on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. She was born July 13, 1945 in Sturgeon Bay the daughter of the late Oscar and Grace (LaViolette) Struck. Dawn graduated from Southern Door High School in 1963. She was a nanny for Dr. Outerhouven, and worked at Milwaukee Shoe Co., Hatco, Paulie Cheese, Inc., and CNS in Sturgeon Bay. On July 2, 1965 she married Orville Alfred Dietrich at St. Peters Ev. Lutheran Church. Funeral services were held Tuesday January 6, 2026 at 11 am at Salem Ev. Lutheran Church with Pastor Tod Vertz officiating. Shrine of the Good Shepherd, Nicolet Memorial

door NOTES UUFDC JANUARY PROGRAMS The Universalist Fellowship of Door County (UUFDC) is hosting the following Sunday programs in January at 10341 Water St./state Highway 42 in Ephraim. Sunday services and programs are also live-streamed on YouTube. Visit uufdc.org for connection details.

• Sunday, Jan. 11, 10 am – Jeff Pearcy, “Sacred Protest.” As Unitarian Universalists, we are called by our principles to engage in social justice. Beginning in January 2025 many Jeff Pearcy. people started SUBMITTED to protest against the policies that are eroding our democracy. It appears to be a minimum four-year commitment. How do we sustain our energy? We will look at a brief history of movements founded in protest and the need for the sustenance of spirituality. Milwaukee residents Jeff Pearcy and his wife, Jerilyn, have been members of the First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee for over 30 years. Pearcy retired from being an Executive Director of an international nonprofit and has traveled internationally, working with other nonprofits to tell their story in photos and videos. Pearcy has been a speaker

Gardens will be the final resting place. Friends called from 4 8 pm on Monday evening January 5, 2026 at Huehns Funeral Home and at the church Tuesday from 9:30 am until the time of service at 11 am. Patricia Ann (Miller) Schwartz March 3, 1935 - Dec. 28, 2025 Patricia Ann (Miller) Schwartz, 90, of Sturgeon Bay died on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, at St. Mary’s hospital. She was born March 3, 1935, in West Allis, Wisconsin, the fourth child of Walter and Alvina (Bendickson) Miller. She moved to Door County at a young age and graduated from Algoma High school. She received her teaching degree from UW Stevens Point and started her teaching career in a one room school house. She taught for over 40 years, the last 34 at Southern Door Elementary School. On Nov. 2, 1957, she married Edwin Schwartz at Forest Lutheran Church. Funeral Services was at 11 am Monday, Jan. 5, 2025, at St. Peters Ev. Lutheran Church with Pastor Carl Schroeder officiating. Burial was at Bayside Cemetery where Patricia was laid to rest next to her husband Edwin. June Ann Larson June 16, 1938 - Dec. 26, 2025 June Ann Larson, 87, of Sturgeon Bay passed away at Door County Memorial Hospital on Dec. 26, 2025. She was born June 16, 1938, in Sturgeon Bay to Lincoln and Matilda (Peschel) Larson. She graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1956, from the U. S. School of Music in 1960, the Minnesota School of Christian Education in 1965 and then from The Institute of Children’s Literature in 1978. June worked at Evergreen Nursery Company for 25 years, first as secretary/receptionist and then as sales supervisor. She was also employed at Sunset School, Miller Art Museum, and the Door County Maritime Museum for 25 years, as Assistant Curator, Archivist and Register. Funeral services were held 11 am on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, at Forbes Funeral Home with burial to follow at Bayside Cemetery. Visitation was after 10 am Friday until time of services. Bette Sternard March 8, 1955 - Dec. 26, 2025 Bette Sternard, 70, of Sturgeon Bay, died on Dec. 26, 2025, at Door County Medical Center. She was born March 8, 1955, in Sturgeon Bay to Raymond and Lorene (Neinas) Brey. Bette graduated from Sevastopol High School in 1973 and then Gateway Technical School in Kenosha where she earned an associate degree in Applied Science and Horticulture Marketing. She later studied at the American Floral Art School in Chicago. Bette married Glenn Sternard on Oct. 4, 1975. They raised two daughters, Jennifer and Julie. While raising her family, Bette worked as a floral designer at Colombo’s Flowers. She continued her career as a designer at Birmingham’s and Maas Floral and Green House until the time of her passing. Funeral Services will be Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 11 am at Corpus Christi Church in Sturgeon Bay. Visitation will be Friday from 3 to 7 pm. at Forbes Funeral Home with a prayer service at 7 pm. Fyrn M. Jilot Aug. 2, 1926 - Dec. 25. 2025 Fyrn M. Jilot, 99, of Sturgeon Bay died on Dec. 25. 2025. She was born on Aug. 2, 1926 to Albert and Nervin Guelette. On Feb. 3, 1944 she was united in marriage to James Jilot at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Misiere. She held numerous jobs in manufacturing, cherry processing, and coowning an upholstery business. In 1969 Jim and Fyrn purchased a cherry and apple orchard in Sturgeon Bay and eventually raised strawberries. Family and friends may visit Forbes Funeral Home in Sturgeon Bay on Thursday, January 8 from 4 to 6:30 pm, a prayer service is scheduled for 6:30 pm. A mass of Christian Burial will be con-celebrated on Friday, January 9 at 11 am at Corpus Christi Church in Sturgeon Bay. Bonnie Kaye Kolberg April 21, 1945 - Dec. 23, 2025 Bonnie Kaye Kolberg, 80, Sturgeon Bay, died on Dec. 23, 2025 at Bella Vista Assisted Living in Oshkosh. She was born April 21, 1945 in Sturgeon Bay, the daughter of Lloyd Albert Grovogel and Dorothy Mae (Maples) Grovogel]. Bonnie attended West Side School and graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1963. Bonnie married Allen Lee Strege in 1964. They had five children and shared 18 years of marriage. Bonnie married Allen Erwin Kolberg on Aug. 31, 1987. She worked at Godfrey Hall before going to work for Door County Memorial Hospital. A memorial service was held at 3 pm on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 at Huehns Funeral Home, 1414 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay. She was buried in Schumacher Cemetery in the Town of Nasewaupee, beside her husband, Al. Visitation for family and friends was held at the funeral home on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 from 1 pm until the time of service.

at the UUFDC on one other occasion and has had four shows in the gallery.

• Sunday, Jan. 18, 10 am – Debra Fitzgerald, “Seven Reasons Why a Strong Press Builds a Strong Community.” Peninsula Pulse Editor, Debra Fitzgerald, will discuss how a Debra Fitzgerald. strong local press SUBMITTED is essential to a healthy, connected community and a functioning democracy. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience with newspapers of all sizes as a journalist and editor in Illinois, Arizona, Minnesota and Door County, Wisconsin, she outlines how community journalism provides shared truths, preserves the collective story of a place, helps bridge divides and differs from national or regional media, rooted as it is in lived relationships and accountability. A Massachusetts native, Fitzgerald has a BA in English, an MFA in Creative Writing, and has won more than 50 awards over the course of her career for her reporting on a wide array of topics.

• Sunday, Jan. 25, 10 am – Dan Klarer, “How to Keep the Light When the Darkness Creeps In.” Dan Klarer is a professional theater artist, actor, educator, fight director, stage manager and Dan Klarer. costume designer SUBMITTED living in Door County and working for theater throughout the county and Midwest. Under the Society of American Fight Directors and Dueling Arts International, Klarer has taught

stage combat and worked at a variety of sanctioned workshops and universities. He also teaches improv, clowning, Shakespeare, and performance as the Education and Community Outreach Coordinator at Third Avenue PlayWorks. Klarer received his BA in Drama from UW-Stevens Point and his MA in Acting from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow.

100+ WOMEN CONTINUE BIG IMPACT WITH JANUARY GIVING AWARDS To date, 100+ Women Who Care Door County (100+WWC) have given $823,000 to 74 Door County nonprofits over eight years of giving – including the next quarterly Giving Event scheduled for Monday, Jan. 26 at the Carolyn Kress Pavilion Great Hall, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor, from 6:30-7:30 pm, with registration and social hour starting at 5:30 pm. Over $35,000 will be awarded that evening to local nonprofits by over 420 members. The three nonprofits that will be considered are the Francis Hardy Gallery, Door County Master Gardeners and Third Avenue PlayWorks. The 100+WWC members who nominated these nonprofits will present the organizations and nonprofit representatives will be available for questions. More information about these organizations can be found online at 100wwcDoorCounty.org. In addition, Northern Door Children’s Center will share the impact of their 100+WWC October 2024 award and information about the organization. Three additional nonprofits will be selected from member nominations for consideration at the next Giving Event on April 27, 2026. New members are always welcome. To learn more, visit 100wwcDoorCounty.org.

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“He was, and will always be, my favorite manager I’ve ever worked for or with,” former coworker Sam Lindsley wrote. “He had a way to bond with and make everyone feel included and comfortable, seen and supported. He was knowledgeable, sarcastic, witty, kind, warm, and poised. I only hope he knew what impact and reach he had on so many of us.” For Coulson, the outpouring of messages reminded him of the bond his staff shared and the many lives changed through their work together. “I forgot about all the marriages that started there,” he said. Among those marriages was Kositzke’s. He met Lisa Langenkamp when she was working in the restaurant, and they eventually began dating for many years before getting married in 2005. Connie Pahl rattled off several more examples as she talked about the 37 years she worked side-by-side with Kositzke. “I’ve spent more time with Scott than my own husband,” she said, noting that she and her husband worked opposite shifts “Scott was the glue here who held everything together,” Pahl said. “There were certain things we never do for customers, but he would do it because he didn’t want to say no.” One of his many responsibilities was winding the inn’s collection of antique clocks. “He was always the one who did that,” Pahl said. “Now the clocks are all acting goofy.” Longtime customers have noticed his absence as well. Langenkamp said people she’s never met have stopped by to talk about him and reminisce.

first for Southern Door were Skya Scrimgeour (100-107), Portia Hah (126-132) and Sydney Turner (145). Tiana Hah (138) finished second. On the boys side of the tournament, Southern Door’s Lance Veeser won the championship at 165 pounds. Veeser recorded four match victories on pins. The Eagles’ Clark LeFevre (126) placed second, while Chance Dekeyser (132) finished fifth.

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Scott Kositzke did a little bit of everything in his 37 years at the White Gull Inn, serving most of them as the general manager. SuBMITTED

“There are so many customers coming and telling us how much they miss him and feel for us and give us hugs,” Pahl said. “It’s very thoughtful.” The loss has brought his restaurant family closer together. “It really makes us appreciate our work family even more,” Pahl said. “We talk about how much we really miss him. How much this family means to all of us. I know he knew how much we cared about him, but we didn’t say it often enough.” Scott Kositzke’s quirky smile won’t be there to greet people anymore, but when the clocks start acting funny, or if the thermostat is turned too low and there’s a chill in the dining room, that’s him, present in his absence.

after winning the WIaa Division 2 state football championship, West De Pere head coach Chris Greisen announced on social media that he is resigning from the position after six seasons. In a post on X, Greisen said next fall, his six children Chris Greisen. FILE will be living in four different states. “In order to make sure I can, as their father, be present and available for all of them, I am submitting my resignation as head football coach at West De Pere,” he said. Greisen’s son, Patrick, who started at quarterback his past season for West De Pere and set the Wisconsin high school career record for touchdown passes, has been recruited to

POLARBALL PICKLEBALL PLAYED JAN. 1 AT SUNSET PARK at noon on jan. 1, the Door County Pickleball Club hosted its seventh annual Polarball event at Sturgeon Bay’s Sunset Park. Crews spent several hours the day before and the morning of the event clearing snow and ice from the courts. Though the Pickleball Club reported record low temperatures for the event – with the thermometer reading 7 degrees above and a wind chill of minus-15 – nearly 50 hardy souls braved the frigid weather to ring in the new year by playing pickleball. Selkirk Sport sponsored this event and provided prizes for it.

K OF C FREE-THROW CONTEST ON JAN. 10 Door County boys and girls ages 9-14 are invited to participate in the 2026 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship on jan. 10 at the St. john Bosco/Corpus Christi Gym in Sturgeon Bay. There is no entry fee, with the only requirement being that the participants be between the ages of 9-14. Proof of age, with a copy of a birth certificate, is requested. registration begins jan. 10 at 9 am at the St. john Bosco/Corpus Christi Gym, where the official start of the contest is set to get underway at 9:45 am. The winners from each boys’ and girls’ age category will advance to the district level.

FEATURED PET Pico is 3 years old, weighs 11 pounds and is available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) Door County Campus. Pico is a very pretty kitty with two differently colored eyes. He is a sweet boy who loves to chill out and get lots and lots of treats. He would be amazing in any home, especially if you have some fashionable hats he can wear. 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.

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Oliver Avenson had his eyes up as he prepared to land a jump at Big Hill Park in Sturgeon Bay on Saturday, Jan. 3. KELLY AVENSON

everal families took advantage of the snow and hit the slope at Lawrence Big Hill Park in Sturgeon Bay on Jan. 3. The 10-acre city park is located at 191 N. 9th Ave. in Sturgeon Bay, at the end of North 9th Avenue.

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s fun as the holiday season is, it can also feel like a marathon of gift exchanges, feasts and family time. To unwind after the chaos, and celebrate the quieter

times in winter, the Sister Bay Advancement Association (SBAA) has planned its first Winter Wellness Weekend, Jan. 16-18, where community members can enjoy a bit of selfcare with local businesses. The weekend of activities kicks off with an open house at the DöRR Hotel on Friday Jan. 16, from 4 to 7 pm. Attendees

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ilbert, a threeand-a-half-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, will appear in America’s most famous dog show this year alongside his owner and handler, Jay Livesey of Algoma. The 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the oldest and most prestigious all-breed conformation show in the United States, is set for this

February – and Livesey and Gilbert are invited. Gilbert is the fourth-ranked Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in the American Kennel Club’s (AKC) competitive national circuit. Conformation shows like the Westminster judge pure-breed dogs against a set of standards specific to each breed as determined by the AKC. For instance, judges look for Cavalier King Charles Spaniels with big, round eyes, high-set ears, and level backs with tails that point straight out, Livesey said. Livesey has owned this breed since 2007, and started competing in 2010

when his breeder asked if he would be interested in showing one of her new puppies. “I hadn’t really thought about it [showing dogs], but I tried it,” he said. “And then I got hooked.” In 2016, Livesey and his partner, Brent Strege, welcomed their first litter of puppies and have been breeding their own dogs ever since. Livesey was drawn to Cavalier King Charles Spaniels for their versatility. “They will lay with you on the sofa all day if you want, or they’ll go for a walk

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Canada often occur when the seed crop of certain trees is poor, requiring them to find food in the northern U.S. This year the Sturgeon Bay and the Brussels counts had good numbers of a variety of northern migrants that spend the winter in our area. The numbers were not high but the variety was good with redpolls, pine siskins, dark-eyed juncos, pine grosbeaks, American tree sparrows, and snow buntings reported. Dark-eyed juncos were found at many feeders and snow buntings were flying over open fields in large numbers in the Brussels count. The previous high for snow buntings was in 2005 with 429 seen in the Sturgeon Bay circle and 573 in the Brussels circle. Weather plays an important part in how the birds act. Windy days keep the birds in hiding, away from the wide-open spaces and difficult to find. Some counts were done with snow falling which makes visibility poor. If the snow is too heavy, we usually cancel the event. Both counts in 2016 were cancelled due to heavy snow on Saturday and then very icy roads the next day. I don’t want the 12 to 18 field workers risking their lives driving around looking for birds in those conditions. Many of the birds we look for on these winter count come from Canada and the Arctic. Snowy owls have been quite rare, being seen on count day only five times in the Sturgeon Bay circle and just three times in the Brussels circle in the last 30 years. Great horned owls, permanent residents here, have been recorded on 21 counts for Sturgeon Bay and 18 for Brussels. Eastern screech owls, not thought to be as common, have been heard only twice in the Sturgeon Bay count but 16 times for the On the Scandia Village Campus Off Brussels count. Canterbury Lane & Hwy. 57 The screech owls are widespread 10578 Applewood Road, Sister Bay in the eastern half of the U.S. and farHave you 920-854-9669 bargainsunlimited.org had a special • relationship with an animal? more common in southern Wisconsin than north of Green Bay. Perhaps Maybe it was life with a beloved pet or a brief encounter with a bird, squirrel or even a butterfly that left you feeling you’d met a special they are moving north with their being. It’s because they are special – a spark of the Divine, like you. nesting territories. Join let us Sat., May have 6, 1:00 to 2:30 PM These CBCs have been done “To others their freedom at the Door Co. Library, 107 S. 4th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, for throughout the U.S. for the last reflects the harmony and goodwill 125 years. It is a great way for an informal discussion to share your experiences. that is within.” ornithologists to monitor bird Animals Are Soul, too! populations during the non-nesting - All Harold Klemp, Love—The Keystone of Life Non-denominational. beliefs are recognized, welcomed, & respected. Free. Sponsored times of year and compare trends in by the Wisconsin Satsang Society, a chartered affiliate of ECKANKAR. bird numbers. A joy with each count is finding a Info: email newi.wss@gmail.com Learn more: Eckankar.org rare bird and sharing the experiences Websites: Eckankar.org For local events list, visit: Eckankar-wi.org with fellow birders. This is the fun part Eckankar-wi.org of citizen science activities. ECKANKAR The Path of Spiritual Freedom

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On Monday, Jan. 12, the Door County Master Gardeners Association will present a winter sowing demonstration at 1:30 pm. Veteran gardener Karen Kidd will explain how seeds can be sown outdoors in milk jugs and left outside for the winter, a handsoff approach that allows seeds to determine when

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conditions are right to sprout. Next, Crossroads will present an Environmental Exploration program on Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 3:30 pm. The after-school program, geared towards elementary students but open to all, will have participants search for signs of life in winter meadows. A naturalist-led Wandering Wednesday hike will depart from Crossroads on Jan. 14 at 1:30 pm. Programs meet at Crossroads’ Collins Learning Center, 2041 Michigan St. in Sturgeon Bay.

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Nature Center the cold winter months, there’s a class coming up just for you. The Door County Beekeepers Club will host a Beginning Beekeeping Class on Saturday, Jan. 24, at the Peninsular Ag Research Station, 4312 Hwy 42, Sturgeon Bay. The class will be held from 8 am – 12 pm. The class will provide a general overview of the hobby and discuss equipment, how to obtain bees, colony management, and hive components. Registration is $25 per person or $40 per family. Register by emailing contact@ doorcountybeekeepersclub. org.

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Christ the King 512 Michigan St. Sturgeon Bay Holy Eucharist 9:30 Sunday

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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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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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student opener Rowan Cooley. Morning lectures are free, and tickets to evening concerts are $20. Coffee and baked goods will be available for purchase. DCA is located at 3926 Hwy 42 in Fish Creek. The box office is open Monday through Friday, 12 to 5 pm. Tickets can be purchased in person, on the phone at 920.868.2728 or online at dcauditorium.org.

THE MUSICAL MUSEUM Midsummer’s Music and its affiliate ensemble the Griffon String Quartet will present The Musical Museum, a unique music experience that blends live performance with neuroscience, poetry and conversation. These free, public events will take place Jan. 21-23 in Door County and De Pere.

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The Musical Museum is a dementiainformed life-enrichment program designed to honor the intellectual, emotional and social needs of individuals at this stage of life. Musical performances are interwoven with commentary and discussion around sound, music, memory and poetry, inviting audiences to listen, reflect and connect. Special guest Clara Takarabe – violist, neuroscience researcher and Northwestern Music and Medical Program co-director – will join the Griffon String Quartet for the program. Takarabe is a clinical music researcher at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, where her work explores the links between music, brain health and human connection. Events take place Jan. 21 at Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church, 11836 Hwy 42 in Ellison Bay; Jan. 22 at Dudley Birder Theatre, 123 S. Broadway St. in De Pere; and Jan. 23 at MUSE Sturgeon Bay, 330 Jefferson St. Concerts start at 1 pm. For more information, visit midsummersmusic.com or contact 920.854.7088.

ROGUE THEATER AUDITIONS Adults and teens ages 15 and older are invited to audition for Rogue Theater’s 2026 season. Co-artistic directors Stuart Champeau and Lola DeVillers have been preparing for a summer and fall season of comedy, suspense and drama. The schedule may include Murder on Cottage Row, Barbara’s Wedding, A Night at the Theater, The Diary of Anne Frank and Red. In-person auditions will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 6 pm and Saturday, Jan. 17 at 1 pm at Rogue

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SBAA reached out to local businesses at the end of last summer to gauging interest in the idea and encourage them to come up with a way they might participate. Twentythree businesses came aboard. Peddle said SBAA is excited to see the enthusiasm and creativity from area businesses. Some offerings will be available all weekend long, like retail therapy sales at Space, Spot and On Deck Clothing Company, while others require reservations like a Sunday watercolor workshop collaboration between happy coffee and Woodwalk Gallery. Attendees can look forward to guided hikes by Country House Resort and Ecology Sports, wellness social gatherings at McEvoy’s

Culinaria and Britta Salon and special menus at Sip and Chop, among many others. Some activities, like a fireside chat on healthy lifestyles at the DöRR Hotel, are free to attend. The full list of offerings is available at tinyurl.com/3pjd9sna. If all goes well, the SBAA would like to make Winter Wellness Weekend an annual event, Peddle said. “A full weekend dedicated to wellness and balance felt like a natural way to kick off the year,” she wrote. To learn more about Winter Wellness Weekend, visit sisterbay. com/events/winter-wellnessweekend.

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Door County Medical Center Prepares for Epic Go-Live in February Door County Medical Center (DCMC) is set to launch Epic, the nation’s leading electronic health record (EHR) system, on February 7, 2026. This transition marks the largest technology investment in DCMC’s 80-year history and will replace the current Meditech system.

Epic will enhance care coordination by connecting DCMC clinicians with specialists across multiple facilities and give patients streamlined access to their health information through the MyChart portal. This upgrade will improve communication, efficiency, and overall patient experience. IMPORTANT NOTE! Patients will need to switch from the patient portal/MyDCMC app to MyChart, with sign up starting January 19th! Specific instructions on how to sign up will be available then. If you already have a MyChart account, the process will be slightly different. Stay tuned for more information.

» a bitter acid taste in your mouth? • Do you often experience these problems after meals? • Do you experience heartburn or acid indigestion two or more times per week? • Do you find that antacids only provide temporary relief from your symptoms? • Are you taking prescription medication to treat heartburn, but still having symptoms? If you said yes to two or more of the questions above, you may have GERD. Getting a GERD Diagnosis Door County Medical Center’s Heartburn and Reflux Center offers several minimally invasive tests which can determine whether or not you are suffering from GERD. These include: • The BravoTM Reflux Testing System: This system involves placing a small capsule on the esophageal wall. The capsule then monitors esophageal pH levels and determines whether acid from the stomach is moving past the LES and into the esophagus. • Esophageal Manometry: With this procedure, which lasts between 10-15 minutes, a small tube is passed through your nose, down your esophagus and into your stomach. Sensors on the tube determine the function of the esophageal muscle and the LES by measuring pressure while swallowing small amounts of water. • Esophagram: This is a type of x-ray that assists in exploring the anatomy of the esophagus and stomach—can also be used to establish whether a hiatal hernia is present and to help determine its size.

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If you live in Door County and have ever chosen antacids as your dinner companion, you’re not alone. Heartburn affects millions, and what starts as occasional discomfort can become a lifedisrupting chronic issue for many people. The Heartburn and Reflux Center at Door County Medical Center (DCMC) brings focused diagnostics and modern treatment options to the community, so you don’t have to travel far for cutting-edge care. What is the difference between heartburn, acid reflux and GERD? While it may seem like heartburn and acid reflux are minor grievances caused by “too much of the good stuff”, they can signal a more serious underlying issue like gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD). Heartburn is a misnomer as it does not involve the heart, but rather the stomach and esophagus, and is actually a symptom of acid reflux and GERD. It is that classic burning sensation in the chest that can rise to the throat; the resulting pain can be so severe that it is sometimes mistaken for a heart attack. Acid reflux is a condition where stomach acid regularly flows back into the esophagus and causes symptoms such as heartburn. It occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES)—a circular muscle that connects the esophagus and stomach which tightens after food passes into the stomach— becomes weak and allows the stomach acid that digests your food to move backwards into the esophagus. GERD is a more severe form of acid reflux resulting in a chronic digestive disorder: GERD is a disease. Whereas acid reflux is typically sporadic and affects most people at some point, a GERD diagnosis is when acid reflux causes esophageal inflammation or occurs more than twice a week for a sustained period of time. Prolonged damage to the lining of the esophagus from acid reflux can result in esophageal cancer. How do I know if it’s GERD? GERD can cause a wide array of symptoms which vary in occurrence and severity: • Heartburn • Regurgitation • Chronic Cough • Dysphagia (the feeling of having food stuck in your throat) • Chest Pain • Gas & Bloating • Laryngitis

How can I manage my symptoms? Often, the root causes of GERD, and the management of symptoms, can be addressed with lifestyle changes, including: • Losing weight • Changing diet • Quitting smoking • Quitting alcohol consumption Further, over-the-counter and prescription medications may also help manage symptoms of acid reflux and GERD. Common medications include: Antacids like Tums, Rolaids and Mylanta; H2 Blockers like Pepcid and Tagamet and Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) like Omeprazole and Nexium. What if lifestyle changes and medications don’t work? For more serious cases of GERD, where lifestyle changes and medications have proven ineffective, surgery may be required. For such cases, Door County Medical Center offers several minimally invasive procedures for GERD. • Botox injections: These are an excellent alternative for patients with esophageal disorders that don’t want to, or can’t have, a minimally invasive procedure. Botox injections assist in relaxing the esophageal body or LES by interfering with nerve signals to the esophageal muscle tissue. • Nissen Fundoplication surgery: This is a type of surgical procedure that attaches the uppermost part of the stomach (the fundus) to the lower esophageal sphincter in order to increase pressure on that muscle, reduce a potential hiatal hernia, and restore the natural, physiological anatomy of the LES. • Hiatal Hernia Repair: This surgery repairs a hiatal hernia by pulling your stomach back into the abdomen and making the opening in the diaphragm smaller to prevent reflux. With these treatments and adherence to follow-up many patients experience dramatic reductions in heartburn, less reliance on daily antacid medications, and improved sleep and swallowing. Heartburn and reflux aren’t just nuisances — for many people they’re chronic conditions that can steal sleep, limit diets, and create anxiety around eating and travel. At the DCMC Heartburn and Reflux Center of Door County, our aim is to get your symptoms under control and get you back to everyday life - even the occasional slice of pizza. If you, or someone you know, is experiencing acid reflux on a regular basis, or the symptoms of reflux have begun to impact quality of life, contact the Heartburn and Reflux Center of Door County at (920) 746-1060. For more information, please visit our website.

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or 25 years, Family Art Days at the Peninsula School of Art (PenArt) in Fish Creek have brought parents and kids together for fun, free art projects. On the third Sunday of every month from 9 am to noon, PenArt Programs and Studios Manager Chelsea Latham sets up two of the school’s connected studio spaces with the help of Algoma Elementary art teacher Katherine Baeten and Woodwalk Gallery owner and former elementary art teacher Joslyn Villalpando. Projects encompass a wide range of materials and techniques, from clay to paint to felt to recycled plastic, Latham said. Some even include digital and photo elements. PenArt provides everything needed for the projects, Artistic Director Elysia Michaelsen said – so participants just need to bring themselves and their enthusiasm.

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“There’s nothing you ever need to bring with you, and that includes skill level or experience,” she said. “It truly is open to everyone.” Many of the planned projects are inspired by exhibits on display at PenArt or current artists in residence, tying the activity into the rest of the facility. The upcoming January project takes inspiration from the work of artist-inresidence Derriann Pharr, who uses shapes, lines and color to explore identity and transformation. Attendees can expect to celebrate themselves by creating vibrant, interpretive selfportraits. These projects are geared towards kids aged 3 through 12, though Michaelson has seen kids both younger and older than that age range enjoy the activities. While many kids in this age range have the opportunity to practice their art skills in school, Family Art Days allow parents, grandparents and other important adults in their lives to join in.

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ew York Times bestselling author Kate Quinn will kick off the 2026 Door County Reads events with an in-person talk and book-signing on Jan. 17. Quinn is the author of this year’s book selection, The Briar Club, set in 1950s Washington, D.C., at Briarwood House, a struggling all-female boardinghouse where residents keep their secrets close. When a mysterious widow, Grace March, moves into the attic, she unexpectedly forges connections

among an unlikely group of women: a seemingly perfect English housewife hiding deep wounds, a police officer’s daughter entangled with a dangerous gangster, a former baseball star grappling with the end of the WWII-era women’s league, and a fervent supporter of McCarthy-era politics. Together, their lives intertwined against a backdrop of Cold War tension and hidden truths. Quinn is an acclaimed author of historical fiction known for richly researched novels and compelling

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The community is invited to an artist reception on Friday, Jan. 9, from 4:30 to 6 pm, at the Door County Community Foundation, 222 N. 3rd Ave. in Sturgeon Bay. The reception kicks off the lobby gallery winter exhibition, featuring works by Door County artist Melissa Resch. Resch holds a BFA (bachelor of fine arts degree) in painting from Massachusetts College of Art and Design and a master’s degree in painting from the University of Tasmania. She has lived on five continents and visited all 50 U.S. states, settling in Door County in 2017. In 2020, she opened her studio at 45 S. 3rd Ave. in Sturgeon Bay. Inspired by abstract expressionism and mid-century modern style, Resch extracts the essence of familiar objects and places through a variety of media: oil painting, works on paper, textile art and assemblage. Lines and shapes appear, disappear and reappear to imply architecture, farms, bridges, boats, waterways, shadows or living creatures. Each season, different Door County artists are invited to exhibit their work at the Door County Community Foundation’s lobby gallery. The gallery is normally open to the public during the Community Foundation’s regular hours of 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

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“Not only do we get to engage with the local kids, but we also get to invite their families in with them,” Michaelson said. “There’s this intergenerational connection that happens during the events.” Attendees may drop in anytime during the three-hour event. Volunteers are on hand to orient new groups as they come in, showing them materials and walking them through instructions. In general, participants can expect to set aside about an hour for the activity, though Latham has seen

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ALGOMA 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 BAILEYS HARBOR Bazyli Studio Wearable and Textile Art 2551 Ahrens Road (847) 347-3562 Chez Cheryl Art Space 8360 High Plateau Road off EE (920)421-1690 Call to schedule a studio visit EGG HARBOR Angela Lensch Gallery 7653 Hwy 42 (920) 868-5088

people finish in as little as 30 minutes, while others get so involved they stay for most of the three hours, she said. After just over a year of running this event, Latham appreciates how it gets the whole family involved. Where activities like team sports and recitals may only engage one party, these events allow family members to enjoy creating their own piece of art while brainstorming and problem-solving together. “Adults, seriously, come out of this and they express how much fun they’ve had,” Latham said.

Cappaert Contemporary Gallery 7901 Hwy 42 (920) 868-3987 Mike Judy Studio & Gallery 6252 Bay Shore Dr. (920) 743-2614 mikejudyart.com Open by Appt. Plum Bottom Gallery (Downtown) 7813 Hwy 42 (920) 743-2819 Plum Bottom Gallery (Plum Bottom Road) 4999 Plum Bottom Road (920) 743-2819

Family Art Days run during the off-season, September through May, providing a great reason to get out of the house on a chilly weekend. “The heat is always on,” Michaelson said with a laugh. To learn more about Family Art Days and upcoming projects, visit peninsulaschoolofart.org/family-artdays.

Interfibers Studio Gallery 9204 Silk Road (920) 868-3580 Link Gallery 3942 Hwy 42 (920) 868-2728 Peninsula School of Art and Guenzel Gallery 3906 Cty F (920) 868-3455 Plum Bottom (Fish Creek) 4175 Main St. (920) 393-7885 Quarry House Gallery 8896 Spring Rd. (414) 322-0617 JACKSONPORT

ELLISON BAY Clay Bay Pottery 11650 Hwy 42 (920) 854-5027 Gills Rock Pottery 12020 Lakeview Road (920) 854-2774 K Wilder Fine Art 12495 Door Bluff Road kwilderart.com (773) 636-6289 Open by Appt. Lynn’s Pottery 12030 Garrett Bay Road (920) 421-4384 Rob Williams Studio/Gallery 753 Isle View Rd (920) 854-9823 Turtle Ridge Gallery 11736 Mink River Road (920) 854-4839 EPHRAIM Blue Dolphin House and BDH Studio 10320 N. Water St. (920) 854-4413 George Burr Gallery 10325 Hwy 42 (920) 854-7877 UU Gallery 10341 Water St. (920) 854-7559 FISH CREEK Haven Studio In Settlement Shops, 9110 Hwy 42 (920) 207-0171 Gallery of Gold 4091 Main St. (920) 868-9020 Open by Appt.

Idea Gallery 6551 Cty T (West Jacksonport) (920) 655-1340 JUDDVILLE Deanna Clayton Glass 8499 Hwy 42 Fish Creek, WI 54212 (920) 421-1604 SISTER BAY Earth Art Studio Country Walk Shops – Garden Level (920) 854-1912 Frykman Studio Gallery 2566 S. Bayshore Dr. (920) 854-7351 Hartmann Sign Studio and Art Gallery 10673 Sumac Lane (920) 854-5378 Meadows Art Gallery 10560 Applewood Road (920) 854-2317 Mill Road Gallery 2328 Mill Road (920) 854-4416 STURGEON BAY

1 Andrea Naylor Gallery 45 S. 3rd. Ave. (920) 655-2677 andreanaylor.com ARTicipation Studio & Gallery 10 E. Oak Street (920) 857-8544

Avenue Art on 3rd 39 S. 3rd Ave. avenuearton3rd@gmail.com Blue Moon Framery & Gallery 185 Walnut St., in the Door County Economic Development Center by appt: bluemoonframery.com Brian Pier Gallery/ Forever Grateful 20 S. Madison (920) 818-0366

2 Community Foundation Gallery 222 N. 3rd Ave. (920) 746-1786 Hope Church Gallery 141 S. 12th Ave. (920) 743-2701 Lily Bay Pottery 3450 N. Lake Michigan Dr. (920) 412-4872 M Anderson Gallery 44 S. 2nd Ave. (920) 765-1332 Margaret Lockwood Gallery 7 S. 2nd Ave. (920) 493-3635 Miller Art Museum 107 S. 4th Ave. (920) 746-0707 Mona Lucy Gallery 626 Jefferson St. (920) 495-0651 Plum Bottom Gallery (Sturgeon Bay) 231 N. 3rd Ave. (920) 393-7885 Popelka Trenchard Glass Studio 64 S. 2nd Ave. (920) 743-7287 Ranly Maritime Gallery 1009 Egg Harbor Road (920) 559-6194 Reclaimed & Co. Jewelry 24 N. 3rd Ave. reclaimedcojewelry.com Shan Bryan-Hanson Studio 242 Michigan St. shanbryan-hanson.com Studio 1865 22 E. Pine St. TAP Lobby Gallery 239 N. 3rd Ave. (920) 743-2206 Two Bridges Studio and Gallery 22 S. 3rd Ave. twobridgesdoorcounty.com

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Novel Bay Booksellers released the following list of the top five best-selling books of 2025: 1. The Boatyard: How a Rollicking Bunch in Rural Wisconsin Built the Finest Yachts in the World by James Mihaley 2. A Death in Door County by Annelise Ryan 3. The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune 4. Into the Storm by Jamie Kay Palmer 5. 100 Things to Do in Door County Before You Die by Tamara Gaumond and Jean O’Brien Gibbons Novel Bay Booksellers is located at 44 N. 3rd Ave. in Sturgeon Bay.

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Meg Ziegelmann will be featured in the next edition of the Dickinson Poetry Series at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Ziegelmann’s writing began with a letter to the Queen of England when she was just 12 years old. Since then it has become a lifelong practice to write a poem for a family member or a friend’s birthday. The poems are often light-hearted, but she uses as many descriptions and memories of the person as she can. The reading starts at 7 pm on Wed. Jan. 14, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County, 10341 N. Water Street, Ephraim.

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most powerful magic, and the powers that be will do anything to keep that hidden. When one woman discovers the truth, she becomes the only person who can change everything. It’s the debut novel by Emily Elizabeth Baker, a Sturgeon Bay author who works at Novel Bay Booksellers. A party at Novel

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Bay celebrated the book launch in December. A lifelong writer and the daughter of a librarian, Emily Elizabeth Baker taught middle schoolers to find their own love of books before leaving to pursue a career in writing. She also writes on the literary platform Substack under The Writer on the Water and hosts the podcast The Odyssey of a Novel. To purchase a copy of The Last Empress or learn more about the author, visit emilyelizabethbaker. com.

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The deadline to apply for Write On Door County’s women’s mentoring program, Telling the Truth of Our Lives, is Friday, Jan. 9. The year-long program is meant for women who want to write but may have faced barriers in doing so. Women of any age who live in Door County and would like

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In addition to offering an impressive selection of classes, the Winter Program represents something unique and wonderful about Door County: an amazing group of 80 volunteer instructors who generously share their time, along with their considerable talent! Where will this winter take you? Register today!

The annual writing contest from Wisconsin People & Ideas will open for entries on Jan. 15. Guidelines and categories are available at wisconsinacademy. org/contests. All entries are due March 15, 2026. The Academy’s annual writing contest has served the Wisconsin literary community since 1994. Winners receive cash prizes, publication and public readings, as well as a five-day residency for first-place winners.

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by CATHRYN COFELL-MUTSCHLER Listen, there was a river of mothers leaving the city this morning. While the rest of you were asleep they were slipping away, a swish of whisper and cotton, and one of them was shaking like a wet dog, and did I mention they were smiling? Listen, I need to tell you that I tried to stop them, but their leaving ran deep, like they were following some Pied Piper only there was no music (unless you call thousands of beaming faces music) just my nagging wait and the accomplice sun crouched dark to aid in their escape. Listen, have I told you how as children we gave our mothers nothing but construction paper and grief, calls from the principal, broccoli spit out in napkins and welted brothers crying? Though this day will rise full with their empty is it any wonder they lasted this long? Listen, this is the way the world will end, unless you can find them, unless you can herd them back and barter for their stay. I need to tell you this is the way, come quickly, this way. Cathryn CofellMutschler, a member of the regional poetry group The Sheets, was recently named Appleton’s first poet laureate. Her poem “THIS WAY” appeared in her book Stick Figure with Skirt, which won the 2019 Main Street Rag Poetry Book Award.

female protagonists. A native of Southern California, she holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Classical Voice from Boston University. She lives in Maryland with her husband and their two rescue dogs. Her bestselling works include The Alice Network, The Huntress, The Rose Code, and The Diamond Eye, many of which are set during World War II. The Briar Club is available for checkout at InfoSoup.org and as an eBook and audiobook through Libby and Hoopla. The talk will be held at the Sturgeon Bay High School Auditorium on Saturday, Jan. 17 at noon. The program will be recorded and made available on the Door County Library YouTube channel, where it can be viewed through the end of February. Attendees are encouraged to bring a copy of their favorite Kate Quinn book for signing following the talk or purchase a copy on-site from Novel Bay Booksellers. The event is free and open to the public and funded by the Door County Library Foundation. Door County Reads events continue through February with book discussions, film screenings, presentations and more events related to the themes of The Briar Club. Find a complete list of events at doorcountylibrary. org/doorcountyreads.

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FRI 1/9 LIVE MUSIC FRANKIE & VIV Nightingale Supper Club, 1541 Egg Harbor Road, 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.

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Music in the tradition of classic country, bluegrass and western swing will fill the room at the Southern Door Community Auditorium on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 7 pm. The Fiddlers Farm Band will bring back the classics in a performance featuring Grammy-nominated musicians, including two-time Wisconsin State fiddle champion Hana Dumas on fiddle and vocals, IBMA award-winning and Grammy-nominated

5-7pm. Jazz duo.

GALLERIES ARTIST RECEPTION Door County Community Foundation Gallery, 222 N 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.1786. 4:30-6pm. A kickoff for the Lobby Gallery Winter Exhibition, featuring works by Door County painter Melissa Resch.

INDOOR ZUMBA GOLD FOR ACTIVE SENIORS Aging & Disability Resource Center of Door County, 916 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2372. 11am. Modified Zumba at a lower intensity. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Forestville Library, 123 Hwy 42, Forestville. 920.856.6886. 9:30am. Participants learn a number & letter each week through reading, singing & dancing.

Nick Dumas on mandolin and vocals, Dan Rass on guitar and vocals, Neil Saindon on bass, and brother duo Steve and Guy Nothem on the steel guitar and drums. Guests will be transported to a simpler time with timeless tunes from legends like Merle Haggard, Patsy Cline, Flatt & Scruggs, Bill Monroe and more. Visit sdauditorium.org for tickets or call 920.676.1920 for more information. The Southern Door Community Auditorium is located at 2073 County Road DK in Brussels.

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. RIDGES FILM CLUB Ridges Sanctuary – Cook-Albert Fuller Center, 8166 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.2802. 2-4pm. Watch & discuss a documentary on wetlands. Camp chairs & snacks welcome. For ages 18 & older. MAGIC COMMANDER NIGHT The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727. 3-9pm. Play Magic the Gathering in Commander format. UNPLUGGED JAM SESSION Algoma Public Library, 406 Fremont St, Algoma. 920.487.2295. 3-5pm. Open to teens & adults.

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.

The Art of Music winter concert series will return to the Kress Pavilion with five shows scheduled from January to March. Local band Dorothy Scott and the Peacekeepers kicks off the series on Friday, Jan. 16, playing the best of pop, folk and blues. The show is also the third-annual fundraiser for Jay Whitney, a local singer/guitarist dealing with the aftermath of a stroke. Up next is The Voice runner-up Chris Kroeze, performing on Friday, Feb. 13. A Wisconsin native, Kroeze plays more than 200 shows a year, blending country soul and alluring vocals. Wisconsin-based singer-songwriter Willy Porter will play next on Friday, Feb. 27. His guitardriven musical odyssey spans over two decades, 13 albums and multiple continents. Six female musicians with deep Door County roots – Jenny Bienemann, Jeanne Kuhns, Dorothy Scott, Katie Dahl, Sue Demel and Jess Holland – will return to the Kress Pavilion for a Haiku Milieu concert on Friday, March 13. Each performer will revisit a song they debuted at last year’s concert, then debut a new work inspired by a haiku by Bienemann. Wrapping up the concert series, Milwaukee band Dead Horses will play on Friday, March 27. Informed by early American prose and modern Americana music, the band delivers an intimate blend of traditional roots and indie folk. All shows start at 7 pm at the Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St. in Egg Harbor. Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased via cash or check at the door. To reserve tickets, visit kresspavilion.org/ winterconcertseries. For more information, call 920.493.5979.

BILLY G Drömhus Door County, 611 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay. 608.333.4553. 3-5pm. Acoustic tunes. JULIEN KOZAK Twelve Eleven Wine Bar, 10339 Hwy 57, Sister Bay. 920.421.9463. 5-7pm. Folk-pop singer-songwriter.

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MET OPERA: LIVE IN HD MUSE Sturgeon Bay, 330 Jefferson Street, Sturgeon Bay. 920.333.2859. 12pm. HD livestream as the Metropolitan Opera presents Bellini’s high-stakes drama “I Puritani” live to theaters worldwide. $10-25/person.

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AUSTIN SKALECKI Harbor Ridge Winery, 4690 Rainbow Ridge Rd, Egg Harbor. 920.333.2859. 1-4pm. An afternoon of blues, rock & folk at the winery.

DINNER WITH FRIENDS Bay View Lutheran Church, 340 W Maple St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.4705. 4-6pm. Chili, crackers,

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INDOOR POKÉMON CLUB The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727. 9-11 am. A fun-filled morning of battles, trades and more whether you’re a Pokémon master or just starting your journey. WARM SIPS AND WINTER WORKSHOPS Glenn Innish Farm, E5427 2nd Road, Kewaunee. 920.255.4536. 9am-4pm. A cozy, dropin experience to sip on warm beverages and enjoy hands-on winter projects at your own pace. WINTER MARKET 2604 Grove Road, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.2366. 10am-2pm. Shop homemade & homegrown products from local vendors. continued on page 2

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Jan. 10, 10:30 am and 1:30 pm, The Ridges Sanctuary, 8166 Hwy 57 in Baileys Harbor Explore The Ridges during a guided hike – $10 per person, $7 for members or free for those 16 and younger. Snowshoes are available for $5. Register at ridgessanctuary.org.

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continued from page 1 QUILTING WITH NIKI Algoma Public Library, 406 Fremont St, Algoma. 920.487.2295. 10am-2pm. Try Six Trails, a beginner pattern.

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WINTER GUIDED HIKE Ridges Sanctuary – Cook-Albert Fuller Center, 8166 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.2802. 10:30am & 1:30pm. Snowshoes available for $5/pair. $10/public, $7/member, free/16 & younger. Register at ridgessanctuary.org. SCIENCE SATURDAY – ICE Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.5895. 2pm. Learn about the science behind ice—why it floats, why it is slippery, and more. Intended for elementary students, but learners of all ages are welcome. Meet at the Collins Learning Center

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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. JEFF PEARCY – SACRED PROTEST . 920.854.7559. 10am. 10 am. Featured speaker Jeff Pearcy discusses a brief history of movements founded in protest and sustaining energy in the fight to preserve democracy. OPEN KNIT & CROCHET The Naked Sheep, 31 S. Madison Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.1166. 12-3pm. Open knitting & crochet.

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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.

MON 1/12 LIVE MUSIC PAUL TAYLOR Osteria Tre Tassi, 11976 Mink River Road, Ellison Bay. 920.309.8390. 6:30-9:30pm. Solo jazz guitar during dinner.

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TRIVIA & TACOS Thirsty Cow Taphouse, 7899 Co Rd A, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.9991. 5-6pm team signup, 6pm start. ADRC ACTIVITIES Aging & Disability Resource Center of Door County,

916 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2372. 9am. Artists in Making. 11am. Zumba Gold. 12pm. Bridge. 12:30pm. Poker; Samba card group. 1pm. Growing Connections. 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. UKULELE JAM Door County YMCA – Steve & Jackie Kane Program Center, 3866 Gibraltar Road, Fish Creek. 920.868.3660. 1-2:45pm. Open to all players & skill levels. Email dcukesociety@ gmail.com for more info. 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. WINTER SOWING DEMO Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.5895. 1:30pm. Door County Master Gardeners Association program on sowing seeds outdoors in milk jugs & leaving them outside for the winter. MAGIC COMMANDER NIGHT The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727. 3-9pm. Play Magic the Gathering in Commander format.

toddlers & preschoolers, followed by free play. SIP & STITCH The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727. 4-7pm. Knit, sew, crochet, embroider or work on another craft. FREE MOVIE Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor. 920.868.3334. 4pm. Popcorn provided; bring your own nonalcoholic beverage. CPR TRAINING Helm’s Hillcrest Dairy, E3731 Rockledge Road, Algoma. 920.536.0118. 4-6pm. Learn how to perform CPR and use AED. Free training (not certification). Registration required at compressandshock.org/event. NETWORKING GROUP We Are HOPE, in the Cherry Point Mall, 1300 Egg Harbor Rd, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.7273. 5:15-6:15pm. Small business discussion & networking for those interested in learning about or discussing small businesses. ATOMIC BINGO Brygga Plates & Pours, 107 N. 1st Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.0700. 6-8pm. 10 free rounds with prizes. 11th round supports a local charity. FOUNDATIONS IN MEDITATION The Yoga Womb, 58 W. Maple Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 7pm. Cultivate meditative tranquility & insight together through classical mindfulness foundations. All experience levels welcome.

LITERATURE

MEMOIR MONDAY Washington Island Community Center, 910 Main Road, Washington Island. 920.868.1457. 10-11am. Write part of your life story at this creative lab geared towards seniors.

READERS RAMPANT BOOK CLUB Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Library, 2323 Mill Rd, Sister Bay. 920.854.2721.

TUE 1/13 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 ADRC ACTIVITIES Aging & Disability Resource Center of Door County, 916 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2372. 8:30am. Strong Bodies (independent). 9am. Euchre; chess. 12:30pm. Golf card game; Identity theft presentation. 1pm. Watercolor painting. CURRENT EVENTS GROUP Calvary United Methodist Church, 4650 Cty E, Egg Harbor. 920.868.3112. 9-10:30am. Discuss local, state, national & world news. Participants may bring an article, listen & share ideas. No church affiliation. Meet in the library. TECH TUESDAY We Are HOPE, in the Cherry Point Mall, 1300 Egg Harbor Rd, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.7273. 10am-2pm. Free, dropin technology support & computer skills training. TODDLER STORYTIME Algoma Public Library, 406 Fremont St, Algoma. 920.487.2295. 10:30am. STORYTIME WITH MISS BETH Sturgeon Bay Library, 107 S 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.6578. 10:30-11:15am. Themed storytime for babies,

search for signs of life in winter meadows. Program is geared toward elementary-aged students but open to all ages. Dress for the weather. Meet at the Collins Learning Center,

WED 1/14 THEATER OPEN AUDITIONS Rogue Theater at DC Arts Center, 917 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0816. 6pm. Teens & adults are invited to audition for Rogue Theater’s 2026 season. No need for prepared audition material, but bring a calendar for availability.

INDOOR PUZZLES AND GAMES The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727. 12-3pm. Puzzle club. 5:50-9pm. Magic the Gathering standard showdown. ADRC EVENTS 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. Poker; sheepshead. 1pm. Samba card group; Memory Café. ROTARY CLUB OF DOOR COUNTY NORTH Immanuel Lutheran Church, 7973 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.2224. 8am. Program: Workforce Housing Lending. Contact 309.824.7342 for reservations. MUSIC JAM Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor. 920.868.3334.

Shout-Outs Shout-outs, pet peeves, thought-provoking questions and whatever else you were thinking about in the shower this morning.

To people who don’t like pickles and give you theirs when you’re out to eat. To people who are super passionate about a niche subject.

To pets with zero thought behind their eyes.

Pet Peeves Brain freezes.

Adults who don’t know how to wait their turn. Pants with shallow pockets (or no pockets).

2:30-3pm. Discuss “God of The Woods” by Liz Moore. SWEET EARTH BOOK CLUB Yardstick Books, 317 Steele St, Algoma. 785.917.9628. 6-7pm. Discuss Crocosmia by Miranda Mellis.

OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL EXPLORATION – WINTER MEADOWS Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.5895. 3:30pm. Participants will

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. LEGO PARTY Sturgeon Bay Library, 107 S 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.6578. 3:30-4:30pm. For elementaryaged kids and older. continued on page 3

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Wednesday continued from page 2 ADULT CRAFT NIGHT Forestville Library, 123 Hwy 42, Forestville. 920.856.6886. 5-7pm. Bring your own project night. Work on knitting, scrapbooking, cross stitch or anything else.

LITERATURE “THE BOATYARD” DISCUSSION Sturgeon Bay Library, 107 S 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.868.1457. 2pm. Hear from the characters and people involved in the story of Palmer Johnson, the world-famous yacht builders based in Sturgeon Bay. FISH CREEK LIBRARY BOOK CLUB Fish Creek Library, 4097 Hwy 42, Fish Creek. 920.868.3471. 5:30-6:30pm. Discuss “Somewhere Beyond the Sea” by T.J. Klune. DICKINSON POETRY READING Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County, 10341 Hwy 42, Ephraim. 920.854.7559. 7pm. Meg Ziegelmann is the featured poet.

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.

THU 1/15 LIVE MUSIC

january 9-16/2026 EVENTS | 3 Bay. 920.421.9463. 5-7pm. Dark indie blues/folk rock. 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.

INDOOR ADRC ACTIVITIES 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. 1pm Woodcarving; Busy Fingers knitting group; Life, Death & the Afterlife discussion group. MINIATURE PAINT NIGHT The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727. 4-9pm. Work on your minis. Limited paints & brushes available. AHNAPEE GAME NIGHT Ahnapee Brewery, 105 Navarino St, Algoma. 920.785.0822. 4-7pm. Swing by the brewery for a fun-filled night of old and new board games with light snacks. OPEN KNIT & CROCHET The Naked Sheep, 31 S. Madison Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.1166. 5-7pm. Open knitting & crochet. THIRSTY THURSDAY TRIVIA Brygga Plates & Pours, 107 N. 1st Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.0700. 6-8pm. Free to play. Groups of all sizes welcome. DEEP ENERGY RETROFIT Ridges Sanctuary – Cook-Albert Fuller Center, 8166 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.2802. 6-7pm. Learn about retrofitting homes to be more energyefficient. All-ages program.

KYLE MEGNA Twelve Eleven Wine Bar, 10339 Hwy 57, Sister

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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.

photo and poem by MARY WITTEBORG

FRI 1/16 LIVE MUSIC VCR Waterfront Mary’s Bar & Grill, 3662 N Duluth Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.3191. 9pm-midnight. Threepiece rock band. WILD HORSES Nightingale Supper Club, 1541 Egg Harbor Road, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.5593. 5-8pm. Acoustic duo covering Fleetwood Mac, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones & more. COURTNEY PAULSON Red’s Pub & Grill, N6318 Hwy 42, Algoma. 920.677.8499. 5-7pm. Evening of amazing tunes in a cozy atmosphere. DOROTHY SCOTT & THE PEACEKEEPERS Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor. 920.868.3334. 7pm. The best of folk, pop & blues. Fundraiser show for local musician Jay Whitney. $20/person, cash or check at the door. Reservations available at kresspavilion.org.

INDOOR WINTER WELLNESS WEEKEND Throughout Sister Bay. 920.854.3230. Create a personalized self-care weekend by picking from a list of free & paid activities, like creative workshops, guided hikes, shopping experiences & fitness classes. Visit sisterbay.com for details. ADRC ACTIVITIES Aging & Disability Resource Center of Door County,

Patty Bley @ Bley’s Bar Patty makes us laugh and knows everybody’s drink. She’ll play a trick on us, and then give us a quick wink.