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K-12 LEVIES RISE SHARPLY, COUNTIES MORE SLOWLY Wisconsin – Gross K-12 school property taxes in Wisconsin rose 7.8% for 2026 property taxes, the largest increase in more than three decades, according to the Wisconsin Policy Forum. As a result of these and tax levies imposed by other units of local government, total tax levies are expected to see their biggest jump since at least 2018. Property tax levies for all Wisconsin K-12 school districts combined are expected to rise by about $476.1 million to $6.58 billion, according to preliminary data from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR). This would be the largest percentage increase since 1992 in these gross tax levies, which account for nearly half of all property taxes statewide. County property taxes rose 3.1% for 2026 (the County of Door’s was a 2.77% increase). DOR data are not yet available for municipal or tax increment districts (TID), which make up the remainder of local property tax levies. DOR data show gross property tax levies, which do not reflect state credits that reduce taxpayers’ net bills. The K-12 property tax increase is driven by a maintained $325 perpupil revenue limit increase without a corresponding rise in state school aids, forcing districts to rely on property taxes, along with a record number of voterapproved referenda allowing districts to exceed revenue limits. As a result, gross statewide property tax levies are projected to rise about 5% – the highest since 2007 – and, absent legislative action, similarly large increases are likely again for 2027.

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Casco – A recent heavy rainfall is suspected of washing manure off cropland where it was applied in Kewaunee County, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The DNR was notified early Friday morning, Jan. 9, of manure discharging

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he Merchant Vessel (M/V) James R. Barker arrived the morning of Jan. 5 at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding, after an icy battle on the bay of Green Bay the previous night. The Barker was assisted into Sturgeon Bay by the tugs Donald J. Sarter, Jimmie L, Camereon O and Jacquelyn Yvonne. The vessel was docked in the 1,140-foot by 140-foot Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding graving dock for winter storage, a fiveyear inspection and paint. The Barker was christened Aug. 7, 1976, at the American Shipbuilding

yard in Lorain, Ohio, for the InterLake Steamship Co., for whom she sails today. She was the first 1000-footer to be built with its pilot house aft. The Barker suffered an engine room fire in October of 1986 in Lake Huron. The fire was put out with on-board equipment. The Barker was towed side by side by its sister ship, the William J. De Lancey, for repairs here at Bay Shipbuilding. The Barker has an iron-ore-colored hull and an unloading boom with a white pilot house. The ship is 1,004 feet long, 105 feet at the beam, with a depth of 56 feet and a carrying capacity of 63,300 tons. She’s powered by two Pielstick V16 8000-horsepower diesel engines turning two propellers and a bow thruster.

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State Assembly Representative Joel Kitchens 608.266.5350 Room 314 North State Capitol P.O. Box 8952 Madison, WI 53708 Rep.Kitchens@legis.wisconsin.gov

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from an agricultural field to an intermittent stream that connects to Rio Creek. The field is located east of Casco along state Highway 54 and is operated by El Na Farms. DNR staff are on site monitoring the situation, and the farm is actively cleaning up the discharge. Residents were expected to show up to express concerns about ongoing groundwater challenges and the vulnerability of the local aquifer during the Kewaunee County Land and Conservation Committee meeting, Jan. 13.

BILL TO WATCH: LRB-2567, EASING WEDDING BARN LIQUOR RESTRICTIONS Wisconsin – A bipartisan bill introduced in December, with Sen. André Jacque (R-New Franken) among its coauthors, would roll back restrictions and allow wedding barns to host more events with alcohol than allowed under existing law. Legislative Reference Bureau (LRB)2567, the draft number for the bill as it goes through the legislative process, aims to roll back regulations in Act 73 that were passed in 2023, and went into effect at the start of this year. Act 73 requires event spaces like wedding barns to obtain a liquor license from their local municipality to serve alcohol at all events, or get a special no-sale event permit that allows these businesses to serve alcohol at up to six

State Senator André Jacque 608.266.3512 Room 7 South State Capitol P.O. Box 7882 Madison, WI 53707 Sen.Jacque@legis.wisconsin.gov Governor Tony Evers 608.266.1212 Office of Governor Tony Evers 115 East Capitol Madison, WI 53702 EversInfo@wisconsin.gov

events per year and no more than one event per month. The proposed legislation would allow venues to sell alcohol at up to 36 events per year without a liquor license, with no monthly limit. “Our bipartisan legislation aims to provide a middle ground instead of the excessive regulations introduced in 2023’s Act 73 that threatens to shut down many rural venues before the 2026 wedding season,” said LRB-2567 co-author Sen. Mark Spritzer (D-Beloit) in a Dec. 19 Facebook post. .

CANDIDATE FORUM REQUESTS DUE BY JAN. 23 Door County – As part of its mission to promote informed and active participation in the 2026 spring elections, the League of Women Voters of Door County (LWVDC) will consider requests to host candidate forums, offering voters a neutral opportunity to hear directly from candidates. Requests must be submitted by Friday, Jan. 23, to Dan Powers at vsforums@ lwvdoorcounty.org or 920.743.6796. Forums are open to the public and conducted in a nonpartisan, fair manner. The LWVDC does not support or oppose any candidate or political party. Requests are subject to eligibility, venue availability and volunteer and candidate participation.

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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.gov 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. 2,096 - 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

Who’s Running for Local Seats After years in office, Sister Bay Trustee will not run again by DEBRA FITZGERALD debra.fitz@ppulse.com

ast week, we provided a rundown of candidates running for County Board and City of Sturgeon Bay seats in the April 7 spring election. This week, the focus shifts to village, town and school board races. There is only one contested school board race this year, and that’s in the Sturgeon Bay School District. Among towns and villages with offices on the ballot, Gardner, Liberty Grove, Sevastopol and Washington all have contested races. All other school districts and municipalities with offices on the ballot drew just enough candidates to fill the available seats. The one exception is the Southern Door County School District, which has three seats up for election but only one candidate. Information about that race and all others can be found below. Towns without local elections this year are Brussels, Clay Banks, Jacksonport, Sturgeon Bay and Union. Several town supervisors, school board members and village trustees also filed Notices of Noncandidacy, opting not to seek another term. Those officials are listed below with their respective municipalities. One of them is longtime Sister Bay Village Trustee Denise Bhirdo, who is stepping away from local government Denise Bhirdo. SUBMITTED

after nearly three decades of involvement. Bhirdo was first elected in 1994 at age 29. She became village board president in 1997 and served in that role until 2001, when she lost reelection. After her successor did not complete the term, Bhirdo was appointed back to the board as president in August 2002 and served in that role until 2013. After taking a break from public office, she returned three years later as a trustee, a position she has held since. She said she looks back on her time in office with pride. “I was privileged to be a part of so many great things that we did in the village,” she said. “I cherish it. It was my passion.” Among the accomplishments she is most proud of are downtown beautification projects, including burying utility lines; improvements to village infrastructure, such as the current fire station; and opening public access to the waterfront – an effort she said had broad community support at the time. “Having that public waterfront changed the face of Sister Bay,” she said. “It allowed other businesses to come in, allowed existing businesses to reinvent themselves.” Bhirdo said she believes the investment was worthwhile. “What we ended up paying for it, you divide that by forever,” she said. She said she decided not to seek another term because serving on the board is no longer fulfilling, citing what she described as changes in board dynamics, community expectations, board and staff relations and the overall tone of discussions. There were times, she said, when board members all rowed in the same direction, even if they disagreed on the route. She no longer feels that way, she said. Bhirdo also expressed frustration with what she sees as a lack of continuity and

FOLLOWING IS THE LIST OF ALL THE LOCAL RACES THIS YEAR SCHOOL BOARDS Southern Door School District – Incumbent school board member Kim Starr is the only candidate who will be on the ballot for three seats. Neither incumbent Marissa Norton nor incumbent Sam Counard is running for reelection. As per election law, Starr will be the only name on the ballot. The other two lines will be available for write-in candidates, according to Sue Ann Hubbard, executive assistant to the superintendent. The two qualified write-in candidates with the most votes will be offered the open seats. Absent qualified write-ins or write-ins who refuse the seat, the board would appoint temporary members to fill in until the 2027 election. Sturgeon Bay School District – Four candidates are running for three seats: Jeff Matson, Cliff Wind and incumbents Allison Haus and Damion Howard. Incumbent Tina Jennerjohn filed a Notice of Noncandidacy Gibraltar School District – Three candidates are running for three seats: incumbents Kari Baumann, Don Helm and Karen G. Nordahl. Sevastopol School District – Two candidates are running for two seats: incumbents Richard Wiedman and Jerry Worrick. Washington Island School District – One candidate is running for one seat: Incumbent Terry Foster.

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Village of Egg Harbor – Two candidates are running for the two seats up for election. The candidates are Kaaren Northrup and Joe Megan. Incumbent Lisa Van Laanen is not running for reelection. Village of Ephraim – Two candidates are running for the two seats up for election. The candidates are incumbents Tim Nelson and Matthew C. Meacham. Village of Forestville – Two candidates are running for the two seats up for election. The candidates are incumbents Raymond Litteral Jr. and Lora L. Jorgensen. Village of Sister Bay – Three candidates are running for the three seats up for election. The candidates are incumbent Louise Howson, and Steven G. Bacsi and Terry Kelly. Incumbents Denise L. Bhirdo and Kurt A. Harff are not running for reelection. Town of Baileys Harbor – Two candidates are running for the two seats up for election. The candidates are incumbents Paul Kordon and Sue Tishler. Town of Egg Harbor – Two candidates are running for the two seats up for election. The candidates are incumbents Mark Graupman, Supervisor 3, and Myles Dannhausen Sr., Supervisor 4. Town of Gibraltar – Two candidates are running for the two seats up for election. The candidates are incumbents Jayson Merkel and John Selenica. Town of Nasewaupee – Two candidates are running for the two seats up for election. The candidates are incumbents Mark Hilsabeck, Supervisor 1 and Tim Smith, Supervisor 3.

Town of Gardner – Incumbent Ted Anderson is seeking a return to office with no one challenging him for the Supervisor 3 seat. However, incumbent Glenn Dart is being challenged by Bryan Ford for the Supervisor 4 seat. Town of Liberty Grove – Four candidates are running for the two seats up for election. The candidates are incumbent Dan Watts, and Rick Kingsbury, Sylvann Welcome and William David Sherman. Incumbent Billy Appel is not seeking reelection. Town of Sevastopol – Four candidates are running for the two seats up for election. The candidates are incumbent Jeanne Vogel, and Stacie Leist Denil, Kimberly Denil and Keith “Buck” Felhofer. Incumbent Trent Olsen is not seeking reelection. In addition, Eugene F. Haen is running for a seat on the Sevastopol Sewer District. Town of Washington – Three candidates are running for the two seats up for election. The candidates are incumbents Rich Ellefson and Brian Mann, and Lee Baxter.

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BUG AWARDED EMS GRANT Brussels-Union-Gardner – Brussels-Union-Gardner (BUG) Fire Chief Curt Vandertie announced the BUG Fire Department has been awarded a Wisconsin EMS Funding Assistance Grant.

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shared vision around major projects. She contrasted recent debates over a proposed administration building with earlier efforts such as the construction of the Sister Bay-Liberty Grove Fire Station, which was controversial at the time but ultimately supported by the board. “We all believed in the project,” she said. “When people had questions, we backed the project and explained to them why we needed to do this and why we were moving forward,” she said. She said that approach feels different today and added that she does not feel her institutional knowledge is as valued as it once was. Still, the decision to step away was not an easy one, said Bhirdo, who’s nearing 62. Her family has been in Door County since the 1800s, and she said she felt she represented one of the last local perspectives on the board. “It’s great that new people who move here want to be involved, but the perspective is very, very different,” she said. She also said it’s difficult to disappoint those who support her. “I feel I’m letting them down,” she said. The Peninsula Pulse will publish questionnaires from all candidates in contested races before the April 7 election. Only one local primary election is needed and that’s for the District 17 supervisor seat on the Door County Board, representing 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 that field to two candidates – and we’ll publish questionnaires before that date.

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“This program is designed to support EMS agencies in Wisconsin, including fire departments, that provide emergency medical services,” he said. “The program aims to enhance the capabilities for agencies like the BUG Fire Department by providing financial assistance for various needs such as medical equipment purchases and training opportunities.” Vandertie said the total financial award is $19,917.46. “These successes [in obtaining grant funding] only exist because of the collaboration among staff and leadership working side by side for the common goal of serving our community in the best ways possible,” he said. “This includes the work done by Captain Dalton Everard.” Vandertie said there is a significant amount of time and work put into applying for grants, and oftentimes the result is not what the department hoped for. “So in this case, we take time to celebrate together as this funding will help us in serving our community,” he said.

CORRECTION In the Jan.9-16 edition, a Framed photo of kids sledding at Big Hill Park in Sturgeon Bay misidentified Oliver Goettelman’s last name. We regret the error.

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Multiple Housing Projects Signal Continued Growth on City’s West Side New housing activity includes completion of 76 apartment units; another 49 units expected to be under construction this year; and excavation and utility work underway for 85 single-family home lots, and 10 lots for five duplexes.

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a residential subdivision known as Haven Ridge on 33.6 acres purchased from Tim Ruenger. Excavation and utility installation work are underway for the project, which will include 85 single-family residential lots of varying sizes, along with 10 additional lots for five duplex buildings, each divided into two lots sharing a common wall. A key benefit of the subdivision is a new connection to Sawyer Drive, providing an alternate route to state Highway 42/57. The project will also help complete a water main loop. Lexington Homes has entered into development agreements with the city for both the Harbor Pointe apartment development and the Haven Ridge subdivision, which are located in Tax Incremental District (TID) #11. TID #11 is a mixed-use district with around 95 acres, including about 40 acres south of Hwy. 42/57 that was purchased by Fleet Farm more than three years ago for a 91,952-square-foot retail store. The permit the company had obtained to build the store has expired, and last year, the company said it had no timeline for construction.

76-unit apartment project being built by Lexington Homes on Sturgeon Bay’s west side is progressing, with one of the buildings recently granted an occupancy permit, according to City Administrator Josh Van Lieshout. The development consists of four 14-unit buildings and two 10-unit buildings offering one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. The project is located on 6.84 acres at the northwest corner of South Grant Avenue and Viburnum Street, property Lexington Homes purchased from the city for $273,000. The site is near the company’s existing Harbor Ridge and Harbor Winds apartment developments to the north. Michelle Stimpson, vice president of Lexington Homes, said the new development, known as Harbor Pointe, continues the company’s vision for the area. Of the 76 units, 22 will be one-bedroom apartments, 40 will have two bedrooms and 14 will have three bedrooms. Lexington Homes has announced a Jan. 20 opening date for Harbor Pointe. Monthly rents will range from $1,250 to $2,050, as tenants begin moving into the first completed building while construction continues on the remaining buildings. North of South Grant Avenue, Lexington Homes is also developing

Sawyer Park Flats Project Another apartment project approved by the city but not yet under construction is Sawyer Park Flats, a proposed 49-unit, fourstory building on the city’s West

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Waterfront next to the Door County Maritime Museum and the Door County Granary. Richard Robinson of St. Louisbased First and Main Properties had hoped to begin construction last summer, but higher-than-expected building costs prompted him to revise building materials to stay within his $13.2-million budget. Robinson said he still plans to proceed with the apartment project, for which he entered into a development agreement with the city in TID #4, as he works to finalize a construction loan. “We’re hoping to have the necessary loan commitment by the end of the month,” he said. The development agreement calls for the project to be completed by Sept. 1, though Van Lieshout said he expects the terms will be amended. Robinson previously estimated the project would take 13 months to construct. Under the agreement, the city would sell the project site to the developer for $1, construct an adjacent parking lot with at least 32 nonexclusive tenant parking spaces, and provide annual payments equal to 90% of the tax increment generated by the project up to $2,878,848. The payments would end when TID #4 closes, or when the maximum amount is reached, whichever comes first.

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Building Digital Skills The county’s broadband office and Hatch’s role have now transitioned into a new phase focused on helping residents adopt and benefit from the newly installed broadband services. The effort echoes the approach taken after the 1936 Electrification Act, when home economists were deployed to help rural families learn how to use electricity in everyday life. Similarly, the county’s broadband office will help residents understand new broadband services and use digital tools for telehealth, remote work, or routine transactions. A new oversight body for the department, the Broadband Advisory Committee, held its first meeting on Jan. 8. The agenda included a draft digital skills and broadband adoption survey. The voluntary, confidential survey is designed to identify local digital skill-building needs and to help qualify the county for grant funding to support a digital-skills trainer and devices. In an email transmitting the meeting materials to committee members, Hatch said her goal is to release the survey in partnership with the United Way before the Broadband Advisory Committee’s next meeting in April.

Hatch said contracting for grant agreements, with some required administrative reviews, will take place before the federal government formally issues the grant agreements. Environmental compliance and permitting will follow, with engineering work proceeding concurrently. “The hope is for ISPs to be able to break ground in the spring and start construction,” Hatch said.

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n extended stretch of cold air starting this weekend is just what ice anglers have been hoping for. JJ Malvitz of JJ’s Guide Service flew over the bay Monday. He reported multiple large pockets of open water, and not just in shipping lanes. Trophy Ice Fish, Ice Fish Green Bay and Why Knot Charters are among the guide services utilizing airboats to safely cross open water or thin ice. Many other anglers are staying in harbors, bays and shoreline areas to avoid the spots impacted by icebreaking or strong winds. Fewer boats are expected at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding this winter, but ice-breaking for remaining vessels or ships that need to get to Green Bay or Marinette could continue another two weeks. Since snow can hide dangerously thin areas, anglers are advised to avoid all ship traffic areas. A few trophy walleyes have been hooked early and late in the day around the reefs. Aaron Klatt of Algoma landed an ‘eye of a lifetime last week, a 31-1/2inch, 12.48-pounder while scouting with Trophy Ice Fish. Pike running 24- to 36-plus inches, perch from 7 to 15 inches and whitefish averaging about 17 to 22 inches have been caught, along with an occasional brown trout. 2025 Bear Harvest Hunters killed about 500 fewer black bears in Wisconsin last fall than they did in 2024, but the season’s preliminary harvest of 3,724 was close to the five-year average of about 3,800. There were an additional 51 bears taken on ag damage

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COURT ORDERS 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 STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DOOR COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA J. LAWRIE Order Limiting Time for Filing Claims (Formal Administration) Case No. 26 PR 01 A Petition for Formal Administration was filed. THE COURT FINDS:

The decedent, with date of birth May 17, 1942 and date of death December 31, 2025 was domiciled in Door County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 200 N. 7th Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235. 2. All interested persons waived notice. THE COURT ORDERS: 1. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is April 13, 2026. 2. A claim must be filed at the Door County Justice Center, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Room C258. BY THE COURT: /s/ Regan Hendrickson Court Commissioner 01/09/26 Pinkert Law Firm LLP 454 Kentucky Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 920-743-6505 Bar Number 1082283 Run: Jan 16, 23, 20, 2026 WNAXLP

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE DOOR COUNTY, WI RESOURCE PLANNING COMMITTEE DOOR COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 421 NEBRASKA ST. STURGEON BAY, WI 54235 A public hearing and subsequent business meeting will be held by the Door County Resource Planning Committee (RPC) on Thursday, February 5, 2026, in the Door County Government Center Chambers Room (C102, 1st Floor). Applicants and others who wish to offer oral testimony must attend in person. Members of the public who wish to simply monitor/observe the hearing and meeting may attend in person, or do so remotely by computer using the link below, or via the Zoom smartphone app, or by calling (312) 626-6799. Link: https://us02web.zoom. us/j/85015154400?pwd=hnfk eVMHgvQj2n7AxD7oaEkdAd SYig.1 Zoom Webinar ID: 850 1515 4400 Passcode: 577057 The hearing will begin at 3:00 p.m. to give consideration to the application below for a Conditional Use Permit, as specified in the Door County Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. CLAY BANKS Joseph Maggle requests a Conditional Use Permit to create a 2.76-acre non-farm residential lot to contain a residence and accessory buildings. The parcel is zoned Exclusive Agricultural (EA) and is located at 1840 CTH U. The purpose of a hearing is to allow parties to explain how their interests are affected, how the public is affected, and to bring out any facts pertinent to the case related to public health, safety, convenience, and general welfare. Written testimony will be accepted on 8 1/2” x 11” paper, or by email to LUSdepartment@co.door. wi.us, and must be received 48 hours prior to the day of the hearing. Anonymous correspondence will not be accepted. Letters are available for inspection upon request. Letters are entered into hearing records, but are not read aloud. Please note: Correspondence or testimony submitted for town-level proceedings does NOT get forwarded to the county. All application materials may be viewed on-line approximately four business days before the hearing at https://www.co.door.wi.gov/ AgendaCenter. Additional materials may be posted up

until 4:30 p.m. the day before the hearing. The list of names to whom this notice was sent by regular mail is available upon request. Hugh Zettel, Chairperson Resource Planning Committee c/o Land Use Services Dept. Door County Gov’t. Center 421 Nebraska St. Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Phone: (920) 746-2323 FAX: (920) 746-2387 Publication Dates: January 16 & January 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

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Public Notices continued from page 1 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 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

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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

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COMMON COUNCIL December 16, 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/Matson to adopt the agenda. Carried. No one spoke during public comment. Bacon/Wiederanders to approve following bills: General Fund – $201,506.30, Capital Fund - $107,199.63, TID #10 - $13,057.45, Solid Waste Enterprise Fund $17,395.29, and Compost Site Enterprise Fund - $152.40 for a grand total of $339,311.07. Roll call: All voted aye.

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VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day may submit a request to vote an absentee ballot to their municipal clerk. A qualified elector is any U.S. citizen who: • will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day • has resided in the ward or municipality where they wish to vote for at least 28 consecutive days before the election The elector must also be registered to vote to receive an absentee ballot. Proof of identification must be provided before an absentee ballot may be issued*. Making application to receive an absentee ballot by mail Contact your municipal clerk and request that an application for an absentee ballot be sent to you for the primary or election or both. You may make written application to your municipal clerk for an absentee ballot in person, by mail, by fax, by email or at MyVote.wi.gov. Your written request must include: 1. your voting address within the municipality where you wish to vote 2. the address where the absentee ballot should be sent, if different from the address above 3. your signature 4. a copy of your photo identification* The deadline for making application to receive an absentee ballot by mail is: 5:00 p.m. on the fifth day before the election, Thursday, February 12, 2026. *Voters who are indefinitely confined due to age, illness, infirmity, or disability may not be required to provide photo ID. If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk regarding deadlines for requesting and submitting an absentee ballot. **Special absentee voting application provisions apply to electors who are indefinitely confined, in the military, hospitalized, or serving as a sequestered juror. If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk regarding deadlines for requesting and submitting an absentee ballot. Voting an absentee ballot in person You may also request and vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office or other specified location during the days and hours specified for casting an absentee ballot in person. The Municipalities and Wards below are the only Door County polling locations with a February 17, 2026 Primary Election: TOWN OF BAILEYS HARBOR (Wards 1 & 2 only) Haley Adams 2392 County F PO BOX 308 Baileys Harbor WI 54202 920-839-9509 By Appointment M-TH 9 am- 3 pm

TOWN OF JACKSONPORT (Ward 2 only) Colleen Huberty 3365 County Rd V Sturgeon Bay WI 54235 920-823-8136 M, T 10 am-2 pm F 8 am-12 pm

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Public Notices continued from page 2 Carried. Gustafson/Nault approve consent agenda: a. Approval of 12/2/25 regular Common Council minutes. b. Place the following minutes on file: (1) Historic Preservation Commission – 11/5/25 (2) Sturgeon Bay Utility Commission – 11/11/25 (3) City Plan Commission – 11/20/25 (4) Aesthetic Design & Site Plan Review Board – 11/24/25 (5) Finance/Purchasing & Building Committee – 11/25/25 c. Place the following reports on file: (1) Police Department Report – November 2025 (2) Bank Reconciliation – November 2025 (3) Revenue & Expense Report – November 2025 Carried. There were no mayoral appointments. Wiederanders/Williams to appoint the 2026-2027 Election Inspectors as presented. Carried. Nault/Huston to read in title only for second reading of ordinance re: Create Planned Unit Development Zoning Classification for Parcel #28146-65011901 located at 145 S. Neena Avenue. Carried. Williams/Wiederanders to read in title only for second reading of the ordinance re: Revision to Section 20.27(2) of the Municipal Code – Exceptions to the Height Requirements. Carried. Wiederanders/Gustafson to adopt resolution authorizing sale of North 14th Avenue (The Avenue Affordable Housing Project.) Carried. The City Administrator gave his report. Mayor Ward gave his report. The Council did not go into closed session to discuss the agenda item of: Acquisition of Right of Way – South 18th Avenue/Leathem Smith Area. Discussion took place regarding purchase price and speed sign boards. Williams/ Bacon to approve the Finance/ Purchasing & Building Committee recommendation to authorize a counter proposal containing the following: Purchasing price of $80,000; Installation of digital radar speed sign in lieu of speed bumps or speed humps; and City will process sign permit in timely manner. Discussion took place regarding speed boards and that the Local Transportation Board has and continues to look at these types of board, looking at other traffic calming measures. Gustafson/Matson to amend the motion to remove “Installation of digital radar speed sign in lieu of speed bumps or speed humps.” Vote taken on the amendment. Carried with Williams voting no. Vote taken on original motion as amended. Carried with Williams voting no. Nault/Gustafson to adjourn. Carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:51 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Stephanie L. Reinhardt City Clerk/HR Director WNAXLP

SPRAY NOTICE

STATE OF WISCONSIN} DOOR COUNTY NOTICE CITY OF STURGEON BAY According to Wisconsin Administrative Code NR 107.04 (3), the City of Sturgeon Bay is announcing that the City proposes To treat 43.2 acres of the bay of Sturgeon Bay with aquatic herbicides for selected Plant species with treatments occurring Approximately between late June and Mid July, 2026. The public may request that the applicant Hold an informational meeting on this Proposed application within 5 days of Publication of this ad.

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MUNICIPALITIES ORDINANCES GIBRALTAR

Publication Notice – Ordinance 2026-01 Please take notice that the Town of Gibraltar adopted Ordinance No. 2026-01, Regarding Issuance of Alcohol Beverage Licenses (Repealing and Replacing Ordinance 2014-05), on January 7, 2026. The ordinance repeals and replaces Ordinance 2014-05 and establishes comprehensive local procedures and requirements governing the issuance, renewal, transfer, suspension, and revocation of alcohol beverage licenses within the Town of Gibraltar, consistent with Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 125. The full text of the Ordinance may be obtained at the Town Office, 4097 Main Street, Fish Creek, Wisconsin, or on the Town’s website at www.gibraltarwi. gov. For additional information, contact the Town Clerk at (920) 868-1714. WNAXLP

JACKSONPORT

Please be advised that the Town of Jacksonport has adopted Ordinance 2025-06, “Speed Limits Identified”. The full text of the ordinance may be obtained at the Town Office, 3365 County Road V, Sturgeon Bay, during regular office hours. For additional information please contact the Town Office at 920-823-8136 Colleen Huberty, Clerk WNAXLP

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES 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 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

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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

RESOLUTIONS GIBRALTAR

Publication Notice – Resolution 2026-01 Please take notice that the Town of Gibraltar adopted Resolution No. 2026-01, Amending the Fundraising Period Established by Resolution No. 2025-07, on January 7, 2026. The Resolution amends Resolution No. 2025-07 by modifying the commencement and termination dates of the one-year fundraising period established for the Gibraltar Historical Association in connection with the lease of the property located at 4148 Main Street, Fish Creek, Wisconsin. All other terms and provisions of Resolution

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No. 2025-07 remain in full force and effect. The full text of Resolution No. 2026-01 may be obtained at the Town Office, 4097 Main Street, Fish Creek, Wisconsin, or on the Town’s website at www. gibraltarwi.gov. For additional information, contact the Town Clerk at (920) 868-1714. WNAXLP

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SOUTHERN DOOR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2026 High School Library – 6:30 pm Regular School Board Meeting AGENDA Call to order. Roll Call - Verification of Quorum. Finding that the meeting was properly called, convened, proper notice given §19.84(2). Pledge of Allegiance & Board Commitment. Student Highlight of the Month: High School Family Consumer Science Class. Recognition of Public (Limit 5 minutes/person; 20 minutes/ topic). Student Representatives’ Reports. School Resource Officer’s Biannual Report. Southern Door Community Auditorium Biannual Report. Superintendent’s Report. Approval of 2026 Operational Referendum Questions: Resolution A: Resolution Authorizing the School District Budget to Exceed Revenue Limit by $3,150,000 Per Year for Three Years for NonRecurring Purposes. Resolution B: Resolution Providing for a Referendum Election on the Question of the Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the School District Budget to Exceed Revenue Limit by $3,150,000 Per Year for Three Years for NonRecurring Purposes. Administrators’ Reports: - Act 20 Update. - Substitute Staffing Update. Consent Agenda Items. The Board will consider approval of: I. Past Minutes: December 15, 2025 Regular Meeting; December 17, 2025 Special Meeting. II. Expenditure/Revenue Reports & Current Bills Payable – Check Register. III. Donations. IV. Approve Monthly Drill Assessments. V. Open Enrollment Space Limitations for the 2026-27 School Year. VI. New Courses, Name Changes, and Course Deletions for the 2026-27 School Year. VII. WASB Resolutions Delegate Assembly Voting Guidance. Individually Considered Items from the Consent Agenda. Personnel Recommendations: VIII. Retirements, Resignations, Changes of Assignment, Hiring, Appointments. Requests for Future Agenda Items. President’s Comments. Closed Session, §19.85(1)(b) (c), 118.125, 120.13: a. Closed Minutes: December 15, 2025 Regular Meeting. b. Review of Administrator Contracts. c. Superintendent Evaluation. Return to Open Session: The Board may take any necessary action on items that were discussed in Closed Session, as appropriate. IX. Approve Administrator Contracts for: a) Elementary/Middle School Principal; b) High School Principal; c) Director of Pupil Services; d) Director of Transportation and Maintenance/Custodial Supervisor; e) Business Manager; f) Superintendent Adjourn. WNAXLP

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James Flanigan April 15, 1945 - Dec. 26, 2025 myles@ppulse.com

o many people in Northeast Wisconsin, the name Flanigan is synonymous with football. To those in the food and beverage industry, it means something different. James Flanigan Sr. first made his name on the gridiron, starring at the University of Pittsburgh before being drafted by Vince Lombardi and the Green Bay Packers. There, he was a member of the Super Bowl II championship team and played in the legendary Ice Bowl game. Years later, his sons, James Flanigan Jr. and Brian Flanigan, starred at Southern Door High School as two of the state’s best prep football players of their era. James Jr. went on to star at Notre Dame before a 10-year NFL career that included seven years with the Chicago Bears and one with the Packers. But after his playing days ended, James Sr. built a second act that made

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Clippers Fend Off Vikings

coach Travis Ward. “Although we kept the game close in the second half, the Clippers hit some clutch shots that gave them the lead late.” Sturgeon Bay outscored Gibraltar in the final 18 minutes, 31-27. Hansen led the Clippers with a game-high 20 points, which included four three-pointers. Ben Ash added 12 points, with a pair of threes. Jauregui led three Vikings in double figures with 15 points, which included three threes. Kayin Jackson tallied 11 points, with Wyatt Bultman scoring 10 more. Sturgeon Bay, which improved to 2-3 in the Packerland, has a conference matchup Friday at Kewaunee (4-0). Gibraltar (2-4) hosts a Packerland game Friday against Algoma (4-1). Pioneers Fall to Blazers Sevastopol led by four points at halftime Saturday, but lost its conference matchup at home to NEW Lutheran, 63-57. Logan Schuh led the Pioneers with 13 points. Damien Lardinois added 12 points, with Zaul Valdivia scoring 10 more. The Blazers were led by Hayden Schultz with a game-high 28 points,

the Flanigan name just as prominent in Door County business circles for over 50 years at Whispering Sands Resort and Flanigan Distributing. James died Dec. 26 at his cabin in Iron River, where he had returned from Florida to spend Christmas with his children and grandchildren. “He went out doing what he wanted to do,” said his son Brian. After his playing days ended with a year in New Orleans, James returned to Wisconsin with his wife, Susan, and purchased Whispering Sands Resort at Sand Bay. In 1976, he bought into a beer distribution business in Sturgeon Bay. Two years later, he bought out his partner, and Flanigan Distributing was born, initially built around Blatz beer. That soon shifted with a stroke of good fortune. “In 1982 Budweiser Light came out, and that was good, but in 1984 they changed the name to Bud Light,” Brian recalled. “Once they made that name change it grew to the number one beer

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he lead changed hands multiple times Saturday when Sturgeon Bay won its Packerland Conference matchup at home against Gibraltar, 54-45. “I felt that after a little bit of a slow start in this one, our guys responded well by settling into our offensive actions and working to get stops on the defensive end,” said Clippers head coach Zach Goblisch. After Sturgeon Bay led during the opening minutes, Owen Dannhausen put in a layup off a turnover to give Gibraltar an 11-10 advantage. The Vikings held a 16-12 lead following a three-point basket by Marco Jauregui. Sturgeon Bay battled back to tie the game at 16-16 on a layup by Siggy Hansen with around 5:05 left before halftime. A field goal by Aaron Brey put Gibraltar back in front at 18-16, then the Clippers closed out the half with seven unanswered points, capped off with a field goal by Hansen, to lead 23-18 at the break. “We were aggressive out of the gates and played a really solid first half defensively,” said Vikings head

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James Flanigan was selected in the second round of the 1967 NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers.

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EAGLES GIRLS THIRD AT CUTLER CLASSIC Southern Door’s girls wrestling team placed third in Saturday’s Cutler Classic at New London High School. The top individual finishers for the Eagle girls included Kailyn Neville placing first at 235 pounds and Skya Scrimgeour (107), Nora LeFevre (114) and Portia Hah (132) finishing second. In the boys varsity division, Southern Door’s Clark LeFevre (126) and Lance Veeser (165) recorded third-place individual finishes.

NORTHERN DOOR YOUTH SOCCER OPENS REGISTRATION

(From left) Sturgeon Bay’s Ben Ash works the ball in the lane while being guarded by Gibraltar’s Kayin Jackson (2) during Saturday’s boys basketball game at Sturgeon Bay. KEVIN BONESKE

followed by Kenji Lane with 12 points. Sevastopol (3-3) plays a Packerland game Friday at Oconto (3-2).

Registration for Northern Door Youth Soccer has begun. Youth ages 4-5 will play in the mini-kickers, which offers an introduction to soccer focused on fun, movement and basic skills in a practice-only program. Players will learn how to kick, dribble and play as a group through games and activities in a supportive environment. The birthday cutoff for this division is July 31. Players should turn the age of the corresponding division on or before that date. Practices will be held on Tuesday evenings for six weeks starting in June. Registration closes April 12. There are also programs for youth ages 6-14, with practices and games with skill levels advancing with each level. Practices and games will take place on designated days from mid-May through mid-July. The cost is $50 per player. To sign up, and for more information, go online at northerndoor.recdesk.com.

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Clippers Sunk by Storm, 74-18 by KEVIN BONESKE kevin@ppulse.com

turgeon Bay could generate just nine points in each half on Jan. 9 in a Packerland Conference home loss to Kewaunee, 74-18. The Storm’s full-court press forced several turnovers, and Kewaunee held a 46-9 lead at halftime. Regan Kasten and Makenna Coyhis led the Clippers with six points apiece. Sturgeon

Bay, which dropped to 2-4 in the Packerland, hosts a conference game Friday against Oconto. Vikings No Match for Wolves Gibraltar fell behind by 24 points at halftime Jan. 9 and lost its conference contest at Algoma, 63-20. Azucena Jauregui led the Vikings with 10 points. Celeste Jauregui added six points. The Wolves had three players score in double figures led by Reagan Schneider with a game high 15 points, followed by Lauren Loucks and Claire Gerdmann with 10 points apiece. Gibraltar (1-5) hosts a Packerland game Saturday against Kewaunee. Blue Devils Drub Pioneers

Sevastopol dropped its conference matchup at home Jan. 9 to Oconto, 54-32. Sydney Peterson led the Pioneers with eight points, followed by Brynn Schartner with six. Sevastopol hosts a non-conference game Friday against Laona/ Wabeno. Eagles Fall to Menominee Nation Southern Door dropped a nonconference game at home Jan. 9 to Menominee Nation, 66-22. “We did not play well at all – a lot of turnovers and offensive rebounds given up,” said Eagles head coach Dawn Thorson. Kyleigh Claflin led Southern Door with 11 points. Alanah Kaye added five points. The Eagles host a conference game Saturday against Peshtigo. Blazers Cancel League Schedule With low numbers, NEW Lutheran has cancelled the remainder

of its Packerland Conference schedule. The team will continue to play games but those games will not count in league standings. The squad had only eight players in the lineup when the Blazers lost Dec. 2 at Gibraltar. Except for the Vikings and Sturgeon Bay, all the other Packerland Conference girls basketball teams had the Blazers removed from their schedules and replaced them with other non-league teams. For conference purposes, teams in the Packerland this season will have only 14 games instead of 16 for girls basketball. Sturgeon Bay scheduled a nonconference matchup Jan. 13 at NEW Lutheran and will host the Blazers for a non-league game Feb. 16. Gibraltar has another non-conference game scheduled at NEW Lutheran on Jan. 22. The Blazers’ boys basketball team remains a full participant in Packerland play this season.

Sturgeon Bay’s Sophia Sternard (11) works the ball at midcourt while being guarded by Kewaunee’s Karla Sawgel during the Jan. 9 girls basketball game at Sturgeon Bay. KEVIN BONESKE

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KARATE STUDENTS EARN BELTS Brad Elkins’s Shito Ryu karate class conducted belt testing Dec. 18, when an intermediate student earned a purple belt and beginner students earned their orange belts. Shown from left, front row, Wynn Panske (purple belt), Rohen Panske (orange belt), Fiona Bradley (orange belt), Artemis Den Hollander (orange belt). Back row, Brad Elkins (instructor), Tommy McWhinney (orange belt), Mark Linczmaier (orange belt), Daniel Myers (orange belt), Lily Myers (orange belt).

education NOTES REGISTRATION OPEN FOR MIGHTY TEENS PROJECT Registration is open for the Mighty Teens Empowerment Project, a seven-week online art journal club sponsored by STRIDE Creative. The program is open to Door County youth in grades 5-7 and runs Tuesday nights from 6-7 pm, Feb. 4 through March 18. Register youth, first-come, first-served, through Jan. 24 at stridecreativedc.com/mighty-teens-zoom-group Mighty Teens Empowerment Project uses drawing prompts and discussion to explore topics such as resilience, coping skills, emotional self-expression and growth mindset. Participants receive an art kit which includes a quality marker set and sketchbook, and weekly electronic reminders including ZOOM links. The program is facilitated by Jodi Rose Gonzales, a credentialed art therapist and STRIDE Creative Service provider. For more information, visit StrideCreativeDC.com or follow @ DoorCountyMentalWellness on Facebook or Instagram. Learn about service provider Jodi Rose Gonzales at JodiRoseStudio.com or @JodiRose.Studio on Facebook and Instagram.

JO ELIN HAGEN Oct. 4, 1943 - Jan. 11, 2026

Jo Elin Hagen, age 82, passed away Jan. 11, 2026, after a long and challenging illness. She was born Oct. 4, 1943, to the late Roger and Lois Hagen of Washington Island. She resided there until graduating from the Island’s High School and then graduated from cosmetology college in Green Bay. She worked as a cosmetologist in Milwaukee, later returned to Washington Island, then moved to Green Bay, owning her own salons in both locations. Throughout her life she spent many summer months working at Sunset Resort, the vacation hotel owned by herself and her family. She also worked as an Activities Director in retirement homes in Milwaukee and Waukesha, retiring back to the Island in 2009. Jo was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Jay Hagen, and is survived by her husband, Richard Westring; her sister, Jewel Lee (Charles) Grandy; her brothers, Jeffrey (Laura) and Jon Hagen; her son, Steven (Phyllis); daughter, Stephanie Reiss; stepdaughter, Carolyn (Bruce) Nason; her grandson, Alec Reiss, and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. Jo was a sweet and loving person whose very presence brought joy to others. She was also a talented artist who created beauty in all she did, whether it was as a cosmetologist, as a painter in oils and watercolors, or as a designer and creator of jewelry. In her later years she became an expert in and taught origami, the Japanese art of paper folding. In accord with her wishes, there will not be a funeral, but a Celebration of Life which will be held in future months. We ask that any donations in her name be made to the Washington Island Archives or the Bradley Jordan Foundation to help build a much-needed gymnasium for our school. The family thanks Serenity Spring Senior Living at Scandia Village for their kind and compassionate care of Jo in recent years. Casperson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, LLC in Sister Bay is caring for the family. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Jo may be shared with her family through her tribute page at CaspersonFuneralHome.com

JOHN SEIBERLICH July 26, 1956 - Jan. 11, 2026

John Seiberlich, of Milwaukee and Sister Bay, passed away on Jan. 11, 2026. He was born on July 26, 1956. John was one of five children born to Louis Seiberlich and Elizabeth (Seiberlich nee Long) Mezera. He grew up in Brookfield, Wisconsin, where he developed an early love of music and electronics. He graduated from Catholic Memorial High School in 1974 and from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a degree in Business. John followed his technical interests into a successful career at IBM, which included a five-year stint with his family on an international team based in England. John’s family have also been Door County locals for three generations. When he was young, his family spent their summers in Sister Bay, packing five active children onto the family boat. In 2001, John bought Top Shelf Cafe and Gourmet in Sister Bay, becoming a fixture in the local business community and over the years transitioning to full-time Door County life. John thrived on finding the tastiest tidbits and chatting up his regulars at “The Shop.” John was an intellectual who loved using his brain and sharing his ideas. He adored the New York Times crossword puzzle and usually completed the entire thing - in pen, no less. John was a big reader and particularly enjoyed learning about military history. As brainy as he was, though, John was a Wisconsin sports lover; he was a particularly die-hard Brewers fan and frequently napped while watching golf. John also travelled extensively and enjoyed finding local watering holes where he could fully absorb the culture. At the end of the day, he particularly enjoyed his kids and took special, tangible pride in all of their varied accomplishments. John is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Mezera; his sisters Anne, Amy and Molly, and his brother Peter; his children Nicole, Jamie, Bryan, Kerry and Kate; and his eight grandchildren: Maya, Benjamin, Annika, Morgan, Krishan, Margaret, Surya and Amelia. John is also survived by his former wife of many years, Kathleen Burke. He was preceded in death by his father, Louis Seiberlich. A wake will be held starting at 4 pm on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, at the AC Tap in Baileys Harbor, where all are invited to celebrate John’s life with his family and children. A memorial service will be held at Thyme Restaurant in Sister Bay starting at 11 am on Saturday Jan. 17, 2026, with fellowship to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be directed toward the Door County Community Opportunity Investment Network (COIN), 222 N. 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, 54235 - or a glass of Dewar’s for your favorite local bartender. Arrangements have been entrusted with Casperson Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Sister Bay. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of John may be shared with his family through his tribute page at CaspersonFuneralHome.com

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life NOTES 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

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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 Lane and Dean Mehlberg, of Sturgeon Bay, are the parents of a baby boy born on Jan, 2, 2026 at Door County Medical Center. The maternal grandparents are Lori and Pat Talbert, of Sturgeon Bay. The paternal grandparents are Mary and Dean Mehlberg, Sr., of DePere.

DAVID FREDERICK BOOCK July 22, 1942 - Jan. 7, 2026

David Frederick Boock passed away peacefully on Jan. 7, 2026. David was born on July 22, 1942, to parents Marian and Norbert Boock in Minneapolis. In 1960, he graduated from high school in Spencer, Wisconsin and from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in 1965 with a degree in Secondary Education with a Major in History. He earned a Graduate School Banking degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1984) and earned his administrative license for nursing home administration in Wisconsin in 1989. David taught junior high and high school Civics and Social Studies in Black River Falls, WI. He worked as a Vice President in the Loans Department at the Spencer State Bank in Spencer and at Associated Bank in Ephraim. He also served as Administrator at Capeside Cove Nursing Home in Siren, Wisconsin. David was initially on the Advisory Board of Scandia Village and became the Administrator of Good Samaritan Society Scandia Village in Sister Bay in 1992, also serving as an Interim Administrator in several states. He served on the Good Samaritan Society National Board for six years. David retired in 2011and spent many good years traveling with his wife and family. In 1967, he married Cherylynne (Cheri) Zajac and had two daughters and a son: Christianna (Pat) Shortridge – Trophy Club, Texas; Linda (Jeffrey) Walker – Boise, Idaho; and Timothy (Heather) Boock - Victoria, Minnesota. David is survived by his wife, Cheri and brother Gerald Boock (River Falls, WI) and his seven grandchildren (Gage Boock, Anna Shortridge, Paris Boock, Patrick Shortridge, Jack Shortridge, Sam Walker, and Sabrina Walker). He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Marilyn Boock Schmidt. David was a member of the Spencer Lions Club, Faith Lutheran Church in Marshfield,Woscpnsin, the Ephraim Men’s Club, and Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church in Ellison Bay. He loved hiking trails in Door County and across the country, riding his bike on the backroads, cross-country skiing in Peninsula State Park, traveling, and following all kinds of sports. He was a forever Packer backer and a fan of the Bucks, Brewers, Badgers, and Blugolds. Most of all he loved his wife and family and adored his grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Shepherd of the Bay in Ellison Bay, WI on Friday, June 19, 2026. Visitation will be at 10 am followed by the service at 11 am. A luncheon to follow.

ROSEMARY E. “ROSE” BERKE Oct. 31, 1935 - Jan. 6, 2026

Rosemary E. “Rose” Berke, age 90, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, at Meriter Hospital. She was born on October 31, 1935, in Humbolt Park, Chicago, the daughter of John Barr and Geneieve (Kulat) Olsen. Rose graduated in 1954 from Trinity High School in River Forest, Illinois. She went on to attend UW– Madison, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in modern dance. She later dedicated her career to supporting students as a guidance counselor at Sun Prairie High School, until her retirement in 2000. Rose was open, honest and direct—an independent and strong leader who remained loyal and a lifelong friend to many. Spicy and feisty in the best ways, she cared deeply for her students and was always willing to advocate fiercely for their needs, leaving a lasting positive influence on countless young lives. Rosemary also had a deep love for her dogs and enjoyed training Shelties and Golden Retrievers. She found joy in gardening and flowers, swimming, dancing, photography and spending summers in Door County. She was a devoted Wisconsin Public Radio listener and supporter and spent many years as a member of the Prairie Athletic Club, where she formed lasting friendships. Rose is survived by many special friends who truly are her family. A celebration of life will be held at Gunderson East Funeral and Cremation Care, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, from 5 p.m. until 7 pm on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. Also being planned is a celebration of life to be held in Door County at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Dane County Humane Society. Online condolences may be made at gundersonfh.com

DEATHS See full obituaries. Jo Elin Hagen Oct. 4, 1943 - Jan. 11, 2026 John Seiberlich July 26, 1956 - Jan. 11, 2026

David Frederick Boock July 22, 1942 - Jan. 7, 2026 Rosemary E. “Rose” Berke Oct. 31, 1935 - Jan. 6, 2026 Daryl Allen Larson July 20, 1967 - Jan. 5, 2026 SallyAnne McBride Oct. 19, 1933 - Dec. 29, 2025 Susan Marie Sturm Nov. 11, 1953 - Dec. 27, 2025 Virginia Hughes March 18, 1946 - Dec. 19, 2025 Karen Joy Hackett March 26, 1943 - Dec. 2, 2025

OBITUARIES Nicholas E. Fairweather April 28, 1974 - Jan. 5, 2026 Nicholas Edward Fairweather, 51, of Madison, died on Jan. 5, 2026 in Madison. He was born April 28, 1974, in Green Bay, the son of Charles Fairweather and Judith

KAREN JOY HACKETT March 26, 1943 - Dec. 2, 2025

Karen Joy Hackett, 82, of Appleton, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of Dec. 2, 2025. Born on March 26, 1943, in Milwaukee, Karen was the daughter of Leona and William Seltzer. She was the middle child, raised alongside her older sister, Joan Price, who passed away earlier this year, and her younger brother, Dale Seltzer. Growing up, Karen cherished her visits to the family “farm” in Minocqua. Winters were spent ice skating at the neighborhood rink, and she even befriended a wild deer that seemed to adopt her family as its own. When the DNR would make their rounds, Karen would playfully shoo the deer into hiding. In her early adulthood, Karen pursued her passion for hair and earned her beautician’s license. She proudly maintained her license up until just last year. In 1963, Karen met the love of her life, Joseph Hackett, across a tavern at their favorite local watering hole in Madison, where Joe was bartending. She initially sought nothing more than a young, strong man to help her move, but their story quickly blossomed into something straight out of a romance novel. Full of humor, sparks, and the kind of love that lasts a lifetime. Joe famously proposed to her at a gas station, a moment that became legendary in family stories. In true Karen fashion, she refused to accept unless he got down on one knee. They later married at a Catholic church in Milwaukee, beginning a marriage built on laughter, loyalty, and decades of playful teasing back and forth. In 1972, Joe and Karen welcomed their miracle baby, Christina Anne Hackett, born at just 1 lb 11 oz. From the moment Karen became a mother, her world gained new purpose. She took great pride in being a stay-athome mom; leading Christina’s Girl Scout troop, sewing homemade Halloween costumes, and cheering Christina on in every sport she played. Karen devoted every bit of her heart to raising Christina, and she later poured that same unwavering love into her grandchildren. Karen was known for her bubbly personality, quick wit, stubbornness, and just the right amount of sass. She had a warmth that filled any room she walked into and a presence you couldn’t help but be drawn to. Her happiest moments were spent celebrating the holidays with the people she loved. Her home transformed into a festive wonderland. Each room was decorated with care, elegance, and her unmistakable touch. She was the hostess everyone adored, crafting beautiful tablescapes with her fine china and making every gathering feel special. Her eye for design was impossible to miss; every corner of her home reflected her creativity, thoughtfully curated with thrifted and antique finds that made her space both timeless and comfortable. She cherished summers in Door County, especially those perfectly cool days in the high 60s when she could sit on the deck with a cocktail in hand, enjoying a good book and the Lake Michigan breeze. Karen was also the biggest Green Bay Packers fan; every Sunday, you could count on her parked in front of the TV, passionately commentating from kickoff to the final seconds while carrying out her game-day rituals. Karen could shop ’til she dropped, and often did. Some of her favorite memories were made with her beloved girlfriends Rita, Pitsy, and Nancy. The ladies spent countless weekends hunting for rummage-sale treasures and the best deals at the department store. Their conquests always ended with a well-earned Happy Hour. To Karen, it was always 5 o’clock somewhere, and she lived with a spirit that encouraged everyone around her to savor life’s simple pleasures… especially a saltedrim margarita on the rocks or her go-to Manhattan. Karen is preceded in death by her mother, Leona Seltzer; father, William Seltzer; sister, Joan Price; husband, Joseph Hackett; and sister-in-law, Linda Hackett. She leaves behind her beloved daughter, Christina Hackett, and her treasured grandchildren: Rileigh (Austin Meehl) Ostrom, Camille Ostrom, and Garrett (Kaylee) Ostrom. She is also survived by her great- granddog and loyal roommate, Bubba, her brother, Dale Seltzer, and her brothers-in-law, Mike Price and William Hackett. Her legacy lives on through the laughter she shared, the traditions she created, and the love she poured into her family. Karen was adamant that her passing be celebrated rather than mourned. In her honor, the family will be arranging a celebration of life in the warmer months.

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Weber. Nick attended Sturgeon Bay High School and graduated with the class of 1992. In 1996, he graduated from Lawrence University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology. He continued his education at Case Western Reserve University where he earned his Juris Doctor Degree. Nick worked for Cullen, Weston, Pines, Bach, LLP for several years before joining Hawks Quindel, S.C as an Employment Attorney, representing Wisconsin employees, labor unions, and consumers. Nick’s life will be honored with a Memorial Mass held at 11 am on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 110 N 5th Ave, Sturgeon Bay, with Fr. Matthew Rappl officiating. Friends and family will gather at the church for visitation from 9 - 10:45 am. Marjorie “Margie” Ann Rabach Aug. 8, 1928 - Jan. 3, 2026 Marjorie “Margie” Ann Rabach, of Sturgeon Bay, died on Jan. 3, 2026, in Sturgeon Bay. Margie was born on Aug. 8, 1928 in Ashland, the daughter of the late Milo and Pearl “Dolly” (Doucette) Taylor. After high school, Margie worked at her parents’ tavern, Milo’s White Horse

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Inn. It was there that she met Wallace “Wally” Junior Oram. Margie and Wally were married on June 19, 1950 and they made their home in Sturgeon Bay. While Wally continued sailing the Great Lakes, Margie devoted herself to raising their four children. Wally preceded her in death on May 15, 1975. In the summer of 1976, Margie married Carl Roger Rabach in Sturgeon Bay. Margie and Carl shared seven years of marriage before Carl’s passing on January 29, 1984. Margie will be laid to rest in Bayside Cemetery in the Town of Sevastopol, beside her husband, Wally, with a private committal for family. Lynnette Edwards Wilde June 1924 - Jan. 2, 2026 Lynnette Edwards Wilde, beloved wife of the late Paul A. Wilde, died in her home on Jan. 2, 2026, at the age of 101. Born in June 1924, Lynnette was raised in Berwyn, Illinois, and was a graduate of Morton High School, Class of 1942. She began her career on LaSalle Street in Chicago, where she met her husband Paul. Lynnette built a successful career in finance and later served as a Board Member of Glenview Guaranty Savings & Loan. Known for her sharp wit, remarkable memory, and elegant style, Lynnette was a gracious host who loved bringing people together, especially at her Glenview home and her cherished

SALLYANNE McBRIDE Oct. 19, 1933 - Dec. 29, 2025

SallyAnne McBride passed away peacefully on Dec. 29, 2025, after a brief hospital stay, surrounded by her loving family at the Pete and Jelaine Horton Center Skilled Nursing Facility in Sturgeon Bay. Her family extends their heartfelt gratitude for the excellent care and their compassionate and kind nursing staff. Lastly most importantly thanking her primary doctor, Dr. Richard Hoegen for many years of excellent care, we thank you. Born on Oct. 19 in Glenview, Illinois, Sally was the oldest of three children, Sally (1933), Walter Jr. (1935), and Susan (1950), to Eleanor (Friedle) and Walter J. Palcynsky. After the war, they moved to Diamond Lake, Illinois. She attended Diamond Lake Grade School, and later graduated at the top of her class at Libertyville High School. Sally spent a lot of time with her grandparents, especially her grandmother Anna, whom she was especially close to. She spent her days swimming, boating, fishing, and sledding on beautiful Diamond Lake with her brother and best friend MaryAnn. She first set eyes on the love of her life, Howard, when a young handsome Navy man came to speak to her class about the war effort, and later reconnected with him at a tennis game. They were married on Jan. 17, 1953 and then moved to Chicago where Howard became a Chicago Police Officer. The proud matriarch of a large and happy family, Sally and Howard raised seven children--- Michael, Kevin, Kathy, Karin, Mary, Maureen, and Elizabeth. She devoted herself to their education and Catholic upbringing. She did it all with immeasurable grace and strength. In 1985, Howard retired and they moved to Sally’s dream home in Bailey’s Harbor. She lovingly cared for Howard until his passing in 1994. Nothing delighted her more than her growing family; she was an actively involved grandmother to thirteen grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren. To them, she was “Grandma in the Woods,” a name immortalized on a wooden sign at the start of her long driveway. Her home was always a welcoming haven to all her friends and family. You could always count on morning tea steaming, pancakes on the griddle, a card game at the kitchen table, and the smell of peanut butter cookies baking. Sally loved to travel with her family. She loved sharing travel stories which included trips to Italy with her sister Susan and her brother in law Paul Schinner, her favorite national park, Yellowstone, and so many other adventures. At home, she enjoyed baking, crossword puzzles, playing cards, and was an avid reader. She bowled with the Women’s Door County League at the Sister Bay Bowl, spent a decade working at Chelsea Antiques and Blue Willow shop where she made life-long friends, enjoyed many performances at Peninsula Players and Northern Sky Theatre, took long walks at Toft Point in Bailey’s Harbor, and was a devoted supporter of the Bailey’s Harbor 4th of July Fireworks Fund and treasured Bailey’s Harbor Library, where she made weekly visits. Sally’s quiet strength, kindness, and endless generosity left a strong legacy of joy and hospitality, faith and perseverance. She epitomized grace. We will remember her fighting spirit, her boundless heart for others, and the way she made every person feel at home. We are all immeasurably blessed because of her. Sally was preceded in death by her husband, Howard (1994); her brother, Walter Jr. (2020); and her granddaughter, Nicole (1985). She is survived by her seven children, Michael Mcbride of Stevensville, Montana, Kevin (Lynn) McBride of Casper, Wyoming, Kathy (Richard) Marcus of Stevensville, Montana., Karin (John) Claibourne of Sister Bay, Mary (Bill) Mann of Kalispell, Montana, Maureen (Tom) Martin of Chicago, and Elizabeth (Shawn McKindles) McBride of Sturgeon Bay; her sister, Susan (Paul) Schinner of Bailey, Colorado; her grandchildren, Gretchen (Dan) Davis, Leslie (Alex) Tweedie, Ben Marcus, Phil (Lauren) Marcus, Danielle (Craig) Leeds, Sean McBride, Christopher (Amanda) McBride, Corrin (Scott) Wendell, Josh (Nicole) Martin, Shane (Alicia) Martin, Ashley Logerquist (Ryan Little), and Kirsten Logerquist; and many beloved great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held in spring 2026 in Door County; time and location will be announced. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to a Friends of Peninsula State Park memorial bench, the Bailey’s Harbor Library, or the Door County Library Foundation Fund.

Door County cabin. She enjoyed the daily crossword, bowling, bridge, travel, theatre, and loved beyond all else, spending time with family and friends. A memorial will be held at a later date. Please go to nhscotthanekamp.com for a full obituary. Roger Allan Crass June 28, 1941 - Dec. 29, 2025 Roger A. Crass, 84, Sturgeon Bay, died on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. Roger Allan Crass was born June 28, 1941, in Sturgeon Bay, to Merton and Sylvia (Walker) Crass. He attended Sturgeon Bay High School and graduated in 1959. He served 4 years in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Korea While in Korea, Roger met Sun Cha Pak and they married on Jan. 27, 1967 in Seoul, Korea. Roger completed 16 more years in the U.S. Army Reserves. A visitation and Freemasons ceremony will occur on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, from 5 to 7 pm at Huehns Funeral Home at 1414 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay. A memorial service will be held at the Sturgeon Bay Moravian Church, 323 S 5th Ave, Sturgeon Bay on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 at 11 am with visitation beginning at 9:30 am. Military honors will follow the service Saturday at the church. Roger will be laid to rest at Bayside Cemetery in the Town of Sevastopol.

VIRGINIA HUGHES

March 18, 1946 - Dec. 19, 2025

Virginia “Jave” Hughes passed away on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 in Milwaukee, aged 79. She was born in Milwaukee on March 18, 1946 to parents John Hughes Jr. and Julianne (nee McCumber) Hughes. Virginia attended Milwaukee Downer High School and graduated from UW-Green Bay with a bachelor’s degree and spent much of her career working in Fine Arts sales. She met her husband, Peter, in the 1970s in Door County, but it wasn’t until mid-90s when she needed help with her computer that she and Peter met again. They married on the cusp of the New Year on Jan. 1, 1996 on her 40 acres of land in the snow, surprising all their friends with their wedding. Whether it be sailing, beekeeping, or gardening, she liked to spend her time outdoors in Door County, and she felt strongly about the ecological preservation of nature. When she wasn’t in Door County you could find her traveling. Virginia is survived by her loving husband Peter Jacobs and stepchildren Nate and Adam. She was preceded in death by her parents. No services will be held.

SUSAN MARIE STURM Nov. 11, 1953 - Dec. 27, 2025

Susan Marie Sturm, age 72 of Fish Creek, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. Susan was born in Shawano, on Nov. 11, 1953, daughter of Kenneth Charles and Dorothy Mae (Gantz) Sumnicht. She graduated from Shawano High School and attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison, studying percussion and interior design. She married Fred Sturm on Aug. 6, 1977, outdoors in Oconomowoc. Susan gave birth to two children, Ivan “Ike” Sturm and Madeline Sturm in 1978 and 1979. Susan taught in the preparatory department at Lawrence University and also worked in commercial music and retail fields while raising her children. The Sturm family lived in and around Appleton from 1978-1991, until moving to Honeoye Falls, New York. Fred and Susan moved to DePere in 2002, when Fred rejoined the Lawrence University faculty. After his passing in 2014, Susan built her own home in Fish Creek and resided there until her death. She was a faithful member of the Lutheran Church and served consistently as a volunteer at church, hospice, and for Meals on Wheels. She loved painting and music and took pride in cultivating a warm and inviting home environment. She is survived by her children, Ike and Madeline; grandchildren, Rylan and Kendall Sturm; her brother, David Sumnicht; and her stepsister, Barbara Karlen. In lieu of flowers gifts may be made in her honor and mailed to: St. Luke’s Lutheran Church - 4167 Juddville Rd, Fish Creek, WI, 54212. Casperson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, LLC in Sister Bay are caring for the family. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Susan may be shared with her family through her tribute page at CaspersonFuneralHome.com

FEATURED PET Princess is 6 years old, weighs 64 pounds, and is available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) Door County Campus. Princess is an amazing girl with a sweet and loving personality. She loves being outside and playing with her toys all around the house. She also enjoys a nice cozy day inside with her blanket and her family members nearby. Like all dogs at WHS, Princess is spayed, vaccinated and microchipped. She also goes home with a free bag of starter food and a certificate for a free vet exam. Come visit Princess during adoption hours at the Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus and take her home the very same day!

DARYL ALLEN LARSON July 20, 1967 - Jan. 5, 2026

Daryl Allen Larson packed up his trombone and headed home to his Savior in Heaven on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. He passed in his sleep with the love of his life by his side. He leaves behind his soulmate, Ruann, parents Roger and Norma Larson, brother Brian Larson, daughter from previous marriage - Amanda (Tyler) Fischer, grand sugars Laura Mae and John Fischer, niece Catherine Larson, nephew Jack Larson as well as family and precious friends. At Daryl’s request, this obituary will highlight the past five years of his life which were filled with love, laughter, and the Lord. In fact, he chose baptism in Eagle Harbor as his way to tell the world how important it is to know Jesus as Lord and Savior. The location was fitting, as Daryl was a lifelong resident of Ephraim, one of the most beautiful places on earth. God blessed Daryl with the opportunity to purchase the Ephraim Village Cottages property in March 2020. This opportunity allowed him to bring it back into the Larson family after managing the business for over a decade for the previous owner. Buying the property he grew up on was a day he never thought would happen but always hoped it would. He celebrated this accomplishment by asking Ruann to marry him by proposing in American Sign Language while she interpreted the proposal and of course, she said Yes! They wed in September 2020 and hosted a celebration of the year complete with delicious food, fantastic music that featured Daryl on the trombone, a sign language dance duet by Daryl and Ruann, and a lengthy fireworks display. Daryl was at his best when he was hosting people whether at the cottages or in his home. He hosted all kinds of people from near and far. He never knew a stranger because he had a heart of gold. And that is why people loved him so much. He did not think twice of helping people out whether the person was a friend from childhood or someone he just met a few days prior. Guests that stayed at the cottage resort were drawn to Daryl for his kindness, his knowledge of all things Door County, his endless array of jokes, love for dogs, and impromptu gatherings where the door was open for anyone to attend. Daryl encompassed the kindness, forgiveness, joy, and love of the Lord that he followed and served. People will forever remember how they felt when they were around Daryl, and there was never a shortage of laughter, talk about the Packers and smack talk about “Da Bears”. To say that people will miss him is an understatement. Daryl has left a hole in the hearts of many, and a void in the community he called home. Daryl’s family invites you to celebrate his life alongside them at Family Worship Center, 1715 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at 10 am. Prior to death Daryl asked for friends and family to not send flowers. He would prefer to honor the hometown heroes who came to his home numerous times to assist him after his stroke. They treated him with dignity, respect, kindness, and gentleness every single time. He appreciated them far more than words can ever express. Please send donations in lieu of flowers to: Ephraim Fire Department, PO Box 138, Ephraim, WI 54211. Please put on the memo line: “Daryl Larson Says Thanks”. His family will hold a private burial with military honors this spring. Forbes Funeral Home is serving the family.

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Second Act Success continued from page 1 in the nation and the world. That brought a lot of years of growth for the business.” Still, James wasn’t built solely on the back of a national brand. Flanigan Distributing was local, invested, and right down the road when people needed a hand. James loved people and socializing and had a knack for making the conversation about his customers. “He walked in and livened up the room,” Brian said. “He was open and honest with people and had an ability to get people to talk about themselves. People would feel comfortable.” From barstools to convenience store counters to the grocery store beer coolers, James kept his finger on the business pulse of the peninsula. He took pride in seeing the Budweiser brand displayed prominently, especially in Sturgeon Bay. He fought for tap handles at local taverns, high-visibility grocery displays, and did all he could to make the city a Bud town. “There’s a lot of pride when you take a competitor’s tap handle,” Brian explained. “It’s such a valuable piece of real estate. He would visit a guy every morning for a month straight to get a guy to purchase his product or run a promotion.” Jason Estes came to know Flanigan well during his 30 years running Sonny’s Pizzeria and the Hole n’ One gas station, where Flanigan would fight for shelf space. For years, Sturgeon Bay bars offered $1 mugs of Budweiser, and not just to move product, Estes said.

door NOTES SAIL LAUNCHES WINTER WARMER SERIES Senior Advocacy for Independent Living (SAIL) will kick off its Winter Warmer series on Jan. 20, beginning with a member and volunteer presentation at 11:30 am, followed by a community soup lunch at 12:30 pm. The January presentation will feature the Door County Sheriff’s Office, with a focus on safety considerations for older adults, including practical tips for staying safe at home and in the community.

“James was old school,” Estes As a member of the Packers’ said. “He wanted to target the glory years of the 1960s, James worker, the blue-collar guy at the knew those four seasons could shipyards, with the dollar mugs. He have been the peak of his life, wanted those guys to be able to get but he was determined to do a few beers after work.” more. And he wanted to turn them into “He took tremendous pride Bud men. To do that and keep those in being on that team, and placements, he pushed his staff certainly participated in a lot hard. of events with former players, “You’re talking about a very but it’s not something he talked competitive guy,” Brian said. “He about a lot with us,” Brian grew up with the Lombardi mantra said. “That’s not what he based [faith, family and the Green Bay his life on. He was always out Packers] and turned it into his there doing multiple things and own – faith, family and Flanigan having multiple interests.” Distributing.” Friends like Donny Zellner When Brian returned home would tell you James met and took over more aspects of the his goal. Zellner got to know business, James spent increasing Flanigan well over nearly 50 James Flanigan (right, with his son Brian) time at his home in Tavernier, years working at Northbrook took over a beer distribution business Florida, and traveling with his Country Club, the Alaskan after his playing days ended and made wife. Together, they took at least Supper Club and Glidden Lodge. the Flanigan name synonymous with 46 cruises over their 57 years of “He was great for the Budweiser for five decades. Bringing the marriage. Still, James returned community, a great leader, and Budweiser Clydesdales to Sturgeon Bay in each summer, stopping by the shop nice to everyone,” Zellner said. August of 2025 gave him immense pride. five days a week and making his Flanigan always worked his SUBMITTED rounds. relationships, and even in recent “In two days, he’d have more info years he would swing out to about Door County than I had,” Brian said. the Glidden to get a room, a beer, and talk shop with old Last August, James was thrilled to bring the friends. Budweiser Clydesdales to the city to parade down Third “That kind of guy and businessman is hard to come by Avenue and appear at the Door County Fair. now,” Zellner said.

The presentation portion is reserved for SAIL members and volunteers. Community members are warmly invited to join SAIL beginning at 12:30 p.m. for soup and conversation. RSVP is required. “SAIL holds social and educational gatherings like Winter Warmers as a benefit of membership,” said Cynthia Germain, Do Good Door County president. “By opening the soup portion to the community, we’re able to share what connection looks like in a ‘village’ setting and welcome neighbors who may be curious about SAIL. Winter Warmers are monthly social gatherings hosted by SAIL for its members and volunteers, designed to foster connection, learning and mutual support during the winter months. As part of this series, SAIL opens the soup portion of each gathering to the broader community as a way to welcome neighbors and share conversation around the table. The Winter Warmer series will continue on Feb. 17 and March 24, with additional speakers

and topics planned. Dates and details will be shared on the SAIL website. The location is 2438 South Bay Shore Drive in Sister Bay. To RSVP, go to sailwi. helpfulvillage.com/events/540-winterwarmer-2026 or call 920.333.1083. For more information, email info@ageinplacedoorcouty. org or call Cynthia Germain, 920.659.5159.

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within the organization, and meet some of the presenters and board members of DCLIR. The gathering will be held on the lower level of Get Real Café. Attendees can access the café through the rear door and parking lot, as well as the front entrance. Coffee and bakery items will be available for purchase from the café. RSVP to the DCLIR office by calling 920.746.4947 or emailing dclir@nwtc.edu. Registration for DCLIR’s 2026 Spring Semester opened on Jan. 7 and remains open throughout the semester. New members can sign up now for just the Spring Semester for only $50. Members may register for as many classes as they wish during the Spring Semester, with classes running from Feb. 3 through May 26. Registration remains open, and memberships can be purchased at any time during the semester. Financial assistance is available. Those interested should contact the DCLIR office for information on scholarships.

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Savor BBQ will be taking over the space that has been home to Grasse’s Grill for the past 14 years. Corey and Joelene Brydon of Savor closed on the building Jan. 9 and were handed the keys by James and Jess Grasse.

Teams compete on Monday nights at Trivia and Tacos at Thirsty Cow Taphouse in SuBMITTED Baileys Harbor.

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One of the most-anticipated events of the winter in northern Door County is slated for March 1, 2026. That’s when the Friends of Gibraltar Trivia Challenge returns to alexander’s restaurant. registration is now open for teams of up to six people to take on the challenge for big prizes in this fundraiser for FOG, which provides enrichment opportunities for students at Gibraltar School and throughout Door County. The night includes a huge alexander’s buffet, drinks and a raﬄe full of great prizes. register at DoorCountyTickets.com.

ff the top of your head, do you know how many elements in the periodic table begin with the letter “A”? Or the top Christmas gift of 1993? How about Ina Garten’s job before she became a celebrity

chef? If you confidently answered any of these questions, it’s time to check out one of the several trivia nights held around Door County, especially in the winter. Trivia nights provide the opportunity for people to come together for light-hearted competition – even when the weather rages outside. “When you live up here, winters are long. It’s just something fun for the people that are year-rounders to do,” said Holly Butenhoff, who coowns Thirsty Cow Taphouse in Baileys Harbor with her husband, Todd. Every Monday at 6 pm, Thirsty Cow hosts Trivia & Tacos, combining party games with a limited menu for a night of fun. While initially an off-season-only event, it quickly became a year-round feature. Each week, the crew at Thirsty Cow comes together to brainstorm categories for the next trivia night.

Like a Rolling Brisket Savor Barbeque & Taphouse is on the move in Sister Bay by MIKE BACSI copydesk@ppulse.com

ight months ago, Corey and Joelene Brydon opened Savor Barbeque & Taphouse in a space adjacent to On Deck Clothing Company in Sister Bay. Things took off quickly in their small spot at the top of the hill leading into the village. By the start of the fall tourist crush, Joelene was trying to stay calm as hungry customers formed a line out the door. One of those customers, Kevin Nordahl of True North Real Estate, took note of the jam-packed scene, and as he placed his order, he made a pitch.

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james Strang was a Mormon Prophet, founder of Wisconsin’s Illuminati, Michigan legislator and the King of Beaver Island. From hiding an affair by making his girlfriend dress like a man to the rivalry he created between Beaver and Mackinac Island, his life was never dull. The Door County Museum and archives will host a presentation about him on Friday, jan. 16 at 10 am at the museum at 18 4th ave in Sturgeon Bay. The following week, Friday, jan. 23 at 10 am, will feature a presentation called “From Buckets to Engines: Early Firefighting in Sturgeon Bay.” In the early days of Sturgeon Bay, fires were fought by neighbors using barrels and bucket brigades. as the city grew, so did firefighting technology. This evolution eventually led to the establishment of a dedicated fire department and Sturgeon Bay’s first motorized fire truck. rarely discussed are the internal conﬂicts that led to the company’s dissolution, the limitations of relying on a single hand pumper for a growing city, and the increasing need for civil firefighting infrastructure.

but the town recorded this look at local history with Evenson that includes his view on the first settlers coming here into the wilderness, staking out their claims, bringing the first dairy cows, building the barns and planting the orchards that helped build a community. Evenson James Strang, the Pirate King of hoped that Beaver Island (left), and a facsimile of the county’s the prophetic plates he dug up near beautiful resources, Burlington. Courtesy of the Door especially Cave County Museum and Archives. Point, would be preserved for future generations. Evenson will also tell a short story on a little-known but very interesting grave site. The free Lunch-and-Learn will include soups and sweets. Donations appreciated. The program takes place on Saturday, jan. 24 at 1 pm at the Sevastopol Town Hall, 4528 Highway 57 in Sevastopol. Contact Linda Wait at 920.495.8129 or lindadwait@gmail. com with any questions.

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The Egg Harbor Historical Society will present its first program of 2026 with a recorded interview of Bill Kroll and his sister Mary ann Kroll Ehlers discussing the Kroll Family history and the Sunny Point area of Egg Harbor. The free program will be held at the Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church Street in Egg Harbor, at 2 pm on Tuesday, jan. 20.

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passionate we were about how we treat our staff and customers,” Joelene said. With a planned Mother’s Day weekend opening, the Brydons will spend the winter getting set up in their new space. When up and running, the current Savor menu will be offered along with new additions: southern comfort classics and a Friday fish fry. The couple’s current restaurant space will be retained – offering a more streamlined, fast-casual menu. The Brydon’s origin story began in a popular food truck, and the couple intends to keep one rolling with the help of their son, Blaike.

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n his 14 years living in Door County, photographer Thomas Jordan has come to know more about the peninsula than many who have lived here for decades. Jordan has learned its ways and stories through his camera, which he has used to create several coffee table books depicting people and scenes. He has met and interviewed innkeepers, chefs, brewmasters, craftsmen, musicians, actors and the creator of an icon-filled American Orthodox chapel in the woods of Sister Bay. He relates their stories in succinct but comprehensive narratives that give the reader a deep appreciation of the people who make up the county and has grown skilled at getting people to relax and talk to this stranger who shows up with a camera. “A friend kept quizzing me on my book, Barns of Door County,” Jordan said. “He asked me how I got farmers to pose for pictures.”

ew York Times bestselling author Kate Quinn will kick off the 2026 Door County Reads events with an inperson 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. Quinn’s 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.

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The talk will be held at the Sturgeon Bay High School Auditorium on Saturday, Jan. 17 at noon. 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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ANDERSON DONATES GARDEN KALEIDOSCOPE TO CANADIAN CONSERVANCY Robert Anderson, internationally known artist based in Sturgeon Bay, donated a Large Atomic Garden Kaleidoscope to the Assiniboine Park Conservancy a non-profit organization that manages Assiniboine Park in Winnipeg, Canada. Anderson’s donation was made as a gesture of goodwill. The Assiniboine Park Conservancy includes one of the finest botanical gardens in the world. It is a place where people share the wonders of nature in a way that inspires

Robert Anderson has donated a kaleidoscope to a conservancy in Canada as a token of friendship. FILE them to conserve it for the future. Anderson’s kaleidoscope will be displayed at The Leaf, an indoor horticultural attraction at the park, from March 27 - June 7. Surrounded by approximately 30 acres of gardens and greenspace, The Leaf features stunning architecture and thousands of trees, shrubs, flowers, and other plant life flourishing in four unique indoor biomes. It features horticultural and interpretive displays, educational programs, special events, and interactive experiences to explore the human connection with plants and nature. Learn more at assiniboinepark.ca/leaf/lifegrows. See more of Anderson’s work at rcandersondoorcounty.com.

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Thomas Jordan’s not so secret weapon as a wide Jordan has now roaming photographer is his Sony RX10 camera. It produced about a looks like an SLR but it is mirrorless and significantly dozen coffee table lighter than a full-frame Canon SLR. It has a fixed books, donating zoom lens that goes from 24mm to 600 mm profits to local equivalent on a full-frame 35mm – from a wide charities. angle to a powerful telephoto. “My recent books, I just produce enough “Text breaks up the stories and for Christmas the design process is really, really presents,” Jordan said. fun,” he said. He now does his own design, Though it’s more expensive which has evolved. Jordan breaks to produce, Jordan sticks with up full-page images with smaller hardcover to make it feel more pictures to give the reader’s eyes special to the buyer or the person a break, and he has learned to use he’s giving a gift . type as a design element. “There’s magic about a hardcover book right now,” he said. It’s got perceived value, especially as a gift . If you want to give somebody a gift and you give them a soft cover book, it’s almost like, really?” His latest book is fine art photography with a title Damned Good for an Amateur. The work ranges from carefully arranged table top images of a fruit still life to trees in fog, the Sturgeon Bay Canal rangelight against a brilliant sunrise and a sparkling ice formation courtesy of a leaking gutter. “I decided to just let the work speak for itself and just adding any comment that quickly comes to mind,” Jordan wrote in the introduction. “Is this a lazy way to get out of using big words and pretending I should be rubbing shoulders with Annie Leibovitz and Sally Mann? Yeah, I guess it is.”

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Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St. in Egg Harbor Through Jan. 25 Native artists from various tribes show their work in a spirit of collaboration, unity and mutual respect.

THE SEARCHING EYE Peninsula School of Art, 3900 Cty F in Fish Creek Through Feb. 28 Selected works by artists connected to the school in various ways, who embody founder Madeline Tourtelot’s sense of exploration.

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BESTSELLERS HARDCOVER FICTION 1. The Correspondent, by Virginia Evans 2. Heart the Lover, by Lily King 3. What We Can Know, by Ian McEwan 4. Buckeye, by Patrick Ryan 5. Dungeon Crawler Carl, by Matt Dinniman

HARDCOVER NONFICTION 1. One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This, by Omar El Akkad 2. 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History—and How It Shattered a Nation, by Andrew Ross Sorkin 3. Something from Nothing: A Cookbook, by Alison Roman 4. The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, by John U. Bacon 5. Always Remember: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, the Horse and the Storm, by Charlie Mackesy

CHILDREN’S ILLUSTRATED 1. If We Were Dogs, by Sophie Blackall 2. Barnyard Dance!, by Sandra Boynton 3. Buffalo Fluffalo and Puffalo (A Buffalo Fluffalo Story), by Bess Kalb, Erin Kraan (Illus.) 4. Smooches!, by Sandra Boynton 5. Goodnight Moon, by Margaret Wise Brown, Clement Hurd (Illus.)

The Midwest Independent Booksellers Association (MIBA) Bestseller List Midwest (Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula), for the week ended Jan. 4, 2026. To find an independent bookstore near you, visit IndieBound.org

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))literature Door County Reads Schedule Kate Quinn Author Talk Jan. 17, 12 pm The author of this year’s Door County Reads selection, The Briar Club, will be in-person for a discussion of her work and to sign copies of the book. Sturgeon Bay High School Auditorium 1230 Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay

Play Reading with Door Shakespeare Jan. 19, 7 pm Björklunden, 7590 Boynton Lane, Baileys Harbor

Owl Arts Pottery Class Jan. 21, 2 pm Make your own spoon rest. Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Library, 2323 Mill Road, Sister Bay

Family Cookie Decorating Jan. 21, 5 pm Forestville Library, 123 S. Forestville Ave., Forestville

Cooking Through The Ages with Pete Jan. 21, 5:30 pm Prince of Peace Church, 1756 Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay

Egg Harbor Book Discussion Jan. 22, 10:30 am Egg Harbor Library, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor

1950s Dance Lesson and Social Dance

Table at Briarwood House: Food, Music & Stories from The Briar Club Jan. 24, 9 am Sturgeon Bay YMCA, 1900 Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay

Far From Heaven Screening and Panel Discussion Jan. 24, 1-4 pm Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor

Forestville Book Club Jan. 26, 5:30 pm Forestville Library

The Briar Club Music Hour with David Watkins Jan. 27 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Library

Owl Arts Pottery Class Jan. 28, 2 pm Make-your-own spoon rest. Sturgeon Bay Library

Duck and Cover - The Cold War’s Impact on Door County Jan. 29, 11 am – 12 pm Door County Museum and Archives 18 N. 4th Ave., Sturgeon Bay

Play Reading with Peninsula Players Feb. 2, 7 pm Björklunden 7590 Boynton Lane, Baileys Harbor

Jan. 23, 7-9 pm Gibraltar’s Old Town Hall, 4176 Maple St., Fish Creek

Door Shakespeare presents a staged reading of the Pulitzer Prize–winning drama Crimes of the Heart, by Beth Henley, as part of Door County Reads. The reading will take place at 7 pm on Monday, Jan. 19, in Björklunden’s Vail Hall in Baileys Harbor (7590 Boynton Lane). The staged reading will be directed by Karen Janes Woditsch, locally known for her work with Peninsula Players (most recently Steel Magnolias) and a Broadway performer in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The cast includes Amy Ensign (Lenny MaGrath), Claire Morkin (Chick Boyle),

Feb. 3, 10 am Write On, Door County 4210 Juddville Road, Fish Creek

Sturgeon Bay Book Discussion

GALLERY guide It may be helpful to confirm galleries’ hours before visiting.

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

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.

Feb. 10, 5 - 6:30 pm Sturgeon Bay Library 107 S. 4th Ave., Sturgeon Bay

The Briar Club Bingo Night

Domestic Violence: How Far We’ve Come & How Far We Have to Go

Unlocking Archives: Your Gateway to History, Family, and Stories

Feb. 4, 10-12 pm Sturgeon Bay Library

Feb. 11, 2 pm Sturgeon Bay Library

Pub Night, Trivia, and Book Discussion

Fish Creek Book Discussion

Feb. 4, 7 pm The Cleat Restaurant 10961 Hwy 42, Sister Bay

Owl Arts Pottery Class

Feb. 11, 5:30 pm Fish Creek Library, 4097 Hwy 42, Fish Creek

Feb. 12, 2 pm Sturgeon Bay Library

Play Reading with Third Avenue Playworks

Feb. 12, 6 pm Birch Creek- Juniper Hall 3821 Cty E, Egg Harbor

Feb. 7, 7:30 pm Third Avenue Playworks, 239 N. 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay

Write On, Door County Book Discussion Feb. 10, 10-12 pm Write on, Door County

Sister Bay Book Discussion Feb. 10, 2:30 pm Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Library 2323 Mill Road, Sister Bay

Become a member today! DoorCountyLandTrust.org 920.746.1359

1950s and McCarthyism with Larry Desotell

Make your own spoon rest. Feb. 6, 10 am Ephraim Library 9996 Water St., Ephraim

In association with the Door County Reads Festival of Events, United Way of Door County and the Door County Historical Museum are cosponsoring a community potluck and program on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1756 Michigan St. Sturgeon Bay.

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Feb. 10, 5:30 - 6:30 pm Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Library

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Feb. 3, 1 pm Sturgeon Bay Library

a professional singer and actress, Chad Luberger (Doc Porter), Cassie Slater (Meg MaGrath), Hannah Freund (Babe Botrelle), and Mark Frazier (Barnette Lloyd). Tickets are free.

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

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Birch Creek 4 piece Jazz Ensemble

Play Reading with Rogue Theater Feb.. 21, 7 pm Rogue Theater 917 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay

Washington Island Book Discussion Feb. 26, 11 am Washington Island Library 910 Main Road, Washington Island

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Attendees are asked to bring a dish to share that represents your culture or a treasured family tradition. Doors will open at 5:30 pm and the program begins at 6:15 pm. Peter Lison of the Museum will share old Door County recipes and explain cooking methods from days gone by. The evening creates an opportunity for neighbors to gather, share food, and engage in meaningful conversation, and fosters belonging, trust, and mutual support – key building blocks of a healthy community. Email Molly Gary at molly@ unitedwaydc.com or Peter Lison at plison@co.door.wi.us for more information.

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 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 Andrea Naylor Studio + Gallery 45 S. 3rd. Ave. 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 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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Family Art Day

Saturday, January 17th, 9am-12 Noon Personality Portraits inspired by Derriann Pharr Turn your inner world into a bold, expressive portrait in this vibrant art experience! Inspired by artist-in-residence Derriann Pharr, whose work celebrates identity and transformation, artists of all ages can explore playful shapes, dynamic lines, and imaginative color to create portraits that show who we are and who we’re becoming! Let your inner self shine! Drop in any time, 9am - noon. FREE for families with children ages 3- to 12-years-old.

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Experience Nordic cuisine like never before at our exclusive five-course dinner! Renowned for their stunning natural landscapes and high quality of life, we’re taking inspiration from time-honored traditions to highlight authentic flavors through bold creations that will delight your senses.

Bar Opens at 5pm, Dinner Starts at 6:30pm Dinner & Drink Pairings: $105 per person (+ tax & gratuity)

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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. RYAN, BOB & RIPPER Cherry Lanes, 127 N. 4th Ave., Sturgeon Bay 920.818.0093 7-10pm. Ryan Thompson, Bill Knipfer and Bob Jorin play country and rock favorites. COURTNEY PAULSON Red’s Pub & Grill, N6318 Hwy 42, Algoma. 920.677.8499. 5-7pm. Evening of amazing tunes in a cozy atmosphere.

Genevieve Heyward, a veteran of the Door County music scene, will get a shot on the American Idol television program this month. Heyward posted on Instagram that she expects to appear on season 24 of the singing competition on Jan. 26. “I’ve always wanted to audition since I was an ambitious six-year-old singing at home with my lil karaoke machine and I finally did it,” she wrote. Heyward has been playing shows around the peninsula since 2017.

DANCE AWAY THE WINTER BLUES The Door County Folk Alliance will hold a public barn dance with the Sugar on the Floor band at MUSE Sturgeon Bay to help dance away the winter blues. Dances are family-friendly and open to friends, groups or singles. This community dance offers a fun break from shoveling snow. No partner or experience required. Caller, Mike Grimm, will lead participants through circle and long-line dances. The Folk Alliance recommends children be at least 7 years of age and able to follow dance instructions on their own. The event begins at 7 pm on Jan. 24. Muse is located at 333 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay. Genevieve Heyward.

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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, 916 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2372. 9am. Cardio drumming (independent); poker; chess. 10am. DVD Fitness. 11am. Zumba Gold. 11:30am. Guitar music. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Forestville Library, 123 Hwy 42, Forestville. 920.856.6886. 9:30am. Participants learn a number & letter each week through reading, singing & dancing. STORYTIME WITH DIXIE Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor. 920.868.3334. 10-11am. New theme each month. MAGIC COMMANDER NIGHT The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727. 3-9pm. Play Magic the Gathering in Commander format.

EARLY BIRD BINGO Door County Brewing Co. and Music Hall, 8099 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.1515. 4-6pm. Free to play, with fun taproom prizes.

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. LUMINARY-LIT HIKE AND CAMPFIRE Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.5895. 5-6:30pm. Stroll the trails lit by luminaries and cozy up by the campfire with hot cocoa.

SAT 1/17 LIVE MUSIC MICKEY GRASSO Harbor Ridge Winery, 4690 Rainbow Ridge Rd, Egg Harbor. 920.868.4321. 1-4pm. Live music in the wine bar. JESS AND NICK Anchored Roots Vineyard & Winery, 4873 Willow Road, Egg Harbor. 2-4pm. The singer/songwriting duo of Jess Holland and Nick Hoover play acoustic music in the wine bar. Come early for a winemaker tour at 1 pm. AFINADO Door 44 Winery, 5464 Cty P, Sevastopol 920.388.4400 1-4pm. Pop-infused jazz at the winery.

SMALL FOREST Drömhus Door County, 611 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay. 608.333.4553. 3-5pm. Progressive indie/ folk originals & favorites with rocking bass & sumptuous harmonies. HUNTER GATHERER Door County Brewing Co. and Music Hall, 8099 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.1515. 3-6pm. High-energy Americana in a Saturday session of hooting and hollaring from this fun duo. COURTNEY PAULSON Twelve Eleven Wine Bar, 10339 Hwy 57, Sister Bay. 920.421.9463. 5-7pm. Soulful pop with a punch.

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

PERFORMANCE GRIFFON YOUTH RETREAT CONCERT Prince of Peace Church, 1756 Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay 5pm. Students from the Griffon String Quartet’s Youth Retreat perform a free concert. 920.854.7088. FIDDLER’S FARM BAND Southern Door Auditorium, 2073 Cty DK, Brussels. 920.676.1920. 7pm. Playing classic country, bluegrass & Western swing music in a Branson style show.

GALLERIES FAMILY ART DAY Peninsula School of Art, 3900 Cty F, Fish Creek. 920.868.3455. 9am-12pm. Free program inspired by artist-in-residence Derriann Pharr will guide children age 3-12 in creating a bold, expressive portrait.

FOOD & DRINK THE WELLNESS POUR CHOP, 2345 Mill Rd, Sister Bay. 920.854.2700. 3:30-5:30pm. Head down to the Chop Cellar for a refreshing mocktail-making class to nourish your body and inspire your senses.

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. 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. WINTER MARKET The Kane Theatre at TAP, 239 N 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.1760. 10am-2pm. Vendors & artisans sell their wares. SIT ‘N’ STITCH Algoma Public Library, 406 Fremont St, Algoma. 920.487.2295. 10am-2pm. For fiber artists & crafters.

BUBBLES BAR Trilliant Diamond & Jewelry, 9341 Spring Rd, Unit A4, Fish Creek. 920.264.0839. 10am-4pm. Enjoy champagne as you shop the Sister Bay store as part of Winter Wellness Weekend. HAND-BUILD SORTING HAT Clay on Steele, 221 Steele St, Algoma. 920.487.8076. 10am-12pm. Hand-build a sorting hat with ILeen. Pinch, slab and coil methods. $40. POOL TOURNAMENT Cadillac Jax BBQ & Brew, 530 4th St., Algoma. 920.487.8115. 10:30am-5pm. Double elimination. $20 entry fee, $5 green fee. REPAIR CAFE Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.2701. 12-4pm. Volunteer repair coaches fix things made of wood, small electrical household items, jewelry, clothing, leather goods & bicycles. Knife sharpening & gardening advice also available. FINDING JOY DISCUSSION Sturgeon Bay Library, 107 S 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.559.2398. 1-2:30pm. Join in on a discussion of the topic of finding joy in letting others be themselves. NEW YEAR INTENSION WORKSHOP Glenn Innish Farm, E5427 2nd Road, Kewaunee. 920.251.7450. 1-4pm. Explore what you hope to cultivate through meditation, reflection and vision board creation. WINTER SOCIAL McEvoy’s Culinaria, 2602 S Bay Shore Drive, Sister Bay. 920.854.8029. 6-10pm. Enjoy music, food and drinks from McEvoy’s Culinaria continued on page 2

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Saturday continued from page 1 and get wellness ideas from Aveda and Britta Salon. NIGHT SKY VIEWING Crossroads at Big Creek – Astronomy Campus, 2200 Utah Street, Sturgeon Bay. 7-9pm. With the Door Peninsula Astronomical Society.

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DC READS AUTHOR TALK Sturgeon Bay High School, 1230 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2800. 12pm. Meet Kate Quinn, author of the 2026 Door County Reads pick “The Briar Club.” Books will be signed and sold.