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Protesters cross the Maple-Oregon Street Bridge in Sturgeon Bay on March 28 as part of a nationwide “No Kings” demonstration, joining others across the country in a coordinated day of civic expression. Organizers estimate about 1,000 people attended, roughly similar to the MaTT OlSON events held in June 2025 in Sturgeon Bay and October 2025 in Juddville.

State Rep. Joel Kitchens (center) speaks March 31 during his listening session in Sturgeon Bay, flanked by his legislative staff, Marco Lopez (left) and Bob Delaporte. KEViN BONESKE

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Wide Range of Questions Asked at Kitchens’ Listening Sessions by DEBRA FITZGERALD debra.fitz@ppulse.com

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tate Rep. Joel Kitchens (R– Sturgeon Bay) met with residents in Sturgeon Bay, Kewaunee and Egg Harbor on Tuesday as part of a series of listening sessions, the Sturgeon Bay and Egg Harbor events each drawing about 25 attendees. Residents raised a wide range of issues, including housing, school funding, workforce challenges, state spending, local government pressures, redistricting and conservation funding. Kitchens said he scheduled the annual sessions earlier than usual this year. “Given how contentious things are, the more we can talk, the better,” he said during the Egg Harbor session. After lawmakers adjourned the legislative session – the Assembly in late February, the Senate on March 17 – Kitchens said they are expected to return in the coming weeks to revisit several unresolved issues, including property tax relief, additional special education funding, redistricting, and a more robust version of the Knowles-Nelson stewardship program. Several questions focused on the state’s roughly $1.3 billion surplus. Kitchens said much of it stems from one-time federal COVID-19 funding and should not be used for ongoing expenses. He said lawmakers are likely to use some of the surplus for tax relief and to boost special education reimbursement levels – currently well below the long-standing 66% target – to at least 42%, though costs continue to rise. Affordable housing, particularly for workers, was another major concern. Residents described ongoing difficulty finding housing for employees in Door County. Kitchens said lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at reducing regulatory barriers and expanding housing options, including manufactured housing, and said he remains open to additional ideas. Questions also arose about tourismrelated room tax revenue. State law requires 70% of the revenue be used for tourism-related expenses, but some residents said communities should have more flexibility in how funds are used. “The hotel industry would really hate that,” Kitchens said during the Egg

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Harbor session. “Politically, it’s a tough one.” Residents also asked about funding for the Department of Natural Resources in general and the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, which supports land acquisition and recreation and expires in June. “We passed sort of a bare bones version through the Assembly,” Kitchens said at the Egg Harbor session. “It would be nice to get something a little more robust and get the Senate on board. We’re negotiating that.” Local control issues were also raised, including a state law preventing municipalities from banning plastic bags. Kitchens said he would look into the issue. Funding pressures on local governments – especially for emergency services in smaller communities – were also discussed. Kitchens pointed to increases in shared revenue and changes tied to the sales tax, while acknowledging ongoing challenges. Concerns about immigration enforcement and its impact on the workforce were also raised. Kitchens said immigration policy is primarily a federal issue, but emphasized the need for both border security and legal workforce pathways, particularly in agriculture. He highlighted a DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) occupational licensing bill his office authored that allows DACA recipients, often called ‘Dreamers,’ to apply for professional and occupational licenses. The bill passed and is expected to be signed by the governor. “That was kind of a miracle we got that done,” he said during the Egg Harbor session.

Other questions touched on election oversight, voter fraud and Department of Public Instruction (DPI) investigations into teacher abuse. Regarding the latter, Kitchens said DPI has taken undue blame and faces limits due to a lack of subpoena power and underreporting. He said such cases are difficult to prove and often go unresolved, with some educators leaving one district and resurfacing in another. “I think every district has dealt with it [teacher abuse] at one time or another,” said Kitchens, who served 14-15 years on the Sturgeon Bay School Board before entering state politics. “We’ll look at whether DPI needs more money to do that.” Gov. Tony Evers has called a special legislative session on April 14 to consider a constitutional amendment on redistricting. The wording states: “Districts shall not provide a disproportionate advantage or disadvantage to any political party. Partisan gerrymandering is prohibited.” Kitchens said redistricting and the hypocrisy surrounding it were one of the more frustrating issues he dealt with this session. “Everyone wants fair maps, until they think that their party gets to draw them,” he said during the Sturgeon Bay session. Childcare availability and cost were also discussed as part of broader workforce challenges. Kitchens said he favors approaches that incentivize employers rather than expanding direct subsidies to providers. –Kevin Boneske contributed to this report.

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DOOR COUNTY MUNICIPALITIES Those municipalities that publish their public notices with us are indicated below with “PN.” COUNTY OF DOOR, POP. 30,066- PN co.door.wi.gov 920.746.2200 County Board meets 4th Tuesday of month Cty Clerk: Jill Lau jlau@co.door.wi.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 clerk@tn.claybanks.wi.gov 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.gov 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.wi.gov TOWN OF FORESTVILLE, POP. 1,063 - PN forestvilletown.wi.gov 920.639.2431 PO Box 175, Forestville, WI 54213 Town board meets 3rd Monday of month Clerk: Theresa Tlachac clerk@forestvilletown.wi.gov VILLAGE OF FORESTVILLE, POP. 482 villageofforestvillewi.gov 920.536.3181 Village board meets 3rd Monday of month Clerk: Tiffany Dufek clerk@villageofforestvillewi.gov TOWN OF GARDNER, POP. 1,218 - PN townofgardner.org 920.825.1137 Town board meets 2nd Wednesday of month Clerk: Amy Sacotte togclerk@townofgardnerwi.gov TOWN OF GIBRALTAR, POP. 1,228- PN gibraltarwi.gov 920.868.1714 Town board meets 1st Wednesday of month Clerk: Laura Reetz clerk@gibraltarwi.gov TOWN OF JACKSONPORT, POP. 878 - PN jacksonportwi.gov 920.823.8136 Town board meets 4th Tuesday of month Clerk/Treasurer: Colleen Huberty clerk@jacksonportwi.gov TOWN OF LIBERTY GROVE, POP. 2096 - PN libertygrove.org 920.854.2934 Town board meetings 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of month Clerk/Treasurer: Pam Donart town@libertygrovewi.gov TOWN OF NASEWAUPEE, POP. 1,984 -PN townofnasewaupee.com 920.495.0920 Town board meets 3rd Thursday of month Meetings: 3388 Cty PD Clerk: Jill Lau clerk@townofnasewapeewi.gov TOWN OF SEVASTOPOL, POP. 2,826 - PN townofsevastopol.com 920.746.1230 Town board meets on the 3rd Monday of month Clerk/Treasurer: Amy M. Flok office@townofsevastopolwi.gov VILLAGE OF SISTER BAY, POP. 1,148 - PN sisterbaywi.gov 920.854.4118 Village board meets 3rd Tuesday of month Clerk: Julie Thyssen info@sisterbaywi.gov CITY OF STURGEON BAY, POP. 9,646 - PN sturgeonbaywi.org 920.746.2900 Common Council meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday of month Clerk: Stephanie Reinhardt info@sturgeonbaywi.org TOWN OF STURGEON BAY, POP. 821 - PN townofsturgeonbay-wi.gov 920-338-5246 Town board meets 2nd Monday of month Clerk: Michelle Sternard clerk@townofsturgeonbay-wi.gov TOWN OF UNION, POP. 1,005 - PN https://townofuniondoorwi.gov/ 920.493.9559 Town board meets 2nd Wednesday of month Clerk: Beth Hanson clerk@townofuniondoorwi.gov TOWN OF WASHINGTON, POP. 777 - PN washingtonisland-wi.gov Town board meets 3rd Wednesday of month Clerk/Treasurer: Alexandria McDonald townoffice@washingtonisland-wi.gov

Vote on April 7 by DEBRA FITZGERALD debra.fitz@ppulse.com

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The Peninsula Pulse publishes local school newspapers. While the Pulse creative team handles the design and layout, all editorial content is provided by the school district, which is responsible for assigning, writing, proofreading and managing stories and photos. One of these inserts, the Talon Times – the newspaper of the Southern Door County School District – was in the March 20 issue of the Pulse. A story in that insert included unclear information about how school board members will be elected on April 7. This is particularly important as there will be only one candidate on the printed ballot (Kim M. Starr), yet there are three seats to fill. As of March 31, at least four registered write-in candidates had declared: Joseph Finger, Kayla Schopf, Luke Spude and Kristin Tassoul. The Talon Times story, “Update on the April 7 School Board Election,” stated that the candidate listed on the ballot would secure one seat. This is incorrect. In reality, the three candidates who receive the most votes and are deemed eligible will fill the open seats – whether they are listed on the printed ballot, are registered writein candidates or are non-registered write-in candidates.

oters across Door County will head to the polls on Tuesday, April 7, with a slate of local contests, two referendums and a statewide race on the ballot. Races will be decided for seats on the Sturgeon Bay Common Council, all county board seats, and seats on some town and school boards – all nonpartisan offices. These contests, often decided by small numbers, shape decisions on budgets, services and policies closest to home. To help voters prepare, the Peninsula Pulse previewed all candidates in contested races in the March 13 issue, which can also be found at doorcountypulse.com/meet-thecandidates-for-the-april-7-election/. Polls are open from 7 am to 8 pm. For the complete list of polling locations and a sample ballot, see this week’s Classifieds/Public Notices section.

Town of Gardner Referendum The only other ballot question for this election will be posed to Town of Gardner voters about zoning. The town does not currently have county zoning and has control over whether it implements its own. The ballot question asks voters if they desire to have properties within the town subject to zoning. The question will appear as follows: “Do you give authority to the Town Board of the Town of Gardner to adopt a Town Zoning Ordinance which would initiate Town Zoning in the Town of Gardner? A vote of ‘yes’ will enable the Gardner Town Board to proceed with the adoption of a Town Zoning Ordinance. A vote of ‘no’ will terminate the proposal to initiate Town Zoning in the Town of Gardner.” The zoning question is considered significant because it determines how land use and development are regulated going forward. The referendum is advisory only; however, intended to gauge public opinion and signal what voters want, but not legally binding.

Southern Door County School District Referendum With the current $975,000 operating referendum set to expire in June 2026, the Southern Door County School Board is asking the community for permission to exceed state-set revenue limits to maintain daily operations and meet emerging district needs. Voters will find a single question on the ballot asking to authorize the district to exceed the revenue limit by $3.15 million per year for three years (202627 through 2028-29). These funds are designated for non-recurring purposes, specifically compensation, safety and security, operations, and programs. If approved, the referendum is estimated to maintain the current tax/ mill rate of $6.99 over the next three years. For information on voting, including absentee ballot information, visit myvote.wi.gov/en-us. For details, visit the district’s referendum page at tinyurl. com/5ftet5tz.

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Changes Backed for 39-Unit Affordable Housing Project (WHEDA), he learned two buildings would require elevators in each, adding more than $100,000 to the project. The revised plan calls for one threestory building with a central elevator serving 39 units: 18 one-bedroom, 13 two-bedroom and eight three-bedroom apartments. The project will serve households earning 30–60% of Door County’s area median income through WHEDA low-income housing tax credits. “We are putting an elevator in this building because we have to, and I think it will be a better project for it,” Spoerl said. “You have to have what they call an accessible route. While three-story walkups are allowed under the International Building Code, this elevator is required for financing.” Spoerl received design approval on March 9 from the city’s Aesthetic Design and Site Plan Review Board and plans to begin construction this spring, with completion expected in about a year. He said the building will use LP siding and be designed to resemble two structures, with glass and a structural

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turgeon Bay’s Plan Commission on March 25 recommended changes to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) for Spoerl Commercial’s first phase of an affordable housing project along North 14th Avenue. The revision shifts the project from two three-story apartment buildings with a total of 39 units to a single building with the same number of units. Community Development Director Rebecca Kerwin said the change qualifies as a “substantial modification” to the plan the Common Council approved in 2024, requiring an amended PUD. The amendment would update the site plan, building footprint and utility locations and must receive final approval from the council. Developer Brian Spoerl requested the change to reduce costs. After consulting with the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority

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mullion lobby at the center housing the elevator. “We really need these affordable units here,” said Mayor David Ward, who chairs the commission. A second phase would add a 20-unit apartment building on adjacent property to the north, at the site of Evenson Laundry at North 14th Avenue and Georgia Street. No timeline has been set. Cottonwood Trees to be Removed Although the original PUD called for preserving vegetation along the Jaycee Court right-of-way to buffer neighboring properties, the commission supported removing cottonwood trees, which shed cotton-like seeds in late spring that create seasonal debris. Spoerl agreed to the removal, which was requested by Bonnie Brooke Gardens owner Paul Kell, whose business borders the site to the south. Members of the Aesthetic Design and Site Plan Review Board also supported the change due, they said, to the mess the trees create.

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Early indicators suggest less urgency than in recent years. Wisconsin Public Radio reported on Monday that returned absentee ballots – one sign of early voter engagement – were way behind the pace of 2025, when Susan Crawford defeated Brad Schimel. That race determined control of the court, flipping it to a 4-3 liberal majority. This year’s contest won’t do that. The seat is held by Rebecca Bradley, part of the court’s conservative minority, who is not seeking reelection. If Lazar wins, the court remains 4-3. If Taylor wins, the majority expands to 5-2. Either way, the liberal majority stays intact. Another signal of a race’s intensity, campaign spending, tells a similar story. In 2025, the candidates and outside groups poured a combined $49.1 million into the race, drawing national attention and even a visit from Elon Musk. As of Tuesday, spending in this year’s race totaled about $1.49 million, according to the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, which tracks money in state elections. To learn more about the candidates, visit wisconsinwatch.org/2026/03/ two-judges-two-paths-heres-what-setsthe-wisconsin-supreme-court-candidatesapart/.

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he Sturgeon Bay Common Council earlier this year adopted a 42-page outdoor recreation plan for the city through 2030. The plan recommends policies and park improvements the city should strive to achieve over the next five years, replacing the previous five-year plan. It was prepared by the city’s Parks and Recreation Department and Community Development Director, with input and oversight from the Joint Parks and Recreation Committee/Board. “In this [new] parks plan are possible recommendations – not everything that could possibly happen in the parks, but some things that board members noticed and might make good improvements,” said District 1 Alderwoman Helen Bacon, who chairs the committee/board. “We have achieved a lot of what was on the 2020 parks plan.” In general, Bacon said the city’s parks “are in very good shape,” crediting Public Works Director Mike Barker for his maintenance efforts. Barker added that listing specific projects in the plan can make them eligible for grant funding. District 5 Alderman Gary Nault, the committee/board vice chair, said improvements increase park usage, pointing to new playground equipment at Otumba Park on the west side. “Basically, the goal of this plan is to make our parks more usable and more friendly,” he said. The plan also recommends establishing new parks. Bacon said a new neighborhood park is recommended for the North 8th Avenue area, which lost a playground next to the former Sunset School during the construction of the Sunset Estates housing project by S.C. Swiderski. Nearby, the Heron Crossing subdivision planned by PortSide Builders includes an outlot intended for a public park. The parks plan recommends that a new neighborhood park “should be centrally located to serve

this entire region, and potential sites exist on both sides of North 8th Avenue (Cherry Road).” Another priority area for a new neighborhood park is the southeast region that includes the multifamily residences along Oxford Avenue, the Sand Hill and Sawyer subdivisions, and potential development along Clay Banks and Division roads. The plan states this area “has great capacity for growth.” The plan considers a half-mile radius as the service area for a neighborhood park or playground, because this distance “is relatively convenient for children to walk or bike.” Most of the city is within two miles of what the plan lists as Sturgeon Bay’s lone community park, Sunset Park, which covers about 44 acres, plus nearly 19 acres with Little Lake. The plan states, “another community park should eventually be considered if Sturgeon Bay’s population increases significantly,” though “such a park is unlikely to be needed” over the next five years. Ideally, such a park “would be situated in the southeast area to balance Sunset Park and provide service to this area.” Parks are categorized in the plan as neighborhood parks, neighborhood playgrounds, athletic play fields, community parks and specialized recreation areas. Twenty-two municipal facilities are described, with Sunset Park being the largest. Eleven other outdoor recreation facilities in the area are included, such as those at schools, YMCA Peterson Park and John Miles County Park, home to the Door County Fairgrounds. The plan lists 130.5 acres of city-owned parkland, along with more than 200 acres of other public outdoor recreation facilities. Based on National Recreation and Park Association standards recommending about 10 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents, the city now meets the recommended park acreage. “The overall conclusion from the acreage analysis is that the city currently exceeds the recommended acreage for overall parkland and for neighborhood parks,” the parks plan states. “It is right about the recommended acreage for community parks, meaning that as the city grows, planning for another community park should be considered.”

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he Sturgeon Bay Plan Commission denied a conditional use permit request on March 25 that Armando and Martha Jauregui of Fish Creek sought to construct a duplex on a vacant lot with nearly 10,000 square feet in the 900 block of South Hudson Avenue. The site, which is located between an existing residential neighborhood to the east and the Geneva Ridge subdivision to the west, is zoned R-2, single-family residential, and required a permit to build a duplex, for which nearby residents spoke in opposition at the public hearing and also submitted letters against, expressing concerns about congestion. Of the four who spoke, Tom Mulinix, who lives by the intersection of West Walnut Drive and South Hudson Avenue, said he supported the development of single-family homes in the area with Geneva Ridge, but believed the duplex would be “a little bit out of character now for the development that’s going on there with all these other single-family homes,” and would add to a greater concentration of cars and people on the deadend cul-de-sacs. “It affects all of us in a number of ways,” he said. “From the very beginning, with the talking about this development, there’s been the issue of parking and so on.” District 4 Alderman Spencer Gustafson, who represents that area on the Common Council and is

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he University of Wisconsin–Madison Extension has released “Broadband by Committee: Building Local Capacity for Connectivity in Door County,” a case study documenting what can be considered Phase 1 of Door County’s effort to expand broadband infrastructure across its 19 municipalities. The report highlights a strong public-private collaboration that began in 2020 with the Broadband Infrastructure Engineering Assessment Report, which established a foundation for the County of Door Broadband Office and its committee’s work. Since then, the initiative has secured significant funding, including $8.2 million in broadband grants, $14 million in public investment, and $22.6 million awarded through the Wisconsin Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, with awards announced on Dec. 3. Together, these investments mark a transformational milestone – one that will, for all practical purposes, ensure that nearly all locations in Door County have access to high-speed broadband, an outcome that would have been difficult to imagine when the work began. From an infrastructure standpoint, the vast majority of newly served locations will receive fiber-to-thepremises connections, ensuring long-term performance, scalability and value. Strategic municipal investments are also fostering increased competition, helping to lower costs and improve affordability for both residents and businesses. Next steps include awarded Internet Service Providers finalizing contracts with the Wisconsin Public Service Commission, completing environmental compliance and permitting, and advancing engineering work ahead of anticipated construction beginning in late spring 2026. To read the full case study and learn more about Door County’s broadband expansion efforts, visit economicdevelopment.extension.wisc.edu/ files/2025/12/Door-County-2025.pdf. For questions, contact Jessica Hatch, Door County Broadband Coordinator for the County of Door, at jhatch@co.door.wi.gov.

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))education $800,000 Cut in State Aid Prompts Staffing Changes for Sturgeon Bay Schools by ELEANOR CORBIN eleanor@ppulse.com

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n August of last year, the Peninsula Pulse reported that school districts in Door County likely faced a significant decrease in state dollars if the 2025-27 biennial budget passed without an increase in general aid. For the Sturgeon Bay School District, that scenario has materialized as a projected loss of $806,436 in state aid for the 2026-27 school year – a 16.83% decrease. In response, the district plans to shuffle some staff positions to control costs and limit the increases to the tax levy. Planned changes for 2026-27 include one fewer full-time art teacher, kindergarten teacher, and third-grade teacher, as well as reductions of one part-time reading interventionist and one part-time business office assistant. No employees are losing their jobs, Superintendent Dan Tjernagel emphasized. Instead, the changes are being made through attrition, with positions reevaluated as they become vacant. For example, the district previously employed three full-time art teachers. After one resigned last summer, and the person hired to take their spot resigned mid-year, Tjernagel said administration and

the school board reimagined the division of labor to cover the existing art curriculum. This move was possible, in part, because Sturgeon Bay has not had a full art course load in a couple of years, Tjernagel said. “We just looked at it and said, ‘OK, we know we haven’t had the equivalent of a full load [of art] across the board on these campuses anyway. How can we then meet the needs with two people who know what they’re doing with art and work it through from there?” he said. As a result, Sturgeon Bay students can expect the same number of art offerings next year, despite one fewer position. Other vacancies have been treated differently, with some roles deemed essential and filled with new staff. For one, the longtime secretary at Sawyer Elementary is retiring this year. The administrative team considered rotating duties and having a “secretary by committee,” but ultimately decided it was too important to have a friendly face dedicated to the front desk at the district’s introductory school. “We said, ‘Yes, that position needs to be posted. Sawyer needs a chance to interview some people and try to bring a candidate forward,” Tjernagel said. Specialized teaching roles also require specific expertise. Last year,

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a Sturgeon Bay calculus teacher retired. When no current math teachers were able to take on the course, Tjernagel said, the school sought a new candidate. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction sets minimum graduation requirements for high school students, such as four credits of English Language Arts and three credits each of math and science. Local school boards may add additional requirements. Sturgeon Bay requires students to take an additional 11 elective credits, though students are not specifically required to take art classes. Students work with school counselors to plan their courses each year, and administrators adjust staffing and scheduling based on demand – adding extra sections of the popular classes when possible and cutting those with low enrollment. Tjernagel said many of these staffing adjustments had already been anticipated due to rising costs and declining enrollment. However, the reduction in state aid accelerated those plans. “When the state budget process played out the way it did, it accelerated some of the staffing plan conversations the administrative team has been having and sharing with the board,” he said.

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Gibraltar Elementary School Principal Lauren Ward has won a 2026 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Principal Leadership award. From more than 1,200 nominations statewide, 15 principals were selected following a rigorous regional and statewide review process. Each recipient receives a $6,000 award in recognition of their leadership in setting high standards for instruction, achievement and character while fostering a positive school environment. Their schools also receive a matching grant of $6,000 to support student learning and school initiatives. A statewide committee, composed of civic leaders and representatives of education-related associations and the program’s co-sponsors, selected the award recipients. The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation was established by Herb Kohl, former U.S. senator, philanthropist and businessman. Since 1990, the foundation has awarded over $43.5 million to Wisconsin educators, principals, students and schools.

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Rising Health Costs Reshape School Insurance Group by ELEANOR CORBIN eleanor@ppulse.com

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n an effort to manage rising health insurance costs, the Gibraltar and Southern Door County school districts have opted to leave their current health insurance consortium with the Sturgeon Bay and Sevastopol school districts. All four districts will now explore new plan options for next year, weighing employee coverage needs against school budget constraints. The shift began when the consortium’s current provider, Prevea, presented a 17% renewal increase in February, according to Gibraltar Superintendent Brett Stousland. For Gibraltar alone, that would have meant roughly $400,000 more in additional annual insurance costs. If Gibraltar exited the consortium, Stousland said, the remaining districts would be offered a 6% increase, while Gibraltar could receive a standalone

renewal rate of 53% – or nearly $1.2 million. Gibraltar’s “run rate” – a measure of projected costs based on prior claims and usage – has been comparatively high in the past couple of years, Stousland said. “It doesn’t take much to run high,” he said. “Whatever it [the health need] may be, it costs money, and that causes it to rise.” At its March meeting, the Gibraltar School Board decided to leave the health consortium and pursue an independent health insurance plan for the coming school year. “We saw the writing on the wall,” Stousland said. Southern Door decided to leave for the opposite reason – its run rate has been particularly low the last two years, according to superintendent Kevin Krutzik. As the March 19 withdrawal deadline approached, the Southern Door school board decided that the proposed 6%

renewal increase did not align with its current budget constraints, Krutzik wrote in an email. “We feel that we can not only find a better premium rate with a different provider but also offer our staff a wider coverage network as well,” he wrote. In recent years, the district has emphasized more transparency with its budget and cost controls, while also preparing for an operational referendum vote in the April election. That measure would allow the district to exceed its revenue limit by $3.5 million annually for the next three years. Preliminary insurance projects appear promising, Krutzik said, with one quote offering a 3% decrease in insurance costs for the coming school year, though nothing is final yet. Leaving the consortium could save Southern Door $100,000 or more annually in insurance costs, Krutzik said, while also expanding provider options for employees.

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As the only two remaining districts in the consortium, Sturgeon Bay and Sevastopol have been in close contact regarding their decision-making process, according to Superintendent Dan Tjernagel at the board’s March meeting. Prevea has maintained the offer of a 6% increase for both schools, whether they are in the consortium or not, Tjernagel told the board. Both districts are also meeting with insurance brokers to explore possible individual rates. In their March board meetings, both school boards voted to table a decision on whether to withdraw from the consortium. Tjernagel referred to the March 19 withdrawal deadline as a “moot point” now that only two districts remained. In Sturgeon Bay, board members said they preferred to review all available proposals before making a final decision, preserving the option to remain in the consortium if that ends up producing the best choice.

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The aurora on Nov. 12, 2025 at Newport State Park.

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Night Skies from Light Pollution” article. It’s effective, inspiring, and provides information and things that people and businesses can do. I think the article will serve as a pivot point from which concrete actions can be taken. As a reward, I wanted to share with you one of my best-ever aurora photos, which was taken on Nov. 12, 2025, in pretty much the exact same spot as the article photo [the writer is a photographer whose photo appeared with the story]. I had proposed to Beth Bartoli [Newport

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f you’ve been to the grocery store, you know food costs have skyrocketed. For our lowincome neighbors and for people on fixed incomes, those prices have severe consequences. Families may not have enough food or enough nutrient-dense food to feed their families. Fresh produce may be an expense some families simply cannot afford. In Door County, about 2,000 people rely on federal benefits to purchase food for themselves and their families through Wisconsin’s FoodShare program. Our rural food pantries are also trying to meet needs. Food pantry use has surged since 2025, with 90% of pantries in the U.S. seeing increased client traffic. That demand is also present among Door County’s 11 food pantries. What can you do? If you garden for yourself, consider planting an extra row of tomatoes, peppers, lettuce or peas to donate. The Plant a Row project simply means planting extra of whatever you already grow, with the plan to donate it to a food pantry. “Fresh vegetables from home gardens are a great way to support neighbors in need,” said Adam Peronto, philanthropic officer at the Door County Community

Foundation, who helps oversee the Door County Food Pantry Coalition. “Sharing extra produce helps local food pantries offer healthy, nutritious food.” Most pantries gladly accept homegrown vegetables, but it’s important to drop them off at a time when they can be distributed promptly. No garden space? Both Sister Bay and Sturgeon Bay offer community gardens. You might also consider container gardening or growing a simple pot of herbs like cilantro, parsley, or chives. No time? Your financial contribution of only $9 can purchase a 50 lb. bag of potatoes or onions to support food pantry efforts to purchase fresh produce wholesale; $20 brings in a 50 lb. bag of carrots. Door County food pantries have been collaborating regionally to purchase large quantities of fresh vegetables at wholesale prices. Your local produce donations would help stretch that effort even further, bringing more fresh food to neighbors in need. To donate garden vegetables in Door County, contact Adam Peronto at adam@ givedoorcounty.org. To learn more about the Plant a Row project, visit doinggoodtogether.org/ projects/plant-a-row. Laura Apfelbeck is a UW-Extension senior FoodWIse nutrition coordinator for Door, Kewaunee and Manitowoc counties.

State Park naturalist] that she use this photo on the Dark Sky International park directory as an example of Newport Park’s view of the skies. We just got lucky having Holly [Phaneuf Erskine, the writer’s wife] in the foreground, and it was incredible to see these images appear on the camera in real time. I think I was letting out the occasional, “Whoohoo!” while taking them. This is what we have at stake, what we have to lose. As I look at this photo right

Many thanks to the Peninsula Pulse for the comprehensive and timely “Protecting the Night Skies from Light Pollution” article that you published recently. It distilled many of the important dark sky preservation issues that Newport Wilderness Society, the Friends Group supporting Newport State Park, would like Door County residents and visitors to be aware of. You even mention the absolutely nauseating (to me, anyway) proposal to equip satellites with mirrors to reflect sunlight onto the earth’s surface during nighttime. Thanks for including it. Newport Wilderness Society is so pleased that the Town of Liberty Grove has adopted this resolution to support dark sky protection initiatives. We are looking forward to continued collaboration with the Town of Liberty Grove and other county municipalities on dark sky preservation and education efforts. Thank you again for this wellresearched and important piece. Deb Ford Newport Wilderness Society board member Ellison Bay, Wisconsin

My name is Jen Weber. I am writing as a representative of my family, as a resident of the Southern Door County School District, as a public school employee of 27 years, and -- most importantly -- as a mom. I’ve spent nearly three decades in public education. My perspective isn’t rooted in politics; it is rooted in the reality of our classrooms and the future of our children. While it is true that I, like other teachers and school district employees across the state, face the very real possibility of losing my career if the state continues to underserve our schools, this isn’t just about jobs. When we talk about a “No” vote, we must be honest about what that means. A no vote doesn’t magically force the state to dedicate more money to Wisconsin schools. It simply tells our children, our friends, and our neighbors that we are willing to, CHOOSING TO, let their opportunities slip away. My son, Grant Weber, is a 2025 graduate of Southern Door. Given my career, I could have easily enrolled him in any of the districts in which I have worked. It would have been more convenient for our family, for sure. But we chose Southern Door for a reason: because this district is the heartbeat of our community. You see it every time you go to a Friday night game, a holiday concert, or a craft fair. You see people there whose children graduated decades ago—neighbors who show up because they know that the school is the soul of this community. I’ll never forget when Grant was in 4K; we were walking through the hall when a high school senior stuck out his hand for a high-five and said, “Hey Grant, how’s it going?” I asked Grant how on earth he knew a high schooler. He just looked at me and said, “Oh, that’s Caleb. He rides my bus.” That is what Southern Door provides: a profound sense of belonging. Because of this environment, Grant didn’t just attend school; he grew into a leader. He ran for class office, mentored as a Big Brother, gave his all on the football field, and ran track and played golf. He even took on a Youth Apprenticeship, working for a local charter business while serving as a volunteer firefighter right here in Nasewaupee while he was still a student. Today, Grant is a young man built on a foundation of service. Since graduating in May, he has secured a position with Sturgeon Bay Fire and works full-time for Door County EMS. He is staying here. He is choosing to serve you, our neighbors, and our elders. I hope that one day, he is able to send his own children to Southern Door. I’d love to take all the credit for his work ethic, his dedication to our community and to serving others but the truth is, his dedication to duty was forged by this community and this school district. To see the “return on investment” of our schools, you only need to travel a short distance to my house. A few months ago, I built a garage. It was a massive undertaking, but every single person who worked on that project–from the blueprints to the electrical, the welding to the HVAC–was a recent Southern Door graduate and under the age of 21. YOUNG MEN LIKE Branden Neubauer- SD class of 2025, works locally for Ahnapee Construction Tyler Plzak- SD class on 2024, works locally for Vlies Electric as an electrician Cash Nellis- SD class of 2024, works locally for TTX as a skilled welder and volunteers his time in tech ed. at SBHS Cody Nellis- SD class of 2023, works locally for DeGroot Construction Trevor Englebert- SD class of 2024, works locally for DeGroot Construction Matthew Malvitz- SD class of 2024, works locally for Wulf Brothers in HVAC These aren’t just names on a list; they are the skilled workforce keeping our local community alive. They are voting YES on April 7th because they know firsthand the value of the education they received. They are already giving back to us with their hands and their hearts. I ask you to stand with them. Let’s protect the heart of our community and ensure that the next generation has the same chance to grow, to serve, and to lead. Thank you. Jennifer Weber

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Capital Credit Union Plaintiff, v. Dylan R. Baker XYZ Unknown Defendant Defendants. Case No. 26CV08 Code No. 30301 PUBLICATION SUMMONS STATE OF WISCONSIN To each person named above as a Defendant: You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. Within 40 days after March 20, 2026, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is Clerk of Courts, Door County Courthouse, Door County Courthouse, 1205 S Duluth Ave, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235, and to Justin J. Bates, Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is PO Box 1473, Wausau, WI 54402. You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not demand a copy of the complaint within 40 days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. Dated: March 10, 2026 Bates Legal Group, LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff By: /s/ Justin J. Bates Justin J. Bates State Bar No. 1066128 P.O. Box 1473 Wausau, WI 54402-1473 (715) 843-5599 Run Mar 20, 27, Apr 3 WNAXLP STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DOOR COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Kenneth C. Pfiester Notice Setting Time to Hear Application and Deadline for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) Case No. 26PR13 Please take notice: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth 3/24/1952 and date of death 1/18/2026 was domiciled in Door County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 6445 Snyder Lane, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235. 3. The application will be heard at the Door County Justice Center, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Room C256, before Regan Hendrickson, Probate Registrar, on April 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM. You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is June 10, 2026. 5. A claim may be filed at the Door County Justice Center, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Room C256. 6. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or address 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 Register in Probate 3/10/26 Run: Mar 20, 27, April 3, 2026 WNAXLP

/s/ Regan Hendrickson Register in Probate 3/25/26 Run: Apr 3, 10, 17 2026 WNAXLP

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DOOR COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LOIS A. SCHMITZ Date of Death: 10/02/2025 Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 26 PR 12 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth 11/25/1932 and date of death 10/02/2025 was domiciled in Door County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 10560 Applewood Road, Sister Bay, Wisconsin 54234. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is June 10, 2026. 5. A claim may be filed at the Office of the Door County Justice Center - Door County Courthouse, 1205 South Duluth Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Room C256. BY THE COURT: /s/ Regan Hendrickson Register in Probate 2/24/26 Attorney Lawrence J. Haskin 7300 South 13th Street, Ste. 104 Oak Creek, WI 53154 (414) 762-5105 Bar Number 1017416 Run: Mar 20, 27, Apr 3 2026 WNAXLP

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DOOR COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CAROLE J. SUNSTROM Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 25 PR 77 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth December 22, 1930 and date of death May 11, 2025 was domiciled in Door County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 10554 Applewood Rd., Apt. 221, Sister Bay, WI 54234. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is June 25, 2026. 5. A claim may be filed at the Office of the Door County Justice Center - Door County Courthouse, 1205 South Duluth Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Room C258. BY THE COURT: /s/ Regan Hendrickson Register in Probate 3/26/26 Pinkert Law Firm LLP 454 Kentucky Street, P.O. Box 89 Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 920-743-6505 Bar Number 1082283 Run: Apr 3,10,17 2026 WNAXLP

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DOOR COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Roger A. Crass DOD: 12-29-2025 Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 26 PR 16 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth June 28, 1941 and date of death December 29, 2025 was domiciled in Door County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 1610 Georgia Street, Room 19, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is June 19, 2026. 5. A claim may be filed at the Office of the Door County Justice Center - Door County Courthouse, 1205 South Duluth Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Room C258. BY THE COURT: /s/ Regan Hendrickson Register in Probate 3/20/26 PRIBYL LAW S.C. - Attorney Matthew J. Pribyl 30 North 18th Avenue, 10A Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 (920) 743-8485 Bar Number 1099718 Run: Mar 27, Apr 3, 10 2026 WNAXLP STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DOOR COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Mark Allen Sorenson Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 26PR20 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth 07/02/1967 and date of death 02/16/2026 was domiciled in Door County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 1056 County U, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is June 25, 2026. 5. A claim may be filed at the Office of the Door County Justice Center - Door County Courthouse, 1205 South Duluth Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Room C257. BY THE COURT:

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DOOR COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Helen C. Cordon aka Helen Catherine Cordon aka Helen Cordon Notice Setting Time to Hear Application and Deadline for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) Case No. 26 PR 19 Please take notice: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth February 3, 1950 and date of death January 23, 2026 was domiciled in Door County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 1651 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235. 3. The application will be heard at the Door County Justice Center, 1207 S Duluth Ave Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, before Comm. Hendrickson, Probate Registrar, on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM. You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is June 26, 2026. 5. A claim may be filed at the Door County Justice Center, 1207 S Duluth Ave, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Room C256. 6. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or address are unknown. The names or addressess of the following interested persons (if any) are not known or reasonably ascertainable: Darlene Kuks, address unknown. If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. BY THE COURT: /s/ Regan Hendrickson Register in Probate 3/26/26 Henry P Fons/HENRY P. FONS LAW OFFICE, LLC 7115 W. Forest Home Avenue, Greenfield, WI 53220 (414) 327-2323 Bar Number 1000535 Run: Apr 3,10, 17, 2026 WNAXLP STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DOOR COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Arba M. Turner Notice to Creditors

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FOR SALE FIREWOOD Seasoned Firewood Fish Creek 1/2 face, face, 1/2 cord & cords of seasoned hardwood firewood for pick up or delivery. Stacking & custom lengths available for wood stoves.Credit cards accepted. 920.495.1344 or email seasonedfirewoodfishcreek@ gmail.com HOUSEHOLD ITEMS Galley kitchen granite Beige and brown granite for 16 foot kitchen. Ready for your cabin. Quality granite— $950 or best offer. 262.419.9284 MISCELLANEOUS HYLINE ORCHARD FARM MARKET 2 miles north of Egg Harbor on Hwy 42. (920.868.3067) OPEN YEAR ROUND 9am to 5pm. HOMEMADE CHERRY & APPLE PRODUCTS FROM OUR ORCHARDS. Cherries galore. NEW freeze dried cherries, our own sparkling cider & juice, Cherry & many more. Locally grown state certified beef, ground, steaks & roast. Also our cherry and apple pies baked or ready to bake. A variety of cheese, cheese spreads and cheese curds. Door County beer and wines. Natural homemade soaps. Door County Watch Us Grow liquid fertilizer. Honey crisp dried apples, large variety of fruit pie fillings including Cherry & Honey Crisp apple. Jams, Jellies, Pies, Salsa, BBQ Sauce, (Cherries: frozen, canned and dried), Cherry Cider, Honey Crisp Blend Apple Cider, our new apple grape and peachy apple and apple cranberry ciders. Fresh Eggs, Maple Syrup, Honey, Pickles, Spices, Fudge, Gifts & Gift Boxes and Much More. Pick Your Own Cherries and Apples in season. Six Generations Growing and Marketing Fruits and Vegetables. Wholesale and Retail products. We ship UPS. Accept WIC checks. Kayak and Trailer

Mid 90’s North Shore Calypso fiberglass 17ft w skeg, skirt and graphite 230xm paddle, 53lbs.. ’21 Two kayak steel trailer w/ lights, 2” ball hitch w/ spade plug. Best for 5’-3” or so person. $1600 both or $900 ea. Craig 920.948.5415 Door County Kraut Co. / Mr. Burns Peppertorium Thank You to the shoppers who patronized us at the March 14 BHCA market. The remaining winter market on April 11th is at 2604 Grove Rd., Baileys Harbor WI from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Follow blue & white signs 5 mi. north of Baileys Harbor for DC Kraut Co. Featuring unique foods, handcrafted products from local vendors. DC Kraut features raw packed sauerkrauts, fresh-brined veggies, scratch bakery and take n’ bake pot pies plus much more.. Mister Burns farm grown & in-house made fermented for flavor hot sauces; salsas, BBQs, pepper jams, A-2 White Cheddar spicy cheese and gourmet seasonings. We feature value added farm products, and comfort novelty nosh foods Shipping available, credit cards accepted here. For questions about the farm/products/ custom orders between markets more call Ann for an appointment at 920.839.2288 or visit the web sites at www. amautocare/produce.com

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GARAGE/ YARD SALE GARAGE/YARD SALE ESTATE SALE-ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE DOOR YMCA Entire household-everything must go. Furniture including hide a bed sofa, power lift recliner, oak pedestal table and 4 chairs, queen bed, dresser, side tables, lamps & other furnishings. Extensive collection of Christmas & other decor including vintage items. Books & National Geographics magazines. Garden tools, outdoor decorations, pots & other supplies. Pallet of paving bricks. Camping gear. NO toys or kitchen items. 215 N 18th Place Sturgeon Bay. Friday April 10th 9am to 4pm Saturday April 11th 9am to 3pm. NO presales

MISCELLANEOUS SPECIALS For Sale at Hyline Orchard Bulk firewood, landscaping wood mulch. Delivery available. Call Hyline Orchard, 8240 Hwy 42, fish Creek. 2 miles north of Egg Harbor. 920.868.3067 or 920.493.4083

REAL ESTATE COMMERCIAL Commercial Real Estate For sale or lease in the Country Walk Shops area. 2,600sf on .76 acres with living quarters. Call 906.280.9416 for details.

SERVICES Look for additional Service display advertisements within this section. CLEANING ShineWorks Cleaning Bring the Shine back to your home. Residential, deep cleaning, move in/out, vacation rentals. Fully insured. Free estimates. Reliable & detailed oriented. Serving Sturgeon Bay & Door County. Text/Call 920.868.0214, 920.396.8795 or 920.868.0102 Heather Scholl’s Cleaning Service 920.615.2358 Certified. Experienced. Insured. Pet Friendly Premium Vacation Rental Services Zellora Property Services LLC offers reliable & detail oriented vacation rental cleaning/ management/guest services. Let us help your rental max out its potential! Also accepting spring deep cleans. Serving all of Door County. Call/Text 910.495.3061 Email info@ zellora.biz Website zellora.biz HEALTH DC Weight Support Group Saturdays 8:00 a.m. Bayview Luth. Church, Sturgeon Bay. Education and support for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. No fee, free will donations. All are welcome. Contact judyksargent1@gmail.com Traveling LMT/Bodywork/ assited stetching Baylake Massage LLC. Massage/Bodywork/assisted stretching at your location or traveling trailer if you prefer. Can come to your driveway, party, or event. Custom Bodywork with fast and lasting results, Learn more by texting or calling me directly. 920.365.2274

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Notice of Spring Primary and Sample Ballot April 7, 2026

Office of the Door County Clerk To the voters of Door County: Notice is hereby given of a spring election to be held in the several Towns, Villages, City, and Wards of Door County on April 7, 2026, at which the officers named below shall be nominated. The names of the candidates for each office, whose nominations have been certified to or filed in this office, are given under the title of the office, each in its proper column, together with the questions submitted to a vote, for a referendum, if any, in the sample ballot below. Information to Voters Upon entering the polling place and before being permitted to vote, a voter shall: • state their name and address • show an acceptable form of photo identification* • sign the poll book** *If a voter does not have acceptable photo identification, the voter may obtain a free photo ID for voting from the Division of Motor Vehicles. **If the voter is unable to sign the poll book due to disability, a poll worker may write the word “exempt.” If a voter is not registered to vote, they may register to vote at the polling place serving their residence if the voter provides proof of residence. Where ballots are distributed to voters, the initials of two inspectors must appear on the ballot. Upon being permitted to vote, the voter shall enter a voting booth or go to a machine and cast their ballot. The vote should not be cast in any manner other than specified here. Sample ballots or other materials to assist the voter in marking their ballot may be taken into the booth and copied. The sample ballot shall not be shown to anyone so as to reveal how the ballot is marked. A voter who is a parent or guardian may be accompanied by the voter’s minor child or minor ward. An election official may inform the voter of the proper manner for casting a vote but the official may not advise or indicate a particular voting choice. Assistance for Voting A voter may select an individual to assist in casting their vote if the voter declares to the presiding official that they are unable to read, have difficulty reading, writing, or understanding English, or that due to disability are unable to cast their ballot. The selected individual rendering assistance may not be the voter’s employer or an agent of that employer or an officer or agent of a labor organization which represents the voter. Where Optical Scan Voting is Used The voter shall fill in the oval next to the name of the candidate of their choice for each office for which they intend to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the voter shall write in the name of the person of their choice in the space provided for a write-in vote and fill in the oval next to the write-in line. On referendum questions, the voter shall fill in the oval next to “yes” if in favor of the question, or the voter shall fill in the oval next to “no” if opposed to the question. When using an electronic ballot marking device (ImageCast Evolution-ICE) to mark an optical scan ballot, the voter shall use the tactile pad to select the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the voter shall type in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote. On referendum questions, the voter shall use the tactile pad to select “yes” if in favor of the question, or the voter shall use the tactile pad to select “no” if opposed to the question. After Voting the Ballot After an official optical scan ballot is marked, it shall be inserted in the security sleeve, so the marks do not show. The voter may insert the ballot in the voting device and discard the sleeve or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit. If a central count system is used, the voter shall insert the ballot in the ballot box and discard the sleeve or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit. The voter shall leave the polling place promptly. Spoiling Ballots If a voter spoils an optical scan ballot, they shall return it to an election official who shall issue another ballot in its place, but not more than three ballots shall be issued to any one voter. If the ballot has not been initialed by two inspectors or is defective in any other way, the voter shall return it to the election official who shall issue a proper ballot in its place. JILL M. LAU, DOOR COUNTY CLERK The following is a sample of the official ballot: Ballot ID: 1028

SEVASTOPOL SANITARY DISTRICT COMMISSIONER – PORTION OF WARD 2 & PORTION OF WARD 4 Vote for ONE EUGENE F. HAEN

Town of Sturgeon Bay W1

Official Ballot

Nonpartisan Office April 7, 2026

Notice to voters: if you are voting on Election Day, your ballot must be initialed by two (2) election inspectors. If you are voting absentee, your ballot must be initialed by the municipal clerk or deputy clerk. Your ballot may not be counted without initials (see end of ballot for initials).

General Instructions

School District Sevastopol School Board School Board Member Vote for not more than 2

To vote for a name on the ballot, fill in the oval next to the name like this:

Richard Weidman

Justice of the Supreme Court Vote for 1

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Chris Taylor

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To vote for a name that is not on the ballot, write the name on the line marked "write-in" and fill in the oval next to the name like this:

Judicial

Jerry Worrick

TOWN OF STURGEON BAY COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 14 – WARD 1 Vote for ONE HUGH ZETTEL

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If you make a mistake on your ballot or have a question, ask an election inspector for help (absentee voters: contact your municipal clerk).

COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 6 – WARD 2 Vote for ONE KENNETH F. FISHER

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Official Ballot Nonpartisan Office April 7, 2026 for

Ballot issued by __________________________________ __________________________________ Initials of election inspectors

For Official Use Only Inspectors: Identify ballots required to

be remade:

□ Overvoted □ Damaged □ Other

Absentee ballot issued by

Ballot ID: 1028

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Certification of Voter Assistance

I certify that I marked or read aloud this ballot at the request and direction of a voter who is authorized under Wis. Stat. §6.82 to receive assistance. ________________________________ Signature of assistor

If this is the Original If this is the Duplicate Ballot, write the serial Ballot, write the serial number here: number here: _______________ _______________ ________________ ______________ Initials of inspectors who remade ballot

ALL Door County municipalities will vote for the Justice of the Supreme Court (see sample ballot for candidates). The following will also vote for: TOWN OF BAILEYS HARBOR COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 17 – WARDS 1 & 2 Vote for ONE DAVE SMITH BOB BULTMAN COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 19 – WARD 3 Vote for ONE WRITE-IN TOWN BOARD SUPERVISOR Vote for not more than TWO PAUL KORDON SUSAN TISHLER

TOWN OF WASHINGTON COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 21 Vote for ONE NANCY BARNOWSKY GOSS JOE ROGERS TOWN BOARD SUPERVISOR Vote for not more than TWO BRIAN MANN RICH ELLEFSON LEE BAXTER VILLAGE OF EGG HARBOR COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 16 Vote for ONE THERESA CAIN-BIERI DAVID M. ENGIL

__________________________________ Initials of Municipal Clerk or Deputy Clerk

Town of Sturgeon Bay W1 Door County

TOWN OF UNION COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 1 – WARDS 1 & 2 Vote for ONE DAVID R. ENGLEBERT

TOWN BOARD SUPERVISORS Vote for not more than TWO JOHN SELENICA JAYSON MERKEL TOWN OF JACKSONPORT COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 16 – WARD 1 Vote for ONE THERESA CAIN-BIERI DAVID M. ENIGL COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 17 – WARD 2 Vote for ONE DAVE SMITH BOB BULTMAN

VILLAGE TRUSTEE Vote for not more than TWO KAAREN NORTHROP JOE MEGAN VILLAGE OF EPHRAIM COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 18 – WARD 1 Vote for ONE VINNI HANCOCK COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 19 – WARD 2 Vote for ONE WRITE-IN VILLAGE TRUSTEE Vote for not more than TWO MATTHEW C. MEACHAM TIM NELSON VILLAGE OF FORESTVILLE COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 2 Vote for ONE TODD J. THAYSE VILLAGE TRUSTEE Vote for not more than TWO LORA L. JORGENSEN RAYMOND LITTERAL, JR. VILLAGE OF SISTER BAY COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 19 – WARD 1 Vote for ONE WRITE-IN

COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 8 – WARDS 7, 8, 9 & 10 Vote for ONE COLLIN JEANQUART COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 6 – WARDS 11 & 12 Vote for ONE KENNETH F. FISHER COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 7 – WARDS 13, 14 & 15 Vote for ONE CLAIRE MORKIN COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 12 – WARDS 16, 17, 18 & 21 Vote for ONE NISSA NORTON COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 5 – WARDS 22 & 23 Vote for ONE JEFF D. MILLER ALDERPERSON – DISTRICT 2 Vote for ONE MATTHEW HUSTON ALDERPERSON – DISTRICT 4 Vote for ONE J. SPENCER GUSTAFSON JOSHUA JULIAN ALDERPERSON – DISTRICT 6 Vote for ONE SUSAN HILSABECK SETH WIEDERANDERS SCHOOL DISTRICT OF: GIBRALTAR Towns of Baileys Harbor, Egg Harbor – Ward 3, Gibraltar, Liberty Grove, Villages of Egg Harbor, Ephraim, Sister Bay SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER Vote for not more than THREE KARI BAUMANN DON HELM KAREN G. NORDAHL SEVASTOPOL Towns of Egg Harbor – Wards 1 & 2, Jacksonport, Sevastopol – Wards 2-5, Sturgeon Bay – Ward 1 City of Sturgeon Bay – Wards 8 &16 SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER Vote for not more than TWO JERRY WORRICK RICHARD WEIDMAN

SOUTHERN DOOR Towns of Brussels, Clay Banks, Forestville, Gardner, Nasewaupee, Sturgeon Bay – Ward 2, Union Village of Forestville, City of Sturgeon Bay – Wards 12, 15, 22 & 23 SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER Vote for not more than THREE KIM M. STARR WRITE-IN WRITE-IN

STURGEON BAY Town of Sevastopol – Ward 1 City of Sturgeon Bay – Wards 1-7, 9-11, 13-14, 17-21

TOWN OF BRUSSELS COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 1 – WARD 1 TOWN OF LIBERTY GROVE SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER Vote for ONE COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 19 – Vote for not more than THREE DAVID R. ENGLEBERT WARD 1 CLIFF WIND Vote for ONE JEFFREY MATSON COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 2 – WARD 2 COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR, WRITE-IN DAMION L. HOWARD Vote for ONE DISTRICT 20 – WARD 2 ALLISON HAUS TODD J. THAYSE COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 20 – Vote for ONE WARD 2 WALTER BUD KALMS WASHINGTON ISLAND TOWN OF CLAY BANKS Vote for ONE Town of Washington COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 3 VILLAGE TRUSTEE WALTER BUD KALMS SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER Vote for ONE Vote for not more than THREE Vote for ONE JAN GUILETTE COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 21 – TERRY KELLY TERRY FOSTER JASON E. TLACHAC WARD 3 LOUISE HOWSON Vote for ONE STEVEN G. BACSI REFERENDUM QUESTIONS: TOWN OF EGG HARBOR NANCY BARNOWSKY GOSS TOWN OF GARDNER CITY OF STURGEON BAY COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 15 – JOE ROGERS Do you give authority to the Town Board of the Town of COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 11 – WARD 1 Gardner to adopt a Town Zoning WARDS 1 & 2 Vote for ONE TOWN BOARD SUPERVISOR Ordinance which would initiate Town Zoning in the Town Vote for ONE ELIZABETH GRACE GAUGER Vote for not more than TWO of Gardner? HELEN L. BACON RICK KINGSBURY COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 16 – SYLVANN WELCOME SOUTHERN DOOR SCHOOL COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 10 – WARDS 2 & 3 DAN WATTS Shall the Southern door County School District, Door WARDS 3, 19 &20 Vote for ONE WILLIAM DAVID SHERMAN County, Wisconsin be authorized Vote for ONE THERESA CAIN-BIERI to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, ALEXIS HEIM PETER DAVID M. ENIGL TOWN OF NASEWAUPEE Wisconsin Statutes, by $3,150,000 per COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 4 – WARD PHILIP R. ROCKWELL TOWN BOARD SUPERVISOR #3 year for three years, beginning with the 2026-2027 school 1 COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 9 – Vote for ONE year and ending with the 2028-2029 Vote for ONE WARDS 4, 5 & 6 MARK R. GRAUPMAN school year, for non-recurring purposes consisting of NANCY ROBILLARD Vote for ONE operational expenses for teacher and staff TOWN BOARD SUPERVISOR #4 COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 3 – WARD RYAN SHAW compensation, safety and security, maintaining school Vote for ONE AMY AUSTAD LABOTT 2 facilities and daily operations, and MYLES DANNHAUSEN, SR Vote for ONE continuing educational programs and services? JAN GUILETTE TOWN OF FORESTVILLE JASON E. TLACHAC COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 2 – WARD 1 DOOR COUNTY POLLING PLACES Vote for ONE COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 5 – ALL POLLING PLACES WILL OPEN AT 7:00 A.M. AND WILL CLOSE AT 8:00 P.M. TODD J. THAYSE WARDS 3 & 4 If you have any questions concerning your polling place, contact the municipal clerk. COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 3 – WARD 2 Vote for ONE JEFF D. MILLER Vote for ONE MUNICIPALITY LOCATION OF POLLS JAN GUILETTE TOWN BOARD SUPERVISOR #1 TOWNS JASON E. TLACHAC MARK HILSABECK Baileys Harbor Town Hall - 2392 County F - Baileys Harbor MAPLEWOOD SANITARY DISTRICT COMMISSIONER TOWN BOARD SUPERVISOR #3 Brussels Brussels Community Center - 1366 Junction Rd - Brussels – PORTION OF WARD 2 Clay Banks Town Hall - 6098 County OO - Sturgeon Bay TIM SMITH Vote for ONE Egg Harbor Town Hall - 5242 County I - Sturgeon Bay TOWN OF SEVASTOPOL WRITE-IN Forestville Town Hall - 7701 County H - Maplewood COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 13 – Gardner Town Hall - 2344 County C - Sturgeon Bay TOWN OF GARDNER WARDS 1, 2, & 3 Gibraltar Community Building - 4097 Main - Fish Creek COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 4 – Vote for ONE Jacksonport Town Hall - 3365 County V - Jacksonport WARDS 1 & 2 DALE VOGEL Liberty Grove Town Hall - 11161 Old Stage Road - Sister Bay Vote for ONE COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR, Nasewaupee Town Hall/Fire Station - 3388 Co Rd PD - Sturgeon Bay NANCY ROBILLARD DISTRICT 14 – WARD 4 Sevastopol Sevastopol Town Hall - 4528 State Hwy 57 - Sturgeon Bay TOWN BOARD SUPERVISOR #3 Vote for ONE Sturgeon Bay Arle Memorial Hall - 692 Tacoma Beach Rd - Sturgeon Bay Vote for ONE HUGH ZETTEL Union Community Center & Town Hall - 905 County Rd DK - Brussels TED ANDERSON COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR, Washington Community Center - 910 Main Rd - Wash Island TOWN BOARD SUPERVISOR #4 DISTRICT 15 – WARD 5 VILLAGES Vote for ONE Vote for ONE Egg Harbor Bertschinger Community Center - 7860 Hwy 42 - Egg Harbor BRYAN FORD ELIZABETH GRACE GAUGER Ephraim Administrative Office -10005 Norway Co Q - Ephraim GLENN DART Forestville Village Hall -123 S Forestville Ave/HWY 42 - Forestville TOWN BOARD SUPERVISOR Sister Bay Fire Station - 2258 Mill Road - Sister Bay TOWN OF GIBRALTAR Vote for not more than TWO CITY OF STURGEON BAY COUNTY BOARD SUPERVISOR, DISTRICT 18 – STACIE LEIST DENIL WARDS 1 & 2 Wards 1 thru 9 City Hall/Municipal Facility - 421 Michigan Street - Sturgeon Bay JEANNE VOGEL Vote for ONE Wards 10 thru 15, 22, 23 Bay View Lutheran Church Social Hall - 340 W Maple Street - Sturgeon Bay KEITH BUCK FELHOFER VINNI HANCOCK Wards 16 thru 21 P.A.T.H. of Door County - 340 Jaycee Court – Sturgeon Bay KIMBERLY DENIL WNAXLP All polling places are accessible to elderly and disabled voters

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Public Notices continued from page 1 (Informal Administration) Case No. 26 PR 18 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth 6/12/1939 and date of death 1/6/2026 was domiciled in Door County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 1978 Tower Line Road, Apartment 12, Washington, WI 54246 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is June 19, 2026. 5. A claim may be filed at the Office of the Door County Justice Center - Door County Courthouse, 1205 South Duluth Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Room C256. BY THE COURT: /s/ Regan Hendrickson Register in Probate 3/20/26 Herbert C. Liebmann IV Ross & Liebmann Legal Group 218 N. 14th Avenue Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 (920) 743-9117 Bar Number 1064291 Run: Apr 3, 10, 17, 2026 2026 WNAXLP STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DOOR COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF VIRGINIA HUGHES DOD: 12/19/2025 Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Amended Case No. 26 PR 17 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth 3/18/1946 and date of death 12/19/2025 was domiciled in Door County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 3675 Juddville Road, Fish Creek, Wisconsin 54212. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is June 26, 2026. 5. A claim may be filed at the Office of the Door County Justice Center - Door County Courthouse, 1207 South Duluth Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Room C258. BY THE COURT: /s/ Regan Hendrickson Register in Probate 3/31/26 Attorney Daniel R. Dineen Vanden Heuvel & Dineen, S.C. 246 S. 5th Avenue, West Bend WI 53095 262-338-8874 Bar Number 1017911 Run: Apr 3, 10, 17 2026 WNAXLP

CITY OF STURGEON BAY LIQUOR LICENSES

APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE To Who it May Concern: I hereby certify that Upper Deck Entertainment, LLC. (Agent) Michael D Peters residing in Sturgeon Bay, Door County, Wisconsin, has applied to the Common Council for a 6-month Class B Beer for the period beginning May 1, 2026 and ending October 31, 2026, at the building situated at 37 W Redwood St, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Dated 3/26/26 Signed Stephanie L. Reinhardt, City Clerk WNAXLP

MUNICIPALITIES LIQUOR LICENSES BAILEYS HARBOR

Application for Full-Service Retail Sales

april 3-10/2026 PUBLIC NOTICES & CLASSIFIEDS | 3 To Whom it May Concern: I hereby certify that 45th Parallel Spirits, LLC, Paul Werni, President, has applied to the Town of Baileys Harbor for a Producer Full-Service Retail Sales license for a period ending June 30, 2026, at the building situated at 8113 STH 57 suite #3 . April 3rd, 2026 Haley Adams, Town Clerk WNAXLP

Section 66.0404 and other applicable laws. The full text of the ordinance may be obtained at the Town Office, 3365 County Road V, Sturgeon Bay, during regular office hours, or on the town’s website: www.jacksonportwi. gov. For additional information please contact the Town Clerk at 920-823-8136 Colleen Huberty, Clerk WNAXLP

NOTICE OF REFERENDUM

SCHOOL DISTRICTS

GARDNER

NOTICE OF REFERENDUM TOWN OF GARDNER APRIL 7, 2026 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the Town of Gardner on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, the following proposed Advisory Referendum for the Town of Gardner regarding Establishing Zoning within the Town, Town of Gardner has been given village powers to pursuant to Wis. Stat. 60.62(1). will be submitted to a vote of the people: Whereas, the Town of Gardner has opted out of Door County Comprehensive Zoning and therefore all property within the Town is not currently subject to zoning regulation; and Whereas the establishment of zoning within the Town will require elector approval; and Whereas, the Board of Supervisors for the Town of Gardner, Door County, believe it is in the best interest of the Town of Gardner to hold an advisory referendum regarding the establishment of zoning within the Town. The question will appear on the ballot as follows: Explanatory Statement The Town Board of the Town of Gardner, Door County, Wisconsin has control over whether to implement zoning regulations throughout the Town. The Town has the ability to implement its own zoning. The Town Board desires to put this question to the voters in the form of an advisory referendum election ballot to be voted on during the April 7, 202S pring Election in order to determine if voters desire to have properties in the Town of Gardner subject to zoning. This advisory referendum election ballot will ask Town of Gardner Electors to vote “yes” or “no” on the advisory referendum election question as set forth above. Do you give authority to the Town Board of the Town of Gardner to adopt a Town Zoning Ordinance which would initiate Town Zoning in the Town of Gardner? A “yes” vote on the question means that the elector is in favor of the Town of Gardner exploring establishing zoning regulations in the Town. The establishment of zoning ordinances throughout the Town may be done by the Town itself. A “no” vote on the question means that the elector is not in favor of the Town of Gardner exploring options to establishing zoning ordinances throughout the Town. Done in the Town of Gardner on April 3, 2026 Amy Sacotte Town Clerk WNAXLP

ORDINANCES

JACKSONPORT

TOWN OF JACKSONPORT SUMMARY NOTICE: ORDINANCE NO. 2025-05 Please be advised that the Town of Jacksonport has adopted Ordinance 202505, “Regulating Wireless Telecommunications Mobile Service Facilities”. The Ordinance replaces Ord No. 03-2020 “Regulating Towers”. The purpose of this ordinance is intended to regulate mobile service facilities to the full extent allowed by Wis Stat

AGENDAS

STURGEON BAY

THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF STURGEON BAY Special Committee of the Board of Education Meeting Monday, April 13, 2026 4:00 PM Sturgeon Bay School District Board Conference Room Agenda 1. Board Canvassers, a committee of the Board of Education, will meet to verify election results of April 7, 2026. Dan Tjernagel, Assistant Board of Education Clerk. WNAXLP

NOTICE OF REFERENDUM

SOUTHERN DOOR

NOTICE OF REFERENDUM SOUTHERN DOOR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT APRIL 7, 2026 Referendum Election Details At an election to be held in the Southern Door County School District on April 7, 2026, the following proposed Revenue Limit Resolution of the School Board will be submitted to a vote of the people: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET TO EXCEED REVENUE LIMIT BY $3,150,000 PER YEAR FOR THREE YEARS FOR NON-RECURRING PURPOSES BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of the Southern Door County School District, Door County, Wisconsin that the revenues included in the School District budget be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $3,150,000 per year for three years, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year and ending with the 2028-2029 school year, for non-recurring purposes consisting of operational expenses for teacher and staff compensation, safety and security, maintaining school facilities and daily operations, and continuing educational programs and services. Ballot Text The question will appear on the ballot as follows: “Shall the Southern Door County School District, Door County, Wisconsin be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in

Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $3,150,000 per year for three years, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year and ending with the 2028-2029 school year, for non-recurring purposes consisting of operational expenses for teacher and staff compensation, safety and security, maintaining school facilities and daily operations, and continuing educational programs and services?” Explanation The referendum election ballot will ask District electors to vote “yes” or “no” on the referendum election question as set forth above. A “yes” vote on the question is a vote to authorize the Southern Door County School District budget to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $3,150,000 per year for three years, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year and ending with the 2028-2029 school year, for non-recurring purposes consisting of operational expenses for teacher and staff compensation, safety and security, maintaining school facilities and daily operations, and continuing educational programs and services. A “no” vote on the question is a vote to deny the Southern Door County School District the authority to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $3,150,000 per year for three years, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year and ending with the 2028-2029 school year, for non-recurring purposes consisting of operational expenses for teacher and staff compensation, safety and security, maintaining school facilities and daily operations, and continuing educational programs and services. In the event a majority of the electors voting on the question vote “yes”, the District will be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $3,150,000 per year for three years, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year and ending with the 2028-2029 school year, for non-recurring purposes consisting of operational expenses for teacher and staff compensation, safety and security, maintaining school facilities and daily operations, and continuing educational programs and services; if a majority vote “no” on the question set forth above, the District will not be so authorized. Persons with questions regarding the referendum election should contact Dr. Kevin Krutzik, District Administrator. Done in the Southern Door County School District on April 3, 2026 Marissa Norton District Clerk WNAXLP

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the qualified electors of the School District of Gibraltar Area that on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, an election of school board members will be held. If you have any questions concerning the tocation and open hours of your polling place and/or accessibility for the elderly or disabled, contact your local town or village clerk.

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A group of women at Tanum Forest Lutheran Church in Sturgeon Bay makes quilts for homeless shelters during Lent, the period preceding Easter in the Christian church.

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BOYS BASEBALL PREVIEWS (From left) Sevastopol’s Logan Schuh delivers a pitch May 23 at home against Sturgeon Bay. / Sevastopol’s Andrew Wiesner swings away during the Pioneers’ May 23 matchup against rEMY CarMiCHaEl. Sturgeon Bay’s Siggy Hansen delivers a pitch May 2 against Southern Door./ (From left) Sturgeon Bay’s Jack Higginbotham Sturgeon Bay at Sevastopol Town Park. FilE KEViN BONESKE prepares to apply a tag May 2 at second base on Southern Door’s Isaac Bauduin (13). FilE

Pioneers Build on Returning Depth by KEVIN BONESKE kevin@ppulse.com

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fter playing several underclassmen last year, Sevastopol has its sights set toward the top of the Packerland Conference this season. Coach Cody Leist returns for his third season at the helm, and he’ll bring back four players who received honorable mention in the Packerland – sophomore pitcher Andrew Wiesner, senior catcher Logan Schuh, sophomore infielder Bo Tanck and sophomore outfielder Roman LeClair. The Pioneers, who graduated starting infielder Tyler Grooters and infielder/ outfielder Aiden Isaksen, finished the 2025 campaign 2-6 in the Packerland Conference and 4-12 overall. Schuh, who also saw time on the mound last season, batted .425 with two home runs. Tanck was another pitcher in 2025. The Pioneers also return senior Chase Haberli, who missed last season due to injury. Leist said Sevastopol this year has solid pitching depth and speed. “This team has many players who can play any position on the field,” he said. Leist said the Pioneers’ program has grown from 15 players in his first year as head coach to 25 this season, making

it possible to field both a varsity and junior varsity team. But he has expressed concerns about playing doubleheaders and keeping the pitchers’ arms healthy with the cold spring temperatures. “[I’m] excited to see how much our players improved over the offseason and how they stack up against the conference’s best teams,” he said. Leist said the team goals include being able to “compete to the best of our abilities and challenge for the top of the conference.” He said the top teams on the Pioneers’ schedule this year include defending Packerland champion and WIAA Division 3 state runner-up Kewaunee, Sturgeon Bay and Algoma. In the postseason, Sevastopol this year will be one of seven Packerland schools in Division 3, along with Southern Door, Sturgeon Bay, Algoma, Kewaunee, Peshtigo and Oconto. Clippers Seek to Replace Talent After tying for second place in the Packerland last year at 6-2 and finishing 12-10 overall, Sturgeon Bay will have to replace three players who received allconference honors – first-team outfielder Patrick Haase, second-team catcher Caleb Plzak and honorable-mention infielder Bryce Plzak.

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Neal Henrigillis enters his fourth season at the Clippers’ helm, and will return sophomore pitcher Ethan Kratcha, who made the all-conference second team last year. Also returning are junior pitcher and infielder Siggy Hansen, sophomore catcher Steven Prescott and sophomore second baseman Jack Higginbotham. Henrigillis said this year’s team has a strong group of sophomores who gained varsity experience as freshmen. “They are going to step into leadership roles this year and compete at a higher level,” he said. With conference games being played as doubleheaders this season, Henrigillis said he expects pitching will be a struggle for a lot of teams. “We will need to throw strikes and find quality arms beyond the top 2-3 guys,” he said. “Beyond the conference, the Clippers will test themselves with a tough non-conference schedule and look to compete for a regional championship.” In addition to facing Kewaunee, which Henrigillis calls “one of the best teams in the whole state,” he said “our nonconference [schedule] is very tough, featuring bigger schools highlighted by Kiel, Luxemburg-Casco, Shawano, Marinette and Chilton.”

Young Eagles Look to Surprise Southern Door has a challenge ahead of them as they look to compete in the Packerland this season with a small, young roster. The freshman-heavy squad is just 13 players deep. “We are young, scrappy and have kids willing to put the work in,” said secondyear head coach Nate Alberts. “We will be overlooked by a lot of teams, but we will surprise some along the way.” Alberts does have one all-conference player back on the team, sophomore Collin Everard, an honorable-mention infielder. Alberts said this year’s team has multiple players who can play multiple positions, but is young and inexperienced at the varsity level with no upperclassmen and low numbers. Given how the weather can affect games early in the season, he said he’s “hoping to not have to play eight games in 10 days, like we did twice last year.” Alberts said he is looking forward to “watching our young team battle every game.” Last year’s squad went 7-13 overall and 2-6 in the Packerland with 11 seniors, including four players who received allconference honors.

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EAGLE TRACKSTERS COMPETE INDOORS AT RIPON Southern Door’s track and field teams competed indoors against more than 20 teams at Saturday’s ripon College Showcase Meet. in the boys competition, the Eagles had three top-five finishes with senior Grant pieschek placing third in the pole vault (13 feet, 6 inches) and senior lauden Berg finishing third in the long jump (209) and fifth in the triple jump (41-8.5). in the girls events, the top-five finishers for Southern Door included senior Frankie Nellis, who won the triple jump (35-2), and junior Elise Jackson, who finished fifth in the 60-meter hurdles (9.64 seconds).

A common merganser tried to hold on to a bluegill he caught on a dive earlier this week in East Alaska Lake near Algoma. BriaN rEiNKE

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Gibraltar/Washington island’s girls softball team was able to open the season late last week in the southcentral part of the state. The Vikings played a doubleheader Saturday at the Woodside Sports Complex in Mauston, losing by identical 20-2 scores to Elkhart lake-Glenbeulah and Cameron. Weather permitting, Gibraltar/Washington island is scheduled to host a packerland Conference doubleheader april 7 in Fish Creek against Sevastopol.

isconsin’s annual spring and wildlife hearings and Conservation Congress county meetings will be held statewide at 6 pm, Monday, April 13.

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Locally, the Door hearing will be at Sturgeon Bay High School in Alumni Hall. Other area meeting sites include the Kewaunee High School Theater and room SC130 at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in Green Bay. As has been the case in recent years, there will be a 48-hour online voting window from 6 pm, April 13 to 6 pm, April 15. New for ‘26, citizen resolutions that weren’t submitted by the deadline can still be presented. Day-of submissions are required to follow the same criteria as a resolution submitted via the form

feet deep. it crowds out native plants, disrupts fish spawning and can foul boat motors.

European frog-bit.

TINY INVADERS, BIG TROUBLE

Spiny waterflea, translucent and tiny, between ¼ and ½ inch long.

Door County supervisors signed off on two grants on March 24 aimed at stopping aquatic invaders most residents have likely never heard of – but should. The county’s Soil and Water Conservation Department (SWCD) secured a $23,988 Surface Water aquatic invasive Species prevention grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural resources (DNr). The effort, totaling $32,214 – the county’s contribution makes up the difference – will fund education and outreach across Door, Kewaunee and Manitowoc counties to slow the spread of spiny waterflea and starry stonewort. a second $10,000 grant the SWCD received from the DNr targets European frog-bit, supporting monitoring, control and public awareness as part of a statewide response.

• Spiny waterflea arrived in the Great lakes in the 1980s via ship ballast water. Barely visible individually, they clump on fishing lines and outcompete young fish for food. Because they reproduce asexually, populations can surge quickly.

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Starry stonewart. DEpTMENT OF NaTUral rESOUrCES

• Starry stonewort, a fast-growing green algae, forms dense underwater mats up to 30

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intentionally on actively creating lasting pollinator habitats with native plants. Those who have participated in the past are invited to bring their previous No Mow May sign to the MakerSpace in the Kress pavilion, 7845 Church St. in Egg Harbor, for a refresh or repaint. The Village of Egg Harbor will also host a pollinator plant sale at the Every Day is Earth Day Festival at the Kress pavilion on Saturday and Sunday, april 25 and 26.

INVASIVE SIGNS OF SPRING • European frog-bit, a floating plant introduced as an ornamental, has spread through the Great lakes since the 1970s and was first documented along Green Bay in 2021. it reproduces rapidly through branching stems and overwintering buds, allowing it to blanket waterways. Officials say early awareness – especially among anglers and boaters – is key to keeping these invasive species from gaining a foothold locally.

NO MOW MAY BECOMES POLLINATOR PROGRAM The Village of Egg Harbor is evolving its No Mow May program to focus more

RUNfor aC CA AUSE Email register@peninsulapacers.com by April 10th to participate!

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as the weather warms up and thoughts drift to treating invasive species, the Door County invasive Species Team (DCiST) reminds the public that a pesticide certification Category 5.0 (aquatic and mosquito) from the Department of agriculture, Trade and Consumer protection is required to control phragmites or other invasive species in wetlands or waterways. Certifications are valid for five years and can be obtained by purchasing materials through the paT Store, the University of Wisconsin-Extension’s pesticide applicator Training program online ordering site. Certification involves studying and taking a multiple-choice test. Testing dates are available in Brown County through the end of april. register at pestexam.datcp.wi.gov.

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PULSE OF PHILANTHROPY

Embraced by Two Kinds of Love by BRET BICOY

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he Door County Community Foundation recently hosted “Preview Door County” in Southwest Florida. It’s our annual event where seasonal residents who love our peninsula gather in Bonita Springs to celebrate all they are looking forward to when they return home to Door County in the months ahead. Some folks drive from hours away just to spend an evening learning a bit about all the performances and activities that await them upon their return. Yet more than anything else, as our beloved friend the late Dick Egan used to say, he loved Preview Door County because by the end of a winter in Florida, he just needed to surround himself again with real Door County people. At this year’s gathering in Florida, I commented on something that’s been on my mind for quite some time. For seasonal residents, Door County has a way of feeling effortless upon their return. As they arrive in Door County, our stages will already be alive with performances. Our galleries and historical sites will host new exhibitions. Our trails will be clear, our parks open, and our festivals will fill the calendar as we send the winter witch on her way. To someone who returns to our peninsula in spring, it can feel like a switch was flipped and Door County simply turned itself on. Of course, for those of us who live here year-round, we know that’s not how it happens. The reality is that Door County never turned off. Door County does not hibernate in the winter. Much of the groundwork that makes our warm season feel so alive is laid during the cold months when our seasonal friends aren’t here to see it. All off-season long, non-profit professionals are developing budgets and working through detailed plans for the season to come. Boards of directors are gathering to review plans and fulfill their governance responsibilities. Volunteers are mapping out the minutest details to ensure that our festivals will seem effortless to the crowds that gather. Actors will be learning their lines, musicians will be rehearsing, and park staff will be performing their spring cleanup. This is the cycle of life on our peninsula.

What makes Door County truly unique is that it is embraced by two kinds of love. It’s sustained by the steady and reliable commitment of those who live here all year, and enhanced by the deep affection of those who return year after year. For all of us who love this place, Door County has quietly permeated our lives to such a point that it becomes a part of who we are. As I spoke at our annual event in Florida, I reminded the seasonal residents that Door County does not sustain itself by accident. It continues to thrive because people who love it also choose to invest in it. It needs the gifts of both year-round and seasonal residents alike. Door County needs all of us to give our time, our labor, and our financial resources to keep it strong. Each generation in Door County has received a gift from those who came before it. Long before any of us were born here or arrived later in life, someone decided to preserve land rather than make a profit by developing it. Someone thought it would be a good idea to build a theater in a place far off the beaten path. Someone saw open farmland and imagined a home for music and creativity. Those decisions were made with little certainty as to how they would turn out, but the people who made them believed that Door County was worth caring for. Countless small, modest decisions that seem inconsequential or even fanciful in the moment have collectively given us the community we love today. In Florida, I asked our seasonal friends a question that equally applies to those of us who live here yearround. Will we simply enjoy what we have received from those who came before us, or will we strengthen it for those who will follow us? How we answer that question is the essence of stewardship. Soon, seasonal residents will begin making their way home to Door County. They’ll return to a peninsula that is ready for them, just as it always has for countless seasons before. Door County is able to thrive today because of those who came before us. Our challenge is to make sure that we steward the gift we’ve received and pass it on to the generations who will follow us. Bret Bicoy is President & CEO of the Door County Community Foundation. Contact him at bret@ givedoorcounty.org.

Town of Egg Harbor resident Jay Walters, who has now cofounded a group called Neighbors for a Safe Bay Shore Drive, installed this speed sign last July on Bay Shore Drive at his own expense to try to curb speeding and gather data about motorist speeds. FilE

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eighbors For A Safe Bay Shore Drive (NFSBSD) will host a media event on May 19 at 2 pm at George K. Pinney County Park, 4879 Bay Shore Dr. in Sevastopol to raise awareness about safety issues on Bay Shore Drive. Local officials will discuss safety concerns affecting drivers,

cyclists, pedestrians, wildlife and recreational users along the 13-mile Bay Shore Drive corridor. Some of the speakers include Steve Schopf, chairman of the Egg Harbor Town Board of Supervisors; Dan Woelfel, chairman of the Sevastopol Town Board of Supervisors; Thad Ash, Door County Highway Commissioner; and Randy Wiessinger, Division of State

Patrol Bureau of Transportation Safety and Technical Services Law Enforcement Liaison for Door County. NFSBSD members will be available to answer questions and connect with residents interested in participating, volunteering, or staying informed.

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Transportation nonprofit Door-Tran invites the public to its upcoming annual meeting on Wednesday, april 8, at Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S. 12th ave. in Sturgeon Bay. The morning will start with registration, refreshments and networking from 8:30 to 9 am, followed by the meeting from 9 to 10:30 am with a cash raffle drawing at 10 am. attendees are asked to rSVp by Friday, april 3, by calling 920.743.9999 or emailing mobility@door-tran.org. Door-Tran is also involved in a transportation and career fair on Wednesday, June 17, from 9 am to 12 pm at the Door County Fairgrounds, 812 N. 14th ave. in Sturgeon Bay. To request a career fair booth or bring your unique vehicle, equipment or transportation-related service to the event, call 920.746.5982 or email transportation@co.door.wi.gov. For updates, visit the Door County Connect Facebook page or co.door. wi.gov/170/transportation.

FREE SKIN CANCER SCREENINGS The Kewaunee County public Health Department is partnering with prevea Health to increase awareness of skin

MEDICAL CENTER AWARDED Door County Medical Center was recently recognized by healthcare experience improvement company professional research Consultants with a five-star rating for patient experience in the Birthing Center, the Emergency Department, inpatient Services, Diagnostic imaging and

See full obituaries. Patsy Lou Nelson June 3, 1938 - March 29, 2026 Michael A. Smith March 3, 1950 - March 29, 2026 Mark H. Weborg April 9, 1952 - March 27, 2026 Marilyn A. Massart October 29, 1931 – March 24, 2026 Kenneth C. Pfiester March 24, 1952 - Jan. 18, 2026

OBiTUariES Anna Marie Gleasner Sept. 17, 1933 - March 30, 2026 anna Marie “Squeak” (pennock) Gleasner, 92, of Sturgeon Bay, went to her new home in heaven on March 30, 2026. She was born on Sept. 17, 1933, to Wilmar ray and Clara Caroline (Tansing) pennock. On March 24, 1951, she married Emmett M. Gleasner. anna Marie was a good and faithful member of St. peter’s lutheran Church where she was a Sunday School teacher, VBS teacher, and known as the “treat lady” for the VBS kids. She also belonged to ladies aid, Needle Club, Joint Circles and Sunshine Circle, serving in numerous positions. in 2022, she retired from the bulletin committee after many years of service. Funeral services will be 11 am Thursday, april 9, 2026, at St. peter’s lutheran Church with burial at Forestville Town Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 10 am until the time of service. Forbes Funeral Home is serving the family. Annette L. Allen Feb. 25, 1936 - March 28, 2026 annette lois allen, 90, of Sturgeon Bay, died at Door County Medical Center on March 28, 2026. She was born Feb. 25,1936 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Carl Bernard anderson and Clara Veneta (Bertschinger) anderson. annette grew up attending Sturgeon Bay United Methodist Church. She graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1954. annette was united in marriage to James (Jim) Eugene allen on Feb. 4,1956. annette and Jim were blessed with over 57 years of marriage. He preceded her in death on March 23, 2015. a funeral service for family and friends will be held at Huehns Funeral Home in Sturgeon Bay on Thursday, april 2, 2026 at 11 am. The visitation will be from 9:30 until 11 am at the funeral home. Ronald Rozmarynoski April 19, 1943 - March 27, 2026 ronald (rozy) rozmarynoski of Sturgeon Bay passed away on March 27, 2026. He was born in Two rivers on april 19, 1943. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings. rozy was a very private, humble and generous man. after serving four years in the Navy, he spent many years working on offshore oil rigs as a life support technician for divers. rozy was a very interesting man having traveled through 50 countries in his lifetime. There will be a private funeral for family members at Forbes Funeral Home in Sturgeon Bay. Crescencio “Tony” Martinez April 19, 1972 - March 24, 2026 Crescencio “Tony” Martinez, 53 of Sturgeon Bay,died on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Tony was born april 19, 1972 in Juárez, Mexico and was a loving husband, father, and son of the late antonio Martinez Bailon and Evilda Neri (Guadarrama) Martinez. Tony married the love of his life, Tanya Marie Stephan on October 17, 2000, in Sturgeon

PATSY LOU NELSON A group of women at Tanum Forest Lutheran Church in Sturgeon Bay makes quilts for homeless shelters during Lent, the period preceding Easter in the Christian church. The group meets every Wednesday in Lent and completes about six to eight hand-sewn and tied quilts to be donated. This tradition has been going on for over 60 years.

cancer, which is estimated to strike one in five people in their lifetime. The public is invited to a free skin cancer screening on Saturday, april 11, from 8:30 am to 12 pm at the prevea luxemburg Health Center, 101 School Creek Trail. Medical professionals will offer spot checks, discuss the signs of skin cancer and share advice on protecting the skin. The screening is open to anyone, of any age, who resides in Kewaunee County or the surrounding area. To register and schedule an appointment, call 920.388.7160. “The single best way to protect yourself is to use sunscreen any time that you are outdoors,” said Cindy Kinnard, registered nurse and director of Kewaunee County public Health Department. “The sun is out yearround, so we need UV protection in spring, summer, fall and winter, too.”

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DOOR-TRAN ANNUAL MEETING

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

Surgical Services, as well as an award of distinction for inpatient Services. These Excellence in Healthcare awards recognize organizations and individuals who improve patient experiences based on patient surveys.

SPRING FLING FOR DOOR CANCER Door CaNcer will host its 27th annual Spring Fling, raising money to provide Door County residents in active cancer treatment with financial assistance for everyday expenses, such as gas, groceries, mortgage/rental payments and utility bills. The Spring Fling is set for Friday, May 15 at Stone Harbor resort and Conference Center, 107 N. 1st ave. in Sturgeon Bay. The event begins at 4:30 pm with cocktails, raffles and silent auctions, followed by dinner, a program and a live auction at 6:30 pm. Door CaNcer support fund recipient Heidi Sitte will share how the nonprofit impacted her family during her son’s cancer journey. Tickets cost $100 per person. Corporate table sponsor opportunities are also available. This event typically sells out quickly. For more information about how to reserve tickets, visit doorcancer.com/springfling.

June 3, 1938 - March 23, 2026

Patsy Lou Nelson, 87, of Forestville, passed away at her home on March 23, 2026. She was born June 3, 1938, in Sturgeon Bay to John and Lucille (Anderson) Miller. Patsy married Jerry Nelson on August 8, 1959. Together they raised three sons. Jerry preceded her in death on Jan. 14, 2014. Patsy was an awesome mother and grandmother who was always there for her family. She was the consummate homemaker and was an excellent cook and baker. Patsy enjoyed working in her beautiful flowers gardens and feeding the birds. She was also a very creative and artistic woman, always finding ways to use the various treasures she would find when antiquing and visiting garage sales. As a woman of faith, Patsy was very active at Bay View Lutheran Church. She was also on the board of Mt. Olive Cemetery where she helped maintain the cemetery grounds and the old church building. She took great pride in her family’s heritage and connection to the cemetery. Survivors include three sons, Mark (LeaAnn) Nelson, Plymouth; Paul (Deborah) Nelson, Las Vegas, Nevada; Eric Nelson, Sheboygan; four grandchildren, Joshua (Devin) Nelson, Kayla (Tim) Fleury , Sam Gordon, and Joshua Gordon; two great grandchildren, Madison and Jacob; two brothers, Ralph (Nancy) Miller, Dyckesville; and David (Mary) Miller, Forestville; in-laws, Bob and Delores Nelson, Sturgeon Bay. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and in-laws, Carol (Cliff) Bockhop. Funeral Services were at 11 am on April 8, 2026, at Bay View Lutheran Church. Friends caledl at the church from 10 am. until time of services. Burial wasat Mt. Olive Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Mt. Olive Cemetery in her name. Forbes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Obituaries continued from page 2 Bay. He was hardworking and had a passion for cooking and feeding everyone around him. Tony used this passion at many Door County restaurants throughout his life, including the Cookery, Trio, and Donny’s Glidden Lodge. He also worked many years for Mastercraft in Sturgeon Bay. Family and friends of Tony may visit on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, from 10 am at Huehns Funeral Home, 1414 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, until the time of the funeral service at 2 pm. Charles Schott d. March 24, 2026 Charles Schott, 85 years old died March 24, 2026 at his home in Arizona. His loving family in Texas, Florida, Illinois, Wisconsin, Washington State, Colorado prayed from afar for his peaceful passing. His loving family in Arizona stood at his bedside and prayed the same wishes, a peaceful passing. Chuck was a Vietnam veteran, a car enthusiast, food broker, storage and apartment builder. Perhaps most important to his legacy is his love for people, he was a social being who will live forever in the hearts of fond memories and bring smiles to people he has met. Chuck is survived by his wife: Phyllis Schott, son Barry, son Randy and their families; sister Betts Arenson; brother Dan Schott; nieces Beth, Kristy, Michelle; and nephew: Matt , and their families. George Firmin Butala July 5, 1936 - March 13, 2026 George Firmin Butala, 89, formerly of Calumet, Michigan, fell asleep in the loving arms of his daughter, Marie on Friday, March 13, 2026 at the Pete and Jelaine Horton Skilled Nursing Center at Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay. Arrangements are pending for George’s life to be honored with a memorial service on Saturday, May 30, 2026 in Calumet. He will be laid to rest in Lake View Cemetery in Calumet beside his first wife, Charlene. Details for the visitation and memorial service will be confirmed in the near future. Memorials may be given in George’s name for the Door County Medical Center Auxiliary (c/o Door County Medical Center Foundation, P.O. Box 230, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; dcmedical.org/giving-andvolunteering); and the South Range Eagles Club Aerie 1122 (8 Baltic Avenue, South Range, MI 49963; 906-523-5096). A complete obituary will be available in the near future

april 3-10/2026 COMMUNITY | 3 Stanley Clifford Arend July 7, 1937 - March 12, 2026 Stanley Clifford Arend, born July 7, 1937 died in Surprise, Arizona on March 12, 2026. Stan was born in Ellison Bay to Clifford Arend and Mildred (Tesnow) Arend. He grew up working on the family farm, milking cows in the area and picking cherries (lots of cherries). He graduated from Gibraltar High after which he joined the Navy to see the world. He was a proud American and Patriot who loved this country. He spent his adult life operating his own business as a handyman and painter and had painted many of the homes and businesses in and around Door County. He loved Door County and spent as much time there as possible. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Ardelle. He is survived by his wife Mary, daughter Paula, son Jeff, 6 step-children, numerous grandchildren and step grandchildren, many cousins, and friends. Marie Holt Marie Holt, a devoted wife, mother, grandma, aunt and friend, died in March surrounded by her family. Marie met her beloved husband, Richard Holt, when they were both seniors in high school. Together, they shared many wonderful years of boating and later traveling the country in their RV. They were married for 67 years and raised four children, creating a lifetime of cherished memories. Marie’s life was a blessing and her love touched many. She will be forever remembered for her big heart, sweet smile and spunky spirit that lit up every room she walked into. Marie loved her involvement in PEO, was an avid “plant whisperer” with an incredible love and gift of gardening, and she always had a knack for telling a good story. A private celebration of Marie’s life will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Sturgeon Bay, followed by a private family graveside burial. Forbes Funeral Home is serving the family.

KENNETH C. PFIESTER March 24, 1952 - Jan. 18, 2026

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April 9, 1952 - March 27, 2026 Mark Weborg, 73, of Gills Rock, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee with his family at his side. He was born April 9, 1952, in Sturgeon Bay and was a lifelong resident of Gills Rock, the son of the late Marvin and Eleanor (Strandell) Weborg. Mark attended Gibraltar High School and graduated with the Class of 1970. On June 12, 1971, he married Melannie Gruman. Together they raised their three daughters, Heather, Holly, and Leslie, creating a home filled with love, laughter, and strong family values. Mark was a fourth-generation commercial fisherman and spent his life working the waters of Lake Michigan. Over the years he fished alongside his father Marvin, brother Jeff, nephew Eric, son-in-law Jim, and right-hand man James Rice at Weborg Dock. Fishing was not only his livelihood but a proud family tradition. Mark served his community faithfully throughout his life. He was a member of the Gibraltar School Board for over twenty years and also served on the Board of Bridges International Ministries and the Board of the Door County Maritime Museum. He was also a devoted Deacon at Bethel Baptist Church. Mark believed in helping others whenever he could-whether mowing a neighbor’s lawn, cutting wood, plowing driveways after a snowstorm, or lending a hand wherever it was needed. Known for his compassionate and generous spirit, Mark had a quick smile and a sarcastic sense of humor that brought laughter to those around him. He enjoyed many simple pleasures in life, including planting and tending his garden, riding his motorcycle, golfing, traveling, singing, watching sunrises over the water, and even his wellknown love for ketchup. His greatest joy, however, was spending time with his grandchildren-playing with them, cheering them on, and making memories they will cherish forever. Above all, Mark lived a life grounded in a deep and abiding faith in his Savior, Jesus Christ. His love and commitment to his family and his quiet service to others were the foundation of his life and the legacy he leaves behind. Mark will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 54 years, Melannie; daughters, Heather (Jim) Laughlin, Holly (Nathan) Sunstrom, and Leslie (Jeremy) Staver; grandchildren, Anthony Laughlin, Alex Laughlin, Isaac Sunstrom, Tyler Sunstrom, Riley Staver, Brady Staver, and Reese Staver; grandson-in-law, Joey Fuerst; brothers, Niles Weborg and Gene Weborg; sisters, Joy (Rick) Kjell and Janice DeNure; sister-in-law Elizabeth (Jeff) Weborg; and many nieces, nephews, and close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Alyssa Fuerst; brother, Jeffrey (Elizabeth) Weborg; and sisters-in-law, Joan (Niles) Weborg and Roxanne (Gene) Weborg. Mark’s life will be honored with a Memorial Service held Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 11 am at First Baptist Church, 2622 S Bay Shore Dr., Sister Bay, with Pastor James Peterson officiating. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, April 17, at the church from 4 to 7 pm, and again on Saturday from 9:30 am until the time of service, with a luncheon to follow. He will be laid to rest in Rowleys Bay Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in his name to Bethel Baptist Church, Door County Maritime Museum, or Joni and Friends ministry serving individuals with disabilities worldwide. Casperson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, LLC in Sister Bay, Wisconsin is assisting the Weborg family. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Mark may be shared with his family through his tribute page at capsersonfuneralhome.com

Kenneth Charles Pfiester, 73, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away peacefully after a brief but fierce battle with Lewy Body Dementia on Jan. 18, 2026, at Blue Jay Springs Assisted Living in Green Bay. He was born March 24, 1952, in Sturgeon Bay, to Betty Jane Pfiester. Kenneth was raised by his mother and step-father Elmer L. Cesar. Kenneth also spent much of his childhood with his maternal grandparents, Casper Pfiester and Ethel Fish, accompanying his grandfather in his farming and orchard work in northern Door County. Kenneth attended Sturgeon Bay High School and graduated with the class of 1970. Kenneth had close life-long friendships with many of his fellow classmates that he maintained until his passing. He always looked forward to his High School Reunions and seeing his many friends. On May 5, 1971, Kenneth joined the United States Navy. Kenneth served as an Aircraft Mechanic at the Naval Air Station in Norfolk, Virginia. During his service, he met and later married Ruth Elizabeth Donnell on April 14, 1974. Ken and Ruth were married for 49 years until Ruth’s passing in April of 2023. Following his honorable discharge from the Navy, Ken and Ruth lived in Algoma for a short-time while working for Peterson Ship Builders. Later, they moved to Orlando, Florida, where Ken trained and joined the Fire Department. He served Orange County Florida for 30 years as a fireman and eventually as a Lieutenant, retiring in 2007. Ken also ran his own lawn care service for many years in addition to his firefighting work. After retiring, Ken desired to leave the bugs, heat, and traffic of Florida, and returned home to beautiful Door County and “get a house with a barn and a tractor.” And that he did. Always the hardworker, Ken soon joined the Southern Door Volunteer Fire Department for a while and then additionally worked as a School Bus Driver for Southern Door Schools. Ken never met a stranger and especially enjoyed shooting the breeze and sharing jokes with his many friends and acquaintances. A lifelong comic book lover, he enjoyed watching the many superhero and science fiction movies that came out over his lifetime. He also enjoyed spending time in the great outdoors, chopping firewood, and observing the animals of the forest. In the summer of 2025, after being suddenly diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia, Ken said “it would be a blessing to go home to Jesus”. And so while we mourn our loss, we also rejoice in the fact that he was able to join his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Kenneth is survived by his children, John (Jodi) Pfiester of Orlando, Florida, Stephanie Pfiester of Clermont, Florida and Christine (Adam) Sandberg of St Paul, Minnesota; 4 sisters, Debra Rouse of Green Bay, Linda Cesar of Green Bay, Theresa Cesar of Green Bay, and Susie Hartwig of Sturgeon Bay; his grandsons; and his many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Pfiester, his parents, and his grandparents. Kenneth’s life will be honored with a Memorial Service held at Huehns Funeral Home, 1414 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 12 pm. A visitation for family and friends will be held prior to the service from 11 to 12 pm at the funeral home. Memorials may be given in his name to the Southern Door Volunteer Fire Department. Checks may be made out to Southern Door Fire Department, mailed C/O Fire Chief Rich Olson, 580 County Road S, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Huehns Funeral Home, Inc. & Cremation Services in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin is assisting the Pfiester family. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Kenneth may be shared with his family through his tribute page at HuehnsFuneralHome.com

MICHAEL A. SMITH

March 3, 1950 - March 29, 2026

Michael Arthur Smith, 76, Sister Bay, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Aurora Bay Care Medical Center, Green Bay. He was born on March 3, 1950, the son of Walter and Dolores (Fischer) Smith. Mike attended Liberty Grove School and St. Rosalia Parish. He graduated from Gibraltar High School with the class of 1968. Mike worked during the summer for Bay Ridge Golf Course while he studied at UW-Stout, in Menomonee. He graduated with a BS degree in Industrial Arts and Drivers Education. He taught Industrial Arts at Algoma Elementary School. Mike also worked for Door County Coop in Sister Bay and farmed on the family dairy farm. He enjoyed taking rides, spending time with his family, playing cards and building wood furniture. He was a great cook and baker. He loved to take care of his plants and taking his nieces and nephews to the outdoor movie theater. He was a member of Knights of Columbus and Sister Bay FFA. He will be missed by his siblings, Yvonne Speiser of Lockport, Illinois, Mary Olson of Ellison Bay, Kathy Manson, Tom Smith, Richard Smith, all of the Town of Liberty Grove, Debbie (Don) Lettie of the Town of Sevastopol, Bruce Smith of Kimberly, and Brian Smith of the Town of Liberty Grove; siblings-in-law, Betty Smith, of Pacheco, California, Judy Smith, of Fish Creek; and many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, 3 siblings, Mercedes, Walter and William Smith; brothersin-law, Michael Olson and James Speiser; godson, Peter Smith; and other relatives. A memorial service is being planned for the near future. The family would like to send a heartfelt thank you to his case worker, Megan Sinclair, Dr. Miller and Scott, the staff at Bayview Senior Care and the staff at Aurora BayCare Hospital. A special thank you to the staff at Amethyst Health of Algoma for caring so much about Mike. And finally THANK YOU to Mike’s niece, Heather Anderson, for all the care and guidance she provided Mike and our family. Casperson Funeral Home in Sister Bay is assisting the Smith family. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Mike may be shared with his family through his tribute page at CaspersonFuneralHome.com

MARILYN A. MASSART October 29, 1931 – March 24, 2026

Marilyn A. Massart, 94, Brussels, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, peacefully passed away on March 24, 2026. Born on Oct. 29, 1931, in Kewaunee County, to the late George and Anna (Bouche) Detampel Sr. She married Charles J. Massart, Jr. on June 17, 1953, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Lincoln. Marilyn made her mark in the community, serving as a dedicated teacher in Rosiere, working on the farm, and co-owning Charlie’s Pump and Well Drilling with her husband. She was an active past member of the Brussels Lions Club and the Catholic Order of Foresters Ladies, attending many International Lions Conventions. She also worked diligently as a poll worker for elections in the Town of Brussels for many years. And, when not working hard, she loved to travel. Marilyn is survived by her devoted husband, Charles “Charlie” Massart, Jr.; children, Chuck (Kathy) Massart, Bob (Sue) Massart, Linda (Tom) Salzsieder; grandchildren, Jeremy (Kate), Ryan (Michelle), Marie, C.J. (Tiffany), Jason (Jen), Eric (Amanda); great-grandchildren, Mason, Anna, Levi, Sawyer, Justin, Jonathon, Jillian, Nathan, Caroline, and William; brother, Jim (Carol) Detampel; brother-inlaw, Mark Massart; sisters-in-law, Patricia Detampel, Mag Havel, Kathleen (Don) Leurquin. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Nancy Massart; parents, George and Anna Detampel; fatherand mother-in-law, Charles and Emily Massart; brothers, Norbert (Marcella) Detampel, George Detampel, Jr. inlaws, Joe (Doris) Massart, Cletus Havel, Ruth (Cletus) Simon, Jennie (Bill) Merline, and Marge Massart. A visitation will take place Sunday, March 29, 2026, from 1 pm to 3 pm at Kinnard Funeral & Cremation Services – Casco, with a prayer service at 3 pm. Visitation will continue at St. Hubert Catholic Church – Rosiere, on Monday, March 30, 2026, from 9 until 10:45 am. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 am with Fr. Timothy Machila officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. Online condolence messages may be shared at KinnardFCS.com

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Wild Things continued from page 1 found under “For Your Information” at dnr.wisconsin.gov/about/wcc/ springhearing. You can also find a link to all the questions at that same website. We’ll take a closer look at some of them next week. Voting and public input are nonbinding and advisory-only to the Conservation Congress, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Natural Resources Board. However, strong support for a proposal can sometimes lead to rule changes within three years.

Spring fishing has been good so far for a group of common mergansers trying their luck on East Alaska Lake near Algoma. This male caught a crappie.

Only one resident elk hunting license can be issued or transferred to a person in their lifetime. Selected applicants will be notified in early June. The 2026 elk quota for the Central Elk Management Zone is six bull elk and six antlerless elk, up from a quota of four bull and five antlerless in 2025. The Northern Elk Management Zone (formerly Clam Lake Elk Range) quota will be eight bull elk, subject to a 50% declaration by Ojibwe tribes.

Inland Trout For the first time in history, Wisconsin’s trout harvest season for inland streams, springs and spring ponds opens Saturday, a month earlier than usual. This earlier BriaN rEiNKE harvest season (you can still practice Outdoor Field Trips catch and release if you’d like) does In celebration of the 40th not apply to inland lakes and ponds. anniversary of the Natural Resources Foundation For those waters, the traditional first Saturday in (NRF) of Wisconsin, the group is offering a wider May opener applies. variety of hands-on nature experiences for adults The season change was strongly supported and families all across the state. during last year’s DNR and Wisconsin Conservation Led by experts, there are 280 different adventures Congress spring hearings. to choose from this year, including a dozen in Door Another major change is the northern Wisconsin County. The NRF was formed in 1986 and has been muskie season opener, traditionally Memorial Day leading field trips since 1993. weekend. This year, the date has been moved up to Trip registration is first-come, first-served, and May 2. Once again, it was widespread support at the opens at noon on Wednesday, April 8. Anyone can annual spring hearings that moved what started as join a field trip, but you must be a member to sign a citizen resolution in 2019 to a rule change. up. Proceeds support conservation. There are hands-on experiences like searching for Free Bird Programs frogs and salamanders, identifying native turtles, Spring is such a magical time for bird migration, and tagging monarch butterflies; hikes, paddles and and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology is hosting a free, bike tours; and educational outings at state-of-thethree-part series online to help you get ready. When art facilities. you RSVP, you’ll have access to three live events Some trips fill up within minutes of opening, (plus recordings if you can’t watch at the time) and so you should join the foundation or renew your seasonal birding resources. membership in advance to be ready at noon. Learn The first program – Bird Songs of Spring – is set more at wisconservation.org/field-trips/guidebook/. for noon on April 9. Learn more and register at Apply For Elk Elk tag applications are open. You can choose to apply for either a bull tag or a cow tag, or try your luck at both. The application fee is $10, and you’re limited to one application per person, per authorization type. Seven dollars of each fee goes directly to elk management, monitoring and research. These funds also enhance elk habitat, which benefits elk and many other wildlife. If selected in the drawing, an elk hunting license is an absolute bargain, costing only $49.

dl.allaboutbirds.org/welcome-back-birds. No Sandhill Season A bill that would have created a sandhill crane hunting season died when the Wisconsin Senate adjourned March 17 without a vote on the proposal. Supporters said it was two votes shy of what would be needed to pass, noting that some legislators were concerned about the public’s perception of crane hunting. Supporters said they planned to introduce a separate bill in the next session.

Green Notes continued from page 1 an upcoming DCiST workshop will focus on herbaceous terrestrial invasive plants that show up early in the year, like garlic mustard and dame’s rocket. The workshop in late april or early May is offered as part of the organization’s Wisconsin Coastal Management program grant. The class will concentrate on identifying common early-blooming herbaceous invaders, understanding how they impact soil and native plant communities, and exploring effective control methods so participants can time their management work for maximum impact. For workshop updates, follow DCiST on Facebook and instagram. DCiST relies on volunteers to help collect data on where invasive plants and animals are found in Door County. DCiST can provide training on handheld GpS units for those interested, or people can use the GlEDN (Great lakes Early Detection Network) smartphone app to record their finds. Contact DCiST at dcist1@gmail.com for more information, or learn how to download and use the app at fyi. uwex.edu/wifdn.

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appraise new arrivals. Cheap rail drinks served in a pint glass by a bartender who will take your espresso martini request as a personal insult. A few other features come to mind: bar dice, a well-used pool table and the occasional ghost. The historic Institute Saloon has these surface characteristics, but more importantly, it has an element fundamental to any proper dive. Behind that red door with a wet paint sign (it’s been there for about two years), you’ll find a community living room where neighbors and friends can let it all hang out without any judgment.

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Rediscover Maritime History Door County Maritime Museum, Sturgeon Bay If you haven’t been to the museum lately (or ever), this weekend is the perfect chance to discover the Lighthouse Tower exhibits and get a sneak peek at current renovations with free admission and fun activities and treats for kids. The event continues on Saturday as an appreciation and celebration of the museum’s record-breaking attendance in 2025.

MONDAY, APRIL 6 Discover the Next Artists Miller Art Museum, Sturgeon Bay Get inspired by the work of dozens of high school artists at the 52nd Salon of Door County High School Art this week. The show begins April 4, but a celebratory reception with many of the artists takes place Monday.

9 am Participants in this hunt, organized by the Brussels Shining Stars 4-H Club, will be split into four age groups: 0-2, 3-4, 5-7 and 8-10 years. Sister Bay Sports Complex, 2155 Autumn Court 10:30 am Participants will hunt for colored eggs by age group, keeping an eye out for the golden egg to win a special prize. The Easter Bunny will be on hand for photos.

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t first glance, Project Hail Mary sounds like something Hollywood execs might have concocted to rescue a first quarter of abysmal box office returns. To say that the first three months of 2026 have been miserable for the movies is underselling it. Leave it to the likes of Andy Weir (who wrote the 2021 novel), Drew Goddard (who adapted it, just as he did Weir’s The Martian), Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (who, heretofore, have specialized in directing animated features such as The Lego Movie and the SpiderVerse franchise) and Ryan Gosling (Barbie’s Ken) to come to the rescue of a moribund industry. Project Hail Mary (PG-13) is the year’s first bona fide blockbuster, raking in nearly $150 million in its opening weekend and attracting audiences of all ages. The Mondayevening showing that I attended had a mix of fresh-faced kids, teenagers, moms and dads, and gray-hairs like me, not sure what to expect when the theater lights dimmed, but hoping for a wild ride through outer space. And that’s pretty much what we get – a high-octane adventure that races over every implausible plot point with the same reckless abandon of a Marvel movie. The setup is pretty standard for the sci-fi genre these days: an apocalyptic threat from the vast reaches of outer space will obliterate Earth within 30 years. It seems some beastly, microscopic chemical organism named Astrophage is feeding on the stars in the Milky Way, including our Sun, killing them much like a virus does its host. Scientists have discovered that only one star in the galaxy – one a mere seven light-years away – has shown immunity from the effects of Astrophage. If only there were some brainiac who could examine this star up close and perhaps determine why it’s impervious to Astrophage, well, maybe we earthlings could save our Sun and all humankind in the process! Enter Dr. Ryland Grace (Gosling), an oddball genius stuck teaching elementary school kids basic science. His outlandish theories, espoused in several controversial articles from back in the day before his reputation went kaput, have caught the attention of Dr. Eva Stratt (German actress Sandra Hüller), an astrophysicist put in charge of an

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international committee of experts charged with launching Earth’s last chance for survival, nicknamed “Project Hail Mary.” She shows up unexpectedly in Grace’s classroom and informs him that the scientific community is now ready to listen, if he is ready to help them unlock the mysteries of Astrophage. Before you know it, Grace is aboard a spaceship on a one-way mission to the undimmed star Tau Ceti, waking up to the horrific news that his crewmates have all died in hypersleep and he is “it,” as far as saving the world is concerned. While coming to grips with this grim realization, he discovers that he’s not alone. Another space vessel is in orbit adjacent to him, piloted by a strange creature that resembles a crab made out of rocks. It has been sent by its home planet, Erid, for the same reasons Grace is there. Can the

Neil Armstrong, but ironically, this performance seems more nuanced and convincing. He gives Grace a genuinely human vibe that radiates both keen intelligence and hints of crippling insecurity. He’s a reluctant hero, at best, and a sardonic savior, ever-ready with a quick quip, thrust into a situation that requires him to survive against all odds and obstacles so that everybody back on Earth can survive too. I would have liked more scenes of Gosling interacting with co-star Hüller, who does efficient work conveying her character’s scheming brilliance and ruthlessness. The Oscar-nominated actress, who burst on the scene in a big way in 2023 with two highly praised performances in Anatomy of a Fall and The Zone of Interest, is an effective foil for Gosling’s easy charm, but her screen time seems

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two of them figure out a way to work together to save the universe? Okay, so Project Hail Mary isn’t going to blaze new trails in the science fiction genre. 2001: A Space Odyssey this is not. The friendship that develops between Grace and the alien being, which he nicknames Rocky, is more comical than dramatic, taking its cues from films like Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Wars and E.T. Still, Rocky (voiced by James Ortiz) and Grace make an entertaining odd couple, and the space adventures they experience as they gather samples and run experiments are deftly handled by Lord and Miller, with generous helpings of special effects meant to convince us that we are literally out of this world. It helps, too, that Gosling seems to be having a ball with this predominantly solo venture, much like Tom Hanks did in Cast Away. He has played an astronaut before, in First Man, the 2018 biopic about

short-shrifted. I imagine there are some compelling scenes between her and Gosling on the cutting room floor, but who am I to quibble? The film is already a lengthy 156 minutes, and more Mary might make for a less entertaining night at the movies. Besides, Project Hail Mary succeeds grandly in doing what every Hollywood production hopes to do: put people in the seats and rake in tons of money. I recommend seeing it on the largest screen available. Otherwise, you can expect to find it streaming on Amazon Prime sometime this summer. In another lifetime, Mike Orlock wrote film reviews for the Reporter/Progress newspapers in the western suburbs of Chicago. He has also taught high school English, coached basketball and authored five books of poetry. He finished his two-year term as Door County’s poet laureate in early 2023.

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Door Dives continued from page 1 I stopped in for a cold one recently, parking in the muddy lot full of F-150s and Chevy trucks behind the building. Several of the vehicles had local volunteer fire department plates. Inside, a group of regulars was glued to the TV – it was the Brewers’ season opener. Jacob Misiorowski, Milwaukee’s ace pitcher, had the rail birds shouting “Miz!” with every strikeout. Dennis Schartner hustled behind the bar, pouring beers with one eye on the game. Schartner and his wife, Kay Haen, have owned the “Toot” for the last 31 years – a long run, but just a blip in the history of the space. John Wester, a German immigrant, built the saloon in 1895. Until 1906, the building doubled as a post office, receiving mail deliveries via stagecoach. The large hall at the back was added in 1905 to house square dances and wrestling matches. For decades, it has been a gathering place for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays and graduations. If you’re hungry on a trip down to Sturgeon Bay, don’t just drive by this dive. The saloon is famous for its pizza and everyone’s favorite: broasted chicken. Another claim to fame is a ghostly presence in the building. When Schartner and Haen took over in 1995, they learned the place comes with a resident spirit. In a 2015 Pulse interview, Schartner shared that the eerie energy some customers experience might be Mabel, who owned the saloon from the 1950s until 1992. “I’ve had numerous women run out of the ladies’ room because they’ve seen Mabel,” Schartner said. “We figure it’s her. She used to hide vodka bottles in the toilet tank to keep them cool, and she’d have a little nip.” I noted that, according to the saloon’s wall calendar, I was visiting on December 13, 1976, prompting me to ask Schartner if much has changed over the last few decades. He laughed the question off and smiled, saying, “Nothing new here, really – and that’s how we like it.” The Institute Saloon is located at 4599 Hwy 57 in Institute.

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The Peninsula Music Festival (PMF) has promoted Lisa Harper to president and CEO. Harper, who has served as executive JAZZ TRIO, SOLO director since 2024, will lead the organization into its 74th season. PIANIST PLAY MUSE Harper grew up in the Chicago Three Wisconsin jazz musicians – suburbs and was introduced to Door pianist Matt Blair, bassist Brian Courage County by her mother, a and drummer Devin Drobka Milwaukee native. She – will return to MUSE and her husband, Sturgeon Bay following Michael – an artist a performance last and president June of reinterpreted of The Hardy jazz standards Gallery in and original Ephraim – compositions. vacationed The Matt Blair on the Trio concert is set peninsula for Friday, April 3, for 30 years at 7 pm at MUSE, before 330 Jefferson making St. Tickets it their are available at permanent musesturgeonbay.org home in 2015. or at the door on the “I began my night of the pay-whatLisa Harper. SUBMITTED relationship you-can concert; suggested with PMF as prices range from $0 to $30. a board member and was Next, world-renowned pianist Inna moved by the story of the five women Faliks will come to MUSE, blending who founded it, its importance to the autobiographical storytelling with music community and, of course, its potential,” by Beethoven, Paganini (arr. Liszt), Harper said. “It was clear that COVID Chopin, Bach and others. had impacted the PMF negatively, and I The show is set for Saturday, wanted to be part of the team working April 11 at 7 pm. Tickets cost $25 at hard to maximize its potential.” musesturgeonbay.org or at the door on During her tenure, Harper has helped the night of the concert. guide the organization’s recovery The concert Weight in the Fingertips: and growth following the pandemic. A Musical Odyssey from Soviet Ukraine A co-founder of a global leadership to the International Stage builds on consulting and executive coaching Faliks’ book of the same name, tracing organization, Harper spent her career her journey from her childhood in growing the potential of people, teams Odesa, Ukraine, under the Soviet Union, and organizations across the for-profit, to emigrating to the United States nonprofit, education, government and with her parents at the age of 10, to entertainment sectors. becoming an internationally acclaimed “Lisa has brought extraordinary pianist as an adult. vision, leadership and energy to the Door County audiences will be Peninsula Music Festival,” PMF music familiar with Faliks from her many director and conductor Rune Bergmann appearances as a soloist with the said. “Her ability to combine strategic

Peninsula Music Festival orchestra, most recently in 2024, performing Tchaikovsky’s “First Piano Concerto.” Known for commanding performances of the standard repertoire, as well as innovative interdisciplinary projects, Faliks has performed thousands of recitals throughout the United States, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

SUMMER BAND CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE The Peninsula Symphonic Band and the Swingin’ Door Big Band are accepting applications, due April 17, for their 2026 summer band camp scholarship program. Scholarships of up to $250 each will be awarded to local concert band, wind ensemble and jazz band students in grades 7 through 11 who are actively involved in a school band program at one of Door County’s public school districts. Application materials are available through local middle and high school band directors or by contacting peninsulasymphonicband@gmail.com. To apply, students must complete an application, submit a 250-word essay describing what they hope to learn at band camp and provide a recommendation from their school band director. The scholarship program is funded through proceeds from Peninsula Symphonic Band and Swingin’ Door Big Band performances, reflecting the bands’ shared commitment to music education and the future of school band programs in Door County. This marks the fifth year the ensembles have offered the scholarship program, which has grown to support 25 students since its inception. For more information about the scholarships or the ensembles, contact peninsulasymphonicband@gmail.com or 920.896.2902.

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hem Coulee Boys will headline the second CAMPGrass Music Festival at CAMP Door County RV Resort and Campground on Oct. 2-3, bringing sets that move audiences from tears to dancing and back again. The Eau Claire five-piece band has spent more than a decade building a devoted following through relentless touring, four full-length albums and support slots with Trampled by Turtles, Los Lobos and Old Crow Medicine Show. They won Bluegrass/Americana Band of the Year from the Wisconsin Area Music Industry in 2021. Their most recent album, No Fun in the Chrysalis, was produced by Grammy winner Brian Joseph, who also worked with Bon Iver and Sufjan Stevens. Joining them on the bill is Madison’s Armchair Boogie, a jamgrass quartet known for tight harmonies, blistering solos and dance-fueled live shows. The High 48s, Rodeo Borealis and Stump Jesus round out the weekend lineup. Friday night kicks off with The Gentlemen Grifters, sponsored by The Sister Bay Bowl. Festival producer John McMahon, operations director for CAMP Door County, said the setting suits the music. “The nights are cool, the trees are transforming to their fall colors and everyone is ready to settle into the new season,” he said.

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McMahon encourages attendees to bring their own instruments for open picking sessions throughout the campground. Family activities will include pumpkin carving, face painting and a caramel apple station. Tickets are $25 and are on sale now at camp-door.com. Two tickets are included with each campsite reservation; additional tickets may be purchased online. The event is open to the public. CAMP Door County is located two miles east of Sister Bay at 10663 Cty Road ZZ. Sponsors include Hocker’s Excavation, Alliance Builders and Randolph Plumbing & Heating, Shiny Moon Cafe, Peach Barn Brewery and The Sister Bay Bowl.

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Folk songwriter BY CAMPBELL David Wilcox is the next musician in the AND winter concert series HANCOCK at the White Gull Inn This winter, on April 8. musicians Rob Wilcox has long David Wilcox. LYNNE HARTY Roy Campbell and been a quiet force in Vinni Hancock American folk music. released their first His career began in seven songs as earnest in the late three EPs, one ‘80s, when his selfsingle and a music released debut The video. Nightshift Watchman Campbell caught the attention and Hancock of A&M Records. His both wrote the major-label debut, music and lyrics. How Did You Find Me Campbell played Here (1989), became Rob Roy Campbell and Vinni acoustic nylonan unexpected hit, Hancock. CHRIS STRONG string guitar, selling over 100,000 acoustic bass, egg copies largely by shaker and ukulele, word of mouth and drums and also live shows alone – an sang, as well as unheard-of feat for recording, mixing a debut folk record. and mastering A string of acclaimed the recordings. albums followed – Hancock added Big Horizon in 1994, piano and backing Turning Point in vocals for a couple 1997 and What You of songs and Whispered in 2000. created original In his August 2025 artwork for all release, The Way I of them. Local Tell the Story, Wilcox musician Paul does what he does Taylor contributed best: tell the truth, Cover art for Ruby James’ single drums to several gently but without “Voodoo Queen.” SUBMITTED tracks. apology. In recent Campbell years, Wilcox’s life has and Hancock’s songs use rhythmic been shaped by his wife’s Parkinson’s guitar and vocals as a base with other diagnosis, a shift that reordered his instrumentation to share stories that priorities and redefined his sense of they hope will bring listeners joy, time, love and presence. Rather than inspiration and connection. Their first retreat, Wilcox leaned in. “Times get full album will be released this summer. tough, and music gets good,” he says, Door County-based musician and and means it. audio engineer Campbell formed The White Gull Inn is located at 4225 an unconventional band with local Main St. in Fish Creek. Doors open at artist, writer and educator Hancock in 5:30 pm for an optional fixed-price 2025. Their collaboration began while dinner before the 7:30 pm concert. Campbell was putting together his Tickets cost $35 at the door, but White debut solo album, quickly resulting in Gull Inn shows tend to sell out, so five new original songs. Together with

18 other songs Campbell had already written, Campbell released a 23-song double album titled Razzle Days in August 2025. Since then, the musicians have cowritten over 40 songs, and this January, they played their first live show to a sold-out crowd at the Door Community Auditorium’s fireside concert series. Campbell and Hancock created a publishing company, Snapcrackle Sounds, to do each step of their music production: writing the lyrics, composing the music, performing, recording, mixing, mastering, artwork, graphic design, distribution and marketing. Their music is available at snapcracklesounds.com and on all streaming services. For the fullest experience, including lyrics, stories, videos and original artwork, listen on Bandcamp.

RUBY JAMES RELEASES “VOODOO QUEEN” Ruby James has released “Voodoo Queen,” a single that provides the first taste of her upcoming album Call It Rock & Roll, arriving Aug. 7 on Mule Kick Records. With a wicked laugh and a Keith Richards-worthy guitar riff, Door County part-timer James kicks open the door to her next chapter with a swaggering blues-rock anthem. The single came out on March 27. Written years ago during a turbulent chapter in James’ life and shortly after the loss of her beloved grandfather – the person who first sparked her love of music – the song took on new meaning over time. After stepping away from performing and living in New Orleans, absorbing the spirit and contradictions of the French Quarter, “Voodoo Queen” ultimately found its moment as a rock resurrection. The song was reimagined in the studio with producer and multiinstrumentalist Kyle Crusham. “In this new chapter of my life in music, I’m finally ready to step fully into my power in a way I wasn’t ready for before,” James said. “‘Voodoo Queen’ is about reclaiming your power and your magic, trusting your intuition as your North Star, and refusing to let anyone dim your light.”

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threading through delicate forest groves. She brings over 22 years of experience managing multi-modal municipal projects. Herheim’s team designed Madison’s awardwinning Lower Yahara river trail and boardwalk. “I am a board member of Door County Trails, and I’ve seen firsthand the passion behind this effort,” Herheim said. “It’s exciting to now help translate that shared vision into a connected, resilient trail system that will serve local communities while thoughtfully preserving the character of Door County for generations.”

The effort to connect the communities of the peninsula with an off-road multi-modal trail took another step forward in March. Door County Trails (DCT) has hired trail planning engineer Samantha Herheim to lead the next phase of implementing the Strategic Master Trails Plan for Door County. Herheim will work alongside DCT’s Community Partners liaison group, translating years of community vision into the technical WATCH OUT, groundwork for a BROWN TROUT connected, multi-use trail network. The county will be full Samantha Herheim. SUBMITTED “This is a milestone of anglers this month for moment for Door County the 38th Baileys Harbor – Door and Kewaunee Brown Trails,” said Susan Stauber, board president of DCT, the Trout Tournament. nonprofit citizen organization spearheading the trails The tournament kicks off on Thursday, April 16, at 4 am initiative. “Thanks to the growing support of our donors, and ends on Sunday, April 19, at 12 pm. what began as a volunteer-led vision for a connected Anglers will compete for the first-place $1,000 prize, network of multi-use walking and biking trails across Door with additional payouts and prizes for the top 25 anglers. County is now becoming a reality.” When registering for a prize, contestants, along with Herheim will lead the efforts of KL Engineering, a their witnesses, must complete a weigh-in form on the Wisconsin-based civil engineering firm with a reputation day of the catch. This year’s weigh-in stations are located for delivering innovative trail and bikeway solutions at Lakeshore Adventures (8113 State Hwy 57 in Baileys throughout the state. KL staff is skilled at developing Harbor), Howie’s Tackle (1309 Green Bay Road in Sturgeon creative, context-sensitive designs that address corridor Bay), Kewaunee Yacht Works (312 N. Main St.) and Hooked constraints, environmental challenges and stakeholder Up Tackle Shop (533 4th St. in Algoma). priorities, according to Herheim. They also have Tournament tickets are on sale for $25. Each participant experience in guiding projects through the Wisconsin aged 10 years and older must purchase a tournament Department of Transportation funding process. ticket, and all persons in the boat fishing during the Herheim has expertise in designing complex boardwalks tournament must have a ticket. Participants must also carry engineered to limit wetland disturbance, as well as a valid Wisconsin fishing license. negotiating archaeological sites, addressing soil issues and

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GRANDBERRY RELEASES SHREDDING RUGS

Write On, Door County will host a publication celebration for Shredding Rugs: A Poetic Cleansing by Northern Sky Theater performer and playwright Lachrisa Grandberry. The reading is set for Saturday, April 11, at 1 pm, at Write On, 4210 Juddville Road in Juddville. Light refreshments will be served. The program is free, but donations to The Yoga Womb are requested. Multi-faceted artist Grandberry will offer an immersive afternoon of poetry, reflection and conversation through curated readings from her collection. Grandberry’s writing explores truth-telling, resilience, generational healing and speaking what once felt unspeakable. A Milwaukee-born, Chicago-based playwright, poet and lyricist, Grandberry is a 2026 Goodman Theatre New Stages Residency Playwright, developing her play Black-Eyed Peas and Collard Greens. She is the lyricist, co-author and cocomposer of Sunflowered and co-author and co-lyricist of Girls on Sand, both plays developed at Northern Sky Theater in Fish Creek. Donations from the reading will support The Yoga Womb, a Door County organization whose mission closely aligns with the heart of Shredding Rugs. The Yoga Womb offers trauma-informed yoga for survivors of abuse, extending its reach through partnerships with organizations such as HELP of Door County, as well as new initiatives through Door County Medical Center to support first responders, caregivers and individuals receiving mental health care. For more information, visit writeondoorcounty.org.

HENK WOLST READS HIS WORK Longtime Door County resident Henk Wolst will be the featured poet at this month’s Dickinson Poetry Series reading. The reading is set for Wednesday, April 8, at 7 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County, 10341 Water St. (Hwy 42) in Ephraim. A native of the Netherlands, Wolst has lived in the United States for most of his life, including many years in Door County. Though he has written poetry for many years, this reading marks the first time he will share his work publicly. Wolst’s poetry reflects a deep love of the English language. He delights in wordplay, alliteration, internal rhyme and unconventional word use. A self-described punster

on the page, his poems range from celebrations of nature and solitude to observations of everyday life to portraits of people, famous and not-so-famous. Among Wolst’s favorite poets are John Donne, Gerard Manley Hopkins, Dylan Thomas, e.e. cummings and Leonard Cohen, writers whose work similarly explores sound, rhythm and the playful possibilities of language. Wolst lives in a log cabin in Jacksonport with his wife, Buttons, and their rescue dog, Winnie.

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Gibraltar High School Lyric Backmann-Einhorn, Elizabeth Bautista, Sophia Blagoeva, Abigail DeMeuse, Rocket Donohue, Rachel Flores, Megan Gallant, Lillian Gorham, Piper Grady, Fernando Juaregui, Bairen Lhost, Richard Marvin, Brody Nimmer, Robert Opper, Naomi Ouradnik, Olivia Pelkey, Jacksun Penchoff, Halyn Rasmusson, Collin Rice, Brady Schmidt, Molly Virlee and Lida Wittenmyer.

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Light refreshments will be served and featured artists will be on hand for the opening reception. Awards will be presented at 7:30 pm. Art teachers will present participation certificates to all their respective students. Awards of excellence and honorable mentions will also be presented, as will $100 cash awards for each high school art department and the $100 Mr. Rericha Legacy Award for a Sevastopol student. The exhibit will remain on view through Saturday, May 23. Both the reception and exhibition are free and open to the public.

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Southern Door High School Charlotte Bloniarz, Elloise Bloniarz, Kyleigh Claflin, Samuel Gebhardt, Violet Jackson, Cedric Lattion, Angelina LeCloux Herrera, Everling Marin Salgado, Anna Massart, Lania Milewicz, Paige Penovich, Kennedy Pierre, Marisa Pitzen, Audrie Schley, Lydia Sternard, Lauren Uecker and Abby Verhagen. Sevastopol High School Trey Albertson, Ian Andrews, Rayna Apsey, Aleksander Dereszkiewicz, Madelynn Derkez, Caitlyn Fellner, Bernard Fernandez, Aislin Finney, Banin Finney, Victoria Fiscus, Carson Gajda, Lola Georgenson, Khloe Henrickson, Chase Kanapka, Emmitt Kellan, Alexander Kuehn, Cora Maccoux, Lylah McGuireStephenson, Ian Nasman, Jessica Rabideau, Rachel Rock, Andrew Roman, Gianna Roman, Lilian Saltou, Kylie Sikorsky, Alexa Stauber, Mackenzie Sternard, Zaul Valdivia and Amelia Withers.

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OUT OF AFRICA The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County (UUFDC) will present in its gallery Out of Africa: Artwork from Door County Collections. Local collectors Anne and Minnow Emerson,

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Miller Art Museum, 107 S. 4th Ave. in Sturgeon Bay Through May 23 Students from Gibraltar, Sevastopol, Southern Door, Sturgeon Bay and Washington Island high schools show their work.

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SPOTLIGHT EXHIBITION PenArt, 3900 Cty F in Fish Creek Through May 23 “Hunters’ Fetish Shirt” from the collection of Anne and Minnow Emerson is part of the exhibit Out of Africa: Artwork from Door County Collections. SUBMITTED Chuck and Estella Lauter, Karon and Jerold Winzenz, and Meg Ziegelmann lent sculpture, textiles, beading and basketry to the exhibit, which represents several ethnic groups. Coordinated by Karon Winzenz, the show will be exhibited from April 12 through May 31 at the UUFDC, 10341 Water St. (Hwy 42) in Ephraim.

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ALGOMA Clay on Steele Pottery Studio 221 Steele St. (920) 487-8076 Equilibrium Fine Arts and Creative Workshops 314 Steele St. (920) 404-0483 Fishline Studios Art Collective 213 Steele St. (920) 473-0415 Ladybug Glass Studio & Gallery 219 Steele St. (920) 591-2883 Robert Ray Gallery 520 Parkway St. (920) 495-6677 Steele Street Trading Co 300 Steele St. (920) 487-3840 The Pottery CO-OP 610 Fourth Street (847) 772.0401 Yonder 321 Steele St. (906) 295-0993 BAILEYS HARBOR Bazyli Studio Wearable and Textile Art 2551 Ahrens Road (847) 347-3562 By appt. only 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 By appt. only

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

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 Jacksonport Cottage Gallery & Gifts 6275 Hwy 57 (920) 823-2288 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 STURGEON BAY Andrea Naylor Studio + Gallery 45 S. 3rd Ave. (920) 655-2677 andreanaylor.com ARTicipation Studio & Gallery 10 E. Oak Street (920) 857-8544 Audrey M. Off Gallery & Framery 40 N. 3rd Ave. (920) 743-2259

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Art on 3rd 39 S. 3rd Ave. hello@arton3rdsb.com (920) 495-5991 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 By appt. only M Anderson Gallery 44 S. 2nd Ave. (920) 765-1332 By appt. only 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 By appt. 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 By appt. only 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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St. Joseph Catholic Church

The Rev. Olin Sletto 920-743-3286 – www.ctkhn.org

HOLY WEEK MASS TIMES 4/3 • Good Friday Liturgy 12:30pm 4/4 • Holy Saturday 8pm 4/5 • Easter Sunday 10am

110 N. 5th Ave • Sturgeon Bay www.stjosephsb.com

Zion 8781 Cty F Fish Creek, WI Worship 8:45

Maundy Thursday 4 pm @ Zion Good Friday 3 pm @ Calvary parishoffice@calvaryzionumc.org www.calvaryandzionumc.org (920) 868-3112

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Holy Nativity 5:00 PM

Pastor Frank Maxwell

Sunday School 8:30 - 9:15 am Sunday Worship 9:30 am

The Episcopal Church welcomes you! 3434 County Rd. V Jacksonport Holy Eucharist 5:00 Saturday

Calvary & Zion United Methodist Churches

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Spring Worship Schedule Sundays 10am • Wednesdays 6pm Easter, April 5th Worship • 8am & 10am

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11836 WI-42• Ellison Bay • Pastor, Jim Honig Sunday Worship 9:30AM • 10:30AM Coffee & Fellowship

EVANGELICAL FREE HOME CHURCH www.theorchardefca.org 10am Sundays at 10337 North Shore Rd., Ephraim Check our Facebook page for the latest meeting updates/news

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Sister Bay Moravian Church

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

FELLOWSHIP OF DOOR COUNTY

Visit our April 5 - 10 AM website The Work of a Non(uufdc.org) or Denominational Spiritual Director Facebook page Betts Williams (facebook. com/uufdc) for connection details to our Sunday Services.

10341 Hwy 42 ~ North Ephraim ~ 920.854.7559

Corner of Old Stage and Hill Roads, Sister Bay Serving in Faith and Mission since 1896 10am Worship in person, or on YouTube. Free lunch for the community the first Wednesday of the month followed by Northern Door Cancer Support @ 12:45

where faith meets real life PASTOR ED HOUSE 2731 HWY 42, SISTER BAY (920) 421-1525

WEDNESDAY SERVICE: 6:30PM (SEPTEMBER-APRIL) Bible Study (Adults) Treasure Seekers (Kids 5-12) NURSERY, CAFÉ, 24/7 FOOD PANTRY

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Bethel Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church

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Join us this Sunday! Sunday School Elevate Youth 7:00 - 8:30 PM for allBaptist ages Church - 9:15 * Meets at First Worship Service - 10:30 Next Step Classes

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You are warmly invited to join us for Easter Service in Jacksonport. All are Welcome!

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Good Friday Worship Service - April 3 at 5pm SUNDAY Coffee Fellowship 10:15 AM We livestream our services on Worship Service 10:45 AM Check our website for more information

852 Europe Bay Rd. | Ellison Bay, WI | 920.854.4490

Rev. Thomas Farrell, Pastor

Roman Catholic worship and sacraments at six sites in northern Door County

Easter Vigil (Holy Saturday): 8:00 pm at Fish Creek

Easter Sunday Masses: 6:00 am at Jacksonport 8:00 am at Baileys Harbor 10:00 am at Sister Bay 10:00 am at Egg Harbor

For weekday Mass times, locations, and other information see www.stellamarisparish.com or call (920) 868-3241.

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Sunday Worship @ 10 a.m.

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Sunday School 10-11 a.m.

Join us at Jacksonport United Methodist Church where thoughtful sermons and timeless music from the original pump organ fill our historic sanctuary.

Recorded Services on Website & WDOR 93.9 FM Sundays @ 9:30 a.m.

Sunday, April 5 • 8:45am Holy Communion will be served

Pastor JoAnn Meyer

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COLIN & FRIENDS Ephraim Moravian Church, 9970 Moravia St, Ephraim. 920.854.2804. 3pm. Reflective music for organ, piano & voice, starring sopranos Yi-Lan Niu and Cyndy Stiehl. MATT BLAIR TRIO MUSE Sturgeon Bay, 330 Jefferson Street, Sturgeon Bay. 920.333.2859. 7pm. Jazz on piano, bass & drums. Pay-what-youwill concert, suggested price $0-30/person.

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AUSTIN SKALECKI Nightingale Supper Club, 1541 Egg Harbor Road, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.5593. 5-8pm. Blues, rock & folk. MARK GAUTHIER Cherry Lanes Arcade Bar, 127 N 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0093. 7-10pm. Solo musician.

FIRST FRIDAY ART NIGHT Downtown Algoma. 920.487.2041. 5-8pm. Visit Algoma’s galleries, studios & other stores to view art, meet artists, & enjoy sales, refreshments & hands-on activities. RENEWAL ART SHOW Equilibrium Fine Arts & Creative Workshops, 314 Steele St., Algoma. 920.404.0483.

5-8pm. Meet local artists & view their work, themed around renewal. FIRST FRIDAY ART NIGHT Clay on Steele, 221 Steele St, Algoma. 920.487.8076. 5-8pm. In honor of Bird City Month in Algoma, decorate tiles with bird designs, view themed pottery & enjoy refreshments. FIRST FRIDAY Ladybug Glass Studio & Gallery, 219 Steele St., Algoma. 920.591.2883. 5-8pm. Celebrate spring with new art, conversation & refreshments. FIRST FRIDAY EXHIBIT Steele Street Trading Co. & Gallery, 300 Steele St., Algoma. 920.487.3840. 5-7:30pm. A collage collection exploring men’s emotional, physical & sexual abuse.

INDOOR COMMUNITY APPRECIATION EVENT Door County Maritime Museum, 120 N Madison St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.5958.

Free admission, plus activities & treats for kids & a sneak peek into a gallery currently under renovation. EVENTS AT THE ADRC Aging & Disability Resource Center of Door County, 916 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2372. 8:30am. Somatics. 9am. Cardio drumming (independent); poker; chess. 10am. DVD Fitness. 11am. Zumba Gold. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Forestville Library, 123 Hwy 42, Forestville. 920.856.6886. 9:30am. Participants learn a number & letter each week through reading, singing & dancing. FIRST FRIDAY ON THE FARM Glen Innish Farm, E5427 2nd Road, Kewaunee. 920.251.7450. 11am-5pm. Enjoy seasonal crafts & hands-on activities for all ages. Refreshments available for purchase. EASTER EGG HUNT Algoma Public Library, 406 Fremont St, Algoma. 920.487.2295.

1-2pm. For ages 2-12. MAGIC COMMANDER NIGHT The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727. 3-9pm. Play Magic the Gathering in Commander format. SURVEY SLAM TRIVIA Cherry Lanes Arcade Bar, 127 N 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0093. 6pm. Like Family Feud with real-world data.

LITERATURE FIRST FRIDAY CRAFTS Yardstick Books, 317 Steele St, Algoma. 785.917.9628. 5-8pm. Celebrate Bird City month in Algoma by making bird haiku bookmarks.

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SAT 4/4 LIVE MUSIC AUSTIN SKALECKI Harbor Ridge Winery, 4690 Rainbow Ridge Rd, Egg Harbor. 920.868.4321. 1-4pm. Blues, rock & folk. BEN LARSEN Door County Brewing Co. and Music Hall, 8099 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.1515. 3-6pm. Door County’s own amusing Americana. SPIKE & APRIL Lake Fire Winery, 8054 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.9992. 3-5pm. Jazz & originals. KATE STENSON Drömhus Door County, 611 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay. 608.333.4553. continued on page 2

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Saturday continued from page 1 4-6pm. Vocalist, violinist & songwriter. COURTNEY PAULSON Twelve Eleven Wine Bar, 10339 Hwy 57, Sister Bay. 920.421.9463. 5-7pm. Soulful pop with a punch. ACOUSTIC MAYHEM Thirsty Cow Taphouse, 7899 Co Rd A, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.9991. 6-9pm. Acoustic covers. MEET THE SEAVERS Salute Wine & Beer Lounge, 7778 Hwy 42, Egg Harbor. 920.868.3247. 7-9pm. Eclectic jazz & swing. LEFT TURN FEST Rusty Dusty Vintage and Records, 9922 Water St. S., Ephraim. 920.854.6223. 7pm. Music by Okay Omen, Cultesac, Night Again & The Urinal Cakes. Donations support the bands.

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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. COMMUNITY APPRECIATION EVENT Door County Maritime Museum, 120 N Madison St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.5958. Free admission, plus activities & treats for kids & a sneak peek into a gallery currently under renovation. EASTER EGG HUNT Knit Whit’s Yarn & Crafts, 8024 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.9276. 10am-3pm. Search the store for sweet treats, coupons, yarn & other surprises. CRAFT SUPPLY SWAP Baileys Harbor Library, 2392 Cty Rd F, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.2210. 10am-1pm. Pick out free craft supplies & meet fellow makers. ECKANKAR SPIRITUAL DISCUSSION Sturgeon Bay Library, 107 S 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.6578. 1-2:30pm. Discuss whether you’ve had a spiritual experience.

OUTDOOR EASTER EGG HUNT Lakeside Park, Hwy 57, Jacksonport. 11:15am registration, 11:30am hunt. Children 2-10 will find 3 eggs each, then turn them in for prizes. Free face-painting & a visit from the Easter Bunny. EASTER EGG HUNT Brussels Town Park, 1366 Junction Road, Brussels. 920.493.1271. 9am. Organized by the Brussels Shining Stars 4-H Club. Participants are split into four age groups: 0-2, 3-4, 5-7 & 8-10 years. EASTER EGG HUNT Sister Bay Sports Complex, 2155 Autumn Ct, Sister Bay. 920.854.3230. 10:30am. Hunt for colored eggs by age group, & look for the golden egg to win a special prize. The Easter Bunny will be on hand for photos. SCIENCE SATURDAY Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.5895. 2pm. Indoor/outdoor educational program geared towards elementary students, but open to all.

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

GALLERIES ART BAR SATURDAY Equilibrium Fine Arts & Creative Workshops, 314 Steele St., Algoma. 920.404.0483. 12-6pm. Choose an art project kit & a flavored shandy or mocktail.

INDOOR WORD GAMES Write On, Door County, 4210 Juddville Rd, Juddville. 920.868.1457. 12-2pm. Drop-in to play games in the writing center. OPEN KNIT & CROCHET The Naked Sheep, 31 S. Madison Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.1166. 12-3pm. Open knitting & crochet.

MON 4/6 LIVE MUSIC PAUL TAYLOR Osteria Tre Tassi, 11976 Mink River Road, Ellison Bay. 920.309.8390. 6:30-9:30pm. Solo jazz guitar during dinner.

DWELL ON THIS: Spring arrives with a burst of energy in the Door County, as melting ice, longer days and the first hints of green bring both Sellers and Buyers out of winter hibernation. Historically, spring is a busy season for home sales here, with increased Buyer activity and more listings hitting the market. In Door County, this seasonal momentum is especially noticeable as vacation-home seekers, retirees, and investors begin exploring peninsula properties. The 2026 winter market was brisk, and home values in the county have remained strong. We are anticipating a busy and optimistic spring market where fresh listings will draw eager attention and the promise of summer on or near the Lake or Bay will inspire Buyers to find their unique place in Door County. If you are looking to list a property or find a special spot in Door County, please contact us today.

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THEATER PLAY READING Bjorklunden, 7590 Boynton Lane, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.2216. 7pm. Peninsula Players Theatre presents “the after wife,” which follows a robot engineered to be the perfect housewife.

GALLERIES MAKER MONDAY Hands On Art Studio, 3655 Peninsula Players Rd, Fish Creek. 920.868.9311. Off-season art workshop series. Visit handsonartstudio.com for signup & event details.

INDOOR TRIVIA & TACOS Thirsty Cow Taphouse, 7899 Co Rd A, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.9991. 5-6pm team signup, 6pm start. EVENTS AT THE ADRC Aging & Disability Resource Center of Door County, 916 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2372. 9am. Artists in Making; Boost Your Brain & Memory. 10am. DVD Fitness; Memoir Monday. 11am. Zumba Gold. 12pm. Bridge. 12:30pm. Poker; Samba card group. SOCIAL CRIBBAGE Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Learning and Innovation Center, 2438 S Bay Shore Drive, Sister Bay. 920.746.4970. 10am-12pm. For knowledgeable players. Bring your cribbage board and cards. MAGIC COMMANDER NIGHT The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727. 3-9pm. Play Magic the Gathering in Commander format.

LITERATURE MEMOIR MONDAY Serenity Spring Senior Living at Scandia Village, 10560 Applewood Rd, Sister Bay. 920.868.1457. 10am-11pm. Write part of your life story at this creative lab geared towards seniors.

TUE 4/7 LIVE MUSIC OPEN MIC NIGHT Waterfront Mary’s Bar & Grill, 3662 N Duluth Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.3191. 9pm-1am. Hosted by Adam Haste.

INDOOR EVENTS AT THE ADRC Aging & Disability Resource Center of Door County, 916 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2372. 8:30am. Strong Bodies (independent). 9am. Euchre; chess. 12:30pm. Golf card game. 1pm. Watercolor painting; iPhone/iPad Support Group; sheepshead. FUN AT THE LIBRARY Algoma Public Library, 406 Fremont St, Algoma. 920.487.2295. 10:30am. Toddler Storytime. 3:30pm. Peeps Taste Test. For ages 10-18. CURRENT EVENTS GROUP Calvary United Methodist Church, 4650 Cty E, Egg Harbor. 920.868.3112. 9-10:30am. Discuss local, state, national & world

news. Participants may bring an article, listen & share ideas. No church affiliation. Meet in the library. STORYTIME AND CRAFTS Washington Island Library, 910 Main Rd, Washington Island. 920.847.2323. 10am. New theme each month. TECH TUESDAY We Are HOPE, in the Cherry Point Mall, 1300 Egg Harbor Rd, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.7273. 10am-2pm. Free, dropin technology support & computer skills training. STORYTIME WITH MISS BETH Sturgeon Bay Library, 107 S 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.6578. 10:30-11:15am. Themed storytime for babies, toddlers & preschoolers, followed by free play. SIP & STITCH The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727. 4-7pm. Knit, sew, crochet, embroider or work on another craft. BOUTIQUE AFTER HOURS Navy & Nash, 8113 WI-57, Unit 3, Baileys Harbor. 920.421.5064. 4-7pm. Sips, snacks & rotating local vendor pop-ups every month. ATOMIC BINGO Brygga Plates & Pours, 107 N. 1st Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.0700. 6-8pm. 10 free rounds with prizes. 11th round supports a local charity. SINGO Northbrook Golf & Grill, 407 Northbrook Rd, Luxemburg. 920.845.2383. 6-8pm. Bingo with songs instead of numbers. Free to play, with prizes to win.

LITERATURE SILENT BOOK CLUB Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor. 920.868.3334. 6-6:30pm, arrive, share snacks & chat; 6:30-7:30pm, silent reading hour; 7:308pm, optional socializing. LIBRARY MEMORIES Forestville Library, 123 Hwy 42, Forestville. 920.856.6886. 10-11am. Write down your memories of libraries during this Write On, Door County program leading up to National Library Week. MULTICULTURAL BOOK CLUB Sturgeon Bay Library, 107 S 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.6578. 1pm. Discuss “Emperor of Gladness” by Ocean Vuong.

SPORTS PICK-UP BASKETBALL Door County YMCA – Sturgeon Bay Program Center, 1900 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.4949. 6-8pm. Drop-in pickup basketball in Gym C.

WED 4/8 LIVE MUSIC DAVID WILCOX White Gull Inn, 4225 Main St, Fish Creek. 920.868.3517. 5:30pm optional pre-concert dinner, 7:30pm show. A longtime force in the American folk music scene. $35/person.

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How do they get the John Purves out of the water to drive it down the street? It’s too early to start licking the table.

I would have put my teeth in if I knew you were taking pictures. It’s so jungly and different.

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LIBRARY MEMORIES Washington Island Library, 910 Main Rd, Washington Island. 920.847.2323. 12-1pm. Write down your memories of libraries during this Write On, Door County program leading up to National Library Week. BOOKS & BREWS Ahnapee Brewery, 105 Navarino St, Algoma. 920.785.0822. 5:30-6:30pm. Algoma Public Library adult readers’ club.

OUTDOOR FARM VOLUNTEER DAY The Aquarian Acres, N8282 Cty D, Algoma. 920.471.9728. 9am-12pm. All ages are invited to help with hands-on gardening, planting & farm chores. Volunteers get a small share of the day’s harvest, plus free use of the disc golf course & nature trails after.

FRI 4/10 LIVE MUSIC 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.

THEATER “DEALT A DEADLY HAND” Log Den, 6626 Hwy 42, Egg Harbor. 920.818.0816. 6pm. Rogue Theater presents a murder-mystery dinner show. Contact the restaurant for reservations. $60/person includes show, dinner, tax & tip.

GALLERIES OPENING RECEPTION Andrea Naylor Studio & Gallery, 45 S. 3rd St., Sturgeon Bay. 6-8pm. See the exhibit “All Our Yesterdays” & enjoy live music by Jessica Holland & Jessi Baldissero.

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LOAVES & FISHES Stella Maris – Sister Bay, 2410 Bay Shore Road, Sister Bay. 920.868.3241. 5-6pm. Free community meal. All are welcome.

INDOOR EVENTS AT THE ADRC Aging & Disability Resource Center of Door County, 916 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2372. 8:30am. Strong Bodies. 9am. Friendly Crafters. 10am. Cribbage; Purple tube presentation. 11:30am. Guitar music. 1pm. Woodcarving. SOCRATES CAFE Write On, Door County, 4210 Juddville Rd, Juddville. 920.868.1457. 9:30-11am. Use the Socratic Method to examine life’s big questions. Contact docosocrates@gmail. com with questions. TRILLIUM QUILT MEETING Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Fire Station, 2258 Mill Rd, Sister Bay. 920.854.4021. 10am. Quilting club. Guests welcome. TABLETOP GAME NIGHT Equilibrium Fine Arts & Creative Workshops, 314 Steele St., Algoma. 920.404.0483. 3:30-8:30pm. Gaming tables open for use & refreshments available for purchase. MINIATURE PAINT NIGHT The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727. 4-9pm. Work on your minis. Limited paints & brushes available. OPEN KNIT & CROCHET The Naked Sheep, 31 S. Madison Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.1166. 5-7pm. Open knitting & crochet. THIRSTY THURSDAY TRIVIA Brygga Plates & Pours, 107 N. 1st Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.0700. 6-8pm. Free to play. Groups of all sizes welcome. MUSIC BINGO Thirsty Cow Taphouse, 7899 Co Rd A, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.9991. 6-8pm. Proceeds go to charities.

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LIBRARY MEMORIES Fish Creek Library, 4097 Hwy 42, Fish Creek. 920.868.3471. 12-1pm. Write down your memories of libraries during this Write On, Door County program leading up to National Library Week. FISH CREEK LIBRARY BOOK CLUB Fish Creek Library, 4097 Hwy 42, Fish Creek. 920.868.3471. 5:30-6:30pm. Discuss “James” by Percival Everett. EMILY DICKINSON POETRY SERIES Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County, 10341 Hwy 42, Ephraim. 920.854.7559. 7pm. Featured poets read their writing. An open mic & refreshments follow.

GATHER WITH THE GRIFFON Stella Maris Church – Fish Creek, 4012 WI-42, Fish Creek. 920.854.7088. 12pm. Mini-concert by the Griffon String Quartet.

EVENTS AT THE ADRC Aging & Disability Resource Center of Door County, 916 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2372. 8:30am. Somatics. 9am. Cardio drumming (independent); poker; chess. 10am. DVD Fitness. 11am. Zumba Gold.

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Protecting Door County’s Exceptional Lands and Wa PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Forestville Library, 123 Hwy Protecting Door County’s Exceptional Lands and Waters...Forever 42, Forestville. 920.856.6886. 9:30am. Participants learn a number & letter each week through reading, singing & dancing. NATURAL DYE WORKSHOP Ridges Sanctuary – Cook-Albert Fuller Center, 8166 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.2802. 12:30-4:30pm. Work with indigo dye to create a silk scarf. Bring a pair of rubber dishwashing gloves. Adult workshop. $60/ person, 20% off for members. Register at ridgessanctuary.org. MAGIC COMMANDER NIGHT The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727. 3-9pm. Play Magic the Gathering in Commander format. UNPLUGGED JAM SESSION Algoma Public Library, 406 Fremont St, Algoma. 920.487.2295. 3-5pm. Open to adults & teens. SHANDY OPEN MIC NIGHT Equilibrium Fine Arts & Creative Workshops, 314 Steele St., Algoma. 920.404.0483. 5-9pm. Share your music, poetry, comedy & skits while sipping a beer shandy. SURVEY SLAM TRIVIA Cherry Lanes Arcade Bar, 127 N 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0093. 6pm. Like Family Feud with real-world data. PURPLE PARTY FOR THE WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S Bay Shore Outfitters – Sturgeon Bay, 59 N Madison Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0431. 6-9pm. Wear purple & enjoy drinks, refreshments & community. $10/ person at the door. RSVP at bit.ly/PurpleParty26 or contact 920.609.1342 or cajosephson@alz.org.

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