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How Door County Voted, april 7 / Half Marathon Nears Capacity / inside the Curiosity Shop / Door County represents in 2026 Special Olympics Basketball / Battery Bill aims to Douse Dumpster Fires / Four-peat for Striver Silvers at State / a New Era Begins for Vikings / laughing the Cold away / alzheimer Walks Expanding / City Eyes TiD-Style incentives for a Condo project Not in a TiD + Gallery Guide / Classifieds / Public Notices / Obituaries / Letters / Crossword

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newsNOTES by PENINSULA PULSE STAFF to Cty road S. Northbound traﬃc detour will be Cty road S to Emerald Drive to Hwys 42/57. anyone traveling Cty road S to and from work may also use Wilson road from County road S to Neenah Street and use the controlled access onto Hwys 42/57, or downtown. The project completion time is 90 working days. The prime contractor is relyco plus. Motorists are urged to use caution while travelling through the work zone for the safety of all. For more information, contact Thad J. ash, Door County Highway Commissioner, at 920.746-2500, or the City of Sturgeon Bay Municipal Services Department, Brian Spetz, at 920.746.2912.

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An aerial view of the Maple-Oregon Street Bridge and the Michigan Street Bridge paUl HaHN lifted to allow passage of one of the Great Lakes in the fall of 2025.

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Sturgeon Bay – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has unveiled a suite of new online resources designed to help both motorists and mariners better navigate travel impacts associated with routine maintenance and inspections on the state’s 12 lift bridges. The initiative places a special spotlight on Northeast Wisconsin – home to nearly all of the state’s movable bridges – including Sturgeon Bay, which uniquely features three of Wisconsin’s lift bridges: the Michigan Street Bridge, the Maple-Oregon Street Bridge and the Bay View Bridge. Together, these structures are vital links for local traffic while also serving as key gateways for maritime navigation along the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal. To improve trip planning and public awareness, WisDOT is encouraging travelers to take advantage of several new tools: • Weekly maintenance updates for lift bridges: projects.511wi.gov/maintain-ne/schedule/ • New lift bridge operations webpage (with alert sign-up): https://wisconsindot.gov/pages/doing-bus/eng-consultants/cnslt-rsrces/strct/lift-bridges.aspx • Comprehensive bridge inspection information: https://wisconsindot.gov/pages/safety/safety-eng/brdg.aspx Bascule lift bridges – commonly known as drawbridges – are among the most technologically advanced transportation structures in Wisconsin. They allow marine traffic to pass while maintaining critical connections for vehicles, pedestrians and freight. Of the state’s 12 lift bridges, all but one are located in WisDOT’s Northeast region, with clusters in Oshkosh, Green Bay and Sturgeon Bay. The only exception is a lift bridge carrying US 10 in prescott. “These new resources reflect WisDOT’s commitment to transparency and safety,” said Jason lahm, WisDOT Bureau of Structures supervisor. “By providing detailed information about our lift bridges and maintenance schedules in one convenient location, we help both motorists and mariners plan their trips and better understand the critical work needed to keep these vital structures operating reliably for decades to come.” During routine maintenance, travelers should anticipate full or partial lane closures, while larger vessels may experience delays in bridge passage. Mariners are also encouraged to consult the U.S. Coast Guard’s Great lakes District local Notice to Mariners for the latest updates on bridge operations and closures at dco.uscg.mil/ Featured-Content/Mariners/local-Notice-to-Mariners-lNMs/Great-lakes-District/. With its trio of lift bridges, Sturgeon Bay remains a cornerstone of Wisconsin’s transportation and maritime network – demonstrating the balance between preserving efficient roadway travel and supporting the region’s vibrant shipping and recreational boating industries.

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Sturgeon Bay – The South Duluth avenue/ County road S project began on april 6, with approximately 0.6 miles under full reconstruction from Emerald Drive to state highways 42/57. The project will consist of removing existing asphalt and the placement of new asphalt, concrete curb and gutter, concrete sidewalk and driveway entrances, storm sewer installation, excavation and

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base aggregates, pavement marking, turf restoration and erosion control. During the work, South Duluth avenue from Emerald Drive to Hwys 42/57 will be closed to through traﬃc. access will be maintained to businesses and residences during the work, though directional access may change daily. actual work will be performed from the Justice Center driveway to Hwys 42/57. The preferred and assigned detour route for southbound traﬃc is 42/57 to Emerald Drive

Egg Harbor Village President John Heller (second from left) and Bert Sawyer, the village’s wastewater treatment plant operator (second from right), ﬂanked by Wisconsin Rural Water Association employees, posing with the award. BrENDa STaUDENMaiEr

WASTEWATER SYSTEM OF THE YEAR Village of Egg Harbor – The Village of Egg Harbor was named the 2026 Wisconsin rural Water association Wastewater System of the Year. Construction started in 1986, and the wastewater plant went online in June 1988. The Village has had numerous upgrades over the years, including a $3 million headworks project in 2021 to accommodate the $5 million new Village Beach lift Station in 2024. Village president John Heller said present and past village board and committee members have always made clean water a priority for the health and safety of village residents and guests. Wastewater Treatment plant Manager Bert Sawyer and Operators Mike allen and Velvet Weier are responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the treatment plant and collection system. retired operators paul peterson, art Meyer and larry Desotelle also all served the village for over 20 years. “it takes a whole village to win an award,” Heller said, congratulating all village employees who helped carry the load to receive the award.

BYLAW REVISION WOULD RESTRICT SALE OF TOWN CEMETERY LOTS Nasewaupee – Unused burial lots in Nasewaupee’s town cemetery could not be sold by the original purchaser to outside parties under a proposed bylaw change the town board will consider at its april 16 meeting.

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ELECTION 2026

DOOR COUNTY MUNICIPALITIES

How Door County Voted in the April 7 Election Southern Door school referendum fails

There was also a race for the open District 3 seat, previously held by Roy Englebert, who died on Nov. 24, 2025. Voters elected Jason Tlachac over Jan Guillette, 326 to 254, to represent the Town of Clay Banks and wards in the towns of Forestville and Nasewaupee. Tlachac, who works as a quality engineer, previously served 14 years as a supervisor on the Forestville Town Board, and six years as board treasurer for the Southern Door Fire Department. As of this issue’s deadline, the Peninsula Pulse was waiting to learn if the long-vacant District 19 seat, for which no candidates ran, would have representation from a write-in candidate. Official results won’t be known until the county canvass on Monday, April 13. Complete Door County election results are available at co.door.wi.gov/ DocumentCenter/View/9682/4-1726-Election-Summary-Report. For a refresher on the new and outgoing candidates, visit doorcountypulse. com/meet-the-candidates-for-the-april7-election/.

by DEBRA FITZGERALD debra.fitz@ppulse.com

S Theresa Cain Bieri unseated David Enigl on the Door County Board of Supervisors. SUBMITTED

Dave Smith unseated Bob Bultman for the District 17 Door County Board of Supervisors seat that represents parts of the towns of Baileys Harbor and SUBMITTED Jacksonport.

After a two-year hiatus, Alexis Heim Peter will return to the Door County Board of Supervisors, having won the seat over SUBMITTED incumbent Philip Rockwell.

The number of votes Door County residents cast in this year’s spring election – 11,720 – was lower than in 2025 (15,366), but higher than in 2024 (10,382).

Ryan Shaw was the only challenged incumbent on the Door County Board of Supervisors to win his contest – his from the daughter, Amy Austad LaBott, of the man, Dan Austad, who had held Shaw’s seat for almost 40 years. SUBMITTED

Nancy Barnowsky Goss won the chance, by three votes, to represent Washington Island and a part of Liberty Grove on the Door County Board of Supervisors.

outhern Door County School District voters rejected a request in the April 7 election to exceed the state revenue limit by $3.15 million annually for three years. The operational referendum failed, 2,031 to 1,603. The district’s current operating referendum is set to expire in June 2026. District officials had asked voters to approve the measure to help maintain day-to-day operations and address emerging needs. The only other ballot question in the election came from the Town of Gardner, where voters were asked through an advisory referendum whether to implement local zoning. The town is not currently under county zoning and has the authority to establish its own. Voters narrowly rejected the proposal, with 319 opposed and 296 in favor. Election results were reported by 9:30 pm, less than 90 minutes after polls closed. A total of 11,931 ballots were cast countywide.

Municipal and School Board Races Unlike county incumbents, the incumbents on the Sturgeon Bay Common Council defeated their challengers. In District 4, Alderman Spencer Gustafson beat Joshua Julian, 335 to 92. In District 6, Alderman Seith Wiederanders defeated Susan Hilsabeck, 153 to 144. The outcome of other contested races is as follows, with winning candidates highlighted in bold:

County Upsets Incumbents in challenged Door County Board of Supervisors races largely fared poorly. The only exception was incumbent Ryan Shaw, who retained his District 9 seat against challenger Amy Austad Labott with a vote of 249 to 201. The seat, which represents city wards, was once held by Austad Labott’s father, Dan Austad, who retired from elective office in 2024 after 40 years of service. Shaw won the seat that year over Jon Kruse. Three other incumbents faced challengers and all lost: District 10’s Philip Rockwell, District 16’s David Enigl, and District 17’s Bob Bultman. Voters elected Alexis Heim Peter over incumbent Rockwell, 257 to 166, in District 10, which covers wards within the City of Sturgeon Bay. Peter, who is a natural resources program coordinator, had previously held the seat from 2019 to 2024 before choosing not to seek reelection. Rockwell won the seat that year uncontested. In District 16, Theresa Cain-Bieri defeated incumbent Enigl, 452 to 149. Cain-Bieri also serves as a Town of Jacksonport supervisor and works as treasurer for the Town of Gibraltar. Enigl was first elected in 2012. District 17 was closer, with newcomer Dave Smith edging incumbent Bultman, 326 to 311. Bultman has held the seat since 2018, which represents parts of the towns of Baileys Harbor and Jacksonport. Two other county board seats were contested for open seats. One of those yielded the closest outcome for a county board seat – the race between Nancy Barnowsky Goss and Joe Rogers. By a margin of three votes – 298 to 295 – Goss took the District 21 seat that will serve Washington Island and some of the Town of Liberty Grove. The seat was open after longtime supervisor Joel Gunnlaugsson decided to retire from elected office. Goss also chairs the Liberty Grove Town Board.

Sylvann Welcome is a newcomer on the Town of Liberty Grove Board of Supervisors. SUBMITTED.

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Gardner Supervisor Glenn Dart, incumbent: 318 Bryan Ford: 254 Liberty Grove Supervisor Sylvann Welcome: 417 Dan Watts, incumbent: 381 Rick Kingsbury: 308 William David Sherman: 253 Sevastopol Supervisor Jeanne Vogel, incumbent: 555 Stacie Leist Denil: 541 Keith Buck Felhofer: 488 Kimberly Denil: 259 Washington Supervisor Rich Ellefson, incumbent: 278 Brian Mann, incumbent: 260 Lee Baxter: 66 Sturgeon Bay School District Allison Haus, incumbent: 1,660 Cliff Wind: 1,550 Damion Howard, incumbent: 1,327 Jeffrey Matson: 1,249. Wisconsin Supreme Court Door County voters mirrored the statewide result in electing Chris Taylor over Maria S. Lazar to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Taylor was endorsed by Democrats, Lazar by Republicans. Liberals currently hold a 4-3 advantage on the court, and Taylor’s win expands that edge. As of Wednesday morning, with 95% of the votes counted statewide, Taylor had 60.1% of the vote to Lazar’s 39.8%. In Door County, Taylor received 7,077 votes to Lazar’s 4,643

Stacie Leist Denil is a newcomer on the Town of Sevastopol Board of Supervisors. SUBMITTED

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City Eyes TID-Style Incentives for a Condo Project Not in a TID by KEVIN BONESKE kevin@ppulse.com

turgeon Bay officials are moving forward with a development agreement for a proposed condominium project on the city’s east side using a financing approach similar to a Tax Incremental District (TID), even though the site is not located in one. The city’s Finance/Purchasing and Buildings Committee on March 31 recommended parameters for staff to draft an agreement with E&I Property Investments for Colorado Heights, a planned 68-unit condominium project in 34 duplex-style buildings at the northeast corner of North 6th Avenue and Colorado Street. About three years ago, the city had approved a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for the site of the vacant, 11-acre parcel for the same developer, but that project was never built. For this latest project, the developer is now partnering with PortSide Builders, which Mayor David Ward endorsed. “The project is in the right hands now, and I think that makes all the difference in the world,” he said. A new PUD for the project will be considered by the Plan Commission at its April 15 meeting. Though the site is outside a TID – typically the mechanism the city uses to fund infrastructure and provide development incentives – City Administrator Josh Van Lieshout said the proposal was evaluated using a TID-like model. “What the developer is asking is for the city to make certain infrastructure investments and incentive investments,” he said. “The way we analyzed it was kind of using a TID formula process [with] the city’s [property tax rate] over 20 years.” The developer is requesting $1 million in city support, including $500,000 for infrastructure and $500,000 for a housing subsidy. Infrastructure payments would be split into two installments of $250,000 in 2027 and 2030. The housing subsidy would provide $10,000 per unit up to 50 units.

Paul Shefchik of PortSide Builders speaks March 31 before Sturgeon Bay’s Finance/Purchasing and Building Committee to request a development agreement to build a 68-unit condominium project at the northeast corner of North 6th Avenue and Colorado Street. KEViN BONESKE

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In return, the developer would commit to a minimum assessed value of $2,459,400 by Dec. 31, 2027 and $12,238,000 by Dec. 31, 2030. The project would be built in four phases: six units from 2026-27, 24 units from 2027-30, 24 units from 203033 and 14 units for 2033-35. At full buildout, the total assessed value is projected at approximately $27,313,199. “It’s unconventional, it’s creative,” Van Lieshout said. “I think we still have housing needs in the city. This is a project that we don’t have a lot of in the community.” Financial projections from R.W. Baird, the city’s financial consultant, estimate the development would generate $1,765,618 in tax increment over 20 years. After $1,609,050 in expenses, the net return to the city would be about $156,568. Van Lieshout said the city would still “have an asset if things go south,” and would have “infrastructure in the ground that can be used.” Paul Shefchik of PortSide Builders, representing the developer, said the agreement would allow units to be priced more affordably than in the previously proposed project. Planned units would range, Shefchik said, from about 875 square feet, priced around $280,000, to 1,650 square feet at roughly $460,000. “We need help [from the city] to be in those price ranges,” he said. Shefchik compared Colorado Heights to the Cherry Hills condominium development in Sevastopol, which is nearly complete, and said it would be desirable for the same reason – it’s close to amenities like grocery stores, the YMCA and the hospital. Five different units would be offered as part of the development, which would have a condominium association and would not allow short-term rentals. Council President Dan Williams said he believed it would be a successful development. “I hear a lot of people who are kind of waiting for it to get going,” he said. Shefchik said the project has already received three offers for units, contingent upon approval.

he City of Sturgeon Bay will discontinue using the Flock System license plate reader camera system that was installed two years ago. After hearing overwhelming opposition during the public comment period, the Common Council made no motion on April 7 to continue the contract for the next 21 months through the end of 2027.

The Sturgeon Bay Police Department had requested keeping the cameras in operation at 10 fixed locations in the city for investigations and to help solve crimes. The council chambers were filled to capacity, with 12 people speaking in opposition to their use in the city and one in favor. The sentiment expressed against continuing the contract with Flock Safety, which would have cost $52,219.20 with $30,000 budgeted for this year, included concerns over the potential misuse of data and possible federal access. continued on page 5

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City to Discontinue Using Flock

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Chris Kellems (right) speaks April 7 against the use of Flock System license plate reader cameras during the Sturgeon Bay Common Council’s meeting, which drew a full house in the Council Chambers. KEViN BONESKE

The police department reported it shares Flock System data with 203 law enforcement organizations within Wisconsin and 202 outside the state, with the majority of the latter being in the Greater Chicago area. Though the police department also stated it didn’t share data from the Flock System with the federal government, Michelle Hroma, who lives on Superior Street, said other local law enforcement agencies, which have agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to identify and process noncitizens in custody, could access that data. “Brown and Kewaunee County can make requests on behalf of federal agencies like ICE without a detailed explanation to our department,” she said. “It is also worth mentioning that law enforcement agencies aren’t the only ones who can be a part of the Flock System.” Matt Peter, who lives on North 17th Drive, said he believed access to the Flock System could be obtained through “backdoor channels.” “This is not a secure piece of technology,” he said. Former Alderwoman Kirsten Reeths spoke in favor of continuing the license plate reader contract with Flock System, for which she said the cameras have many benefits and are worth the money spent on them. “I feel as a taxpayer in Sturgeon Bay, I feel safer to have them – including a tool that is used for protection, for law enforcement, fire, EMS – protecting people in our community,” she said. “Security cameras all over protect our schools” and other locations. Council members didn’t discuss the proposed contract extension, which was forwarded to them for a vote by the Finance/Purchasing and Building Committee after it didn’t make a recommendation on March 10 in support or opposition upon hearing from people against the cameras, and members of the audience applauded after Mayor David Ward announced the item was defeated with no motion made. The Flock System cameras are owned by the company, which installed them and would be responsible for their removal in the city, with the contract being discontinued. Opposition to license plate reader cameras is taking place throughout the country, with more than 50 instances where they were rejected in recent years listed online at DeFlock. org. With $30,000 budgeted for this year for the Flock System cameras, which the council didn’t vote to continue using, that money was designated as a specific capital project, but would return to the general capital fund if not transferred for other uses, said Finance Director Val Clarizio.

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new state law aims to put a stop to rolling dumpster fires. Last March, a photo of firefighters extinguishing ﬂames from a pile of garbage dumped from a Going Garbage truck in Sister Bay drew a lot of attention and several jokes about dumpster fires. For waste disposal companies, fires started by improperly discarded lithiumion batteries are no laughing matter. Going Garbage owner Jeff Johnson said the fires start when the batteries – used in cell phones and a wide range of electric devices such as power tools and even musical greeting cards– are damaged during collection. “When they’re crushed, they short out and burst into a brief ﬂare,” Johnson said. “It’s hot and short-lived, but it’s enough to start a fire.” Steve Estes of Green For Life Environmental said he has experienced similar fires on his trucks. On April 2, Gov. Tony Evers signed into law a bill sponsored by State Rep. Joel Kitchens (R–

Sturgeon Bay) aimed at keeping the batteries these batteries out of the waste stream. “I like to say that this is the most important bill I’ve worked on that no one knows anything about,” Kitchens said, “Almost everyone is walking around with a potential fire hazard that can very quickly reach temperatures of more than 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit.” The law requires at least one free drop-off site in every county, making proper disposal both easy and cost-free. The program will be funded by the battery manufacturers. Kitchens said it was a rare instance in which Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce aligned with environmentalists. Wisconsin Acts 170 and 171 establish a battery stewardship program requiring battery manufacturers to join or create battery stewardship organizations (BSOs). These organizations are responsible for collecting and recycling certain batteries sold in the state. Beginning one year after the enactment, producers may not sell covered batteries or products containing them unless they are part of a Department of Natural

Resources (DNR)-approved stewardship plan. Starting in 2028, disposing of covered batteries in landfills, incinerators, or regular recycling streams will be prohibited. Although the legislation was initially aimed at lithiumion batteries, Kitchens said stakeholders decided to include all battery types to eliminate consumer confusion. According to Kitchens’ office, lithium-ion batteries are responsible for an estimated 75100 fires annually in Wisconsin and about 5,000 nationwide, though many more smaller fires go unreported. Johnson and Estes urged residents to keep batteries out of trash and recycling bins. Going Garbage accepts batteries at its drop-off sites, where they are then transported to the Brown County household hazardous site facility. For safe storage before recycling, the DNR recommends taping battery ends with clear packing tape and placing them in a non-metal, leakproof container with a lid. Devices containing batteries should be recycled through electronic recycling programs or designated drop-off locations.

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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SUPPORTS YOGA WOMB This vacant building that formerly housed oﬃce space for Miracle-Ear will be used as a bakery behind Drömhus at 222 N. 6th Ave. in Sturgeon Bay. KEViN BONESKE

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turgeon Bay’s Plan Commission approved a conditional use permit March 25 for a bakery to be located in a vacant building behind Drömhus at 222 N. 6th Ave. Heather Popp, who owns Drömhus – a live music venue that serves food, beer and wine – requested the permit for the bakery, saying, “we’re bursting at the seams over there, and we just need a little more room.” “We decided we would make use of that building and have it provide something else to the community,” she said. “It seems to be working, what we’re doing at the Drömhus, so we thought we’d keep going.” The property zoned C-5, mixed commercial-residential, has previously been used for commercial purposes, having previously housed office space for Miracle-Ear. Community Development Director Rebecca Kerwin said the small bakery with seating for 12 is not expected to negatively affect the surrounding properties due to minimal traffic, noise and intensity of use.

(From left) Jeﬀ Neske and Heather Popp appear March 25 before Sturgeon Bay’s Plan Commission to request a conditional use permit to operate a bakery in a vacant building behind Drömhus at 222 N. 6th Ave. KEViN BONESKE

“They have shown that they have adequate off-street parking, and they have access from the alley, with municipal utilities in place,” she said. The bakery would be open in the spring, Wednesday through Sunday from 7 am to 2 pm, then seven days a week during the summer, Popp said. “We want to practice on you locals for a couple months, so we get it right, and then bring on the tourists,” she said.

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SQUARE RIGGER DEFENDS BEST ROADSIDE MOTEL TITLE after being named Best roadside Motel in the country last year, Square rigger lodge in Jacksonport has the opportunity to hold onto its title with its nomination in USA TODAY’s 2026 10BEST readers’ Choice awards. The lodge is one of 20 motels competing for the award, which is decided by online voting at 10best. usatoday.com/qr/58885. Supporters can vote once daily through Monday, May 4. The winner will be announced Wednesday, May 13, which is also Square rigger lodge’s opening day for the season. The family-owned motel, built in 1984, has 16 rooms overlooking nearly 300 feet of private sand beach on lake Michigan. The lodge includes four cottages, a four-bedroom house for weekly rental and a beachfront coﬀee shop, a little Bit of Coﬀee, which is open daily during the season. Since 2022, Square rigger lodge has been owned by Mary riley; Molly and Hale Towns; Betsy riley and Neil anderson; and Katie riley and Mike Kerr. USA TODAY’s 10BEST readers’ Choice awards highlight the best in travel and lifestyle as nominated by a panel of industry experts.

NAKED SHEEP CELEBRATES LOCAL YARN STORE DAY The Naked Sheep Yarn Shop and Gift Boutique will celebrate local Yarn Store Day on Saturday, april 25, from 9 am to 4 pm at the store, located at 31 S. Madison ave. in Sturgeon Bay. The Naked Sheep will oﬀer discounts, giveaways, limited-edition kits, treats and in-store demonstrations. local Yarn Store Day was ﬁrst celebrated in 2018, organized by The National Needlearts association.

The Door County Community Foundation awarded a $2,500 mental health fund grant to Sturgeon Bay nonproﬁt The Yoga Womb in support of two free, weekly trauma-informed yoga classes that are open to the public: Yoga for Trauma Survivors and Soul powered Sobriety Circle. Slow Flow Yoga for Trauma Survivors meets on Tuesdays from 10 to 11:30 am. Women who have experienced physical, psychological or emotional abuse in any setting at any age are encouraged to lean into accepting their bodies and to start letting go of patterns and habits that may be keeping them stuck in various situations or responses. Each themed class includes embodiment, wisdom, breathwork and meditation. The Soul-powered Sobriety Circle meets on Mondays from 5:15 to 6:45 pm, supporting those who are sober or interested in changing their relationship with substances. participants need not identify with the terms “alcoholic” or “addict” to join, nor do they need previous experience with yoga or meditation. The sobriety circle fosters meaningful connections, reduces isolation and supports long-term recovery through mindfulness and peer support. in spring 2026, The Yoga Womb plans to add Trauma-informed Yoga for Caregivers, another free class. The Yoga Womb is located at 58 W. Maple St. in Sturgeon Bay.

WEBINAR SERIES FOR FARMERS as Wisconsin farmers prepare for the 2026 growing season, the University of WisconsinMadison Division of Extension is launching another year of Badger Crop Connect webinars, a twicemonthly series that provides timely, data-driven insights for the state’s corn, soybean, small grain and forage farmers and industries. The webinar series began on april 9, when two UW-Madison experts provided a spring 2026 economic outlook and weather forecast. Webinars will continue every second and fourth Thursday of the month, april through October, at 12:30 pm. Each session oﬀers participants the opportunity to earn free Certiﬁed Crop adviser (CCa) continuing education units (CEUs). registration is required. To register for the series for free, sign up for email reminders or watch prior webinar recordings, visit go.wisc.edu/ badgercropconnect.

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Fear the Deer in ’26? Until things green up, farm country whitetails often gather in larger groups near the best food sources. This was part of a herd of more than 30 deer feeding on winter wheat about 200 to 300 yards from the road late Tuesday. KEViN NaZE

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he Milwaukee Bucks aren’t too scary this season, but the number of whitetails crossing roadways in Door County can be some nights if you spend a lot of time driving in rural areas. High deer numbers in farm country will be among the items discussed at upcoming Citizen Deer Advisory Council meetings. Local council members are seeking feedback, and you can provide that via an online survey through Sunday at tinyurl.com/5n7za7r6. The Door meeting is set for April 22 at 6 pm at the Government Center (421 Nebraska St. in Sturgeon Bay). Two others will be held on April 27 at 7 pm at the Kewaunee County Highway Department (E4280 Cty F) and on April 29 at 6 pm at the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Service Center in Green Bay. For more information, including hunter harvest and deer population trends, visit dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Hunt/cdac. Monday’s Meetings The annual spring and wildlife hearings and Conservation Congress meetings will begin at 6 pm Monday

in Sturgeon Bay High School’s Alumni Hall (1230 Michigan St.), the Kewaunee High School Theater (911 3rd St.) and Northeast Technical College in Green Bay. One of the advisory questions asks if you support extending the bow/ crossbow deer season through Jan. 31 in all farmland units; another asks if the 9 am opener for some seasons (such as duck and pheasant) should be eliminated. Other questions sure to spark debate ask if you think fishing and hunting license fees should be increased, and by how much. If you don’t attend, you can still weigh in online during a 48-hour voting window from 6 pm April 13 to 6 pm April 15. New this year, citizen resolutions can be presented in person. Day-of submissions must follow the same criteria as a resolution submitted via the form found under “For Your Information” at dnr.wisconsin.gov/about/ wcc/springhearing, where the entire questionnaire can also be found. Voting and public input are non-binding and advisory-only to the Conservation Congress, DNR and Natural Resources Board. However, strong support for a proposal can sometimes lead to changes. TJ Walker Wins Sturgeon Bay’s TJ Walker Middle School Safety Education program won the Wisconsin DNR Hunter Education Program’s 2025 Hunter Education Group of the Year honors. The certified volunteer instructor members include Matt Propsom, Mark Smullen, Dan Tjernagel, Derek

Jennerjohn, David LaBott, Jonathan Meacham, Nick Nault, Scott Richard and Clint Henry. TJ Walker’s program was organized in 2017 in response to a need to educate students in outdoor skills. The group includes school staff and community volunteers certified in hunter, snowmobile, boater and ATV education. They started by teaching these as elective courses, and also organized field days with the Door County Rod and Gun Club. That spurred the creation of their school’s trap shooting team. The DNR said the group exemplifies the ethic and vision that all DNR volunteer instructors have – the continued education of youth and promotion of outdoor skills to ensure all are safe while enjoying the outdoors. Learn more about safety education courses and how to become certified as an instructor at tinyurl.com/3bz6yztu. Tick Education If you want to learn about ticks, join University of Wisconsin-Madison professor and medical entomology lab researcher Susan Paskewitz online from 6 to 7 pm on April 22. Viewers will learn about diseases ticks can carry, ways to prevent bites, and a tool to better understand ticks and prevent exposure. Learn more and register at maple.extension.wisc.edu/ maplehour. If that time and date don’t work for you, there’s a wealth of info online at wisconsin-ticks.russell.wisc.edu.

Trout Tournament Hundreds of anglers in Door and Kewaunee counties will be fishing the annual Baileys Harbor Brown Trout Tournament April 16 through 19. Tickets cost $25 at Baileys 57 and Lakeshore Adventures in Baileys Harbor; Howie’s Tackle, Greystone Castle and Cherryland Shell in Sturgeon Bay; Hooked Up Tackle Shop and Jandu Petroleum Citgo in Algoma; Yacht Works in Kewaunee; and Virlee Gunworks in New Franken. For online options, visit baileysharbor.com/browntroutinfo. Birds Returning Many bird species are back and establishing nesting territories. If you haven’t already done so, now’s the time to clean out old nest boxes or erect new ones. The use of predator guards is recommended. Looking for some watchable wildlife? Grab the binoculars and take a drive along the bay or lake side of the peninsula, or visit one of the county’s inland lakes. Many species of ducks are moving through the area. Water Levels Rise As of April 3, Lake Michigan water levels had risen six inches in the past month, but were still down three inches from a year ago and nine inches below the 100-year average. Levels are down 44 inches from the record monthly high set in 2020, but were still 22 inches above the all-time April low set in 1964.

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The Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center at The Ridges Sanctuary installed a solar array through last year’s Grow Solar Door County program. COUrTESY OF THE riDGES

lower costs, and can help shield you from energy market swings you can’t predict.” a committee of local stakeholders selected Eland Electric to return as the installer this year. For households or organizations interested in learning more, Grow Solar and the Climate Change Coalition of Door County will host free educational sessions – Solar power Hours – to help everyone understand the ins and outs of solar energy. after these sessions, interested homeowners will be connected with Eland Electric for personalized site assessments and project proposals. Solar power Hours will be hosted throughout the spring and summer, both in-person and virtually. The ﬁrst three educational events are planned for Thursday, april 23, at 5:30 pm at the Kress pavilion, 7845 Church St. in Egg Harbor; Wednesday, May 6, at 5:30 pm on Zoom; and Thursday, May 21, at 5:30 pm at MUSE Sturgeon Bay, 330 Jeﬀerson St. For more information about the program and registration links for upcoming events, visit growsolar.org/door.

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Eastern star sedge (Carex radiata). / Grays “morning star” sedge (Carex grayii).

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The Midwest renewable Energy association has announced the return of the Grow Solar Door County program for 2026. Building on last year’s inaugural program and over 16 years of experience with solar programs across the Midwest, this groupbuying program is an opportunity for residents of Door and Kewaunee counties to purchase a solar array at a below-market cost. partnering again with the Climate Change Coalition of Door County, the Grow Solar program oﬀers discounted solar installations to homeowners and small businesses, helping them take control of their energy costs at a time when they are rising quickly. “investing in solar means securing lower electric bills for many years ahead,” said Evonne Waugh, Grow Solar’s program manager. “Once panels are installed, you generate a large percentage of your own electricity. This allows you to ‘lock in’ much

Farmers across Wisconsin and Minnesota, including members of peninsula pride Farms, are expanding their sustainable farming eﬀorts, according to Farmers for Sustainable Food’s recent member conservation survey. in 2025, the eighth consecutive year of documenting conservation practices, 211 farmers from six diﬀerent farmer-led groups supported by Farmers for Sustainable Food participated in the annual survey, encompassing 255,670 acres and 411,972 head of livestock. Sustainable practices measured and recorded in the survey include soil sampling, nutrient management planning, cover cropping, reduced tillage, no-tillage, lowdisturbance manure application, variable-rate fertilizer application, split nitrogen application, nitrogen stabilizer and planting green. results show potential environmental improvements due to sustainable farming practices, including reduced greenhouse gas

as gardeners consider what plants to add to their yards this spring, the Door County invasive Species Team recommends native sedges, especially for tricky spots that get a little too much shade for turf grass to grow. Sedges are cool-season natives that kick off growth in March or april as soil thaws, forming dense tufts that stabilize soil, suppress weeds and provide structure before trees leaf out. The grassy plants thrive in tough spots where other plants falter, like shady understories, wet ditches, rocky slopes or clay-heavy ground, with deep, fibrous roots that help areas prevent erosion, retain moisture and tolerate both drought and flooding. Sedges native to Wisconsin include the plantainleaf sedge, Gray’s sedge and Eastern star sedge. Native plants, as well as perennials, annuals, vegetables and herbs, will be available for purchase at the Door County Master Gardeners’ annual plant sale, scheduled for

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affordable housing is defined by state statute as housing that costs no more than 30% of a household’s gross monthly income, such as the apartment units Spoerl Commercial plans to build in TiD #6 along North 14th avenue using low-income housing tax credits from the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development authority. City administrator Josh Van lieshout said TiD#2, which encompasses much of the city’s downtown waterfront on both sides of the bay, and TiD #3, the former WireTech property on the east side, have both fully recovered all of their project costs to close and would be eligible for a one-year extension for affordable housing. Van lieshout said the tax increment revenue generated during the extension year is estimated at $1,542,745.87 for TiD #2 and $101,808.30 for TiD #3. The city has previously extended TiD #1 in the city’s industrial park for a year to generate affordable housing funds, closing it in 2023.

also implement a $100 late fee charge per application. Community Development Director rebecca Kerwin said the new fees will take eﬀect when the city starts collecting STr applications in the middle of april. The annual licensing period runs from July 1 through June 30. The license fee increase was requested by the city’s Community Development Department because it reported that a $100 fee no longer fully recovers the current administrative costs estimated at $172.93, with 3-3.5 hours per license. “This estimate does not account for the increased demand on municipal services associated with these commercial types of uses in residential areas, such as trash collection,” stated the department’s report to the council. at $100 per year, the department also reported the license fee was on the low end for Door County municipalities, with the Village of Sister Bay being on the high end with a $1,500 annual charge, and the county average for licenses being around $400. The department requested the $100 late fee for missed deadlines or non-renewals to help pay for the administrative time involved with STr compliance and enforcement, which will be required to submit completed license applications no later than 10 days

The change under consideration would require the unused lots to be sold back to the town for $200, and not allow the purchaser to sell the lots to someone else. Board members indicated they didn’t want the unused lots to be sold on the internet to people from elsewhere as if the cemetery were private and not owned by the town.

CITY KEEPING TWO TIDS OPEN TO BOOST AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUNDS Sturgeon Bay – The Sturgeon Bay Common Council agreed april 7 to make use of a provision in state law that will allow the city to extend the life of Tax incremental Districts (TiDs) #2 and #3 by a year to generate additional funds in the city to support affordable housing. By using the additional year’s increment collected in 2027 from the 2026 tax roll, 75% of the property-tax increments received would be used to benefit affordable housing, with the remaining 25% available to improve the city’s housing in general.

FEES INCREASE FOR SHORTTERM RENTAL LICENSES Sturgeon Bay – The Sturgeon Bay Common Council approved a resolution april 7 to increase the annual license fee for a short-term rental (STr) by $100 to $200 and

Saturday, May 23, from 8:30 am to 12 pm at the peninsular agricultural research Station, 4312 Hwy 42, north of Sturgeon Bay in Sevastopol. The Kewaunee County Garden Club will also host a native plant sale on Saturday, May 23, from 9 am to 12 pm at lakehaven Hall, 96 Ellis St. in Kewaunee.

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Clean Wisconsin joined a coalition of public health, environmental and community advocates to file a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s repeal of standards that limit mercury, lead, arsenic and other hazardous air pollution from coal-fired power plants. The lawsuit also challenges the Environmental protection agency’s (Epa) rollback of real-time continuous emissions monitoring at power plants, which would have given communities real-time pollution data and a stronger tool for enforcing compliance. according to Clean Wisconsin, the repeal violates the Clean air act, ignores the scientific record and abandons safeguards that protect communities living near coal plants and downwind of their pollution. Most mercury exposure in Wisconsin comes from contaminated fish, with fish consumption advisories due to mercury from power plant pollution on 106 of the state’s inland waterbodies and both Great lakes and their tributaries, according to Clean Wisconsin. Nearly 40% of Wisconsinites consume locally-caught fish, the secondhighest of Great lakes states behind Minnesota. “No previous administration has even questioned the need to reduce hazardous, toxic chemicals in our air to the greatest extent possible, much less taken steps to increase them,” Clean Wisconsin General Counsel Katie Nekola said. “These are chemicals that cause cancer, neurological damage and birth defects, among many other harms. There is absolutely no justification for this unprecedented and illegal action on the part of Epa.”

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CORRECTION in the april 3 issue of the Peninsula Pulse, the article titled “$800,000 Cut in State aid prompts Staﬃng Changes for Sturgeon Bay Schools” noted that the Sturgeon Bay School District faced a projected loss of $806,436 in state aid for the 2026-27 school year, a 16.83% decrease. This number represents the amount of aid already lost for the 2025-26 school year, though the district expects a similar decrease of around 15% for the following year, according to business manager Jake Holtz. additionally, the article noted that planned changes for 2026-27 include one fewer fulltime 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. all of these changes, except for the reduction of one full-time art teacher, already occurred for the current school year, Holtz said.

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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: /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 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 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 (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

MINUTES

Door County County Board of Supervisors Meeting Door County Government Center Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Minutes Call Meeting to Order The meeting was called to order at 10:02 a.m. by Chairman David Englebert at the Door County Government Center. Chairman Englebert led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call by County Clerk Roll call was taken – 16 County Board Members were present – David Englebert (D1), Todd Thayse (D2), Nancy Robillard (D4), Jeff Miller (D5), Claire Morkin (D7), Collin Jeanquart (D8), Ryan Shaw (D9), Morgan Rusnak (D11), Dale Vogel (D13), Hugh Zettel (D14), Elizabeth Gauger (D15), David Enigl (D16), Bob Bultman (D17), Vinni Hancock (D18), Walter Kalms (D20), and Joel Gunnlaugsson (D21). 2 Members attended virtually: Philip Rockwell (D10), and Nissa Norton (D12). 1 Member excused: Ken Fisher (D6). District 3 and District 19 are vacant. Presentation of Agenda Motion by Thayse, seconded by Shaw to approve the agenda. Motion carried by voice vote. Correspondence • Wisconsin Historical Society approving the Joseph Cochrane shipwreck in Lake Michigan near Baileys Harbor to be entered in the National Register of Historic Places and listed in the State Register of Historic Places Public Comment None. Supervisors Response N/A. Approval of Minutes of the January 27, 2026 County Board Meeting Motion by Miller, seconded by Jeanquart to approve the minutes of the January 27, 2026 County Board Meeting. Motion carried by voice vote. County Administrator Monthly Report on Operational and Capital Projects; Legislative Issues Submitted; and Gifts, Grants, and Donations Received Administrator Pabich provided an overview of the report included in the meeting packet. It was noted the Museum project is expected to be let out for bid in May. Pending Business/Updates No pending business or updates were presented. Resolutions 2026-05 Approval of Donation to the Door County Transportation Department Motion by Thayse, seconded by Robillard to approve Resolution 2026-05 – Acceptance of a donation in the amount of $16,000 from the City of Sturgeon Bay to the Door County Transportation Department to support 2025 expenses for public transportation provided through Door 2 Door Rides and Door County Connect. Motion carried by voice vote. 2026-06 Approval of Donation to the Aging and Disability Resource Center Motion by Jeanquart, seconded by Shaw to approve Resolution 2026-06 – Acceptance of a donation in the amount of $7,672.77 from the Clare “Katie” Malvetz Charitable Fund of Door County Community Foundation Inc to the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) for unspecified purposes. Motion carried by voice vote. 2026-07 Authorizing Staff to Identify and Negotiate the Purchase of Real Estate for the Proposed Middle Emergency Services Station Motion by Gunnlaugsson, seconded by Robillard to approve Resolution 202607 – Authorization for County Staff to identify and negotiate the purchase of appropriate real estate in the vicinity of the intersection of County Highway T and County Highway V for the purpose of constructing the Middle Station, with the purchase subject to and contingent upon County Board approval. ES Director Aaron LeClair explained the recommendation is for a stand-alone facility

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NOTICE OF ELECTION Partisan Primary – August 11, 2026 and General Election – November 3, 2026 Election Details A primary election will be held in the towns, villages, city, wards, and election districts of Door County, State of Wisconsin, on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, and an election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The following officers are to be nominated and elected: Constitutional Officers Five (5) Constitutional Officers, for the term of 4 years, to succeed the present incumbents listed, whose terms of office will expire on January 4, 2027: Governor Tony Evers Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez Attorney General Josh Kaul Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski State Treasurer John S. Leiber Congressional Officers One (1) Representative in Congress, for the term of 2 years, to succeed the present incumbent listed, whose term of office will expire on January 3, 2027 8th Congressional District

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PENINSULA PULSE

Public Notices and not to partner with a municipality. LeClair reviewed existing locations and response times; call data proposed site drive times from several locations; reviewed future information to be presented; reviewed potential staffing impacts noting it takes 6 FT staff members to run a station; staffing is driven by call volume and how much we are working our staff and how shifts are covered; confident that new staff members will not be needed right away however, realistically call volume will dictate the need for additional staff; the recommended area is not specific to a particular property. Discussion followed and included: call response time, seasonality of call volume; municipal support and partnering; this resolution does not authorize financial commitment it only authorizes staff to negotiate; what will the future bring for fire and will centralized locations to include EMS be more feasible; preplanning for expansion; future growth; placing an ambulance at both the Jacksonport fire station and the Egg Harbor fire station – staffing would be an issue; project procedure through committees. Motion carried by roll call vote with all 18 Members present voting Yes. 1 Member excused – Fisher; Districts 3 and 19 are vacant. 2026-08 Support Wisconsin Establishing a Membership with the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) Motion by Thayse, seconded by Enigl to approve Resolution 2026-08 – Supporting Wisconsin establishing a membership with the MultiState information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) to cover the cost of membership for all state, local, tribal and territorial (SLTT) organizations. Technology Services Director Jason Rouer explained the services provided by MS-ISAC that the County has/is utilizing. Motion carried by voice vote. 2026-09 Schauer Road Redesign and Reconstruction Project Transfer of Non-Budgeted Funds Motion by Miller, seconded by Gauger to approve Resolution 2026-09 – Approval of the transfer of $40,000 from the CIP Highway Reserve Account to the Capital Outlay Expense County Roads and Bridges Account to fund the increased contribution to the Schauer Road redesign and reconstruction project and approval of the amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement. Administrator Pabich reviewed the project which includes realigning the intersection, widening the road, vacating part of the road and adding a cul-de-sac; constructing a new portion of road to Cave Point County Park and constructing a road through the park to connect to the parking lot. The Community Foundation provided a $150,000 grant towards the project. The Towns of Jacksonport and Sevastopol, the DNR, and the County have all worked together on this project. Pabich explained the original design did not take into account the road through the county park which is the County’s responsibility. Both the Town of Jacksonport and the Town of Sevastopol have increased their funding towards the project. The transfer is to cover the additional funds needed to complete the County portion of the road. Costs to run conduit for utilities and fiber have not

been included in the costs for the road building. If the Board would like to move forward with the conduit the County will incur additional costs. Motion carried by roll call vote with 17 Members voting Yes; 1 Member voting No – Enigl; 1 Member excused – Fisher; 2 Districts vacant. Ordinances Report Text Amendment to the Door County Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Motion by Zettel, seconded by Enigl to approve the report. The Resource Planning Committee is sponsoring this amendment to codify and clarify department policy, to reflect state statutes, etc. Motion carried by voice vote. 2026-02 Amendment to the Text of the Door County Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Motion by Zettel, seconded by Bultman to approve Ordinance 2026-02. Land Use Services Director Karyn Behling noted the amendments are related to clean-up of language and clarification. The recommended changes have been thoroughly vetted through the Resource Planning Committee. Discussion followed and included several questions from Supervisor Hancock regarding the zoning ordinance related to wetlands. Motion by Hancock, seconded by Morkin to amend the ordinance to remove the added and deleted language in Chapter 5, and leave all other language/changes as presented. Corporation Counsel Donohue noted if the amendment is adopted the ordinance will be amended to reflect the effective date to be 41 days from the date of enactment, unless a majority of zoned Towns earlier object or approve the ordinance. If a majority of Towns timely object, the ordinance will be void. Motion to amend carried by a roll call vote with 14 Members voting Yes; 4 Members voting No – Thayse, Robillard, Jeanquart, and Zettel, 1 Member excused – Fisher; 2 Districts vacant. Motion as amended carried by roll call vote with 18 Members present voting Yes; 1 Member excused – Fisher; 2 Districts vacant. Special Reports No special reports were presented. New Business No new business was presented. Oral Committee Reports Supervisor Zettel, Chairman Englebert, Supervisor Bultman, and Supervisor Enigl provided reports related to their attendance at the Wisconsin Counties Association Legislative Exchange Conference. Health & Human Services Director Joe Krebsbach provided an update on the changes at the Federal level impacting the County specific to the funding and administration of SNAP, the food share program. Review Committee Minutes Reviewed. Review Vouchers, Claims and Bills Reviewed. Announcements Next County Board Meeting: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 9:00 a.m. County Board lunch at the ADRC, following March 24, 2006 meeting, 12:00 p.m. Adjourn Motion by Jeanquart, seconded by Shaw to adjourn. Motion carried by voice vote. Time: 12:01 p.m. Respectfully submitted by

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Jill M. Lau, County Clerk WNAXLP

RESOLUTIONS

LEGAL NOTICE In compliance with the provisions of Sec. 65.90(5), Wisconsin Statutes, notice is hereby given that the County Board of Supervisors of Door County, Wisconsin, in regular session, assembled at the Government Center in the City of Sturgeon Bay did adopt the following resolution by a twothirds of entire membership vote to wit: 17 County Board Members voted Yes; 2 County Board Members were excused; District 3 and District 19 are vacant, to approve the transfer of non-budgeted funds for Residential Options for Sexually Violent Persons on Supervised Release. Resolution 2026-18 – Approval to transfer an amount not to exceed $162,100 with funds from the 980 Housing Reserve account in the amount of $67,000 and from the General Contingency Expense account in the amount of $95,100 to Capital Outlay Bldg. 980 Housing to fund the purchase of an ADA residence. Dated this 24th day of March, 2026, in Sturgeon Bay, Door County, WI Jill M. Lau Door County Clerk WNAXLP LEGAL NOTICE In compliance with the provisions of Sec. 65.90(5), Wisconsin Statutes, notice is hereby given that the County Board of Supervisors of Door County, Wisconsin, in regular session, assembled at the Government Center in the City of Sturgeon Bay did adopt the following resolution by a twothirds of entire membership vote to wit: 17 County Board Members voted Yes; 2 County Board Members were excused; District 3 and District 19 are vacant, to approve the transfer of non-budgeted funds to fund the implementation of Federal “No Tax on Overtime”. Resolution 2026-22 – Approval to transfer an amount not to exceed $25,000 from the General Contingency Expense Account to the Time and Attendance Service Expense Account to fund the required payroll system modifications. Dated this 24th day of March, 2026, in Sturgeon Bay, Door County, WI Jill M. Lau Door County Clerk WNAXLP

MUNICIPALITIES BOARD OF REVIEW JACKSONPORT

Combined Notice: Assessment Roll is Open for Examination and Open Book Board of Review Two-Hour Meeting Notice That Assessment Roll is Open for Examination and Open Book 3365 County Road V, Sturgeon Bay TOWN OF JACKSONPORT, DOOR COUNTY STATE OF WISCONSIN Town of Jacksonport, Door County, pursuant to Wis Stat. §70.45, the assessment roll for the Year 2026 assessment will be open for examination starting on the 27th day of April, 2026 at 8:00am until May 13, 2026 at 11:00am – Monday through Friday. Additionally, the assessor shall be available at the Town Hall at 3365 County Road V, Sturgeon Bay on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 from 9:00am – 11:00am. Instructional

material will be provided at the open book to persons who wish to object to valuations under Wis. Stat. § 70.47. Notice of Board of Review Two-Hour Meeting 3365 County Road V, Sturgeon Bay TOWN OF JACKSONPORT, DOOR COUNTY STATE OF WISCONSIN Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review for the Town of Jacksonport, County of Door, Wisconsin, shall hold its first meeting on May 27, 2026 from 3:00pm at the Jacksonport Town Hall: 3365 County Road V, Sturgeon Bay. Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the Board of Review and procedural requirements if appearing before the Board of Review: 1. After the first meeting of the Board of Review and before the Board of Review’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the Board of Review may contact or provide information to a member of the Board of Review about the person’s objection, except at a session of the Board of Review. Open book shall occur no less than 7 days prior to the Board of Review. 2. The Board of Review may not hear an objection to the amount of valuation of property unless, at least 48 hours before the Board of Review’s first scheduled meeting, the objector provides to the Board of Review Clerk written or oral notice of an intent to file an objection, except that upon a showing of good cause and the submission of a written objection, the Board of Review shall waive that requirement during the first 2 hours of the Board of Review’s first scheduled meeting, and the Board of Review may waive that requirement up to the end of the 5th day of the session, or up to the end of the final day of the session if the session is less than 5 days, with proof of extraordinary circumstances for failure to meet the 48 hour notice requirement and failure to appear before the Board of Review during the first 2 hours of the first scheduled meeting. 3. Objections to the amount of valuation of property shall first be made in writing and filed with the Board of Review Clerk within the first 2 hours of the Board of Review’s first scheduled meeting, except that, upon evidence of extraordinary circumstances, the Board of Review may waive that requirement up to the end of the 5th day of the session, or up to the end of the final day of the session if the session is less than 5 days. The Board of Review may require objections to the amount or valuation of property to be submitted on forms approved by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, and the Board of Review shall require that any forms include stated valuations of the property in question. Persons who own land and improvements to that land may object to the aggregate valuation of that land and improvements to that land, but no person who owns land and improvements to that land may object only to the valuation of that land or only to the valuation of improvements to that land. No person may be allowed in any action or proceedings to question the amount or valuation of property unless the written objection has been filed and that person in good faith presented evidence to the Board of Review in support of the objections and made full disclosure before the Board of

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For Candidates The first day to circulate nomination papers is April 15, 2026, and the final day for filing nomination papers is 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2026. Candidates for constitutional, congressional, and legislative officers file with the Wisconsin Elections Commission. All county partisan office candidates file with the County Clerk. Congressional and legislative district boundaries are described in Chapters 3 and 4 of the Wisconsin Statutes by 2023 Wisconsin Act 94, which is available at: https:// docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2023/related/acts/94. Additional Information Acceptable Photo ID will be required to vote at this election. If you do not have a photo ID you may obtain a free ID for voting from the Division of Motor Vehicles. DONE in the County of Door on April 10, 2026 Jill M. Lau, Door County Clerk WNAXLP

Annual Town Meeting TOWN OF JACKSONPORT Door County, Wisconsin WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026 • 6:00 p.m. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ANNUAL TOWN MEETING of the Town of Jacksonport will be held on WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2026 beginning at 6:00 PM at the Jacksonport Town Hall, 3365 County V, Sturgeon Bay, WI for the transaction of such business as is, by law, required or permitted to be transacted at such meeting, pursuant to Wis. Stats. 60.10 and 60.11. Copies of the 2025 Financial Statement will be available online at https://www.jacksonportwi.gov or for pickup at the Town Hall beginning April 6, 2026. Posted: March 27, 2026 Published: March 27, 2026 X Jacksonport Town Hall / Fire Station X http://www.jacksonportwi.gov X Peninsula Pulse

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Review, under oath, of all of that person’s property liable to assessment in the district and the value of that property. The requirement that objections be in writing may be waived by express action of the Board. 4. When appearing before the Board of Review, the objecting person shall specify in writing the person’s estimate of the value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the person’s objection and specify the information used to arrive at that estimate. 5. No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board of Review by telephone, or object to a valuation if that valuation was made by the assessor or the objector using the income method of valuation, unless no later than 7 days before the first meeting of the Board of Review, the person supplies the assessor with all the information about income and expenses that the assessor requests, as specified in Assessor’s Manual Under Wis. Stat § 73.03 (2a). Town of Jacksonport has an ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the assessor under this paragraph that provides exceptions for persons using information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or the duties of their officer or by order of a court. The information that is provided in this paragraph, unless a court determines that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under Wis. Stat. § 19.35(1). 6. The Board of Review shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or disabled persons who present to the board a letter from a physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice nurse prescriber certified under s.441.16(2) that confirms their illness or disability. No other persons may testify by telephone unless the Board of Review, in its discretion, has determined to grant a property owner’s or their representative’s request to testify under oath by telephone or written statement. 7. No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board of Review by telephone, or contest the amount of any assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the Board of Review, or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed under Wis. Stat. § 70.47(3)(a), that person provides notice to the Board of Review Clerk as to whether the person will ask for the removal of a member of the Board of Review and, if so, which member, and provides a reasonable estimate of the length of time the hearing will take. 8. No person shall be allowed to appear before the board of review, to testify to the board by telephone or to contest the amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the assessor to enter onto property to conduct an exterior view of the real or personal property being assessed. Notice is hereby given this 10th day of April, 2026 by: Colleen Huberty, Town Clerk WNAXLP

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of Sister Bay for a Retail Class “B” License to sell fermented malt beverages and a Retail Class “C” License to sell wine for the period ending June 30, 2026, for the premises located at 10663 N. Bay Shore Drive. Dated this 2nd day of April, 2026. Julie Thyssen, Village Clerk WNAXLP

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TOWN OF GIBRALTAR NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS Please take notice that the Town Board of the Town of Gibraltar adopted the following resolutions at its regular meeting held on April 1, 2026: Resolution No. 2026-04 – Approving Petition for County Zoning Text Amendment. The Resolution approves Door County Ordinance No. 202602, an amendatory zoning ordinance amending the Door County Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Resolution No. 202605 – Ratifying Declaration of Local Emergency. The Resolution ratifies the March 15, 2026 Declaration of Local Emergency issued by the Town. Resolution No. 2026-06 – Supporting a Comprehensive and Sustainable Transportation Funding Solution. The Resolution urges the Governor and State Legislature to provide adequate, reliable, and sustainable transportation funding for state and local systems. Resolution No. 2026-07 – Extending Emergency Declaration to Fish Creek Sanitary District No. 1. The Resolution extends the previously declared emergency to include the Fish Creek Sanitary District related to wastewater treatment plant damage. The full text of each resolution may be obtained at the Town Clerk’s Office at 4097 Main Street, Fish Creek, Wisconsin, or on the Town’s website at www.gibraltarwi.gov. For additional information, contact the Town Clerk at (920) 8681714. Dated this 7th day of April, 2026. Laura M. Reetz Clerk, Town of Gibraltar WNAXLP

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SOUTHERN DOOR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD QUARTERLY RETREAT MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2026 SOUTHERN DOOR HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY – 6:00 pm AGENDA 1. Call to order. 2. Roll Call-Verification of Quorum. 3. Finding that the meeting was properly called, convened, proper notice given §19.84(2). 4. Pledge of Allegiance & Board Commitment. 5. District Updates: a. Future Agenda Items b. Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment c. Substitute Teachers d. Operational Referendum/ Post-Referendum Planning 6. Adjourn to Closed Session Motion to convene in closed session pursuant to Wisconsin statute §19.85(1)(e) for the purpose of deliberating and negotiating the purchase of public services and the investing of public funds, specifically relating to a proposed contract for potential staffing needs, where competitive or bargaining

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THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF STURGEON BAY Regular Board of Education Meeting Wednesday, April 15, 2026 As noted in Board Policy 0166 - Agenda, each agenda shall contain the following statement: “This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District’s business and is not to be considered a public hearing. There is a time for public comment during the meeting as indicated in the agenda.” 6:00 P.M. Board of Education Meeting Sturgeon Bay High School Library CALL TO ORDER: 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Motion to Adopt Agenda (noting going into closed session) STUDENT COUNCIL REPORT PUBLIC COMMENT SECTION- As noted in Board Policy 0167.3 Public Comment at Board Meetings: Individuals who wish to address the Board should be residents of the School District of Sturgeon Bay or parents of students open-enrolled into the district. Speakers are asked to share their name, address, and be aware that comments may be limited to five minutes at the discretion of the Board President. RECOGNITION: 1. Board Member recognition a. Tina Jennerjohn CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Approve Minutes a. Regular meeting of March 18, 2026 2. Approve March Bills 3. Accept Grants and Donations 4. Approve Resignations and Retirements OPERATIONS AGENDA: 1. Consent Agenda items requiring attention (if any) 2. Filing of Oath of Office by Newly Elected Board Members – The new terms of office begin April 27, 2026 (the 4th Monday in April). 3. Appoint Delegate to the CESA 7 Annual Convention 4. Approve Professional Staff Salary Ladder for 2026-2027 5. Approve Individual Contracts for Returning Teachers 6. Approve Virtual Learning Coordinator 7. Approve Leaving Health Insurance Consortium 8. Approve Health Insurance Renewal/New Plan for 20262027 9. Approve Health Insurance and Worksite Benefits Broker 10. Reports 11. Closed Session a. Wis. Stats Sec. 19.85(1) (c) Considering employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility and Sec. 118.22(3) for the purpose of i. Consideration of the Renewal or Nonrenewal of a Teacher Contract, and Consideration of Issuance of Final Notice of Nonrenewal ii. Review of Staff Evaluations for Nomination of 2026 Hervey Hauser AwardAction may take place in closed session on closed session topics. b. Return to open session 12. Adjourn NOTE: This notice may be supplemented with additions to the agenda that come to the attention of the board prior to the meeting. If there are changes, a final agenda will be posted and provided to the media no later than

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Notice of Pending Application for Beach Grooming Steve Sullivan, on behalf of the Town of Nasewaupee, has applied to the Department of Natural Resources for a permit to conduct beach grooming activities on the bed of Lake Michigan. The project is located at Haines Beach on parcel 0206507013 in the NE ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 31, Township 28 North, Range 25 East, Town of Nasewaupee, Door County. The applicant is proposing to rake the unconsolidated beach sediment along 230 linear feet of beach that is approximately 50 feet wide between the vegetated dune and the waters edge to a depth of 4 inches using a rototiller and a compact utility tractor. Beach sediment is not proposed to be removed and accumulated debris will be hauled offsite. The Department will review the proposal provided by the applicant and any information from public comments and the public informational hearing. The Department will determine whether the proposal complies with ss. 1.11, 30.20, and 30.208, Wis. Stats., and Ch. NR 150, Wis. Adm. Code. The Department has made a tentative determination that it will issue the permit for the proposed activity. If you would like to know more about this project or would like to see the application, visit https://permits.dnr.wi.gov/ water/SitePages/Permit%20 Search.aspx and search for Sullivan or WP-IP-NE-202615-X03-09T13-20-41. Reasonable accommodation, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Any person may submit written comments by emailing Erin. Carviou@wisconsin.gov, by calling 920-360-2715, or writing to Erin Carviou, 2984 Shawano Ave, Green Bay, WI 54313 by mail. Comments should include the docket number or applicant name and should relate to whether the project meets the legal standards listed above. Comments must be submitted or postmarked no later than 30 days after April 4, 2026. If you would like to request a public informational hearing, the request must be submitted or postmarked within 20 days after April 4, 2026. A request for hearing must include the docket number or applicant name and specify the issues that the party desires to be addressed at the informational hearing. If no hearing is requested, the Department will issue its decision without a hearing. If a hearing is held, comments must be submitted or postmarked no later than 10 days following the hearing. The final decision may be appealed as indicated in the decision document. Docket number IP-NE-2026-15-00849 STATE OF WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES For the Secretary By: Erin Carviou Water Management Specialist WNAXLP

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Dishwasher Wanted Hiring a Dishwasher to help keep our kitchen sparkling and our cooks happy. If you like staying busy and working with a great team, we’d love to meet you. Starts at the end of April – Breakfast/lunch shifts. Call/text Sande 920.421.3336. Old Post Office is Hiring for the 2026 Season!! We are opening May 15th! We have Full and Part time positions available. We are hiring for the following positions: Prep Cook, Breakfast Cook, Dish Washers, Bussers, Food Runner. Customer Support (Phones). Call/Text Tammy @ 920.421.0524 Prince of Pierogi Restaurant is hiring for the 2026 season! Now hiring Back of House (Kitchen) staff for both locations in Sturgeon Bay and Ephraim. We offer: Top pay, Tele-healthcare benefits, Flexible scheduling, Fun, team-oriented environment, End-of-season bonus, Staff housing available. Season runs May 1st – November 1st. Apply now by sending your resume to: contact@princeofpierogi.com RETAIL

Door County Land Trust is seeking a Database Manager to oversee and optimize our donor CRM system, supporting fundraising efforts and ensuring data integrity across all donor and member interactions. This position blends technical expertise with mission-driven work. It’s a great fit for someone who enjoys building systems, improving workflows, and helping support the conservation mission. Apply at DoorCountyLandTrust. org/careers RESTAURANT Full Time Seasonal Server – Island Orchard Cider We’re looking for a full-time taproom server to join our team for the 2026 busy season. Duties include serving hard cider, selling retail products, and more. Starting pay $16/hr + tips with housing included if needed! Must be 21+ and able to lift 50lbs. To apply, send your resume to info@islandorchardcider.com Donut Designer Donuts by Design is Hiring! Full time or part time Donut Designer wanted. Help decorate donuts, assist customers, and work in a fun, creative shop. Perfect for anyone who enjoys friendly service and sweet treats. Position starts at the beginning of May. Text/call Sande 920.421.3336 to apply. Lead Host at Julie’s Julie’s Park Café in Fish Creek is looking for a friendly, energetic Lead Host to greet guests, manage the floor, and help lead our front-of-house team. Starts at the end of April, all breakfast/lunch shifts. Call/ text Sande 920.421.3336.

Retail Sales & office assistant Part and/or full time positions needed in our boutique selling quality fashion. Fast pace, established cliental, fun work environment. Basic computer knowledge needed, digital marketing for office position needed. Retail experience helpful. You will be on your feet a lot & required to work some weekend shifts. Office hours can be flexible. Competitive compensation. Join our team of awesome women who share a vision of bringing out the beauty in other women. email resume to erin@patriciashoppe.com Sister Golden - PartTime Sales Associate We’re expanding our retail sales team at Sister Golden in the heart of downtown Fish Creek! Join our fun-loving, warm and welcoming team as a part-time seasonal sales floor associate (May through October) with potential to extend into holiday. Opportunity to work in a high traffic, high energy store surrounded by colorful, handmade art, jewelry, home goods, & more! Applicants must be experienced in retail, on foot daily, proactive, kind, and energetic. Competitive wages. Email chat@sistergolden.com with resume and about yourself! Full Time! Year Round! Great Pay! Busy campground and convenience store looking for a full-time, year-round gogetter. Includes interacting with customers, booking campsites and checking people in, keeping the store looking clean and ready for customers. Great pay for the right person. Could move into a leadership position. Apply at Dovetail Trading in

Sister Bay or send resume to saradoor2@gmail.com. Maxwell’s House Salesperson We’re looking for an energetic, friendly, fun team member! Interest in home decor / design and sales experience a plus. Must be comfortable on a ladder, lifting some heavy items and being active. Excellent pay and fabulous store discount. Year round possible; May – Oct essential. 2-4 days per week; most weekends. Please apply via email. maxwells@ maxwellshousedc.com SKILLED TRADES Peninsula Painting is Hiring! Peninsula Painting is seeking an experienced painter to join our team. We offer competitive wages based on experience. Year-round position. Attention to detail and ability to work in a team. Call 920.839.5545 or email info@ peninsulapainting.net to apply. Sister Bay Paint Co Looking for FT Painters. Mostly new construction, year round work. Learn the fine trade of house painting. Exterior & Interior work. Will train. Good pay, Good work, Great people. 35 hour work week. We cover Northern Door County. Call 920.854.5778

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General Labor Technician At Pier & Waterfront Solutions we primarily install and remove seasonal waterfront equipment on private, public and commercial properties. We also provide service and repairs for piers and boat lifts, along with waterfront restoration and redesign. Full-time with benefits. Call or stop in 920.493.4405 or 7325 Hwy 42/57, Sturgeon Bay.

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Hiring lawn mowing and landscape maintenance crew members. Monday-Thursday / No weekends Year round work available.

Lawncare, landscape maintenance, snow removal and more. Full or Part time – summers or year-round. Flexible schedule, good pay, weekends off. Call for info - Mark Sitte 920-421-0450

The Village of Sister Bay is seeking qualified candidates for the Seasonal Public Works Technician position. This seasonal role runs approximately from May 4, 2026 through October 23, 2026, working 40 hours per week with weekend rotations as assigned. The position receives directions from the Parks and Streets Director. The personnel in this position will perform a variety of general labor and maintenance tasks throughout the Village, including work on streets, storm sewers, equipment, grounds, buildings, parks, and the marina. Duties also include support for community events and related assignments as needed. Please refer to the job description for additional details. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and must possess a valid driver’s license. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who can work independently under the supervision of the Parks and Streets Director. The candidate should also possess strong communication skills and work well with other staff and the general public.

Sister Bay area - Call Mark (920) 421-0450 Sevastopol School District Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

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The School District of Sevastopol is looking to ﬁll a part-time School Nurse position beginning with the 2026-2027 academic year. Primary responsibilities include Student Health Services and Compliance/Record-keeping. Current Wisconsin RN license is required. Prior experience in school nursing, pediatrics, public health or community health is preferred. A complete job description is available on the district’s website at www.sevastopol.k12.wi.us.

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A completed Support Staff Application (available at www.sevastopol.k12.wi.us under Job Opportunities) and Letter of interest

Randi Ryskoski, Superintendent Sevastopol School District 4550 Highway 57 Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Electronic submissions can be e-mailed to randerson@sevastopol.k12.wi.us

Hourly wage is $21.00 to $24.00, depending on qualifications. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and employment application to administrator@sisterbaywi. gov. Applicants can be found on the Village of Sister Bay website, under departments, human resources (https:// sisterbaywi.gov/departments/financehuman-resources/ help-wanted/). Applications may be obtained from the Village Administrator’s Office, 2383 Maple Drive, Sister Bay, WI 54234. Telephone: 920-854-4118. Applicants will be reviewed as they are received. The closing date for applications is 5/1/2026. Sister Bay is an equal opportunity employer.

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Bonnie Brooke is updating their records. Calling all professional Landscapers. Please stop by and leave your business card and contact information to get registered at Bonnie Brooke Gardens and receive your professional discount on Nursery, Perennials, and Hard Goods. We are now offering deeper discounts! Pre ordering is encouraged. 337 N. 14th Ave. Sturgeon Bay www.bonniebrookegardens.com

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Village of Sister Bay Job Notice Seasonal Parks Mowing Crewmember The Village of Sister Bay is seeking qualified candidates for the Seasonal Parks Mowing Crewmember position. This seasonal role runs approximately from May 4, 2026 through October 23, 2026, working 24 hours per week. The position receives directions from the Parks and Streets Director. The personnel in this position will perform a variety of general labor and maintenance tasks throughout the Village, including work on grass cutting, trimming, leaf pickup, mower equipment maintenance and repair, trimming equipment maintenance and repair, litter pickup, tree branch pickup, and transport duties. Please refer to the job description for additional details. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and must possess a valid driver’s license. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who can work independently under the supervision of the Parks and Streets Director. The candidate should also possess strong communication skills and work well with other staff and the general public. Hourly wage is $16 - $18, depending on qualifications. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and employment application to administrator@sisterbaywi. gov. Applicants can be found on the Village of Sister Bay website, under departments, human resources (https:// sisterbaywi.gov/departments/financehuman-resources/ help-wanted/). Applications may be obtained from the Village Administrator’s Office, 2383 Maple Drive, Sister Bay, WI 54234. Telephone: 920-854-4118. Applicants will be reviewed as they are received. The closing date for applications is 5/1/2026. Sister Bay is an equal opportunity employer.

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The City of Sturgeon Bay is seeking a Permanent Part-Time Administrative Assistant to provide a wide range of administrative and office support services to the City Administrator. Responsibilities include: • Performing clerical and administrative duties • Routing phone calls and emails • Scheduling, coordinating, and maintaining calendar and meetings • Preparing written correspondence and reports • Serving as Recording Secretary for City meetings • Coordinating, planning, and organizing events • Support of Mayor and Common Council members • Managing and updating the City’s website and social media platforms Qualifications: • Prior experience with Microsoft Office and general office equipment required • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail • Ability to interact courteously, tactfully, and professionally with the public • Demonstrated tact, discretion, and confidentiality • Post–high school education is desirable Position Details: • 25 hours per week; schedule may be flexible • Some evening hours may be required • Wage range of $20.17 - $30.26 DOQ

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Send application form (required and available at City Hall or www.sturgeonbaywi.gov) to: City Clerk/Human Resources Director, Attn: PT Admin Asst Position, 421 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 or sreinhardt@sturgeonbaywi.gov. Applications are due by April 13, 2026.

We’re looking for a year-round barista and a year-round cook to join our café team. If you’re passionate about good coffee, good food, good people, and good work—we’d love to meet you. What We Offer: • A supportive, team-focused work environment • Opportunities to grow and contribute creatively • Competitive pay, shift meals, and flexible scheduling for the right candidate • A beautiful, community-centered café space to work in

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doorcountypulse.com (From left) Josh Leitner, Tony Hoﬀman and Joey Desotelle will compete on Team Wisconsin at the 2026 Special Olympics in Minnesota. SUBMiTTED

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“ Students See the World Through Rotary Youth Exchange

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Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.”

by ELEANOR CORBIN eleanor@ppulse.com

hen Leo Canudas Castro was eight years old, his older cousin went abroad to the United States, returning to their home of Santa Cruz, Bolivia with enchanting stories of her time as an exchange student. From that moment on, he aimed to do the same. So when his mom approached him with the opportunity to spend his senior year of high school in the U.S., the answer was a resounding ‘yes.’ “I think it took me three seconds to tell her that I would go,” he said. The Rotary Youth Exchange program has facilitated international experiences for students for 50 years in Door County, sending over 140 local students abroad and welcoming over 100 students from more than 28 countries to live on the peninsula. Rotary chapters opt to be a host club for students, and review applications from students in their community who want to go abroad. Applicants choose their top five countries of choice, though

(Second from left) Leo Canudas Castro from Santa Cruz, Bolivia celebrates Winterfest in Fish SUBMiTTED Creek with his second host family, the Reyments.

But his first eight months living in the county and visiting different places around the state have made a good first impression. “I used to tell people that it looks like in movies, but then I realized that it doesn’t

don’t specify where in the country they would like to go. This year, Canudas is one of those students, spending a total of 11 months in Door County, Wisconsin, a state which – if he’s honest – he hadn’t heard about before being matched.

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look like the movies, the movies look like here,” Canudas said. Students split their time between several host families, whose application process involves a home check, a background check and an interview, followed by detailed instructional sessions, according to seven-time host Tonya Felhofer. Students are paired with a Rotary Youth Exchange oﬃcer in their host club who ensures they are comfortable and in a good living environment everywhere they go. The goal of a host family, outside of providing a safe and welcoming space, is to facilitate their introduction to a new culture, Felhofer explained. Over the almost 25 years she and her husband have been hosting students, she has learned this to mean a few things. First and foremost, don’t make them feel like a visitor. “Treat them like your own kid, make them do chores, give them expectations,” she said. And when it comes to family outings, everyone is welcome. continued on page 2

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new era begins this spring for the Gibraltar/ Washington Island baseball team, but the Vikings hope the results look a lot like the last one. First-year co-head coaches Tom Sawyer and C.J. Goetz return three first-team, all-conference seniors – pitcher Aaron Brey, who compiled a 12-4 record with an earned run average of 1.70; infielder Owen Dannhausen, who batted .387; and outfielder Cam Munao, who batted .375. Also returning is senior outfielder Luke Rericha. Sawyer and Goetz step into the shoes of longtime coach Jay Kita, who retired after 23 years at the helm and a 20-6 finish with a WIAA Division 4 regional championship in his final season. The Vikings will also be looking to replace their starting catcher of the past four seasons in Brady Kita, who also pitched, and one of their starting pitchers/

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Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”

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infielders, Bennett IsaacsonKrueger. Sawyer said this year’s team features seniors experienced at the plate and on the mound, though the Vikings will

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have to find depth in the pitching rotation and players to fill the roles of those who graduated. “We have a number of players who can certainly throw the ball that just don’t have a lot of mound time and experience throwing varsity baseball,” he said. Sawyer said he and Goetz are excited to be the Vikings’ co-head coaches and looking forward to watching the players develop throughout the season to hopefully bring “a winning mentality and attitude, while having a lot of fun throughout the journey.” Sawyer said they “don’t know a whole lot about the teams in the conference specifically,” but know that “the conference as a whole is playing really good baseball, with Kewaunee being the top of the class.” The Storm last season won the conference title at 8-0 and ended up as the WIAA Division 3 state runner-up. Gibraltar/Washington Island and NEW Lutheran will be the only two Packerland teams assigned to the WIAA’s Division 4, while the other seven conference teams will be in Division 3.

Door County Represents in 2026 Special Olympics Basketball 3 of 10 Wisconsin players from the peninsula by ELEANOR CORBIN eleanor@ppulse.com

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oor County Special Olympics basketball team member Josh Leitner, age 23, likes being interviewed, especially courtside. He said it makes him feel like he’s in the NBA (National Basketball Association). “Everyone has the dream to be in the NBA,” he said. “This is kind of our NBA.” Leitner and his teammates’ time in the spotlight is well earned. Not only is the Door County team headed to the state championship at UW-Oshkosh in midApril, but three of those players – Leitner, Tony Hoffman, 23, and Joey Desotelle, 32

– are also headed to compete in the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in June representing Team Wisconsin. This year will be Team Door County’s third consecutive at state, where they’ve previously earned one bronze and two gold medals, team coach Shannon Fahey said. To qualify for the state team, a player must have earned a medal at the state championship and attended a selection camp over the summer at UWWhitewater. Afterwards, those interested in competing for Wisconsin enter their names into a lottery, from which 10 names are chosen. Initially, only Hoffman and Desotelle were selected in the draw, but after another player had to drop from the team, Leitner stepped in as well.

The three players have met with their new teammates roughly every other weekend since the end of December to learn more about one another and get some time on the court together. This summer, they’ll head to Minnesota to compete against other teams from across the country. Hoffman said he looks forward to the travel, having never been to the state before, and Desotelle is excited to meet new people. “I think it’s fun to join different team members,” Desotelle said. “And just going to different places and meeting other people.” Desotelle took up basketball in his mid-20s after he was introduced to the team at a bowling outing, he said. Both Hoffman and Leitner started playing in middle school, seventh and eighth grade, respectively. continued on page 2

Four-peat for Striver Silvers at State

he Door County YMCA Strivers Xcel Silver gymnastics team won its fourth consecutive YMCA state championship March 28-29. Competing against nine other YMCA Silver teams from across Wisconsin at Bay Port High School, the Strivers won eight individual state titles, in addition to claiming the overall team title. Among the top performers for the Striver Silvers, 10-year-old Charlotte Hubing took home four individual gold medals in the all-around, ﬂoor, bars and vault categories, while also earning a silver medal on beam. (From left) The Door County YMCA Strivers Xcel Silver gymnastics team won its fourth consecutive YMCA state championship March 2829 at Bay Port High School. / The Door County YMCA Strivers Xcel Gold gymnastics team placed third at the YMCA State Championships. SUBMiTTED

Brielynn Lapolla, just eight years old, claimed gold on bars and silver in the all-around. Nine-year-old Cambria Deeter captured the beam title, and her teammate Maya Rank, also nine, earned first place on ﬂoor. In addition, 10-yearold Lyra Scrimgeour took home a gold medal on beam. (From left) Door County YMCA Strivers Level 8 gymnasts Estelle Duerst and Amira Anschutz combined for a fourth-place team ﬁnish March 28-29 at the YMCA State Championships. SUBMiTTED

Several other Silver teammates made it on the podium, including Maddox Cleveland, Laurel Lasecki, Leela Lama, Kali Tamble, Oksana Fediuk, Maisie Kelnhofer, Ashton Pichette, Adela CorduaStenzel and Piper Delarwelle. In the Xcel Gold competition, the Strivers placed third out of 12 YMCA teams. Leading the way for the Gold team was 14-year-old Evelynn Kelsey, who placed first on the ﬂoor exercise. Gold teammates who earned podium finishes included Genevieve Gigstead, Annabel Smullen, Ellie Kelsey, Cosette Orrick, Greta Virgin, Jessa Varney, Milana

Reifsynder, Keira Clark and Jackson Varney. The Strivers’ Level 8 team finished fourth out of 10 teams. Amira Anschutz and Estelle Duerst both earned podium finishes. The Strivers will be competing at the 2026 YMCA National Gymnastics Championships in Greensboro, North Carolina in June. The Strivers’ coaching staff includes head coach Nikki Pollman, along with Gerrit DeJonge, Stacey Berghuis, Heather Haese and Mikki Rankin.

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NOTES EAGLE GIRLS SECOND AT OSHKOSH Southern Door’s girls track and field team recorded 10 top-10 finishes and placed second overall at the March 31 UW-Oshkosh Division 2/Division 3 indoor invitational. With around 40 schools competing in the two divisions, the Eagles tallied 36 points and were second only to appleton Xavier (46). Southern Door finished first among Division 3 teams, with 88 points, followed by Dodgeland (55). The Eagles’ 4x800-meter relay composed of freshman Skya Scrimgeour, senior Emma Bousley, sophomore addison Miller and freshman Malaina Veeser placed third in 10 minutes, 44.23 seconds. Southern Door’s top individual finish was recorded by Miller, who placed third in the 3200 run (13:17.82). The Eagles’ eight other top10 finishes included: junior Elise Jackson, 60 hurdles (fourth in 9.5) and 200 dash (seventh in 27.52); sophomore Nikaya Trusova, pole vault (fourth at 9 feet); senior Kailyn Neville, shot put (fifth at 33-9); sophomore amira anschutz, 60 hurdles (sixth in 10.26); senior Frankie Nellis, long jump (seventh at 16-4.5) and triple jump (seventh

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at 33-1.25); and Veeser, 800 run (eighth in 2:34.82).

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SKIBA SECOND Sturgeon Bay’s top finish at the invite was recorded by sophomore Delaney Skiba, who placed second overall in the 3200-meter run (12 minutes, 54.66 seconds). Skiba also placed 24th in the 800 run (2:44.45).

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EAGLE BOYS FINISH FOURTH in the boys invite april 1 at Oshkosh, Southern Door tied for fourth overall and placed second among Division 3 teams. The Eagles tallied 35 points along with Shiocton and little Chute to finish fourth behind Omro (52), Fox Valley lutheran (46) and Winnebago lutheran academy (39). among only Division 3 teams, Southern Door’s 75.5 points was second to Shiocton (88). The Eagles placed first in two events, with senior Grant pieschek winning the pole vault (14 feet) and senior Braeden Vanremortel topping the high jump (6-2). Southern Door senior lauden Berg placed third in both the long jump (21-2) and triple jump (41-11). The Eagles’ other two top10 finishes included senior Damontrae Meeks placing sixth in the 60-meter hurdles (9.31 seconds) and sophomore Jesse Thorson coming in 10th in the pole vault (10-0). Sturgeon Bay was led by junior Cedar Tomberlin, who recorded three top-seven finishes by placing third in the high jump (5-10), fifth in the triple jump (39-11) and seventh in the long jump (20-5).

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inter has a way of lingering, with stretches of gray days and weather that keep you indoors. It hits you emotionally – not sadness, but simply low energy and a sense that everything takes a bit more effort. During winters like this, I often think back to a research project I was involved in years ago that focused specifically on older adults and how intentional laughter might support emotional and physical well-being. Current research continues to build on this same idea, showing that laughter, even when it starts on purpose, can have real benefits as we age. In the program I worked on, older adults living in the community were given a simple “laughter kit.” It contained no technology, just a mirror and a short set of instructions. You looked at yourself, you smiled, you made sounds of laughter, feeling at first awkward and forced. And then something interesting happened: the body responded before the emotion did. At the time, we observed that older adults who practiced intentional laughter regularly felt calmer, more relaxed and more open to engagement. Current research supports these same observations. The physical act of laughter (deep breathing, facial movement and laughing sounds) can activate calming responses in the body, whether the laughter is spontaneous or intentional. Studies now show that structured laughter practices can improve mood, support

and Missing Children, lauren’s Kids, and the National Children’s alliance to provide additional resources for families. The Five Days of action campaign encourages adults to recognize warning signs, have open conversations with children, access digital safety resources, and take the pledge to protect kids at fivedaysofaction.org.

YMCA PROMOTING CHILD SAFETY AND DIGITAL AWARENESS The Door County YMCa is joining Ys nationwide for Five Days of action, a weeklong campaign running april 13-17 aimed at raising awareness and inspiring action to protect children from abuse, with a special focus this year on digital safety for kids. Throughout the week, the Door County YMCa will share resources and provide education to help parents and caregivers navigate today’s evolving digital landscape. as part of the initiative, the YMCa is partnering with Quantum Technologies and local law enforcement to host a free community information session on Keeping Kids Safe in the Digital Space, on Thursday, april 16, from 5:30-6:30 pm at both Door County YMCa program facilities. The YMCa believes every adult plays a role in protecting children both online and oﬄine. “Technology is an amazing tool for learning and connection, but it also presents new risks,” said Tonya Felhofer, CEO of the Door County YMCa. “By working together and staying informed, we can create safer digital spaces for all children.” in 2026, the YMCa is also partnering with praesidium, the National Center for Exploited

(From left) 2026 Entrepreneurial Training Program graduate Regina Rudoi, instructor Kate Owens, graduate Carly Sarkis, graduate Gretchen Lenius, Door County Economic Development Center staﬀ member Devin Vandertie, graduate Rosa Gonzalez (on the computer), graduate Tim Kazmierczak, graduate Cora Doumouras and graduate Trevin Vesser. SUBMiTTED

ENTREPRENEURS GRADUATE FROM TRAINING PROGRAM Seven local entrepreneurs have graduated from the Door County Economic Development Corporation’s (DCEDC) 2026 Door County Entrepreneurial Training program (ETp). Graduates include regina rudoi of Euro Harvest Market, Carly Sarkis of lolo’s Sturgeon Bay, Gretchen lenius of Clutter Queen Cleaning, rosa Gonzalez of Mimosas at rosa’s, Tim Kazmierczak, Cora Doumouras of Doumouras + Company and Trevin Vesser of Veeser property Services.

Rotary Youth Exchange continued from page 1 “It’s always an invitation, not an expectation,” Felhofer said. Her family has built a real connection with many of the students they’ve hosted, and are still in contact with most of them. Felhofer’s daughter, currently studying abroad in London, is planning a weekend trip to Slovakia to visit one such newfound family member. Different host families expose students to a variety of lifestyles, including households with children of different ages, pets and diverse occupations. Canudas, for instance, went from a farm with goats and baby chicks to a house with four younger host siblings, both of which he’s enjoyed greatly, he said. He’s also taken this opportunity to teach people here about his home. “I love my city. I love talking with people about my city,” he said.

The ETp is an eight-week course, developed in partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Small Business Development Center, that provides the tools and guidance entrepreneurs need to launch or grow their business with confidence. The ETp is offered each year at DCEDC in addition to many other group and individual entrepreneurial services. For more information, contact devin@ doorcountybusiness.com.

Ryan Deprey has been a Lakeshore Educational Alternative Program (LEAP) instructor since 2021. SUBMiTTED.

L-C’S LEAP PRIORITIZES NON-TRADITIONAL LEARNING The Casco Career academy’s lakeshore Educational alternative program (lEap) began with the 2020-21 school year and is open to luxemburg-Casco (l-C) School District students in grades 10 through 12, providing a non-traditional, personalized learning approach. The lEap teaching approach focuses on building the teacher-student relationship, listening to students to hear their stories and learning about them as human beings.

One of Canudas’s second hosts, Carrie Reyment, said she and her kids are learning a lot about Bolivia from him, especially about the cuisine. She and her husband, who are hosting a student for the first time, wanted to encourage their children to engage with other cultures. The greatest benefit of being a host family, Felhofer said, is learning about the home of the student, from the food to the music to the geography. “If you are the type of host family that really leans into that and asks a lot of questions and is open to those experiences, that’s what makes it really rewarding,” she said. During their stay, exchange students attend a nearby high school, where they are given the chance to further explore their new locale. Felhofer’s most recent student, 17-year-old Lili Fiserova from the Czech Republic, did so by joining the volleyball team, going to the Sadie Hawkins dance and even just riding the school bus everyday. She’s found a good group of friends at Sturgeon Bay High School and isn’t afraid to dip her toes into new things, Felhofer said.

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participation in lEap is voluntary but requires the student and parent(s) to go through an application process. “Our goal initially is to give students a place that feels like home,” lEap instructor ryan Deprey said. “We want them to know there are adults who care about them and will be advocates for them going forward.” alongside the academic side of the lEap curriculum, de facto career counseling takes place. at any given time in the school year, 10 to 15 students are participating in the lEap program. Overall, 25 to 30 students benefit from the curriculum over the course of a given academic year. Students enter and exit the program as they complete their academic work and make up for credit deficiencies.

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ST. JOHN BOSCO SCHOOL HIRES NEW PRINCIPAL The St. John Bosco Catholic School board of directors has hired amy Hutson to serve as principal. Hutson brings 18 years of experience in Catholic education, including five years in school leadership in the Diocese of Madison. She has been part of the St. John Bosco School team for the last two years.

Similarly, Canudas has engaged with his school by joining the football team, basketball team and track team, he said. Reyment, seeing the way Canudas has grown his independence while being abroad, believes at least one of her children will undertake the same journey when they get older. Both of Felhofer’s daughters have been exchange students, in Italy and Brazil, an experience she would encourage many students to explore. “I think that my girls would tell you that they gained a different perspective of the world,” she said. The Door County North Rotary Club is currently looking for host families for the 2026-27 school year for a female student from Brazil. Those interested can reach out to Holly Butenhoff at hbutenhoff@doorcountyymca. org. Those interested in becoming a Rotary Youth Exchange student or hosting students from other countries may also contact any of the Door County Rotary Clubs for more information.

Special Olympics continued from page 1 At the coming Special Olympic tournament, they’ll be able to show off the skills they’ve built in the years since. Desotelle, for one, earned the nickname the “Viper” on the court for his quick defense and ability to steal the ball back from the other team. “I’m very good at keeping an eye on the ball and going after it,” he said. On the whole, Team Door County has built a solid defense, Leitner said, which served them well throughout the season. But it’s the team’s morale that’s brought them as far as they’ve come, he said. “Even when we’re struggling and we’re ready to give up, we still pull through,” Leitner said. Desotelle has even earned a few sportsmanship awards for his support for fellow players on his team and others. The three players look forward to representing their home, they said. “We kind of get to put Door County out there,” Leitner said. To keep up with the local Special Olympics teams, check out “Door County Special Olympics” on Facebook.

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oor County Public Health is launching Healthy Habits, Healthy Future, a yearlong, evidencebased lifestyle change program designed to help adults reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes through sustainable, realistic habits. The program begins Thursday, April 30, and meets weekly from 10-11 am at the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Door County, 916 N. 14th Ave. in Sturgeon Bay, or online. The program is grounded in the nationally recognized Diabetes Prevention Program research, which has shown significant long-term results. According to the study, participants who follow the program reduced their risk

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of developing type 2 diabetes by 58%. For adults 60 and lder, the risk reduction increases to 71%. Even after 10 years, participants had a 34% lower rate of developing the diseases. Healthy Habits, Healthy Future focuses on modest weight loss, increased movement and practical lifestyle changes, supported by a structured curriculum designed to break down long-term health goals into manageable steps. The class is open to adults interested in improving their health and lowering their diabetes risk. Participants should be prepared to commit to the year-

long program. Supporters of enrolled participants may also join at a reduced rate. The schedule includes weekly sessions for the first 16 weeks (April through August), followed by twice-monthly meetings for the remainder of the program (September through April 2027). Participants may attend in person or virtually. The cost is $100 for full program registration, or $50 for those supporting a loved one. To register or learn more, contact Door County Public Health at 920.746.7110 or tvanlieshout@co.door.wi.gov.

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Passing the Paddle Six years ago I was teaching Introduction to Pickleball at the Door County YMCA Northern Door Program Center in Fish Creek when off the street in walked a 57-year-old upstart named Don Helm. He had no prior Pickleball experience but was not lacking in enthusiasm. Me and my teaching assistants, Mark and Patty Weisse, provided Don with all that he would need to thrive in the DoCo Pickleball wild and off he went. Yada yada yada … Don Helm is your new Door County Pickleball Club president. Now that is Pickleball passion in its purest form, people. And Don did not have to look too far for inspiration. Since 2018, outgoing president Jay Renstrom has guided the club through some seriously formative years. They broke the passionate mold when they made Jay. Pickleball, world travel, freighter spotting and Beth appear to be the things he has the strongest feelings for, and definitely not in that order. I don’t know if Jay drinks beer, but if he does, I’m certain it’s Dos Equis. Jay may have stepped down, but certainly not away. He’ll just have a little more time on his hands to stay outta the kitchen. And no doubt Jay will sleep easy at night having left Don Helm at the wheel, keeping the Door County Pickleball Club headed in the right direction! Stephan “Hammy” Reynolds Ephraim, Wisconsin

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

BIRTHS Brynn Swanson and John Smith, of Sister Bay, are the parents of a baby boy born on April 2, 2026 at Door County Medical Center. The maternal grandparents are Mindy Wuollett and Joe Swanson, of Baileys Harbor. The paternal grandparents are Candi and Jimmie Smith, of Orlando, Florida.

DEATHS See full obituaries. Peter A. LeMere Sept. 23, 1933 - April 5, 2026 Grace Elizabeth Lindner d. March 17, 2026 Patricia J. Fagerstrom March 7, 1933 - March 12, 2026

OBITUARIES Robert J. Neuville Sr. Jan. 3, 1952 - April 2, 2026 Robert J. Neuville Sr., 74, of Brussels died at Door County Memorial Hospital on April 2, 2026. He was born on Jan. 3, 1952, to Clifford and Esther (Willems) Neuville. Bob served his country in the United States Air Force from 1972 until his retirement in 1992. He was well known for his numerous years of officiating all sports in the area and enjoyed his many years on the courts and fields. He also enjoyed playing cards and following professional sports. Funeral services will be 11 am Friday, April 10, 2026, at St. Louis Church in Dyckesville. Burial will be in St. Francis Xavier Church in Brussels. Visitation for family and friends will be at the Forbes Funeral Home in Sturgeon Bay on Thursday from 4 to 7 pm and at the church on Friday from 10 am until the time of mass. A prayer service is scheduled for 7 pm on Thursday at the funeral home. Kenneth August Paschke Aug. 21, 1937 - March 30, 2026 Kenneth A. Paschke, 88 years, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away at his home on Monday morning, March 30, 2026. He was born Aug. 21, 1937 in Egg Harbor, the son of the late Orville and Bertha (Tanck) Paschke. Ken attended Sevastopol High School. He had a small farm where he and his family raised beef cattle, and chickens to help feed their family. He even raised pheasants. Ken was a hard worker and for 23 years he worked at Milwaukee Shoe Factory before his 21 years at Emerson Motors until his retirement. He worked hard in his apple orchard and as the trees aged out, he replanted the farm with evergreens. He eventually planted over 10,000 trees. If you wish to make a contribution, consider Unity Hospice. Special thank you to the wonderful team of Hospice workers, especially Katie L. Private funeral services will be held. Donna Jean Van Ramshorst Oct. 19, 1960 - March 30, 2026 Donna Jean Van Ramshorst, 65, of Sturgeon Bay, formerly of Washington Island, died on Monday, March 30, 2026 at her home. She was born Oct. 19, 1960, in Portland, Maine. She was united in marriage with James Allen Van Ramshorst on Dec. 29, 1978. She worked on the EMS crew for Washington Island and then as a CNA for several nursing homes before going back to college. Donna attended and received her master’s degree in theology from Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa. She was a Deacon at Bayside Lutheran Church and later the interim Pastor. Her most recent career was at Bellin Hospital as the Chaplain. A memorial service to honor Donna’s life will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 11 am at Huehns Funeral Home. Visitation for friends and family will be held at the funeral home from 10:00 am to 11 am.

Grace Elizabeth Lindner, 77, of the Town of Sevastopol, was called Home to be with the Lord early Tuesday morning, March 17, 2026, at Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Hospital in Panama City, Florida. Grace was born in Vignes, in the Town of Clay Banks, to Lawrence Alexander Mackey and Myrtle Ann (Moore) Mackey. She spent her childhood in that close-knit community, attending a one-room schoolhouse and growing in faith at Tanum Lutheran Church. Those early years shaped the kindness, resilience, and strong values she carried throughout her life. Grace was proud to be a part of the first freshman class at the new Southern Door High School in 1963 and graduated with the class of 1966. She later continued her education, studying business administration at the University of WisconsinOshkosh for one year. On Nov. 30, 1968, Grace married Ronald Jacobson in Sturgeon Bay. Together, they shared more than 20 years of marriage and were blessed with three children: Matthew, Dirk and Sara. Grace embraced motherhood wholeheartedly, creating a home filled with care, warmth, and steady support. During those years, she was also an active member of the Jaycettes in Sturgeon Bay, where she formed many friendships that would last a lifetime. Grace was never afraid of hard work and took pride in everything she did. While raising her family, she worked as a cashier at Pamida in Sturgeon Bay for 10 years. Many also remember her friendly face at Andre’s Restaurant on the west side of Sturgeon Bay, where she worked part-time as a waitress for nearly a decade. She had a natural way with people-her pleasant personality, genuine kindness, and attentive service made her a favorite among regular customers. Her longest and most meaningful professional chapter was with Door County Memorial Hospital in Sturgeon Bay. Starting as a nursing assistant in 1982, Grace’s dedication and strong work ethic led her to a role in patient registration, where she eventually became supervisor. She remained there until her retirement in 2012 from Door County Medical Center (formerly DCMH), leaving behind not just a career, but many valued friendships and a legacy of care. Grace found love again and married Daniel Richard Lindner on October 8, 2011 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Sturgeon Bay. Together, they enjoyed traveling and making memories, especially on trips to Germany and Austria, Cancun, and adventures out west-experiences that brought her great joy in her later years. Grace had a special way of making everyday life feel meaningful. She was a wonderful cook, lovingly known as the “queen of leftovers,” and her tater tot casserole will always be remembered as a family favorite. She was a founding member of a local book club, where she shared her love of reading and friendship. She also enjoyed crafting and knitting, often creating thoughtful pieces for her family and home. In more recent years, she found joy in diamond art, tending her vegetable garden, and making jam from her homegrown grapes-simple pleasures that reflected her creative spirit and love of sharing with others. Grace’s love and presence will live on in the hearts of her husband, Dan; her three children, Matthew (Beth) Jacobson of Sturgeon Bay, Sara (Mark Fischer) Jacobson of Minneapolis, and Dirk Jacobson of Sturgeon Bay; and her beloved grandchildren, Kendra, Jamie, Rachael, and Neleah. She is further survived by siblings-in-law, Paula Rogall of Hales Corners, Jo Anne (David) Flynn of New Berlin, James (Betty) Lindner of Greenfield, Michael (Barbara) Lindner of West Allis, and Joan Lindner of Wauwatosa; along with many nieces, nephews; other relatives; and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Mary Nye and Kathy (John) Nelson; brother-in-law, Kenneth Lindner; and other loved ones. A memorial service to honor Grace’s life will be held at 6:00 pm on Friday, April 10, 2026 at Huehns Funeral Home, 1414 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay. She will be laid to rest beside her parents in Clay Banks Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held at the funeral home on Friday, April 10, 2026 from 4 pm until the time of service. Memorials may be given in Grace’s name to the Door County Medical Center Ministry Fund (c/o Door County Medical Center Foundation, P.O. Box 230, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; dcmedical.org/giving-and-volunteering/ foundation/ministry-fund). Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos may be shared with her family through her tribute page at HuehnsFuneralHome.com

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Sept. 23, 1933 - April 5, 2026

Peter A. LeMere, of both Green Bay and Egg Harbor, passed away peacefully, Sunday, April 5, 2026 at his home, surrounded by family. He was born Sept. 23, 1933 in Sturgeon Bay, the son of the late Joseph “Bub” and Margaret (Parent) LeMere and was a graduate of Gibraltar High School, Class of 1951. Peter continued his education at St. Norbert College, earning his Bachelor’s Degree. Peter later attended the University of Wisconsin and then earned his Master’s Degree in Public Health at the University of Michigan. He was united in marriage to Marian Honold, May 14, 1960. They were blessed to have 65 years as husband and wife, welcoming 3 children into their family. Peter spent most of his career working in public health for the Appleton and Green Bay Health Departments before retiring from the Brown County Health Department. At the young age of 62, Peter earned his Commercial Driver’s License and pursued his childhood dream of being a semi-truck driver. In his “retirement” he drove for the Clark Cartage Company, then Potts Transport for two decades. Throughout his life, Peter’s greatest passion was volunteering. Among the many organizations to which he donated his time, he was most recently involved with Egg Harbor Historical Society, Friends of Plum Island, and Door County Maritime Museum. Peter is survived by his wife, Marian; 3 children: Gail (Ed) Swiechowski, Jeff (Nikki) LeMere and Mike (Stacey) LeMere; 6 grandchildren: Daniel, Josh, Kirstin, Matt (Rachael) Flunker, Laney and Nate and 4 greatgrandchildren: Madysen, Axton, Remi and Lincoln. He was preceded in death by a brother, Paul LeMere and in-laws Rose and Charles Honold. Visitation will be held at Newcomer Chapel (340 S. Monroe Ave., Green Bay,), Friday, April 10, 2026 from 4 to 6 pm. A prayer service will follow at 6 pm. A second visitation will be held in his hometown at Stella Maris Parish (7710 WI HWY 42, Egg Harbor), Wednesday, April 15, 2026 from 9 to 11 am. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 am. Peter will be laid to rest in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Egg Harbor. To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit newcomergreenbay.com In lieu of flowers, memorials directed to Friends of Plum Island, Door County Maritime Museum or Egg Harbor Historical Society in Peter’s name are appreciated. The family would like to extend their gratitude to Unity Hospice and the Emplify Health Cardiac Care team for their incredible care and compassion. Thank you also to the amazing community of friends and family that have supported Peter’s family through this difficult time.

PATRICIA J. FAGERSTROM March 7, 1933 - March 12, 2026

Patricia J. Fagerstrom, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Door County Medical Center, Sturgeon Bay. Pat was born on March 7, 1933, in Chicago to the late Dell and Dorothy (Sefton) Berriman. She moved to Sister Bay after her marriage to Glen Fagerstrom in 1959. Pat was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Sister Bay, serving in various Christian Education capacities, as well as other jobs. She assisted in Glen’s electrical enterprises until his retirement in 1990. She and Glen very much enjoyed the 14 years they traveled via RV with SOWERS (Servants on Wheels Ever Ready), a non-denominational ministry to needy Christian missions where she did whatever was needed--sewing, cooking, office work, etc., while Glen used his electrical talents. After Glen’s death on June 28, 2012, Pat left the home they built in 1969 and moved to The Meadows of Scandia Village where she was involved in activities and happily served where needed. In Pat’s later years, the old Polio Virus (which she overcame at age 7) slowed her activities down, but she continued what she was able to do. She is survived by her son, Russell (Rita), Green Bay; three grandchildren, Brittany Fagerstrom, Eric (Lovelyn) Fagerstrom, and Scheri Mathaya; and many loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Glen; her daughter, Lisa Mathaya; her parents; and brothersin-law, Rudy, Donald, Vincent; and sisters-in-law, Ruth, Mary, Masako and Helen. Pat’s favorite Bible verse: Jeremiah 29:11 “I know the plans I have for you says the Lord, they are plans for good and not for evil. Plans to give you a future and a hope”. A private family graveside service will be held at Little Sister Cemetery in August 2026. Memorials may be given in Pat’s name to the First Baptist Church, Sister Bay or Samaritan’s Purse. Casperson Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Sister Bay is caring for the Fagerstrom family. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Pat may be shared with her family through her tribute page at CaspersonFuneralHome.com

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door NOTES INPUT NEEDED ON LOCAL ISSUES The League of Women Voters of Door County’s (LWVDC) annual Lively Issues forum offers residents an opportunity to identify hot topics of local concern. Anyone can join the conversation and potluck dinner on Wednesday, April 15, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, at Write On, Door County, 4210 Juddville Road in Juddville. The event will gather community input on issues affecting locals and help the nonpartisan LWVDC identify priorities for future study or action. Attendees are encouraged to come prepared to briefly discuss up to three concerns. Everyone will then have a chance to vote for the top issues raised during the discussion. LWVDC membership is not required to attend the Lively Issues forum. Attendees are asked to bring a dish to share. For more information, contact program@ lwvdoorcounty.org.

MEDICAL CENTER RECOGNIZES DONATE LIFE MONTH Door County Medical Center (DCMC) will host the annual Pause to Give Life event, a statewide Donate Life flag-raising ceremony and moment of silence that promotes organ, tissue and eye donation, and honors donors and their families. During the event on Friday, April 10, keynote speaker John Vreeke will share his story as an organ recipient. At 1:08 pm, the Donate Life flag will be raised, followed by a one-minute, 14-second moment of silence honoring the more than 1,400 people in Wisconsin alone who are currently waiting for a lifesaving transplant. Vreeke will speak after the ceremony, then Brian Stephens, DCMC CEO, will provide closing remarks. Afterwards, everyone is invited to a small reception with cookies in the gift shop lobby. April 10 is also Wear Blue and Green Day in support of organ donation.

NOW’S THE TIME TO MICROCHIP YOUR PETS The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is reminding pet owners that spring is the best time to microchip their pets. As temperatures rise in the spring and summer months, shelters typically see an increase in stray animals. Warmer weather means longer walks, more time outside and more social events. This increase in activity creates additional opportunities for pets to slip away.

PENINSULA PULSE Pet owners whose animals are already microchipped are encouraged to keep their online profile updated with their latest address, phone number and email. WHS offers microchipping at all vaccine clinics for $25. Those interested in scheduling an appointment can visit wihumane.org/ vaccines for more information. WHS has extended its spring match campaign through Wednesday, April 15. Every dollar donated to WHS will be matched up to $100,000. To pledge your support, visit wihumane.org/springmatch.

TAP, HARDY GALLERY, MASTER GARDENERS AWARDED The 100+ Women Who Care Door County (100+WWC) donated to three local nonprofits – the Door County Master Gardeners Association (DCMGA), the Hardy Gallery and Third Avenue PlayWorks – during their 31st quarterly giving event on Jan. 26. The total amount granted was approximately $35,000 from 420 members. DCMGA was the recipient of the main award of approximately $17,500. “DCMGA will use the 100+WWC grant to increase food security in Door County, to provide community grants to support local nonprofit gardening projects, to augment educational programming, and to provide scholarships for the Master Gardener training course,” DCMGA President Penne Wilson said. The Hardy Gallery and Third Avenue PlayWorks received the secondary awards of approximately $8,750 each. The next 100+WWC giving event will be on April 27 at the Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St. in Egg Harbor. The nonprofits presenting information and organizational goals include Crossroads at Big Creek, STRIDE and Door County Therapy Dog Teams. New members and visitors are always welcome. For more information, visit 100wwcdoorcounty.org.

UNITED WAY ANNUAL MEETING The United Way of Door County invites the community to its annual meeting and community celebration, which ends with the presentation of the Bob Stiefvater Volunteer of the Year award. The meeting is set for Wednesday, April 29 at the Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club, 600 Nautical Dr. The event starts with heavy hors d’oeuvres from 5 to 6 pm, followed by the program from 6 to 7:30 pm. Attendees will hear highlights from the past year, learn about ongoing initiatives and celebrate the partnerships that make United Way’s work possible. Tickets cost $20. Guests are asked to RSVP by April 20. For more information or to RSVP, contact 920.746.9645, email amy@ unitedwaydc.com or visit unitedwaydc.com.

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Baileys Harbor Women’s Club members will start the 2026 club year with a spring breakfast that prospective new members are encouraged to attend. Part-time and full-time Baileys Harbor residents are invited to the event on Wednesday, May 6, at 9 am at the White Gull Inn, 4225 Main St. in Fish Creek. Members enjoy social gatherings and community projects, especially their traditional Strawberry Fest, part of the Baileys Harbor July Fourth celebration. The club has been selling strawberries, ice cream and shortcakes since 1987 to raise money for scholarships for Baileys Harbor residents. Regular club meetings take place from May through October on the fourth Thursday of the month. Members also meet in December for a holiday luncheon. Annual membership dues are $20. The first official meeting of the season will be held on Thursday, May 28, at 1 pm in the Baileys Harbor Town Hall, 2392 Cty F. If the town hall is unavailable due to the geothermal HVAC project, the meeting will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 7973 Hwy 57 in Baileys Harbor. Interested residents are always welcome at the meetings. For more information, contact joanne. scaggs@gmail.com.

APRIL SPEAKERS AT UUFDC The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County (UUFDC) has four Sunday speakers lined up for the month of April. Upcoming programs include “Remember the Sky,” a talk about memories with Suzelle Lynch on April 12; “Oak Trees, Blue Jays, Grandmothers and UU’ers,” a presentation about the interconnectedness of life with Dick Smythe on April 19; and “Millie’s Story,” a Holocaust survivor narrative with Marcia Kritzler-Egeland on April 26. Services start at 10 am at the UUFDC, 10341 Water St. (Hwy 42) in Ephraim.

PRIDE AWARD NOMINATIONS OPEN Open Door Pride is accepting nominations through May 1 for the annual Sandy Brown Award, which celebrates people and organizations who have made significant contributions to LGBTQIA+ and allied communities throughout the county. The award is presented at the Open Door Pride Festival, held annually on the last Saturday in June in Sturgeon Bay’s Martin Park. This year’s festival date is June 27. The first award in 2018 was given to and named for Sandy Brown, who created the Door County chapter of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) in 1997. This year, a committee of past award recipients will review the nominations and select the honoree. In addition to Brown, past recipients include the Diversity Acceptance Alliance Club at Gibraltar Schools, Third Avenue PlayWorks, Write On, Door County, the City of Sturgeon Bay, Sevastopol Schools’ Straight and Gay Alliance, Hope United Church of Christ, and Door County Reads.

To nominate an individual, group, organization or business for the award or find more information, visit opendoorpride. org. The nomination deadline is Friday, May 1. Karen Hertz-Sumnicht of Art on Third in Sturgeon Bay will design this year’s award.

PROFESSIONAL MENTORSHIP PROGRAM LAUNCHED Do Good Door County has introduced M2, a mentorship program connecting experienced professionals with emerging leaders, entrepreneurs and lifelong learners. M2 will offer short-term, goal-focused mentoring through one-to-one matches, available in-person or virtually, with flexible four- to six-week timeframe options. Potential mentors include retired or working business owners or professionals; craftspeople, makers or skilled tradespeople; or anyone else who wants to share skills, trades or lessons learned. Potential mentees include entrepreneurs seeking to start or grow a business; people looking to change careers or test an idea; or anyone else looking to build skills with outside guidance. The program is in its early stages, and community members are invited to help co-create the framework by sharing ideas, shaping mentorship approaches, and helping define how skills, crafts, and experience are passed on. Organizers are looking to launch the program in June 2026. Those interested can email dogooddoorcounty@gmail.com.

ACTION REALTORS AWARDED Dean and Tonya Dvorak, owners of Action Realty in Door County, presented 2025 awards to several team members. Markus Tassoul received the Triple Diamond award, Lori Flick received the Double Diamond award, Mark Hilsabeck received the Single Diamond award, Julie Henkel received the Single Diamond award and Adam Guilette received the Emerald award.

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SUPPORTS LAKESHORE CAP The Door County Community Foundation gave Lakeshore CAP a grant of $5,000 through the Mental Health Support Fund, funded by the Little Eddie Big Cup golf outing. The funds will support programs and daily operations at Lakeshore CAP’s mental health drop-in center, JAK’s Place. The center provides resources for people affected by mental illness, as well as support for family members seeking assistance and information. “This funding will allow us to facilitate support groups, coordinate and train volunteers, schedule and oversee programming, and provide direct support to individuals who call or drop in seeking help,” JAK’s Place Program Director Mark Palmgren said. For more information, visit lakeshorecap. org/jaks-place.

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he word “muse,” meaning a source of inspiration, has its origins in Greek mythology, where the nine Muses are the inspirational goddesses of all things artistic and literary and the patrons for many ancient poets and musicians.

MUSE Sturgeon Bay, a music education facility and community venue, with its mission to provide music for all, serves a similar purpose for the Door County community. Since the center opened in late summer 2024, it has become a hub for learning, including lessons in piano, voice, guitar, piccolo, violin, viola, drums, trumpet and more, according to executive director Kaira Rouer.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 11 Get inspired Northern Sky’s Gould Theater, Fish Creek It’s time for one of the most empowering – and moving – events of the year at the Tales of Our Lives story slam. The annual Women’s Fund of Door County fundraiser will make you laugh, cry and feel.

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rom trail trots to a half marathon, there are races for all runners on the county’s calendar, and the running season kicks into gear this month. Whether you are logging your first 5K or chasing a personal best on a certified half marathon course, the Door peninsula offers it all. Here’s a guide to what’s coming up this spring.

Door County Half Marathon sends runners along a closed, USATF-certified road course through Peninsula State Park, taking in shoreline views, the bluffs of the Niagara Escarpment and the solitude of the park’s inland forest. The race is capped at 2,000 participants and features a finishline party including live music and a free beer or beverage at Nicolet Bay. Every finisher earns a tech shirt and half marathoners get a great commemorative finisher’s medal.

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hen the Alzheimer’s Association hosted its Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Sturgeon Bay in 2019, there were just 41 participants who came together to raise awareness for the disease. Last year, 500 participants came together and raised $100,639 for the fight against the disease that affects an estimated 900 Door County residents, and many more caregivers and family members. The Walk will return to Martin Park in Sturgeon Bay on Sept. 12, held in partnership with Sunflower Fest, but it won’t be the only walk this year. Organizers have added walks in Fish Creek and Washington Island for 2026. “The two new walks come as part of a big push from the community to spread our impact throughout the peninsula,” said organizer Cari Josephson. The Washington Island walk will take place Aug. 29, with details still to come. The Fish Creek event will take place at Stella Maris Catholic Church on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 10 am. The route will take walkers into Peninsula State Park. To kick off this year’s events, Bayshore Outfitters will host the Purple Party to raise awareness for the walk and the fight to end

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Alzheimers with drinks, snacks, music, and conversation, 6-9 pm. Bayshore Outfitters is located at 59 N. Madison Ave., Sturgeon Bay. RSVP by emailing cajosephson@alz. org or at bit.ly/PurpleParty26. Josephson said the organization is also seeking more businesses and organizations to host programs. “We provide speakers at no cost, we just ask that they provide a space to hold the event,” she said. The Association will assist in promoting the event. “We want to make sure we are getting more programs scheduled in all of Door County so that the money raised is coming back to the community in a meaningful way.”

Kitty O’Reilly’s is hosting a Walk kickoff event April 26 that will include a screening of Determined. The documentary film follows three participants in WRAP (the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer’s Prevention) the world’s largest family history based Alzheimer’s research study, at UW–Madison. Producers Therese Barry-Tanner and Eileen Littig will participate in a panel discussion after the screening. The screening will take place Sunday, April 26 at 3 pm. Register to attend the free screening at bit.ly/ determined4-26. Sign up and get more information about the walk at act.alz.org/ doorcounty.

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PICKLEBALL CLUB NAMES NEW PRESIDENT The Door County Pickleball Club has named a new president of the association that has helped spread opportunities to play the fast-growing sport. Jay Rentstrom, who has guided the club since 2018, is taking a step back, and Don Helm is taking over as president. “They broke the ‘passionate’ mold when they made Jay,” said avid Pickleballer Stephan Reynolds. Learn more about the club and find opportunities to play at doorcountypickleball.com.

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Trusted team. Close to home. While being approved as a transplant candidate was a major hurdle, John had additional medical complications that unfortunately kept him on inactive status longer than hoped. But, in early 2022, John was cleared for the active transplant waiting list. For a double organ transplant such as John was waiting for, the donor needed to be deceased. Once a donor is identified John and Tracy had to make it to Madison, Wis. within the 4-hour window. John and Tracy got their first call within 2 months of being on the active list. They rushed to Madison, but the donor was not a match.

More Life to Live - John Vreeke’s Organ Transplant Journey

John Vreeke and Tracy Duffin Vreeke are active and caring members of the Door County community. They raised their daughter here, they are involved with the schools and other community organizations, they volunteer; they are kind and fun to be around and it shows the moment you meet them. This is the story of John’s organ transplant and the generosity of others. Living with Type 1 Diabetes John Vreeke moved to Door County from Manitowoc in 1997 to start a life with Tracy Duffin. At that point, he had been living with a Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) diagnosis since he was 17 years old. Living with T1D is a demanding 24/7, 365-daya-year job. With T1D, the pancreas no longer produces insulin. As a result, every day requires measuring and managing blood glucose levels with insulin injections. If John’s glucose got too high or too low, he could experience extreme thirst and fatigue, shaking and confusion, and it could even harm his organs or cause a coma. Managing the non-functioning pancreas required constant vigilance. The toll of TD1 T1D can significantly affect the kidneys over time, a condition known as diabetic nephropathy. High blood sugar levels can damage the kidney’s filtering units, which can cause them to leak protein and, if untreated, progress to chronic kidney disease or failure. In 2020, John was diagnosed with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). There is no cure for ESRD, but John’s life could be extended with dialysis and an eventual organ transplant, if he qualified.

Another call came in June 2022, and again they rushed to Madison. The donor was a match. While they were waiting for the donor organs, they prepared John for surgery. During that preparation, John went into Atrial Fibrillation, commonly known as AFib. John’s surgery was canceled and his transplant list status was changed, again, to “inactive.” The Vreeke family was prepared for the worst, but they had not given up hope. Life-Saving Connections In order to increase his chances, John’s transplant surgeon decided they would try for a kidney-only transplant and forgo the pancreas. He’d been living with T1D most of his life and he would have to continue managing it, but a kidney would extend his life significantly. Plus, a kidney could be donated by a living donor. At a dinner party in May 2023, a family friend, Holly Park, reminded the Vreekes that she had been seriously considering donating a kidney. They decided to see if she was a match. She was! But timing was everything... John’s heart was still not strong enough to accept a new kidney, and Holly was going to be leaving for an extended period of travel. Paired Exchange In a paired exchange, living donors who are incompatible with their intended recipient are able to swap with another incompatible pair, enabling two or more recipients to receive compatible kidneys. This program maximizes the utility of living donations, often resulting in better-matched, longer-lasting transplants.

John underwent multiple medical procedures to prepare him for dialysis, a temporary life-extending treatment that allowed him time to await a transplant.

Essentially, Holly donated her kidney to an unknown recipient in John’s name. As a result, John was moved to the top of the list as soon as he was ready. Shortly thereafter, John was once again placed on the “active” list.

Dialysis is a life-saving, routine treatment for kidney failure that typically involves sitting in a chair for 3–4 hours, three times a week.

On May 2, 2023, John and Tracy got the call that a kidney was ready. They didn’t know the donor, but they know that Holly’s donation made it possible.

Dialysis patients, and John was no exception, often experience extreme fatigue, muscle cramps, and dizziness immediately following treatment, with many reporting a “drained” feeling. While it serves as a life-saving, necessary, and sometimes relieving process, it often requires a necessary adjustment to a “new normal” in day-to-day life.

The surgery was harrowing. John had a 51 percent chance of survival. Heart issues popped up in surgery and John even had a heart attack in recovery. But the nurse said it was the most perfect match she had ever seen, and John pulled through.

John was employed by Door County Medical Center (DCMC) as a chef in Nutritional Services. While DCMC graciously worked with John’s availability, he eventually got to a point where he was not able to work at all. His kidneys were failing. Glimmers of Hope In February of 2021, after rigorous testing and evaluation, John was approved as a double pancreas/kidney transplant candidate at UW Health in Madison and placed on the waiting list on inactive status.

Three Years Later The first year was rocky, but John and Tracy were fueled by gratitude. According to one post from John’s Caring Bridge web page by Tracy, “...John has had the usual challenges with balancing his transplant medication, and a run in with dangerously low white blood cell counts, but what is continuing to present challenges is John’s heart. His doctors tell us that the transplant has ‘exacerbated his congestive heart failure’, and while he was not having any symptoms prior to the transplant, he struggles with them now.”

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dcmedical.org Just a short time after this post, John’s cardiac and transplant specialists were able to find the right balance of medication. Since then, he’s been able to attend his daughter’s wedding, he is growing garlic, flowers and tomatoes; best of all, enjoys the simple joys of time with friends and family, including his new grandbaby. While many people drudge about the monotony of everyday life, John and Tracy know that each moment is a gift. Based on the averages, John’s kidney should last until about 2033. Ten years he would never have known if not for the hard work and diligence of his medical team and the generosity of his dear friend Holly. The Vreekes are also grateful for all who have supported them along the way. According to Tracy, “So...while the road is long, and it leads us to who knows where, we will travel each day with patience, and gratitude, and joy for every curve and rest stop we find ourselves at along the way. Our hearts are filled with the gladness of love for all of you.” Becoming an Organ Donor As of early 2026, over 1,400 to 1,500 people are on the active organ transplant waiting list in Wisconsin. The vast majority of these patients are awaiting a kidney, with roughly 1,250 people on the kidney transplant waitlist specifically.

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Every 7.5 minutes another person is added to the organ transplant waiting list. One organ, tissue and eye donor can save 8 lives through organ donation, restore sight to 2 people through cornea donation and heal more than 75 people through tissue donation. Becoming a donor is easy. Anyone 15 or older in Wisconsin can register to be a donor. Individuals can register to become a donor when they apply for or renew their license at the DMV; when they purchase a hunting, fishing or trapping license; or when completing your Wisconsin income tax form.

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Door County Medical Center Receives Multiple 2026 Excellence in Healthcare Awards

Door County Medical Center (DCMC) was recently recognized by Professional Research Consultants (PRC) with several 5-Star ratings: • Patient Experience in the Birthing Center • Patient Experience in Emergency Department • Patient Experiences in Inpatient Services • Patient Experience in Diagnostic Imaging • Patient Experience in Surgical Services

TeleNICU: Bringing Advanced Newborn Care to Our Rural Community

Access to quality healthcare is important for any community, but rural areas often face challenges—especially when it comes to specialized care for newborns. Services like neonatal intensive care (NICU) are not always available close to home, which can be stressful for families.

Additionally, DCMC was given an Award of Distinction for Inpatient Services. The Excellence in Healthcare Awards recognize organizations and individuals who achieve excellence throughout the year by improving patient experiences based on surveys of their patients. These awards reflect the caring spirit of everyone at Door County Medical Center who put their hearts into treating their neighbors, friends and family members. Congratulations to all!

TeleNICU technology is helping change that. Door County Medical Center (DCMC) has partnered with HSHS St. Vincent Children’s Hospital to connect local providers with neonatal experts through telemedicine. This program helps ensure that newborns can get advanced care when they need it most. What is TeleNICU? TeleNICU (Tele–Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) connects local healthcare teams with remote neonatologists. Using secure video, monitoring tools, and real-time data, specialists can guide care without being in the room. In simple terms, when a newborn needs advanced care, a specialist from St. Vincent can virtually join the team at DCMC. They help with critical decisions like breathing support, medications, and whether a transfer is needed. How TeleNICU Works When there is a newborn emergency, staff use a mobile cart with cameras and equipment to start a teleconsultation. Within minutes, a neonatologist can observe the baby and guide care in real time. Using secure video conferencing, digital monitoring tools, and real-time data sharing, specialists can assess, guide, and support care without being physically present. What TeleNICU Means for Our Community Access to Expert Care: TeleNICU gives DCMC 24/7 access to neonatal specialists. This allows newborns to receive expert care without traveling long distances.

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FINANCIAL HELP IS AVAILABLE At Door County Medical Center, our mission is simple: to care for the health and well-being of every individual. We’re committed to providing high-quality care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay or their background. To make this a reality, we offer the Community Care Program, a financial assistance program that ensures everyone receives the medical treatment they need, no matter their financial situation.

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))music Making MUSE-ic continued from page 1 While the weekend serves as an opportunity for the venue to showcase musicians from near and far, every Monday through Thursday, the center is dedicated to education. All of the instructors are independent contractors who work other jobs in the area, and have some form of education background, Rouer said. “We have a really great community of diverse musicians with amazing backgrounds,” she said. Currently, 14 instructors are listed on the MUSE website. Rouer is one of them, using her eight years of experience as an instructor and her master’s degree in flute performance from the University of Denver to guide the hopeful flautists and piccoloists of Door County. As a nonprofit, MUSE is dedicated to helping “bridge the gap between making the lessons affordable and paying the teachers properly,” Rouer said. The organization takes a $5 administration fee for each lesson, and the rest goes directly to the instructor, who sets their own hourly rate. For those who can’t afford their own lessons, MUSE has established a scholarship fund, which began doling out awards three months ago.

Every month, Rouer awards funds to applicants to further their music education. Anyone can apply, and children and those with financial need are prioritized. “The whole goal is to make it a very equitable opportunity for anyone,” Rouer said. So far, the scholarship has been funded through grant money, anonymous donations and in-house fundraising,

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I AM, HE SAID I Am, He Said: A Celebration of the Music of Neil Diamond is coming to the Southern Door Community Auditorium. The show is set for Sunday, April 12, at 4 pm at the auditorium, 2073 Cty DK in Brussels. Matt Vee, along with cousins Jeff and Tommy Vee, music veterans and sons of singer Bobby Vee, join forces with their family and friends as The Killer Vees to celebrate music from a timeless catalog. Joining The Killer Vees will be Matt’s wife, Julie Velline, on vocals and Tommy’s son, Bennett Vee, on lead guitar, plus Chris Bloniarz on keyboards, Dennis Kennedy on percussion and Richard Manik on saxophone, flute, keyboards and vocals. With songs like “Cracklin’ Rosie,” “America” and “Sweet Caroline,” Neil Diamond sold over 100 million records worldwide, with hits spanning five decades. As a Tin Pan Alley songwriter in the mid ‘60s, he penned songs recorded by everyone from Elvis Presley to Deep Purple, as well as The Monkees’ classic, “I’m A Believer.” Visit sdauditorium.org to reserve tickets. For more information, call 920.676.1920.

KATIE DAHL JOINS JULIE WOLF IN CONCERT Two musicians, Katie Dahl and Julie Wolf, will join forces for an afternoon of music and community at Northern Sky’s Gould Theater. The concert is set for Saturday, May 2 at the theater, 9058 Cty A in Fish Creek. Doors open at 3 pm and the show starts at 4 pm. Tickets cost $15.

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mid the recreated storefronts in the basement of the Door County Historical FILE Museum – a barber shop, a dime store, a doctor’s office – is an exhibit as out-of-place as its contents: The Curiosity Shop. The cabinet is kept as a tribute to the early years of the museum. It’s chock-full of oddities, including stuffed armadillos, a Canadian coin inscribed with the Lord’s Prayer, mammoth ivory, melted silverware and a wooden chain. The museum was the brainchild of Harry Dankoler, a retired newspaper man, amateur photographer and passionate collector of pretty much everything. Originally, the museum showcased many items from Dankoler’s own collection. With the help of the Door County Historical Society, he called on prominent, eccentric friends to fill the museum. Now, 85 years later, after many renovations and upgrades, the Curiosity Shop remains a landing place for objects that don’t fit in specific exhibits but are too fascinating to hide away.

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A study conducted at the Metropolitan Museum of Art found that the average amount of time visitors spend looking at a work of art is between 10 and 27 seconds. A Slow Art workshop at PenArt, led by artist and educator Kristi Roenning, encourages visitors to slow down their gallery experience. The free event is set for Wednesday, April 15, from 10 to 11 am, at the art school, 3900 Cty F in Fish Creek. Participants will spend 10 minutes looking at a single work of art of their choosing within the current Spotlight Series exhibit featuring Curtis Anthony Bozif and Siri Stensberg. Educator Roenning will provide prompts and simple guidelines to help attendees slow down, practice being present and heighten their senses. The group will then gather to discuss newfound questions, curiosities and comments.

SACRED AND PROFANE: ICONS AND FIBER ART Creative partners and artists Robert Appel and Timothy Hein, both of Ellison Bay, will be featured in the exhibit Sacred and Profane: Icons and Fiber Art at the Abbe Creek Gallery in Iowa through May 3. Appel and Hein blend what initially feels like an incongruous match of materials. They view their icons and fiber art as separate entities that will intersperse and connect throughout the gallery. The artists’ partnership

began about four years ago at the funeral of a mutual friend. Appel’s interest in icons stemmed from a recommendation by his now-deceased wife, who discovered a class on Byzantine icons and then Greek icons. He has been creating them for 27 years. Following the Greek style, Appel applies several thin layers of acrylic paint, gradually developing a solid, luminous base. Skin tones are painted using three different shades, layered multiple times, often between 15 and 25 coats applied to faces. Brush strokes blend and smooth each layer, demanding careful attention to color transitions and a steady hand. Hein’s engagement with the arts began at an early age. He won a first-grade coloring contest that fostered his enduring interest in creative expression. His passion for music soon followed, ultimately shaping his professional trajectory. Beginning in 2022, Timothy embraced fiber as his expressive medium, blending both visual and musical sensibilities to create artwork using traditional wet and Nuno felting techniques. With both an appreciation for tradition and a willingness to experiment, he combines vibrant wools, lustrous silks and other materials with moisture, agitation and patience, transforming basic fibers into striking art forms.

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NOVEL BAY AUTHOR TALKS Novel Bay Booksellers has booked author talks on the third Friday of the month for the entire year and into 2027. The next featured author is Sally Collins of Baileys Harbor, speaking on April 17 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at the bookstore, 44 N. 3rd Ave. in Sturgeon Bay. Collins has written two children’s books and a novel set in Door County. Her first book was Door County Animals, followed by an award-winning coming-of-age story, Muddled Cherries, and a new picture book, Sloane the Gnome Bakes a Cherry Pie. Collins is also writing a new picture book and another novel. During her author talk, she will read parts of Muddled Cherries and Sloan the Gnome and discuss her new writing projects. All author talks feature a reading, Q&A and book-signing. Local photographer Kevin O’Donnell is up next, sharing some of the stories that inspired him to produce a coffee table-style book about Door County, on May 15, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. O’Donnell’s book, Behind the Door, features photos accompanied by short essays on the subjects – the places, people, history and sites of Door County that many folks don’t know about or rarely encounter. Every photo in the book includes the camera settings O’Donnell used to capture the image. The June 19 author talk features the award-winning 40 Thieves on Saipan, which tells the story behind the elite Marine scoutsnipers of WWII led by Frank Tachovsky, who, following the war, served as Sturgeon Bay’s mayor and postmaster. His son, Joseph Tachovsky, didn’t know of his father’s exploits until after his death. Seeking to learn more about his dad as a military leader led Joe to write a compelling narrative from many long-forgotten records and documents. For more information, call 920.365.9281.

KIDS’ SUMMER CAMP AT WRITE ON Registration is now open for Write On, Door County’s popular creative camp for young writers, Kids WOW! Two weeks of camp will be offered again this year, June 22 through 26 and July 13 through 17, with morning sessions for those entering grades 3 through 5 in the fall and afternoon sessions for those in grades 6 through 8. Teaching artists for this year’s camp are John Coy and Baptiste Paul (June) and Chris Bower and Rachel Gabriel (July). Children’s authors Coy and Paul return to Write On to lead the June sessions. Coy will offer Create Your Own Story! for younger students with a focus on characters, setting and tension. For middle-school writers, Paul will lead Unleash Your Imagination, focusing on creating unforgettable characters. In July, Gabriel will lead A Character and a Wish, focused on creating characters who may not be what they appear. Bower’s session for middle-school writers will focus on world-building. Tuition for each of the four sessions is $175. A limited number of scholarships are available to those who need them. For more information, visit writeondoorcounty.org or call 920.868.1457.

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))literature A BOOK THAT CHANGED ME KAREN PETERSON, WEST JACKSONPORT Owner of Maxwell’s House in Egg Harbor Title: Braiding Sweetgrass, by Robin Wall Kimmerer When I read it: 10 years ago How it changed me: While I read mostly fiction, this book draws me back to re-read a chapter fairly often. Robin Wall Kimmerer’s world blends the wonder and respect Native American wisdom embraces with the quest for hard answers from science. What sounds like a conflicting world view fits together in a Yin/ Yang, peanut butter/jelly, Mulder/ Scully way. Her personal stories are lovely, simple, and timeless. They could easily be located in the quiet, rural parts of Door County. She had me hooked when she explained to a college advisor that she wanted to be a botanist to learn why asters and goldenrod look so beautiful together.

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Windshield by HEIDI LING

Through the glare of the late summer sun, I drive through the quaint vacation towns the string of pearls along the bay, I am not a visitor and have a meeting to get to. The reporter on the radio interrupts --Guatemalan children awoken by masked agents, middle of the night, bused to planes on tarmac, attorneys seeking TRO, judge to hold hearing in the next hour -- I stop at the crosswalk for a family – a mom and dad balancing lawn chairs and a red cooler a little girl skipping in front, holding her swim ring around her waist on their way to the village beach across from the coffee shop, unaware of the news. Is this the way we lose it? The phone rings, hi mom, he says I’ve just been terminated, the rest of my federal department too I pull over to give him soothing words. I drive past the farm store, the one with the apple cider donuts the tourists crave, me too the parking lot jammed with kayak-topped SUV’s, campers, and bikes A group of women laughing, clutching paper bags of Sweet Tangos and donuts and pickles. I change the channel -- Next up, NIH grants cut, impacts on the university’s Alzheimer’s and cancer research, and ICE drags mother from car in drop-off lane of elementary school -- Is this how we lose it? I leave my meeting, my mind a swirl of words from the room I just left -gerrymander, redistricting, election interference, plans for Women’s Equality Day I turn off the radio and roll down the window. I see people lining the road up ahead at the crossroads, men and women and kids and pups, Smiling, chanting something joyful, waving signs with words Honk for Democracy, Protect the Constitution, Votes for Women, No Kings. I honk. No, we will not lose it today.

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52ND ANNUAL SALON OF DOOR COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL ART

A WALK IN THE WOODS

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.

SPOTLIGHT EXHIBITION PenArt, 3900 Cty F in Fish Creek Through May 23 Curtis Anthony Bozif and Siri Stensberg exhibit together, creating a dialogue between their interdisciplinary practices.

Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St. in Egg Harbor Through May 24 The quiet magic of Door County’s forests is captured through photography, glass, painting, moss art and wood carving.

MIKE JUDY SOLO EXHIBIT

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

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

Door County artist and musician Mike Judy shows his colorful paintings.

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

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.

EGG HARBOR Angela Lensch Gallery 7653 Hwy 42 (920) 868-5088 By appt. only

The Clearing FOLK SCHOOL

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County, 10341 Water St. (Hwy 42) in Ephraim April 12 through May 31 Local collectors show the sculpture, textiles, beading and basketry they’ve assembled.

SELF-GUIDED HIKES Weekdays: 8-4 Weekends: 8-4

ALL OUR YESTERDAYS

Drömhus, 611 Jefferson St. in Sturgeon Bay Through May 29

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

OUT OF AFRICA: ARTWORK FROM DOOR COUNTY COLLECTIONS

Andrea Naylor Studio and Gallery, 45 S. 3rd Ave. in Sturgeon Bay Through June 10 VISITOR CENTER Weekdays: 8 - 4

Explore a colorful collection of paintings at this newly opened gallery.

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

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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prison where her brother was held, her childhood scissors, coins, shells and trinkets, and most random of all, “a gold earring from a Norwegian,” according to the placard.

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“Meteorites” Some folks contributed “meteorites” to the collection, part of a craze in the early days of the museum. But alas, testing revealed that the rocks were not actually meteorites. Putty-Covered Jug Around the turn of the 20th century, a trend of covering jugs with putty and sticking keepsakes onto them swept through the country. It was based on an African-American folk-art tradition. Door County local Emma Templeton created a putty jug with bits and pieces significant to her: a button from the Grand Army of the Republic in which her father served, a cuff button from a

Old Wooden Clock In 1893, Chicago hosted the World’s Columbia Exposition, also known as the World’s Fair. Door County fruit was exhibited and many local residents attended the fair and brought back these souvenir clocks.

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Pickled Tarantula In 1922, an employee of the Peterson and Hoslett Store in Sturgeon Bay was unpacking fruit when a giant tarantula crept from the produce and bit her. Someone decided to pickle the offending spider in a food jar and donate it to the museum. The practice of receiving donations from the public hasn’t disappeared since then. A version of this article originally appeared in Door County Living the magazine of the Peninsula Pulse, in the Early Summer 2025 issue.

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SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church

Mass Schedule

ELCA, Ellison Bay, WI Church Ofﬁce: 920-854-2988 Jim Honig, Pastor A Stephen Ministry Congregation

Thursday 8:30 am Rosary at 8:00

Sunday 8:00 am

Handicap Accessible Hearing Loop System Air Conditioned

Sunday 1:00 pm

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Office (920) 743-4842 Hwy 57 • Institute • www.sspeterpaulsb.org

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9:30 AM Worship w/communion in person, drive-in or watch live on the church website. 10:30 AM Coffee & fellowship / Sunday School

Bible Study: Saturday 9:30 a.m. Worship Service: Saturday 11:00 a.m. sturgeonbaywi.adventistchurch.org

For more information visit: www.shepherdofthebay.org

340 W. Maple St. • Sturgeon Bay Sunday Worship 9:15AM • 10:15AM Coffee & Fellowship All are welcome!

Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran

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

Hainesville Lutheran

3944 Co. Rd. M • Sturgeon Bay • Pastor, Mary Lou Plummer Immanuel Sunday Lutheran Church-LCMC Worship 9:30AM • 10:30AM Brunch Sunday Worship 10 AM Christmas Worship Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 7 PM Christmas Day Worship 10 AM

St. Paul Lutheran Church

Corpus Christi Catholic Church Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church Weekend Mass Times Weekend Mass Time Saturday 4:30pm Sunday 8:45am Sunday 7am Sunday 10:30am www.holynameofmary.church www.ccparish.net 7491 County Road H 811 W. Juniper St. Sturgeon Bay, WI Sturgeon Bay, WI

A Small Church With A Big Heart

JESUS CENTERED WORSHIP

Rev. Jon O. Gallatin, Pastor

7973 Hwy 57 Immanuel Lutheran Church Baileys Harbor, WI 54202

Second Sunday of Easter April 12, 2026 9:00 AM Worship

Rooted in Christ + Growing in Faith 920.839.2224 Immanuel-Lutheran.org

Spring Worship Schedule

Sundays 10am • Wednesdays 6pm In person and live on Facebook

LCMC - A Lutheran Congregation in Mission for Christ

4167 Juddville Rd. Fish Creek www.stpauljuddville.com

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

Pastor Gary Scharrig 7973 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor, WI 54202 Phone: 920.839.2224 Web: Immanuel-Lutheran.org

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

Pastor James Gomez 1756 Michigan Street, Master’s Cup Coffee House Sturgeon Bay Tues-Thurs • 9am-3pm 920.743.7750 Fri • 9am-Noon princeofpeacesb.com FREE WIFI E P • @baypoplc

“This is the cycle of maturity and re-formation in religion as well [as science and governance]. Dogmatic imitations of ancestral beliefs are passing. They have been the axis around which religion revolved but now are no longer fruitful…” – ‘Abdu’l-Baha - 1912 Baha’i devotions are held at 4pm each Wednesday via Zoom. Fireside chat is every fourth Friday. Please email or call us to obtain a link and further information: doorcountybahais@gmail.com • 920-868-5050

ccfishcreek.org E Join us on Sundays at 9420 Cottage Row Fish Creek Handicap Accessible

Calvary & Zion United Methodist Churches Pastor Frank Maxwell

We are Merging Excitement and Hope Into a Vital Faith

Calvary 4650 Cty E Egg Harbor, WI Worship 10:30

FELLOWSHIP OF DOOR COUNTY

Visit our website (uufdc.org) or Facebook page (facebook. com/uufdc) for connection details to our Sunday Services.

April 12 - 10 AM The Rev. Suzelle Lynch Remember the Sky

UU History Workshop Noon-2PM The Institutionalization of Anti-Racism Present by Rev. Mark Richards

10341 Hwy 42 ~ North Ephraim ~ 920.854.7559

St. Joseph Catholic Church 110 N. 5th Ave • Sturgeon Bay

WEEKEND MASS TIMES:

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

Saturday 4pm Sunday 10am

2336 Canterbury Lane, Sister Bay

www.stjosephsb.com

Handicap Accessible

parishofﬁce@calvaryzionumc.org www.calvaryandzionumc.org (920) 868-3112

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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Bethel Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church bethelbaptistellisonbay.org

The Rev. Brit Bjurstrom Frazier, Rector Holy Eucharist 10 am Sunday • 5:30 pm Wednesday All are welcome! stlukes-sisterbay.org

Pastor Jim Peterson bethelellisonbay.org | Pastor Joel Rose

WEDNESDAY

836 Michigan St - Sturgeon Bay

Sunday Worship @ 10 a.m. Sunday School 10-11 a.m. Rev. Thomas Farrell, Pastor

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

Weekend Mass Times: Saturday, 10:30 am on Washington Island Saturday, 4:00 pm Fish Creek Saturday, 6:00 pm Jacksonport Sunday, 8:00 am Baileys Harbor Sunday, 10:00 am Sister Bay For weekday Mass times, locations, and other information see www.stellamarisparish.com or call (920) 868-3241.

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

Communion First Sunday of the Month

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Baha’i Faith

ccfishcreek@gmail.com

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

You are invited. Communion is open to all. The Rev. Olin Sletto 920-743-3286 – www.ctkhn.org

SUNDAY SERVICE 9:30 AM

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The Episcopal Church welcomes you!

Pastor Daniel Bowman Associate Pastor Ryan Bowman

Holy Communion Offered During All Worship

handicapped accessible

3434 County Rd. V Jacksonport Holy Eucharist 5:00 Saturday

6121 Gordon Rd • Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 920-743-9511

First Baptist Church

ELCA LUTHERAN CHURCHES Bay View Lutheran

Holy Nativity

Sturgeon Bay Seventh-day Adventist Church

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Rev. Matthew Rappl

SUNDAY

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

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

SUNDAY SERVICE:

10:00AM

Pastor JoAnn Meyer

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Sister Bay Moravian Church

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

9:15 AM

Fellowship 10:15 AM We livestream ourCoffee services on Worship Service 10:45 AM Check our website for more information

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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The approach to the Michigan Street Bridge in Sturgeon Bay wasn’t as clean in 1973 as it is today. Before Sonny’s Pizzeria and the Door County Maritime Museum welcomed people on the west waterfront, a different maritime history could be found. Visitors could pull over to buy night crawlers and spawn sacs, book a boat tour, fill up with gas, and hope the bridge didn’t go up while they did it.

MARITIME MUSEUM SEEKS STUDENT ESSAYS The Door County Maritime Museum (DCMM) invites area students who have engaged with DCMM to describe their experiences in an essay contest. Kindergarten through college students who have participated in the museum scavenger hunt, taken a field trip to Cana Island, been part of SeaPerch, or engaged in any other DCMM activity are welcome to participate. Participants must write a paragraph or a page (150 to 600 words) about their favorite DCMM education memory and how it has impacted them. Winners will have their essays published in the July 2026 issue of the museum’s magazine, The Beacon, and receive two passes for free admission. Submissions must be received no later than Monday, June 1, at 11:59 pm at forms.gle/ sw9PtSNxTmFdrq2w7.

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“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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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. BEN LARSEN Brygga Plates & Pours at Stone Harbor Resort, 107 N. 1st Ave. in Sturgeon Bay

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. BLOOD DRIVE Door County YMCA – Steve & Jackie Kane Program Center, 3866 Gibraltar Road, Fish Creek. 920.868.3660. 12-4:30pm. The community is invited to donate blood. 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. SPRING FLING Door County YMCA – Sturgeon Bay Program Center, 1900 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.4949. 6pm. Semiformal dance for grades 6-9. Register with the Welcome Desk.

LITERATURE ART/SPEAKS Margaret Lockwood Gallery, 7 S 2nd Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.868.1457. 11am-12pm. Write On, Door County creative lab to encourage writing in response to visual art. “THE BOOKMOBILE’S SUMMERTIME STOPS” Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor. 920.868.3334. 2pm. Egg Harbor Historical Society program. The restored Door County Bookmobile will be on-hand for visits before & after the program.

OUTDOOR PAUSE TO GIVE LIFE Door County Medical Center, 330 S 16th Place, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.5566. 1pm. Flag-raising ceremony, a moment of silence & speakers to promote organ, tissue & eye donation. Reception with cookies to follow.

SAT 4/11 LIVE MUSIC BEN LARSEN Harbor Ridge Winery, 4690 Rainbow Ridge Rd, Egg Harbor. 920.868.4321.

1-4pm. Door County’s own amusing Americana. GUITAR GEORGE Door County Brewing Co. and Music Hall, 8099 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.1515. 3-6pm. Acoustic guitar tunes. MIKE MCGEE Drömhus Door County, 611 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay. 608.333.4553. 4-6pm. Singer-songwriter. DAVID CAVANAUGH Twelve Eleven Wine Bar, 10339 Hwy 57, Sister Bay. 920.421.9463. 5-7pm. Americana, rock & country blues. DB FUSION Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club, 600 Nautical Dr, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.6934. 5-8pm. Featuring Bill Gironda & Dennis Keith Johnson. KURT GUNN Cherry Lanes Arcade Bar, 127 N 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0093. 7-10pm. WAMI-winning singer-songwriter. PUTTIN’ ON THE FRITZ Salute Wine & Beer Lounge, 7778 Hwy 42, Egg Harbor. 920.868.3247. 7-9pm. A singer/songwriter/ pianist performs a crowdpleasing variety.

PERFORMANCE “TALES OF OUR LIVES” Northern Sky Creative Center & Gould Theater, 9058 County Rd A, Fish Creek. 920.746.1786. 7pm. An empowering story slam by local women, accompanied by live music. Women’s Fund of Door County program. $35/person. INNA FALIKS MUSE Sturgeon Bay, 330 Jefferson Street, Sturgeon Bay. 920.333.2859. 7pm. A blend of audiobiographical storytelling & piano music. $25/person.

GALLERIES RIBBON CUTTING Andrea Naylor Studio & Gallery, 45 S. 3rd St., Sturgeon Bay. 10am. After the ceremony with Destination Sturgeon Bay, enjoy a free kids’ doodle table & a Honey Bee Door County pop-up with sweet treats.

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SO LONG, SÓL GRASS After five years, Sól Grass Music Festival has been canceled, according to a Facebook post by the organizers. Refunds will be issued in May for those who bought tickets to the weekend of bluegrass at Washington Island Campground, which hosted the festival produced and organized through Backroads Events. Sól Grass had earned a reputation for bringing highquality bluegrass musicians from throughout the midwest and farther afield in its short run. “More than anything, we just want to say thank you,” organizers wrote in a Facebook post. “For showing up, for dancing, and for building something that felt real and connected. Sól Grass was never just an event. It was all of you.”

FOOD & DRINK COMMUNITY MEAL Bay View Lutheran Church, 340 W Maple St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.4705. 4-6pm. Dine-in, carry-out or delivery. Call 920.245.5704 in advance for delivery. Free, but donations accepted. All are welcome.

INDOOR POKÉMON CLUB The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727. 9-11 am. A fun-filled morning of battles, trades and more whether you’re a Pokémon master or just starting your journey. SKIN CANCER SCREENING Prevea Luxemburg Health Center, 101 School Creek Trail, Luxemburg. 920.845.2351. 8:30am-12pm. Medical professionals offer spot checks, discuss signs of skin cancer & share advice on protecting your skin. SCRABBLE TOURNAMENT Stone Harbor Resort, 107 N 1st Ave, Sturgeon Bay.

920.743.8185. 9am-1pm. Teams of two compete in a round-robin tournament consisting of three games. $100/team of two. Proceeds support Literacy Door County. Register at 920.639.8788 or through the LDC Facebook page. WINTER MARKET 2604 Grove Road, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.2366. 10am-2pm. Shop homemade & homegrown products from local vendors. LEGO STEAM PROJECT Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor. 920.868.3334. 10am. Help construct a Lego portrait of “The Great Wave off Kanagawa” by Hokusai on the Lego wall in the MakerSpace. ADULT CLOTHING SWAP Fish Creek Library, 4097 Hwy 42, Fish Creek. 920.868.3471. 10am-12pm. Bring up to 15 like-new items to exchange for something new to you. No money exchanged. Clothes/ accessories only; no shoes, continued on page 2

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“WICKEDLY ENCHANTED EVENING“ Door County YMCA – Sturgeon Bay Program Center, 1900 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.4949. 6-8pm. Father-daughter ball. Register with the Welcome Desk. KARAOKE Thirsty Cow Taphouse, 7899 Co Rd A, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.9991. 6:30-9pm.

LITERATURE LIBRARY MEMORIES Sturgeon Bay Library, 107 S 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.6578. 10-11am. Write down your memories of libraries during this Write On, Door County program leading up to National Library Week. PUBLICATION CELEBRATION Write On, Door County, 4210 Juddville Rd, Juddville. 920.868.1457. 1pm. Join multidisciplinary artist Lachrisa Grandberry to celebrate the release of her collection “Shredding Rugs.” READERS RAMPANT BOOK CLUB Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Library, 2323 Mill Rd, Sister Bay. 920.854.2721. 2:30pm. Discuss “The Personal Librarian” by Marie Benedict.

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DUMAS, LUQUETTE & KNAPP TRIO Door County Sandbox, 1023 Egg Harbor Rd, Sturgeon Bay. (920) 818-0134. 3pm. Bluegrass band. $25/ person at the door or at nickdumasmusic.com/tour. COOL BAY JAZZ Drömhus Door County, 611 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay. 608.333.4553. 5-7pm. World-class professional musicians.

PERFORMANCE “I AM, HE SAID” Southern Door Auditorium, 2073 Cty DK, Brussels. 920.676.1920. 4pm. A generation-spanning Neil Diamond tribute concert.

GALLERIES TACHISME POETRY Equilibrium Fine Arts & Creative Workshops, 314 Steele St., Algoma. 920.404.0483. 2-4pm. Bring in a finished poem that you’d like to add another dimension to, or write a new one. Refreshments available for purchase.

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OPEN KNIT & CROCHET The Naked Sheep, 31 S. Madison Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.1166. 12-3pm. Open knitting & crochet. “THROUGH THE SHADED LENS” Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County, 10341 Hwy 42, Ephraim. 920.854.7559. 12-2pm. Workshop on racial

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MON 4/13 LIVE MUSIC PAUL TAYLOR Osteria Tre Tassi, 11976 Mink River Road, Ellison Bay. 920.309.8390. 6:30-9:30pm. Solo jazz guitar during dinner.

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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.

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.

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a scavenger hunt, make-&take crafts & trail walks. 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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TRIVIA & TACOS Thirsty Cow Taphouse, 7899 Co Rd A, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.9991. 5-6pm team signup, 6pm start. ADRC ACTIVITIES Aging & Disability Resource Center of Door County, 916 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2372. 8:30am. Foot clinic. 9am. Artists in Making; Boost Your Brain & Memory. 10am. DVD fitness. 11am. Zumba Gold. 12pm. Bridge. 12:30pm. Poker; Samba card group. 1pm. Growing Connections. SOCIAL CRIBBAGE Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Learning and Innovation Center, 2438 S Bay Shore Drive, Sister Bay. 920.746.4970. 10am-12pm. For knowledgeable players. Bring your cribbage board and cards. UKULELE JAM Door County YMCA – Steve & Jackie Kane Program Center, 3866 Gibraltar Road, Fish Creek. 920.868.3660. 1-2:45pm. Open to all players & skill levels. Email dcukesociety@ gmail.com for more info. BINGOCIZE Empowering and Supporting Individuals, 813 Rabas St., Algoma. 920.487.3541. 1-2pm. Strength & balance exercises combined with bingo. Hosted by the Aging & Disability Resource Center for participants 60+. CONTAINER GARDENING Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.5895. 1:30pm. Door County Master Gardeners webinar, followed by refreshments & socializing. MAGIC COMMANDER NIGHT The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727. 3-9pm. Play Magic the Gathering in Commander format.

YMCA YOUTH DANCE RECITAL Door Community Auditorium, 3924 Hwy 42, Fish Creek. 920.868.2728. 5:30pm. Dance students showcase their work.

LITERATURE “A BRIGHT NIGHT OF POETRY” Sevastopol Town Hall, 4528 Hwy 57, Institute. 920.746.1230. 6:30am. Free poetry reading by local author John Hiney. MEMOIR MONDAY Washington Island Community Center, 910 Main Road, Washington Island. 920.868.1457. 10-11am. Write part of your life story at this creative lab geared towards seniors. LIBRARY MEMORIES Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Library, 2323 Mill Rd, Sister Bay. 920.854.2721. 1-2pm. Write down your memories of libraries during this Write On, Door County program leading up to National Library Week. LIBRARY MEMORIES Ephraim Library, 9996 Water St, Ephraim. 920.868.1457. 3-4pm. Write down your memories of libraries during this Write On, Door County program leading up to National Library Week.

TUE 4/14 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 FUN AT THE LIBRARY Algoma Public Library, 406 Fremont St, Algoma. 920.487.2295. 10:30am. Toddler Storytime. 3:30pm. Journal Bedazzling. For ages 10-18. EVENTS AT THE ADRC Aging & Disability Resource Center of Door County, 916 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2372. 9am. Euchre; Chess; Crypto scams presentation. 12:30pm. Golf card game. 1pm. Watercolor painting; sheepshead. CURRENT EVENTS GROUP Calvary United Methodist Church, 4650 Cty E, Egg Harbor. 920.868.3112. 9-10:30am. Discuss local, state, national & world news. Participants may bring an article, listen & share ideas. No church affiliation. Meet in the library. TECH TUESDAY We Are HOPE, in the Cherry Point Mall, 1300 Egg Harbor Rd, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.7273. 10am-2pm. Free, dropin technology support & computer skills training. 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. FREE MOVIE Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor. 920.868.3334. 4pm. Popcorn provided; bring your own nonalcoholic beverage. 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. DOOR PENINSULA ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY MEETING Crossroads at Big Creek – Astronomy Campus, 2200 Utah Street, Sturgeon Bay. 7-9:30pm. Astronomy program & meeting. Visitors welcome.

LITERATURE SWEET EARTH BOOK CLUB Yardstick Books, 317 Steele St, Algoma. 785.917.9628. 6-7pm. Discuss “Owls of the Eastern Ice” by Jonathan Slaght.

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.

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INDOOR PUZZLES AND GAMES The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727. 12-3pm. Puzzle club. 5:50-9pm. Magic the Gathering standard showdown. EVENTS AT THE ADRC Aging & Disability Resource Center of Door County, 916 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2372. 9am. Pinochle; Identity Theft program. 10am. DVD Fitness; Bingo. 10:30am. Chair Yoga. 12:30pm. Sheepshead; Poker. 1pm. Samba card group. BABY & ME STORYTIME Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Library, 2323 Mill Rd, Sister Bay. 920.854.2721. 10:30-11:30am. Storytime & activities for babies/toddlers 0-30 months & their caregivers. MUSIC JAM Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor. 920.868.3334. 1pm. Open to all

LITERATURE PLAY READING CLUB Sturgeon Bay Library, 107 S 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.6578. 3:30-4:30pm. Discussion group led by Third Avenue PlayWorks.

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

Sloppy Joe is a really funny name for a sandwich. At what point do you accept that a lost sock is not going to be found and throw away the other one?

Why are succulents called that?

Pet Peeves The DJ feature on Spotify.

Businesses that profit from people’s insecurities. Waking up before you get to see how your dream ends. instruments and skill levels. Listeners welcome. FIREHOUSE KNITTERS Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Fire Station, 2258 Mill Rd, Sister Bay. 920.600.5086. 1-4pm. All knitters, crocheters & needleworkers are welcome. SMART MONEY Algoma Public Library, 406 Fremont St, Algoma. 920.487.2295. 1-3:30pm. Adult financial workshop with a new topic every week. EVENTS AT ESI Empowering and Supporting Individuals, 813 Rabas St., Algoma. 920.487.3541. 1-2pm. Bingocize. Strength & balance exercises combined with bingo. Hosted by the Aging & Disability Resource Center for participants 60+. 2:30-4pm. Office for the

OUTDOOR CROSSROADS EVENTS Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.5895. 10-11am. Junior Nature Club. Themed stories, games, handson activities & outdoor play. Family program; parents stay with the group. 1:30pm. Wandering Wednesday. Naturalist-guided hike. VOLUNTEER WEDNESDAY Potawatomi State Park, 3740 Cty PD, Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2890. 9am-12pm. Multiple volunteer opportunities available. Meet at the park’s maintenance shed (first driveway after the park entrance). State park vehicle sticker required.

THU 4/16 LIVE MUSIC OPEN MIC Drömhus Door County, 611 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay. 608.333.4553. 6-9pm. For musicians & listeners. WRITERS’ NIGHT Tambourine Lounge, 59 N. 2nd Avenue, Sturgeon Bay. 920.333.1723. 7-9pm. Share original songs, stories & poetry.

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