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Every Day is Earth Day Festival This Weekend / Volunteers recognized at 2026 Golden Heart Celebration / Chaudoir Honored with DCEDC’s Highest award / restraining Order lifted on alpine raze permit / City Supports $1.6m infrastructure Deal for New Development / Sevastopol Destination imagination Builds a legacy of Creativity / Barney Fun run Takes Off / midsummer’s music announces 2026 Season / Bingocize / City Sewer rates increasing + Gallery Guide / Classifieds / Public Notices / Obituaries / Letters / Crossword

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Gov. Tony Evers visited the Ridges Sanctuary in Baileys Harbor on Tuesday, April 21. Posing in front of the rear (upper) range light is (from left) Anna Foster, Ridges director of operations; Evers; Katie Krouse, Ridges executive director; and Erik Ellison, Ridges marketing assistant. The visit was part of Evers’ annual statewide tour celebrating Earth Week, in advance of proclaiming April 22 Earth Day in Wisconsin. His tour also recognized Forest Appreciation Week, which runs from April 19 to Arbor Day on April 24. During his visit to the Ridges, Evers toured parts of the sanctuary and heard about its efforts to preserve, protect and research Wisconsin’s first-ever land trust, in addition to hearing about its expansive environmental early childhood SUBmiTTED education programming.

ROAD RUBBERIZING UNDERWAY Sevastopol – Those Wisconsin Department of Transportation (Wis-DOT) culvert overhauls that closed state Highway 57 at various points over the past three seasons were finished last year. in addition, no Wis-DOT road construction projects are scheduled for Door County in 2026. One slow-down, however, is happening currently on the state highway system, though this one will be completed in about 10 days. The Door County Highway Department will be rubberizing on state Hwys 42/57 from the Egg Harbor road roundabout to the 42/57 junction, and then north to Valmy. The work began Tuesday, april 21, and will last through april 30 between 6 am and 4 pm, monday through Thursday. Flagging operations will be in place to control traffic. rubberizing is done to improve road performance and sustainability. “This is a process where we rout, make the crack wider and deeper in the asphalt, to make room for a rubberized product that is put in the cracks to seal them up and not allow water to penetrate the pavement,” said Thad ash, Door County highway commissioner, by email. “The product is sent to us in block form that we melt in a machine and then apply to the cracks.” more than 2,000 crashes happen in Wisconsin work zones each year, according to Wis-DOT. as always, motorists are advised to use caution when traveling around road construction equipment and crews and to obey all signage.

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The change will only allow lot owners to resell lots or portions of them to the Town of Nasewaupee, by written application signed by the lot owner or legal heir and approved by the town clerk. The town would purchase the lot for $200. The cemetery bylaws allow town residents to purchase a grave space for $600, nonresidents $1,200. The town board also approved the low bid of $1,429,274.62 from Northeast asphalt to reconstruct idlewild road between County Highway C and Neils road. The project includes repaving and culvert replacement along five miles this year and will be reimbursed with a 90% grant from the state’s agricultural roads improvement program (arip). With the bid specifications calling for a road width of 21 feet and the asphalt to be 4 inches deep, town chair Steve Sullivan said the weight limits currently on idlewild road would be removed following reconstruction, as weight restrictions on arip-funded road projects are prohibited. The town previously approved a resolution authorizing up to $2.2 million in borrowing to pay for the project before arip reimbursement, but Sullivan said that much won’t be needed with the low bid coming in under the project estimate. Nasewaupee has been working with Stantec to seek state grants for road projects.

DMV IN STURGEON BAY MOVING Sturgeon Bay – The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of motor Vehicles (DmV) Sturgeon Bay Customer Service Center is moving down the road from its current location at 1009 Egg Harbor road to its new location, 1300 Egg Harbor rd, Suite 114. “We’re pleased to be able to offer our customers improved parking, easier accessibility and a better customer experience in a larger space that’s right down the street from our current location,” said adam Busalacchi, Wisconsin DmV Director of Bureau of Field Services. The last day of DmV service at the Bay ridge mall location will be the close of business on Thursday, april 30, at 5 pm. The DmV will reopen at the Cherry point mall location on Tuesday, may 5, at 7 am. The hours for the Sturgeon Bay DmV will remain the same: Tuesday and Thursday from 7 am – 5 pm, and closed all other days of the week. Nearly every vehicle transaction is available online at wisconsindmv.gov. Typical DmV customers need only visit a DmV office once every eight years to renew their driver license or iD. many customers over age 65 may

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SALES OF UNUSED GRAVE LOTS RESTRICTED, AND IDLEWILD ROAD SET FOR RECONSTRUCTION

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Nasewaupee – Unused grave lots in the Nasewaupee/Schumacher Cemetery may not be sold by the original purchaser to outside parties under a bylaw revision approved april 16 by the Nasewaupee Town Board of Supervisors. Board members favored the revision because they wanted to prevent unused lots from being sold online to outside buyers, which could create the impression that the cemetery was privately owned rather than town-owned.

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The supervisors on the Door County Board take the oath of office on Tuesday, April 21, administered by Door County Circuit Court Judge David Weber. Three of the seats turned over during the April election this year when incumbents lost their races to a challenger, while two other of the board seats had been empty until now due to a resignation and a death, and a new supervisor will fill the seat long held by Washington Island’s retired supervisor, Joel Gunnlauggson. D.A. FITZGERALD

County Board Keeps Leadership, Tightens Messaging Rules New rule designates chair as sole voice for official board positions by DEBRA FITZGERALD debra.fitz@ppulse.com

outhern Door County supervisors again secured leadership roles on the Door County Board of Supervisors during its organizational meeting on April 21. David Englebert was reelected board

(From left) David Englebert was reelected as the chairman of the Door County Board of Supervisors, while Todd Thayse was reelected as vice-chairman. Official county board photos.

chair, and Todd Thayse vice-chair. Englebert, representing District 1 wards in Brussels and Union, previously served for two years as vice chair before first being elected chair in 2024. Thayse, representing District 2 in the Village of Forestville and wards in the towns of Brussels and Forestville, also first took his role in 2024. Both were elected by blind ballot. With two supervisors absent, Englebert won 17-2 over challengers Walter “Bud” Kalms and Alexis Heim Peter. Thayse was elected 14-5, with Heim Peter and Dale Vogel also nominated. The almost daylong meeting included the Oath of Office, administered by Circuit Court Judge David Weber, along with training on county structure, finances, ethics, conflicts of interest and open meetings and records laws. The supervisors also adopted updated Rules of Order Governing the Door County Board of Supervisors. Usually revisited and revised each year, the document serves as the framework for how the county board conducts its meetings and makes decisions. One proposed change – to allow committees, not just the chair, to

introduce proclamations – failed 12-7. Under the current rule, added in 2025, proclamations must be sponsored by the chair and directly relate to county programs, services, or budget. District 9 Supervisor Ryan Shaw sought to expand that authority, but his motion did not pass. Official County Spokesperson Designated A newly adopted Rule 45 clarifies who may speak on behalf of the board: “No member of the Door County Board of Supervisors, other than the Board Chair, is authorized to make any official statement or comment on behalf of the County Board. If a member makes a statement or comment, the member shall ensure such statement or comment contains language indicating the statement or comment reflects the personal views of the member and not the views of the County Board.” Corporation Counsel Sean Donohue said the rule aligns with a Wisconsin Counties Association (WCA) model “If a supervisor needs to make a statement on their own, they have to make a disclaimer that this is their view and not the official county board position,” he said. When the supervisors took a break for lunch, the Peninsula Pulse asked Donohue more about the rule’s intention, how it would work and whether it would serve to silence other supervisors. Peninsula Pulse: Does this mean the chair is the only spokesperson for matters the board has voted on, or emerging matters also? Sean Donohue: If the board doesn’t have a position on something, I don’t think the chair would be making a statement on behalf of the board because that position would not be established. PP: Are supervisors restricted from speaking freely, or are they just required to add the disclaimer when they do? SD: Just the disclaimer. They can certainly provide their personal views; they represent their constituents and can speak on their behalf. It’s the disclaimer that this isn’t the official county board viewpoint; that what they’re saying are their personal views. Once the county board decides on something, then it would be the county board chair who would say the county board position is X on this matter.

District 9 Supervisor Ryan Shaw wanted others beyond the County Board Chair to be able to introduce proclamations for a vote, but his effort failed, 12-7. Official county board photo

PP: Is there a risk that the county chair as spokesperson could overshadow dissenting views? SD: No, I don’t think it does because those minority supervisors could speak their personal opinions. They could say, ‘In my personal opinion, I don’t think this decision was appropriate, I don’t feel it was correct, I think the county board erred’ – there’s nothing prohibiting them from doing that. They just can’t say the county board’s position is X, when it’s Y, or opposite. PP: Can the local media expect supervisors to be more hesitant to speak because of this rule? SD: I hope not. That’s not the intent. The intent is to have a uniform message, or be more accurate in what’s coming out of the county board. The county board chair gives the official view. If another supervisor has a differing opinion, they can provide that. But the intent is to provide clarity to what the county board’s view is, not to silence other supervisors from giving their opinion or their take. PP: Was there any situation where a supervisor said something to the press that was inconsistent with the county board’s position? SD: No, not at all. This was prompted by me. I was not approached by a supervisor to have this put in place. This was something in the WCA Rules of Order that I thought would be appropriate and I proposed it and the Admin Committee agreed and forwarded it to the county board to take it up. PP: What would you say to someone who might view this as message control rather than clarification? SD: I hope nobody takes this as message control because that’s not how it was intended. Any supervisor can speak. Only the county board supervisor can say this is the county position. If supervisors disagree, they’re free with the disclaimer to say whatever they want to express.

VILLAGE OF EGG HARBOR

Restraining Order Lifted on Alpine Raze Permit by DEBRA FITZGERALD debra.fitz@ppulse.com

oor County Circuit Court Judge David Weber has lifted the temporary restraining order that had halted the demolition of four buildings at the former Alpine Resort waterfront property in the Village of Egg Harbor, including the lodge. Weber confirmed Tuesday that he dissolved the order after the petitioners’ attorney filed a motion on April 8 to withdraw the temporary restraining order. That same day, the attorney for respondent Sagorac Enterprises filed a motion to dismiss the case, which had originally been brought by the petitioners on Nov. 11, 2025. The petitioners – a group of Village of Egg Harbor property owners – filed the

The raze permit issued by the Village of Egg Harbor for the former Alpine Resort lodge (shown) and three other buildings on the waterfront property has been dissolved. FILE

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petition for the temporary restraining order when they filed their petition for judicial review. They challenged a raze permit granted by the Egg Harbor Zoning Board of Appeals (BOA) to the

property owner, Sagorac Enterprises. The village and the BOA are also named as respondents. Petitioners Myles Dannhausen, Sr, Martha Egan, Laurie Culp, Al Lohman, Judy Lohman, Mary Martin and Marguerite Roza, are seeking to overturn the BOA’s approval of the raze permit. Following the initial filing, Weber granted the temporary restraining order, halting demolition, and required petitioners to post a $250,000 security bond. After the petitioners declined to post the pond and withdrew their request for the restraining order, Weber dissolved it on April 16. Weber is scheduled to issue an oral ruling on the case, including the respondent’s motion to dismiss, on June 8 at 2:30 pm.

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City Sanitary Sewer Rates Increasing 15% Effective July 1 by KEVIN BONESKE kevin@ppulse.com

turgeon Bay’s Utility Commission has approved a 15% increase in the city’s sanitary sewer rates, effective July 1. SBU General Manager Jim Stawicki said the 2026 utility budget includes the increase, accounting for $450,000 annually for debt service on Clean Water Fund loans and needed upgrades to sanitary sewer infrastructure, especially at the wastewater treatment plant. The increase applies to both the monthly fixed charge based on a meter size and usage rates, and is expected to generate about $35,000 in additional monthly revenue. For a typical residential customer with a 5/8-inch meter, the fixed charge will rise from $14.40 to $16.56, while the cost per 1,000 gallons will increase from $6.28 to $7.23. Though this marks the third sanitary sewer rate increase in three years, Stawicki said additional increases are not expected until 2028 or beyond. “While utility rate increases are never popular, SBU’s recent increases have been relatively modest and were initiated off of a very low base rate that had not been updated in 10 years,” SBU staff reported April 14 in a memo to the commission.

That memo also noted that Sturgeon Bay’s annual residential sanitary sewer cost of $426 remains lower than in the Village of Egg Harbor ($680), the Town of Baileys Harbor ($560) and the Village of Sister Bay ($847). Stawicki said information about the increase will be included in May utility bills. A draft states that for a “typical resident, the increase translates to $4.65 per month or $56 annually.” Stawicki said the increase was delayed until July so customers would not face it at the same time as the new stormwater utility fee introduced earlier this year.

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$1.6M Infrastructure Deal Supported for New Development by KEVIN BONESKE kevin@ppulse.com

T R.W. Baird Managing Director Brad Viegut speaks on March 3 before the Sturgeon Bay Common Council about borrowing up to $7.44 million to finance various capital improvement projects in the 2026 city budget. KEViN BONESKE

City Borrowing $7.44M in 2026 by KEVIN BONESKE kevin@ppulse.com

he City of Sturgeon Bay has issued $7.44 million this year in general obligation promissory notes to borrow money. The notes will be used to finance various capital improvement projects in the 2026 budget, which will be paid back through either the general tax levy, the city’s stormwater utility, or Tax Incremental Districts (TIDs) No. 6, 10 and 11. City Finance Director Val Clarizio said Sturgeon Bay’s total debt balance before the new issue is $26.09 million. Wisconsin municipalities generally cannot have total outstanding debt exceeding 5% of the municipality’s taxable property value as equalized for state purposes. Sturgeon Bay’s equalized value is about $1.7 billion, which would put its statutory borrowing limit at roughly $85 million. R.W. Baird Managing Director Brad Viegut said notes for the new borrowing will be paid back over terms ranging from 3-10 years, based on the items purchased and expected longevity. In the tax levy, $3,305,000 will be borrowed over 10 years, $449,000 over five years and $150,000 over three years. Items such as squad car replacement and treatments intended to improve water quality at Little Lake would be financed over three years, while replacing a fire truck and a tandem axle truck with a plow are among the 10-year borrowing. Through the stormwater utility, $990,000 will be borrowed over 10 years and another $75,000 over five years. A bioswale to filter stormwater runoff along Little Lake would be financed over five years, while a one-ton truck with a crane and a water weed truck are among the items borrowed for over 10 years. The three TIDs will borrow money over 10 years for infrastructure improvements, with the $1.28 million for TID No. 6 also including financing to pay developer incentives, $335,000 for TID No. 10 and $815,000 for TID No. 11. Viegut said the Common Council authorized R.W. Baird to proceed with the steps necessary to market the notes, such as getting a rating for them from Moody’s Investors Service. According to figures provided to the city by R.W. Baird, the borrowing rate was estimated to have a true interest cost of 3.41%, while the maximum interest rate the council would support under the parameters it approved March 3 was 4.25%. City Administrator Josh Van Lieshout reported to the council April 7 that the city completed the sale of the notes with a true interest cost of 3.5%. Based on a true interest cost of 3.41%, projections from R.W. Baird estimated the net cost would be around $1 million over 10 years to borrow the combined $3,945,000 with the tax levy. Those projections also estimated the net costs over 10 years would be: around $235,000 to borrow $1,065,000 with the stormwater utility; around $320,000 to borrow $1.28 million with TID #6, around $84,000 to borrow $335,000 in TID #10 and around $207,000 to borrow $815,000 in TID #11.

he Sturgeon Bay Common Council approved a development agreement on April 7 for the Heron Crossing subdivision in Tax Incremental District (TID) #6 on the city’s east side. The agreement with Dimitrious Foster of F & M Home Innovations, working with PortSide Builders, calls for subdividing a vacant 27.5-acre site between North 8th Avenue and North 11th Place into 72 single-family lots and 15 duplex lots. The council approved the subdivision plat earlier this year. The project plans call for 27 lots dedicated to what’s being called “workforce” housing, similar to the development agreement in TID #10 on the west side that PortSide was involved with in the Geneva Ridge subdivision. In that subdivision, home types and who may purchase them are regulated, namely a homebuyer who is “an active full-time employee of a Door County-based business at the time of closing.” However, unlike Geneva Ridge, Heron Crossing will be developed on privately-owned land rather than city-owned property. F & M plans to develop the housing for Heron Crossing with six home plans, and prices ranging from $324,900 for a 1,218-square-foot home to $369,900 for a 1,519-squarefoot home. The other single-family lots and duplex lots in the subdivision would not be subject to the same restrictions as the lots for “workforce” homes. The project also includes the dedication of an approximately 2.25-acre public park. The developer will construct all the infrastructure – streets, curb and gutter, sidewalks, sanitary and stormwater sewer, water service – for which it would receive three infrastructure payments from the city totalling $1.6 million. The city would pay the first installment of $825,000 upon the developer submitting

This drawing shows a 1,519-square-foot home, the largest of six models that would be built on the 27 workforce lots in the Heron Crossing subdivision on Sturgeon Bay’s east side. SUBmiTTED

invoices for completed qualifying work, and the second of $225,000 not before Jan. 2, 2028, contingent upon occupancy permits being issued for housing units with a combined assessed value of at least $10 million. The third payment of $550,000 would not take place before Jan. 2, 2030, contingent upon occupancy permits being issued for housing units with a combined assessed value of at least $20 million. Under the agreement, the city’s annual tax incremental financing payments to the developer would be equal to 70% of the tax increment generated by the project, not to exceed a total of $1.1 million to repay a developerfinanced loan. Community Development Director Rebecca Kerwin said the city would retain 30% of the tax increment for approximately the first eight years of the project and 100% thereafter. The agreement would also require the project to have a minimum total assessed value of $13 million by 2029 and $31.44 million by 2032, or tax increment payments may be reduced. Based on financial projections from the city’s financial consultant, R.W. Baird, the project is estimated to generate more than $2.9 million in surplus funds to TID #6 when it would close in 2043.

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This drawing highlights the City of Sturgeon Bay’s proposed update to its official city map, which would designate new roadways on the west side in areas where potential development is generating interest. SUBmiTTED

Map Changes Considered to Guide Future Development on West Side Aldi is considering a potential store by KEVIN BONESKE kevin@ppulse.com

pdating the City of Sturgeon Bay’s official map in areas where potential development is generating interest on the west side has been recommended by the city’s Local Transportation Board and Plan Commission. Community Development Director Rebecca Kerwin said a couple of developers are interested in extending Ashland Avenue south of state highways 42-57, where Aldi is considering whether to locate a store, and another developer is looking at a possible multi-family development. “This is an appropriate time to look at the official map and see if it still fits the vision for the future and development proposals out there,” she said. Kerwin said the city engaged the services of Cedar Corporation to update the official map, which

is authorized under state law as a planning and regulatory tool to identify future roads and road extensions that restrict improvements from being constructed within designated future right-of-ways, unless approved by the city. She said the conceptual plan drawn by Cedar Corporation considered the wetlands to map out a minimal impact, should the city go ahead with the plan. In addition to extending Ashland Avenue, the proposed map update includes planned roadway layouts in the area east of Douglas Avenue, west of South Ithaca Place and north of the Door County Justice Center. District 4 Alderman Spencer Gustafson, who chairs the Local Transportation Board and is also a Plan Commission member, said the proposed city map update has “a lot of pluses with this, especially with the work that’s going on on Duluth [Avenue south of state highways 4257 to Emerald Drive].” Approximately six-tenths of a mile of Duluth Avenue (County S) is now being reconstructed. District

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1 Alderwoman Helen Bacon, a Plan Commission member, said the map update would make it easier to “visualize what might be happening in the neighborhood in this area.” She said there has been talk of putting Ashland through to the south ever since she’s been on the council. “And now it looks like that’s going to be happening,” she said. Though no new buildings could be constructed where roadways would be added to the official city map, Mayor David Ward said areas where any building currently exists, with the Ashland Avenue right-of-way being designated south of Highway 42-57, wouldn’t have to be torn down, because the city wouldn’t be using eminent domain. Ward said future development at that location, should it proceed with Aldi obtaining the property and building a store there, for instance, would result in Ashland Avenue being laid out as shown in the proposed city map update. Kerwin said adoption of the proposed city map amendments requires Common Council approval following a public hearing.

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n 1988, the economy of Sturgeon Bay was at a crossroads. The workforce at Bay Shipbuilding – the city’s largest employer – had dwindled from a high of nearly 2,000 just a few years earlier, to less than 200. A task force recommended the creation of the Door County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) to pull the industrial economy from the brink. To lead the new office, they plucked as its leader a 34-year-old native of Southern Door who was working in the Door County Planning Department by the name of Bill Chaudoir. “We interviewed a lot of great candidates,” said Mike Gilson, who was then working in commercial lending at Bank of Sturgeon Bay (now Nicolet Bank). Working with commercial enterprises meant Gilson knew how tentative prospects were for businesses, and how important the new job was. “Bill was the guy.” He remained the guy who was synonymous with the organization for the next 27 years, building the organization into one that would help steer the fortunes of the local economy. On April 22, DCEDC honored Chaudoir, who retired in 2016, with the Lifetime Achievement Award at its annual Investor Luncheon. Chaudoir was joined by three other honorees at the annual awards. Tricia Hanson of T. Simon Jewelers was honored with the Lightkeeper Award for woman or minority-owned business; the Piggly Wiggly of Sister Bay was given the Lighthouse Award for established business; and the Range Lights Award for emerging business went to Hi Tec Fabrication of Sturgeon Bay. Pat O’Hern, who worked closely with DCEDC as general manager of Bay Shipbuilding for many years, said the honor for Chaudoir was long overdue. “Bill recognized the value of labor, work, commerce and economic development,” O’Hern said.

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O’Hern said Chaudoir opened doors for Bay Shipbuilding to expand and revitalize the shipyard. “We were very good at building boats,” O’Hern said. “I don’t think we were very good at knowing how to interact with the governmental bodies and the programs that were available to us, and that’s where Bill came in. Bill would come to us and say, ‘Hey, have you thought about applying for this grant? Have you thought about visiting these people in Madison to display to them what you’ve put into your businesses and what your needs are?’” Chaudoir was persistent, working connections in Madison and beyond for years – even decades – to help businesses in Door County. For Bay Shipbuilding, that work helped the company get millions of dollars in grants and loan assistance to build docks, dredge, and build a new floating drydock to modernize the yard. The frustration of being stuck in a long line of tourist traffic between Sturgeon Bay and Green Bay is an experience younger residents of the county will never know, in part thanks to Chaudoir’s tenacity. He worked for years to lobby the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to expand that stretch of highway to four lanes to improve safety, reduce drive times and keep industrial businesses in Sturgeon Bay. Chaudoir also spent years working on a way to move WireTech Fabricators out of a residential neighborhood in Sturgeon Bay to the Industrial Park. His work spanned the tenures of three different

city administrators, and WireTech coowner Mike Baudhuin said that on several occasions, he thought the idea was dead in the water. “I started calling him the cardiologist,” Baudhuin said. “It would die, then he’d come with his defibrillator and he’d find a way to breathe life back into it.” After a decade, it finally worked and WireTech moved into a new space with room for growth in the industrial park, and its old site became housing. “We wouldn’t be what we are today without Bill Chaudoir,” Baudhuin said. Sturgeon Bay Mayor David Ward has worked with DCEDC as a consultant, as a board member, and now as the city’s mayor, opening his eyes to the work of Chaudoir and the organization through many different lenses. “He did so much for the county, and he worked so hard,” Ward said. “He was not an eight-to-five guy. He worked 24 hours a day for the good of the county, and often would not take credit for things.” Lightkeeper Award for Woman or Minority-Owned Business Tricia Hanson, T. Simon Jewelers, Sturgeon Bay Tricia Hanson’s journey to business owner and jeweler started in middle school, when she found a passion for art that led to her crafting her own jewelry in high school. With her parents’ support, she opened her own jewelry store in 1997. Now T. Simon Jewelers is one of the county’s premier jewelry stores and gives

back to the community by supporting organizations like the Miss Door County Scholarship Program. Range Lights Award for Emerging Business Hi Tec Fabrication, Sturgeon Bay The Range Lights Award for Emerging Business of the Year went to Dan Rankin, who fulfilled a lifelong goal to own his own business when he bought Hi Tec Fabrication with his wife Ashley in 2024. Rankin spent years working for Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding before purchasing the full-service metal shop that serves national and international manufacturers. The Rankins have already expanded, launching Hi Tec Marine Services to support Great Lakes fleets with expert repair, design, and fabrication both on-site and in-shop. Lighthouse Award for Established Business Piggly Wiggly, Sister Bay In Sister Bay, knowing the hours and specials of the Piggly Wiggly is as important as the weather report. Since 1983, the grocery store has been a cornerstone of the community, and over the last decade has made large investments to ensure it remains that for years to come. Founded by Tom and Dan Nesbitt, the store has been a generous supporter of Gibraltar School, local nonprofits, food pantries and fundraisers large and small.

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Observations of Local Government League Position of Importance: Public Safety, Environment and Quality of Life Sturgeon Bay City Common Council, March 4 Amanda Accardi gave a presentation about the Master Plan from Door County Trails, a volunteer-led nonprofit organization and community coalition dedicated to developing a connected, multi-use trail network for pedestrians and bicycles across Door County. She explained that people from communities throughout Door County are working together to create a network of trails for walkers and bicycles that will connect municipalities, businesses and popular sites so that workers, residents and visitors can safely move about the county. She asked the city to help get the word out about the organization’s survey, which seeks public input, and to designate two people to represent the city at the organization’s quarterly meetings. More information about the organization and its goals is available at doorcountytrails.org/strategic-masterplan. League Position of Importance: Meeting Basic Needs Door County Health and Human Services (HHS) Committee, March 9 HHS staff reported no measles cases in Door County.

The staff conducted a tabletop exercise to respond to the measles outbreak if it were to occur here. Door County Medical Center and Door County Emergency Management Services participated in the exercise. They plan to conduct another exercise and include all medical providers and the schools. Staff expressed concern about lower vaccination rates, which are the third lowest in the state at approximately 85%, and an increase in tourism over spring break. They plan to spend time understanding the reasons why 15% of school-age children are not vaccinated. League Position of Importance: Public Health and Safety Judiciary and Public Safety Committee, Feb. 10 Agreements to purchase land for towers in Baileys Harbor and Sevastopol are in process for the county’s $28.5-million public safety communications upgrade project. The project includes adding eight new or colocated towers. The Sheriff’s Office reported receiving a $2,000 grant to purchase a drone for indoor surveillance. Emergency Services reported February call volumes down from 2025 and more similar to 5-year averages. A new agreement to outsource billing for new services is going as planned. Write-offs were reviewed and approved. A carry forward of $36,520 was approved to complete flooring repairs at the Sister Bay-Liberty Grove fire station. Emergency Management reported that the blue address sign replacement project is 32% complete. One-

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third of locations to date will need post replacement or sign relocation in Phase 2, which will start in May. The county received a $100,000 grant from the Door County Community Investment Fund, funded by room tax dollars, to purchase two portable street barriers to be used during large events. League Position of Importance: Natural Resources Door County Board of Supervisors, March 24 The supervisors approved a $5,000 grant for Ahnapee Trail Maintenance, grants for restoration for invasive European frog bit and for spiny waterflea and starry stonewort prevention, and approved the 2026-2030 Door County Parks and Open Space Plan. The League Lens is a monthly column produced by the League of Women Voters of Door County’s (LWVDC) Observer Corps to help shine a light on issues of importance to the LWVDC. In collaboration with the Peninsula Pulse, the column is part of a community journalism project designed to help keep Pulse readers informed about issues being discussed at municipal, school board, and county board meetings. This column shares a snapshot of what is happening at those meetings as observed through the lens of those LWVDC’s positions. If you’re interested in becoming a member of the Observer Corps, please contact ocaction@ lwvdoorcounty.org.

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Sturgeon Bay – Two of the three positions in Sturgeon Bay’s Community Development Department were revised on April 7 by the Common Council. Administrative Assistant Colleen Michiels’ role will change to a code administrator/administrative assistant, while the vacant city planner/zoning administrator position will become a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist/planner. Community Development Director Rebecca Kerwin said the changes better align staff duties with operational needs and will strengthen the city’s GIS capabilities while distributing the workload more efficiently. “At present, the city’s GIS capabilities are limited and significantly outdated, which restricts the city’s ability to efficiently manage spatial data, support development review, analyze infrastructure needs, and provide clear mapping and information to decision-makers and the public,” she said. Michiels’ expanded duties will involve code administration and enforcement, such as assisting with permits and licensing, reviewing applications for ordinance compliance, conducting inspections, investigating complaints and pursuing enforcement actions when needed. The city has been without a planner/zoning administrator since Stephanie Lynaugh left the position Feb. 2. The new GIS specialist/planner role will shift focus from daily code enforcement to GIS management, spatial data analysis and long-range planning initiatives. While the changes are expected to increase employee costs by $27,384.14 in 2026, Kerwin said savings from the vacant position, reduced travel and not rejoining the Bay-Lake Regional Planning Commission will total $30,842.18, for a net savings of $3,458.04.

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n 1939, train cars brimming with The “tart” cherries Seaquist references are Seaquist, also President of the Wisconsin Cherry cherries rumbled down the tracks of known as the Montmorency variety, the Board, said that during the peak decades of the 1940s the Ahnapee and Western Railway and 50s, Door County was home to over 700 cherry from Sturgeon Bay, introducing the growers cultivating over 1 million trees. The largest in world to the fruit of this county – and my Door County and one of the largest in the world was Mary Charles, posing for a photo just mother’s labor. Martin Orchard in Sevastopol, just north of Sturgeon before her 102nd birthday on April 19 of “When I was 16, I picked 104 pails Bay. Seaquist said hand-harvesting those cherries this year, is a part of Door County’s cherryharvest history. SUBmiTTED in one day, at Eames orchard, beating required hundreds of workers, and it would have been a all the other pickers,” said Mary (Brauer) monumental feat. Charles, a Jacksonsport native who turned Today, only eight commercial cherry orchards remain 102 on April 19. “Those were big, heavy in Door County, with just over 1,900 acres under buckets, and I carried three in each predominant cherry cultivar cultivation. Many still offer “pick your own” experiences, hand. Got five cents a pail,” she preserving a connection to the past. grown on the peninsula. It is said, pausing. “ Five cents,” she well-suited for mechanical “There’s more money in sweet cherries, but there’s added with a chuckle, “Can you harvesting since it is used also a lot of risk,” Seaquist said, noting their sensitivity believe it?” in pies, juice and dried to crop failure. “It’s a good return if we can keep them Mary Charles, my fruit products. alive.” mother, is the last Seaquist said that Pests remain another threat to the 2026 crop, surviving member of while most of the including a fly, the spotted wing drosophila, according her Sevastopol High tart cherry trees to University of Wisconsin (UW) Extension Fruit Crop School class of 1942. are mechanically educator Josie Dillion. Her childhood friend, harvested, all the “This invasive fly burrows into the ripening fruit to lay Viola – the colorful its eggs, and once it’s in, it’s hard to target,” she said. fresh cherries sold in proprietor of Vi’s (now their market are handpicked The rotting fruit then attracts other flies, Bley’s) Grocery in Jacksonport to deliver them in the best compounding the problem. – was unable to join her. condition. “It’s been found in Door County and all the way north “Vi’s mom had a stroke, and in those days you A fourth-generation owner, into Minnesota,” Dillion said. “We use traps to monitor stayed home from school to take care of your family,” Seaquist’s great-grandfather the orchards and advise Charles said. planted his first Door County growers to During the peak production decades of the 1940s and orchard in the early 1910s. harvest at 50s, some 10,000 laborers joined my mother and her “Our orchards have a long the peak of siblings, hand-harvesting up to 50 million pounds of the history, including taking over production.” fruit for markets across the world. Eames orchard in 1992, once the That “I used my cherry-picking money to buy school largest in the county,” Seaquist pinnacle is clothes,” Charles said. “We couldn’t said. known as the wait for the Sears and Roebuck The 2026 growing season looks “abscission catalogs to come out so we optimistic. zone,” when “Frost could shop for our outfits.” “We’re coming off 12-14 fruit separates is always In 1945, as America was million pounds harvested most easily a concern, and I engaged in World War II, each of the last two from the German prisoners were seasons, and last year tree at peak never feel we’re out brought to Door County we had a significant ripeness. But of the woods until the to harvest cherries on the price increase due to not all cherries first week of June.” county’s orchards, filling worldwide tart cherry mature at the the local labor void left by depletion,” Sequist said. same time, –Jim Seaquist, the conflict. The annual maximum making patience Seaquist Orchards In 1972, Seaquist Orchards cherry production on the and careful – now the county’s largest peninsula is about 15 million monitoring cherry producer and the largest pounds, according to Seaquist, essential. in the state – shook up the tart cherry “so these were very good Patience, industry and labor market by introducing a mechanical years. Now we need a good careful cherry harvester. The machine accomplished in seconds worldwide crop. ” monitoring what once required hours of my mother’s hand labor. The cooling effects of Green and maturity Designed by the University of Wisconsin Department Bay and Lake Michigan delay – lessons and of Agricultural Engineering, the device latches onto the the onset of spring in Door memories that branches of a cherry tree to shake the limbs and spill the County’s microclimate. This spill beyond the fruit onto a framed tarp that surrounds the tree like an delay can slow budburst orchards, echoing umbrella. The tarp captures the fruit, funnelling it onto and reduce the risk of the rhythms of my a conveyor where it is trucked to Seaquist’s processing frost damage to blossoms, mother’s youth plant in Egg Harbor. There, the fruit is de-stemmed, according to the draft Door and continuing to (From left) Mary sorted, pitted, and packed before it is frozen and sold County Comprehensive and blossom in Door (Brauer) Charles and Viola Tanck they were senio when rs in Sevastopol throughout the world. Farmland plan 2045. County today. High School. Ma is the last survivi ry Charles ng member of he “Today our farm consists of over 1,300 acres that span “Frost is always a r Sevastopol High class of 1942. Sh School e re ce nt ly celebrated her 10 over 30 miles of the peninsula, and our primary focus is concern, and I never feel April 19. 2nd birthday, SUBmiTTED tart cherries, which make up most of that acreage,” said we’re out of the woods until Jim Seaquist, owner of Seaquist Orchards in Sister Bay. the first week of June,” Seaquist said.

BUSINESS briefs FEDERAL CUTS COULD IMPACT J-1 PROGRAM The executive branch of the federal government recently released its proposed 2027 budget, which includes a 68% reduction in funding for international exchange programs through the U.S. Department of State. That includes the BridgeUSa programs that utilize J-1 visas for Summer Work Travel participants, according to Destination Door County (DDC). if enacted, these cuts could significantly impact or even eliminate programs like Summer Work Travel, as well as intern, trainee, teacher and high school exchanges, according to DDC. The proposed budget has yet to be finalized by Congress. last year’s budget proposed even deeper cuts, but those reductions were not adopted, thanks in part to outreach at the local level, according to DDC. DDC recommends that those who oppose the cuts proposed in the 2027 budget email Congressman Tony Wied at wied.house.gov/contact/email-me and select immigration as the topic. a sample email with suggested wording is available at tinyurl.com/ nmhbpem2.

J-1 EMPLOYER AND COMMUNITY FORUM Destination Door County (DDC) is hosting a BridgeUSa Summer Work Travel/J-1 host employer and community forum by Zoom on Wednesday, april 29, from 3-5 pm. Whether you’re just learning about the program, are a seasoned host employer, or a member of the community looking for ways to support the J-1 exchange visitors, DDC said all are welcome to the conversation. The pre-season forum is an opportunity to hear program updates directly from the source, share best practices, work through challenges and connect with others supporting the program in Door County. participants will hear directly from experts at the U.S. Department of State, Social Security administration, Door County Bridges of Friendship international Students, summer work travel sponsors, Nicolet Bank and DDC. There is no cost to attend, but those interested are asked to request at Zoom link at form.jotform. com/240926874321156

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HOME COMPOSTERS FOR SALE The Door County Compost initiative is selling home composters for $50, subsidized on an ongoing basis by Going Garbage. To buy a composter, contact doorcommunitycompost@gmail.com. representatives from the Door County Compost initiative will attend the Every Day is Earth Day festival on april 25 and 26 at the Kress pavilion, 7845 Church St. in Egg Harbor.

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Trophy Trout Hooked in Bay, Lake Annual Baileys Harbor contest sees 99 fish weighed, largest 21.61 by KEVIN NAZE gofishwisconsin@gmail.com Peninsula Pulse contributor

Roy Lukes and the writer, Beth Bartoli, now the naturalist at Newport State Park, in August 2015 at Rock Island State Park, “visiting that glorious hemlock,” Bartoli wrote. “We had measured it previously to see if it was a state record. I don’t remember if it was. Sadly, it has since come SUBmiTTED down.”

Still Walking the Trail Roy Lukes Started I was so thrilled to see the Community Voice about the student who took Charlotte Lukes’ article to school with her [“On Bird Beaks and Feet,” March 13]. Charlotte and her late husband Roy are (and were) important mentors in my life. In fact, I would not have my position at the park if it were not for Roy. Roy was a retired science teacher who went on to run the Ridges Sanctuary for many years and then went out on his own, doing what he did best. The world was his classroom, nature was his favorite subject, and every minute spent outdoors was a teaching moment. I loved to see the grin on his face and the slight nod of his head when he knew you really “got it.” Sometimes when I am doing programs, his words come out of my mouth. I love that. I am certain he’s just ahead on the trail somewhere, waiting with a grin and a nod. After meeting Roy at a Ridges Sanctuary Festival of Nature hike some 17-plus years ago, I took every class he taught and spent many an hour in Door County’s wild and wonderful places with both of them. I never missed his articles (and now Charlotte’s) in the Peninsula Pulse or Door County Living magazine. Back then, I was still living life in Kenosha, following the northern tug on my heart when time allowed. As a business owner and mom, the precious time I had up here was never enough. As I have said before, the breadcrumbs of life tend to lead you where you are supposed to be. After the gentle encouragement of a man who saw things in me that I never saw in myself, here I am. It is not a remarkable story, as far as stories go. But for me, it is a miraculous one. I thank you for this and for keeping nature alive through the Pulse for so many years. Beth Bartoli, Newport State Park naturalist Liberty Grove, Wisconsin

inety-nine fish were brought to official scales in last weekend’s Baileys Harbor Brown Trout Tournament, none bigger than the 37-inch, 21.61-pounder landed by Jeremiah Schweitzer The top 25 anglers shared in more than $8,000 in cash and prizes for fish 13.25 pounds and larger, with lengths ranging from 27 to 37 inches. Most were in the 31- to 34-inch range. Schweitzer won the top prize of $1,000. James Larson finished second with a 20.88-pound trout, good for $599. AJ Hansen won $450 for his third-place 18.26. Scott Collin won an 8-inch carbon steel fillet knife for the smallest trout weighed, a 14-inch, 1.18-pound panfrier. More than 250 contestants tried their luck in Lake Michigan and Green Bay waters. Of the 99 trout brought to the scales, 16 of the top 25 were weighed at Lakeshore Adventures in Baileys Harbor, five at Howie’s Tackle & Archery in Sturgeon Bay, and four at Hooked Up Tackle in Algoma. “This year saw fog, an overnight storm and a few tiny flurries of snow on the last day, in true brown trout tournament fashion,” said Kate Marnul, executive director of the Baileys Harbor Business Association. Next up, the Community Association is inviting anglers to the Baileys Harbor Town Marina for the annual Blessing of the Fleet ceremony on June 6. Dates for the 39th annual trout tournament have been set for April 15-18, 2027. Walleye Study The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the sport fishing conservation group Walleyes For Tomorrow are continuing a reward tag study in the Bay of Green Bay and its major tributaries. To better understand the percentage of the walleye population that anglers

harvest in a year, the DNR launched the study in the spring of 2024. It’s continuing, with up to 5,000 walleyes tagged with yellow floy tags and 400 with red reward tags in the five major spawning areas, including Sturgeon Bay and the Fox, Oconto, Peshtigo and Menominee rivers. Anglers are encouraged to report catches via DNRFHGBFish@wisconsin. gov or 920.662.5411. Record the tag number, color, length, where caught, date and if the fish was harvested or released. Reward tags say “REWARD: $100.” Anglers need a close-up photo of the tag and a picture of them holding the walleye with the reward tag attached if the fish is released. Anglers who report other color tags will receive the history of DNR encounters with that fish. Appreciating Trees A new report says that more than 54 million trees have been planted in the state since 2021. Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #112 on Earth Day in 2021, joining the global Trillion Trees Pledge and committing to plant 75 million new trees and conserve 125,000 acres of forest in Wisconsin by the end of 2030. Two years ago, Gov. Evers signed Executive Order #221, increasing the state’s tree-planting goal to 100 million trees by the end of 2030. Last year, nearly 12 million trees were planted in Wisconsin. The DNR supplied more than 4.5 million of them, including 2.3 million planted on private lands, nearly 1.7 million planted on DNR, federal, tribal and other public lands, more than a halfmillion planted in county forests, over 25,000 planted in school and community forests, and over 56,000 given to students last Arbor Day through a free seedlings for fourth graders program. Wisconsin has about 17 million acres of forests and millions of urban trees that create homes and food for wildlife, support the forest industry and provide outdoor recreation opportunities. Trees also safeguard water resources, reduce energy consumption and soil erosion, provide shade, and trap and store carbon dioxide. Perhaps just as important in these busy times, forests and urban trees provide natural beauty for stress relief.

Jeremiah Schweitzer (center) holds the winning catch in the annual Baileys Harbor Brown Trout Tournament, a 37-inch, HOWiE’S TaCKlE 21.61-pound trophy.

Since the state’s reforestation program began in 1911, 1.6 billion seedlings have been supplied to landowners. For more info on forests and tree planting, visit dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/ forestry. Migrate to AHS Algoma’s Bird City committee is hosting its annual World Migratory Bird Day Celebration on Saturday at Algoma High School. This year’s theme, “Every Bird Counts – Your Observation Matters,” highlights ways you can help local birds. There will be door prizes, educational displays and presentations, live raptors, product sales and advice on native plant gardening. The Steel Belly BBQ food truck will be on site outside the cafeteria, and Lakeshore Singers will hold a bake sale inside. For more information, check out the Bird City Algoma Facebook page at facebook.com/Algoma2012, or the Bird City website at birdcityalgoma.com/ index.html. Lake Up 10 Inches A massive late-season snowstorm and record April showers have led to a 10-inch rise in Lake Michigan water levels in recent weeks. As of April 17, the lake was 4 inches higher than last year at this time. Water levels were estimated at 36 inches below the record monthly high, set in 2020, and 30 inches higher than the record April low, set in 1964.

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A Night of Fire, and Gratitude for Those Who Serve My wife and I were awoken at 2 am on July 1, 2014, by a cell phone call from my cousin, Robyn Anderson, who frantically informed me that our property at 49 N. Madison Ave. was on fire. Robyn was already on the scene as a Red Cross volunteer providing food, water and related services for firefighters. The Sturgeon Bay fire department had attempted to call my home phone, but the ringer was turned off. Thankfully, Robyn knew how to reach us. In a bleary-eyed, sleepy state, it took a few minutes for the reality of what she told me to sink in. I then quickly dressed and rushed to the site of the fire.

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Llama Rescue A couple of weeks ago, our llamas discovered a part of the fence that the deep snow had pushed apart. They squeezed through it and made their way almost to Old Stage Road. There were many friends, neighbors, Al Johnson employees, firemen and people we didn’t even know who spent two hours helping us walk them back home to get them back in their pen. It takes a village to raise kids, but that isn’t the only thing a village is needed for. I want to thank everyone who helped us. Stephanie Lundquist Liberty Grove, Wisconsin

Reﬂections on “Protecting Night Skies from Light Pollution,” in the March 26 Peninsula Pulse The Town of Liberty Grove and the Village of Ephraim deserve our applause, each for addressing the ongoing problem of light pollution. If a city as large as

The property on fire, known as Harbor Place Shops, was the former business location of Wulf Brothers, which had been remodeled into shops and offices after Wulf Brothers relocated to their current location along state Highways 42-57. When I arrived, I was stunned to see so many firefighters battling a huge blaze throughout the entire building. Former Sturgeon Bay Fire Chief Tim Herlache was at the end of an extended fire truck ladder, pumping endless amounts of water onto the roof of the building. He later explained that, because the roof had a rubber membrane, it was very difficult to penetrate water into the blazing interior. Then Assistant Chief Tim Dietman and other firefighters, mostly volunteers, were attempting to extinguish the fire from numerous other positions around the building.

Flagstaff, Arizona, can effectively combat too much light, then certainly the rest of Door County and Sturgeon Bay, in particular, can take steps to protect our night skies. We all have a responsibility to help preserve Newport State Park’s rare International DarkSky certification. Last year, the Pulse publicized the observance of International Dark Sky Week. This year’s global celebration of night skies fell this week, April 1320. Intended to draw attention to light pollution, it promotes simple steps to preserve our dark skies and celebrates the irreplaceable beauty of a natural night. It’s the perfect time to consider what each of us can do in our own environment. According to Dark Sky International, lighting on a building, even when Dark Sky compliant, is a good idea when it serves a specific, necessary purpose – such as safety, security, or accessibility – without wasting light or energy. The core philosophy is to light only what is needed, when it is needed, and with the right amount of light. While the peninsula is full of dark sky offenders, there is a beacon of night light on Sturgeon Bay’s West Side that seems particularly at odds with the goal of achieving a darker sky. The 10-story Maritime Lighthouse Tower shines with brightly colored lights every night. Discontinuing the tower lights would be a strong visual endorsement for protecting our night sky and showing leadership in the effort to do so. Let’s imagine our towns and peninsula without excessive artificial light and work collectively toward that goal. Susan Shannon Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

They fought the blaze well into the next morning and were visibly exhausted after a long night, initially trying to save the building and eventually just trying to extinguish a losing battle. I was eternally grateful for the efforts of the Sturgeon Bay fire department and all of the firefighters and related volunteers who had been called out in the middle of the night. I gained a new respect for all that they do in a very dangerous but essential service to the community.

Fortunately, no one was injured in this fire, but tragically, the Steel Bridge Café and other businesses housed in Harbor Place lost their entire businesses and personal possessions to the fire. After optimistically gearing up for a big Fourth of July weekend, all that they had worked very hard to establish was suddenly gone. Cap Wulf Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

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STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DOOR COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Carol R. Michelsen Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 26 PR 26 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth 3/16/44 and date of death 4/5/26 was domiciled in Door County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 3860 Harbor School Rd, Egg Harbor, WI 54209 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is July 14, 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 C. BY THE COURT: Regan Hendrickson Register in Probate 4/14/26 Run: Apr 24, May 1, 8 2026 WNAXLP STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DOOR COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HARRY S. BIRD Notice Setting Time to Hear Application and Deadline for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) Case No. 26 PR 27 Please take notice: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth May 4, 1931 and date of death March 29, 2026 was domiciled in Door County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 315 W. Walnut Dr., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235. 3. The application will be heard at the Door County Justice Center, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Room C258, before Regan Hendrickson, Probate Registrar, on May 19, 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 July 16, 2026. 5. A claim may be filed at the Door County Justice Center, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Room C258. 6. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or address are unknown. The names or addresses of the following interested persons (if any) are not known or reasonably ascertainable: Bernadette Bird or her issue. If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 920-746-2482 prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. BY THE COURT: /s/ Regan Hendrickson Register in Probate 4/16/26 Pinkert Law Firm LLP 454 Kentucky Street, PO Box 89 Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 920-743-6505 Bar Number 1082283 Run: Apr 24, May 1, 8, 2026 WNAXLP STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DOOR COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Joane Marilyn Graycarek DOD: January 30, 2026 Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 26 PR 25 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth May 26, 1931 and date of death January 30, 2026 was domiciled in Door County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 3988 Sand Bay Point Road, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is July 19, 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 4/16/26 PRIBYL LAW S.C. - Attorney Matthew J. Pribyl 30 North 18th Avenue, 10A Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 (920) 743-8485 Bar Number 1099718 Run: Apr 24, May 1, 8 2026 WNAXLP

PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE DOOR COUNTY, WI BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT DOOR COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 421 NEBRASKA ST. STURGEON BAY, WI 54235 A public hearing held by the Door County Board of Adjustment (BOA) on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, will be in the Door County Government Center Peninsula Room (C121, 1st Floor). Use the 4th Street entrance, across from the library. Applicants and others who wish to offer oral testimony must attend in person. Members of the public who wish to monitor/observe the meeting may attend in person or do so remotely by using the link below, or via the Zoom smartphone app, or by calling (312) 626-6799. Link: https://us02web.zoom. us/j/86885322269?pwd=61m rqrVYGudnC1gsSiQd0eLaQ mnbI4.1 Webinar ID: 868 8532 2269 Passcode: 425962 The hearing will begin at 4:30 p.m. to consider the following application(s) for a variance, as specified in the Door County zoning ordinance(s): TOWN OF GIBRALTAR Barry P. James is requesting a variance from Section 3.02(3)(a) of the Door County Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance which requires accessory structures in the Small Estate Residential (SE) zoning district to be located at least 15 ft. from side lot lines. The applicant proposes an accessory structure to be located as close as 5 ft. from a side lot line including any eaves or overhangs. Written testimony will be accepted on 8 1/2” x 11” paper, or by email to LUSdepartment@co.door. wi.gov, and must be received 48 hours prior to the day of the hearing. Anonymous correspondence will not be accepted. Written testimony is available for inspection upon request. Written testimony is entered into hearing records, but is not read aloud. Please Note: Correspondence or testimony submitted for town-level proceedings does NOT get forwarded to the county. All application materials may be viewed on-line approximately four business days before the hearing at: https://www.co.door.wi.gov/ AgendaCenter . Additional materials may be posted up until 4:30 p.m. the day before the hearing. The list of names to whom this notice was sent by regular mail is available upon request. Bob Ryan, Chairperson Board of Adjustment c/o Door County Land Use Services Dept. Door County Gov’t. Center 421 Nebraska St., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Phone: (920) 746-2323 | FAX: (920) 746-2387 Publication Dates: April 24, 2026, & May 1, 2026 WNAXLP

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID PROPOSALS CITY OF STURGEON BAY Notice is hereby given that the City of Sturgeon Bay will receive sealed bid proposals for Project 2603 – Street Crack Sealing Program at the office of the City Clerk: 421 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 until 1:00 PM on May 4, 2026 at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Crack sealing throughout the City of Sturgeon Bay can begin after completion of the contract documents and is to be completed by October 6, 2026. The Contract Documents (including plans and specifications) are on file and may be examined and obtained at City Hall: 421 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 or by contacting the Senior Engineering Technician

at (920) 746-6919. This work includes furnishing all materials, equipment, and labor necessary for the routing, cleaning, and sealing of roadway cracks on various roadway stations throughout the City of Sturgeon Bay. The City of Sturgeon Bay reserves the right to reject any or all bid proposals or accept the bid proposal most advantageous to the City. No bid proposal shall be withdrawn without the consent of the Board of Public Works for a period of thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of closing bid proposals. No bid proposal will be received unless accompanied by a bid bond equal to at least 5% (five percent) of the bid proposal (payable to the City of Sturgeon Bay) as a guarantee, and if their bid proposal is accepted, the Contractor will execute and file the Contract and Bond forming a part of the specifications within 10 (ten) days after the award of the Contract. Prevailing wage rates are not required for this project. Brian Spetz Senior Engineering Technician WNAXLP ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID PROPOSALS CITY OF STURGEON BAY Notice is hereby given that the City of Sturgeon Bay will receive sealed bid proposals for Project 2604 – Street Micro Surfacing Program at the office of the City Clerk: 421 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 until 1:00 PM on May 4, 2026 at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Micro Surfacing throughout the City of Sturgeon Bay can begin after completion of the contract documents and is to be completed by October 6, 2026. The Contract Documents (including plans and specifications) are on file and may be examined and obtained at City Hall: 421 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 or by contacting the Senior Engineering Technician at (920) 746-6919. This work includes furnishing all materials, equipment, labor, and traffic control necessary for micro surfacing (including infrared asphalt repair, and finish course) on various roadway stations throughout the City of Sturgeon Bay. The City of Sturgeon Bay reserves the right to reject any or all bid proposals or accept the bid proposal most advantageous to the City. No bid proposal shall be withdrawn without the consent of the Board of Public Works for a period of thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of closing bid proposals. No bid proposal will be received unless accompanied by a bid bond equal to at least 5% (five percent) of the bid proposal (payable to the City of Sturgeon Bay) as a guarantee, and if their bid proposal is accepted, the Contractor will execute and file the Contract and Bond forming a part of the specifications within 10 (ten) days after the award of the Contract. Prevailing wage rates are not required for this project. Brian Spetz Senior Engineering Technician WNAXLP SECTION 00 11 13 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the City of Sturgeon Bay Railroad Spur and Utah Culvert Replacement, Contract A-26, project will be accepted through Quest vBid electronic bid service or by submitting a paper copy at the Sturgeon Bay City Hall, 421 Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235, by 1:00 pm, local time, on May 11, 2026; and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. The work, in general, will include the following schedule of work: • Removal and replacement of the existing Utah Street concrete box culvert with an aluminum arch culvert • Abandonment of the existing culverts at the Rail Spur and replacement with twin 84” diameter aluminum culverts • Erosion control • Stream bypass • Traffic control • Restoration • Grading The proposals shall be submitted on the forms furnished with the specifications. Each proposal shall be accompanied by a bid bond of a bonding company duly authorized to do business in the State of Wisconsin in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the proposal.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS MISCELLANEOUS Heartfelt Gratitude — The Family of Mark Weborg The family of Mark Weborg would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the many individuals and organizations who supported us during this difficult time. We are deeply thankful to First Baptist Church and Bethel Baptist Church for generously providing facilities, furnishings, and the many volunteers who gave their time and care to help everything come together so beautifully. We are especially grateful to Charlie’s Smokehouse, Sister Bay Bowl, Piggly Wiggly, Seaquist’s Farm Market, and Chris Church for providing the food. Your kindness and generosity meant more to us than words can express. A special thank you to Matt Tishler for creating the beautiful picture displays that helped us celebrate and remember Mark’s life in such a meaningful way. We also extend our sincere appreciation to Casperson’Huen’s for their compassionate and professional funeral services. Finally, we are deeply touched by the outpouring of love, support, and kindness from the entire Door County community. Your presence, prayers, and encouragement have brought us great comfort. With sincere gratitude, The Family of Mark Weborg

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Firewood For Sale Seasoned, split, dry hardwood. Delivered by the truckload. Call or text Steve at 920.205.1621 or email stumpchumpfirewood@ gmail.com MISCELLANEOUS Moving Sale – Great Deals! Kayak – Current Designs tandem w rudder composite hull plus accessories $1900 Canoe 13 ft fiberglass $50 Hitch extender $50 Extension Ladder 16 ft $25 Electric smoker $25 Fitness Room Equipment – Upright bike Life Fitness Commercial grade, treadmill, dumbbell set, weight bench Trek Road Bike $250 Makita Backpack blower 4 cycle $150 Fertilizer spreader $20 Call Mike at 704.917.8098 Baileys Harbor HYLINE ORCHARD FARM MARKET 2 miles north of Egg Harbor on Hwy 42. (920.868.3067) OPEN YEAR ROUND 9am to 5pm. HOMEMADE CHERRY & APPLE PRODUCTS FROM OUR ORCHARDS. Cherries galore. NEW freeze dried cherries, our own sparkling cider & juice, Cherry & many more. Locally grown state certified beef, ground, steaks & roast. Also our cherry and apple pies baked or ready to bake. A variety of cheese, cheese spreads and cheese curds. Door County beer and wines. Natural homemade soaps. Door County Watch Us Grow liquid fertilizer. Honey crisp dried apples, large variety of fruit pie fillings including Cherry & Honey Crisp apple. Jams, Jellies, Pies, Salsa, BBQ Sauce, (Cherries: frozen, canned and dried), Cherry Cider, Honey Crisp Blend Apple Cider, our new apple grape and peachy apple and apple cranberry ciders. Fresh Eggs, Maple Syrup, Honey, Pickles, Spices, Fudge, Gifts & Gift Boxes and Much More. Pick Your Own Cherries and Apples in season. Six Generations Growing and Marketing Fruits

and Vegetables. Wholesale and Retail products. We ship UPS. Accept WIC checks. Door County Kraut Co. / Mr. Burns Peppertorium Available now, fermented fresh/frozen raw pack sauerkraut (probiotics live), canned kraut in regular or spicy varieties. House scratch made Chicken & Porkie pot pies (full crusts). Brined fridge cucumber pickles & Oriental style pickled Daikon Radish slices. Call ahead for an extensive selection of scratch made bakery selections and many other value added farm products. Mr. Burns farm grown and fermented for flavor hot sauce, BBQ’s and Salsa’s, A2 Spicy white cheddar cheeses, pepper jams, novelty nosh and so much more. For ?’s orders or shopping at the farm (2604 Grove Rd., Baileys Harbor, call Ann at 920.839.2288

GARAGE/ YARD SALE GARAGE/YARD SALE Profits From Sale Benefit Education Sat 4/25 10am - 2pm. Corner of A & Hwy 42. 4 creative teachers: textbooks, old National Geographics for photos/history. Framing corners for bird feeders. TV’s , oak tables & chairs plus more! Rummage Sale at Sturgeon Bay Methodist Church Sturgeon Bay United Methodist Church Rummage Sale. 836 Michigan St. Friday, May 1, 2-6 Saturday, May 2, 9-1 (Everything 1/2 off on Saturday)

REAL ESTATE COMMERCIAL Commercial Real Estate For sale or lease in the Country Walk Shops area. 2,600sf on .76 acres with living quarters. Call 906.280.9416 for details. RESIDENTIAL Wanted to Buy Home to live in, 2+ bdrms, lg yard or sm acreage, nature views. Cash offer. Some repairs/updating/cleaning needed is okay. Can work with your timeline. Door, Kewaunee, N’ern Brown Co’s. Call/text 763.250.3508

REC VEHICLES BOATS Mooring – Sturgeon Bay Across from Leatham Smith Lodge. Deep water, safe, $450. Contact 920.421.1913 Sister Bay Boat Slip Boat Slip Rental summer 2026. In Sister Bay. 1 block south of Yacht Works. Lift for 17 foot or less. $2000. Slip for 23’$2875. Experienced boaters preferred. 608.628.7631

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This proposal guarantee shall be subject to forfeiture as provided by law. When submitting an electronic bid, Bidder is required to deliver the original bid bond within 72 hours of bid opening to Cedar Corporation. For this project, bids will be received and accepted via the online electronic bid service through QuestCDN vBid online bidding, or by sealed paper copy. Complete digital project bidding documents can be downloaded at www. cedarcorp.com or www. questcdn.com. Reference QuestCDN project number 10009274 for a nonrefundable charge of $50. Contact QuestCDN Customer Support at 952-233-1632 or info@ questcdn.com for assistance in membership registration, downloading digital project information, and vBid online bid submittal. Project bid documents must be downloaded from QuestCDN which will add your company to the Plan Holder List and allow access to vBid online bidding for the submittal of your bid. The QuestCDN website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website. Proposals shall not be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after the date of opening. The City of Sturgeon Bay reserves the right to reject any or all of the proposals and to waive any informalities therein. Dates of Publication: April 24th, and May 1st, 2026 By Authority of: Brian Spetz, Senior Engineering Technician WNAXLP

ORDINANCES

ORDINANCE NO. 1477-0426 THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STURGEON BAY, WISCONSIN DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: First reading of ordinance re: Repeal and recreate Final Planned Unit Development for Spoerl Commercial, LLC [Ord. 14541224]– Section 2(B). Section 2 is repealed and recreated as follows: The following requirements and conditions are placed on the property described within the legal description: A. The underlying zoning classification shall be R-4. B. The total number of dwelling units shall be 59. C. The development shall be constructed in substantial

Notice of the City of Sturgeon Bay Open Book & Board of Review STATE OF WISCONSIN CITY OF STURGEON BAY COUNTY OF DOOR NOTICE OF OPEN BOOK FOR ASSESSMENT ROLL EXAMINATION Notice is hereby given that pursuant to s. 70.45, Wis. Stats., the assessment roll for the Year 2026 assessment will be open for examination on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 from 1 pm – 3pm (by phone). The assessment roll can be viewed on the website at www.apraz.com If property owners have questions regarding the valuation of their real estate or personal property and are unable to attend Open Book examination date, you are encouraged to contact the Associated Appraisals Consultants, Inc., at 920-749-1995. NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review (from here on referred to as BOR or Board) for the City of Sturgeon Bay shall meet on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 from 10 am – 12 noon (by appointment only) at the City Hall, 421 Michigan Street to hear objections from property owners who follow requirements pursuant to s.70.47(7), Wis. Stats. Please be advised of the following requirements:

• Sec.70.47(7)(aa), Wis.Stats., provides that the BOR may deny a hearing to a property owner who does not allow the assessor to complete an exterior view. • After the first BOR meeting and before the BOR’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the BOR may contact, or provide information to, a member of the BOR about that person’s objection except at a BOR session. • No person may appear before the BOR, testify to the BOR by phone or contest the amount of any assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the BOR or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed under sub. (3) (a), that person provides to the BOR clerk a notice as to whether the person will ask for removal under sub.(6m) and if so which member will be removed and the person’s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take. • When appearing before the BOR, the person must specify in writing, his or her estimate of the land value and improvements that he or she is objecting and the person must specify the information that he or she used to arrive at that estimate. • No person may appear before the BOR, testify to the BOR by phone or object to a valuation; if the assessor or objector made the valuation using the income method; unless the person supplies the assessor with all the information about income and expenses, as specified in the manual under state law (sec.73.03(2a), Wis.Stats.), that the assessor requests. The municipality or county must provide by ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses provided to the assessor under this paragraph and provide exceptions for persons using the information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or of the duties of their office or by order of a court. The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determines that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under state law (sec.19.35(1), Wis.Stats.). Respectfully submitted, City of Sturgeon Bay Stephanie L. Reinhardt City Clerk April 24, 2026

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compliance with the approved Planned Unit Development plans submitted and approved at the November 20, 2024 and March 25, 2026 Plan Commission meetings. This includes the installation of newly proposed translucent panels extending the full height of the portion of the building containing the elevator shaft, which will connect the two buildings into a single structure. D. Off-street parking for multi-family dwellings shall be provided at a minimum rate of 1.25 spaces per one-bedroom unit, 1.5 spaces per twobedroom unit, and 1.75 spaces per three-bedroom unit. E. Approval by the Common Council of a development agreement, including provisions establishing limits or restrictions on short-term rentals (tourist rooming houses). F. Dedication of five (5) feet of right-of-way, or a pedestrian easement, along Georgia Street. G. Vegetative screening on the approved landscaping plan that consists of “cottonwood” trees are to be removed during construction and replaced with a combination of deciduous and evergreen trees in similar number as to that which is being removed. The intention is to provide a visual disruption from the long horizontal silhouette of the proposed building. Suitable trees are those included on the “City of Sturgeon Bay Tree Lawn Tree” list. H. A final utility plan shall be reviewed and approved by Sturgeon Bay Utilities. SECTION 2: This ordinance shall take effect on the day after its publication. Approved: David J. Ward, Mayor Attest: Stephanie Reinhardt, City Clerk Date of 1st Reading: 04/07/26 Date of 2nd Reading: 04/21/26 Publication:04/24/26 Effective Date: 04/25/26 WNAXLP

PUBLIC HEARINGS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Sturgeon Bay Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing in the Council Chambers, 421 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter, in regard to a variance request from Cinnamon Rossman, from section 20.27(2) of the Sturgeon Bay zoning code, which requires a street yard (setback) of 25 feet for a principal building in the SingleFamily Residential (R-1) district. The subject parcel is #281-32-21010801 and is located at 706 Georgia Street. The applicant is proposing to construct a 4-foot-deep deck with stairs on the front of the home, which would extend approximately 12 feet 4 inches from the Georgia Street rightof-way line. The application materials are on file with the Community Development Department, located at 421 Michigan Street, and can be viewed during normal business hours. The public is invited to give testimony in regard to the proposed variance request, either in person at the hearing or in writing. By order of: City of Sturgeon Bay Zoning Board of Appeals WNAXLP

MUNICIPALITIES BID REQUESTS BRUSSELS

SEALED BID REQUEST FOR SEAL COATING TOWN OF BRUSSELS The Town of Brussels, Door County, Wisconsin is accepting bids for seal coating approximately 2.44 miles of town roads with hot oil seal coating with black granite stone and cold mix wedging. Bids must be received by 5:00 PM, Tuesday, May 12th, 2026. Bids may be mailed to:

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Joe Wautier, Chairman 1469 County DK Brussels, WI 54204 Bidders are encouraged to inspect the project area prior to submitting a bid. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept the bid most advantageous to the Town. For more information, or to arrange a site visit, contact Joe Wautier at (920) 493-0509 Sherri Dantoin, Clerk WNAXLP

FORESTVILLE

SECTION 00 11 13 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS MAPLEWOOD SANITARY DISTRICT NO. 1 S1650 HIGHWAY 42 STURGEON BAY, WI 54235 The Maplewood Sanitary District No. 1 will receive sealed bids for the following work: WWTP Regionalization Construction, a Clean Water Fund project Contract No. 2055-26-01 Bids will be received until 1:00 p.m. Local Time, on Thursday, May 14, 2026. For this project, bids will be received and accepted via the online electronic bid service through QuestCDN vBid Online Bidding, only. Paper bids will not be accepted. Contract bidding documents for this project may be examined online or downloaded for a fee at: www.questcdn.com or www. releeinc.com/bid The QuestCDN eBidDoc Number for this project is: 10148640 There is a non-refundable fee of $50 for a set of digital contract documents. (This fee includes both downloading of digital plans/specs and online bidding.) The unconfirmed bid results will be publicly read aloud after the bid portal closes on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. local time. The bid opening will be held via Microsoft Teams video conferencing software. Any interested Contractors or members of the public that would like to participate in the video conference bid opening, please use the hyperlink or call in instructions below: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 298 451 220 526 48 Teams Passcode: jo7Uo6e3 or Dial in by phone Phone #: 608-571-7208 Phone Conference ID: 736 140 744# A pre-bid meeting will be held Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at the Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church parking lot, at 7491 County Road H, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235, where a meeting and a site tour will occur at 10:00 a.m. local time. Project Description: The project includes the following in accordance with the plans and specifications: • 20,400 LF of 4-Inch PVC Forcemain Construction • 1,100 LF of 6-Inch/4-Inch HDPE/PVC Directional Borings • 50 Septic Tank Abandonments • 5 Air Release Valve Manholes • 2,600 LF of 4-Inch PVC Sanitary Lateral Construction • Landscape, Pavement, and Curb and Gutter Restoration • Main Lift Station Replacement and Relocation • Addition of Emergency Generator to Main Lift Station • WWTP Abandonment • Rock Excavation Prospective bidders must be on the plan holders list through QuestCDN for bids to be accepted. Robert E. Lee & Associates, Inc., requires bidders to prequalify 5 calendar days prior to bid opening. No Bidder may withdraw his bid within 90 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. A copy of the Davis Bacon wage rates for this project

NOTICE TOWN OF NASEWAUPEE Open Book NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Pursuant to Sec. 70.45 of Wis. Statutes the Town of Nasewaupee assessment roll for the Year 2026 will be open for examination on the following dates:

• BY TELEPHONE ONLY on the 12th day of May, 2026 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

To schedule an appointment PLEASE CALL 920-749-1995 (Associated Appraisal Consultants)

INFORMATION WILL BE GIVEN ON HOW TO OBTAIN Instructional material about the assessment, how to file an objection, and Board of Review procedures under Wisconsin Law. All property owners that have concerns and questions about their assessment should discuss these concerns with the Assessor. Dated this 24th day of April, 2026 Town of Nasewaupee Jill M. Lau, Town Clerk WNAXLP

have been included. This project anticipates use of Wisconsin DNR Clean Water Fund funding or Safe Drinking Water Loan Program. The primary contractor, in awarding subcontractors, are required to make a good faith effort to achieve a combined minimum goal of 15% participation for MBE/ WBE utilization in accordance with s.NR 162.09(3), s.NR 166.12(4), and s.NR 167.18(4) Wis. Admin. Code. If a subcontractor awards subcontracts, these requirements shall apply to the subcontractor. Chris Sampo, Chairman Maplewood Sanitary District No. 1 WNAXLP

LIQUOR LICENSES BRUSSELS

Application for Liquor License To Whom It May Concern: I hereby certify that Dean W. Vandertie, residing in the Town of Brussels, Door County, Wisconsin, has applied to the Brussels Town Board for a retail “Class B” license to sell fermented malt beverages and intoxicating liquors for the period ending June 30, 2027, in the building situated at 1100 County Road C, known as The Belgian Delight LLC. Dated April 20, 2026. Sherri Dantoin, Brussels Town Clerk WNAXLP

EPHRAIM

Application for Alcohol License To Whom It May Concern: I hereby certify that Sunset Harbor Grill LLC, dba Sunset Harbor Grill, residing in the Village of Ephraim, Door County, WI has applied to the Ephraim Board of Trustees for retail Class ”B” License to sell fermented malt beverages and a retail “Class C” License to sell wine, for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated on 10018 Water Street, Ephraim, WI 54211. Dated: April 24, 2026 Andrea Collak Village Clerk-Treasurer WNAXLP Application for Alcohol License To Whom It May Concern: I hereby certify that Anatolia Cuisine DC LLC, dba Anatolia Cuisine DC, residing in the Village of Ephraim, Door County, WI has applied to the Ephraim Board of Trustees for retail Class ”B” License to sell fermented malt beverages and a retail “Class C” License to sell wine, for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated on 9922 Water St S Unit 7, Ephraim, WI 54211. Dated: April 24, 2026 Andrea Collak Village Clerk-Treasurer WNAXLP Application for Alcohol License To Whom It May Concern: I hereby certify that Prince of Pierogi LLC, dba Prince of Pierogi Restaurant, residing in the Village of Ephraim, Door County, WI has applied to the Ephraim Board of Trustees for retail Class ”B” License to sell fermented malt beverages and a retail “Class C” License to sell wine, for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated on 9922 Water Street Unit#6, Ephraim, WI 54211. Dated: April 24, 2026 Andrea Collak Village Clerk-Treasurer WNAXLP Application for Alcohol License To Whom It May Concern: I hereby certify that Summer Kitchen Inc., dba Summer Kitchen Restaurant residing in the Village of Ephraim, Door County, WI has applied to the Ephraim Board of Trustees for retail Class “B” Beer License to sell fermented malt beverages and a retail “Class C” License to sell wine, for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated on 10425 N Water Street, Ephraim, WI 54211. Dated: April 24, 2026 Andrea Collak Village Clerk-Treasurer WNAXLP Application for Alcohol License To Whom It May Concern: I hereby certify that A&M Enterprises of Door County Inc., dba Somerset Inn & Suites residing in the Village of Ephraim, Door County, WI has applied to the Ephraim Board of Trustees for retail Class “B” Beer License to sell fermented malt beverages, for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated on 10401 N. Water Street, Ephraim, WI 54211. Dated: April 24, 2026 Andrea Collak Village Clerk-Treasurer WNAXLP Application for Alcohol License To Whom It May Concern:

DOORCOUNTYPULSE.COM I hereby certify that Chef’s Hat Café LLC, dba Chef’s Hat, residing in the Village of Ephraim, Door County, WI has applied to the Ephraim Board of Trustees for retail Class ”B” License to sell fermented malt beverages and a retail “Class C” License to sell wine, for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated on 3063 Church Street, Ephraim, WI 54211. Dated: April 24, 2026 Andrea Collak Village Clerk-Treasurer WNAXLP Application for Alcohol License To Whom It May Concern: I hereby certify that La Sirena LLC, dba La Sirena, residing in the Village of Ephraim, Door County, WI has applied to the Ephraim Board of Trustees for retail Class “B” License to sell fermented malt beverages and a retail “Class C” License to sell wine, for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated on 9996 Pioneer Lane, Ephraim, WI 54211. Dated: April 24, 2026 Andrea Collak Village Clerk-Treasurer WNAXLP Application for Alcohol License To Whom It May Concern: I hereby certify that Klaud’s Kitchen Inc., dba Klaud’s Kitchen residing in the Village of Ephraim, Door County, WI has applied to the Ephraim Board of Trustees for retail Class “B” Beer License to sell fermented malt beverages and a retail “Class C” License to sell wine for the period ending June 30th, 2027, at the building situated on 10420 N. Water Street, Ephraim, WI 54211. Dated: April 24, 2026 Andrea Collak Village Clerk-Treasurer WNAXLP

UNION

To Whom It May Concern: I hereby certify that the Namur Belgian Heritage Foundation, Inc., DBA Belgian Heritage Center, residing in the Town of Union, Door County, Wisconsin, has applied to the Town of Union for a Class “B” Beer and “Class B” Liquor License for the period ending June 30, 2027, in the building situated at 1255 County Hwy DK, Brussels, WI 54204. Dated: April 20, 2026 Beth Hanson, Town Clerk WNAXLP To Whom It May Concern I hereby certify that Chaudoir’s Dock, Noah Kiel, President, residing in the Town of Union, Door County, Wisconsin has applied to the Town of Union for a Class “B” Beer and “ClassB” Liquor License for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated at 10863 County Road N, Brussels, WI 54204. Dated: April 20, 2026 Beth Hanson, Clerk WNAXLP To Whom It May Concern: I hereby certify that Steel Wheel Saloon LLC, Scott & Tina Nowak, Owners, residing in the Town of Union, Door County, Wisconsin, has applied to the Town of Union for a Class “B” Beer and “Class B” Liquor License for the period ending June 30, 2027, in the building situated at 1253 County DK, Brussels, WI 54204. Dated: April 20, 2026 Beth Hanson, Town Clerk WNAXLP

ORDINANCES

NASEWAUPEE

Notice of Newly Enacted Ordinance Please take notice that the Town of Nasewaupee, Door County, Wisconsin, enacted Ordinance No. 2026-01 – An ordinance amending the Town of Nasewaupee Municipal Code – Amendment of Speed Limits Ordinance, Section 6.1.060.B. The ordinance

april 24 - may 1/2026 PUBLIC NOTICES & CLASSIFIEDS | 3 reduces the speed limit on Feest Road to 45 mph. The full text of Ordinance No. 2026-01 may be obtained through the Nasewaupee Town Clerk’s office by email, clerk@townofnasewaupeewi. gov, or mail, 3388 County PD, Sturgeon Bay, WI, or by calling 920-495-0920. WNAXLP

SEVASTOPOL

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE Notice is hereby given that the Town Board of the Town of Sevastopol, Door County, Wisconsin, on April 20, 2026, enacted Ordinance No. 012026 – Amended Building Permits, Inspection Fees, and Building Code. The full text of said Ordinance may be obtained at the Town office and may also be viewed on the Town website. This Ordinance shall become effective on the day following its publication. Dated this 21st day of April 2026 Amy M. Flok, Clerk - Town of Sevastopol 4528 State Hwy 57 Sturgeon Bay WI 54235 Telephone: (920) 746-1230 Email: office@ townofsevastopolwi.gov Website: www. townofsevastopolwi.gov WNAXLP

PUBLIC HEARINGS EPHRAIM

VILLAGE OF EPHRAIM DOOR COUNTY, WISCONSIN LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on May 12, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Village of Ephraim Village Hall, 10005 Norway St., Ephraim, Wisconsin 54211, the Village of Ephraim Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing on possible adoption of amendments to the Village Zoning Ordinance. The proposed amendments include the repeal of the conditional use in the Protected Waterfront District related to additions and modifications to residences. A copy of the proposed amendments is available for inspection at the Village Hall during regular business hours. The hearing is open to the public and all interested persons are encouraged to attend. Following the conclusion of the public hearing, the Village Board of Trustees will conduct its regular business meeting at which time it may take final action on the adoption of the amendments described above. Dated this 21st day of April, 2026. VILLAGE OF EPHRAIM Brent Bristol, Village Administrator WNAXLP

SCHOOL DISTRICTS MINUTES

SOUTHERN DOOR

Southern Door County School District 2073 County Highway DK, Brussels, WI 54204 Approved at the Regular Board Meeting – April 20, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026 – 6:30 PM SOUTHERN DOOR HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY President Starr called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Members present: Kim Starr, Tina Nellis, Adam Schopf, Marissa Norton, Hannah Delwiche. Janel Veeser. Absent: Sam Counard. Also Present: Dr. Kevin Krutzik (Superintendent), Sue Ann Hubbard (Exec. Assistant to Sup’t/Board), Heather Kraeuter (Business Mgr.) Dan Viste (Dir. Maintenance/ Transportation), Marc Vandenhouten (Elementary/ Middle School Principal), Steve Bousley (High School Principal), Ben Kline (Athletic Dir.). Southern Door staff members

and members of the public were also present. Motion Schopf/Norton properly called/convened/proper notice given. Roll call; all aye. Motion carried. Board Commitment read by Tina Nellis. SDHS Treble Ensemble (part of the Concert Choir) sung the National Anthem led by Madeline Wilkins, Choir Teacher Student Highlight: Elementary Performance at the CP Telethon (Bridget Spude & Aksel Sorenson) - See link for presentation. Public Forum: The full text of comments submitted by speakers can be found linked at the speaker’s name. Doug Ales, 686 State Highway 57, Luxemburg; spoke against the referendum (2:46). Erin Hackbart, 1460 Ledge Rd, Brussels; spoke in support of the referendum (2:49). Cory Vandertie, 9675 Cty Rd C, Brussels; spoke in support of the referendum (5:00). Jennifer Weber,4096 Larson Rd, Sturgeon Bay; spoke in support of the referendum (4:36). Adam Cochart, 1631 Pit Rd, Brussels; spoke in support of the referendum (4:43). Penny Price, 9655 E. Gardner Rd, Brussels; spoke in support of the referendum (3:22). Student Representative’s Report (Carrie Renard, Portia Hah) Student representatives were not present. Athletic Director’s Report (Ben Kline) - See link for report. Administrators’ Reports Elementary/Middle School Principal’s Report (Marc Vandenhouten) Director of Pupil Services Report (Dave Desmond) High School Principal’s Report (Steve Bousley) Superintendent’s Report (Dr. Kevin Krutzik) - Link to the Superintendent’s Report. President Starr read the Consent Agenda. Motion Veeser/Nellis to approve all items in the Consent Agenda. Roll call; all aye. Motion carried. I. Past Minutes: February 16, 2026 Regular Meeting. II. Expenditure/Revenue Reports & Current Bills Payable – Check Register. III. Donations: Eagles Athletic Booster Club; N.E.W. Industries, Inc.; Peterson’s Pump & Well Repair; Therma-Tron-X, Inc.; Melissa & Jeff Wojciuk; Patti & Steve Vickman; Anonymous; Door County Fire Co.; Door County YMCA; Bliss; Sue & Bob Massart; Wienke’s Market; Ann & Steve Bretl; Stephanie & Cory Vandertie; Barb & Ed Schriner-Schmitt; The Lodge at Leathem Smith. IV. Approve Monthly Drill Assessment. V. Start College Now and Early College Credit Applications for Fall, 2026. VI. Board Policy Updates: Act 57 Special Update, 1st Reading Individually Considered Resolution(s) from the Consent Agenda: None Personnel Recommendations Item VII: Retirements, Resignations, Changes of Assignment; Hiring; Appointments. Motion Schopf/ Delwiche to approve Item VII. Roll call; all aye. Motion carried. Resignations - Professional • Haillie Stremkowski, Middle/ High School Family Consumer Science Teacher, effective June 3, 2026. Resignations - Co-Curricular • Will Jandrin, JV Baseball Coach, effective the 2025-26 school year. • Benjamin Kline, Middle School Track Co-Coach, effective the 2025-26 school year. • Mark Schwartz, Assistant Middle School Track CoCoach, effective the 2025-26 school year. Changes of Assignment Co-Curricular • David Desmond, from Assistant Varsity Golf Coach to Varsity Golf Coach, effective

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Southern Door County School District 2073 County Highway DK, Brussels, WI 54204 Approved at the Regular Board Meeting – April 20, 2026 QUARTERLY RETREAT MINUTES MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2026 – 6:00 PM Southern Door High School Library Vice President Janel Veeser called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Members present: Tina Nellis, Hannah Delwiche, Marissa Norton, Janel Veeser, Sam Counard, Adam Schopf. Absent: Kim Starr. Also Present: Dr. Kevin Krutzik, Dan Viste, Steve Bousley, Dave Desmond, Heather Kraeuter, Files, Missy Bousley, Jody Nelson, Jessica Marchant, Dawn Pitzen, Amanda Kadulski, Rachel Pichette, Michelle Hroma (community member). Marc Vandenhouten joined the meeting by telephone. Roll call; verification of quorum. Motion Delwiche/Nellis properly called/convened/ proper notice given; voice vote, all aye. Motion carried. Pledge of Allegiance recited; Board Commitment read by Hannah Delwiche. District Updates a. Future Agenda Items. b. Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment. (Dillan Zaleski provided all materials, Dr. Krutzik presented.)c. Substitute Teachers. (Dr. Krutzik) d. Operational Referendum/ Post-Referendum Planning. (Dr. Krutzik led the discussion.) • Janel Veeser read a letter from President Starr regarding

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• The Board discussed potential cuts/program reductions, and an OPEB retiree benefit. • The Board reached consensus to extend the retirement date to April 17, 2026.

Marc Vandenhouten arrived in person at 8:02 pm. e. Finance & Operations • Tina Nellis requested a summary financial update given at the regular board meeting each month. The Board determined that

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Maintenance Department Worker The Village of Ephraim is accepting applications for a full-time Maintenance Department Worker. This position provides maintenance to our buildings, roads, and grounds. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Preference will be given to applicants who: have advanced training, hold a CDL Class B (recommended but not required), have municipal maintenance operations experience, and have other experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the job.

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Position wages will be determined based on qualifications. Benefit packages include health insurance coverage through WI-ETF, enrollment in WI retirement program, life insurance, and paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays, etc.). Job descriptions and applications can be obtained on the village website (Ephraim.wi.gov) or by email at bbristol@ephraim.wi.gov Review of applications will begin on May 8, 2026. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. The Village of Ephraim is an equal opportunity employer.

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. 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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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.

Full-Time Public Works Position The Town of Baileys Harbor is seeking a dependable and hardworking individual to ﬁll a full-time Public Works position. Position Summary: This position performs a variety of tasks to support the maintenance and operation of Town roads, parks, facilities, and infrastructure under the direction of the Public Works Supervisor. Duties Include: • Road maintenance, repair, and general upkeep • Snow plowing and ice control (including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed) • Participation in a weekend and after-hours on-call rotation • Operation of trucks, plows, and other heavy equipment • Maintenance of Town buildings, parks, and grounds • Equipment maintenance and general labor as assigned

Qualiﬁcations:

• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license required (CDL preferred or ability to obtain) • Experience operating heavy equipment preferred • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions • Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting 50+ pounds • Strong work ethic and ability to work independently and as part of a team

Wages & Beneﬁts:

• Wage dependent on qualiﬁcations and experience • Competitive beneﬁts package offered

How to Apply: Submit cover letter and resume to: Haley Adams, Town Clerk admin@baileysharborwi.gov Town of Baileys Harbor 2392 CTH F PO BOX 308 Baileys Harbor WI 54202 Position open until ﬁlled. The Town of Baileys Harbor is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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The Door County Master Gardeners Association was recently awarded a grant from 100+ Women Who Care, which is hosting its next giving circle event on Monday, April 27. SUBmiTTED

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BOYS BASEBALL

Gibraltar/Washington Island’s Aaron Brey started on the mound Monday in the Vikings’ 10-7 non-conference road victory at Hilbert. FilE

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The Sturgeon Bay boys golf team, which won Monday’s Packerland Conference match at Northbrook in Luxemburg, includes (from left) Ashton Benzinger, Caleb Nielsen, Trygg Stuth, Noah Potier and Aiden Benzinger. SUBmiTTED

Clippers Beat Blazers in Packerland Opener by KEVIN BONESKE kevin@ppulse.com

turgeon Bay opened its Packerland Conference schedule Monday with a 9-1 road victory over NEW Lutheran. Dominic Blish started on the mound for the Clippers and worked three shutout innings, when the Blazers recorded their only three hits of the contest. Rylan Ruenger pitched two scoreless frames in relief and got the win. Elijah Van Eperen closed out the final two innings when NEW Lutheran scored its only run of the game.

Sturgeon Bay, which tallied 10 hits, was led at plate by Ethan Kratcha, who pounded out a grandslam homer as part of a six-run sixth inning and also doubled. Siggy Hansen and Drew Propsom added two hits apiece, with each getting a double. The second game of the doubleheader between the two teams was suspended in the fifth inning, with the Blazers leading, 5-3. That game will be resumed at a later date. Vikings Win Fourth Straight Gibraltar/Washington Island won its fourth game in a row Monday

with a 10-7 non-conference road victory at Hilbert. Of the Vikings’ 10 hits, Hobbs Emerson and Cam Munao had three apiece. Luke Rericha added two hits. Emerson drove in three runs. Emerson also recorded the pitching victory in relief for Gibraltar/Washington Island. In 3 1/3 innings, the right-hander allowed five runs, one earned, on three hits with two walks while striking out five. Aaron Brey started on the mound for the Vikings. In 3 2/3 innings, Brey gave up two runs on two hits with four walks and four strikeouts.

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Schoeneman Fans 9 In Victory by KEVIN BONESKE kevin@ppulse.com

Southern Door’s Alanah Kaye started in the pitching circle in Monday’s nonconference road game against Appleton North. FilE KEViN BONESKE

turgeon Bay played its first game of the season Monday when the Clippers recorded a 10-8 Packerland Conference road victory over NEW Lutheran. Sturgeon Bay, which scored eight of its runs in the final three innings, was led at the plate by McKenna Poh with three singles. Izzy Schoeneman added a double and a single, while Audrey Harrington and Regan Kasten both singled twice. Schoeneman recorded the pitching victory for the Clippers. She tallied nine strikeouts and closed out the game striking out the side in the seventh inning. “Genevieve Austad was a wall behind the plate with several blocks, and tore up the bases with her steals,” said Sturgeon

Bay head coach Hailey Benesh. “She also had an in-the-park home run. Keira Wesley and Kadence Patza also had hits to lead the Clippers to a victory.” Sturgeon Bay led 7-3 in the second game of the doubleheader before it was suspended and will be finished at a later date. Eagles Fall at Appleton North Southern Door lost for the first time this season when the Eagles dropped a non-conference game Monday at Appleton North, 5-1. The Lightning kept Southern Door off the scoreboard until the top of the seventh when the Eagles tallied their only run. Of Southern Door’s three hits, Alanah Kaye tallied two of them. Appleton North pounded out 12 hits. Kaye pitched the first 3 1/3 innings and took the loss, allowing all five runs, four earned, on 10 hits, including a home run, while striking out five.

Benzinger Cards 44 In Opener Soaked Fields Send Clips On the Road

turgeon Bay’s boys golf team placed first in its first Packerland Conference match of the season on Monday at Northbrook in Luxemburg. The Clippers topped the standings with a team score of 189, edging out Sevastopol by two strokes. Sturgeon Bay was led by Ashton Benzinger, who carded a 44 for nine holes, followed by Aiden Benzinger and Caleb Nielsen, who each had rounds of 45. “It was a true team effort and a great way to kick off the season on a high note,” said Clippers head coach Michael Bryfczynski. Sturgeon Bay’s junior varsity team finished second in the meet with a team score of 212. The JV squad was led by Ben Ash with a 50, followed by Sam Hanson, who posted a 53. Clipper Teams On the Road Again With Wet Conditions at Home After experiencing wet conditions following recent rainfalls and the snow melting away at the Memorial Field sports complex, Sturgeon Bay has yet to host a baseball, softball or girls soccer game this spring more than two-thirds into April. Clippers Athletic Director Jonathan Dupuis said the district has been “working extremely hard to try and get our fields ready.” Dupuis said there was too much moisture on the fields to play at home leading up to this week. For Sturgeon Bay’s teams to be able to play this season, all of their games ended up being on the road. The girls soccer team already had two nonconference games originally scheduled for home played elsewhere, and its home Packerland contest that was set for April 16 at Clark Field against Sevastopol/Gibraltar was postponed until April 27. After the Clippers postponed a non-conference home baseball game April 6 against LuxemburgCasco, they ended up playing April 13 on the Spartans’ home field. Sturgeon Bay postponed its April 17 Packerland home doubleheader against Sevastopol until May 16 and moved Tuesday’s non-conference contest to Marinette. After multiple postponements, the Clippers’ softball team didn’t play a game of any kind prior to Monday’s Packerland Conference road matchup against NEW Lutheran.

))education Sevastopol Destination Imagination Builds a Legacy of Creativity by ELEANOR CORBIN eleanor@ppulse.com

ll six Sevastopol School Destination Imagination (DI) teams swept state competitions in Sun Prairie, earning first place in their challenges and advancing to global competitions in Kansas City, Missouri, in May. Three high school seniors, Finn Matthews, Ben Martin and Liam Schultz, also earned the Wisconsin Destination Imagination Dave Valentine Extreme Creativity Award, a scholarship for graduating students. Team coordinators Annie Rabach and Jerry Borkovetz said DI tasks elementary, middle and high school students with solving challenges that fall into one of six categories: technical, scientific, fine arts, improvisational, engineering and public service. This year’s science challenge, for instance, asked students to research the human brain and use misdirection techniques in a theatrical production where they use a special effect to depict memory. One of Sevastopol’s middle school teams, in response, crafted a story about two penguins trying to tell the difference between two twin scientists. They built the set themselves, an arctic landscape complete with an interactive backdrop wall that blows snow around and lights up with the aurora borealis. continued on page 2

The Courteers of Chaos – (back left) Dom Bellmore, Willa Raynier, Jaya Lama, Grace Brandenburg, Henry Mathews, (front) Asher Dadam and Preston Surfus – won ﬁrst place in the ﬁne arts challenge at the middle school level. SUBmiTTED

Team MHGR – (from left) Sunny Soukup, Taiya Couperus, Hayden Brockman, Gabe Shannon, Evalina Liu, Annabelle Huebel and Leo Fritschka – won ﬁrst place in the scientiﬁc challenge at the elementary school level. SUBmiTTED

The DIpers – (from left) Easton Ruegger, Sidney Gaida, Daisy Patten, Willow Sargent, CJ Schopf, Otis Keleny and (front) Cora Kohls – won ﬁrst place in the engineering challenge at the middle school level.

The Cheesy Chips – (back left) Briggs Tassoul, Ole Keleny, Cloe Schopf, Nathaniel Bellmore, Finn Heinz, (front) Mira Lama and Ryan Thomas – won ﬁrst place in the technical challenge at the elementary school level. SUBmiTTED

The Ultimate Ending – (from left) Liam Schultz, Finn Mathews, Victoria Fiscus, Benjamin Martin, Marcus Mann, Aiden Turk and Evan Isaksen – won ﬁrst place in the engineering challenge at the high school level. SUBmiTTED

Penguins with Pizzazz – (back left) Silas Martin, Lyra Fritschka, Jack Toivonen, Ali Czagas, (front) Rori Orlock, Maggie Thomas and Addison Sanders – won ﬁrst place in the scientiﬁc challenge at the middle school level. SUBmiTTED

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CLEARING 2026 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE RELEASED The Clearing Folk School has released the 2026 schedule of one- and two-day workshops, which begin June 4 and run through Nov. 3. Registration opens April 30 at 8 am online and via phone. This year’s schedule features a wide range of hands-on learning opportunities across the arts, fine crafts and natural sciences. Participants can explore painting in various mediums, hand forging and blacksmithing, photography, drawing, basket weaving, wood carving, paper arts, sewing and eco-printing. Attendees can also try their hand at flash form writing, chair caning or Kumiko woodworking, and get outdoors to learn about the ecology of wetlands or prairies in Door County. A full list of offerings, 36 classes in total, can be found at theclearing.org. Registration is required for all classes. To learn more, register, or join The Clearing’s mailing list, visit the website or call 920.854.4088 between 8 am and 4 pm, Monday through Friday.

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Destination Imagination continued from page 1 “Our props are really ingrained into what the challenge requires,” said team member and middleschooler Maggie Thomas. Each team also faces an “instant challenge,” where they must solve a problem presented at the competition within a short time, usually eight to 10 minutes. This challenge can run the gamut, from creating a performance to building a structure, Rabach said. Students prepare for these challenges through team communication, middle schooler Jack Toivonen said. “Usually you go in thinking of different, general ideas, like, ‘If we have to build something, how can we do that?’ or, ‘If we have to act something, what’s our quickest way to make up a story?’” he said. Teams can have up to seven students, and are led by a duo of adult managers, usually parents of team members. They begin working on their solutions in late October, early November, and if they go all the way to globals, like the Sevastopol teams, will be working on their solution through May.

Sevastopol has had a tradition of competing in DI since the 80s, Borkovetz said, and consistently places on the podium in global competitions against students from schools all over the world. “At the global level, teams come to see Sevastopol [compete],” he said. “We’ve got the name established.” Every step along the way, students are making the decisions. “This is a kid-driven, kid-built idea program,” Rabach said. They build their own props, write their own scripts, create their own structures and come up with their own solutions. The adults are there as guidance, like teaching students how to use power tools and giving feedback after rehearsals. Some teams meet five days a week, and the occasional Saturday, to finetune their solution. Sevastopol currently rents the DI team the old St. Peter and Paul School building behind the church, just north of the district’s building on state Highway 57 in Institute. The classrooms now house elaborate backdrops, carts full of nuts and bolts and paint-splattered plastic groundcover.

The teams can be more productive when they have their own workrooms, Borkovetz said, as they don’t have to pack their supplies away between work sessions or worry about taking up too much storage space. Students continue to work on their solutions between competitions, using feedback from “appraisers,” who score their work, to make adjustments. For many Sevastopol team members, DI is a fundamental part of their school experience, guiding their future goals. High school senior Schultz, for one, said that his desire to study engineering in college grew, in part, from his participation in DI engineering challenges. Many students, even some in middle school, will be headed to global competitions for the sixth or seventh time in a row. To keep up with the team and learn about their fundraisers that support registration and travel costs, check out the “Sevastopol Destination Imagination” Facebook page.

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MARY (HUTCHISON) LEBRUN Sept. 20, 1935 - April 20, 2026

Mary Beatrice (Hutchison) LeBrun, 90, of Brussels, died Monday, April 20, 2026 after a short illness, with family at her side. Mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, friend – Mary will forever be remembered for her devotion to her family, her sharp wit and keen ability to find humor in every moment of every day, as well as her superpower: To make each person in her presence feel as if they were the most special person in her life. Mary was born Sept. 20, 1935 in New London, Wisconsin, the daughter of Bernice (O’Brien) and Alton Hutchison. The fourth of nine children, Mary grew up on the family farm and graduated from New London High School. During high school and immediately after, she worked as a nursing assistant at New London Hospital. She then studied for and received a certificate in cosmetology before briefly working as a stylist in Green Bay. She married Raphael (Ray) LeBrun on Aug. 24, 1957, at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church in New London. They started their family living in a Quonset hut in married student housing while Ray studied vocational education at Stout State College in Menomonie. They settled in Door County in 1961, where they raised their seven children in a beautiful spot on the bay that has been and continues to be ground zero for large family gatherings. Mary worked for many years in the 1980s and ’90s as manager of the All-Canada Shows, traveling to major cities throughout the Midwest. She especially enjoyed traveling to Canada to meet with key event exhibitors. Earlier, she coordinated adult enrichment classes for the University of Wisconsin Extension, served on the Southern Door School Board, volunteered as president of the local American Cancer Society and organized a Girl Scout troop in Southern Door. Mary had a strong faith in God and was a member of St. Louis Catholic Parish in Dyckesville, as well as St. Francis Catholic Church in Brussels and St. Mary of the Snows, Namur. Mary and Ray enjoyed traveling to England, Ireland and Hawaii as well as visits to family throughout the U.S. One particularly memorable trip was with her sisters to Trois-Rivières, Quebec, the birthplace of their paternal grandmother Lucinda “Sadie” Bechard. She also enjoyed day trips to northern Door County with her sisters, daughters, daughters-in-law and friends. Mary loved flowers and enjoyed tending her beds of roses, lilies and perennials. She was an avid reader, sometimes reading two or three novels per week, and was a longtime member of a neighborhood book club she organized called Women Who Walk on Water. She knew the rules to countless card games and loved to play with family and friends. Mary found humor in everyday life and loved to write poetry and stories based on real-life incidents. When Ray volunteered with the Knights of Columbus in Green Bay and sold tickets to the annual Packers Bishop’s Charities game, she submitted a humorous piece in a contest about why she enjoyed attending Packers games (in high heels and pearl necklace) and won a 1960s World Championship football signed by the Green Bay Packers. Often, when a community or family event needed organizing, Mary took charge, typically also took the microphone and had everyone in stitches. Every year, family and friends delighted in receiving her annual Christmas letter, which she wrote for more than 60 years. Mary was predeceased by her husband, side kick, straight man to her humor and the love of her life, Ray, who died in 2022. In recent years she dearly missed Ray but continued to spend time at home enjoying her children, grandchildren and many friends, often in large and boisterous gatherings. Since her health declined in the past two years she relished precious one-on-one time with her adult children, who kept a calendar and took turns staying with her at her home. In the last weeks of her life in the hospital and at hospice, she kept the doctors and nurses on their toes with her quick wit, pausing to take a serious moment only to tell someone how much she loved them. She is survived by seven children and their spouses: John and Kathy (Leege) LeBrun, Eau Claire; Margaret LeBrun and David Allen, Sturgeon Bay; D’Ann (LeBrun) and Peter Jackson, Sturgeon Bay; Robert and Jackie (Devos) LeBrun, Green Bay; David and Becky (Dorsher) LeBrun, Sturgeon Bay; Darrin and Mary (Meyer) LeBrun, Wausau; and Jaymi LeBrun and Daniel Scollan, St. Paul, Minnesota. She is survived by 13 grandchildren and their partners: Katie LeBrun, Joseph LeBrun (Adam Bronstad), Nathaniel LeBrun (Madison Fry), Raphael Allen and Michaela Moy, Samuel and Amy (Maniola) Allen, Callie (LeBrun) and Chris Kolarik, Riese LeBrun (Julianna Schneider), Veronica LeBrun, Bryce LeBrun and Braedyn Bosilovatz, Jonathan LeBrun, Anna LeBrun (Connor Darrow); Matthew and Kailey (Blatz) LeBrun, and Sean LeBrun. She is also survived by five great grandchildren: Oliver Kolarik, Cecilia Kolarik, Carey Bosilovitz LeBrun, Raphael Bosilovitz LeBrun and James LeBrun. Also, “international” grandchildren Fouad AlKhouri and Nicole AlKhouri. She is also survived by siblings: Tom Hutchison, Dr. Margaret Hutchison, Bill and Darlene (Harvey) Hutchison, Judy (Hutchison) and Bob Fischer, Nancy (Hutchison) Schlafer, and David and Kathy (Kelley) Hutchison. In addition, she is survived by in-laws: Dorothy (LeBrun) Euclide, Eunice (LeBrun) Pozza, Marilyn (LeBrun) Gillis, Don LeBrun and Jan Schneider, Mary (LeBrun) Gandt and Ned Benedict, Gloria (LeBrun) Robertson, Roger LeBrun and Diana Hayes, Joann (LeBrun) and Steve Madson, and Samantha Keenan. “Aunt Mary” is also survived by 69 nieces and nephews and many more great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two siblings, Roberta (Hutchison) Prunty, Betty (Hutchison) Balthazar; and several in-laws: Sister Doris Jean LeBrun, Ann (Makowski) LeBrun, Linda (Kooyman) LeBrun, Joe Pozza, Jerry Gandt, Jim Keenan, Jim Prunty, Frank Schlafer, Marian (Rulseh) Hutchison, Norman Balthazar, Tom Tennesson, Jim Euclide and Larry Gillis. Also preceding her in death were three nieces: Carla Robertson, Rebecca (Madson) Leach and Laurie (LaMarche) Carlton. Mary was very proud of each of her children and grandchildren and loved them all deeply. They will treasure the memory of her annual Christmas socks, singing birthday calls and funny texts. A visitation will be held from 9 to 11 am at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, New London, followed by a funeral Mass at 11 am. Burial will be at the Most Precious Blood Cemetery in New London, followed by a luncheon at Bean City Bar & Grill, New London. Forbes Funeral Home of Sturgeon Bay is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at forbesfuneralhome.com Financial donations may be made to Unity Hospice, 2366 Oak Ridge Circle, DePere, WI 54115.

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life NOTES As a free public service to our readers, the Peninsula Pulse presents Life Notes, devoted to the notable milestones in life, from birth to significant birthdays to engagements, weddings and obituaries. The deadline for submissions is noon on Friday. Send submissions to lifenotes@ppulse.com. The Pulse reserves the right 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.

DEATHS See full obituaries. Mary (Hutchison) LeBrun Sept. 20, 1935 - April 20, 2026 Veronica “Ronnie” Vertz July 4, 1937 - April 16, 2026 Lois Jean Bittorf Nov. 1, 1937 - April 15, 2026 Joan M. Carlson Oct. 18, 1931 - April 13, 2026

OBITUARIES Nancy Katherine Ford d. April 20, 2026 Nancy Katherine Ford, age 84, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026 at her home in Sturgeon Bay. Funeral Services will be at 11 am on Monday, April 27, 2026 at Huehns Funeral Home in Sturgeon Bay. Visitation will be Sunday, April 26, 2026 from 4to 7 pm at Huehns Funeral Home and continue Monday from 9:30 am until the time of service. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Nancy may be shared with her family through her tribute page at huehnsfuneralhome.com Marvin J. Robertoy Dec. 28, 1936 - April 20, 2026 Marvin J. Robertoy, Egg Harbor, died Monday morning, April 20, 2026 at his home. He was born Dec. 28, 1936 in Juddville the son of the late Frank and Francis (Goranowski) Robertoy. On October 6, 1956 he married Loretta M. Merkle. Marvin owned and operated Hyline Orchard in Egg Harbor along with working long days in the shipyards at Bay Ship and PBI. He was a member of Wisconsin Cherry Growers, the Door County Co-Op, The Fruit Growers, and CherrCo. Funeral service will be held Friday April 24, 2026 at 5 pm. at Huehns Funeral Home in Sturgeon Bay with Pastor Gary Scharrig officiating. Burial will be at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Juddville. Friends may call Friday at Huehns Funeral Home from 3 pm until the time of service, with a reception to follow the service at the funeral home.

april 24 - may 1/2026 COMMUNITY | 3 Linda Louise Daubner May 17, 1949 - April 15, 2026 Linda Louise Daubner, 76, of Sister Bay, formerly Green Bay, died on April 15, 2026 at Serenity Spring Senior Living at Scandia Village in Sister Bay. She was born May 17, 1949 in Green Bay, the daughter of Emery and Evelyn (Bailey) Mommaerts. On May 15, 1968, she married Ronald “Beno” Daubner. She was a talented cook and waitress for her working career. Some of the places she cooked and served at were Julie’s Cafe and Home Town Cafe in Green Bay, Baileys Harbor Yacht Club, Mike’s Port Pub, Johnny’s Cottage, Viking Grill, Peninsula Golf Course, and The Hitching Post in Door County. Arrangements are pending for her life to be honored with a service on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at the chapel at Fort Howard Memorial Park, 1350 N. Military Avenue, Green Bay, with visitation prior to the service. The complete schedule of the visitation and service will be announced in the near future. Eugene Leo Mitchell, Jr. July 13, 1927 - April 15, 2026 Eugene Leo, Mitchell, Jr., 98 of Sturgeon Bay, died peacefully at his Bay Lofts residence on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Eugene‘s life will be honored with a Mass of Christian Burial prayed at 11 am on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Institute, 4767 E. Dunn Road, Sturgeon Bay, with Father Matthew Rappl as celebrant. He will be laid to rest in the church cemetery, beside his wife, Ann.Visitation for family and friends will be held after 9 am on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at Huehns Funeral Home, 1414 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, until the time of closing prayers at 10:25 am, followed by the procession to church. A complete obituary will be available in the near future. Mary Jane Olson Oct. 11, 1945 - April 15, 2026 Mary Jane Olson, 80, of Ellison Bay, died on April 15, 2026. She was born on Oct. 11, 1945, in the Town of Liberty Grove, the daughter of Walter and Dolores (Fischer) Smith. Mary graduated from Gibraltar High School. On Nov. 6, 1965, she married Michael Olson. Mary and Mike lived in Ellison Bay until Mike’s passing on February 18, 2023. Mary worked at Barry’s Track and Trail, as a Bailiff at the Door County Courthouse, and Ephraim Shores. She also managed her family’s Century Farms Motel. Mary’s life was honored with a Mass of Christian Burial held at Stella Maris Catholic Church, 2410 S. Bay Shore Dr, Sister Bay at 11 am on Thursday, April 23, 2026, with Fr. Tom Farrell officiating. Visitation for family and friends was at the church from 9:30 am until the time of service. She was laid to rest next to husband in Ellison Bay Cemetery. Timothy Stegmann Dec. 26, 1963 - April 14, 2026 Timothy John Stegmann, 62, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away on April 14, 2026. Tim was born in Green Bay, on Dec. 26, 1963, to John and Maxine (Lardinois) Stegmann. Tim had a deep passion for the outdoors and could often be found hunting or fishing. He had a lifelong love of sports and rarely missed an opportunity to cheer on his favorite teams. He enjoyed playing cards and games with family. As a passion

JOAN M. CARLSON

Oct. 18, 1931 - April 13, 2026

VERONICA “RONNIE” VERTZ July 4, 1937 - April 16, 2026

Veronica C. “Ronnie” Vertz, 88, of Sturgeon Bay passed away on April 16, 2026, after a brief illness at Aurora Bay Care in Green Bay with her family at her side. She was born July 4, 1937, in Denmark to Peter and Ethel (Engeldinger) Bradley. On June 30, 1956, she married Roger Vertz at St. James Church in Cooperstown. They enjoyed “just short of” fifty years of marriage. He preceded her in death on November 20, 2005. Ronnie grew up in Denmark, Wisconsin. After marrying Roger, they moved to Sturgeon Bay, where they raised five daughters. Even though she wasn’t a Door County native, she proud to be a long-time resident of Sturgeon Bay. While raising their children, she worked several different jobs. Ronnie worked as a CNA at Dorchester Nursing Home and also worked at Prange Way and Younkers. She loved kids and enjoyed providing day care for other people’s children in addition to her own. Ronnie was the consummate homemaker. She took great pride in making a beautiful home for her family. She also had a knack for making holidays very special by showering her family with gifts and making family events so memorable. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Hospital Auxiliary and the Christian Mothers of St. Joseph Church. She enjoyed flower gardening, travelling, shopping and was a very loyal Packer fan. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren and being able to watch them grow up. Survivors include her five daughters, Lita (Jerry) Meyer, Linda Miller, Lori (William ) Schneider, Lana (John) Stange and Lisa (Pete)Warner, all of Sturgeon Bay; nine grandchildren, Eve (Dave), Abe, Dylan (Brittany), Levi (Brandi), Chelsea (Brandon), Halie (Josh), Robyn (Andrew), Wyatt, Lukas (Cady); 18 great grandchildren; a brother, Vince (Judy) Bradley, Chilton; in-laws, Mary Lou Bradley, Manitowoc; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, a brother Clem Bradley; in-laws, Mary Jane (Pug) Gillis, Shirley Kerscher and Rose Marie (Bob) Bunker. Funeral Services were at Noon on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Friends called at the church after 10 am until the time of mass. Entombment was in St. Joseph Cemetery Mausoleum. Forbes Funeral Home is assisting the family in arrangements. Special thanks to the SNF Horton Center. Our mom really enjoyed the staff and all the activities she attended there. It gave her great joy in her new home. Also, thanks to the doctors and nurses on the third floor at Aurora Bay Care for their gentle care and support in mom’s final hours.

Joan M. Carlson, 94, of Ellison Bay, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2026 at her home with family by her side. Joan was born on Oct. 18, 1931 in Ellison Bay, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Annette (Nelson) Wickman. She graduated from Gibraltar High School class of 1949. On June 9, 1951, she married Robert “Bob” J. Carlson at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ellison Bay. She was a devoted wife of a 22-year Navy Veteran and returned home to Ellison Bay after Bob’s retirement. She was a dedicated wife and mother. There was nothing more important to her than her family. They shared their hospitality with those vacationing to Northern Door as they owned and operated Europe Lake Retreat (now Parkside Cottage). They were blessed with 66 years of marriage together before Bob preceded her in death on April 8, 2018. Family was her greatest blessing. She is survived by her six children, Debbie (Greg) Casperson, Gayle Carlson, Gary (Lisa) Carlson, Roxy (Curt) Wiltse, Ted (Connie) Carlson, and Carol (Gary) Dismuke; 14 grandchildren, Celeste (Angel), Keith (Teressa), Jon, Adam (Sarah), Michael, Jeremy, James (Somer), Nicole (Scott), Joe (Claudia), Jonathan (Serina), Amanda (Derrick), Ashley (Casey), Sarah (Brian), and Nicolai (Holly); 30 great-grandchildren; and five great-greatgrandchildren. She is also survived by sister, Nyla Small; brother, Larry Wickman; sister-in-law, Cheryl Carlson; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband; parents; mother and father-in-law, Carl and Helen Carlson; sisters, Pat Anderson, and Gloria Johnson; grandson, Joshua Talaga; brothers-in-law, Theodore C. Carlson, Robert Small, Roger Johnson, Carl T. Carlson, and Darrell Anderson. “Mom was born a small-town girl and died a small-town girl. She will always be remembered for being a loving and caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, always making family gatherings so special at their home by Europe Lake. She loved corresponding with family and receiving photos on her iPad.” Joan was a longtime faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church, (now Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church). Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Friday, April 24, 2026 at Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church in Ellison Bay. Visitation will be from 9:30 am until the time of service at the church. Interment will be at the Ellison Bay Cemetery. Luncheon and a time of fellowship will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church, PO Box 27, Ellison Bay WI 54210. Joan’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Unity Hospice, especially Amanda, for their wonderful care. “We are forever grateful to our sister, Gayle, for her devoted and loving care to Mom, allowing her to live the rest of her life at home.” Arrangements have been entrusted with Casperson Funeral Home in Sister Bay. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Joan may be shared with her family through her tribute page caspersonfuneralhome.com

of his, Tim was honored as a Dartball Hall of Fame inductee. Funeral services will be at noon on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Forbes Funeral Home in Sturgeon Bay. Friends and family may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 10 am until the time of the service. A luncheon will follow the funeral at Door County Fire Company (38 S. 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay). Edward C. Augustine, Jr. July 26, 1949 - March 31, 2026 Edward C. Augustine, Jr. died suddenly on March 31, 2026, at St Vincent Hospital in Green Bay of a heart attack. Ed was born on July 26, 1949, in Milwaukee to Edward “Bud” Sr., and Marian (Frank) Augustine. He was an only child who spent his formative years in Milwaukee and cherished his summers in Door County. After College, Ed taught from 1976 to 1989 in the Milwaukee Public Schools as a substitute teacher. In addition, Ed managed the Spikehorn Campground in Door County from 1985 to 1999. Ed loved candy and cigars, found joy in reading, cutting firewood, lawn care, planting seedlings, shop projects -particularly crafting birdhouses, shooting, traveling and was a lifelong enthusiast of history and the stock market. Ed was an active member of the Community Church of Fish Creek. Ed had a Celebration of Life on April 19, 2026, at the Community Church of Fish Creek. Mary Jane Wilson Aug. 14, 1951 - March 31, 2026 Mary Jane Wilson, 74, of Houston, Texas, passed away on March 31, 2026 in Houston. She was born August 14, 1951 in Hazleton, PA, daughter of the late James McGrory and Mary McGrory. On October 3, 1987 she married Arthur Wilson. Jane worked as an attorney until her retirement in 1986. She embraced her second career as a housewife and was a loving and devoted wife. Jane’s life washonored with Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 11 am at Stella Maris Catholic Parish - Baileys Harbor site. She was laid to rest beside her husband in St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Cemetery in Baileys Harbor. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Jane may be shared with her family through her tribute page at CaspersonFuneralHome.com

LOIS JEAN BITTORF Nov. 1, 1937 - April 15, 2026

Lois Jean Bittorf, age 88, was called to heaven on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to be reunited with her beloved husband, Donald. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly while at St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center in Gren Bay. Lois was born at home in Carlsville on Nov. 1, 1937, the daughter Frank Alex Simonar, Jr. and Melva Ida (Roth) Simonar. She grew up attending Carlsville School and St. John Ev. Lutheran Church in Valmy. In her early years, Lois picked apples and cherries. She was united in marriage to Donald Harold Bittorf on April 23, 1955 at her home church, St. John Ev. Lutheran Church where they remained lifelong members. Lois was a devoted wife, sister, mother, grandmother, step-grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. The greatest love of her life was her husband, Donald of over 65 years. As they were truly the love of each other’s lives, and he worshiped her and she him. Together, they built a life centered on family and community. Lois spent many years raising her family and working at the Alpine Resort in Egg Harbor and Harbor Village in Carlsville. Music was a constant source of happiness for her, and she spent countless joyful nights listening to her husband, Donald, and her brother, Bobby, and later the music of The Bittorf Brothers featuring Donald and her brother-in-law, Wallace Bittorf. She was always their most enthusiastic fan, finding great peace and joy in the songs that served as the soundtrack to her long and happy marriage. Her favorite moments were those spent with her family, which often included cherished camping trips and group outings. While she faced her share of adversity throughout her 88 years, she never let it stop her from achieving anything she set her mind to. To her family, she was a hero who met every challenge with strength and grace. Her family will carry her memory with them forever. Lois will be missed by her three children, Terry (Wendy) Bittorf, Valerie Bittorf, and Darrin (Mary) Bittorf and honorary son, Mike Simonar. Her legacy continues through her five grandchildren, Jessica (Corey) Haen, Ryan Riess, Bob (Chelsea) Bittorf, Ashley Malvitz, and Kasey Bittorf. She was also blessed with three greatgrandchildren, Preston Haen and Olivia and Ava Bittorf. Also survived by brother-in-law, Wallace (Gloria) Bittorf. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Donald; her infant twin daughters, Cindy and Sandy; her parents; four siblings, Elnora (Roland Wagner), Wally (Florence) Simonar, Vida (Wilbert “Snooky”) Miller, Bobby Simonar, and Johanna Opicka; and other siblings-inlaw, Fred (Shirley) Bittorf, Reggie “RJ” (Doreen) Bittorf, Shirley (Earl) Krauel, and Bernhardt “Bernie” (Lois) Bittorf. A funeral service was held at 11 am on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church in Valmy with Pastor Peter Martin officiating. Lois was laid to rest in the church cemetery, beside her husband, Donald. Visitation for family and friends was held after 4 pm on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Huehns Funeral Home, 1414 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, with a devotion to conclude the evening at 7 pm. Visitation will continue at the church on Thursday from 9:30 am until 10:45 am. “Our family wishes to express our sincere gratitude to the staff at Door County Medical Center and St. Mary’s Hospital, as well as her cardiologist, Dr. Anas Sarhan, and his team, for the supportive care and kindness shown to Lois during her illness.” Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Lois may be shared with her family through her tribute page at HuehnsFuneralHome.com

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Door County Volunteers Honored at 2026 Golden Heart Celebration by ELEANOR CORBIN eleanor@ppulse.com

he United Way of Door County recognized volunteers across the community at the 2026 Golden Heart Celebration and awards ceremony, held April 21 at Stone Harbor Resort in Sturgeon Bay.

Coggin Heeringa (right) received the Karl May Lifetime of Service Award, presented by Michelle Lawrie (left), representing the Rotary Club of Sturgeon Bay. ElEaNOr COrBiN

Coggin Heeringa was awarded the Karl May Lifetime of Service Award for her contributions to environmental stewardship through leadership roles with countless community organizations,

door NOTES GIVING CIRCLE TO AWARD THREE NONPROFITS The next quarterly 100+ Women Who Care (100+WWC) Door County giving circle will consider three nonprofits to award: Crossroads at Big Creek, STriDE (Strengthening, Trust and resilience, instilling independence, Discovering Empowerment) and Door County Therapy Dog Teams. The giving circle will be held on monday, april 27, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, via livestream and in person at the Kress pavilion, 7845 Church St. in Egg Harbor. registration and social hour begin at 5:30 pm. more than 441 members will award $37,000 that evening to local nonprofits. With this 32nd giving event, 100+WWC will have given over $867,000 to 76 Door County nonprofits since 2018. The 100+WWC members who nominated this quarter’s nonprofits will present the organizations, and nonprofit representatives will be available for questions. more information about these organizations can be found online at 100wwcdoorcounty.org. additionally, Climate Change Coalition of Door County representatives will share the impact of the 100+WWC award the organization received in January 2025. Three additional nonprofits will be selected from member nominations for consideration at the next giving event on July 27. New 100+WWC members are always welcome. To learn more, visit 100wwcDoorCounty.org.

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS ANNUAL MEETING The league of Women Voters of Door County invites the community to its annual

including the Door County Master Gardeners. “Coggin Heeringa is the embodiment of a lifetime devoted to service, education and environmental stewardship – an extraordinary volunteer whose impact has shaped Door County for nearly four decades,” said Michelle Lawrie, representing the Rotary Club of Sturgeon Bay. Steve Graf was named Adult Volunteer of the Year for his wideranging

Other award winners are Karen Kraase, who earned the Performing “Lily”ofSnyder (right) ArtsLiliahna Volunteer the Year Award $500Third youthAvenue scholarship for received her workawith for her volunteer Playworks; Ed Millerwork, and presented Charles by Bryan Mazur (left) of the Baum, who earned the Cultural Door County Media Group. Volunteer of the Year Award for their ElEaNOr COrBiN efforts to restore the Eagle Bluffs Lighthouse in Peninsula State Park;

Steve Graf (right) received the Adult Volunteer of the Year Award, presented by Robin Hamm-Jackson (left) of Door County Medical Center. ElEaNOr COrBiN

contributions to the Southern Door School District. Three years ago, he answered the call to teach elementary class students how to sew. His reach has now extended far beyond that classroom to handson support of Fine Arts, school events

and community spaces – from building theater sets and organizing band rooms to selling concessions, ushering events and even volunteering for the dunk tank. Sevastopol High School senior Liliahna “Lily” Snyder earned a $500 scholarship for launching community initiatives addressing issues such as period poverty and holiday support for families.

Hugh and Cheryl Zettel, who earned the Environmental Stewardship Volunteer of the Year Award for their work with the Door County Master Gardeners; and the Lakeshore CAP Food Pantry volunteers, who earned the Group Volunteer of the Year Awards for their efforts to provide food to community members in need.

meeting on Thursday, may 21, at the lodge at leathem Smith, 1640 memorial Dr. in Sturgeon Bay. a social starts at 5 pm, followed by a business meeting at 5:30 pm, then dinner and a program at 6:15 pm. rSVps are due by april 30. Visit tinyurl.com/ yvadwpvf for registration, which costs $23-35 depending on meal choice. This year’s theme is 250 years in: protecting the promise of Democracy, correlating with the 250th anniversary of the United States. matthew rothschild, author of 12 Ways to Save Democracy in Wisconsin, will be the keynote speaker. The business portion of the meeting requires a member quorum in attendance to vote on the 2026-27 budget, program, leadership slate and any proposed bylaws changes.

The winner will receive a trip for four to six guests, private stateroom accommodations, authentic “freighter fare” and a rare behindthe-scenes look at real-time commercial shipping operations. The trip will most likely depart from either Duluth, minnesota, or marquette, michigan, with the winner coordinating directly with interlake Steamship Company to schedule travel during the 2026 shipping season. The drawing date is april 30, with onlineonly ticket sales at sturgeonbayrotaryclub.org. For more information or questions, contact 920.255.0360 or 920.442.0861.

Next month, the Door County ymCa will celebrate a historic milestone with an event recognizing 175 years of ymCa movement and more than 39 years of the Door County ymCa serving the local community. The celebration will take place on Thursday, may 7, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm, at the Kress pavilion, 7845 Church St. in Egg Harbor. attendees will enjoy refreshments and live music while supporting ymCa programs. Tickets cost $100, and a limited quantity is available. register by may 1 by calling 920.743.4949 or 920.868.3660 or visiting doorcountyymca.org. Since opening its doors in Door County in the mid-1980s, the ymCa has grown into a vital community organization. From teaching thousands of children essential water safety skills through youth swim lessons to creating lifelong memories and friendships at summer camp, the y has played an important role in shaping generations of Door County youth. Families throughout the county rely on the ymCa’s before- and after-school programs. The y’s impact also extends to health and wellness programs for adults. programs such as liVESTrONG help cancer survivors rebuild strength, endurance and confidence following treatment, while rock Steady Boxing, a non-contact boxing program for those with parkinson’s, helps participants improve mobility, balance and quality of life.

TOURISM WEEK BREAKFAST MAY 5 Destination Door County invites the public to its annual Tourism Week Breakfast in honor of National Travel and Tourism Week (may 3 to 9). The breakfast is scheduled for Tuesday, may 5, from 8:30 to 10 am at Stone Harbor resort, 107 N. 1st ave. in Sturgeon Bay. Doors open at 8 am. attendees will connect with fellow tourism professionals, reflect on their impact and celebrate the role they play in welcoming the world to Door County. This year’s theme is Travel is Essential. registration costs $45 at tinyurl. com/2b9328jd.

40 TICKETS REMAIN FOR FREIGHTER RIDE RAFFLE as of april 15, only 40 tickets remain available for the freighter ride raﬄe offered by the rotary Club of Sturgeon Bay (Noon). The club is offering a chance to win a voyage aboard a working Great lakes freighter through a raﬄe with the interlake Steamship Company. Tickets cost $200 and give participants the chance to win a threeand-a-half- to five-day voyage.

Outside the Door County YMCA Sturgeon Bay Program Center. SUBmiTTED

Outside the Door County YMCA Jackie and Steve Kane Center. SUBmiTTED

YMCA HOSTS HEALTHY KIDS DAY, CELEBRATES 175 YEARS The Door County ymCa will host the annual Healthy Kids Day, a free, familyfriendly event to encourage a healthy start to the summer season. Healthy Kids Day will take place on Saturday, april 25, from 10 am to 1 pm at the Sturgeon Bay program Center, 1900 michigan St. attendees can enjoy gaga ball, visits from the Door County Bookmobile and activities hosted by local community partners.

SMALL ANIMAL SALE AND SWAP Door County 4-H invites the public to its annual small animal sale and swap, which raises funds for 4-H small animal projects. The sale/swap will take place on Saturday, may 2, starting at 8 am, at the Door County Fairgrounds/John miles County park, using alabama Street to North 15th place in Sturgeon Bay. The event will move indoors in the event of inclement weather. Vendors are welcome and must meet any state regulations. For further information, contact 920.737.1741.

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Genevieve Heyward On American Idol, Self-Confidence and What’s Next

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The Weekend Here’s a glance at a few of the highlights on the weekend slate. Get complete details on these and dozens of other things to do in the Events Calendar.

SATURDAY, APRIL 25 Take A Hike Fish Creek Park, Fish Creek Join a volunteer from Door County Trails for a hike on the new trail at the expanded Fish Creek Park, including the former Redmann property portion.

by ELEANOR CORBIN eleanor@ppulse.com

Find Family Fun Door County YMCA, Sturgeon Bay Take the kids to the Y to burn off some energy with a morning of activities and fun. Connect with local programs and organizations supporting healthy families.

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or local musician Genevieve Heyward, being eliminated on American Idol is not something to be blue about. “When people see me and want to say something, instead of saying, ‘Sorry about getting eliminated,’ say, ‘Congratulations on making the top 20,’” she said. “I don’t want people to feel sorry for me, because I’m not sad about it.”

SUNDAY, APRIL 26 Break Bread and Booyah! Belgian Heritage Center, Brussels The Belgian Heritage Center brings you back to your Belgian roots with a cooyah tournament and booyah for lunch. Stop by and hang around, or take yours to go.

If anything, she said her time on the show has furthered her passion for her own original music, which she’s ready to get back to. That’s not to say her Idol experience hasn’t had a profound impact on Heyward as an artist, challenging her to step out of her comfort zone and work harder.

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Steve “Barney” Willems leads walkers and runners on his daily route at the Barney Fun Run. XOME STUDIO

he Barney Fun Run is perhaps the least formal event on the county’s running calendar, with no formal starting or finish line – unless you count a jump into the lake as a finish. Named for Steve “Barney” Willems, Sister Bay’s legendary running man who has run the same route nearly every day for more than 40 years, the run offers two routes through the village on April 25: a 1.84-mile walk and a 3.89-mile run. Though informal, the run has a major impact. Each year, proceeds from the event go to a local family or person in need, often raising thousands of dollars for children and young adults battling life-altering diagnoses. The run starts at the Sister Bay Bowl, and afterwards, many participants filter back to the Bowl for Bloody Marys and an afternoon of local camaraderie. Doors open at 10 am and the run begins at 11 am. Find more information at barneyfunrun.com.

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Guests of all ages are invited to the Door County Museum to learn about and play video games on classic consoles from the 1970s through the 1990s. Retro Video Game Day is on Saturday, April 25, from 10 am to 4 pm at the museum, 18 N. 4th Ave. in Sturgeon Bay. While some may be surprised that the games of their childhood are now considered “retro,” this event offers a chance to walk down memory lane or discover the titles that helped shape the video games played today.

BHC DEFENDS TITLE AT BOOYAH BATTLE The Belgian Heritage Center (BHC) is returning to the Green Bay Booyah Battle after winning the competition last year.

Ten local booyah chefs will compete for a $500 first prize. Attendees may sample all 10 recipes and vote for their favorite while enjoying live music by LIVEwire Polka Band. The event on Saturday, April 25, is part of the Washington Street Block Party. Visit downtowngreenbay. com/block-party for details. The BHC’s next event is a performance by Renee Vaughan, who plays nyckelharpa and Walloon/Swedish music. The performance is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, from 10 am to 12 pm at the BHC, 1255 Cty DK in Namur. BHC will be open starting at 9 am for the event and campus tours. Performer Vaughan’s great-greatgrandparents were Walloon and immigrated from Hachy, Belgium, to Wisconsin in 1856. Vaughan will share this history alongside traditional tunes from both Sweden and the Walloon areas in Belgium. A nyckelharpa (“keyed fiddle”)

is a traditional Swedish string instrument. The following day, Sunday, May 3, the BHC will dedicate a new cemetery display with St. Francis and St. Mary Parish, honoring those buried at the historic cemetery adjacent to BHC. The event will begin with Mass with Father Antonio Rex Palaya at 8 am at St. Francis and St. Mary Church, 9716 Cemetery Road in Brussels. Afterwards, at 9:15 am, the event will move to the cemetery for a blessing by Father Anthony Biredsall. The BHC will host an open house with refreshments, plus a brief talk about the history of the cemetery and the extensive research to identify those with no surviving grave marker. A photo display of the people buried in the old cemetery will also be shown. The new cemetery display area features an exhibit explaining the cemetery’s history, a listing of almost 200 people buried between

1860 and 1911, and a contemplative patio area with four memorial benches.

hard-soled shoes are required for the tour; no sandals, high heels or soft-soled shoes are allowed. Hard hats will be provided. For reservations, call 920.421.5113. For more information, visit thymedoorcounty.com or sisterbayhistory.org.

BRUNCHING FOR THE BARN The Sister Bay Historical Society will host Brunching for the Barn, a Mother’s Day brunch to raise funds for the ongoing barn renovation project on the Corner of the Past Museum site. The event is set for Sunday, May 10, from 9 am to 2 pm at Thyme Restaurant, 10339 Hwy 57 in Sister Bay. The price is $39 for adults or $20 for children. After brunch, the group will move to the on-site Hoop House for coffee and dessert, plus light jazz by Paul Taylor and a silent auction to benefit the historical society. Attendees can also tour the Little Sister Barn, mid-renovation. The barn is a construction site with nails, splinters and uneven surfaces, so

HELP POLISH THE PAST Heritage Village could use a few extra hands to help bring it back to life for the season. Spring cleanup volunteers are needed on Saturday, May 16, from 9 am to 12 pm at Heritage Village at Big Creek, next to Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St. in Sturgeon Bay. Volunteers will dust, sweep and tidy Heritage Village in preparation for opening day. No special skills are required. Participants may stay for the whole time or just part of it.

looking back! The Lake Cinema movie theater was a fixture in Baileys Harbor from the time Orville and Elton Voeks opened it in 1947 until it closed in 2000. Looking north, the Cornerstone Pub stands just north of the theater, with the Baileys Harbor Town Hall in the background between the buildings. To the shoreline side of the highway, businesses and a gas station stand where the public marina is now.

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Jeep the Door will take place on Saturday, May 2, starting at Door County Fire Company, 38 S. 3rd Ave. in Sturgeon Bay. Doors open at 9:30 am, and a drivers’ meeting starts at 10:30 am. Teams will go all over Door County for a full day of challenges, using GPS, photos and trivia. A celebration afterwards will feature raffles and prizes. Proceeds support United Way of Door County’s mission to improve community health, education and financial stability. All vehicles are welcome to participate. To register or learn more, visit unitedwaydc.com/ doorcountyjeeprun or call 920.746.9645. The registration deadline is April 29.

Drömhus is hosting the inaugural Freyjafest, a celebration of women in music, art and entrepreneurship. The event is inspired by Freyja, the Norse goddess of love, beauty and power, The all-female music fest is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 15, outdoors at The Sound Garden at Drömhus, 611 Jefferson St. in Sturgeon Bay. Musicians perform from 12 to 8 pm, followed by an open jam from 8 to 10 pm. Organizers will release a music lineup soon. In addition to female-fronted performances in a variety of genres, the festival will feature artisan goods from women-owned vendors, plus refreshments available for purchase. Admission costs $25 for visitors, $50 for vendors and $100 for food trucks. For more information, contact musicatdromhus@gmail. com.

INAUGURAL MAHJONG RETREAT This fall, Wish Door County Social will host an inaugural mahjong retreat, a laid-back weekend of gaming and camaraderie. The retreat will take place Oct. 23 through 25 at Maxwelton Braes Lodge, 7680 Bonnie Brae Dr. in Baileys Harbor. Players of all skill levels will enjoy dining, mingling and Mahjong fun. The all-inclusive Mahjong Retreat Package offers two nights of accommodations in single, double or quadruple occupancy; a welcome reception; daily breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus a farewell brunch on the terrace; and engaging Mahjong sessions. Guests will also receive curated welcome gifts, prizes and giveaways; exclusive local discounts to explore Door County; and optional signature cocktails, a cash bar and a Saturday-afternoon excursion. Aymee Balison and Diane Philbin, owners of the luxury boutique Wish Door County in Egg Harbor, are the producers of the inaugural event. Register online at wishdoorcounty.com and follow @wishdoorcountysocial for the latest updates and event highlights. For more information and updates, follow Wish Door County Social on social media at @ wishdoorcountysocial.

DANCE SPRING SHOWERS INTO FLOWERS The Door County Folk Alliance will host a barn dance on Saturday, April 25, 7-9 pm, at the Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St. in Egg Harbor. Caller Mike Grimm will lead participants through circle and long-line dances, and a live band, Sugar on the Floor, will provide music. Dancers should be at least 7 years old and be able to follow the instructions on their own. No partner or experience is required. Friends, groups and singles are all welcome. Donations are appreciated.

JEEP RUN SCAVENGER HUNT Participants in Jeep the Door Scavenger Hunt, a Jeep run fundraiser for United Way of Door County, will take a scenic cruise through the county while completing team missions along the way.

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The Door Kinetic Arts Festival is a hard festival to fit in a box. Events range from tap dance led by Jumaane Taylor to Pulitzerwinning author readings from the likes of David Maraniss. Cocktail presentations, short films, play-writing, performances and art in various media are also part of the event each fall. SUBMITTED

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t the final event on the last day of the 2025 Door Kinetic Arts Festival (DKAF), an audience member rushed up to me and said, “I know what this festival reminds me of:

college!” I smiled and said, “Yes, I guess that’s the idea.” I had been presenting the festival for some time – this coming year is our 10th anniversary – and I had become familiar with the euphoric high that comes at the end of a week of creation and audience engagement. I also knew the festival was relatively new to this person. As creative director of DKAF, I attend all of the events, every day, and last year’s festival was our biggest yet. But I’d noticed something had changed: I started to see people, like the man who approached me, show up night after night, taking in the entirety of the festival along with me. In years past, it was generally people coming for this performance or that. Now, people were catching as much as they could. This made me happy, because this was exactly how I had hoped the festival would evolve. Years ago, when I was a struggling actor and director in Chicago, I worked as an usher to see free shows at Steppenwolf, Organic Theater and Wisdom Bridge. Somewhere along the way, still in my salad days b ut after I had made a bit of a name for myself, a couple of Chicago theater legends, Bernie and Jane Sahlins (Bernie co-founded Second City Theater), started an ambitious project called the Chicago International Theater Festival. They raised oodles of money and searched the world over to bring the finest theater to Chicago’s doorstep. The initial response from the Chicago theater community was to pooh-pooh the effort, suspicious that Chicago theater needed the competition and, at the same time, certain that Chicago artists were already creating world-class work. But Bernie and Jane had nothing but good intentions. Part of their mission was to inspire local artists and open their creative imaginations to what was possible. To accomplish this, they went to local creatives, including myself, and encouraged us to see any and every show we wanted, free of charge. I took them up on it and saw everything I could during the 10 days of the festival. I took in shows from Japan, Russia, England and Canada, and from across

the United States as well. Some Chicago theaters were included in the mix, too. What resulted, for me at least, was an explosion of creativity. My imagination ran wild with the possibilities of what I could do next with my own work. Seeing these shows made me question some of what I was doing and pushed me to do better. The Door Kinetic Arts Festival is not the same thing. First of all, we don’t have a seemingly bottomless budget. Our artists are more national than international, and we are interdisciplinary rather than exclusively theater. But there are strong similarities. We offer a comprehensive, immersive experience in arts and entertainment, with an emphasis on entertainment, because we never want to bore or appear above it all. And we program an eclectic mix of work that expands the mind, using variety and intrigue to engage our audience. So is DKAF “just like college?” I think yes. A college campus, like DKAF, provides a kind of protection from the outside world and asks students to focus on growth and expanding the mind. It’s both fun and inspirational, deeply rooted in community – and in pride of that community. So I could not have asked for a better compliment. Last year, DKAF presented theater, dance, magic, cocktails, music, panel discussions, films and radio plays through 27 performances crammed into six days. When people ask which event they should attend, I tell them pick one, pick two – you won’t be sorry. But if you can make most or all of them, you’re in for a treat you’ll remember for the rest of your life. DKAF will host its annual gala, open to the public, on Friday, June 5, at 5:30 pm, at the Door County Granary in Sturgeon Bay. The event features live music, pleinair art in action, food, libations from James Beardnominated mixologist Robert Simonson, raffles, plus live and silent auctions. For tickets, visit doorkinetic.com Culture Club is contributed by members of the Peninsula Arts and Humanities Alliance, a coalition of nonprofit organizations whose purpose is to enhance, promote and advocate the arts, humanities and natural sciences in Door County. The member organizations are: Birch Creek Music Performance Center; Björklunden; The Clearing Folk School; Door Community Auditorium; Door Shakespeare; The Hardy Gallery; Midsummer’s Music; Miller Art Museum; Northern Sky Theater; Peninsula Music Festival; Peninsula Players Theatre; Peninsula School of Art; Third Avenue PlayWorks; Trueblood Performing Arts Center; and Write On, Door County.

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LAKESHORE SINGERS FUNDRAISE FOR PORTUGAL TOUR The Lakeshore Singers of Kewaunee County are busy with fundraisers and concerts over the next few weeks. Proceeds will help defray travel costs for some singers participating in the ensemble’s Portugal singing tour in June 2027. The Lakeshore Singers will host a bake sale at the Bird City Algoma World Migratory Bird Day celebration on Saturday, April 25, from 9 am to 2 pm in the Algoma High School cafeteria, 1715 Division St. Also on Saturday, April 25, from 10 am to 2 pm, a brat fry fundraiser will support the group at the Kewaunee Piggly Wiggly, 931 Marquette Dr. The next day, Sunday, April 26, the Lakeshore Singers will host a concert at 2 pm at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 811 Juniper St. in Sturgeon Bay. Social time will follow the concert in the parish hall. Another concert is planned for Saturday, May 9, at 7 pm at the Algoma Performing Arts Center, 514 Fremont St.

BROOM SQUAD VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Peninsula Players Theatre is seeking volunteers for its spring-cleaning team, affectionately known as the Broom Squad. The group will clean on Saturday, May 9, from 9 am to 1 pm at Peninsula Players Theatre, 4351 Peninsula Players Road in Fish Creek. Volunteers are asked to sign up in advance by visiting peninsulaplayers.com/volunteer or calling 920.868.3287, as a chili lunch will be provided. Volunteers will bring their own tools and assist with a variety of outdoor projects, including moving benches from winter storage, spreading wood chips and clearing fallen branches. They will also take on indoor tasks like

dusting, cleaning and preparing the dormitories and theater facilities for occupancy. For more than 30 years, the Pete Schuster Memorial Broom Squad has gathered at Peninsula Players Theatre each Saturday morning before Mother’s Day to help prepare the grounds and residential rooms for theater company members. Pete Schuster, for whom the Broom Squad is named, originally brought together a small group of about 10 friends for spring cleaning. Over the years, the modest gathering has grown to an anticipated annual tradition.

Clothes, electronics, appliances and large items will not be accepted, nor will broken or incomplete items.

WINE NIGHTS AND NETWORKING MIXERS AT TAP Third Avenue PlayWorks (TAP) has two new ways for audiences to connect before performances: young professionals’ networking mixers and private wine nights. Young professionals mixers take place on the second Wednesday performance of each show – April 29, June 10, July 22, Sept. 10 and Dec. 9 – from 5 to 6:30 pm. Wine nights take place on the first Thursday of each show’s run – April 23, June 4, July 16, Sept. 24 and Dec. 3 – from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. The shows being performed, in order, are Heroes, Moonlight and Magnolias, Red Herring, The Call List and It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Door County. Professionals younger than 40 are invited to the free networking mixers. Space is limited, so RSVPs are appreciated. Those who wish to attend that evening’s performance at TAP will get an exclusive discount code when they RSVP. Attendees are asked to bring their business cards as TAP is building a shared member database. A winner will be drawn from the business cards at each event to win two tickets to a TAP show. Concessions will be available for purchase. Private, ticketed wine nights in the theater lobby will include three wine tastings from von Stiehl Winery and a full glass pour to take into the theater when the show starts, plus cheese samples from Wisconsin Cheese Masters. Theatre tickets are not included in wine night reservations and must be purchased separately. For more information, visit thirdavenueplayworks.org. TAP’s Steve and Jackie Kane Theatre is located at 239 N. 3rd Ave. in Sturgeon Bay.

ROGUE THEATER RUMMAGE SALE Rogue Theater is looking for donations of gently used items to sell at its rummage sale, set for Friday through Sunday, May 22 through 24. Donations can be dropped off at Rogue Theater at DC Arts Center, 917 N. 14th Ave. in Sturgeon Bay. Dropoff dates are Tuesday, May 19, from 10 am to 12 pm; Wednesday, May 20, from 9 to 11 am; Thursday, May 21, from 3 to 6 pm; or by appointment.

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YOUTH THEATER CAMP REGISTRATION Door Shakespeare’s summer theater program for youth, Camp Will, is accepting registrations for three sessions this summer. Weeklong workshops run July 13 through 17, July 20 through 24 and Aug. 3 through 7, meeting Monday through Friday from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, with an additional evening activity on Friday of each session. Led by professional actors from Door Shakespeare’s company, sessions are held outdoors at Björklunden, 7590 Boynton Lane in Baileys Harbor. Each day of camp begins with theater games and warmup activities that explore Shakespeare’s language through rhythm, text exercises and story-based drama. Campers then learn vocal and physical techniques that deepen their understanding of Shakespeare’s text. The week concludes with campers sharing their scene work on the Door Shakespeare stage, followed by a performance by their instructors in a professional production of Shakespeare’s Love’s Labour’s Lost. Tuition costs $200 for the first student in a family and $175 for each additional student. The tuition discount also applies to a camper’s second and third sessions. Registration includes a t-shirt, plus one student ticket and one adult ticket to the Friday performance. To learn more and register, visit doorshakespeare.com or call 920.854.7111. Financial assistance is available through Door Shakespeare’s Family Fund, which ensures that no camper is turned away due to financial need. To apply, email info@ doorshakespeare.com.

Midsummer’s Music Announces 2026 Season

une 12 brings an opening-night gala that kicks off the 36th season of Midsummer’s Music. Classical musicians will converge in Door County to present 43 concerts from June 12 through Sept. 7 in a variety of venues, from The Clearing in Ellison Bay and Björklunden in Baileys Harbor to PenArt in Fish Creek and MUSE in Sturgeon Bay. Midsummer’s Music pairs beloved masterworks with new discoveries. Works by Mozart, Brahms and Tchaikovsky appear alongside selections by Piazzolla and Paul Schoenfeld, as well as music by notable women composers and underrepresented voices. The season also continues the organization’s interdisciplinary collaborations, weaving poetry, visual art and storytelling into select programs. Featured performers include violinist David Perry of the Pro Arte Quartet and pianist Jeannie Yu of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. New artists this year include harpist Amanda Beranek and trumpet player Ansel Norris.

program will also feature Mozart’s “Flute Quartet” and a string quartet by George Chadwick, reflecting both historical and emerging American voices. Another unique show features violinist Perry in Ernest Chausson’s “Poème,” performed in a rare

Performances around Independence Day will highlight American music. Violinist George Meyer, joined by the Griffon String Quartet, will present his own work as part of a tribute to the United States’ 250th anniversary. The

chamber version prepared from the composer’s manuscript. This longanticipated presentation showcases Perry, Chicago Philharmonic concertmaster and the first violinist of the Pro Arte Quartet, in one of the most expressive works of the violin repertoire. Midsummer’s Music will also present its popular salon concert series, with four intimate performances, followed by receptions, in Door County homes. The season opens with a celebratory gala on June 12 at Birch Creek, hosted by Wisconsin Public Radio’s Norman Gilliland. The final concert of the season is the festive Labor Day gala at Björklunden on Sept. 7. Both events combine music with food and community. For tickets and more information, visit midsummersmusic.com or call 920.854.7088. Discounted ticket packages are available. The summer season starts on June 12 for Midsummer’s Music. FILE

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Mushrooms are the focus of two programs at Crossroads at Big Creek this Saturday, April 25. The morning will start with a Science Saturday program about mushrooms and lichens at 10 am. This family program is suitable for learners of all ages, with outdoor activities if the weather permits. Afterwards, the Door Peninsula Mushroom Club will host its fourth-annual Mushroom Day Kids at 1 pm. The event will include mushroomexplore related vendors and presentations. Peninsula Crossroads Pulse columnist and local naturalist Charlotte at Big Lukes will present “Common Edible and Creek. Poisonous Mushrooms of Door County” from SUBMITTED 1:30 to 2:15 pm, and Laura Hetland of the mushroom business Myco and Meli will present “Functional Mushrooms 101” from 2:45 to 3:30 pm. Up next at Crossroads is a film screening on Monday, April 27, at 1 pm. The featured documentary will explore the history of Earth Day and the work Gaylord Nelson did as Wisconsin’s governor to launch a new era of environmental activism. The next day, Tuesday, April 28, the Wild Ones – Door Peninsula Chapter and Door County Master Gardeners Association will present a wildflower talk at 6:30 pm. Charlotte Lukes will return to discuss spring ephemeral wildflowers and show photos from her archives. The free presentation will include an intermission with treats. Events meet at Crossroads’ Collins Learning Center, 2041 Michigan St. in Sturgeon Bay.

LEARN HOW TO SET SAIL Registration is open for 2026 summer sailing classes led by experienced, certified instructors on the waters of Sturgeon Bay. Designed for youth from age 8 through adults, the hands-on Sail Training Foundation program provides a safe, engaging environment where participants learn the fundamentals of sailing, water safety and teamwork. Sessions will run throughout the summer, with options for both beginners and more advanced sailors looking to build their skills. “Our program is about more than sailing – it’s about building confidence, independence and a lifelong appreciation for being on the water,” Sail Training Foundation board member Cain Geottelman said. Space is limited, and early registration is encouraged to secure a spot. To learn more or register, visit sturgeonbayyachtclub.com/learn-to-sail or contact sbsailtrainingfoundation@ gmail.com.

BIRDATHON IS ON The 15th-annual Great Wisconsin Birdathon, the largest bird conservation fundraiser in the state, began April 15. Each spring from April 15 through June 15, Birdathon teams ranging from kindergarten classrooms and library teams to expert birders and conservation clubs challenge themselves to see how many birds they can spot during their birding outing – and how many donations they can collect from family and friends. While most teams choose to compete over a 24-hour period, others opt to bird over the course of a weekend, a week or even the entirety of the Birdathon. The event aims to engage hundreds of birders throughout the state and raise $130,000 this year. The Birdathon is coordinated by the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin (NRF) and has The Great Wisconsin Birdathon is the largest bird raised over $1 million total since it started in conservation fundraiser in the state. NAOMI HADLEY 2012. Proceeds support NRF’s Bird Protection Fund, which funds high-priority bird conservation projects throughout Wisconsin, including habitat creation, research, monitoring, education and outreach. In honor of NRF’s 40th anniversary in 2026, the Birdathon’s bird of the year is the trumpeter swan. Trumpeter swans have made a remarkable comeback from fewer than 100 individuals to over 11,000, thanks to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Trumpeter Swan Recovery Program, supported early on by NRF. To donate, register a Birdathon team or learn more, visit wisconservation.org/birdathon.

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Bingocize workshop at the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of the Lakeshore in Kewaunee combines the classic game of bingo with strength- and mobility-building exercises. This free, evidence-based program for adults older than 60 meets twice a week for 10 weeks, encouraging participants to increase their endurance session by session. Facilitators alternate between leading two exercises and rolling a couple of bingo balls, which participants mark on their sheets. Exercises tend to be simple and modifiable for different ability levels, like squats, grapevines and resistance band exercises, which can improve range of motion, mobility, and upper and lower body strength. At first, the exercise sets are 30 seconds long, increasing in length each week until sets are a minute long, according to ADRC Older Americans Act program manager Lori Fure. In the two years and four sessions she has led so far, Fure has seen the two-and-a-half-month program improve group members’ strength. “It’s rough to do them [the exercises] for a minute,” she said. “But I say, ‘Would you all have been able to do this when we first started 10 weeks ago?’ And they’re always like, ‘Oh, no.’” ADRC Older Americans Act program managers like Fure select evidence-based workshops to offer to their communities, Fure said.

Some of these offerings are more standard across ADRC campuses, like the Stepping On fall prevention workshop, while others are more unique, like Bingocize. The ADRC of the The prize table at Bingocize Lakeshore includes accessibility and offers two mobility aids like ice packs Bingocize and grippy socks. ELEANOR sessions a CORBIN year, one in the fall and one in the first time with her (From left) Aging and Disability the spring, husband, Jim, appreciates which rotate Resource Center of the Lakeshore that the class creates a Older Americans Act program between space for older adults. manager Lori Fure and class Algoma, Other exercise classes facilitator Terri Vandervest. Kewaunee can feel “too young,” she ELEANOR CORBIN and said. In the two sessions Luxemburg she has attended so far, seasonally. she has enjoyed the combination of Bingocize was created by Western gameplay and activity. Kentucky University researchers “It’s interesting,” she said. “It who found that older adults gets you moving. It gets your brain preferred attending bingo games working, gets you socialized. It to the exercise workshops they’d pretty much does everything you set up, according to the official need.” Bingocize website. Those who hit “bingo” even leave This intersection of exercise and with a prize, which they choose entertainment appealed to Fure. from a table of accessibility and Bingocize sessions serve as regular mobility aids, like grippy socks, social gatherings for many members, shoelaces that don’t need to be tied a number of whom have become and phone stands. Jim Wicklund friends by the end of their session. took home a grabber tool at the most “In the beginning of the classes, recent class. people are a little timid with each To learn more about Bingocize other,” Fure said. “By the end, they and the other free workshops really look forward to seeing each offered by the ADRC of the other and talking and catching up Lakeshore, visit tinyurl.com/ on the neighborhood news.” zybdk6hh. Door County also has 73-year-old Sandy Wicklund, who its own ADRC resources; visit is participating in Bingocize for adrcdoorcounty.org for details.

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continued from page 1 “[American Idol] pushed me really hard, mentally and physically with my voice, with singing notes I didn’t know I could ever hit,” she said. Heyward performed four songs during her time on the show, starting in auditions with the rock classic “Magic Man” by Heart, then continuing to impress during Hollywood Week with the folk hit “The Story” by Brandi Carlile – a favorite of Heyward’s that she covers at most of her shows, she said. To earn her spot in the top 20 during Ohana Week in Hawaii, Heyward covered Elton John’s “Your Song” for her dad, a Vietnam War veteran who was returning to the state for the first time since a stopover following his deployment. For her final performance on the show, she pulled from contemporary pop and sang Chappell Roan’s “Pink Pony Club.” In addition to showcasing her voice, Heyward showed the country her humorous and sometimes edgy personality, earning Genevieve Heyw ard placed in th the moniker of “Pickle Girl” for her undying e top 20 contes season of Amer tants in the curre ican Idol. MELISSA ALDERT nt love of the snack. Though she’s not ON AND JILLIAN DAWSON exclusively a rock artist, Heyward enjoyed being the “rocker chick” of the season, she said. Confidence in the Public Eye For those who want a bigger dose of her personality, Every week, American Idol garners millions of Heyward recommends checking out one of her live viewers, over 5 million at its peak so far this season, performances. according to the U.S. Television Database. In the two“Banter is a really big part of my show,” she said. “I plus decades it’s been on the air, the show has garnered like interacting with the audience. I’m a little raunchier a dedicated audience with active Facebook groups and too.” fan accounts. Heyward has also recorded an EP and several singles As grateful as Heyward is for the opportunity to get so far, the most recent being her 2025 EP Sprinkles, her name out there, this level of exposure wasn’t easy, available on most streaming services. She described her she said. personal style as raw and authentic, an indie rock-pop “Mondays [when the show aired] were really hard for sound interlaced with inspiration from other genres, like me mentally, because it was like, all right, let’s see what Americana folk and jazz. America thinks,” she said. “People can expect to laugh and cry,” she said. As supportive as people can be, they can also be Since returning from Los Angeles, where live shows critical, Heyward said. Over the course of the show, she were filmed, Heyward has carried her momentum from grew a thicker skin in response. American Idol into writing new music. She even spent “People are pretty gnarly on the internet,” she said. a weekend at a Goffin & King Foundation songwriting “It definitely taught me to ignore what people are saying retreat in Alabama. She has also headed into the and have confidence in myself.” recording studio in Nashville, where she now lives, and Being surrounded by so many talented vocalists also plans to release new music within a year. impacted her perception of her own talent, she said. This summer, she wants to focus on playing fewer, but Even though she made it further than the majority of larger, shows so she has time for her new projects. Last auditioners and most contestants, she still questioned if year, she played 16 shows a month – that’s a show every she was a good singer and performer. other day. Since her time on the show ended, Heyward has So far, she has gigs lined up in Wisconsin at the Rising focused on strengthening her self-esteem. Returning Star Mill in Amherst Junction on May 26, the Geneva home to her own music and attending the Alabama Theater in Lake Geneva on June 13 and the High Noon Saloon in Madison on June 14. Find tickets and details at writing retreat helped her reset, she said. “Going to this retreat reminded me I don’t want to genevieveheyward.com. sing other people’s songs,” she said. “I want to sing my songs. I know who Genevieve is. I just had to find her again a little bit.”

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tourist season in 1956, it was the first pottery studio in Door County. Within a few years, Abe had closed his Milwaukee studio, moved to Fish Creek year-round and co-founded the Door County Potter’s Guild, which started with five participating studios that became part of the vibrant art scene the county enjoys today.

Yardstick Books in Algoma will celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, April 25, with two author signings. Green Bay author Susan D. Levitte will chat and sign book copies from 10 am to 12:30 pm. Door County author Sally Collins is up next, from 1 to 3 pm. Yardstick Books is located at 317 Steele St. in Algoma. First, Levitte will sign her historical fiction book, Secrets in the Woods: 1871: When Brimstone Tested the Wisconsin Belgians, about the devastating fire that swept across Wisconsin’s peninsula. While Chicago’s blaze claimed the

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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 ELLISON BAY Clay Bay Pottery 11650 Hwy 42 (920) 854-5027 Gills Rock Pottery 12020 Lakeview Road (920) 854-2774 K Wilder Fine Art 12495 Door Bluff Road kwilderart.com (773) 636-6289 Open by Appt. Lynn’s Pottery 12030 Garrett Bay Road (920) 421-4384 Rob Williams Studio/Gallery 753 Isle View Rd (920) 854-9823 Turtle Ridge Gallery 11736 Mink River Road (920) 854-4839 EPHRAIM Blue Dolphin House and BDH Studio 10320 N. Water St. (920) 854-4413 George Burr Gallery 10325 Hwy 42 (920) 854-7877 UU Gallery 10341 Water St. (920) 854-7559 FISH CREEK Haven Studio In Settlement Shops, 9110 Hwy 42 (920) 207-0171 Gallery of Gold 4091 Main St. (920) 868-9020 Open by Appt. Interfibers Studio Gallery 9204 Silk Road (920) 868-3580

Link Gallery 3942 Hwy 42 (920) 868-2728 Peninsula School of Art and Guenzel Gallery 3906 Cty F (920) 868-3455 Plum Bottom (Fish Creek) 4175 Main St. (920) 393-7885 Quarry House Gallery 8896 Spring Rd. (414) 322-0617 JACKSONPORT Idea Gallery 6551 Cty T (West Jacksonport) (920) 655-1340 Jacksonport Cottage Gallery & Gifts 6275 Hwy 57 (920) 823-2288 JUDDVILLE Deanna Clayton Glass 8499 Hwy 42 Fish Creek, WI 54212 (920) 421-1604 SISTER BAY Earth Art Studio Country Walk Shops – Garden Level (920) 854-1912 Frykman Studio Gallery 2566 S. Bayshore Dr. (920) 854-7351 Hartmann Sign Studio and Art Gallery 10673 Sumac Lane (920) 854-5378 Meadows Art Gallery 10560 Applewood Road (920) 854-2317 STURGEON BAY Andrea Naylor Studio + Gallery 45 S. 3rd Ave. (920) 655-2677 andreanaylor.com ARTicipation Studio & Gallery 10 E. Oak Street (920) 857-8544 Audrey M. Off Gallery & Framery 40 N. 3rd Ave. (920) 743-2259 Art on 3rd 39 S. 3rd Ave. hello@arton3rdsb.com (920) 495-5991

ON EXHIBIT 52ND ANNUAL SALON OF DOOR COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL ART

MIKE JUDY SOLO EXHIBIT

Miller Art Museum, 107 S. 4th Ave. in Sturgeon Bay Through May 23

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

Students from Gibraltar, Sevastopol, Southern Door, Sturgeon Bay and Washington Island high schools show their work.

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

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.

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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. 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 BryanHanson 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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The Swingin’ Door Big Band of Door County is seeking a new music director.

A WALK IN THE WOODS 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.

OUT OF AFRICA: ARTWORK FROM DOOR COUNTY COLLECTIONS Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County, 10341 Water St. (Hwy 42) in Ephraim Through May 31 Local collectors show the sculpture, textiles, beading and basketry they’ve assembled.

ALL OUR YESTERDAYS Andrea Naylor Studio and Gallery, 45 S. 3rd Ave. in Sturgeon Bay Through June 10 Explore a colorful collection of paintings at this newly opened gallery.

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Experience. The Clearing FOLK SCHOOL

An abstract painting by Abraham “Abe” Cohn.

Lasting Impact of the Potter’s Wheel continued from page 1 In both Milwaukee and Fish Creek, the Cohns’ Potter’s Wheel studios became creative hot spots, with students, assistants and visitors helping and learning. Abe began his creative life with abstract painting. Cathy Hoke, former PenArt executive director, was surprised by his artistic origins while planning an exhibit to mark the Cohns’ sale of their property to the school. “Abe, with Ginka’s help, began to go through his early works, which, to my surprise, were not ceramic mugs, vessels or teapots, but wonderful abstract paintings,” Hoke said. Three of those paintings are on exhibit at the Miller Art Museum in Sturgeon Bay through May 23. They’re on view alongside other art in the second-floor Ruth Morton Miller Mezzanine, with the 52nd annual Salon of Door County High School Art taking up the main floor. Another surprise for Hoke came in the form of detailed notes Abe made of his work, including the ingredients of glazes and notes on their firing. Examples are on display at the Miller. He was constantly experimenting with his work and keeping extensive records. John Dietrich, who worked with Abe for several years Pottery by before opening Abraham “Abe” his own Ellison Cohn, Bay Pottery, displayed showed this at the Miller writer a Art Museum. handful of TOM Abe’s detailed GROENFELDT notebooks with glaze and firing recipes when I talked to him in January 2024. “I’ve also got buckets of tests – you’ve got to be stubborn when you’re doing this,” Dietrich said. “Here’s my clay-body formula. This is my brain. I’d spend a whole week throwing shapes, trying to refine my skills.” Abe’s work was distinctive, Ginka said. “The surface images on Abe’s pottery are full of abstract images, which is part of what makes the pottery uniquely his,” she said. Steve Cohen, an apprentice at the Milwaukee Potter’s Wheel for several years before he decided to focus on becoming a blues musician, agreed. He collected Abe’s work and provided many pieces for the May 2020 Jewish Museum Milwaukee

The Potter’s Wheel in Milwaukee also carried menorahs, crafted by Abe’s father, Phillipp. He and his brother had come to the U.S. from Ukraine in 1901 and opened a shoe store 10 years later. When he retired at 72, Abe’s brothers thought Phillipp should stay active, so he worked at the Milwaukee Potter’s Wheel, helping around the shop, using seven languages to tell tales at the lunch table and learning how to

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The Potter’s Wheel carried work by at least 35 other potters, including Native American work, said Jeanne Aurelius, a potter who, with her late husband, David, founded Clay Bay Pottery of Ellison Bay in the mid-1970s. “[The Cohns] would go to New Mexico and Arizona and buy pottery from them, and then they would invite them up for special shows of their work,” Aurelius said.

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“The Potter,” is a portrait of Abraham “Abe” Cohn working in the studio by Craig Blietz. TOM GROENFELDT

work with clay. “He had the physical skills from making shoes,” Dietrich said. So he helped make mugs and bowls, in addition to Jewish artifacts like mezuzahs (doorpost adornments inscribed with religious texts), Passover plates (special plates for symbolic foods eaten or displayed during Passover), and menorahs until he died at 84. Much of Abe’s instruction flowed through Ginka, Dietrich said. As Abe worked, she would describe what he was doing. “Abe had a very calm demeanor and was accepting of anyone interested in clay,” Dietrich said. “Some people were intimidated because he didn’t speak much, but I was used to it. If you asked for help, he’d give it.” Ginka ran the shop, in addition to teaching dance, which left Abe free to work on his pottery. “They were equal partners, no doubt about it,” said Thor Thoreson, who runs Gills Rock Pottery in Ellison Bay with his wife, Judy. ”They were very different from one another and brought completely different points of view into the Potter’s Wheel.” Abe, who was self-taught, was happy Abstract to have shapes younger decorate many potters of Abraham learn “Abe” Cohn’s techniques pieces. TOM GROENFELDT by watching. This was a change for Thoreson, who had studied with

show, Fired Up: The Pottery of Abe Cohn. “His palette of glaze is very recognizable,” Cohen said of Abe’s work. “He was always Abraham “Abe” Cohn kept detailed notes about his developing new work, now displayed at the Miller Art Museum. TOM glazes and at the GROENFELDT same time tinkering with existing glazes when I worked Marguerite Wildenhain, a Bauhausat his shop.” trained potter who believed in very Cohn’s “longtime inventory of structured, step-by-step learning. work includes plenty of Judaica “The method Abe followed was [literary or historical materials very much not that way,” Thoreson related to Judaism], including said. “If you wanted to learn Pesach (Passover) plates and something, you really had to pay menorahs,” the Jewish Chronicle attention; he wouldn’t go out of wrote at the time of the Jewish his way to tell you a correct way of Museum Milwaukee show. doing something.”

One year, they were drawn to a lot of pottery created by two sisters at the Acoma Pueblo, west of Albuquerque. “They brought the sisters here and did a workshop in the ‘80s,” Aurelius said. “It was so cool to see these two women who worked in this traditional method.” Inspiration flowed out of the Potter’s Wheel, especially for Reneé Schwaller, who was pursuing a degree in communications and became enamored of pottery in two seasons working out front at the Potter’s Wheel during college. “I was the retail person,” she said. “I learned about the pottery world by dusting every piece every day. I learned about pottery from Ginka, mostly, because Abe was really quiet and did his thing in the studio.” Schwaller, who went on from the Potter’s Wheel to get an MFA (master of fine arts) and start her own pottery studio, Off The Wheel Pottery in Egg Harbor, said Abe and Ginka’s teaching inspired her to switch career tracks. “I wouldn’t have been a potter without them,” she said. “I love making things. I had done a lot of painting and drawing and realized I could put painting on pots. I fell in love with the beauty of what you can do with clay. And I like the people in the clay world. It’s a close-knit community. Potters love to talk about pottery with each other, talk about technique, and we love to fire together.” The Door County Potter’s Guild, co-founded by Abe, mixed business with socializing. The life of an artist, after all, can be pretty isolated. “Just having the camaraderie of being together was really special,” Aurelius said. “Somebody would take notes during the meeting, and the guild members would join in advertising, or paying for a truck to drive up and deliver heavy clay supplies. If someone needed a specific chemical for glazing, you could call around and locate some.” The Art Institute of Chicago, the Milwaukee Art Museum and several regional art museums hold Cohn’s work. He received many awards during his career, including the Louis Comfort Tiffany Award (1958) and a Smithsonian Institution Purchase Award for its seventh annual Exhibition of Ceramic Art (1961). In 1964, Cohn was awarded the first one-man show by a craftsman at the new Memorial Art Center in Milwaukee, the precursor to the Milwaukee Art Museum.

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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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ELCA LUTHERAN CHURCHES Bay View Lutheran

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

Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran

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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

7973 Hwy 57 Immanuel Lutheran Church Baileys Harbor, WI 54202

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

First Baptist Church

Immanuel Lutheran Church-LCMC Hainesville Lutheran Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 7 PM Christmas Day Worship 10 AM

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

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11836 WI-42• Ellison Bay • Pastor, Jim Honig Sunday Worship 9:30AM • 10:30AM Coffee & Fellowship Sunday Worship AMMary Lou Plummer 3944 Co. Rd. M • Sturgeon Bay • 10 Pastor, Christmas Worship Sunday Worship 9:30AM • 10:30AM Brunch

Sturgeon Bay Seventh-day Adventist 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

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

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

St. Paul Lutheran Church A Small Church With A Big Heart

Rev. Jon O. Gallatin FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER April 26th 2026 9:00 a.m. Worship

LCMC - A Lutheran Congregation in Mission for Christ handicapped

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

JESUS CENTERED WORSHIP

4167 Juddville Rd. Fish Creek www.stpauljuddville.com

SUNDAY SERVICE 9:30 AM

Holy Nativity

Christ the King

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

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

You are invited. Communion is open to all.

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

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

Communion First Sunday of the Month parishofﬁce@calvaryzionumc.org www.calvaryandzionumc.org (920) 868-3112

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

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

April 26 - 10 AM Millie’s Story

Marcia Kritzler-Egeland will share the story of her mother, Millie Kritzler, who survived the Holocaust.

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Baha’i Faith

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

“Praise and thanksgiving be unto Providence that out of all the realities in existence He has chosen the reality of man and has honored it with intellect and wisdom, the two most luminous lights in either world.”

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St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

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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

We are Merging Excitement and Hope Into a Vital Faith

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

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The Episcopal Church welcomes you!

Pastor Frank Maxwell

In-Sanctuary & Parking Lot Worship on 92.1 FM Holy Communion will be Offered During Sunday Worship

Pastor Daniel Bowman Associate Pastor Ryan Bowman

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Calvary & Zion United Methodist Churches

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Rev. Matthew Rappl

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

Pastor Jim Peterson bethelellisonbay.org | Pastor Joel Rose

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

836 Michigan St - Sturgeon Bay

Sunday Worship @ 10 a.m. Sunday School 10-11 a.m. Recorded Services on Website & WDOR 93.9 FM Sundays @ 9:30 a.m.

Rev. Thomas Farrell, Pastor

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

Weekend Mass Times: Saturday, 4:00 pm Fish Creek Saturday, 6:00 pm Jacksonport Sunday, 8:00 am Baileys Harbor Sunday, 10:00 am Sister Bay Sunday, 1:00 pm on Washington Island For weekday Mass times, locations, and other information see www.stellamarisparish.com or call (920) 868-3241.

WEDNESDAY SUNDAY

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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

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))literature Bookmarks continued from page 1 headlines, an even fiercer inferno claimed farms, forests and families in its path. Hailing from North Dakota, Levitte moved to Wisconsin in 1997, living in Door and Manitowoc counties and now in Kewaunee County. With 25 years of experience in global advertising and marketing, she holds a master’s degree in communications and contributes her expertise to the Green Bay Austin Straubel Sally Collins. International Airport. SUBMITTED After Levitte’s signing, author Collins will sign her children’s book illustrated by Alison McDole, Sloane the Gnome Bakes Cherry Pie. When the delicious smell of her freshly baked pie drifts through the forest, Sloane the gnome faces a choice: keep the pie for herself or share it with her woodland friends. With whimsical illustrations, rhymes and a heartfelt lesson, the book is geared towards children ages 3 to 8. Collins lives in Door County with her family, where she contributes to the Peninsula Pulse and its magazine, Door County Living. She’s also the author of a children’s board book, Door County Animals, as well as a coming-of-age novel, Muddled Cherries.

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BEVVIES AND BOOKS Registration is open for the second-annual Bevvies and Books event, a celebration of local literary nonprofits and authors. The event will take place Sunday, June 28, from 4 to 8 pm at The Augusta Club, 8048 Hwy 57 in Baileys Harbor. Sponsored by Write On, Door County, the event will involve vendor booths, readings, themed cocktails and a free canvas tote bag while supplies last. “The goal is simple: a fun and classy night of recognizing the diverse talent of our local authors and sharing the incredible literary opportunities – whether you’re a reader or a writer – available in our community,” event coordinator and Peninsula Pulse contributor Sally Collins said. For information about being a vendor, exhibitor or sponsor, visit bevviesandbooks.wordpress.com.

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Title: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho How It Changed Me: Some books find you exactly when you need them. The Alchemist found me on the edge of leaving everything familiar behind. I was fresh out of college and preparing to move to Oregon for a job that barely paid. My friend and I didn’t have a safety net, just scraped-together rent (sometimes literally counting loose change). But we were excited about the adventure of “moving west!” In the middle of that, a friend loaned me this book. Its message felt almost too simple: when you truly decide on a path, the universe conspires in your favor. At the time, that felt like a stretch, but we persevered. Looking back, The Alchemist didn’t change my circumstances, just how I moved through them. It taught me that choosing your path, even when it’s uncertain, is its own kind of magic.

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by JOHN HINEY One can feel tired and challenged And needing to rest But he or she carries on And continues the quest

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A sky of stars So full and bright And a magical moon A beacon of night A welcoming path Exciting the soul And lights of all colors Great to behold A doorway ahead And warm home within You hear from the heart “Come on in!” I’m home!

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Local writer John Hiney held his first public poetry reading earlier this month at the Sevastopol Town Hall. A New Jersey native, Hiney comes from a family of readers, leaders, storytellers, writers, musicians and poets.

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for Truth, by Patrick Radden Keefe 4. Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage, by Belle Burden 5. A World Appears: A Journey into Consciousness, by Michael Pollan

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. The Correspondent, by Virginia Evans 2. Yesteryear, by Caro Claire Burke 3. The Keeper, by Tana French 4. The Night We Met (Indie Exclusive Edition), by Abby Jimenez 5. Rites of the Starling, by Devney Perry

CHILDREN’S INTEREST 1. The Faraway Inn, by Sarah Beth Durst

HARDCOVER NONFICTION 1. Joyful, Anyway, by Kate Bowler 2. The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, by John U. Bacon 3. London Falling: A Mysterious Death in a Gilded City and a Family’s Search

2. Impossible Creatures, by Katherine Rundell, Ashley Mackenzie (Illus.) 3. A Potion, a Powder, a Little Bit of Magic: Or, Like Lightning in an Umbrella Storm, by Philip C. Stead 4. The Lions’ Run, by Sara Pennypacker, Jon Klassen (Illus.) 5. War Games, by Alan Gratz

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Friends, Friendship and National Libraries Week with

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Julie Wolf in Concert

Saturday, May 2 at 4pm Doors Open at 3pm

Northern Sky Theater 9058 County A Fish Creek

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Art, out in the open. July 19-25, 2026

The Door County Plein Air Festival is far from a one-sided art experience. Watch as award-winning artists paint at the expansive and breathtaking locations of Door County, WI. Take in a lecture with accomplished artists and art collectors. Get a front row seat to the fast-paced magic of the Quick Paint competition — taking place on the streets and shoreline of an iconic small town. Join the Midwest’s premiere outdoor painting festival, now in it’s 20th year!

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SAT M AY 2 10-5 wear your best hat or bowtie for prizes & giveaways

enjoy mint juleps & derby pies OPEN DAILY! MON-SAT 10-5 | SUN 11-4 7798 HWY 42 | EGG HARBOR | 920-868-2651

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Happenings submissions are due by noon on Friday the week prior. Send them to pr@ppulse. com.

FRI 4/24 LIVE MUSIC OPEN JAM Door County Brewing Co. and Music Hall, 8099 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.1515. 4-8pm. Hosted by the Brew Hounds. All musicians welcome to join.

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NATURE WALK Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.5895. 11am. YMCA program. Register with the Welcome Desk.

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7:30pm. Three aging WWI veterans, tired of dull routines, prove it’s never too late for a grand adventure. Opening night.

MAGIC COMMANDER NIGHT The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727. 3-9pm. Play Magic the Gathering in Commander format. OPEN MIC & POETRY SLAM Equilibrium Fine Arts & Creative Workshops, 314 Steele St., Algoma. 920.404.0483. 5-9pm. Open mic with heavy focus on poetry (other mediums welcome too). SURVEY SLAM TRIVIA Cherry Lanes Arcade Bar, 127 N 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0093. 6pm. Like Family Feud with real-world data.

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ADRC ACTIVITIES Aging & Disability Resource Center of Door County, 916 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2372. 9am. Cardio drumming (independent); poker; chess. 10am. DVD Fitness. 11am. Zumba Gold. YMCA EVENTS Door County YMCA – Sturgeon Bay Program Center, 1900 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.4949. 12-4:30pm. Blood drive. 6-8pm. Pizza & Painting for teens. Register with the Welcome Center. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Forestville Library, 123 Hwy 42, Forestville. 920.856.6886. 9:30am. Participants learn a number & letter each week through reading, singing & dancing.

WRITING ON THE DOOR CONFERENCE Stone Harbor Resort, 107 N 1st Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.868.1457. Writing workshops & presentations led by authors & other professionals. Visit writeondoorcounty.org for registration & details.

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April 25, 2-5 pm, Parallel 44 Winery, 5464 Cty P in Sevastopol This singer-songwriter delivers jazz, Americana and blues. RYAN CIHLAR & THE NIGHTINGALS Nightingale Supper Club, 1541 Egg Harbor Road, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.5593. 5-8pm. A local accordionist performs with other musicians. TAKE TWO Cherry Lanes Arcade Bar, 127 N 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0093. 7-10pm. Rock ‘n’ roll, plus favorites from other genres. DAVE & CRAIG Brygga Plates & Pours, 107 N. 1st Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.0700. 7-10:30pm. Acoustic duo.

THEATER “ONCE UPON A MATTRESS” Sturgeon Bay High School, 1230 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2800. 7pm. Sturgeon Bay High School performers present a whimsical retelling of “The Princess & the Pea.” $6/students, $10/adults. “HEROES” The Kane Theatre at TAP, 239 N 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.1760.

OUTDOOR SPRING CLEANUP Crossroads at Big Creek – Astronomy Campus, 2200 Utah Street, Sturgeon Bay. 8:30-11:30am. Volunteer with the Door County Master Gardeners to prepare the landscape at the Door Peninsula Astronomical Society campus for summer. Bring weeding tools.

LIVE MUSIC BEN LARSEN Harbor Ridge Winery, 4690 Rainbow Ridge Rd, Egg Harbor. 920.868.4321. 1-4pm. Door County’s own amusing Americana. MIKE MAHER Parallel 44 Winery, 5464 County Hwy P, Sevastopol. 2-5pm. Jazz, Americana & blues. CHICAGO MULE Door County Brewing Co. and Music Hall, 8099 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.1515. 3-6pm. From rock classics to current pop hits. PAUL TAYLOR Drömhus Door County, 611 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay. 608.333.4553. 4-6pm. Jazz, country & folk. BILLY DAVE SHERMAN Twelve Eleven Wine Bar, 10339 Hwy 57, Sister Bay.

920.421.9463. 5-7pm. Indie folk with mellifluous vocals. JIMI ANDERSON Red’s Pub & Grill, N6318 Hwy 42, Algoma. 920.677.8499. 5pm. An acoustic show for all ages. ELVIS Thirsty Cow Taphouse, 7899 Co Rd A, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.9991. 6-9pm. Songs by The King. BULLETS & BOOZE Kitty O’Reilly’s Irish Pub, 59 E Oak St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.7441. 6-10pm. Classic country with a bit of rock. GUITAROLA Salute Wine & Beer Lounge, 7778 Hwy 42, Egg Harbor. 920.868.3247. 7-9pm. Genre-bending duo that blends blues, Latin, jazz & rock. RODELLO THE KIDD Brygga Plates & Pours, 107 N. 1st Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.0700. 7-10:30pm. An engaging fusion of rock, country, blues & funk.

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A CONCERT FOR A CAUSE

Don Kuehn will team up with classic rock band Rocker for a fundraiser concert to raise money for Door-Tran. The show will take place on Saturday, May 2, from 6 to 10 pm at Door County Gala, 1023 Egg Harbor Road in Sturgeon Bay. Admission costs $5. Catholic Financial Life has pledged to match donations made during the event up to $250. Community members and local businesses are also invited to contribute by donating prizes for the event. Those interested can contact Door-Tran to arrange pickup. Events like this are vital to sustaining Door-Tran’s operations, which rely heavily on donations, grants, volunteers and community involvement. Door-Tran provides essential transportation services to seniors, disabled people, veterans and low-income residents throughout the county, helping them access medical appointments, employment and other everyday necessities. To learn more, call 920.743.9999 Monday through Friday between 8 am and 4 pm, or visit door-tran.org.

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Largest Tap Beer Selection in Door County!

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Bar & Kitchen Open 11:30 Mon - Sat; 9am on Sun 200 Smash Burger Mondays WHISKEYS Fresh Local Fish Curry Specials All Day Wednesday Homemade Soups & Desserts Daily Specials

HUGE Arcade Room for the Kids

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7pm. Sturgeon Bay High School performers present a whimsical retelling of “The Princess & the Pea.” $6/students, $10/adults. “HEROES” The Kane Theatre at TAP, 239 N 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.1760. 7:30pm. Three aging WWI veterans, tired of dull routines, prove it’s never too late for a grand adventure.

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

FOOD & DRINK BAILEYS HARBOR, WISCONSIN

Open Daily Year Round Kitchen Hours

GREAT FOOD

Sun-Thur | 11-8 Fri-Sat | 11-9

NIGHTLY SPECIALS Meatloaf MeatloafMonday Monday Turkey Pot Turkey PotPie PieTuesday Tuesday Walleye Wednesday Walleye Wednesday Mexican Thursday Mexican Grouper Thursday Friday Grouper Friday

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You’re invited to our

175th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Join us for an evening celebrating 175 years of the YMCA, featuring great food, live music, and drinks while supporting the programs that strengthen our Door County community.

MAY 7, 2026

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion 7845 Church St • Egg Harbor, WI 54209

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