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Theater |Northern Door Back to School: A Cabaret

full Season for Southern Door auditorium / Gallagher bows Out, Others Line up / One Mission accomplished for Thomas Jackson / egg Harbor expands Composting / Painting a Life in retirement / baileys Harbor Votes against Shorter boat ramp Hours / film fest This Weekend + Gallery Guide / Classifieds / Legals / Life Notes / Letters / Crossword on the cover A creek meandering through the sand beach south of the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal is an uncommon (though beautiful) sight for a Feb. 12 photo.

EDITOR’S NOTE

Civic Duty in a Dual America

by DEBRA FITZGERALD debra.fitz@ppulse.com

Abook I’m reading takes us back to the American founders and their differences of opinion to show how the political division of today is a foundational and repeating phenomenon in this great American experiment of ours.

Presumably, by the end of American Schism: How the Two Enlightenments Hold the Secret to Healing Our Nation, by Seth David Radwell – I’m only a quarter of the way through – I will have gained some historical context that shows we’re not irreparably damaged, we’re not divided beyond all reconciliation, and the bitter emotions and present-day anger in our political discourse is not happening at a time when stakes have never been higher.

The stakes could not have been higher than they were for America’s founders who were creating our form of government and societal structure. They all believed in Enlightenment principles –liberty, equality, individual rights among those –yet not on the form of government that would best uphold those values.

A simplified explanation of this dual America pitted the Moderate Enlightenment camp (James Madison, John Adams) against the Radical Enlightenment side (Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin). The moderates believed that investing too much political power in uneducated and

property-less people put society at risk of social and political upheaval. The radicals firmly believed in the will of the people to run their state and that the masses could be – and were required to be –educated for popular rule.

As we know, they all pulled together (at least long enough to get all the documents signed), with the radicals prevailing. We have a representative democracy and are an educated society that is capable of performing our civic responsibilities.

The rest was not – and is not – history. We know you can lead a horse to water, yet cannot make that horse drink. A voter may have the education required to do the research on the best elected officials for the job, but that doesn’t mean voters are interested enough. That doesn’t mean they can see through the murkiness created by powerful political parties or the complicating influences of AI and social media. And that doesn’t mean they want to expend their final bandwidth of the day listening to two sides yell past each other into the canyons of their respective party ideologies. Still, difficulty doesn’t absolve us. We know that. We also know, in the end, our elected officials will reflect who we are. It’s our responsibility to shape that image into one we’re proud of, one that upholds our society and its values.

As a newspaper, we’re here to provide you with resources to help you make good elective decisions. First up is the April 2 election for county, city, town, village and school board seats. These people are your neighbors. They are the ones who directly spend your property taxes on roads, education, public spaces. These are not sexy or sensational

elections, but they are essential and have the most effect on our neighborhoods. No primaries are needed on Feb. 20 and the April 2 ballot will only contain the local elections, as well as a race for a Door County Circuit Court judge seat.

In preparation for this election, we’ll introduce you to all the candidates. We’ve sent questionnaires to the 36 individuals who are running in contested races across the peninsula (including the judicial candidates). The deadlines have been set for these questionnaires to be returned, and all of those will be published in our March 8 issue of the Peninsula Pulse

Aft er the April 2 election, we’ll shift to the state and federal races. The filing deadline in Wisconsin for those candidates is June 3 with the primary on Aug. 13 and the general election, Nov. 5.

We’re expecting a robust letters-to-the-editor season. Already, they’re piling up. We had 2,600 words for this week and decided to reserve space for the majority of those. We cannot do this on a regular basis and must shift to on-line-only letters in the very near future – as we always do around elections – selecting only a few of the best of varied perspectives for print publication.

An abundance of letters is an excellent and enviable challenge for a newspaper to have. We want and encourage your continued community engagement and will continue to help give voice to people who are expressing civic duty – a responsibility the founders depended upon us to carry out, and believed we were committed enough and capable enough to uphold.

The Burns Harbor

by THE DOOR COUNTY

MARITIME MUSEUM

Tom Wenstadt, contributor

The merchant vessel (M/V) Burns Harbor arrived at the mouth of Sturgeon Bay before noon on Saturday, Jan. 20.

The tugs William C. Gaynor and Jimmy L spent several hours breaking the way through the frozen pack-ice covering the bay. The Burns Harbor pivoted, then backed for six miles to the Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding yard – the site of the 1,000-footer’s christening on May 24, 1980.

news NOTES

by PENINSULA PULSE STAFF

Johanna Wicklund, new CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Bay & Lakes Region. Submitted.

NEW CEO APPOINTED FOR BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

Sturgeon Bay – Johanna Wicklund has been appointed as the new CeO of the boys & Girls Clubs of the bay & Lakes region (Club). The organization’s board of directors announced the appointment Tuesday.

Wicklund will lead the strategic direction and operations for the non-profit that specializes in youth development, serving children and adolescents across Door County, Green bay and Shawano.

The Club’s former CeO, Lisa Kogan-Praska, left effective Jan. 12 for another opportunity. Wicklund served as acting CeO during the transition.

“Johanna is a passionate leader with a proven track record of 20-plus years with Club,” said Paul belschner, chair of Club’s board of directors.

“Through her guidance we will continue to enrich the lives of young people in our communities across the region.”

Wicklund has spent her entire professional career at Club serving local youth in a variety of capacities.

“Since starting in my first role at the Lutsey unit nearly 24 years ago, Club has been my life’s calling,” Wicklund said. “I’m humbled and honored to continue the momentum of an incredible organization that inspires our next generation of leaders and difference makers. I’ve never been more committed to opening doors of opportunity for all young people to thrive and achieve success.”

beginning with Club in Green bay in 2000, Wicklund spent 14 years as the Director of Program Development and evaluation.

Promoted to Senior Director of Strategy & Measurement, she spent six-and-a-

The ship’s name came from Bethlehem Steel’s new Burns Harbor plant. She has carried her name throughout her life and has been owned and operated by The American Steamship Co. of Buffalo, New York since 2005. This giant of the lakes – in winter layup with a couple of her other 1,000foot friends – has a beam (width) of 105 feet, a depth of 56 feet, and a carrying capacity of 78,850 tons with four, 3,600 horsepower EMD V20 diesel engines turning two propellers and bow and stern thrusters. The ship has a self-unloading rate of 9,000 tons per hour. Look for a

half years overseeing the organization’s strategic direction and programmatic and organizational measurement. Most recently, Wicklund served three years as the Chief Operating Officer, which included the integration of the boys & Girls Club of Greater Green bay and Shawano with the boys & Girls Club of Door County. The organization rebranded to the boys & Girls Clubs of the bay & Lakes region in March of 2023.

NEW COMMENT PERIOD ON PENINSULA PARK PLAN

Fish Creek – an updated variance request will be issued regarding parking and congestion solutions near the lookout tower in Peninsula State Park, and a second comment period will open when that’s completed, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural resources (DNr).

The variance to the Northern Lake Michigan Coastal regional Master Plan will address requests for additional and clarifying information regarding the potential areas of impact.

During the Jan. 24-feb. 8 comment period, the DNr “received a high volume of comments on the variance regarding a proposal to add additional parking and reroute or reconfigure access roads to expand capacity, improve public safety, expand accessibility and alleviate congestion at eagle Tower, eagle Terrace and eagle Panorama.”

A temporary bridge traversed a storm-sewer trench near Nicolet National Bank in Egg Harbor. Detours and town-prescribed bypass routes remain in place. CraIG STerreTT CONTRACTORS ‘ON TARGET’ IN EGG HARBOR

Egg Harbor – Thanks to fair weather so far, north and south sections of the Village of egg Harbor projects along Highway 42 are “on target” for completion by Memorial Day, which is when the Wisconsin Department of Transportation takes over the construction

zone for a repaving project, said Village administrator Megan Sawyer. The village will have a feb. 23 bid opening and late-february special meeting to approve the separate contract for the downtown “core” section. In the north and south sections of the project this week, contractors graded sections of roadway that were excavated for storm sewer installation. The village provides regular construction updates at villageofeggharbor.org/hwy42 and WIDOT updates appear at http://tinyurl. com/3mzhf65d.

The 1,000-foot Burns Harbor can carry 78,850 tons. DaVID HOLLINGer

The

ANOTHER EXTENSION FOR HOTEL

DOOR COUNTY MUNICIPALITIES

Those municipalities that publish their legal notices with us are indicated below with LEGALS.”

COUNTY OF DOOR, POP. 30,066- LEGALS co.door.wi.gov

920.746.2200

County Board meets 4th Tuesday of month

Cty Clerk: Jill Lau

jlau@co.door.wi.us

TOWN OF BAILEYS HARBOR, POP. 1,223 - LEGALS admin@baileysharbor.gov

920.839.9509

Town Board meets 2nd Monday of month

Clerk: Haley Adams admin@townofbaileysharborwi.gov

TOWN OF BRUSSELS, POP. 1,125 - LEGALS townofbrussels.com

920.825.7618

Town Board meets 2nd Wednesday of month

Clerk: JoAnn Neinas clerk.townofbrussels@gmail.com

TOWN OF CLAY BANKS, POP. 385 tn.claybanks.wi.gov

920.493.7383

Town Board meets 2nd Monday of month Clerk: Jessica Bongle townofclaybanks@gmail.com

TOWN OF EGG HARBOR, POP. 1,458 townofeggharbor.org 920.743.6141

Town Board meets 3rd Monday of month

Clerk: Pam Krauel clerk@townofeggharbor.org

VILLAGE OF EGG HARBOR, POP, 358 - LEGALS villageofeggharbor.org

920.868.3334

Village Board meets 2nd Monday of month

Clerk: Lynn Ohnesorge lohnesorge@villageofeggharbor.org

VILLAGE OF EPHRAIM, POP. 345 - LEGALS ephraim-wisconsin.com

920.854.5501

Village board meets 2nd Tuesday of month Clerk/Treasurer: Andrea Collak acollak@ephraim-wisconsin.com

TOWN OF FORESTVILLE, POP. 1,063 - LEGALS forestvilletown.com

920.856.6551

1364 Mill Road, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

Town board meets 3rd Monday of month

Clerk: Ruth Kerscher clerk@forestvilletown.wi.gov

VILLAGE OF FORESTVILLE, POP. 482 villageofforestville.com

920.536.3181

Village board meets 3rd Monday of month

Clerk: Tiffany Dufek villageclerk@centurylink.net

TOWN OF GARDNER, POP. 1,218 - LEGALS townofgardner.org

920.825.1137

Town board meets 2nd Wednesday of month

Clerk: Amy Sacotte togclerk@townofgardnerwi.gov

TOWN OF GIBRALTAR, POP. 1,228- LEGALS gibraltarwi.gov 920.868.1714

Town board meets 1st Wednesday of month

Clerk: Cyndi Gutschow clerk@gibraltarwi.gov

TOWN OF JACKSONPORT, POP. 878 - LEGALS jacksonportwi.gov

920.823.8136

Town board meets 4th Tuesday of month

Clerk/Treasurer: Colleen Huberty clerk@jacksonportwi.gov

TOWN OF LIBERTY GROVE, POP. 2096 - LEGALS libertygrove.org 920.854.2934

Town board meetings 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of month

Clerk/Treasurer: Pam Donart tlibertygrove@gmail.com

TOWN OF NASEWAUPEE, POP. 1,984 - LEGALS townofnasewaupee.com 920.495.0920

Town board meets 3rd Thursday of month

Meetings: 3388 Cty PD

Clerk: Janice Barrett clerk@townofnasewapeewi.gov

TOWN OF SEVASTOPOL, POP. 2,826 - LEGALS townofsevastopol.com

920.746.1230

Town board meets on the 3rd Monday of month

Clerk/Treasurer: Amy M. Flok

office@townofsevastopolwi.gov

VILLAGE OF SISTER BAY, POP. 1,148 - LEGALS sisterbaywi.gov 920.854.4118

Village board meets 3rd Tuesday of month

Clerk: Heidi Teich info@sisterbaywi.gov

CITY OF STURGEON BAY, POP. 9,646 - LEGALS sturgeonbaywi.org 920.746.2900

Common Council meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday of month

Clerk: Stephanie Reinhardt info@sturgeonbaywi.org

TOWN OF STURGEON BAY, POP. 821 - LEGALS townofsturgeonbay-wi.gov

920-743-3908

Town board meets 2nd Monday of month

Clerk: Nancy Anschutz

clerk@townofsturgeonbay-wi.gov

TOWN OF UNION, POP. 1,005 - LEGALS

https://townofuniondoorwi.gov/ 920.493.9559

Town board meets 2nd Wednesday of month

Clerk:

Town

Local Projects Receive $376,035 Through Latest Round of Community Investment Fund Grants

It’s Destination Door County’s largest distribution to date

Destination Door County (DDC) announced its fourth grant cycle has awarded six projects totaling $376,035 from its Community Investment Fund.

The grants ranging from $15,000 to $150,000 went to two local units of government and four non-profit organizations. This grant cycle was the largest distribution of funds since the program began last year.

“We are so excited to award grant funds to impactful projects that positively benefit both the locals and visitors of Door County,” said Julie Gilbert, DDC president/CEO. “This program truly shows our community how the visitor economy supports the future of Door County.”

The projects that were awarded funding in the program’s fourth grant cycle are as follows.

• Friends of Peninsula State Park, $150,000 – to help create eight-to-10 miles of mountain bike trails that will include beginner-and intermediate-level loops, and advanced gravity runs.

• City of Sturgeon Bay, $100,000 to construct a pedestrian/bicycle trail that will provide a safe route from the Ahnapee State Trail to the opposite side of state Highways 42/57 under the Bayview Bridge.

• County of Door, $56,035 – to install illuminated beach-waterquality signs that will provide timely information on harmful pathogenic bacterium levels to improve the health of residents and visitors at five Door County beaches.

• Sturgeon Bay Historical Society Foundation, $30,000 – to construct a walkway that will connect public restrooms and water-filling stations at the Door County Granary to the West Waterfront Promenade, and to help complete finishing touches in and around the historic structure.

• Door County Bookmobile, $25,000 – to help bring the iconic vehicle and its community programming back to life.

• Greater Escarpment Organization of Door County, $15,000 – for the development of an accessible, interpretive park that will educate residents and visitors about the Niagara Escarpment and identify escarpment sites throughout Door County.

These six projects join the 18 projects that were awarded a total of $828,917

in 2023, bringing the total Community Investment Fund grant awards thus far to $1,204,952. All awarded projects must meet specific requirements to qualify for funding. The dollars come from room taxes that overnight visitors pay and that DDC receives as part of their agreement with the Door County Tourism Zone Commission. Wisconsin state statute dictates the use of those dollars. The next grant application deadline is Monday, March 25 at 4 pm. Qualified applicants include 501(c)(3) public charities, 501(c)(6) organizations, and local units of government.

DDC encourages any interested local non-profit organization or Door County municipality to schedule a meeting with the Door County Community Foundation, DDC’s program administrative partner, to discuss the idea before submitting an application. Call the Community Foundation at 920.746.1786 or email grants@givedoorcounty.org to schedule an appointment. For details about the program and to view funding requirements along with the online application, visit CommunityInvestmentFund.org.

by CRAIG STERRETT craig@ppulse.com

Weighing neighbors’ concerns about noisy engines and boat trailers against recreational access rights, the Baileys Harbor Town Board voted 3-2 Monday, Feb. 12, against decreasing the operational hours at a boat ramp along Moonlight Bay.

Giorgio Gimelli, who lives next to the Bues Point boat launch, and his neighbor, Henry Saperstein, asked the town board to clip time off each end of the hours of operation, from the current 5 am - 11 pm, to 6 am – 10 pm.

“I think we’re not being unreasonable to ask for a small change in hours,” said Gimelli, who suggested the anglers who want to go out earlier than 6 am can launch at the large Baileys Harbor Marina downtown.

Saperstein said use has “escalated tremendously,” and many of the boat motors launched at the point are larger and louder than those used when he became a full-time resident in 2002. He said boat parking also has increased along the roadway. Seven fishermen and duck hunters and a member of the fire department spoke against the change.

Hunter and angler Todd Haleen read from state statute the ways the town cannot prevent access to the site. Baileys Harbor Assistant Fire Chief Eric Peil said for emergency

response purposes the town should also remove a trafficcontrol gate that closes the roadway to the ramp site during the season between 11 pm and 5 am.

Angler Ian Anschutz asked the town to provide more boat ramps, and said he preferred no closing time at all at Bues Point, saying it’s important to reach salmon-fishing waters by 4 am.

Duck hunter Aiden Neal said 5 am is the latest suitable time to open the ramp for duck hunters. He also said the Bues Point launch provides safer passage for small boats than the large Baileys Harbor Marina downtown that forces travel into the rougher waters of Lake Michigan to reach hunting spots at Moonlight Bay.

Town Supervisors Peter Jacobs and Roberta Thelen voted in favor of shorter hours. Supervisor Terry McArdle voted “no” along with Sue Tishler and Town Board Chair David Eliot (who is also the publisher/co-owner of this newspaper). Before the vote, Eliot asserted that the current hours and the gate were put in place to prevent camping and late-night visitors, and as a compromise that recognizes the effects on neighbors as well as user access.

The Baileys Harbor Marina was closed for a good portion of the 2023 season. McArdle said that may have sent a lot of traffic north to Bues Point, and that the boat launch may be less busy this year.

Gallagher Bows Out, Others Line Up

by

DEBRA FITZGERALD debra.fitz@ppulse.com

While U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) was in Sturgeon Bay Jan. 26 to ask the U.S. Postal Service for answers on mail delivery interruptions at the Sturgeon Bay post office, the Peninsula Pulse asked the four-term congressman if he were running for reelection.

“That’s the plan,” he said.

That plan, Wisconsin learned, has changed.

Gallagher, who turns 40 on March 3, announced Feb. 10 that he won’t seek a fifth term in Congress representing the 8th Congressional District that includes Door County.

“Eight years ago, when I first ran for Congress, I promised to treat my time in office as a high-intensity deployment,”

Gallagher said in a statement.

“Through my bipartisan work on the Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, chairing the Cyberspace Solarium Commission, and chairing the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, we’ve accomplished more on this deployment than I could have ever imagined.

“But the framers intended citizens to serve in Congress for a season and then return to their private lives. Electoral politics was never supposed to be a career and, trust me, Congress is no place to grow old. And so, with a heavy heart, I have decided not to run for reelection.”

Within hours of Gallagher’s announcement, former state Sen. Roger Roth, an Appleton Republican who ran for lieutenant governor in 2022, announced his plans to run, with at

least two more considering the race.

One of those is Door County’s state senator, André Jacque (R-DePere), who told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that running for the 8th District seat is “certainly something I’ll take a hard look at.” NPR reported that on the Democratic side, at least three candidates are contemplating joining the race. The filing deadline is June 3 for Congressional candidates to be on the Aug. 13 primary ballot.

According to Ballotpedia, the 8th Congressional District has been red for more than a decade. The last time a Democrat won an 8th District seat was in 2008. Gallagher, first elected in 2016, received at least 60 percent of the vote in each general election he ran – 72% in 2022.

Gallagher thanked the people of Northeast Wisconsin for what he described as “the honor of a lifetime.

“Four terms serving you has strengthened my conviction that America is the greatest country in the history of the world,” he said. “And though my title may change, my mission will always remain the same: deter America’s enemies and defend the Constitution.”

BAILEYS HARBOR

U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wisconsin) during a press conference in Sturgeon Bay, Jan. 26. D.a fITZGeraLD

Egg Harbor Expands Composting Effort Beyond Its Borders

$84,000 USDA grant will go to equipment, education

by CRAIG STERRETT craig@ppulse.com

The Village of Egg Harbor will give northern Door County composting a boost and reduce landfill waste this spring.

The village, a Green Tier Legacy Community since 2017, received an $84,245 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to use toward a $112,300 twoyear effort that reaches beyond the village limits.

The village-led program, in collaboration with the Door County Climate Change Coalition (CCC), includes the provision of free five-gallon buckets for non-meat food scraps to residents, with some some buckets available for purchase by donations to the Door Community Compost Initiative.

Improvements include new signage to prevent contamination when residents do self-serve drop-off, a new concrete pad for the compost pile and the purchase of a truck with a liftgate at the village site.

Collections will be increased from local restaurants, and farm markets throughout northern Door County will be encouraged to drop off compostable materials at a centrally-located bin at the Jacksonport Farmers Market starting in spring.

Going Garbage will handle the pickup from the Jacksonport site and continue its scheduled collection at Gibraltar school.

“The grant program is opening the door to food-waste diversion as long as the contamination is controlled,” said Jeff Johnson, Going Garbage owner. “Participants [food preparers, bucket dumpers, vehicle drivers, pile managers, and farmers] are now in a local supply chain to manufacture a wonderful, carbon-sequestering product and significantly reduce the carbon emission footprint of the 200-mile round trip to the landfill for what was formerly waste.”

Egg Harbor employees at the compost site turn the compost and add yard-waste materials to help heat up and speed up the composting process. Jess Reinke, Green Tier coordinator and one of the Door Community Compost Initiative leaders, said more participants

adding more green material means more natural heating within the compost pile. The goal is to have the compost reach high enough temperatures to kill the cocoons of nonnative jumping worms that caused the village to slow the expansion of the program last summer. This will allow the village to use compost in flower beds, provide free mulch to village residents and eventually sell compost to recoup program costs.

The project, funded mostly by the two-year renewable grant, builds on the village’s existing program while also raising awareness, and promoting a sustainable model for other communities.

“We are very excited to advance our existing compost program with the assistance of this funding opportunity via site improvements and increased community participation within the Village and throughout the county,” said Megan Sawyer, Village Administrator.

Collaborations will extend to Destination Door County to get tourists involved in composting, and the Gibraltar schools’ Ecology Club is committed to involvement.

“The composting pickup opportunity for Gibraltar has helped us improve the food waste problem that the group identified as a major concern,” said Mary Kate McCormack, head of the Gibraltar Ecology Club. “We feel happy that all the produce is not going to a landfill.”

The CCC plans further collaborations with farms and municipalities to establish additional compost drop-off points.

Travel Evokes Caring and Love

by JULIE GILBERT President/CEO, Destination Door County

Travel and love are intertwined, each enriching the other in profound ways. Through shared experiences and discovery, travel evokes caring and love.

February is oft en associated with love and romance primarily because of Valentine’s Day. And travel offers us new perspectives on life and love by exposing us to the beauty and diversity of awe-inspiring landscapes and vibrant cultures. Experiencing these wonders fosters a sense of gratitude and appreciation for the world and each other. As we experience the splendor of nature in Door County or immerse ourselves in our local culture and heritage, our love is deepened by the shared appreciation for the beauty that surrounds us.

Love is also about caring. Caring for what we love isn’t just a feeling, it’s an action. It is a series of actions that benefit each of us individually and all of us collectively. Our Care for Door County program is the sum of all our cultural, quality-of-life and eco-focused initiatives and the actions we can take to protect and care for the place we love.

It’s a call for those who love and live to travel –and for those who are proud to call Door County home. For those who live for new and unexpected experiences that broaden horizons and afford a deeper connection with the communities and environment around them. For those who live to savor local flavors, handcraft ed with care and authenticity. For those who live for knowledge and whose curiosity drives them to uncover hidden gems and historical treasures. For those who live to connect on a different level, not just as an adventurer, but as a fellow steward of the land, the culture and the community, for now and in years to come. For those who live for a pristine shoreline, a perfectly groomed trail, a rolling orchard, or a breathtaking sunset. For those who live without being constrained by a single idea of when, where and how to explore, but an openness to take the road less traveled, while preserving that road for others. It’s a call for those ready not just to feel, but to act.

As we continue our journey in 2024, let us embrace the transformative power of travel to cultivate and act to show how much we care for the place we live and love. Please take the time to watch Ridge and Swale, an environmental docuseries [created by Peninsula Filmworks, also owners of this publication] that celebrates the legacy of conservation and community and the love that it takes to continue to preserve and maintain Door County’s natural beauty and heritage, at conservedoorcounty.com/.

Taking care of the parks that we love throughout Door County is truly something we all can work on together. We believe in the power and love of community, and we are encouraging our visitors and all of you to contribute to safeguard and improve our five cherished state parks. Together we can ensure a brighter and more sustainable future for our state parks in Door County. Visit doorcountycommunityfoundation.org/stateparks/ to learn more.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at julie@ doorcounty.com. I look forward to your thoughts and suggestions to help us continue growing in a positive direction.

Dave LaLuzerne stands by his compost bins near Ellison Bay and encourages people to drop off the right ingredients. Signs with similar messages to not compost meat scraps will go up at a public compost dropoff in spring in the Village of Egg Harbor. COurTeSy Of Jeff LuTSey

Next Southern Door Leader Will Face Complex Financial Situation

by CRAIG STERRETT craig@ppulse.com

The next Southern Door County School District superintendent will step into a complicated situation when it comes to the school’s finances.

Those financial challenges were presented to the board during its Jan. 31 retreat when Auditor Amber Drewieske gave the board a preview of the 2022-23 audit. After that, Interim Superintendent Tony Klaubauf called for meetings with school employees on Feb. 8 and Feb. 15 to explain the district’s financial situation. Klaubauf said he held the meetings for the purpose of transparency.

“I have done this repeatedly in other districts as we went from one year to the next,” Klaubauf said.

District Business Manager Jason Melotte said the district had no major bookkeeping issues in the report, but Drewieske advised the board to build up end-of-year reserves. Melotte said funds get tight for Wisconsin school districts in December and January. Southern

Door, for instance, waited throughout the first semester for $5.2 million in local property-tax revenues to arrive in late January, and the second state-aid payment of the school year ($293,000) doesn’t arrive until March. Combined, that’s 40% of general fund revenues in the district budget for the year, based on district budget summaries.

For at least the past eight years, Melotte said, Southern Door has been short-term borrowing in late fall to make ends meet, paying off the loans as soon as the tax revenue comes in. This January, months after borrowing, the district had just enough left in the general fund to cover costs and paychecks, Melotte said.

Temporary or short-term borrowing is not unusual in Wisconsin, said Klaubauf. Districts he previously served, including Mishicot and Denmark, needed shortterm borrowing. Door County schools in particular rely heavily on local tax revenues that arrive during the second half of the school year.

Sturgeon Bay schools – the largest district in Door County with an enrollment around 1,065 last year, just

First Choice for Superintendent Selected

by CRAIG STERRETT

craig@ppulse.com

The Southern Door County School District last week released the names of the three finalists for the superintendent position, and on Monday, the school board began negotiations to hire one of them.

Tuesday morning, the school board did not release the name.

The candidates are Brent Johnson, current principal of Thomas Jefferson School in Wausau; Kevin Krutzik, Sheboygan Falls High School principal since 2018; and Marc Vandenhouten,

current principal at Southern Door Elementary.

The board set salary and benefit parameters for board treasurer Janel Veeser, and Cooperative Educational Service Agency 7 search consultant Colleen Timm, to follow this week to negotiate a contract.

With help from Timm, the board and two groups of local stakeholders, including instructors, parents and district residents, conducted first-round interviews Feb. 5 and 7 of six candidates.

School Board President Penny Price said the board should complete the hiring at its Monday, Feb. 19 meeting if not before.

ahead of Southern Door at 995 – have not needed short-term borrowing recently, but they did five years ago, said Jacob Holtz, Sturgeon Bay schools business manager.

“Every district I have worked in did some sort of short-term borrowing,” said Brett Stousland, Gibraltar schools superintendent, referring to Barneveld and Germantown. “Oftentimes, it is in the form of a line of credit so if you don’t use it, you don’t have to pay any interest.”

Melotte is attempting to have more money saved by June 30 this year than the previous year. He and Klaubauf said there’s a possibility of having a balanced budget for next year, after cutting deficit spending to $100,000 for this 2023-24 school year.

The immediate goal is to build up that end-of-year balance year-after-year, take out shorter loans and eventually, none at all.

$14.9-million Capital Project Will “Strain” Budget Complicating matters further, Southern Door is completing a capital-improvement

project that voters approved in a $14.9 million 2022 referendum. Due to rising costs, a bus-maintenance garage and greenhouse were eliminated from the project. Klaubauf said he should find out later this month whether enough funds would be remaining to at least construct the shell of the greenhouse after the completion of the 40-yard-long fitness, practice and community facility.

Klaubauf said the addition would be staffed and heated, but how they’ll pay for that remains to be budgeted.

“We never told anyone we didn’t have enough funds to cover the cost of running the new facility,” Klaubauf said. “However, we don’t know what the costs are at this time. That will have to go into the budget planning. It will put a strain on next year’s budget.”

He said some of that could come from a “community service fund” within the budget that the district uses for costs such as the school resource officer.

“With careful budget planning, the district will continue to provide an excellent education for students,” Klaubauf stated.

Teachers: Get Teams Ready for Wisconsin Civics Games

Later this year, the nonprofit Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation will host the third Wisconsin Civics Games, during which high school students compete to answer civics-related questions in head-to-head matches.

The preliminary regional competitions will be held virtually on April 11-12, with the top 12 teams advancing to the state finals on May 10 at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Members of the winning team will each be awarded $2,000 toward tuition to a Wisconsin college or university of their choice.

Teachers and students interested in participating in the Games can sign up online at bit.ly/wicivicsgames through March 1. Participants will receive a textbook to help them prepare for the Games, as well as access to several online resources. Learn more at wisconsincivicsgames.com

One Mission Accomplished for Thomas Jackson

by CRAIG STERRETT craig@ppulse.com

In eighth grade, Thomas Jackson told his parents he wanted to serve the nation as an officer in the military.

“Every decision he’s made was aimed toward this,” said his dad, Christopher Jackson of Forestville.

The Southern Door County High School senior is on his way to achieving that goal. U.S. Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) successfully nominated Jackson for the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York. His report date is July 1.

Thomas’s dad and mom, Mary, embraced his goal.

“Certainly we support the steps it took to get there with extracurriculars and academics,” Christopher said. “Having this as a goal would have helped him get accepted into just about any college.”

Thomas set up a regimen for academics and more to prepare.

“If I weren’t intending to go to West Point, maybe physical fitness would be less a part of my life,” Thomas said. “For example, I have a pull-up bar in the hallway and every time I walk past I do pull-ups. And sometimes I just drop down and do a set of 50 pushups. Making physical fitness very easily accessible in my home has helped with that.”

Speak with Thomas one time, and it’s impossible not to notice the clarity of his speech. That’s intentional.

“I think that does originate with my parents, who are both very well-spoken,” Jackson said.

He also keeps in mind that West Point graduates come out as commissioned officers.

He’s considering a major in biology or kinesiology at West Point, but also loves his Spanish classes and the advanced math courses available at Southern Door.

“I’m also very interested in the Defense and Strategic Studies major at West Point,” he said.

Between his junior and senior years, he visited the Naval Academy and West Point. He attended Summer Leaders Experience, which solidified his preference for West Point and the Army.

“West Point is a beautiful campus,” Thomas said. “They’re in the mountains. It’s a lot like Door County. There’s water nearby. It’s pretty separate from other areas. It’s rural.”

But he also liked meeting so many impressive, hard-working, motivated young people.

“I want to be with more people like that,” he said.

“Knowing how to speak clearly is very important because you have to be able to express actual mission parameters and commanders’ intent to your soldiers, and if you don’t do that clearly, it can be a life-or-death situation very easily for the troops that you’re leading,” Thomas said. “It’s definitely going to be important in my life going forward.”

Why does he prefer the Army?

Thomas took the most demanding, pertinent courses he could in high school. As of this winter, he had a 4.0 grade-point average. Southern Door does not have weighted grades, so that’s a perfect, straight-A GPA. He also has reallife work experience through a summer 2022 job at Hatco. He couldn’t dedicate himself to a full-time summer job in 2023 due to the campus visits, football and Boys State, but he mowed and did outdoor work for his church, St. Peter’s Lutheran, while also fulfilling cleaningcontractor duties there with his sisters, Elise, 15, and Violet, 13.

“I think the Army’s set of missions and the domain in which it operates attract me more than either Navy or Air Force,” Thomas said. “I’d rather be doing land warfare.”

He chose this pathway as his passion grew for protecting “the freedoms America offers us that are very distinct and unique from other countries.”

“We have those freedoms because of the brave men and women who have fought for our United States already, and we need people to continue to protect all of those freedoms,” he said.

Southern Door High School senior Thomas Jackson – standing with Cadet Maureen Penner – liked everything about his summer 2023 visit to the U.S. Military Academy, and is eager to return to West Point with fellow goal-oriented students. He reports on July 1. Submitted.

(From left) Kevin Krutzik. Brent Johnson. Marc Vandenhouten. Submitted.

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Rare Air: Daoust is First to 2,000 Points

by KEVIN NAZE

outhern Door junior guard

SDrew Daoust was already the leading scorer in Door County prep basketball history, but on Feb. 8 he took his total where few players in Wisconsin history have gone before.

At the 9:23 mark of the first half of Southern Door’s 66-45 victory over Algoma, Daoust became the first player in county history to score 2,000 career points.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Aft er initially having his shot from close range blocked by the Wolves’ Parker Lischka, Daoust corralled the loose ball, split two defenders and missed inside, but again was able to track down the loose ball aft er it was swatted toward the baseline as players from both teams battled for the rebound. He took one dribble, spun to reposition in the lane and jumped up and laid it in over the front of the rim. The game was stopped for about 30 seconds as he accepted congratulations from teammates.

Daoust scored 15 of his gamehigh 35 points in the first half and

the Eagles were never threatened, leading by 20 at the half, 34-14, over a cold-shooting Algoma team that struggled hitting shots on its home court against the Eagles’ 1-3-1 zone defense. The Wolves scored 31 in the second half, but it was too little, too late aft er the slow start.

It was also against Algoma on Dec. 19, in the Eagles’ 73-63 victory over the Wolves, when Daoust broke the previous county record of 1,566 points, which was held by 1999 Southern Door graduate Nathan Vogel. Daoust now has 2,055 career points.

Following Tuesday’s home victory over Gibraltar, Southern Door extended its winning streak to 12 games to remain undefeated in Packerland play at 13-0 and is 17-4 overall. The Eagles host the conference’s second-place team, Kewaunee, on Feb. 16.

With three regular-season games left this year – plus the postseason and Daoust’s senior season – he could be on the verge of reaching 3,000 points around this time next year. He’s already in the top 50 high school boys basketball scorers in state history, and could climb into the top 30 by season’s end.

Anthony Pieper, a 1993 graduate of Wausaukee, holds the state career scoring record with 3,391 points. Mickey Crowe, a 1975 graduate of St. Nazianz JFK Prep, is a distant second at 2,724. Rounding out the top five are Mike Koehler, a 1993 graduate of Elkhart Lake, Sam Dekker, a 2012 graduate of Sheboygan Lutheran, and Sam Okey, a 1995 graduate of Cassville.

Pioneers Down Blue Devils, Stay Atop Packerland

by KEVIN BONESKE kevin@ppulse.com

Sevastopol’s girls basketball team pulled within one win of repeating as the Packerland Conference champion on Monday aft er defeating one of the two teams it was tied with for the league lead.

Trailing 12-5 with 12:28 left in the first half, the Pioneers called timeout to regroup and then in nearly a seven-minute span outscored Oconto 21-2.

Sevastopol led 28-22 at halftime, then saw its advantage shrink to 39-36 with less than three minutes to play before defeating the Blue Devils, 49-39.

Naomi Rikkola, who sank nine of 10 free throws in the second half, led the Pioneers with 18 points. Kayla Ranly added 10 points. Libby Ash, whose three three-pointers in the first half sparked Sevastopol’s rally, tallied nine points.

Sevastopol’s Kayla Ranly (3) dribbles along the perimeter while guarded by Oconto’s Addisyn Viestenz (1) during Monday’s Packerland Conference game at Sevastopol. KeVIN bONeSKe

The Pioneers (13-2 in league play) positioned themselves to clinch at least a share of the Packerland title by defeating Peshtigo in a game that took place Thursday, aft er this week’s Peninsula Pulse went to press.

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MONFILS QUALIFIES FOR STATE IN THREE EVENTS

Door County united (DCu) swimmer

Jack Monfils qualified for the WIaa state swimming meet in three events at Saturday’s Division 2 sectional at ashwaubenon.

Monfils won the sectional title in the 100-yard breaststroke (1:00.83), placed second in the 200 individual medley (2:00.58) and joined ezra Linnan, Luke filar and Logan filar to finish third in the 200 medley relay (1:45.7).

Sectional champions automatically qualified for state, while the 12 next fastest individuals/relay teams, not including the champions, in all the Division 2 sectionals combined also qualified.

In the feb. 16 Division 2 state championships at Waukesha South High School, Monfils will be seeded fifth in the 100 breaststroke and eighth in the 200 individual medley. DCu’s 200 medley relay received a No. 14 seed.

DCu, which placed seventh at the ashwaubenon sectional out of 10 teams with 155 points, had five other top-eight finishes in events the team didn’t qualify for state.

Individually, Linnan placed sixth in the 100 backstroke (1:00.04), Logan filar finished seventh in the 50 freestyle (23.73) and eighth in the 100 freestyle (51.83), and George atwell came in eighth in the 200 freestyle (2:02.25). Logan filar, Linnan, Luke filar and Monfils placed seventh in the 200 freestyle relay (1:35.48).

EAGLE WRESTLERS

QUALIFY THREE BOYS FOR SECTIONAL

The Southern Door wrestling team qualified three boys to the sectional level following Saturday’s Division 3 regional at Cedar Grove-belgium.

The eagles qualified second-place finishers Mason Motquin (132) and Trevor englebert (144), and thirdplace finisher Lance Veeser (150). The regional also marked englebert’s 100th career victory.

The top-four regional finishers for the boys in each weight class advanced to the Division 3 sectional feb. 17 at Shawano. In addition to Motquin, englebert and Veeser qualifying, Southern Door’s girls wrestlers will also be competing at the sectional level. The top-three sectional finishers for the boys qualify for state, but for the girls only the sectional champions advance.

SB/S WRESTLERS

QUALIFY FOUR BOYS FOR SECTIONAL

four boys wrestlers from Sturgeon bay/Sevastopol have advanced to the sectional level after finishing in the top four in their respective weight classes at Saturday’s WIaa Division 2 regional at Two rivers. Spencer Madsen (144) placed first, while Zak Wrobel (175), alex andreae (190) and Seth Laughlin (285) came in fourth. The four wrestlers next compete feb. 17 at the Division 2 sectional at Oconto falls.

TRISTAN BRILLA

QUALIFIES FOR STATE IN SNOWBOARDING

Sturgeon bay senior snowboarder

Tristan brilla qualified for the state high school championship meet feb. 17 at Mt. La Crosse.

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United Way of Door County, Ken Glasheen and Keith Miller. Submitted. COLLEGE FOOTBALL POOL BENEFITS PANTRIES

The Miller Lite bowl 2023 College football Pool raised $1,620, and it received a matching donation to double the contribution to the Door County food Pantry Coalition to $3,240. Patrick Morgan, the pool’s second-place finisher, will give an additional $200 of matched donations to a Winona, Minnesota pantry. In a little more than five years, the pools have raised $57,000, said organizer Joe Miller.

WOMEN WHO CARE DONATE

$30,000 IN JANUARY

Donations presented Jan. 22 by 100+Women Who Care Door County (100+WWC) marked the greatest total from any quarter by the organization in the past five years. The January Giving Circle presented checks for $15,000 to HeLP of Door County, which assists people who are working to break free from patterns of domestic violence; $7,500 to Money Management Counselors; and $7,500 to the Liberty Grove Historical Society. So far, 100+WWC has awarded $526,000 to 54 unique nonprofits. at the april 22 Giving event, at Kress Pavilion in egg Harbor, Door Shakespeare, The ridges Sanctuary and birch Creek Music Performance Center will outline their work. To learn more, visit 100wwcDoorCounty.org.

SPIRITUAL-FREEDOM GROUP WELCOMES ALL

Tied with Sevastopol atop the standings, Kewaunee beat Sturgeon Bay, 53-14 Monday, and closed out conference play in Thursday’s regular-season finale at Algoma.

Pioneers Seeded No. 2 in D5 Sevastopol has received a No. 2 seed in the WIAA Division 5 tournament and will host a regional quarterfinal game Feb. 20 at 7 pm against No. 15-seeded St. Thomas Aquinas.

The quarterfinal winner will face either No. 7-seeded Niagara and 10th-seeded Gibraltar, with the highest remaining seed hosting that Feb. 23 semifinal.

The other half of the Division 5 regional bracket includes quarterfinal games between thirdseeded Wabeno/Laona and No. 14 Goodman/Pembine as well as sixth-seeded Gillett and 11th-seeded Wausaukee.

The semifinal winners will face each other for the regional title Feb. 24, with the highest remaining seed hosting the game.

brilla, who qualified for state for the second time, placed second overall in the Northern Ski and Snowboard Conference snowboard competition after placing second in both of the Clippers’ final two conference meets at Ski brule and Snowriver.

eckankar, The Path of Spiritual freedom, will host two programs at the Door County Library, 107 S. 4th ave., Sturgeon bay, including “Have you Had a Spiritual experience” 1-2:30 pm Saturday, feb. 17 (drop in anytime) and “How Conflict Can bring More Love to your Life” 1-2 pm Saturday, feb. 24. all viewpoints are welcomed and respected. Sponsored by eckankar in Wisconsin. for more information, go to eckankar-wi.org or email newi.wss@gmail.com

Drew Daoust (center) with family members Feb. 8 after scoring his 2,000th career point in the Eagles’ 66-45 victory at Algoma. Shown from left are father Joel Daoust, brother and assistant coach Alex Daoust, Drew Daoust, brother Kyle Daoust and mother Tonya DeBroux. KeVIN NaZe

(From left) Miller Lite Bowl College Football Pool organizer Joe Miller, Kelly Hellmann of the

letters to the editor

See the Show

Once in a while it is nice to get one’s mind off of climate change and political angst.

I found a treasure on County F just around the corner from the Gibraltar School. It is a current show in the beautiful gallery at the Peninsula School of Art. Upper elementary students from Washington Island, Gibraltar and St. John Bosco have created interactive and highly sophisticated paintings with light and shadow. The show is hung very low so when you bring your children and grandchildren they can enjoy it at eye height. Small LEDs light up when viewers press buttons on watercolor paintings and shadow forms appear when they angle flashlights from the side of cardboard constructions.

There will be a receptionist on duty to help you enjoy and enter into the fun of this experience. Don’t miss it. The hours are 8 am to 5 pm, Tuesday through Saturdays, and it will be waiting for you until March 2.

Marianne Diekman Ephraim, Wisconsin

Get Involved With the County’s Comprehensive Planning Process

Our ability to influence public policy goes beyond voting. Yet, some opportunities to make an impact get little public attention or participation. People are more likely to gather in town halls, call elected officials or display outrage and dismay after the fact once the ink has dried on policies and regulations affecting our dayto-day lives.

An opportunity now exists for Door County citizens to participate in an important blueprint that will shape our future.

The Door County Comprehensive and Farmland Preservation Plan is being updated. The process currently underway will result in the long-range policy guide for how the county plans to manage growth and development in the coming years.

The comprehensive plan offers guidance to local governments, elected officials, citizens and organizations for creating sustainable, resilient and vibrant communities. It affects housing, transportation, land use, agricultural, natural and cultural resources and much more.

Gaining public input on the plan is mandated by the State of Wisconsin and the county has outlined a public participation process. Robust participation means more informed decision-making by local government and stronger solutions for the challenges facing Door County.

Now is everyone’s opportunity, before land use maps are updated, before new zoning codes are drafted, to look at what leaders and influencers envision for the county’s future. It’s a chance to speak up on the spaces, places and topics we care about.

The League of Women Voters of Door County encourages public participation in this process, a critical instrument of government not to be taken for granted or ignored.

What can you do? For starters, learn about the process and timeline. The land use services/planning section of the county’s website is a good place to start. Draft land use maps will be available soon for public input. Ask your town or village to put the Door County Comprehensive and Farmland Preservation Plan on the agenda of an upcoming meeting to help spark public awareness and input.

Government works for us and it’s a two-way street. It requires an informed and engaged citizenry. The public participation process allows everyone to make an impact in positive ways.

Susan Kohout, LWVDC Chair Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Ann Smejkal, LWVDC Observer Corp/Action Chair Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Maryanne Giustino O’Dowd, LWVDC Program Chair Ellison Bay, Wisconsin

Reetz for Door County Circuit Judge

I have been a lawyer for 50 years, and was a judge for 14 of them.

Recently, I attended a meeting where Attorney Brett Reetz presented his qualifications as a candidate for Door County Circuit Judge. Mr. Reetz is a successful trial lawyer. He has been in practice for more than 30 years; he has extensive civil and criminal trial experience; he is smart, decisive, articulate and kind; he has tremendous empathy for others; and he has constructive ideas on how to enhance the services offered by the Circuit Court. He recognizes how substance abuse and mental illness are the root causes of many crimes and should be a fundamental consideration when imposing sentences in order to effectuate successful rehabilitation. He believes that to maintain a civil, safe and just society, successful rehabilitation is critical. As a former judge, I know him to be correct.

Mr. Reetz’s common-man experience as a construction worker until he was 31, and as the father of three children, combined with his extensive experience as a trial lawyer, will provide him powerful resources, understanding and wisdom to guide disputes to resolution.

Mr. Reetz is an ideal judicial candidate. The citizens of Door County are fortunate that he is offering to give up his lucrative law practice in order to serve the people. It is significant that he will not accept campaign contributions. He is financing his judicial campaign on his own in order to avoid even the appearance of influence – a unique, admirable decision in a time when large corporations, wealthy individuals and lawyer groups funnel big money into judicial and other elections in order to gain influence and favorable rulings. We can be confident that the decisions of a Judge Reetz will be well-considered, fair, honest and just.

Therefore, I urge all Door County citizens to vote for Brett Reetz for Circuit Judge in the April 2 election, and to encourage their friends, neighbors and associates to vote for him, too. The quality of justice in Door County depends upon this important election.

John L. Huff

Associate Judge (Ret.)

Sister Bay, Wisconsin

Our Democracy Depends Upon the Rule of Law

The Rule of Law begins in the preamble to the Constitution. “We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility …”. The Rule of Law is a political ideal that all citizens and institutions within a country, state, or community are accountable to the same laws, including lawmakers and leaders. It is as simple as “no one is above the law.” It ensures an orderly and just society where freedom, equality, social, political and economic rights are guaranteed by transparent laws. An independent judiciary free from political interference is at the heart of preventing abuse of power, corruption and autocracy.

The voting public elects government officials to perform public service in county, state and federal government offices. Certified election results are acknowledged by the winners, and the losers concede for a peaceful transfer of power – except for the 2020 presidential election.

Sixty independent court cases verified the individual 50 state-certified election results. The Rule of Law demonstrated beyond a doubt that the 2020 presidential election was fair and secure, as stated by Trump-appointed election security officials and 60 separate court cases. Trump has denied those results with no evidence for three-plus years. Trump posted on Truth Social “A president of the United States must have full immunity.” Those are the words of a man that wants to act without any constraint of law. He doesn’t comply with the Rule of Law, and he now faces four criminal court cases.

Our democratic republic functions because people accept and live by the Rule of Law. Talk to your friends, neighbors and elected officials because our democracy – life here, in the middle east and in Ukraine – all depend on having representatives who govern through respectful dialog, compromise and following the Rule of Law. If the law is violated, there are consequences through the judicial process. Democracy dies when society fails to abide by the Rule of Law! Vote for Democrats, they accept and abide by the Rule of Law.

Keith Bancroft Kewaunee, Wisconsin

Who Enforces Laws?

Once again we have Republicans supporting judges who they say will “enforce” the law.

“Bad” news is the Judicial Branch of our government does not enforce laws.

Their job is to interpret law! That’s why a judge’s opinion is subject to appeal. It’s an opinion, not an enforcement.

It’s the job of the Executive Branch (including its departments and agencies) to enforce law. If these gentlemen want to enforce the law, they should run for Governor or President, not judge.

And BTW, the Legislative Branches make the laws.

Our nation is in big trouble if positions exercise “unauthorized” power, which is what authoritarian governments do, not democracies!

“You can fool some of the people all of the time and all of the people some of the time, but you can’t fool all of the people all of the time.” –Abraham Lincoln

Diane Evenson Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Close Our Borders

It’s time the Biden administration closes our borders. A sovereign country must have closed borders. Biden doesn’t need more money to get the job done. We have existing, adequate laws that just need to be enforced.

There is a simple solution. Just reestablish the rules implemented by the Trump administration, and the problem will be resolved.

Even the mayors of the large democratic cities have clearly stated they don’t need nor want more illegal immigrants.

I am not against immigration. But all immigrants should come in legally, as most of our European immigrants did.

Immigrants are given benefits – I think sometimes better than our own citizens – and we don’t know who they are, or their backgrounds, or what diseases they may have. We have allowed thousands of Chinese and Russian immigrants in. Are those of military age likely to be in terrorist cells?

We just witnessed where a group of illegal immigrants attacked and beat two of our policemen in New York city.

Biden can stop all of this with a stroke of the pen.

This is a terrible way to buy votes, which appears to be the major goal. This will be the big item in the November election.

Jim Newman Sturgeon Bay,

Wisconsin

The Primaries

In Iowa, the air is buzzing with results of the GOP primaries. The main topic is how Christian Evangelicals can keep voting for Trump after so many indictments, two convictions and several broken Judeo-Christian Commandments. Some voters mention only their belief that he abhors abortion, but others speak in interviews of their desire for a “strongman” – someone who will project an image of strength to regain America’s status as “top dog” in the world and thereby empower MAGA voters at home. The latter do not register concern about the association of strongmen with dictatorship, or with the quality of life that individuals typically experience in dictatorships. These interviews raise a profound question. In a world that depends so heavily on interactions among players in government, commerce, education, medicine, defense and agriculture, etc., what constitutes strength in a leader? A credible answer might mention an ability to listen to multiple perspectives and draw from them policies that are legal under our Constitution and are likely to benefit society as a whole. Lasting strength lies in sound ideas

lifeNOTES

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.

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Jill Wiese and Dustin Johnson of baileys Harbor are the parents of a baby girl born at Door County Medical Center on february 3, 2024. The maternal grandparents are Carol and roger Wiese of algoma. The paternal grandparents are Laura Schroeder of Sister bay and Scott Johnson of ellison bay. Breanna Keulen and Hunter Blasier of forestville are the parents of a baby boy born on January 30, 2024 at Door County Medical Center. The maternal grandparents are Carol and Shawn Keulen of Spring Grove, Illinois. The paternal grandparents are Janel and Jon blasier of forestville.

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Winifred Johanna Recupero Oct. 22, 1932 - Feb. 12, 2024

Charles Walton Pearson June 23, 1936 - Feb. 9, 2024

James G. Morrow Sr. Aug. 29, 1935 - Feb. 9, 2024

SMSgt Gerald John Miesbauer Nov. 29, 1937 - Feb. 7, 2024

Carl W. Kuehne Nov. 17, 1941 - Jan. 30, 2024 continued on page

JAMES G. MORROW SR.

Aug. 29, 1935 - Feb. 9, 2024

James G. Morrow Sr. age 88 of Manitowoc, died Friday, Feb. 9, 2024 at St. Mary’s Home of Felician Village.

Jim was born on Aug. 29, 1935 in Sturgeon Bay, son of the late Bernard and Mabel (Wendricks) Morrow. He grew up on the family farm and attended a one-room schoolhouse until age 14. Jim was a graduate of Sturgeon Bay High School, class of 1953 and he furthered his education by double majoring in Mechanical Engineering and Agriculture at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, graduating in 1958. On June 25, 1960, Jim married Shirley A. Neuchter at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Institute, and they were married over 47 years until her death in 2007. Jim spent many happy times with friends and family, first at the cottage on Crooked Lake and then when Jim and Shirley returned “home” to Door County to a special house they built on the channel in Sturgeon Bay. Jim often remarked “I’m just a poor farmer” and it was clear that Dad “left the farm, but the farm never left him.” Jim was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Manitowoc.

In 1958 Jim began his career at Manitowoc Engineering. After spending more than 25 years there and holding positions varying from Project Engineer to Director of Engineering, he left Manitowoc Engineering and began a new venture when he purchased Heiden Manufacturing, owning, operating and serving as President of both Heiden and C&M Unlimited until his retirement in 2005.

Jim dedicated a great deal of his time assisting both the Manitowoc and the Engineering communities on various boards and committees. This involvement included over 30 years as a member of the Manitowoc Public Utilities Commission as well as numerous positions with National Engineering Societies where he shared his extensive expertise relating to heavy equipment. Jim was happiest when involved in a “project” and he received great satisfaction from helping others find solutions to their problems.

Survivors include his three sons and daughters-in-law: James (Cheryl) Morrow Jr., Wauwatosa, Jeffrey (Lori) Morrow, Wauwatosa, Jon (Jenny) Morrow, Neenah; eight grandchildren: Matthew (Jia) Morrow, Alyssa Morrow and her husband, Mark Schneider, Elizabeth Morrow, Joshua Morrow, Caitlin Morrow, Logan Morrow, Mason Morrow, Nolan Morrow; one greatgrandchild: Margaret Morrow; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law include: Robert Greene, Agnes Petersen, Kathy Neuchter; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Jim was preceded in death by his parents: Bernard and Mabel Morrow; his wife: Shirley Ann Morrow; one sister: LaVerne Spencer; his fatherin-law and mother-in-law: John and Isabel Neuchter; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: August Neuchter, Annabelle Greene, Robert Petersen, Joseph Neuchter, John (Margaret) Neuchter.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 am on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, 1121 North 14th Street, Manitowoc. The Rev. Doug LeCaptain will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial, with burial to follow at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery, Institute. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Friday from 9:30 am until the time of Mass at 11 am. The Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Pfeffer location is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com

The family would like to thank the staffs of St. Mary’s at Felician Village and Aurora At-Home Hospice for the loving care shown to Jim during his recent illness. If Jim could have had just one wish, it would have been that a cure for Breast Cancer would have granted him more years with his wife, Shirley. Therefore, should you be so moved, Jim’s family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers, you consider a donation to the American Cancer Society in his honor.

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ObITuarIeS

Lisa Marie Munao

Jan. 10, 1964 - Feb. 3, 2024

Lisa Marie Munao, 60, of Washington Island, died at her home on Saturday evening, feb. 3, 2024. She was born Jan. 10, 1964 in Des Plaines, Illinois, the daughter of Clifford and elaine (bonk) Schultz. She first met andrew Joseph Munao, Jr. at his uncle’s restaurant but didn’t start dating him until later in their mid-20’s. They were united in marriage on July 25, 1992. Lisa and andy resided together on Washington Island. She worked as Office administrator for Shipyard Island Marina, Inc. Lisa’s life was honored with a funeral service held at 11:30 am on Saturday, feb. 10, 2024 at bethel evangelical free Church, 1821 Main road, Washington Island. She will be laid to rest in the Town of Washington Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends was held at the church on Saturday, feb. 10 from 9:30 am until 11:15 am.

Carol Marie Gresko-Lyons (Bacigalupo)

Sept. 12, 1942 - Jan. 31, 2024

Carol Marie Gresko-Lyons (bacigalupo), age 81 of Sturgeon bay, formerly of ephriam, died on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024. She was born on Sept. 12, 1942, to the late Joseph and Irene (Gresko-Oliver) Gresko in Chicago. She graduated from alverno College in Milwaukee. Carol was united in marriage to roger “Charlie” Lyons on May 21, 1983. Carol

CARL W. KUEHNE

Nov. 17, 1941 - Jan. 30, 2024

Carl W. Kuehne peacefully died on Jan. 30, 2024. He was the son of Carl and Esther Kuehne, born on Nov. 17, 1941 in Seymour, Wisconsin. Growing up, Carl attended Seymour High School and went on to receive his undergraduate degree at Ripon College before earning his law degree from the University of WisconsinMadison.

He and his wife, Mary Ellen, settled in Ledgeview, Wisconsin where he began a successful 20 year law career. Carl served as President of the local Bar Association and was a member of the Board of Governors of the State of Wisconsin Bar Association. He also served as City Attorney for his hometown, Seymour. In 1985, Carl transitioned his professional focus to the meat industry with the acquisition of Consolidated Beef Industries (Green Bay Dressed Beef). As President and Chief Executive Officer he grew the company, now known as American Foods Group, into a Fortune 500 company. He was Chairman of the American Meat Institute and was recognized as the Meat Industry Executive of the Year in 1997. He was inducted into the University of Wisconsin Meat Industry Hall of Fame in recognition of entrepreneurship and innovative programs to serve the needs of both employees and customers. He was also involved in the U.S. Meat Export Federation, the National Meat Association, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Carl was instrumental in co-founding the Seymour Hamburger Festival and for many years his team at American Foods Group held the world record for the largest hamburger ever cooked.

In 2005, American Foods Group merged with another industry leader making it the largest privately held meat processing company in the United States. Shortly thereafter, Carl went on to be a driving force in a range of endeavors from a decking company to Veridocs, a security company.

Throughout his life, Carl was a mentor to many and was actively involved in various community and civic organizations as well as serving on the Boards of several businesses. He was recipient of the 2001 Free Enterprise Award presented by the Rotary Club of Green Bay. He also served on the Board of Trustees for the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Other community support and involvement included the American Red Cross, Brown County Literacy Council, Bellin Hospital, Green Bay Boys and Girls Club, YWCA, St. Norbert College President’s Club, NWTC Foundation Board and the establishment of the Kuehne Family Scholarship Program. As a member of the Republican National Committee, Carl enjoyed both supporting political candidates and policymaking on local and national levels.

Being invited to serve on the Packers Board of Directors was a personal highlight. It was a thrill for Carl that the Packers won the Super Bowl in 2011 while he was serving on the Executive Committee for the Green Bay Packers.

Carl and Mary Ellen enjoyed travel and seeing the world, taking many trips both for business and pleasure. Together they enjoyed downhill skiing, boating, Door County and wintering in Naples, FL where they toasted the evening sunsets.

Carl is survived by three children, Kim (Larry Follett) Kuehne, Sarah (Steve) Abts, and Scott (Carrie O’Malley) Kuehne; his five grandchildren, Kerry (Nicholas) Osborn, Braeden, Ashley, Jason and Carson; great grandchild, Wesley as well as many close friends and relatives.

Carl was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen, his parents, Carl and Esther, and brothers, Dick and Terry. The family wishes to thank the health care providers at Unity Hospice for their kind care for Carl and his family. A visitation will be held at Ryan Funeral Home on February 18, 2024 from 2 pm to 4:30 pm, 305 North 10th Street, De Pere, Wisconsin. There will also be a Celebration of Life held at Lambeau Field on the North Balcony, on February 18, 2024 from 5 pm to 7:30 pm, 1265 Lombardi Ave., Green Bay, WI. Please enter through the American Family Insurance Gate. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Unity Hospice (UnityHospice.org) or mail to Unity Hospice, 2366 Oak Ridge Circle, De Pere, WI 54115.

is survived by her sons, aaron and arnie bacigalupo. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charlie and her parents. a memorial service will be held on friday, feb. 16, 2024, at 2 pm at Casperson funeral Home, 2594 S. bay Shore Dr., Sister bay. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the time of service. expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Carol may be shared with her family through her tribute page at caspersonfuneralhome.com.

CHARLES WALTON PEARSON

June 23, 1936 - Feb. 9, 2024

Winifred Johanna (Zack) Recupero, 91, passed peacefully with family by her side on Feb. 12, 2024 in Sturgeon Bay. Winnie was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut to Charles and Florence (Rader) Zack on Oct. 22, 1932. On June 1, 1953, Winifred Zack married Anthony Recupero and shared 56 years of marriage, raising four children together.

Charles “Chuck” Walton Pearson, a proud United States Naval Officer, was fond of saying he would be happy to accept his new orders when God was ready for him. He received those orders and reported for heavenly duty on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. He passed away peacefully at the age of 87 in Sturgeon Bay, surrounded by the love of his family. He is survived by his devoted wife of almost 56 years, Ellie, son Scott (Duska), daughter Andrea (Matt), and grandchildren Annika, Gretchen, Ingrid, Tyler, and Lauren. He was a man of great faith, fiercely independent, always finding the positive in any situation, who fought hard to the very end.

Chuck was born to Elvera and Walter Pearson on June 23, 1936, in Melrose Park, Illinois. Although he was an only child, he was surrounded by caring and affectionate parents and doted on by his Aunt Lilian and Uncle Orvis Wilson. He grew up in Maywood, Illinois, but his real home was Ephraim. During World War II, Elvera and Lillian brought him to Ephraim because “there is no safer place to be during a war”. He enjoyed countless summers in the quaint little town, rabble-rousing with Eddie Valentine and the gang. While working as a dishwasher at the Anderson Hotel, they ferried a piano to Horseshoe Island, and gathered up all the waitresses in the county for what must have been a party for the ages.

Chuck graduated from Proviso High School in 1954, spending his first year at Purdue University. He transferred to University of Wisconsin - Madison, where he graduated as a proud Badger in 1958, with a major in electrical engineering, and a minor in English. At Madison, Chuck was a member of the Polygon Board, the American Institute of Electrical Engineers - Institute of Radio Engineers, (A.I.E.E.-I.R.E.), and the Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) fraternity, where he met his lifelong friend, Bill Thompson, and famously rode a piano down State Street.

Following graduation, Chuck attended Naval Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island, and set off on a series of adventures. He served overseas tours as a surface warfare officer stationed in Europe, aboard a minesweeper in the Mediterranean, and in the Congo, Africa. He also loved literature and took a pilgrimage to Spain to follow in the steps of Don Quixote.

His carefree bachelor days came to an abrupt end when he met Ellie at a jazz concert in Sandberg Village, Chicago. The two fell head over heels. Ellie was especially impressed that when a flat tire looked to derail their first date, he jumped right out and changed it, not even mussing his suit. Chuck masterfully engineered incredible dates flying his 310 to Meigs Field to whisk Ellie away from work and zoom off to Door County. A year later the Lovebirds were married in Vero Beach, Florida in 1968.

After almost losing Ellie during pregnancy, God blessed the couple by bringing Dr. Mel Gerbie into their lives, who helped facilitate the adoption of Scott in 1969, and Andrea in 1977. The proudest Pop in the world, he was known to talk anyone and everyone’s ear off about the accomplishments of his kids, and grandkids, whose ears were constantly burning.

A self-described Ham Radio nerd, Chuck loved engineering and communications, and chatting with people around the globe as KE9KV. He earned his PMD from Harvard University in 1979. He was a natural entrepreneur, founding several businesses including Fortel, ONEAC, and Sphere Communications, with many of his products still in use today. Always the engineer and innovator, he continued consulting until the very end. Whether it was providing advice for new business ventures, planning for the Village of Ephraim, or bringing streaming services to Bethany Lutheran Church, he worked tirelessly. He never could get the hang of retirement life because “there were just too many old people.” Chuck was happiest aboard a boat, often braving the worst seas to cross Lake Michigan every summer, or cruising around the Gulf of Mexico in Naples, Florida in the winter months.

Chuck was immensely grateful to his team of hematologists, oncologists, surgeons, physicians, and nurses at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, Holy Family Hospital in Manitowoc, and Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay.

A memorial service will be held 11 am at the Ephraim Moravian Church, 9970 Moravia St, Ephraim, on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. Chuck will be laid to rest in the Moravian Cemetery in his beloved Ephraim. A celebration of life will follow this summer.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Chuck’s memory can be made to Kathy’s House in Milwaukee, who provided him with caring support during treatment, or the Door County Medical Center, who provided compassionate care in the final days of his life.

Casperson Funeral Home is assisting the Pearson family. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Chuck may be shared with his family through his tribute page at caspersonfuneralhome.com.

Winifred stayed home to raise her family early in their marriage, volunteering as an elementary school room parent, Girl Scout Leader, and Lauralton Hall Alumni. Winifred earned her associate degree in accounting and worked as an accountant for the Stratford Housing Authority, Dictaphone, and the Town of Trumbull until her retirement.

In addition to carrying for her aging mother, her passions included tending her flower garden, cooking, jewelry and bead crafting, and hunting for good shopping deals. Upon her retirement, Winnie and her husband, Tony, traveled extensively across America for 10 years, living full time in their Airstream RV, frequenting the National Parks and National Forestry Lands. After their travels, they settled in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin until their deaths.

Winifred is survived by her four children, Rebecca (Richard) Martin, Oxford, Connecticut; Gretchen Schmelzer, Sturgeon Bay; Clay (Karen) Recupero, Sturgeon Bay; Theodore (Susan) Recupero, Kanosh, Utah; six grandchildren, Josiah Schmelzer, Joshua (Lisa) Recupero, Noah Schmelzer, Luke (Lucy) Schmelzer, Anthony (Megan) Recupero and Linnea Schmelzer; and six great grandchildren, Harriet Schmelzer, Leonardo, Olivia, Jack, William, and Nathaniel Recupero; also nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Samuel; parents; sister, Barbara Stefanek; brother, Tony Zack; and son-in-law, Steven Schmelzer.

A private memorial service will be held at the family’s convenience. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Door County Aging and Disability Resource Center or Crossroads at Big Creek Nature Preserve. Forbes Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at forbesfuneralhome.com.

The family of Winifred wish to extend their sincere thanks to all the staff at Pinecrest Assisted Living Center and Unity Hospice for their exceptional care and compassion that they gave our mother.

JOHN MIESBAUER

Nov. 29, 1937 - Feb. 7, 2024

SMSgt Gerald “Jerry” John Miesbauer, age 86 of the Town of Sevastopol, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, at Door County Medical Center with his family by his side.

Jerry was born on Nov. 29, 1937, to the late Peter and Ethel (Kuechenmeister) Miesbauer in Milwaukee. He graduated from Wauwatosa High School in 1956. Jerry proudly served in the United States Air Force from Dec. 22, 1958, until May 30, 1979. On May 21, 1966, Jerry was united in marriage to Kristine “Kris” Mary Kachel at the First Congregational Church in Wauwatosa. The couple had three children, Jennifer, Amy, and Peter.

Jerry worked for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for over 30 years and retired as the Director of Real Estate. He then founded and ran a successful consulting business, GJ Miesbauer and Associates, Inc. Through this business, he assisted the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and other state municipalities by acquiring real estate for public improvement projects. The “Associates” of the business were his wife, and eventually, his son. He was so proud that his son continued to run the business after he officially retired and moved to Door County in 2016.

Jerry was a member of the National Corvette Museum and the Air Force Association. He loved planes, dogs, and of course, his Corvettes. He owned six throughout his lifetime, including two that he took delivery of directly at the factory. But most of all he loved and cherished his family. He will always be remembered for his deep devotion to his wife, children, and grandchildren.

Jerry is survived by his beloved wife, Kris; children, Jennifer (Bob) Moore of Gleason, Amy (Paul) Frank of Sturgeon Bay, and Peter (Kellie) Miesbauer of Fitchburg; grandchildren, Makayla Allan, Tommy Frank, Jonah Frank, Nora Miesbauer, and Henry Miesbauer; and his dog, Gizmo. He is further survived by nieces, other relatives, and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Donald (Janice) Miesbauer, and one sister, Barbara (Henry) Zinkann.

The family extends a heartfelt thank you to the nurses and staff of the Door County Medical Center 2nd Floor Med Surg Unit and Unity Hospice for the respectful and loving care they provided.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at Huehns Funeral Home, 1414 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, from Noon to 1:45 pm with closing prayers at 1:45 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Wisconsin Humane Society – Door County Campus in Jerry’s name. Huehns Funeral Home is assisting the Miesbauer family. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Jerry may be shared with his family through his tribute page at huehnsfuneralhome.com.

SMSGT GERALD

and in the skill to implement them, not simply in a will to power.

It is probably not possible any longer for one nation to dominate the world as the US did in WWII. (BTW, such domination typically has not ended well.) Problems like climate change cannot be solved by one nation alone. Nor can one man solve the problems of a vast country alone.

So I hope that aft er the spellbinding rallies full of bluster, promises and daring rhetoric are over, Trump’s devotees will ask for chapter and verse. Exactly what will he do for you? How will your values be expressed? Who will benefit and who will not? How will Christianity be served?

Estella Lauter Fish Creek, Wisconsin

Is This Really Who We Are?

Is this really who we are? Voting this year up and down the ballot is more important than ever to preserve what decency is left in our country.

Fift een GOP Governors opted out of a federal summer food program for 8 million children. Most of these governors are in states with some of the highest rates of children in poverty. Abortion restrictions are making women fight for their lives, waiting until they are sick enough to get care. Suicide rates among teens, especially LGBTQ+ and trans teens, are spiking as states ban books, restrict teaching accurate U.S. History, pass anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, reduce funding for counselors, and eliminate Diversity Equity and Inclusion programs.

Donald Trump says Article 2 of the Constitution allows him to do whatever he wants. He vows retribution toward those who oppose him, uses language for opponents and immigrants like “vermin,” and says they are “poisoning our blood.” He ended his Christmas letter “May they rot in hell” about those he calls the “thugs” who oppose him.

Sen. Ron Johnson’s anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-choice track record earned him seven out of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Congressional Scorecard. While initially saying he had “no reason to oppose it,” he voted against a motion to advance the Respect for Marriage Act codifying same-sex marriage. He confirmed he is “pretty well leading the efforts” to block a bipartisan border security deal.

This kind of thinking exists with candidates for our local elections. While the election of a Circuit Court Judge should be non-partisan, it’s important to know our candidates. I wasn’t familiar with Brett Reetz, running to replace Door County Circuit Court Judge Todd Ehlers, so found his Reetzality blog online (since taken down). His own language calls the 2020 election stolen, states that he believes liberals are Satanic, the establishment are “high-level useful idiots,” and “government is cancer.”

From the top to the bottom of the ballot, our votes do count! Learn as much as you can about candidates in our upcoming elections and vote! The results will tell us whether this is really who we are.

Nora Flood Sister Bay, Wisconsin

Which “Great” America Are We Talking About?

When people say they want to see America great again, to which period in America’s history do they refer? It must be a period within living memory. The consensus would probably be what Tom Brokaw called “The Greatest Generation” in his book by that name. The 40s and 50s were a time of great economic, world leadership and societal progress.

What was true of that era? The war against fascism was won. G.I.s returning home were provided free college education and lifetime healthcare. Social Security and Medicare ended poverty in retirement. Most state colleges were built, and student loans were introduced. The interstate highway, major bridges and airports were built. Home ownership was underwritten by Fannie Mae and Fannie Mack. Union membership expanded, access to jobs was protected and employment was high. America rebuilt Europe and Japan and, to reduce the prospect of another world war, America co-founded and underwrote the United Nations and NATO.

To pay for all these investments in prosperity and security, Americans paid higher income taxes across all income levels and progressively taxed the wealthy as much as 70%.

If this is the Great America people have in mind, if these are the achievements that define America at its best, why are the people calling for a return to these days supporting politicians and policies designed to dismantle these achievements?

Trump parrots fascist leaders of the 1930s, he actively defies the rule of law and calls for dismantling the Constitution. Republicans want to cut Social Security and have restricted voter access and access to affordable healthcare.

Do you want to live in an America where you have fewer human rights, where a shrinking minority gerrymanders to stay in power? Do you want to live in an America where the top 10% amass ever greater fortunes while the bottom 30% struggle financially? Do you want to live in an America with growing racial and gender inequality? Do you want to live in an America that retreats from its leadership role in the world? I don’t.

Michael Harper Gills Rock, Wisconsin

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COUNTY OF DOOR NOTICE TO CREDITORS

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DOOR COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Leon K. Kellum Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration)

Case No. 24-PR-15 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:

1. An application for informal administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth December 1, 1943 and date of death January 29, 2024 was domiciled in Door County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 11613 Meadow Wood Ln, Ellison Bay, WI 54210.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is May 12, 2024.

5. A claim may be filed at the Door County Justice Center, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Room C258. BY THE COURT:

/s/ Jennifer A. Moeller

Probate Registrar 02/12/24

Attorney Amy M. Sullivan

454 Kentucky Street / P.O. Box 89 Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 920-743-6505 Bar Number 1082283 Run: Feb 16, 23, Mar 1, 2024 WNAXLP ORDER SETTING TIME NOTICE

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DOOR COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALISON M. FLETCHER Order Setting Time to Hear Petition for Administration and Deadline for Filing Claims (Formal Administration)

Case No. 24 PR 6 A Petition for Formal Administration was filed. THE COURT FINDS: The decedent, with date of birth March 30, 1965 and date of death January 4, 2024 was domiciled in Door County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 2659 Serene Drive, Baileys Harbor, WI 54202. THE COURT ORDERS:

1. The Petition be heard at the Door County Justice Center, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Room C258, before Circuit Court Judge/Circuit Court Commissioner Jennifer A. Moeller, on Monday, March 4, 2024 at 8:30 AM You do not need to appear unless you object. The petition may be granted if there is no objection.

2. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is May 8, 2024.

3. A claim may be filed at the Door County Justice Center, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Room C258.

4. Heirship will be determined at the hearing on petition for final judgment.

5. Publication of this notice is notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown.

If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 920-746-2482 prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. BY THE COURT: /s/ Jennifer A. Moeller Court Commissioner 01/29/24 Pinkert Law Firm LLP 454 Kentucky Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

920-743-6505 Bar Number 1007387 Run: Feb 9, 16, 23, 2024 WNAXLP STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DOOR COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NORMA A. KAY

Order Setting Time to Hear Petition for Administration and Deadline for Filing Claims (Formal Administration) Case No. 24 PR 8 A Petition for Formal Administration was filed. THE COURT FINDS: The decedent, with date of birth June 12, 1934 and date of death March 7, 2022 was domiciled in Door County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 201

Marsh Road, Forestville, WI 54213. THE COURT ORDERS: 1. The Petition be heard at the Door County Justice Center, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Room C258, before Circuit Court Judge/Circuit Court Commissioner Jennifer A. Moeller, on March 4, 2024 at 8:45 AM You do not need to appear unless you object. The petition may be granted if there is no objection.

2. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is May 2, 2024.

3. A claim may be filed at the Door County Justice Center, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Room C258.

4. Heirship will be determined at the hearing on petition for final judgment.

5. Publication of this notice is notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown.

If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 920-746-2482 prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. BY THE COURT: /s/ Jennifer A. Moeller Court Commissioner 02/01/24 Pinkert Law Firm LLP 454 Kentucky Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 920-743-6505 Bar Number 1007387 Run: Feb 9, 16, 23, 2024 WNAXLP

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DOOR COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LAWRENCE W. CROCK Order Setting Time to Hear Petition for Administration and Deadline for Filing Claims (Formal Administration) Case No. 24 PR 11 A Petition for Formal Administration was filed.

THE COURT FINDS: The decedent, with date of birth December 9, 1943 and date of death October 4, 2023 was domiciled in Door County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of P.O. Box 429, Baileys Harbor, WI 54202.

THE COURT ORDERS:

1. The Petition be heard at the Door County Justice Center, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Room C258, before Circuit Court Judge/Circuit Court Commissioner Jennifer A. Moeller, on March 11, 2024 at 8:30 AM You do not need to appear unless you object. The petition may be granted if there is no objection.

2. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is May 7, 2024.

3. A claim may be filed at the Door County Justice Center, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Room C258.

4. Heirship will be determined at the hearing on petition for final judgment.

5. Publication of this notice is notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown. If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 920-746-2482 prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation.

BY THE COURT: /s/ Jennifer A. Moeller Court Commissioner 02/06/24 Pinkert Law Firm LLP 454 Kentucky Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 920-743-6505 Bar Number 1007387 Run: Feb 9, 16, 23, 2024 WNAXLP

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DOOR COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CAROL A. HOLMQUIST a/k/a CAROL HOLMQUIST Order Setting Time to Hear Petition for Administration and Deadline for Filing Claims

(Formal Administration) Case No. 24 PR 13 A Petition for Formal Administration was filed. THE COURT FINDS: The decedent, with date of birth August 14, 1939 and date of death December 19, 2023 was domiciled in Door County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 12397 Garrett Bay Road, Ellison Bay, WI 54210. THE COURT ORDERS:

1. The Petition be heard at the Door County Justice Center, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Room C258, before Circuit Court Judge/Circuit Court

Legals this week: County of Door; City of Sturgeon Bay; Towns of Gibraltar, Liberty Grove, Sevastopol; Villages of Egg Harbor, Sister Bay; School Districts Southern Door, Sturgeon Bay

Commissioner Jennifer A. Moeller, on March 11, 2024 at 8:45 AM You do not need to appear unless you object. The petition may be granted if there is no objection.

2. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is May 7, 2024.

3. A claim may be filed at the Door County Justice Center, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Room C258.

4. Heirship will be determined at the hearing on petition for final judgment.

5. Publication of this notice is notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown.

If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 920-746-2482 prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. BY THE COURT:

/s/ Jennifer A. Moeller

Court Commissioner 02/06/24 Pinkert Law Firm LLP 454 Kentucky Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

920-743-6505

Bar Number 1007387

Run: Feb 9, 16, 23, 2024

WNAXLP PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BEFORE THE DOOR COUNTY, WI BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT DOOR COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 421 NEBRASKA ST. STURGEON BAY, WI 54235

Public hearings and a business meeting to be held by the Door County Board of Adjustment (BOA) on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 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/88441783577?pwd=WC8 zcjg1S1Q0TStPbzJtMHpDUX

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Zoom Webinar ID: 884 4178

3577 Passcode: 075719

The hearings will begin at 4:30 p.m., to consider the applications below for variances, as specified in the Door County Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance: TOWN OF SEVASTOPOL

Dawn Miller and Lynn Hancock petition for a variance from Section 3.02(3)(a) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance which requires accessory structures to be located at least 40’ from the rear lot line. The applicants propose to keep the existing, 30’ diameter above ground swimming pool which is located as close as 30’ from the rear lot line. The property is at 5100 Apple Rd. in an ES zoning district. TOWN OF FORESTVILLE

Attorney James Downey, on behalf of Lloyd Clark petitions for variances from Sections 3.02(3)(a), footnote 3 and 3.05(2) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance which requires accessory structures (on this lot) to be located at least 26.4’ from a side lot line and all structures to be located at least 75’ from the centerline of CTH J right-of-way. The applicant proposes to keep a newly constructed and taller, 24’ x 24’ detached garage which is located as close as 1.9’ from the east (side) lot line and as close as 74.4’ from the centerline of CTH J right-of-way. The property is at 386 Old Krueger Rd. in a GA zoning district.

Written testimony will be accepted on 8 1/2” x 11” paper only and must be received by 12:00 p.m. (noon) the day before the hearing.

Anonymous correspondence will not be accepted. Letters are available for inspection upon request. Letters are entered into hearing records, but are not read aloud. Please note: Correspondence or testimony submitted for town-level proceedings does NOT get forwarded to the county. All application materials may be viewed on-line approximately four business days before the hearing at: https://www.co.door.wi.gov/ AgendaCenter . Additional materials may be posted up until 4:30 p.m. the day before

the hearing. The list of names to whom this notice was sent by regular mail is available upon request. Aric Weber, 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: February 9 & 16, 2024 2/6/2024 WNAXLP

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BEFORE THE DOOR COUNTY, WI RESOURCE PLANNING COMMITTEE DOOR COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 421 NEBRASKA ST. STURGEON BAY, WI 54235

Public hearings and a subsequent business meeting will be held by the Door County Resource Planning Committee (RPC) on Thursday, March 7th, 2024 in the Door County Government Center Chambers Room (C102, 1st Floor).

Applicants and others who wish to offer oral testimony must attend in person. Members of the public who wish to simply monitor/observe the hearing and meeting may attend in person, or do so remotely by computer using the link below, or via the Zoom smartphone app, or by calling (312) 626-6799. Link: https://us02web.zoom. us/j/88166281209?pwd=VzNr VStzZG1RWW1rZEZhQW13N

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Zoom Webinar ID: 881 6628 1209 Passcode: 780318

The hearings will begin at 3:00 p.m. to give consideration to the applications below for zoning map amendments, as specified in the Door County Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, and to rescind the existing and adopt a new Door County Floodplain Zoning Ordinance.

LIBERTY GROVE

Pete Hurth, on behalf of Hockers Excavating Inc, petitions to rezone a 32.05acre parcel from Heartland-10 (HL-10) to Light Industrial (LI). The parcel contains a nonmetallic mine and a trade or contractor’s establishment which are conforming uses in the HL-10 zoning district; they are also allowed uses in the LI zoning district. The property is located at 10695 and 10673 CTH ZZ.

SEVASTOPOL

Attorney James Downey, on behalf of the Kenneth Anthony Stoppa Trust, petitions to rezone an area 16’ wide and up to 12’ long from Wetland (W) to Single-Family Residential 20,000 (SF-20) in order to install a driveway through the wetland to create access to the upland portion of the lot. The property is located on Glidden Dr near E Whitefish Bay Rd. A map showing the property affected by each rezoning proposal is available for viewing and/or purchase from the Door County Land Use Services Department during normal business hours.

DOOR COUNTY

FLOODPLAIN ORDINANCE

The Resource Planning Committee proposes to rescind the existing Door County Floodplain Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 15.02, Door County Code, and to adopt a new comprehensive revision to Door County Code Chapter 15.02 entitled Door County Floodplain Zoning Ordinance 2024. The proposed floodplain zoning ordinance and maps are required for county adoption by state and federal law. These revisions govern development in mapped floodplain areas. The proposed regulations are intended to protect life, health, and property in floodplain areas and will govern uses permitted in mapped floodplains. Activities such as dredging, filling, excavating and construction of buildings are generally allowed, but may be restricted depending upon which flood zone a property is located. In addition to establishing floodplain zoning regulations, the proposed floodplain zoning ordinance would continue to make property owners eligible to purchase federal flood insurance.

The proposed floodplain ordinance and maps are available for viewing in the Door County Land Use Services Department during normal business hours, and may also be found on the department website at the following

link: https://www.co.door. wi.gov/DocumentCenter/ View/6994/2024-FloodplainOrdinance-Information

The purpose of a hearing is to allow parties to explain how their interests are affected, how the public is affected, and to bring out any facts pertinent to the case related to public health, safety, convenience, and general welfare.

Written testimony will be accepted on 8 1/2” x 11” paper only and must be received by 12:00 p.m. (noon) the day before the hearing. Anonymous correspondence will not be accepted. Letters are available for inspection upon request. Letters are entered into hearing records, but are not read aloud. Please note: Correspondence or testimony submitted for town-level proceedings does NOT get forwarded to the county.

All application materials may be viewed on-line approximately four business days before the hearing at https://www.co.door.wi.gov/ AgendaCenter. Additional materials may be posted up until 4:30 p.m. the day before the hearing. The list of names to whom this notice was sent by regular mail is available upon request.

David Enigl, Chairperson Resource Planning Committee c/o Land Use Services Dept. Door County Gov’t. Center 421 Nebraska St. Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

Phone: (920) 746-2323 FAX: (920) 746-2387

Publication Dates: February 16th and 23rd, 2024 02/13/2024 WNAXLP SUMMONS NOTICES

STATE OF WISCONSIN DOOR COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT FILED 01-23-2024

Door County Clerk of Circuit Court 2024CV000011 Honorable David L. Weber Branch 2 THE WILLIAM D. CALKINS TRUST DATED JULY 13, 2022, BY WILLIAM D. CALKINS, TRUSTEE 585 BANK LANE, SUITE 3000 LAKE FOREST IL 60045, Plaintiff, V. JOHN DOE, JANE DOE, AND ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS OF ESTHER E. FARDIG, FRANCIS F. FARDIG, SHELDON P. FARDIG, GLEN E. FARDIG, ROGER W. FARDIG, CLIFFORD V. FARDIG, OLIVER B. FARDIG AND PEARL E. FARDIG, and NICOLET BANKSHARES, INC., C/O NICOLET NATIONAL BANK H. PHILLIP MOORE, JR., REGISTERED AGENT 111 N. WASHINGTON STREET GREEN BAY WI 54301, Defendants. Case No. Code No.: 30405 SUMMONS PURSUANT TO WIS. STATS. 801.07 (1) AND 801.12 (1) (b) THE STATE OF WISCONSIN To each unknown person named above as a defendant: You are hereby notified that the plaintiff named above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action that may affect your rights in regard to certain real property located in Door County, WI. A Notice of Object of Action that further describes the real property that is the subject of the legal action follows this summons. Within 40 days after the date of first publication you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the court, whose address is: Door County Clerk of Courts, Door County Courthouse, 1205 South Duluth Avenue, Sturgeon Bay WI 54235; and to Attorney Daniel R. Dineen, plaintiffs attorney, whose address is Vanden Heuvel & Dineen, S.C. 246 S. 5 th Avenue, West Bend, Wisconsin 53095. You may have an attorney help or represent you.

NOTICE OF OBJECT OF ACTION PURSUANT TO WIS. STATS. 801.12 (2) You are further notified that

No.518331, being a survey in Outlots 7 and 8 of the Plat of the Village of Ephraim, in the Village of Ephraim, Door County, Wisconsin. Tax Parcel No. 121-25-0008A2 Plaintiff as the owner of said property (the “Property”) is the owner of residential buildings and improvements on the Property that is the object of the action and, together with predecessors in interest have exclusively continuously occupied the Gap Parcel to the exclusion of all others, for more than twenty (20) years. The legal action brought by plaintiff is to obtain a Judgment pursuant to Wis. Stats. Chapter 841 declaring that the plaintiff is the lawful owner of the Gap Parcel, determining that there are no interests in the Gap Parcel that are superior to the interests of the plaintiff and further determining that the defendants, have no right, title or interest in the Gap Parcel and are forever enjoined from asserting such right in the future. Defendants are further notified that no personal claim is being made against them. A copy of the complaint will be delivered personally or by mail to any defendant upon request made within the time period set forth in the summons. If a defendant unreasonably defends the action, the defendant may be ordered to pay costs to the plaintiff. This Summons and Notice of Object of Action is dated this 23rd of January, 2024. VANDEN HEUVEL & DINEEN, S.C. Daniel R. Dineen, WI State No. 1017911

Attorneys for Plaintiff MAILING ADDRESS: Vanden Heuvel & Dineen, S.C. 246 S. 5th Avenue West Bend WI 53095 262-338-8874 dan@vhdlaw.com WNAXLP CITY OF STURGEON BAY

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES

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, February 27th, at 12:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter, in regard to a variance request from Christ the King Episcopal Church, from section 20.27(2)

If you do not demand a copy of the complaint within 40 days, the court may grant judgment that could affect your rights in regards to the real property and could exclude you from any right in the real property, all as requested in the complaint, and you may further lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the complaint. A judgment in regard to the real property and your rights may be enforced as provided by law.

by Myles Mellor

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feet for a principal building in the Single-family Residential (R-2) district. The subject property is parcel #281-62-25000400 located at 2 N 5th Ave. The applicant proposes an addition of 474 square feet that would be located 13.5 feet from N. 5th Ave. The application materials are on file with the Community Development Department, located at 421 Michigan Street, and can be viewed weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. 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

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

EGG HARBOR

SECTION 00 11 13.00

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

VILLAGE OF EGG HARBOR Door County, Wisconsin

OWNER - The Village of Door County acting through its Board of Trustees hereby gives notice that sealed Bids will be received via QuestCDN for the following described project.

PROJECT The work shall consist of roadway and pedestrian improvements on STH 42 from Harbor School Road to CTH E. The total project length is 0.56 miles. This is a federally funded project and will consist of the following approximate quantities: 9,887 C.Y. Excavation

12,617 Tons Base Aggregate Dense, 1¼ Inch and 3 Inch 8,187 L.F. Concrete Curb and

2,057 Tons Asphalt Pavement Bids will be received on the following Contract: Contract No. E0003-08-21-00304

VILLAGE OF EGG HARBOR | STH 42 Harbor School Road - CTH E Federally Funded Project TIME Sealed Bids will be received until 10:00 a.m., local time, on February 23, 2024, via QuestCDN.com. Bids will be opened as a virtual view only meeting. An invite will be sent to the email listed on QuestCDN.

BIDS All Bids shall be submitted via QuestCDN. com. All Bidders shall Bid in accordance with and upon the Bid Forms included in the Contract Documents.

EXAMINATION OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS The Project Documents are on file for inspection at the offices of McMahon Associates, Inc., 1445 McMahon Drive, Neenah, Wisconsin 54956. PROCUREMENT OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS In order to be a ‘Plan Holder’ or ‘Bidder’, each firm or organization shall download Bidding Documents from the McMahon Associates, Inc. website (www.mcmgrp. com) utilizing QuestCDN eBidDocTM. Complete digital Bidding Documents are available at www.mcmgrp.com or www.questcdn.com. Digital Bidding Documents may be downloaded for a nonrefundable $40.00 by inputting Quest Project No. 8615240 on the website’s Project Search page. On-line bid submission is available for this project for a non-refundable $55.00. Contact QuestCDN. com at 952-233-1632 or info@ questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information.

BID SECURITY No Bid shall be received unless accompanied by a Certified Check or satisfactory Bid Bond payable to the Village of Egg Harbor in an amount not less

than 5% of the maximum Bid as a guarantee that, if the Bid is accepted, the Bidder will execute and file the Contract, Performance/Payment Bonds and Insurance Certification, as required by the Contract Documents, within 15-days after the Notice of Award.

BID REJECTION The OWNER reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, waive any informalities in Bidding or to accept the Bid or Bids which best serves the interests of the Village of Egg Harbor.

WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS No Bid shall be withdrawn for a period of 60-days after the scheduled opening without the consent of the OWNER.

PROOF OF RESPONSIBILITY A Proof Of Responsibility (PreQualification) Form for all Contracts in excess of $10,000 must be filed in the office of the Administrator not later than five (5) calendar days prior to the date of receiving Bids, and shall show sufficient ability, equipment and experience to properly perform the Contract. The Village of Egg Harbor’s decision as to qualifications shall be final.

QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDERS The OWNER may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the Bidder to perform the work and the Bidder shall furnish to the OWNER all such information and data as may be requested for this purpose. The OWNER reserves the right to reject any Bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such Bidder fails to satisfy the OWNER that such Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Contract and complete the work as described by the Contract Documents. Conditional Bids shall not be accepted.

GOVERNING LAWS & REGULATIONS The Contract letting shall be subject to the provisions of Sections 66.0901, 66.0903 and 779.14 of the Wisconsin Statutes. WAGE RATE

DETERMINATIONS - The CONTRACTOR shall be required to pay not less than the Wage Rates established for the project by the U.S. Department Of Labor - DavisBacon, and pay wages at rates not less than the highest rate noted for each trade. Copies of the applicable Wage Rates are on file with the OWNER and/or incorporated in the Contract Documents.

AFFIDAVIT OF NONCOLLUSION – The Bidder, or agents, officers or employees, have not, either directly or indirectly, entered into an agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competition bidding with this Bid. All Bidders shall submit an Affidavit of Non-Collusion. PROJECT FUNDING – The Egg Harbor STH 42 Project is being funded through the Federal Congestion, Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Program. The State of Wisconsin Project I.D. Number is 4140-10-74.

DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES

& STEEL

- It shall be mandatory for the CONTRACTOR(s), including any Subcontractor, to comply with all requirements of Federal HR 3547, ‘Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014’, specifically Division G, Title IV, as it pertains to the use of American Iron and Steel. Published by the authority of the Village of Egg Harbor acting through its Board of Trustees. VILLAGE OF EGG HARBOR | Door County, Wisconsin Megan Sawyer, Village of Administrator Run: Peninsula Pulse Email: legals@ppulse.com

Dates: February 2, 9, 16, 2024 WNAXLP

LIQUOR LICENSES

LIBERTY GROVE

APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR

LICENSE: To Whom It May

Concern: I hereby certify that Robert Novitski, agent of R & M Operations LLC, dba Shoreline Restaurant, residing in Fish Creek, WI, has applied to the Liberty Grove Town Board for a Combination “Class B” License to sell intoxicating liquors and fermented malt beverages at 12747 WI-42, Gills Rock, for the period ending June 30, 2024. Dated this 16th day of February, 2024. Pamela Donart-Welcome, Clerk/ Treasurer WNAXLP

ORDINANCES

GIBRALTER

Please take notice that the Town of Gibraltar enacted Ordinance No. 2024-01, Mailbox Ordinance, on February 7, 2024. The ordinance is to provide guidance and compliance for mailbox installation, regarding public safety and accessibility in the Town of Gibraltar right-of-way. The ordinance establishes general rules, and regulations, fees for non-conforming and unsafe mailboxes and provide for public safety and accessibility in the Town of Gibraltar. The ordinance shall repeal and replace any ordinance(s) in whole or part, or any other Ordinances contradicting this ordinance. The full text of Ordinance 2024-01 may be obtained at the town clerk’s office at 4097 Main St Fish Creek, WI or through the town’s website: www. gibraltarwi.gov. For additional information contact the Town Clerk, Cyndi Gutschow at 920868-1714. WNAXLP

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES

SISTER BAY

PLAN COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Sister Bay Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 5:30 PM, or shortly thereafter, for the purpose of considering text amendments to Chapter 66 of the Municipal Code that pertain to zoning and short-term rentals, correct the title of Clerk-Treasurer, reference fees charged, and correct scrivener’s errors. The purpose of the public hearing is to obtain comments and input from the public on the proposed text amendments. The public hearing will be held at the Sister Bay Liberty Grove Fire Station located at 2258 Mill Rd., Sister Bay. A virtual option is available (visit www. sisterbaywi.gov and search for the agenda for the Zoom link or contact the Village Office by phone at 920-8544118). The proposed Text Amendments are as follows, with additions underlined, and deletions delineated with a strikethrough.

1. Amend Sec. 66.0403(j) (4)(a) - Parking space requirements, to clarify the number of parking stalls allowed for a short-term rental: (j)(4)(a) Single-family dwellings, two spaces per

dwelling unit. Properties licensed as a short-term rental in detached single-family dwellings, regardless of the number of bedrooms rented, shall provide a minimum of two, and not more than four, conforming parking spaces on the property. Garage stalls shall count toward the total number of stalls allowed on a property. Additional parking spaces can be authorized upon review by the Plan Commission. Additional parking needed on a temporary basis may be authorized upon the issuance of a Special Event Permit.

2. Amend Sec. 66.0406(f) - Number of driveways allowed, to clarify what is required for compliance: (f) Lots in the R-1, R-3, R-4, B-2 and B-3 districts shall be limited to one driveway unless a second one is approved by the Plan Commission. Lots in all other districts shall be limited to two driveways. For short-term rentals with a nonconforming number of driveways, the nonconforming number of driveways shall be brought into compliance before the property can be licensed as a short-term rental. For purposes of this section, ‘compliance’ shall be deemed removal of all hard surfaces and fill from the roadbed to the right-of-way, or front lot line if fronting on a private street, and five feet into the yard. Three trees, at least four feet in height, shall be planted, evenly spaced apart, between the right-of-way or front lot line and within the five-foot removal area. The trees shall be maintained to ensure survival. Any area disturbed shall be restored to a natural or manicured state to match the adjoining landscape.

3. Amend Sec. 66.0301, Zoning Map, in such fashion that it reads: A certified copy of the Zoning Map shall be adopted and approved with the text as part of this Chapter and shall bear upon its face the attestation of the Village President and the Village Clerk-Treasurer Clerk and shall be available to the public in the office of the Village Clerk. Changes thereafter, to the general zoning districts, shall not become effective until entered and attested on the certified copy and/or approved by the Village Board.

4. Amend any section of Ch. 66 with a fee or forfeiture listed in the Adopted Fee Schedule to reference that the fee or forfeiture is per the most recently Adopted Fee Schedule that was adopted by Resolution of the Village Board.

5. Amend Ch. 66 to correct scrivener’s errors and typographical errors like punctuation, words with incorrect capitalization (upper case or lower-case letters), inconsistencies in references (Wis. Stats., Wisconsin Statutes, Ch., Chapter, Section, Sec., §, etc.), references to he/him or she/her, spacing, etc.

6. Amend Chapter 66 by recreating Sec. 66.0504Wireless Telecommunication Sites, to match current standards, processes and trends. The complete section, its deletions and additions, is available by contacting the employees in the Village Administration Office at the e-mail address and/or telephone number shown below.

In addition to testimony presented at the hearing, written correspondence will also be accepted until 3:00 PM February 22, 2024, and will be forwarded to the Plan Commission. Correspondence can be mailed to P.O. Box 769, Sister Bay, WI 54234; faxed to 920-854-9637; deposited in the drop box at the Administration Office at 2383 Maple Drive, Sister Bay; or e-mailed to janal.suppanz@ sisterbaywi.gov. Late correspondence will not be forwarded to the Commission. Written correspondence will also be available for public inspection until the close of business on the day of the hearing and will be entered into the record. A summary of all correspondence received may be presented at the public hearing, but individual letters will not be read aloud. Anonymous correspondence will not be accepted. All related public hearing materials may normally be viewed at the Sister Bay Administration Building, 2383 Maple Drive, Sister Bay, WI between 8 AM and 4 PM, Monday-Friday. By order of the Plan

Commission of the Village of Sister Bay

Julie Schmelzer, Village Administrator WNAXLP

WEED SPRAYING NOTICE

SEVASTOPOL

State of Wisconsin Town of Sevastopol

Door County

Every person is required by law to destroy all of the following noxious weeds growing on land in the Town of Sevastopol, Door County, Wisconsin, owned, operated, or controlled by that person:

1. Canada thistle

2. Leafy Spurge

3. Field bindweed (Creeping Jenny)

4. Any other weeds that have been declared noxious by the Town Board or County Board by resolution or ordinance, naming them. Dated this 9th day of February 2024. WNAXLP

SCHOOL DISTRICTS

AGENDAS

SOUTHERN DOOR

SOUTHERN DOOR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Regular School Board Meeting

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2024

HS Library – 6:30 pm

AGENDA

• Call to order.

• Roll Call-Verification of Quorum

• Finding that the meeting was properly called, convened, proper notice given §19.84(2)

• Pledge of Allegiance & Board Commitment.

• Recognition of public (Limit 5 minutes/person; 20 minutes/ topic).

• Student Representatives’ Reports

•Superintendent’s Report

•Administrators’ Reports

- Act 20 Update

- Mid-Year AGR Report

• Request for Board Approval for International Travel

• Approve Southern Door 2024-25 & 2025-26 School Calendars

• Approve Name of New Facility Addition

• Consent Agenda: Past Minutes - January 15, 2024 Regular Meeting, January 31, 2024 Quarterly Retreat, February 5, 7, & 12 Special Meetings; Expenditures/ Revenues; Current Bills Payable - Check Register; Donations.

• Individually Considered Resolutions from the Consent Agenda.

• Act on Personnel Recommendations

• Request for Future Agenda Items.

• President’s Comments.

• Closed Session, §19.85(1) (a,c,e,f), 118.125, 120.13:

- Closed Minutes: January 15, 2024 Regular Meeting, January 31, 2024 Quarterly Retreat, February 5, 7 & 12, 2024 Special Meetings.

- Consideration of Personnel Contracts.

- Superintendent Candidate Negotiations, Contract, Hiring.

• Return to Open Session.

• Approve Superintendent Contract.

• Adjourn. WNAXLP

STURGEON BAY

THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF STURGEON BAY

Regular Board of Education Meeting Wednesday, February 21, 2024 As noted in Board Policy 0166 “This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District’s business and is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is a time for public participation during the meeting as indicated in the agenda.” 7:00 P.M. Board of Education Meeting Sturgeon Bay High School Library CALL TO ORDER:

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Roll Call

3. Motion to Adopt Agenda STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE REPORT: Keirsten Mellen

PUBLIC COMMENT

SECTION: As noted in Board Policy 0167.3 Public Participation at Board MeetingsIndividuals who wish to address the Board should be residents of the School District

of Sturgeon Bay or parents of students open-enrolled into the district. Speakers are asked to share their name, address, and be aware that comments may be limited to three minutes at the discretion of the Board President.

RECOGNITION:

1. Student Recognition is scheduled for the month of February A. Champion Spellers from Sunrise Spelling Bee 2. Recess – approximately 5-10 minutes CONSENT AGENDA:

1. Approve Meeting Minutes A. Regular Meeting of January 10, 2024 B. Annual Board Retreat of February 7, 2024 2. Approve January Bills 3. Accept Grants and Donations 4. Approve Resignations and Retirements OPERATIONS AGENDA: 1. Consent Agenda items requiring attention (if any) 2. Approve High School Coaching Positions 3. Approve New Hire of Associate(s) 4. Approve Non-Classified Contact Renewal 5. Approve Administrative Contract Renewal 6. Professional Staff Annual Compensation Review Update (informational item) 7. Achievement Gap Reduction School Board MidYear Review (informational item) 8. Fund 38 Residual Balance Transfer 9. Reports:

Member Leave of Absence Request b. Return to open session 11. Adjourn

NOTE: This notice may be supplemented with additions to the agenda that come to the attention of the board prior to the meeting. If there are changes, a final agenda will be posted and provided to the media no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting or no later than 2 hours prior to the meeting in the event of an emergency. WNAXLP

APPLE STORAGE LEIN SALE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE

Published pursuant to Section 704.90 of the Wisconsin state statutes: Apple Storage will hold lien sales at the following locations and times for several items in storage units in default of their owner’s lease: 1427 Green Bay Rd. Sturgeon Bay 10 a.m. Friday 3/8/24

Owners of property may contact Apple Storage by 5p.m. 3/7/2024. To redeem personal property by paying overdue rent and late fees in full as described in their lease and recent letter. Send payment to Apple Storage, P.O. Box 11623, Green Bay, WI 54307, or call (920) 7341478. Money Order, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Amex, will be accepted. ITEMS FOR SALE Samantha Zerler furniture, clothes, small mattress

Mikaela Huff welding gas, medical gas, radios, car roof, computer tower Mary Vig Halloween figure, freezer, gambling machines

Cheyenne Welch furniture, bikes, car parts, clothes WNAXLP

Baha’iFaith

Now ponder this: Animals, despite the fact that they lack reason and understanding, do not make colors the cause of conflict. Why should man, who has reason, create conflict? This is wholly unworthy of him.

– ‘‘Abdu’l-Baha 1912 in Washington D.C. Baha’i

a link and further information: doorcountybahais@gmail.com 920-868-9698

Line classifieds submissions are due by noon on Tuesday. Send them to classifieds@ppulse.com.

AUTOS

VANS 2010 Ford E250 Cargo Van 156,000 miles. Well maintained, mechanically sound, storage

CLASSIFIEDS

COMMERCIAL

Seasonal or year round space for rent

Expand or start a business! Commercial properties in Egg Harbor with several options to explore. 1600 sq ft and 900 sq ft adjoining spaces. YES that’s right, seasonal lease available. Call 920.421.4270

ROOM FOR RENT

in Gills Rock. $1,350/mo. References and Lease required. Call 920.265.1830 and leave message.

Sister

Housing On-Site Single Room Available in Fish Creek for Single Female (shared housing). Must be Very Responsible, Reliable and Independent. No pets, No additional guests. Must be able to work full-time assisting & managing ALL DAILY HOTEL DUTIES including Housekeeping, Front Desk & Light Maintenance for a very successful 35 Unit Hotel.  Must Be A Self Starter & Multitasker with Attention To Detail. Call  Lynne 920.421.0663

Moravian Church

Door Cancer Support @ 12:45

you fill it, we haul it. 15 yard dumpster rental $500 + disposal charge.  Contact Dave 920.421.1090

New Landscaping Company Portside Property Maintenance, LLC. Spring clean up, lawn care, snow removal, power washing, gutters and more. Call text or email portsidemaintllc2024@ gmail.com. Al – 920.328.8896 or Layo 920.868.0251.

MISCELLANEOUS

HANDYMAN Available for small and notso-small projects. Licensed, insured, experienced. Photos and references on request. Call or text Tom at 920.743.9727

Mike’s Special Services This months special roof repair. Also gutter cleanup and repair. Call 920.391.8809 or 920.818.0360

BONI PEREZ HANDYMAN, LLC

Home improvement, flooring, tile & grout, drywall, painting, plumbing, electrical and much more! TEXT OR CALL

920.473.0372 or 920.264.3122

Need a piece of jewelry fixed? I can restring, fix a clasp or broken parts, etc. so you can wear it again! Call Pam at Earth Art Studio in Sister Bay at the Country Walk Shops: 920.854.1912 or stop by Thurs to Sat 11am – 2pm

MISCELLANEOUS

Wanted Sport cards, comic books, Hartland baseball & western figurines. 920.743.5433 TO RENT

Looking for Summer rental county-wide

Looking for a condo or home rental for June through September or a long portion of that time frame. Open to county wide but North of Sturgeon Bay. Two adults and small non-shedding service dog. 520.271.6660 HELP WANTED

Look for additional Help Wanted display advertisements within this section. CHILD CARE.

Early Childhood Teachers Wanted! Are you passionate about shaping young minds and creating a positive impact on children’s lives? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Early Childhood Educator to join our vibrant and nurturing team. If you have a love for education, a warm and caring demeanor, and the ability to inspire and engage young learners, we want to hear from you! We offer year round employment, regular week-day work hours, competitive pay, and professional development opportunities. Paid time off, paid holidays, child care discount, and college tuition assistance through the TEACH scholarship program. Starting wage is $17-$20.00 per hour with opportunities for advancement within our growing organization. Early Childhood education and experience is appreciated but not necessary. We are looking for the right person to join our team. For quick consideration email teachdoorcounty@gmail.com to receive an application and set up a time to chat about how to join our team. Questions? Contact Cindy or Sue at Northern Door Children’s Center 920.854.4244

Early Childhood Classroom Substitutes Northern Door Children’s Center seeks assistants to substitute in all classrooms, ages infant

through 5. We work around your schedule. You tell us when you can work and we match you up to our daily needs. Monday through Friday year round, up to 40 hours per week. Must be a lover of children and education, be dependable, flexible, and willing to take responsibility as part of our teaching teams. Must be 17 years or older. Come join our team! We make learning fun! Starting wage for this VERY flexible work opportunity is $15.00/hour. Contact Cindy or Sue at Northern Door Children’s Center for an application 920.854.4244 or email us at teachdoorcounty@gmail.com

HEALTH CARE

Are you a difference maker? Join the difference making caregiver team at Advocates in Home Care! Each day our staff of outstanding caregivers make a real difference in the quality of life for home bound individuals. If you have a few extra hours per week, give Mariann at Advocates in Home Care a call. 920.746.2000. Be that difference maker in 2024! Veterinary Assistant Door County Veterinary Hospital is looking for a thorough, hard working, Self motivated team player with excellent communication skills to join our team of pet care professionals. Candidates need to be organized, detail oriented, able to multi-task, and lift 50#. Willingness to learn and help in various tasks is a must. 920.743.7777 doorcountyveterinaryhospital@ yahoo.com

HOTEL/LODGING

Asst On-Site Hotel

Manager- Fish Creek Must Be A Self Starter & Multitasker with Attention to Detail Required to work full-time assisting & managing ALL DAILY HOTEL DUTIES, Including Housekeeping, front desk, light maintenance, etc for a very successful 35 unit hotel. Very busy May-Oct, busy weekends year round. Long term employment & weekends required. *Single On-Site Room available for very responsible, independent, *SINGLE female (shared housing). No pets No additional guests. Call  Lynne 920.421.0663

Housekeepers say YES to the mess! Love that feeling of satisfaction before guests arrive? The house is spotless, everything is in order. We do too! Come join our cleaning team at the Cedar Court Inn. Must be reliable & detail oriented. Will train. Highly competitive pay. Season end bonus. Part time hours. Great for those who work PM shifts.920.421.3363

MISCELLANEOUS

Seasonal Jobs at Potawatomi and Whitefish Dunes

Potawatomi and Whitefish Dunes

State Parks are hiring limitedterm, seasonal positions. $13/hr – $17/hr. For more information and to apply, go to https://wisc. jobs and search by Keyword or Location. Deadline to apply is March 4. The DNR is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity.

OFFICE

Receptionist/Assistant Door County Veterinary

Hospital is looking for a thorough, hard working, Self motivated team player with excellent communication skills to join our team of pet care professionals. Candidates need to be organized, detail oriented, able to multi-task. Willingness to learn and help in various tasks is a must. 920.743.7777 doorcountyveterinaryhospital@ yahoo.com

RESTAURANT

Baker wanted

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Wild Tomato Pizza Wild Tomato is hiring in Fish Creek and Sister Bay locations. We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated people to join our team! Full-time and Part-time openings are available for the following positions: Servers, Cashiers, Hosts, Pizza cooks, Kitchen staff, Bussers, and Dishwashers. Employees will earn a competitive hourly wage. Please apply in person or online at wildtomatopizza.com/jobs

Cafe Manager –Julie’s Park Cafe Julie’s is searching for a dynamic and passionate Restaurant Manager to join our team in April. If you have a love for creating delightful dining experiences, leading a team, and bringing innovative ideas to the table, we want to hear from you! We are seeking someone with previous restaurant/ management experience to ensure unforgettable moments for our guests. If you’re ready to bring your A-game to the dining scene, call/text us now at 920.421.3336 and get ready to embark on an adventure!

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Are you passionate about design and helping customers create their dream homes? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where every day is a new opportunity? Join us as a full time furniture sales consultant where you’ll guide clients, build rapport, and ensure an overall enjoyable experience. Sales experience preferred but not required. Strong customer service skills essential. Competitive pay based on experience plus commission, employee discounts, paid time off,

producing e White Gull’s signature recipes and maintaining the reputation of the program. On-the-job training will be provided.

Responsibilities include:

- Daily scratch baking of our signature baked goods, including coffee cakes, cherry pies, breads and rolls, cookies, scones, etc.

- Daily baking of desserts for the lunch and dinner menu, introducing new items and drawing on a library of recipes.

- Developing and baking desserts and featured items for special events and holiday menus. Contact Meredith call the desk at (920) 8698-3517 or email whitegullinn.mc@gmail.com to apply.

Seeking a Field Operations Assistant

The individual hired for this full-time, hourly position will work directly from our national headquarters in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, and will be responsible for assisting with various aspects of event management and program services, and will work with both internal and external staff.

The ideal candidate must be detailoriented, organized, work independently, and be familiar with Microsoft 365 products. Whitetails Unlimited offers a competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience.

▸ Flexible schedule (9 hours M-Th, 4 hours Fri.)

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Whitetails Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer.

Join RBC Wealth Management as a Client Associate in Sturgeon Bay, WI! Benefits, Paid Time-Off, 401K Match

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are urged to apply.

Salary is commensurate with experience. The work schedule allows for flexibility and the ability to work remotely.

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No Snow, No Problem for Fire and Ice Festival

by SAM WATSON sam@ppulse.com

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Back to School: A Cabaret

Alabado that a move was necessary.

“This community never ceases to amaze me when it comes to support,” Alabado said of the turnout last year.

NDP’s 2024 cabaret will be held at Northern Sky’s Gould Theater Feb. 24. Performers will include local talents Brandon Bogenschutz, Zephyr Ciesar, Abbie Duebler, Sam Radosevich, Logan Thomas and Alabado himself. The performers will be accompanied by local pianist Kate Hussey and percussionist Dan Smrz. With the new venue comes a new theme; all of the songs performed – including tunes from Broadway hits like Mean Girls, Dear Evan Hansen, Heathers and Avenue Q school in some way, hence the title of the show, “Back to School: A Cabaret.” Previous cabarets by NDP featured musical-theater favorites too, but followed different themes. The first cabaret in 2022 was titled “For the

of Love” and

Owen Alabado, Zephyr Ciesar and Logan Thomas perform at last year’s cabaret show. raCHeL LuKaS fILe

PENINSULA

School of Art & Gallery

FOR KIDS & FAMILIES

FAMILY ART DAY

Sat. Feb 17, 9am-Noon

RAINBOW PAINTINGS

Japanese artist Ay-O, known as the “rainbow artist”, used multicolored stripes to outline or fill the subjects of his silkscreen prints. Create your own painting using all the colors of the rainbow.

FOR ADULTS

Feb. 20, 3:30-5

DROP IN TO MEET MORGAN THOMAS

AND NICOLE SHAVER!

Ask questions, buy original works, and enjoy light refreshments. The event is free and open to all.

Morgan Thomas Shankweiler

Nicole Shaver

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Vandertie Lends Energy to Community

Pageant, 2 ½ Belgians kick off full season at Southern Door Auditorium

by CRAIG STERRETT

craig@ppulse.com

Former principal-turned-stay-at-home-dad Cory Vandertie threw what’s left of his energy into assembling the first full season of events at Southern Door Community Auditorium since the pandemic.

Like last year, the auditorium in Brussels hosted the Miss Door County pageants, Saturday, Feb. 3.

“It’s always felt like home to our program,” said pageant director Kimberly Sawyer, 2008 Miss Door County and 2010 Miss Green Bay and Miss Wisconsin. Sawyer said the school staff, event volunteers and technical director, Josh Lardinois, provide great support and a welcoming atmosphere, and directors from other pageants provide frequent compliments on the organization and the 592-seat theater space.

Those ‘Kids’ are back later this year, along with monthly professional acts. Plus, nine years aft er their sold-out show at Southern Door, the Belgian Pankratz boys from Frosty Tip are back Feb. 18 for rollicking comedy.

Vandertie relishes kicking off the winter with 2½ Belgians, which comedian, actor and playwright Frank Hermans wrote about the brothers who worked at a drive-in just south of the Door County line. Now operated by the Deprey family, the outdoor diner serves ice cream, malts, food and golden-oldies tunes that still attract a lot of Brussels-area customers. “It features music from the ’60s and ’70s. It’s iconic music and I think what’s special about the show is the scene is set at the Frosty Tip, which is out at Dyckesville,” Vandertie said.

In addition to the pageant and regular school events, the auditorium hosted a Vegas-style improvisational troupe and had a sellout for The Kids From Wisconsin musical-theater extravaganza in 2023. But that schedule doesn’t compare to this season.

SIP AND SING WITH COMMUNITY CHOIR OF DOOR COUNTY

The Community Choir of Door County will host a Sip and Sing event at the new Door County Gala venue, feb. 18 at 3 pm.

The group will perform classic love songs. all are welcome to join and sing. admission is free, but the choir will collect donations for Door County feed and Clothe My People. Door County Gala is located at 1023 egg Harbor road in Sturgeon bay.

DOOR SHAKESPEARE ANNOUNCES 2024 SEASON, HOSTS PLAY-READING

Door Shakespeare’s 2024 season will include a performance of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and Jane austen’s Emma, adapted for the stage by Joseph Hanreddy.

He likes the way Hermans, founder of Let Me Be Frank Productions, wrote the story about his Green Bay-area Pankratz neighbors who spent summers mixing work and shenanigans at the drive-in.

“They poke fun a little bit about the Belgian heritage, but in a friendly, polite way,” Vandertie said. “I think there’s different aspects that our Belgian community here in Brussels and Namur can relate to.”

Frank’s tale really gets rolling aft er some of the older boys accept an invitation from Illinois girls to a party in Fish Creek, and they leave cooking duties to the younger children.

While his show is “90% fiction,” he did some homework, over beers. Frank said one of the Pankratz

ROGUE THEATER PRESENTS STUDENT-LED PLAY

The former play will be directed by Dimonte Henning, the latter by Maggie Kettering. The season runs July 3 – aug. 17. Tickets will be available starting March 8 at doorshakespeare.com. Door Shakespeare and the Door County Community Garden will read selections from Seedfolks by Paul fleischman at Drömhus on feb. 19. Presenters will read stories about a community garden in Ohio, explain how to plant a Three Sisters Garden and discuss organic gardening tips. a social hour will begin at 6:30 pm, and the reading will start at 7 pm. after, a discussion will be led by gardeners from Door County’s own community garden. refreshments will be available for purchase. Drömhus is located at 611 Jefferson St. in Sturgeon bay.

Dimonte Henning. courtesy of Door Shakespeare.

rogue Theater will present Snow Angel a heartwarming comedy starring a cast of local teens, feb. 23-25. The play, written by David Linsay-abaire and directed by rouge co-founder Lola DeVillers, follows a mysterious girl named eva, who steps out of a snow bank and into the lives of 15 confused teenagers when a major blizzard hits Sturgeon bay. a group of student actors and crew members from algoma, Southern Door, Sturgeon bay, Sevastopol and Gibraltar put the show together. That group includes audrey Luberger, abbi Hayes, abigail Matson, Clara birkholz, brynleigh ash, Cici Luett, Lillian Price, Megan Selle, eden Hesler, ella Nerby, ryder Ortmayer, brenden brumm, Jackson Toivonen, Corbin Londo, Cade Marit, Sawyer Hanson and elliott Lotto. Jack Morrison does lights and sound.

The group has worked together since December and helped with set construction and lighting.

Maggie Kettering. courtesy of Door Shakespeare.

Performances will take place at 7 pm on feb. 23 and 24 and 2 pm on feb. 25. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students ages seven to 18 and free for children under seven. They may be purchased online at roguetheater.org or over the phone at 920.818.0816. The show will be held at rogue’s DC arts Center, 917 N. 14th ave. in Sturgeon bay.

boys told him the family had so many kids that they assigned each child a number.

“They actually had bunk beds in a garage behind the place,” Frank said.

For the play, and bec ause of the popularity of “Two and a Half Men,” he named the biggest of the characters “2½.” Frank portrays No. 2½ because he’s the huskiest actor in the troupe.

The curtain rises on “2½ Belgians” at 3 pm Feb. 18. Tickets are $25, $30 and $35. The auditorium is at 2073 County Road DK, Brussels. For tickets, visit southerndoorauditorium.org.

Vandertie created tiered pricing in an effort to keep it affordable and attractive for families and individuals of all income levels. Sponsors also help keep ticket prices down. “Belgians” tickets are the priciest, but the auditorium orauditorium.org.

FUTURE VISION

Vandertie says making the auditorium available for rental also can bring in more funds to strengthen programming.

He believes the auditorium serves a vital purpose for the community, as the only major venue between Sturgeon Bay and Green Bay, so Vandertie hopes to build on the momentum from this year’s season and celebration of the fine arts.

“It does a body good – it’s good for mental health and it’s good for emotional health,” he said of the arts.

To that end, Vandertie has approached area school leaders about creating an educational performing arts series for all Door and Kewaunee schools starting with the 2024-25 school year.

featured various types of love songs, while the second in 2023 was titled “Broadway with a Twist,” with performers putting new spins on classic show tunes.

In that second year of operation, the event became a fundraiser for NDP’s new scholarship program, which is awarded to a graduating senior from a Door County high school who exemplifies and advocates for diversity, equity and inclusion.

The cabaret’s musical-theater theme isn’t incidental; it’s a purposeful nod towards the tie between theater and the LGBTQ+ community, according to Alabado (the catchy songs are a plus, too.)

“Events like the cabaret [are] a way of bringing the community together and celebrating our love of theater,” Alabado said. “Theater has always been a huge part of the LGBTQ community. It’s been a safe haven for so many kids; it’s been a way for kids to express themselves and find their people.”

Snow Angel cast members rehearse. courtesy of Rogue Theater.

As part of a full season of events in Southern Door Community Auditorium, 2½ Belgians will return to Brussels on Feb. 18 for the first time since 2015 (above), for a comedy filled with relevance and references to Door County and Southern Door Belgian communities. Submitted.

Corey Vandertie is leading the charge for a full season of entertainment in the 592-seat Southern Door Community Auditorium. Submitted.

The current cast of 2½ Belgians includes writer/actor Frank Hermans (center) in the lead role when it returns to Southern Door Community Auditorium Feb. 18 for the first time since 2015. Submitted.

Roller-Coaster of Open Water, Ice

Helping the Hungry

Recent surveys show that hunters share more than 100 million pounds of harvested wild game with family, friends and others, including about 10 million pounds to programs that supply food pantries and other programs.

Pulse contributor

Alook at online fishing message forums shows a mixed bag of last-ice catches and early opportunities casting or trolling open water.

Trout – mostly browns but an occasional rainbow or laker – are hunting baitfish in the Lake Michigan shallows, while pre-spawn pike, walleyes and perch are cruising the Green Bay shorelines.

Stickbaits and spoons trolled behind planer boards are favored along the lakeshore, while spawn sacs, spinners and spoons are popular in the tributaries.

The Hunters for the Hungry program encourages hunters to think ahead during the off-season about how they might contribute. For example, even if you don’t donate a deer to Wisconsin’s venison donation program, you might consider a monetary donation when purchasing your hunting license.

Since 2000, Wisconsin hunters have donated nearly four million pounds of ground venison. Learn more at dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/hunt/donation.html.

Submit a Resolution

Citizens have until Feb. 26 to submit proposed natural resources resolutions of a statewide impact to be considered for an advisory-only vote in the online Wisconsin Conservation Congress and Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DNR) spring hearings, April 10-13.

The Ahnapee River is open, and some anglers have already tangled with rainbows, browns and pike, and the Fox River below the dam at DePere has lured dozens of boating anglers daily.

A few walk-on ice fishing outings were still taking place earlier this week, and a three-day cold stretch Friday through Sunday could even firm up the soft shorelines. No one should venture out, though, without the latest intel on spots to avoid. Even then, the use of a spud as you carefully work away from shore is a must.

Unsafe ice conditions forced cancellation of the 40th annual Algoma Hunting & Fishing Club Fisheree on East and West Alaska Lakes this weekend, but raffles, door prizes, food, music and refreshments will be held at the clubhouse, N7809 Willow Dr., Algoma. Hunter Gatherer is playing music 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18.

The following weekend, Feb. 24, is Muskrat City Sportsmen’s Club’s 25th annual Bunny Hunt. Preregister at the clubhouse Feb. 23 from 3-9 pm at 4879 First Road, about two miles north of Kewaunee and a mile west of state Highway 42. More info: Scott, 920.255.1309.

Deer Count by County Wisconsin’s preliminary 2023-2024 season deer harvest of 294,024 – an almost identical percentage of antlered and antlerless – was the fourth lowest reported in the past 40 years.

Hunter-reported deer totals from area counties included Door, 3,728 (1,722 bucks); Kewaunee, 2,889 (1,315); Brown, 2,793 (1,399); Manitowoc, 4,089 (1,967); Marinette, 7,870 (4,655 bucks); and Oconto, 7,211 (3,818).

The numbers may change a bit due to minor errors, late-reported harvests and crop damage deer added in.

field*notes

RIDGES PLANS OWL-ORAMA WEEKEND

To raise awareness in the community on how to protect Wisconsin’s owl species, The ridges Sanctuary will host its annual Owl-Orama on March 1 and 2.

The concern must be practical, achievable and reasonable, and within the mission and vision of the Conservation Congress.

Individuals can submit up to two resolutions per year. To learn how, click the submit citizen resolutions tab at dnr.wisconsin.gov/about/wcc/springhearing.

Volunteer Opportunities Wisconsin’s efforts to recruit, retain and reactivate people in hunting and trapping include finding more volunteers to become hunter or trapper education instructors, or to lead or assist with a hunting mentor program.

Learn more about hunting and shooting volunteer opportunities from Emily Lehl at 608.445.8168 and on trapping from Shawn Rossler at 608.225.2663, or check out the DNR’s R3 webpage at dnr.wisconsin.gov/ Education/OutdoorSkills/R3.

Hunter Ethics

The Boone & Crockett Club has launched an online education platform for teaching the importance of fairchase ethics when hunters head to the field.

The curriculum takes a deep dive into the roots of conservation, the value of hunting within the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, and the importance of ethical, sportsmanlike, and lawful pursuit and taking of any free-ranging wild game animal. Check out the free online course at boone-crockett. org/online-fair-chase-and-hunter-ethics-course.

Hunter Education

A number of area hunter education courses are taking place in the coming months. You can see a list of opportunities by county at dnr.wisconsin.gov/ Education/OutdoorSkills/safetyEducation.

DNR SEEKS CAMPGROUND HOSTS

The Wisconsin Department of Natural resources (DNr) is seeking volunteers who like spending time outside, helping other outdoor enthusiasts and are passionate about Wisconsin’s natural resources to serve

The Owl Prowl on friday, March 1, 6-8:30 pm, begins with a presentation at the Nature Center by ridges Sanctuary Naturalist Jane Whitney on owl species that call Door County home – great horned, barred, saw-whet, eastern screech and, infrequently, snowy owls. after the presentation, participants will drive to the ridges’ Logan Creek property to hear owls calling to one another. Carpooling will be available. fees are $15, or $12 for members and $7 for ages 16 and younger. an eastern Screech Owl Nest box Workshop will take place Saturday, March 2, 12:30-1:30 pm. a ridges staff member will provide all materials needed to assemble owl nest boxes, and provide guidance. fees are $45 for the public, $40 for members. also, Open Door bird Sanctuary will bring birds of prey to the nature center for a free program 1-3 pm, March 2.

Pre-registration is required for the Owl Prowl and nest box workshop at ridgessanctuary.org.

OPEN DOOR BIRD SANCTUARY OPEN TO ALL FEB. 17

Open Door bird Sanctuary will open for the public 11 am – 4 pm Saturday, feb. 17 and also offer a bonfire and access to three miles of trails and a guided hike at 3:15 pm. Meet the raptors and enjoy warm beverages and cool artifacts at the nature center. admission is $10 for adults, $7 for ages 5-12 and free for ages 4 and younger. The center is at 4114 County road I.

There’s more open water than ice in Sturgeon Bay this week, including along the shoreline west of Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding. A few fishing boats have already been out, more than a month earlier than normal. KeVIN NaZe

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ON-SITE SHIPYARD TOURS

CANCELED FOR 2024

SHOreLINe bOaT TOurS Of THe WOrKING

WaTerfrONT WILL PrOVIDe aN aLTerNaTIVe

Taking factors into account that include the growth and changing business model at fincantieri bay Shipbuilding, the rotary Club of Sturgeon bay will not conduct on-site shipyard tours this year.

The rotarians cannot gain the access needed to provide visitors with a quality tour.

“While we are disappointed that the event cannot continue, we are excited for the new opportunities ahead for fincantieri bay Shipbuilding,” the rotary Club statement read. “The cornerstone to the event was the tour of the fincantieri bay Shipbuilding yard and we would like to thank

Film Fest This Weekend

If you’re ready

but you haven’t already bought tickets for this year’s Door County Short Film Festival, don’t sweat it. Weekend passes are still available for $25 at northernskytheater.com, or at Northern Sky’s Gould Theater ticket office on Feb. 16, 5-6 pm and Feb. 17, 12 pm.

At this year’s festival, three feature-length films –Love Differently, Puppy Love and Love and Irony will be screened alongside over 20 short films. Guests can enjoy refreshments, participate in Q&A sessions with featured filmmakers and vote for which film should win the 2024 Golden Mug Award. The movie marathon will start at 7 pm on Feb. 16 and continue 1-7 pm on Feb. 17. Northern Sky’s Gould Theater is located at 9058 County Rd. A in Fish Creek.

OFF THE WALL AND ON THE BIG

SCREEN

While the feature films fit neatly into this year’s theme, “Love in Wisconsin,” the short films are a bit harder to categorize. It’s not a Door County festival if it’s not a little quirky – and many of the shorts slated for the Door County Short film festival fit that bill. Here are just a few of the most unique selections, in order of appearance at the festival. Ballad of a Mushroom Cloud directed by Len Borruso The only information about this film on IMDb, besides the names of the cast and crew, is that the opening scene “was filmed in -9º f with a windchill factor of -35º f. The record

tackling multiple blocks throughout the day.

While some of the featured carvers are professionals hailing from central Wisconsin, others are based closer to home, like a chef at Bluefront Café, who will make her own ice sculpture out in front of the restaurant, Ehlers-Kwaterski said.

Starting at 9 am on Feb. 17, the artists will work throughout Walkable Sturgeon Bay, a collection of pedestrian-friendly routes that showcase the city’s downtown arts, shops, historic landmarks and water-access points on the east and west waterfronts.

Through the aft ernoon, local artists, including Monica Ramirez of the Mona Lucy Gallery, will peruse the ice sculptures and choose winners for cash prizes.

Then it’s the public’s chance to judge: Destination Sturgeon Bay will post pictures of the finished sculptures on social media, where viewers can vote for their favorite to receive the People’s Choice Award during the week following Fire and Ice. The day is capped by the Fire and Ice Gala at Stone Harbor Resort beginning at 5 pm, and a fireworks show at 9 pm.

Schedule of Events

Here are some of the hottest (and coolest) events scheduled for this year’s Fire and Ice Festival. All

fincantieri for their past and continued commitment to our community.” as an alternative to Shipyard Tours, the rotary Club, in conjunction with Shoreline boat Tours and Door County Maritime Museum, will sponsor “Sturgeon bay Working Waterfront Tours, both Past and Present: the weekend of June 21-23. The 25-personcapacity boat rides will provide an up-close look at sites and highlight seven unique working-waterfront points of interest. Tickets also will include access to the Door County Maritime Museum and viewing tower.

Tickets ($75) will be limited to 300 and be available starting april 1 through DoorCountyTickets.com. Tours will start at 8:15, 10:45, 12:45 and 2:45 each day. for more information, visit sturgeonbayrotaryclub.org or the rotary Club of Sturgeon bay facebook page.

CLASSICS AT THE CINEMA

Sturgeon bay Cinema will screen a series of classic movies on feb. 19, March 18, april 15 and May 20 (the third Monday of each month.)

The movie lineup is Some Like It Hot in february, North by Northwest in March, Singing in the Rain in april and Goldfinger in May. The series is sponsored by Do Good Door County, a local non-profit that promotes healthy aging. each show starts at 2 pm. a $10 entry fee includes a free drink and popcorn, and part of the proceeds support Do Good Door County. Transportation options are available with advance notice through Door2Door rides (call 920.746.6948) or Door-Tran (call 920.743.9999.)

Sturgeon bay Cinema is located at 1820 alabama St. in Sturgeon bay.

button on the camera froze in record mode. It eventually defrosted.”

Make of that what you will.

The Birth of the Modern Snowmobile directed by Nate Sheppard. Wisconsin inventor Carl eliason’s contributions to the development of the snowmobile are documented in this six-minute short.

“When You’re Here, You’re Pizza!” directed by Tim Schwagel. This noir-inspired thriller follows an unlikely protagonist: an unwaveringly-dedicated man who orders the same pizza every day.

Expiration Dates directed by Wesley Morgan. The documentary crew of this film follows a man who has been collecting the obituaries of everyone he knows in his community since the 1950s. Swept O directed by Melonie Gartner This film is the final installation of a four-part anthology the Manitowoc filmmaker began around a decade ago.

3 Hours Per Frame: Creating of Wood directed by Morgan Jones. This short documentary celebrates renowned stop-motion artist Owen Klatte, who worked on Gumby James and the Giant Peach and The Nightmare Before Christmas. File

locations listed are in Sturgeon Bay except for Potawatomi State Park, which is in Nasewaupee.

In addition to the scheduled happenings, Ehlers-Kwaterski recommended checking out local businesses in the downtown area, many of which feature their own specials during the festival, and bidding on items in the festival’s silent auction. Held on the online platform Handbid, the auction will feature over 60 items from Door County businesses. Proceeds will support the many community events Destination Sturgeon Bay manages.

Feb. 16

5:30-7 pm: Luminary-lit hike at Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St. 6-9 pm: Open-mic night with winter games and fire pits throughout the weekend at Kitty O’Reilly’s Irish Pub, 59 E. Oak St.

Feb. 17

9 am onward: Ice-carvers work throughout Walkable Sturgeon Bay. 10 am – 2 pm: Indoor market at Third Avenue PlayWorks, 239 N. 3rd Ave.

11 am – 1 pm: Hike, snowshoe or ski at Potawatomi State Park. Refreshments and a bonfire will be available at the warming shelter in the picnic area on the park’s south shoreline.

11 am – 1 pm: Soup and bread sampler at Master’s Cup Coffee House, $7 for adults and $3 for children under 10, at 1756 Michigan

Street, attached to Prince of Peace Church.

11 am – 1 pm: Hot chocolate and baked goods with Hype Dance Team at Martin Park, 207 S. 3rd Ave. Performances take place 11:30 am and 12:30 pm.

11 am – 3 pm: Continuous Door County Trolley rides. Stops are located at Third Avenue PlayWorks; Kitty O’Reillys Irish Pub; Popelka Trenchard Glass Studio, 64 S. 2nd Ave.; and Bay Shore Outfitters, 59 N. Madison Ave.

11 am – 3 pm: Roast marshmallows, drink hot chocolate and shop discounted winter gear at Bay Shore Outfitters. Chili will be available for purchase; proceeds support the Sturgeon Bay High School choir.

1-3 pm: Glass-blowing demonstration at Popelka Trenchard Glass Studio.

2-4 pm: Historical ice-harvest reenactment at Crossroads at Big Creek.

2-6 pm: Local rock band Glas Hamr plays at Kitty O’Reilly’s.

5:30 pm: Fish boil at Waterfront Mary’s Bar and Grill, 3662 N. Duluth Ave. Reservations are recommended.

5 pm: The sold-out 2024 Fire and Ice Gala begins at Stone Harbor Resort, 107 N. 1st Ave.

9 pm: Fireworks show. The best viewing locations include Otumba Park, Stone Harbor Resort, Bayview Park, Graham Park, Sawyer Park and Sonny’s Pizzeria.

10 pm: Online auction closes.

Chris Opper presented videographer Ryan Dugger with the Golden Mug Audience Award for his short film The 500 Project at last year’s film fest. Facebook

Painting a Life in Retirement

by TOM GROENFELDT

Since moving to Egg Harbor from Mequon in 2019, Mary K. Braza has completed more than 350 paintings.

“I paint about four days a week,” said the retired attorney. “I do whatever needs to be done around the house and then start painting around 10:30 or 11, take a break, paint until 4, then have a cocktail, and I am over for the day. I can paint even a fairly large painting in two or three days if I keep to that schedule.”

She calls this retirement.

“I came out of an active work life, so I like having that sort of schedule and the discipline that goes with it,” she said.

As they planned for retirement, she and her husband, Jim, who was also an attorney, had looked forward to traveling in Europe and Asia.

“Now I want to carry over some of the looser expressions I got, but do it small,” she said.

The motivation to go small came after participating in the Peninsula School of Art’s (PenArt) small works show, where nothing could be more than 12 inches in any dimension. Braza said she found she enjoyed painting small and has now applied that challenge to her goal of creating one painting a day, usually small watercolors. It wasn’t the first time PenArt has inspired her development as a painter.

“I decided when I retired I would set aside some money and take classes for two years,” she said. “PenArt has been great for me because it offers such a range of classes at a very high level. The Milwaukee area was great for a beginner, but I couldn’t find a higher level of instruction unless I enrolled in an art school and I didn’t want that level of commitment. I like PenArt’s workshops that are three or four days at a shot.”

Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska and waterscapes in Acadia National Park in Maine.

They find several of the scenes that appear in her painting through hiking together. He waits patiently while she takes pictures to use in her work.

He has taken up writing – short stories, a selfpublished book about growing up in Milwaukee – and is working on a novel.

“So on a typical weekday, Jim goes to his office on the first floor and I climb the stairs at the opposite end of our house and go to my studio above the garage,” she said.

Education continues, for both of them. Jim has been taking classes at Write On, Door County, and she has found three drawing classes to take, plus a few one-day workshops that just look like fun.

Her favorite classes at PenArt to date have been with Door County watercolorist, Kari Anderson.

“Then the COVID pandemic came along and altered our decisions,” she said. “No Europe for a while, so we visited and hiked National Parks, instead. And we hunkered down in Door County.”

And she got down to painting.

Before retiring, she and a friend took a painting class at a community center. She wanted to see if it was something she’d enjoy in retirement. Turned out, it was – and she’s been prolific.

As a founder and co-chair of the Sports Industry Team at Foley & Lardner, a law firm in Milwaukee, she worked with 40 attorneys in high-profile acquisitions, litigations, media deals, antitrust cases and development of new ballparks, she wrote on her LinkedIn profile.

Now she has brought that energy to her art.

“Last year my aim was to paint big, I painted large, a lot of things about 4 feet by 3 feet,” she said.

One reason for that, she said, was her tendency to paint tight and detailed. With a large canvas before her, she learned to paint more loosely.

She also made friends with other artists and instructors through the classes, and has joined the art school’s board.

“I am very excited about that, becoming a part of that community,” she said. “I have always kind of done that professionally, joined a board or organization, and gotten really involved with it.”

Her website shows Door County scenes, work mostly done in oils – landscapes, barns, fields, parks, golfers, bikeriders and kids playing in the bay.

“Lately, I felt more confidence in putting people in some of the things I am painting,” she said. “If I can paint a landscape with people, it feels more connected. But I’m not always successful – I have had cases where I had [painted] people, but they got painted out and became a tree or something.”

She and her husband enjoy visiting national parks so she also has paintings of sequoias, autumn aspens in the Tetons, including some oil and cold wax works depicting

“Her classes are fun, they are short, they go step-bystep,” Braza said. “She shows you how to do things and you come out with something worthwhile at the end, plus some techniques and ideas.”

One of her favorite instructors is the highly regarded Tom Nachreiner of Waukesha, who shows at Edgewood Orchard and teaches at the school occasionally.

“I really like his approach,” Braza said. “He is a really good artist, but he is also a very kind teacher. He gives you good ideas and he teaches at every level. I have taken four classes with him and every time I get more out of it.”

She also took an abstract class with Emmett Johns, a versatile artist who splits his time between New Mexico and Fish Creek, Wisconsin, and does everything from portraits to landscapes to large abstract works.

“He encouraged the class to be very productive,” Braza said. “We would do, in a day, maybe 30 little sketches, which was fun. He said some of it might not be any good, but out of 30 you will find one or two you like and you can develop further.”

“Winter Shadows,” acrylic on canvas, Mary K. Braza (based on a walk taken on Horseshoe Bay Golf Course). Submitted.

“On the Treetops,”

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based on a walk through Badger Ranch, Mary K. Braza (off of County Road A). Submitted.

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“A Stroll through Murphy Park,” oil, Mary K. Braza (based on a walk through Frank E. Murphy County Park). Submitted.

(Left) Morgan Thomas Shankweiler and her work. Facebook (Below) Nicole Shaver and her work. Facebook

Students On Exhibit at Neville Museum

is on exhibit now through Feb. 23 at Green Bay’s Neville Museum. The artists were selected to represent their school for the Wisconsin Art Education Association (WAEA) Northeast Regional Art show held at the museum Jan. 23 – Feb. 23. The exhibit features creative works by K-12 students from 34 Northeast Wisconsin schools. Some of the featured students were also picked to move on to WAEA’s state art show, which will be held in Madison.

Exhibiting students from Sawyer and Sunrise Elementary Schools include Johnny Cooper, first grade; Kailey Jeanquart, second grade; Zoe Burie, third grade; Jose Morales,

fourth grade; and Chimaira Schneider, fourth grade. Featured artists from TJ Walker Middle School include Caitlyn Crabb, sixth grade; Porscha Hanley, sixth grade; Sawyer Hanson, sixth grade; Auna Anderson, eighth grade; and Brie Flanigan, eighth grade.

Sturgeon Bay High School students in the exhibit include Mack Teska, 11th grade; Eli Klug, 11th grade; Ethan Evensen, 12th grade; Alexis Olson, 12th grade; and Tatum Routhieaux, 12th grade.

Zoe Burie, Auna Anderson and Mack Teska also received regional grade-level awards, while Porscha Hanley, Tatum Routhieaux and Ethan Evensen took home regional honorable mentions.

Art by Auna Anderson. Facebook

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from University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh. In her free time she enjoys spending time outdoors hunting, fishing, and going for walks and sightseeing. Taylor also enjoys various crafting activities such as cross stitch and scrapbooking.

Temperament Traits Revisited

by KAREN COREKIN-DELAMER, Education and Community Relations Coordinator, Northern Door Children’s Center

It’s been two weeks since my last column on temperament traits, and maybe you’ve been thinking about what traits you see in the children in your life.

Most researchers agree that temperament is something children are born with and that it stays fairly consistent throughout their lives. Factors that can influence temperament include interactions with other people, environment and health issues.

When a child has a dramatically different temperament than one or both parents, it can be a challenge for the family. For example, if your temperament is high-activity and your child’s is lowactivity, it can be hard to find a balance that works for everyone.

Let’s say it’s a beautiful Saturday afternoon. You’re ready to go out on a hike and your child wants to stay home and work on a 500-piece puzzle. By better understanding how to help your child, you’ll be better equipped to find ways to compromise and try to meet the needs of everyone in the family.

Here are some ideas for how family members can offer support and emphasize the positive aspects of a child’s traits.

Activity Level. If your child has a high activity level, it’s important to provide them with many opportunities to be busy and active.

Long stretches of time sitting can be stressful for children with this temperament trait. It’s important to plan breaks for a high activity child to work off energy with physical movement. If your child has a low activity level, be sure to allow for quiet moments during busy, active times. A low-activity child will need periods of rest and relaxation to feel comfortable, while also being gently encouraged to participate in some higher-energy activities.

Biological Rhythms. If your child has regular biological rhythms, it’s helpful to keep them on a regular schedule for eating, sleeping and toileting.

If your child has irregular rhythms, let them indicate to you when they need to eat or rest. This means things may change from day to day, but your child will be much more comfortable and it will help eliminate the stress that may occur if you try to force them into a schedule that goes against their natural rhythms.

Sensitivity and Intensity of Reaction. Parenting a highly-sensitive child may mean increasing your awareness of the things that are difficult for them. Highly-sensitive children may find certain clothes uncomfortable or have difficulty coping with loud noises or crowds. Allowing your child to help you shop and choose their own clothes can guarantee there won’t be bothersome tags or seams. Children sensitive to noise could benefit from headphones to wear in loud or crowded situations.

A low-sensitivity child may appear unbothered by pain or illness. It’s just as important for their

parents to carefully tune into their needs, as they may not be as willing to share if something is bothering them.

Adaptability/Approach and Withdrawal. A highly adaptable or approachable child is usually able to transition from one activity to another or step into new situations with ease. While it’s still vital to give your child a brief explanation or a heads-up when things are going to change, a highly-adaptable child can generally take change in stride.

Conversely, a child with low adaptability or a tendency to withdraw requires preparation for change. Such children respond well to significant warnings as to when it’s time to clean up toys or get ready in the morning. A timer can be your best friend when helping a child who needs extra time to cope with transitions. Children with low adaptability will also benefit from clear explanations of what to expect when facing a new situation.

• Persistence and Distractibility. Children with high persistence and low distractibility are usually able to focus on and accomplish tasks without much close supervision. They will need you to check in with them and see if they need assistance as they work, but highly-persistent children are generally comfortable working independently. Sometimes, it’s difficult to get these children to stop what they’re doing, so offer regular reminders about when it will be time to stop.

Children who tend toward low persistence and high distractibility are often easily frustrated and overwhelmed by tasks. Without supervision and encouragement, these children may give up and feel they can’t complete a task. Children with low persistence may need stress-management techniques like deep breaths and frequent breaks to help them remain calm and dispel frustration.

• Mood. Children with positive moods are usually easygoing, slower to anger and more comfortable with change. These children will be able to manage stressful situations more easily. Children with negative moods will need more support and understanding during stressful situations to help them develop coping skills and deal with negative feelings.

No matter what temperament traits you see in your child, it is always possible to create an environment of understanding that offers them support and acceptance. This process also helps children develop strong social and emotional skills that last a lifetime.

Karen Corekin-DeLaMer holds degrees in elementary, special and early-childhood education. She has been a teacher, administrator and parent educator since 1984 and is the community-relations coordinator and 4K teacher for Northern Door Children’s Center in Sister Bay. Email your questions to her at k.corekin@yahoo.com.

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JCounty’s music scene when you moved?

CG: Considering that there’s so much going on in the peninsula, that was really easy. Finding a niche, for me, was nding what kind of places would want to support an original artist like myself, because I’m not a jukebox artist.

SW: How has your music changed since moving here?

CG: I ipped into more of the blues genre because I was unknown and blues seems to be a popular genre here in the state. Also, I was meeting blues musicians and I didn’t see many other female musicians lling in that role. I’ve always considered myself thematically a blues artist, but collectively caught up in many di erent musical styles because I just love music.

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FRI 2/16

LIVE MUSIC

FIRE & ICE OPEN MIC

Kitty O’Reilly’s Irish Pub, 59 E. Oak St., Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.7441. 6-9 pm. Open-mic night with winter games and fire pits throughout the weekend MAKE IT A DOUBLE Stone Harbor Resort, 107 N 1st St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.0700. 6:30-10pm. Highenergy music duo.

udging from how deeply Cathy Grier has woven herself into the local music scene, you might assume the blues musician has lived in Door County for decades. In reality, she moved here in 2016, leaving New York City and subway-busking behind a er falling in love with the peninsula when she was invited to play at the former Steel Bridge Songfest in Sturgeon Bay. Like most Door County musicians, Grier plays fewer shows during winter, using the hunkering-down time to write and compose. She’ll come out of that creative quiet for a show at Anchored Roots, Feb. 17. Before then, we talked to her about how she anchored her own roots in Door County, and how she’s been spending her oseason. The conversation has been edited for brevity and clarity.

DOROTHY SCOTT & THE PEACEKEEPERS

Door County Fire Company, 38 S 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0625. 7pm. The best of pop, alternative & folk. $15/ person. Benefits Door CANcer. Call Terry at 920.493.5979 to reserve a ticket.

THEATER

DOOR COUNTY SHORT

FILM FESTIVAL

Northern Sky Creative Center & Gould Theater, 9058 County Rd A, Fish Creek. 920.854.2812. Theme for 2024 is “Love in Wisconsin”. $25/ person for a weekend pass. More information at northernskytheater.com.

SW: What was it like integrating into Door

GALLERIES

ARTIST RECEPTION

Door County Community Foundation Gallery, 222 N 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.1786. 4:30-6:30pm. Celebrating the Lobby Gallery Spring Exhibition featuring works by Buttons Wolst.

INDOOR

ACTIVITIES AT JAK’S PLACE

JAK’s Place, 1623 Rhode Island St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0525. 10:30am. Life Skills. 12pm. Co ee Group. 2:10pm. Tai Chi. OPEN CRAFT TABLE Forestville Library, 123 Hwy 42, Forestville. 920.743.6578. 9:30-10:30am. Make seasonal crafts. Refreshments provided. MAGIC COMMANDER NIGHT The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727.

I think falling into the blues genre here was a really good t for me. Not to mention that it a orded me the opportunity to compete in the International Blues Challenge that is held every January in Memphis. I went representing Wisconsin as a solo artist in 2017, and I competed in the band category with The Troublemakers in 2022. That wouldn’t have happened if I was Cathy the

4-7pm. Play Magic The Gathering in Commander format. VINYL NIGHT Drömhus Door County, 611 Je erson St., Sturgeon Bay. 608.333.4553. 5-9pm. Bring your own or listen to one of ours. Drink and food specials.

LITERATURE

ART/SPEAKS ARTicipation Studio & Gallery, 10 E. Oak St., Sturgeon Bay. 920.868.1457. 11am-12pm. Creative lab to encourage writing in response to visual art let by local poets Carrie and Peter Sherrill. Free.

OUTDOOR HIKE Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay.

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eclectic artist; you have to be pretty focused in your genre.

SW: What direction has your music been taking most recently?

CG: I’ve been hanging out with musicians John Lewis and Dennis Keith Johnson because we were part of a Home for the Holidays event at Northern Sky Theater. That opened up my world into singing songs that were a little out of my comfort zone, classic songs like “My Favorite Things” with a jazz in uence; “River” by Joni Mitchell. These are songs that I absolutely adore, but they’re not necessarily something that my fans would hear me throw into a show.

I love performing. I love how an audience reacts to my performances, especially if I make them think. I have advocacy in my songwriting and I think that’s really important. The title track of my [2020] album is called “I’m All Burn” and it’s really about being a woman in the industry and the world in general, how we get passed over. I have a song called “Rise Up” which is about ending violence, and one called “Dark Day in Milwaukee,” which I haven’t recorded yet, but that’s about gun violence.

4-7pm. Acoustic covers.

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LIVE MUSIC

CATHY GRIER

Anchored Roots Vineyard & Winery, 4873 Willow Road, Egg Harbor. 1-4pm. Channeling great female blues artists of the past.

Twelve Eleven Wine Bar, 10339 Hwy 57, Sister Bay. 920.421.9463. 5-7pm. Acoustic classic rock. THE WORKS

Stone Harbor Resort, 107 N 1st St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.0700. 6:30-10pm. Pop, rock & folk.

SW: Why is it important for you to address issues like these in your music?

CG: I think having a position on a stage is a very honorable place. A good song can bring somebody to an understanding that they might not have reached, in the same way that good theater does.

I also grew up in the Civil Rights generation; my idols that I looked up to as a young artist were Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell and Joan Baez. I feel, personally, that I have a role to play, and I like playing that role.

SW: What are you working on now?

CG: Winter is a good time to re ect; in Door County, everything slows down a bit. I’m working on writing and composing. I believe I’m going to be doing a show at Northern Sky and composing for the Women’s Fund [of Door County] story slam. They had a new idea about bringing in live music to support these amazing stories from women throughout the county.

I’ve got a big show in Manitowoc at the Capitol Civic Center with my band at the end of February. So I’ve been working through that show, and then working on opening my calendar up to whoever wants to book me for the year.

Grier’s Feb. 17 show will run 1-4 pm at Anchored Roots Winery, 4873 Willow Road in Egg Harbor.

GALLERIES

GLASS BLOWING DEMONSTRATIONS

Popelka Trenchard Art Gallery, 64 S 2nd Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.7287. 1pm & 3pm. Free demonstrations.

FOOD & DRINK

JEANNE KUHNS Door 44 Winery, 5464

County Hwy P, Sevastopol. 1-4pm. Emotive singersongwriter.

CHICAGO MULE

Door County Brewing Co. and Music Hall, 8099 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.1515. 3-7pm. From rock classics to current pop hits.

Eat. Drink. Shop.

LANEY ZACEK Thirsty Cow Taphouse, 7899 Co Rd A, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.9991.

Gather up your friends and family and warm up with a bowl of Smilen’ Bob’s Chili or a Flaming Bayside Coffee.

Be sure to check out The Bayside Shop located behind the Bayside Tavern for a curated selection of gifts.

SHOTGUN JANE Institute Saloon, 4599 Hwy 57, Institute. 920.743.1919. 8pm. Country based band.

THEATER

DOOR COUNTY SHORT

FILM FESTIVAL

Northern Sky Creative Center & Gould Theater, 9058 County Rd A, Fish Creek. 920.854.2812. Theme for 2024 is “Love in Wisconsin”. $25/ person for a weekend pass. More information at northernskytheater.com.

“SICK OF WINTER” Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Co ee House, 1756 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.7750.

SUN 2/18

LIVE MUSIC

MINSTRELS OF THE DOOR OPEN MIC

1-2:30pm. Spiritual discussion. Free. All viewpoints are welcome.

CHOCOLATE FEAST AND DREAD PIRATES Sturgeon Bay Library, 107 S 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.6578.

2-4pm. Spend Valentine’s Day weekend eating chocolate and watching a movie about Inigo Montoya hunting the Six-Fingered man.

SCIENCE SATURDAY Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.5895.

2-3pm. Fire or Ice? Weekly science project. Grades 3 and up. Free.

OUTDOOR

FIRST WINTER OPEN DAY

Open Door Bird Sanctuary, 4114 County Rd I, Jacksonport. 920.724.1399.

11am-4pm. Enjoy the trails and explore a new spot while visiting the amazing Raptor residents. $10/adult. $7/ ages 5-12. Free under 5.

WINTER TRAILS DAY Potawatomi State Park, 3740 Cty PD, Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2890.

11am-1pm. Hike, snowshoe, cross country-ski or simply explore the park. Refreshments and bonfire by the south shoreline.

The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727.

2-4pm. Hosted by Jeanne Kuhns. Solo and Duo musical acts and poets welcome. Sign up starts 1:30pm. COOL BAY JAZZ

Drömhus Door County, 611 Je erson St., Sturgeon Bay. 608.333.4553. 5-7pm. Dennis Keith Johnson, John Lewis, Tim Fox and Bill Knipfer. Cozy and Cool.

COLIN & FRIENDS

Ephraim Moravian Church, 9970 Moravia St, Ephraim. 920.854.2804. 2pm and 4:30pm.Free and fun concerts to celebrate LOVE for Valentine’s Day.

THEATER

2 1/2 BELGIANS

Southern Door Auditorium, 2073 Cty DK, Brussels. 920.676.1920. 3pm. The story takes place at the Frosty Tip in Dyckesville, just north of Green Bay. The place and city are the only real factual aspects of the story.

The Pankratz family consisted of nine boys, so friends started calling each boy by the number and order of their births. Frank was friends with #9 (Mark) in high school and didn’t know

his real name until later in life. Celebrating the 25th season on Let Me Be Frank Productions.

PERFORMANCE

SIP & SING

Door County Gala, 1023 Egg Harbor Road, Sturgeon Bay. 3pm. Community Choir performing many favorite classic songs of love.

Everyone is welcome to join in the singing! Free with goodwill donation to support Door County Feed & Clothe My People.

FOOD & DRINK

ICE FISHING DERBY LUNCHEON

Nelson’s Hall Bitters Pub, 1202 Main Rd., Washington Island. 920.847.2496. 11am-1pm. Prizes, food & bingo.

INDOOR

WINTER YOGA

Door County Brewing Co. and Music Hall, 8099 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.2366. 9-10am. Free. Bring your own mat.

LORCANA

The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727. 1-3pm. Learn to play the new Disney card game, Lorcana. Enjoy casual play with other Lorcana players too! Fun for ages 6 & up.

MON 2/19

INDOOR

ACTIVITIES AT JAK’S PLACE

JAK’s Place, 1623 Rhode Island St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0525. 1pm. Poetry Connection. 6pm. SOS Group. WOOLY STITCHES

CRAFTERS GROUP

Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Library, 2323 Mill Rd, Sister Bay. 920.743.6578. 10am-12pm. Bring your current hand stitching project & meet other crafters.

CLASSIC FILM SCREENING

Sturgeon Bay Cinema 6, 1820 Alabama St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.495.0661. 2pm. Fundraiser for Do Good Door County. Timeless classics in the Cinema. “Some Like it Hot” staring Marilyn Monroe. $10/person.

MAGIC COMMANDER NIGHT

The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727. 4-7pm. Play Magic The Gathering in Commander format.

LITERATURE

MEMOIR MONDAY Write On, Door County, 4210 Juddville Rd, Juddville. 920.868.1457. 10-11am. Creative lab for seniors to encourage them to write their life stories.

QUIET NIGHTS BOOK CLUB Baileys Harbor Library, 2392 Cty Rd F, Baileys Harbor. 920.743.6578. 4-5pm. Join a cozy reading continued on page 4

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TUE 2/20

LIVE MUSIC

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

GALLERIES

STUDIO TOUR Peninsula School of Art, 3900 Cty F, Fish Creek. 920.868.3455. 3:30-5pm. Meet the artistsin-residence and explore their processes, ask questions and purchase works. Light refreshments. Free.

INDOOR

AARP TAX-AIDE

Aging & Disability Resource Center of Door County, 916 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2372. By appointment only. Call 920.746.2403.

ACTIVITIES AT JAK’S PLACE

JAK’s Place, 1623 Rhode Island St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0525. 2:30pm. Art & Knitting Group. 4:45pm. Meal. BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC Aging & Disability Resource Center of Door County, 916 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2372. 11am-12pm. Get your blood pressure taken.

ROLE PLAYING GAME Sturgeon Bay Library, 107 S 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.6578.

3:30-5pm. “Magical Kitties Save the Day” Grades 3-6. Call Miss Beth at 920.746.7119 to reserve your space. SIP & STITCH The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727. 4-7pm. Bring your favorite craft supplies, enjoy friendly conversation and a warm co ee! TUESDAY MOVIE IN THE GREAT HALL Egg Harbor Library, 7845 Church St, Egg Harbor. 920.743.6578. 4pm. Watch a film about a cranky history teacher at a

THU 2/22

LIVE MUSIC

PAUL TAYLOR Solago, 10961 WI-42, Sister Bay. 920.268.4483. 6-8pm. Jazz, country & folk.

WRITERS NIGHT

Tambourine Lounge, 59 N. 2nd Avenue, Sturgeon Bay. (920) 559-0384. 7pm. Share original songs, stories & poetry.

INDOOR

AARP TAX-AIDE

Aging & Disability Resource Center of Door County, 916 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2372. By appointment only. Call 920.746.2403.

THURSDAY MATINEE Sturgeon Bay Library, 107 S 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.6578.

2-4pm. Move about the musical duo Donnie and Joe Emerson who spend everything they have to produce a record in the 1970s.

MINIATURE PAINT NIGHT The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727.

4-7pm. Paint di erent miniatures. Free miniatures while supplies last.

LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING Flora Special Occasion Flowers, 10280 Orchard Drive, Sister Bay. 9204211314. 4-8pm. Florals, vintage, antiques and more!

LITERATURE

BETWEEN THE PAGES BOOK CLUB

Egg Harbor Library, 7845 Church St, Egg Harbor. 920.743.6578.

10:30-11:30am. Join Jeanine in a book discussion about “Hello Beautiful” by Ann Napolitano.

RIDGES READS

Ridges Sanctuary – Cook-Albert Fuller Center, 8166 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.2802.

6-8pm. Join the imaginative and controversial world through the lens of ecologists, foresters and the environmental community. Discussions will focus on di erent books. All are welcomed. Virtual opportunities available.

FRI

2/23

LIVE MUSIC

HALE & HALL von Stiehl Winery, 115 Navarino St, Algoma. 920.487.5208.

4-7pm. Acoustic Duo. Every genre & every decade.

ANNA JO BANJO CONCERT Drömhus Door County, 611 Je erson St., Sturgeon Bay. 608.333.4553. 6-8pm. Colorful character

pickin’ and grinnin’ her way into hearts with witty banjo tunes.

THEATER

“SNOW ANGELS” DC Arts Center, 917 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0816. 7pm. This local teen production is a funny and eerie tale of teen angst, discovery and the power of believing. $15/person, $10/ students ages 7-18. Free for 7 & under. Purchase tickets at roguetheater.org.

INDOOR

ACTIVITIES AT JAK’S PLACE

JAK’s Place, 1623 Rhode Island St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0525. 10:30am. Life Skills. 12pm. Co ee Group. 2:10pm. Tai Chi. LITTLE LAMBS BIBLE STORY Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church, 11836 Hwy 42, Ellison Bay. 920.854.2988. 9-10:15am. For children ages PreK and under, and their parents, or care providers. Enjoy Bible story, music, games, play time, and art to take home! Contact Lynda at sotb.lynda@ gmail.com to register. Free. OPEN CRAFT TABLE Forestville Library, 123 Hwy 42, Forestville. 920.743.6578. 9:30-10:30am. Make seasonal crafts. Refreshments provided. AFTER SCHOOL MOVIE

Algoma Public Library, 406 Fremont St, Algoma.

Overheard

Are there tidbits of conversations you’ve heard while standing in line at the grocery store, serving a table or walking down the sidewalk that make you smile, cringe or laugh out loud?

My belly button is like a cavernous hole. You DO NOT want to go in there.

Do we get the Superbowl channel?

Musings

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

At Crossroads the creatures seem to sense Valentine’s Day. We noticed a pair of red foxes showing great interest in each other.

920.487.2295. 3pm. Watch “Under the Boardwalk” (PG). Bring your own snacks. MAGIC COMMANDER NIGHT The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727. 4-7pm. Play Magic The Gathering in Commander format. LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING Flora Special Occasion Flowers, 10280 Orchard Drive, Sister Bay. 9204211314.

4-8pm. Florals, vintage, antiques and more! STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER Algoma Public Library, 406 Fremont St, Algoma. 920.487.2295. 5pm. Bring your stu ed animal and wear your PJs for evening story time. Make a craft and tuck your stu ed animal in for a sleepover and come pick them up the next day.

Photo by David Heilman