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WHAT HAPPENED

The presence of Emerald Ash Borer has been confirmed in the Village of Oostburg in Sheboygan County. Emerald ash borer is currently the most damaging threat to trees in Wisconsin, according to state forestry officials, who say the pest could kill more than 99 percent of ash trees in the state. That would account for more than 725 million trees and make up more than 20 percent of the state’s urban forests. Foresters recommend that homeowners consider insecticide treatments if they have ash trees in a quarantined county, or outside a quarantine county but within 15 miles of a known infestation.

COMING UP

• At 7 pm Monday, April 13, there will be 72 public hearings, one in each county where individuals interested in natural resources management have an opportunity to provide their input by non-binding vote and testimony on proposed rule changes and advisory questions relating to fish and wildlife management in Wisconsin. This year there are 112 questions that cover a broad array of statewide and local proposed rules changes for state hunting, trapping and fishing rules, as well as advisory questions from the state Natural Resources Board and Wisconsin Conservation Congress. The complete 2015 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources spring rules hearings questionnaire is available for review online or at local DNR service centers. Individuals without internet access may be able to view the online questionnaire by visiting their local library. The Door County hearing will be held at Sturgeon Bay High School.

• Volunteers are needed to help with grounds clean up at Scandia Village Good Samaritan, at 9 am on Saturday, April 25. This is a great opportunity for students looking to fulfill community service hours needed for graduation, Girl and Boy Scout troops, and people of all ages to celebrate spring and Earth Day. Lend nature a hand and encourage volunteerism within your group or family. A free picnic lunch will be provided at noon by Scandia Village and prepared by members of the Kiwanis Club of Northern Door. If your family or organization is willing to help the residents of Scandia Village by cleaning up their surroundings, call Nicki Scharrig at 854.2317.