Last week was witness to one of the most peculiar weather patterns in living memory. In the span of just 24 hours, conditions yo-yoed between a pristine summer day on Tuesday to a bitter winter morning on Wednesday.

This year, despite an unseasonably warm winter season, the Denmark High School Ice Fishing Team was still able to find success and have some fun on the (limited) ice. This week, we thought we would fill readers in on their exciting season. 

By the time of this edition's publication, the Village of Denmark will have switched its water source. Until Monday, the municipality's water had been drawn from two wells within the village, but now, after over a year of preparation, water will be delivered from Lake Michigan via pipeline through a partnership with the Central Brown County Water Authority (CBCWA).

With spring just around the corner, members of the Denmark High School Class of 2025 are hard at work planning the annual Junior Prom set for April 20 at DHS. This year, along with the Prom dance itself, the junior class is also organizing a fun and safe "Post Prom Party" for all students attending. 

Last Saturday, Denmark High School hosted a unique tournament in the school's main gymnasium. That day, the Denmark Archery Team partnered with the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) to host a competition at the school showcasing young talent from across the area and beyond.

On Saturday, Gatherings 43 in Denmark was home to a fundraising event that many look forward to every year. That night, St. James Catholic Church hosted their annual "Dinner & Dance" fundraiser at the hall featuring delicious food and drinks, fabulous prizes and tons of fun for all.

Last week, we reported on Denmark Middle School's Gina Wagner receiving a Golden Apple Award for her dedication to education. This week, we sat down with the award-winning teacher to learn more about her approach to teaching as well as what the win means to her.

 Last week, OneDenmark was among 50 area organizations who took part in this year's Give BIG Green Bay fundraising event. From noon on Wednesday until noon on Thursday, supporters were encouraged to give to the organization with a percentage being matched by Give BIG sponsors including the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation and the Green Bay Packers Foundation.

Of all the fundraisers held around the Denmark area throughout the year, none may be as unique as the annual CP Blindman's Volleyball Tournament. Every year for decades, competitors from across the area and beyond have gathered at The Coop and faced off in this bizarre iteration of the classic game while raising funds for the CP Center of Green Bay.

On Monday, February 13, the Village of Maribel held their monthly meeting at their Community Center in the village park. Following the call to order, the Pledge of Allegiance and the roll call that showed two of the board's three members in attendance, the board unanimously approved all items on the night's consent agenda before proceeding with comments from the public.

On Monday, February 12, the Denmark School Board held their monthly meeting in the Media Center in Denmark High School.

Last Tuesday night, the Town of Cooperstown held their monthly board meeting at their Town Hall in Rosecrans. Following the call to order by Chairman Dave Blakeslee, the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call showing all members in attendance, the board unanimously approved the previous meeting's minutes as well as the night's agenda before hearing the monthly reports.

On Monday, February 12, the Denmark Village Board convened their monthly meeting at Village Hall. Major topics of discussion this month included parking at the entrance to Daybreak Estates and the upcoming repainting of the village water tower.

 On Sunday, February 18, the Sugarbush Trail Tramps held a massive celebration 50 years in the making. That day, the snowmobile club hosted their annual season finale celebration at CZ's Bushville Lanes.

Last Thursday, the hall at Suster's in Denmark was host to an annual gathering of two local organizations dedicated to serving the community. That night, the Denmark and Maribel Lions came together for an evening of food, fun and camaraderie aimed at bringing the two clubs closer together.