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opened approximately three full days after they are poured, possibly by Monday, aug. 17. until the spillways are re-opened, access will be maintained to all residents in sawyer subdivision from Claybanks, County Road u, utilizing galley Drive, galley Place, Fathom Place and Ebbtide Place. However, through traﬃc will not be possible, and vehicles will need to turn around or back out on those four road segments as well as Woodruff Place. In addition, s. 18th avenue is now closed between Memorial Drive and the south driveway to Bayview senior Care as work begins for repaving the former private road recently sold to the city and dedicated to the public, extending s. 18th avenue to Memorial Drive. the closure will be in place until the street is paved and all landscaping work is complete, likely in early september. access to the parking lot for the Lodge will remain in place. For safety and to allow the work to be completed as quickly as possible, City senior Engineering technician Brian spetz asked motorists to avoid those areas under construction if possible and use caution if travel in the area is necessary.

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This drawing deﬁnes Sturgeon Bay’s Entertainment District where outside alcohol consumption is permitted. The city is discussing an expansion of the zone’s boundaries to include areas where new establishments serving alcohol have opened suBMIttED in recent years.

CITY CONSIDERS EXPANDING OUTDOOR DRINKING DISTRICT Sturgeon Bay – sturgeon Bay’s Community Protection and services Committee is considering expanding the city’s downtown Entertainment District, where patrons of licensed establishments may consume alcohol outdoors in nonbreakable containers from 9 am to 10 pm. Council President Dan Williams, who chairs the committee, said the expansion would address areas on both the east and west sides of downtown where new establishments serving alcohol have opened. the west-side expansion could extend the district west of Madison avenue toward Lansing avenue and north to the bay. On the east side, it could include the north side of Jefferson street between third and Fourth avenues, where Muse is located, and continue east to sixth avenue near Dromhus. the Entertainment District was created in the city during 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on restricting access to indoor accommodations. the issue was on the committee’s aug. 5 agenda and is expected to be discussed at the september meeting.

Sturgeon Bay – the public is invited to tour Door County Emergency Management services and learn more about the agency’s role in preparing for and responding to emergencies and disasters. the tour, hosted by Door County Home & Community Education (HCE), will be held Wednesday, aug. 19, at 1 pm at the EMs facility, 916 N. 14th ave., sturgeon Bay. Participants will tour the facility and learn about EMs activities, including emergency preparedness, training and response. Reservations are encouraged. to reserve a spot, contact Char Mueller at 920.421.5152 or cmueller6959@gmail.com. HCE is made up of five countywide clubs operating under the university of WisconsinMadison Division of Extension-Family Living. For further information, contact trudy Herbst, Door County HCE marketing and membership director, at 920.495.9445.

BURN BAN ISSUED IN EGG HARBOR Egg Harbor – Rain was in the forecast while this issue of the Peninsula Pulse was going to press, but a burn ban was still in effect as of aug. 10 for the village and town of Egg Harbor. the joint Egg Harbor Fire Department, which issued the ban, said no burn permits would be issued during the ban, and previously issued annual permits were suspended. the ban included burning brush piles, burn barrels and yard waste piles. Campfires were still allowed in organized campgrounds, as well as cooking or warming fires contained within a designated fire ring.

CITY STREET CLOSURES DUE TO ROADWORK

SBU CREWS HELP RESTORE POWER FOLLOWING TORNADO

Sturgeon Bay – the intersections of galley Place and Woodruff Place and Woodruff Place and Fathom Place on the city’s east side are currently closed for forming and pouring of the concrete spillways. the spillways at both of these intersections are expected to be poured this week depending on weather conditions, and should be cured and re-

Menasha – two crews from sturgeon Bay utilities provided mutual aid to restore electrical power to the Menasha area after it was hit by a tornado July 27. according to the National Weather service, an EF-3 tornado rapidly developed around noon that day in the appleton area and moved south through Fox Crossing and Menasha with estimated peak

Sturgeon Bay Utilities crews are shown in Menasha providing mutual aid after the tornado, July 27. suBMIttED winds of around 140 mph before reaching Lake Winnebago, damaging many homes and businesses, in addition to significant tree damage.

FOUR CASES OF MEASLES NOW CONFIRMED IN WISCONSIN Iowa and Lafayette counties – the Wisconsin Department of Health services (DHs) confirmed two additional cases of measles through testing at the Wisconsin state Lab of Hygiene, one in a resident of Iowa County and one in a resident of Lafayette County. the counties are located next to each other in southwest Wisconsin. these are the third and fourth cases of measles confirmed in Wisconsin so far in 2026 and are not related to the previously confirmed cases. the cases are believed to have been exposed in Wisconsin, suggesting there may be additional measles cases in communities that have not yet been identified. Not everyone who becomes sick seeks medical care or is tested for measles, which means public health agencies and health care providers may not be aware of every case in a community. People can check the Wisconsin Immunization Registry at dhfswir.org/PR/ logoff.do, contact their health care provider or local health department to see if they or their child has been vaccinated to protect against measles.

ORDINANCE PROPOSED FOR STREET CLOSURE EVENTS Sturgeon Bay – While a fee is being considered to deploy barriers used to close streets for events, the city’s Community Protection and services Committee also considered a proposed ordinance aug. 5 to regulate and control park facility and special/ street closure events and activities. a draft of the ordinance states no person, group or organization would be allowed to conduct, manage, or engage in a park facility or special/street closure event unless a permit had been approved by and obtained from the city. applications for special/street closure events would have to be submitted at least three months before the event to be considered under the proposed ordinance. the proposed ordinance will be back before the committee at a later date for further review.

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The tugs Erika Kobasic (on the bow, or front) and Nickelena (on the stern, or back) tow the Stewart J. KEVIN O’DONNELL Cort to the Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding yard for repairs.

Stewart J. Cort Undergoes Rudder Shaft Replacement by THE DOOR COUNTY MARITIME MUSEUM CONTRIBUTOR KEVIN O’DONNELL

he 1,000-foot Stewart J. Cort entered Sturgeon Bay on Aug. 6 headed for dry dock at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding (FBS) to replace a broken starboard rudder shaft . Tugs Erika Kobasic (on the bow) and Nickelena (on the stern) met her as she pivoted at the turning basin near Sherwood Point, where Nickelena attached a line to the starboard transom of the Cort and assisted in towing the vessel as she backed the six miles down the bay. The Cort left Midwest Energy Terminal dock in Superior, Wisconsin, for Burns Harbor, Indiana several days earlier, after having emergency repairs made to the rudder shaft . Upon discharging her load of taconite at Burns Harbor, the Cort

sailed northward, through Death’s Door Passage, then down the west side of the peninsula, entering Sturgeon Bay around 2 pm. Her last visit to FBS was in August 2025 for repairs to her transverse shuttle boom. There has been a steady stream of activity at the FBS yard this summer and the Stewart J. Cort, the first 1,000-footer ever to sail the Great Lakes, joins a diverse group of other vessels currently in port. Those include new builds, repairs, repowering and restoration work, and include the World War II submarine, USS Silversides; pusher tug Prentiss Brown of Grosse Point, Michigan; tug and tanker Sparta / Sparta II from Ludington, Michigan; the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Great Lakes research vessel Spencer F. Baird; the USCG cutter Sequoia; the new build HOV Discovery; and the Edgar B. Speer.

Record Turnout for August Primary by DEBRA FITZGERALD debra.fitz@ppulse.com

oor County voters cast 10,980 ballots in Tuesday’s Aug. 11 election, a record August primary turnout, beating the previous record set in 2024. Turnout was 29% higher than in the 2022 midterm primary and 51% higher than in 2018. The 2026 turnout also topped the 2024 presidential-year August primary, when 10,391 ballots were cast – 589 fewer than this year, or about 5.7% less. Midterm elections are held halfway through a president’s four-year term. The November general election will determine all 435 seats in the U.S. House and 35 of the 100 U.S. Senate seats. The August partisan primary requires voters to choose which party’s candidates they want to vote for. Voters do not have to register by political party or select a political party on the ballot, but may vote in only one party’s primary. The number of Democratic ballots cast was 4,839, slightly edging the 4,839 Republican ballots. The Constitution, Libertarian and Wisconsin Green Party candidates on the ballot drew only 3, 6 and 3 total votes, respectively. Below are the Door County voter turnout numbers for midterm primaries, which can be found at co.door.wi.gov/253/Election-Results.

MIDTERM YEAR AUGUST PARTISAN PRIMARIES COMPARISON

CHANGE

2026 vs. 2022, 10,980 vs. 8,494 2026 vs. 2018, 10,980 vs. 7,262 2026 vs. 2014, 10,980 vs. 6,738

+29.3% +51.2% +63%

PRESIDENTIAL YEAR AUGUST PARTISAN PRIMARIES COMPARISON

CHANGE

2026 vs. 2024, 10,980 vs. 10,391 2026 vs. 2020, 10,980 vs. 7,100 2026 vs. 2016, 10,980 vs. 5,328

+ 5.7% + 54.6% +106.1%

ELECTION 2026

Primary Sets November Sheriff and Clerk of Circuit Court Races Door County voters align with state results on state, congressional and legislative results by DEBRA FITZGERALD debra.fitz@ppulse.com

urt Vandertie won the Aug. 11 Republican primary for Door County sheriff, defeating Carl Waterstreet 3,114 to 1,951. Vandertie will face incumbent Sheriff Tammy Sternard, the Democratic candidate, and independent candidate Randy Wagner in November. In a closer race, Shannon Lauder edged fellow Democrat Pamela Parks, 2,598 to 2,326, in the Democratic primary for clerk of circuit court. Lauder will face Republican Rebecca Rericha in the Nov. 3 general election. Sternard and Rericha faced no primary opponents and advanced automatically to the general election, although both appeared on the primary ballot. Sternard received 4,732 votes, Rericha 4,172. Wisconsin’s partisan primary is a nominating election for recognized political parties. Independent candidates do not participate in the partisan primary, so Wagner was not on the Aug. 11 ballot and advanced directly to the November election. Incumbent Clerk of Circuit Court Connie DeFere is not seeking reelection. Statewide, Congressional and Legislative Primaries Door County voters also weighed in Tuesday on a number of statewide, congressional and legislative primaries. Contested races on local ballots included the Democratic and Republican primaries for governor, the Republican primary for secretary of state, the

Democratic primary for state treasurer, the Democratic primary for the 8th Congressional District U.S. House seat, and the Republican primary for the 1st Senate District. The results in those races determined which candidates advanced to the Nov. 3 general election. In the governor’s race, Door County voters selected Democrat David Crowley with 2,479 votes, followed by Francesca Hong with 1,737 votes. Crowley and Hong finished first and second, respectively, statewide. Crowley will face Republican Tom Tiffany on Nov. 3. Tiffany received 4,461 Door County votes. For the 8th Congressional District seat, which includes Door County, Rick Crosson defeated two other Democrats in both the county and statewide vote. Crosson will face U.S. Rep. Tony Wied (R-De Pere), who faced no primary opposition, in November. Wied was first elected in 2024 to complete the term of Republican Mike Gallagher and to also serve a full term. In Wisconsin Senate District 1, which includes Door County, Nic Cravillion secured the Republican nomination. He also received the most votes in Door County – 1,638 – among the Republican candidates. Cravillion, a former district director for Republican incumbent André Jacque, will face independent candidate

Mark Becker Curt Vandertie is the in the Republican nominee for November Door County sheriff. election. suBMIttED Jacque is not seeking reelection, and no Democratic candidate ran for the seat. Sean Gorich, a Sturgeon Bay resident, had initially filed for the race but Shannon Lauder is the Democratic nominee later withdrew for Door County clerk and endorsed of circuit court. Becker. suBMIttED Other candidates on the ballot faced no primary opposition and advanced directly to November, including Attorney General Josh Kaul (D) and Republican challenger Eric Toney. The same was true for the 1st Assembly District, where Republican incumbent Joel Kitchens and Democratic challenger Renee Paplham faced no opponents in their respective party primaries. Paplham received 4,674 votes, while Kitchens received 4,474. See the full Door County results by going to co.door.wi.gov/253/ElectionResults.

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COUNTY OF DOOR, POP. 30,066- PN co.door.wi.gov 920.746.2200 County Board meets 4th Tuesday of month Cty Clerk: Jill Lau jlau@co.door.wi.gov TOWN OF BAILEYS HARBOR, POP. 1,223 - PN 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 - PN townofbrussels.com 920.493.1836 Town Board meets 2nd Wednesday of month Clerk: Sherri Dantoin clerk.townofbrussels@gmail.com TOWN OF CLAY BANKS, POP. 385 - PN tn.claybanks.wi.gov 920.493.7383 Town Board meets 2nd Monday of month Clerk: Jessica Bongle clerk@tn.claybanks.wi.gov TOWN OF EGG HARBOR, POP. 1,458- PN townofeggharbor.org 920.743.6141 Town Board meets 3rd Monday of month Clerk: Pam Krauel clerk@townofeggharbor.org VILLAGE OF EGG HARBOR, POP, 358 - PN villageofeggharbor.org 920.868.3334 Village Board meets 2nd Wednesday of month Clerk: Lynn Ohnesorge lohnesorge@villageofeggharbor.gov VILLAGE OF EPHRAIM, POP. 345 - PN ephraim-wisconsin.com 920.854.5501 Village board meets 2nd Tuesday of month Clerk/Treasurer: Andrea Collak acollak@ephraim.wi.gov TOWN OF FORESTVILLE, POP. 1,063 - PN forestvilletown.wi.gov 920.639.2431 PO Box 175, Forestville, WI 54213 Town board meets 3rd Monday of month Clerk: Theresa Tlachac clerk@forestvilletown.wi.gov VILLAGE OF FORESTVILLE, POP. 482 - PN villageofforestvillewi.gov 571.340.1427 Village board meets 3rd Monday of month Clerk: Heidi Wyckoff clerk@villageofforestvillewi.gov TOWN OF GARDNER, POP. 1,218 - PN townofgardner.org 920.825.1137 Town board meets 2nd Wednesday of month Clerk: Amy Sacotte togclerk@townofgardnerwi.gov TOWN OF GIBRALTAR, POP. 1,228- PN gibraltarwi.gov 920.868.1714 Town board meets 1st Wednesday of month Clerk: Laura Reetz clerk@gibraltarwi.gov TOWN OF JACKSONPORT, POP. 878 - PN 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 - PN libertygrove.org 920.854.2934 Town board meetings 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of month Clerk/Treasurer: Pam Donart town@libertygrovewi.gov TOWN OF NASEWAUPEE, POP. 1,984 -PN townofnasewaupee.com 920.495.0920 Town board meets 3rd Thursday of month Meetings: 3388 Cty PD Clerk: Jill Lau clerk@townofnasewapeewi.gov TOWN OF SEVASTOPOL, POP. 2,826 - PN 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 - PN sisterbaywi.gov 920.854.4118 Village board meets 3rd Tuesday of month Clerk: Julie Thyssen info@sisterbaywi.gov CITY OF STURGEON BAY, POP. 9,646 - PN 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 - PN townofsturgeonbay-wi.gov 920-338-5246 Town board meets 2nd Monday of month Clerk: Michelle Sternard clerk@townofsturgeonbay-wi.gov TOWN OF UNION, POP. 1,005 - PN https://townofuniondoorwi.gov/ 920.493.9559 Town board meets 2nd Wednesday of month Clerk: Beth Hanson clerk@townofuniondoorwi.gov TOWN OF WASHINGTON, POP. 777 - PN washingtonisland-wi.gov Town board meets 3rd Wednesday of month Clerk/Treasurer: Alexandria McDonald townoffice@washingtonisland-wi.gov

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Council Sends Proposed Road Barrier Fee Back to Committees by KEVIN BONESKE kevin@ppulse.com

proposal to charge groups a fee for closing city streets for events was referred back to two committees following discussion Aug. 4 by the Sturgeon Bay Common Council. The Community Protection and Services Committee and the Finance/Purchasing and Building Committee had recommended a $500 fee per trailer of barriers to offset police overtime costs associated with setting up and removing the barriers. The barriers are used to prevent vehicles from accidentally or intentionally entering areas where people are gathered “It’s extremely important for the barricades to be set up and deployed properly,” said Council President Dan Williams, who sits on both committees. “That’s the reason we use officers to do that, because currently they have been the ones who have been trained on the setup and takedown of the barricades.” Except for city-sponsored events held by Destination Sturgeon Bay, which is funded by the city and would be exempt from the fee, the committees favored charging organizations based on the number of barriers needed to secure the event area, which could total as much as $2,000 for four trailers. However, after hearing opposition during the public comment period to enacting the fee, particularly for non-profit organizations and the impact it could have on them, the

council held off voting to approve the fee, pending further review from the two committees. “As a leader of a nonprofit organization who has received street closure for over the past three years, adding $2,000 to our budget would be an extreme hardship,” said Open Door Pride Chair/ Founder Cathy Grier. “I Road barriers are deployed in front of the Door County Library along South 4th Avenue in Sturgeon know that Destination Bay to prevent a vehicle from crashing into the area Sturgeon Bay would of the Saturday morning Farmers Market on the city’s be exempt, but it’s still east side. KEVIN BONEsKE not free. The city or the taxpayer would still pay the cost of setting and tearing down District 4 Alderman Spencer the removable barricades.” Gustafson said the barricades are The council chamber was filled more of a public safety feature than that evening with those who a road closure. He noted some events opposed the four-story Sawyer Park have become larger than the space Flats apartment project on the city’s they occupy and could perhaps be West Waterfront. Some opponents held elsewhere in the city where a to that project spoke against the street closure wouldn’t be needed. barrier fee. “Martin Park is a terrible location “I don’t understand giving away for an event, in my opinion,” he said. our community land for $1 [to “I wish that stage would have been build Sawyer Park Flats] while put somewhere else. I know [the overcharging for these amazing Community Protection and Services public events,” said Alexis Heim Committee] had a lot of discussion Peter, who is also a Door County of trying to do more to Sunset Park. supervisor who represents District There is a little bit of work going on 10 wards on the city’s east side. behind the scenes right now to see Charging groups a fee for a street what we could do as far as a stage at closure would be a way to place less Sunset Park.” on the city’s tax roll, Williams said. One of the two committees to “To me personally, I don’t care if which the council referred the issue we [charge a fee] for the barricades has already weighed in again. The at all, but it seemed to make sense,” Finance/Purchasing and Building he said. “If we have an opportunity Committee voted unanimously on for an event that is going to generate Aug. 11 to recommend a $500 fee for thousands of dollars, that they could each trailer of barriers needed. afford to pay $500 or what it takes to keep that event safe.”

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new inesses bus E EPHRAIM Maven Boutique and Gallery, 10320 N. Water St. a retail boutique and gallery. Søstre, Shorewood Village, behind Leroy’s Coffee a full line of natural, handmade multiuse skincare products and accessories. The Secret Garden of Door County, 10347 N. Water St. a free public garden and sanctuary space that offers free tai Chi classes.

FISH CREEK Wander In Gallery, 9114 Wander Down Road a gallery offering art grown from the woods and waters of Door County. Moss art, botanical photography, florals and illustration, live-edge wood furniture, wood art, mixed media and found objects. Sunwashed Sundays, 9422 Cedar Court, Unit 4 a boutique and charm bar.

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what you’ll find here – those businesses we missed that opened between June of last year and June of this year. If you want to revisit the original 2026 list, head to doorcountypulse.com and search for 2026 Door County New Business List.

SISTER BAY Bay Birch Gallery, Country Walk Shops a gallery offering a blend of artistic expression and functional beauty, featuring a curated selection of mixed media artworks and distinctive home goods. Door County Campers, doorcountycampers.com a camper rental and delivery business that provide delivery and setup at all local campgrounds and state parks.

Lolo’s Food truck (currently closed) opened Lolo’s sturgeon Bay, a storefront that’s open year-round and sells breakfast pastries, seasonal sweets, deli favorites, grab-and-go, and gifts.

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My 3 Favorite Things, 60 Green Bay Road this food truck rolls out what it says is seriously fun comfort food, according to its social media page, including burgers, mac and more and sweets.

Door County Nails, 2521 S. Bayshore Dr., Suite 8 a full-service nail salon.

Positive Sensory, 1009 Egg Harbor Road, Suite 111 a sensory gym and wellness center supporting self-regulation, sensory needs, social development and wellbeing for children, teens, adults and families of all abilities.

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DCMC Changes EmergencyCare Staffing Partner by DEBRA FITZGERALD debra.fitz@pulse.com

oor County Medical Center (DCMC) has a new partner providing the physicians and advanced-practice clinicians who work in its Emergency Department, Urgent Care and DirectCare. The change took effect as of midnight, Aug. 1, when DCMC’s previous contract with Envision ended, and Emergency Medicine Specialists (EMS) began providing physician and advanced-practice clinician coverage. “Fortunately, we have several existing clinicians who have signed on with EMS, and one of those was our ER physician working on the night of July 31st, so we did not have any personnel actually coming and going at midnight,” said Brian Stephens, DCMC CEO and president. “He just became an EMS employee at that time.” For years, DCMC worked with a group out of Milwaukee called Infinity that provided quality care in the emergency room and urgent care and recruited talented professionals, according to Stephens. “In recent years, Infinity was bought by a private equity-backed company called Envision, and they decided that Door and Kewaunee counties no longer fit their footprint, so we needed to make a change,” he said. No jobs were lost during the transition. Six existing physicians and several physician assistants and nurse practitioners chose to remain with DCMC and the EMS team, providing what Stephens described as continuity through the transition. “But EMS will also be bringing some wonderful new clinicians to our community as well,” he said. The emergency and urgent care clinicians will be EMS employees, while nursing and support staff in those areas will continue to be DCMC employees. “The cost of this service with EMS is comparable to what we paid Envision to provide the same services,” he said. DCMC will continue to bill both the facility and professional fees for emergency-care visits, so patients will only receive one statement for those services. Because DCMC will bill the professional fees on behalf of EMS, those services will automatically be included DCMC’s managed care networks. Why EMS? Contracting with an outside physician group for emergency-department staffing is a common arrangement in U.S. emergency medicine. A 2026 study in Annals of Emergency Medicine of nearly 4,000 hospital emergency departments examined who employed the physicians staffing those departments. It found that 42.3% of emergency-department visits were handled by groups owned primarily by physicians and other clinicians, 33% by health-system-owned groups and 24.7% by private-equity-owned groups.

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EMS falls into the physician-owned category. It describes itself as an independent, physician-owned “democratic” group dedicated to providing “spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of individuals and communities,” according to its website. In this context, “democratic” is an industry term for a physician practice in which the physician owners participate in governing the group; it has no political meaning. EMS, established in 1983 and based in Wauwatosa, works with 12 hospitals, eight urgent care centers and one wound center, all in Wisconsin, according to its website. All of those facilities are part of the Ascension Wisconsin hospital system, with DCMC now an exception. EMS has 44 years of experience, 290 clinicians, 40 physician partners, and a 96% physician retention rate, according to its website. DCMC cites EMS’s focus on clinician career development and wellness, as well as its emphasis on workplace culture, as attributes that align with DCMC’s own values. DCMC Chief Nursing Officer Christa Krause said she is confident the change to EMS was the right move. “Patient-centered care is at the heart of everything we do and we know that our workplace environment and culture is the key to doing that,” Krause said. DCMC has repeatedly received national recognition among critical-access hospitals, including seven Top 100 designations from the Chartis Center for Rural Health over a 12-year period and two Top 20 designations from the National Rural Health Association. More recently, in 2025, DCMC received five stars for both overall hospital quality and patient experience from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). It was one of fewer than 300 hospitals among more than 4,000 evaluated nationally to receive five stars for overall hospital quality. However, Stephens said there is always room for improvement. DCMC is expecting reductions in several emergency-department measures with EMS, including the number of patients who leave without being seen, the time from arrival to being seen by a provider and the amount of time patients spend in the emergency department. “We have a local quality initiative to reduce the amount of time a patient has to spend in our ER from start to finish, and EMS has committed to help us achieve that goal,” Stephens said. In a statement, Beth Griffin, MD, president of EMS, said they are honored to be serving the Door County community. “From the very beginning of this partnership, it has been clear that our organizations share a common philosophy centered on high-quality patient care, teamwork, and community,” she said. “The strong cultural alignment between our group and Door County Medical Center has made this a natural and exciting partnership, and we look forward to building a lasting relationship together.”

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SPIRITUAL DIRECTION PRACTICE OPENS Betts Williams is opening a new spiritual direction practice in the new Sister Bay Studios after completing a three-year course in spiritual

direction at the Franciscan Spirituality Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Spiritual directors are compassionate, non-judgmental listeners who walk with people on their spiritual journeys. The service is open to people of all faiths. Williams plans to meet with individuals and facilitate grief groups. She believes everyone needs time and space to slow down and get back to their true selves, balanced, peaceful and centered. For a complimentary first appointment, call 970.876.0876. The Sister Bay Studios are located at 2521 S. Bayshore Dr.

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BUILT TO LAST This is an occasional series highlighting Door County businesses that have been open 50 years or more. There’s no set schedule – we’ll run periodic business profiles when these milestone businesses come to our attention. If you know of a business that fits, we welcome suggestions to debra.fitz@ppulse.com.

The Jewelry Store that Grew with Sturgeon Bay by JOHN MIELKE, contributor

How Do You Say Draeb?

raeb Jewelers in downtown Sturgeon Bay has been serving the jewelry needs of Door County for 116 years. As current owners of a family business in its fourth generation, how often do George Draeb and his son, Bill, reflect on their business legacy? “We meet new customers almost daily in this town,” George said. “We actually talk about (the history) quite often.” “We’ve been here 116 years,” Bill added. “Welcome to our store.” The original Draeb Jewelers was founded in 1910 by George’s grandfather, George A. Draeb. As the story goes, George A. found a $20 bill on the sidewalk – worth about $700 today – and went (From left) Bill Draeb with his father, from store to store in downtown Sturgeon George, pose outside the store that was ﬁrst Bay trying to find the rightful owner. opened by George’s grandfather in 1910. Jewelry store owner Richard Weitlich LaRRY MOHR was so impressed by the young man’s honesty that Colorado, and a deckhand he hired him to sweep for Palmer Johnson floors and do odd jobs. Yachts in Sturgeon George A. gradually took Bay. One year while in on more responsibility Florida, his dad and before opening his own grandmother happened store in 1910. It’s the to be at a jewelry show in same storefront the Washington, D.C. family occupies today at “I was like, I’ll swing 50 North 3rd Ave., and a over and say ‘hi,’” Bill proprietorship that has said. been passed from George Ultimately, it was at A. to his son, J. William; that show where Bill to his son, George decided to reconnect with William; and to his son, the jewelry business. OLD BLUE EYES William George. Did George encourage You might not For any family business his son to join the family immediately notice an to remain “in the family,” business? autographed picture each generation must “You know,” Bill said, hanging at the back of Draeb Jewelers. But when decide to get involved. It’s “it’s also the customers. you see it, you have to ask not always an easy choice. It’s also my grandmother. about Frank sinatra. “I was at college and Everybody wants to see “Do you want the truth, decided this wasn’t for another generation.” or do you want a lie?” me,” George said. “Came The Draebs said their george Draeb will playfully home, worked at Bay business has lasted ask. Shipbuilding for a few because the family hasn’t the truth is, his months and decided that been afraid to change. grandfather attended a jewelry show in Chicago wasn’t for me.” At one time, Draeb during the 1940s. sinatra He next enrolled Jewelers carried giftware, was the entertainment at Milwaukee Area glassware and china, and signed pictures for the Technical College to along with fine jewelry. jewelers. When george a. study watchmaking. He “A lot of the things we returned to Door County, completed the two-year used to carry, everybody either he or his son course in 18 months and else was carrying,” George gave the photo to gary returned to Sturgeon said. “It just wasn’t a big Carlson, a family friend. after Carlson passed, his Bay in 1975, finishing market for us. We had to family found the photo a required one-year stay in what was selling.” and returned it with a letter apprenticeship before In addition to custom explaining the details. taking the state exam to jewelry, quality watches Neither of the current be a licensed watchmaker. and watch repair owners was aware that the When George’s son, continue to be strengths photo existed. Bill, graduated from of the business. Just the lie? Sturgeon Bay High about any watch can be “sinatra,” george said, smiling, “was a regular School, he, too, wasn’t repaired, George said, but customer.” sure the jewelry business it often becomes a matter Over 116 years, who would be the right fit. His of economics. And if parts knows – maybe the post-high school resumé aren’t available, “we’ve “Chairman of the Board” did included being a selfgot to make them,” Bill LaRRY MOHR stop by. proclaimed ski bum in added.

It isn’t as obvious as it looks. When George Draeb’s great-grandfather moved from Kewaunee to Sturgeon Bay, the family’s surname was spelled Drab, a Bohemian name that actually rhymes with Bob. According to George, that changed when his grandfather, George A. Draeb, began attending school in Sturgeon Bay. The school superintendent decided he didn’t want a “drab” student, added the e, and intended for the name to be pronounced Draeb, rhyming with Abe. The unusual spelling has puzzled people ever since. When George was in college, he remembers an English professor calling roll the ﬁrst day. “I could always tell when they got to my name because they didn’t know what to say,” he said. “The professor looked down, and he said, ‘OK, whose name is Beard backwards?’” Whether it’s Drab, Draeb or Beard backwards, the pronunciation may have changed over the years, but the success of the family jewelry store remains the same.

When asked what makes it fun to unlock the door and open the shop each morning, George and Bill agreed it is, after all, the customers. “We’ll finish a repair for someone or deliver a new design – we get the Kleenex out because it is often an emotional moment,” George said. Even the building has a few interesting stories to tell. For instance, how it barely survived a fire in 1935. When George A. designed the new store, he included black Carrara structural glass over the

entrance that still welcomes customers today.

Vintage clocks and timepieces at Draeb LaRRY MOHR Jewelers.

LaRRY MOHR A Tale of Two Clocks Along the south wall stands an imposing pendulum clock. “Supposedly,” George said, “it was a clock that my grandfather found in somebody’s chicken coop, all smashed. He and my father rebuilt it. My mother walked in sometime in the mid-50s and said, ‘Gee, I like that clock.’ My grandfather said, ‘Get it out of here, I don’t want it anymore.’ When we turned 100 years, my mother said, ‘You can have it down at the store for your 100th year.’ I built a special place for it and she wanted it back. I said, ‘Nope!’” Another piece of the store’s history stands outside on the sidewalk in front of the shop. “For years, I wanted to put a clock out front,” George said. Because Draeb Jewelers is located in a downtown Sturgeon Bay Historic District, that could only happen if a clock had been there in the past. “I kept trying to find little pictures,” George said. “A couple walked in one day, and I was telling them the story.” The couple returned about 15 minutes later with a vintage postcard clearly showing a clock out front.

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FOOD SERVICES The district offers breakfast and lunch for all enrolled students through USDA Food and Nutrition Programs. An afterschool snack program is operated at Sunrise and TJ Walker Middle Schools. Students enroll into meal programs during online enrollment. Pricing for meals depends on family income or participation in specific government administered programs. Our school food service webpage has detailed information on determining if a family may qualify for free or reduced meal pricing. For families who pay full meal prices: lunch will cost $3.65 for preschool or elementary students and $3.90 for middle or high school students; breakfast will cost $2.50 for students in all grades. For families who qualify for reduced meal prices, lunch will cost $0.40 for students in all grades and breakfast will cost $0.00. For families who qualify for free meal prices: lunch and breakfast will cost $0.00 for students in all grades. Additional meals will incur additional cost, regardless of a family’s meal pricing structure. During online registration, parents can choose if their middle or high school student is allowed to make additional purchases, such as second entrees, bottles of water, drinks, and snacks. This decision is a family choice. When selecting it, consider it one way to teach and practice food purchasing decisions. Family meal accounts that have a negative balance will not be allowed to make additional purchases beyond meals. Please visit our school food service webpage for more information on applying for free/reduced meal pricing, meal menus, the school greenhouse and how to make payments. If you have questions on school meals contact Jenny Spude at 920-746-3877 or jspude@sbsdmail.net.

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“When people ask me why I chose to practice here, at a rural critical access hospital, I often tell them it’s because I believe a woman’s zip code should never determine her right to a safe life. As an OB/GYN, my work is rooted in the belief that women are the best architects of their own lives. But to build those lives, they need a foundation of health and safety that is local, accessible, and unwavering. But there is a second, more urgent reason for my ‘why.’ In a community like ours, the ‘critical’ in Critical Access is not an exaggeration. The reality of rural healthcare is that if we are not here, no one is here. Distance in medicine isn’t just an inconvenience; it is a clinical risk factor. When a local obstetric unit disappears, we don’t just see longer drives; we see a 10% higher risk of dangerous childbirth situations and a tragic rise in infant and maternal mortality. Without us, an emergency in labor becomes a race against a 45mile clock—a race that, too often, cannot be won. Our presence supports more than just the birth of a baby. We provide comprehensive care that keeps our workforce strong and our families whole—from prenatal screenings that catch complications early to the postpartum support that prevents a new mother from struggling with depression in silence. When these services are hours away, many women simply go without, leading to untreated complications that ripple through their families and our local economy.

Early on, Cameron appreciated spending time with and getting to know the residents. He shares, “It was just a great way to spend time. I got to know and connect with a totally different generation of people and they have so much to offer and share. I was able to develop great relationships with some of the residents. I really learned a lot.” In high school, Cameron joined a program called Healthcare Academy which solidified his interest in healthcare administration. Prior to his residency in Rice Lake, Cameron completed an internship at an assisted living community he visited in high school. He also worked there as a caregiver the year prior, giving him well-rounded experience throughout all aspects of long-term care management. This perspective, as a caregiver, will serve him well in his new role. Valuable experience for a challenging role Running a nursing home is no easy task. In fact, according to a report published in September 2025 by the American Healthcare Association (AHCA) and National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL), staff turnover rates in nursing homes hovers around 53 percent nationally. Cameron and the leadership team that supports him are well aware of this challenge and that’s why they hired him for the role. “What motivates and engages me is being a servant leader. I get a really unique opportunity to serve staff members, managers, and residents (first and foremost). Serving the residents of the SNF is most rewarding for me,” shares Cameron. Going forward, Cameron plans to celebrate the features that make the 32-resident Pete and Jelaine Horton SNF such an incredible home for those who need it.

Maintaining local OB services is how we break the cycle of rural healthcare deserts. It’s how we ensure that our hospital remains a place of healing for everyone—because the expertise of a team trained to handle high-risk obstetric emergencies strengthens the emergency response for every patient who walks through our doors.

“Nursing homes have a negative stigma - that they are not a desirable place to be or that those who call it home have a poor quality of life. I want to change that. I get to serve the residents of the SNF the way they deserve to be served and the way they want to be served. This is HOME for them. Advocating for them gives me a great sense of pride and pleasure,” shares Cameron.

I am here because your daughters, sisters, wives, neighbors and your mother deserve to make decisions about their bodies and their futures right here at home.

Cameron is impressed by the existing programs offered at the SNF that make it feel like home including planned outings, a music program, Catholic Mass, animal visits and cookouts.

My ‘why’ is simple: I work here because this community’s heartbeat depends on it.”

Currently, Cameron is considering making improvements to the staffing model. He sees how adding medication technicians and paid feeding assistants can help take some pressure off of the nurses and assistants allowing them to focus more of their energy on the work that leverages their greatest talents and take more time with residents.

DCMC’s Pete and Jelaine Horton Center Skilled Nursing Facility Welcomes...

Cameron Krause, LNHA

Thanks to the growth, support and advancement programs offered by DCMC, Cameron will be well supported in his role. He’s already activated his membership to LeadingAge Wisconsin, a peer networking group for leaders of long-term care facilities and will definitely be pursuing additional development opportunities like annual conferences and continuing education credits. Laying down roots

Door County Medical Center Welcomes New Nursing Home Administrator

Door County Medical Center (DCMC) is excited to announce that Cameron Krause, LNHA has joined the DCMC team as the Nursing Home Administrator for the Pete and Jelaine Horton Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). Christa Krause (no relation), MHA, MSN, RN, CPHQ and Chief Nursing Officer at DCMC shares, “One of the things that impressed us most about Cameron was how naturally he fit our culture. He is humble, eager to learn, committed to our mission, and genuinely cares about people. Those qualities, combined with his education and leadership potential, made him an excellent choice to lead our Skilled Nursing Facility following Nancy Bohrman’s well-earned retirement.” When Cameron began his search for a job he knew he wanted to work for a non-profit because it was most closely aligned with his values, “Working for an organization that not only respects my values but encourages me to live out my values as a practicing Catholic is a dream come true. There’s a family feel here and the reputation of the organization in the community is incredible. I couldn’t ask for a better fit.” A foundation of care Growing up in Menomonee Falls, Wis., Cameron would accompany his father and their dog to visit a local nursing home. They would distribute Sunday Communion to residents, introduce them to their family dog and keep them company. They did not have any family they were visiting, they simply wanted to give back to the community. But what Cameron and his father received from that simple ritual was something that he would carry with him into adulthood.

Cameron had only ever heard great things about Door County, now he understands why. He and his wife, who has been hired as a Health Unit Coordinator in DCMC’s Outpatient Medical Department are settling into Door County life nicely. Please join us in welcoming the Krause’s to the community. To learn more about the Pete and Jelaine Horton Skilled Nursing Facility at Door County Medical Center, visit dcmedical.org/medical-services/ skilled-nursing-facility.

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Door County Medical Center Announces New Partnership for Emergency and Urgent Care

Door County Medical Center (DCMC) is thrilled to announce a new partnership to provide top-level care to our Emergency Services. Beginning August 1 at 12:00 a.m., Emergency Medicine Specialists, S.C. (EMS) assumed physician and advanced practice clinician (APC) coverage for the Emergency Department, Urgent Care and DirectCare at DCMC. Patients will see many familiar faces continue to provide care, and the opportunity to welcome several new clinicians to our DCMC team. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to EMS as they begin serving our patients and community. There will be no interruption in services or patient care. We look forward to partnering with EMS as we continue providing exceptional care to our community. Why EMS? Emergency Medicine Specialists (EMS) is a physician-owned independent democratic group dedicated to the mission of providing “spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of individuals and communities.” EMS, established in 1983 and based in Wauwatosa, Wis., works with 21 different hospitals and urgent care centers in Wisconsin. EMS has a special focus on supporting their clinicians’ wellbeing so that they can provide the best possible care. They foster such a positive workplace culture that they maintain an impressive 90 percent clinician retention rate. Through internal team building events and opportunities, continuing education, an Advanced Practice Clinician mentorship program and community outreach initiatives, the clinicians of EMS are well-supported with career development and wellness resources. Interestingly, in addition to their physician support, EMS maintains a Research and Academics Committee that works to advance emergency medicine through collaboration, innovation and research. “We are very much looking forward to working with a partner whose values align so closely with ours. Patient-centered care is at the heart of everything we do and we know that our workplace environment and culture is the key to doing that,” shares Christa Krause, MHA, MSN, RN, CPHQ and Chief Nursing Officer at DCMC. Moving forward Door County Medical Center consistently ranks in the top tier of rural healthcare providers in the country according to organizations like Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Professional Research Consultants, Inc. (PRC). However, there is always room for improvement. The clinicians of EMS are experts in managing the emergent and urgent healthcare needs of patients. When their team takes on a new partnership, they see dramatic improvements in the metrics that matter. For example: • Reductions in the number of people who leave without being seen. • Reductions in the time from arrival to the Emergency Department to being seen by a provider. • Reduction in the length of time a patient spends in the Emergency Department. According to Beth Griffin, MD, President of EMS, “Emergency Medicine Specialists is honored to serve the Door County community. From the very beginning of this partnership, it has been clear that our organizations share a common philosophy centered on high-quality patient care, teamwork, and community. The strong cultural alignment between our group and Door County Medical Center has made this a natural and exciting partnership, and we look forward to building a lasting relationship together.”

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Door County Medical Center Recognized Among Wisconsin Hospitals with Five-Star Nurse Communication Ratings

Wisconsin hospitals continue to set the national standard for high-quality, patient-centered care, with more hospitals earning five-star ratings for nurse communication than any other state in the country, according to recently released data. A list compiled by Becker’s Hospital Review using the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) data shows 44 Wisconsin hospitals earned five-star ratings for nurse communication—the most of any state of any size. Pennsylvania ranked second with 42 hospitals, followed by Texas with 33 and Ohio with 32. CMS shares 10 HCAHPS star ratings based on publicly reported measures. The nurse communication rating reflects how well patients feel their nurses clearly explained things, listened carefully, and treated them with courtesy and respect. The ratings are based on data collected between July 2024 and June 2025. “Wisconsin hospitals rely on a highly qualified nursing workforce to sustain the top-quality health care Wisconsin is known for” notes WHA Senior Vice President Workforce and Clinical Practice Ann Zenk. “This latest top-of-the nation rating demonstrates that Wisconsin’s nursing workforce is a highly trained and effectively deployed portion of the hospital workforce.” Building out a strong healthcare workforce doesn’t happen overnight, it is the result of deliberate investments by hospitals and health systems in workforce training and education along with continuous improvement at the bedside. Annually, Wisconsin hospitals provided nearly $400 million in education and loan forgiveness programs in 2024, a 26% increase over the prior year, while offering wages for nurses that are in the top quartile across the country. “Wisconsin’s strong performance on nurse communication reflects the dedication of individual nurses and the support provided by hospital and health systems to enable effective nurse communication with patients,” said WHA President & CEO Kyle O’Brien. “At a time when workforce challenges continue to strain hospitals and health systems across the nation, Wisconsin hospitals continue to prioritize resources on investments that will help our workforce communicate effectively with patients and deliver the exceptional care our communities depend on.”

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he Door County Mariner Awards and Coast Guard Person of the Year Award were presented at the Door County Mariner Honors dinner, Aug. 3, at the Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club, part of Sturgeon Bay Maritime Week. Lieutenant Junior Grade Aaron Person of Coast Guard cutter Mobile Bay received the Coast Guard Person of the Year Award. Stewart Fett won the Mariner Award, and Amos Lovejoy and Steve McNeil both received a posthumous Mariner Award.

winter. Through the ice-breaking season, he conned the Mobile Bay through more than 80 days of icebreaking, including multiple close-quarters direct assists of stuck vessels from Green Bay to Whitefish Bay. Outside of work, Person has immersed himself in the Sturgeon Bay and Door County community, volunteering at multiple lighthouse festivals and dedicating many hours to the Door County Maritime Museum’s move to a new storage facility. On top of personally devoting several days to the move, Person coordinated multiple volunteer events to bring in Mobile Bay crew members to assist. Also nominated by Coast Guard representatives: Chief Warrant Officer Sarah Jacobs of Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay and Seaman Joshua Hyler of Station Sturgeon Bay.

Lieutenant Junior Grade Aaron Person of Coast Guard cutter Mobile Bay was named 2026 Coast Guard Person of the Year. SUBMITTED

Coast Guard Person of the Year: Aaron Person The award recognizes a local Coast Guard member who exemplifies the Guard’s core values of honor, respect and devotion to duty. Person guided the Mobile Bay team through a year that saw an abnormally heavy crew turnover, an extended ice season with some of the worst spring conditions in over a decade and a truncated Aids to Navigation season ahead of a scheduled drydock. Over more than 120 days underway and countless hours on the bridge, Person led an entirely new-to-the Mobile Bay bridge crew through more than 30 individual certifications, from helmsman to deck watch officer, while also handling the unit’s administrative needs and assuring new members were getting to the training schools they needed. He also served as the operations department head for several months while the ship’s operations officer was on parental leave, during which he planned and executed the cutter’s annual fall Aids to Navigation retrieval mission, prepping Green Bay and the Door Peninsula for

sea trials for repaired, repowered, rebuilt and newly constructed vessels, and finished his career as Bay Ship’s production manager. Fett and his wife, Theresa, now volunteer as docents for the Maritime Museum aboard the historic tugboat John Purves. Posthumous Mariner Award Winners: Amos Lovejoy and Steve McNeil Amos Lovejoy, one of the peninsula’s earliest European settlers, helped found the area’s commercial fishing and boatbuilding industries. After immigrating from Canada in 1836, he settled briefly along the Lake Michigan shore in what’s now the Town of Sevastopol before moving north to help pioneer the settlement of Rock, Washington and Detroit islands. A skilled boat builder and fisherman, Lovejoy led the area’s commercial fishing industry in the days when anglers plied their trade in small, rugged wooden sailing vessels. He is credited with constructing the first vessel completed in the Sturgeon Bay area. Steve McNeil, as Sturgeon Bay’s city administrator, championed the preservation and celebration of the city’s working waterfront, balancing the needs and desires of the diverse constituents on the waterfront. A founding member of the Sturgeon Bay Coast Guard Committee, he co-authored the nomination that made Sturgeon Bay a U.S. Coast Guard City – one of the smallest communities in the nation to hold that designation. He was also active in the Door County Maritime Museum and Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club, and helped establish the Sturgeon Bay Maritime Week celebration.

Stewart Fett won the 2026 Mariner Award, presented by the Door County Maritime Museum and the Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club. SUBMITTED

Mariner Award Winner: Stewart Fett Presented by the Door County Maritime Museum and the Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club, the Mariner Award recognizes those with a lasting impact on the Door County maritime community – one living recipient each year, alongside a posthumous historical honoree. Fett spent his career at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay, starting in the electrical department as a foreman and later general superintendent overseeing all electrical work on repairs and new construction. He pioneered the shipyard’s shift from gauge-andswitch systems run by marine engineers to computercontrolled vessel operations, developing the technology in-house. He also played a lead role in testing and

Amos Lovejoy and Steve McNeil (pictured) won 2026 Posthumous Mariner Awards. There are no known photos of early Door County settler Amos Lovejoy. SUBMITTED

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(Left) Hollyhocks bloom around the Anderson Store Museum, which is now offering seed packets for visitors who want to grow their own. / (Above) Anderson Store Museum is offering packets of hollyhock FROM FACEBOOK seeds.

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HOLLYHOCKS HIGHLIGHT HISTORIC STORE Hollyhocks are in bloom around the Ephraim Historical Foundation’s Anderson Store Museum, which is now offering seeds to visitors who want to grow their own.

Sowing hollyhock seeds in late summer gives them plenty of time to establish strong roots before winter, according to the Ephraim Historical Foundation in a Facebook post. These tall, towering plants produce vibrant blooms and thrive in sunny spots. Because they are biennials, they flower every other

year, staying low-maintenance by naturally self-seeding. Volunteers, including Betty Chomeau, Susie Samson and now Mandy Miller, have cared for the flowers surrounding the Anderson Store over the years. The Anderson Store is located at 3081 Anderson Lane in Ephraim.

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Season’s First Hunts Open Sept. 1 Early teal, goose and dove provide opportunity, but most hunters wait

Solid Attitudes A study funded by a multistate conservation grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies found that 76% of the public approves of legal hunting and shooting sports, a 5% decrease from a 2021 survey. The study is based on a scientific, probability-based multimodal survey of U.S. residents aged 18 and older, ensuring a representative sample of the population. Approval of legal hunting is higher among rural residents, males, and Midwest Region residents than among U.S. residents overall.

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t’s way too early to think about fall hunting seasons, isn’t it? Not a chance. Even if you’re one of the many who wait for the cooler, colorful days of October before getting serious, midAugust is prime time if you want to increase your odds of bringing home the main course for a wild game dinner. Summer scouting, setting up or tweaking stand sites, and target practice are all important, and now’s the time to inventory gear and pick up anything you might need so you’re ready to hunt whenever you decide to go. The early teal, early goose, snipe, common gallinule and mourning dove seasons all open Sept. 1. Black bear (no dogs) begins Sept. 9 for those who drew tags, and the bow deer and wild turkey seasons begin Sept. 12. Bonus turkey tags go on sale Saturday. Cost is $10 for residents, $15 for nonresidents. You’ll need to have a license that allows fall turkey hunting prior to purchasing a bonus permit. If you didn’t purchase a spring turkey license, you’ll also need a state turkey stamp. Then, starting Monday, bonus antlerless deer permits go on sale. Learn what days for what units at dnr. wisconsin.gov/permits/bonusavailability. html. Meanwhile, outstanding Lake Michigan salmon, steelhead and brown and lake trout action continues. Many Great Lakes anglers say it’s been the most consistent summer they’ve ever experienced, and they hope it continues.

If you suspect a sick or found-dead bird, don’t touch it, and keep dogs away from them. Once hunting seasons open, It’s a good idea to wear rubber gloves when handling game, and always wash hands and equipment thoroughly after fielddressing. The current strain of bird flu has not been shown to pose a food safety risk. However, hunters should cook harvested birds to an internal temperature of 165°F.

Northern Door’s Green Bay waters have been producing all species, including salmon and trout. Farther south, most of the focus has been on bass, perch, walleyes and pike. For those who like competing for prizes, Algoma’s Shanty Days fishing tournament is underway. Tickets – $5 for kids and $10 for adults – are available at Algoma Citgo or Graf’s Mobil. There’s an awards presentation and random draw for prizes at 10:30 am Sunday at the Heritage Park pavilion, adjacent to the city marina. Friday and Saturday weigh-ins (910:30 am and 8:30-9:15 pm) are at the fish cleaning station, and Sunday’s final weigh-in is from 9-10 am at the pavilion. Kids can text photos of any legal species all weekend to 920.883.9792. No Service Aug. 26-27 Due to training, counter service at all Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) service centers, the statewide call center and email service will not be available Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 26-27. The dates were selected because of past lowest license sales and phone call volume during that time of year. The DNR Tipline, Emergency Spills line and Wisconsin Emergency Management hotline will continue to be answered during this time, and the website will still be operational at dnr.wisconsin.

A total of 2,500 leftover fall wild turkey hunting permits for Zone 2 go on sale Saturday. Zones 1, 3 and 4 each have 1,500 available. No bonus tags will be sold for the northern zones 5, 6 and 7. KEVIN NaZE

gov/. Licenses can still be purchased via gowild.wi.gov/. Counter services, the call center and email responses will resume normal business hours on Friday, Aug. 28. Avian Inﬂuenza Avian influenza, sometimes simply called “the bird flu,” remains an ongoing concern for ducks and many other migrating aquatic birds.

Waterfowl Expo The Wisconsin Waterfowl Hunters Expo is being held Aug. 21-22 at the Sunnyview Expo Center in Oshkosh. Attendees can try and buy the latest in outdoor products and talk with industry experts, habitat managers and waterfowl scientists. The event is family and dog-friendly. The Waterfowl Expo is also the home of the state waterfowl, turkey and pheasant stamp competition, as well as the state duck and goose calling contests. Learn more at waterfowlhuntersexpo.com/. Lake Up 6 Inches Lake Michigan water levels are 6 inches higher than they were last August, and are 2 inches above the long-term average. As of Aug. 7, it was estimated that the lake’s level was 33 inches above the record 1964 low, but down 32 inches from the record August 2020 high.

A record turnout at the third annual Door County Prairie Fest Aug. 8 saw more than 110 people split into four groups for a walking tour of native prairie grasslands and wildﬂowers. Landowners Peter and Gayle Andre of rural Forestville shared their experiences, and participants also heard from three experts, including University of Wisconsin-Madison insect ecologist Jade Kochranski at this station. KEVIN NaZE

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public notices & classifieds Public Notices this week: County of Door; City of Sturgeon Bay; Town of Sturgeon Bay; Village of Egg Harbor; School Districts: Gibraltar, Southern Door, Sturgeon Bay Public notices submissions are due by 9:30am on Wednesday. Send them to legals@ppulse.com.

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COURT ORDERS STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DOOR COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Eugene M. Kloiber Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 26 PR 53 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth January 13, 1969 and date of death May 22, 2026 was domiciled in Door County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 5485 Monument Point Road, Apt. 506, Egg Harbor, WI 54209. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is October 22, 2026. 5. A claim may be filed at the Office of the Door County Courthouse, 1205 South Duluth Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Room C253. BY THE COURT: /s/ Regan Hendrickson Register in Probate 7/22/26 Jeffrey S. Billings, Godfrey Kahn, S.C. 833 E. Michigan St., Suite 1800 Milwaukee, WI 53202 414-273-3500 Bar Number 1061343 Run: July 31, Aug 7, 14, 2026 WNAXLP STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DOOR COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL R. NISS DOD: June 13, 2026 Amended Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration)

Case No. 26 PR 47 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth November 11, 1961 and date of death June 13, 2026 was domiciled in Door County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is October 23, 2026. 5. A claim may be filed at the Door County Courthouse, 1205 South Duluth Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Room C256. BY THE COURT: /s/ Regan Hendrickson Register in Probate 7/23/26 Attorney Emily J. Briski Hager, Dewick & Zuengler, S.C. 200 S. Washington Street Suite 200 Green Bay, WI 54301 (920) 430-1900 Bar Number 1140898 Run: July 31, Aug 7, 14, 2026 WNAXLP STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DOOR COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RONALD N. FRANDO Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 26 PR 54 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth August 11, 1958 and date of death December 7, 2025 was domiciled in Door County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 2311 Lincoln School Rd., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is October 29, 2026. 5. A claim may be filed at the Office of the Door County Justice Center, 1205 South Duluth Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Room C258. BY THE COURT:

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STATE OF WISCONSIN DOOR COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF: Nancy A. Smith NOTICE TO CREDITORS, AND LIMITATIONS ON CLAIMS (TRUST ADMINISTRATION) The administration of the trust has commenced for the decedent-Nancy A. Smith, whose date of birth was 09/09/1937, and date of death was 05/11/2026. The decedent died domiciled in Door County, State of Wisconsin with an address of 11718 Juice Mill Lane, Ellison Bay, 54210. Pursuant to Wis Stat. § 701.0508 creditors’ claims must be filed with the Trustees of the Nancy A. Smith Supplemental Needs Trust, dated August 9, 2019, with the power and authority to pay the debts of the decedent, at the address of the attorney for the Trustee(s) at the address provided below on or before 12/11/2026. Herbert C. Liebmann, IV Attorney for the Trustee(s) Ross & Liebmann Legal Group, LLC 218 N. 14” Avenue Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 920-743-9117 WNAXLP

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Public Notices the Door County Government Center Peninsula Room (C121, 1 st Floor). Use the 4 th 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/85946314741?pwd=bTH aqWkxIPK2ooOgmSYhsuH96 PMq5l.1 Webinar ID: 859 4631 4741 Passcode: 466248 The hearing will begin at 4:30 p.m. to consider the following application(s) for a variance, as specified in the Door County zoning ordinance(s): TOWN OF WASHINGTON Mike Kickbush, on behalf of the Bordeau-Jones Revocable Trust, is requesting a variance from Section 3.12(4) of the Door County Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance which requires accessory structures on lots without an associated principal structure to be a maximum of 120 square feet, not greater than 13 feet 6 inches in height, and have no water service, sanitary waste disposal, or electricity connected to the structure. The applicant proposes a 30’ x 24’-6” (735 square feet), 15’ 1 ¼” tall, accessory structure on the vacant lot located east of the public road right-of-way with electricity. This proposal is located on lot east of 1061 Old West Harbor Rd. SEVASTOPOL Kregg & Melanie Shilbauer request a variance from Section 3.12(4) of the Door County Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance which requires accessory structures on lots without an associated principal structure to be a maximum of 120 square feet, not greater than 13 feet 6 inches in height, and have no water service, sanitary waste disposal, or electricity connected to the structure. The applicants propose to construct a 30’ x 40’ garage, 23’-3” tall, which includes a loft, on the vacant lot located east of the public road right-of-way with

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electricity. The vacant lot is east of 5049 Bay Shore Dr. Written testimony will be accepted on 8 1/2” x 11” paper, or by email to LUSdepartment@co.door. wi.gov, and must be received 48 hours prior to the day of the hearing. Anonymous correspondence will not be accepted. Written testimony is available for inspection upon request. Written testimony is entered into hearing records, but is not read aloud. Please Note: Correspondence or testimony submitted for town-level proceedings does NOT get forwarded to the county. All application materials may be viewed on-line approximately four business days before the hearing at: https://www.co.door.wi.gov/ AgendaCenter . Additional materials may be posted up until 4:30 p.m. the day before the hearing. The list of names to whom this notice was sent by regular mail is available upon request. Bob Ryan, Chairperson Board of Adjustment c/o Door County Land Use Services Dept. Door County Gov’t. Center 421 Nebraska St., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Phone: (920) 746-2323 | FAX: (920) 746-2387 Publication Dates: August 7, 2026, & August 14, 2026 WNAXLP

PUBLIC MEETING

The Mink River Estuary Public Information meeting for Aquatic Plant Management Public notice. The number of required requests was met when a combination of five or more individuals, organizations, special units of government, or local units of government submitted written requests for a meeting to the applicant, with a copy to the department, within five days after the notice was issued (NR 107). A public meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 25th, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. in the Wildwood Room at the Liberty Grove Town Hall on Old Stage Road. The Nature Conservancy will provide information to the public through a presentation, and attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and share concerns. The

upcoming work plan and questions received during the five-day comment period will also be addressed. Additional questions or concerns may be directed to Ryan.Nugent@tnc.org . This meeting notice is being provided in addition to the classified public notice published on July 31, 2026. WNAXLP

CITY OF STURGEON BAY MINUTES

COMMON COUNCIL July 21, 2026 A meeting of the Common Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Ward. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll call: Bacon, Huston, Williams, Nault, Wiederanders, and Matson were present. Gustafson was excused. Williams/Nault to adopt the agenda removing Item 12. Carried. The following spoke during public comment: Chris Kellems, 120 Alabama; Beth Renstrom, 228 Bluebird Dr; Claire Morkin, 110 N Joliet Ave; Susan Hilsabeck, 1158 Bonnie View Dr; Kelly Catarozoli, 330 N 3 rd Ave; Laurel Hauser, 32 N 8 th Ave. Bacon/Wiederanders to approve following bills: General Fund – $270,543.21, Capital Fund - $140,596.03, Cable TV - $651.57, TID #8 - $3,359.12, TID #10 $107,324.92, Solid Waste Enterprise Fund - $30,843.69, and Stormwater Utility $18,436.06 for a grand total of $571,754.60. Roll call: All voted aye. Carried. Nault/Matson approve consent agenda: a. Approval of 7/7/26 regular Common Council minutes. b. Place the following minutes on file: (1) Finance/Purchasing & Building Committee – 6/30/26 (2) Local Arts Board – 7/8/26 c. Place the following reports on file: (1) Fire Department ReportJune 2026 (2) Revenue & Expense Report – June 2026 (3) Bank Reconciliation – June 2026 d. Consideration of: Approval of Beverage Operator licenses. e. Consideration of:

GIBRALTAR AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT REVISED BUDGET PUBLICATION, 2025-26 AREA to SCHOOL DISTRICT electors REVISED BUDGET PUBLICATION, 2025-26 Notice isGIBRALTAR hereby given the qualified of the School District of Gibraltar Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of the School District of Gibraltar Area that the revised Area that the revised budget presentation was held in the Community budget presentation was held in the Community Room- Room #305, 3924 State Highway 42,RoomFish Creek, on the State 10th ofHighway August 2026, 7 p.m. Baumann, Gibraltar RoomWisconsin #305, 3924 42,atFish Creek, Kari Wisconsin on the School 10th of Clerk August 2026, at 7 p.m. Kari Baumann, Gibraltar School Clerk GENERAL FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES Transfers-In (Source 100) Local Sources (Source 200) Inter-district Payments (Source 300 + 400) Intermediate Sources (Source 500) State Sources (Source 600) Federal Sources (Source 700) All Other Sources (Source 800 + 900) TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES Instruction (Function 100 000) Support Services (Function 200 000) Non-Program Transactions (Function 400 000) TOTAL EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES

Audited 2023-24 Audited 2024-25 Revised Budget 2025-26

7,197,915 7,553,228

7,553,228 7,569,750

7,569,750 7,069,750

0 13,128,959 304,663 10,252 1,305,262 256,578 77,231 15,082,945

0 13,304,522 258,709 3,041 1,475,452 309,382 88,544 15,439,650

0 13,359,334 250,000 2,500 1,014,000 138,000 47,000 14,810,834

7,499,771 5,692,326 1,535,535 14,727,632

6,954,238 6,749,943 1,718,947 15,423,128

7,132,046 5,753,528 2,425,260 15,310,834

Audited 2023-24 Audited 2024-25 Revised Budget 2025-26

0 0

2,061,717 2,061,717

2,134,371 2,134,371

2,171,469 2,171,469

DEBT SERVICE FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance

Audited 2023-24 Audited 2024-25 Revised Budget 2025-26

30,186,522 845,171

845,171 847,083

847,083 800,812

REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES

3,758,586 33,099,937

3,574,412 3,572,500

3,570,994 3,617,265

EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES

Audited 2023-24 Audited 2024-25 Revised Budget 2025-26

FOOD SERVICE FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES COMMUNITY SERVICE FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES PACKAGE & COOPERATIVE PROGRAM FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES

Audited 2023-24 Audited 2024-25 Revised Budget 2025-26

29,988,821 29,402,768 1,412,720 1,998,773 0 0 360,507 360,507

29,402,768 13,995,203 1,153,880 16,561,445 0 0 353,539 353,539

13,995,203 2,995,203 1,000,000 12,000,000 0 0 357,591 357,591

Audited 2023-24 Audited 2024-25 Revised Budget 2025-26

0 0 0 0

0 0 108,682 108,682

Audited 2023-24 Audited 2024-25 Revised Budget 2025-26

0 0 0 0

Total Expenditures and Other Financing Uses ALL FUNDS GROSS TOTAL EXPENDITURES -- ALL FUNDS Interfund Transfers (Source 100) - ALL FUNDS Refinancing Expenditures (FUND 30) NET TOTAL EXPENDITURES -- ALL FUNDS PERCENTAGE INCREASE – NET TOTAL FUND EXPENDITURES FROM PRIOR YEAR

Audited 2023-24 Audited 2024-25 Revised Budget 2025-26

52,248,566 1,214,348 30,172,500 20,861,718

38,044,983 1,530,806 0 36,514,177

33,565,841 1,534,940 0 32,030,901

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PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX LEVY Levy Summary General Fund Referendum Debt Service Fund Non-Referendum Debt Service Fund Capital Expansion Fund Community Service Fund Prior Year Levy Chargeback Other Levy TOTAL SCHOOL LEVY PERCENTAGE INCREASE -TOTAL LEVY FROM PRIOR YEAR

Audited 2023-24 Audited 2024-25 Revised Budget 2025-26

12,773,721 3,565,994 0 0 0 0 0 16,339,715

12,924,138 3,565,994 0 0 0 0 0 16,490,132

13,001,131 3,565,994 0 0 108,682 0 0 16,675,807

0.92%

1.13%

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Approval of Temporary Class B Beer and Temporary Class B Wine licenses. f. Consideration of: Approval of Class A Beer and Class A Liquor license. g. Consideration of: Approval of Temporary Class B Beer license. h. Consideration of: Approval of Class B Beer and Class C Wine license i. Consideration of: Approval for Miller Art Museum to serve wine at private events. j. Consideration of: Approval of Vendors for Door County Kayak Concert. k. Consideration of: Approval for Steel Bridge Gelato to participate in Door County Jazz Festival and Door County Kayak Concert. l. Consideration of: Approval of Street Closure Application from Destination Sturgeon Bay for Sidewalk Sales. m. Finance/Purchasing & Building Committee recommendation re: Deny request from Purple Yum for refund of mobile food truck permit fee. Carried. Nault/Matson to approve the Combination Class B Beer and Liquor license for Butch’s Bar II contingent upon occupancy permit being granted by the Building Inspection Department/Fire Department. Carried with Williams voting no. Williams/Wiederanders to read in title only and adopt the second reading of ordinance re: Rezone property from Agricultural (A) to Two-Family Residential (R3) - parcel #281-68-17000902. Carried with Matson voting no. Bacon/Williams to read in title only and adopt the second reading of ordinance regarding creating a Planned Unit Development zoning classification for a portion of Parcel #281-68-17000902 located at Division Road. Carried with Matson voting no. RECOMMENDATION We, the Finance/Purchasing & Building Committee, hereby recommend approving the artwork loan agreement between the City of Sturgeon Bay and the Miller Art Museum including revisions presented. FINANCE/PURCHASING & BUILDING COMMITTEE By: Helen Bacon, Chr. Introduced by Bacon. Bacon/ Huston to adopt. Carried. RECOMMENDATION We, the Finance/Purchasing & Building Committee, hereby recommend approving the revision to the Sawyer Par Flats Development Agreement as presented. FINANCE/PURCHASING & BUILDING COMMITTEE By: Helen Bacon, Chr. Introduced by Community Development Director Kirwen. Bacon/Williams to adopt. Discussion took place regarding when the February contract was signed, Matson asked about the attorneys opinion and if the City is able to restrict the use of the land below the high water mark, what does “shovel in the ground” for the project means, that the project is supposed to break ground end of August. Further discussion took place regarding the ongoing discussions with the developer and staff, the Miller Art Museum potentially desiring to be in the area but not being ready yet, the number of changes the developer has asked for, the history of the property beginning in 2013 that included potential development, law suits, and the current financial situation of the TID, and what does the height restriction requested include. Carried with Matson and Huston voting no. The Council did not go into closed session. There was not a City Administrator report. Mayor Ward gave his report. Matson/Wiederanders to adjourn. Carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:16 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Stephanie L. Reinhardt City Clerk/HR Director WNAXLP

Meeting ID: 816 7708 3737 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF HISTORIC DESIGNATION: Notice is hereby given that at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, August 24 th , 2026 the Village of Egg Harbor Architectural Review & Historic Designation Board will hold a public hearing at the Paul J Bertschinger Community Center 7860 STH 42 Egg Harbor, WI 54209 and on the Zoom meeting platform using Meeting ID 816 7708 3737 to consider a local historic designation for the following properties pursuant to section § 152.027 (E) (1) of the Village of Egg Harbor Code: 7631 STH 42 – Parcel # 1180125302644A – Otherwise known as Chief Oshkosh 7914 STH 42 - Parcel # 1180124302614N7 – Otherwise known as Calvary United Methodist Church 7792 STH 42 – Parcel # 1180125302612D1 – Otherwise known as Egg Harbor Lifestyle LLC All interested parties are invited to appear and be heard either in person or on zoom. In person testimony will be received first followed by those testifying by zoom. Members of the public testifying by zoom will need to do so using the video option. Deliberations will be made by the Village Architectural Review and Historic Designation Board at their regular public meeting on July 20 th , 2026, immediately following this public hearing. Dated August 3rd , 2026 WNAXLP

MUNICIPALITIES

STURGEON BAY

PUBLIC HEARINGS EGG HARBOR

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE VILLAGE OF EGG HARBOR ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW & HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD August 24 th , 2026 AT 1:00 PM PAUL J. BERTSCHINGER COMMUNITY CENTER 7860 STH 42 Egg Harbor, WI 54209 Members of the public may also join the meeting by video conference: https://villageofeggharbor. zoom.us/j/81677083737 Members of the public with limited internet are encouraged to dial in: Call in Number: 312 626 6799

SCHOOL DISTRICTS AGENDAS

SOUTHERN DOOR

SOUTHERN DOOR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026 HS Library – 6:30 PM Regular School Board Meeting 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). • Southern Door Community Auditorium Biannual Report • Approval of 2026 Operational Referendum Questions for General Election • Superintendent’s Report. • Administrators’ Report: District Strategic Plan • Monthly Financial Reports Overview (June - Preliminary) I. Approve June (Preliminary) Financial Reports • Consent Agenda Items. The Board will consider approval of: II. Past Minutes: July 20, 2026 Regular Meeting; July 23, 2026 Special Meeting; July 27, 2026 Special Meeting; August 3, 2026 Special Meeting; August 10, 2026 Quarterly Retreat. III. Donations. IV. Preliminary Budget Format Required by DPI for Annual Meeting, and Annual Meeting Agenda Approval. V. Memorial Plaque in honor of SDHS Graduate Brock P. McCardle. • Individually Considered Items from the Consent Agenda. • Personnel Recommendations VI. Retirements, Resignations, Changes of Assignment, Hiring. • Future Agenda Items Review. • President’s Comments. • Closed Session, §19.85(1) (c), 118.125, 120.13: a. Closed Minutes: July 20, 2026 Regular Meeting; July 27, 2026 Special Meeting. b. Review of administrator expectations. • Return to Open Session. The Board may take any necessary action on items that were discussed in Closed Session, as appropriate. • Adjourn. WNAXLP

THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF STURGEON BAY Regular Board of Education Meeting Wednesday, August 19, 2026 As noted in Board Policy 0166 - Agenda, each agenda shall contain the following statement

“This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District's business and is not to be considered a public hearing. There is a time for public comment during the meeting as indicated in the agenda.” 5:15 P.M. Work Session High School Library (IMC) Note: The Board typically has a work session prior to the August Board meeting to review budgetary matters again between the preliminary approval which occurs in June and formal approval which occurs in October, following the October 15 aide certification from the State. No formal action is taken in these work sessions. CALL TO ORDER: 1. Roll Call 2. Motion to Adopt Agenda OPERATIONS 1. Budget planning for 20262027 and Beyond Discussion 2. Adjourn ________________________ 6:00 P.M. Board of Education Meeting Sturgeon Bay High School Library CALL TO ORDER: 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Motion to Adopt Agenda PUBLIC COMMENT SECTION As noted in Board Policy 0167.3 Public Comment at Board Meetings: Individuals who wish to address the Board should be residents of the School District of Sturgeon Bay or parents of students open-enrolled into the district. Speakers are asked to share their name, address, and be aware that comments may be limited to five minutes at the discretion of the Board President. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Approve Minutes a. Regular Meeting of July 15, 2026 b. Learning Session of August 5, 2026 2. Approve July Bills 3. Accept Grants and Donations 4. Approve Resignations and Retirements 5. Board Policy Review (second reading): a. 0144.5 Board Member Behavior, Communication, and Code of Conduct b. 1213/3213/4213 Student Supervision and Welfare c. 5136 Personal Communication Devices d. 7530.02 Staff & School Officials Use of Personal Communication Devices e. 7540.02 Digital Content and Accessibility f. 7540.03 Student Technology Acceptable Use & Safety g. 7544 Use of Social Media h. 8120 Volunteers i. 8462 Child Abuse and Neglect OPERATIONS AGENDA: 1. Consent Agenda items requiring attention (if any) 2. Approve Resolution Authorizing the School District Budget to Exceed Revenue Limit for Five Years for NonRecurring Purposes 3. Approve Resolution Providing for a Referendum Election on the Question of Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the School District Budget to Exceed Revenue Limit for Five Years for NonRecurring Purposes 4. Approve Teacher Associates 5. Approve Food Service Employee 6. Approve Roofing/ Maintenance Consultant 7. Act 12 Annual Report on Statistics of Crimes & Other Safety Related Incidents (informational item)* 8. Approve Strategic Action Plan for 2026-2027 9. Informational Update Regarding Replacement Educational Programming Operational Referendum Planned for November 3, 2026 10. Reports 11. Adjourn *indicates annual item 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

MEETING NOTICE

Annual Meeting of the SHILOH CHURCH LOT and CEMETERY ASSOCIATION at the Church Building 2468 S. Shiloh Road 5:30 p.m., September 8, 2026

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St. Joseph Catholic Church

ELCA LUTHERAN CHURCHES Bay View Lutheran

110 N. 5th Ave • Sturgeon Bay

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

Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran

We welcome our summer visitors and vacationers!

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

Hainesville Lutheran

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

836 Michigan St - Sturgeon Bay

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

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

Pastor JoAnn Meyer

www.sturgeonbayumc.org

Hearing Loop Equipped

Join us in Sunday Worship!

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

For more information visit: www.shepherdofthebay.org

Sturgeon Bay Seventh-day Adventist Church

Calvary & Zion United Methodist Churches

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

Pastor Frank Maxwell

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

We are Merging Excitement and Hope Into a Vital Faith

The Episcopal Church welcomes you! Holy Nativity

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

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

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

Communion First Sunday of the Month

Rev. Glenn Kanestrom 920-743-3286 – www.ctkhn.org

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

2336 Canterbury Lane, Sister Bay

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

PASTOR ED HOUSE 2731 HWY 42, SISTER BAY (920) 421-1525

144th Season 2012 bethanyephraim.org Our 130th Year

A Sunday Historic Church Morning Worship A Living 9:30Faith AM August 16 • 9:30am Visiting Pastor October 28& 9 July Rev.Rev. Ben Nelson Martin Ruge October 2 &9 Rev. Dennis Tollefson Neenah, WIRuge Rev. Martin Woodville, WI Cambridge, MN Neenah, WI

Lutheran Church Visitors Welcome Hwy Q Moravia 3028 Church St. (Cty Hwy Q) • Ephraim, WIand 54211-0707

BIBLE BASED • CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP • NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Sunday Worship 9:30 am

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

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You are warmly invited for worship service at the historic Jacksonport United Methodist Church All are welcome! Join us this Sunday at Jacksonport UMC where thoughtful sermons and timeless music from the original pump organ fill our historic sanctuary.

Sunday, August 16 • 8:45 a.m.

Christmas Worship Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 7 PM Christmas Day Worship 10 AM

7973 Hwy 57 Immanuel Lutheran Church Baileys Harbor, WI 54202

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

Summer Worship Schedule

Sundays 9am • Wednesdays 6pm In person and live on Facebook

LCMC - A Lutheran Congregation in Mission for Christ handicapped

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

SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church

Mass Schedule

Rev. Matthew Rappl

Thursday 8:30 am Rosary at 8:00

Sunday 8:00 am

Handicap Accessible Hearing Loop System Air Conditioned

Sunday 1:00 pm

Spanish Speaking

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

Special Music - Isabella Dippel - Vocalist Hwy 57 & Cave Point Road • Jacksonport jacksonportmethodist.org

The Church of the Atonement (Episcopal) Main St. at Cottage Row Fish Creek

EVERYONE WELCOME! August 16 • 8 and 10 am Rev. Dr. Jessica Babcock

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

FELLOWSHIP OF DOOR COUNTY

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

August 16 - 10 AM Brent Hege Confronting Authoritarianism: Some Lessons from the Barmen Declaration of 1934

10341 Hwy 42 ~ North Ephraim ~ 920.854.7559

St. Paul Lutheran Church

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EVANGELICAL FREE HOME CHURCH

10337 North Shore Rd., Ephraim

Immanuel Lutheran Church-LCMC Sunday Worship 10 AM

NURSERY, CAFÉ, 24/7 FOOD PANTRY

FOR MORE INFO: DOOROFLIFE.ORG

10am Sundays at

10:00AM

WEDNESDAY SERVICE: 6:30PM (SEPTEMBER-APRIL) Bible Study (Adults) Treasure Seekers (Kids 5-12)

Handicap Accessible

First Baptist Church

SUNDAY SERVICE:

where faith meets real life

www.theorchardefca.org

www.stjosephsb.com

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

Everyone is invited No exceptions.

Bethany

Saturday 4pm Sunday 10am

Weekend Mass Times:

3944 Co. Rd. M • Sturgeon Bay • Pastor, Mary Lou Plummer Sunday Worship 9:30AM • 10:30AM Brunch

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

WEEKEND MASS TIMES:

Rev. Jerome Pastors

A Small Church With A Big Heart

Rev. Jon O. Gallatin

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

Sister Bay Moravian Church

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

Baha’i Faith “If it be claimed that the intellectual reality of man belongs to the world of nature--that it is a part of the whole--we ask is it possible for the part to contain virtues which the whole does not possess?” – ‘Abdu’l-Bahá Baha’i devotions are held at 4pm each Wednesday via Zoom. Fireside chat is every fourth Friday. Please email or call us to obtain a link and further information: doorcountybahais@gmail.com • 920-868-5050

PRAISE TEAM SUNDAY 8:00 am In-Sanctuary Worship 9:30 am “Blessing of the Animals” Outdoor Worship In-Sanctuary & Parking Lot Worship on 92.1 FM

Holy Communion Offered During All Worship

4167 Juddville Rd. Fish Creek • www.stpauljuddville.com A Congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Bethel Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church bethelbaptistellisonbay.org

Pastor Jim Peterson bethelellisonbay.org | Pastor Joel Rose

WEDNESDAY

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

Next Step Classes 9:15 AM Coffee Fellowship 10:15 AM We livestream our services on Worship Service 10:45 AM Check our website for more information

SUNDAY

852 Europe Bay Rd. | Ellison Bay, WI | 920.854.4490

JESUS CENTERED WORSHIP Pastor Daniel Bowman Associate Pastor Ryan Bowman

SUNDAY SERVICE 9:30 AM ccfishcreek@gmail.com

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

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SOLUTION on page 7. 108. Guitar master Paul 111. Bring back to good health 112. “Abracadabra” alternative 114. Car wheel 116. Chicago baseball player 118. Cicero’s 104 120. Nautical affirmative 121. School subj. 123. “Well, ___!” 125. Break in the action 132. 1977 Nobel laureate 133. Repairs a shoe 134. Fifth-century scourge 135. Mythical serpent 136. “Rock-a-bye, baby” pot 137. Was altruistic DOWN 1. Simper 2. Backyards

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37. Vaccine contents 38. Neb. neighbor 40. Hair dressing 42. Amati of violin-making fame 43. Deal (out) 45. __-faire 47. Chinese river 49. Five-star Bradley 51. Tiny battery 53. Cantina treats 54. To conclude 55. Football org. 56. Within (prefix) 57. Nabokov heroine and others 58. ___ Blue 60. Emit coherent light 63. Paying the pot 66. Bank 67. Dash off 68. Sounds of disapproval 70. Helgenberger of CSI 72. Impose, as a tax 73. Prefix with -graph

75. “__ me, you villain!” 77. Warmly cheerful 80. TV ad-skipping aid 82. Word on a U.S. coin 84. One engaged in, suffix 87. “When pigs fly!” 88. Popular exercise system 89. Asian tongue 90. Gold units, abbr. 91. Part of Nasdaq 92. Kind of platter 93. Winter comment 95. Dossier contents 97. Grafton’s ___ for Fugitive 102. Sweet stuff 104. Four or six, for example 105. The human soul 107. Eastern prince 109. Cream puff 110. Devious 112. Pipe 113. Little laugh

115. Circumference 117. Get fooled 119. Crumb 121. Aria, e.g. 122. Pointed end 124. “___ smile be your umbrella” 126. “Sorta” suffix 127. Brian of Queen 128. Baseballer Roush 129. Workmanship 130. Thus far 131. Humanities degs. Myles Mellor is one of the top crossword writers in the world, and his puzzles are published in more than 600 magazines, newspapers and web outlets. Subscribe to Mellor’s crosswords at ilovecrosswords.com.

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Classifieds of Appleton and Menasha. On Sundays August 16,23, and 30th I will feature targeted baked goods with which 100% of the proceeds will benefit the “Feeding America Campus” in Appleton. The WBA Foundation is a pass through NFP. No money will be lost in fees out of the proceeds of member sales revenues. Sunday, August 16th we’ll feature loaves of protein enriched chocolatechocolate chip zucchini bread utilizing our farm raised zucchini, and my grandma’s “Gingersnap Cookies” as the fundraising bakery items. 100% of the revenues from those items sold are earmarked for “Feeding America Campus. The BHCA 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sunday Farmers Market vending location for DC Kraut and Mister Burns is on the Southeast side of the Town Hall parking on the blacktop in the food court area. Our foodie items include but are not limited to fresh Garlic Scape Pesto, fresh Pico de Rhubarb salsa, scratch bakery, brined fridge pickles, plain/cherry/spicy sauerkrauts in fresh/frozen or canned, hot sauces, BBQ, Salsa, pepper jams, spicy A-2 White Cheddar Cheese, smoked whitefish dips. Veggies from the garden are available. Call to order. Our “Little Store” on the farm at 2604 Grove Rd., Baileys Harbor is open. Call 920-839-2288 for more info. Join us each Sunday on our 80-acre 1800’s farm from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. to enjoy a rural agricultural experience and see where your food comes from. Thank you to all who support us. Words cannot express our gratitude for our loyal patrons. Sports Cards Sports cards & unopened packs & possible Jordan packs. Pokemon cards and more. At Olde Orchard Antique Mall and Peninsula Antique Center in Egg Harbor. GH Booths & cases. Discounts available. For Sale Antique buggy seat. Upholstered with Fish Boil fabric. $100 OBO. Contact aaabbott_19085@yahoo.com 1939 For 9N

1/4 mile west of the intersection of County A & County E (Peninsula Center)

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cheese curds. Door County beer and wines. Natural homemade soaps. Door County Watch Us Grow liquid fertilizer. Honey crisp dried apples, large variety of fruit pie fillings including Cherry & Honey Crisp apple. Jams, Jellies, Pies, Salsa, BBQ Sauce, (Cherries: frozen, canned and dried), Cherry Cider, Honey Crisp Blend Apple Cider, our new apple grape and peachy apple and apple cranberry ciders. Fresh Eggs, Maple Syrup, Honey, Pickles, Spices, Fudge, Gifts & Gift Boxes and Much More. Pick Your Own Cherries and Apples in season. Six Generations Growing and Marketing Fruits and Vegetables. Wholesale and Retail products. We ship UPS. Accept WIC checks. SPORTING EQUIPMENT Golf Clubs For Sale Complete sets of men’s & women’s golf clubs including bag. $100 each OBO. Contact aaabbott_19085@yahoo.com Trek Verve Low Step E Bike 21021, excellent condition, Bosch Cruise Motor, 9 speed gearing, size Medium. $1,050. Contact 214.801.5091

GARAGE/ YARD SALE GARAGE/YARD SALE PRICED TO SELL Garage Sale 8/14-8/22 Aug. 14–22, 8 AM–5 PM (weekdays included). 1908 Taube Rd. Huge selection of women’s, teen & girls’ clothing (all sizes), women’s shoes (various sizes), Packers memorabilia, antique furniture, artwork, unique décor, vintage CDs & tapes, purses, and much more! If you’re looking for it, you’ll probably find it. Everything is PRICED TO SELL plus multiple FREE bins of miscellaneous items. Great deals every day!

MISCELLANEOUS SPECIALS For Sale at Hyline Orchard Bulk firewood, landscaping wood mulch. Delivery available. Call Hyline Orchard, 8240 Hwy 42, fish Creek. 2 miles north of Egg Harbor. 920.868.3067 or 920.493.4083

PETS DOGS NewfyPoo Puppies

Bike For Sale Women’s Towne electric bike. Very good condition, excellent for Door County roads. Needs new battery. $350 OBO. Contact aaabbott_19805@yahoo.com HYLINE ORCHARD FARM MARKET 2 miles north of Egg Harbor on Hwy 42. (920.868.3067) OPEN YEAR ROUND 9am to 5pm. HOMEMADE CHERRY & APPLE PRODUCTS FROM OUR ORCHARDS. Cherries galore. NEW freeze dried cherries, our own sparkling cider & juice, Cherry & many more. Locally grown state certified beef, ground, steaks & roast. Also our cherry and apple pies baked or ready to bake. A variety of cheese, cheese spreads and

3 females ready to go home! Non shedding, calm sweet temperament. Vet checked, vaccinated, DNA health profiles. Parents in home. Contact 608.358.5835

REC VEHICLES BOATS Bayliner 185 2007 Bayliner 185, gently used, consistently well-maintained, excellent condition. Low number of hours of use. Includes trailer, Bimini top (never used), anchor, fenders, lines, ring buoy, 2 extra seats. Contact Gerry, 708.955.3282. Located in Fish Creek.

Ephraim

Fish Creek E

Egg Harbor

Boston Whaler Sport 15, 70HP Yamaha, Trailer

2026 season. Call Laura @ 920.419.5399 past and present work can be found on FB and Instagram #dutch.landscaping MISCELLANEOUS

1st year of this desirable Smirked hull, side rails, 3 mahogany seats & right side console. Low hours Yamaha 4 stroke 70hp engine with electric start & power trim/ tilt. Yqmaha controls, Garmin echo map, UHD , depth & navigation. Rule bilge pump, Balko bunk trailer in good condition. Transom ID 5A0146. Fresh water only. No transom separation, very good condition. 920.493.2100 or R.vangemert@ icloud.com. $14,900 no trades, Fish Creek. Boat For Sale 1989 17ft Sea n Ski Sea Nymph. 75hp Mariner motor, trailer. $2,700. Contact Bob 262.721.7841 or stop by 7496 S Kangaroo Lake DR Baileys Harbor Sunfish Sailboat In very good condition, complete with mast, racing sail, center board and tiller/ rudder. $750 OBO. Contact aaabbott_19085@yahoo.com Sea Doo GT & Trailer 2009 Navy Blue, 2 seater, only 155 hours, well maintained. Asking $5,500. Call Joe 414.412.4914 23’ Pontoon Boat 2015 Starcraft 236 Stardeck CNF w/ Mercury 60 ELPT 4 stroke CT EFI (approx 300 hrs) and Karavan double axle trailer. $18,995 920.606.1200 Year 2000 19’ Sea Ray open bow with trailer Low hours, one owner, excellent condition. 630.215.4955 Sailboat 17ft O’Day day sailer with trailer. Great condition. $1,475. cdhausman@live.com LOGIC 17’ BOAT FOR SALE 17’ Logic 70 hp boat for sale. Includes Johnson engine and Continental trailer. Vessel year, engine year, and trailer year are all 2000. Asking price is $5,500 or best offer. The boat and engine have not been used for a while so buyers are invited to inspect the boat and engine prior to purchase. 847.476.0677 Boat For Sale 1957 42ft Matthews Sedan. Galley down with 2 state rooms and 1.5 heads. V8 engines, low hours. Same owner for 40 years. $21k OBO. On Washington Island. 614.406.3960 for pics & info. CAMPER/MOTORHOME

Rebuilt and restored, many new parts. $3,000 firm. Contact 414.702.4378 Ephraim.

Rocky Ridge Storage

2012 Catalina Deluxe Edition Good shape, everything in working condition. Comes with a hitch. $7,500 OBO. Contact 920.265.1830

SERVICES Look for additional Service display advertisements within this section. CLEANING Heather Scholl’s Cleaning Service High quality weekly residential cleaner serving northern Door County. Certified and experienced. Email scholl. heather34@gmail.com LAWN/YARD CARE Gardener Looking to add a few more clients to my landscape maintenance for the

Clayton’s Special Services General Home Repairs, gutter service, roofing repairs, moss removal from roofs/decks, fall into spring cleanups etc. Located in Sister Bay. 920.256.5657

For More Info 920-421-1032 rockyridgestorage.com

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Protect Your Deck Staining & power washing. Egg Harbor and north. Contact Paul 920.839.7064 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 Tues to Sat 10:30 am – 4pm

Call Tim (920) 333-0252 • Email Tim@doorcountylawns.com

NEED SOMETHING HAULED?

From Point A to Point B or just away? Let A CLEANING CREW OF DOOR COUNTY do it for you. Boxes, Furniture, Appliances, Yard Waste, Scrap Metal, Junk and more. Family Owned and Operated, Insured. 920.818.0450. TREE & BRUSH REMOVAL We cut down trees, remove fallen trees & brush piles. Thin forestry, brush cut fields or walking paths. United Trades, Call or text Steve at 808.392.7669 or email: Unitedtrades@gmail.com Located in Baileys Harbor year round DRIVEWAY & GRAVEL RENEWAL Pot holes, ruts, loss of grave, grass or weeds? Or just an old driveway that needs renewal or extra gravel? We can help! United Trades, Call or text Steve at 808.392.7669 or email: Unitedtrades@gmail.com Located in Baileys Harbor year round

POEHLER SHARPENING Jarvis Poehler Drop Off Bins: Sturgeon Bay Owner

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• Cutlery Knives • Construction tools • Lawn Tools • Grooming Clippers • and Much More!

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Window Repair • Professional Window Washing Andersen Windows Service Tech Phone: 218-343-4146 darrensglass@gmail.com Serving the greater Door County area. All work done onsite.

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PAINTING Select Home Painting LLC Looking for reliable painters? Select Home Painting LLC is a family-owned business offering premium interior and exterior painting. Beyond walls, we specialize in kitchen cabinets, garage floor epoxy, and deck staining. We treat every home like our own, ensuring clean, professional, and beautiful results. Reach out today for a free estimate, and let’s get started on your next home project! 406.624.8053 Trained by old masters, I eventually became one. They had standards. I started contracting at 22 with their blessing. I’ve painted buildings you’ve seen and worked with continued on page 7 people you may know. These are the rules: show up when you said, do what you said, find a way to do more, return your calls. Work hard. Work cleanly. Work quietly. As a guest. I communicate cleanly when you’re away. I’m looking for more clients I’ll keep. Matthew Janes. 920.517.8005 SKILLED TRADES Flooring Services Professional Flooring installer with 50 yrs experience. Can install carpet, vinyl, ceramic tile, laminate, luxury vinyl plank and tile. Will do carpet repairs, re-stretch carpet, tile & other repairs. Contact

728 N. 4th Ave. Ace Hardware 1225 Egg Harbor Rd. Northern Door 3630 Fairview Rd. Ace Hardware Sister Bay 10636 N Bay Shore Dr. Ace Hardware Lux Casco 606 Center Dr.

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(920) 328-8896 or (920) 868-0251

BONI PEREZ HANDYMAN LLC DOES IT ALL! GENERAL CONTRACTOR KITCHEN/BATH REMODEL FLOORING OF ALL KINDS PAINTING-INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ROOFING AND SIDING LANDSCAPE AND HARDSCAPE MASONRY AND MORE!

Full Service Residential and Commercial hard-scape and soft-scape design and installation: Patio, fire pit, walkway, retaining wall, Pond, Driveway, foundation, Site work, Sod/seed, Flatwork, planting, mulching, care-taking, snow removal, mowing. Up-Front Pricing, References, Insured

Tim Bley Property Solutions Inc. 920-333-0252 Services - Door and opener repair - New opener sales and install - New door sales and install

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WANTED MISCELLANEOUS Musician wanted Looking for a female vocalist to join a new local classic rock band. Lead/ Harmonies. Beatles, Eagles, CSNY. Please call David Hatch 920.883.7608 Wanted COMIC BOOKS and related magazines & so forth. 920.743.5433 TO RENT Longterm Summer ’27 Rental Wanted Family of 3 looking for furnished rental June-Aug 2027 in Ephraim, Sister Bay, Fish Creek, or Baileys, prefer walkable to town, 2+ bedrooms. Text 630.706.0383

HELP WANTED Look for additional Help Wanted display advertisements within this section. CHILD CARE Substitute Assistants – NDCC Northern Door Children’s Center seeking assistants to substitute in all classrooms, ages infant through five. 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 $17.00/hour. Contact Cindy or Sue at Northern Door Children’s Center for an application. Call 920.854.4244, email us at teachdoorcounty@gmail.com HEALTH CARE In Home Caregivers Want to make a difference in someone’s life? If so, come join the in-home caregivers at

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Advocates 4 in Home Care in Sturgeon Bay. You will soon will become a difference maker providing in home care and assistance for clients throughout Door and Kewaunee counties. Flexible hours available. Call Advocates 4 in Home Care at 920.746.2000 for more information. SEEKING GUARDIAN ANGELS/CAREGIVERS Looking for part-time Guardian Angels/Caregivers (medical experience required) to join our fun loving 23-year-old disabled son’s care team. We currently need someone 2 days a week (Monday & Friday) from 8 am to 3 or 4 pm, Must be a non-smoker. Patience and reliability of utmost importance to parents. If interested, call 920.746.0538 for full details and to set up an interview. HOTEL/LODGING Hotel Assistant General Manager Seeking an energetic, people motivated individual as Asst. General Manager of this year round Northern Door Resort. Detail oriented, creative problem solver, & multitasker, who enjoys working as a team; full time. Lodgical Solutions preferred or will train; Hotel Experience necessary. Excellent salary, health, dental, vision & PTO benefits. Apply at: https:// idmhospitality.com/careers MISCELLANEOUS Cat sitter/house sitter Person needed to care for my cat while I am gone from long weekends to a couple of weeks at a time. I have a litter robot, timed feeding dispenser and water fountain. I need someone who would come over and watch TV/read a book or stay overnight as a way to provide companionship to my cat. If you would want to live in my home, I am within walking distance to the downtown area. Please text/call me at 920.492.0808

OFFICE Office Assistant Looking for parttime or fulltime person to help w/ office work to include some retail although mostly office functions such as Quickbooks along w/ MS office systems to help our growing contractor construction business. 920.421.0397 PROFESSIONAL Veterinary Receptionist Door County Veterinary Hospital is looking for a positive, hard working, and motivated team player to join our team of pet care professionals. Candidates need to be organized, detail oriented and able to lift 50lbs. Compassion, willingness to learn and help are essential. We offer a family atmosphere, competitive wages, and benefits. Please send resume and cover letter to : doorcountyveterinaryhospital@ yahoo.com. RESTAURANT Server – Nightingale Supper Club Servers wanted, Nightingale Supper Club. To apply, stop in, visit our website or email/call. info@nightingalesupperclub. com – 920.743.5593 – $3050 an hour base pay + tips RETAIL LOVE CARS? BUILD YOUR CAREER IN DOOR COUNTY! Heiser Automotive is hiring Sales Consultants in Sturgeon Bay. Build relationships, help local drivers find the right vehicle, and grow with a trusted Wisconsin company. Sales experience is a plus, but we’ll train the right person. Bring your people skills, valid driver’s license, and drive to succeed. Competitive pay, benefits, PTO, 401(k) match, and advancement opportunities. Learn more and apply at Heiser. com. E-Verify employer.

Email us at accts@sturgeonbayyachtclub.net or call 920-743-6934

Sevastopol School District

Join the TARGET TEAM! As we unveil our Fresh New Look and expanded Fresh Market, we’re growing our team and looking for enthusiastic people to join us! Competitive Pay, Flexible Scheduling, Career Growth Opportunities, Team Member Discounts, Fun, Fast-Paced Environment. Apply today at target.com/careers

Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Pioneering the Next Generation

SCHOOL KITCHEN ASSISTANT

POSITION

• Part-time Dishwasher and Salad Bar Prep Cook • Start date of August 24, 2026

QUALIFICATIONS • Prefer experience in food preparation,

particularly in school or institutional setting • Prefer knowledge of basic culinary techniques, especially related to produce handling • High School Diploma • Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs (Full job description is available on district website)

Join Our Team!! Greens N Grains has an opening for a full-time, or 2 part-time grocery team workers. Come join us in our fun, active, healthy work environment. We are looking for a person who is enthusiastic about great food, healthy living and alternatives. The requirements are a strong physical body- must be able to carry heavy boxes and do stairs with a load. Retail & POS experience is helpful but a passion for and knowledge of organic and clean food and supplements is essential. Wages dependent on experience. This position includes a possibility of housing. Please email your resume to info@ Greens-N-Grains.com or mail to: POB 225, Egg Harbor,WI 54209. You can also email to request an application.

SUBMIT TO

DEADLINE

• Completed Employment Application (available online at www.sevastopol.k12.wi.us) • Current resume, if available • Letter of interest Paper Copies or Emails Accepted Tiffany Kelsey, Food Services Director Sevastopol School District 4550 Highway 57 • Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Email: tkelsey@sevastopol.k12.wi.us Until Filled

SEVASTOPOL SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Join Our Team at Peninsula Park Golf Course Full and Part Time Availability Golf Course Maintenance and Detail Oriented Person for Building Grounds

Contact Mike at (920)854-5420

SKILLED TRADES Tree Guys Needed $30/ hr Pro tree service is currently looking for full-time or part-time help. All you need is a valid drivers license and we will teach you the rest. If you have experience, that’s great which will pump up your starting pay but not required. You can literally start tomorrow and we have flexible work schedules to fit you. Call Mark at 920.495.8733

Event and Marketing Coordinator Year-Round Position $19-$22/hour + commission 15 to 25 hours/week Career growth opportunities Great work environment + able to work remotely occasionally.

Knowledge of building maintenance & repairs, landscaping, general upkeep, some computer skills and the ability to plan and set up projects. Must be self-motivated, courteous and have good people skills. Starting salary between $65,000 and $75,000. Email your resume: doorcountycherry@comcast.net

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Little Sweden and Hedemora Hillas is a premier vacation and whole ownership resort in| Door County, We are www.alpineresort.com 920.868.3000 growing which means we need more We are 7670 Horseshoe Bay Road, Egg Harbor,staff. WI 54209 currently hiring for the following positions. Maintenance, Front Desk, Housekeeping, Housekeeping Supervisor/ Inspector. Full and part time positions available yearround. Great pay, benefits, and bonuses. For more information call 920-868-9950 x2, email linda@little-sweden.com or stop in for an application.

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• Perform monthly reconciliations • Process payroll and complete related State and Federal reporting • Record invoices and process checks for disbursement to vendors • Prepare invoices and reconcile daily receipts • Assist Controller with preparation of the annual budget and financial audit • Be proficient in Microsoft Office with accounting software experience SBU is a municipal-owned utility providing electric, water and wastewater services to residents and businesses of Sturgeon Bay and surrounding townships. SBU maintains the infrastructure that makes our community a great place to live, work and visit. SBU’s work environment is excellent and our benefit programs are outstanding. Qualified candidates can apply by forwarding a resume to kslaby@sbunet.com. Visit www.sbunet.com for more information.

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turgeon Bay coach Matthew Landers said he hopes last year’s experience will help his squad improve in 2026. “[We] only lost four players from the previous season, which leads to seasoned veterans and leaders that understand the culture that was being built the previous season and carrying the torch,” he said. Sophomore offensive/defensive lineman Landon Evers, who received honorable mention in the Packerland on the offensive line is back, as is junior wide receiver/defensive back Alex Boden, who led the team in receiving with 22 catches for 242 yards. Sophomore running back/linebacker Shaun Estrada, the team’s leading rusher with 105 carries for 326 yards; and senior quarterback/defensive back Trygg Stuth, who started behind center last season also return. Though Sturgeon Bay has enough players to have an 11-player varsity

Searching for Success (From left) Sturgeon Bay’s Jack Higginbotham (81) pitches the ball to Jhamir Robertson (97) during the Aug, 5 practice inside the high school KEVIN BONESKE track.

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ast year brought an uncommon experience to Southern Door football. The Eagles missed the playoffs for the first time since 2019, finishing 3-6 overall and 2-5 in the Packerland Conference. continued on page 5

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“I know those agencies stepped up and really helped during the cold months,” she said. “Which is why they’re really low [on funds] now, because the winter was a little harder with a higher demand than normal.” To support these organizations and the people they help, United Way is hosting a fundraising campaign through Aug. 24 to raise at least $30,000 for emergency housing assistance. The money will be split evenly between Help of Door County, the Salvation Army and St. Vincent de Paul. United Way chose the three organizations based on their ability to respond quickly to emergency needs and provide temporary housing.

“Help of Door County meets that unique need for [victims of] domestic violence, and then Salvation Army and St. Vincent de Paul are the two that seem to be able to respond the fastest and have the most flexibility with their funds,” Kohnle said. This year, Help, the area’s only domestic violence agency, has seen a noticeable increase in calls for assistance with everyday expenses like rent, gas and groceries, according to Executive Director Moriah Benzow. The nonprofit provides emergency housing for victims of domestic violence fleeing unsafe situations, rental continued on page 7

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he Resorters match-play tournament at Peninsula State Park took its name from the seasonal tourists who summered around Ephraim and Fish Creek in the 1920s and loved to golf. Through a century, the multi-day event has drawn most of its players from outside of the area and out of state. This month, however, the tournament gained a few more Door County residents as it drew its biggest turnout in approximately 10 years. “It’s about as full as we can be,” course manager, golf pro and tournament chair Jason Daubner said of the morning tee sheet and the 104 players. One group of Wednesday-morning regulars at Peninsula sent several players into the tournament, and a few golfers from a group with regular Saturday-morning tee times also entered. Every year, Daubner encourages participants to bring more friends and players “to the dance,” and that paid off this year. The youth division still sees a low turnout from the area, but Gibraltar student Owen Gallagher won his morning matches over Brayden Komer of Illinois to claim the junior trophy and treats. This was the 100th year for women’s competition in The Resorters, and Amy Gehrke’s name will appear on the trophy in the clubhouse for the seventh time. A Door County property owner and a regular in Wisconsin State Golf Association amateur events, Gehrke defeated Maureen Cotter on Tuesday in the championship match. Jill Trider won her consolation match against Pat Roisum in the women’s championship division. The men’s division also had a more local winner, as overall champion Griffin Pohl is now a Sturgeon Bay resident working in financial services. Pohl grew up wrestling and golfing in the Chicago suburbs and previously won the tournament in 2020, 2023, 2024 and 2025. The former Illinois Wesleyan University golf team leader thrives

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in the match-play format. Earlier this summer, he won a half-dozen matches over top amateurs, then came in second in the Wisconsin State Men’s Match Play Championship. After a drive off the fairway and into some rocks, he scrambled to give himself a chance to tie the playoff hole. His putt lipped out, and University of Wisconsin golfer Vijay Kumar made birdie to win. At Peninsula State Park Golf Course on Aug. 5, Pohl defeated his brother, Garrett, five up with four holes to go to win the men’s Division I championship. Garrett is following his brother’s lead, as he is heading to Illinois Wesleyan to study golf this year. Garrett also got into the Wisconsin State Amateur tournament this year. Daubner noted that Griffin Pohl has become tough to beat, and is keeping his game in shape despite entering the business world. Pohl came into The Resorters with a plus-4.4 handicap, meaning he cards under-par rounds between 67 and 69 on a good day. And that’s playing good courses, set up tough, such as West Bend, where Griffin finished 13th at 9-over par for four rounds and the State Am champion, Spencer Turtz, finished 3-over. Ian Tate won the Division I Championship bracket’s consolation match over Scott Jardine. In Championship Division II, Steve Schumacher took the win in a playoff with A.J. Browning, and Toby Peabody won his consolation match with Jared Reinhardt. TOP OF THE LEADERBOARD In senior division play, David Lee was a repeat champion, closing out Steve Newlun on the par-five 16th hole. Tom Rehrauer finished third. After competing Saturday, Aug. 1, in miniature golf at the Red Putter Pro Tournament in North Ephraim, Nick Kraus played in the par-three tournament on Sunday and took home a trophy from The Resorters as well. Playing in the Men’s B division along with fellow competitors with handicaps in the 8.7 to 10.4 range, Kraus defeated Jeff Reinhard on Wednesday to win the flight. Also in Men’s B, Mike Popiel won the consolation championship, 1-up over Duke Condon.

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PERFECT SHOT A competitor from Texas, Nick Peiffer, had an unusual hole-in-one on the eighth hole. “He stuffed it,” Daubner said. Playing from the tee on top of the cliff on the short par-three, Peiffer’s ball landed directly in the hole without causing any damage to the cup or putting surface. There were players in the tournament from as far away as California, Colorado and Florida. For many of the participants, The Resorters can be a four-day event – if they play in the Sunday parthree event on the Short Course, and if they win a match on Tuesday to survive for a championship or consolation match on Wednesday. Players have dozens of chances to win prizes throughout the tournament, such as Pat Roisum winning the longest-putt prize on the third hole during the tournament and a closest-to-the-pin prize during Peninsula Pulse the Sunday par-three tourney.

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n September 2, 1979, Maplewood pitching ace Lee Petrina was “weary from a week of clearing broken branches from his stormstruck cherry orchard.’’ Egg Harbor upset the regular-season champion Mets 8-6 for the playoff title. On June 8, 1980, during the longest game in Door County League history, legendary West Jacksonport manager Dick Kroll milked his 30 cows three hours late. He only returned to the farm after hitting a two-run homer in the 25th inning to lead the Ports to a 7-4 victory over Baileys Harbor. “They were all a bunch of tough farmers,’’ current Ports manager Eric Bley said. “Everyone still lived around here. There were a lot of other jobs, shipyards and everything. You had a whole bunch of guys. It’s harder now.’’ Nowadays, while small farms are disappearing, the county league is filled with tradesmen who live on the peninsula and players who hold a variety of occupations in Door County, Green Bay, the Fox Valley and beyond. Bley, who grew up on the farm that his family still operates, travels from Wrightstown, where he’s a lineman for Kaukauna Utilities. The commute is challenging, but his mother, Patty, who operates the Ports’ concession stand, appreciates being able to see Eric’s two young children regularly. And he values the opportunities they’ll have in the Fox Valley. “I grew up farming,’’ said West Jacksonport veteran Woody Schartner. “My dad was going to take over my grandpa’s farm. But when the tornado went through [in 1998], it took it out. Otherwise, I would probably be farming right now.’’ Instead, after his student-athlete days at Lakeland University, Schartner became a carpenter. “I lived in Green Bay until I was about 27,’’ he said. “I still drove up and played.’’ Eventually, he moved back and went to work at PortSide Builders, where Maplewood shortstop Adam Gutschow, Washington Island shortstop Luke Geiger and Sister Bay pitcher Ernie Erickson also work. Several Institute players also are in construction, as is Egg Harbor outfielder Cody Giesseman. Add Sister Bay catcher Tom Sawyer, who’s a mason; his Sister Bay teammates, landscapers Griffin Cole and Sawyer Johnson, and West Jacksonport outfielder Alec Schartner, who also works in the landscaping business – and you can see where county league ballplayers have migrated for their livelihoods. Construction is a good business these days. “Booming,’’ said Washington Island manager Joe Cornell, who operates Island Builders with a brother, building homes. “I’m

three years out now. When I first started, I was competing. Now I can pick and choose.’’ On his pitching staff are plumbers Ryan Jorgenson and Jon Kordon. The county league plumbing list could go on longer, especially if you include former stars like Brett Anschutz, who was a standout at Baileys Harbor. C.J. Goetz, in his third year with West Jacksonport, remembers being surprised when he talked to Islander third baseman Matt Foss at an All-Star game. “He told me he lives in Wausau. And I’m like, you drive all the way from there every weekend to go to the Island? It’s crazy. But it’s cool. It keeps it going.’’ Foss, the director of the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, still has family on the Island, and he can work in summer vacations to cut the commuting trips. Goetz, a former Wisconsin Badger linebacker married to a woman whose family lives near the West Jacksonport diamond, is in financial services and able to do some of his work virtually. After commuting from the Milwaukee area, where he worked in law enforcement, Egg Harbor shortstop Cory Fuller, a Sevastopol and St. Norbert alum, came home as a Door County deputy sheriff. Kolberg pitcher/shortstop Trevor Reinhardt, a Gibraltar and St. Norbert alum, commutes from Green Bay, where he uses his business degree as a financial analyst at Schneider Trucking. Some players stepped naturally into family businesses. Maplewood catcher Zach Marchant works at the family meat market in Sturgeon Bay. Sister Bay manager/pitcher Sam Forkert has been working off and on at the family’s Yacht Works marina since he was old enough to see over a gunwale. Like many players, Forkert, who went to Marian in Fond du Lac, played in college, mainly at small schools in northeastern Wisconsin – and lived out of the area while playing in summer collegiate leagues. “We always had it in the back of our minds that we were going to come back here,’’ Forkert said. “One of the good things about how much baseball I played was it took me places. I saw the world – well, parts of it, anyway.’’ And he concluded that Dorothy was right when she told her dog, Toto: “There’s no place like home.” Especially for young men who grew up in Door County playing baseball. Forkert and his teammate, Tom Sawyer, who went to Ripon, roomed together in the Fox Valley for a while. “We drove back together all the time, and then I lived in Appleton for two more years, and I just drove back every weekend,’’ Sawyer said. “You don’t want to base your career trajectory off of whether you can make a county league game or not. But I’m not going to lie. It came into my head. Can I make it back on Sunday? I don’t know what else to do on a Sunday in the summer.’’ Herb Gould is the author of the deepdive biography, Lambeau, The Man Who Invented the Green Bay Packers and The Run Don’t Count, a historical novel about the 1908 Chicago Cubs, who had more in common with the Door County League than today’s National League. For signed copies, contact him at herbgould85@gmail. com.

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Sister Bay’s Tom Sawyer (5) is welcomed home by his teammates and Scotty Weborg (in suspenders) after hitting a home run in Sunday’s Door County League game at Kolberg. DEANNA REINHARDT

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s we enter the final week of the regular season in the Door County League things seem to be taking shape. Sister Bay can return to their championship ways with a win on Sunday while the Baileys Harbor A’s can lock up their first playoff spot this decade. While the Washington Island and Kolberg game may have lost a little luster going into this week, it is still huge in the fact that the winner could still be in the title hunt and also host a playoff game. A 2-2 week leaves the Swami’s mark at 36-16 for the season. Washington Island (10-3) @ Kolberg (10-3) The Island’s second straight loss may have cost them a shot at the title. Sunday’s extra inning loss was especially painful because they fought back to tie it in the bottom of the ninth, scoring two runs. Caleb Cornell, Luke Geiger, Cam Munao, Ray McDonald and Alex Johnson all had two hits. The usually stout pitching staff handed out nine walks. The Braves’ repeat hopes took a big hit on Sunday with their home loss to the Bays. The Braves were held to just four hits with Nick LeCaptain getting two of them. Trevor Reinhardt homered to lead off the game, but the Braves would not score again until the eighth. Last time these two teams played on the island, the Braves were treated a little rudely by the fans. They want to return that favor in Kolberg. Swami says: Braves Sister Bay (11-2) @ Egg Harbor (4-9) The Bays won their sixth straight game on Sunday against the Braves and now are just a win away from regaining the title. Sunday they only had six hits but a couple of them were big. Spencer Krause and Tom Sawyer hit home runs in the game with Sawyer finishing with two hits. Egg Harbor took down the rival ports Sunday in part because of a big day from Drew Price. Price had three hits and also pitched seven strong innings, giving up only three runs. Brady Kita and Drake Olsen chipped in with two hits each. Swami says: Bays

Baileys Harbor (7-6) @ West Jacksonport (4-9) The A’s turnaround is almost complete. A win on Sunday and they are in the playoffs, but it will not be easy. It was very easy on Friday night as the A’s pounded out 18 hits in their rout of the Cubs. Aaron Brey led the way with four hits. He also struck out 15 Cubs batters. Ethan Kratcha and Caleb Plzak had three hits apiece while Owen Dannhausen, Danny Lodl and River Pawelski all had two hits of their own. Chris Lodl walked four times and scored three runs. The Ports loss on Sunday was their sixth in seven games. Woody Schartner had three hits, but the Ports just could not get anything going after a three-run third inning to tie the game. The Ports have the capability to make the A’s sweat in this one. Swami says: A’s Maplewood (6-7) @ Institute (013) The Mets woke up at just the right time. Two straight wins over playoffbound teams have them still hanging on to hope of a playoff spot. Winning on the Island is never easy. Winning after the raucous crowd got going in the ninth is even harder, but the Mets did it. Nolan Wagner and Jaden Diller led the way with three hits each. One of Wagner’s was a home run. Kordell Draves and Gavin Brady helped the cause with two hits each. It pains me to be brutally honest, but the Cubs are just not a good baseball team currently. On Friday, the Cubs issued 14 walks and struck out 15 times. On the season they have been outscored by their opponents by 115 runs. A loss at home will make it three seasons in a row without a win. Swami says: Mets

STANDINGS *Clinched playoff spot *Sister Bay, 11-2 *Washington Island, 10-3 *Kolberg, 10-3 Baileys Harbor, 7-6 Maplewood, 6-7 West Jacksonport, 4-9 Egg Harbor, 4-9 Institute, 0-13

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A COACH WITH GENERATIONAL IMPACT Door County YMCA gymnastics coach Gerrit DeJonge is known for teaching both a sport and about life. Whether in a chemistry classroom, a gymnastics center, or judging elite All-American gymnasts at Olympic Trials, his passion has involved helping young people learn, grow and succeed. After retiring from teaching, DeJonge and his wife moved to Door County. For more than 20 years, he has been a coach with the Door County YMCA Strivers gymnastics team, sharing his knowledge, encouragement and love of the sport with hundreds of young athletes. DeJonge’s impact has included coaching three generations of the same family. He first coached Becky Meyer in 1981. Years later, he coached Becky’s daughter, Reneka Hall, from 1999 to 2001. Most recently, he coached Reneka’s daughter and Becky’s granddaughter, Riley Hall, at the Door County YMCA Gymnastic Center after they traveled 1,100 miles from Colorado to have DeJonge coach her. Very few coaches have the opportunity to teach/coach three generations of one family. Whether he is coaching in the gym or judging competitions across the country, DeJonge is known for being fair, honest and encouraging, wanting athletes to do their best and feel proud of what they have accomplished.

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Head coach Scott Mallien’s team hopes consistent effort will get the program back to its winning ways. “We focus on what we can control – our attitude, our effort, our preparation and our response,” said Mallien, who is in his third season at the helm. “Every day, we live our standards with purpose and discipline. Consistently living those standards gives us our best opportunity to succeed.” The Eagles graduated all-conference receiver Lauden Berg, who led them with 30 receptions for 494 yards. But Mallien returns senior Lance Veeser, who led Southern Door last season with 113 total tackles and 83 solo tackles. Veeser also made all-conference second team at both linebacker and on the offensive line. Junior Jordan Fish, who ranked second on the team in total

program for the fifth season in a row, Landers said the Clippers once again won’t field a junior varsity team with 30-plus high school players out for football this year. With a healthy dose of freshmen, Landers said there will be a learning curve for a team without a JV team. Landers is in his second season as the Clippers’ head coach. The team finished 0-9 overall and 0-7 in the Packerland Conference last season. Sturgeon Bay opens the season Aug. 20 with a nonconference game at Brillion. The Clippers’ first conference contest is Sept. 4 at Peshtigo.

and solo tackles at 54 and 43, respectively, is back as well. On offense, the Eagles return their leading running back from last season, junior Raymond Paye, who ran for 610 yards on 105 carries and received honorable mention at running back and as a punter. Caleb Delwiche, who shared quarterback duties last season, returns for his senior year. The Eagles open the season at home Aug. 21 with a nonconference game against New Holstein. Their first conference contest is Sept. 4 at Marinette.

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Land Trust Celebrates 40 Years of Conservation at Annual Gathering Mediterranean buffet, desserts, live music, a special “open house” of the Horseshoe Bay Cave and refreshments including wine and Bridge Up Brewing Co. beer. Tickets cost $55, or $25 for children. The cave tour is a new addition to this year’s annual gathering. Jennifer Redell, a cave and mine specialist and conservation biologist with the Wisconsin Bat Program, will greet attendees at the entrance of the Horseshoe Bay Cave and provide a shortened tour between 2 and 3 pm. There will be an option for guests to

by LUCY HODKIEWICZ, Door County Land Trust communications coordinator

oor County Land Trust will celebrate 40 years of conservation during its upcoming annual gathering. This year’s event will take place on Friday, Aug. 21, from 2 to 5 pm at the pasture across from Frank E. Murphy Park, 7119 Bay Shore Dr. in Egg Harbor. Anyone can join the celebration by purchasing a ticket, which includes a

green NOTES Midwest Environmental Advocates attorney Michael Greif will discuss the importance of protecting public rights and natural resources during an upcoming Door County Environmental Council presentation. SUBMITTED

PROTECTING PUBLIC RIGHTS TALK Midwest Environmental Advocates attorney Michael Greif will join the Door County Environmental Council to discuss the importance of protecting public rights and natural resources in light of recent attempts to privatize Lake Michigan shoreline and rapidly expand artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. The free presentation, titled “Protecting Public Rights in an Age of Privatization,” will be held via Zoom and in-person on Friday, Aug. 21, at 7 pm, at Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St. in Sturgeon Bay. Drawing on Midwest Environmental Advocates’ legal work related to shoreline access and data centers, Greif will discuss the importance of transparent government decision-making and why protecting public rights is essential to safeguarding the state’s waters and natural resources. Greif graduated from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law in 2024. During his time there, he gained environmental law experience through clerkships with the Natural Resources Defense Council and Midwest Environmental Advocates. Greif grew up in northeast Wisconsin, and his appreciation for the environment grew out of summer visits to the shores of Lake Michigan, bike rides through the Driftless Area and time in Wisconsin’s state parks. For more information, visit dcec-wi.org.

enter the cave and make the 30-foot crawl inside to view the Cloak Room. The annual gathering will honor the Door County Land Trust’s past four decades and serve as the official community kickoff to a new effort to protect a large piece of land in Southern Door as the organization’s 16th public nature preserve. The program will center on a collective fundraising effort, The Giving Creek. The Land Trust will have paper frogs, fish, ferns and birds available for purchase, which donors can buy to help complete a creek scene inspired by

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INCIDENTAL TAKE OF A RARE SNAKE The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is proposing an incidental take permit for the state-endangered eastern ribbonsnake in connection with a Wisconsin Public Service electric project in the Village of Egg Harbor along White Cliff Road. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does not jeopardize the species’ overall population. Wisconsin Public Service is proposing to replace 20 overhead electric poles and associated guy lines in the Village of Egg Harbor. Because eastern ribbonsnakes are confirmed near the site, DNR staff determined the project may incidentally take some snakes. Ground disturbance will total 40 square feet – about 10 square feet at each of four poles within 33 feet of suitable wetland habitat. Poles will be replaced in the same or an adjacent hole, with unused holes backfilled to revegetate naturally. The overhead electric pole replacements will be accessed from the road. Conservation measures, detailed in a Jeopardy Assessment, include an on-site environmental monitor to spot and relocate snakes to suitable habitat outside the project area. The DNR concludes the project is not likely to appreciably harm the species’ survival or recovery in the state. The Jeopardy Assessment and ribbonsnake background are available at dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/erreview/itnotices

the Southern Door property they aim to protect as the 16th nature preserve. “As we enter our most ambitious decade yet, government funding is falling away, which makes this a pivotal moment for conservation in Door County,” Land Trust Executive Director Emily Wood said. Tickets for the annual gathering are available now on Door County Land Trust’s website, doorcountylandtrust. org, or by calling 920.746.1359. Event capacity is limited, so early purchase is recommended.

or by contacting DNR Conservation Biologist Stacy Rowe at 608.228.9796 or stacy.rowe@wisconsin.gov. Written comments on the project’s impact are due Aug. 20 to Row by phone, email or mail at 2514 Morse St. in Janesville, Wisconsin, 53545.

Door County is one of only six counties in Wisconsin where the eastern ribbonsnake, a state-endangered species, has been documented. RORI PALOSKI FOR THE WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

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The F.J. King schooner shipwreck, submerged in Lake Michigan near Liberty Grove, is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The F.J. King was constructed by Master Shipbuilder George R. Rogers in 1867 in Toledo, Ohio. It operated in the Great Lakes grain, coal, lumber and iron ore trades and experienced groundings and collisions that required repair. The schooner was re-rigged as a three-masted schooner in 1885, but the ship lines remained the same throughout its history. On Sept. 15, 1886, F.J. King was sailing with a cargo of iron ore collected at Escanaba, Michigan, bound for Chicago. In a heavy wind, it sprang a leak that could not be controlled. The captain turned the ship around, but it became unmanageable, rolling heavily in the seas. After the crew signaled for assistance, they fled to the yawl with their luggage and were picked up by the passing schooner La Petite. The F.J. King went down by its bow with the masts breaking the surface of the water. Although salvage attempts were made to recover the ship, it was ultimately abandoned. The F.J. King shipwreck site was documented by Wisconsin Historical Society maritime archaeologists and volunteers in August and October 2025. The site has produced a wealth of archaeological knowledge and has the potential to yield additional important data in future years. The vessel sits upright with the hull intact, but damage sustained during its sinking is evident at the bow. Additionally, its cabin blew off due to expanding air pressure in its hull as it plunged to the lake bottom, which damaged the sides of the ship’s hull near the cabin. All hull components remain intact on the ship or hidden within its hull, and some are scattered on the surrounding lakebed.

The Door County Historical Society (DCHS) invites the community to its family-friendly Heritage Day event, where visitors of all ages can experience what everyday life was like in Door County more than a century ago, between 1880 and 1910. The event will take place on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 11 am to 2 pm, at Heritage Village, next to Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St. in Sturgeon Bay. Throughout the village, visitors will encounter hands-on activities, demonstrations, stories and buildings that bring local history to life. Guests can discover the grains that helped sustain early Door County families by seeing them in every stage – from growing in the field, to drying and storage, to the foods and products they became. At the village chapel, visitors can experience one of the most important gathering places in an early settlement, where neighbors worshipped together, sang hymns and gave thanks. The village blacksmith will once again fire up the forge, demonstrating the skills that kept farms, homes and businesses running. Inside the Warren family home, guests will learn about one of Door County’s early families through moving letters exchanged during the Civil War, offering a personal glimpse into the challenges and sacrifices of the era. Visitors can also write a postcard to a family member, try their hand at churning butter and discover what life was like for Door County’s commercial fishermen at the close of the 19th century. Attendees can learn practical rope-tying techniques once essential to sailors and fishermen, then take a break for a little competition during an old-fashioned watermelon seed spitting contest. Guests are also encouraged to explore the community quilt project, browse the General Store and visit the historic buildings staffed by volunteer docents. Admission costs $6 for adults, while children ages 17 and younger are admitted free. For more information, visit doorcountyhistoricalsociety.org.

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MARY ANN MAE (OLSON) GUILETTE Feb. 6, 1945 - Aug. 4, 2026

Mary Ann Mae (Olson) Guilette, 81, Algoma, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, at Bellin Hospital, Green Bay. Mary Ann was born on Feb. 6, 1945, in Algoma, to Clarence and Mae (Karnitz) Olson. Mary Ann grew up on a small farm in Kohlberg with her parents and brothers Duane and Donnie. It was filled with the simple joys and adventures that would become cherished memories throughout her life. She attended Tornado Grade School in Brussels. During her teenage years, Mary Ann was a cheerleader, took part in musicals and plays, and sang in the chorus. She enjoyed roller skating, cruising around Algoma with friends, and stopping at the soda shop for a malt. Mary Ann especially enjoyed evenings out with the girls at places like Wally’s Dance Palace, where fate would introduce her to the love of her life, Glenn Guilette. After graduating from the first graduating class of Southern Door High School in 1963, Mary Ann and Glenn were married at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Algoma on Feb. 23, 1963. Together they built a beautiful life filled with laughter, adventure, and family. Mary Ann was the bookkeeper for Guilette Electric for the entire time they had the business. They proudly raised their three children, Loni, Chris, & Michael, tucked away in the countryside where they built the home of their dreams. Through 54 years of marriage, Mary Ann and Glenn remained devoted companions, sharing countless memories, family milestones, travels, and the everyday moments that made their life together so special. Mary Ann’s greatest joy was her family. She was a devoted wife and mother whose love for her children never wavered, and becoming a grandmother and great-grandmother brought her an even deeper sense of happiness and pride. Some of her favorite memories included supporting her children and grandchildren at their many sporting events and traveling with Glenn. Later in life, she treasured playing cards, eating out, watching classic TV and long conversations around the kitchen table and over the telephone with her family, delighting in every story, milestone, and laugh they shared. Mary Ann has always greatly cherished time spent with her family and friends. She will be remembered for the unconditional love she so freely gave, her quick wit, and the sharp mind that kept those around her smiling and on their toes. Mary Ann is survived by her three children: Alana (Jeff) Dier, Christopher (Kaye) Guilette, and Michael (Loretta) Guilette; nine grandchildren: Rebecca Bouche, Lizzy Anschutz, Anna (Ty) Grovogel, Matthew Guilette, Grace Guilette, Daniel Guilette, Courtney (Connor) Preston, Makayla Guilette, Sydnee Guilette; and six greatgrandchildren: Mehryn, Jackson, Charlotte, Edwin, Addy, and Vivian. She is survived by her brother, Donald Olson; sister-in-law, Virginia Leanna; and brother-in-law Larry Vandertie Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Mae Olson; loving husband, Glenn Guilette; and older brother, Duane Olson. There was a gathering on Monday, August 10, 2026 from 10 am to 1 pm with prayers at 12:30 pm. at the Schinderle Funeral Home, Algoma. The family would like to thank the nursing staff at the Bellin Hospital for their caring support during her stay there. We know Dad has been waiting impatiently, honking the horn, for you to join him. Express your sympathy, memories and pictures on Mary Ann’s tribute page at schinderlefuneralhome.com

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PIONEER PRESENTATION IN EPHRAIM The Ephraim Historical Foundation invites the community to this month’s History Speaks program, featuring Wisconsin State Historian Emeritus Michael Stevens. The free presentation will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 6 pm at Ephraim Village Hall, 9996 Hwy 42. Presenter Stevens will discuss Wisconsin’s early pioneer settlers, drawing from his most recent book, The Making of Pioneer Wisconsin: Voices of Early Settlers, published by the Wisconsin Historical Society Press. Rather than focusing solely on dates and major historical events, Stevens’ presentation explores the stories and voices of the people who settled Wisconsin in its early years. Through

firsthand accounts and historical records, he brings to life the challenges, opportunities and everyday experiences that shaped the state’s earliest communities. The Ephraim Historical Foundation’s History Speaks lecture series brings in historians, authors and other knowledgeable speakers to explore the people, places and stories that have shaped the region and state. For more information, visit ephraim.org or follow the Ephraim Historical Foundation on social media.

DINE AND DISCOVER DOOR COUNTY FROM ABOVE Later in the month, the DCHS will show a new perspective on the peninsula during its next Dine and Discover program. Local geologist and photographer Glen Tanck will present “A View From Above: An Aerial Tour of Northern Door County – Gills Rock to Sturgeon Bay” on Monday, Aug. 24, at 6 pm at the Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St. in Egg Harbor. Using approximately 70 photographs captured from about 2,000 feet in the air, Tanck will guide attendees on a breathtaking visual journey over northern Door’s shorelines, islands and shipwrecks. Raised on a farm and orchard just south of Egg Harbor, Tanck attended Gibraltar High School before earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in geology from the University of Wisconsin. The evening begins with dinner catered by Moja Rosa, followed by the presentation. Tickets cost $40 per person or $35 for DCHS members. Advance registration is recommended as seating is limited. For reservations and more information, visit the DCHS website or call 920.421.2332.

TWILIGHT TOUR TICKETS AVAILABLE One of DCHS’s most beloved fall traditions returns with Twilight Tours at Eagle Bluff Light Station. Tickets are now on sale for the tours on Saturday, Sept. 26 and Saturday, Oct. 3, from 6 to 8 pm. Twilight Tours bring history to life after regular hours through music, poetry and storytelling. Visitors will meet costumed interpreters, hear lighthouse poetry and stories from days gone by, enjoy refreshments and listen to period-specific live music performed throughout the keeper’s residence. Each room offers something different to discover as guests make their way through the historic home and up the lighthouse tower. Tickets cost $15 for adults or $5 for children 12 and younger. Children age 1 and younger enter free. Reservations are strongly encouraged, as Twilight Tours are offered only twice each year and space is limited. Tickets can be purchased at doorcountyhistoricalsociety. org. Proceeds support DCHS and its continued preservation and interpretation of Eagle Bluff Light Station. Eagle Bluff Light Station is located at 10249 Shore Road, inside Peninsula State Park in Fish Creek. A state park vehicle sticker is required for entry.

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May 11, 1925 - August 4, 2026 They say, “Age is just a number.” Which was so true for Jean. Born on May 11, 1925 (with her twin sister, May) to Frank and Florence Worley of Wellingborough, Northants, England. She died at the age of 101 on August 4, 2026, at the Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene G. Freund, and her sister, May Perkins (who lived to celebrate 100 years with her). At the tender age of 14, she and her sister left school in 1939 to apprentice at a clothing firm making uniforms for soldiers, as World War II started that year in England, going on for 6 years. By the time she was 20, the US had entered the war, establishing airfields near her home. They had weekly dances and encouraged local British girls to attend, where she met her future husband, Eugene (Gene) in the Spring of 1945. They got engaged in June and were married on September 27, 1945. Romance moved quickly during the war! Two weeks later, Gene was shipped home, but Jean had to wait 6 more months before she could join him, enduring a horrendous March ship crossing. They had a long 74 year marriage, starting their life in a modest apartment behind the EL tracks in Chicago (where daughter Carol Jean was born in 1947). Eventually moving to the suburb of Des Plaines as Carol grew up. When Gene retired, they acquired a house on Lake Beulah in East Troy, Wisconsin, where they spent many years boating and water skiing with numerous friends. They also traveled extensively in Europe, often visiting Jean’s family in England. Then, later, looking for a warmer climate, they moved to Lake Placid, Florida in the central part of the state where they enjoyed 30 years of a ‘perfect’ retirement. Jean turned to her sewing, knitting and crocheting skills to win multiple awards for her beautiful handiwork at local craft shows. When Gene passed away in March 2016, Jean decided to move closer to her daughter, who had retired to Door County. She spent the next 8 years residing at the Meadows Independent Living Apartments at Serenity Springs Senior Living at Scandia Village. There she enjoyed making new friends, books, movies, bingo and more. She received many compliments on her letter writing skills, as well as on the decor of her apartment and her stylish outfits. She never ceased to be amazed at the beauty of the peninsula. She is survived by daughter Carol; grandson, Mark (Marie) and three great-grandchildren, Jax, Rowan and Loula. Her family would like to express gratitude for all her caregivers at the Skilled Nursing Care Center at Serenity Springs and her long-time physician, Dr. Rory Johnson, along with the ER and ICU staff at Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay. At Jean’s request, there will be no public services. Her ashes will be interred next to her husband at the Sarasota National (Military) Cemetery in Florida. Casperson Funeral Home in Sister Bay is assisting Jean’s family. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Jean may be shared with her family through her tribute page at CaspersonFuneralHome.com

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

DEATHS See full obituaries. Jean Freund May 11, 1925 - Aug. 4, 2026 Mary Ann Mae (Olson) Guilette Feb. 6, 1945 - Aug. 4, 2026

OBITUARIES Albert “Mickey” John Beard May 17, 1948 - Aug. 9, 2026 Albert John Beard, “Mickey” to those who knew and loved him, 78, of the Town Liberty Grove, died on Aug. 9, 2026. He was born May 17, 1948 in Sturgeon Bay, the son of the late Barney and Dorothy (Schill) Beard. Mickey graduated from Gibraltar High School. He met Sharon Ann Grovogel in the summer of 1969, and they were united in marriage on December 6, 1969. Together, Albert and Sharon resided in the Town of Liberty Grove. They continued to dairy farm on his family farm for many years. Albert was known as the Pumpkin Man for over 40 years. Together, he and Sharon owned the Fashion Emporium in Ellison Bay for seven years in the 1970’s. Everyone is invited to attend the graveside service at 1:30 pm on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026 at Rowley’s Bay Cemetery in the Town of Liberty Grove. Duane Brandt d. July 25, 2026 Duane Brandt, age 74, died on July 25, 2026, after a months-long illness. An avid reader, gourmet cook, wine connoisseur, bridge player, world traveler, and lover of word games, when Duane was interested in something, he was 100% committed. For example, years ago, he ran 10 miles a day for 1,000 straight days. Duane and his wife, Carolyn Bellin, were high school sweethearts from Algoma and were best friends for 57 years. His passion for travel started with his childhood ViewMaster with a goal to visit every place pictured in that toy, from Glacier National Park to Egypt. Traveling blossomed into a love of wine, which then drew them to countries known for wines and wineries. But it’s simply unacceptable to drink wine without food. A self-determined man, Duane lived his life exactly the way he wanted. Carolyn suggests raising a glass of your favorite wine in Duane’s memory. Glenn Franklin Bernik Dec. 11, 1951 - June 25, 2026 Glenn Franklin Bernik, 74, died on June 25, 2026 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. He was born on Dec. 11, 1951 in Milwaukee to Betty Mae Thorp-Overbeck and William Edward Bernik. He graduated from Greenfield High School in Greenfield, Wisconsin June of 1969. Shortly after, he attended college at UW Madison until 1971, during the Vietnam War. On Feb. 22, 1977, he enlisted in the US Navy where he served until Feb. 21, 1983 when he was honorably discharged. Glenn continued to serve in the US Navy Reserves until February 6, 1998. When he wasn’t baking or gardening, Glenn enjoyed eating good food, watching movies or SCI-FI shows, listening to music, activism, and fixing up a Wisconsin old fashioned. A memorial will be held at Forest Hill Cemetery in Aurora, Minnesota on Friday, August. 7, 2026 at 2:30 pm.

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door NOTES PARADE FOR WOMEN’S EQUALITY DAY In celebration of Women’s Equality Day on Wednesday, Aug. 26, the League of Women Voters of Door County (LWVDC) will host its annual car parade, going through Egg Harbor this year. Beginning at 4:30 pm, vehicles may line up in the parking lane on Church Street in Egg Harbor. The car parade launches at 5 pm. Anyone may participate, with no registration required. Participants are encouraged to decorate their cars, wear costumes and honk. The best decorated vehicles will win prizes. Following an escort car, the procession will travel down Church Street, right on Harbor School Road, right on State Highway 42 and right on Church Street to repeat the loop. A free community gathering with live music and speakers follows at 5:30 pm at the Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St. in Egg Harbor. This year’s program includes remarks by former Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Barbara Lawton and a live music performance by Cathy Grier and the Woman Troublemakers. Starting at 6:30 pm, in the Kress Pavilion Great Hall, LWVDC will present a free showing of the Tony Award-winning musical Suffs, which tells the story of the American suffragist movement and its trailblazing leaders. Free pizza and popcorn will be available while supplies last. Now in its seventh year, the car parade celebrates the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920, which granted women the right to vote. More than a nod to history, the parade is a lively, all-ages celebration with a call to action to protect democracy and voting rights today. This year’s event is part of the League’s national Unite and Rise 8.5 campaign. Unite and Rise 8.5 aims to build a movement of 8.5 million individuals to rise against the antidemocratic actions of the current administration. It launched in May 2025 and runs through the 2026 midterm elections. Consistent with LWV policy, signage about democracy, voting and current issues is welcome and encouraged at the parade. Partisan signage and campaigning are not permitted at the parade or celebration afterwards. For more information, visit lwvdoorcounty.org.

LIBRARY READIES FOR NEW CATALOG LAUNCH The Door County Library’s transition to a new online catalog will conclude on Wednesday, Aug. 19. All library locations will reopen after being closed Aug. 13-18. The ability to request materials from other libraries will resume and InfoSoup will have a new look. Starting Aug. 19, patrons can view the new InfoSoup online catalog, download the new app and log in with a library card number and PIN to see new account features. Both the InfoSoup catalog and app will have updated tools. Those who need help getting into their InfoSoup account are recommended to call their local library.

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Meg Kissinger is the keynote speaker for this year’s Celebrate Women Luncheon presented by the Women’s Fund of Door County. SUBMITTED.

Author and Pulitzer Prize finalist Meg Kissinger will be the keynote speaker for the 17th annual Celebrate Women Luncheon presented by the Women’s Fund of Door County. Tickets are on sale now for the event on Friday, Sept. 18, at Stone Harbor Resort, 107 N. 1st Ave. in Sturgeon Bay. Doors open at 10:45 am and the program begins at 11:30 am. Those interested are recommended to buy tickets early at womensfunddoorcounty. org/events as the event sells out

quickly. Tickets cost $75, and sales close on Sept. 4. Proceeds support the Women’s Fund. Raffle tickets and silent auction items will be sold. Speaker Kissinger will discuss mental illness during her presentation, drawing from her best-selling memoir, While You Were Out: An Intimate Family Portrait of Mental Illness in an Era of Silence. New this year, Kissinger will present a free public conversation the evening before the luncheon. This event will take place on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 6 pm, at the Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St. in Egg Harbor. Kissinger will join Door County Medical Center mental health therapists Emily Kraynak and Allycia Bretl for a conversation about how to support families and break the shame of mental illness. Following the discussion and question-and-answer portion of the evening, local organizations will offer a health fair, providing guests with additional information on mental health education, resources and support available in Door County.

SAIL IS NOW AGE IN PLACE DOOR COUNTY The Do Good Door County program Senior Advocacy for Independent Living (SAIL) has been renamed Age in Place Door County and has started planning for countywide expansion. Designed to help older adults remain independent in their homes and connected to their communities, the program continues to serve and welcome new members in Sister Bay, Liberty Grove, Baileys Harbor and Ephraim. This fall, organizers will focus on recruiting volunteers in other areas of the county. As a strong volunteer base is established in each area, Age in Place Door County will begin welcoming members and expanding services into those communities. Volunteers provide friendly visits, errands and grocery support, light household tasks, handyperson assistance and other practical help. Volunteers are needed throughout Door County to help make the next phases of expansion possible. To volunteer or learn more, visit ageinplacedoorcounty.org, or contact info@ageinplacedoorcounty.org or 920.333.1083.

ONE YEAR OF STURGEON BAY REPAIR CAFE Celebrating its first anniversary this month is the Sturgeon Bay Repair Cafe, a monthly event that invites community members to bring in broken items to be repaired by expert volunteers. Since its launch in July 2025, the free service has successfully kept almost 1,000 household items out of landfills. Operating under the fiscal sponsorship of local grassroots nonprofit Sustain Door, the cafe serves as a community gathering space where guests work side-by-side with volunteers to learn the lost art of fixing things. The event takes place every third Saturday of the month from 12 to 4 pm at Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S. 12th Ave. in Sturgeon Bay. The next gathering is on Aug. 15. The service is free, but non-perishable food donations will be accepted for local food pantries. Repair stations are available for clothing and textiles (mending and patching), small electrical appliances and lamps, carpentry and wooden furniture, jewelry, leather goods, bicycles, knife sharpening, book repair, technology assistance for phones and computers and welding (new this month). Community members are encouraged to stop by, bring an item in need of care or sign up to volunteer as a repair coach. Follow Sturgeon Bay Repair Cafe on Facebook for updates.

JULY GIVING CIRCLE RECAP During its 33rd quarterly giving event in late July, 100+ Women Who Care (100+WWC) Door County celebrated eight years and more than $905,000 donated to 78 nonprofits since July 2018. Founding members who have participated since 2018 have each contributed $3,300 over the past eight years. At each community giving event, three member-nominated nonprofits present information about their missions and community impact. Following the presentations, members vote to determine how the evening’s donations will be distributed. The July giving event awarded approximately $37,000 to three local organizations. Door County Secret Santa, which helps families struggling with winter heating expenses,

Help’s potential $10,000 share of the United Way campaign would go a long way toward meeting immediate housing needs, Benzow said. For context, the money would cover roughly nine full rental assistance payments or up to 100 nights of emergency hotel stays, without having to rely on other agencies for additional funding. “That money is going to help us where, if we have someone that needs to be in the hotel for over a week, we aren’t going to have to immediately reach out to another agency to help support that funding,” Benzow said. “It just kind of gives us

HUMANE SOCIETY DONATIONS TRIPLED THIS MONTH This August, every dollar donated to the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) will be tripled by a group of donors. This is the organization’s largest campaign of the year and comes during peak intake season at WHS. Because WHS does not receive general government funding and there is no national umbrella group in animal welfare, the local nonprofit depends on the community to annually serve more than 65,000 animals and their families. To donate, visit wihumane.org/summermatch.

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United Way Campaign continued from page 1 support to help them get back on their feet and a safety net for unexpected expenses such as car repairs. But Help has limits on who it can assist. People who are not facing circumstances related to domestic violence or sexual assault do not qualify for assistance. In those cases, Help tries to refer people to other organizations, like the Salvation Army or St. Vincent de Paul. The organizations will often pool their resources to provide coverage as long as possible, Benzow said. If one agency is low on funding, they’ll reach out to the others to see whether they can help.

received the evening’s main award of approximately $18,500. Door County Environmental Council and Door County BRIDGES, a Christian nonprofit that supports international students, will each receive approximately $9,250. Returning nonprofit Door County Fire Chiefs Association, which received funding during the April 2025 giving event, shared an update and appreciation for the recent award. The next scheduled 100+WWC giving event will be Oct. 26 at the Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion in Egg Harbor. Women interested in making a difference in the Door County community are invited to attend as guests or become members. For more information, visit 100wwcdoorcounty.org.

the opportunity to breathe a little bit more.” The campaign, though, is a temporary solution, Kohnle said. If everyday costs continue to rise and strain household budgets, the increased demand for assistance may not subside, she said. A onetime infusion of cash for local organizations will not solve the problem. “This [campaign] is a starting point to see where we’re going to go,” she said, including a possible emergency housing coalition, similar to the existing food pantry coalition.

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f you ever wondered how the harvest was brought in before modern combines, trucks and tractors, you can find out at the 43rd Valmy Thresheree this weekend. The Northeastern Wisconsin Antique Power Association is back with a weekend of demonstrations, equipment displays, music, food and a lot more at 5005 Country View Road in Sevastopol Aug. 14-16. This year’s event features Oliver, Minneapolis Moline and White tractors and equipment.Check out the

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Noon: Vintage Chainsaw Competition 2-5pm: Afternoon Barn Dance with the Eddie Larsen Orchestra 5:30pm: Polka Mass with Father James Dillenburg and the Eddie Larsen Orchestra 8pm: Music by Eight Second Ride Sunday 7-10am: French toast breakfast 8:30am: Lutheran church service 10am: Kids Pedal Tractor Pull; Little Farmer Contest; Straw Stack Hunt Sand Pile 10am: Champion Garden Tractor Pull Noon: Cavalcade of Power parade of antique machines 3:30pm: Mud Pig Wrestling

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feeling hits you as soon as you turn into the gravel driveway and face the marquee. The Skyway. It hardly matters what movies fill the space below the name – the experience has already begun. Here, the movies are still an event. You’re here for the long haul. The car is full of blankets, chairs and a few toys to pass the time before the show. It’s just $11 for a double feature and $7 for kids, making it just about the most affordable entertainment you can find that’s not flatout free (and barely worth the effort to hide a friend in the trunk). You tune your radio to get the signal, or you find a spot where you can still mount the speaker on your window. Your kids can barely contain themselves long enough for you to park. They sprint to the playground and swings, scanning for friends to chase in the twilight of a long summer day. You said “just one treat each,” but once inside the concession stand you know you’ll bend. To the bucket of popcorn you’ll add Twizzlers, or Dots, or Milk Duds – maybe all of the above, and more. Some even for the kids. As dark sets in, the sounds of play grow quieter as children settle into blankets and car trunks. You start looking forward to the Pic ad and the beam of light from the projector. The first movie hasn’t even begun, and you’re hours from getting home in the early morning hours, but you’re already halfway through your popcorn. And already satisfied.

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Kylie Newton (KN): How did your band first form? Talya De Young (TD): When Diego and I moved to Washington Island, we started working on the Lavender Farm, and then Pauline moved to Washington Island to work on the lavender farm. So we all met through work, and we found out Pauline played fiddle, so we said: “Okay, let’s play music together.” Diego Anderson (DA): It was a slow growth for the band. We started by not taking it seriously. In 2022, we officially started playing as Frog Furr.

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KN: What does your band have in common with Washington Island? TD: We have a pretty earthy vibe, a woodsy vibe. Our outfits are always kind of wild, but it’s an exaggeration of how the island feels. It’s a wild place. DA: We also reuse old songs and rethink them and give them new life, just like how no one throws anything away on the island. It’s all about using what you have, or old stuff. KN: Do you have any pre-show rituals? TD: It’s mostly scrambling last minute to get everything loaded into the car, get the dog ready, and get on the ferry. PT: Our ritual is also our outfits. I love picking out an outfit for a gig. On the island there’s no reason to dress up, so this is our chance to look cute. Sometimes it’s nice to wear a jumpsuit with some fishnets, or something.

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A Field Day Foray I joined FOPPI for their Aug. 1 field day, which focused on the formation of the Niagara Escarpment and the geology of the island, led by former University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Professor Don Mikulic. Other field days focus on different topics, like a July excursion about the Native American presence on the island. The day started in Gills Rock, where the small crew of explorers embarked on The Shoreline, captained by Doug Smith with help from crewmate Nelson. On the way to the island, we took the scenic route, stopping to get a good view of the range lights, checking out the geographical features of the coastline from the water and passing by Pilot Island, a piece of the Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge that is not open to the public. After arriving at the shore of Plum Island, everyone gathered in the boathouse, where Mikulic gave a brief presentation on the history of land formation in the region, and at Plum Island specifically. Door County and its islands are a significant portion of the Niagara Escarpment, a thousand-mile-long series

Former University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Professor Don Mikulic inspects the rock walls on Plum Island for fossils. ELEANOR CORBIN

of cliffs and cuestas stretching from Wisconsin to New York, Mikulic explained. The escarpment was uncovered during the last ice age as the last North American glacier retreated. The stone of the escarpment has been around much longer than the formation itself, since the area was a prehistoric sea during the Silurian Period, between 443.8 and 419.2 million years ago. As a result, almost all fossils on the peninsula are from sea creatures like coral, brachiopods and cephalopods. Mikulic led the group to a beach on the southeast side of the island, where colleagues had told him fossils and interesting geological formations were plentiful. Along the way, we got to see some of the island’s natural beauty, from wooded areas lush with wildflowers to pebble beaches looking out across Death’s Door. We also passed the lighthouse keeper’s dwelling near the range lights, which is now one of the largest dwellings for little brown bats in the state of Wisconsin, Volmer of FOPPI said. The space serves as a nursery for female bats to raise their babies every spring and summer before returning to caves to hibernate. The group then examined the walls of sea caves and the large chunks of rock that had fallen off onto the beach and into the water below. Mikulic demonstrated how to spot fossilized algae and coral patterns in the rock. FOPPI hosts its field days from 9 am to 1 pm, though I’d plan a little extra time if possible, as we arrived back to the mainland around 2 pm, and probably would have stayed longer if someone (me) didn’t have to get back for a bartending shift. Two field days remain in the 2026 season: a Sept. 12 excursion about monarch butterfly tagging and a Sept. 19 fall photography workshop. Registration costs $50 for adults and $25 for children 12 and under, and can be completed at plumandpilot.org/events-work-days.

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lum Island’s name comes from its location, “plumb in the middle” of Death’s Door, according to The Shoreline crewmate Scott Nelson, who steered the boat towards the island on the morning of Aug. 1. Given its remote location, many have only seen this 300-plus-acre island from afar – maybe from the starboard side of a ferry headed to Washington Island, where the upper range light is in clear view. But closer views are available. There are two main ways to see the island from the ground. People can visit on a privately owned boat, docking at the boathouse on the island’s northeast side, or join an excursion hosted by the Friends of Plum and Pilot Island (FOPPI), an organization dedicated to maintaining and preserving those locations. FOPPI hosts regular field days during the summer season to teach people about the island and let them see and experience it themselves. Paid tours, like charter boats, are not allowed to visit the island, according to Friends group president Mary Beth Volmer. Only nonprofits that work directly with Fish and Wildlife Services have that privilege.

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n the early ‘90s, Scott McEvoy wore a white lab coat, studying bioscience and chemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside during the day. At night, he switched into a white chef’s coat, getting a hands-on culinary education at nearby restaurants. Cooking was paying for the books, but also capturing his soul. “I just wanted to wear a white coat and carry a thermometer – I was good with either career path,” McEvoy said. By the time he graduated, the lab coat was officially retired, and McEvoy’s culinary career began heating up. A few decades later, McEvoy is a fixture in the Northern Door food scene. His base of operations is McEvoy’s Culinaria, the olive-green building on the south end of Sister Bay. The space houses a deli, coffee house and commercial kitchen for catering. McEvoy’s connection to the county goes back to 1972, when his parents bought a summer home in North Bay. Both parents were teachers, and before they retired and became year-rounders, the family enjoyed long, languid summers by the lake. Though he’s from Racine, McEvoy identifies as a Door County kid. “I went to school in Racine, but I really grew up here,” he said. After graduating from college, McEvoy’s path included time in the kitchen of Mangia Wine Bar, an Italian restaurant in Kenosha co-founded by Michelinstarred chef Tony Mantuano. Years of grinding in the kitchens of innovative and popular restaurants provided priceless education, but McEvoy was restless. Eventually, he packed up his knives and began working as a corporate chef for S.C. Johnson. It was at the Council House – the company’s international conference center in Racine – that McEvoy met a key mentor, New York-based chef Bob Zappatelli. Zappatelli took McEvoy under his wing as they prepared meals for executives from around the world. At some point, McEvoy asked Zappatelli if he should enroll in culinary school. His mentor replied, “No – you’ve already passed the test.” Cooking for a delegation from Spain was a pivotal moment for McEvoy. The delegation leader was a passionate paella chef determined to cook up a huge pan of the savory Spanish dish for the executives and the center’s kitchen staff. As the pan heated up and the chicken, saffron rice, rosemary and paprika began cooking, McEvoy was hooked. “It looks great, it smells great and when the garlic and onion hit the pan, it carries for a mile,” he said. In addition to his work at S.C. Johnson, McEvoy traveled abroad working for Benchmark Hospitality, setting up food and beverage programs at new resorts. It was a glamorous gig, but by 2001, he found himself back in Northern Door, now as a full-time resident. Having lost his mother in January of that year, McEvoy

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continued from page 10 wanted to be nearby to support his father. That summer, McEvoy debuted his paella at T. Ashwell’s in Ellison Bay, one of the area’s best restaurants. The weekly special became a sensation, with guests asking McEvoy to prepare it for private parties and events. A catering star was born. With growing demand for his services, something became clear to McEvoy: “We’re gonna need a bigger pan.” More specifically, he needed a commercial kitchen. In 2016, he bought the space that now houses his deli, coffee and catering operations. The building, originally built as a second location for Koepsel’s farm market, was a perfect fit, allowing McEvoy to accommodate catering gigs on a large scale. How large? At Edgewood Orchard Galleries’ 50th anniversary, the caterer served 1,200 people with a staff of six chefs (one per pan). At Sister Bay’s Fall Fest, McEvoy estimates they serve about 150 people per hour. That’s a lot of paella. Asked if he’s tired of his signature dish, McEvoy said, “People ask me if paella is my favorite thing to cook. Honestly, my favorite thing is something I haven’t made before.” Though he offers a set selection of catering options, McEvoy encourages clients to be creative with their requests. “I always tell people my catering menu is ‘yes,’” McEvoy said. “I have a printed menu – but where do you stop? If you’ve got your own ideas – send them over.” One of McEvoy’s more exotic requests came from a Chicago bride and a groom from Zimbabwe. The couple asked for a menu that reflected their respective childhoods. McEvoy delivered on the day of the wedding, presenting deep-dish pizza, Italian beef sandwiches and, amazingly, a whole curried goat that required 10 hours of braising in a five-foot-wide paella pan. McEvoy’s original name for his catering business was CWT – Chefs With Tans – for the company’s on-site ethos. “Chefs don’t normally see the sun, but I like to do as much of the cooking on site as possible, making the food a part of the event – not just something that is brought to your table as an afterthought,” McEvoy said. For catered events, McEvoy’s minimum is 40 guests. To satisfy requests from smaller groups, the chef recently began offering catering trays for pickup at Culinaria – a convenient option for events like family reunions, business meetings and memorial services. Culinaria is the preferred caterer at Kress Pavilion, Northern Haus and Woodwalk Gallery. McEvoy also has

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weekly paella gigs at Stone’s Throw Winery and Lodge at Leathem Smith’s tiki bar. Weddings dominate the caterer’s time during the summer. “It’s huge – all I can handle, really,” McEvoy said. “Every square inch of Door County is a wedding venue these days.” McEvoy provided a tour of Culinaria on a rare day off. The coffee bar space is named Steam Punk, but you won’t see industrial revolution decor or baristas dressed in Victorian garb. “Grandpa’s garage” is the phrase McEvoy uses to describe the cafe. It’s intentionally eclectic, with recycled furniture and a scruffy but clean vibe – a nice alternative in the era of highly manicured, influencer-magnet spaces. The deli features made-to-order sandwiches, grab-andgo daily special sandwiches and house-made salads. Just before returning to Door in 2001, McEvoy managed deli operations at Sendik’s Food Markets, an upscale grocery chain in the Milwaukee area. During that stint, he connected with Boar’s Head, a purveyor of premium deli meats and cheeses now used in Culinaria sandwiches on hot pressed or cold panini bread. McEvoy’s enthusiasm for the burgeoning Door County food scene was strong and heartfelt – but like many in the hospitality business, he struggles to find time to explore during the high season. “There are so many great chefs and restaurants now, but the old saying is true – ‘Never ask a chef where to eat, because he’s always too busy cooking to go,’” McEvoy said. McEvoy’s Culinaria is located at 2602 S. Bay Shore Dr. in Sister Bay.

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Bending Plein Air Rules by TOM GROENFELDT

lein air painting in Door County has come to mean beautiful outdoor paintings of sunsets in Ephraim, crashing waves at Cave Point, cherries, barns, sailboats, pretty downtowns on the bayside, goats on the roof of Al Johnson’s and crowds at Wilson’s, lighthouses and steel bridges in Sturgeon Bay, and more recently, some industrial scenes such as lakers at Fincantieri in Sturgeon Bay. Almost always, painters present the scene as a single image through the normal perspective of Plein air painter Hector Acuna. a standard lens – no wide-angle distortion of a SUBMITTED fisheye lens or tight compression of distance that a long telephoto can produce. Then there’s Hector Acuna, who last year during the Door County Plein Air Festival painted “A Day in the Life at Wilson’s.” The painting’s single canvas shows three segments of the popular ice cream destination – a side view of the front awning and the road with a view of the bay,

a view from the other side with a blue Cadillac parked in front and the bay in the background, and a third view of a segment of awning with some outlines of people. “Compositionally, it’s been really fun to think about multiplicities of a space or views on a space or a subject,” Acuna said. “The Wilson’s painting was a fun way to do a portrait of a building.” This breaks with tradition, and maybe the rules of plein air, the French term for painting outside. Some painters have objected to his returning to a scene to paint it over two or three days rather than painting it all in one attempt, called “alla prima,” where a painter works wet-on-wet. “When I started doing plein air events, sometimes I’d get a little pushback if I took a canvas out multiple days at the same location,” Acuna said. “Some artists asked if that was plein air. But I’m outside painting with natural light from observation – I think it’s still plein air.” This year, his painting of the Skyway Drive-in Theatre in Fish Creek took two sessions. “I started at 6 pm on a Sunday night so there was plenty of ambient light,” Acuna said. “By nine o’clock, everything was really dark, and the sign was turned on. This

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dgewood Orchard Galleries is showing a collaboration between two popular artists working in different media: painter Judi Ekholm and glass artist Deanna Clayton. Both are represented by Edgewood, where they became acquainted, admired each

other’s art, and last year, traded a painting for a glass lady. After they agreed to collaborate, the starting point was Ekholm’s painting, “Becoming Summer” – a view across a field of waving grasses and colorful flowers, anchored by a tree in the foreground, with water and land in the distance.

Painter Judi Ekholm and glass artist Deanna Clayton collaborated on this display at Edgewood Orchard Galleries.

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1) DOME HOUSE WELCOMES ARTIST-INRESIDENCE The Miller Art Museum in Sturgeon The Hardy Gallery’s raffle artwork this year is “Newport Bay has launched its Bay,” an original oil painting by local artist Judi Ekholm. Current Dome House artist-in2026 Dome House Al Raffle tickets are available for purchase throughout the residence Juan Carlos Rodríguez and Mickey Quinlan gallery’s season – one for $5, or five for $20. The drawing Rivera holds blooms from Artist Residency takes place Oct. 12, and raffle proceeds benefit Hardy OneEighty Petals. SUBMITTED Program with its Gallery programming. SUBMITTED sixth artist, Juan workshop is free Carlos Rodríguez Rivera, whose work and open to all cocktails by award-winning restaurateur explores diasporic identity, ecological levels, but registration is required. Visit Mike Holmes. Hand-painted pottery vulnerability and community-rooted millerartmuseum.org for registration bowls made by local youth artists will storytelling through site-specific details. be provided as the base for ikebana installation and design. arrangements guests complete at their The program will launch with a free tables. LYNN’S POTTERY opening celebration and meet-andGuests can watch Door County greet on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 4 to CLOSING artist Liz Maltman paint en plein air 5:30 pm, at the Dome House, 5015 S. over the course of the evening, making Lynn’s Pottery in Ellison Bay will Cave Point Dr. in Sturgeon Bay. Visitors a painting that will be sold that night close Aug. 23. Owners Lynn and Dave are asked to park on the west side of the as part of the gala’s live auction. LaLuzerne are moving back to Madison. road and not block driveways. Other silent and live auction items “We are incredibly grateful for the Rodríguez Rivera’s practice is include dining packages and exclusive wonderful support from this beautiful shaped by his roots in Cataño, Puerto experiences. Door County community over the Rico, and by years of site-specific, Tickets cost $250. The dress code years,” Dave LaLuzerne wrote in an community-engaged work exploring is upscale cocktail attire. Visit penart. email sharing the news. identity, memory and the future of the org/2026-gala for tickets and more The gallery and studio opened in archipelago. During his Dome House information. To purchase a table 2015. Before closing, the studio is residency, he will continue developing of eight or nine, call 920.868.3455. selling its stock of pottery with a 20% off new work that reflects on place, Contact admin@penart.org with sale. Lynn’s Pottery is located at 12030 belonging and the narratives left out of questions. Garrett Bay Road in Ellison Bay. institutionalized history. “The Dome House residency offers a critical opportunity to expand my GILLS ROCK ART 2) PENART ANNUAL ongoing project, Becoming PostFEST NEXT MONTH GALA AUG. 27 Tropical, in close dialogue with a northern environment shaped by fresh Sculpture, ceramic and mixed-media This year’s PenArt gala will feature water, seasonal change and geological artists will attend the 24th-annual caricature portraits drawn on site by erosion,” Rodríguez Rivera said. “My goal Gills Rock Art Fest for two Exaggerated Entertainment and is to explore how the Door peninsula days of art, live music and hands-on flower stations by landscape informs my material refreshments. Art Room Flowers, where experimentation.” The festival will take place guests can craft floral In addition to the Aug. 15 opening on Saturday, Sept. crowns, boutonnieres and celebration, more free, public 5, from 9 am to 5 nosegays. programs led by Rodríguez Rivera will pm and Sunday, The gala will take be announced in the coming weeks. Sept. 6, from 9 place on Thursday, The public is invited to follow @ am to 4 pm, on Aug. 27, from 5:30 millerartmuseum and @thedomehouse the grounds to 8:30 pm at on social media for details. behind Top O’ Woodwalk Gallery, One program currently on the the Thumb Gift 6746 Cty G in Egg calendar is an exploratory workshop, Shop, 12728 Hwy Harbor. “All the Things a Flower Can Become,” 42 in Gills Rock. In addition to on Saturday, Aug. 22, at 2 pm. the evening’s art Participants will spend the afternoon activities, guests will Guests at PenArt’s closely examining, documenting enjoy refreshments by annual gala can and reimagining a single flower. The Crave Cuisine and craft make flower crowns, boutonnieres and nosegays. SUBMITTED

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continued from page 1 technique combines glass and copper mesh, often leaving mesh exposed in the middle of a piece or along the top. The golden copper often complements the colors in Ekholm’s paintings. “The Crane’s Cove,” a painting of a rippled stream flowing through softly colored marshes into a bay, is hung above a sparkling blue glass piece with an uneven copper rim glowing in the gallery’s lighting. The sculpture looks like a sleek boat hull with a golden rim, titled “Auspicious Flow.” Edgewood owners JR and Nell Jarosh facilitated this phase of collaboration when they laid out the show. JR said the pieces came together easily because they both create such high-quality art. Clayton thinks the two pieces’ similar color schemes make them fit together well. “Judi and I just love the same palettes,” Clayton said. “It’s fun to see.” Clayton made her part of the puzzle during an art residency at Duncan McClellan Glass in Painter Judi Ekholm and glass artist Deanna Clayton collaborated on St. Petersburg, Florida, in 2025. this display at Edgewood Orchard Galleries. SUBMITTED “I had access to a huge oven, so I decided to make big boat forms with the idea of filling have exhibited now for over 50 years, and I just want to them with barnacles,” Clayton said, referring to the paint now.” palm-size glass spheres she makes and sometimes places Ekholm’s style has turned towards abstraction in the hull shapes. “The boat forms are beautiful on their while maintaining a feel for the land and water of Door own as well.” County. Ekholm was delighted when the show was installed, “Abstractions of the land grew out of time spent in saying it was everything she hoped for. She’s at a point the interior areas of Door County, where I found myself in her career where she’s not planning on a show this big less interested in literal representation and more again. drawn to using color to distill a place into feeling and “It’s time to step back from creating for exhibits and atmosphere,” Ekholm wrote in an artist’s statement. just concentrate on each painting more,” she said. “I

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he Door County Film Fest (DCFF) is planning to establish its own independent nonprofit enterprise to support the festival’s long-term growth, artistic identity and emerging role as a launch platform for Midwest film. The planned nonprofit structure will allow the festival to build on its strategic vision to become “The First Look at Midwest Film” and a “place where Midwest stories meet the world, and filmmakers begin,” according to festival founder and executive director Chris Opper. Rather than simply growing larger, the festival is focused on becoming more distinctive – a recognized destination for emerging and established Midwest filmmakers, Midwest-set stories, student work and films that reflect the region’s deep connections to land, water, the arts and community. As part of its strategic direction, the festival will focus on four core programming pillars: • Midwest Voices, featuring premieres and early screenings from Midwest filmmakers and Midwest-set stories; • New American and Emerging Voices, highlighting underrepresented filmmakers, immigrant communities and original storytellers; • Heartland Stories Worldwide, presenting international films that explore themes resonant with Door County audiences; • And a signature Student Filmmaker Showcase, pairing

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curated student films from Midwest schools with mentorship, workshops, awards and networking access. The move toward nonprofit status is intended to support these goals by creating an operating structure, expanding fundraising and sponsorship opportunities, deepening relationships with Midwest film schools and university programs and strengthening partnerships with regional arts organizations, foundations and community supporters. The newly-formed DCFF board of directors includes Chris Opper, president; John Nelson, vice president; Maryanne O’Dowd, secretary; Louise Howson,

treasurer; and Kurt Krauss, content coordinator. The board will guide the nonprofit formation process and help advance the festival’s strategic goals over the next several years, including growing industry and media presence and developing yearround filmmaker experiences. The 2027 Door County Film Fest will take place Feb. 11 through 13, 2027. Sponsorship opportunities will be available for businesses, organizations and community partners. Visit doorcountyfilmfest.com and follow Door County Film Fest on Facebook for more information.

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painter, if I’m painting fantastically and more in a surreal manner or observationally.” was more interesting than what I saw at six o’clock, so I The student pointed out that whether “you’re painted over everything I just did and made it darker.” painting your outside world or your inside world, you’re He also divided the painting into two sections – the observing those worlds, so you’re still an observational theater sign and the movie screen. painter.” “While I was setting up my easel, another attendee “The lightbulb went up,” said Acuna, “That was the came over and commented how much he loves this perfect synopsis of this weird fork in the road that mosquito repellent commercial that’s played before I’d been at for a couple years after starting to do the every showing. He said it’s been part of the theater’s plein air events. So now I just say I’m an observational routine for 40 years!” Acuna said. “I figured that might painter.” be the perfect It helps that image to paint his approach on the screen.” to plein air His wife, isn’t limited to Megan, the traditional snapped a landscapes few photos and during the waterscapes. commercial. “I like Fortunately for human-made him, PenArt things, the waived the side of a usual ban on building or a working from window or the photographs reflection in Hector Acuna painted “Mosquito Free Movie Night,” based on Skyway Drive-In because of the window of Theatre in Fish Creek, during this year’s Door County Plein Air Festival. SUBMITTED the hazardous a car,” Acuna smoke said. outdoors, so he could paint the little fallen mosquito Though some artists do 10 to 18 plein air festivals on screen. The painting got an honorable mention from a year across the country, Acuna has decided against festival organizers and sold to a collector who now has joining the festival circuit. three of his paintings. “It’s hard to have a deep connection with that,” he Surprises like that are a fun element of plein air said. “The work felt a little rushed, and it’s not as deep painting, Acuna said. as I wanted to feel. So I’ll probably paint more just in my “You’ll be heading somewhere that you think is going own community.” to be interesting when you see something else, pull over It helps that part of his community is Cedarburg, and park, and then when you’re walking to see that Wisconsin, an arts-intensive town. His wife teaches view, you see something else, and that’s what you end up science in the high school there, and they live in nearby painting,” Acuna said. Grafton. Acuna has developed a circle of artist friends Still, artists must be focused enough to meet festival through town and via plein air events. deadlines and make the required minimum of paintings “Hector brings a very contemporary and exciting lens during the week. to the plein air painting genre,” said Elysia Michaelson, “There’s pressure to hurry up and make the PenArt artistic director. “The liberties one might take paintings,” Acuna said. in an indoor studio practice, Hector brings into the Taking a break from a small, exquisitely detailed open air. He plays with space and time within single depiction of a birdhouse hanging on an outside wall of compositions, stitching together multiple frames of a Woodwalk Gallery, Acuna said his artistic process was particular place. Hector has a unique and brilliant sense fresh on his mind because he had been talking to people of design, which adds great dimension to his work, while he painted that day. indoors and out.” “It’s fun to talk to artists who have questions about Acuna plans to keep trying new approaches to the my process and my background,” he said. “I think there’s canvas. space even in an event to try to answer some of your “In the last couple of years, I’ve gone through some own questions.” different experiments,” he said. “I’m probably going to Acuna attributes his unusual approach to plein air still be playing with multiple views within the picture painting to his training in studio art at the University of plane. Right now, I feel I’m tied to this idea of really Wisconsin-Stevens Point. He bridged the gap between his separating the space with a fairly clean boundary studio painting and plein air work after a conversation between one subject and the next, but I could see that with a student during a workshop two years ago. edge becoming more playful and allowing things to come “I was having a very intimate conversation with one and go in between depths of field or between zones of of the students about my artistic identity crisis,” Acuna subject matter.” said. “I was trained as a studio painter to work more To see all 324 paintings created for this year’s Plein narratively and conceptually in the studio environment. Air festival, visit penart.org. Many of the works are still I couldn’t tell if I was a plein air painter or a studio for sale through the site. continued from page 1

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hen Sony Pictures gained control of Marvel’s Spider-Man character in 1999 due to financial problems the comic book company-turned-movie maker was experiencing – a full decade before Marvel ended up finding a wealthy new corporate home with Disney – they likely knew they had a potential gold mine in their hands, but probably couldn’t anticipate that their $7 million investment would reap billions in box office returns. Yet here we are. No character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has gone through as many reboots and reiterations as the teenage webslinger. There have been three Spider-Man movie franchises, starring, respectively, Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield and our current arachnid crimefighter, Tom Holland. There have also been two award-winning, highly lucrative animated movies featuring Spider-Man – Into and Across the SpiderVerse – as well as TV shows and streaming series. And this doesn’t include Spidey’s participation with the Avengers, Marvel’s super team of superheroes that will be returning to movie screens later this year. In the meantime, we have Spider-Man: Brand New Day (PG-13) now in theaters, which has just set a record for the largest opening weekend in Hollywood history, pulling in a staggering $360 million domestically and a global gross just under $700 million – meaning, if my math skills are still up to par, this fourth adventure with Tom Holland swinging through the mean streets of New York City has already topped a billion dollars. Brand New Day picks up where 2021’s No Way Home left off. That adventure had our teenaged hero turning to Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) for help when his real identity as Peter Parker is compromised by a relentless TV reporter (played by J. K. Simmons) determined to unmask and expose him. The antics that ensued included a multi-verse reunion of the three principal actors who have played the role, joining forces to defeat (again) the likes of The Green Goblin, Doc Ock, The Lizard, Electro and Sandman. But their defeat results in a spell that causes everybody to forget the existence of poor Peter, including his girlfriend, MJ (Zendaya), and his best friend, Ned (Jacob Batalon). Five years later, MJ and Ned have successfully graduated from MIT and returned to the Big Apple as best buds and roommates. And Peter? He’s both determined and depressed – determined to continue fighting crime with the help of a sympathetic police detective (played by Liza Colón-Zayas of The Bear) and depressed because his body is unexpectedly changing in alarming ways. He seems on the verge of going full spider, which will definitely impact his social life! The script by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers, two veteran scribes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, juggles a number of divergent plot points, but not always seamlessly. Peter’s “problem,” of course, standing by while the love of his life gets on with hers, is paramount; but they also have to lay the groundwork for a lot of Marvel mayhem to come, presumably in Avengers: Doomsday, which will explode into theaters this December. That probably explains why we get several meandering subplots involving Marvel regulars Dr. Bruce Banner/ The Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Frank Castle/The Punisher (Jon Bernthal) and Yelena Belova/Black Widow (Florence Pugh), plus extensive plotting around the identity and origins of a mysterious young mutant blessed (cursed?) with the psionic abilities of telekinesis, telepathy and bodily possession, named Jean Grey (played by Sadie Sink of Stranger Things fame). Fans of the X-Men will no doubt remember that name from a series of popular movies from the early 2000s, in which Jean was a matronly companion of Professor Charles Xavier. That she shows up as a teenager in 2026 in a completely different

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COYOTE ROADHOUSE BOOK SIGNING Door County author Linda Joy will sign her picture book When Will Sven Find His Way Home?, a true story of kindness and resolve. The book signing will take place on Sunday, Aug. 16, from 1 to 3 pm at Coyote Roadhouse, 3026 Cty E in Baileys Harbor. Books will be signed in the yard, weather permitting.

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almost like getting KYLIE NEWTON ust as an artist blends a palette of colors to create one work of art, chamber musicians at Midsummer’s Music unite to create one vibrant sound. This artistic metaphor was the driving concept behind the recent four-day Composing Early and modern harpist Amanda in Color program, Beranek. ERIC TSAI and it aligns with the organization’s musical essence. “When you mix harp with flute, or with clarinet, or violin with oboe, all these different combinations provide a wheel of colors,” said Allyson Fleck, the organization’s executive director, assistant artistic director, and violinist. In quaint galleries, churches, or homes, chamber music relies on smaller, atypical spaces to create an enhanced musical experience. Venues like Woodwalk Gallery, the Sister Bay Moravian Church, and the Sargent Residence Salon allow a feeling of closeness between performers and audience members. “Watching the musicians is a beautiful thing as an audience member,” said Midsummer’s Music Musicians performing in Woodwalk Gallery at the opening of development director Priscilla Hill. “You can see their Midsummer’s Music Composing in Color program, July 30. looks, see that they’re looking at each other and how KYLIE NEWTON they’re communicating without words. If you are in a larger setting with a bigger group, you’ll miss this.” a new instrument under your fingertips,” Beranek Performing in a more intimate space feels relaxing, said. “We’re all making one piece of music together, in said early and modern harpist and Juilliard graduate uniform, in unison. I can’t do that on my own, so it’s like Amanda Beranek. “It’s easier to connect with the an expansion of the instrument.” audience in a living room. Everyone feels more After every Midsummer’s Music concert, artists comfortable,” she said. and audience members mingle over wine and snacks, At the opening performance of Composing in Color including M&Ms, a nod to the organization’s initials. at Woodwalk Gallery, there was an unspoken familiarity After an audience member suggested the inclusion of the and comfort between the musicians and the audience. candy, it became a traditional post-concert treat. In addition to the harp, two violins, viola, flute, oboe, The post-performance socialization makes for a more cello, and clarinet were featured. Without a conductor, intimate experience. “It feels like you’re in somebody’s chamber musicians rely on non-verbal and visual home,” Hill said. communication, looking to each other to stay in rhythm “A lot of the time, if you’re in a big concert hall, you as an ensemble. That synchronization is only possible don’t have as much opportunity to engage with the after rigorous independent preparation. audience, especially afterwards,” Beranek said. “With chamber music, each artist has mastered their own score, as well as others,” Fleck said. Experience Midsummer’s Chamber Music As they performed and the sounds of their Throughout the summer, Midsummer’s Music offers 43 instruments blended, each musician’s body movements performances, with an additional concert season in the expressed the tone of the song played, whether upbeat or fall. slow and graceful. Amid tempo changes and split-second With the purchase of one ticket in a concert program page turns, the ensemble remained in sync with one at Midsummer’s Music, you can return to new venues another. “With chamber music, you can have three, four, in that program for free, a perk allowing audiences five, or [more] people working together to create one different listening experiences with varying acoustics sound that’s so unique. Since it’s so few people, there depending on the venue. actually can be a lot of unity in it,” Beranek said. Upcoming performances include a String Sextet With a small ensemble in Midsummer’s chamber inspired by Florence, Tchaikovsky, Souvenir de music, listeners can hear the synchronicity of the music Florence, beginning Aug. 30, followed by Brahms and while also tuning in to hear specific parts. The depth of Schoenfeld Favorites on Sept. 6. The Griffon String sound produced from minimal instruments can draw Quartet kicks off its season on Sept. 18. musicians to chamber music. For more information on Midsummer’s Music programs, visit midsummersmusic.com.

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stage))notes MAHLER’S “SYMPHONY NO. 3” ENDS PMF SEASON The Peninsula Music Festival (PMF) will conclude its 74th season after Grammy-winning mezzo-soprano Michelle DeYoung takes the stage. She joins the festival orchestra, the Apollo Women’s Chorus and the Appleton Boychoir for Gustav Mahler’s “Symphony No. 3” on Saturday, Aug. 22, at 7:30 pm, at Door County Auditorium, 3926 Hwy 42 in Fish Creek. Mahler’s “Symphony No. 3” is a massive musical journey that spans nearly 90 minutes and calls for a full symphony orchestra, women’s chorus, boys’ choir and mezzosoprano soloist. Michelle DeYoung is among the world’s most celebrated mezzo-sopranos, appearing regularly with leading orchestras and performing at many premier opera houses. A multi-Grammy-winning recording artist, DeYoung is internationally recognized for her interpretations of Mahler’s music, including an acclaimed recording of “Symphony No. 3.” Before the finale, the festival will feature La Dolce Vita: Italian Masterpieces on Aug. 15; The Viennese Legacy on Aug. 18; and Revolution and Romance on Aug. 20. Tickets and details for all shows are available at musicfestival.com.

DKAF ADDS TO FESTIVAL SLATE Door Kinetic Arts Festival (DKAF) has announced several additions to its 10th anniversary season, taking place the week of Sept. 20. The new programming includes Jennifer Vosters’ awardwinning solo show, Songs Without Words; a collaboration with Milwaukee Repertory Theater on Katie Dahl’s new musical, The Northeast Corner; and partnerships with Third Avenue PlayWorks and Cupola Café. Vosters will perform Songs Without Words in anticipation of its upcoming run at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, where the play is part of the theater’s 2026-27 season. Written and performed by Vosters, Songs Without Words tells the funny, tragic, heartfelt story of sibling composers Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn. DKAF will also join forces with Milwaukee Repertory Theater to collaborate on the development of The Northeast Corner, a new musical by Door County songwriter and performer Katie Dahl. Festival pass-holders will have access to The Call List by Brian James Polak – developed at DKAF three years ago – during its world-premiere production at Third Avenue PlayWorks in Sturgeon Bay. DKAF will also expand its popular gastronomic programming. Author and cocktail historian Robert Simonson will return to conduct his annual cocktail workshop, this year at Cupola Café in Egg Harbor. Cupola owner and chef Ryan Ibsen will also introduce DKAF’s firstever Art of Cuisine.

The new programming joins a 10th-anniversary season that includes Manual Cinema’s The Daemon; a workshop of Terry Moran’s play The Baghdad Gentlemen’s Club; Sophie Minouche Allen’s dance work This Is Not a Lifesaving Device; and additional performances, workshops and public conversations. Festival passes, schedules and additional information are available at doorkinetic.com.

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framework – thus the camp name Rhymes of Passage. Focusing equally on literacy and self-confidence, 23 Skidoo teaches kids to put their thoughts into words and use them to change the world. Movie tickets, class registration and more information are available at dcauditorium.org, on the phone at 920.868.2728 or in person at the box office in The Cramer Exchange.

JAZZ FESTIVAL WEEK PROCLAIMED The City of Sturgeon Bay proclaimed the first week of August “Door County Jazz Festival Week,” in accordance with the Door County Jazz Festival, Aug. 3-8. City of Sturgeon Bay representatives read City representatives read a proclamation declaring the first week of the proclamation during August “Door County Jazz Festival Week” the Saturday, Aug. 8 festival before an Aug. 8 jazz performance at performance at Martin Park Martin Park. SUBMITTED in Sturgeon Bay. After the proclamation at noon, vocalists celebrated the legacy of jazz singer Tony Bennett.

As part of the newly established Cramer Family Film Series, Door County Auditorium (DCA) will screen Hundreds of Beavers, a slapstick comedy featuring Northern Sky Theater actor Doug Mancheski. The movie will be screened on Sunday, Aug. 16, at 8 pm, at DCA’s new Cramer Exchange facility, across the street from DCA at 3931 Hwy 42. A breakout hit of the 2023 film festival circuit, Hundreds of Beavers is an inventive, silent, SYMPHONIC BAND black-and-white, REHEARSES FOR slapstick comedy set in a surreal OFF-SEASON 19th-century winter The start of rehearsals for the Peninsula landscape. The film Symphonic Band’s upcoming fall-winter follows a former season marks the second half of the applejack salesman A still from Hundreds of Beavers, a slapstick comedy community band’s 36th year of making as he embarks to be screened at the Door County Auditorium’s new music throughout the peninsula, as well on an epic and Cramer Exchange facility. SUBMITTED as Jason Palmer’s final season as music absurd quest for director. survival, ultimately facing off against hundreds of beavers The first rehearsal of the season will be held on Monday, in his pursuit of becoming the greatest fur trapper in the Sept. 14, at 7 pm, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1756 wilderness. Michigan St. in Sturgeon Bay. Rehearsals will continue on Tickets cost $15. Reservations are encouraged. Monday evenings from 7 to 8:30 pm at Prince of Peace. Refreshments will be available for purchase. The Peninsula Symphonic Band is a volunteer ensemble Later in the month, The Cramer Exchange will host open to any high school or adult musician who loves Rhymes of Passage, a day camp and writing residency for making music with others. The band offers two seasons children entering 4th to 8th grades, led by 23 Skidoo and each year: spring-summer (April – July) and fall-winter The Secret Agency. (September – December). The band’s wide-ranging Classes will run Monday through Friday, Aug. 24 through repertoire includes marches, patriotic selections, movie 28, from 9 am to 4 pm. The cost is $350, with need-based themes and popular music. scholarships available. Approximately 75 musicians, including about 15 high Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, who endeared himself to school students, perform in the band, which currently has audiences with a DCA main stage appearance in 2025, has openings in all sections. For more information or to register, been leading workshops and residencies around the world contact peninsulasymphonicband@gmail.com or visit for more than a decade. His unique approach teaches peninsulasymphonicband.org. rhyme writing and performance through a “rites of passage”

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Wash Me in the River by TALMAGE J RAINE, MD Went down t’the river And wat di see John dee Baptist Motionin’ on to me Said come on down and Wash all your sins away I waded in and he dunked me Comin’ out my mouth did spray Up toward the lord But I guess God didn’t like that kinda pray For I felt no better In fact, I felt worse And don’t ya know I took on the sins Of those who had washed first Not to mention

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All dem sins flowing down From those up the stream with same terrible thirst Day was crawlin’ neath my skin And climbing up the hairy shin So many I could not tell Which was mine or maybe from kin In the end Best I know It’s hard to point blame For all our sins Are pretty much the same Retired Chicago surgeon Dr. Talmage J. Raine has been a full-timer in Door County since 2022. He and Sarah Cilley have maintained an apple and pear orchard in Brussels since 2012 and owned Doors Fleurs flower shop in Sturgeon Bay since 2017.

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HARDCOVER NONFICTION 1. Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump, by Maggie Haberman, Jonathan Swan 2. The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, by John U. Bacon 3. The Land and Its People: Essays, by David Sedaris, 4. This Is The Plan: How to End America’s Meltdown and Save Democracy, by Ben Wikler 5. London Falling: A Mysterious Death in a Gilded City and a Family’s Search for Truth, by Patrick Radden Keefe

CHILDREN’S ILLUSTRATED 1. Don’t Trust Fish, by Neil Sharpson, Dan Santat (Illus.) 2. The Skeleton and the Cat, by Brandon James Scott 3. Goodnight Loon, by Abe Sauer, Nathaniel Davauer (Illus.), 4. The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by Eric Carle 5. Goodnight Moon, by Margaret Wise Brown The Midwest Independent Booksellers Association (MIBA) Bestseller List Midwest (Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula), for the week ended Aug. 2, 2026. To find an independent bookstore near you, visit IndieBound.org

JUSTIN BURRESS Teacher, Gibraltar School The book: The Courage to Be Disliked, by Ichiro Kishimi When I read it: 2022 How it changed me: This book didn’t transform me, but it offered meaningful insights. It is about living authentically according to your own values, even when others may disagree with you. The core message is that seeking universal approval is not only impossible but also counterproductive. As someone who works as both a teacher and coach in a public school district, this reminder feels particularly relevant. In education, where you’re constantly balancing the expectations of students, parents, administrators, and colleagues, it’s easy to lose sight of your own values in an attempt to please everyone.

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DOOR COUNTY FAIR John Miles County Park, 812 N 14th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.7126. 8am-11pm. Family fun and entertainment with rides, food stands, car races, live music, agricultural entertainment, displays, and more. Visit doorcountyfair. com for more details.

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FRI 8/14 FESTIVALS SHANTY DAYS Downtown Algoma. 920.487.2041. A parade, a car show, live music, volleyball, an arts & crafts fair, kids’ activities & more. Visit visitalgomawi. com/shanty-days for details.

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LIVE MUSIC MUSIC AT THE DOOR COUNTY FAIR John Miles County Park, 812 N 14th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.7126. 4:30 pm. Glas Hamr. Rock ‘n’ roll favorites. 7:30 pm. Boogie and the YoYoz. Dance, rock, and pop hits from the 1950s through today. MUSIC AT SHANTY DAYS American Legion Park, 617 2nd St., Algoma. 920.487.2041. 4-7 pm. Pocket Kings. R&B & soul covers. 7-11 pm. Sixx Gunns Loaded. Raw grit, flashing energy & party atmosphere of the ’80s. WALKING EACH OTHER HOME Liberty Grove Historical Society Museum Site, 11871 Hwy 42, Ellison Bay. 920.839.5022. 11am-1pm. Acoustic guitar duo. Part of the vintage market. GEORGE SAWYN MacReady Artisan Bread Company, 7828 Hwy 42, Egg Harbor. 920.868.2233. 11:30am-1:30pm. Solo guitarist plays instrumental pop & light jazz. JEREMIAH SHOEN Smashed on the Rocks, 70 Church St., Algoma. 920.487.8202. 12pm. Solo acoustic rock & country. JACK TELL Parallel 44 Winery, 5464 County Hwy P, Sevastopol. 2-5pm. Milwaukee-based singer-songwriter. LEAH BROOKE CONWAY The Cherry Hut, 8813 Hwy 42, Fish Creek. 920.868.4450. 3-6pm. Indie-rock singer-songwriter. JUSTIN SCONZA Peach Barn Brewing, 2450 S. Bay Shore Dr., Sister Bay. 920.944.2393. 3-6pm. Chicago songwriter & multi-instrumentalist. AMELIA FORD Door Peninsula Winery, 5806 Hwy 42, Carlsville. 920.743.7431. continued on page 2

The Cherry Tones play Noble Square in Fish Creek on Tuesday, Aug. 18.

COUNTRY DUO IN CONCERT Country duo Dailey and Vincent, one of the most awarded bluegrass groups in America, will perform a concert this Sunday at the Peg Egan Performing Arts Center. The free show is set for Aug. 16 at 7 pm, at the Peg Egan, 7840 Church St. in Egg Harbor. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and carry-in picnics. Led by Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent, the group is known for its mix of bluegrass, country and gospel music. Their nine-member band features guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, piano, drums and vocals. Dailey and Vincent have released nine studio albums, each of which has charted on at least one Billboard chart. Known for their engaging storytelling and strong stage presence, the duo continues to tour nationwide. In case of rain, the concert will move to the Door County Sandbox and Gala, 1023 Egg Harbor Road in Sturgeon Bay. Weather updates and schedule changes will be posted on the Peg Egan Performing Arts Center Facebook page.

VINTAGE ROCK IN THE PARK The Cherry Tones will present an afternoon of ‘50s-‘80s rock hits next Tuesday in Fish Creek. The free outdoor show is set for Tuesday, Aug. 18, from 3 to 5 pm, at Noble Square, 4167 Main St. in Fish Creek. Energetic vintage rock ‘n’ roll trio The Cherry Tones features David Cavanaugh on guitar, Steve Gomoll on

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THE MUSIC OF BLOOD, SWEAT AND TEARS Nine-piece cover band Lucretia’s Reprise will bring the music of Blood, Sweat and Tears to the Southern Door Community Auditorium. The show is set for Thursday, Aug. 27, at 7 pm, at the Southern Door Community Auditorium, 2073 Cty DK in Brussels. Lucretia’s Reprise is the brainchild of Ron Cole, a Blood, Sweat and Tears fan since childhood. In addition to Cole on trumpet and flugelhorn, the band includes lead vocalist/frontman Dennis Varo, Pat Phalen on trumpet and flugelhorn, Sam Stranz on saxes and flute, Andy Zipperer on trombone and euphonium, Alex Noble on keyboards, Tony Warpinski on guitar, Craig Hanke on bass and Terry Iattoni on drums. The band’s setlist includes well-known hits as well as some surprises, including “Spinning Wheel,” “You’ve Made Me So Very Happy,” “And When I Die,” “Hi-DeHo,” “Lucretia Mac Evil” and “Go Down Gamblin.’” The Southern Door Community Auditorium is located at 2073 County Road DK in Brussels. Visit sdauditorium.org to reserve tickets. For more information, call 920.676.1920.

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4-7pm. Folk rock singer-songwriter. SPIKE & APRIL Lake Fire Winery, 8054 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.9992. 5-7pm. Jazz & originals. WINE ON FRIDAYS Fish Creek Beach, 9462 Hwy 42, Fish Creek. 920.868.2316. 5-7pm. 5-piece all-female band. Moves to Old Town Hall in case of rain. ANDREW SCHWARK Nightingale Supper Club, 1541 Egg Harbor Road, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.5593. 5-8pm. From classic country to folk, Alan Jackson to Willie Nelson. DAVID FREEBORG Northbrook Golf & Grill, 407 Northbrook Rd, Luxemburg. 920.845.2383. 5-8pm. ‘80s rock, pop & blues guitarist/vocalist. SHANDY OPEN MIC NIGHT Equilibrium Fine Arts & Creative Workshops, 314 Steele St., Algoma. 920.404.0483. 5-9pm. Share your stories and creative work through music, poetry, comedy, and skits while sipping a beer shandy with friends. HEARTLAND HOWLERS Twelve Eleven Wine Bar, 10339 Hwy 57, Sister Bay. 920.421.9463. 6-8pm. Acoustic bluegrass. MATT PERSIN Kitty O’Reilly’s Irish Pub, 59 E Oak St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.7441. 6-8pm. A variety of genres & styles converge. KAY BIDWELL LOBERG Wickman’s 2 Brews, 154 S. 3rd Avenue, Sturgeon Bay. 6-8pm. Local singer, guitarist, and violinist Kay Bidwell Loberg joins Bob and Michelle for a night of acoustic favorites. WHISKEY DITCH Stabbur Beer Garden, 10698 N Bay Shore Dr, Sister Bay. 920.854.2626. 7-10pm. Easy-listening ’60s, ’70s & ’80s. WASHINGTON ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL Trueblood Performing Arts Center, 870 Main Rd, Washington Island. 920.847.2528. 7-9pm. “Thank You For Everything” finale concert featuring instrumentalists & singers. HEATHER RÉ Drömhus Door County, 611 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay. 608.333.4553. 7-9pm. Blues, country & folk. BILLY G & FRIENDS Brygga Plates & Pours, 107 N. 1st Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.0700. 7-10:30pm. Billy G, featuring Adam Cain on drums and Paul Taylor on bass. A range of music from the past 70 years. FINE LINE Cadillac Jax BBQ & Brew, 530 4th St., Algoma. 920.487.8115. 7-9pm. Rock from the ’80s to today. THE NICKS Husby’s Food & Spirits, 400 Maple Dr, Sister Bay. 920.854.2624. 8-11pm. Blues & rock.

THEATER “WHEN BUTTER CHURNS TO GOLD” Northern Sky Theater – Park Stage, Peninsula State Park Amphitheater, 10169 Shore Rd, Fish Creek. 920.854.6117. 7:30pm. In the mid-1800s, an orphaned Wisconsin farm girl attempts to save the family farm from the villainous Friedrich von Fouler. “LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST” Bjorklunden, 7590 Boynton Lane, Baileys Harbor. 920.854.7111. 7:30pm. Four young men set out on a year of lofty resolutions, only to find themselves undone by the women they hope to impress. “FOUR OLD BROADS” Rogue Theater at DC Arts Center, 917 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0816. 7:30pm. Four senior women, at an assisted living facility, are dying to go on a vacation. But where and how will they get there? Somehow, things are not as they seem. “RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH” Peninsula Players, 4351 Peninsula Players Rd, Fish Creek. 920.868.3287. 8pm. The Man in Black’s life story is told through his iconic songbook.

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WEAVING DEMONSTRATIONS Interfibers Studio Gallery, 3530 Cty Rd F, Fish Creek. 920.868.3580. 11am-3pm. Off-loom weaving demonstrations by Wendy Carpenter. ARTIST TALK & RECEPTION Margaret Lockwood Gallery, 7 S 2nd Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.493.3635. 5pm. Margaret Lockwood sits down in conversation with

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Mauricio Fernandez @ Chop Restaurant in Sister Bay He puts his legs into gear and is running non-stop. This young man’s working fast at a place called Chop.