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West-side Development Driving 12th TID / Ch-art-cuterie / Riffing on the margarita / Door Dives: Rouer’s Roadhouse / Door to Nature: may Day / Flooding Highlights Value of Local Weather Observers / miller art museum Student award-Winners / Derby Day for Lucia / Eagles Dominate Door County Classic / Composting Basics / County Presses State on abandoned Tug, Joins PFaS Lawsuit + Gallery Guide / Classifieds / Public Notices / Obituaries / Letters / Crossword

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on the cover The 2,700 participants registered for the Half Marathon and Nicolet Bay 5K are arriving on the peninsula with friends and family for the May 2 events that take place in TOmmy VaNDELIST Peninsula State Park.

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Last week, in preparation for the Door County Half marathon, we asked about the longest distance you’ve ever run. The 139 people who responded averaged 12.6 miles as their longest distance. The shortest distance anyone reported was 0 miles, the longest 50.7. Over 58 respondents have run at least a half-marathon, and over 39 a full marathon. Four people reported having run 50-plus miles.

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ONE DEAD IN WASHINGTON ISLAND CAR CRASH Washington Island – a single-vehicle crash on Washington Island on april 22 resulted in the death of 56-year-old Christian Healy of Washington Island, according to the Washington Island Police Department. authorities said they were notified of the crash at 6:38 pm on april 22. The incident occurred on Town Line Road east of the intersection of Range Line Road. Healy, the lone male occupant, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the department’s press release. Emergency personnel from the Washington Island Fire Department, Washington Island Emergency medical Responders, Door County Emergency Services, Door County Sheriff’s Office and the Washington Island Police Department responded to the scene. The initial investigation indicates a 2007 Toyota passenger vehicle was traveling eastbound when it left the roadway and struck a tree. Town Line Road was reopened to traffic at approximately 11:57 pm. an autopsy was conducted at the Brown County medical Examiner’s Office on april 24, the results of which are still pending. The incident remains under investigation. No additional information is being released at this time.

SBHS to renovate the Bunda Boathouse into The Sister Bay Waterfront museum, honoring Sister Bay’s maritime history. The Waterfront museum will be an extension of the SBHS, made possible by the creation of the Sister Bay marina Club. The Sister Bay marina Club will be the financial sponsor for the renovation and the ongoing operating expenses of the museum. “The Waterfront museum & Sister Bay marina Club represent a wonderful addition to our museum, and our first foray away from our main campus,” said SBHS President John Lijewski. “We are delighted to have a presence in the heart of Sister Bay at the marina for all to enjoy.” The transformation of the boathouse into a waterfront museum create an opportunity to honor the village’s maritime heritage in a highly visible location, said Benjamin andrews, Sister Bay village administrator. “We’re grateful for the dedication of the community members who helped make this possible, and we look forward to welcoming residents and visitors to this new cultural asset,” andrews said. For the past several years, a group of citizens has been working to preserve the Shadow, a 1929 Chris-Craft boat with a long history in Sister Bay. In the last 100 years, the boat has had only two owners, both prominent businessmen. after the passing of Shadow’s second owner, Jack Bunda, the SBHS acquisition of Shadow was made possible by the formation and funding of the Sister Bay marina Club. The Sister Bay Waterfront museum was born out of this visionary group’s passion, and will now house the Shadow, along with artifacts and exhibits that highlight the history of the Sister Bay waterfront. The museum is expected to open to the public in 2027. For more information, see the Sister Bay Historical Society at SisterBayHistory.org.

Author Matt Rothschild is the keynote speaker for the League of Women Voters of Door County’s upcoming annual meeting.

SPEED LIMIT LOWERED ON FEEST ROAD IN NASEWAUPEE Nasewaupee – The Nasewaupee Town Board approved a resolution on april 16 to lower the speed limit on Feest Road from 55 to 45 miles per hour. Town Chair Steve Sullivan said he supported the speed limit reduction, which was requested by residents along Feest Road, because there isn’t a lot of traffic on that onemile roadway located between state Highway 42 and Idlewild Road. “If it was a busy road, I’d kind of lean against it, because you’d affect a lot of people’s traffic,” he said. “But it’s so darn short, you really don’t have to get up to 55 miles per hour on a one-mile road. you’re only going to save yourself eight seconds.” The resolution includes Feest Road with other town roads where the speed limit is also 45 miles per hour, namely: Emerald Drive, Stagg Road from County Road PD to Hwy 42/57; and Stone Road from Hwy 57 north two miles.

SISTER BAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MOVES FORWARD WITH VILLAGE ON WATERFRONT MUSEUM Sister Bay – The Sister Bay Historical Society (SBHS) and the Village of Sister Bay have signed agreements that will enable the

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PUBLIC INVITED TO LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS ANNUAL MEETING Sturgeon Bay – The League of Women Voters of Door County’s (LWVDC) annual meeting and dinner, themed 250 years in: Protecting the Promise of Democracy, will feature a keynote presentation about civic engagement. The meeting will be held on Thursday, may 21, at 5 pm, at the Lodge at Leathen Smith, 1640 memorial Dr. in Sturgeon Bay. The event will highlight the past year’s LWVDC programs, along with annual business meeting agenda items, including voting by members on fiscal year 2026-2027 programs, budget and leadership. The meeting is open to the public, but only members can vote. Eileen Bohn Keynote Speaker matt Rothschild, author of 12 Ways to Save Democracy in Wisconsin and former executive director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, will underscore the urgency of civic engagement and accountability during his presentation.

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Two local organizations, Indivisible Door County and Northern Door activism, will be recognized with LWVDC’s making Our Democracy Work award, which recognizes individuals or organizations demonstrating exceptional commitment to democracy, civic awareness and engagement. “We recognize and appreciate the nonpartisan work of Indivisible Door County and Northern Door activism to get out the vote and support the No Kings rallies,” said ann morgan, LWVDC board chair. Visit lwvdoorcounty.org/events to register for the annual meeting and dinner. There is a charge to attend based on meal selection. The program starts at 5 pm with check-in and social time.

FORESTVILLE RECEIVES STATE ROAD FUNDS Town of Forestville – The Town of Forestville is the only recipient in Door County this granting cycle from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s agricultural Roads Improvement Program (aRIP). The state budget contains $150 million in aRIP funding to improve rural roads, with 20% of that ($30 million) required to be used for bridge and culvert improvements. The Town of Forestville will receive $2,479,500 to improve mill Road, an award that’s 90% of the estimated project costs. Kewaunee County is receiving $1,301,832.00 for repairs on County Highway B. Recognizing that road upkeep is usually the largest expenditure for local governments, challenging budgets, the state provided in the 2025-27 budget a one-time $100 million increase to the supplemental Local Roads Improvement Program and approved a 3% annual boost in general transportation aids for counties and municipalities. The budget also spends more than $322 million on the State Highway Rehabilitation Program. The investments, along with numerous other transportation infrastructure improvement projects, were made possible through a $565 million transfer from the general fund to the transportation fund, allowing the state to advance infrastructure improvements without placing additional long-term debt on taxpayers.

WYCKOFF APPOINTED FORESTVILLE VILLAGE CLERK Village of Forestville – The Forestville Village Board approved the appointment of Heidi Wyckoff on april 20 as village clerk to replace Tiffany Dufek, who has started her own business that conflicts with monday evening board meetings, said Village President Terry mcNulty. He said Wyckoff, who has been an assistant clerk/treasurer with the village, is being helped out by Dufek to transition into the appointed clerk’s position. mcNulty said notice of Wyckoff’s appointment has been forwarded to the Door County clerk’s office to be able to participate in the training necessary to handle this year’s upcoming elections in august and November.

CORRECTION The story titled “$1.6m Infrastructure Deal Supported for New Development” in the april 24-may 1, 2026 Peninsula Pulse should have stated the plans for the Heron Crossing subdivision call for 57 single-family lots instead of 72. When including 15 duplex lots, the total number of residential lots is 72.

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Half Marathon Week is Here, and a Derby Party for Lucia There will be a huge crowd in Peninsula State Park on Saturday, May 2, for the Door County Half Marathon. Myles Dannhausen Jr. talks to Tim Kowols about the race that draws more than 2,700 people each year, including more than 40 who have joined him in running for a cause. But first, we catch up on the fight of Lucia Ramirez, a young girl from Sevastopol who is battling leukemia. Fernwood Gardens will host a Kentucky Derby Party fundraiser for Lucia on Saturday afternoon from 3- 7 pm to support her family in their fight.

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(Top to bottom) An overview of Heritage Lake Resort in the Town of Egg Harbor on April 19, four days after the resort was closed due to flooding. SHAWN ROPSON / A non-flooded aerial photo of Heritage Lake. Source: Heritage Lake Facebook page.

Flooding Swamps Heritage Lake Resort Neighbor’s orchard becomes a relief valve by DEBRA FITZGERALD debra.fitz@ppulse.com

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eritage Lake Resort in Egg Harbor closed to owners on April 15 after flooding forced officials to shut down the sanitary sewer system to prevent damage. Paul Hetzel, secretary of the Heritage Lake Homeowners Association board, said he arrived from Milwaukee on April 6 and quickly noticed water appearing in places it normally doesn’t. “It really started to accelerate around April 10, and then somewhere around April 12, Armageddon,” he said. Prompting the closure on April 15 was the water infiltrating Heritage Lake’s septic fields, which they feared would overwhelm the system. “We risked losing it,” he said. “It could have been a catastrophe.” The 80-acre resort, founded in 1992, includes about 245 custom park model homes. Owners cannot live there yearround, and are limited to 240 nights annually due to septic system capacity, Hetzel said. Much of the flooding stemmed from the resort’s manmade lake. Water covered significant portions of the property – estimated at 15 to 17 million gallons based on some clever field geometry, using a range finder and calculations for the mapped surface area and depth estimates. In some areas, water reached 2 to 4 feet deep, while about 15 units saw 7 to 12 inches beneath crawl spaces and around buildings. Hetzel’s unit, where he spends about 125 nights per year, was among those affected. To protect the 10,000-square-foot clubhouse, which houses an indoor pool, crews built a temporary, 3-foot berm. “Which was successful,” he said. Efforts to remove water were aided by neighboring landowner Jim Seaquist

(From left)) This bench may provide a nice place to sit, but not on the April day this photo was taken, when some 15 to 17 million gallons of water flooded Heritage Lake Resort. / Crews built a temporary, 3-foot berm to protect the resort’s clubhouse, which houses an indoor pool. / The land took this water each evening for 10 days as it was pumped from Heritage Lake to a Seaquist cherry orchard. PAUL HETZEL

of Seaquist Orchards, who allowed pumping into one of his orchards at the intersection of Heritage Lake Road and County Road E. “They were fairly frantic sounding, so I said, ‘Let’s try it to see if we can take some of that without it causing problems for us,” Seaquist said. “I didn’t give them any guarantees.” Crews ran about 900 feet of hose under Heritage Lake Road through a culvert and then up over a hill along the right of way into the ditch on Seaquist’s property. “It flooded into the orchard a little bit, but it went down pretty rapidly on our side, quite differently from on theirs,” Seaquist said. Concerned the water might flow back to the resort, and not sure if it would drain on his land, Seaquist asked for daily photos and videos of conditions during pumping. “It went down unbelievably slowly on their end, but fairly quickly on ours,” Seaquist said. “It was pretty much gone in the morning on our end each day, so we allowed them to keep going.” Crews pumped roughly 750,000 gallons per day into the orchard for 10 days. “To say that we’re thankful is an understatement,” Hetzel said.

Cherry trees do not like to be wet, Seaquist said, but helping neighbors took priority. By April 27, crews had wrapped up the hose and ended pumping. Water at Heritage Lake began to recede naturally. More grass became visible and some roads that had been covered by up to 2 feet of water reopened for limited access. Damage assessments are ongoing. “I can only speak for my unit,” Hetzel said. “Underneath ours, we’ll have to replace all the HVAC ductwork, and not sure about the HVAC unit. Those will be the two most common damages underneath [the homes].” The condition of the septic system remains a key unknown. “We’re hoping the septic system is OK,” he said. “We won’t know until we start testing. That’s the last hurdle to opening it [the resort] up to residents.” A similar though less severe flood occurred about 23 years ago at Heritage Lake. Despite this latest disruption, Hetzel struck an optimistic tone. “You can’t fight Mother Nature,” Hetzel said. “This has been bad, but it’s been far worse elsewhere in the country, even in the state. We try to take the small victories and move on.”

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Winter 2025-26 Weather in Wisconsin and Door County as 42 below zero were felt in Sturgeon Bay and West Jacksonport on Jan. 23. February then flipped the script, ending the season with unusually warm temperatures. Door County’s winter average temperature was 20.9 degrees, 0.8 degrees cooler than normal. Statewide, seasonal temperatures averaged 18.2 degrees, just 0.3 degrees below normal.

U.S. Drought Monitor conditions in Wisconsin as of December 2, 2025; January 13, 2026; and February 24, 2026. A large reduction in dry conditions was observed across the state through the winter season.

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he winter of 2025-26 was a rollercoaster ride in Wisconsin, and Door County was no exception. Meteorological winter (December through February) ended very close to normal in terms of temperature, though conditions swung dramatically through the season. December kicked off the season with an intense Arctic blast, plunging temperatures in Door County below zero about two weeks earlier than usual. The county experienced its coldest December since 2017.

January continued the cold trend, with the state’s most extreme arctic blast since 2019. Wind chills as cold

Building Lake Ice Winter’s up-and-down temperatures were reflected in ice coverage on the Great Lakes. Ice was slow to build on Lake Superior through December, but January’s cold resulted in a large increase in ice that lasted through midFebruary. In fact, conditions along the shoreline were deemed safe enough for the Apostle Islands ice caves to open for the first time since 2015 – but not for long. continued on page 9

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 villageofforestvillewi.gov 920.536.3181 Village board meets 3rd Monday of month Clerk: Tiffany Dufek 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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West-side Development Driving 12th TID Amendments to three existing districts also being considered by KEVIN BONESKE kevin@ppulse.com

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turgeon Bay is laying the groundwork for new housing and west-side development, with the Sturgeon Bay Common Council approving a $38,000 agreement with R.W. Baird to map out a new Tax Incremental District (TID) and amend three existing districts. “These efforts are aligned with the city’s long-term development and housing goals,” said Community Development Director Rebecca Kerwin. Kerwin said Baird, the city’s longtime financial consultant, will evaluate which parcels should be included in new or amended TIDs to ensure financial feasibility before mapping them. The proposed TID #12 would be located on the west side near the city’s southeastern limits. Plans include infrastructure for residential development along Division Road, including 30 housing lots, as well as an extension of the Ahnapee Trail and a community park. The city purchased about 35 acres along Division Road in 2024 for the construction of the Ahnapee Trail, and last year entered an exclusivity agreement with PortSide Builders and Iron Gates to develop the site. On April 14, the city’s Financing/ Purchasing and Building Committee directed city staff to prepare development agreements with both firms. Preliminary projections from the Baird estimate the project would generate $5,272,747 in tax-increment revenue by the time TID #12 closes in 2047, based on a combined minimum assessed value of $38,831,600. Within a TID, property tax revenue from new development (i.e., tax-increment revenue) is reinvested into infrastructure rather than distributed among the various taxing entities. Plans for TID#12 include a 66-unit residential subdivision with 44 single-family lots, 30 designed as “workforce housing,” and 11 duplex lots for a total of 22 units. The “workforce housing” aspect of the project would model PortSide’s Geneva Ridge development in TID #10 on the west side, where specific homes are offered at set prices to Door County workers.

Sturgeon Bay currently has 10 Tax Incremental Districts (TIDs), numbered 2-11 as shown in this map, and is looking into the possibility of creating a new district along Division Road and modifying three others – 7, 9 and 10 – on the city’s west side. The first TID, created in 1991 for the Industrial Park, closed in 2023. The SUBmITTED proposed TID #12 would be located slightly to the right of TID #9.

Another development along Division Road would involve about 11.67 acres of the property for a storage unit condominium plat with 34 storage unit sites, each with optional living spaces. City Administrator Josh Van Lieshout said he expects TID #12 to include other properties adjacent to the city-owned parcel so that it would meet state requirements for a mixed-use district. “Parcels that we think will have to come in to comply with the law include the GFL parcel, as well as the city-owned parcels that contain the compost site and the dog park, and other little segments of the Ahnapee Trail that could be built out,” he said. “The Ahnapee [Trial] is supposed to wind around the dog park and so forth. The TID could provide a good opportunity to get that funding, along with meeting those housing goals.” TID Amendments The city will also use Baird to amend TIDs #7, #9 and #10. In TID #7, the city plans to expand the district to support infrastructure for two proposed apartment projects near Target: 32 units proposed for Bay Pointe Apartments and 24 units proposed for Peninsula Apartments. The amendment would also allow the city to acquire and designate an east-west road off Duluth Avenue

south of Target as a public street, with TID funds covering legal costs. TID #9 would be modified to include both parcels beneath a Threma-Tron-X building that currently straddles a lot line. “We’re going to put the whole building in the TID district,” Van Lieshout said. “It will make the county real property lister’s job a lot easier.” In TID #10, the city is considering the expansion north of state Highway 42/57, where Gorman & Company has proposed a 60-unit affordable housing project at the northeast corner of the highway and Columbia Avenue, contingent on the developer receiving low-income housing tax credits. Adding the site to the district would make it eligible for financial support and help cover sidewalk and pedestrian improvements. Farther south, near Ashland Avenue – where Aldi has expressed interest in locating a grocery store – TID #10 funds could help cover the right-of-way acquisition and street construction for a future extension of Ashland Avenue. The city also wants Baird to study extending Yew Street, a move Van Lieshout said would ease Industrial Park traffic. “It would be really helpful for reducing traffic flows, leaving the Industrial Park at the end of the work day,” Van Lieshout said.

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Granary Stairway, Lighting Approved with Nighttime Limits by KEVIN BONESKE kevin@ppulse.com

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xterior lighting and an egress stairway for the Door County Granary on Sturgeon Bay’s West Waterfront were approved April 27 by the city’s Aesthetic Design and Site Plan Review Board. The former Teweles and Brandeis grain elevator – now a museum focused on agriculture and a community gathering space – is moving into the project’s third phase. Phase one established a new foundation for the 1901 structure. Phase two included groundfloor renovations, full cladding of the granary, new windows and completion of the addition. The building opened in the fall of 2024. The Sturgeon Bay Historical Society Foundation, which is responsible for the project, had architect James Dallman of LA DALLMAN Architects present the phase-three updates via Zoom. He said the refinements align with the approved design and do not alter the board’s previous approvals.

Dallman said the exterior lighting will be angled rather than direct, designed to softly highlight the building’s corrugated steel siding without creating excessive brightness or light pollution. “The goal is to wash, softly, the facade diagonally at the corners,” he said. “There’s very little light spill out from that, but it’s not 100% on the surface.” He added that the granary’s dull, non-reflective siding helps to limit light spill. With the board now looking into incorporating “dark-sky” practices, such as downward lighting on buildings, the members favored limiting the hours the exterior lighting can operate. They required the lights to be turned off at 11 pm, unless an event is underway, and remain off until one hour before sunrise. Dallman said the exterior lights were not intended to be on all night and could be controlled by a timer to meet the requirement. During the discussion, board members noted that the adjacent Door County Maritime Museum’s tower remains lit at night without similar restrictions.

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County Presses State on Abandoned Tug, Joins PFAS Lawsuit Resolutions target Donny S in Baileys Harbor, and national “forever chemicals” case by DEBRA FITZGERALD debra.fitz@ppulse.com

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he Door County Board of Supervisors is urging state officials to act on an abandoned tugboat in Baileys Harbor, while also joining national litigation over PFAS contamination. Supervisors on April 28 adopted a resolution asking the Wisconsin Legislature and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to inspect and remove the 142-foot tug, Donny S, mired in Baileys Harbor since 2021. “We’re hoping to present this to our local lawmakers and DNR and have them take an interest in it and action to remove it,” said Todd Thayse, vice chair and District 2 supervisor representing the Village of Forestville and wards in the towns of Brussels and Forestville, who advanced the resolution from the Land Conservation Committee he chairs. County Corporation Counsel Sean Donohue said he’s been part of an informal working group – including representatives from the Town of Baileys Harbor, the DNR, the U.S. Coast Guard and others – that has been trying to resolve the issue. “From that working group, it became apparent that the state wasn’t providing funding to take care of this issue, even though it seems to be a DNR responsibility,” Donohue said. He added that the U.S. Coast Guard does not consider the boat its responsibility. The resolution, he said, is the county asking the state and DNR to take action. The new District 19 Supervisor, Preston Pluff, who represents wards within the towns of Baileys Harbor and Liberty Grove, and the villages of Ephraim and Sister Bay, asked whether the county could be responsible for removing the vessel if the DNR addressed hazardous materials, but the boat remained. “The county is not responsible for moving this,” Donohue said. “There have been reports that the vessel does contain hazardous contents, but if they are removed, would it be allowed to stay in the harbor? My guess is not, but that remains to be seen.” Pluff cast the only vote against the resolution. The Donny S has been mired in Baileys Harbor, and in owner Jeremy Schultz’s unresponsiveness, since the tug was towed there in 2021 to be scrapped. Despite significant fines levied against the owner, no party has taken responsibility for the boat’s removal. The tug was built in Texas in 1950 and retired from service in the late 2010s after a long career on the Great Lakes. County Joins PFAS Lawsuit In a separate action, the board approved joining multi-district litigation against manufacturers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often called “forever chemicals,” because they persist in the environment, contaminating soil, groundwater and surface water. The compounds, used in hundreds of products ranging from non-stick cookware to cosmetics, dental floss and firefighting foam, have been shown to present “significant and unreasonable risks to human health and the environment,” according to the county’s resolution. PFAS has long been used in hundreds of products – everything from non-stick cookware to waterproof clothing, food packaging, cosmetics, stain-resistant carpets, cleaning products, dental floss and firefighting foam. “This lawsuit is going after the manufacturers, largely DuPont and 3M, holding them responsible for knowing the product was harmful and not pulling it from the shelf and continuing to market it,” Donohue said. The case is in its third phase and is expected to address soil contamination from firefighting foam, he said. It is separate from recent Wisconsin legislation on PFAS remediation. “This is independent, holding the manufacturers responsible, not relying on taxpayers to fund remediation,” Donohue said. The resolution allows the county to retain a law firm on a contingency basis, similar to the opioid litigation it joined in 2017. In 2021, Door County received $794,488.51 from that settlement in 2021. Like the opioid lawsuit, the PFAS litigation is national. The resolution requires no upfront county funding, with any recovery intended to offset PFASrelated investigation, remediation and restoration costs.

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BUSINESS briefs A successful cherry harvest relies on the cooperation of Mother Nature during late spring when frost can still be a threat. FILE

largest producer of tart cherries, offered his outlook for the upcoming cherry season. Seaquist said this week, in a separate interview, that a more immediate concern is approaching as the full moon peaks on may 1. His decades of experience, he said, suggest that late-spring full moons often coincide with conditions that increase the risk of frost, at a point when trees are vulnerable to damage. “The full moon seems like it tends to create conditions for a clear evening where it’s potentially calm,” he said. “There’s always more concern of freezing around a full moon.”

FULL MOONS AND CHERRY ORCHARDS The Peninsula Pulse ran a story last week, “Cherry Roots with a 2026 Outlook,” by contributor Craig Charles, in which Jim Seaquist, owner of Seaquist Orchards and Wisconsin’s

Representatives from Associated Builders and Contractors met at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College to proclaim October as Careers in Construction Month in Wisconsin.

STATE LEADERS RECOGNIZE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) welcomed local legislators and representatives from associated Builders and Contractors (aBC) on april 22 for the official presentation of a statewide proclamation recognizing October as Careers in Construction month in Wisconsin. The proclamation, issued through 2025 assembly Joint Resolution 97, highlights the role of construction professionals in building and sustaining communities across the state while raising awareness of the wide range of career opportunities available in the industry. With the construction industry representing nearly 6% of Wisconsin’s workforce and a projected need for nearly 500,000 new craft professionals in 2026, the demand for skilled workers continues to grow both statewide and across Northeast Wisconsin, according to NWTC. “Careers in construction provide meaningful, familysustaining opportunities that cannot be outsourced,” said John Schulze, director of legal and government affairs at aBC. “This proclamation is not only a recognition of the professionals who build our communities, but also a call to action to inspire the next generation to explore these rewarding career paths.” NWTC ’s 2023-2024 graduate survey shows that students in its construction programs have a 100% employment rate after graduation, with all working in their field.

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ur nation needs another 6 million houses to keep up with demand. According to the American Enterprise Institute, our state has one of the largest housing shortages in the Midwest. We need more than 20,000 additional houses. In the last 15 years, we built fewer housing units per capita than the national average, and our affordability is worse than that of our surrounding Midwest neighbors. The average price of a home in Wisconsin is approximately $340,000, which far exceeds the price most working families can afford. That cost is limiting who can purchase homes. The average age of a first-time homebuyer is now 38 years old. This session, I co-authored a package of bills to address the affordability crisis and expand access to homes that are affordable at an earlier age for working families. Wisconsin Act 235 will create Workforce Housing Tax Increment Districts (TIDs). When new development occurs within a TID, all of the new tax revenue is retained to pay off project costs for things like sewer, water, or new roads. It’s important to note that only the taxes within the TID go to pay for those costs; they are not passed on to the rest of the taxpayers in an area.

Wisconsin Act 120 expands the use of Neighborhood Improvement Districts (NIDs), which were created to help neighborhoods improve park facilities and lighting. This new law will expand its use to infrastructure related to residential development. Another bill that didn’t make it to the governor would have made it easier for existing homeowners to construct Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) on their property. The bill will eliminate arbitrary local restrictions on their construction while balancing the interests of neighborhoods by regulating unsightly development with the need for additional housing units. They may not be used as short-term rentals. Often, local governments provide developers with one set of rules during the project’s planning stage, only to have those rules change as the project progresses. These hurdles increase costs that are ultimately passed along to the buyer when the project is complete. The last bill would have provided more certainty and greater transparency for developers as they seek approval from local governments for construction permitting. These are solid reforms that will help ease and eventually fix the housing crisis in our state. By lowering the cost of housing and getting more first-time buyers into homes, we can boost our economy and encourage more people to live, work, raise a family and retire in Wisconsin.

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or 17 straight days last February, I stayed up far too late every evening, obsessed with the Winter Olympics. I love watching people who have mastered a craft , no matter how obscure that craft may be. I deeply admire those who can summon their final measure of strength and poise to perform in the singular moment when the stakes are the highest. There is something wonderfully compelling about witnessing someone who pushes themselves to the outer envelope of their own ability when the whole world is watching. In a column of a few months ago, I wrote, “As the Bible says, ‘Iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.’” (Proverbs 27:17). It’s a line that has continued to resonate in my thoughts because it so effectively captures something we all intuitively know to be true, and yet it’s something we increasingly reject in the places where it matters most. We all know that the greatest athletes never achieve their peak in isolation. They sharpen their skills and learn to steel their nerves only when challenged by worthy rivals. The presence of someone just as talented, or even more so, can motivate an athlete to train harder, focus more, find another gear, and keep going when they feel spent. This is what competition can do. At its best, whether we win or lose, competition can help us achieve our highest potential. When it comes to sports, we all intuitively understand this. Iron sharpens iron. But it’s not just in sports where we recognize the value of competition. We celebrate it in the business world as well. Competition is central to our capitalist system. As the saying goes, if you can build a better mousetrap, the world will beat a path to your door. The fact that General Motors has to compete with Ford keeps both companies from becoming complacent and forces them to continually innovate if they want to remain at the top of their industry. Competition is so central to the American economy that it’s the mission of the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Competition to foster unfettered markets so competition can thrive. When it comes to business, there, too, we all recognize the value of competition.

Yet when it comes to our political life, we are increasingly rejecting the same dynamic that we celebrate in so many other spheres of life. We want to see our sports teams compete. We want our businesses to compete. But far too many of us reject the very legitimacy of those who hold political ideas that compete with our own. Rather than engaging in a healthy debate – in a competition of ideas – many of us refuse to listen, dismissing those with whom we disagree as misguided at best, or malicious at worst. In the political realm, we are less interested in sharpening our ideas and much prefer to silence anyone who challenges them. We curate our sources of news and information so we only hear ideas that reinforce our worldview – and never question it. We surround ourselves with like-minded people, gaining us comfort, but losing us something far more valuable. We lose the opportunity to get better. Because ideas, like athletes, improve through healthy competition. An idea that is never challenged is like an athlete that never enters the arena. It may look strong, but it has never been tested. It has never had its weaknesses exposed. It has never been forced to adapt, to respond to unexpected obstacles, to perform when the stakes are the highest. Without competition, we really don’t know what it’s made of. While these are generalizations, conservative thought tends to emphasize stability, tradition and personal responsibility. Liberal thought values progress, reform and social equity. Each of these perspectives guards against a different kind of excess. Each has value. When they engage with one another fairly, in a true competition of ideas, the result is often better than either could have achieved in isolation. Iron sharpens iron. The lesson of the Winter Olympics is not only to celebrate excellence but to recognize that true excellence is only forged in the presence of worthy competition. The athlete – or idea – that stands alone may look impressive, but its flaws are inevitably revealed when put under the pressure of competition. Only when those limitations become apparent can we refocus, improve, and achieve excellence. If we are to solve our nation’s – and Door County’s – most intractable problems, we need to be able to engage with each other civilly in a healthy competition of ideas. Bret Bicoy is President & CEO of the Door County Community Foundation. Contact him at bret@givedoorcounty. org.

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BS’s Scott Pelley recently interviewed Ben Sasse, the former Republican senator from Nebraska who left Washington and returned to higher education. Sasse’s path is unusual. In 2014, he was a college president when he was recruited to run for the Senate. He went on to become a popular politician – in part, Pelley reported, because he took jobs as a garbageman and a vendor at Cornhusker football games during Senate recesses to try to stay connected ot everyday life in Nebraska. Less than a decade later, he left the Senate with four years remaining in his term to become president of the University of Florida. I didn’t know much about Sasse before the interview, and I still don’t, including why he returned to university life (or why he left it again shortly thereafter). The cynic in me said a $10-million salary could lure away a $174,000 Senator, if we don’t factor in what power, control, influence and access are all worth. Cynicism can be useful in asking hard questions about motive and incentive. But it can also miss what’s genuine. In this case, the interview felt genuine. Sasse, 54, is living with pancreatic cancer. He spoke about how a clearer sense of time has sharpened his focus on what matters most. One of those things, perhaps unexpectedly, is something that resonates with the work we’ve been trying to do at the Peninsula Pulse. He argued that people should think of their primary political community as local – neighbors, municipal government, maybe even the state legislature – rather than defining themselves first by national partisan identity. Too often, he suggested, federal political “tribes” rise to the top of some priority lists, when they might more appropriately fall much lower. At the Pulse, our reporting is rooted in local life – schools, local government, neighborhoods, environment, businesses, nonprofits and culture. Yet over time, our Perspectives page became dominated by commentary focused on national

partisan politics rather than the communities we serve. That might have reflected broader conversations happening everywhere, but it also created a disconnect between the voices on our Perspectives page and the reporting throughout the rest of the paper. Here’s where the cynic returns, not to question intent, but to recognize a pattern: when attention shifts away from the local community, something essential withers. Here’s how Sasse put it. “I don’t spend much time commenting on our current politics because I don’t really think our current politics are driving what’s happening,” he said. “I think it’s mostly an echo of what’s happening. I think we have really thin, shallow community right now. And unless people know the thickness of their local community, it’s hard to make sense of what national politics are for. I think our national political dysfunction is an echo of larger problems.” That perspective helps explain a decision we made a couple of months ago to move away from traditional letters and toward something more intentionally grounded in local experience. We wanted to focus the conversations we host on this place and the people in it. Our letter’s email address – letters@ppulse.com – remains active, and we continue to welcome submissions tied to local issues and experiences. We’ve published some of that correspondence over the past couple of months under a Readers Write header on the Perspectives page: timely, concise reactions to coverage (agreement or disagreement), shoutouts to neighbors, additions to a story or brief reflections. Others appear as Community Voices: longer, more reflective contributions exploring local issues, community identity, personal experiences rooted in local life, or thoughtful perspectives on change and challenge. Both are ways to participate in the life of this community. We’ve long said the Peninsula Pulse is an advocate for community. That work depends not just on reporting, but on participation – yours. We can’t direct the conversation alone. That depends on readers who are willing to focus their attention locally, to help “thicken” our community life. That’s the space we’re trying to hold. We hope you’ll help fill it.

Winter 2025-26 Weather continued from page 3 Ice coverage on Lake Michigan was above average from mid-January to mid-February. On Jan. 31, nearly 37% of the lake was ice-covered, the highest percentage reached since winter 2021-22.

For the season, Door County averaged 5.37 inches of precipitation, which is 0.54 inches more than normal. Wisconsin as a whole was slightly drier than usual, with a statewide winter average of 3.8 inches.

Lacking Snowfall The winter season was less snowy than typical across Wisconsin, with average statewide snowfall of 29.2 inches, 8.1 inches drier than normal. Many areas received only 50% to 75% of normal winter snowfall, while some pockets of southern Wisconsin saw even less. The east central region of the state was no different, receiving 65% of normal snowfall – about a foot less than a typical winter. Door County’s largest snowstorm arrived in March, just past the official end of meteorological winter. An intense blizzard dumped more than 3 feet of snow on the region.

Drought Improvements Despite an overall drier-than-average winter season, drought conditions still improved across the state between Dec. 1 and Feb. 28. West central and southeastern counties saw improvements in abnormally dry conditions, and areas of moderate and severe drought shrank in northern Wisconsin. Door County saw areas of moderate drought recede through the winter, though abnormally dry conditions remained at the end of February.

Abnormal Winter Rain When including rainfall, Door County was one of the few places in the state that saw above-average precipitation for the winter season. This was largely due to the heavy rainstorm on Jan. 8 that brought over an inch of rain to the county. While that may not seem like a lot of rain compared to totals seen in summer months, January is typically one of Wisconsin’s driest months. Door County received over 60% of its average January precipitation in just two days.

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STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DOOR COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Carol R. Michelsen Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 26 PR 26 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth 3/16/44 and date of death 4/5/26 was domiciled in Door County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 3860 Harbor School Rd, Egg Harbor, WI 54209 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is July 14, 2026. 5. A claim may be filed at the Office of the Door County Justice Center - Door County Courthouse, 1207 South Duluth Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Room C. BY THE COURT: Regan Hendrickson Register in Probate 4/14/26 Run: Apr 24, May 1, 8 2026 WNAXLP STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DOOR COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF HARRY S. BIRD Notice Setting Time to Hear Application and Deadline for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) Case No. 26 PR 27 Please take notice: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth May 4, 1931 and date of death March 29, 2026 was domiciled in Door County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 315 W. Walnut Dr., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235. 3. The application will be

heard at the Door County Justice Center, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Room C258, before Regan Hendrickson, Probate Registrar, on May 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM. You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is July 16, 2026. 5. A claim may be filed at the Door County Justice Center, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Room C258. 6. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or address are unknown. The names or addresses of the following interested persons (if any) are not known or reasonably ascertainable: Bernadette Bird or her issue. If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 920-746-2482 prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. BY THE COURT: /s/ Regan Hendrickson Register in Probate 4/16/26 Pinkert Law Firm LLP 454 Kentucky Street, PO Box 89 Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 920-743-6505 Bar Number 1082283 Run: Apr 24, May 1, 8, 2026 WNAXLP STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DOOR COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Joane Marilyn Graycarek DOD: January 30, 2026 Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 26 PR 25 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth May 26, 1931 and date of death January 30, 2026 was domiciled in Door County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 3988 Sand Bay Point Road, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is July 19, 2026. 5. A claim may be filed at the Office of the Door County Justice Center - Door County

Courthouse, 1207 South Duluth Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Room C258. BY THE COURT: /s/ Regan Hendrickson Register in Probate 4/16/26 PRIBYL LAW S.C. - Attorney Matthew J. Pribyl 30 North 18th Avenue, 10A Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 (920) 743-8485 Bar Number 1099718 Run: Apr 24, May 1, 8 2026 WNAXLP CLAIMS DEADLINE NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE CHARLES R. JOHNSON MARITAL TRUST Pursuant to Section 701.0508, Wisconsin Statutes, Robert K. Johnson, as successor trustee of The Charles R. Johnson Marital Trust, with power to pay the debts of Charles R. Johnson, D.O.D. March 12, 2026, hereby provides notice that the deadline for the filing claims for payment of debts of Charles R. Johnson with Robert K. Johnson, as Trustee of The Charles R. Johnson Marital Trust, is September 1, 2026, being the date four (4) months after the date of the first insertion of the Notice. By: /s/ Ross & Liebmann Legal Group, LLC 225 S. Monroe Avenue, Suite 103 Green Bay, WI 54301 Run May 1,8, 15, 2026 WNAXLP

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Door County County Board of Supervisors Meeting Door County Government Center Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Minutes Call Meeting to Order The meeting was called to order at 9:02 a.m. by Chairman David Englebert at the Door County Government Center. Chairman Englebert led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call by County Clerk Roll call was taken – 16 County Board Members were present – David Englebert (D1), Todd Thayse (D2), Nancy Robillard (D4), Jeff Miller (D5), Ken Fisher

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(D6), Claire Morkin (D7), Collin Jeanquart (D8), Ryan Shaw (D9), Morgan Rusnak (D11), Nissa Norton (D12), Dale Vogel (D13), Hugh Zettel (D14), Bob Bultman (D17), Vinni Hancock (D18), Walter Kalms (D20), and Joel Gunnlaugsson (D21). 1 Member attended virtually: Philip Rockwell (D10). 2 Members were excused: Elizabeth Gauger (D15 David Enigl (D16). District 3 and District 19 are vacant. Presentation of Agenda Motion by Jeanquart, seconded by Thayse to approve the agenda. Motion carried by voice vote. Correspondence No correspondence was presented. Public Comment None. Supervisors Response N/A. Approval of Minutes of the February 24, 2026 County Board Meeting Motion by Jeanquart, seconded by Robillard to approve the minutes of the February 24, 2026 County Board Meeting. Motion carried by voice vote. County Administrator Monthly Report on Operational and Capital Projects; Legislative Issues Submitted; and Gifts, Grants, and Donations Received Administrator Pabich provided an overview of the report included in the meeting packet. It was noted resolutions from other counties are forwarded to the appropriate oversight committees for review and consideration. Pending Business/Updates No pending business or updates were presented. Resolutions 2026-10 Proclamation: Travel & Tourism Week May 3-9, 2026 Motion by Thayse, seconded by Norton to approve Resolution 2026-10 – Support for and promotion of May 3-9, 2026 as Travel and Tourism Week in Door County, and urging to the citizens of Door County to join in this special observance with appropriate events and commemorations. Jon Jarosh, Destination Door County, provided a brief update on the County’s visitor strength. Motion carried by voice vote. 2026-11 Approval of Community Investment Fund Grant to Emergency Management For Safety Barriers Motion by Gunnlaugsson, seconded by Jeanquart to approve Resolution 2026-11 – Authorization for Door County Emergency Management to accept the Door County Community Foundation, Inc. via the Community Investment Fund Grant in the amount of $100,000 for the purchase of safety barriers. Emergency Management Director JEB Saelens provided an update on the use of the barriers which will be used during the County’s festival season. The plan is to setup a council of public safety professionals who determine when, where, and how many barriers will be used at each event. Anticipating to receive the barriers by the end of May. Motion carried by voice vote. 2026-12 Approval of Donation to the Aging and Disability Resource Center Motion by Norton, seconded by Shaw to approve Resolution 2026-12 – Authorization to the ADRC to accept the donation from the Thomas Pollack and Christine Gretzmacher (TPCG) Fund of the Door County Community Foundation, Inc. donation of $60,000 to support four years of ADRC LTE position and supplies supporting the Dementia Care Specialist program. Motion carried by voice vote. 2026-13 Authorize Application for and Acceptance of Financial Assistance for Ahnapee Trail Maintenance Motion by Kalms, seconded by Morkin to approve Resolution 2026-13 – Authorization for the Parks Director, subject to the oversight of the Highway & Facilities Committee, to act on behalf of Door County, to prepare and submit a Recreational Trails Program grant application, in the amount of $28,633.60 with a required 20% match, through the Wisconsin DNR, and to accept any grant award, sign necessary documents, administer any award and take necessary action to complete the trail maintenance. Facilities & Parks Director Wayne Spritka noted the majority of the work is culvert repairs, inspections, and replacements. Motion carried by voice vote. 2026-14 Approval of EPA Great Lake Restoration Initiative Wisconsin DNR for European Frog-bit Motion by Thayse, seconded

by Bultman to approve Resolution 2026-14 – Authorizing the Soil & Water Conservation Department to accept the Environmental Protection Agency Great Lake Restoration Initiative Grant subaward from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $10,000 for the purpose of funding for European Frog-bit monitoring, control, prevention and outreach as part of a state wide effort. County Conservationist Greg Coulthurst explained what the European Frog-bit is. County staff have been removing Frog-bit for the past couple of years. Removal is by hand. It is a plant that can expand very rapidly. Motion carried by voice vote. 2026-15 Approval of Wisconsin DNR Grant for Spiny Waterflea and Starry Stonewort Prevention Motion by Thayse, seconded by Shaw to approve Resolution 2026-15 Authorizing the Soil & Water Conservation Department to accept the Surface Water Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $23,988 with a required match of $8,226 for the purpose of providing educational outreach across Door, Kewaunee, and Manitowoc Counties to help prevent the spread of Spiny Waterflea and Starry Stonewort. County Conservationist Greg Coulthurst explained what the Spiny Waterflea and the Starry Stonewort are. The Spiny Waterflea can expand rapidly. Currently nothing on the inland lakes. The Starry Stonewort is an algae which can expand rapidly. Starry Stonewort is currently in the lake and bay. Motion carried by voice vote. 2026-16 Request for a Sustainable Transportation Funding Solution Motion by Thayse, seconded by Miller to approve Resolution 2026-16 – A resolution urging the Governor of Wisconsin and the State Legislature to enact a comprehensive, sustainable transportation funding solution. Motion carried by voice vote. 2026-17 Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 20262030 Motion by Kalms, seconded by Thayse to approve Resolution 2026-17 – Adoption of the Door County Parks and Open Space Plan 2026-2030. Facilities & Parks Director Wayne Spritka noted there are not changes to the operations of the parks rather the changes are to bring the plan in-line with State requirements. The 5-year plan is a guideline. Changes can be made over the course of the 5-years. Supervisor Zettel suggested highlighting some of the improvements and investments made at Cave Point County Park, including the work to connect the trail from Cave Point County Park to Whitefish Dunes State Park. Motion carried by voice vote. 2026-18 § 65.90(5), Wis. Stats. Transfer of Funds for § 980.08, Wis. Stats. Residential Options for Sexually Violent Persons on Supervised Release Motion by Miller, seconded by Fisher to approve Resolution 2026-18 - The resolution approves the transfer of nonbudgeted funds, conditioned on State and Court approval of residence, approves awarding the Project to Perret Homes, including both alternate bids, authorizes the Project to proceed to completion, and authorizes the transfer of an amount not to exceed $162,100 with funds from the 980 Housing Reserve account in the amount of $67,000 and from the General Contingency Expense account in the amount of $95,100 to Capital Outlay Bldg. 980 Housing to fund the Project. Supervisor Miller noted his motion includes adding language to the resolution “with funds” on lines 38 page 1 and line 6 on page 2. Motion carried by roll call vote with all 17 Members present voting Yes; 2 Members excused; District 3 and District 19 are vacant. 2026-19 Adoption of Employee Emergency Action Plan Motion by Thayse, seconded by Bultman to approve Resolution 2026-19 – Adoption of the Employee Emergency Action Plan. Emergency Management Director JEB Saelens provided an update on the addition to the EEAP which included the building hold, lockdown, evacuate, and shelter instructions. Training is a monthly task which Saelens provides reminders of. In addition, throughout the year, the County holds hands-on training. It was recommended training attendance be tracked especially if any training is considered required training. Door County Alert reviewed. Motion carried by voice vote. 2026-20 Salaries of Elective Officials – Sheriff and Clerk

PENINSULA PULSE of Circuit Court Motion by Thayse, seconded by Robillard to approve Resolution 2026-20 – A resolution establishing the salary of the Sheriff and the Clerk of Circuit Court for the 2026-2030 term. Administrator Pabich explained how the salaries are established which includes reviewing comparable counties, for the Sheriff a check on where the Chief Deputy salary is to avoid compression, and how the wage moves within the compensation structure. For the Clerk of Circuit Court, the salary is also compared to other Door County elected officials. Meetings with the current incumbents are held prior to moving the salaries forward. Motion carried by roll call vote with all 17 Members in attendance voting Yes; 2 Members excused; District 3 and District 19 are vacant. 2026-21 Ratification, Alteration, Modification, or Repeal of March 17, 2026 Disaster Declaration Motion by Thayse, seconded by Jeanquart to approve Resolution 2026-21 – Declaring an emergency existing within Door County because of conditions that arose by reason of a heavy snow storm and blizzard. Administrator Pabich explained he is the sponsor/ signer of the resolution. Declaring an emergency helps the County for cost assistance and resources. EM Director JEB Saelens explained the declaration allows us to have access to outside resources if available. The County did not require any outside resources. The Highway Department did an outstanding job of handling the storm. In addition, many members of our community stepped up to help in several situations. JEB thanked our Highway Crew and community members for all they did during the storm. Funding options include Federal (FEMA) and Wisconsin Disaster Fund. Supervisors thanked our Highway Crew and County Departments for a job well done during this historic storm! Motion carried by voice vote. 2026-22 Implementation of Federal “No Tax on Overtime” Transfer of NonBudgeted Funds Motion by Miller, seconded by Fisher to approve Resolution 2026-22 – Authorizing Dayforce, at a cost not to exceed $25,000, to complete the payroll system modifications necessary to comply with the IRS “One Big Beautiful Bill-No Tax on Overtime” mandates for the 2026-2028 tax years; and approval of a transfer of an amount not to exceed $25,000 from the General Contingency Expense Account to the Time and Attendance Service Expense Account to fund the required payroll system modifications. Motion carried by roll call vote with all 17 Members voting Yes; 2 Members excused; District 3 and District 19 are vacant. Ordinances No ordinances were presented. Special Reports Representative Joel Kitchens was present at the meeting and provided updates on the State Legislature, potential upcoming legislation, work towards finding sustainable transportation funding, and adopted PFAS legislation. New Business No new business was presented. Oral Committee Reports No oral committee reports were presented. Review Committee Minutes Reviewed. Review Vouchers, Claims and Bills Reviewed. Announcements • Lunch at ADRC today followed by tours of the Community Center, EMS Station, and Parks Garage • Next County Board Meeting – Organizational Meeting: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 - 8:00 a.m. • Regular County Board Meeting – Tuesday, April 28, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. • Thank you to Supervisor Rusnak and Supervisor Gunnlaugsson for their service • Congratulations to Supervisor Kalms on his wedding! Adjourn Motion by Gunnlaugsson, seconded by Shaw to adjourn. Motion carried by voice vote. Time: 10:19 a.m. Respectfully submitted by Jill M. Lau, County Clerk WNAXLP

PUBLIC HEARINGS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE DOOR COUNTY, WI BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT DOOR COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 421 NEBRASKA ST. STURGEON BAY, WI 54235 A public hearing held by the Door County Board of Adjustment (BOA) on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, will be in the

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

PUBLIC MEETING

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE The Door County Department of Health and Human Services will hold the first of two public participation meetings on Monday, May 11, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. This meeting will be held in the County Board Room located on the ground floor of the Door County Government Center, 421 Nebraska Street, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. This site is accessible to those with special needs. This meeting will also be available via Zoom. Information related to the logon will be posted on Agenda. If you would like to present information through Zoom format, please contact Kathy Zak at kzak@co.door. wi.gov. The purpose of the meeting is to provide the public with opportunities to offer comments to the Department of Health and Human Services Board members and staff regarding any aspect of the agency administration, programming, or budget for 2027. The agency provides a comprehensive array of statutorily defined services to Door County residents experiencing challenges in the areas of mental health, alcohol and other drug abuse, developmental disabilities, child protection, juvenile justice, economic support, long-term care, adult protective services, the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) and Public Health. Those unable to attend the meeting who would like to offer comments regarding agency programs or budget may submit their written statements to the Door County Department of Health and Human Services in care of Joseph Krebsbach, Director, at 421 Nebraska Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235. Additionally, citizens may offer comments via email to jkrebsbach@co.door.wi.gov. The regular open board meetings of the department will resume immediately after the conclusion of the public participation meetings. WNAXLP

RESOLUTIONS

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DOORCOUNTYPULSE.COM provisions of Sec. 65.90(5), Wisconsin Statutes, notice is hereby given that the County Board of Supervisors of Door County, Wisconsin, in regular session, assembled at the Government Center in the City of Sturgeon Bay did adopt the following resolution by a twothirds of entire membership vote to wit: 19 County Board Members voted Yes; 2 County Board Members were excused; to approve the transfer of non-budgeted funds to fund the completion of the Safety Team’s safety improvement recommendations. Resolution 2026-31 – Approval to transfer an amount not to exceed $32,000 from the General Contingency Reserve Account to the Emergency Ops Account. Dated this 28th day of April, 2026, in Sturgeon Bay, Door County, WI. Jill M. Lau Door County Clerk WNAXLP

CITY OF STURGEON BAY BID REQUESTS

SECTION 00 11 13 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids for the City of Sturgeon Bay Railroad Spur and Utah Culvert Replacement, Contract A-26, project will be accepted through Quest vBid electronic bid service or by submitting a paper copy at the Sturgeon Bay City Hall, 421 Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235, by 1:00 pm, local time, on May 11, 2026; and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. The work, in general, will include the following schedule of work: • Removal and replacement of the existing Utah Street concrete box culvert with an aluminum arch culvert • Abandonment of the existing culverts at the Rail Spur and replacement with twin 84” diameter aluminum culverts • Erosion control • Stream bypass • Traffic control • Restoration • Grading The proposals shall be submitted on the forms furnished with the specifications. Each proposal shall be accompanied by a bid bond of a bonding company duly authorized to do business in the State of Wisconsin in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the proposal. This proposal guarantee shall be subject to forfeiture as provided by law. When submitting an electronic bid, Bidder is required to deliver the original bid bond within 72 hours of bid opening to Cedar Corporation. For this project, bids will be received and accepted via the online electronic bid service through QuestCDN vBid online bidding, or by sealed paper copy. Complete digital project bidding documents can be downloaded at www. cedarcorp.com or www. questcdn.com. Reference QuestCDN project number 10009274 for a nonrefundable charge of $50. Contact QuestCDN Customer Support at 952-233-1632 or info@ questcdn.com for assistance in membership registration, downloading digital project information, and vBid online bid submittal. Project bid documents must be downloaded from QuestCDN which will add your company to the Plan Holder List and allow access to vBid online bidding for the submittal of your bid. The QuestCDN website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website. Proposals shall not be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after the date of opening. The City of Sturgeon Bay reserves the right to reject any or all of the proposals and to waive any informalities therein. Dates of Publication: April 24th, and May 1st, 2026 By Authority of: Brian Spetz, Senior Engineering Technician WNAXLP

PUBLIC HEARINGS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Sturgeon Bay Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing in the Council Chambers, 421 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter, in regard to a variance request from Cinnamon Rossman, from

may 1-8/2026 PUBLIC NOTICES & CLASSIFIEDS | 3 section 20.27(2) of the Sturgeon Bay zoning code, which requires a street yard (setback) of 25 feet for a principal building in the SingleFamily Residential (R-1) district. The subject parcel is #281-32-21010801 and is located at 706 Georgia Street. The applicant is proposing to construct a 4-foot-deep deck with stairs on the front of the home, which would extend approximately 12 feet 4 inches from the Georgia Street rightof-way line. The application materials are on file with the Community Development Department, located at 421 Michigan Street, and can be viewed during normal business hours. The public is invited to give testimony in regard to the proposed variance request, either in person at the hearing or in writing. By order of: City of Sturgeon Bay Zoning Board of Appeals WNAXLP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Sturgeon Bay Plan Commission will hold a public hearing in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 421 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter, in regard to a zoning map amendment request from Paul Shefchik and DOCO Iron Gates, LLC to change the zoning classification of a portion a 35.43-acre parcel from Agricultural (A) to Two-Family Residential (R-3). The subject property is parcel #281-6817000902, located on the west side of Division Road. The proposed zoning map amendment materials are on file with the Community Development Department at 421 Michigan Street and can be viewed during normal business hours. The public is invited to give testimony in regard to the rezoning request either in person at the hearing or in writing. By order of: City of Sturgeon Bay Plan Commission WNAXLP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Sturgeon Bay Plan Commission will conduct a public hearing in the Council Chambers, 421 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter, regarding a petition from Paul Shefchik and DOCO Iron Gates Condos, LLC to change the zoning classification of a portion of Parcel #281-6817000902 from Agricultural (A) to Planned Unit Development (PUD). The subject property is a vacant 35.43-acre parcel located on the west side of Division Road. The proposed PUD would allow for the construction of 34 large storage units with optional living space. The application materials are on file with the Community Development Department, located at 421 Michigan Street, and can be viewed during normal business hours. The public is invited to give testimony in regard to the proposed PUD, either in person at the hearing or in writing. By order of: City of Sturgeon Bay Plan Commission WNAXLP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Sturgeon Bay Plan Commission will hold a public hearing in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 421 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter, in regard to a proposed amendment to the Official City Map relating to the proposed extension of Ashland Avenue on the city’s west side. The proposed map amendment materials are on file with the Community Development Department at 421 Michigan Street and can be viewed during normal business hours. The public is invited to give testimony in regard to the rezoning request either in person at the hearing or in writing. By order of: City of Sturgeon Bay Plan Commission WNAXLP

MUNICIPALITIES BID REQUESTS FORESTVILLE

SECTION 00 11 13 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS MAPLEWOOD SANITARY DISTRICT NO. 1 S1650 HIGHWAY 42 STURGEON BAY, WI 54235 The Maplewood Sanitary District No. 1 will receive sealed bids for the following work: WWTP Regionalization Construction, a Clean Water Fund project Contract No. 2055-26-01 Bids will be received until 1:00 p.m. Local Time, on Thursday, May 14, 2026. For this project, bids will be received and accepted via the

online electronic bid service through QuestCDN vBid Online Bidding, only. Paper bids will not be accepted. Contract bidding documents for this project may be examined online or downloaded for a fee at: www.questcdn.com or www. releeinc.com/bid The QuestCDN eBidDoc Number for this project is: 10148640 There is a non-refundable fee of $50 for a set of digital contract documents. (This fee includes both downloading of digital plans/specs and online bidding.) The unconfirmed bid results will be publicly read aloud after the bid portal closes on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. local time. The bid opening will be held via Microsoft Teams video conferencing software. Any interested Contractors or members of the public that would like to participate in the video conference bid opening, please use the hyperlink or call in instructions below: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 298 451 220 526 48 Teams Passcode: jo7Uo6e3 or Dial in by phone Phone #: 608-571-7208 Phone Conference ID: 736 140 744# A pre-bid meeting will be held Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at the Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church parking lot, at 7491 County Road H, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235, where a meeting and a site tour will occur at 10:00 a.m. local time. Project Description: The project includes the following in accordance with the plans and specifications: • 20,400 LF of 4-Inch PVC Forcemain Construction • 1,100 LF of 6-Inch/4-Inch HDPE/PVC Directional Borings • 50 Septic Tank Abandonments • 5 Air Release Valve Manholes • 2,600 LF of 4-Inch PVC Sanitary Lateral Construction • Landscape, Pavement, and Curb and Gutter Restoration • Main Lift Station Replacement and Relocation • Addition of Emergency Generator to Main Lift Station • WWTP Abandonment • Rock Excavation Prospective bidders must be on the plan holders list through QuestCDN for bids to be accepted. Robert E. Lee & Associates, Inc., requires bidders to prequalify 5 calendar days prior to bid opening. No Bidder may withdraw his bid within 90 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. A copy of the Davis Bacon wage rates for this project have been included. This project anticipates use of Wisconsin DNR Clean Water Fund funding or Safe Drinking Water Loan Program. The primary contractor, in awarding subcontractors, are required to make a good faith effort to achieve a combined minimum goal of 15% participation for MBE/ WBE utilization in accordance with s.NR 162.09(3), s.NR 166.12(4), and s.NR 167.18(4) Wis. Admin. Code. If a subcontractor awards subcontracts, these requirements shall apply to the subcontractor. Chris Sampo, Chairman Maplewood Sanitary District No. 1 WNAXLP

LIQUOR LICENSES GARDNER

NEW APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE To Whom it May Concern: I hereby certify that Marshall’s Hide-a-way Bar (Renn Braun, Agent) applied to the Town of Gardner for a retail “Class B” license to sell fermented malt beverages and intoxicating liquors for the period beginning May 13, 2026 and ending June 30, 2026 in the building situated at 8851 Lucille’s Lane, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. Dated: April 25, 2026 Amy Sacotte, Clerk WNAXLP

SEVASTOPOL

APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I hereby certify that The Hitching Post Bar & Grill LLC (Andrew Ripp, Agent), has applied to the Town of Sevastopol for a combination retail Class B license to sell fermented malt beverages and intoxicating liquors for the period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated on 4849 Glidden Drive, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. Dated: April 28, 2026 Amy M. Flok, Clerk Town of Sevastopol, Door County, WI WNAXLP

MEETING NOTICE BOARD OF REVIEW GIBRALTAR

TOWN OF GIBRALTAR NOTICE OF MEETING TO ADJOURN BOARD OF REVIEW TO LATER DATE The Town of Gibraltar, Door County, Board of Review will meet on Wednesday, the 3rd day of June, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Gibraltar Town Center for the purpose of calling the Board of Review into session during the 45-day period beginning on the 4th Monday of April, pursuant to Wis. Statutes Sec. 70.47(1). Due to the fact that the assessment roll is not completed at this time, it is anticipated that the Board of Review will be adjourned to Wednesday, September 23rd at 5:00 p.m. Notice is hereby given this 23rd day of April, 2026. Laura Reetz Town of Gibraltar Clerk WNAXLP

PUBLIC HEARINGS EPHRAIM

NOTICE OF THE VILLAGE OF EPHRAIM OPEN BOOK & BOARD OF REVIEW STATE OF WISCONSIN VILLAGE OF EPHRAIM COUNTY OF DOOR NOTICE OF OPEN BOOK FOR ASSESSMENT ROLL EXAMINATION Notice is hereby given that pursuant to s.70.45, Wis. Stats., the assessment roll for the Year 2026 assessment will open for examination on Tuesday, May 19th, 2026, from 10:00am – 12:00pm (Via Phone). The assessment roll can be viewed on the website at www.apraz.com. If property owners have questions regarding the valuation of their real estate or personal property and are unable to attend the Open Book Examination date, you are encouraged to contact Associated Appraisals Consultants, Inc., at 920-749-1995. Please provide your name, and the Tax Key Number from your assessment notice or tax bill. NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review (from here on referred to as BOR or Board) for the Village of Ephraim shall meet Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm (by appointment only) at the Ephraim Village Hall, 9996 Water Street to hear objections from property owners who follow the requirements pursuant to s.70.47(7), Wis. Stats. Please be advised of the following requirements: • Sec. 70.47(7)(aa), Wis. Stats., provides that the BOR may deny a hearing to a property owner who does not allow the assessor to view the property. • After the first BOR meeting and before the BOR’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the BOR may contact or provide information to a member of the BOR about that person’s objection except at a BOR session. • No person may appear before the BOR, testify to the BOR by phone, or contest the amount of any assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the BOR or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard, if the objection is allowed under sub.(3)(a), that person provides the BOR clerk a notice as to whether the person will ask for removal under sub.(6m) and if so which member will be removed and the person’s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take. • When appearing before the BOR, the person must specify in writing his or her estimate of the land value and improvements that he or she is objecting to, and the person must specify the information that he or she used to arrive at that estimate. • No person may appear before the BOR, testify to the BOR by phone, or object to a valuation; if the assessor or objector made the valuation using the income method; unless the person supplies the assessor with all the information about income and expenses, as specified in the manual under state law (sec.73.03(2a), Wis. Stats.), that the assessor requests. The municipality or county must provide by ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses provided to the assessor under this paragraph and provide exceptions for persons using the information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or of the duties of their office by order of a court. The information that is provided under this paragraph,

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unless a court determines that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under state law (sec.19.35(1), Wis. Stats.) • The board may allow the property owner or the property owner’s representative, at the request of either person, to appear by phone, under oath, before the board or to submit written statements, under oath, to the board. The board shall hear upon oath, by phone, all ill or disabled persons who present to the board a letter from a physician, osteopath, physician assistant, or certified advanced practice nurse prescriber that confirms their illness or disability. Dated this 1st day of May 2026 Village of Ephraim Andrea Collak, Village Clerk WNAXLP VILLAGE OF EPHRAIM DOOR COUNTY, WISCONSIN LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on May 12, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Village of Ephraim Village Hall, 10005 Norway St., Ephraim, Wisconsin 54211, the Village of Ephraim Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing on possible adoption of amendments to the Village Zoning Ordinance. The proposed amendments include the repeal of the conditional use in the Protected Waterfront District related to additions and modifications to residences. A copy of the proposed amendments is available for inspection at the Village Hall during regular business hours. The hearing is open to the public and all interested persons are encouraged to attend. Following the conclusion of the public hearing, the Village Board of Trustees will conduct its regular business meeting at which time it may take final action on the adoption of the amendments described above. Dated this 21st day of April,

2026. VILLAGE OF EPHRAIM Brent Bristol, Village Administrator WNAXLP

RESOLUTIONS GIBRALTAR

TOWN OF GIBRALTAR RESOLUTION DIRECTING REMOVAL OR DISPOSAL OF COACH HOUSE COTTAGE AT ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ELECTORS ELECTOR RESOLUTION NO. 2026-08 STATE OF WISCONSIN Town of Gibraltar Door County The town meeting of the Town of Gibraltar, Door County, Wisconsin, by a majority vote of the eligible electors voting at the Annual Town Meeting, duly noticed and held on April 21, 2026, assembled and voting, resolve and direct as follows: The Town Board of the Town of Gibraltar is directed to remove or dispose of the building located in the rear parking lot before Memorial Day.* * For purposes of clarity the building referenced is the carriage-style structure commonly referred to as the Coach House Cottage formerly located at 4148 Main Street, and the timeframe referenced is prior to Memorial Day, 2026. The Town Clerk shall properly post this resolution as required under s. 60.80, Wis. Stats., within 30 days of adoption. Adopted April 21, 2026 Number of town electors voting aye: 24 Number of town electors voting nay: 6 Number abstaining or not voting: 0 WNAXLP

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Public Notices continued from page 3 Door County “Thanking Marlene Larson for Her Commitment to, and Support of the Town of Jacksonport” The Annual Town Meeting of the Town of Jacksonport, Door County, Wisconsin, by a majority vote of the eligible electors voting at the Annual Town Meeting with notice assembled and voting, resolves and orders as follows: WHEREAS: Marlene Larson served the Town of Jacksonport as Town Clerk through her appointment in 1994 when she took over the office from Emmanuel Mueller through 2004 when she became deputy clerk and served until 2006. WHEREAS: In 2006 Marlene Larson became the first Chief Inspector for the Town of Jacksonport WHEREAS: During her term as Chief Inspector, Marlene Larson demonstrated her commitment to the Town of Jacksonport by actively training former clerk and new Chief Inspector, Eileen Pounds to the role. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board and the residents of the Town of Jacksonport, Door County, Wisconsin do hereby extend their heartfelt gratitude for the dedication given to the Town of Jacksonport for nearly 40 years by Marlene Larson as Clerk, Deputy Clerk and Chief Inspector of the Town of Jacksonport. The Electorate, with a voice vote of 41 in attendance, formally thank Marlene Larson for her commitment to and support of the Town of Jacksonport in her work as clerk, deputy clerk, and chief inspector. The town clerk shall properly post this resolution as required under s.60.80, Wis. Stats., within 30 days of the belownoted adoption date. Adopted this 15th day of April, 2026 Ayes: 41 (voice vote)

Nays: 0 Certified: Colleen M Huberty, Clerk/Treasurer WNAXLP TOWN OF JACKSONPORT ELECTORATE RESOLUTION EL 01-2026 STATE OF WISCONSIN Town of Jacksonport Door County, WI “Town Officials Compensation” Resolution EL 01-2026 shall repeal and replace any previous resolution(s) in whole or in part, or any other resolution which contradicts this new resolution, including Electorate Resolution 1 of the Annual Meeting of the Town of Jacksonport, April 11, 2000. The Annual Town Meeting of the Town of Jacksonport, Door County, Wisconsin, by a majority vote of the eligible electors voting at the Annual Town Meeting with notice assembled and voting, resolves and orders as follows: WHEREAS: The Town of Jacksonport desires to continue adequately compensating our town officials for their endeavors in working for the betterment and governing of the town. WHEREAS: The Town of Jacksonport electorate follows the recommendations found in Wisconsin Statutes Sections 66.0507 and 60.32(4) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: We, the Electorate of the Town of Jacksonport, do hereby set the compensation of our elected officials as follows: The Town Chairperson’s compensation shall be $16,000.00 per year, or $4000.00 per quarter Supervisor One’s compensation shall be $6000.00 per year, or $1500.00 per quarter Supervisor Two’s compensation shall be $6000.00 per year, or $1500.00 per quarter Such compensation amounts will be adjusted beginning with the next term of office for each position. This compensation amount shall automatically be adjusted each year thereafter

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style pickled Daikon Radish slices. Call ahead for an extensive selection of scratch made bakery selections and many other value added farm products. Mr. Burns farm grown and fermented for flavor hot sauce, BBQ’s and Salsa’s, A2 Spicy white cheddar cheeses, pepper jams, novelty nosh and so much more. For ?’s orders or shopping at the farm (2604 Grove Rd., Baileys Harbor, call Ann at 920.839.2288

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

GARAGE/ YARD SALE GARAGE/YARD SALE Bidding War Resale For Schools May 9th & 10th 9am- 2pm. Corner of Hwy A & Hwy 42. All proceeds benefit local schools. Bid or make an offer on Tv’s, bikes, furniture, glassware, pictures & more. For creative teachers – Textbooks, National Geographics, Holiday magazines for photos/art/history. Framing corners for bird feeders. Park View & A Door County Picnic raffle. Local businesses can setup a resale table or donate baskets. Call 920.854.2633 Rummage Sale at Sturgeon Bay Methodist Church Sturgeon Bay United Methodist Church Rummage Sale. 836 Michigan St. Friday, May 1, 2-6 Saturday, May 2, 9-1 (Everything 1/2 off on Saturday) HUGE RUMMAGE SALE: MAY 1, 12-6pm, MAY 2, 8:30-2pm Shop till you drop, while helping animals in our community! Arle Memorial Hall, 692 Tacoma Beach Rd. Sturgeon Bay. Household, collectibles, glassware, pictures, pet items & more. You’re sure to find something. Saturday Noon $2 bag sale!

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

REAL ESTATE RESIDENTIAL Wanted to Buy Home to live in, 2+ bdrms, lg yard or sm acreage, nature views. Cash offer. Some repairs/updating/cleaning needed is okay. Can work with your timeline. Door, Kewaunee, N’ern Brown Co’s. Call/text 763.250.3508

17 ft. 2004 Lund Tiller in excellent condition ready for Lake Michigan fishing and kept in garage year around. Included 2 Penn downriggers, fish finder, trailer and electric wench, rods, reels, lures. Also included 2 4 stroke motors, 60 HP and 8 HP. Total $15,000. 920.421.8796 Boat For Sale 1999 Glastron 160 Grand Sport Ski and Fish 16-foot fiberglass boat. Rebuilt 90 hp Evinrude outboard, bow mounted electric Motorguide trolling motor. Eagle trailer in good shape. Stored in Baileys Harbor since fall of 2024. Needs work. $2000. Call 608.332.1672

SERVICES Look for additional Service display advertisements within this section. CLEANING ShineWorks Cleaning Bring the Shine back to your home. Residential, deep cleaning, move in/out, vacation rentals. Fully insured. Free estimates. Reliable & detailed oriented. Serving Sturgeon Bay & Door County. Text/Call 920.868.0214, 920.396.8795 or 920.868.0102

PENINSULA PULSE at a 3.5% increase. In that being a town official requires the attendance of many meetings and workshops, we hereby set the compensation for those endeavors at $50.00 for meetings/workshops of less than 4 hours $100.00 for meetings/ workshops of more than 4 hours $100.00 for meetings of the Board of Review We set a mileage allowance commensurate with the IRS business standard mileage rate set each January. We further authorize town officials a wage of $20.00 per hour when authorized by the Town Board and engaged in official business of the town. Adopted this 15th day of April, 2026 Ayes: 40 (voice vote) Nays: 0 Abstain: 1 ATTEST: Colleen M Huberty, Clerk-Treasurer WNAXLP

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SOUTHERN DOOR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026 HS Library – 6:30 PM Regular School Board Meeting AGENDA Annual Board of Education Member Picture • 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. • Student Highlight of the Month. • Recognition of Public (Limit 5 minutes/person; 20 minutes/ topic). • Reorganization of the Board of Education - Election of Officers: a) President; b) Vice President; c) Clerk; d) Treasurer. • Reorganization of the Board

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of Education - Additional Responsibilities: e) WASB Legislative Representative; f) CESA 7 Convention & Board Delegate; g) WASB Convention Delegate; h) Alternate WASB Convention Delegate; i) Negotiations Committee; j) School Board Scholarship Committee; k) Policy Committee; l) Expulsion Panel - School Bus Riding; m) WIAA Delegate; n) Nondiscrimination Complaint Officers. • Approval of the Following Items: I. Item I: Meeting Dates & Times. II. Item II: Designate Official Newspaper. III. Item III: Designate Bank Depositories. IV. Item IV: Treasurer’s Bond. • Student Representatives’ Reports • Review of Food Service Contract V. Renewal of Food Service Contract - Annual Amendment for 2026-27. • Superintendent’s Report • Administrators’ Reports. - Potential 2026-27 K-12 Student Schedule Changes/ Updates. • Health Insurance Benefit Plan Changes. VI. Approve Health Insurance Benefit Plan Change • Consent Agenda Items. The Board will consider approval of: VII. Past Minutes – April 20, 2026 Regular Meeting; April 13, Quarterly Retreat Revised. VIII.Expenditures/Revenues; Current Bills. IX. Donations. X. CESA 7 Contracted Services for 2026-27. XI. CESA 8 Contracted Services for 2026-27. XII. 2026-27 Student Fee Schedule. XIII.Certification of the Class of 2026 Graduates. XIV. Board Policy Updates – Vol. 35.1, 2nd Reading. XV. Grades 1, 5, and 9 Annual Student Device Refresh. XVI. 2026-27 Middle School and High School Co-Curricular Codes. XVII. Approval of 2026-27

Stephen’s passing, his grandson, Phil Faustini, proudly carried on that legacy—continuing the hard work and commitment that made Watch Us Grow a name people trust. Upon Phil’s retirement in September 2025, the torch was passed to Jeff & Nancie Oechsner. Jeff brings over 30 years of firsthand experience, having delivered the key ingredient—8-8-8—for decades. Through years of conversation and shared passion for the product, Phil once said, “I think I’m looking at the new owner!”—and today, that vision has become reality. Now based in Mayville, Wisconsin, on a small family farm, we are proud to continue the tradition—while expanding into the agricultural community. Growing Beyond the Garden: While Watch Us Grow has long been trusted for home and garden use, we are now working to bring this proven foliar fertilizer to more farmers and larger-scale operations. Introducing Something New: Alongside Watch Us Grow, we now offer Crop Choice—a low-salt, food-grade, liquid starter fertilizer that is also foliar-applied, designed to give crops a strong, healthy start. From backyard gardens to farm fields— Rooted in tradition. Growing for the future. Contact us today to learn how Watch Us Grow and Crop Choice can support your growing needs. Jeff 920.948.0260 or Nancie 920.746.9062 Professional Tree Stump Grinding Professional tree stump grinding – any size. Want landscaping or Irises where that stump is? We can make that happen to! Free quotes serving Door County and Surrounding Areas. Call Pristine Property Care at 920.393.3213 today!

A WATT IS STEALING YOUR AMPS! Dirt, pollen, bird plop! Solar Panel Cleaning w/ Pure water, no chemical. I Wash Windows OutDoor Services LLC 920.256.9431 Nicole’s Cleaning of Door County, LLC Serving Door County for over 12 years. Local cleaning services you can count on tailored to your needs. Specializing in homes, rentals, new construction and renovations. Flexible scheduling, quality results. Insured, call today! 920.559.1505 Lainey’s Cleaning Services, llc Revitalizing & Sanitizing your home while elevating the

Compensation Structures. • Individually Considered Items from the Consent Agenda. • Personnel Recommendations. XVIII. Retirements, Resignations, Changes of Assignment, Hiring, Appointments. • Requests for Future Agenda Items. • President’s Comments. • Closed Session, §19.85(1) (a,c,e,f), 118.125, 120.13: a. Closed Minutes: April 20, 2026 Regular Meeting. b. Personnel Review: Teacher Contracts and Fall/Winter CoCurricular Contracts. • Return to Open Session. The Board may take any necessary action on items that were discussed in Closed Session, as appropriate. XIX. 2026-27 Fall/Winter CoCurricular Contracts. • Adjourn. WNAXLP SOUTHERN DOOR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT MONDAY, MAY 6, 2026 District Office Conference Room – 5:00 pm Special 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). • Closed Session, §19.85(1) (c), 118.22: a. Conduct a private conference at the request of a staff member. b. Considering authorizing the issuance of final notice of nonrenewal to one or more professional staff members. c. Final review of teacher contracts. • Return to Open Session: The Board may take any necessary action on items that were discussed in Closed Session, as appropriate. • Approval of the following items: I. Approval of Final Notices of Nonrenewal II. Approval of 2026-27 Teacher Contracts. • Adjourn. WNAXLP

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THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF STURGEON BAY Board of Education Learning Session and Special Meeting Wednesday, May 6, 2026 5:00 P.M. Board of Education Special Meeting Board Conference Room CALL TO ORDER: 1. Roll Call 2. Motion to Adopt Agenda AGENDA: 1. Approve Secondary Choir Teacher 2. Approve Health Insurance Plans for 2026-2027 3. Approve Device Replacement Purchase 4. Adjourn Special Meeting Approximately 5:05 P.M. Board of Education Learning Session - Board Conference Rm CALL TO ORDER: 1. Roll Call 2. Motion to Adopt Agenda AGENDA: 1. Memorial Field Athletic Complex Steering Committee Updates and Discussion 2. Robert H Nickel Auditorium Updates 3. Pupil Service Updates 4. Budget and Non-teacher Compensation Updates 5. Operational Referendum Pre-Planning 6:30 P.M. Board of Education Closed Session Board Conference Room 1. Closed Session – a. 19.85(1) (c) Considering employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. i. Administrative Staffing Discussion b. Return to open session 2. Adjourn NOTE: This notice may be supplemented with additions to the agenda that come to the attention of the board prior to the meeting. If there are changes, a final agenda will be posted and provided to the media no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting or no later than 2 hours prior to the meeting in the event of an emergency. WNAXLP

DRIVEWAY and GRAVEL RENEWAL and LEVELING DO YOU HAVE POT HOLES, RUTS, GRAVEL LOSS FROM WINTER AND RAIN? We can level out those ruts, pot holes and renew your old gravel for your driveway. Also level, and remove grass that might have grown through your driveway over the years. Save money on completely buying new gravel for the entire driveway. If more gravel is needed, not a problem. We can bring in more gravel and add it to the areas that are needed, or the complete driveway. We can help! United Trades! Call or Text Steve at 808.392.7669 or email: unitedtrades@gmail.com Located in Baileys Harbor year round Need a piece of jewelry fixed? I can restring, fix a clasp or broken parts, etc. so you can wear it again! Call Pam at Earth Art Studio in Sister Bay at the Country Walk Shops: 920.854.1912 or stop by Thurs to Sat 10 am – 1 pm Professional Handyman Services Accepting clients for property maintenance, lawn care, painting, carpentry, and general home repairs. Call/text 920.559.3837 for an estimate on your spring projects! PAINTING Painting Services Northern Door Painting. Professional. Insured. Reliable. Interior & Exterior Painting. Call Nick 920.256.0772

Moving or junk removal? Skip the random out of town crews—call Door Hauling. Local, friendly crew with a clean 14’ box truck. We move, haul, lift anything—no job too tough. 920.278.9774 Clayton’s Special Services General Home Repairs, gutter service, roofing repairs, moss removal from roofs/decks, fall into spring cleanups etc. Serving northern Door County. 920.256.5657

Rob’s Custom Interior/ Exterior Painting 25 years experience. Power washing house, deck & roofs. Gutter Cleaning. 10% senior discount. Call 920.559.1895 or 920.818.0026

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HELP WANTED Look for additional Help Wanted display advertisements within this section. CHILD CARE NDCC Camp Coordinator Team Looking for a fun and active summer job in Sister Bay? We are seeking an enthusiastic, organized and dependable coordinator to join our camp team. If you enjoy working with children age 6-10 and their families, planning and implementing summer fun, then this is the job for you! The ideal candidate will be a leader; strong team player, and have great organizational skills. Supervisory skills for a small, close camp team are necessary. Experience planning for and working with school-age children (ages 6-10) is desired, but this would also be a great learning experience for college students in the field. Wage range $19-$21 per hour with seasonal bonus offered. 40 hours per week with no weekend or evening work. Potential for year-round employment. For quick consideration email teachdoorcounty@gmail.com to receive an application and set up a time to chat about how to join our team. Questions? Contact Sue at Northern Door Children’s Center 920.854.4244

may 1-8/2026 PUBLIC NOTICES & CLASSIFIEDS | 5 HOUSE CLEANER $25/HR Victorian B&B in Sturgeon Bay looking for cleaner. Supplies included & no laundry. Guaranteed 8 hrs per week, more if wished. Flexible hours. 920.818.0239 Volunteer Docents Needed The Ephraim Historical Foundation is seeking friendly, curious, and community-minded individuals to serve as volunteer docents for the upcoming season. Docents play a vital role in bringing Ephraim’s history to life. No prior experience required! Just an interest in history and a willingness to learn. Training is provided. Flexible scheduling available. Join us in preserving and sharing Ephraim’s story. Interested? Learn more and sign up today at ephraim.org/volunteer Hiring Summer Employee starting June 1, 2026 Up North Sealcoating is looking for a part-time summer employee. This position will require being outside and some heavy lifting. Pay starts at $20/ hour and will increase overtime with experience. Please send resumes to soisslmathy@gmail. com or call 414.469.1893 for any questions. The job will start around June 1, 2026 Come Jam With Us!

HOTEL/LODGING Housekeepers We are hiring housekeeping staff for our upcoming season! The right candidates must be responsible, pay attention to detail and work well with others. Previous experience is not required. We offer competitive wages, a ‘new-hire’ sign-on bonus and an end-of-season bonus. Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume to churchhillinn@ churchhillinn.com or call us at 920.421.0851 to schedule an interview. For more information about our inn, please visit our website at churchhillinn.com Flexible Works Schedules Available Homestead Suites in Fish Creek seeks a Part Time Maintenance person for 2 days per week, assisting in daily duties along with indoor and outdoor tasks. No experience required. Our Housekeeping staff also has a Full Time or Part Time opening. Will train. To apply, email kevin@ homesteadsuites.com for details. Norrland Resort – Ellison Bay Seeking 2 cleaning people, seasonal Mid May to End of October. Great pay, great location. norrlandresort. manager@gmail.com LANDSCAPING/ MAINTENANCE Looking for talented individuals If you are willing to learn and looking for some outdoor work please call for an interview. We offer competitive wages and a fun work environment. 920.8180383. If there is no answer leave a message and someone will return your call shortly. Lawncare Looking for someone to mow part time.. easy job with good pay around Sturgeon Bay. 920.495.9400 Help Bella Terra keep Door County beautiful!

Join a small, hardworking crew that takes pride in shaping the landscapes of our community. No perfect resume needed – just a strong work ethic and love for the outdoors. Pay: $20-30/hr. 920.495.2534 Property Caretaker/Manager Condominium in Egg Harbor area is looking for a fulltime property caretaker/ manager who has knowledge in building maintenance and repairs, landscaping and general upkeep. Looking for an individual who is prompt, courteous and has good people skills. Email your resume to doorcountycherry@comcast.net

Top pay and the chance to work with fabulous people, making fantastic products, for fantabulous customers! We’re looking for dedicated and hard-working people that want be a part of a Door County iconic destination. We have an opening for one or two bakers, and we also looking to fill a position in jam and pickle production. Pay range $16-$18/hr to start depending on experience. 920.677.8512 General Labor Sturgeon Bay/Egg Harbor area. Call Robin 920.746.8866 or 630.688.1000 Music Director The Swingin’ Door Big Band of Door County is seeking a new music director. An offshoot of the Peninsula Symphonic Band, the Swingin’ Door Big Band was founded in 2019 and features 20 musicians – a mix of semi-professional and professionals including an Andrews Sisters-inspired trio, “Company B,” who bring an extra layer of vintage charm to every performance. The band’s repertoire spans classic big band charts from the ’40s alongside more contemporary pieces. The band performs throughout Door County eight months of the year, with 7+ concerts each season. If interested, please visit peninsulasymphonicband. org or contact Peninsula Symphonic Band President Mike Fordney at mfordney@ mac.com. Please submit your interest by May 7, 2026. We look forward to hearing from you!

OFFICE RECEPTIONIST WANTED – IMMEDIATE OPENING Pinkert Law Firm LLP is seeking a reliable, selfmotivated Receptionist with strong organizational and communication skills. Duties include: Answering multiline phones, greeting clients, administrative and light bookkeeping tasks, ordering supplies, preparing invoices, processing payments, and maintaining a professional front office. We offer: Competitive pay (based on experience) and excellent benefits. Send resume to: PINKERT LAW FIRM LLP, ATTN: LMP, P O BOX 89, STURGEON BAY, WI 54235 or email lpeterson@pinkertlawfirm.com. PROFESSIONAL Database Manager for Conservation Nonprofit

Help Wanted – Sales Associate Sun Washed Sunday, a boutique and charm bar, in Fish Creek is seeking a Part Time Sales Associate. Seasonal June to October, flexible schedule. Starting at $18/ hr based on experience. Contact 715.921.5861

We are looking for line cooks, dishwashers, and servers to grow our team and expand our restaurant hours. Please send your resume and cover letter to thecleatsb@gmail.com or email us for an application.

Waseda Farms Cashier/ Stocker We are looking for one part time, seasonal cashier at our Baileys Harbor Market. Starting Now. The right candidate will be friendly, able to lift 30#, able to stand for 4-6 hour shifts, possess a strong ability to multitask and work cohesively in a small environment. Prior money handling experience preferred as well as familiarity with natural, organic foods and a love for delicious meats! Shifts are Thursday – Sunday mostly, but flexibility is available. Contact Sayard@WasedaFarms.com or leave a message 920.559.2187

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Help Wanted 42 Fuel Cashier & Deli help. Part time. Pay starting at $17/ hr. Please send resume to forty_two_fuel@aol.com Door County Land Trust is seeking a Database Manager to oversee and optimize our donor CRM system, supporting fundraising efforts and ensuring data integrity across all donor and member interactions. This position blends technical expertise with mission-driven work. It’s a great fit for someone who enjoys building systems, improving workflows, and helping support the conservation mission. Apply at DoorCountyLandTrust. org/careers RESTAURANT Morning Cook Love bacon, coffee, and a busy kitchen? We’re hiring a cook at Julie’s Park Café & Motel! Morning and weekend shifts. Experience is great, but we can train the right person. Text or call Sande 920.421.3336 Cook – Hill Street Join our team at Hill Street! We’re a sometimes cozy, sometimes raucous bar in downtown Fish Creek. Our menu is no substitutions or modifications, making cooking a breeze. Full or part-time positions. Morning or night shifts. Flexible hours available. Competitive hourly pay, plus tips. Food, drink, and merch discounts. Experience not necessary. Email logan@ hillstreetdoorcounty.com or text 920.421.8594 to apply. Prince of Pierogi Restaurant is hiring for the 2026 season! Now hiring Back of House (Kitchen) staff for both locations in Sturgeon Bay and Ephraim. We offer: Top pay, Tele-healthcare benefits, Flexible scheduling, Fun, team-oriented environment, End-of-season bonus, Staff housing available. Season runs May 1st – November 1st. Apply now by sending your resume to: contact@princeofpierogi.com RETAIL

TEA THYME IN DOOR COUNTY – HELP WANTED We are looking for an enthusiastic sales associate to work part-time at our store in Country Walk Shops in Sister Bay to help sell tea, tea accessories and British goods. Knowledge of tea would be helpful but Waseda Farms egg packer training will be given. Please call We are looking for one part Karen or Lynn at 414.828.6602 time individual to help package CAREER or email revisionlk@gmail.com eggs. Approximately two 6 OPPORTUNITIES JOIN US ON OUR DOOR WAY TO EXCELLENCE hour shifts per week. Most/ Door Peninsula all Sundays required. Must be Winery is Hiring! able to stand for entire shift Looking for fun individuals that CAREER and repetitive motion is likely.OPPORTUNITIES love working with people! Fun JOIN US and ON great OUR DOOR WAY TO EXCELLENCE Competitive wage and fast paced environment. grocery discounts! Contact $14 – $16 per hour starting Sayard@WasedaFarms.com or PLUS CASH tips! Full-time & leave a message 920.559.2187 Part-time. Benefits include

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page 3 Southern Door High School brought 79 students to the University of Wisconsin-Madison for the state forensics competition. FROm SOUTHERN DOOR COUNTy SCHOOL DISTRICT’S FaCEBOOK PaGE.

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Members of the Washington Island School administration, the Island Angels, the Bradley Jordan Foundation and Bradley Jordan’s family ceremonially break ground on the new Bradley Jordan Memorial Gymnasium. ELEaNOR CORBIN

‘This Will Be the Day We Smile’ Island celebrates community and the life

of Bradley Jordan through the groundbreaking of the new gymnasium

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louds parted to let the sun shine down on the groundbreaking ceremony for the Washington Island School Bradley Jordan Memorial Gymnasium on Saturday, April 25 – a heartfelt affair marked by hope for the future, remembrance and a lighthearted parody of “American Pie,” written and performed by principal and curriculum director Tim Verboomen. “So high, high Washington Isle. We’ve been raising these funds for quite a while. Now we’re building this gym in island style, singing, ‘This will be the day that we smile, this will be the day that we smile.’” The crowd, an impressive turnout of nearly 100 community members, joined in singing the last line, a show of unity that exemplifies what made this $5.1 million project possible.

(From left) Michelle and Tom Jordan address the crowd at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Bradley Jordan Memorial Gymnasium. ELEaNOR CORBIN

The Bradley Jordan Foundation has been raising money for over a year and a half in memory of school alumnus Bradley Jordan, who died in 2023 in Baileys Harbor after a motorist crashed into the motorcycle Jordan was driving. Michelle Jordan, who founded the nonprofit to honor her son, said the new gym will be a fitting tribute to Bradley. “It is our hope that this gymnasium will become a reflection of who Bradley was, a place filled with energy and excitement, a place where students learn teamwork, perseverance and confidence, a place where friendships are built, where the

community gathers, where laughter echoes and where memories are made, not just a building, but a living, breathing space that brings people together – just like Bradley did,” she said to the crowd at the ceremony. Almost half of the money raised came from a group of six anonymous donors facilitated by the Island Angels, a public charity group focused on the community, that pledged to match up to $2.5 million in donations. This donation significantly sped up the timeline for fundraising and moved the finish line into sight for many of the

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foundation’s board, said member John Shea Lehman. “An unbelievable hurdle got knocked down to a more manageable task,” he said in his remarks to the crowd. The other funds raised came from a combination of family contributors, individual donors and various grants, like the Destination Door County Community Investment Fund, which contributed $100,000 to the project. School Administrator of Business Services Sue Cornell emphasized the impact the new facilities will have on the students. The Bradley Jordan Memorial Community Gymnasium will feature a full-sized basketball court, permanent spectator bleachers, locker rooms and a lobby/concessions area, where previously the school rented the half-court recreation gym at the town’s Community Center. continued on page 3

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Eagles Split with Bulldogs by KEVIN BONESKE kevin@ppulse.com

S TRACK AND FIELD (From left) Southern Door’s Elise Jackson placed first in the 100-meter hurdles, 300 hurdles and 200 dash during Monday’s Door County Classic at Gibraltar. / Sturgeon Bay’s Delaney Skiba, shown competing in the girls 4x800meter relay, won both the 1600 run and 3200 run. / Sevastopol’s Cash Kuehn won both the boys high jump and triple jump. REmy CaRmICHaEL

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outhern Door won big Monday in the Door County Classic trackand-field meet hosted this year by Gibraltar. The Eagles dominated the boys’ and girls’ results to win the Harris Cup, named after the late Chan Harris, longtime publisher and editor of the Door County Advocate. The Eagle girls placed first in 14 of the 18 events to top the team standings with 141 points, followed by Sturgeon Bay (49), Gibraltar (38) and Sevastopol (29). Southern Door’s boys, who won seven events, tallied 109 points, followed by Sturgeon Bay (87), Sevastopol (40) and Gibraltar (24). Two of Southern Door’s girls won three individual events apiece. They included:

• Senior Frankie Nellis, who won the 100-meter dash (13.2 seconds), long jump (17 feet, 0.5 inches) and triple jump (33-3.5). She also finished second in the 200 dash (27.55). • Junior Elise Jackson, who won the 200 dash (27.18), 100 hurdles (15.86) and 300 hurdles (49.02). Other individual winners for Southern Door’s girls included: Nikaya Trusova, 400 dash (1:04.78); Malaina Veeser, 800 run (2:35.09); Kailyn Neville, shot put (30-10.75); and Ava Everard, high jump (4-6). The Eagles also won all four girls relay events. Sturgeon Bay’s Delaney Skiba won both the 1600 run (5:51.38) and 3200 run (12:37.06), while the Clippers’ Talia Schmidt topped the pole vault (7-6). Gibraltar’s Josie Martin won the discus (98-6). In the boys competition, Southern Door’s individual

winners included: Elmer Jeanquart, 400 dash (57.75); Colton Valley, 800 run (2:12.45); and Grant Pieschek, pole vault (13-0). The Eagle boys also won all four relays. Sturgeon Bay’s three boys who won two events apiece included: Rayshaune Johnson, 100 dash (11.5) and 200 dash (23.88); Alex Boden, 110 hurdles (16.59) and 300 hurdles (44.44); and Landon Evers, shot put (47-2) and discus (138-6). The Clippers also got a first-place finish from Cedar Tomberlin in the long jump (201.25). Sevastopol’s two double winners were: Aaron Tomaszewski, 1600 run (4:52.04) and 3200 run (11:31.25); and Cash Kuehn, high jump (6-4) and triple jump (43-3.5).

BOYS BASEBALL

Vikings Sweep Eagles by KEVIN BONESKE kevin@ppulse.com

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ibraltar/Washington Island won both games of the April 23 Packerland Conference doubleheader it hosted against Southern Door. The Vikings dominated game one, scoring 10 runs in the bottom of the third and defeating the Eagles in five innings, 16-1. After Collin Everard singled and scored Southern Door’s lone run on an infield groundout by Mac Hoffman in the top of

the first, Gibraltar/ (From left) Gibraltar/Washington Island’s Washington Island Hobbs Emerson is tagged out at home responded with two plate by Southern Door catcher Collin runs in the bottom of Everard during the first game of the April the inning on a hit by 23 doubleheader at Billerbeck Field. Owen Dannhausen, KEVIN BONESKE who scored on the play aided by the Eagles’ Gibraltar/Washington Island fielding miscues. outhit Southern Door, 13-2. The Vikings’ 10-run third Munao led the Vikings at the inning included doubles by Miles plate with three hits, with Richmond and Hobbs Emerson, and singles by Cam Munao and continued on page 3 Mason Grooms.

outhern Door split Saturday’s Packerland Conference doubleheader it hosted against Peshtigo. In game one, the Eagles defeated the Bulldogs, 7-3. After giving up three runs in the top of the first, Southern Door did the rest of the scoring. Of the Eagles’ seven hits, Lilly Vandertie tallied two doubles, with Samantha Melville adding a single and a double. Southern Door’s Alanah Kaye pitched all seven innings to record the victory, allowing three earned runs on seven hits with two walks and a hit batter while striking out 10. The Eagles fell in the second game, 4-3. Southern Door led 3-1 after three innings before giving up three runs in the bottom of the fifth. Of the Eagles’ nine hits, Madyson Counard homered, while Ava Uecker, Alanna Paye and Melville tallied two singles apiece. Melville went the distance in the pitching circle and recorded the loss, giving up four runs, three earned, on four hits, which included a home run, while walking a batter and striking out three. Sevastopol Gets First Wins Sevastopol recorded its first two victories of the season under first-year head coach Max Hawkins, defeating Gibraltar/Washington Island in both games April 27 in Fish Creek. The Pioneers won the first game over the Vikings, 12-1. Alaina LeClair batted 2-3 for Sevastopol with a home run. The second game was closer, with the Pioneers winning 7-4. Pioneers Swept by Storm Sevastopol dropped both games of its April 23 conference home doubleheader in five innings to Kewaunee. The Pioneers dropped the first game to the Storm, 13-3.

Sevastopol’s Brynn Schartner (21) winds up during the second game of the April 23 Packerland Conference home doubleheader against Kewaunee. KEVIN BONESKE

Brynn Schartner led Sevastopol at the plate, batting 2-3 with a home run and driving in two runs. Sienna Cain also batted 2-3 with an RBI. The Pioneers fell in the second game, 15-2. Cain went 2-3 at the plate, and Schartner batted 1-2, with each driving in a run. Wolves Sweep Clippers Sturgeon Bay dropped both games of its April 23 conference doubleheader at Algoma. The Clippers lost the first game in six innings to the Wolves, 11-1. Genevieve Austad doubled for Sturgeon Bay’s lone hit off Algoma pitcher Macie Zimerman, who struck out 17. Izzy Schoeneman, who took the loss in the pitching circle, recorded six strikeouts. The Clippers fell in the second game against Algoma in four innings, 18-3. Sturgeon Bay capitalized in the final frame on walks and passed balls to score its only three runs of the final game. Audrey Harrington singled for the Clippers’ lone hit.

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(From left) Sturgeon Bay’s Jericha Reynolds (4) advances the ball with Sevastopol/Gibraltar’s Megan Schar in pursuit during Monday’s Packerland Conference girls soccer match at Clark Field. KEVIN BONESKE

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turgeon Bay didn’t allow a single shot on goal as the Clippers kept the pressure on Sevastopol/ Gibraltar the entire game in a 5-0 conference victory Monday at Clark Field. The Clippers got on the scoreboard 15 minutes into the game on a goal by freshman Jericha Reynolds, who tallied her 10th goal of the season. Sturgeon Bay extended its lead to 2-0 at halftime on the first of two goals from sophomore Barbara Alberti. The Clippers’ three second-half goals included scores from Alberti, freshman Makenna Coyhis and senior Yarrow Goettelman. Sturgeon Bay got assists from senior Miya Nell and sophomore Jojo Kerwin. The rematch between the Clippers and United is set for May 7 at 5 pm at Pioneer Stadium. (From left) Sevastopol/Gibraltar’s Lou Roedl (13) and Sturgeon Bay’s Maria Neri (5) battle for the ball during Monday’s Packerland Conference girls soccer match at Clark Field. KEVIN BONESKE

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CALL FOR HOMESCHOOLED HIGH SCHOOL GRADS Every year, the Peninsula Pulse honors Door County’s graduating high school seniors with a special graduation-focused issue. To submit a homeschooled student for inclusion in this edition, email eleanor@ppulse.com by Friday, may 8. Include the student’s name, photo and future plans (where and what subject they are studying if they are attending college, or if they plan to join the workforce or military).

SOUTHERN DOOR HIGH SCHOOL BLOOD DRIVE The Southern Door High School (SDHS) Student Council and the american Red Cross are sponsoring a blood drive from 9 am to 2 pm on Wednesday, may 6, in the SDHS Gym, 2073 County Road DK in Brussels. Enter at door 11. anyone who is at least 17 years old (16 with parent permission), weighs at least 110 pounds and is in good health may donate blood. The parent permission form can be found online at redcross.org. Sign up online at redcross.org and search the drop-down menu titled Give Blood. Then search for the nearest blood drive using the Brussels zip code, 54204, and schedule an appointment at the high school. Walk-ins are also accepted, but there may be a greater wait time. all donors will receive a $20 amazon gift card that will be emailed after donating.

STATE RECOGNITION FOR LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has named Gibraltar Elementary and Sevastopol Elementary 2024-25 Wisconsin Schools of Recognition. This distinction is based on a set of criteria, including academic performance, measurable progress in student growth or graduation rates, and reduced achievement gaps, particularly among students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Gibraltar received the award for the second year in a row in the highachieving and high-progress categories, while Sevastopol received the award for the first time in the high-achieving category. To learn more about the Schools of Recognition program and view a full list of honorees, visit dpi.wi.gov/schools-of-recognition.

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NWTC VP HONORED FOR IMPACT ON STUDENT AFFAIRS John Grant, associate vice president of student affairs at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC), has won the annabelle E. Wolf Outstanding Service in College Student Personnel award from the Wisconsin College Personnel association. The annual award recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to the college student personnel profession, both at their home institution and to the broader student personnel community. In his 22 years with NWTC, Grant has served as a counselor, director of student support services and dean of student development before transitioning into his current role. He designed and built NWTC’s first academic advising model, establishing a foundation that has served thousands of students for the past two decades. Grant has also been instrumental in supporting student academic success, including through the Starfish early alert system, predictive analytics tools and holistic coaching.

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Education Notes continued from page 2 as student affairs associate vice president, Grant ensures the strategic alignment of student support services, retention strategies and other college-wide initiatives that directly influence student experience and outcomes. He is a member of the college president’s extended cabinet, advising on strategy, policy and campus-wide initiatives.

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L-C STUDENTS LEARN LIFE SKILLS The Family and Consumer Sciences (FaCS) curriculum within the Luxemburg-Casco (L-C) School District meets student needs through

may 1-8/2026 COMMUNITY | 3 two middle school classes and seven high school classes. Seventh-grade students are offered an introductory class that reviews child development, cooking and sewing. Eighthgraders may take a cooking and sewing class as a lead-in to high school. as students transition to high school, a wider range of FaCS courses becomes available to them. L-C freshmen can choose to take Health Occupations, which reviews a variety of health-related careers. If the course piques their interest, students can then enroll in follow-on classes within the Bellin College Healthcare academy. Other high school FaCS courses include Culinary Basics, advanced Culinary arts, Sewing and Textiles, Child Development, assistant Childcare Teacher and Family Relationships.

SOUTHERN DOOR FORENSICS SHOWS OUT AT STATE Southern Door High School’s forensics team competed in the state competition at the University of Wisconsin-madison, bringing 79 of 86 students on the team. In total, the team earned 70 gold medals, 10 silver medals and two bronze medals. Six seniors also earned commemorative fouryear gold medals – audrey Plzak, mcKenna Guilette, alanna Paye, Isabel Jeanquart, Sara montana and Laila Ianson.

Washington Island Groundbreaking continued from page 1 Students will no longer need to travel to access indoor recreation spaces and can truly make the gym their own. “There’s a specific kind of magic that happens in a school gym,” Cornell said. “It’s where the student finds their confidence during a physical education class, where a team learns that together is stronger than individual and where an entire community roars as one when the buzzer sounds.” The new facilities will also allow the school to hold sports events like the Great Lakes Islands Basketball Tournament, which they have competed in but never hosted. School administrators have envisioned a gymnasium for the school for over a decade, but that vision gained momentum a couple of years ago when Cornell proposed pursuing funding in Bradley’s memory.

As a result, for many who have been there from the beginning, this groundbreaking ceremony was a dream come true. “To see this become a reality is something that fills my heart in a way that I can’t quite put into words,” Michelle Jordan said. Depending on weather and other construction-related factors, students may be in their new gymnasium by the start of 2027. The Bradley Jordan Foundation is only $20,000 short of its original goal, and continues to fundraise to equip the building with benches, a sound system, concession appliances, gym mats and more final touches. Donate at bradleyjordanfoundation.org.

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he Sevastopol and Sturgeon Bay Boards of Education have decided to work with different insurance brokers for the 2026-27 school year, effectively ending the health insurance consortium between the districts. Gibraltar and Southern Door, the two other districts that made up the consortium, made the decision to leave last month in an effort to reduce insurance costs. Sturgeon Bay has opted to partner with Howden Insurance as its broker and is actively exploring provider options, according to Superintendent Dan Tjernagel, which will be voted on in a special school board meeting on Wednesday, May 6. To date, the main budget projects a 6% increase in costs over this school year, he said. Sevastopol has selected Kunkell & Associates Insurance as its broker, according to Superintendent Randi Ryskoski, and intends to have final plan options and rate information for staff by mid-May. “Sevastopol chose to move in a different direction with our health insurance brokerage services in an effort to better serve our staff and provide broader options for the district moving forward,” Ryskoski said by email.

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his Saturday is Derby Day, and the community is invited to Fernwood Gardens in Sevastopol to cheer on their favorite horse while helping to support a young girl’s cancer battle. A Kentucky Derby Party for Lucia Ramirez will help support the Ramirez family with ongoing medical bills and other household expenses. The event is $20 at the door and includes food and non-alcoholic drinks, plus a Derby hat contest, bucket raffles, silent auction, games and activities from 3-7 pm. It has been more than a year since Lucia was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, starting a difficult battle that has yet to get easier for the 9-year-old Sevastopol student. Lucia’s chemotherapy has been interrupted by appendicitis and several other setbacks, but in May, she and her family will turn a corner as she transitions to an oral chemotherapy treatment. “She’s doing good, and has even been able to go to school some days,” said her mother, Melanie. “She has her good days and bad days, of course, as anyone would.” She said Lucia’s doctors are confident in her treatment plan and long-term prognosis.

“At least in this next phase, we won’t be driving to Green Lucia Ramirez. Bay so much SUBmITTED for treatment,” a relieved Melanie said as two of her other children grasped for her attention during a phone interview in April. Melanie knows the route to Green Bay all too well. She has logged more than 30,000 miles on her car since last summer, most of them driving Lucia to Green Bay for treatment. Though Lucia won’t have to go to the hospital as frequently, she still has a long road ahead, with oral chemo and steroids administered into July of 2027. Melanie shifted to part-time work shortly after Lucia’s diagnosis and has since stopped working entirely to care for Lucia and the six other children she and her husband Martin have at Northern Door Children’s Center and Sevastopol School. The family has been struck by the outpouring of support, which has included funds raised by the Sevastopol high school basketball teams, the Barney Fun Run, the Go Bo! Foundation and Door Cancer. “Insurance has been a nightmare,” Melanie said. “And it’s tough to lose my income and see all the expenses. But people have been so helpful, and as long as Lucia gets through it all, none of the money will matter.”

Kewaunee’s Waylon Delain (right) dives into second base to beat the throw to Sevastopol’s Chase Haberli during the first game of the April 23 doubleheader at Sevastopol Town Park. KEVIN BONESKE

Vikings Sweep Eagles continued from page 1 Emerson and Wyatt Bultman adding two hits apiece. Everard and Colin Guilette each had a hit for the Eagles. Aaron Brey recorded the complete-game victory for Gibraltar/Washington Island, allowing a run on two hits with two walks while striking out nine. Quintyn Schwartz started on the mound for Southern Door and took the loss. In 2 1/3 innings, the right-hander allowed eight runs, two earned, on six hits with three walks while striking out four. In game two, Gibraltar/Washington Island gave up four runs in the final inning, but held on for a 7-6 victory over Southern Door. Even at 2-2 after two innings when the Eagles’ Will Price hit a solo home run, the Vikings scored three runs in the fifth when Luke Rericha singled to score a run and Dannhausen doubled to drive in two more. Gibraltar extended its lead to 7-2 in the top of the sixth when Brey drove in a run on a sacrifice fly and Munao singled to bring in another run. Munao took the mound in the bottom of the sixth in relief of Emerson, who pitched the first five innings, allowing two runs on six hits with three walks while striking out six. The Eagles put their first six batters on base while facing Munao, scoring three runs with three hits, two walks and an error. Brey then came in to pitch and close out the sixth, which turned out to be the game’s final inning. After a single by Everard pulled Southern Door within a run, Brey struck out the next three batters to seal the victory. Chase Massart started on the mound for the Eagles. In five innings, the right hander gave up five runs, three earned, on six hits with five walks and a strikeout. The Eagles outhit the Vikings, 10-8. Price and Guilette led Southern Door with two hits apiece. Dannhausen tallied two hits for Gibraltar/Washington Island. Carlson No-hits Pioneers Sevastopol couldn’t generate a run April 23 as they lost both games of their conference home doubleheader against Kewaunee. In game one, Storm pitcher Brett Carlson tossed a no-hitter with 17 strikeouts over seven innings, walking the only two Sevastopol batters who reached base, as the Pioneers fell, 8-0. Bo Tanck started on the mound for Sevastopol. In 3 2/3 innings, the left-

hander allowed six runs, two earned, on five hits with two walks while striking out five. Hatcher Reetz pitched the final 3 1/3 innings in relief, allowing two earned runs on four hits with two walks while striking out two. Of the Storm’s nine hits, Paulsen, Waylon Delain, Dane Harrell and Blake Temme had two apiece. Paulsen, Delain and Harrell each had a double. In game two, Kewaunee did all its scoring in the first inning when Sevastopol lost 10-0 in five innings. Delain allowed only two hits and struck four to record the pitching shutout. Logan Schuh started on the mound for the Pioneers and recorded the loss, allowing eight earned runs on five hits with three walks. Nolan Schultz pitched the final 3 2/3 innings for the Pioneers, giving up two runs on four hits while striking out two. Schuh and Andrew Wiesner each had a hit for Sevastopol. Kewaunee’s nine hits in the second game included two apiece from Connor Kilgore and Calvin Kolmorgen, with each getting a double. Eagles Fall Twice Southern Door dropped both games of Saturday’s conference home doubleheader against Peshtigo. In game one, the Eagles trailed by four runs after two innings and lost to the Bulldogs, 6-0. Kody Wagaman pitched the first five innings for Southern Door and recorded the loss, allowing five runs, four earned, on eight hits with three walks while striking out two. At the plate for the Eagles, Collin Everard, Will Price, Chase Massart, Caleb Guilette, Brock Delveaux, Hoyt Austad and Quintyn Schwartz each tallied one hit. In game two, Southern Door lost 12-2. The Eagles scored first in the top of the second when Austad singled to bring in a run, before the Bulldogs tallied seven runs in the bottom of the inning, which included a double by Ezra Proft to drive in three. Everard and Austad had two hits apiece for Southern Door. Mac Hoffman started on the mound for the Eagles and took the loss. In four innings, he gave up 10 runs on seven hits with five walks while striking out two.

UW Oshkosh’s Environmental Research and Innovation Center (ERIC) in partnership with Crossroads at Big Creek would like to announce their water testing operating hours for 2026. Crossroads at Big Creek ERIC Lab Water Testing Lab will be open May 27 through August 27. The lab is open Monday through Thursday noon-3pm each week of the summer for water sample drop off. Stop in to pick-up sample bottles and/or ask questions.

2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay For more information you can email eric@uwosh.edu, call 920-424-3148, or scan the QR code.

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life NOTES Composting Basics International Composting Week, May 3-9 Dan Fatke from Mighty Wind Farms uses a tractor to turn over his compost piles in this 2022 file photo. SUBMITTED FILE PHOTO

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omposting can seem difficult, even a little intimidating, for anyone who’s never done it but is thinking about starting. Is it too complicated, too much work or too time-consuming? Will it create problems, such as offensive odors or attracting unwanted animals? And how can the finished product be used? These are all things to consider before starting to compost. For those of us who compost, especially those who’ve been composting for a long time, as I have, it’s part of our daily routine. For us, throwing kitchen scraps – fruit and vegetable peelings and cores, egg shells and coffee grounds – and yard and garden weeds, trimmings and leaves into a trash bag or can, where it eventually ends up in a landfill, is wasteful, since it can be turned into something so good for improving soil. It’s also harmful, since landfilled organic waste is such a huge contributor to the warming climate. It’s so much better to turn it into compost than to send it to a landfill, where it will turn into methane gas, one of the main drivers of climate change. Dispelling certain myths about composting is the first step toward getting more people to start composting. First, is it complicated? It’s not. Tiny creatures and microorganisms – earthworms, insects, arachnids, fungi, bacteria – will quickly find and colonize a compost pile and get to work. To them, a compost pile is a grocery store. You don’t need to know a lot about biology to make compost. All you need to do is provide the groceries. The customers will arrive quickly and start turning your kitchen scraps and yard waste into compost. Does it require a lot of work and time? No, at least not for most home composters. Depending on how much kitchen, yard and garden waste you accumulate, and on how quickly you want to make finished compost, it can take as little as a few hours per year for many households, to as much work and time as you want to spend, depending on the amount of material you have, on how often you turn your pile, and on whether or not you screen your finished compost before using it, like I do. But for many who compost at home, the bulk of the time they devote to composting is the time they spend walking to the compost pile to dump their kitchen scraps or garden debris. Are there potential problems with composting? Sure. If a pile is too wet, which can happen if fresh fruit and vegetable scraps make up all or most of the pile, or if meat and dairy products are added to the pile, there can be an unpleasant odor at times. Aerating the pile by turning it and not adding meat and dairy solves these problems. Avoiding meat and dairy also makes a compost pile less attractive to certain animals, although a compost pile that’s not enclosed and covered will be visited by raccoons, squirrels and chipmunks, if they’re around. I don’t mind the animals eating some of my kitchen scraps and making a little mess around the compost pile now and then, but I know that many people do mind. Covering the pile, or using one of the many commercially available bins that have a cover, reduces the potential for animal problems. What can be done with finished compost? Gardeners love it for digging into their garden’s soil, or simply spreading it on the surface as a mulch, where it eventually finds its way into the soil. (Digging it in is best, though.) Compost can also be spread in a thin layer on lawns and in landscape beds, where it will continue to break down, slowly adding nutrients to the soil, similar to a slow-release fertilizer, although the amount of nutrients it contains is low, so it doesn’t qualify as a “true” fertilizer. For those who can’t compost at home, but still want to divert their kitchen scraps from the landfill, the Climate Change Coalition of Door County can help. There are 15 drop-off sites in Door County for kitchen waste. To find a site, go to the Climate Change Coalition’s website at climatechangedoorcounty.org, click on Climate Action, then on Compost Initiative, and then on Find A DropOff Site. For a $25 donation, you can get a five-gallon collection bucket with a twist-off lid. And for those who’d like to start composting, the Climate Change Coalition has compost bins available for the bargain price of $50. Michael Schneider is on the Advisory Board of the Climate Change Coalition and is the former executive director at The Clearing. He lives in Ellison Bay.

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COMMUNITY GARDEN PLOTS AVAILABLE IN ELLISON BAY Those interested in gardening in Northern Door are invited to a community event at Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church. The event is set for Wednesday, May 6, from 4 to 6 pm at the church, 11836 Hwy 42 in Ellison Bay. Attendees will learn about composting, bucket and raised

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.

BIRTHS Leah and Joseph Grambsch, of Sturgeon Bay, are the parents of a baby girl born on April 22, 2026 at Door County Medical Center. The maternal grandparents are Brenda and Mark Kuchenbecker, of Morrison, Wisconsin. The paternal grandparents are Rachel and Chad Grambsch, of Columbus, Wisconsin. Miranda and Jake Dahlke, of Washington Island, are the parents of a baby girl born on April 18, 2026 at Door County Medical Center. The maternal grandparents are Karen and Randy Stepanski, of Suamico. The paternal grandparents are Mary and Steve Dahlke, of Farmington, Minnesota. Caitlin Raciborski and Liam Murray, of Algoma, are the parents of a baby girl born on April 13, 2026 at Door County Medical Center. The maternal grandparents are Lori and Brian White, of Algoma. The paternal grandparents are Suzanne and John Blair, of Briggs, Texas.

DEATHS See full obituaries. Jane Ellen (Tighe) Mastrangelo Feb. 2, 1942 - April 22, 2026 Karrie Kay Oram Nov. 9, 1958 - April 21, 2026 Patrick Owen Finnerty Dec. 6, 1947 - April 16, 2026 Patricia Ann Moss Feb. 26,1934 - April 6, 2026 Judge Moody R. Tidwell, III Feb. 15, 1939 - April 2, 2026

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Rivers do not drink their own water; trees do not eat their own fruit. The sun does not shine on itself. Living for others is a rule of nature.” – POPE FRANCIS

door NOTES HUMANE SOCIETY RUMMAGE SALE The Wisconsin Humane Society will host its annual Door County rummage sale this weekend to raise funds for the shelter. The sale will take place on Friday, May 1, from 12 to 6 pm and on Saturday, May 2, from 8:30 am to 2 pm at the Arle Memorial Hall, 692 Tacoma Beach Road in Sturgeon Bay. A clearance sale begins at noon on Saturday, when shoppers can fill a bag with items for $2. Items for sale include pet supplies, housewares, home decor and other finds. To donate gently used or new items to sell at the rummage sale, drop them off at the Arle Memorial Hall on Friday, May 1, from 8 am through 12 pm. Tax deduction receipts are available for donors. To learn more, visit wihumane.org/events.

HISTORIC CEMETERY DEDICATION ON MAY 3 The Belgian Heritage Center (BHC), in partnership with St. Francis and St. Mary Parish, invites the community to attend the dedication of the new Our Lady of the Snows Historic Cemetery display. The new interpretive display area shares the story of the cemetery’s history and includes a listing of nearly 200 individuals buried between 1860 and 1911. The space also features a peaceful patio area with four memorial benches designed for reflection and remembrance. The dedication and open house will take place on Sunday, May 3, from 9 am to 12 pm at the BHC, 1255 Cty DK in Namur. The morning will begin with mass with Father Antonio Rex Palaya at 8 am at St. Francis and St. Mary Church, 9716 Cemetery Road in Brussels. Following the service, the cemetery blessing will take place at 9:15 am led by Father Anthony Birdsall. After the blessing, attendees are invited to the BHC for an open house with light refreshments and a brief presentation highlighting the cemetery’s history and the extensive research undertaken to identify individuals whose graves no longer have markers. A special photo display showcasing those buried in the cemetery will also be on view. A full list of known burials is available at tinyurl.com/ mrz6cumm. For more information, events and updates, follow the Belgian Heritage Center on Facebook or visit belgianheritagecenter.org.

gardening, and the church’s own community garden, plots of which are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Compost buckets will also be available for purchase.

NOMINATE A CONSERVATION CHAMPION The Lake Michigan Champions of Conservation Award is back for 2026, honoring outstanding conservationrelated achievements of individuals, businesses, community organizations and policymakers. Nominations are open to any group, program, organization, business, tribe or individual located and working on the restoration, improvement or enhancement of western Lake Michigan or any of the

watersheds that make up the Lake Michigan Basin. The award program recognizes and honors outstanding achievements in multiple categories, including Water Resources Protection, Environmental Education and Outreach, Land Use Protection and Habitat Restoration, Environmental Justice and Water Equity and Youth. An additional award recognizes a policymaker who has led efforts to protect and enhance the resources of Lake Michigan and the Great Lakes. To make a nomination by Friday, May 22, visit tinyurl.com/yhbhne6h. Awardees will be celebrated on Aug. 14 during Lake Michigan Day, an annual event that provides a forum for decision-makers and community leaders to engage with the public and key interest groups about the most significant issues facing the Lake Michigan region.

OBITUARIES Marion Buelah (Vandertie) Tanck May 30, 1933 - April 27, 2026 Marion Buelah Tanck, 92 years, of Egg Harbor died Monday April 27, 2026 at Cherry Cove CBRF in Sturgeon Bay She was born May 30, 1933 in Brussels, the daughter of the late Frank and Emily (Rankin) Vandertie. Marion had worked for Milwaukee Shoe and Wigwam Sock, Tecumseh engine, and had her own upholstery business at home for 10 years. On July 16, 1976 she married Robert L. Tanck in Sturgeon Bay. He preceded her in death on February 25, 2007. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic Church with Fr. Matthew Rappl officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Friends may call Monday at Huehns Funeral Home from 4 - 7 pm and at the church on Tuesday from 9:00 am until 10:45 am. Audrey Ann Hogan Sept. 4, 1933 - April 26, 2026 Audrey Ann Hogan, 92, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Sturgeon Bay Health Services. She was born Sept. 4, 1933 in Sturgeon Bay, the daughter of Eli and Olga (Hendrick) Schumacher. Audrey grew up attending Saints Peter and Paul Parish and graduated from Sevastopol High School. On November 15, 1952, Audrey married Raymond Francis Hogan at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Ray preceded her in death on June 5, 2015. Audrey will be laid to rest with a private graveside committal in Nicolet Memorial Gardens in the Town of Scott, beside her husband, Ray. The family would like to thank Sturgeon Bay Health Services and Aurora BayCare Medical for the wonderful care of Audrey. Mary Ellen (Gray) Ramstack Dec. 7, 1946 - April 25, 2026 Mary Ellen Ramstack 79, of Sturgeon Bay, died Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Pine Crest Village. She was born Dec. 7, 1946 in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late William Tyler and Florence (Johnson) Gray. Mary Ellen graduated from Wauwatosa High School in 1965 before receiving her BS degree from UW Whitewater in English/ Spanish. For a number of years, she was a High School Spanish teacher in West Allis before moving to Sturgeon Bay. On Nov. 22, 1984, she married Richard (Dick) Ramstack. Mary Ellen was a proud and active member of the Door County Republican Party serving as both a state and national delegate and membership chairperson. She was also a member of the Door County Women’s Club and Friends of Door County Libraries. Mary Ellen’s cremains will be laid to rest at a later date at Wisconsin Memorial Park, Brookfield, Wisconsin.

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JANE ELLEN (TIGHE) MASTRANGELO Feb. 2, 1942 - April 22, 2026

Jane Ellen (Tighe) Mastrangelo of The Villages, Florida and, until 2025, Baileys Harbor, passed away on April 22, 2026, at Emory Hospital in Georgia. Jane was born on Feb. 2, 1942, in Fond du Lac, the oldest of six children to Francis Tighe and Lillian (Dille) Tighe. She grew up in Milwaukee and Wauwatosa, graduating from Wauwatosa East High School. She received a Bachelor of Education degree from Wisconsin State UniversityWhitewater. Jane taught history and English in middle schools in Wisconsin and Illinois for 8 years. She then embarked on a very successful career as a Real Estate Agent in Illinois for over 20 years where she received many top salesperson of the year awards and accolades. After college Jane married Rich Copenhagen and while pursuing her career she raised 3 children, Christine Copenhagen (David) Hass of Big Canoe, Georgia, Kevin Copenhagen of Kingwood, Texas and Courtney Copenhagen of New York, New York. In 1983, Jane married John Mastrangelo. They lived in Palatine, Illinois until they retired in 1999 when they divided their time between homes in The Villages, Florida and Baileys Harbor. After 30 years together, John passed away in 2009. Three years later in 2012, Jane married Jim Wojciechowski. They continued to live half the year in Florida and half the year on Kangaroo Lake. Jane and Jim loved to travel and took many wonderful trips abroad. In 2018, they went on a World Cruise for over 3 months. Jim passed away while traveling with Jane in September of 2021. Jane continued to travel and in 2024 at age 82, Jane went on the World Cruise again with friends in memory of Jim. Jane was an avid golfer. She belonged to many golf leagues in both Door County and The Villages. Jane also enjoyed water aerobics, boating on her pontoon boat, dancing, arts and crafts and she was very social and loved spending time with her family and friends. In addition to her three children, Jane is survived by her grandson, Timmy Hass of Ogden, Utah; stepdaughter, Lynette Kelleher of Phoenix, Arizona; stepson, Kevin (Tina) Mastrangelo of St. Charles, Illinois; step-grandchildren, Brooks Kelleher, Marissa and Vincent Mandarino and Aidan and Connor Mastrangelo; siblings, Judie (Gary) Stang of Overland Park, Kansas, Jim (Christine) Tighe, of Madison, Wisconsin, MarySue (David) Livieri of Oglesby, Illinois, Debbie (Louie) Riederer of Lenexa, Kansas and Jeffrey Tighe of Overland Park, Kansas; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Mastrangelo; husband, Jim Wojciechowski; grandson, Tyler Hass and stepdaughter, Heather Mastrangelo. A Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 11 am at Stella Maris Catholic Church in Baileys Harbor. Interment will follow at Saint Mary of the Lakes Cemetery. A Celebration of Life reception will be held from 2to 5 pm at Maxwelton Braes Patio.

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Obituaries continued from page 4 Christian James Healy Aug. 13, 1969 - April 22, 2026 Christian James Healy, 56, of Washington Island, died on April 22, 2026. He was born Aug. 13, 1969, in Midland, Michigan, the son of Michael James Healy, Sr. and Mary Talia (Sheehy) Healy. Christian spent his early childhood in Lake Bluff, Illinois, before moving to Crown Point, Indiana, where he grew up and graduated from Boone Grove High School in Valparaiso with the Class of 1987. He went on to attend Hanover College, earning his bachelor’s degree in Communications in 1991. Christian spent many years on Washington Island from childhood and developed a lifelong connection to the community. He became a familiar and beloved presence, especially at Nelsen’s, where his warm personality, humor, and genuine kindness left a lasting impression. Christian had a love for music and especially enjoyed playing Five Crowns with his Da. A celebration of Christian’s life will be held at a later date. Suzanne Agnes (Blahnik) Weidner d. April 21, 2026 Suzanne “Suzie” Agnes (Blahnik) Weidner, 79, Brussels, passed away April 21, 2026, just days before her 80th birthday. She is the daughter of Ralph and Allen Blahnik. Suzie is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Thomas Weidner; their son Scott Weidner & partner Jen Mariscal, Anchorage, Alaska, and daughter Lisa (Scott) Musil, Sturgeon Bay In lieu of flowers please consider making someone else’s day special with an unexpected bouquet of flowers or the gift of your time. Funeral Services will be at 11 am on Monday, May 4, 2026 at St. Louis Catholic Church, Dyckesville. Visitation will start at 10 am until the time of services. A luncheon will be provided after the service. Visit Simply Cremation Green Bay to see the full obituary. Ralph David Taylor June 28, 1931 - April 20, 2026 Ralph David Taylor, age 94, died on April 20, 2026 at Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay. He was born on June 28, 1931 to Paul and Faye (Sutton) Taylor in Acworth, Iowa. Ralph attended Indianola High School. After graduating in 1949, Ralph attended Iowa State University where he majored in Agricultural Science and participated in the ROTC program. Following college, Ralph entered military service as a member of the US Air Force where he attained the rank of First Lieutenant. On Aug. 26, 1957, Ralph married Georgeen M. Taylor. After Georgeen retired in 1991 and Ralph retired in 1992, they relocated to Door County with daughter Carol where they lived for several years in Fish Creek before moving to their final home in Sturgeon Bay. A private Celebration of Life memorial service for immediate family members only will be held at a future date

JUDGE MOODY R. TIDWELL, III

Feb. 15, 1939 - April 2, 2026

Judge Moody R Tidwell, III of Sturgeon Bay, died April 2, 2026 of natural causes. He was the loving husband to his wife of 55 years, father and grandfather. Moody was born Feb. 15, 1939 in Kansas City, Missouri. Moody lived in Oklahoma, Virginia, Japan, Ohio and Wisconsin. He graduated from Fairborn, Ohio High School in 1957 and Ohio Wesleyan University and where he was active in athletics and student government. He graduated in 1961 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology. After service in the U.S. Coast Guard, he attended American University School of Law where he graduated with a Juris Doctor of Laws, then George Washington University where he was awarded a Master of Laws degree in 1974. In his long legal career Moody was the youngest Solicitor in the U.S. Department of the Interior where he was responsible for an eleven-billion-dollar program of some of the major government construction projects at the time including the largest hydro-electro power plant ever built at Grand Coulee Dam, a massive desalting project in Saudi Arabia, and the St. Louis Arch. He was awarded the Secretarial Gold Medal for Excellence in 1981. As a close personal friend and confidant of Secretary James G. Watt, he also was Political and Policy Counsel to the Secretary. In 1983 Judge Tidwell was named by President Reagan to sit on the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, one of the oldest courts of the country. His published opinions fill a five-foot bookshelf. Judge Tidwell went into senior status in 2002. In 1993 Moody created a non-profit foundation to support his efforts to offer conflict resolution at senior political levels in the Republic of South Africa immediately after the first free elections in that country. The program was a success; President Mandela, at one point instructed the Ministers of his government, if asked, to cooperate with Judge Tidwell. Former president and Nobel Peace Prize recipient, FW de Klerk, asked him to draft the land reform provisions of the new constitution. Moody lived in Sturgeon Bay. He was preceded in death by his wife Serena, the love of his life, and their son Gregory. He is survived by his son Jeremy and his wife Terri, his daughter-in-law Sylvia who Moody always described as the best thing to happen to this family and his two wonderful grandchildren, Nicholas and Bianca, all of Sacramento, California. He was preceded in death by his father, Major General Moody R. Tidwell, Jr. and mother, Dorothy. A celebration of his life will be held at Huehns Funeral Home (1414 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay) on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 4 pm. Friends may call from 2 pm until the time of service. Moody will be interred in South Carolina with his wife Rena. Please visit huehnsfuneralhome.com to sign the online guestbook, express condolences and share memories.

KARRIE KAY ORAM Nov. 9, 1958 - April 21, 2026

Karrie Kay (Koepsel) Oram, 67, of the Town of Gibraltar, passed away in the comfort of her daughter Kami’s home on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 with family at her side. She was born Nov. 9, 1958 in Sturgeon Bay, the daughter of Eldred August Koepsel and Mildred Marie (Kemp) Koepsel. Karrie attended Liberty Grove School and Christ Ev. Lutheran Church, both in the Town of Liberty Grove. She graduated from Gibraltar High School in Fish Creek with the class of 1976. Karrie initially ran her parents’ store, Koepsel’s Kountry Kitchen (located in Sister Bay) until it was sold in 1997. In April 1998, Karrie and Kevin took over the original Koepsel’s Farm Market located on State Highway 57, just south of Pioneer Road in the Town of Liberty Grove, and they ran the business together until her health prevented her from doing so. Along with Kevin, her daughter, Karina is now running the farm market. Karrie was one of the familiar family faces at Koepsel’s. She loved collecting primitive antiques and Redwing stoneware. Karrie’s love will live on in the hearts of her husband, Kevin, with whom she shared nearly 49 years of marriage; daughters, Karina Oram and Kami (Jeremy Zeman) OramZeman, both of the Town of Gibraltar; grandchildren, Bailey and Darian Harris; great-grandson, Hudson; siblings, Suzanne (Gerald “Jerry”) Daubner of Fish Creek and Kissimmee, Florida, Sally Zak of Baileys Harbor, Donald (Donna) Koepsel of the Town of Liberty Grove, Dennis (Melissa) Koepsel of Ephraim; siblings-in-law, Jan (Carol) Oram of the Town of Jacksonport, Kathy Schurman of Richland, Missouri, and Michael “Mickey” (Denise) Oram of Adams, Tennessee; nieces and nephews; other relatives; and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; motherin-law, Marjorie (Wallace “Wally” Oram; Carl Rabach) Rabach; brother-in-law, Willard Zak; and other relatives. Karrie’s life will be honored during visitation from 3 until 7 pm on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Huehns Funeral Home, 1414 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay. There will be no memorial service concluding the visitation at the funeral home. Karrie will be laid to rest in the Baileys Harbor Town Cemetery with a private committal for family. Memorials may be given in Karrie’s name for Wisconsin Humane Society-Door County Campus (3475 Park Drive, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; 920-746-1111) or your local humane society. Arrangements have been entrusted with Casperson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, LLC in Sister Bay. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Karrie may be shared with her family through her tribute page at CaspersonFuneralHome.com

PATRICK OWEN FINNERTY Dec. 6, 1947 - April 16, 2026

Patrick Owen Finnerty, age 78, of Middleton, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026. He was born on Dec. 6, 1947, in Green Bay, the son of Owen and Leona (Finn) Finnerty. Patrick graduated from Sheboygan North High School in 1966 and the University of WisconsinParkside in Racine. He served in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marines from July 5, 1967, until Oct. 21, 1970. Patrick was united in marriage to Sandra Manthey on Aug. 31, 1973, in Sheboygan Falls. He was the coowner of the family business, Finnerty Lincoln Mercury, and was also employed at Kayser Ford and Middleton Motors. He served on the Middleton Police Commission for 25 years. After completion of the Middleton Police Citizen Academy in 2005, Pat served as a volunteer in police service for 16 years. He was a life member of the William Sonny Simon VFW Post 8216 in Middleton and served as its commander for four different terms. He was also a longtime volunteer at Middleton Senior Center, including the Meals on Wheels program. Pat’s family was very important to him; he was always concerned about their welfare and wellbeing and willing to help in whatever way necessary. Patrick is survived by his wife, Sandra; sisters, Barbara (Richard) Allmann of Sturgeon Bay, Ann Cardinale (Ray Bandziulis) of Madison and Kathleen Finnerty of Sturgeon Bay; goddaughters and nieces, Elizabeth Cardinale and Nina Cardinale; sister-in-law, Mary Lou Ellinghausen of New Berlin; and numerous nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, Owen and Leona; parents-in-law, Lawrence and Jane Manthey; and brother-in-law, Richard Manthey. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 2015 Parmenter St., Middleton, at 11 am on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Burial will be held at Calvary Cemetery (Fond du Lac). Visitation will be held at the church from 9 am until the time of the Mass on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a veteran or first responder’s association of your choice. A special thank you to Middleton EMS paramedics, Middleton Police Department, Fresenius Kidney Care Clinic team and Dr. Gerhard Kraske and his medical team for all the help and support they have provided over the years. Their care and kindness will never be forgotten. Online condolences may be made at gundersonfh.com

In Loving Memory GERREL RAE HALVERSON Sept 1946 - May 2019

“The saddest moment in life is when the person who gave you the best memories ... becomes a memory in your life” My love for you is eternal and nothing will change that. Your life was a Blessing and the memories a treasure. Your husband -RON

PATRICIA ANN MOSS Feb. 26,1934 - April 6, 2026

Patricia Ann Moss, 92, of Milwaukee, formerly of Sturgeon Bay, passed away on April 6, 2026 at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital in Milwaukee with family at her side. Pat was born Feb. 26,1934 in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of Vincent Francis Dolan and Aini Dagmar (Pietilainen) Dolan. After graduating from Aquinas High School in 1952, Pat earned her B.S. in Home Economics at Hunter College in New York City and her M.S. from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee in 1957. Pat was united in marriage to Leonard “Len” William Moss on April 12, 1958 in The Bronx, New York. They moved to Chicago in 1963, and Pat began her teaching career at Immaculata High School in Chicago and later at Mother Theodore Guerin High School in River Grove, Illinois. In 1980, they moved to Pelham Manor and, later, Pound Ridge, New York where they worked together at Len’s media representative firm Seavex, Ltd. In 1996, Pat and Len retired to Door County, a place they had enjoyed visiting since 1964. They resided on Glidden Drive in Sturgeon Bay. It was here that Pat was able to pursue her passion for the arts. She was an active supporter and member of the Peninsula School of Art in Fish Creek. Her paintings and quilts were often displayed in art shows in Sturgeon Bay. Pat and Len were blessed to share over 54 years of marriage. Len preceded Pat in death on April 16, 2012. For the last eight years, Pat resided at Eastcastle Place in Milwaukee where she pursued her artistic endeavors and made wonderful friends. Pat’s love remains a lasting presence in the lives of her children, Kevin (Katherine) Moss of Wauwatosa, Stephen (Catherine) Moss of Heber City, Utah, Alison (James) Kingsley of Lake Forest, Illinois, and Patricia (Jeffrey) Manganello of Briarcliff Manor, New York; her 13 grandchildren, Ryan (Kathy) Moss, Daniel Moss, and Caroline Moss, KC (Amiel) Middleman, Kristen (Jacob) Brand, and Jade Moss, Molly Kingsley, Michael Kinglsey, and Bryan (fiancée, Grace Tibbs) Kingsley, and Kate Manganello, Kevin Manganello, Sarah Manganello, and Alison Manganello; great-grandson, Leo Moss; sister, Christine Favus of San Diego, California; brother-in-law, Gerard (Sally) Moss of Darien, Connecticut; nieces and nephews; and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sisters, Judy (William) Dobbins and Nancy (Thomas) Casey; sisters-in-law, Eleanor (John) McSorley and Doreen (Lawrence) Lynch; and other relatives. Pat’s life will be honored with a Mass of Christian Burial prayed at 11 am on Friday, May 8, 2026 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 110 N. 5th Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, with Fr. Matthew Rappl as celebrant. She will be laid to rest in Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery in Institute, beside her husband, Len. Visitation for family and friends will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Friday, May 8, 2026 from 9:30 am until 10:45 am. Memorials may be given in her honor to the Peninsula School of Art (3900 County F, Fish Creek, WI 54212; penart.org/donate). There will be a celebration of life for her friends at East Castle Place at 2505 E Bradford, Milwaukee, on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 1 until 2:30 pm in Lindsay Hall. Arrangements have been entrusted with Huehns Funeral Home, Inc. & Door County Crematory LLC in Sturgeon Bay. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Pat may be shared with her family through her tribute page at HuehnsFuneralHome.com

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arts+entertainment THE WEEK IT’S ALIVE! It’s the weekend that wakes up the peninsula. Patios fill up, music blares from speakers, windows roll down and the county awakes from its winter slumbers as the 2,700 participants in the Door County Half marathon and Nicolet Bay 5K roll into town. But the Half marathon isn’t the only big event this weekend. From art, to music to Kentucky Derby fun, it’s time to break out of your slumber. Get complete event details in the events calendar.

FRIDAY, MAY 1 Opening Days at the Galleries The art scene gets rejuvenated this weekend with the opening of several galleries, beginning with Fine Line Studios in Ephraim and TR Pottery in Fish Creek on Friday. Edgewood Orchard Galleries joins on Saturday, all with new works and artists on display.

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In Sturgeon Bay, the party will be underway at Kitty O’Reilly’s Irish Pub and Stone Harbor Resort. Kitty O’Reilly’s (59 E. Oak St. in Sturgeon Bay) will open at noon for a day of games and live music. Patrons will compete in a bestdressed contest (kids included), and mint juleps will be served all day. At 2 pm, Kitty’s will host kid-friendly horse races, followed by trivia at 4 pm. After watching the race from 5:45 to 6 pm, guests will enjoy live rock music by Glas Hamr from 6 to 9 pm. The watch party starts at 2:30 pm at Stone Harbor Resort (107 N. 1st Ave. in Sturgeon Bay). Prizes will be awarded throughout the event to patrons wearing standout hats.

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Derby Day Get out your bold hats, dresses and suits for the Kentucky Derby Saturday evening. Fernwood Gardens, Kitty O’Reilly’s, Bayside Tavern, Stone Harbor Resort and Husby’s will all host watch parties for horse racing’s biggest event.

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Door County Half Marathon, Fish Creek It’s a little late to start your training for the 13.1 mile run in Peninsula State Park, but the race crowd will spill out to fill bars and patios throughout northern Door County this weekend to create a party wherever they go. Even if you aren’t running, you can cheer on runners in the park and celebrate with music and beer at Nicolet Beach after the race.

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Classic Margarita • 2 oz blanco tequila • 1 oz triple sec • ¾ oz fresh lime juice • ½ oz simple syrup

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The Clearing Folk School will once again offer free, docent-led hikes covering the 91-year history, folklore and landscape of the school and its 128-acre property. Led by volunteer docents, these interpretive hiking tours will visit the historic campus area of the property, which is on the national and state historic registers. The approximately two-hour hikes begin at 1 pm on Saturdays and Sundays, starting Saturday, may 2, and run through the end of October. Specific tour dates for may, June and July are listed at theclearing.org. august through October dates will be announced in July. No pre-registration is necessary. Tours start from The Clearing’s Jens Jensen Visitor Center, located at 12171 Garrett Bay Road in Ellison Bay. The trail terrain is rugged in places, and sturdy walking shoes are highly recommended. Visitors are also welcome at the Jens Jensen Visitor Center Bookstore and Gift Shop, monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm, plus Saturday from 8:30 am to 4 pm and Sunday from 12 to 4 pm. In addition, the historic campus area of the property is open to the public every Saturday and Sunday, may through October, from 12 to 4 pm. The campus area is kept private for retreat students mondays through Fridays. For more information, visit theclearing.org, contact 920.854.4088 between 8 am and 4 pm monday through Friday, or stop into the Jens Jensen Visitor Center.

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Participants in the next Science Saturday program at Crossroads at Big Creek, themed mayday!, will explore how animals signal danger. The family program is set for Saturday, may 3, at 10 am. Next, a naturalist-guided hike will focus on the history and restoration of Big Creek on monday, may 4, at 1:30 pm. an all-ages Lasers and Lightsabers program will involve science, storytelling and hands-on exploration on Tuesday, may 5, at 1:30 pm. The Junior Nature Club, for learners ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers, will explore colors on Wednesday, may 6 at 10 am. Later, at 1:30 pm, a guided Wandering Wednesday hike will take off through the trails. Events meet at Crossroads’ Collins Learning Center, 2041 michigan St. in Sturgeon Bay.

CAMPBIKE WEEKEND DEBUTS IN JUNE CamP Door County will host the inaugural CamPBike Weekend, an immersive getaway only accessible by bike, from Friday, June 26 to Sunday, June 28. Participants will ride their bike into the campground and stay in one of the 27 dedicated primitive walk-in campsites. This commitment means no car access to the site. The weekend involves group rides with trailside lunch delivery on Saturday, plus live music that evening by Brass Differential and a morning yoga session the following day. Space is limited to ensure a small, dedicated community atmosphere, so participants are encouraged to book early. Reservations are required and can be made at camp-door. com or by calling 920.673.3116. CamP Door County is located at 10663 Cty ZZ in Sister Bay.

DIGITAL PASSPORT TO SEE SPRING BLOOMS a colorful scavenger hunt across Wisconsin greenhouses, gardens and flower farms is now underway. The Wisconsin agricultural Tourism association’s Spring Blooms digital passport, available through may 31, provides an array of agricultural adventures that showcase Wisconsin in bloom. Visitors can sign up for the free passport at wiagtourism. com and receive it instantly via text or email, with no app download required. Once registered, passholders can browse participating locations, plan their visits, and check in at pass locations for points, which can be used to win prizes. Seaquist Orchards Farm market of Sister Bay is among the businesses featured on the digital passport.

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a few days. The large, eight-parted white blossoms stand on 6-inch-tall stems and have intricately shaped leaves. Dutchman’s breeches are dainty white flowers that Roy introduced to his elementary grade students when he led field trips into the school forests. They would closely examine the plants, and he told them to give it a name that they would remember. Most of the children called it the “tooth flower,” because that’s what it looks like. A close relative is squirrel corn. It is not as abundant, but the plants are very similar with deeply cut, pinnately-divided, green leaves. It has a delicate, pleasant fragrance. By mid-May, these upland deciduous woods will be filled with giant trillium blossoms. They can last well into the final week of the month. The broad white petals turn a gorgeous pink as the blooming time nears its end. All of these early-flowering plants are called spring ephemerals. That means their showy blossoms peak before the hardwood leaf canopy shades them out. These upland woods are also home to several species of violets. At least 14 different species of these intricately shaped flowers can be found in Door County. Violet flowers are either white, blue or yellow. The blue varieties can sometimes hybridize, making identification difficult. Some prefer the dryer uplands, and others can be found only in the wet conifer forests close to Lake Michigan.

The Ridges Sanctuary has an early-blooming plant, the trailing arbutus, which may show its first flowers by the end of April in some warm springs. That probably didn’t happen this year with our cold, wet start to the season. Another gorgeous flower in this habitat is the federally threatened dwarf lake iris, Iris lacustris. Its low-growing, delicate purple blossom only stands 2 to 3 inches tall. Often seen growing alongside the lake iris is a small pink beauty called gaywings or fringed milkwort. Some may think that it is an orchid because of its deep pink color. If you are hiking along a cobble beach, you may find the bird’s-eye primrose in bloom. This pink flower with five heart-shaped petals grows on a stem that is up to 10 inches tall. It is in the same family as another spring flower of southern Wisconsin, the shooting star. One wild orchid can be seen in late May – the striped coralroot. It is entirely pink with no green chlorophyll-producing parts. This plant obtains nutrients via soil fungi which enclose the roots. Speaking of fungi, the earlier black morel is a tasty mushroom that should be eaten in small amounts. Some people may suffer stomach problems with this species. The brown morels are also good to eat. Both must be well-cooked. Never eat raw mushrooms. One spring, two friends came with us to find eight pounds of brown morels. I took our four pounds home, cleaned and then dehydrated most of them. Our friends went home, cooked up all of them and ate too many. They became quite ill, but recovered. That was a good lesson: never over-eat wild mushrooms!

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Food and drink specials will be served all day, including canapé boards, charcuterie boards, mint juleps and bourbon smashes. DB Duo will provide live music from 7 to 10:30 pm. At Fernwood Gardens (5890 Hwy 57 south of Jacksonport), you can support a great cause as you celebrate the big race: a Kentucky Derby benefit for Lucia Ramirez. The $20 admission fee includes food and non-alcoholic drinks (kids 12 and under get in free), and proceeds support 9-year-old Lucia Ramirez in her fight with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. For more than a year, Lucia has been undergoing intense treatments which are expected to continue for more than another year. The party from 3 to 7 pm will include games, activities, a hat contest, silent auction and bucket raffles to raise funds for the Ramirez family. Further north in Fish Creek, businesses across town will get in on the fun. OneEighty Petals (8999 S. Highland Road in Fish Creek) will host a make-your-own derby hat workshop from 2 to 4 pm. Preregistration is required; visit tinyurl.com/27mnjzx2 for details. At Evergreen Miniature Golf (3865 Hwy 42 in Fish Creek), anyone dressed for the derby can score a special deal. Bayside Tavern (4160 Main St. in Fish Creek) will host a derby party starting at 2 pm with themed refreshments and pre-race excitement, plus a festive hat contest and a parade after the race. Hill Street (4149 Hwy 42 in Fish Creek) will be showing the race. In Sister Bay, expect a big crowd for the race at Husby’s (10641 N. Bay Shore Dr.), where you can catch the action on TV from every corner of the bar.

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DC ARTS CENTER COMEDY NIGHT National touring comedians Tyler Fowler, abe auer and Jose montero are coming to Sturgeon Bay for a joint performance. The comedy show will take place on Saturday, may 16, at the DC arts Center, 917 N. 14th ave. in Sturgeon Bay. Doors open at 6 pm and the show begins at 7 pm. Tickets may be purchased for $20 at roguetheater.org or for $25 at the door. For more information, contact 920.818.0816. Fowler tells relatable anecdotes about marriages, kids and jobs – none of which he has. Based in Chicago, Fowler can be seen regularly at Laugh Factory and Zanies comedy clubs. Interested in comedy since junior high, Wisconsin comic auer is inspired by family-friendly comedians like Nate Bargatze. He has performed in comedy clubs across the country. montero, also a Wisconsin comedian, is known for his fastpaced, high-energy performances about his upbringing and life experiences. His performances have taken him to theaters, clubs and bars across the U.S.

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DOOR SHAKESPEARE DIRECTORS ANNOUNCED This summer, Suzanne Graff will return to Door Shakespeare to direct The Importance of Being Earnest, while Eva Breneman will make her Door Shakespeare debut with Love’s Labour’s Lost. as the company’s former executive director, Graff performed in and/or directed dozens of productions at Door Shakespeare, including The Merchant of Venice, Much Ado About Nothing, Tartuffe and The Tempest. Graff is also a longtime collaborator with Northern Sky Theater, originating roles in several productions there. Her work spans stages across the country, including off-Broadway appearances in Twelfth Night and Zombies from the Beyond and tours with the National Shakespeare Company. Eva Breneman brings extensive experience in Shakespeare, classical theatre, and voice and text work to Love’s Labour’s Lost. Recent directing credits include As You Like It and The Winter’s Tale (montana Shakespeare in the Parks), Uncle Vanya (american Players Theatre/Winter Words) and Hope (Timeline Theatre). alongside her directing work, she has served as a vocal coach for 10 seasons at american Players Theatre. Door Shakespeare’s 2026 season runs June 29 through aug. 22. Tickets and details are available at doorshakespeare.com.

With its 2026 season underway, Third avenue PlayWorks (TaP) welcomes the return of pay-what-you-will previews, opening-night receptions, the Sturgeon Bay Library Play Reading Club and Check Out TaP. On the Wednesday prior to opening night, patrons can attend a 7:30 pm show for any donation amount. Seating is general admission and doors open at 6:30 pm for these paywhat-you-will previews. Space is available on a first come, first served basis. Donations may be made in cash or with checks made out to Third avenue PlayWorks. Half of the proceeds benefit each show’s community partner. Future pay-what-you-will previews take place on June 3 (benefitting the mental health awareness film Amphibious), July 15 (benefitting the Friends of Door County Libraries), Sept. 23 (benefitting Prevent Suicide Door County) and Dec. 2 (benefitting TaP’s own education program). On the first Friday of each show’s run, ticket holders can attend an opening-night reception. Gluten-free desserts provided courtesy of Bite the Farm will be served prior to the show, followed by a champagne toast with Jackie and Steve Kane artistic Director Jacob Janssen. The actors will also join the patrons in the lobby to mingle. Opening-night receptions will take place June 5, July 17, Sept. 25 and Dec. 4. TaP’s Play Reading Club typically meets on the third Wednesday of every month from 3:30 to 4:30 pm via Zoom or at the Sturgeon Bay Library, 107 S. 4th ave. Those interested in participating can call the library at 920.746.7121 to get a copy of the script, then join the discussion with Jacob Janssen. Upcoming meetings will focus on Moonlight and Magnolias by Ron Hutchinson (may 20); The Piano Lesson by august Wilson (June 17); Red Herring by michael Hollinger (July 15); Clyde’s by Lynne Nottage (aug. 19); The Call List by Brian James Polak (Sept. 16); Before the Mountains of Madness by David Daniels (Oct. 21); M. Butterfly by David Henry Hwang (Nov. 18); and It’s a Wonderful Life by Neil Brookshire (Dec. 16). another program presented by TaP and Door County Libraries is Check Out TaP, a community ticket access program designed to make theatre accessible to everyone. Check Out TaP provides tickets to those who might otherwise be unable to attend shows. With a membership to Door County Heroes, the first show of the 2026 Libraries, patrons season at Third Avenue PlayWorks, is can “check out” running now through May 10. tickets to see a show LaRRy mOHR at TaP. members can visit the counter at one of the eight local library branches within two weeks of a show and ask to Check Out TaP. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit thirdavenueplayworks.org or call 920.743.1760. Peninsula Pulse

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ocal student artists in grades 9 through 12 were celebrated at a free public reception held on April 6 for the 52nd-annual Salon of Door County High School Art. The Miller Art Museum announced the award winners and honored all student participants during an awards ceremony at the opening celebration. This year’s exhibition features original artwork by 105 students from the 2025-26 academic year who attend school at one of the five local high schools: Gibraltar, Sevastopol, Southern Door, Sturgeon Bay and Washington Island. The art teachers involved presented all of their student artists with certificates of participation.

Miller Art Museum executive director Elizabeth Meissner-Gigstead and curator of exhibitions and collections Suzanne Rose announced the students receiving an Award of Excellence, honorable mention or the Jim Rericha Legacy Award. Awards of Excellence went to Abigail DeMeuse of Gibraltar, Lilian Saltou of Sevastopol, Audrie Schley of Southern Door, Rowan Ploor of Sturgeon Bay and Thomas Pratt of Washington Island. Honorable mentions went to Molly Virlee of Gibraltar, Lola Georgenson of Sevastopol, Angelina LeCloux Herrera of Southern Door, Ryan Felhofer of Sturgeon Bay and Teagan McGrane of Washington Island. Gianna Roman of Sevastopol won the fourth-annual Jim Rericha Legacy Award. Named after a longtime Sevastopol art teacher and theater director, the award came with a $100 cash prize.

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May 1 is opening day for Fine Line Designs Gallery, which will welcome visitors daily at 10 am. Among the lineup of new artists this year is colored pencil artist Erwin Lewandowski, whose meticulous technique brings depth and realism to his subjects. His work captures intricate detail and subtle tonal variation, elevating colored pencil into a refined, expressive fine art form. Another newcomer is linoleum cut artist David Berg, whose work displays bold, graphic compositions that highlight the timeless appeal of relief printmaking. His handcrafted prints demonstrate a striking balance of texture, contrast and storytelling through simplified yet powerful imagery. Olena Babak, a participant in the Door County Plein Air Festival, also joins the gallery this year. Her paintings reflect the natural beauty and changing light of the region, capturing the spontaneity and atmosphere of outdoor painting while offering viewers an immersive sense of place. Sculptor Nick Noblique, traveling from Texas, brings a dynamic collection of three-dimensional works that explore form, movement and material. His sculptures convey both strength and fluidity, creating visually engaging pieces that invite interaction and reflection. For more information, call 920.854.4343, visit finelinedesignsgallery.com or stop by Fine Line Designs Gallery, 10376 Hwy 42 in Ephraim.

2) EDGEWOOD WELCOMES NEW ARTISTS FOR 2026 Edgewood Orchard Galleries opens for the season this Saturday, May 2. Edgewood’s 58th season starts with a show in the gallery barn featuring painters Marc Anderson and Bethann Moran-Handzlik and bronze artist James G. Moore, as well as a group show of Door Countythemed pieces by a variety of Edgewood artists in the Courtyard Gallery. Hundreds of new pieces in all media can be found throughout the gallery and in the sculpture garden, with new work available from all of the over 150 artists Edgewood represents. In addition to new work from many long-time “Sister Bay Summer” by Edgewood Orchard Galleries artist Tom Nachreiner.

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PENINSULA PULSE (From left) 52nd-annual Salon of Door County High School Art honorable mention awardees Ryan Felhofer of Sturgeon Bay and Molly Virlee of Gibraltar. Not pictured: Lola Georgenson of Sevastopol, Angelina LeCloux Herrera of Southern Door and Teagan McGrane of Washington Island. SUBMITTED

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Award of Excellence winners also received $100, and honorable mention awardees $50. As well as cash prizes, Award of Excellence and honorable mention awardees received a certificate for a workshop at PenArt in Fish Creek. The museum also presented monetary awards to each high school art department. The 52nd-annual Salon of Door County High School Art will remain on view through Saturday, May 23.

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Master Potters Convene for Panel The Miller Art Museum will host a Potter’s Panel in conjunction with one of its five current exhibitions, Abraham Cohn | Maker’s Mark. The panel will be held on Saturday, May 9, at 4 pm, followed by a public reception at 5 pm, at the museum, 107 S. 4th Ave. in Sturgeon Bay. The event brings together four master potters – John Dietrich, Reneé Schwaller, Chad Luberger and Steven Cohen – each of whom was uniquely shaped by the example, mentorship and lasting presence of the late Abraham “Abe” Cohn (1925-2013). This panel offers a rare opportunity for the public to hear firsthand accounts of a practice grounded in discipline, observation and the traditional passing of knowledge from hand to hand. On view through May 23, Abraham Cohn | Maker’s Mark traces the arc of a life dedicated to clay. The exhibition presents Cohn’s pottery alongside early paintings and archival materials from his historic Fish Creek studio, The Potter’s Wheel. Supported throughout his career by his wife, Ginka, Cohn stands as a foundational figure in Door County’s craft community. He led by example and repetition, leaving a “maker’s mark” that extends far beyond the vessels he created. Art and Treasures Fundraiser The Miller Art Museum’s popular Art and Treasures fundraiser will return for its 21st year from Saturday, May 30, through Saturday, June 20. The art sale to support the museum will take place on Mondays from 10 am to 7 pm and Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 am to 5 pm at the Miller Art Museum, 107 S. 4th Ave. in Sturgeon Bay.

After two decades as a 52nd-annual late-summer event, Art and Salon of Door Treasures will move to early June, County High positioning the sale at the beginning School Art Jim of the season and setting the stage for Rericha Legacy a summer of exhibitions ahead. Award winner Art and Treasures has been a Gianna Roman of Sevastopol. museum tradition for more than SUBMITTED two decades. Since its founding in 2005, the event has brought together art lovers, collectors and treasure seekers to peruse a thoughtfully curated assortment of donated goods. The museum accepts donations for Art and Treasures year-round. Donors are asked to schedule a drop-off appointment by calling 920.746.0707. Appointments can be scheduled between 10 am and 4 pm on Mondays through Fridays, or between 10 am and 5 pm on Saturdays. All items should be clean, in good condition and contained in a bag or box for ease of handling. Accepted items include original artwork, fine art reproductions, frames, sculpture, pottery, art supplies, books, fine household décor (lamps, vases, etc.), antiques and collectibles, upscale holiday items, jewelry and accessories, linens, tablecloths, fabric, baskets, musical instruments and other interesting oddities. Items not accepted include electronics, CDs, large furniture, personal products (lotions, soaps, etc.), bed components (mattresses), and any items that are broken or damaged. Questions may be directed to museum staff at 920.746.0707. More Exhibits Ahead With Suzanne Rose’s transition into the role of curator of exhibitions and collections in recent months, the Miller Art Museum has channeled fresh curatorial energy into an ambitious 2026 schedule. The schedule includes more than 15 exhibitions across the year. Highlights include a career retrospective of artist Bill Reid, the debut of the new monthly 12x12 Project solo series, and a fall presentation reuniting the artists-in-residence from the first five years of Dome House Al and Mickey Quinlan Artist Residency program. For more information, visit millerartmuseum.org.

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

A WALK IN THE WOODS

Miller Art Museum, 107 S. 4th Ave. in Sturgeon Bay Through May 23 Students from Gibraltar, Sevastopol, Southern Door, Sturgeon Bay and Washington Island high schools show their work. Four additional exhibits are displayed on the second floor.

SPOTLIGHT EXHIBITION PenArt, 3900 Cty F in Fish Creek Through May 23

Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St. in Egg Harbor Through May 24 The quiet magic of Door County’s forests is captured through photography, glass, painting, moss art and wood carving.

Local collectors show the sculpture, textiles, beading and basketry they’ve assembled.

EXHIBIT I Edgewood Orchard Galleries, 4140 Peninsula Players Road in Fish Creek May 2 through June 6

MIKE JUDY SOLO EXHIBIT Drömhus, 611 Jefferson St. in Sturgeon Bay Through May 29 Door County artist and musician Mike Judy shows his colorful paintings.

Curtis Anthony Bozif and Siri Stensberg exhibit together, creating a dialogue between their interdisciplinary practices.

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County, 10341 Water St. (Hwy 42) in Ephraim Through May 31

OUT OF AFRICA: ARTWORK FROM DOOR COUNTY COLLECTIONS

Explore art by Marc Anderson, Mabel Chong, Bethann Moran-Handzlik and James G. Moore.

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

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ALGOMA Algoma Atelier of Sculpture and Fine Art E5977 Fremont Road (920) 487-4200 Clay on Steele Pottery Studio 221 Steele St. (920) 487-8076 Equilibrium Fine Arts and Creative Workshops 314 Steele St. (920) 404-0483 Fishline Studios Art Collective 213 Steele St. (920) 473-0415 Ladybug Glass Studio & Gallery 219 Steele St. (920) 591-2883 Robert Ray Gallery 520 Parkway St. (920) 495-6677 Steele Street Trading Co 300 Steele St. (920) 487-3840 The Pottery CO-OP 610 Fourth Street (847) 772.0401 Yonder 321 Steele St. (906) 295-0993 BAILEYS HARBOR Bazyli Studio Wearable and Textile Art 2551 Ahrens Road (847) 347-3562 Chez Cheryl Art Space 8360 High Plateau Road off EE (920)421-1690 Call to schedule a studio visit Morning Mist Studio at Windmill Farm 3829 Fairview Road (920) 868-9282 EGG HARBOR Angela Lensch Gallery 7653 Hwy 42 (920) 868-5088 By appt. only Cappaert Contemporary Gallery 7901 Hwy 42 (920) 868-3987 By appt. only Chief Oshkosh Native American Arts 7631 Hwy 42 (920)868-3240 Artisan Junction 6709 Hwy 42 (920) 544-3690

Mike Judy Studio & Gallery 6252 Bay Shore Dr. (920) 743-2614 mikejudyart.com Open by Appt. Off the Wheel Pottery 4234 Cty E (920)868-9608 Plum Bottom Gallery (Downtown) 7813 Hwy 42 (920) 743-2819 Plum Bottom Gallery (Plum Bottom Road) 4999 Plum Bottom Road (920) 743-2819 Woodwalk Gallery 6748 Cty G (920) 629-4877 woodwalkgallery.com ELLISON BAY Clay Bay Pottery 11650 Hwy 42 (920) 854-5027 Gills Rock Pottery 12020 Lakeview Road (920) 854-2774 K Wilder Fine Art 12495 Door Bluff Road kwilderart.com (773) 636-6289 Open by Appt. Lynn’s Pottery 12030 Garrett Bay Road (920) 421-4384 Rob Williams Studio/Gallery 753 Isle View Rd (920) 854-9823 Turtle Ridge Gallery 11736 Mink River Road (920) 854-4839 EPHRAIM Artzy Studio 10329 N. Water Street (608) 438-7633 Blue Dolphin House and BDH Studio 10320 N. Water St. (920) 854-4413 Ephraim Clayworks 9922 Water Street (920) 854-4110

1 Fine Line Designs Gallery and Sculpture Garden 10376 Hwy 42 (920) 854-4343 George Burr Gallery 10325 Hwy 42 (920) 854-7877 Sea Glass Boutique & Gallery 10438 N Water St. seaglassdoorcounty.com The Hardy Gallery Anderson Dock (920) 854-5535 UU Gallery 10341 Water St. (920) 854-7559 FISH CREEK

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Haven Studio In Settlement Shops, 9110 Hwy 42 (920) 207-0171 Gallery of Gold 4091 Main St. (920) 868-9020 Open by Appt. Interfibers Studio Gallery 9204 Silk Road (920) 868-3580 Link Gallery 3942 Hwy 42 (920) 868-2728 Peninsula School of Art and Guenzel Gallery 3906 Cty F (920) 868-3455 Plum Bottom (Fish Creek) 4175 Main St. (920) 393-7885 Quarry House Gallery 8896 Spring Rd. (414) 322-0617 TR Pottery LLC 8126 Kita Rd (920) 421-0233 JACKSONPORT Idea Gallery 6551 Cty T (West Jacksonport) (920) 655-1340 Jacksonport Cottage Gallery & Gifts 6275 Hwy 57 (920) 823-2288 Martinez Studio 5877 Hwy 57 (920) 823-2154 JUDDVILLE Juddville Clay Studio Gallery 8496 Hwy 42 (920) 868-2021 Deanna Clayton Glass 8499 Hwy 42 Fish Creek, WI 54212 (920) 421-1604 SISTER BAY Earth Art Studio Country Walk Shops – Garden Level (920) 854-1912 Frykman Studio Gallery 2566 S. Bayshore Dr. (920) 854-7351 Hartmann Sign Studio and Art Gallery 10673 Sumac Lane (920) 854-5378 Meadows Art Gallery 10560 Applewood Road (920) 854-2317 Mill Road Gallery 2328 Mill Road (920) 854-4416 STURGEON BAY Andrea Naylor Studio + Gallery 45 S. 3rd Ave. (920) 655-2677 andreanaylor.com Art Shed 517B Jefferson St. (920) 559-9798 ARTicipation Studio & Gallery 10 E. Oak Street (920) 857-8544

Audrey M. Off Gallery & Framery 40 N. 3rd Ave. (920) 743-2259 Art on 3rd 39 S. 3rd Ave. hello@arton3rdsb.com (920) 495-5991 Blue Moon Framery & Gallery 185 Walnut St., in the Door County Economic Development Center by appt: bluemoonframery.com Brian Pier Gallery/ Forever Grateful 20 S. Madison (920) 818-0366 Community Foundation Gallery 222 N. 3rd Ave. (920) 746-1786 Doerr Woodworking 4371 Cty M (920) 743-5631 By appt. or chance Hope Church Gallery 141 S. 12th Ave. (920) 743-2701 Lily Bay Pottery 3450 N. Lake Michigan Dr. (920) 412-4872 By appt. only M Anderson Gallery 44 S. 2nd Ave. (920) 765-1332 By appt. Margaret Lockwood Gallery 7 S. 2nd Ave. (920) 493-3635 Miller Art Museum 107 S. 4th Ave. (920) 746-0707 Mona Lucy Gallery 626 Jefferson St. (920) 495-0651 By appt. Plum Bottom Gallery (Sturgeon Bay) 231 N. 3rd Ave. (920) 393-7885 Popelka Trenchard Glass Studio 64 S. 2nd Ave. (920) 743-7287 Ranly Maritime Gallery 1009 Egg Harbor Road (920) 559-6194 Reclaimed & Co. Jewelry 24 N. 3rd Ave. reclaimedcojewelry.com Shan Bryan-Hanson Studio 242 Michigan St. shanbryan-hanson.com By appt. only Studio 1865 22 E. Pine St. TAP Lobby Gallery 239 N. 3rd Ave. (920) 743-2206 Two Bridges Studio and Gallery 22 S. 3rd Ave. twobridgesdoorcounty.com

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continued from page 1 Throughout the week, artists will be working outdoors across the peninsula, capturing its landscapes, light and character in real time. The public is invited to watch the process firsthand, meet the artists and see more than 300 works come to life. Public events include live demonstrations, artist talks, a Quick Paint competition and final exhibitions. This year’s artist “Canal Lighthouse” by Marc Anderson. “A Day For Singing,” an oil painting of Ephraim by roster features a mix SUBMITTED Bethann Moran-Handzlik. SUBMITTED. of established and emerging artists from Edgewood favorite artists, the gallery The demo was in conjunction with across the country has also welcomed seven new artists, Habatat’s Annual International Glass and beyond, including painter Efren ranging from award-winning plein-air Invitational Award Exhibition, Glass54. González of Mexico. painter Hector Acuna to Sturgeon Bay Trenchard’s piece, “Poet’s Night Most Plein Air Festival events are woodturner Paul Borawski. Journey,” will be on display in Glass54 free and open to the public. For those After opening for the season at 10 and was selected for publication this looking to engage more deeply with am on Saturday, May 2, the gallery and fall in the exhibition-in-print New Glass the festival, Palette Passes offer access sculpture garden on Peninsula Players Review 46. to select events and opportunities to Road south of Fish Creek will remain More of Trenchard’s art, as well as connect more closely with the artists open every day, from 10 am to 5 pm, work by her gallery partner, Jeremy and their work. until Nov. 1. Popelka, will be featured at Edgewood For more information, visit penart.org. Orchard Gallery in Egg Harbor, which opens for the season on May 2. Later in the month, Trenchard will participate PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL TRENCHARD DOES in an artists’ panel discussion about RETURNS IN JULY the portrait in contemporary art, DETROIT DEMO organized by the Tory Folliard Gallery of PenArt’s Door County Plein Air Local glass artist Stephanie Trenchard Milwaukee. Festival returns for its 20th year from recently demonstrated her casting and July 19 to 25, bringing in 34 nationally sculpting process at Axiom Glass in recognized artists for a week of painting, Detroit. connection and creative exploration.

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Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran

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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

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The Episcopal Church welcomes you! Holy Nativity

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

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

You are invited. Communion is open to all. Rev. Glenn Kanestrom 920-743-3286 – www.ctkhn.org

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Local author Joseph Lopez will release his debut novel, Diego Diaz, in summer 2026. Set in a fictional peninsula town inspired by Door County, the novel blends mystery, fantasy and romance. It follows Diego, a Liminal and author who feels lost in the small town where he lives. When his past collides with the present, Diego must make decisions that affect not only his own future, but also the future of all Liminals in Port County. “Although the story includes vampires and Liminals, it’s ultimately a very human story,” author Lopez said. “I wanted to write something that speaks to anyone who has ever felt lost or disconnected from their roots while still looking toward the future.” The book will be available in paperback through major booksellers, including Amazon and Barnes and Noble, as well as local retailers. A book launch event and local signings will be announced. More information about Lopez and Diego Diaz is available on social media at @j.l.writer. Lopez is the author of the Maeve and Charlie children’s book series and four collections of poetry. He lives in Sturgeon Bay.

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f you are a fan of horror movies – or, at least, the modern iteration of the genre that’s grown increasingly popular the last few years – you might already know who Lee Cronin is. For those not in the know, whose memories of horror are buried in the films of Vincent Price and Christopher Lee and a stagier, more conventional brand of storytelling, Cronin is the latest wunderkind to seize the genre by the throat and rip its entrails out in gloriously gory fashion. The young Irish filmmaker has made a name for himself with gore-fests such as The Hole in the Ground and Evil Dead Rise, so much so that his name now precedes the title in his newest blood-soaked saga, Lee Cronin’s The Mummy (rated R for – well, you name it, it’s in there). It should be noted, quite assertively, that this film has nothing whatsoever to do with Brendan Fraser’s campy 1999 blockbuster The Mummy or even Tom Cruise’s bizarre 2017 monster mash of the same name. Those films wanted to entertain, scare and creep you out every now and then. This one wants to gross you out to the point where you might think twice about reaching for more popcorn. The story that Cronin writes and directs is actually closer in concept to The Exorcist, despite the fact that it begins in Egypt with an Egyptian family uncovering an ancient sarcophagus that probably should have stayed sealed. Cut to an American family of four (soon to be five), the Cannons, temporarily living nearby in Cairo, where Daddy Charlie (Jack Reynor)

works as a TV journalist covering the Middle East for a US network. Their little daughter, Katie (Natalie Grace), is suddenly abducted from their backyard garden. The Cairo police aren’t hopeful, although a young detective (May Calamawy) promises to do all she can to find the child, no matter how long it takes. Eight years later, the Cannons are back in New Mexico, living in the creepiest house imaginable, replete with hidden rooms and sinister passageways between the walls (hmm, I wonder how this will come into play?) Charlie has moved on, sublimating his grief in work and caring for youngest daughter, Maud (Billie Roy), and son, Sebastian (Shylo Molina), but Mom (Laia Costa) refuses to let go of her conviction that Katie is alive and that fate will soon reunite the family. It’s a case of “be careful what you wish for,” because out of the blue, Detective Zaki calls to inform the family that their daughter has been found alive – in a manner of speaking. She was apparently kidnapped by a crazy woman who kept her, lo these many years, sealed in a sarcophagus and subjected to unspeakable rituals related to a horrible curse. Against the advice of the doctors caring for the girl, the Cannons insist on bringing Katie to New Mexico, where Mom is convinced that her love and attention will solve all of her daughter’s health problems and psychological issues. If only Mom could also find herself a good exorcist… You can pretty much imagine what will happen once Katie moves into the bedroom that has been carefully decorated just for her, and how she will bond with her younger siblings – and what sort of weird surprises she has in store for her parents.

For his part, Cronin keeps things moving at a brisk enough pace, although he is less interested in jump scares and suspense than diving headlong into the gruesome and grotesque, with heaping helpings of gore poured over everything for good measure. And that underscores the problem I have with modern horror: it tries too hard to overwhelm us instead of engaging us, to disgust us rather than scare us. Cronin has obvious gifts as a filmmaker. There’s a certain perverse beauty in the color palette he embraces in telling his tale, with diffused lighting and shadows drenched in browns and reds, captured by a camera that moves stealthily through hallways. But I found myself wondering as I watched things unfold, what rational person wouldn’t have vacated this house after the first walk-through? If characters are simply constructed to be literally deconstructed in the bloodiest, most shocking ways possible, why bother with such time-consuming conventions as story, conflict and resolution? Just cut to the chase and get to the killing – which Cronin does, ad nauseam. However, for me, that’s not cinema. It’s sadism. Lee Cronin’s The Mummy is currently playing in theaters. You will eventually find it streaming on HBO Max sometime this summer. In another lifetime, Mike Orlock wrote film reviews for the Reporter/Progress newspapers in the western suburbs of Chicago. He has also taught high school English, coached basketball and authored five books of poetry. He finished his two-year term as Door County’s poet laureate in early 2023.

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“HEROES” The Kane Theatre at TAP, 239 N 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.1760. 2pm. Three aging WWI veterans, tired of dull routines, prove it’s never too late for a grand adventure. Post-show conversation follows performance.

GALLERIES FIRST FRIDAY ART NIGHT Downtown Algoma. 920.487.2041. 5-8pm. Visit Algoma’s galleries, studios & other stores to view art, meet artists, & enjoy sales, refreshments & hands-on activities.

FOOD & DRINK COMMUNITY DINNER Corpus Christi Church, 811 W. Juniper St., Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.4716. 5:30-7pm. All are welcome to enjoy a warm meal & fellowship. Last seating at 6:30pm. To help plan, RSVP at ccparish.net or call 920.743.4716.

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FRI 5/1 LIVE MUSIC JIM ‘N’ NANCY Parallel 44 Winery, 5464 County Hwy P, Sevastopol. 2-5pm. Acoustic music duo. COURTNEY PAULSON Cherry Lanes Arcade Bar, 127 N 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0093. 7-10pm. Soulful pop with a punch.

EVENTS AT THE ADRC Aging & Disability Resource Center of Door County, 916 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2372. 9am. Cardio drumming (independent); poker; chess. 10am. DVD Fitness. 11am. Zumba Gold. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Forestville Library, 123 Hwy 42, Forestville. 920.856.6886. 9:30am. Participants learn a number & letter each week through reading, singing & dancing. VETERAN’S MEMORIAL ART SHOW & OPEN MIC Equilibrium Fine Arts & Creative Workshops, 314 Steele St., Algoma. 920.404.0483. 10am-8pm. Creative works by current & former soldiers. 5K POSTER-MAKING DAY Baileys Harbor Library, 2392 Cty Rd F, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.2210. 12-4pm. Make posters to cheer on participants

in the Door County Half Marathon & Nicolet Bay 5K. MAGIC COMMANDER NIGHT The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727. 3-9pm. Play Magic the Gathering in Commander format. FAMILY FORTS & STUFFIE SLEEPOVER Algoma Public Library, 406 Fremont St, Algoma. 920.487.2295. 5-6pm. For ages 1-10. SURVEY SLAM TRIVIA Cherry Lanes Arcade Bar, 127 N 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0093. 6pm. Like Family Feud with real-world data.

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KATIE DAHL WITH JULIE WOLF Door Community Auditorium, 3924 Hwy 42, Fish Creek. 920.868.2728. 3pm doors open, 4pm show starts. A local singersongwriter performs with a musical guest. $15/person. MICKEY GRASSO Harbor Ridge Winery, 4690 Rainbow Ridge Rd, Egg Harbor. 920.868.4321. 1-4pm. A rock n’ roll music machine. ANNA MARIE Parallel 44 Winery, 5464 County Hwy P, Sevastopol. 2-5pm. Folk-rock singer-songwriter. HUNTER GATHERER Door County Brewing Co. and Music Hall, 8099 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.1515.

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PERFORMANCE MET OPERA: LIVE IN HD MUSE Sturgeon Bay, 330 Jefferson Street, Sturgeon Bay. 920.333.2859. 12pm. HD livestream as the Metropolitan Opera presents Tchaikovsky’s poignant opera “Eugene Onegin” live to theaters worldwide. $10-25/person. COLIN & FRIENDS Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County, 10341 Hwy 42, Ephraim. 920.854.7559. 4pm. Free Earth Day concert featuring oboist Stuart Sutter & other musical guests.

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POKÉMON CLUB The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727. 9-11 am. A fun-filled morning of battles, trades and more whether you’re a Pokémon master or just starting your journey. SMALL ANIMAL SALE & SWAP John Miles County Park, 812 N 14th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 8am. Come early for the best selection. Use Alabama St. to N. 15th Place. Vendors welcome (must meet state regulations). Proceeds benefit local 4-H programs. Contact 920.737.1741 for details. ELECTRONIC RECYCLING Immanuel Lutheran Church, 7973 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.2224. 9am-12pm. Recycle anything with a plug. Some larger items require a fee. Lightbulbs, alkaline batteries, trash, PCB material & liquids not accepted. ECKANKAR SPIRITUAL DISCUSSION Sturgeon Bay Library, 107 S. 4th Ave. 1-2:30pm. Discuss the miracle of spiritual unfoldment. RENEE VAUGHAN Belgian Heritage Center, 1255 Cty Rd DK, Brussels. 920.825.1328. 10am-12pm. A performance & historical talk featuring nyckelharpa & Walloon/ Swedish music. Center opens at 9am for the event & tours. KENTUCKY DERBY DAY Throughout Fish Creek. 920.868.2316. Mint juleps, over-the-top attire & Derby Day specials at businesses throughout town. Visit visitfishcreek. com for details. KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY Kitty O’Reilly’s Irish Pub, 59 E Oak St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.7441. 2-3pm Kitty’s horse races (kid-friendly); 4pm trivia; 5:45-6pm race viewing; 6-9pm live rock music by Glas Hamr. Best-dressed contest & mint juleps all day. DERBY WATCH PARTY Brygga Plates & Pours, 107 N. 1st Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.0700. 2:30pm. Derby hat contest, food & drink specials & live music by DB Duo (7-10:30pm). LUCIA RAMIREZ BENEFIT Mr. G’s Fernwood Gardens, 5890 Hwy 57, Sturgeon Bay. 920.889.2434. 3-7pm. Raffles, silent auctions, games & a derby hat contest. $20/person, includes refreshments; free/12 & younger. Proceeds support a local 9-year-old with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.

COMMUNITY ELECTRONICS RECYCLING Baileys Harbor Recreation Park, 2623 Summit Road. 920.246.7143. 9am-12pm. Recycle anything metal & anything with a plug. Most items are free, but monitors, RVs, refrigerators/ freezers, dehumidifiers & AC units require a fee. “JEEP THE DOOR” Door County Fire Company, 38 S 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0625. 9:30am doors open, 10:30am drivers meeting. Jeep run scavenger hunt benefitting United Way of Door County. GARDEN LABYRINTH WALK Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Library, 2323 Mill Rd, Sister Bay. 920.854.2721. 10am-12pm. Meditation guides lead a reflective experience for World Labyrinth Day. SCIENCE SATURDAY Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.5895. 10am. Indoor/outdoor educational program geared towards elementary students, but open to all. DOCENT-LED HIKE The Clearing, 12171 Garrett Bay Rd, Ellison Bay. 920.854.4088. 1-3pm. Explore & learn about the property with a guide.

SPORTS DOOR COUNTY HALF MARATHON & NICOLET BAY 5K Peninsula State Park, 9462 Shore Rd, Fish Creek. 920.868.3258. Run a 13.1-mile closed course, finishing with beers, live music & a celebration. Visit doorcountyhalfmarathon. com for details.

SUN 5/3 LIVE MUSIC OPEN MIC The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727. 12:30pm signup starts, 1-4pm open mic for musicians, poets & storytellers hosted by musician Jeanne Kuhns. Food, drinks & games for sale. JOHN WELCH BAND Algoma Boat Club, 180 6th St., Algoma. 920.336.2267. 12-5pm. Country rock, plus food served by the Algoma Lions Club (12-5pm). GUITAR GEORGE Door County Brewing Co. and Music Hall, 8099 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.1515. 3-6pm. Acoustic guitar jams. COOL BAY JAZZ Drömhus Door County, 611 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay. 608.333.4553.

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THEATER “HEROES” The Kane Theatre at TAP, 239 N 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.1760. 2pm. Three aging WWI veterans, tired of dull routines, prove it’s never too late for a grand adventure.

PERFORMANCE COLIN & FRIENDS Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County, 10341 Hwy 42, Ephraim. 920.854.7559. 4pm. Free Earth Day concert featuring oboist Stuart Sutter & other musical guests.

GALLERIES PAINT & SIP Fishline Studios, 213 Steele St., Algoma. 920.473.0415. 11am-3pm. Create splatter paint sunflowers while enjoying a drink. $45/person. MINIATURE PAINT & PIZZA Equilibrium Fine Arts & Creative Workshops, 314 Steele St., Algoma. 920.404.0483. 1-4pm. Enjoy pizza & soda while working on your miniatures. $10/person.

FOOD & DRINK CINCO DE MAYO FUNDRAISER Alexander’s Restaurant, 3667 Hwy 42, Fish Creek. 920.868.3532. 12-5pm. $20/all-you-caneat Mexican & American cuisine. Funds support a local battling a progressive autoimmune disease. ANNUAL CHILI DINNER Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club, 600 Nautical Dr, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.6934. 5pm. Eat & connect with the Sail Training Foundation.

INDOOR CEMETERY DISPLAY DEDICATION Belgian Heritage Center, 1255 Cty Rd DK, Brussels. 920.825.1328. 9:15am. After 8am Mass at St. Francis & St. Mary Church (9716 Cemetery Road in Brussels), a priest blesses the new cemetery display adjacent to BHC. Open house afterwards with refreshments, a photo exhibit & a short talk. FIRST FRIDAY ON THE FARM Glen Innish Farm, E5427 2nd Road, Kewaunee. 920.251.7450. 11am-5pm. Enjoy seasonal crafts & hands-on activities for all ages. Refreshments available for purchase. WORD GAMES Write On, Door County, 4210 Juddville Rd, Juddville. 920.868.1457. 12-2pm. Drop-in to play games in the writing center. continued on page 3

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Sunday continued from page 2 OPEN KNIT & CROCHET The Naked Sheep, 31 S. Madison Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.1166. 12-3pm. Open knitting & crochet. “THROUGH THE SHADED LENS” Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County, 10341 Hwy 42, Ephraim. 920.854.7559. 12-2pm. Workshop on racial justice & systemic inequity.

LITERATURE NORTHERN DOOR ACTIVISM BOOK CLUB Bjorklunden, 7590 Boynton Lane, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.2216. 4:30-6:30pm. Discuss “Solito, A Memoir” by Javier Zamora.

OUTDOOR CAR SHOW Waterfront Mary’s Bar & Grill, 3662 N Duluth Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.3191. 11am. Casual cars & coffee event with bartender’s choice & children’s choice awards. Entry fee is a donation. DOCENT-LED HIKE The Clearing, 12171 Garrett Bay Rd, Ellison Bay. 920.854.4088. 1-3pm. Explore & learn about the property with a guide.

MON 5/4 LIVE MUSIC CHERYL MURPHY White Gull Inn, 4225 Main St, Fish Creek. 920.868.3517. 5-8pm. Harp music during dinner. For diners only. PAUL TAYLOR Osteria Tre Tassi, 11976 Mink River Road, Ellison Bay. 920.309.8390. 6:30-9:30pm. Solo jazz guitar during dinner.

9am. Artists in Making. 10am. DVD Fitness; Memoir Monday. 11am. Zumba Gold. 12pm. Bridge. 12:30pm. Poker; Samba card group. SOCIAL CRIBBAGE Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Learning and Innovation Center, 2438 S Bay Shore Drive, Sister Bay. 920.746.4970. 10am-12pm. For knowledgeable players. Bring your cribbage board and cards. BINGOCIZE Empowering and Supporting Individuals, 813 Rabas St., Algoma. 920.487.3541. 1-2pm. Strength & balance exercises combined with bingo. Hosted by the Aging & Disability Resource Center for participants 60+. MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU Sturgeon Bay Library, 107 S 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.6578. 2-4:45pm. Star Wars crafts, games & trivia for all ages, plus pool noodle lightsabers. MAGIC COMMANDER NIGHT The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727. 3-9pm. Play Magic the Gathering in Commander format. CANDIDATE SIGNING EVENT Peach Barn Brewing, 2450 S. Bay Shore Dr., Sister Bay. 920.944.2393. 5-8pm. Meet candidates for the Congressional district, State Senate & State Assembly. Indivisible Door County event.

LITERATURE MEMOIR MONDAY Serenity Spring Senior Living at Scandia Village, 10560 Applewood Rd, Sister Bay. 920.868.1457. 10am-11pm. Write part of your life story at this creative lab geared towards seniors.

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MAKER MONDAY Hands On Art Studio, 3655 Peninsula Players Rd, Fish Creek. 920.868.9311. Off-season art workshop series. Visit handsonartstudio.com for signup & event details.

GUIDED HIKE Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.5895. 1:30pm. Explore Big Creek with a naturalist.

INDOOR TRIVIA & TACOS Thirsty Cow Taphouse, 7899 Co Rd A, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.9991. 5-6pm team signup, 6pm start. EVENTS AT THE ADRC Aging & Disability Resource Center of Door County, 916 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2372.

TUE 5/5 LIVE MUSIC OPEN MIC NIGHT Waterfront Mary’s Bar & Grill, 3662 N Duluth Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.3191.

DCA 2026 lineup continued from page 1 Genevieve Heyward, fresh off American Idol, and roots supergroup Big Richard (July 17); earworm rockers BoDeans (July 23); soulful folk ensemble The Wood Brothers (July 24); and “American Pie” icon Don McLean (July 29). Billy Dave Sherman and The Hedgehog Republic will host a hedgehog wedding and dance party to celebrate the new Cramer Exchange venue (July 2). Programming continues at The Cramer Exchange with comedy/magic variety show The Zabrecky Hour (July 6); crosscultural roots outfit Cristina Vane Trio (July 13); and a “salsa social” featuring dance instruction by Elena Santiago, plus an open bar and a food truck on site (July 15). Santiago will also offer modern dance classes for kids on July 20. In addition to Peninsula Music Festival’s annual residency at DCA, August will feature three main stage shows: Hollywood Nights, a tribute to Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band, on Aug. 2; G. Love and Special Sauce with musical guest Todd Carey on Aug. 23; and Americana trio I’m With Her on Aug. 25. The Cramer Exchange will screen the cult classic Hundreds of Beavers on Aug.

9pm-1am. Hosted by Adam Haste. PAUL TAYLOR White Gull Inn, 4225 Main St, Fish Creek. 920.868.3517. 5-8pm. Acoustic guitar during dinner. For diners only.

INDOOR EVENTS AT THE ADRC Aging & Disability Resource Center of Door County, 916 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2372. 8:30am. Strong Bodies (independent). 9am. Euchre; chess. 9:45am. Chair Zumba. 12:30pm. Golf card game; Planning Ahead. 1pm. Watercolor painting; Sheepshead. NATIONAL TRAVEL & TOURISM WEEK BREAKFAST Stone Harbor Resort, 107 N 1st Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.0700. 8:30-10am. Celebrate the impact of tourism on the county’s economy and learn about Destination Door County’s promotional plans for the coming season. CURRENT EVENTS GROUP Calvary United Methodist Church, 4650 Cty E, Egg Harbor. 920.868.3112. 9-10:30am. Discuss local, state, national & world news. Participants may bring an article, listen & share ideas. No church affiliation. Meet in the library. STORYTIME AND CRAFTS Washington Island Library, 910 Main Rd, Washington Island. 920.847.2323. 10am. New theme each month. TECH TUESDAY We Are HOPE, in the Cherry Point Mall, 1300 Egg Harbor Rd, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.7273. 10am-2pm. Free, dropin technology support & computer skills training. TODDLER STORYTIME Algoma Public Library, 406 Fremont St, Algoma. 920.487.2295. 10:30am. STORYTIME WITH MISS BETH Sturgeon Bay Library, 107 S 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.6578. 10:30-11:15am. Themed storytime for babies, toddlers & preschoolers, followed by free play. SIP & STITCH The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727. 4-7pm. Knit, sew, crochet, embroider or work on another craft. BOUTIQUE AFTER HOURS Navy & Nash, 8113 WI-57, Unit 3, Baileys Harbor. 920.421.5064. 4-7pm. Sips, snacks &

16 and host jazz funk dance classes from Elena Santiago on Aug. 17. Last year’s popular performer, 23 Skidoo and The Secret Agency, will return for a rhyme writing residency and day camp called Rhymes of Passage from Aug. 24 to 28. DCA will also host a variety of community concerts throughout the season. Fall and Early Winter Fall main stage shows include the Happy Together Tour, back by popular demand on Sept. 4; Tennessee singersongwriter Valerie June on Sept. 11; New York City collective ShoutHouse on Sept. 19; bluesy fusion duo The War and Treaty on Oct. 9; classical/hip-hop duo Black Violin on Nov. 18; and swing queen Gunhild Carling on Dec. 11. Fall in The Cramer Exchange will bring Green Bay band Pegasis on Sept. 25; Eric Lewis and Josh Harty in the round on Oct. 23; and We Three Springs: In the Christmas Spirit by Door County favorites Three Springs on Dec. 19 and 20. Main stage and Cramer Exchange programming will continue into 2027, when Jazz at Lincoln Center presents World on a String: Swinging Songs of Broadway on Feb. 16, and gravity-

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LITERATURE SILENT BOOK CLUB Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor. 920.868.3334. 6-6:30pm, arrive, share snacks & chat; 6:30-7:30pm, silent reading hour; 7:308pm, optional socializing. EPHRAIM BOOK CLUB Ephraim Library, 9996 Water St, Ephraim. 920.854.2014. 10:30am-12pm. Discuss “Mr. Texas” by Lawrence Wright. MULTICULTURAL BOOK CLUB Sturgeon Bay Library, 107 S 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.6578.

1pm. Discuss “Raising Hare: A Memoir” by Chloe Dalton.

OUTDOOR LASERS & LIGHTSABERS Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.5895. 1:30pm. Science, storytelling & hands-on exploration for all ages.

SPORTS PICK-UP BASKETBALL Door County YMCA – Sturgeon Bay Program Center, 1900 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.4949. 6-8pm. Drop-in pickup basketball in Gym C.

WED 5/6 LIVE MUSIC TAMBO SIDESHOW Tambourine Lounge, 59 N. 2nd Avenue, Sturgeon Bay. (920) 743-5571. 6:30pm doors, 7pm show. pat mAcdonald plays a set randomized by the audience.

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THEATER “HEROES” The Kane Theatre at TAP, 239 N 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.1760. 7:30pm. Three aging WWI veterans, tired of dull routines, prove it’s never too late for a grand adventure.

INDOOR PUZZLES AND GAMES The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727. 12-3pm. Puzzle club. 5:50-9pm. Magic the Gathering standard showdown. BLOOD DRIVE Southern Door High School, 2073 Cty DK in Brussels 9am-2pm. Sign up at redcross. org. Walk-ins also accepted, but wait time may be greater. Enter at door #11. EVENTS AT THE ADRC Aging & Disability Resource Center of Door County, 916 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2372. 9am. Pinochle; Fall Prevention.

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10am. DVD fitness. 10:30am. Chair yoga. 12:30pm. Sheepshead; poker. 1pm. Samba. ROTARY CLUB OF DOOR COUNTY NORTH Immanuel Lutheran Church, 7973 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.2224. 8am. Contact 309.824.7342 for reservations. Program: Jake Schulz, Therma-Tron-X. SPRING BRUNCH White Gull Inn, 4225 Main St, Fish Creek. 888.364.9542. 9am. The Baileys Harbor Women’s Club kicks off the 2026 club year & invites prospective new members to attend. BABY & ME STORYTIME Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Library, 2323 Mill Rd, Sister Bay. 920.854.2721. 10:30-11:30am. Storytime & activities for babies/toddlers 0-30 months & their caregivers. TECH TALK Door County YMCA – Sturgeon Bay Program Center, 1900 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.4949. 11am. Learn basic technology & security concepts. MUSIC JAM Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor. 920.868.3334. 1pm. Open to all instruments and skill levels. Listeners welcome. FIREHOUSE KNITTERS Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Fire Station, 2258 Mill Rd, Sister Bay. 920.600.5086. 1-4pm. All knitters, crocheters & needleworkers are welcome. BINGOCIZE Empowering and Supporting Individuals, 813 Rabas St., Algoma. 920.487.3541. 1-2pm. Strength & balance exercises combined with bingo. Hosted by the Aging & Disability Resource Center for participants 60+. SOLAR POWER HOUR Virtual Event. 715.900.2485. 5:30pm. Learn about the Grow Solar Door County program, which helps Door & Kewaunee county households & organizations buy solar arrays at below-market costs. Visit growsolar.org/door for details.

LITERATURE BOOK SALE Sturgeon Bay Library, 107 S 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.6578. 11am-1pm. Pick from thousands of books, audiobooks & movies. Proceeds benefit the library. BITTERSWEET BOOKIES BOOK CLUB Write On, Door County, 4210 Juddville Rd, Juddville. 920.868.1457. 1pm. Discuss Jamie Kay Palmer’s “Into the Storm.” BAILEYS HARBOR BOOK CLUB Baileys Harbor Library, 2392 Cty Rd F, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.2210. 7pm. Discuss “Muddled Cherries” by Sally Collins.

OUTDOOR CROSSROADS EVENTS Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.5895. 10-11am. Junior Nature Club. Themed stories, games, handson activities & outdoor play. Family program; parents stay with the group. 1:30pm. Wandering Wednesday. Naturalist-guided hike.

VOLUNTEER WEDNESDAY Potawatomi State Park, 3740 Cty PD, Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2890. 9am-12pm. Multiple volunteer opportunities available. Meet at the park’s maintenance shed (first driveway after the park entrance). State park vehicle sticker required. COMMUNITY FOOD GARDENING EVENT Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church, 11836 Hwy 42, Ellison Bay. 920.854.2988. 4-6pm. Learn about gardening & composting, as well as Shepherd of the Bay’s community garden. Compost buckets available for purchase. Plots available, first come, first served.

THU 5/7 LIVE MUSIC CHERYL MURPHY White Gull Inn, 4225 Main St, Fish Creek. 920.868.3517. 5-8pm. Harp music during dinner. For diners only. OPEN MIC Drömhus Door County, 611 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay. 608.333.4553. 6-9pm. For musicians & listeners. WRITERS’ NIGHT Tambourine Lounge, 59 N. 2nd Avenue, Sturgeon Bay. 920.333.1723. 7-9pm. Share original songs, stories & poetry.

THEATER “HEROES” The Kane Theatre at TAP, 239 N 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.1760. 7:30pm. Three aging WWI veterans, tired of dull routines, prove it’s never too late for a grand adventure.

GALLERIES PENART EVENTS PenArt, 3900 Cty F, Fish Creek. 920.868.3455. 4-6pm. Art Amped. See PenArt’s current exhibit while enjoying live music & refreshments. 6-8pm. Craftivism Night. Make art with Northern Door Activism.

FOOD & DRINK SPRING CONCERT BAKE SALE Algoma Elementary School, 514 Fremont St, Algoma. 920.487.7001. 6pm. At the commons. At-will donation.

INDOOR EVENTS AT THE ADRC Aging & Disability Resource Center of Door County, 916 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2372. 8:30am. Strong Bodies; Somatics. 9am. Friendly Crafters. 9:45am. Zumba Gold. 10am. Cribbage; Healthy Habits, Healthy Future; Powerful Tools for Caregivers. 11:30am. Music by Imagine That. 12:30pm. Sheepshead. 1pm Woodcarving; Busy Fingers knitting group. KARAOKE WITH DJ TYLER Waterfront Mary’s Bar & Grill, 3662 N Duluth Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.3191.

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

Do pregnant animals know they’re pregnant? If not, do they think they’re dying when they go into labor?

What’s the difference between a street, a road and an avenue? 9pm-12am. GENEALOGY CLUB Sturgeon Bay Library, 107 S 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.6578. 2-3pm. Learn how to study your genealogy. In-person & virtual. Zoom link on the doorcountylibrary.org calendar. TABLETOP GAME NIGHT Equilibrium Fine Arts & Creative Workshops, 314 Steele St., Algoma. 920.404.0483. 3:30-8:30pm. Gaming tables open for use & refreshments available for purchase. MINIATURE PAINT NIGHT The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727. 4-9pm. Work on your minis. Limited paints & brushes available. OPEN KNIT & CROCHET The Naked Sheep, 31 S. Madison Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.1166. 5-7pm. Open knitting & crochet. “HOW TO FIND YOUR PATRIOT OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION” Algoma Public Library, 406 Fremont St, Algoma. 920.487.2295. 5-6pm. Lecture for adults. YMCA CELEBRATION Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor. 920.743.4949. 5:30-8:30pm. Celebrate 175 years of YMCA movement & more than 39 years of the Door County YMCA with refreshments, music & fellowship. THIRSTY THURSDAY TRIVIA Brygga Plates & Pours, 107 N. 1st Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.0700. 6-8pm. Free to play. Groups of all sizes welcome. KARAOKE Cherry Lanes Arcade Bar, 127 N 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0093.

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LITERATURE GREAT LAKES/GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION Write On, Door County, 4210 Juddville Rd, Juddville. 920.868.1457. 10:30am-12pm. Monthly club that reads books related to the Great Lakes. Visit writeondoorcounty. org for book list.

OUTDOOR FARM VOLUNTEER DAY The Aquarian Acres, N8282 Cty D, Algoma. 920.471.9728. 9am-12pm. All ages are invited to help with hands-on gardening, planting & farm chores. Volunteers get a small share of the day’s harvest, plus free use of the disc golf course & nature trails after.

FRI 5/8 LIVE MUSIC GOOD FOR THE SOUL Parallel 44 Winery, 5464 County Hwy P, Sevastopol. 2-5pm. Acoustic duo. AVERY BURNS Trailside Canteen, 59 N. Madison Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0431. 6:30-8:30pm. Vocals & piano. JAY STULO Cherry Lanes Arcade Bar, 127 N 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0093. 7-10pm. Swing, blues & early R&B. THAT GUY Brygga Plates & Pours, 107 N. 1st Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.0700. continued on page 5

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“HEROES” The Kane Theatre at TAP, 239 N 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.1760. 7:30pm. Three aging WWI veterans, tired of dull routines, prove it’s never too late for a grand adventure.

INDOOR EVENTS AT THE ADRC Aging & Disability Resource Center of Door County,

916 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2372. 9am. Cardio drumming (independent); poker; chess. 10am. DVD Fitness. 11am. Zumba Gold. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Forestville Library, 123 Hwy 42, Forestville. 920.856.6886. 9:30am. Participants learn a number & letter each week through reading, singing & dancing. MAGIC COMMANDER NIGHT The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727. 3-9pm. Play Magic the Gathering in Commander format. UNPLUGGED JAM SESSION Algoma Public Library, 406 Fremont St, Algoma. 920.487.2295. 3-5pm. Open to adults & teens.

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in Door County — will be celebrating National Travel & Tourism Week from May 3–9. This annual recognition is an opportunity to thank the many individuals who contribute to our local economy and quality of life, from frontline hospitality workers and small business owners to volunteers, community leaders, and residents who help create memorable experiences for our guests. At Destination Door County, our work is guided by a simple principle: tourism should strengthen our community while preserving the character and natural beauty that make this place home. Our strategic plan reflects that commitment by focusing on economic vitality, collaboration, and stewardship, ensuring that the benefits of tourism continue to support local businesses, sustain jobs, and enhance quality of life for residents across the peninsula. A key driver of our collective success is the dedicated community of local tourism professionals who work tirelessly each day to ensure Door County continues to thrive. To provide greater insight into the individuals working together for the county’s shared prosperity, we invite you to meet these leaders on the inside pages of this publication, representing Destination Door County, our Community Business Associations, and the Door County Tourism Zone. As we look ahead to the upcoming season, even with all that is happening in the world, there is every reason to feel optimistic. With strong partnerships, dedicated local businesses, and a community that takes pride in welcoming visitors, Door County is well positioned for another successful year — one that continues to support our economy and strengthen the place we all call home.

Destination Door County’s Mission Statement To inspire travel that drives community enhancement. Through innovation and partnerships, we will share stories of Door County’s people and places, deliver worldclass experiences, strengthen the industry, work to ensure all travelers feel welcome, and preserve Door County’s way of life and its natural resources.

What’s Inside Door County’s Tourism 02 Meet Professionals: Get to know the Destination Door County Team

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Meet Door County’s Tourism Professionals: Get to know leaders from Community Business Associations and the Door County Tourism Zone

Coffee Cup 04 Regenerative Campaign Launches Tax Reporting Guide 04 Room for Lodging Providers

Free Accessibility Assessments Available for Door County Businesses This May Destination Door County (DDC), in partnership with Wheel the World, is inviting local businesses to participate in a second round of free accessibility assessments taking place in mid-June. The program was first launched last fall, with 40 Door County locations participating in professional assessments and gaining visibility on Wheel the World’s global platform. Businesses selected for this next round will receive a visit from a trained mapper, who will document existing accessibility features such as wheelchair access, visual and auditory

accommodations, and other inclusive elements. The assessment is completely free, voluntary, and strictly informational. It is not an ADA compliance audit. Participating businesses don’t need to be fully accessible. The goal is transparency, helping businesses clearly communicate what they offer to potential visitors while identifying opportunities for improvement. Businesses that take part will receive: A free private accessibility assessment

with suggestions for improvement The Accessibility Verified Seal Access to a one-hour staff training through Wheel the World Academy In addition, participating locations will be featured on Wheel the World’s global platform, increasing visibility among travelers seeking accessible experiences. This initiative continues to build toward a more inclusive Door County. To learn more or sign up, visit DoorCounty.com/ accessibility

Lights, Camera, Door County! Free Community Night at Skyway Drive-In Theatre on June 1 will feature Green and Gold and A Cherry Pie Christmas Destination Door County invites the community to a special evening under the stars at the iconic Skyway Drive-In Theatre on Monday, June 1 for Door County Night at the Movies. This free event will feature a double screening of Green and Gold and A Cherry Pie Christmas, two films shot on location in Door County. Gates open at 7:30 pm, and moviegoers are encouraged to arrive early to view props from both productions, purchase classic drive-in favorites from the snack bar, and take part in additional themed experiences before the start of the movies. Join us for an unforgettable evening with your friends and neighbors to celebrate the spotlight on Door County as we thank the many residents and businesses who helped bring these productions to life. See you at the movies!

Established in 1983, National Travel & Tourism Week has become an annual tradition, celebrating the visitor economy in Door County and throughout the U.S., by highlighting how travel stimulates economic growth, creates quality jobs, inspires new businesses, and elevates the quality of life for residents every day. Learn about how it impacts Door County at DoorCounty.com/impact.

TOURISM PROCLAMATION The Door County Board of Supervisors approved a special proclamation at their March 24, 2026 meeting, officially denoting May 3-9, 2026 as Travel & Tourism Week in Door County. Destination Door County appreciates the county board recognizing the importance of tourism and the opportunity this special week provides for enhancing industry awareness with residents.

2026 DESTINATION GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE The 2026 Official Door County Destination Guide can be found throughout the county at businesses and information centers and is a great tool for planning a day, a weekend, or a week in Door County! Pick up a copy today or view it online, on your phone, or on a tablet at DoorCounty.com.

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Destination Door County Team Jon Jarosh Interim President/CEO + Chief Communications Officer

jon@doorcounty.com What motivated you to become part of DDC? I love Door County! I wanted to live and work in a place I loved, and being part of the organization has allowed me to serve our community and our partners in a positive way that benefits many. The entrepreneurial spirit I’ve seen firsthand by so many of our partners over the years is inspiring and adds motivation to celebrate and steward this special place where I am now raising my own family and teaching them to love and appreciate our home. What’s one of your favorite things about your community? One of my favorite things about Door County is the collective spirit that’s been created by having a variety of people living in a place that touches each of us in our own way, yet we are all bonded by the love of this place. For me, the beauty of the natural world around us and the expansiveness of the water all carry regenerative qualities. What’s one of your favorite natural spots to play in Door County right now? I continue to be awed by the ever-changing conditions at Cave Point. Whether it’s a sunrise, a visit by kayak or a thunderous day of crashing waves, I always love exploring this part of the peninsula.

Phil Berndt Director of Partner Services

phil@doorcounty.com What motivated you to become part of DDC? I was motivated by the opportunity to serve as a bridge between our business community and the broader visitor experience through our organization, and helping ensure both can succeed together. What’s one of your favorite things about your community? The unique phenomena we find here that creates groups of friends with wildly diverse experiences and expertise, with the only common thread being a love for this special place - with little to no care about the social constructs of position, etc. What’s one of your favorite natural spots to play in Door County right now? Peninsula Park has been the setting of so many indelible memories through every season of the year and my life.

Pat Nash Director of Visitor Services

pat@doorcounty.com What motivated you to become part of DDC? I was motivated to join DDC to help bring my passion for this area to other people. I love sharing my knowledge and excitement with visitors and residents to help everyone find what makes Door County special to them. What’s one of your favorite things about your community? Honestly, it’s the people. There’s a real sense of pride. People care about doing things the right way, whether it’s for visitors, their neighbors, or local businesses. You see it every day, and it makes the community feel genuine, not just a place, but something people are invested in. What’s one of your favorite natural spots to play in Door County right now? Kangaroo Lake. Will forever be my spot to find solitude.

Amy DeMeter Administrative Services Manager

amy@doorcounty.com What motivated you to become part of DDC? I previously worked in the tourism industry, and when I moved back to the area, I thought it would be great to work with people that love the area as much as I do! What’s one of your favorite things about your community? Being surrounded by water, 5 beautiful state parks, 21 county parks, a myriad of nature preserves, summer farmers markets, concerts in the parks in each community, my goodness - there are so many favorite things about Door County, it is difficult to limit yourself to just a few! What’s one of your favorite natural spots to play in Door County right now? Bjorklunden

Sue Schwartz Community and Board Liaison

Sue@doorcounty.com What motivated you to become part of DDC? As a Door County resident for several decades, being part of an organization that recognizes the importance of balancing the need for tourism for our economy while at the same time taking care of our beautiful place means that the work I do is impactful. What’s one of your favorite things about your community? The natural habitat from forests to “seas” to beaches to lakes...the ability to play outside all year long...brings me joy! What’s one of your favorite natural spots to play in Door County right now? Hemlock trail

Abigail Sternard Marketing and Sales Assistant

Yvonne Torres Vice President of Finance and Operations

yvonne@doorcounty.com What motivated you to become part of DDC? I joined Destination Door County in 2008 after relocating to the area. I came across an opening at the Welcome Center, and since I had first experienced Door County as a visitor, it felt like the perfect opportunity to both learn more about the community and share what I loved about it with others. Overtime, I transitioned into a partnership role, which gave me the chance to work directly with our business community, helping them highlight what makes them unique and connect with the resources we offer. For the past six years, I’ve been focused on finance and operations. While it’s more behind the scenes, it plays a role in keeping the organization strong and stable. What’s one of your favorite things about your community? I love running into familiar faces when I’m out and about. You work so closely with people who care a lot about this community, and then you’ll see them again at a Fourth of July event at the park or just in the grocery store. It makes it feel really personal, like everyone’s connected. It’s a pretty tight knit community. What’s one of your favorite natural spots to play in Door County right now? I’m a big fan of Frank E. Murphy County Park beach; it’s low key and perfect for relaxing. We also love boating and often launch from Sunset Park and head down to Haines Beach.

Jen Rogers Director of Media Relations

jen@doorcounty.com What motivated you to become part of DDC? I remember writing a paper in college about my dream job, tourism in Door County. I’ve always loved to travel, but even more, I loved sharing my home. I still remember the moment I found out I got the job, I was standing at the top of a fire tower in South Dakota. Ten years later, I still feel that same gratitude that I get to share my home with the world. What’s one of your favorite things about your community? From Washington Island to Southern Door, we are all Door County. When someone is in need, the entire community shows up. The natural beauty of this county is unbeatable. There are always new areas to explore no matter how long you lived here. What’s one of your favorite natural spots to play in Door County right now? My family loves to hike at Crossroads at Big Creek. Ever since my daughter was little, she makes us stop at the same bench for a picture every time we go. I probably have a hundred photos. I love how easy it is to access nature, just a short drive from downtown Sturgeon Bay.

Elizabeth Charney Marketing and Sales Manager

elizabeth@doorcounty.com What motivated you to become part of DDC? I was motivated to join Destination Door County because of my interest in connecting people to meaningful travel experiences while supporting local businesses. I love being able to help tell the story of Door County and showcase what makes the community unique. It’s rewarding to be part of work that both inspires visitors and benefits the area. What’s one of your favorite things about your community? One of my favorite things about Door County is being able to get out on the water and enjoy nature. I love having access to activities like fishing, camping, and hiking right here in the place I call home. What’s one of your favorite natural spots to play in Door County right now? Clark Lake or Kangaroo Lake Nature Preserve

Brittany Flores Destination Specialist

brittany@doorcounty.com What motivated you to become part of DDC? What motivated me to become part of our organization is that I really embrace Destination Door County’s overall message that Door County is a cherished place that belongs to everyone. What’s one of your favorite things about your community? My favorite thing about our community is how we all come together as one to make a positive impact. We care a lot about each other and our community, and that shows in the efforts we take to preserve Door County for generations to come. What’s one of your favorite natural spots to play in Door County right now? The Ridges Sanctuary. The Ridges has a fantastic boardwalk that winds through beautiful, wooded areas. It’s a wonderful spot to stop and enjoy the outdoors.

abigail@doorcounty.com What motivated you to become part of DDC? I was motivated by the strong community connection in Door County. I feel like there is nowhere else around that has such a community feel to it. I feel so welcomed here! What’s one of your favorite things about your community? One of my favorite things about this community is how close we are to water. I grew up on the water, always going boating. I love that I am never too far from water or from a beach! What’s one of your favorite natural spots to play in Door County right now? One of my fav spots in Door County is Chaudoir’s Dock because that is where my cottage is! I can’t wait to go back there this summer!

Molly Nelson Destination Specialist

molly@doorcounty.com What motivated you to become part of DDC? To be more involved in the community and help visitors or the people that live here. What’s one of your favorite things about your community? How everyone always comes together in a time of need and always there for someone. What’s one of your favorite natural spots to play in Door County right now? Cave Point

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Community Business Association Leaders Allie DeGuelle Community CoordinatorCarlsville Business Association

What motivated you to become part of your organization? Carlsville only has 10 businesses and we don’t offer a full-time position to be the community coordinator due to our size, so when I saw the need for Carlsville to become more involved in the grand scheme of Door County, I talked to my boss at Door County Coffee and she agreed and the rest is history. I love showing people what makes Carlsville so special. What’s one of your favorite things about your community? We only have 10 businesses in Carlsville, and all 10 of them always show up for our community and each other. We have so much to offer in such a small space and I love showing people that they can truly spend an entire day or weekend in Carlsville and there is fun for the whole family. We truly all do not succeed without the support of each other, and in Carlsville, you will always find us supporting each other and cheering each other on to succeed.

Andrea BuboltzHanson Events DirectorDestination Sturgeon Bay

What motivated you to become part of your organization? I was drawn to Destination Sturgeon Bay because of its focus on community and local connection. I’m passionate about creating events that not only bring people together but also shine a light on the businesses and people that make Sturgeon Bay so special. What’s one of your favorite things about your community? One of my favorite things about Sturgeon Bay is how supportive and connected it is. People really show up for each other here, attending local events and shopping small. That sense of community connection makes it such a special place to live and work.

Karyn Stroschein Community Engagement Coordinator – Southern Door Business Association

What motivated you to become part of your organization? Southern Door is home. I grew up here, went to school here...and ultimately, when I moved away to attend college for a few years, I realized Door County is where I want to spend the rest of my life. I care deeply about the community, traditions and people. What’s one of your favorite things about your community? What I love most about Southern Door County is the people. There is such a strong sense of kindness, courtesy, and community here that you can feel it in everyday life. Neighbors come together to support one another, volunteer, and give back in ways that make this area truly special.

Annie Geitner Community Coordinator - Jacksonport Area Business Association

What motivated you to become part of your organization? To be more involved in my community. What’s one of your favorite things about your community? I love the calmness of being “on the quiet side.”

Erin Peddle Marketing & Events CoordinatorSister Bay Advancement Association

Alexa Soto Marketing CoordinatorDestination Sturgeon Bay

What motivated you to become part of your organization? I’ve loved Sister Bay since visiting my grandparents who lived here throughout my childhood, and even more so since moving here six years ago. What drew me to SBAA was its focus on making Sister Bay an amazing place to live, work, and visit — and I wanted to be part of that. What’s one of your favorite things about your community? The people. Since moving to Sister Bay, I’ve met so many of the amazing people who make up this community. Everyone here is kind, willing to help, and up for fun. Plus, living in a place as beautiful as Sister Bay — you can’t beat this!

What motivated you to become part of your organization? Destination Sturgeon Bay does so much to support and uplift the community, and I knew I wanted to be part of that. Being able to contribute to what makes Sturgeon Bay such a great place, and help share that with others, is something that truly means a lot to me. What’s one of your favorite things about your community? One of my favorite things about Sturgeon Bay is that it’s a true working community where people genuinely show up for one another. There’s a strong, tight-knit feel here. Neighbors look out for neighbors, and if someone needs a hand, you can count on people to step up. That sense of support and connection is what really makes our community so special.

Kelsey Stone Marketing & Events Coordinator – Ephraim Business Council

What motivated you to become part of your organization? I worked for Wilson’s Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlor when I was in college and my family owns a home in Ephraim, so when Sarah Martin approached me about joining the EBC, it was a no-brainer. What’s one of your favorite things about your community? I love that Ephraim is such a unique community in Door County, keeping ourselves rooted in our history while still looking towards the future with exciting new businesses and village improvements.

Sara Lancaster Membership & Office Manager – Visit Fish Creek

What motivated you to become part of your organization? Not long after launching our business, OneEighty Petals, in 2017, my husband John and I joined Visit Fish Creek at the encouragement of longtime community figure Digger DeGroot. Through my work nearby, I saw firsthand the support, connection, and creativity the organization brought to local businesses—and joining was one of the best decisions we made. In 2023, after stepping away from a full-time role to focus on family and our business, a conversation with Meredith Coulson-Kanter led me to the Membership and Office Manager role. It’s been a natural fit, allowing me to use my background in communications and marketing to support and stay connected to the community I love. What’s one of your favorite things about your community? It looks and feels like nowhere else—while somehow being in the heart of everything. It is also home to some of the hardest working, most community-minded people I’ve ever met. It’s special and unlike anywhere else I’ve ever lived or visited.

Cameryn EhlersKwaterski Executive Director – Destination Sturgeon Bay

Abby Doobie Interim Executive Director – Sister Bay Advancement

What motivated you to become part of your organization? I love connecting people to places. Helping guests and residents to create a pleasantly memorable experience brings me great joy! What’s one of your favorite things about your community? Our community consistently comes together in times of need and celebration to lend support and connect.

Lane Methner Tourism Administrator Ephraim Business Council

What motivated you to become part of your organization? I was making a career transition and seeking a position that would allow me to blend my creativity with my passion for cultivating and celebrating a vibrant community. What’s one of your favorite things about your community? I love the view of the Ephraim skyline as you drive into the Village from the south along Highway 42—it’s a sight that never gets old.

What motivated you to become part of your organization? I LOVE Sturgeon Bay and when an opportunity became available in my hometown - our family felt like it was perfect timing to move back to Door County! Destination Sturgeon Bay’s mission is to support our local businesses, our visitors, and our community. It’s such an honor to work with an amazing team that truly lives and breathes that mission daily. I love that I am able to raise my family in a place so near & dear to my heart. Sturgeon Bay continues to grow and I am so blessed to be part of this evolution. What’s one of your favorite things about your community? It’s so difficult to just pick one! But without a doubt... I love our Sturgeon Bay Farmers Market. I am so proud of our DSB Team for everything they do to continue to grow this amazing market. Our local vendors are incredible and the market brings so much life & vibrancy to downtown Sturgeon Bay every week.

Door County Tourism Zone Commission Juliana Behme Administrator - Door County Tourism Zone Commission What motivated you to become part of your organization? Having the opportunity to work professionally in an industry that so many people rely on was a significant motivator. It was and continues to be a great opportunity to apply requirements equally, provide useful information, and promote a system that benefits residents and visitors. What’s one of your favorite things about your community? We live in a community that reaches out. Where there is a gapwhether it’s a car stuck in the snow or a family needing help getting back on their feet-our community members step up. Caring about the place we live and all our neighbors in it cannot ever be overvalued.

Alyssa Rasmusson Director - Egg Harbor Business Association

What motivated you to become part of your organization? I became part of the Egg Harbor Business Association because I wanted to be involved with an organization that supports and helps grow both our tourism industry and our local community. I was motivated by the opportunity to contribute to efforts that strengthen local businesses, promote Egg Harbor, and help our community continue to thrive. What’s one of your favorite things about your community? My favorite thing about Egg Harbor is the sense of community. It has a special mix of small-town charm, local pride, and natural beauty that makes it feel welcoming to both residents and visitors. I love that it supports local businesses while also being such an important part of Door County’s tourism industry.

Sandy Smith Community Coordinator - Door County North Community & Business Association

What motivated you to become part of your organization? My recent move to Door County and being selected for my position, presented an incredible opportunity for me to deeply immerse myself in my new hometown. Gaining firsthand knowledge was invaluable, from engaging with the owners of amazing and unique local businesses to touring all the parks and waterways with a local expert. What’s one of your favorite things about your community? Simply put, it’s the people. The kindness and genuineness of everyone I meet. Even if someone might be in a hurry, they still stop to chat and ask how you are. It’s refreshing and exactly what my heart and soul needed.

The Baileys Harbor Community Association and the Washington Island Chamber of Commerce are also valued Community Business Association partners, but were not included due to timing constraints.

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Regenerative Coffee Cup Campaign Launches May 1 Destination Door County, in collaboration with local partners, is excited to launch a new sustainability pilot program: the Regenerative Coffee Cup Campaign. Running May 1–31, this initiative will take place at Kick Ash in Ellison Bay and focuses on reducing waste by replacing traditional coffee cups with compostable bamboo alternatives. Even more importantly, the program “closes the loop” by collecting used cups and ensuring they are composted locally. “Chris and I, along with our entire team, are truly excited to be part of this meaningful collaboration,” said Carol Ash, co-owner of Kick Ash. “At Kick Ash, our

guiding values are the three C’s—Community, Connection, and Collaboration—and this opportunity aligns beautifully with our mission. We’re grateful to work alongside such impactful organizations in our community and look forward to what we can accomplish together.” Throughout the month, partners will track how

Getting Room Tax Reporting Right: A Guide for Lodging Owners and Managers Room tax is a mechanism to fund tourism promotion and development, balance community interests, and provide business accountability and fairness in Door County. Local governments rely on these taxes to fund tourism, infrastructure, and public services. For property owners and managers, ensuring accurate reporting is not just a legal obligation, but a critical part of running a trustworthy operation. Understanding Room Tax Room tax—sometimes called lodging tax or transient occupancy tax—is a passthrough tax collected from short-term guests and remitted to the Door County Tourism Zone for distribution amongst municipalities and Destination Door County. The taxes are charged to the guest, not the lodging provider. However, lodging providers and/or managers are required to pass the room tax payments and reporting to the correct entities in an accurate and timely manner. Track Every Booking Carefully Accurate reporting starts with detailed recordkeeping. Every reservation should include check-in and check-out dates, nightly rates, fees, and exemptions if applicable. Even if you use a property management system to automate this process, check transactions to ensure reservation records are captured consistently and accurately. Separate Taxable and Non-Taxable Charges Not all charges are subject to room tax. The most frequent mistake made by lodging providers and managers is completing room tax reports based on net income instead of the total sale. Room tax is applied to the total lodging cost paid by the guest, not the net amount which reaches the lodging provider’s bank account. Cleaning fees, guest service fees, additional guest fees, and pet fees, for example, are all taxable fees that need to be included in room tax reports as a portion of total lodging sales. Clearly separating taxable room revenue from non-taxable income helps prevent overpayment—or worse, underpayment that could lead to penalties and interest. Reconcile Monthly Reports Before submitting a room tax return, lodging providers and managers need to reconcile reported revenue against booking records. Discrepancies can arise from cancellations, refunds, or Marketplace Provider fees. A monthly

reconciliation process helps catch errors early and ensures filings match actual sales. In the event of an audit, documentation is your best defense. Keep copies of filed returns, payment confirmations, exemption certificates, and detailed booking records for all rentals. Know Your Filing Deadlines The Tourism Zone requires monthly room tax reports to be submitted for each month the lodging property is permitted. The deadline is the final day of the following month (ie March room tax reports are due April 30th). Setting calendar reminders or using accounting software with compliance alerts can help ensure timely submissions. Missing a filing deadline can result in penalties, interest charges, or audits. Additionally, if a lodging property is advertising and/or renting for months outside of what is listed on their permit, those months can be added to the reports required with additional interest and penalties applied. Leverage Automation and Professional Help Many online booking platforms collect and remit certain taxes on behalf of hosts—but do not complete property reporting and may not always pay all taxes. Don’t assume full compliance without verifying what is covered. Accounting software tailored for hospitality businesses can simplify calculations and reporting but must also be checked for accuracy. For added assurance, consider working with a tax professional familiar with lodging regulations. Stay Proactive Tax compliance isn’t a one-time task. Regular internal reviews and occasional consultations with experts can help ensure ongoing accuracy. If a reporting mistake is found, contact the Tourism Zone as quickly as possible. Communicating with the Zone before errors are discovered by staff and pursued for compliance issues goes a long way. The Bottom Line Room tax reporting may seem like a small administrative task, but errors can carry significant consequences. By staying organized, informed, and proactive, property owners and managers can avoid costly mistakes and contribute fairly to Door County and its operations.

many cups are distributed and how many are returned for composting, helping to build a scalable, data-driven model for expanding sustainable business practices across Door County. This collaborative effort includes support from the Climate Change Coalition of Door County, Door County North, and Mighty Wind Farms. Visitors and locals alike are encouraged to participate by returning their cups for composting and supporting businesses committed to caring for Door County’s natural beauty and long-term sustainability. Together, we’re turning small actions into meaningful impact—one cup at a time. #carefordoorcounty

Door County Gift Certificates

Door County gift certificates are available to purchase through Destination Door County inperson at the Door County Welcome Center, by phone at 800-527-3529 or online at DoorCounty. com. They make great gifts for residents, visitors or rewards for employees! Any business in Door County is encouraged to accept them and will be reimbursed by Destination Door County at 100% face value. Nearly $500,000 worth of Door County gift certificates were sold through Destination Door County in 2025, and they can only be spent at local businesses in Door County. View a list of Door County businesses that happily accept Door County gift certificates and order some today at DoorCounty.com/giftcertificates.

Become a DDC Partner! Destination Door County is a partnership-based organization that provides a variety of opportunities for Door County businesses and organizations. Any Door County based business or organization is welcome and encouraged to become a Destination Door County partner for free. To learn more and sign up to become a DDC partner, visit DoorCounty.com/partnership. Have questions or looking for more information? Contact Phil Berndt, phil@doorcounty.com or 920-818-1136.

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Destination Door County 1015 Green Bay Road • P O Box 406 Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Web: DoorCounty.com Email: info@doorcounty.com Phone: 920-743-4456 • Toll-free: 1-800-527-3529 PROUDLY SERVING DOOR COUNTY FOR 142 YEARS (1884-2026)