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Homeward Bound Perfectly still water greeted Dale Krolick during his sunset kayak paddle home near the shore of Ellison Bluﬀ in the Town of Liberty Grove on May 28.

news NOTES SCOTT SOUCEK GETS THREE-YEAR SENTENCE Door County – On May 28, Scott james Soucek, 57, of Sturgeon Bay was sentenced to three years in state prison with lifetime sex offender supervision for possession of child pornography. Soucek pled no contest to three of ten felony counts. As part of the plea deal, which he accepted in a March 28 hearing, the other seven counts were dismissed, but still read in the sentencing hearing. He must also complete the Wisconsin Department of Corrections’ Correctional Offender Management Profiling for Alternative Sanctions (COMPAS) assessment, and any counseling, evaluations, programs and assessments deemed appropriate as a result. Soucek must have a DnA sample on file with the State of Wisconsin and comply with the State of Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry. Soucek was arrested in july of 2025 following an investigation by Officer Chad Mielke of the Sturgeon Bay Police Department, who found that an IP address linked to Soucek’s residence in Sturgeon Bay had uploaded and downloaded child abuse material via the BitTorrent network.

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SUPPANZ JOINS CITY STAFF Sturgeon Bay – A former Sister Bay administrative assistant, who worked for the village for 19 years, has been hired as a parttime administrative assistant for the City of Sturgeon Bay. City Administrator josh Van Lieshout announced the hiring of janal Suppanz, who replaced Suzanne Miller upon her retirement as the city’s administrative assistant. “[Suppanz] decided to come out of retirement and work for the city,” Van Lieshout said. “I’m thrilled to have her. As she gets more acclimated to City Hall, I’m sure we’ll see more of her at committees, and so forth.”

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NEW LOOK ON MORAVIA STREET Ephraim – As visitors return to ephraim this summer they will notice a change in the landscape of South Moravia Street where it intersects with state Highway 42. A large section of the row of cedar trees that used to line Moravia Street is gone, the result of village cutting after high winds damaged many of the trees last summer. Village President Ken nelson said that after the amount of damage the trees suﬀered it was decided to cut the rest down, with hopes to plant new vegetation in the sloping triangle in the future. nelson said one benefit of the cutting is the improved sitelines at the tricky intersection, and the clearer view of the two often-photographed churches on Moravia Street.

YMCA EXPANDS SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM Sturgeon Bay – The Door County YMCA’s Sturgeon Bay Program Center will provide free, nutritious meals to children 18 and under throughout the summer. The Summer Food Service Program is part of the YMCA’s mission to promote a healthy spirit, mind, and body. Access will be expanded this summer through the Summer Meals-to-Go Program for families in rural areas. each enrolled child will receive a full week’s worth of meals, including seven breakfasts and seven lunches, packaged with shelf-stable items that do not require refrigeration or freezing. “Our goal is to make sure no child goes without nutritious meals during the summer months,” said program director Annette

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Varnes. “By expanding into rural communities with our Summer Meals-to-Go Program, we’re able to better support families and ensure more children across Door County have access to healthy food all summer long.” Meal Pick-up Locations Brussels Area Belgian Heritage Center 1255 County Road DK Tuesdays, june 9 – Aug. 25, 5:30-6:30 pm Carlsville Area Door County Candle Company 5789 Hwy 42, Sturgeon Bay Thursdays, june 11 – Aug. 27, 5:30-6:30 pm In addition to meals oﬀered during summer school programming, the YMCA encourages all eligible families to participate in the Summer Foods Program. Children do not need to attend a specific school to participate. no proof of income is required. The parent/guardian listed during registration must pick up meals. Meals are available to all children without discrimination. Families with special dietary needs are encouraged to contact the YMCA. Parents or guardians will be asked to confirm registration details at meal pickup to ensure meals are distributed to the correct household. “We are committed to helping children stay healthy, nourished, and ready to thrive,” Varnes said. “Summer should be a time for kids to grow, play, and learn – and access to nutritious meals is an important part of that.” Learn more about the Summer Foods Program locations or register weekly by visiting doorcountyymca.org. Contact Annette Varnes with questions at avarnes@doorcountyymca.org or call 920743.4949.

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Cherry Lanes owner Moira Callan (second from right) reacts to cutting the ribbon May 29 to commemorate the completion of eight apartment units upstairs. Justin Callan (left) looks on with the couple’s children holding the ribbon in back. KEVIN BONESKE

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ight new affordable housing units are now part of the Sturgeon Bay rental market thanks to the rehabilitation of the upstairs portion of the Cherry Lanes Arcade Bar building. The family of owners Moira and Justin Callan cut the ribbon to mark the completion of the apartments May 29. The project includes five one-bedroom units, ranging from 584 to 652 square feet, and three efficiency apartments, ranging from 519 square feet to 623 square feet. The units had been reserved for Sturgeon Bay residents whose income is at or below 80% of the Area Median Income. Mayor David Ward thanked the Callans for rehabilitating the building’s second floor and the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) for financing the project with a low-interest loan. “It’s very important [to provide] affordable housing in the Sturgeon Bay area,” Ward said. The upstairs renovation was eligible for a $160,000 Restore Main Street loan through WHEDA to rehabilitate affordable housing, for which the application had an estimated total project cost of $645,300.

The kitchen area of one of the eight apartment units located above Cherry Lanes at 135 N. 4th Ave. in Sturgeon Bay. KEVIN BONESKE

WHEDA CEO Elmer Moore Jr. said he reviewed the Cherry Lanes apartment project application and couldn’t think of a better example for what the Restore Main Street project was designed to do. “It took an incredible amount of diligence, dedication, and frankly brilliance, to actually make this thing a reality,” Moore said. The Callans noted that the apartments, which opened in June and were already at full occupancy, received about 90 applications. They own Callan Properties and manage more than 100 multi-family housing units in northeastern Wisconsin. “When we purchased this building, the vision was quite simple – [it] was to invest in Sturgeon Bay for affordable, workforce housing,” Moira Callan said. “But our goal was really to build something that made our corner of the world a little bit brighter and a little bit better, and also that would leave a legacy for years to come, just like this building that’s nearly a century old.” Moira Callan said the upstairs apartments, which An open house took place May 29 above Cherry Lanes in Sturgeon have a separate Bay for the public to see the renovated second floor with eight entrance from the apartment units.

Cherry Lanes Arcade Bar located below, were designed for single occupants and couples. “That’s where I was finding kind of the biggest need from the market research that I had done about two years ago,” she said. To receive a Restore Main Street lowinterest-rate loan, the development must provide affordable rents, which must remain affordable for at least 10 years following occupancy. “Because affordable housing is really core to our overall business plan, that is our intention, as long as we own it,” Moira Callan said. She said Cherry Lanes requires a one-year lease, with the unit rents now ranging from $850 to $950 per month, depending on square footage, and tenants also pay for electrical and heating costs. Though they don’t currently have another affordable housing development planned in the Sturgeon Bay area, Moira Callan said that based on the demand for the Cherry Lanes project, they would be interested in doing another one in the future. In addition to being able to obtain a loan at 1% through WHEDA, she said the project was able to receive a 3% loan through Door County’s Workforce Housing Lending Corporation. “Interest rates were really key to keeping costs in line,” Moira Callan said.

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new developer has taken over the Heron Crossing subdivision project on Sturgeon Bay’s east side. F & M Home Innovations had partnered with PortSide Builders to subdivide a vacant 27.5-acre site between North 8th Avenue and North 11th Place into 57 single-family lots and 15 duplex lots. But after F & M didn’t come up with the financing required by the city in a development agreement, Paul Shefchik of PortSide formed a new development entity, Heron Crossing, LLC, to proceed with the project as the sole developer. The Common Council approved a revised development agreement June 2 with Heron Crossing, which will self-finance the project. The project plans still call for 27 of the 57 single-family lots to be dedicated to what’s being called “workforce” housing, for which the prices are regulated and will specifically be for a homebuyer who is “an active full-time employee of a Door County-based business at the time of closing.” Under the development agreement, each workforce housing unit will be subject to a deferred special assessment of $18,966, with an annual forgiveness of $6,322 for each year the original homebuyer continues to own and occupy the property. The other single-family lots and duplex lots in the subdivision will not be subject to the same price regulations as the lots for “workforce” homes. The project also includes the dedication of an approximately 2.25-acre public park. Under the new agreement, the project will now be built in two instead of three phases, with the city providing a single $1.1 million payment for infrastructure

improvements in the first and second phases upon the developer submitting invoices for completed qualifying work. A second infrastructure payment of $550,000 would also be made for completed qualifying work, but not prior to Jan. 2, 2030. In addition, beginning in 2028, the city’s annual tax incremental financing payments to the developer would be equal to 70% of the tax increment generated by the project, not to exceed a total of $1.1 million. Those annual payments would end upon reaching that total amount or when TID #6 would close in 2043, whichever occurs first. The project will be required to have an equalized assessed value of at least $13 million beginning Jan. 1, 2030, and then an equalized assessed value of at least $31.44 million beginning Jan. 1, 2034. Tax increment payments may be reduced if the required value is not met. Based on financial projections from the city’s financial consultant, R.W. Baird, the project is estimated to generate more than $2 million in surplus funds to TID #6 when it would close in 2043.

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Phase one of construction saw crews demolish the old choir room and piano lab to erect a new wing of classrooms, where phase two began with the demolition of the existing middle school gym and front entranceway and the construction of the new gym, common area, offices and more classrooms. During the homecoming week for the 2026-27 school year, the school plans to host a larger, communitywide open house to celebrate the new facilities.

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The athletic facilities at Memorial Field in Sturgeon Bay are finally in line for upgrades under a master plan adopted by the city and Sturgeon Bay School District. School superintendent Dan Tjernagl and city administrator Josh VanLieshout joined Peninsula Pulse digital editor and co-owner Myles Dannhausen Jr. to discuss the unique funding partnership, what the upgrades mean to the city and the school and when students and residents will see the first results. Plus, Shane McAdams joins Dannhausen to discuss why the Milwaukee resident put so much effort into raising the profile of Door County in the contemporary art world. This weekend, McAdams is back at PenArt with the Door County Contemporary Art Fair, and he explains what sets this apart from other art events on the peninsula. Listen at DoorCountyPulse.com/podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

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isconsin’s annual early June Free Fishing Weekend is happening this Saturday and Sunday, and it’s a great chance for experienced anglers to introduce friends or family members to a sport they love. Panfish and bass are gathering in the shallows on Green Bay waters as well as inland lakes, and Lake Michigan charters are already picking up salmon and trout from the chilly depths of the Big Pond. Keep in mind that smallmouth bass are catch-and-release only until July 1 this year. Meanwhile, with water temperatures cooler than normal for this time of year, walleyes and northern pike are still active. In addition to free fishing this weekend, no admission stickers or trail passes are needed for state parks and state trails. Watch for Fawns Most whitetail fawns in northeastern Wisconsin are born the last week of May and first week of June, about 200 days after conception in early to mid-November. Some fawns don’t make it past their first week. In farm country, their biggest killers are coyotes, vehicles and hay-cutting equipment. Up north, it’s black bears, wolves, coyotes and bobcats. Since mother deer leave their babies alone for much of the day, many fawns are discovered by people this time of year. Wildlife experts urge well-meaning people to resist the urge to “rescue” them and leave them be. Almost always, the doe is nearby and is simply waiting for you to move along. While the fawn may be motionless and seem vulnerable, this is its normal behavior. Fawns are safest when left alone because their colors and patterns help them remain undetected by predators.

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Landmark Resort Owners Partner with Door County Trails to Boost Countywide Connectivity by CRAIG CHARLES Door County Trails board member and Peninsula Pulse contributor

The Door County Trails (DCT) and Landmark Resort teams gather for a photo celebrating their new partnership. (Front row, from left) Laura Bradley, Landmark director of marketing and business development; Doug Stangel, condo owner and president of the Landmark Resort Owners Association Board; Anne Stangel, condo owner and vice president, Landmark Resort Rental Company board; Cambria Mueller, Landmark general manager; Jane Jerzak, Door County Trails DCT board treasurer. (Back row, from left) Craig Charles, DCT board member; Susan Stauber, DCT board president; Rick Nelson, DCT Board Secretary and Bill Pennoyer, DCT Board Member.

he nonprofit Door County Trails (DCT) and the Landmark Resort in the Village of Egg Harbor have announced a partnership built on shared values. Together, the two organizations will work to develop a safe, multi-use bicycle and pedestrian trail network connecting Door County communities, while relieving some of the parking demand, congestion, and noise in the village’s beach and downtown areas. In this first-of-its-kind Door County collaboration, the residential owners of the Landmark Resort have united to contribute a portion of each occupied rental room night to Door County Trails (DCT) through the 2026 calendar year, an investment projected to total more than $60,000. The investment structure was designed to spread the contribution across resort usage rather than requiring a direct special assessment to owners, said Cambria Mueller, Landmark general manager. “The funding is being generated through a dedicated nightly resort fee contribution tied to guest stays,” Mueller said. “Specifically, Landmark committed $2 per occupied room night toward the trail initiative, with those funds being held and allocated specifically for the project.” While the Landmark is located in Egg Harbor, the approach allows the resort community to support a countywide amenity that strengthens connectivity,

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The decision to support DCT came directly from the owners themselves – neighbors and property owners deeply invested in Door County’s future. “This is an extraordinary example of a residential ownership community coming together around a shared purpose,” said Susan Stauber, DCT board president. “The Landmark’s owners didn’t just lend their name; they engaged, collaborated, and volunteered their time and energy. They’ve been supportive from the very beginning of this initiative.” The partnership also reflects the Landmark owners’ shared commitment to sustainability, inclusivity, and responsible stewardship – values that align closely with DCT’s long-term vision. Reducing Congestion in Egg Harbor One goal shared by the Landmark’s owners is to significantly reduce the impact of 294 occupied units on parking demand, congestion and noise in the Village of Egg Harbor’s beach and downtown areas. While the resort is geographically close to both destinations, the primary travel route currently requires navigating a busy roadway bordered by the escarpment, creating safety concerns for both pedestrians and cyclists. As a result, most guests drive, adding hundreds of vehicle trips to the village center and waterfront. According to Landmark’s internal surveys, both owners and guests would prefer safe walking or biking options that allow them to leave their vehicles behind. The Landmark Resort and DCT share this vision of safe, car-free bicycle and pedestrian mobility in Egg Harbor and throughout Door County. “As one of the largest resorts in the county, Landmark recognizes that guests increasingly value walkability, outdoor recreation, wellness and safe access to experiences beyond the resort itself,” Mueller said. “Supporting trail connectivity not only helps strengthen Door County as a destination, but also improves pedestrian and bicycle safety for guests, owners, employees, and residents traveling throughout the area.” A Model for Community Leadership The two organizations hope their collaboration can serve as a model for how other lodging communities across Door County can support trails infrastructure. “We believe the Landmark has an opportunity to help lead by example within the lodging community,” said Steve Liguori, Landmark condo owner and president of the Landmark Resort Rental Company board. “This partnership is about thinking long-term – supporting infrastructure, sustainability and quality-of-life improvements that strengthen Door County as a destination well into the future.” To learn more about Door County trails, go to doorcountytrails.org/.

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Stories In Stones Tracing the roots of a city in the plots of Bayside Cemetery

by MYLES DANNHAUSEN JR. myles@ppulse.com

ach day, Karen Butler walks back and forth across the grounds of Bayside Cemetery, looking over the plots of the 8,100 people buried across its 27 acres on Bay Shore Drive, north of Sturgeon Bay. Butler manages the property as the cemetery’s sexton, and looks for clues in the names and short life summaries of people she never knew as she tries to piece together information on Door County’s largest cemetery. Sometimes she’s trying to assist a family looking for the location of an ancestor; other times, she’s trying to fill in gaps in the cemetery’s history. To some, the job may seem grim, but not to Butler. “I love the cemetery,” Butler said. “It’s a wonderful place filled with beautiful history, but more than that, it’s a wonderful thing to help people. I have a whole list of people I have to find.” She has been in the role for almost a year, and she shows no signs of tiring of the job and piecing together the stories of its inhabitants. Holding on to History Bayside Cemetery was officially founded in 1876, though some people were buried on these grounds years before. The location was well beyond the edge of the city, a fine spot to Saturday, June 13, 2 pm consolidate several private and 3890 Bay Shore Dr., Sevastopol church graveyards into one central spot a few miles north, where land The county’s largest cemetery will mark was plentiful and peaceful. Now it sits Trees line the paths at Bayside Cemetery on Bay Shore Drive in the Town of Sevastopol. its 150th anniversary with words from ELEANOR CORBIN across the road from some of the most clergy, a presentation on the cemetery’s desirable waterfront property on the history and recognition of some of the people laid to rest on its grounds. It will also thumb. include choir music and a 21-gun salute to center,” Butler said. “As On June 13, the cemetery will mark the more than 2,000 veterans buried on the you moved later into the its 150th anniversary with words grounds. 1900s, you don’t see the from clergy, a presentation on the family unit anymore. But cemetery’s history and recognition of now it’s coming back.” some of the people laid to rest on its “I think the family plot stopped a lot because of the grounds. Among them is a who’s who of people who built spreading of people,” Wolter said. “No longer did you stay Sturgeon Bay. in Sturgeon Bay. You wanted to get out of Sturgeon Bay There’s the Congressman, Edward Minor, and the and move around.” visionary, Joseph Harris Sr., credited with championing Now, Butler said, that’s changing again. the building of the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal. Also buried “People are beginning to come here are the most back and return to Sturgeon Bay,” prominent names she said. “Even if they spent their life in Sturgeon Bay’s in California, they want to be buried long maritime here. Even if they don’t have any history – Leathem family here, they want to come back.” D. Smith, John The tour of the grounds also Roen, Charles Asher, reveals the changes in stones and Palmer Johnson, design over time. In the 1800s, Fred Peterson and headstones were made of marble Ellsworth Peterson. and limestone, but today they’re all Sexton Butler granite. At the turn of the century, and the cemetery’s The gravestone of former Door County Board Chair oak and maple trees were planted to board president, Bob Leo Zipperer is adorned with a sleeping lion. MYLES create shade and permanence. They Wolter, guided me DANNHAUSEN JR. now tower over the grounds, framing on a walk through pathways and views. a cold rain in the The cemetery was cemetery in early She finds established as a nonMay, pointing out beauty in all of the denominational, the stones of the grounds, but the community cemetery, prominent and the old wards are her reflecting the diverse forgotten. As we favorite. and practical population walked, they noted “I love the of the frontier days. The trees to be trimmed, Captain John Roen, founder of Roen beautiful old headstones reflect the memorials to be Salvage monuments, and times as well. Maritime fixed and overgrowth Palmer Johnson, founder of Palmer the rolling grounds roots are shown with to trim. Johnson Boats of the early wards,” an anchor, a ship or Now maintained Fred Peterson, founder of Peterson she said. “It’s other nautical symbols. by the Bayside Builders very touching and Other memorials make Cemetery beautiful.” a nod to the forests Association, Butler Ellsworth Peterson, president of Peterson In those wards, and lumber trade, with Builders and prominent philanthropist and the board and you find larger, stones in the shape of volunteers work Leathem D. Smith, founder of Leathem D. taller gravestones, tree trunks or logs. to restore aging Smith Shipbuilding which had a Some markers are headstones, find Alex Meunier, Wisconsin State Senator purpose beyond modest. Leathem D. old graves, digitize Some headstones are adorned with nods to the city’s Edward Minor, U.S. Congressman and grandiosity. Smith, credited with records and keep up MYLES DANNHAUSEN JR. maritime roots. Wisconsin State Senator “The higher the inventing the shipping with the many needs monument, the container and the Peter Custis, Door County’s first Black of the property. citizen closer they were to self-unloading tunnel In the old wards God, the thinking scraping ship, has a of the cemetery, Joseph Harris Sr., champion of the was,” Butler said. simple stone in a larger the graves of young Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Veterans of family plot. children and babies Gerhard Miller, artist and founder of the Others are bold. are common, buried Miller Art Museum Leo Zipperer, the within family plots former Door County of eight graves, Board Chairman, which Butler and lies beneath a stone Wolter see as a adorned with a resting chapter in the lion made of marble. evolution of family The monument structure and of John Hutter is a mobility. In the tribute to the great 1800s and early passion of his life, 1900s, this style Chateau Hutter, the illdominated the first fated resort he built a phase of burials. few miles north of the “All the plots in cemetery on Bayshore that era have eight Drive. Carved into graves in each plot, the stone is a with a beautiful likeness of one monument in the Sexton Karen of the resort’s Butler leans in to buildings. read the words Some plots on a headstone are marked in the older more simply – part of Bayside Mother. Father. Cemetery. MYLES Son. DANNHAUSEN JR. On other plots, names are nowhere to The shipbuilder and inventor Leathem D. Smith’s grave is marked by a be found. A fire in 1940 destroyed simple stone in the larger family plot. MYLES DANNHAUSEN JR. the records of the cemetery’s old wards. It’s unknown who rests in many of the family plots from a time when not nearly every American conflict dating back to the Civil everyone got a marker. War lie in this soil. Entire family lines can be found on Butler takes pride in putting clues together on these stones. There are merchants and farmers, civic her walks. Some plots may have been purchased leaders and teachers, former slaves and immigrants. In under a certain name, but that doesn’t the ground, each has a plot of 4 by 12 feet, a final place necessarily mean it was purchased for that of rest beneath the oaks, maples and cedars where the John Hutter’s headstone is adorned with an engraving of Chateau person. She reads the names, studies the lineage evening sun dapples against the headstones, as it has for Hutter, the great passion of his life. MYLES DANNHAUSEN JR. and searches for whose soul is at rest there. 150 years.

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In Praise of Street Trees by MYLES DANNHAUSEN JR. myles@ppulse.com

hen it comes to trees and public infrastructure, Ken Mathys of Egg Harbor said it best. “Civil engineers don’t do too much work on designing treescapes,” Mathys said. Mathys was taking me on a tour of Egg Harbor’s highway reconstruction project last summer, but we weren’t talking about asphalt and concrete. He was excited about the tree plantings the village had recently completed, adding 180 trees to the streetscape from the north end of the village all the way to the south. In my years covering the county, it is the most ambitious tree planting a village has undertaken as part of a downtown core project. Gibraltar should be applauded for its effort to preserve the mature tree canopy of Founders Square during its road work this spring, despite the engineers who insist the trees won’t make it. At worst, the attempt buys time to plant new trees to grow as the old trees fade. One only has to look up if you drive or walk down the Sister Bay hill to find an example of what happens when tree preservation and planting aren’t part of the plan. The village did incredible work in burying powerlines and expanding sidewalks, but in the process removed much of the tree canopy that once shaded pedestrians in the core district (to view the extent of the difference, just flip through old streetview images in Google Maps). Few people get more frustrated by the lack of thought put into treescapes, and less thought put into the actual planting, than Tom Wolfe. “This is a joke,” Wolfe said in disgust as we got out of our cars near some planter boxes along the sidewalk early on a June morning in 2025. The box was dry, with a few scattered bushes struggling to survive. There aren’t many people who know more about urban greenery than Wolfe, who was the horticulture chief at the Art Institute of Chicago for more than 30 years. There are even fewer who are as blunt and matter-of-fact in evaluating urban planting practices. As we walked, he scanned the crowns of trees, identifying species and noting those in stress or thriving. Later, we walked past a new development lined with freshly planted trees along the sidewalk, a nice touch by the developer who has spent a lot of money on plantings and street trees. Unfortunately, whoever planted them neglected several best practices in planting The sidewalk on Market Street in front of One Barrel young trees. Wolfe was soon down on Brewing is showing the canopy that can sprout his hands and knees pulling mulch several years after well-planned street trees are away from the tree trunk. planted. MYLeS DAnnHAuSen jR. “This is terrible. I don’t know who did this but they don’t know what they’re doing,” he said, now sounding angry. “The tags are still on the trees from the nursery. There’s 9-12 inches of mulch touching the trunk. They’re buried too deep.” These are all pet peeves of his. Mulch should not be touching the trunk, he explained. A small moat should be left around the base, and the tree shouldn’t be buried too deep in the soil, but should have “an area of rapid taper,” Wolfe said. “They shouldn’t look like telephone poles.” That expertise is why the Village of Egg Harbor turned to Wolfe near the end of its Highway 42 reconstruction project. On Memorial Day weekend buds and blossoms were popping on the pink spire crabapple trees he suggested they plant at the entrance to the village core. They were a late addition to the project, but in the decades to come they may become the most enduring feature as branches grow and a canopy fills the roadway. “People were really concerned about the number of mature trees we would lose as a result of the reconstruction and the burying of powerlines,” Mathys said. “We wanted to minimize the impact, but also replace those canopy trees we were losing.” The village widened sidewalks and buried power lines through downtown as part of the project, but in the process removed all of the trees that were planted as part of the

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Tom Wolfe advised the Village of Egg Harbor on tree planting in last major highway project in the late 1980s. Those trees were planted in poor soil and most were stressed the downtown core. FILe by the time the highway project was tackled. Like most infrastructure projects, months and years of planning went into the brick and mortar design of concrete, asphalt and lighting. Egg Harbor had included new plantings in its early plans, but doubled down in response to resident feedback. Wolfe was brought in to advise the village on what trees to purchase, how to plant them, and how to care for them to help them thrive. “Don’t put a $500 tree in a $5 hole,” was one phrase of Wolfe’s that Mathys came to love. Most importantly, he helped convince everyone involved of the importance of the trees. It all starts with soil, something Wolfe is passionate about. The village scooped out rubble and replaced it with special CU-Soil, a patented blend developed at Cornell University, where a mix of crushed soil, clay loam and hydrogel is strong enough to serve as a base for sidewalks and asphalt, but loose enough to allow roots to weave through gaps. “We had to sell this to everyone,” Mathys said. “The engineers didn’t know anything about CU-Soil, the Department of Transportation didn’t, or the village. Thankfully we had a village board and an engineering team that stuck with us.” Planners made room for tree wells in the core area to protect tree trunks and provide water. The village purchased a 13,000 gallon water trailer to make it easy for village crews to water the trees on a regular basis as well. The tree plantings and associated costs came to about $450,000, a drop in the bucket of the overall project, but far more than most municipalities will spend on beautification in a decade. In the downtown core, four species were planted that Wolfe recommended based on their ability to thrive in our climate, attract a mix of birds and insects, and to withstand road salt and other environmental factors. Those four are the Ohio Buckeye, Morton Glossy Triumph Elm, London Planetree, and Sienna Glen Freeman Maple. The accent trees were planted at the north and south entrances to the village to provide a sense of entry and to narrow the street and slow traffic. The trees are small today, and most likely, they won’t all thrive. But concrete and pavement cracks and fails too, and it doesn’t stop us from pouring it. If I’m lucky enough to be around in 30 years, the roads will have been be resurfaced once or twice, but the trees will continue to grow, and the pedestrians walking under Ken Mathys checks on one of the 180 their canopy will be surprised to learn that trees the village planted as part of its the most lasting aspect of a highway project highway reconstruction project. MYLeS had little to do with the hardscape of a road. DAnnHAuSen jR.

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CLAIMS DEADLINE NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE PATRICIA T. LECLOUX IRREVOCABLE TRUST Pursuant to Section 701.0508, Wisconsin Statutes, Rebecca M. Neinas and Monica A. Fedolfi, as successor trustees of The Patricia T. LeCloux Irrevocable Trust, with power to pay the debts of Patricia T. LeCloux, D.O.D. November 12, 2025, hereby provides notice that the deadline for the filing claims for payment of debts of Patricia T. LeCloux with Rebecca M. Neinas and Monica A. Fedlolfi, as Trustee of The Patricia T. LeCloux Irrevocable Trust, is September 22, 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 WNAXLP STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DOOR COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF Jadyn Reed Gardner By (Petitioner) Sierra Autumn Stamm Notice of Name Change Hearing Case No. 26CV39 NOTICE IS GIVEN: A Petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: [First] Jadyn [Middle] Reed [Last] Gardner To: [First] Jadyn [Middle] Reed [Last] Gardner-Stamm Birth Certificate:

[First] Jadyn [Middle] Reed [Last] Gardner This Petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Door County, State of Wisconsin: Judge David Weber 1209 S. Duluth Ave, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 6/12/2026 9:30 am If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 920-746-2280 prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Peninsula Pulse, a newspaper published in Door County, State of Wisconsin. Run: May 22, 29, June 5, 2026 WNAXLP STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DOOR COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Madisen R. Lutz Date of Death: May 2, 2026 Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 26 PR 39 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth 12/18/1994 and date of death 05/02/2026 was domiciled in Door County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 806 West Spruce Drive, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is August 27, 2026. 5. A claim may be filed at the Office of the Door County Justice Center - Door County Courthouse, Door County Justice Center, 1207 S. Duluth Ave, Sturgeon Bay, Room C256. BY THE COURT: /s/ Regan Hendrickson Register in Probate 5/27/26 Attorney David A. Affeldt

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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE The Door County Department of Health and Human Services will hold the second of two public participation meetings on Monday, June 8, 2026 at 3:00 p.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 log-on 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

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Public Notices continued from page 1 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

MINUTES

DOOR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Door County Government Center County Board Room (C101), 1st floor 421 Nebraska Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI MINUTES Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Organizational Meeting Call Meeting to Order at 9:00 a.m. [County Clerk in Chair] The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. by County Clerk Jill Lau. Lau led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Roll Call by County Clerk Roll call was taken - 19 County Board Members were present – David Englebert (D1), Todd Thayse (D2), Jason Tlachac (D3), Nancy Robillard (D4), Jeff Miller (D5), Ken Fisher (D6), Claire Morkin (D7), Collin Jeanquart (D8), Ryan Shaw (D9), Alexis Heim Peter (D10), Helen Bacon (D11), Nissa Norton (D12), Dale Vogel (D13), Hugh Zettel (D14), Elizabeth Gauger (D15), Theresa Cain-Bieri (D16), Vinni Chomeau (D18), Preston Pluff (D19), and Walter Kalms (D20). 2 County Board Members were excused – Dave Smith (D17), and Nancy Goss (D21). Presentation of the Agenda Motion by Shaw, seconded by Robillard to approve the agenda. Motion carried by voice vote. Orientation Session Welcome, Introductions, and County Organizational Chart – Administrator Ken Pabich – Supervisors were welcomed. Pabich provided an overview of the County Organizational structure. County Clerk – County Clerk Jill Lau – 2026 meeting schedule; Committee meeting information (proposed days/times); Conflict of Interest form, Official Directory information, and overview of the County Board Member Portal. Finance – Finance Director Steve Wipperfurth – 2026 Adopted budget; Unassigned fund balance; Sales tax revenue; Health Plan – self-insured; 2027 Budget schedule. The Board recessed at 10:34 a.m. and reconvened at 10:41 a.m. Legal Considerations - Corporation Counsel Sean Donohue – Agendas; quorums, motions, and voting; resolution vs. ordinance; role of County Board vs. County Administrator; public records law; open meetings law; walking quorum; notice of meetings; agenda items; closed session; conflict of interests; and ethics. Election of the Chairperson of the Board Nominations by ballot: David Englebert, Alexis Heim Peter, and Walter Kalms. Formal Vote Ballots cast for Chairperson of the Board: David Englebert – 17, and Alexis Heim Peter – 2. David Englebert elected as Board Chairperson by receiving a majority of vote. Election of Vice-Chairperson of the Board Nominations by ballot: Todd Thayse, Alexis Heim Peter, and Dale Vogel. Formal Vote Ballots cast for Vice-Chairperson of the Board: Alexis Heim Peter – 5, and Todd Thayse – 14. Todd Thayse elected as Board Vice Chairperson by receiving a majority vote. Review, Revise and Adopt the Rules of Order and “Powers & Duties of County Board Sub-Units” The proposed changes to the Rules were included in the meeting packet. Corporation Counsel Sean Donohue reviewed the proposed changes as recommended by the Administrative Committee and Finance Committee which included amendments to Rule #25 – Budget IntraTransfers and Contingent Fund Transfers and addition of Rule #45 – Official Statements by Board Members; reviewed changes to Other Subunits – updates to the Broadband Committee and the elimination of the Sister City Informal Advisory Committee. Chairman Englebert noted all was reviewed by the Administrative Committee. No other changes were recommended. Motion by Thayse, seconded by Fisher to approve the Rules of Order and Powers and

Duties of County Board Sub-Units as presented. Supervisor Heim Peter presented amendments and questions. Rule of Order #1 - Motion by Heim Peter, seconded by Shaw to request the appropriate committee conduct an earnest and honest investigation, deliberation, and recommendation back to the County Board for alternative meeting times to the regular and statutory 9 a.m. county board meetings and requests a status update on progress be provided to the county board no later than the July regular meeting of the county board. Rule of Order #25.D regarding the class I notices – have the notices always been required or it this a new assignment for the Clerk’s office? CC Donohue noted this is a statutory requirement and this was not applicable in past years. With the new rule, which expands the authority of the Finance Committee, the statutory requirement to publish applies. Rule #39 – reference to providing notice of gifts, grants, donations; CC Donohue will be provided in the county board meeting agenda packet. Chairman Englebert, Administrator Pabich, and CC Donohue clarified process and procedure. Rule of Order #36 language clean-up - Motion by Heim Peter, seconded by Shaw to amend language to strike wife, husband, father, mother, sister, brother or children and replace with “spouse, minor or adult child, parent, guardian, or sibling. Chairman Englebert and CC Donohue noted the Rules of Order may be updated and changed at any time throughout the year. Supervisor Heim Peter withdrew her original motion and Supervisor Shaw withdrew his second regarding Rule of Order #1. Discussion regarding the motion to amend. Motion by Kalms, seconded by Gauger to amend the amendment to refer the amendment to the Administrative Committee for review and recommendation. Motion carried roll call vote 13 Members voting Yes; 6 Members voting No – Tlachac, Shaw, Heim Peter, Norton, Cain-Bieri, Hancock. Supervisor Norton questioned Rule #39 – the Library Board is statutorily authorized to accept donations over $5,000. This was a previous amendment it is unclear why it is not reflected in the rules; this rule will be updated to reflect the previous language amendment exempting the Library Board from the rule. Discussion regarding contingency fund transfers and transfer amounts and authorization of transfers. Rule of Order #44 – Proclamations - Motion by Shaw, seconded by Heim Peter to amend Rule of Order #44 “to be considered by the Door County Board of Supervisors a proclamation must be sponsored by the County Board Chairperson or a given committee”. Motion failed by roll call vote with 12 Members voting No; 7 Members voting Yes – Tlachac, Morkin, Shaw, Heim Peter, Norton, Cain-Bieri, Hancock. Rule or Order #45 – what is the rule attempting to resolve and is there a better way to frame this. Corporation Counsel Donohue provided an explanation noting the rule is based on recommended rules through the Wisconsin Counties Association. This rule designates one spokesperson to speak on behalf of the county board as a body so as not to have multiple members giving their view and the public being confused. Discussion regarding when a chair of a committee can speak on behalf of the county. The committee chair cannot speak on behalf of the county’s position but may speak specifically about the committee action. An official statement of the County is designated to the County Board Chairperson. Original motion carried by voice unanimous voice vote. Motion by Heim Peter, seconded by Shaw to request the Administrative Committee conduct an earnest and honest investigation, deliberation, and recommendation back to the County Board for alternative meeting times to the regular and statutory 9 a.m. county board meeting a status update on progress should be provided to the county board no later than the July regular meeting of the county board. Heim Peter explained for working members of the Board this is an opportunity to review alternative county board meetings times. Discussion followed and included conflicts with municipal meeting times and if considering a change, implementation would

PENINSULA PULSE not take place until the start of the next term. Motion carried by voice vote with Supervisors Fisher, Gauger, and Kalms voting no. Recess for Lunch to Allow Chairperson of County Board and County Administrator and Selected Others to Confer Regarding the Appointment of all Committee, Commissions, and Boards. Reconvene. The Board recessed at 12:12 p.m. and reconvened at 1:13 p.m. Resolutions 2026-23 Appointments to Committees, Commissions and Boards Motion by Thayse, seconded by Jeanquart to approve Resolution 2026-23. Motion carried by voice vote. Special Reports None. Announcements • DCEDC Annual Investors Meeting: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 – 11:30 a.m. – Stone Harbor Resort • Next County Board Meeting: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 - 9:00 a.m. Adjourn Motion by Shaw, seconded by Jeanquart to adjourn. Motion carried. Time 1:23 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Jill M. Lau, County Clerk WNAXLP Door County County Board of Supervisors Meeting Door County Government Center Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Minutes Call Meeting to Order The meeting was called to order at 9:11 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 - 18 County Board Members were present – David Englebert (D1), Todd Thayse (D2), Jason Tlachac (D3), Nancy Robillard (D4), Jeff Miller (D5), Ken Fisher (D6), Claire Morkin (D7), Collin Jeanquart (D8), Ryan Shaw (D9), Helen Bacon (D11), Nissa Norton (D12), Dale Vogel (D13), Hugh Zettel (D14), Elizabeth Gauger (D15), Theresa Cain-Bieri (D16), Vinni Chomeau (D18), Preston Pluff (D19), and Walter Kalms (D20). 1 County Board Member attended virtually: Dave Smith (D17). 2 County Board Members were excused – Alexis Heim Peter (D10), and Nancy Goss (D21). Presentation of Agenda Motion by Thayse, seconded by Norton 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 March 24, 2026 County Board Meeting Motion by Norton, seconded by Pluff to approve the minutes of the March 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 reports included in the meeting packet. Pending Business/Updates No pending business or updates were presented. Resolutions 2026-24 Recognizing Supervisor Joel Gunnlaugsson in Service to the County Board Motion by Kalms, seconded by Norton to approve Resolution 2026-24 - Expression of thanks and appreciation for Joel’s service to the people of Door County and best wishes for the future. Motion carried by voice vote. 2026-25 Recognizing Supervisor David Enigl in Service to the County Board Motion by Fisher, seconded by Gauger to approve Resolution 2026-25 - Expression of thanks and appreciation for David’s service to the people of Door County and best wishes for the future. Motion carried by voice vote. 2026-26 Recognizing Supervisor Bob Bultman in Service to the County Board Motion by Gauger, seconded by Shaw to approve Resolution 2026-26 Expression of thanks and appreciation for Bob’s service to the people of Door County and best wishes for the future. Motion carried by voice vote. 2026-27 Recognizing Supervisor Morgan Rusnak in Service to the County Board Motion by Shaw, seconded by Robillard to approve Resolution 2026-27 Expression of thanks and appreciation for Morgan’s service to the people of Door

County and best wishes for the future. Motion carried by voice vote. 2026-28 Recognizing Supervisor Philip Rockwell in Service to the County Board Motion by Bacon, seconded by Hancock to approve Resolution 2026-28 Expression of thanks and appreciation for Philip’s service to the people of Door County and best wishes for the future. Motion carried by voice vote. 2026-29 Approval of Town of Union Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment Motion by Zettel, seconded by Miller to approve Resolution 2026-29 – Approval of the Town of Union’s zoning map amendment rezoning the parcel 0260027262334 from General Agricultural (GA) to Rural Residential (RR). Supervisor Zettel explained that zoning change corrects an error where the Town had changed the zoning inadvertently and restores the zoning to the original zoning that had been in place for decades. The Town of Union is not part of the Door County Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance however, State Statute requires county board approval for any zoning amendment change. Motion carried by voice vote. 2026-30 2025 Carryforwards from General Fund and Special Revenue Accounts Motion by Miller, seconded by Thayse to approve Resolution 2026-30 – Approval of the request to transfer $722,073.58 from the 2025 non-lapsing account to the respective 2026 non-lapsing accounts to be expended in the 2026 budget year. Discussion followed. Motion carried by roll call vote with 19 Members voting Yes; 2 Members excused. 2026-31 County Facility Security Improvements Transfer of Non-Budgeted Funds Motion by Miller, seconded by Fisher to approve Resolution 2026-31 - Approval of the transfer of an amount not to exceed $32,000 from the General Contingency Reserve to the Operating Supplies – Emergency Ops, to fund the completion of the Safety Team’s recommendations to include upgrading the County’s door access control software; implementing software to map three County facilities for use by emergency responders; and installation of additional door control systems at the Justice Center. Administrator Pabich provided a review of the requested upgrades. Motion carried by roll call vote with 19 Members voting Yes; 2 Members excused. 2026-32 Resolution Urging the Wisconsin Legislature and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to Take Immediate Action to Inspect and Remove the Abandoned Tugboat “Donny S.” from Baileys Harbor Motion by Thayse, seconded by Kalms to approve Resolution 2026-32 – A resolution urging the State Legislature and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to immediately conduct an official inspection of the Donny S. to determine the presence of hazardous materials and evaluate environmental and structural risks; and to take prompt action to secure, stabilize, and remove the vessel from Baileys Harbor to prevent foreseeable pollution or harm to public waters. Corporation Donohue explained there was a community work/stakeholder group put together. From the workgroup it became apparent the State was not providing funding to take care of the issue. The resolution asks the State to get involved and provide funding to the DNR to investigate the vessel and if needed to remove the vessel. The County is not responsible to remove the tug. There has been some reports that the vessel does contain some sort of contents however this needs further review to formally determine what is on the vessel. This is an effort by the County to assist the Town of Baileys Harbor. Motion carried by voice vote. 2026-33 Authorizing the Engagement of Outside Counsel on a Contingency Fee Basis to Initiate Lawsuit(s) Against Companies that Designed, Manufactured, Marketed, Distributed, and/ or Sold Fluorosurfactant Products that Contaminated the Soil, Groundwater and Surface Water of Door County With Highly Toxic Compounds Motion by Thayse, seconded by Robillard to approve Resolution 2026-33 – A resolution authorizing the County to

DOORCOUNTYPULSE.COM engage outside counsel according to the terms and conditions set forth in the proposed engagement letter, and authorization to Corporation Counsel to execute the engagement letter on behalf of the County. As set forth in the engagement letter, (a) outside counsel will not be compensated unless the County receives a financial benefit as a result of the proposed claims; and (b) outside counsel is authorized to file a lawsuit on behalf of the County against any company that designed, manufactured, marketed, distributed, and/or sold Fluorosurfactant Products that contributed to the PFAS contamination within the County whether now known or discovered after the date of this resolution. Outside counsel shall proceed with the litigation effort under direction of the County Administrator, or their designee, and shall keep the County reasonably apprised as to the status of the litigation. County officials and employees are hereby directed to provide support to outside counsel in the litigation effort. Corporation Donohue reviewed the resolution noting this is referred to as multidistrict litigation. The lawsuit is going after the manufactures of these chemicals; largely Dupont and 3M; trying to hold them responsible for knowing this product was harmful and continuing to market it. The focus of the litigation will likely be on firefighting foam. The litigation will be looking at soil testing. This is existing litigation, starting with municipal water supplies, then individuals harmed by the product, with the third phase being soil contamination. It is the appropriate time for the County to obtain counsel to represent us. Motion carried by voice vote. Ordinances No ordinances were presented. Special Reports Department Head Introduction & Overview of Department The following Department Heads and persons presented an overview of their departments or divisions: County Administrator Ken Pabich, Transportation Manager Pam Busch, Broadband Coordinator Jessica Hatch, Child Support Administrative Supervisor Jamee Haslam, Circuit Court reviewed, Communications Director – Brenda Bley, Corporation Counsel Sean Donohue, County Clerk Jill Lau, County Treasurer Ryan Schley, Collin Nordin – District Attorney, ES Director Aaron LeClair, Emergency Management Director – JEB Saelens, Finance Director Steve Wipperfurth, Health & Human Services Director Joe Krebsbach – Health & Human Services/Public Health, Highway Commissioner Thad Ash, Land Use Services Director Karyn Behling, Library Director Dominic Frandrup, Register of Deeds Chief Deputy Kayla Jennerjohn and GIS/LIO Coordinator Zakry Schwartz, Chief Deputy Kyle Veeser - Sheriff’s Office, County Conservationist Greg Coulthurst, Jayna Hintz – Area Director, UW Extension Veterans Service Officer Beth VanOss, and Technology Services Director Jason Rouer. Supervisor Elizabeth Gauger was excused at 11:00 a.m. Supervisor Vinni Hancock was excused at 11:23 a.m. 2025 Gifts, Grants, Donations 2025 Department Annual Reports Supervisors were provided links to the reports for their review. 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 • 2026 County Officials Workshops (COWS) – Friday, May 15 th Comfort Suites Hotel, Green Bay, WI or Virtual Session in June • Next County Board Meeting: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 - 9:00 a.m. (Individual and Group Photos – arrive by 8:15 a.m.) • WCA District Meeting – June 4, 2026, Appleton • County Board Retreat – June 11, 2026, 8 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Adjourn Motion by Shaw, seconded by Jeanquart to adjourn. Motion carried by voice vote. Time: 11:27 a.m. Respectfully submitted by Jill M. Lau, County Clerk WNAXLP

RESOLUTIONS

june 5-12/2026 PUBLIC NOTICES & CLASSIFIEDS | 3 LEGAL NOTICE In compliance with the 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; 1 County Board Member voted No; 1 County Board Member was excused; to approve the transfer of non-budgeted funds to retain professional services to conduct a feasibility study evaluating the purchase of vacant land with new construction versus the purchase and remodel of an existing building for the Middle Station. Resolution 2026-40 – Approval to transfer an amount not to exceed $30,000 from the Capital Outlay Emergency Services Expense Account to fund the feasibility study. Dated this 26 th day of May, 2026, in Sturgeon Bay, Door County, WI. Jill M. Lau Door County Clerk WNAXLP

SPRAY NOTICE

Public Notice, Invasive Plant Control Project. The Door County Soil & Water Conservation Department plans to treat up to 630 sites covering approximately 195 acres of non-native common reed, or Phragmites australis var. australis, 38 sites covering approximately 2 acres of knotweed, or Reynoutria species, 161 sites covering approximately 11 acres of purple loosestrife, or Lythrum salicaria, and 10 sites covering approximately 0.48 acres of black swallow-wort, or Vincetoxicum nigrum in Door County. Treatment efforts will occur in wetlands, rights-ofways, shorelines, public and private lands in Door County where written permission from landowners has been received. Treatments will be done chemically with a commercial herbicide containing either the active ingredients imazapyr, glyphosate, and/or triclopyr in an aquatic formula, along with an aquatic-approved surfactant. Applications would be done from the ground using either Soil & Water staff or contractors using drone, boat, UTV, amphibious vehicles, and/or backpack. The treatment would occur between July 1 to October 30th or when plants begin to senesce or until the first killing frost of 2026. Anticipated acres to be treated by Township is below. Town of Baileys Harbor (8.8), Town of Brussels (20), Town of Clay Banks (19.32), Village of Egg Harbor (0.04), Village of Ephraim (0.004) Town of Forestville (37.33), Town of Gardner (24.2), Town of Gibraltar (0.64), Town of Liberty Grove (0.19), Town of Jacksonport (1.37), Town of Nasewaupee (48.25), Town of Sevastopol (4.43), Town of Sturgeon Bay (10.45), Town of Washington (6.98), and Town of Union (28.54). The following named lakes and rivers will receive treatment. These are not whole waterbody treatments but targeting Phragmites, purple loosestrife, and knotweed only: Ahnapee River, Big Creek, Clark Lake, Fabry Creek, Dunes Lake, Kangaroo Lake, Fish Creek, Hibbards Creek, Lake Michigan, Little Lake, Little Sturgeon Bay, Lily Bay, Lost Creek, Stony Creek, Bear Creek, Woodard Creek, Clay Banks Creek, Samuelson Creek, Sawyer Creek, Larson Creek, May Creek, Kayes Creek, Krueger Creek, Malvitz Creek, Renards Creek, Schuyler Creek, Silver Creek, Sturgeon Bay Canal, Big Creek, Geisel Creek, White Fish Bay Creek, Logan Creek, Sugar Creek, Heins Creek, Peil Creek, Hidden Brook, Riebolts Creek, Three Springs Creek, Twin Harbor Creek, Strawberry Creek, and Unnamed Stream No. 1. A public information meeting on the proposed herbicide application and this project can be requested by local landowners or others with an interest in this project. The request must be made in writing within five days of this notice. Send request to: Door County Soil & Water Conservation Department, 421 Nebraska St, Sturgeon Bay WI, 54235. Comments, questions, and requests for documentation may be directed towards Jason Miller, Conservationist at jmiller@ co.door.wi.gov. WNAXLP

CITY OF STURGEON BAY LIQUOR LICENSES

APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE To Whom it May Concern: I hereby certify that JC’s Fill Up, LLC

(Agent) Joyce Cole residing in Sturgeon Bay Door County, Wisconsin, has applied to the Common Council for a Class A Beer, Class A Liquor for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated at 1009 Egg Harbor Road, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Dated 5/20/26 Signed Stephanie L. Reinhardt, City Clerk WNAXLP APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE To Whom it May Concern: I hereby certify that Shipyard Partners, LLC (Agent) Peter H. Moede residing in Wisconsin, has applied to the Common Council for a Class B Beer, Class B Liquor for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated at 215 Quincy Street, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Dated 5/21/26 Signed Stephanie L. Reinhardt, City Clerk WNAXLP APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE To Whom it May Concern: I hereby certify that Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club, Inc. (Agent) Nathan Lewis residing in Sturgeon Bay, Door County, Wisconsin, has applied to the Common Council for a Class B Beer, Class B Liquor for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated at 600 Nautical Drive, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Dated 5/26/26 Signed Stephanie L. Reinhardt, City Clerk WNAXLP APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE To Whom it May Concern: I hereby certify that Trattoria Dal Santo, LLC (Agent) Michael A. DalSanto residing in Sturgeon Bay, Door County, Wisconsin, has applied to the Common Council for a Class B Beer, Class B Liquor for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated at 117 N 3rd Avenue Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Dated 5/26/26 Signed Stephanie L. Reinhardt, City Clerk WNAXLP APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE To Whom it May Concern: I hereby certify that Third Avenue Playhouse, Inc. (Agent) Jacob H. Janssen residing in Sturgeon Bay, Door County, Wisconsin, has applied to the Common Council for a Class B Beer, Class C Wine for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated at 239 N 3rd Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Dated 5/27/26 Signed Stephanie L. Reinhardt, City Clerk WNAXLP APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE To Whom it May Concern: I hereby certify that Sunrise Food & Drinks Corp (Agent) Efren Sandoval residing in Sturgeon Bay, Door County, Wisconsin, has applied to the Common Council for a Class B Beer, Class C Wine for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated at 1463 Egg Harbor Road, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Dated 5/28/26 Signed Stephanie L. Reinhardt, City Clerk WNAXLP APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE To Whom it May Concern: I hereby certify that Old Mexico Mexican Cantina & Grill (Agent) Veronica M Ramirez residing in Sturgeon Bay, Door County, Wisconsin, has applied to the Common Council for a Class B Beer, Class B Liquor for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated at 901 Egg Harbor Road, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Dated 6/1/26 Signed Stephanie L. Reinhardt, City Clerk WNAXLP APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE To Whom it May Concern: I hereby certify that Kona Bay, Inc. (Agent) Paul R. Meleen residing in Sturgeon Bay, Door County, Wisconsin, has applied to the Common Council for a Class B Beer, Class B Liquor for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated at 1640 Memorial Drive, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Dated 6/1/26 Signed Stephanie L. Reinhardt, City Clerk WNAXLP

ORDINANCES

ORDINANCE NO. 1478-0626 An ordinance to create Planned Unit Development zoning classification for Parcel #281-62-08000117 located on the northeast corner of N 6 th Avenue and Colorado Street. THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STURGEON BAY, WISCONSIN DO

ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: The following described property is hereby rezoned from Single-Family Residential (R-2) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) and shall be subject to the site plan and requirements incorporated herein: Parcel No. 281-62-08000117: A tract of land in the NW ¼ of the NW ¼, Section Five (5), Township Twenty-seven (27)N, Range Twenty-six (26)E and is also a part of Lot One (1), Subdivision Eight (8), in the City of Sturgeon Bay, Door County, Wisconsin. Excepting therefrom a tract of land in Lot One (1), Subdivision Eight (8), in the City of Sturgeon Bay, Door County, Wisconsin, approximately 45.5 feet in width from North to South, and approximately 304.76 feet in length from East to West. AND A tract of land located in Lot One (1), Subdivision Eight (8) of the Assessor’s Map of the City of Sturgeon Bay, Door County, Wisconsin. SECTION 2: The following requirements and conditions are placed upon the property described within the legal description. A. Underlying Zoning: The underlying zoning district shall be Single-Family Residential (R-2). If the PUD expires, the zoning classification shall be the R-2 district. B. Permitted Uses: Thirty-four (34) Two-Family dwellings shall be permitted, provided such dwellings are consistent with the approved final PUD development plans. C. PUD Requirements: Except as shown in the approved final PUD development plans, the requirements of the underlying R-2 district shall apply. SECTION 3: This ordinance shall take effect on the day after its publication Approved: David J. Ward, Mayor Attest: Stephanie Reinhardt, City Clerk Date of 1 st Reading: 05/19/26 Date of 2 nd Reading: 06/02/26 Publication:06/05/26 Effective Date: 06/06/26 WNAXLP

PUBLIC HEARING

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, June 23, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter, in regard to a variance request from Point Properties USA, LLC, from section 20.27(2) of the Sturgeon Bay zoning code, which requires a street yard (setback) of 15 feet for a principal building in the Central Business District (C-2) district. The subject parcel is #28110-85161101 and is located at 229 Louisiana Street. The applicant is proposing to extend an existing upper-level deck and associated stairway by approximately two feet, resulting in the structure being located approximately 11 feet from the rear property 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

MUNICIPALITIES BOARD OF REVIEW SEVASTOPOL

NOTICE OF 2026 BOARD OF REVIEW Notice is hereby given that the 2026 Board of Review for the Town of Sevastopol, Door County, Wisconsin, shall hold its meeting on Tuesday, July 21st, 2026, beginning at 12:00 o’clock p.m. at the Sevastopol Town Hall, 4528 State Highway 57, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin 54235. Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the board of review and procedural requirements if appearing before the board: 1. No person shall be allowed to appear before the board of review, to testify to the board by telephone or to contest the amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the assessor to enter onto property to conduct an exterior view of the real or personal property being assessed. 2. After the first meeting of the board of review and before the board’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the board of

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Public Notices continued from page 3 review may contact or provide information to a member of the board about the person’s objection, except at a session of the board. 3. The board of review may not hear an objection to the amount or valuation of property unless, at least 48 hours before the board’s first scheduled meeting, the objector provides to the board’s clerk written or oral notice of an intent to file an objection, except that upon a showing of good cause and the submission of a written objection, the board shall waive that requirement during the first two hours of the board’s first scheduled meeting, and the board may waive that requirement up to the end of the 5th day of the session or up to the end of the final day of the session if the session is less than 5 days with proof of extraordinary circumstances for failure to meet the 48-hour notice requirement and failure to appear before the board of review during the first two hours of the first scheduled meeting. 4. Objections to the amount or valuation of property shall first be made in writing and filed with the clerk of the board of review within the first 2 hours of the board’s first scheduled meeting, except that, upon evidence of extraordinary circumstances, the board may waive that requirement up to the end of the 5th day of the session or up to the end of the final day of the session if the session is less than 5 days. The board may require objections to the amount or valuation of property to be submitted on forms approved by the Department of Revenue, and the board shall require that any forms include stated valuations of the property in question. Persons who own land and improvements to that land may object to the aggregate valuation of that land and improvements to that land, but no person who owns land and improvements to that land may object only to the valuation of that land or only to the valuation of improvements to that land. No person may be allowed in any action or proceedings to question the amount or valuation of property unless the written objection has been filed and that person in good faith presented evidence to the board in support of the objections and made full disclosure before the board, under oath, of all of that person’s property liable to assessment in the district and the value of that property. The requirement that objections be in writing may be waived by express action of the board. 5. When appearing before the board of review, the objecting person shall specify in writing the person’s estimate of the value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the person’s objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at that estimate. 6. No person may appear before the board of review, testify to the board by telephone, or object to a valuation if that valuation was made by the assessor or the objector using the income method of valuation, unless the person supplies the assessor with all the information about income and expenses, as specified in the assessor’s manual under s. 73.03(2a), Wis. stats., that the assessor requests. The Town of Sevastopol has an ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the assessor under this paragraph that provides exceptions for persons using information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or the duties of their officer or by order of a court.* The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determined that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under s. 19.35(1), Wis. stats. 7. The board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or disabled persons who present to the board a letter from a physician, surgeon, or osteopath that confirms their illness or disability. No other persons may testify by telephone unless the Board, in its discretion, has determined to grant a property owner’s or their representative’s request to testify under oath by telephone or written statement. 8. No person may appear before the board of review, testify to the board by telephone, or contest the amount of any assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the board, or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed under s.70.47 (3) (a), Wis. stats., that person provides to the clerk of

the board of review notice as to whether the person will ask for the removal of a member of the board of review and, if so, which member, and provides a reasonable estimate of the length of time the hearing will take. Notice is hereby given on this 1st day of June 2026. Amy M. Flok, Clerk – Town of Sevastopol 4528 State Highway 57, Sturgeon Bay WI 54235 Telephone: (920) 746-1230 Fax: (920) 746-1245 Email: office@ townofsevastopolwi.gov WNAXLP

PENINSULA PULSE Class A liquor/beer license for period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated 8152/54 Hwy 57, known as Blacksmith Inn on the Shore. WNAXLP The Venue LLC., Shane Kwaterski, agent, Baileys Harbor, has applied to the Town of Baileys Harbor for a Class B liquor/Beer license for a period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated at 8048 Hwy 57, known as The Augusta Club. WNAXLP

APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE, TOWN OF BAILEYS HARBOR:

Beantown Campground Inc, Theresa Anderson, agent, Sturgeon Bay, has applied to the Town of Baileys Harbor for a Class B beer/Class C wine for a period ending June 30, 2027, at the property situated at 8400 CTH F, known as Beantown Campground. WNAXLP

AC Tap Sr LLC, Merih Bayirli, agent, Sister Bay has applied to the Town of Baileys Harbor for a Class B liquor/ beer license for a period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated at 9322 State Highway 57 known as AC Tap. WNAXLP

Baileys 57, LLC, Eric Williams agent, Baileys Harbor, has applied to the Town of Baileys Harbor for a Class “A” Beer / “Class A” license for a period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated at 7998 Hwy 57 to be known as Baileys 57. WNAXLP

MWB, Adam Slota, agent, Bellevue, has applied to the Town of Baileys Harbor for a Class B liquor/beer license for a period ending June 30, 2027, at the property situated at 7670 State Highway 57 known as Maxwelton Braes Lodge. WNAXLP

Baileys Harbor Homestead LLC, Lucas Lindow, agent, Baileys Harbor, has applied to the Town of Baileys Harbor for an above-quota “Class B” license for a period ending June 30, 2027, at the property situated at 8425 County Highway F known as About Thyme Farms. WNAXLP

The Thirsty Cow Taphouse LLC, Inc, Holly Buttenhoff agent, Ellison Bay, has applied to the Town of Baileys Harbor for a Class B liquor/beer license for a period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated at 7899 County Road A known as The Thirsty Cow Taphouse. WNAXLP

CLAY BANKS

LIQUOR LICENSES BAILEYS HARBOR

57 and Howard LLC, Shawna Munteanu, agent, Baileys Harbor, has applied to the Town of Baileys Harbor for a Class B beer/Class C wine for a period ending June 30, 2027, at the property situated at 8093 State Highway 57 known as Roost+Banter. WNAXLP PCJ Capital Management LLC, Denise Hanusa, agent, Baileys Harbor, has applied to the Town of Baileys Harbor for a Class B liquor/beer license for a period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated at 7898 Cty Rd A known as PC Junction. WNAXLP Inland Door County LLC, Josh Miller, agent, Baileys Harbor, has applied to the Town of Baileys Harbor for a Class B beer/Class C wine for a period ending June 30, 2027, at the property situated at 8085 State Highway 57 known as Inland. WNAXLP TD Partners LLC, Rory Douglas Madsen agent, Sturgeon Bay, has applied to the Town of Baileys Harbor for a Class B liquor/beer license for a period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated at 1420 Pine Drive known as Gordon Lodge Resort. WNAXLP SS Bennett Restaurants LLC, Sarah Bennett agent, Baileys Harbor, has applied to the Town of Baileys Harbor for a Class B liquor/beer license for a period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated at 8080 Hwy 57 known as Harbor Fish Market & Grille. WNAXLP The Baileys Harbor Cornerstone Pub, LLC, Paul Salm agent, Sister Bay, has applied to the Town of Baileys Harbor for a Class B liquor/ beer license for a period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated at 8123 State Highway 57 known as The Baileys Harbor Cornerstone Pub. WNAXLP D C Ventures LLC, Carole Graybill agent, Baileys Harbor has applied to the Town of Baileys Harbor for a Class B liquor/beer license for a period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated at 3026 County E, known as Coyote Roadhouse. WNAXLP Chives, Inc., Ronald Schoenfeld, agent, Baileys Harbor, has applied to the Town of Baileys Harbor for a Class B beer/Class B liquor license for a period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated at 8041 & 8037 STH 57 known as Chives Door County. WNAXLP Florian II Supper Club Inc., Jerald Kwaterski agent, Baileys Harbor, has applied to the Town of Baileys Harbor for a Class B liquor/beer license for a period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated at 8051 Hwy 57, known as Blue Ox. WNAXLP Blacksmith Inn Partners, LLC, Samuel Nelson agent, Baileys Harbor has applied to the Town of Baileys Harbor for a

LIQUOR LICENSE: To Whom if May Concern: I hereby certify that Wienke LLC (Sigrid Slaby, Agent, residing in Algoma, Door County, Wisconsin) doing business as Wienke’s Market has applied to the Town of Clay Banks for a Class A Liquor/Beer license for the period ending June 30, 2027 at the building situated at 292 Co. Hwy S, Algoma WI 54201 Dated June 1st, 2026 Jessica Bongle, Clerk WNAXLP

EGG HARBOR

Application for Alcohol License To Whom It May Concern: I hereby certify that The Ashbrooke, LLC d/b/a The Ashbrooke, 7942 State Hwy 42, Egg Harbor, WI, has applied to the Village of Egg Harbor for a Retail a “Class A” Liquor License to sell for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the premise of 7942 State Hwy 42, Egg Harbor, WI. Dated: June 5, 2026 Lynn K. Ohnesorge Clerk-Treasurer WNAXLP Application for Alcohol License To Whom It May Concern: I hereby certify that B3 Hospitality LLC d.b.a. The Fancy B, 7840 State Hwy 42, Egg Harbor, WI, has applied to the Village of Egg Harbor for a Retail “Class C” Liquor (wine only) License and a Class “B” Beer License to sell for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the premises of 7840 State Hwy 42, Egg Harbor, WI. Dated: June 5, 2026 Lynn K. Ohnesorge Clerk-Treasurer WNAXLP Application for Alcohol License To Whom It May Concern: I hereby certify that The Orchards at Egg Harbor LLC d.b.a. Orchards at Egg Harbor GC, PO Box 176, Egg Harbor, WI, has applied to the Village of Egg Harbor for renewal of a Retail a Class “B” Beer & “Class B” Liquor License to sell for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the premise of 8125 Heritage Lake Rd, Egg Harbor, WI. Dated: June 5, 2026 Lynn K. Ohnesorge Clerk-Treasurer WNAXLP Application for Alcohol License To Whom It May Concern: I hereby certify that Trolley Tours of Door County, Inc., P O Box 76, Egg Harbor, WI, has applied to the Village of Egg Harbor for a renewal of a Retail a Class “B” Beer & “Class C” Liquor (Wine Only) License to sell for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the premise of 8030 State Hwy 42, Egg Harbor, WI. Dated: June 5, 2026 Lynn K. Ohnesorge Clerk-Treasurer WNAXLP Application for Alcohol License To Whom It May Concern: I hereby certify that Mojo Enterpises LLC d/b/a Village Cafe, P O Box 440, Egg Harbor, WI, has applied to the Village of Egg Harbor for a renewal of a Retail a Class “B” Beer & “Class C” Liquor (Wine Only) License to sell for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the premise of 7918 State Hwy 42, Egg Harbor, WI. Dated: June 5, 2026 Lynn K. Ohnesorge Clerk-Treasurer WNAXLP

Application for Alcohol License To Whom It May Concern: I hereby certify that Mojo Enterprises III LLC d/b/a Villaggio’s, P O Box 608, Egg Harbor, WI, has applied to the Village of Egg Harbor for a renewal of a Retail Class “B” Beer & “Class B” Liquor License to sell for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the premise of 4655 County Rd E, Egg Harbor, WI. Dated: June 5, 2026 Lynn K. Ohnesorge WNAXLP Application for Alcohol License To Whom It May Concern: I hereby certify that Alpine Resort Acquisition Co LLC d/b/a Alpine Resort, 900 Higginson Ln, Winnetka, IL has applied to the Village of Egg Harbor for a renewal of a Retail Class “B” Beer & “Class B” Liquor License to sell for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the premise of 7670 Horseshoe Bay Rd, Egg Harbor, WI. Dated: June 5, 2026 Lynn K. Ohnesorge Clerk-Treasurer WNAXLP Application for Alcohol License To Whom It May Concern: I hereby certify that Zeus LLC d/b/a Buttercups Coffee, 4121 County Rd EE, Fish Creek, WI, has applied to the Village of Egg Harbor for a Renewal of a Retail a Class “B” Beer & “Class C” Liquor (Wine Only) License to sell for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the premise of 7828 State Hwy 42 Unit 1-0, Egg Harbor, WI. Dated: June 5, 2026 Lynn K. Ohnesorge Clerk-Treasurer WNAXLP Application for Alcohol License To Whom It May Concern: I hereby certify that Casey’s of Door County Inc d/b/a Casey’s BBQ & Smokehouse, P O Box 611, Egg Harbor, WI, has applied to the Village of Egg Harbor for a renewal of a Retail a Class “B” Beer & “Class B” Liquor License to sell for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the premise of 7855 State Hwy 42, Egg Harbor, WI. Dated: June 5, 2026 Lynn K. Ohnesorge Clerk-Treasurer WNAXLP Application for Alcohol License To Whom It May Concern: I hereby certify that Sillypants LLC d/b/a Cupola Cafe, 2307 Old Stage Rd, Sister Bay, WI, has applied to the Village of Egg Harbor for a Retail a Class “B” Beer & “Class C” Liquor (Wine Only) License to sell for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the premise of 7838 State Hwy 42, Egg Harbor, WI. Dated: June 5, 2026 Lynn K. Ohnesorge Clerk-Treasurer WNAXLP Application for Alcohol License To Whom It May Concern: I hereby certify that Sillypants LLC d/b/a Daughters &Co, 2307 Old Stage Rd, Sister Bay, WI, has applied to the Village of Egg Harbor for a Retail a Class “A” Beer & “Class A” Liquor License to sell for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the premise of 7838 State Hwy 42, Egg Harbor, WI. Dated: June 5, 2026 Lynn K. Ohnesorge Clerk-Treasurer WNAXLP Application for Alcohol License To Whom It May Concern: I hereby certify that The Fireside Restaurant LLC, P O Box 111, Egg Harbor, WI, has applied to the Village of Egg Harbor for a renewal of a Retail a Class “B” Beer & “Class B” Liquor License to sell for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the premise of 7755 State Hwy 42, Egg Harbor, WI. Dated: June 5, 2026 Lynn K. Ohnesorge Clerk-Treasurer WNAXLP Application for Alcohol License To Whom It May Concern: I hereby certify that Greens ‘N’ Grains LLC, P O Box 225, Egg Harbor, WI, has applied to the Village of Egg Harbor for a Retail a Class “A” Beer & “Class A” Liquor License to sell for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the premise of 7821 State Hwy 42, Egg Harbor, WI. Dated: June 5, 2026 Lynn K. Ohnesorge Clerk-Treasurer WNAXLP Application for Alcohol License To Whom It May Concern: I hereby certify that MSM Ltd d/b/a Main Street Market, 7770 State Hwy 42, Egg Harbor, WI, has applied to the Village of Egg Harbor for a Retail a Class “A” Beer & “Class A” Liquor License to sell for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the premise of 7770 State Hwy 42, Egg Harbor, WI. Dated: June 5, 2026 Lynn K. Ohnesorge

DOORCOUNTYPULSE.COM Clerk-Treasurer WNAXLP Application for Alcohol License To Whom It May Concern: I hereby certify that MSM Ltd d/b/a Main Street Market, 7770 State Hwy 42, Egg Harbor, WI, has applied to the Village of Egg Harbor for a Retail a Class “A” Beer & “Class A” Liquor License to sell for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the premise of 7770 State Hwy 42, Egg Harbor, WI. Dated: June 5, 2026 Lynn K. Ohnesorge Clerk-Treasurer WNAXLP Application for Alcohol License To Whom It May Concern: I hereby certify that Newport Resort Condo Association, 7888 Church St, Egg Harbor, WI, has applied to the Village of Egg Harbor for a renewal of a Retail Class “A” Beer & “Class A” Liquor License to sell for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the premise of 7888 Church St, Egg Harbor, WI. Dated: June 5, 2026 Lynn K. Ohnesorge Clerk-Treasurer WNAXLP Application for Alcohol License To Whom It May Concern: I hereby certify that Riverstone Boutique LLC d/b/a Riverstone Boutique & Wine, 7573 State Hwy 42 Unit H-32, Egg Harbor, WI, has applied to the Village of Egg Harbor for a Retail a Class “A” Liquor License to sell for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the premise of 7828 State Hwy 42 Unit 1-L, Egg Harbor, WI. Dated: June 5, 2026 Lynn K. Ohnesorge Clerk-Treasurer WNAXLP Application for Alcohol License To Whom It May Concern: I hereby certify that Mojo Enterprise II LLC d/b/a Salute & Pink Bakery, P O Box 648, Egg Harbor, WI, has applied to the Village of Egg Harbor for a renewal of a Retail a Class “B” Beer & “Class C” Liquor (Wine Only) License to sell for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the premise of 7778 State Hwy 42, Egg Harbor, WI. Dated: June 5, 2026 Lynn K. Ohnesorge Clerk-Treasurer WNAXLP Application for Alcohol License To Whom It May Concern: I hereby certify that Conch Co Inc d/b/a Shipwrecked Brew Pub, P O Box 87, Egg Harbor, WI, has applied to the Village of Egg Harbor for a renewal of a Retail a Class “B” Beer & “Class B” Liquor License to sell for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the premise of 7791 State Hwy 42, Egg Harbor, WI. Dated: June 5, 2026 Lynn K. Ohnesorge Clerk-Treasurer WNAXLP

GARDNER

APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE To Whom it May Concern: I hereby certify that KCN Enterprise, LLC (Door County KOA Holiday) applied to the Town of Gardner for a retail “Class B” license to sell fermented malt beverages and intoxicating liquors for the period beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 in the building situated at 9245 Lovers Lane, Brussels, Wisconsin. Dated: May 27, 2026 Amy Sacotte, Clerk WNAXLP

JACKSONPORT

TOWN OF JACKSONPORT Retail Alcohol License Applications NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following applications have been received by the Clerk of the Town of Jacksonport, Door County for alcohol retail licenses for the July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 license year: “CLASS B” (Combination liquor & beer) – on premises Renewal Application for “Class B” license for Magic 8 Ball Ventures, LLC dba Scotty’s Pub & Grub at the building situated on 6269 Highway 57, Sturgeon Bay, Door County, WI 54235. Submitted by Marjo Tesnow, owner/agent residing in Egg Harbor, Door County WI. Marjo Tesnow has also applied for a license to sell cigarettes and tobacco products over-the-counter at Scotty’s Pub & Grub, period ending June 30, 2027. Renewal Application for “Class B” license for Island Fever, LLC, dba Island Fever Rum Bar & Grill at the building situated at 6301 Highway 57, Sturgeon Bay, Door County, WI 54235. Submitted by Chase Bjarnarson owner/ agent residing in Jacksonport, Door County WI Renewal Application for Quietside Enterprises, dba A Little Bit of Coffee at the building situated on 6332 Highway 57, Sturgeon Bay, Door County WI 54235. Submitted by Dona Anderson, Agent, residing in Jacksonport Door County WI

june 5-12/2026 PUBLIC NOTICES & CLASSIFIEDS | 5 Renewal application for “Class B” license for Fernwood Gardens dba Fernwood Gardens Ballroom at the building situated on 5890 Highway 57, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235. Submitted by Rob Geitner, agent, residing in Jacksonport, Door County WI Class “B” (Beer) and “Class C” LIQUOR (Wine Only)-on premises. Renewal Application for Class “B” and “Class C” license for Renn Jervis dba Town Hall Bakery at the building situated on 6225 Highway 57, Sturgeon Bay, Door County WI 54235. Submitted by Renn Jervis sole proprietor, residing in Jacksonport, Door County WI CLASS “A” (Beer) AND CLASS “A” (Liquor) – off premises Renewal application for Class “A” and “Class A” license for Traze LLC dba Frontier Wilderness Campground at the building situated on 4375 Hillside Rd, Egg Harbor, Door County WI 54209. Submitted by Todd Rasmussen, owner, residing in Egg Harbor, Door County WI Renewal application for Class “A” and “Class A” license Wayne Bley dba Bley’s Grocery Campground at the building situated on 6318 Highway 57, Sturgeon Bay, Door County WI 54209. Submitted by Wayne Bley, owner, residing in Jacksonport, Door County WI. Wayne Bley has also applied for a license to sell cigarettes and tobacco products over-the-counter at Bley’s Grocery, period ending June 30, 2026. Renewal application for Class “A” and “Class A” license for Waseda Farms, LLC at the building situated on 7281 Logerquist Rd, Baileys Harbor, Door County WI 54202. Submitted by Sayard Geeve, agent, residing in Sturgeon Bay, Door County WI Renewal application for Class “A” and “Class A” license for The Rushes Condominium Association LTD, dba The Rushes Resort & Condos at the building situated on 3014 Rushes Road, Baileys Harbor, Door County WI 54202. Submitted by Submitted by Kay Englebert, residing in Sturgeon Bay, Door County WI The Town Board will consider and receive public input, comment, or concerns regarding issuance of the above referenced licenses at its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 7:00pm at the Jacksonport Town Hall, 3365 County Road V, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Dated: June 5, 2026 (Signed) Colleen Huberty Colleen Huberty, Clerk WNAXLP

SEVASTOPOL

APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I hereby certify that Valmy Happy Hour, Inc. (Stacey Volkmann), Agent, residing in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin), 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 4418 Whitefish Bay Road, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. Dated: May 27, 2026 Amy M. Flok, Clerk Town of Sevastopol, Door County WI WNAXLP APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I hereby certify that Cory A. Lehman, d/b/a Mill Supper Club LLC, residing in Sturgeon Bay, Door County, Wisconsin, 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 4128 State Highway 42/57, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Dated: May 27, 2026 Amy M. Flok, Clerk Town of Sevastopol, Door County WI WNAXLP APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I hereby certify that Waseda Farms LLC (Sayard Geeve, Agent, residing in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin), has applied to the Town of Sevastopol for a retail combination Class A 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 4020 State Highway 42/57 Unit 2, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. Dated: May 28, 2026 Amy M. Flok, Clerk Town of Sevastopol, Door County WI WNAXLP

APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSE TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I hereby certify that Welsing’s Foodland, Inc., (Patrick W. Welsing, Agent, residing in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin), has applied to the Town of Sevastopol for a retail combination Class A 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 4436 Whitefish Bay Road, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. Dated: May 30, 2026 Amy M. Flok, Clerk Town of Sevastopol, Door County WI WNAXLP

SISTER BAY

I hereby certify that Door County Creamery, Jesse Johnson – Agent, residing in Sister Bay, Door County, WI, has applied to the Sister Bay Board of Trustees for a retail Class “B” License to sell fermented malt beverages & a retail Class C license to sell wine, for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated at 10653 N Bay Shore Dr. Dated June 1, 2026, Julie Thyssen, Village Clerk WNAXLP I hereby certify that One Star Burgers & Dogs, Hannah Paulus – Agent, residing in Sister Bay, Door County, WI, has applied to the Sister Bay Board of Trustees for a retail Class “B” License to sell fermented malt beverages & a retail Class C license to sell wine, for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated at 10440 Orchard Dr. Dated June 1, 2026, Julie Thyssen, Village Clerk WNAXLP I hereby certify that Ecology Sports, dba Base Camp, Joel Kersebet – Agent, residing in Sister Bay, Door County, WI, has applied to the Sister Bay Board of Trustees for a retail Class “B” License to sell fermented malt beverages & a retail Class C license to sell wine, for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated at 10740 N Bay Shore Dr. Dated June 1, 2026, Julie Thyssen, Village Clerk WNAXLP I hereby certify that Happy Coffee DOD LLC, dba happy coffee, Lilliana Orozco – Agent, residing in Sister Bay, Door County, WI, has applied to the Sister Bay Board of Trustees for a retail Class “B” License to sell fermented malt beverages & a retail Class C license to sell wine, for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated at 10678 N Bay Shore Dr., Unit 2. Dated June 1, 2026, Julie Thyssen, Village Clerk WNAXLP

Cream & Coffee, Rachel Lohman – Agent, residing in Ephraim, Door County, WI, has applied to the Sister Bay Board of Trustees for a Retail Class “B” License to sell fermented malt beverages and a Retail Class C License to sell wine for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated at 10649 N Bay Shore Drive. Dated June 1, 2026, Julie Thyssen, Village Clerk WNAXLP I hereby certify that Savor BBQ Co. Inc, Corey Brydon – Agent, residing in Ellison Bay, Door County, WI, has applied to the Sister Bay Board of Trustees for a retail Class “B” License to sell fermented malt beverages & a retail Class C license to sell wine, for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated at 10635 N Bay Shore Drive, Un. F. Dated June 1, 2026, Julie Thyssen, Village Clerk WNAXLP I hereby certify that Savor BBQ Co. Inc, Corey Brydon – Agent, residing in Ellison Bay, Door County, WI, has applied to the Sister Bay Board of Trustees for a retail Class “B” License to sell fermented malt beverages & a retail Class C license to sell wine, for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated at 2521 S. Bay Shore Drive. Dated June 1, 2026, Julie Thyssen, Village Clerk WNAXLP I hereby certify that Fat Belly LLC, Sam Lindsley – Agent, residing in Sturgeon Bay, Door County, WI, has applied to the Sister Bay Board of Trustees for a retail Class “B” license to sell fermented malt beverages & a retail Class C license to sell wine for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated at 10621 N Highland Rd. Dated June 1, 2026, Julie Thyssen, Village Clerk WNAXLP I hereby certify that The Dorr Hotel Holdings LLC, Chris Schmeltz – Agent, residing in Ephraim, Door County, WI, has applied to the Sister Bay Board of Trustees for a retail Class “B” License to sell fermented malt beverages & a retail Class C license to sell wine, for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated at 2329 Mill Rd. Dated June 1, 2026, Julie Thyssen, Village Clerk WNAXLP I hereby certify that Country House Inc, Benjamin Ehlert Agent, residing in Sister Bay, Door County, WI, has applied to the Sister Bay Board of Trustees for a Class “B” Beer License to sell fermented malt beverages and a “Class C” Wine License for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated at 2468 Sunnyside Rd. Dated June 1, 2026, Julie Thyssen, Village Clerk WNAXLP

I hereby certify that Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant Inc, Bjorn Johnson – Agent, residing in Sister Bay, Door County, WI, has applied to the Sister Bay Board of Trustees for a combination “Class B” License to sell fermented malt beverages & intoxicating liquors for the period ending June 30, 2027 at the building situated at 10698 N Bay Shore Dr. Dated June 1, 2026, Julie Thyssen, Village Clerk WNAXLP

I hereby certify that Firefly Outfitters LLC, Collin Dahl – Agent, residing in Sister Bay, Door County, WI, has applied to the Sister Bay Board of Trustees for a Combined Retail Class A License to sell fermented malt beverages & intoxicating liquors for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated at 10589 S Highland Rd #5. Dated June 1, 2026, Julie Thyssen, Village Clerk WNAXLP

I hereby certify that Boathouse Properties Sister Bay LLC, dba Boathouse on the Bay, Matthew Peterson – Agent, residing in Sister Bay, Door County, WI, has applied to the Sister Bay Board of Trustees for a combination “Class B” License to sell fermented malt beverages & intoxicating liquor, for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated at 10716 N Bay Shore Dr. Dated June 1, 2026, Julie Thyssen, Village Clerk WNAXLP

I hereby certify that Thyme, Inc DBA Thyme Restaurant & Catering, Karl Bardley – Agent, residing in Sister Bay, Door County, WI, has applied to the Sister Bay Board of Trustees for a retail Class “B” License to sell fermented malt beverages and a retail “Class C” license to sell wine, for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated at 10339 STH 57. Dated June 1, 2026, Julie Thyssen, Village Clerk WNAXLP

I hereby certify that Proto Foods LLC dba Zero Sum, Martina Marinova – Agent, residing in Sister Bay, Door County, WI, has applied to the Sister Bay Board of Trustees for a retail “Class B” Beer and Class C Wine Licese to sell fermented malt beverages & wine, for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated at 10578 Country Walk Dr #30. Dated June 1, 2026, Julie Thyssen, Village Clerk WNAXLP

I hereby certify that McEvoy’s Culinaria, residing in Sister Bay, Door County, WI, has applied to the Sister Bay Board of Trustees for a retail Class “B” License to sell fermented malt beverages & a retail Class C license to sell wine, for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated at 10653 N Bay Shore Dr. Dated June 1, 2026, Julie Thyssen, Village Clerk WNAXLP

I hereby certify that Zeke’s Village Market LLC, Benjamin Joseph – Agent, residing in Sister Bay, Door County, WI, has applied to the Sister Bay Board of Trustees for a retail combination Class A License to sell fermented malt beverages and intoxicating liquors for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated at 2361 Mill Rd #2. Dated June 1, 2026, Julie Thyssen, Village Clerk WNAXLP I hereby certify that Drink Coffee LLC dba Analog Ice

I hereby certify that Look Up Development dba Goose and Twigs inn and Market, Gustavo Gallardo – Agent, residing in Sturgeon Bay, Door County, WI, has applied to the Sister Bay Board of Trustees for a retail Class “B” License to sell fermented malt beverages & a retail Class C license to sell wine, for the period ending June 30, 2027 at the building situated at 2322 Mill Rd. Dated June 1, 2026, Julie Thyssen, Village Clerk WNAXLP I hereby certify that Steamboat

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Public Notices continued from page 5 Missy LLC dba Pasta Vino, Amanda Orlock – Agent, residing in Sturgeon Bay, Door County, WI, has applied to the Sister Bay Board of Trustees for a Retail Class “B” License to sell fermented malt beverages and a Retail Class C License to sell wine, for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated at 10571 Country Walk Ln #25. Dated June 1, 2026, Julie Thyssen, Village Clerk WNAXLP I hereby certify that Jill Kirsten Artistry, LLC dba Blush Salon & Bridal Suite, Jill Wiese –Agent, residing in Baileys Harbor, Door County, WI, has applied to the Sister Bay Board of Trustees for a Retail Class C License to sell wine, for the period ending June 30, 2027, at the building situated at 2521 S Bay Shore Drive. Dated June 1, 2026, Julie Thyssen, Village Clerk WNAXLP

ORDINANCES

JACKSONPORT

Please take notice that the Town of Jacksonport enacted Ordinance No. 2026-01, Citation Ordinance, on April 22, 2026. This ordinance authorizes the Jacksonport Town Board or its designees, to issue citations for violations of Town of Jacksonport ordinances, including

Classifieds continued from page 1 MISCELLANEOUS Ladders For Sale 16ft Type 1A extension ladder, 12ft extension ladder, 1 pair ladder jacks, 16ft Type 1A platform ladder, 12 ft Type 1A, Aluminum extension plank. Call Bob 920.495.9582 HYLINE ORCHARD FARM MARKET 2 miles north of Egg Harbor on Hwy 42. (920.868.3067) OPEN YEAR ROUND 9am to 5pm. HOMEMADE CHERRY & APPLE PRODUCTS FROM OUR ORCHARDS. Cherries galore. NEW freeze dried cherries, our own sparkling cider & juice, Cherry & many more. Locally grown state certified beef, ground, steaks & roast. Also our cherry and apple pies baked or ready to bake. A variety of cheese, cheese spreads and cheese curds. Door County beer and wines. Natural homemade soaps. Door County Watch Us Grow liquid fertilizer. Honey crisp dried apples, large variety of fruit pie fillings including Cherry & Honey Crisp apple. Jams, Jellies, Pies, Salsa, BBQ Sauce, (Cherries:

ordinances with statutory counterparts. The full text of Ordinance No. 2026-01 may be obtained at the town clerk’s office at 3365 County Road V, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 or on the town’s website: www.jacksonport.org. For additional information contact Jacksonport Town Clerk, Colleen Huberty at 920-8238136 WNAXLP

REQUESTS FOR PROPOSAL JACKSONPORT

TOWN OF JACKSONPORT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – MICROSEALING SERVICES The Town of Jacksonport requests proposals for micro sealing services along Town Line Road East, approximately 2851 feet in length X 20’ in width, and the parking lot to the east approximately 120’ X 45’ in size. Bid is to include: Preparatory: Rubberized Crack Filling, Spray Patching, Micro Surfacing Sealed bids must be received in the Town of Jacksonport Office, 3365 County Road V, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235, no later than 8:00am on June 23, 2026. Emailed bids will not be accepted. Bid opening will take place at 10am on June 23, 2026. Full RFP is can be obtained by contacting the Town Office at 920-823-8136 or clerk@ jacksonportwi.gov WNAXLP SECTION 00 11 13

frozen, canned and dried), Cherry Cider, Honey Crisp Blend Apple Cider, our new apple grape and peachy apple and apple cranberry ciders. Fresh Eggs, Maple Syrup, Honey, Pickles, Spices, Fudge, Gifts & Gift Boxes and Much More. Pick Your Own Cherries and Apples in season. Six Generations Growing and Marketing Fruits and Vegetables. Wholesale and Retail products. We ship UPS. Accept WIC checks. Door County Kraut Co. / Mr. Burns Peppertorium Hand-cut – house made fresh/ frozen or canned plain and spicy sauerkrauts (probiotics are live in the fresh/frozen varieties – the heat process in canning kills the bacteria). DC Kraut specializes in smoked whitefish dips, fridge pickles including Oriental Daikon Radish SS, scratch bakery – pies, pastries, breakfast treats, cookies, desserts, pot pies, and more. We’re at BHCA Sunday farmers/artisan markets 9-1 on County F & EE from STH 57 west to School Alley. Mister Burns LLC specializes in mild-wild fermented for flavor hot sauces, BBQ’s, Salsa’s, numerous hot pepper jams, spicy A2- aged white cheddar block cheeses, seasoning salts and novelty

PENINSULA PULSE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Project: Town of Jacksonport Roads 2026 Pre-Bid Meeting: There will be no required Pre-Bid Meeting. Date Bids Due By: Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Location: Jacksonport Town Office 3365 County Road V Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Mon/Tue 10am-2pm; Fri 8am12pm Sealed Bid Opening: Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Location: Jacksonport Town Office 3365 County Road V Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Mon/Tue 10am-2pm; Fri 8am12pm DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The project is officially known as “Town of Jacksonport Roads 2026”. The project is described as ditching, culvert replacements, pulverizing and repaving approximately ±0.5miles of Clark Lake Drive (from Clark Lake Court to the terminus) and pulverizing and repaving and culvert replacement of approximately ±1.0 miles of Kiehnau Road in the Towns of Jacksonport, Door County, WI. This project is funded solely by the Town. In general, work consists of the following: Pulverization, reconstruction, repavement, shouldering, ditch rehabilitation, and culvert installation on the Town-owned roadways. BIDDING DOCUMENTS: Complete digital bidding documents are available by direct inquiry to the Project

Engineer, Skyler Witalison at (920) 298-1763, Skyler. Witalison@stantec.com LEGAL PROVISIONS: The Contract letting shall be subject to the provisions of Sections 60.47, 66.0901, and 779.15 of the Wisconsin Statutes. ALTERNATE BID ITEMS: The low bidder for purposes of award shall be the conforming responsible bidder offering the low aggregate amount for the Base Bid item, plus or minus those Alternate Bid items providing the most features of the work within the funds determined by the Town to be available before bids are opened. After determination of the low bidder as stated, award in the best interests of the Town may be made on the selected Base Bid item and any combination of Alternate Bid items for which funds are determined to be available at the time of the award, provided that award on such combination of bid items does not exceed the amount offered by any other conforming responsible bidder for the same combination of bid items. BID SECURITY: A Bid must be accompanied by Bid security made payable to Owner in an amount of 5 percent of Bidder’s maximum Bid price (determined by adding the base bid and all alternates) and in the form of a certified check, bank money order, or a Bid bond issued by a Surety. The Bid security of the apparent Successful Bidder will be retained until

Owner awards the contract to such Bidder, and such Bidder has executed the Contract, furnished the required Contract security (if required), and met the other conditions of the Notice of Award, CONTRACT SECURITY: The bidder to whom a Contract is awarded may be required to furnish a Performance Bond for the full amount of the Contract within 10 days of award or execution of the Contract, if the Town so chooses. The Performance Bond shall contain a provision to increase the Performance Bond by the amount of any change orders that might increase the amount of the Contract price. If such bidder fails to execute and file such a Performance Bond within the 10-day period, the check, bond, or bank draft accompanying the bid shall be forfeited to the Town as liquidated damages. RIGHT TO REJECT BIDS AND BID WITHDRAWAL: The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids, the right to waive irregularities and informalities in bidding, the right to disregard all nonconforming, nonresponsive, unbalanced or conditional bids, and the right to accept the bid which best serves the interests of the Town. The Town reserves the right to postpone the award of the contract, and no bids shall be withdrawn for a period not exceeding 60 days after the date and time set forth in the Bid Opening. Published by authority of the

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nosh. Our goal is making tasty foods, a pleasure to eat and good for you. Shop our “little store” at 2604 Grove Road – to schedule a time for personal tasting experiences. Farm Tours Sundays into October are from 4-8 p.m. “Something Special from Wisconsin”. Call Ann for more info at 920.839.2288, or leave a voice message.

SPORTING EQUIPMENT

LOT of scrap glass to get rid of! Also selling household items. I’m in the building right next to Wulf Bros. on Hwy 57, go around to the BACK of the building. 185 E. Walnut Street, Sturgeon Bay.

sale for the crafter! Lots of fabrics: yardage, precuts, scrap bags, patterns. Wool sweaters for mitten making. Beads and scrapbook supplies. Home decor, Christmas items, books, games, puzzles. New bedside tables. New shoes in boxes. Kids and adults’ clothing. Vintage/estate/antique housewares. Toddler bed. Vintage linens. Can’t list everything!

Yellow Barn Collectibles Open Fri, Sat & Sun 6/5, , 6/6, 6/7 10am – 4pm. 11632 Lakeview Rd Ellison Bay. Quality artwork, Rick Strini stemwork, Orvis fishing accessories, Indian motorcycle jacket, rare and/ or collectible books, railroad lanterns, rosemaled trunk, vintage furniture, one of a kind artisan pieces & much more. Simplicity Lawn Tractor Simplicity Broadmoor Hydro 12.5 Lawn Tractor. Has adjusted mowing deck & snow blower/wheel weights. $800. 920.421.1474 Power Saw & Sander For Sale Ryobi 16”-32” Drum Sander, $200; Delta 10” Contractor’s Saw & Guide, $800. 920.246.6245

Kayaks and trailer Complete Kayak Package – Ready for the Water! Included: 13’ Wilderness Systems Single Kayak; 12’ Dagger Single Kayak; 15’ Old Town Dirigo Tandem Kayak; Paddles Included; Life Jackets Included; Trailer Included – room for up to 4 kayaks total. $2,400. 920.205.7927 Stand Up Paddleboards & Bikes FOR SALE Four BIC 11-1/2 ft. SUPs – $100/ ea (obo). Ideal for larger paddler or SUP yoga. TREK Navigator 200 hybrid bike, large frame – $125 (obo). GT Palomar hybrid bike, small frame – $75 (obo). PH: 920.559.0811. Cash, Venmo or PayPal accepted.

GARAGE/ YARD SALE GARAGE/YARD SALE BUCKETS of Scrap Art Glass & More!

Glass artist here, and I have a

Yard Sale 1111 N 5th Ave, Sturgeon Bay, Friday, June 5th, and Saturday, June 6th 8 a.m.–6 p.m. both days, many 50 cent and dollar items Collectibles, toys, games, miscellaneous items, sports cards, Pokémon cards, sports collectibles and unopened packs Rummage Sale Sts. Peter and Paul Parish Rummage Sale. June 20-21, 2026. Donations will be accepted at the church on June 12, 13 and 19 from 8AM – 2PM. 4775 E Dunn Rd, Sturgeon Bay. No clothes, baby items, large furniture or appliances, please. Garage Sale Fri 6/5 & Sat 6/6 9am – 4pm. 24 S Baraboo Ave Sturgeon Bay. Butter Churn, Crockery, flat iron, blue canning bottles, 2 Nesco electric roasters & much more MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE Friday 6/05 – 8 am to 5 pm and Saturday 06/06 – 8 am to 1 pm. 417 N 18th Place. Great

EDGE CONSULTING

PUBLIC COMMENT NOTICE

Invitation to Comment on a Proposed Communications Tower Facility This notice is to serve as an opportunity for members of the public or permitting agency to provide comment regarding potential effects to historic properties within one-half mile (0.5mi) of the location of a proposed 165foot (199ft overall) monopole communications tower at property address 12719 N. Porte Des Morts Drive in the Town of Liberty Grove, Door County, Wisconsin. Coordinates for the tower location in DMS format: 45 - 17 – 23.19N, 86 - 58 – 57.36W. Alternative DD format coordinates for the same location: 45.289775, -86.982600. Comments or questions must concern potential impacts of the tower to historic properties and may be submitted to the following contact: Kaitlin Rinabarger, Edge Consulting Engineers, 624 Water Street, Prairie du Sac, WI 53578; Phone: 608.644.1449; Email: krinabarger@edgeconsult. com. This notice is provided in accordance with the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission, 47 C.F.R. Part 1, Appendices B and C. (#41027) WNAXLP

Downsizing - Garage/Yard Sale 5690 Gordon Rd. Sturgeon Bay. Friday, June 5th 8am – 5pm. Saturday, June 6th 8am – 2pm. Vintage – modern toys. Barbie & Ken w/accessories. Lionel Train set all inclusive. Ruby flashware dishes, iron skillets, table & chairs, antique bed frame, household items, Infant to age 8 variety of items, books, wall hangings. No early sales. Garage Sale Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6 from 9:00 AM – 4:00PM. 928 Quincy Street, Sturgeon Bay. A garage FULL of tools, fishing stuff, car stuff, antiques and collectibles, kitchen and holiday items.

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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

june 5-12/2026 PUBLIC NOTICES & CLASSIFIEDS | 7 Primos Property Maintenance LLC Full service residential and commercial lawn care, spring cleanup, shrub & tree trimming, and more. Fully insured, free estimates. Call or text 920.868.0251 MISCELLANEOUS NEED SOMETHING HAULED?

REAL ESTATE COMMERCIAL For Sale

From Point A to Point B or just away? Let A CLEANING CREW OF DOOR COUNTY do it for you. Boxes, Furniture, Appliances, Yard Waste, Scrap Metal, Junk and more. Family Owned and Operated, Insured. 920.818.0450.

Welcome to a standout commercial opportunity in the center of Egg Harbor. This 1,346 sq ft freestanding condo provides small town charm with big business potential. Currently home to a well-established hair salon, the space features an inviting, sun filled layout perfect for customer-facing operations. The freestanding design enhances curb appeal and draws attention from steady village traffic. Whether you’re expanding an existing business or bringing new vision to Door County, this property offers the visibility, flexibility and convenience that set you up for success. $419,900. Contact Jamie Sanger, Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group 920.559.0673

REC VEHICLES BOATS Boston Whaler Dauntless Boston Whaler Dauntless model (1997) 15 feet. Mercury 75 hp (1997). With trailer. Asking $7,500. Call Bert. 920.854.4806 Ocean Kayak Ocean Kayak Scrambler11 with all access. 920.421.4914 Boat Slip Boat slip 22’ seasonal, available in Ellison Bay. Electric and water included at $3674. Parking & bathrooms available. Restaurants and shopping nearby. Call 920.854.2006 for more information

Estate Sales & Downsizing Services Estate Sales, downsizing & post-loss coordination. Free consult. Contact Porta Estates: 920.333.3644/ portaestates@gmail.com. Female veteran-owned. After winter DRIVEWAY GRAVEL RENEWAL Pot holes, ruts, loss of gravel, grass or weeds after winter or a just a old driveway. We can help renew your driveway using the original gravel. It will look brand-new. We can also bring in additional gravel if it is needed. Save money give us a call! United Trades! Call or Text Steve at 808.392.7669 or email: unitedtrades@gmail.com Located in Baileys Harbor year round Clayton’s Special Services General Home Repairs, gutter service, roofing repairs, moss removal from roofs/decks, fall into spring cleanups etc. Located in Sister Bay. 920.256.5657 Need a piece of jewelry fixed? I can restring, fix a clasp or broken parts, etc. so you can wear it again! Call Pam at Earth Art Studio in Sister Bay at the Country Walk Shops: 920.854.1912 or stop by Tues to Sat 10:30 am – 4pm Door County’s Moving & Junk Removal Pros

Sea Kayak For Sale 17’ Perception Eclipse Sea kayak for sale. $1,000 obo. Includes Harmony elite skirt, life jacket, & trailer. Located in Fish Creek. Call 616.481.5274

SERVICES Look for additional Service display advertisements within this section. CLEANING MC Cleaners for hire For all your cottage & home cleaning needs. We clean, help organize, and do light maintenance. Call, text, or email today 920.374.9650 Or Mariamccleaners@yahoo.com Lainey’s Cleaning Services Being a grown up doesn’t mean you have to clean up after yourself. Not when you can call Lainey’s @ 920.747.5553 Licensed & Insured. Residential, Move In/Out, New Construction HEALTH DC Weight Support Group Saturdays 8:00 a.m. Bayview Luth. Church, Sturgeon Bay. Education and support for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. No fee, free will donations. All are welcome. Contact judyksargent1@gmail.com. Salon welcoming a few new clients Salon welcoming new clients, twenty five years at the same location, call Dave 920.544.3690 for appointment or consultation, Creative Touch, 6709 hwy 42, Egg Harbor LAWN/YARD CARE Lawn Care & Spring Cleanup Summer is coming, is your yard ready? Weather it’s lawn care, professional spring cleanups – debris removal, leaf removal, or shoreline cleanups we’ve got you covered! Serving Door County and surrounding areas. Call or text Pristine Property Care today at 920.393.3213 to receive 15% off your service! 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!

krystyl.jackson@davita.com or text 913.593.4535 or Jenny at 920.365.6608 for more details or to schedule a job preview! https://davita.wd1. myworkdayjobs.com/DKC_ External/job/03641—AuroraMed-Group-Sturgeon-Bay/ Registered-Nurse_R0449927 HOTEL/LODGING PART TIME FRONT DESK 2-CLOSE Cedar Court Inn in downtown Fish Creek seeking friendly, dependable front office help. Saturdays 2 PM-close; some Sundays mid-season. Add’l Sun,Mon&Tues hours available after Labor Day.Customer-facing role assisting guests daily. Must be reliable, self-directed,& able to stay on task as this position often works independently. Customer service skills required; Lodgical Solutions experience preferred. Small team environment — light laundry duties as needed. Competitive pay. Contact Matt 920.421.3364 Lead Housekeeper Seeking lead housekeeper for Square Rigger Lodge. Pay $23-$27 an hour, depending on experience. Must be available to work Saturdays and Sundays during the season. If interested, email office@ squareriggerlodge.com or call/ text Betsy at 314.503.3854 Maintenance Technician Seeking a year-round Maintenance person for a well-maintained Ephraim resort, who takes pride in their work; organized & self-directed. Light painting, electrical, plumbing repairs, & landscaping. Certified Pool Operator ideal but will train. 30-40 hours/week; flexible in off-season. $26. – $28./hour, Excellent health, eye, dental, PTO benefits. Send resume to GM@eagleharbor.com Holiday Music Motel – Hiring for Housekeeping The Holiday Music Motel in Sturgeon Bay is seeking experienced, dependable housekeeping help. Flexible part-time and year-round hours available. Must be reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently. Pay starting at $20/hr, plus monthly bonuses for reliability and job performance. Please send resume or brief introduction to holidaymusicmotel@ gmail.com with subject: HOUSEKEEPING APPLICATION. LANDSCAPING/ MAINTENANCE

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 FALLEN TREES, BRUSH PILE, TREE REMOVAL? We remove, fallen trees, brush piles, we cut down trees, thin forestry, remove debris piles, brush cut fields or walking trails. Trenching: drain tile, natural drainage etc. Auger: Need footings for a deck, planting trees? Move: Stone, gravel, heavy objects, decks etc. United Trades! Call or Text Steve at 808.392.7669 or email: unitedtrades@gmail.com Located in Baileys Harbor year round PAINTING Painting Services Northern Door Painting. Professional. Insured. Reliable. Interior & Exterior Painting. Call Nick 920.256.0772

WANTED MISCELLANEOUS Dog Walker Pet loving person to walk my dog. 3-4 times weekly. Good Pay. Baileys Harbor-Cana Island area. Call 920.839.2298 Wallflowers tickets wanted Wanted. Tickets to see the Wallflowers at the Door County Auditorium on June 12th. Please email Tom at Thomas. Beemsterboer@gmail.com

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Yard Work Help Needed Looking for dependable help with outdoor cleanup and property work in Bailey’s Harbor. Work includes: tree and branch cleanup, raking dirt and leaves, cleaning moss from large rocks, cleaning debris and general yard/property cleanup. Must be willing to do physical, outdoor labor, and work hard. Pay: $25-$30 an hour depending on experience and work ethic. Please message me with your name, availability. 818.437.7550 MISCELLANEOUS Experienced Rider Looking for an experienced rider who wants to board your horse and trail ride with us for June through October. This is a private barn. Egg Harbor area, great trails. If interested, call or text 920.559.9209 Looking for part time outside work this summer? Sturgeon Bay window cleaner needs help. Must be dependable and decent. Train as you work, skills pay bills! Call or text Erich, 920.256.9431 STR Cleaning Needed, Sturgeon Bay Seeking reliable, detail-oriented professional to clean 3 shortterm rental homes; part-time, seasonal. Avg 2–3 jobs/wk during summer, spring/fall occasional. On-site laundry; bring own supplies & vacuum. Need: able to complete turnovers (3 days or more notice); lift up to 50#; STR or housekeeping experience; great references. License/insured pref, but not req. $125 – $200 per completed cleaning visit. Text 920.333.4822; email, karen@youngautomotive.net Trail Guides Needed Kurtz Corral is looking for teammates for this season. Must have horse riding experience. 10 dollars an hour plus tips. Please call or email us. Thank you. 920.559.6742 ushorses@yahoo.com Going Garbage is Hiring! If you have a CDL, want a CDL or have truck mechanic skills, we are looking for you! We offer year-round, full time employment in Door and Kewaunee counties with a generous benefits

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Jumping To State Sevastopol’s Cash Kuehn qualified for the June 5-6 WIAA State Track and Field Championships in Division 3 in both the boys high jump and triple jump. FILE

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ultiple athletes from Door County have qualified for the June 5-6 WIAA State Track and Field Championships at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in Division 3. Southern Door’s girls, who placed sixth at the May 29 sectional in Hilbert with 45.5 points, had four top-four finishes to advance to state. Eagles junior Elise Jackson qualified in two events by winning the 300-meter hurdles (46.72 seconds) and placing second in the 100 hurdles (15.89). Southern Door senior Frankie Nellis won the long jump (17 feet, 7 inches), and Kennedy Pierre, Skya Scrimgeour, Emma Bousley and Malaina Veeser also advanced to state by combining for a fourth-place finish in the 4x800 relay (10:11.68). Gibraltar’s lone state qualifier is freshman Azucena Jauregui, who finished fourth in the 300 hurdles (48.88).

In the boys competition, Southern Door, which placed eighth at the sectional with 31.33 points, qualified for state in three events, with senior Grant Pieschek winning the pole vault (13-6) and senior Lauden Berg placing third in both the long jump (21-5) and the triple jump (42-10). Sevastopol, which tied for 14th at the sectional with 22 points, had sophomore Cash Kuehn qualify for state in two events by winning the triple jump (44-4) and placing second in the high jump (6-2). Tomberlin Qualifies in D2 In Division 2, Sturgeon Bay junior Cedar Tomberlin advanced to state after placing third in the boys triple jump at the May 29 sectional in Chilton. Tomberlin jumped 43 feet, 2.75 inches. His distance is the 12th longest statewide among the 16 boys triple jumpers who qualified in Division 2. Tomberlin scored all six team points for the Clipper boys at the Chilton sectional and was the only one from Sturgeon Bay to finish in the top four and qualify for state.

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Kaye, Melville on Softball First Team by KEVIN BONESKE kevin@ppulse.com

enior pitcher Alanah Kaye and junior utility player Samantha Melville of the conference champion Southern Door Eagles headlined the Packerland All-Conference first team announced this week. The only other player from a Door County team to make the first team is Sevastopol junior infielder Brynn Schartner. Three Southern Door players made the second team – senior infielder Madyson Counard, freshman outfielder Lilly Vandertie and junior outfielder Reese Vogel. Southern Door’s Alanah Kaye (1) has been named to the AllPackerland Conference first team at KEVIN BONESKE pitcher. FILE

Pioneers sophomore Leah Schoph made the second team as a utility player. All four Door County teams had players receive honorable mention. For Southern Door, they include junior catcher Grace Gutschow and junior infielder Harper Kramer. Sevastopol’s honorees are senior infielder Sienna Cain and junior infielder Adison Sawyer. Sturgeon Bay freshman catcher Genevieve Austad, sophomore infielder Audrey Harrington and freshman utility player Mckenna Poh received honorable mention, as did Gibraltar/Washington Island freshman infielder Gabi Solomon, junior outfielder Olivia Pelkey and sophomore utility player Mia Glocke. Peshtigo senior infielder Nevaeh Russell was named the Defensive Player of the Year, while the Player of Year honor is shared by Algoma junior catcher Natalie Ray and Kewaunee senior infielder Breanna Riha. Vikings Trio on Baseball First Team Three members of the Gibraltar/ Washington Island baseball team have been named to the all-conference first team.

The Vikings’ Cam Munao is a unanimous All-Packerland pick as an outfielder, while Owen Dannhausen made the first team as an infielder and Aaron Brey, who handled much of the team’s pitching duties, received the honor as a utility player/designated hitter. Sevastopol had one player make the first team – sophomore pitcher Andrew Wiesner. The Pioneers also had two players make the second team – freshman infielder Connor Mueller and sophomore outfielder Bo Tanck. The two Sturgeon Bay players making the second team include sophomore catcher Steven Prescott and junior infielder Siggy Hansen. Receiving honorable mention among the Door County teams are Gibraltar/ Washington Island senior catcher Luke Rericha, Southern Door sophomore utility player Collin Everard and

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Sevastopol senior utility player Logan Schuh. The Packerland’s Defensive Player of Year and Player of the Year honors both went to a player with the undefeated conference champion, Kewaunee senior pitcher Brett Paulsen. Sturgeon Bay’s Yarrow Goettelman (1), shown battling for the ball May 7 with Sevastopol/ Gibraltar’s Ruth Sansom, has been named the Packerland Conference’s Defensive Player of the Year in girls soccer. FILE

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Goettelman Named Defensive Player of Year Clippers senior Yarrow Goettelman won high honors from the conference’s coaches when she was named a unanimous selection for first team allconference team on defense, and was also named the Packerland’s Defensive Player of the Year. She was part of Sturgeon Bay’s defense that allowed only four goals in eight conference games this season. Goettleman is one of four players from Sturgeon Bay, which placed second in the conference, named to the first team. Clipper players joining Goettelman on the first team include three other unanimous selections – freshman forward Jericha Reynolds, who led the team in goals, and two midfielders – sophomore Barbara Alberti and freshman Makenna Coyhis. Sevatopol/Gibraltar midfielder Olive Wisnieski was also a unanimous selection. Four more Sturgeon Bay players received honorable mention – senior midfielder Miya Nell, sophomore defender Alexis Jimenez-Seyfer, junior defender Mady Schulz and freshman goalkeeper Prudence Goettelman. The two United players receiving honorable mention include senior forward Caitlyn Fellner and senior defender Tess Spude. Providence Academy/NEW Lutheran, which won the Packerland title, had seven players named to the first team, including the Player of the Year, junior forward Kiley Dhein.

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Kolberg Keeps Rolling by JASON ANNIS-WILD

ou sometimes hear an athlete’s name mentioned as the ‘greatest to never win a title.” Dan Marino, Charles Barkley, Ted Williams and Ken Griffey Jr. all fit into that argument. In the Door County League, a lot of great careers have gone without a title thanks to the dominance of Kolberg, Sister Bay and Egg Harbor, the only three teams to have won a title since 2005. Swami bounced back with a 4-0 week to bring his season record to 9-3. Let’s take a look at this week’s games. Maplewood (0-3) @ Kolberg (3-0) This frankly is a must-win game for the Mets if they are to have any hopes of a title and it could very well mean their playoff hopes as well. The Mets only had four hits in an 11-inning game Sunday, but they were still tied 1-1 against Sister Bay until the top of that 11th hour. The Braves continued to dominate on Sunday and some of the usual cast of characters were to blame. Trevor Reinhardt belted a home run and also struck out 12 Ports batters. Jack Peterson and Nick LeCaptain had two hits each. The Mets have been known to steal one from the Braves, but not this time. Swami says: Braves West Jacksonport (1-2) @ Sister Bay (3-0) The Ports are feeling the Swami curse. After a week one win the Ports have now dropped two straight and must travel to face a hot Bays team. Woody Schartner hit a home run on Sunday and Jack DeYoung had two hits, but the Ports left 13 runners on base. The Bays were in a dog fight for 11 innings before erupting with five runs in the top of that inning to put the game out of reach. Spencer Krause and Matt Hecht collected two hits each, but the stars continue to be the pitching staff as they have now only given up six runs in three games. The Ports dismantled the Bays in both meetings last year, scoring 25

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(From left) “We’re getting there,” insists manager Josh Pflieger. / Robby Pollman said the Cubs continue to have fun despite their struggles. / Pitcher Will Hartman kept the Cubs in the game against Egg Harbor through seven HERB GOULD innings.

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runs in two victories and they could easily pull off the upset again. Swami says: Bays

hits on the day and the top half of the order again all registered hits. Swami Says: Island

Washington Island (3-0) @ Institute (0-3) If one team could derail the two powerhouses in the league this year, it could very well be the Islanders. They are averaging 13 runs a game and have finished two of those games in mercy rule fashion. Sunday they totaled 12 hits with Ben Johnson leading the way with three. Ben Geiger and Alex Johnson chipped in with two each as well. They also benefited from an incredible seven hit batsmen and 10 walks. The Cubs are going to mess around and win a game yet. Against a team that has taken them apart in recent years they were tied 4-4 going into the bottom of the seventh inning. Will Hartman pitched well for six innings. Josh Plieger had two

Baileys Harbor (0-3) @ Egg Harbor (2-1) The A’s are feeling the lumps of a tough schedule to start to the season. Their three losses have been to all three undefeated teams. Sunday they were tied into the sixth until a 10-run Islander burst did them in. Caleb Plzak was the only A’s hitter with multiple hits as he had two on the day. The Indians had a scare from the Cubs Sunday, but a win is a win. Brady Kita got the win in relief of Drake Olson who pitched well for six innings. Brady also had a home run among his two hits and Bro Nick Kita had two hits as well. The A’s won both meetings a year ago and man they are due. Swami says: A’s

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Vikings Blank Buccaneers in Regional Semifinal by KEVIN BONESKE kevin@ppulse.com

ibraltar/Washington Island pounded out 15 hits Tuesday on the way to the WIAA Division 4 regional final. The No. 2-seeded Vikings defeated No. 7-seeded Prentice in the semifinal, 10-0, in six innings. Cam Munao led Gibraltar/Washington Island at the plate with a double and three singles. Owen Dannhausen added a double and two singles. Luke Rericha tallied three singles. Aaron Brey hit a double and a single. Hobbs Emerson also doubled. Brey pitched six shutout innings to record the victory for the Vikings, allowing three hits with a walk while striking out 12. As this issue was headed to press, Gibraltar/ Washington Island was scheduled to host Wednesday’s regional championship against No. 3-seeded Florence, which won its semifinal Tuesday against No. 6-seeded Lena, 12-2, in six innings. The winner advances to the sectional semifinals June 9 at Rosholt to face the winner of the regional title game between Rib Lake and Laona/ Wabeno. Clippers Edged Out in Semifinals Sturgeon Bay led Tuesday’s WIAA Division 3 regional semifinal 2-1 after five innings, before the No. 11-seeded Clippers saw their season come to an end at No. 3-seeded Bonduel, 4-3. Siggy Hansen started on the mound for Sturgeon Bay and gave up two earned runs on six hits through 5 1/3 innings, also walking three and striking out five. Ethan Kratcha pitched in relief and allowed two unearned runs that put Bonduel ahead 4-2 in the sixth inning. The Clippers got a run back in the top of the seventh with Hansen hitting a grounder to third base. Both teams tallied seven hits. Rylan Ruenger led Sturgeon Bay at the plate with a pair of singles. Bonduel advanced to Wednesday’s regional championship at No. 2-seeded Brillion, which won its semifinal Tuesday against No. 7-seeded Algoma, 9-1. Sturgeon Bay advanced to the semifinals by defeating No. 6-seeded Colcman, 9-4. All of Sturgeon Bay’s runs came in two innings by plating four in the top of the second and scoring five more times in the sixth inning. Of Sturgeon Bay’s nine hits, Kratcha, Steven Prescott, Jack Higginbotham and Dominic Blish had two singles apiece. Elisha Baumann added a double. Hansen recorded the complete-game victory, allowing four runs, one earned, on four hits with a hit batter while striking out three. Pioneers Fall to Peshtigo Sevastopol saw its season come to an end May 28 when the No. 8-seeded Pioneers lost their WIAA Division 3 regional quarterfinal at home to No. 9-seeded Peshtigo, 5-2.

Gibraltar/Washington Island’s Cam Munao (9) slides into second base to beat the tag from Prentice’s Zach Starkey during Tuesday’s WIAA Division 4 regional semifinal at Billerbeck Field. REMY CARMICHAEL

The postseason outcome was a reversal of when the two teams got together for a Packerland Conference doubleheader at Sevastopol Town Park on April 21, when the Pioneers won both games. Sevastopol didn’t get on the scoreboard for the playoff game until the bottom of the fifth inning to cut the deficit to 3-1. The Pioneers’ starting pitcher, Andrew Wiesner, had to leave the mound after the fifth inning upon reaching the 100-pitch limit. He allowed three runs, one earned, on four hits with three walks and a hit batter while striking out seven before being relieved by Chase Haberli. Haberli closed out the final two innings, giving up two earned runs on two hits with a walk and two hit batters while striking out two. Sevastopol outhit Peshtigo, 8-6, with Wiesner and Ried Kacmarinski tallying two hits apiece. Braydon Denowski pitched the first 5 1/3 innings for Peshtigo and recorded the victory, allowing both runs on the eight hits with a walk and two hit batters while striking out four. Byrce Heroux closed out the game for the Bulldogs. Peshtigo then lost Tuesday’s regional semifinal at No. 1-seeded Kewaunee, 6-1. Eagles Fall to Blue Devils The season came to an end May 28 for Southern Door when the No. 12-seeded Eagles lost their WIAA Division 3 regional quarterfinal at No. 5-seeded Oconto in five innings, 11-1. Southern Door could only muster two hits off Blue Devils pitcher Roman Cantu, who gave up an unearned run and also walked one while striking out seven over five innings. Caleb Guilette and Kody Wagaman each had a hit for the Eagles, with Wagaman driving in their only run in the fourth inning. Will Price pitched the first two innings for Southern Door and took the loss, allowing five runs, two earned, on four hits with a walk while striking out one.

nce again, Institute was knocking on the door. When Brady Kita took off his catcher’s mask and went to the mound for Egg Harbor in top of the seventh inning, the Cubs greeted him with three straight hits and scored three runs to pull into a 4-4 tie. But Kita singled home a go-ahead run in the bottom of the seventh and his brother, Nick, came home with an insurance run in the eighth, allowing Egg Harbor (2-1) to escape with a 6-4 victory on Sunday. It was the 35th straight loss for Institute. Institute’s last win came so long ago that the details are foggy to the Cubs – even though many of the players who played on Sunday also played in their 10-9 win over Baileys Harbor in 10 innings on Friday, July 14, 2023. “I think we walked off Baileys Harbor,’’ said outfielder Quin Schram, who delivered the gamewinning hit that night. None of the Cubs thought their drought would last this long. “We just have to string some runs together and play nine innings of baseball. That’s all it comes down to.’’ The Cubs (0-3) are not as messy as that losing streak sounds. They do a lot of things well. They just haven’t done enough of them in the same game. “They hit the ball well today, but right at us,’’ Egg Harbor manager Joe Sawyer said after the Cubs stranded nine runners in the first five innings. “We kind of got lucky. But we’ll take it.’’ At another level of baseball, the gloom and panic would be off the charts. But in the pure-sport Door County League, the Cubs enjoy playing a game they love. The results may not be there, but they are playing ball with their friends. And having a beer afterward, win or lose. “All teams go through ebbs and flows like this,’’ said Jason Annis-Wild, who played and operated the Institute club for 37 years. “They’ve got a core group that is keeping things going like Baileys Harbor did. They’re going to suffer their lumps, but it’s going to turn around. They also need to do a little better job of recruiting and get some more players.’’ Joe and Leah Hoffman, the Red Room operators who took the Institute reins from Annis-Wild last year, provide stability. And the Cubs’ Friday night games are popular. The attitude of the Institute players is a lesson in sportsmanship. “We’re getting there,’’ said manager Jared Pflieger. “We’re in some games. We have a couple of bad innings here and there. Pitching is one huge thing with us. We don’t have a stud pitcher that can go so long for us. We have a bunch of young guys that are coming up, though.’’ Siggy Hansen, who pitched at Sturgeon Bay High School, is expected to join the team soon. And Marty Walsh, a St. Norbert pitcher who has moved to Door County, could join the team when he meets the league’s six-month residency requirement. Whether one of them is the answer, time will tell. Meanwhile, Pflieger cobbles together pitching. Lefthander Will Hartman kept the Cubs in the Egg Harbor game into the seventh inning. These things do go in cycles. There was a stretch in the early 2000s where Sister Bay was a tailender. In the 1970s, Kolberg won only five games during a fouryear stretch. On the bright side, the Cubs remain a very positive group. “We’re getting better,’’ said Jared’s younger brother, shortstop Josh Pflieger, who rapped two of Institute’s six hits. “I think we can pull something out this year. Every game for me, I know we can win. We just have to get some of the kinks out and get the ball rolling.’’ And they are having a good time playing baseball with their friends. Their vocal bench at Egg Harbor is a testament to that. “We just come out here and have fun,’’ said Robby Pollman, 24, a former Sevastopol and St. Norbert player who is a wholesale manager at the Door Peninsula Winery. “I feel like if you have fun and stay focused, we’ll eventually come around and win. We just need some pitching and get the bats going.’’ Herb Gould is the author of The Run Don’t Count, his historical novel about the 1908 Chicago Cubs, and a deep-dive biography, Lambeau: The Epic Life of Earl Louis “Curly” Lambeau, The Man Who Invented the Green Bay Packers. For a signed Father’s Day copy, contact him at herbgould85@ gmail.com.

Vikings Ninth at Golf Sectional

ibraltar’s boys golf team closed out its season at Tuesday’s WIAA Division 3 sectional at the Bass Lake Golf Club north of Antigo, where the Vikings placed ninth

at 377. The top two teams which qualified for next week’s state meet at University Ridge in Madison included Three Lakes/Phelps (335) and Mishicot (342). The top three individuals not on those two qualifying teams also advanced to state, with the Packerland Conference’s Player of the Year, Kewaunee senior Evan Maccaux, carding the top score of 73 on the 18-hole course. Gibraltar didn’t have any individual state qualifiers at the sectional, with the team’s top round of 90 shot by sophomore Sam Busalacchi, who tied for 25th. Vikings junior Henry Wehrenberg and senior Bairen Lhost tied for 37th at 94. Gibraltar junior Jameson Tepe tied for 49th at 99.

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june 5-12/2026 COMMUNITY | 5 69. Sound during a Eureka moment 72. Astronomers’ activity 79. Honor society letter 80. Gigolo 81. Highlands hillside 82. Labor 83. Corn bit 85. Form of laundry 90. Whistler’s whistle 93. “Losing My Religion” group 95. Essex was one 96. Modernism’s predecessor 100. Charity event 106. Left out in the cold, perhaps 107. Sly 109. Robin Cook’s classic novel 110. Not shorn sheep 111. Camera output 112. Taxonomic subdivision 114. Established 118. Starch source 119. Loser of a fabled race 121. Marco Polo, et al 130. “Too bad” 131. Earliest original 132. Apologetic 133. Remote valley 134. Disburse 135. ___ President 136. Cancun coins 137. Squire DOWN 1. CEO’s wallhanging 2. Common Market abbreviation 3. Post-apartheid org. 4. Luau souvenir 5. South ___ Falls, NY 6. Come down 7. Hip 8. Foreign dignitary 9. Biz card abbr. 10. Religious artwork 11. Wipes the slate clean 12. Formerly 13. Seinfeld uncle 14. Bk. after Exodus 15. Winkle predecessor

16. The dark force 17. Tape recorder part 18. Bear of the night sky 24. Directly 25. Hold, as an opinion 26. Skirt 30. Bug 31. Particle 32. Bikini half 33. Cleric 34. Prince, to a king 35. Dress (up) 36. Web follower 37. Dew Drop __ 39. Grab (onto) 40. Pencil movement 41. Brunch beverage 42. Whiskey plants 43. PC program 44. Lucky fish 45. Abbr. after a comma 47. Expose to public scrutiny 48. ___ T on Law and Order 50. Chart topper 54. Sound’s partner 55. Relinquish 56. Humerus neighbor 57. __ insult to injury 58. Phlebotomist’s system 59. Gentle one 60. Broken pottery 62. Old-time gumshoe 63. Tablet holder 64. ___-di-dah 67. Skier’s transport 69. Lotion additive 70. München mister 71. Acts as the interlocutor 73. Conniption fit 74. Correlative neither 75. Starter’s device 76. Be ticked off 77. The Conquest of Space author Willy 78. Recognize 83. Bingo relative 84. Glee actress Michele 86. 100th of a dollar 87. Queen 88. Mess up 89. “Carte” or “mode” lead-in 90. Greek letter

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111. It might be cooked al dente 112. Petitions 113. Female pronoun 114. Headlight sends it out 115. Wagon part 116. Petty squabble 117. Alternate 118. Walked on 119. His alternate 120. Jimi Hendrix’s do 122. Car measurement 123. Piece of history 124. Little food measuring tool

125. Garden digger 126. It’s good if it is golden 127. Toby mug filler 128. Member of Cong. 129. Atlanta-based station Myles Mellor is one of the top crossword writers in the world, and his puzzles are published in more than 600 magazines, newspapers and web outlets. Subscribe to Mellor’s crosswords at ilovecrosswords.com.

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door NOTES VOLUNTEER FAIR THIS SATURDAY The community is invited to a free volunteer fair, hosted by the United Way program Volunteer Connections of Door County. The fair is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, from 9 am to 12 pm at the Door County Fire Company, 38 S. 3rd Ave. in Sturgeon Bay. Visitors can connect with nearly 20 featured organizations, enjoy complimentary snacks and register to win door prizes. Volunteers Connections of Door County aims to inspire civic engagement, support local nonprofits, and foster a culture of service that enriches the lives of both volunteers and those they help. To learn more about the volunteer fair or Volunteer Connections, contact 920.421.2177 or bob@unitedwaydc.com.

SOCIAL SECURITY SIGNUP FOR J-1S J-1 students can sign up for Social Security cards with the help of Destination Door County on Friday, June 26 and Thursday, July 16 at the Ephraim Village Hall, 9996 Hwy 42. Appointments for the first event are available at form. jotform.com/251355801532148. Registration for the July 16 event will open June 29.

NORTHERN DOOR ACTIVISM ARRANGES EVENTS, ZINE This month, Northern Door Activism will host two in-person

HEALTHY AGING events and distribute a free zine highlighting constitutional amendments currently under attack. First, the group will commemorate the four-year anniversary of the overturn of Roe v. Wade with a solidarity walk. Walkers will meet on Wednesday, June 24, at 6 pm, at the Fish Creek Lot in Peninsula State Park. A state park vehicle sticker is required for entry. The group will walk four miles along Sunset Trail at varying paces. All are welcome, including dogs and children. The following week, Northern Door Activism will host its fifth annual protest and march in Sister Bay. Attendees will gather on Tuesday, June 30, at 1 pm, at Peach Barn Farmhouse and Brewery, 2450 S. Bay Shore Dr. in Sister Bay. First, participants will complete provided “I Stand For” signs, choosing the cause they’re supporting that day. Speeches and rallying will precede the group march at 2 pm from Peach Barn to downtown Sister Bay. Protestors will stand with signs for one hour at the corner of Mill Street and State Highway 42 before dispersing. Northern Door Activism’s zine (a small-batch, self-published booklet) is titled “America Needs (A)mending.” It was created in partnership with nine Wisconsin artists, seven of whom are local to Door County, as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary. The zine serves as a reminder of all 27 constitutional amendments, specifically discussing how eight of them are under attack (including the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 8th, 14th, 15th and 19th). The free booklets can be picked up at sites throughout the county, including Peach Barn Brewery, happy coffee, Woodwalk Gallery and any other interested locations. Northern Door Activism recently accepted the Door County League of Women Voters’ Making Our Democracy Work award alongside Indivisible Door County.

Questions and requests for zine copies can be sent to contact@ northerndooractivism.com.

Aging Solo, Not Alone

ISLAND REC CENTER UPGRADES LIGHTING

by CYNTHIA GERMAIN dogooddoorcounty@gmail.com

The Washington Island Foundation recently received a grant from the Raibrook Foundation to upgrade the lighting in the pool, spa and office areas at the Washington Island Recreation Center to LED. This is part of Renovating the Rec, a multi-year effort to make needed upgrades and building improvements. Rec Center fundraisers and the Washington Island Foundation provided additional funds. “This will improve the lighting in these areas and result in energy savings,” said Rec Center manager Katie McGrane, who authored the grant. The Rec Center – which marks its 38th year of operation in 2026 – is a key resource for the health, wellness and social engagement of Washington Island’s residents and visitors.

here is a quiet shift happening in how people experience aging. More and more people are growing older without the traditional safety net of a spouse, adult children or nearby family members. Some never married. Some are divorced or widowed. Some have children who live far away, or relationships that have changed over time. These individuals have a name now: solo agers. Far from being a small or unusual group, they represent one of the fastest-growing segments of the older population. A solo ager is generally defined as someone who expects to navigate later life largely on their own, either by choice or circumstance. The key issue isn’t just living alone; it’s planning for a future where important decisions, such as healthcare, housing, finances and support are coordinated outside the traditional family structure. Aging independently doesn’t have to mean aging in isolation. For decades, independence meant not needing anyone. But that definition doesn’t hold up well in real life. A healthier version of independence might look more like planning ahead for future needs; building intentional networks of support; staying socially engaged; and being open to both giving and receiving help. Programs that foster connection through volunteering, social gatherings, mentorship opportunities and neighbor-toneighbor support create the kind of informal networks that solo agers rely on. These are certainly the focus of Do Good Door County’s programs, those currently in place and in development. In many ways, solo agers highlight something we already know: communities that work together with intention make aging easier for everyone. It’s the backbone of the AARP (formerly the American Association of Retired Persons) Livable Communities framework, the approach that informs everything we do at Do Good Door County. Together, we can make Door County a place where growing older never means growing more alone.

JUNE SUNDAY SERVICES AT UUFDC The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County (UUFDC) will host a series of speakers for this month’s Sunday services, starting with Door Kinetic Arts Festival founder Eric Simonson, presenting “Creativity, Hope and the Collective” on June 7. Other speakers are Rev. Joan Shiels, presenting “The Great Unknown” on June 14; Anna Grasse Knapp, presenting “The Sacred Art of Questioning: An Introduction to Spiritual Direction” on June 21; and Barbara Lawton, presenting “Bringing Our Gifts and Values Into Alignment” on June 28. Sunday services start at 10 am at the UUFDC, 10341 Water St. (Hwy 42) in Ephraim.

With a career spanning from nursing home administration to education, Do Good Door County founder and CEO Cynthia Germain has a wealth of experience in enhancing the lives of seniors. She’s dedicated to fostering a vibrant Door County community where older adults thrive, drawing on her passion for elder care and her extensive background in nonprofit leadership to do so.

GIRLS SOFTBALL

Eagles’ Season Ends in Sectional Semifinal by KEVIN BONESKE kevin@ppulse.com

outhern Door’s softball season came to an end Tuesday when the No. 1-seeded Eagles lost their WIAA Division 3 sectional semifinal at home in five innings to No. 2-seeded New Holstein, 14-4. The Huskies plated six runs in the top of the first off Southern Door starter Alanah Kaye, who left the pitching circle after giving up a two-run homer to Jaci Horn. Samantha Melville relieved Kaye and closed out the game. The Eagles got half of those runs back in the opening inning, which featured a two-run homer by Harper Kramer and a triple by Madyson Counard. New Holstein made a pitching change after the first inning with starter Reese Kraus being relieved by Makayla Meyer. The Huskies extended their lead to 9-3 with three runs in the top of the third, before a solo home run by Counard in the bottom of the inning turned out to be the Eagles’ final run of the season. New Holstein plated three more runs in the fourth inning and scored twice more in the top of the fifth to be able to end the game on the 10-run rule and advance to Thursday’s sectional championship in Wrightstown

Southern Door’s Samantha Melville slides into home plate to score during the May 28 WIAA Division 3 regional championship against Brillion.

Kaye pitched all seven innings for the Eagles to record the shutout victory, allowing three hits and striking out 13. Only one of the Lions’ hits, a double by Carter Miller, went for extra bases. Jocelyn Tamm went the distance in the pitching circle for Brillion and took the loss, giving up the six earned runs on eight hits with two walks and a hit batter while striking out five.

LARRY MOHR

PENINSULA GUN CLUB TRAP STANDINGS against Wittenberg-Birnamwood, which won its semifinal Tuesday in six innings over Amherst, 12-2. Eagles Blank Brillion to Win Regional Title Southern Door scored twice in the second inning and added four runs in the fourth inning May 28 when the Eagles won their regional championship at home over No. 4-seeded Brillion, 6-0. Of Southern Door’s eight hits, Reese Vogel and Grace Vogel tallied two apiece. Melville and Counard each added a double.

Cumulative birds/birds, avg. birds, cumulative points/points A Division • DC Custom Meats: • DC Sawmill: • Doug’s Custom Welding: • Anschutz Plumbing: • Casey’s BBQ:

705, 100.7, 20 769, 109.9, 30 784, 112, 32.5 718, 102.6, 23 697, 99.57, 20.5

B Division • Coyote Roadhouse: • Havel Sharpening: • Fish Creek BP: • Edge of Park: • Anschutz Heating:

705, 100.7, 31 560, 80, 15 649, 92.71, 27 663, 94.71, 23.5 670, 95.71, 29.5

144th Season bethanyephraim.org

A Historic Church A Living Faith

You are warmly invited for worship service at the historic Jacksonport United Methodist Church All are welcome!

June 7 • 9:30 am

Join us this Sunday at Jacksonport UMC where thoughtful sermons and timeless music from the original pump organ fill our historic sanctuary.

Rev. Michael Brecke October 2 & 9 Kansas Rev.City, MartinMO Ruge

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Neenah, WI

Lutheran Church 3028 Church St. (Cty Hwy Q) • Ephraim, WI 54211-0707

Sunday, June 7th • 8:45 a.m.

ELCA LUTHERAN CHURCHES Bay View Lutheran

Special Music - Jerry Kobishop - Guitar Hwy 57 & Cave Point Road • Jacksonport jacksonportmethodist.org

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

St. Joseph Catholic Church 110 N. 5th Ave • Sturgeon Bay

WEEKEND MASS TIMES:

Saturday 4pm Sunday 10am www.stjosephsb.com

Handicap Accessible

First Baptist Church

Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran

11836 WI-42• Ellison Bay • Pastor, Jim Honig Sunday Worship 9:30AM • 10:30AM Coffee & Fellowship ELCA, Ellison Bay, WI Church Ofﬁce: 920-854-2988 Jim Honig, Pastor A Stephen Ministry Congregation

Hainesville Lutheran

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

Join us in Sunday Worship!

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

JESUS CENTERED WORSHIP Pastor Daniel Bowman Associate Pastor Ryan Bowman

For more information visit: www.shepherdofthebay.org

836 Michigan St - Sturgeon Bay

Calvary & Zion United Methodist Churches

Sunday Worship @ 10 a.m. Sunday School 10-11 a.m.

Pastor Frank Maxwell

Recorded Services on Website & WDOR 93.9 FM Sundays @ 9:30 a.m. Pastor JoAnn Meyer

www.sturgeonbayumc.org

We are Merging Excitement and Hope Into a Vital Faith

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

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

Communion First Sunday of the Month parishofﬁce@calvaryzionumc.org www.calvaryandzionumc.org (920) 868-3112

Sturgeon Bay Seventh-day Adventist Church 6121 Gordon Rd • Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 920-743-9511

SUNDAY SERVICE:

10:00AM

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

The Episcopal Church welcomes you! Holy Nativity

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

where faith meets real life

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

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

Everyone is invited No exceptions. Immanuel Lutheran Church-LCMC

Rev. 10 Glenn Sunday Worship AM Kanestrom 920-743-3286 Christmas Worship – www.ctkhn.org Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 7 PM Christmas Day Worship 10 AM

WEDNESDAY SERVICE: 6:30PM (SEPTEMBER-APRIL) Bible Study (Adults) Treasure Seekers (Kids 5-12) NURSERY, CAFÉ, 24/7 FOOD PANTRY

BIBLE BASED • CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP • NON-DENOMINATIONAL

FOR MORE INFO: DOOROFLIFE.ORG

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

7973 Hwy 57 Immanuel Lutheran Church Baileys Harbor, WI 54202

Rooted in Christ + Growing in Faith 920.839.2224

FELLOWSHIP OF DOOR COUNTY

Immanuel-Lutheran.org

Spring Worship Schedule

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

LCMC - A Lutheran Congregation in Mission for Christ handicapped

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

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

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

June 7 - 10 AM Eric Simonson Creativity, Hope, and the Collective Sub-conscious

ccfishcreek@gmail.com

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

Rev. Thomas Farrell, Pastor

We welcome our summer visitors and vacationers!

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

SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church Rev. Matthew Rappl Handicap Accessible Hearing Loop System Air Conditioned

Mass Schedule Thursday 8:30 am Rosary at 8:00

Sunday 8:00 am Sunday 1:00 pm

Spanish Speaking

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

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

EVERYONE WELCOME! Dickinson Poetry Reading: June 10, 7PM Featured Reader: Ralph Murre

10341 Hwy 42 ~ North Ephraim ~ 920.854.7559

2336 Canterbury Lane, Sister Bay

SUNDAY SERVICE 9:30 AM

June 7 • 9:00am The Rev. Daphne Cody St. Paul Lutheran Church A Small Church With A Big Heart

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

Bethel Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church bethelbaptistellisonbay.org

Pastor Jim Peterson bethelellisonbay.org | Pastor Joel Rose

WEDNESDAY

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

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

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

Sister Bay Moravian Church

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

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

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10am Sundays at 10337 North Shore Rd., Ephraim Check our Facebook page for the latest meeting updates/news

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8:00 a.m. & 9:30 a.m. Worship

140th ANNIVERSARY of ST. PAUL Sunday, June 14th at 9:30am

In-Sanctuary & Parking Lot Worship on 92.1 FM Holy Communion Offered During All Worship

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

Sunday Worship 9:30 am

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

Baha’i Faith

EVANGELICAL FREE HOME CHURCH www.theorchardefca.org

June 7th 2026 SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

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

Join us in Sunday Worship!

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

For more information visit: www.shepherdofthebay.org

“The divine Prophets came to establish the unity of the Kingdom in human hearts… All brought the same message of divine love to the world.” – ‘Abdu’l-Bahá 1912 Baha’i devotions are held at 4pm each Wednesday via Zoom. Fireside chat is every fourth Friday. Please email or call us to obtain a link and further information: doorcountybahais@gmail.com • 920-868-5050

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

DEATHS See full obituaries. James “Jim” Ross Mathewson Aug. 9, 1943 - May 26, 2026 Ann Riederer d. May 24, 2026 Juergen “Jay” Herbst d. May 22, 2026 Patricia Kowall April 21, 1929 - May 4, 2026 Mary Ann (Christensen) Johnson May 10, 1929 – June 10, 2025

OBITUARIES Cynthia Lou Ann (Collins) Partekel Aug. 9, 1951 - May 27, 2026 Cynthia Lou Ann Partekel, 74, of Ellison Bay, died on May 27, 2026, in Green Bay at Patient Pines ALF with her husband Ronald at her side. She was born Aug. 9, 1951, in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of the late Alvin and Pauline (Dyer) Collins. She graduated from Richwoods High School in Peoria. She had a rewarding career with Globe and Vistar Auto Glass Specialists as a customer service representative. Cynthia found her life partner in Ronald James Partekel after forming a band together in Cicero, Illinois when Cynthia tried out as lead singer for the band. They were married in 2000. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Noon at Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church in Ellison Bay. Burial was in the Little Sister Cemetery at 1 pm. Friends visited at the church on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, from 10 am until the time of service. Charlotte Ione Lackie-Rock May 14, 1929 - May 26, 2026 Charlotte Ione Lackie-Rock, 97, of Sturgeon Bay, died on May 26, 2026 at Autumn Fields Senior Living near Dyckesville. She was born May 14, 1929 in Pine Island, Minnesota, the daughter of Fred “Fritz” Marion Wiese and Rose Margarita (Perkins) Weis. Charlotte’s family moved to Ontonagon, Michigan in 1945, and Charlotte graduated from Ontonagon High School in 1946. A few months later, she married Robert Raymond Lackie. They were blessed with two sons, Robert and Gary. Charlotte and Bob eventually moved to Sturgeon Bay, in 1989. Bob died Jan. 2, 1999. Charlotte eventually moved back to Pequaming, Michigan after marrying her second husband, Ed Rock, but returned to Door County in 2019 after his death. Visitation for family and friends was from 4 until 6 pm on Monday, June 1, 2026 at Huehns Funeral Home, 1414 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay. There was no funeral service.

JUERGEN “JAY” HERBST d. May 22, 2026

Juergen Herbst, “Jay”, 81, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away on May 22, 2026, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Jay was born in Germany, to Erich and Else Herbst. He grew up in Chicago and attended Lane Technical High School. He apprenticed as a mold maker at R. O. Schultz and worked at Deluxe Die Mold. With a partner, he founded his own “tool shop” Standard Die Mold and later, Standard Plastics. As a young man Jay became an avid fisherman, spending many days on the lakes in Boulder Junction and in the Boundary Waters of Minnesota. Jay took his family on annual “boatcations” on his boat the Refuge, visiting ports around Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. On these trips, he discovered Door County and Sturgeon Bay. Tired of concrete jungle marinas in Illinois and southern Wisconsin, in 1990 he moored the Refuge in Sawyer Harbor and then at the Stardust, now Snug Harbor. Many long weekends were spent fishin’ and funnin’ around the firepit with pier neighbors. When Jay moved to Sturgeon Bay in 1998 many of his lifelong dreams came true: living on the water, working on the “big boats” as an inside machinist at Bay Shipbuilding, earning his Captain’s license for charter fishing, and then earning his Master License for 100 Ton vessels. He thoroughly enjoyed his time as Captain of the Spirit of LaSalle and the Harbor Lady. He connected with the local Masonic Temple, serving as Master of the Lodge, District Deputy, Worthy Patron of Eastern Star, and held various offices in the Peninsula Shrine Club. Jay is survived by his loving wife Trudy, cherished sons and fishing buddies Erich of Sturgeon Bay and Allen (Ingrid) of Madison. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Carol, niece Dawn (Dana), nephew Chris (Suzie), grandniece Madeline and grandnephew Matthew. Jay is also survived by fishing, Masonic, and Peninsula and Beja Shrine Club friends. Jay was predeceased by his parents, his mother and fatherin-law Tillie and Al, his brother-in-law Gus, and his Miniature Schnauzer buddies Jetty and Pepper. Please join us in remembering Jay at Bay View Lutheran Church, 340 W Maple St, Sturgeon Bay, on Saturday, June 13. Visitation is at 10:00 am with a Masonic Service at 11 am, followed by a Church Service. A lunch reception will follow the service at Waterfront Mary’s. In lieu of flowers, contributions are appreciated to Jay’s favorite charities: Bay View Lutheran Church Roof Fund, Door County Parks Department Picnic Table Project, Door Tran, or Shriner’s Hospital for Crippled Children – Chicago.

june 5-12/2026 COMMUNITY | 7 Dale O. Williams Dec. 31, 1945 - May 26, 2026 Dale Oliver Williams was born Dec. 31, 1945, and died on May 26, 2026. Born in Sturgeon Bay to Mercedes (Vertz) and Stanley Williams, He grew up in Baileys Harbor alongside his brothers, Bill and Ronald. Dale was previously married to Jeri Voeks, with whom he had one daughter, Lisa. He graduated from Gibraltar High School and began his career in construction with Joseph Parent Construction before cofounding Harbor Construction with his long-time business partner, Keith Bonville. Dale spent his life in Baileys Harbor. He raised his family there and dedicated countless hours to the community, including his service on both the Town and County Boards. He shared 42 years of marriage with his wife, Mary Anne, and their children Meghan and Michael. Dale’s life was honored with a funeral service at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 7973 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 11 am. He was laid to rest in the Town of Baileys Harbor Cemetery.

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MARY ANN (CHRISTENSEN) JOHNSON May 10, 1929 – June 10, 2025

Mary Ann Johnson, 96, passed away peacefully in Waconia, Minnesota. Born in Chicago to Edith (Skog) Christensen and Oluf Kristensen, she spent most of her adult life in Lake Forest, Illinois and Baileys Harbor, communities she deeply loved. A 1951 graduate of St. Olaf College, she earned her degree in History and Spanish and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. In 1953 she married James H. Johnson. Inspired by her Scandinavian heritage, Mary Ann founded Hjertehjem (“Home of the Heart”) in Baileys Harbor in 1969, later opening a second location in Lake Forest. For more than four decades she cultivated a devoted following with her knowledge, hospitality, and love of Nordic design. In the late 1970s, Mary Ann began researching the history of Baileys Harbor and the broader Door County region. She created videos and compiled extensive written histories, which she shared at town meetings and donated to the Baileys Harbor Historical Society and Wisconsin Historical Society in Madison, where they remain archived as part of the state’s permanent historical record. She was active in St. Olaf alumni life, receiving the Distinguished Alumnus Award in 1978, serving as president of the Chicago alumni club for 45 years, and founding the Door County club in 1988. The Door County St Olaf club was a beloved fixture in Baileys Harbor’s July 4th parade, marching with banners, songs, matching shirts, and returning to Hjertehjem for coffee and a giant “Um! Yah! Yah!” cake. Mary Ann was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, James; her parents; sister LaVonne (George) Sullivan; and brother James (Carol) Christensen. She is survived by her children Dr. Chris (Julie) Johnson of Minnetrista, Minnesota, and Lisa Johnson of Mounds View, Minnesota; grandchildren Erik Maier and Suzannah (Gabe) Johnson McAndrews; and extended family in the U.S., Sweden, and Denmark. Memories may be shared with the family at MaryAnnJohnsonMemories@gmail.com Memorials in Mary Ann’s honor can be maid to: St. Olaf College Scholarship Fund; or the Baileys Harbor Historical Society.

ANN RIEDERER d. May 24, 2026

Ann Riederer, 81, passed away on May 24, 2026, in Sturgeon Bay. She is survived by her daughter, Angela Jonas (Mel) of Luxemburg; son, Anthony Riederer of Green Bay; sister, Chris Lindemann of Montana; and niece, Dana Glynn of Colorado. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gustave Lindemann and Edith Lindemann; and sister, Sue, and her husband, Jerome Riederer. In honor of Ann’s wishes, no formal services will be held. Huehns Funeral Home, Inc. & Door County Crematory LLC of Sturgeon Bay are assisting the family. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Ann may be shared with her family through her tribute page at huehnsfuneralhome.com

Celebrating the Life of Jim Kinney

Crossing the Bar Sunset and evening star, And one clear call for me! And may there be no moaning of the bar, When I put out to sea, But such a tide as moving seems asleep, Too full for sound and foam, When that which drew from out the boundless deep Turns again home. Twilight and evening bell, And after that the dark! And may there be no sadness of farewell, When I embark; For tho’ from out our bourne of Time and Place The flood may bear me far, I hope to see my Pilot face to face When I have crost the bar. –Alfred Lord Tennyson

Please join us for a memorial service on Sunday June 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Kress Pavilion in Egg Harbor, followed by a reception with light food and beverages.

PATRICIA KOWALL

April 21, 1929 - May 4, 2026

Pat Kowall, 97 years old of Menomonee Falls, WI (formerly of Sturgeon Bay) found peace on Monday, May 4, 2026. She was born in Chicago to Aloysius and Gertrude (Lally) Kummer. Pat married Jim Kowall on Sept. 10, 1949 in Chicago and they were blessed with 5 children: David (Claire), Beth, Christopher (Jean), Jennifer (Cecil), and Peter; 11 grandchildren,15 great-grandchildren, and special nephew Tom (Barbara). She is further survived by other relatives and friends. Pat was an excellent seamstress, sewing blouses, dresses, coats and all kinds of gowns. She also loved knitting as she donated many baby blankets to the Christ Child Society. She loved flowers and gardening, always having a beautiful garden in each of the homes they lived in. When her husband Jim retired in 1991, they moved to Door County. Pat was a proud volunteer at the Door County Maritime Museum, dedicated volunteer with the Door County Medical Center Auxiliary and a compassionate member of the Prayer Shawl Ministry at Corpus Christi Parish. She was also a fond member of P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) – DQ Chapter in Sturgeon Bay. Pat had many wonderful friends and neighbors in Sturgeon Bay that became a second family to her. She was a woman of faith and prayed the rosary every day. Pat said her greatest gift was being a loving wife, mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother. Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Jim, and granddaughter, Jillian. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Schmidt and Bartelt Funeral Home, N84 W17937 Menomonee Ave., Menomonee Falls. Visitation will be held from 1 pm until the time of the Memorial Service at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in Pat’s honor to: 1) Door County Medical Center Foundation, Attn: Auxiliary, P.O, Box 230, Sturgeon Bay, WI. 54235 or 2) P.E.O.- DQ Chapter, Sturgeon Bay, WI.

JAMES “JIM” ROSS MATHEWSON

Aug. 9, 1943 - May 26, 2026

James “Jim” Ross Mathewson, age 82 of Sister Bay, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Born Aug. 9, 1943 as a “war baby”, Jim was raised by his loving young mother Joyce Warren, wise grandfather Kenneth Warren, and strict Catholic Brothers of his schools. Jim excelled at De La Salle High School graduating in 1961 on the National Honor Society, in part due to his unique strengths as a high-functioning individual on the autism spectrum. He spent much time at his grandfather’s house on Portland Ave. where he formed early lifelong friends (Bob, Rita, Warren, Rosemary, Bob, Willie, Rick, Mike, Lloyd, Eric, Chris, Butch, Bob, Michael, Joe, and more) at the neighboring Foss house. During his teenage summers, he worked at Red Owl grocery and summer resorts in northern Minnesota, where he learned the importance of courtesy and gradually overcame some of his shyness. Jim maintained his Minnesota friends for his lifetime through biannual group vacations with fishing, bocce, volleyball, cards, music, and story telling at Cass Lake, Minnesota. They will certainly miss him. In 1971 Jim moved to Illinois to begin his long career in telephony hardware design at AT&T Bell Labs after earning a technical degree at Dunwoody College of Technology. At Bell Labs he made another small circle of lifetime friends (Lynn, Darien, LRay, Lew, Bill, Thayl, Jim, Tony, Scott, Mary, Sue, Marya) through work clubs (golf, bowling, bocce, poker), Jim even found marriage twice which requires more space to tell than here. Jim did find a life partner with Sonja in 1991 but became solo again on her passing in 2007. Jim had retired from Lucent Technologies (aka Bell Labs) in 2001 and focused retirement on life with Sonja and hosting golf outings and poker nights with friends, always with great food and drink at his house after. In 2016, Jim fulfilled his lifelong dream of escaping the cold Midwest winters by relocating to The Villages, Florida, where he thrived in the warm sunshine. Unfortunately, Jim developed dementia and in 2020 needed to move back to an apartment in the cold Midwest for help from friend Lynn Brunsen. Residing in Sister Bay where Jim enjoyed Door County summers with Lynn nearby (salmon fishing, nature, & pull tabs while drinking Jack D. at AC Tap). In 2023 Jim moved to Serenity Springs Scandia in Sister Bay where he gained new friends from the wonderful nurses who’d dance with him going down the hall to meals. He also received loving care from Rachael V. and Lynn B. during these last years. Jim left all his lifetime friends on May 26, 2026 and will be remembered by all. A small private remembrance will be held in Minneapolis where he’ll return to his first friends. Simply Cremation in Green Bay, Wisconsin is assisting with arrangements.

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ometimes it seems pointless to give money to a cause when you don’t have much to offer. After all, how far can $100 go when you’re trying to tackle some of your community’s biggest challenges? One organization has shown that $100 can go farther than you’d think. In July of 2018, $7,600 was donated to the Door County STRIDE program. Three months later, $11,000 was donated to the Sunshine House. And three months after that, $13,000 was given to HELP of Door County. And so it went, quarter after quarter, year after year, until seven years later, over $800,000 had been donated to Door County nonprofits not from a single donor, but a collective. The members of the 100+ Women Who Care – Door County organization are driven by the belief that change starts with a small group of like-minded individuals who care deeply. The 100+ Women Who Care movement began in 2006 when Karen Dunigan of Jackson, Michigan, sought to raise money for local mothers who lacked safe cribs for their newborns, according to the organization’s website, 100whocarealliance.org. Instead of approaching a single donor, Dunigan asked 100 women to each give at least $100 to the cause. In one hour, they raised $12,800, encouraging Dunigan and her donors to continue with this model. The organization grew to include more than 900 chapters around the world. Ann Morgan and Peggy Reineck launched the Door County chapter in July 2018. Following her retirement in 2017, Morgan met with Reineck and other women who sought to make a positive impact on the community. “I researched the 100 Who Care model and presented it to these women who helped kick it off,” Morgan said. “Peggy contributed her marketing expertise, and I provided the infrastructure. It turned out to be a perfect melding of skills to launch our chapter.” Members join 100+ Women Who Care – Door County by donating $100 “Never each quarter or $400 a year, either alone or as a doubt that two-person team. Each quarter, at a formal giving a small event, members connect, socialize and agree on a group of plan for the next donation. thoughtful, Three local nonprofits are randomly selected from committed a list of vetted, membernominated organizations, citizens and representatives from can change each organization are invited to present their the world; mission at the event. Members then submit indeed, it’s paper ballots to vote on the only the nonprofits, and the top vote-getter is awarded thing that 50% of the quarter’s donor funds, while the runner-up ever has.” nonprofits each receive 25% of the donor funds. All – Margaret Mead, funds are then distributed anthropologist through the Door County and author Community Foundation. Each January, the group holds an “Aged Hat” drawing to ensure fairness in how nonprofits are selected to present. Nonprofits that have waited in the nomination hat for three years or more are given priority at the April Giving Circle, guaranteeing that long-waiting organizations have the opportunity to share their mission and receive support. “Beyond the direct monetary impact, we provide a great platform for nonprofits to spread awareness about their organization,” Morgan said. “We know this awareness translates to additional community donations and volunteer time.” The members are indeed the heart of the 100+ Women Who Care organization, because without them, the donation model could not work. One member, Jennie Bexell, the owner of Spot, a clothing and accessories store in Sister Bay and Egg Harbor, has supported the organization since it began. Bexell covers all of the administrative expenses, which in turn allows 100% of donations to go directly to nonprofit awards. “[Our members] want to make an impact, connect and learn more about the nonprofit organizations in Door County,” Morgan said. “Committing just one hour a quarter and $100 collectively turns into $120,000 a year for local nonprofits – that’s a compelling and attractive philanthropic model.” It’s also a model that lets members invest in Door County’s future generations. In April 2023, the Boys and Girls Club of Door County received $14,183 from the 100+ Women Who Care – Door County, plus an additional $5,000 from the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation, which offers grant-matching opportunities for qualifying nonprofits nationwide. Chelsea Adams, director of operations for the Boys and Girls Club of Door County, said the funds supported Camp LeVoy, a summer program that provides a safe, enriching environment for youth aged 7 to 16. The grant funded transportation for off-site learning experiences and enabled the club to hire additional staff and expand continued on page 9

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Obituaries continued from page 7 Betty Lou V. Carlson Nov. 25, 1929 - May 26, 2026 Betty Lou V. Carlson, 96, of Sister Bay, died on May 26, 2026, at Door County Medical Center. She was born on Nov. 25, 1929, the daughter of Frank and Floy (Sitte) Fandrei. Betty was married to Harry Carlson who preceded her in death on April 3, 1993. Betty was a homemaker who always seemed to be caring for someone. Whether it was her grandsons that came up for summer jobs or her grandchildren that lived nearby. The great-grandchildren followed close behind and enjoyed special times with Betty. Later, when Betty’s mother needed care, Betty welcomed her into her home. After her mother passed, Betty volunteered at Bargains Unlimited. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at

Janet Leslie Nedoba Oct. 22, 1944 - April 30, 2026 Janet Leslie Nedoba, 81, of the Town of Liberty Grove, passed away Thursday afternoon April 30, 2026 at Rennes Health & Rehab Center in De Pere. A graveside service will be held on Saturday morning, June 13, 2026 in the Ellison Bay Cemetery where Janet will be laid to rest. The time of the graveside service will be confirmed in a complete obituary in the near future. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Janet may be shared through her tribute page at CaspersonFuneralHome.com

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Strength in Numbers continued from page 8 its capacity to serve more than 170 children in summer 2023. “Knowing that this compassionate group of local women chose to invest in our mission at such a generous level fills our team with deep gratitude and encouragement,” Adams said. “For the Boys and Girls Club of Door County, this gift was more than financial support. It was and continues to be a testament that the club truly matters to our community.” While the original 100+ Who Care model encouraged 100 members to give $100 per quarter, equating to $40,000 a year, the 100+ Women Who Care Door County has grown to triple that amount, awarding $120,000 a year.

Morgan is proud of what the women’s giving circle has accomplished in such a short time and optimistic about its future. “We intend to keep our positive momentum going, both from a monetary award perspective and to continue providing a platform for nonprofit organizations to spread awareness about the important work they are doing,” she said. A version of this article appears in the 2026 Door County Living Philanthropy Issue, which celebrates those who volunteer, give and help build a stronger community. The issue is available on newsstands throughout the peninsula all year.

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The Week New trails, new venues, new restaurants – June is a time to discover in Door County. This weekend you can do that in the parks for free, and you can dive into the world of creativity with two special events in Sturgeon Bay and Fish Creek. Find complete event times and details and the much longer list of happenings in the Events Calendar.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 5 Get Contemporary The Door County Contemporary Art Fair brings artists from around the country to the peninsula for a weekend of art and conversation to challenge the conception of what art on the peninsula is. Check out the lineup of events at PenArt at doorocuntycontemporary.com. The event continues all weekend.

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he Door Kinetic Arts Festival (DKAF) invites the community to celebrate its milestone 10th anniversary at the Summer Kickoff Party on Friday, June 5, at the Door County Granary in downtown Sturgeon Bay. The evening will feature a reveal of DKAF’s fall festival lineup with an inspiring blend of visual art, live performance, music, food, drink, and community. Guests will enjoy exclusive experiences while supporting DKAF’s mission to nurture creativity and connect audiences with world-class artists and performers. As DKAF marks its 10th anniversary, the Summer Kickoff Party promises an unforgettable evening overlooking the waterfront in one of Door County’s most distinctive venues. Guests will enjoy hosted wine, beer, and a cocktail selected and prepared by James Beard Award-nominated author and New York Times cocktail and spirits writer Robert Simonson, along with a curated selection of hors d’oeuvres. The evening’s entertainment includes live music by Bill & Friends and a performance by Steel Bridge artist Andrea

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We caught up with Skalecki to chat about his early love of music and his appreciation for Door County. The following Q&A has been condensed and edited for clarity. KN: How do you define your music genre? AS: I bring the songs I get from one place to the next. Overall, it’s singer-songwriter Americana blues. I like experimenting lyrically. KN: Do you have a “starter song” that you recommend for people just getting into your music?

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Austin Skalecki: “I Define Every Album as a Chapter of Life” usician Austin Skalecki just finished a U.S. tour and is back for a Door County summer. You can see him perform throughout the peninsula all season long, from Peach Barn Brewing in Sister Bay to Waterfront Mary’s in Sturgeon Bay.

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Get Kinetic In Sturgeon Bay folks will gather for the announcement of the 10th Door Kinetic Arts Festival lineup at the Door County Granary. Drinks, music, art and creativity collide for an evening on the waterfront.

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asketball was Jim Schultz’s number-one sport at Gibraltar High, but he made his lasting impression at his high school and in northeast Wisconsin in golf. Before his junior year, Schultz, golf buddy Jason Daubner and a few supporters summoned the courage to petition the school board to start a golf team. In Wisconsin, (From left) In the early days of the Gibraltar High School golf program, the state tournamentboys’ golf takes place qualifying squad included John Lhost, Jason Daubner, Coach John Brann, Jim Schultz, Steve in spring, not fall, like Schaefer and (not pictured) John Stangel. SUBMITTED in Illinois. Coach Rod “Chief” Billerbeck and baseball boosters did not want to lose any athletes from UW-Eau Claire, is a talented golfer. His 18-year-old son, the baseball program, and neither did the track coaches, who plays golf at Pulaski High, has discussed becoming Schultz said. a teacher so he can work at a course and golf during “The board was going to shoot us down,” Schultz summers. said, adding that he didn’t have an answer when the Unlike some pros, Schultz doesn’t spend much time board asked who would coach them. “There was not a working on his game at the range. position budgeted for a coach. John Brann heard of our “I’ve never been a big practicer,” he said. “When I need pursuit and stood up and said, ‘I will coach the team. No to fix something, I’ll go hit balls.” payment necessary.’” Schultz said Brann “stood up from Schultz values the lessons, life experiences and the back row, kind of like Jimmy Chitwood in the movie connections people can gain through golf. Hoosiers.” “It’s the game of golf in general,” Schultz said. “You’re The golf team soon formed. Daubner played one more on your own, and it’s all peer review. You have to be year of baseball, then joined Schultz on the golf team, honest. It teaches you a lot of things about yourself. It’s and the Vikings earned a trip to the state tournament. a lot of highs and lows, just like life is. You just have to Growing up, Schultz and Daubner had worked look to the next shot. summers at Bay Ridge Golf Course. The pair enjoyed “You’re going to have your bad shots, you’re going to golfing for free after work, as well as golfing with their have your good shots,” he said. “Just stay level and grind fathers, so naturally they started talking about how high away.” schools in the Green Bay area and other cities had golf High school golfers in northeast Wisconsin today get teams. With so many good golf courses in Door County, some amazing opportunities, Schultz said. His sons a Gibraltar High golf team just made sense. have played or are scheduled to play famous courses At Bay Ridge, Schultz and Daubner did maintenance such as Whistling Straits, Blackwolf Run, the Green Bay work ranging from raking traps to mowing greens, as and Oneida country clubs, Erin Hills and Lac La Belle, well as grounds work and pool maintenance at the Bay a classic, highly-ranked Oconomowoc course that was Ridge and Highland Greens condos. founded in 1896. While working for the late Peter Trenchard, the Bay Ridge owner and a professional golf rules official, YOUTH GOLF INSTRUCTION Schultz and Daubner learned how to groom the course Registration has begun for youth golf lessons and for optimum conditions. camps at Peninsula State Park Golf Course. To sign up, “That was our little baby,” Schultz said. “We took a lot visit the clubhouse. of pride, and that was the best-maintained course in the The Dr. William and Carolyn Bell Junior Golf School at county.” 3 pm Monday, June 15 and concludes Thursday, June 18. Schultz admired Trenchard’s attention to detail when Another session takes place July 6 through 9 – four maintaining the course and the surrounding properties. days of group sessions for ages 8 to 14. The $50 fee He and Daubner discussed a vision of running a course includes instruction plus free golf on the Peninsula together. Short Course. “We started getting interested in the golf business,” The First Tee Junior Golf Program has WednesdaySchultz said. evening sessions for nine weeks in July and August for When Schultz got hurt during his second year playing ages 8 through 17. Registration opens in early June. For basketball at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, he details, call or call 920.854.5791 or visit the clubhouse. and Daubner decided to go to Ferris State University for golf management-related degrees. UPCOMING GOLF OUTINGS Schultz landed internships at University Ridge Registration opened June 1 for the Door County YMCA south of Madison, then Bent Pine in Florida, before Golf by the Bay fundraiser set for Monday, July 27 at taking his first PGA (Professional Golfers’ Association) Horseshoe Bay Golf Club. To register, call 920.743.4949 professional job as third assistant pro at the prestigious or visit doorcountyymca.org. Oneida Golf and Country Club in Green Bay in 1996. The Door County Tavern League Golf Outing is set for While some longtime course managers say they don’t Monday, June 15 at Idlewild. Find more details at the get time to play or have lost some enthusiasm for the clubhouse. game, Schultz has an ongoing passion for golf, and today The 19th-annual Queen for a Day outing to benefit serves as director of golf at Oneida. Door CANcer, Inc. and the David Spude Cancer Center The Suamico resident still plays in some PGA Endowment, set for June 22 at Idlewild, sold out quickly. Wisconsin section events, tries to play at least once a To inquire about sponsorship opportunities or a waitlist week with members, gives lessons, and coaches a PGA to get in, call 920.333.8050. Junior League golf team. He also has coached junior high and junior varsity basketball many winters, but still Craig Sterrett is a University of Iowa graduate, finds time to lead groups from the club on golf vacations. award-winning reporter and Sister Bay hardware He also builds his family’s vacations around golf. store manager. All four of his sons, ages 13, 14, 18 and 19, enjoy golf, too. 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securing funding, and keeping the project moving forward,” she said. “Today, riders are werving and weaving enjoying a world-class trail down a forested experience because one singletrack path, person refused to let a great mountain bikers idea die. That’s a lesson for heralded a new era of trail all of us working to create riding as Peninsula State the next generation of trail Park staff and the Friends of connections throughout Door Peninsula State Park sliced County.” a ceremonial ribbon marking Matt Berg’s family hails the completion of a 20-mile from Green Bay and were mountain bike system. among the first to roll onto Designed by Kay-Linn the trails after the ribbon Brian Fitzgerald cuts the ribbon to mark the Enterprises, one of the cutting officially marked the completion of the new purpose-built mountain bike country’s most highly trails at Peninsula State Park. CRAIG CHARLES completion of the multi-phase regarded mountain bike project. trail engineers, and built by “It’s a good day when I Rock Solid Construction and can get the family out on the Progressive Trail Design, the trail,” Berg said. system is designed to provide Cushioned by absorbent thrills instead of spills, shocks and wide-knobbed according to Bill Pennoyer, a bicycle tires, riders of all board member of the nonages and abilities can now profit Friends group that take to the trails that offer raised $1.3 million for the easy sections and challenging project. Pennoyer emphasized stretches for experienced that no local tax dollars were riders. used. Though the trails are “These trails were built complete, the larger vision for entirely with local grants the project has more to come. and private, largely local Long known as “Lot 5” the (From left) Jake Glass (Conservation Warden), Mel donations,” Pennoyer said. newly christened “Highland Krause (Park Manager), Carolyn Morgen (East Central Brian Fitzgerald, who District Supervisor), Bill Seidel (FPSP Board President), Trailhead” is located off the Eric Hyde (Peninsula Unit Superintendent) and Matt spearheaded the project, intersection of Highway 42 Ernst (Park Manager). CRAIG CHARLES wielded the ceremonial and County A. The yearscissors that sliced round trailhead will not only the ribbon marking anchor the park’s off-road bicycle and cross country ski the trail opening. recreational trails, but also provide access to additional “This has been a off-road hiking and bicycling trails. passion of Brian’s An outdoor gathering space at the trailhead is for a long time,” slated for completion by the third week of June, and Pennoyer said. a maintenance building at the site will be completed “He realized the in July. Saturday’s event was also the kickoff to a growing enthusiasm fundraising effort for an all-season shelter the Friends for mountain biking group hopes to build within two years. and the need for “The new mountain bike trails will be a popular new mountain bike winter and shoulder season alternative for fat tire trails in Peninsula bikers when cross country skiing is not available, and State Park and he the warming shelter will serve trail users year-round,” worked tirelessly Pennoyer said. to secure matching Pennoyer noted that the Friends of Peninsula State funds for grants, Park is also working closely with local municipalities being involved and Door County Trails, the local non-profit developing Dan Zempel of Lake Mills and Egg in every detail of a county-wide multi-use bicycling and pedestrian trails Harbor checks out the new trails. the design and network. He said phase one of that project will link the CRAIG CHARLES construction new Fish Creek Park Trail to Peninsula State Park and process.” lead riders and walkers to the BP Convenience Store on Susan Stauber, President of Door County Trails, said state Highway 42 in Fish Creek. Ultimately the plan is the new trail system demonstrates both the value of for that trail to extend to Ephraim along the highway on trails and the perseverance required to build them. park property. “Brian Fitzgerald spent more than 20 years The Town of Gibraltar has secured funding for the championing this vision, bringing together partners, phase one connection.

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f you’re looking for a serene nature break in the middle of your busy week, a Wandering Wednesdays hike at Crossroads At Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay is a great opportunity. As the name suggests, the hike allows both your mind and body to wander, disconnecting from society for a while. Wandering Wednesdays hikes are entirely free, educational, and enjoyable. Crossroads hosts them year-round, in addition to many other educational and interactive programs. I was guided by the incredibly knowledgeable Samantha Koyen, Executive Director at Crossroads. Walking along a soft gravel path with binoculars in hand, we began by leaving the Collins Learning Center and taking the West trailhead to the yellow trail. Though few people passed us on the trails, all creatures in nature were very lively, including insects. In the first half-mile stretch of the hike, dragonflies whizzed past, and the musical buzz of swarming European honey bees filled my ears. The bees were brought into the nature preserve by the Door County Beekeepers Club, Koyen said. Through peaceful meadows and wetlands, our footsteps were accompanied by the chirping of

several birds. Chickadees and warblers fluttered around us as we hiked. For birders, a chance to see the various breeds of warblers in Crossroads during Crossroads has several bridges from which to view spring cannot be Big Creek. Pictured here is the Pike Passage Bridge. missed. Right now is KYLIE NEWTON peak warbler season. became acquainted with the squirrel “Warblers are in their population and their food-burrowing full breeding color and singing to habits. attract mates,” explained Koyen. On What was once an apple our one-hour hike, my group came orchard has become a land of across a yellow-rumped warbler, nature preservation and wetland a black and white warbler, and a biodiversity. mourning warbler. If you can’t make it on a On the finishing half of our hike Wednesday, the preserve is open along the blue trail, Koyen led my every day, free for all to enjoy. group over Pike Passage Bridge to “Door County is magical, and see the body of water for which the nature preserve is known: Big Creek. I think every week there is some new natural phenomenon that’s The clear, rushing water against occurring, and it reminds mossy rocks made for you to celebrate it,” Koyen a beautiful sight. said. Many unique plants, like Jack Hike: Crossroads At Big and the Pulpit and Creek, 2041 Michigan St, Golden Alexander, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 thrive along the Distance: 1 mile creek, and rivulets (distance can vary based around the creek on your interests and the serve as breeding group you are with). spots for many Difficulty: Easy frogs. Highlights: Every To end our hike, Wednesday, you can explore trails, my group was led to the learn about trees, birdwatch, and vast Norway Forest, where see native wildlife at Crossroads I discovered teepees made with a guided naturalist. Binoculars by elementary students and are included.

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hen the Gibson siblings began their soup and sandwich shop on the northeast corner of Washington Island, they were met with

incredulity. “It’s never going to work,” Sarah Gibson recalled being told. “No one’s going to go all the way out to Jackson Harbor for a sandwich.” Ten years later, the line filing out of Jackson Harbor Soup and Sandwiches on most summer days begs to differ. Arthur, Becca and Sarah Gibson all grew up and graduated from high school on Washington Island. They’re sixth-generation islanders on their dad’s side, fourth on their mom’s. The property where the restaurant sits has long been a part of that history – their grandfather, and his father before him, used the land to process lumber and build boats. The building, a renovated fishing net shed that used to sit directly on the beach, now sits further back, overlooking the water, the surrounding greenery and Rock Island across the way. After years of the building sitting vacant, Arthur decided to set up a soda machine for those traveling from the Rock Island ferry dock right next door. Once he saw a critical number of people stop by the property, he placed a “For Rent” sign on the building in the hopes that someone could do something with it. “That’s when these two came,” Arthur said, referring to his sisters. “I said, ‘You know what? Let’s take that down. We can figure something out,’” Sarah said. Both Sarah and Becca have extensive experience in the hospitality business. The Gibsons’ parents ran a small hotel on the west coast of the island, where the siblings grew up, and the two sisters have spent much of their adult lives working in various restaurants. While most of their previous workplaces were classic burger joints, they wanted to try something new when they opened their own restaurant. “We said, ‘We don’t want to work in fryers anymore. So let’s do fresh food,’” Sarah said. The heavy flow of campers heading to Rock Island inspired the Gibsons to base their new menu on soup and sandwiches – meals that can be packaged to-go or heated over a camp stove. The restaurant also serves as a spot for ravenous hikers to fill up on their way back from an excursion. Every morning, Becca uses her “soup Bible” to prepare the day’s options from scratch, like their Grammy’s potato soup, French onion and a selection of daily specials. The sandwich menu was more of a collaboration between the siblings. The Infidel’s Delight, for instance, is a sandwich inspired by Arthur’s time working abroad in the Middle East, where he found himself missing classic American ham sandwiches. Similarly, their Cubano, the most popular sandwich on the menu, was inspired by Becca’s time working in Florida near a Little Havana neighborhood.

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In addition to attracting vacationers, some of whom bike to the far corner of the island just for lunch, the restaurant has become popular among locals as well, the Gibsons said. Some guests go as far as to say that the soup and sandwich company “put Jackson Harbor back on the map,” Sarah said. “There are some people that live over on the west side of the island, or the south end of the island, that say, ‘It’s been about 15 years since I’ve been out to Jackson Harbor,’” she said. At any given time, the Gibsons might personally know several of the families grabbing a bite. That sense of community extends to those working in the restaurant; local young adults help sling sandwiches and soup during their summer breaks from college, as do a few of the island’s high school students. Sarah, the high school girls’ basketball coach, has even managed to recruit a few of her players there. As the tiny kitchen pumps out sandwich after sandwich, employees move around each other like a welloiled machine. “In the heart of the summer, we have eight, nine kids with us, and it’s a lot of people running around,” Sarah said. “But to watch us all intertwine and work around in that small, little kitchen, it’s like, ‘Wow, there’s something amazing going on in there.’” For the Gibsons, the Washington Island community is like a family. Arthur, who spends much of his time abroad for work, said there is no place like it in the world. “Everybody looks out for each other, and I think you don’t see that in a lot of parts of the world anymore,” he said. “That’s what brings me back.” This article appears in the early summer edition of Door County Living, the magazine of the Peninsula Pulse. Find it on newsstands throughout the peninsula now.

continued from page 1 AS: If they’re visiting here or live up here, “Door County.” But people tend to gravitate towards my old stuff, like “Stand By Me, Friend.” I would encourage people to come to a show because that’s where the new stuff is. I have a live album that you can only hear at my shows. The recent album is [about] staying put a little bit more, but reflecting on everything I’d done. KN: What is your first music memory? AS: Playing Guitar Hero. I was eight at the time, then picked up a guitar and started learning Johnny Cash songs. I quit for a while, and I really picked it back up seriously at 15. I’d come home from football practice in high school and just sit in the basement playing guitar. KN: What is the first album you owned? AS: Probably a Van Halen record. Like 5150. That was probably when I was 8.

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once. The Tambourine Lounge is all just original songwriters, so it’s nice to be in that space. KN: Do you design your own merch? AS: I do. I have one [bird] logo from an album cover. I have new t-shirts coming [that say] “Why the hell did I leave you, Door County?” You can find them at my shows and on my website. KN: Do you get a lot of inspiration to write while you’re on tour? AS: Yeah, I do. That’s a big reason to do it. I am journaling on the road and songwriting about the experience when I get back home. I find that the more time I spend in Door County, the more I want to be here. The last five weeks of the tour were really tons of fun, but it was like “Dang, I can’t wait to be back for the start of summer.” Austin Skalecki will be at the Cherry Hut from 3 to 6 pm on June 6 and at Harbor Ridge Winery from 1 to 4 pm on June 7.

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Door Shakespeare has announced the company for its 2026 summer season, including 11 new members, 18 returning arts professionals from previous seasons and five theater artists making their professional debuts. Company members hail from as far afield as California, Colorado, Maryland and North Carolina, along with Midwest-based company members from Minnesota, Illinois and, of course, Wisconsin. Door Shakespeare’s rehearsal staff and creative team include Jojo Wallenberg, Megan Cvijanovich, Grace Weir, Todd Mion, Jody Sekas, William Gomes, Jana Casey, Audrey Kodalen, Audon Svoboda, Ed DiMaio and David Foulds. Actors and understudies include Christian Davis Aldridge, Robert Hunter Bry, Marcus Cunningham, Elizabeth Dowling, Will Gonzalez, Kailey Azure Green, Elizabeth Reese, Angel Rivera, Sara Sadjadi, Ryan Schabach and Sierra Miguela Tune. Lexi Praxl returns for her fifth season in the new role of business manager. Gabe Anderle is in his second season as managing producer, Jack Oleg joins the team as front of house manager, and arts administration interns Byrd Gilissen and Ezra Linnan round out the office staff. This season’s directors are Eva Breneman and Suzanne Graff. Amy Ensign returns for her ninth season as producing artistic director. The 2026 summer season begins June 29 and runs through Aug. 22. Love’s Labour’s Lost will be presented Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30 pm. The Importance of Being Earnest runs Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 pm and Saturdays at 5 pm. Tickets and details are available at doorshakespeare.com or by calling 920.854.7111. Performances take place at Björklunden, 7590 Boynton Lane in Baileys Harbor.

SYMPHONIC BAND TO PLAY JULY FOURTH EVENT Door County community ensemble the Peninsula Symphonic Band will play a lively mix of patriotic selections and beloved classics during a free morning concert on the Fourth of July. The concert is set for Saturday, July 4, at 9:30 am at Martin Park, 207 S. 3rd Ave. in Sturgeon Bay. This year’s performance carries special significance as the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding. Donations are encouraged to support the band and its summer band camp scholarship program. This year, the Peninsula Symphonic Band awarded $1,500 in scholarships to six Door County student musicians, bringing the program’s total scholarship support to more than $8,000 since its inception. For more than 35 years, the Peninsula Symphonic Band has performed throughout Door County, bringing together nearly 75 musicians ranging from high school students to seasoned professionals. The ensemble rehearses on Monday evenings at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Sturgeon Bay. For more information, visit peninsulasymphonicband.org or contact peninsulasymphonicband@gmail.com.

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of windows, warming the space and catching dust motes as they drift toward the wheel, where Reneé Schwaller’s hands coax clay into vessels. Off The Wheel Pottery is a gallery and studio that Schwaller has made her own. The story begins in 1988, when her parents built a cottage on the peninsula. At the time, Schwaller was studying communications at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and

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spent summers on the peninsula working at The Cookery Restaurant and Wine Bar and Potter’s Wheel Gallery. Schwaller’s job at the Potter’s Wheel started after a dance class with owner Ginka Cohn, who offered her a position in retail. That summer job sparked Schwaller’s love for pottery. While Cohn would run the front of the house, her husband, Abe, would sit on the wheel in his corner, and visitors would watch him throw pots. “I just developed this intimate relationship with these clay items,” Schwaller said. After graduating from college and spending time in Europe, Colorado, Minnesota and Hawaii, where she studied pottery for a semester, Schwaller and her husband, Steve, purchased property in Door County in 1996. The property that would become their home and studio was, at that time, a “complete dump” with no greenery or trees. Their first priorities were to remodel the house and convert the back buildings, once a granary, into a retail space. The couple married in 1997 and opened the business in 1998. The studio Schwaller now works in didn’t exist until 2005. For those first seven years, she made pottery in her laundry room, with no insulation. “Everything probably looked really bad, but we were all so proud of it,” she said. “It was ours.” Angela Lensch, a fellow artist and a friend of Schwaller, remembers those early years,their young sons splashing in a kiddie pool while the two mothers made art together. “It’s just been amazing to see her go from the little granary and then expanding into the barn and then building her own studio,” Lensch said. Lensch, who opened her own gallery in 2014, often leaned on Schwaller for guidance. “She was so supportive and encouraging,” Lensch said. “Just being an example, just watching her run her shop, doing it in such a relaxed and natural way, she made it look easy.” Schwaller’s studio sits a mile east of Egg Harbor, away from the bustle. While that location means less foot traffic, it also means the visitors who make the trip come with intention. “Everybody who comes here wants to see handmade work, so they all appreciate it,” she said. Though Schwaller is at the helm, Off The Wheel is far from a one-woman show. The gallery features the work of about 50 other artists – a way to support fellow makers while keeping the space fully stocked without having to be in the studio constantly. When she does sit down to throw, her process is deliberate, and each piece is unique. These pieces are often adorned with plants, animals, flowers and other motifs inspired by the nature surrounding her at the studio. That environment was purposefully curated. After purchasing the property, Schwaller and her husband planted around 300 trees and tended to the gardens to replace the barren landscape left by the previous owners.

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Schwaller believes this harmony between art and nature is what draws her back to the wheel and visitors to the space. “There’s something about clay and the Earth, and enjoying art and nature at the same time,” Schwaller said. “I just love it.” Even with decades of experience under her belt, Schwaller still feels like she’s just getting started. She jokes that only now does she feel like she can finally throw pots the way she wants to. “I feel grateful and fortunate that I’ve done so much, but I still feel like I’m kind of beginning,” she said. Looking back, she credits much of her success to Abe and Ginka. From Ginka, she learned a lesson in letting go of perfection. Ginka was often particular when it came to the pots, yet she realized how unrealistic this was with creating a handmade piece. “You never know what to expect when you open the kiln – it’s just very unpredictable and very sensitive,” Schwaller said. From Abe, she found her first spark of love for clay. That love remains, carried into her own space today. She still uses his wheel, shelves and even doors from their house. Schwaller wants her studio to exude the warmth that Potter’s Wheel once did. “I feel like this is sort of a little bit of an old Door County right here,” Schwaller said. “I have to preserve that old Door County.” Off the Wheel Pottery is located at 4234 County Road E near Egg Harbor. For more information, visit offthewheelpottery. com. This article appears in the early summer edition of the Peninsula Pulse magazine, Door County Living, available throughout the peninsula now. SUBMITTED

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The current exhibit at the Kress Pavilion, Wood, Wire and Sound, celebrates the craftsmanship of handmade musical instruments, featuring custom-built ukuleles, guitars, Lowebows, cigar box instruments and experimental stringed creations by mostly local artists and musicians. The exhibit will be on display through Sept. 27 at the Kress, 7845 Church St. in Egg Harbor. An opening reception will be held there on Tuesday, June 23, at 6 pm, featuring artist meet-and-greets, live music demonstrations and light refreshments. The exhibition explores the intersection of form and function, where woodworking, sculpture, sound and personal expression come together. The instruments on display were created not only to be viewed as works of art, but also to be played, heard and experienced. From finely crafted traditional builds to inventive creations made from unexpected materials, each instrument reflects the vision, skill and musical identity of its maker. The show includes contributing artists and musicians connected to the Folk Alliance of Door County and the Ukulele Society of Door County. Featured artists include Jerry Lecy (handmade ukuleles), John Lowe “Johnny Lobo” (handmade Lowebow, cigar box guitar, stick guitar), Karen Reifsnyde (two handmade custom ukuleles featuring unconventional sound hole placement), Mark Hunt (custom electric guitar built from leftover stair treads used during the 2005 construction of a log cabin), Patricia Webster (collection of handmade stringed instruments, including a walnut concert ukulele, birdseye maple A highlight of electric ukulele, Idea Gallery’s teak bass ukulele current exhibit and an eightis “Forest string bouzouki) Chorus 5,” the and Roy Ames painting by (finished concert Lynn Gilchrist ukulele and tenor that was ukulele). selected as the cover art for INAUGURAL the 2026 Door/ LIBERTY Kewaunee Arts GROVE ART Guidebook. 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Attendees will County, Cappaert Contemporary offers have the opportunity to visit personal a curated collection of contemporary creative spaces and connect directly art in painting, ceramics, encaustic, with the creators, including culinary mixed media and sculpture. artists. The following weekend, the gallery Participating locations include Clay will present a special invitational Bay Pottery, Door County Ice Cream exhibition featuring the work of Factory, Door County Wildwood acclaimed artists Shar Coulson, Brian Market, Evy’s Craft Shed, Gills Rock Sindler and Paula Swaydan Grebel. Pottery (Saturday only), Island Orchard United by their exploration of light, Cider, K Wilder Art Studio and Gallery, these three distinctive artistic voices Lynn’s Pottery, Rob Williams Studio/ create evocative, atmospheric and Gallery (Saturday only), The Clearing quietly poetic works. Folk School, Top ‘O The Thumb Gift The exhibition opens Friday, June 12, Shop, Turtle Ridge Gallery-Boutique from 4 to 7 pm, with all three artists in and Uncle Tom’s Candy Store. attendance. Guests are also invited to For more information, visit a more intimate artist talk on Saturday, doorcountynorth.org or contact info@ June 13, at 1 pm, offering insight doorcountynorth.org. into each artist’s creative process and inspiration. The show continues FIRST FRIDAY ART AT through July 2. Coulson’s abstract paintings emerge LADYBUG GALLERY from what she describes as “the space Ladybug Studio and Gallery will between wind and water, flora and welcome the summer weather – fauna.” Her layered surfaces balance and new work on paper by gallerist fragility and strength through intricate Kimberly Lyon – with a reception as drips, web-like patterns and expressive part of Algoma’s First Friday art night. gestures. The reception will take place Sindler, well-known throughout on Friday, June 5, from 5 to 8 pm Door County for his participation in the at Ladybug Gallery, 219 Steele Plein Air Festival, presents landscapes St. in Algoma. Guests can enjoy influenced by the American Tonalist refreshments, conversation and a movement of the late 19th and early last look at the Algoma Pierhead 20th centuries. His atmospheric Lighthouse before its removal and paintings emphasize tonal contrasts restoration. and color harmonies over detailed Though she largely works with glass, gallerist Lyon has been working

just enjoy what I’m doing. This isn’t a business for me. When someone wants to buy a painting of mine at the Miller Art Muesum or the Hardy Gallery, I ask that they make a donation to the gallery instead.” Timm’s work spans an eclectic range of mediums and styles “Clouds, – painting, Early egg tempera, Evening” engraving, by Brian pastel and Sindler. SUBMITTED drypoint – as well as an original series he calls Kunterbunt, named after the German adjective for a vibrant, chaotic mix of colors, shapes and elements. Born and educated in Germany, Timm apprenticed and worked as an engraver in Switzerland and Norway before returning to Germany to study art and design at the Fachhochschule of Design. He immigrated to the United States in 1964, purchased an engraving company and in 1987, founded Mint Masters, Inc., manufacturing medals, medallions and commemorative coins featuring U.S. presidents, world leaders and celebrated athletes, among others. Since retiring from his career in engraving, Timm focuses on creating art at his studio in Whitefish Bay on the shores of Lake Michigan. He has earned recognition in both Germany and the United States, including awards from the Miller Art Museum and the Hardy Gallery. He is also among the artists featured in local photographer Thomas Jordan’s Secret Treasures of Door County book series. The DCCF’s Lobby Gallery is normally open to the public during DCFF’s regular hours of 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

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The public can vote on their favorite piece from this collection of works by both emerging and established artists.

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Cappaert Contemporary Gallery, 7901 Hwy 42 in Egg Harbor June 11 through July 2

Explore work by fiber artist Martha Fieber, mixed-media artist Ed Lazzeroni and oil painter Sherri Thomas.

Three artists with Door County connections capture light in their paintings.

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This exhibit of locally crafted musical instruments, including custom-built ukuleles and guitars, celebrates the art of music.

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 Stillwoods Art Gallery 11930 Lakeview Road (920) 421-0687 Turtle Ridge Gallery 11736 Mink River Road (920) 854-4839

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

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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 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 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 Skölland Jewelry Contact for address; by appt. only all year, except for August/ September (920) 267-7952 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

FISH CREEK Edgewood Orchard Galleries 4140 Peninsula Players Road (920) 868-3579 Emmett Johns Gallery 9100 Hwy 42 (920) 868-3880 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 Bay Birch Gallery and Home Country Walk Shops – Upper Level (920) 629-7269

WASHINGTON ISLAND Den Norske Grande Galleries 1170 Main Road (920) 847-2030 Sievers School of Fiber Arts 986 Jackson Harbor Road (920) 847-2264

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examples of institutions that became incubators for artists who went on to fundamentally redefine what art is and can do. The Bauhaus arose from the ashes of World War I with a radical vision to dismantle the barriers between fine art and functional craft, ultimately leveraging design to rebuild a shattered society and humanize the machine age. Black Mountain College took up a similar mantle during a period of global depression and war, creating an experimental haven where figures like Josef Albers, John Cage, and Buckminster Fuller could dissolve disciplinary boundaries. At these institutions, artists were not merely mastering technique; they were thrust into a communal exchange of ideas, forcing their work to collide with the social, technological, and political realities of their time. Treating the studio as a laboratory for living and thinking, these incubators proved that by bringing diverse, creative minds together to wrestle with urgent questions, the result can be profound artistic innovation that reshapes culture. Innovation rarely happens in isolation; instead, it strikes when we are challenged with unexpected concepts, whether that is a technological shift, an environmental challenge, or a civic impediment. At PenArt, we strive to be a greenhouse that crosspollinates ideas and acts as a catalyst, pushing artists to experiment with unfamiliar mediums, transcend foundational paradigms, and uncover entirely new ways of understanding the world and our human experience. How is this greenhouse realized in practice? It starts by turning our curiosity toward the quiet crises and loud revolutions of modern life, beginning right here in Door County. Consider how we might engage with the relationship between art and wellness. Rural isolation and loneliness are a pressing regional challenge. Following the lineage of Black Mountain College, where communal life was an art form, we are asking how creative expression can serve as a laboratory for human connection. Alongside our traditional studio classes, we want to explore how bringing artists and residents together can measurably reduce loneliness, spark intergenerational empathy, and build trust across socio-economic divides. Here, artistic innovation may be a new painting technique within the context of creative problem-solving for a more cohesive community. We are simultaneously turning our attention to the intersection of art and technology. Just as the Bauhaus sought to humanize the machine age, we want to look at how human-centered creativity can navigate the rise of artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and digital media. By welcoming digital innovators to our campuses, we can create a space where local youth and visiting practitioners wrestle with these tools together. This open dialogue will ensure our community is not just passively consuming technology but actively mastering it; opening new pathways for future education, entrepreneurship, and employment on the peninsula. Finally, this exploratory spirit extends directly into our shared environment. Door County’s identity is intimately tied to its landscape, leaving us acutely

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How long before the recipes talk back to me? I imagine Hazan’s words as bossy and wellmeaning. Julia’s, always lovely, but sometimes vague. And, Gordon’s, firm and judgmental: Sure you can handle this? Ripped away from their siblings. Orphaned scraps of paper. Shoved and shuffled, no breathing space. Deprived of grace. Inky thumb print smudges, the only signs of my affection. Starved for attention while I ate well. Time hugs some in warm sepia. Unearned earth-toned speckles and splashes Without kitchen time to claim as their own. Others distressed and creased by time. All fragile, waiting for me. Torn from pages of lives better lived than mine. Aspirational ones from Gourmet, Perfect ones from Martha, Authentic ones from Saveur, Sympathetic ones from Good Housekeeping. Collected with the best of intentions. Now, aged out, stale, brittle and obsolete. Familiar textures in my hand. Reminders of forgotten plans. Dinners I designed but never ate. If they could, would they express anger, sadness, frustration, resignation? I could have loved them more.

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A BOOK THAT CHANGED ME LAURA KAYACAN, STURGEON BAY Librarian Title: My Side of the Mountain, by Jean George When I read it: about 1968 How it changed me: When I read this book it drew me into nature and I told myself I would read it once every year. That worked for a few years then I branched out to Stalking the Wild Asparagus by Euell Gibbons, and I spent hours of my childhood combing the valleys, woods and dunes of Whitefish Bay land that is now the state park. I found highbush cranberries, raspberries, strawberries, thimbleberries, wintergreen and more. Now that the land is a state park, visitors must stay on paths, but it is still ok to pick the berries.

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FRAMED *bookmarks RALPH MURRE READS IN POETRY SERIES Ralph Murre is the next poet featured in the monthly Dickinson Poetry Series in Ephraim. He will take the stage on Wednesday, June 10, at 7 pm, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 10341 Water St. (Hwy 42) in Ephraim. An open mic session and reception will follow the reading. Murre is something of a jack-of-all-trades, and as any good jack must, he has tried his hand at writing a few poems. He has been around Door County, mostly, since the late 1960s. He has done a bit of fathering and grandfathering here, and he served as the county’s fourth poet laureate from 2015 Ralph Murre will take the until 2017. Murre dreads Dickinson Poetry Series the day when he won’t be stage on Wednesday, able to reinvent himself and June 10. SUBMITTED people will be able to attach a label that sticks. In addition to releasing several of his own books, Murre has published the works of other poets through his Little Eagle Press. He collaborated with Sharon Auberle on a book of love poems, and he is frequently asked to read his work across Wisconsin.

BOOK SIGNINGS AT NOVEL BAY Door County native Rebecca Lehmann will return to the peninsula to discuss her new novel, The Beheading Game.

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July 9 - Americaʼs 250th Birthday @ Ephraim Village Hall July 16 - Dinosaurs and Fossils @ Corner of the Past July 23 - Hibernating Animals @ Ephraim Visitorʼs Center July 30 - “Sloan the Gnome Bakes a Cherry Pieˮ @ Corner of the Past Contact ephraim@doorcountylibrary.org to register

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FRI 6/5 LIVE MUSIC FAREWELL FRIDAY Waterfront Mary’s Bar & Grill, 3662 N Duluth Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.3191. 9pm-12am. Acoustic rock. SAM RODEWALD Parallel 44 Winery, 5464 County Hwy P, Sevastopol. 2-5pm. Acoustic indie & folk pop.

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BILLY DAVE The Cherry Hut, 8813 Hwy 42, Fish Creek. 920.868.4450. 3-6pm. Indie folk with mellifluous vocals. AUSTIN SKALECKI Peach Barn Brewing, 2450 S. Bay Shore Dr., Sister Bay. 920.944.2393. 3-6pm. Blues, rock & folk. JULIEN KOZAK Anchored Roots Vineyard & Winery, 4873 Willow Road, Egg Harbor. 4-7pm. Folk-pop singersongwriter performance, plus pop-up eats by Bowlicious Eats. KYLAR KUZIO Door Peninsula Winery, 5806 Hwy 42, Carlsville. 920.743.7431. 4-7pm. Rock, country, pop & more for old souls & young folk alike. JUPITER LYNX Lake Fire Winery, 8054 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.9992. 5-7pm. Acoustic vocal act covering alternative & pop rock music. ANDREW SUMMERS von Stiehl Winery, 115 Navarino St, Algoma. 920.487.5208. 5-8pm. Original melodies & unique covers backed by guitar. AARON SIMMONS Red’s Pub & Grill, N6318 Hwy 42, Algoma. 920.677.8499. 5pm. Energetic country singer-songwriter. RYAN CIHLAR & THE NIGHTINGALES Nightingale Supper Club, 1541 Egg Harbor Road, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.5593. 5-8pm. A local accordionist performs with other musicians. GEORGE SAWYN Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club, 600 Nautical Dr, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.6934. 5pm. New age instrumental. ZEPHYR CIESAR Twelve Eleven Wine Bar, 10339 Hwy 57, Sister Bay. 920.421.9463. 6-8pm. Soulful singersongwriter. DB FUSIONS Door County Granary, 72 E. Locust Court, Sturgeon Bay. 920.365.6507. 6-9pm. Featuring Bill Gironda & Dennis Keith Johnson. MARK RADDATZ Trailside Canteen, 59 N. Madison Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0431. 6-8pm. Jacksonport singersongwriter & surprise guests. continued on page 4

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ulien Kozak distinctly remembers the instant he decided to pick up a guitar for the first time at age 15 after hearing Fire and Rain by James Taylor for the first time over the car radio. The famous American singer-songwriter continued to serve as a muse throughout Kozak’s self-taught journey. “I would watch live videos of James Taylor playing his concerts when he was like 20 years old back in the 70s, and I would literally just copy what his fingers were doing until it sounded right,” he explained. “I kind of learned it backwards.” Now a professional gigging musician with his own catalogue of acoustic, guitar-focused originals, any set from Kozak today still features a number of tributes to his greatest inspiration. Kozak was born and raised in the Milwaukee area, where he continues to live today after a brief period in Florida. 2026 marks his fifth summer season performing in Door County, after his girlfriend visited on a vacation with friends in 2022 and encouraged him to bring his music north. “She said it [Door County] and my music would fit,” Kozak said. “She was right, and I’ve been coming back ever since. It’s been my favorite place to come up and play.” He described his shows as having a sit-and-relax vibe, having played a number of local venues like Peach Barn and Twelve Eleven Wine Bar in Sister Bay, the Cherry

Hut in Fish Creek and Anchored Roots in Egg Harbor where attendees can grab a drink and a bite to eat in addition to enjoying the live entertainment. As an exclusively acoustic artist, Kozak has learned to make his music stand out with just his voice and a guitar. Musically, he explained, this means balancing the two. “Sonically, they [the vocals and guitar] have to make room for each other. They have to compliment each other,” he said. “You can’t just follow the exact melody with the guitar, they have to talk to each other.” And it helps to top that off with clever and meaningful lyrics. “It all has to fit together,” Kozak said. He carries that philosophy over to his original music as well. Since 2016, Kozak has released an EP and four singles, the most recent of which, “Running On Empty,” came out in October 2023. He recommends those new to his music check out his 2022 single “Home Is Gone,” which he actually debuted during a Peach Barn performance. The song explores Kozak’s time living in Florida and his return to leave and return to Wisconsin. “It [the song] came from this excitement to hit the road and experience the unknown and to feel not stuck and stifled anymore,” he said. Kozak is preparing to drop another song called, “So, So Beautiful,” which he has already recorded and produced. He plans to set a release date soon. He’ll play Twelve Anchored Roots Winery on June 5. Find details in the Pulse events calendar.

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Friday continued from page 1 BENNY Brygga Plates & Pours, 107 N. 1st Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.0700. 7-10:30pm. Door County’s own amusing Americana. BILLY PETERSON JAZZ TRIO MUSE Sturgeon Bay, 330 Jefferson Street, Sturgeon Bay. 920.333.2859. 8-10pm. Bassist Billy Peterson joins drummer Devin Drobka & pianist Anthony Deutsch. Paywhat-you-want performance. VCR Husby’s Food & Spirits, 400 Maple Dr, Sister Bay. 920.854.2624. 8-11pm. Three-piece rock band.

THEATER “MOONLIGHT & MAGNOLIAS” The Kane Theatre at TAP, 239 N 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.1760. 7:30pm. A comedic behind-thescenes romp to rewrite Gone with the Wind in five days & save the film. Opening night.

PERFORMANCE DOOR KINETIC ARTS FESTIVAL GALA Door County Granary, 72 E. Locust Court, Sturgeon Bay. 920.241.6819. 5:30pm. Live music, plein air art, refreshments, raffles & live & silent auctions. Visit doorkinetic.com for tickets & details.

GALLERIES DOOR COUNTY CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR PenArt, 3900 Cty F, Fish Creek. 920.868.3455. 10am-4pm. 20 Midwest galleries show their work, & special events, projects & refreshments are offered. For tickets & details, visit doorcountycontemporary.com. 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. OPENING RECEPTION Robert Ray Gallery, 520 Parkway Street, Algoma. 920.495.6677. 5-8pm. See paper sculptures by retired illustrator & designer Joan Kritchman-Knuteson. OPENING RECEPTION The Pottery CO-OP, 610 4th St., Algoma. 847.772.0401. 5-8pm. View art by Leah Karrels. RAKU FIRING Clay on Steele, 221 Steele St, Algoma. 920.487.8076. 5-8pm. Choose a pot, glaze it, watch it fire & smoke, then take it home in an hour. First firing at 5:30pm; last firing at 7pm. Refreshments served. ART NIGHT Ladybug Glass Studio & Gallery, 219 Steele St., Algoma. 920.591.2883. 5-8pm. Explore new work on

paper by Kimberly Lyon & enjoy refreshments & conversation.

FOOD & DRINK COOKOUT FUNDRAISER Casco Fire Department, 311 Church Ave, Casco. 920.837.2857. 10am-5pm. Brats, burgers, trippe, chips & cookies to support the fire department. Contact 920.845.2345 or katiestein@bankoflux. com for pickup orders. 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.

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. WINGS OF THE NIGHT BAT Newport State Park, 475 Cty Hwy NP, Ellison Bay. 920.854.2500. 10am. Learn about the bats of Wisconsin. Meet in the Nature Center. Lot 1. State park vehicle sticker required. 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. MAGIC COMMANDER NIGHT The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727. 3-9pm. Play Magic the Gathering in Commander format. PATRIOTIC CRAFTS Yardstick Books, 317 Steele St, Algoma. 785.917.9628. 5-8pm. Family-friendly program with the Algoma Public Library. SURVEY SLAM TRIVIA Cherry Lanes Arcade Bar, 127 N 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0093. 6pm. Like Family Feud with real-world data.

LITERATURE ART/SPEAKS ARTicipation Studio & Gallery, 10 E. Oak St., Sturgeon Bay. 920.857.8544. 11am-12pm. Creative lab to encourage writing in response to visual art.

OUTDOOR MOVIE IN THE PARK Martin Park, 207 S 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2912. Family-friendly movie starts at dusk (about 8:30pm).

Overheard

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

Don’t swab the stump. I got my pants back.

Being neurologically damaged suits you. You guys want my nuts?

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

To the noise-canceling feature on AirPods.

To friends who just get it. To people who post recipes and tutorials online for free. DOOR PENINSULA LIGHTHOUSE PASSPORT DAYS Throughout Door & Kewaunee Counties. 920.743.5958. Tour historic Door County lighthouses. Visit dcmm. org for tickets & details. OPEN AIR TAI CHI YMCA, 3866 Gibraltar Road in Fish Creek. Free, weekly session on the front lawn, or indoors if weather requires. All skill levels welcome. GREAT WISCONSIN BAT COUNT Newport State Park, 475 Cty Hwy NP, Ellison Bay. 920.854.2500. 8:15-9:45pm. Help count bats for a statewide survey. Meet at the office building, Lot 1, for brief instruction. Rain date: Saturday, June 6. State park vehicle sticker required. HORSESHOE BAY FARMS TOUR 7212 Horseshoe Bay Road in Egg Harbor. 11am & 1pm. See the property, historic barns, gardens & the Stickwork art installation during a 1.5-hour tour. $10/person. Register at horseshoebayfarms.org.

SAT 6/6 LIVE MUSIC DAIZY ROOTS Smashed on the Rocks, 70 Church St., Algoma. 920.487.8202. 11am-3pm. Modern country covers, plus ’00s & ’90s jams. FAREWELL FRIDAY Parallel 44 Winery, 5464 County Hwy P, Sevastopol. 12-5pm. Acoustic rock. MICKEY GRASSO Harbor Ridge Winery, 4690 Rainbow Ridge Rd, Egg Harbor. 920.868.4321. 1-4pm. A rock n’ roll music machine. NICKI SIMS Waterfront Mary’s Bar & Grill, 3662 N Duluth Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.3191. 1-5pm. High-energy party tunes. DAVID CAVANAUGH Lautenbach’s Winery & Market, 9197 Hwy 42, Fish Creek. 920.868.3479. 2-5pm. Americana & blues with special guest Tad Greene.

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THEATER RAISE THE CURTAIN: LIGHT THE SKY Northern Sky Creative Center & Gould Theater, 9058 County Rd A, Fish Creek. 920.854.6117. 4pm. Annual fundraiser with heavy hors d’oeuvres, beverages & entertainment. $125/person. “MOONLIGHT & MAGNOLIAS” The Kane Theatre at TAP, 239 N 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.1760. 7:30pm. A comedic behindthe-scenes romp to rewrite Gone with the Wind in five days & save the film.

GALLERIES DOOR COUNTY CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR PenArt, 3900 Cty F, Fish Creek. 920.868.3455. 10am-4pm. 20 Midwest galleries show their work, & special events, projects & refreshments are offered. For tickets & details, visit doorcountycontemporary.com. ART BAR SATURDAY Equilibrium Fine Arts & Creative Workshops, 314 Steele St., Algoma. 920.404.0483. 12-6pm. Pick an art kit & a flavored shandy or mocktail while you complete it. OPENING RECEPTION Idea Gallery, 6551 Cty Rd T, Egg Harbor. 920.655.1340. 4-7pm. Explore the gallery’s “Exhibit 1,” featuring 40 artists in various media.

INDOOR 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

ECKANKAR SPIRITUAL DISCUSSION Sturgeon Bay Library, 107 S 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.6578. 1-2:30pm. Discuss whether we can live in a world without love. DOCUMENTARY SCREENING Rogue Theater at DC Arts Center, 917 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0816. 7pm. Watch a 2024 Holocaust documentary related to Rogue’s upcoming production of “The Diary of Anne Frank.”

LITERATURE AUTHOR VISIT Novel Bay Booksellers, 44 N 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.365.9281. 10am-1pm. Award-winning novelist James Janko signs & discusses his book, “The Wire-Walker.” BOOK LAUNCH Write On, Door County, 4210 Juddville Rd, Juddville. 920.868.1457. 1pm. Theresa Evans discusses her book “Choosing to Die: A Daughter’s Story of Supporting Her Mother’s End of Life through Assisted Death.”

OUTDOOR DOOR PENINSULA LIGHTHOUSE PASSPORT DAYS Throughout Door & Kewaunee Counties. 920.743.5958. Tour historic Door County lighthouses. Visit dcmm. org for tickets & details. STURGEON BAY FARMERS MARKET Downtown Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.6246. 8am-12pm. MORNING YOGA Glen Innish Farm, E5427 2nd Road, Kewaunee. 920.251.7450. 8-9am. Bring a mat. All

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June 6, 12-5 pm, Parallel 44 Winery, 5464 Cty P in Sevastopol Say hello to the weekend with an energetic party rock set.

by AMY GALE, Anchored Roots owner

Jim Schnaedter, Jim Hern and Jim Peterson @ Anchored Roots Vineyard and Winery Meet the Jims – oh yes, we have three! Pouring wine is their primary responsibility.

a Pokémon master or just starting your journey. VOLUNTEER FAIR Door County Fire Company, 38 S 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.9645. 9am-12pm. Visit with nearly 20 organizations, enjoy snacks & register to win door prizes. PAINT ‘N’ SIP Renard’s Cheese, 2189 Cty DK, Sturgeon Bay. 920.825.7272. 10am-12pm. Paint your own cheese box while enjoying cheese & wine samples. $40/person. “WWII BELGIAN RESISTANCE IN ANTWERP” Belgian Heritage Center, 1255 Cty Rd DK, Brussels. 920.825.1328. 10am-12pm. Ivo Abraham shares the story of his family’s work in the resistance during World War II.

levels class. Preregistration encouraged, but walkins welcome. BLESSING OF THE FLEET Baileys Harbor Marina, 8132 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.2366. 9am. Local fishermen, boaters & community members are invited to gather & have their vessels blessed by a local pastor/priest. HORSESHOE BAY FARMS TOUR 7212 Horseshoe Bay Road in Egg Harbor. 11am & 1pm. See the property, historic barns, gardens & the Stickwork art installation during a 1.5-hour tour. $10/person. Register at horseshoebayfarms.org. WASHINGTON ISLAND FARMERS MARKET K.K. Fiske & The Granary Saloon, 1177 Main Rd, Washington Island. 920.847.2121. 9am-12pm.

Winners receive a $50 Door County gift certificate

Hailing from Chicagoland, due north they were led. Interests include dining and a fine bottle of red.

In the off-season, it’s common to find them behind a stack of books. When the summer comes, it’s all charm and good looks. The Jims work hard! And tolerate food prep and laundry. (That last one, they’d prefer Becky, Mary, and Susan don’t see…) All jokes aside, we love having Jim, Jim and Jim around! Visit them at Anchored Roots, where good wines and good times abound.

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YOGA IN THE PARK Martin Park, 207 S 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2912. 9am. Free, all-levels yoga session led by The Yoga Womb instructors. Suggested donation $10+/person. CAR & MOTOR SHOW Brussels Town Park, 1366 Junction Road, Brussels. 920.825.1465. 10am-5pm. Cars, trucks, Jeeps, motorcycles & tractors, plus live music, raffles & refreshments. Proceeds support BUG Fire Department. 80TH ANNIVERSARY Ephraim-Gibraltar Airport, Maple Grove Road, Fish Creek. 920.621.3018. 12-3pm. Celebrate with the Friends of the Ephraim-Gibraltar Airport. Free airplane rides for kids 8-17 (9am-2pm). Register at eaachapters.org/eventregistration/EY3229CAA. DOCENT-LED HIKE The Clearing, 12171 Garrett Bay Rd, Ellison Bay. 920.854.4088. 1-3pm. Explore & learn about the property with a guide. SCIENCE SATURDAY Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.5895. 2pm. Indoor/outdoor educational program geared towards elementary students, but open to all. UNIVERSE IN THE PARK Whitefish Dunes State Park, 3275 Clark Lake Rd, Sturgeon Bay. 920.823.2400. 8-10pm. Learn about the night sky with an astronomy expert in the Nature Center. Telescope viewing weatherdependent. State park vehicle sticker required for entry.

SUN 6/7 LIVE MUSIC

Harbor. 920.868.3247. 7-9pm. Genre-bending duo that blends blues, Latin, jazz & rock. JERRY UNGER Brygga Plates & Pours, 107 N. 1st Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.0700. 7-10:30pm. Songwriter, pianist & guitarist. ANDREA WITTGENS MUSE Sturgeon Bay, 330 Jefferson Street, Sturgeon Bay. 920.333.2859. 8-10pm. A master pianist & singer-songwriter joins fellow Steel Bridge Songfest alums. $20/person. THE COUGARS Husby’s Food & Spirits, 400 Maple Dr, Sister Bay. 920.854.2624. 8-11pm. Pop, ’80s & crossover country.