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Gilbert Farms Gets CAFO Permit with Tighter Oversight / Doubling Down at the Triathlon This Weekend / A Trivial Comedy for Serious People / Artist Insight / This Bus Stops for Beer / jazz Performers Return with Pop-up Performances / Dome House Artist Announced / local lit / Islanders Defeat Braves, Tie for First / Sunset Park’s New Playground Equipment / 44th K/D Opening Day is Here / Perspective: Stakes Are Rising in the Bay of Green Bay / City Backs Height limits to Protect Views at West Waterfront Apartment Project + Gallery Guide / Classiﬁeds / Public Notices / Obituaries / Letters / Crossword

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on the cover Triathletes prepare for the swim leg of the Door County Triathlon in this photo from last year’s event. (Below main photo) The triathlon crowd at Frank E. Murphy Park beach, where the swim event takes place. The Door County Triathlon takes place this weekend. FOCAl FlAME PHOTOGRAPHy

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A short-lived but powerful storm that largely hit mid and southern Door County on June 29 was responsible for downing this tree in the City of Sturgeon Bay at the corner of 7th Avenue and Jeﬀerson Street. The photographer said the massive tree managed to miss the house SHARON MuRROCK or the neighbor’s house.

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Peninsula State Park – Bryan V. Stork, 48, from Columbus, Ohio, died on july 1 after being discovered unresponsive in Nicolet Bay at Peninsula State Park in the Town of Gibraltar. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene around 3:35 pm that day. Stork was retrieved from the water and brought on shore, where life-saving measures were attempted, according to a press release from the Door County Sheriff’s Office. Stork was transported to a hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. The Sheriff’s Office thanked all the bystanders who assisted emergency personnel with recovery assistance. Emergency personnel from the Gibraltar Fire Department, Gibraltar Emergency Medical Responders, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Door County Emergency Services, Gibraltar Police Department, and the Door County Sheriff’s Office all responded to the scene. The investigation is considered closed, according to the Sheriff’s Office, and no further information will be released.

Door County – The Door County Sheriff’s Office took to its social media platform to recognize Sgt. Thomas lemke and Deputy Triston Beauchamp for their quick actions during a serious traffic crash june 29 on state Highway 42. The crash occurred after an adult male experienced a medical emergency while driving, causing his vehicle to leave the roadway and crash. Sgt. lemke, along with a passing motorist, Gary Robert Rasheed Daughtery, quickly removed the driver from the vehicle. Sgt. lemke and Deputy Beauchamp immediately began CPR and utilized an AED in their life-saving efforts until the ambulance crew arrived and assumed patient care. The male was transported to Door County Medical Center and was later transferred to Green Bay for further treatment. The Door County Sheriff’s Office said it was proud of lemke and Beauchamp, and also recognized Gary Robert Rasheed Daughtery for stepping in without hesitation to assist during the emergency. “The quick actions, teamwork, and professionalism displayed by everyone involved played a critical role in creating a positive outcome,” according to the social media post.

ANOTHER REVALUATION UNDERWAY IN SISTER BAY

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Sister Bay – The Village of Sister Bay has notified residents that Action Appraisers will begin reviewing properties throughout the village for the 2027 property re-evaluation between july 6 and Oct. 2. According to the village, postcard notifications have been mailed out to all property owners. For awareness and safety purposes, all field staff will wear an oﬃcial Action Appraisers badge and their vehicles will be clearly marked with the company logo. The Village of Sister Bay last underwent a revaluation 2023. The process is required when market values – the price homes are selling for – are out of alignment with assessed values, or the price the village uses to assess property taxes. If the divide grows by more than 10% between the two, the state requires municipalities to revalue all properties within a given municipality. Questions can be directed to Action Appraisers by phone at 920.766.7323 or by email at info@actionappraisersinc.com.

Door County – Door County Connect and Door 2 Door Rides will offer free rides on july 16 in celebration of Rural Transit Day, an annual event recognizing public transportation services and the people who rely upon them in rural communities. Riders can schedule a free trip by calling Door County Connect at 920.746.6944 or Door 2 Door Rides at .920.746.6948. Advance scheduling is encouraged; rides are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Door County Transportation Manager Pam Busch said the county’s transit programs provided more than 44,000 rides in 2025. Drivers, customer service representatives and other transportation staff also will be recognized at an appreciation picnic on july 14 sponsored by Door County Medical Center. More information is available at doorcountyconnect.com, or by calling Pam Busch at 920.746.5982, or by emailing transportation@co.door.wi.gov.

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of County Road ZZ, adjacent to the former Rowleys Bay Resort property. The launch provides direct access to lake Michigan and is the northernmost public launch on the county’s east side. The DNR closed the launch from iceoff until june 30 to repair and improve the deteriorated concrete launch ramp.

Liberty Grove – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced last week that construction on the Rowley’s Bay boat launch in liberty Grove near Newport State Park in Door County has been completed and the boat launch is now open for use. Improvements are continuing at the site, but people can now safely access Rowley’s Bay using the launch, located at the end

Sturgeon Bay – Plans for the Sturgeon Bay yacht Club to build a 26-by-28-foot deck between the yacht Club building and the waterfront were approved june 22 by the city’s Aesthetic Design and Site Plan Review Board. The 728-square-foot deck will extend from the existing covered concrete patio on the northwest side of the clubhouse. The city leases the property to the yacht

Club, and the lease requires city approval before construction of such improvements. The Common Council also approved construction of the deck at its june 16 meeting. The deck, which is intended to expand the outside gathering space associated with the clubhouse, will be constructed of TimberTech decking with limestone steps. Because the height will be about 12-14 inches above grade, railings are not required. Though the deck would not be visible from Nautical Drive, it could be seen from the surrounding waterways and waterfront properties.

LEAGUE RETURNS TO KEWAUNEE COUNTY Kewaunee County – The league of Women Voters has re-established a local presence in Kewaunee County with the formation of the league of Women Voters of Kewaunee County Member-at-large unit. The nonpartisan civic organization, founded in 1920, works to empower voters, encourage informed participation in government and defend democracy. The new unit plans to focus on voter registration, civic engagement and hosting candidate forums when there is interest. A planned forum for the Kewaunee County sheriff’s race was canceled after only one candidate accepted the invitation. The league said forums cannot be held with only one participating candidate because doing so could be perceived as endorsing that candidate. Acting President Rachel Scullion said the group is seeking community members interested in supporting informed voting and local involvement. Membership is open to women and men aged 16 and older. The group will meet Monday, july 20, at 5:30 pm at either the Algoma or Kewaunee public libraries. For more information, email lWVKewauneeCo@gmail.com or visit the league of Women Voters Kewaunee County MAl unit Facebook page.

CRACK-FILLING SEASON Jacksonport – The Town of jacksonport has entered into a contract with asphalt contractor Thunder Road for $14,950 for crack filling on the following roads: lakeshore Drive; jorns Road from state Highway 57 to lakeshore Drive; Clark lake Court from Cavepoint Drive to Clark lake Drive; Clark lake Drive from Clark lake Court to Trails End Court; the Intersection of Sunny Slope and lortiz; North on loritz to County Road V; Hillside Road from lost lake Road to Division Road; Bagnall Road from County Road T to Termini; Elm and Maple Place Intersection; and Elm Drive from County Road V to one-quarter mile north.

CORRECTIONS • In last week’s “Education Notes,” students receiving scholarships from the Door County Environmental Council were all listed as students from Southern Door High School. However, only Britney Wanless goes to Southern Door. Breanna Anderson goes to Sevastopol High School and Abigail DeMeuse to Gibraltar High School. We apologize for the error. • In last week’s “Wild Things,” the number of boating accident fatalities where alcohol was a factor was five, not 10, as reported. We apologize for the error.

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Gilbert Farms Gets CAFO Permit With Tighter Oversight Earlier groundwater testing and a first-in-state nitrogen contamination rule follow months of public pushback by ELEANOR CORBIN eleanor@ppulse.com

ffective July 1, Gilbert Farms Ltd. in Sevastopol is classified as a Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO). The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) granted a Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) permit, allowing the Sevastopol dairy farm to expand past 1,000 animal units. The operation first applied for the permit in December 2024, drawing attention and criticism from many community members. During the open comment period, the DNR received over 250 written statements, more than half of which requested a public hearing, which the DNR scheduled. Over 440 people attended that Nov. 5, 2025, in-person public hearing in

Sturgeon Bay, with another 140 joining virtually. The overwhelming majority of speakers opposed the permit, 53 of 62. Prior to the notice of final determination, the DNR changed several water monitoring standards within the permit, informed in part by public comments, according to Joe Baeten, agricultural runoff section manager, who helps oversee the approval process. Namely, Gilbert Farms must submit groundwater monitoring plans and specifications significantly earlier than initially planned – in October 2026 instead of October 2029. A number of community members, both in written comments and at the Nov. 5 hearing, mentioned the three-year delay between the proposed issuance and the first round of testing as a serious concern. In general, Baeten said he wants to move towards early groundwater testing for WPDES permits, which is more in line with standards of other DNR programs that require monitoring, like industrial facilities and landfills. Additionally, Gilbert Farms’ annual nutrient management plan submission

must include an analysis of nitrogen losses to groundwater. If numbers exceed state groundwater standards, Gilbert Farms must submit a proposal for contamination reduction to the DNR. This permit is the first in Wisconsin to include this language, Baeten said, though the issue of nitrogen contamination has been raised in prior permitting processes. “While Gilbert [Farms] may be the first, it’s something that, again, may be more consistently applied across the board in other permits as well,” he said. He also noted that certain characteristics, like the unique karst geography and proximity to water protection areas, call for additions to the nutrient management plan. If Gilbert Farms Ltd. wishes to “challenge the reasonableness of or necessity for any term or condition” of the permit, it must do so within 60 days of the issue date. This window also applies to any member of the public who wishes to petition the permit. Gilberts Farms did not respond to multiple requests for comment by publication time.

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This rendering shows what the Sawyer Park Flats apartment project would look like on Sturgeon Bay’s West Waterfront near the Granary. Rendering submitted by Richard Robinson.

Committee Backs Height Limits to Protect Views at West Waterfront Apartment Project Recommendation also includes a three-month completion extension by KEVIN BONESKE kevin@ppulse.com

he Sturgeon Bay Finance/Purchasing and Building Committee recommended June 30 that the city amend its development agreement with the developer planning a four-story apartment building on Sturgeon Bay’s West Waterfront to extend the completion deadline and limit the height of future nearby development to preserve bay views from the building’s upper floors. Richard Robinson of the St. Louis-based First and Main Properties, who plans to build the 49-unit apartment building known as Sawyer Park Flats, has requested a three-month extension of the project’s completion deadline, from July 1 to Oct. 1, 2027. He said he hopes to break ground this year in August. Robinson is also asking the city to prohibit future buildings and structures below the ordinary high water mark (OHWM) from exceeding 20 feet in height so development does not block water views from the apartment building’s third and fourth floors. He said the request came from the project’s new equity partner, Madison Private Equity. “The height restriction issue came up because the principal with Madison Private Equity, Dave Diamond, had a development that he did in Madison where he built a four-story development, and there was a vacant lot across the street that he didn’t expect anything to happen, but eventually a six-story building got put up there, and it severely diminished the value of his property, and it took him a lot longer to sell it for less value than otherwise would have happened,” he said. “He’s very sensitive to that happening here.” Robinson said seven of the nine apartment units already reserved are on the building’s east side, where tenants would have views of the bay. “It’s pretty obvious from that that the east side of this building is going to be the most sought out,” he said. “So, if that gets destroyed, as far as view protection, the value of this project goes down considerably, and it’s not worth the $18 million investment we’re making, including $5.25 million of it in equity.” Because the plans call for a first-floor parking garage beneath three stories of apartments, Robinson said he would accept the possibility that five second-floor units on the east side could lose their water views if an adjacent building were constructed. Though the Miller Art Museum has been looking at locating a new museum nearby below the OHWM, City Administrator Josh Van Lieshout said the city has not reached an agreement

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with the museum and is not currently prevented from imposing such a height restriction. Robinson said he believes the Miller Art Museum “could still do a very nice facility there, if that’s where they want to be,” even with the height restriction in place. “I would just hate to see the city get in a situation where they lose both projects in a district that is arguably underwater financially,” he said. “Our project in 2041 will be contributing about $300,000 per year in real estate taxes to the tax base.” The Sawyer Park Flats project is located within the city’s Tax Incremental District (TID) #4. Even with the project included, projections from the city’s financial consultant, R.W. Baird, estimate TID #4 will close in 2040 with a net loss of around $2 million. Council President Dan Williams, who serves on the Finance/Purchasing and Building Committee, called the requested changes “reasonable” and said he hopes they are “what it takes to seal the deal.” “[For] any alder in the city, and probably any staff in the City Hall, probably the No. 1 question is: ‘Are we ever going to see anything on the West Waterfront?’” he said. “I would hope that we could maybe make this happen and go to bed on that and be done hearing about it and be able to sit down there with a lawn chair and watch the construction.” Williams said changes to development agreements are common. “We always are seeing developmental agreement changes right up until the end of when they’re signed, and sometimes after they’re signed when we make amendments after the fact,” he said. Under the agreement, the developer would receive a maximum financial incentive of $2,940,590 through annual payments equal to 90% of the property taxes generated by the project until that amount is repaid. The agreement also requires the city to sell the project site to Robinson for $1 and construct an adjacent parking lot with at least 32 spaces available for non-exclusive tenant parking. The committee recommended incorporating the requested changes into the development agreement for Common Council consideration at its July 21 meeting, allowing Robinson to begin construction in August.

THIS WEEK ON THE

Gearing Up for a Midterm Year with the Door County League 2026 is a midterm election year, and for the League of Women Voters of Door County, that means the same nonpartisan voter education work it does every election cycle now carries extra weight. Debra Fitzgerald talks with two of the League’s leaders – Tammie Grossman, who recently stepped into the chair role, and Maryanne O’Dowd, who coordinates the League’s Observer Corps – about what voters can expect this year, League priorities, its community journalism partnership with the Peninsula Pulse through the Observer Corps and League Lens, and how the organization keeps its programming nonpartisan while staying true to its advocacy roots.

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Those municipalities that publish their public notices with us are indicated below with “PN.” COUNTY OF DOOR, POP. 30,066- PN co.door.wi.gov 920.746.2200 County Board meets 4th Tuesday of month Cty Clerk: Jill Lau jlau@co.door.wi.gov TOWN OF BAILEYS HARBOR, POP. 1,223 - PN admin@baileysharbor.gov 920.839.9509 Town Board meets 2nd Monday of month Clerk: Haley Adams admin@townofbaileysharborwi.gov TOWN OF BRUSSELS, POP. 1,125 - PN townofbrussels.com 920.493.1836 Town Board meets 2nd Wednesday of month Clerk: Sherri Dantoin clerk.townofbrussels@gmail.com TOWN OF CLAY BANKS, POP. 385 - PN tn.claybanks.wi.gov 920.493.7383 Town Board meets 2nd Monday of month Clerk: Jessica Bongle clerk@tn.claybanks.wi.gov TOWN OF EGG HARBOR, POP. 1,458- PN townofeggharbor.org 920.743.6141 Town Board meets 3rd Monday of month Clerk: Pam Krauel clerk@townofeggharbor.org VILLAGE OF EGG HARBOR, POP, 358 - PN villageofeggharbor.org 920.868.3334 Village Board meets 2nd Wednesday of month Clerk: Lynn Ohnesorge lohnesorge@villageofeggharbor.gov VILLAGE OF EPHRAIM, POP. 345 - PN ephraim-wisconsin.com 920.854.5501 Village board meets 2nd Tuesday of month Clerk/Treasurer: Andrea Collak acollak@ephraim.wi.gov TOWN OF FORESTVILLE, POP. 1,063 - PN forestvilletown.wi.gov 920.639.2431 PO Box 175, Forestville, WI 54213 Town board meets 3rd Monday of month Clerk: Theresa Tlachac clerk@forestvilletown.wi.gov VILLAGE OF FORESTVILLE, POP. 482 - PN villageofforestvillewi.gov 571.340.1427 Village board meets 3rd Monday of month Clerk: Heidi Wyckoff clerk@villageofforestvillewi.gov TOWN OF GARDNER, POP. 1,218 - PN townofgardner.org 920.825.1137 Town board meets 2nd Wednesday of month Clerk: Amy Sacotte togclerk@townofgardnerwi.gov TOWN OF GIBRALTAR, POP. 1,228- PN gibraltarwi.gov 920.868.1714 Town board meets 1st Wednesday of month Clerk: Laura Reetz clerk@gibraltarwi.gov TOWN OF JACKSONPORT, POP. 878 - PN jacksonportwi.gov 920.823.8136 Town board meets 4th Tuesday of month Clerk/Treasurer: Colleen Huberty clerk@jacksonportwi.gov TOWN OF LIBERTY GROVE, POP. 2096 - PN libertygrove.org 920.854.2934 Town board meetings 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of month Clerk/Treasurer: Pam Donart town@libertygrovewi.gov TOWN OF NASEWAUPEE, POP. 1,984 -PN townofnasewaupee.com 920.495.0920 Town board meets 3rd Thursday of month Meetings: 3388 Cty PD Clerk: Jill Lau clerk@townofnasewapeewi.gov TOWN OF SEVASTOPOL, POP. 2,826 - PN townofsevastopol.com 920.746.1230 Town board meets on the 3rd Monday of month Clerk/Treasurer: Amy M. Flok office@townofsevastopolwi.gov VILLAGE OF SISTER BAY, POP. 1,148 - PN sisterbaywi.gov 920.854.4118 Village board meets 3rd Tuesday of month Clerk: Julie Thyssen info@sisterbaywi.gov CITY OF STURGEON BAY, POP. 9,646 - PN sturgeonbaywi.org 920.746.2900 Common Council meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday of month Clerk: Stephanie Reinhardt info@sturgeonbaywi.org TOWN OF STURGEON BAY, POP. 821 - PN townofsturgeonbay-wi.gov 920-338-5246 Town board meets 2nd Monday of month Clerk: Michelle Sternard clerk@townofsturgeonbay-wi.gov TOWN OF UNION, POP. 1,005 - PN https://townofuniondoorwi.gov/ 920.493.9559 Town board meets 2nd Wednesday of month Clerk: Beth Hanson clerk@townofuniondoorwi.gov TOWN OF WASHINGTON, POP. 777 - PN washingtonisland-wi.gov Town board meets 3rd Wednesday of month Clerk/Treasurer: Alexandria McDonald townoffice@washingtonisland-wi.gov

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Year 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 J-1 Evs 204 250 349 435 489 510 58 166 421 485 491 556 Except for the COVID-19 pandemic dip, Door County has been drawing more and more of its share of the J-1 Visa students. Source: Destination Door County.

Why Door County is Short on Seasonal Workers An increasingly unpredictable H-2B visa system, built on chance, has left some employers in the lurch by DEBRA FITZGERALD debra.ﬁtz@ppulse.com

ome Door County businesses are shortening hours, closing on certain days and operating with fewer employees because seasonal workers they expected weeks or months ago still haven’t arrived. For some employers, they won’t arrive at all. “If you include the clients where the workers showed up late, about 15% received all they needed. Most received some; some were shut out,” said Greg Mandel, an Egg Harbor immigration attorney who specializes in business immigration, primarily in Door County but also elsewhere in Wisconsin, Colorado, Florida, Maine and North Dakota. The outcome has been remarkably different from previous years. Between 2022 and 2024, for example, “almost all the clients received all the workers,” Mandel said. “Last year, they started to crater, and this year, the bottom fell out.” J-1 Running Strong, H-2B Delays Upending Planning The shortage isn’t affecting the Summer Work Travel Exchange Visitors program, commonly known as the J-1 program. That program brings college-age students from other countries to the United States for cultural exchange. A record 564 J-1 students were expected this year, according to Phil Berndt, Destination Door County (DDC) director of partner services. Last year, 556 J-1 students worked on the peninsula. “Almost all of them will work a second job, so that’s 1,000 jobs, a huge percentage of our workforce,” Berndt said. The problems lie with the federal H-2B visa program. Administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with support from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), the program allows employers with temporary or seasonal labor needs to hire foreign workers when they cannot find enough U.S. workers.

Social Security Sign-Up Day Destination Door County will hold its second Social Security Sign-Up Day on Thursday, July 16, at the Ephraim Village Hall, 9996 Water St./Hwy 42, Ephraim. Those with J-1 or H-2B workers or U.S. citizens needing a Social Security name change, appointments for the sign-up day are now being accepted at form.jotform. com/251355801532148. If you have any questions, contact Phil Berndt, DDC director of partner services, at phil@doorcounty.com or 920.493.4450.

Mandel said processing delays, limited visa availability and an increasingly unpredictable approval process have made this the most difficult H-2B season he’s experienced. “It used to process in two to three weeks,” he said. “Now it’s two to three months or longer.”

his Door County clients received all of the workers they requested, others received only part of their workforce and some received none. “Right now, a client in Door County takes 11 H-2Bs each year, but their group letter was considerably lower this year, so they got no one,” he said. In some cases, employers got approval for cook positions, but their petitions for servers were delayed or never made it through the quota. Even after petitions are approved, workers must complete visa interviews with the State Department, delaying some arrivals well into summer. The timing matters for businesses that depend on seasonal workers when Door County hits its busiest part of the summer season. “All businesses thrive on certainty,” Mandel said. “If you know you’re going to get 10 servers, you’re more inclined to open up an outdoor seating area. If not, you won’t open it up, or you won’t stay open on Tuesdays. You’ll have to make adjustments.” Mandel estimated that if every Door County employer received all of the H-2B workers they requested, the county would gain more than 100 additional seasonal workers. While he said he cannot offer a definitive explanation on what’s causing the delays and rejections, immigration attorneys and employers across the country are experiencing them.

A System Built on Chance The H-2B program has never been simple, Mandel said. Employers must navigate multiple federal agencies, compete for a limited number of visas and, once petitions are approved, wait for workers to complete the visa process through U.S. embassies and consulates abroad. The H-2B program is capped at 66,000 visas nationwide each year, a limit that has remained unchanged for more than three decades. “Sixty-six thousand would be inadequate just to deal with World Cup visitors,” Mandel said. Because demand far exceeds the available visas, supplemental visas are authorized most years – 64,716 additional visas for fiscal year 2026, according to the temporary rule, published in the Federal Register. Employers receive H-2B workers through a random process: the DOL assigns each a letter group, A through H. “If you’re in the A group, you’re fairly guaranteed you’re going to go through the process before that 66,000 is used,” Mandel said. “But if you’re an H, by the time the Department of Labor gets to your case, that’s already been exhausted.” That randomness has produced dramatically different outcomes for employers this year. Mandel said some of

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development agreement has been drafted by the City of Sturgeon Bay for a project that would bring single-family homes, duplexes and storage units with living spaces to 35.43 acres of city-owned property at 1259 Division Road on the west side. That proposed agreement between the city and a Green Bayarea developer, Jim Conard, who is partnering on the project with Paul Shefchik of PortSide Builders, was reviewed June 30 by the city’s Finance/Purchasing and Building Committee. For purposes of the development agreement, the project has been separated into three parts: a workforce subdivision with approximately 7.4 acres having 30 single-family lots for workforce housing; a market-rate subdivision with approximately 7.6 acres for around 36 housing units consisting of single-family homes and duplexes; and approximately 11.7 acres for 34 storage units with living spaces. The project would also include 8.7 acres to route the Ahnapee Trail through the property.

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After the workforce housing infrastructure is completed, the city would reimburse the developer for eligible market-rate subdivision infrastructure costs through annual tax increment payments equal to 90% of the tax increment generated by increased property values of the entire housing and condominium development. Payments would begin in the 2029 tax year and continue until eligible market-rate infrastructure costs, plus interest, are fully repaid, subject to available tax increment. Creation of TID #12 would be required to provide those marketrate infrastructure reimbursements. City Administrator Josh Van Lieshout said an analysis by the city’s financial consultant, R.W. Baird, projects TID #12 would be able to recover its project costs by 2041. Baird also projects the completed development along Division Road would generate approximately $38.8 million in total incremental value, generating more than $10 million in tax increment revenue. The agreement would call for a minimum assessed value of $7,563,400 by Jan. 1, 2029, and $23,190,200 by Jan. 1, 2031. It would also prohibit short-term rentals.

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concluded Julian’s dispute was with the owner of the parking lot rather than the city. “I don’t feel the complaint is really with us, it’s with DeJardins, if it’s anybody,” said Council President Dan Williams, who sits on the committee. A sketch of the parking lot provided to the committee showed both The Purple Yum and another mobile food vendor operating there. “If the site was a bad site [for having mobile food vendors operate there] and it sounds like it probably was, that’s a concern, and I don’t blame them for wanting a different site,” Williams said. “It’s just that to be reimbursed for that decision to move, which was a conscious decision on their part to move, the decision has to be with the party that you used their property for.” Julian said he also paid a fee to use the parking lot. He later purchased a five-month city permit for $275 to relocate The Purple Yum to the SB Social food truck lot at Michigan Street and North 2nd Avenue. “This new site features a permanent concrete barrier, which provides the critical safety protection our operations require,” Julian said.

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Observations of Local Government League Position of Importance: Digital Equity/Voting Rights Liberty Grove Town Board of Supervisors, June 3 Spectrum completed the Ellison Bay Park and Community Center Wi-Fi project on June 1. With the two extenders, there should be coverage throughout the entire park area for vendor use at large community events. The park is located at 11967 state Hwy 42 in Ellison Bay. Town administrator Lee Buckingham summarized the new state Broadband Expansion Grant opportunity and drafted a letter of support, as suggested by Door County Broadband Coordinator Jessica Hatch, to be signed by the town board supervisors and included with the application for those grant funds. These Wisconsin state funds are separate from the federal BEAD grant funds already approved and will be applied to the townwide broadband project. The board approved the motion to send the letter with a 4-0 vote. Buckingham reported that an email was received from the Wisconsin Elections Commission advising that it had sent a letter to the postmaster general and Wisconsin’s congressional representatives expressing concerns about mail performance. No other information was reported. League Position of Importance: Criminal Justice/Health Care/Meeting Basic Needs Door County Judiciary & Public Safety Committee, June 9 The Sheriff’s Office presented an $87,273 capital improvement project request to replace and upgrade Justice Center audiovisual equipment in 2030. The request was approved. A grant was approved for the jail to receive six cases of Narcan kits for inmates who are to be released, with training provided. The inmate calling services contract was amended to include mobile tablets and video conferencing. The change will provide a controlled mechanism for inmates to use email and internet access, including GED materials,

library materials, forms and privileged communication with attorneys. Emergency services volumes were stable. Calls to 911 increased in May. Emergency Management will work with Door County Public Health to raise public awareness of the Door County Ready alert system. Fire sign installation is 45% complete. An additional $900,000 capital improvement project was recommended for fiscal year 2027 to plan and implement a new mid-county emergency services location in West Jacksonport. The Clerk of Courts’ annual report showed a 12% increase in case volume, a slight decrease in jury trials – four last year, compared with six in 2024 – and a 16% increase in receipts, to $2,524,811.66. League Position of Importance: Government Accountability/Fiscal Policy/Digital Equity Village of Egg Harbor Board of Trustees, June 10 Leah Lasecki of CLA presented the 2025 village financial audit results, which were approved by the board. The audit showed a $94,474.82 shortfall in the fiscal year 2025 Debt Service Fund because of an error in the 2025 budget development process. The board approved a resolution transferring funds from the General Fund to the Debt Service Fund. A resolution was also approved to amend the 2026 budget, transferring $195,000 from the General Fund to the Capital Fund because no prior fund transfer had been made to cover capital overruns in the Village Beach Expansion project. A Village Finance Committee was created and approved. Drafts of a Village Municipal Debt Management Policy and a Fund Balance Policy were reviewed and referred to the Finance Committee. A Village Ethics Policy and Code of Conduct has been drafted and will be discussed at the next meeting. The board approved the use of Village View Park public property for public pickleball courts in partnership with the Door County Pickleball Club, subject to a future maintenance agreement. Discussions of sign ordinance compliance, parking at the marina boatand-trailer lot, and AT&T broadband construction also took place.

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League Position of Importance: Public Education/Digital Equity Sevastopol School Board, June 17 The superintendent’s report indicated that the 2026-27 school year will be a research year for Sevastopol as it compares national standards related to student skill sets, graduation rates, how artificial intelligence will affect and prepare students in the future, and the impact of declining enrollment at the end of the decade. Student enrollment is currently stable, but a decline is expected. League Position of Importance: Public Education/Citizen Participation Sturgeon Bay School Board, June 17 Sturgeon Bay School District Superintendent Dan Tjernagel gave an informational update on the Nov. 3 referendum (Replacement Educational Programming Referendum for Operational Expenses), covering the next 5 years. The referendum does not include capital expenditures or funding for the proposed sports complex, which the city is spearheading with input from the school district. A community survey will be sent to Sturgeon Bay residents’ mailboxes at the end of June. Replies and comments, due July 8, may be either emailed or sent by post. At the Aug. 19 Board of Education meeting, the board will approve a referendum resolution. The Sturgeon Bay School District received the state 2025 Hunter Group of the Year Recognition award. The allvolunteer group has certified 259 students since its inception in 2017. League Position of Importance: Natural Resources/Citizen Participation/Meeting Basic Needs Sevastopol Town Board of Supervisors, June 15 During the public participation portion for non-agenda items, a representative from Protect Clark Lake LLC gave a presentation on the fragility of the shallow lake and the detrimental effects of artificially enhanced wake boats on lake health and safety. The group asked that the issue be added to a future agenda. The chair, on the advice of the Board of Supervisors’ attorney, said that it could not be done at this time.

Under agenda items, a representative of Neighbors for a Safe Bay Shore Drive gave an update on efforts to curb speeding on Bay Shore Drive, including data provided to the Door County Sheriff’s Office. The organization asked the board for support. The chair assured the organization of support and asked to be kept updated. Safety was also discussed in relation to Rock on the Rock, a concert to be held at the quarry on Aug. 1. Concerns about safety and the promoter’s plans were expressed. A sheriff’s officer and the Sturgeon Bay fire chief attended and will meet with organizers and provide a safety update at the July supervisors’ meeting. League Position of Importance: Natural Resources/Environmental Protection/Citizen Participation Jacksonport Town Board of Supervisors, June 23 Clark Lake wake-boating concerns drew public comment, where at least a dozen Protect Clark Lake supporters attended, several holding small signs. Several residents spoke, including Gwenn Graboyes, who represented Protect Clark Lake LLC. Residents asked the board to place a proposed ordinance prohibiting artificially enhanced wake boating on Clark Lake on a future agenda and to consider sending it to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for advisory review. They said starting the review process would involve no fees or liability, require no further action during the 60-day waiting period, and signal that the town is considering protections before the 2027 boating season. The League Lens is a monthly column produced by the League Observer Corps, in collaboration with the Peninsula Pulse, as part of a community journalism project designed to help keep Pulse readers informed about issues discussed at municipal, school board and county committee and board meetings. If you’re interested in becoming a member of the Observer Corps, please contact cultureocaction@ lwvdoorcounty.org.

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ot many kids in the United States grow up wanting to be a winemaker, Anne Hubatch said, and she’s no exception. “Your guidance counselor doesn’t sit you down and say, ‘Hey, you can make alcohol for a living,’” she said. So she, like most, fell into her love of wine as an adult. Born and raised in Sheboygan, Hubatch graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in geology and environmental studies and moved to Oregon to work in policy. While out there, she picked up a job at a tasting room as a way to meet people and learn about the area. Hubatch had always loved cooking and flavors – growing up, her grandmother even operated a culinary store in her hometown – but the idea of working inside conflicted with her outdoorsy nature, she said. Winemaking seemed to solve that problem. “I could be in vineyards instead of kitchens,” she said. “I could be outside more and still have the art of creating something delicious, except in a totally different format.” She spent the next eight years climbing the ladder at different wineries in Oregon by earning her associate’s degree in winemaking, working in tasting rooms and even harvesting grapes. Then, she decided it was time to put her name on the wines she made and started her own label, Helioterra. What started as a batch of 400 cases of wine made in a friend’s

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GRAND OPENING FOR BAY BIRCH GALLERY AND HOME Bay Birch Gallery and Home, a new Sister Bay business owned by Pam and Kevin Ladesic, offers a curated collection of original artwork, artisancrafted gifts and distinctive home décor inspired by Door County. To celebrate its opening, Bay Birch Gallery and Home will host a grand opening celebration on Friday, July 10, from 10 am to 5 pm at the shop, located on the upper level of the Country Walk Shops in Sister Bay, 10590 Country Walk Dr., Unit 4. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 11 am, followed by refreshments and appetizers served throughout the afternoon. Guests can also meet several of the gallery’s featured artists from 1 to 4 pm. The new shop blends fine art, design and local craftsmanship, including many watercolor paintings by owner and featured artist Kevin Ladesic, whose work captures the landscapes and iconic scenes of Door County.

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STURGEON BAY TEACHER EARNS ESPORTS HONOR The National Association of Esports Coaches and Directors named TJ Walker Middle School teacher Stephen Jacobson the 2026 K-12 Esports Director of the Year. This national award recognizes outstanding leaders who have built esports programs that set the standard for excellence, competitive integrity and student development. Over the past seven years, Jacobson has transformed the Sturgeon Bay School District esports program into one of the country’s premier scholastic programs. Under his leadership, the program has grown to more than 80 student participants, secured grant funding to create an esports facility and led students to a Wisconsin state championship.

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he Door County Land Trust is launching a $25,000 matching challenge to double the amount of donations made as part of a $750,000 private fundraising campaign for a newly proposed 338-acre nature preserve. This project would protect an important watershed and wildlife habitat in Southern Door and safeguard land that encompasses the waters of Kayes Creek and Twin Harbor Creek. Both flow into Little Sturgeon Bay and serve as a vital link to the health of the entire Green Bay watershed. If successful, the Little Sturgeon Bay property would become the Land Trust’s 16th public preserve to host infrastructure for trails and recreation in Door County. “This intersection of Kayes Creek watershed with the Little Sturgeon Bay Estuary supports one of the most important fish spawning areas in all the bay of Green Bay,” said Mark Holey, Land Trust board member, retired Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources staff and retired fishery biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Trout, walleye and northern pike are a few of the many species that spawn in the creek. If protected, the Land Trust would work to restore the Kayes Creek corridor to improve the important fisheries and mitigate direct nutrient and sediment inputs. Roughly 85 acres of the property are wetlands, and a good portion of the land currently used for agriculture has high restoration potential. Transformation of farmland to native prairie so close to the mouth of the creek would benefit water quality and increase habitat for migratory and grassland birds known to nest in the area.

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“The Land Trust is looking at an amazing opportunity,” said the organization’s executive director, Emily Wood. “It is rare that we get a chance to protect this much land with such great potential benefit for both wildlife and people.” Converting the property to a nature preserve is a process that would take several phases and years to execute. The Land Trust has already mapped areas for potential restoration, trails and parking. More surveys would be conducted to map invasive species and develop a control plan if the land is acquired. The property is in an area of Door County that is predominantly agricultural land with a small residential and boating presence. Vast acres have been owned by the same families for generations here. These historically working lands are becoming more expensive to maintain and have begun to show up on the real estate market more frequently in recent years. When that happens, the land is often subdivided for development.

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Kermit and Cleo Franda owned the original 80-acre dairy farm that they added to over their lifetime to grow to the 338 acres the Land Trust is now working to acquire. If acquired, the Land Trust would keep sections of the property in agriculture with sustainable practices during phases of the restoration process. The Franda family has agreed to work with the Land Trust to sell the bulk of their property rather than subdivide it for development. This is a special opportunity because once land is divided, it is impossible to restore it to the way it was. To protect this property and create a new preserve, the Land Trust needs to raise funds by September 2026. The organization has multiple grant applications pending, with current grant requests totaling more than $2.5 million. A $100,000 grant through the Door County Community Foundation’s Community Investment Fund has been awarded. The remaining need for private

donations is at least $715,000, but could be higher if pending grants are not awarded. “This matching challenge is really a signal to the public that we are serious about protecting this property, and I hope it motivates donors to give now and give generously, while the impact of their gift can be doubled,” said Cinnamon Rossman, director of charitable giving at the Land Trust. “Gifts from private donors will be the reason land is protected in Door County.” The announcement comes during a time when state funding for conservation is drying up. The Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Fund – a bipartisan grant program responsible for the development of public parks, boat launches and recreational trails – officially ended without renewal on June 30 of this year. This program provided funding for conservation for the past 37 years and helped organizations like the Land Trust increase the pace of conservation to keep up with development. Without the Knowles-Nelson program, the Land Trust will indefinitely rely entirely on donations from the community and the public to replenish the Land Acquisition Fund. To help, donate to the Land Trust’s 2026 Conservation and Stewardship Campaign. Right now, all gifts up to $25,000 are being matched by a matching challenge grant provided by Thriving Earth Fund and the Wong family, honoring the memory and wisdom of Y.C. and Ruth L. Wong, and in recognition of the value of Southern Door County’s natural heritage, native species and lively waters for this and future generations. Donations can be made online at doorcountylandtrust.org/littlesturgeon, over the phone by calling 920.746.1359, or by mail to Door County Land Trust, PO Box 65, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235.

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his past weekend, Wisconsinites across the state celebrated America’s 250th birthday with food, fireworks and family. What they didn’t celebrate were the higher food prices when shopping for their holiday meals. This year in Wisconsin, the average total cost of 12 food items used to host a Brad Olson, Wisconsin summer cookout for 10 totaled Farm Bureau Federation $75.50, according to the latest President. informal WisconsinFarm WISCONSIN FARM Bureau Marketbasket survey. BUREAU FEDERATION This was a 7.5% increase from last year. Price hikes were driven by large increases in the cost of summer staples like beef, strawberries and ice cream. Agriculture depends on many inputs that come from around the world. Uncertainty in global markets means uncertainty for our food supply. Without the necessary inputs on our farms, we risk lower yields that will impact supplies and further increase consumer prices. Higher prices don’t equal higher profits for farmers. In fact, the opposite is true. Higher input prices cut into margins and are making it harder for farmers to stay afloat. Out of every food dollar, Wisconsin farmers are only receiving about six cents. Increased fuel prices hit everyone’s pocketbook, but when weight limits are added to local roads that force detours or repeat trips, the lost efficiency adds even more costs. The Agricultural Road Improvement Program (ARIP) provides local governments with the resources they need to make sure farmers have infrastructure they can operate on year-round and keep transportation costs down. Labor shortages directly affect farmers’ ability to deliver safe and healthy food from the fields to families. Our current labor crisis puts the nation’s food security and affordability at risk. Meaningful farm labor legislation that delivers the certainty farmers need to continue growing nutritious food is an important step to helping lower costs for consumers. As we enter election season here in Wisconsin, it is important to remember agriculture at the polls, whether you are directly involved in the industry or not. While farmers make up a decreasing portion of our population, every single person is a consumer of agricultural products and relies on the industry for food, fuel and fiber. Voting for legislators who support farmers helps to strengthen agriculture and build a strong and resilient food system so that everyone can access quality food at affordable prices. When agriculture wins, everyone wins. The next 250 years of America’s history start now. Let’s make sure that agriculture can continue to thrive and support Wisconsinites for many years to come. Make your vote count. The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation is committed to embracing sustainable solutions for a stronger tomorrow. Made up of 61 county Farm Bureaus, it represents agriculturists and farms of every size, commodity and management style.

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here is an old saying: “Climate is what you expect; weather is what you get.” Our climate affects nearly everything – including the Bay of Green Bay. Climate change is no longer a distant projection for Wisconsin. By all accounts, our region has become both warmer and wetter, and it is projected to become even more so. Large rainfalls this past spring in Door County resulted in costly flood damage, but climate change also affects fish, wildlife, agriculture, water quality, shoreline development, navigation and public use of the bay, as highlighted in a recent report, “Scoping a research agenda for the future of the Green Bay ecosystem.” Since 1980, surface waters of Green Bay have warmed an average 2.5 degrees Fahrenheit (°F), and ice cover has declined by 17%. The last decade has been the wettest on record, with precipitation reaching all-time highs and more frequent, intense rainfall events. By mid-century (2040–2060), summers are projected to lengthen by as much as 4-to-6 weeks. Winters are expected to be wetter and warmer, and the number of days annually reaching 90°F during the day and 70°F at night in Door County is projected to increase by a week or two. Lake levels have become more variable. We’ve gone from the all-time low in 2013 to near-record highs in 2020. Projections now forecast a future with higher highs, with increased flooding risks and shoreline erosion, and lower lows, confounding navigation and shoreline

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Our region has become both wetter and warmer. Since 1950, Door County has seen increases in annual precipitation (PRCP) by roughly 15% and winter (December through February) temperatures by roughly 5 degrees Fahrenheit. The latter, for example, has the eﬀect of shortening the winter recreational season by as much as a month in some years. Source: wicci.wisc.edu/wisconsin-climate-trends-and-projections/.

exposure, potentially the worst of both worlds. Green Bay’s watershed comprises one-third of the land draining to Lake Michigan. The bay holds approximately 22% of the lake’s wetlands and supports the second-most productive fishery in the Great Lakes basin (after Lake Erie), accounting for 95% of all walleye caught and 75% of the commercial whitefish harvest in Lake Michigan. These fisheries are incredibly valuable, contributing an estimated $260 million annually to the regional economy. All are affected by a changing climate. The bay’s close connection to the land has also created persistent challenges. Phosphorus – largely from runoff from farm fields and urban areas in the watershed – combines with the bay’s warm, shallow, confined waters to fuel excessive algal growth. When bacteria feed on decaying algae, they consume oxygen in the water, creating “dead zones,” a problem that has affected Green Bay for nearly a century. These conditions may worsen with longer summers and more frequent, intense rainfall. Just 10-15 heavy rain days per year deliver 70–80% of annual sediment and phosphorus loads to the bay. The current target is a 40% reduction in these inputs by 2040–2050, with roughly 80% expected to come from agricultural sources, largely in the Fox River basin. If implemented today, conservation practices are estimated to

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n July 1 of this year, as with every year, several members of the Board of Directors of the Door County Community Foundation concluded their service. I’ve been through countless board transitions over the years. This one, like all of them, is bittersweet. Among those who left us was Jeff Ottum, a former board chair and treasurer, and someone who has offered invaluable counsel for a dozen years. Vicki Wilson served as our board secretary and brought both the enthusiasm and creativity of an entrepreneur to every challenge we faced. Inge Bacon is perhaps the most experienced non-profit board member in Door County, having served virtually every significant charitable organization around. I will miss their counsel and their friendship. Yet their departure is also an important reminder that every leader, no matter how invaluable, will eventually be replaced. Some leaders serve for only a few years, others for a few decades. I’m now in my 19th year as president and CEO of the Door County Community Foundation. Yet eventually every board member, every business owner, every CEO, every elected official, and sadly, even me, must eventually hand over the reins of responsibility to someone else.

readers write Fireworks Don’t Belong in a Wildlife Sanctuary As fireworks echoed across Door County on the Fourth of July, I spent the evening trying to calm my terrified cats while managing my own PTSD. My chest tightened, my heart raced, and I found myself curled up, simply waiting for the explosions to stop. I know I am not alone. Door County has long been celebrated as a place where people come to experience quiet forests, dark skies, migratory birds, waterfowl, foxes, deer, pollinators, and the extraordinary beauty of our natural world. Yet every summer, nearly every community fills that sanctuary with explosions. The effects extend far beyond a few minutes of entertainment. Fireworks send birds fleeing from nests, disrupt migration, separate parents from their young, and leave wildlife vulnerable to injury and exhaustion. Pets panic. Livestock are injured trying to escape. Fireworks also leave behind smoke, chemical residues, plastic debris, and paper waste that contaminate the air, soil and water. Even our nighttime pollinators and beneficial insects are disturbed during critical hours. There is also a human cost. Veterans, trauma survivors, people living with PTSD, individuals with autism, and others with sensory sensitivities often experience genuine physical and emotional distress. We deserve consideration, too.

reduce loads by only about 20%. Under projected warmer and wetter conditions, higher nutrient loads could offset gains from conservation management practices. To predict and plan for the future, we need models that fully incorporate the dynamics of the bay and watershed and provide reliable projections, such as those developed through the Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts at wicci.wisc.edu. Our ability to do this has improved dramatically, but it depends critically on long-term monitoring at sufficient resolution to track change in a highly variable system. Green Bay benefits from a strong longterm monitoring network, including NEW Water, the Great Lakes Observing System, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and the U.S. Geological Survey. The bay, the world’s largest freshwater estuary, is also in the final stages of designation as the 31st National Estuarine Research Reserve in the United States, which would provide another boost to scientific monitoring capacity. Climate change unfolds gradually, often masked by short-term weather variability. Think, for example, about changes in the timing of ice-off, fish spawning, algal growth, bird migrations, lake levels and storms, which can be difficult to detect in daily life. The connections within the ecosystem are not fully understood. The “Scoping” report identifies these knowledge gaps and outlines research priorities that could help avoid costly

mistakes, potentially saving tens of millions of dollars. That represents a substantial return on investment. Climate change is real, despite what some may say. Nearly all major predictions have come to pass, often sooner than expected. Climate research and action are needed now more than ever. The costs to local economies, property insurance rates, taxes and recreational use are real, and must be addressed directly. Green Bay is one of Wisconsin’s most important natural resources and economic engines. It has long shaped life in Door County and northeastern Wisconsin. Protecting it will require sustained investment in monitoring, agricultural conservation, resilient infrastructure and public policy grounded in evidence rather than politics. We should take pride in the enormous strides made in improving the health of the bay over the last 50 years, but the work is not done. The choices made now will determine whether future generations inherit a resilient and thriving estuary, or one defined increasingly by costly damage and ecological decline. As the saying goes, we do not inherit the environment from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children. What happens next depends on how seriously we take these changes and how earnestly we accept that responsibility. There are no quick fixes, but there is still time to act wisely, reduce future burdens and secure health and prosperity for generations to come. J. Val Klump has studied the biogeochemistry of Green Bay for over 40 years, most recently tracking the dynamics and impact of “dead zones” in the bay. He has a home in Ellison Bay. H. J. Harris is Professor Emeritus and coordinated University of Wisconsin Sea Grant research on Green Bay and served as onsite coordinator of the U.S. EPA Mass Balance Study of PCBs in the Fox River and Green Bay. Victoria Harris was a UW Sea Grant water quality and habitat restoration specialist and former Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources coordinator for the Fox River and Green Bay Remedial Action Plan.

Yet the longer we serve, the easier it is for us to forget that. Good leaders have a way of becoming intertwined with the organizations they lead. We think of the greatest leaders as indispensable and irreplaceable. We simply cannot envision their organization going on without them. Fundamentally, this is a good thing. It demonstrates how committed the leader is to their work. We only consider leaders irreplaceable if they’ve been remarkably effective and impactful in their role. Yet the best leaders and the healthiest organizations recognize that leaders are merely stewards for some period of time. The Door County Community Foundation did not begin with Jeff Ottum, Vicki Wilson and Inge Bacon. It will not end simply because they have left our board. The same applies to me. While my retirement is still at least a decade away, someday the Community Foundation will go on and thrive without me. It’s not a flaw in the system. It’s how the system is supposed to work. The strongest institutions – be they non-profit, forprofit, or even government – are not built around a single person. They are rooted in enduring values, rest upon a foundation of trust and mutual respect, and have a clear purpose. These are the kinds of organizations and cultures that thrive through leadership transitions. One of the ironies of truly great leaders is the amount of energy they expend building an organization that can thrive even if they are no longer leading it. The highest form of leadership is not the accumulation of influence, it’s the transferring of it. The best leaders invest in others, share knowledge freely and create opportunities for new voices to emerge. That’s why the healthiest non-profit boards recruit and cultivate volunteers long before board vacancies emerge. Similarly, strong CEOs share responsibility and

challenge their staff to grow. The leader’s objective is not to make themself indispensable; it’s to ensure their organization can thrive without them. The most effective leaders I have known understand this almost instinctively. Jeff Ottum never approached board service as if the Community Foundation couldn’t survive without him. He saw himself as a steward of something entrusted to him for a period of time. Vicki Wilson consistently focused on opportunities and possibilities rather than seeking personal recognition for herself. Inge Bacon’s decades of non-profit service reminded us that every board member is both a teacher and a student. Too many people view leadership as running a marathon in which individual endurance is the ultimate measure of success. The best leaders think of themselves as one runner in a much longer relay race. They honor those who carried the baton before them, run as fast as they can to achieve excellence while it’s in their care, then safely hand it off to the next generation who will take it even further. Success rarely depends on one extraordinary athlete. An enduring victory requires a series of runners who trust one another enough to pass the baton smoothly. When you think about it, nearly everything we value in Door County exists because previous generations understood this principle. The leaders in our past cared for something larger than themselves, strengthened it while it was in their hands, then entrusted it to the next generation. That’s how strong organizations endure. More importantly, it’s also how strong communities endure.

Door County has the opportunity to lead. If we truly value conservation, we should transition to quieter, low-noise fireworks for community celebrations and seriously consider banning private fireworks, which continue for hours beyond organized displays and create unnecessary harm. We often speak proudly about protecting Door County’s character. That commitment should include protecting the wildlife that cannot speak for itself and the residents who call this place home year-round. I love this peninsula. I respect this land every day, not just on holidays, and I expect our policymakers to do the same. We cannot continue promoting ourselves as a nature destination while embracing practices that harm the very ecosystems that make Door County unique. Let’s choose compassion over noise and become a model for truly sustainable, eco-conscious tourism.

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Wendy Cooper Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Community’s Kindness Displayed at Lemonade Stand As we reflect on this year’s Fourth of July celebration in Egg Harbor, our family would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who helped make one small event a wonderful success. Our grandchildren held a lemonade stand to benefit Camp Hometown Heroes, a free healing-centered summer camp for children who have lost a parent,

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To: Defendant(s): Lori J LaLuzerne 1109 Quincy Street Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Summons and Complaint (Small Claims) Case No. 26SC174 Eviction and related claims 31004 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. SUMMONS To the Defendant(s): You are being sued as described on the attached complaint. If you wish to dispute this matter: You must file a written answer and provide a copy to the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney on or before the date and time stated. If you do not answer, the plaintiff may win this case and a judgment entered for what the plaintiff is asking. When to File an Answer July 27, 2026 1:30 Place to File an Answer Door County Circuit Court 1209 S Duluth Ave Sturgeon Bay WI 54235 Clerk Signature Jennie Ledvina Date Summons Issued 7/2/2026 COMPLAINT Plaintiff’s Demand: The plaintiff states the following claim against the defendant(s): 1. Plaintiff demands judgment for (Check as appropriate) Claim for Money $ 3,300.00 Eviction Plus interest, costs, attorney fees, if any, and such other relief as the court deems proper. 2. Brief statement of dates and facts: (If this is an eviction action and you are seeking money damages, you must also state that claim on this form.) Tenant has not complied with the terms of the lease. Pet violations in addition to the property becoming a public nuisance with multiple complaints from the neighbors and local police. Tenant has failed to pay rent numerous times. Five day notice to remedy or vacate mailed and posted on June 19, 2026. No action taken from Defendant. I am the: plaintiff. Paul M Dreutzer 306 N 12th Avenue Sturgeon Bay WI 54235 pdreutzer@erastarr.com 920-495-7500 7-2-26 Run July 10, 17, 24, 2026 WNAXLP

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Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day may submit a request to vote an absentee ballot to their municipal clerk. A qualified elector is any U.S. citizen who: • will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day • has resided in the ward or municipality where they wish to vote for at least 28 consecutive days before the election The elector must also be registered to vote to receive an absentee ballot. Proof of identification must be provided before an absentee ballot may be issued*. Making application to receive an absentee ballot by mail Contact your municipal clerk and request that an application for an absentee ballot be sent to you for the primary or election or both. You may make written application to your municipal clerk for an absentee ballot in person, by mail, by fax, by email or at MyVote.wi.gov. Your written request must include: 1. your voting address within the municipality where you wish to vote 2. the address where the absentee ballot should be sent, if different from the address above 3. your signature 4. a copy of your photo identification* The deadline for making application to receive an absentee ballot by mail is: 5:00 p.m. on the fifth day before the election, Thursday, August 6, 2026. *Voters who are indefinitely confined due to age, illness, infirmity, or disability may not be required to provide photo ID. If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk regarding deadlines for requesting and submitting an absentee ballot. **Special absentee voting application provisions apply to electors who are indefinitely confined, in the military, hospitalized, or serving as a sequestered juror. If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk regarding deadlines for requesting and submitting an absentee ballot. Voting an absentee ballot in person You may also request and vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office or other specified location during the days and hours specified for casting an absentee ballot in person.

TOWN OF BAILEYS HARBOR Haley Adams 2392 County F Mail to: PO BOX 308 Baileys Harbor WI 54202 920-839-9509 By Appointment M-TH 9 am- 3 pm

TOWN OF BRUSSELS Sherri Dantoin 1366 Junction Road Mail to: 1609 Orchard View Ln Brussels, WI 54202 920-493-1836 By Appointment - M-TH 5 pm-7 pm

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PUBLIC HEARINGS

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE DOOR COUNTY, WI BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT DOOR COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 421 NEBRASKA ST. STURGEON BAY, WI 54235 A public hearing held by the Door County Board of Adjustment (BOA) on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, will be in the Door County Government Center Peninsula Room (C121, 1 st Floor). Use the 4 th Street entrance, across from the library. Applicants and others who wish to offer oral testimony must attend in person. Members of the public who wish to monitor/observe the meeting may attend in person or do so remotely by using the link below, or via the Zoom smartphone app, or by calling (312) 626-6799. Link: https://us02web.zoom. us/j/85191002003?pwd=tHdV TZGUM1Ham3zLjkk80HyQ4 ChKdR.1 Webinar ID: 851 9100 2003 Passcode: 320848 The hearing will begin at 4:30 p.m. to consider the following application(s) for a variance, as specified in the Door County zoning ordinance(s): TOWN OF SEVASTOPOL Betty Wall is requesting a variance from Section IV.B.2.b of the Door County Shoreland Zoning Ordinance which requires accessory structures to be located at least 75’ from the ordinary high-water mark (OHWM).The applicant proposes to construct an accessory structure (sauna) to be located as close as 63’ from the OHWM. Written testimony will be accepted on 8 1/2 x 11 paper, or by email to LUSdepartment@co.door. wi.gov, and must be received 48 hours prior to the day of the hearing. Anonymous correspondence will not be accepted. Written testimony is available for inspection upon request. Written testimony is entered into hearing records, but is not read aloud. Please Note: Correspondence or testimony submitted for town-level proceedings does NOT get forwarded to the county. All application materials may be viewed on-line approximately four business days before the hearing at: https://www.co.door.wi.gov/ AgendaCenter . Additional materials may be posted up until 4:30 p.m. the day before the hearing. The list of names to whom this notice was sent by regular mail is available upon request. Bob Ryan, Chairperson Board of Adjustment

TOWN OF CLAY BANKS Jessica Bongle 6098 County OO Mail to: 597 Lower LaSalle Rd Algoma WI 54201 920-493-7383 By Appointment – M-W 5 pm-7 pm

c/o Door County Land Use Services Dept. Door County Gov’t. Center 421 Nebraska St., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Phone: (920) 746-2323 | FAX: (920) 746-2387 Publication Dates: July 10, 2026, & July 17, 2026 WNAXLP

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APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE To Whom it May Concern: I hereby certify that 4 the 5, LLC (Agent) Jobeth A Kramer 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 113 N 3 rd Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Dated 7/7/26 Signed Stephanie L. Reinhardt, City Clerk WNAXLP

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TOWN OF GIBRALTAR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – CRACK FILLING AND HEAT PATCHING SERVICES The Town of Gibraltar requests proposals from qualified contractors to perform crack filling and infrared heat patching services on multiple roads within the Town of Gibraltar, Door County, Wisconsin. Proposals must be received at the Town of Gibraltar Office, 4097 Main Street, P.O. Box 850, Fish Creek, WI 54212 no later than 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026. Proposals will be opened at 10:15 a.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026. Faxed or emailed proposals will not be accepted. The contract is anticipated to be awarded by the Town Board on August 5, 2026, and all work must be completed during the 2026 construction season unless otherwise agreed upon in writing. The complete Request for Proposals is available on the Town website at www. gibraltarwi.gov or may be obtained by contacting the Town Office at (920) 868-1714 or clerk@gibraltarwi.gov. WNAXLP

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TOWN OF LIBERTY GROVE Pamela Donart-Welcome 11161 Old Stage Road Sister Bay WI 54234 920-854-2934 M-F 9 am-1 pm

TOWN OF EGG HARBOR Pam Krauel 5242 County I Sturgeon Bay WI 54235 920-743-6141 T-W-TH 10:00 am-3 pm

TOWN OF NASEWAUPEE Jill Lau 3388 County PD Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 920-495-0920 By Appointment – M, W, TH 5 pm-7 pm

TOWN OF FORESTVILLE Theresa Tlachac 7701 County H Mail to: PO Box 175 Forestville, WI 54213 920-639-2431 By Appointment – M-F 5 pm-7 pm

TOWN OF SEVASTOPOL Amy Flok 4528 State Hwy 57 Sturgeon Bay WI 54235 920-746-1230 W & F 9 am-4 pm By Appointment – T, TH

TOWN OF GARDNER Amy Sacotte 2344 County Road C Brussels, WI 54204 Mail to:2026 County DK Sturgeon Bay WI 54235 920-825-1137 By Appointment - M-TH 5 pm-7 pm

TOWN OF STURGEON BAY Michelle Sternard 2485 Sand Lane Mail to: PO Box 542 Sturgeon Bay WI 54235 920-328-5246 By Appointment – T & W 6 pm-7 pm

TOWN OF GIBRALTAR Laura Reetz 4097 Main Street Mail to: PO BOX 850 Fish Creek WI 54212 920-868-1714 M, T, TH 10 am-3 pm W 10 am-12 pm F 8 am-12 pm

TOWN OF UNION Beth Hanson 905 County DK Mail to: PO Box 3 Brussels, WI 54204 920-493-9559 By Appointment – T-TH 5 pm-6 pm By Appointment – Sat 8 am-9 am

TOWN OF JACKSONPORT Colleen Huberty 3365 County V Sturgeon Bay WI 54235 920-823-8136 M & T 10 am-2 pm By Appointment - F

TOWN OF WASHINGTON Alexandria McDonald 910 Main Road Mail to: PO BOX 220 Washington Island WI 54246 920-847-2522 M-F – 8 am-3 pm

TIME: 1:00 PM LOCATION: Kress Pavilion – Great Hall – 7845 Church Street Egg Harbor, WI 54209 & Zoom Meetings: Meeting ID 827 1629 6588 CONTACT: Megan Sawyer, msawyer@villageofeggharbor. gov, 920-868-3334 EX 2 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public informational meeting will be held as specified above. The purpose of this meeting is to provide community members, residents, and property owners with information regarding the AT&T Fiber Broadband Buildout Project in this area. All interested parties are encouraged to attend. MEETING AGENDA 1. Project Overview 2. AT&T Progress Update 3. Anticipated Construction Timeline 4. Buildout Map Review 5. Property Owner Information — Construction Notice & Service Availability 6. Questions & Public Comment This meeting is open to all members of the public. No formal action will be taken at this meeting. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting Village Clerk Treasurer, Lynn Ohnesorage at least 48 hours prior to the meeting at 920-868-3334 EX 1 or lohnesorge@ villageofeggharbor.gov. WNAXLP

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THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF STURGEON BAY Regular Board of Education Meeting Wednesday, July 15, 2026 As noted in Board Policy 0166 - Agenda, each agenda shall contain the following statement: “This meeting is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District’s business and is not to be considered a public hearing. There is a time for public comment during the meeting as indicated in the agenda.” 6:00 P.M. Board of Education Meeting Sturgeon Bay High School Library CALL TO ORDER: 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Roll Call 3. Motion to Adopt Agenda PUBLIC COMMENT SECTION—As called for in Board Policy 0167.3 Public Comment at Board Meetings. Individuals who wish to address the Board should be

VILLAGE OF EGG HARBOR Lynn Ohnesorge 7860 State Highway 42 Mail to: PO BOX 175 Egg Harbor WI 54209 920-868-3334 M-TH 8 am-2 pm VILLAGE OF EPHRAIM Andrea Collak 10005 Norway Mail to: PO BOX 138 Ephraim WI 54211 920-854-5501 M-F 8 am-4 pm VILLAGE OF FORESTVILLE Heidi Wyckoff 123 S Forestville Avenue Mail to: PO BOX 6 Forestville, WI 54213 571-340-1427 By Appointment T-F 4 pm-7 pm VILLAGE OF SISTER BAY Julie Thyssen 2383 Maple Drive Mail to: PO BOX 769 Sister Bay WI 54234 920-854-4118 M-TH 8 am-4 pm; F 8 am-12 pm CITY OF STURGEON BAY Stephanie Reinhardt 421 Michigan St. Sturgeon Bay WI 54235 920-746-2900 M-TH 7 am-4:30 pm F 7 am-11 am

The first day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office is: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 The last day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office is: Friday, August 7, 2026

No in-person absentee voting may occur on the day before the election. The municipal clerk will deliver voted ballots returned on or before Election Day to the proper polling place location before the polls close on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Any ballots received after the polls close will not be counted. WNAXLP

DOORCOUNTYPULSE.COM residents of the School District of Sturgeon Bay or parents of students openenrolled into the district. Speakers are asked to share their name, address, and be aware that comments may be limited to five minutes at the discretion of the Board President. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Approve June Minutes – Regular Meeting June 17, 2026 2. Approve June Bills 3. Approve Grants and Donations 4. Accept Resignations 5. Accept Seclusion and Restraint Annual Report OPERATIONS AGENDA:

july 10-17/2026 PUBLIC NOTICES & CLASSIFIEDS | 3 1. Consent Agenda items requiring attention (if any) 2. Approve Teacher Associate(s) a. Michaella Yant b. Evelyn Charney 3. Approve Fund 46 Transfer 4. Strategic Action Plan and Priorities for 2026-2027 (informational item) 5. Approve Annual Public Notice of Academic Standards 6. Board Policy Review (first reading of two): a. 0144.5 Board Member Behavior, Communication, and Code of Conduct b. 1213/3213/4213 Student Supervision and Welfare c. 5136 Personal Communication Devices

d. 7530.02 Staff & School Officials Use of Personal Communication Devices e. 7540.02 Digital Content and Accessibility f. 7540.03 Student Technology Acceptable Use & Safety g. 7544 Use of Social Media h. 8120 Volunteers i. 8462 Child Abuse and Neglect 7. Informational Update Regarding Replacement Educational Programming Operational Referendum Currently Planned for November 3, 2026 8. Reports: a. Legislative b. Business Manager c. Superintendent

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A Handcrafted Gathering Three crafters, one fun event. Leann’s Seasonal Splendors: Timeless, unique, beautiful wreaths for every occasion. Sara’s Sassy Shimmer: Custom tumblers and resin creations, bring fun into your everyday life. Gemstoria: The stone holds the story, you wear the magic. Laura’s gemstone jewelry is wearable art encompassing Earth’s treasures. Saturday, July 11- 10:00 to 5:00. 6337 County Road OO, Sturgeon Bay, WI

Garage Sale Fri July 10 thru Sun July 12; 7:30am – 3:30pm. 716 E Galley Dr, Sturgeon Bay. A wide range of household items, woodworking tools, antiques, puzzles and a large collection of Raggedy Ann dolls and collectibles. GARAGE SALE Friday July 10 & Saturday July 11 1821 CTH DK 1 mile from Renard’s Cheese 8:00A-3:00P. Quilts, blankets, pillows, rugs, glassware, Christmas ornaments, lights, trees, snowman, baskets, toys, puzzles, frames, jewelry, books, DVDs, VHS tapes, stacking tables, lawn ornaments, folding chairs, tools, toolbox, gang box, rods/reels, fishing tackle, saws, hunting equipment, binoculars, boots, sleeping bags, garden hose reel, clothing, lofted bed frame w/desk, Four Winns boat seats, and much more. Rain or shine, watch for signs. Five family Yard – Barn Sale 2815 County Road EE, Baileys Harbor. Every Friday and Saturday.9:00am- 1:00pm. From household items, construction items, outside items to antique items. A little bit of everything! Neighborhood Garage Sales Jul 10-12, 8:00-4:00 Fri & Sat and 10:00 to 2:00 Sun. Beginning at 716 E Galley Dr, 1889 Cty U, 5862 Cedar Crk Rd, 2067 & 1908 Taube Rd, Sturgeon Bay. Garage Sale Fri July 10 & Sat July 11 2475 German Road 8-4. Furniture, clothing, household items and more Garage Sale Like No Other! Designer NEW with Tags Shirts Pants Skirts Dresses Handbags Wallets Underwear Hats Bras Shoes Shorts Sunglasses Skirts Ties Gloves Knit Hats Slippers Socks Watches Jewelry. Sizes Infant thru 5XL, Mens Womens Infant Youth, up to 70% off! Summer Winter. The usual items too!

MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES

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

REAL ESTATE COMMERCIAL Mobile Dog Grooming

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

Are you interested in becoming involved in your community? One of the many ways for the citizens and stakeholders of Sister Bay to become involved in the City’s governmental decisions is by serving on a board, committee, or commission. While not all committees have vacancies at this time, you are always welcome to fill out and submit the Boards, Commissions & Committees Application, available on the Village of Sister Bay’s website, under Committee & Commission Membership Listing (https://sisterbaywi.gov/ committee-commission-membership-listing/).

How to Apply: 1 Find Your Fit – Download the application and identify the board, commission, or committee that aligns with your interests and skills. 2) Explore Opportunities – View available positions on the Committee & Commission Membership Listing page. Vacant positions are listed on the Committee Appointment Schedule. 3) Submit Your Application – Submit your application using the instructions on the form. Questions can be directed to the Village Administrator via email at administrator@sisterbaywi.gov or by phone at 920-854-4118.

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Wanted to rent: Fishing Boat Aluminum Central console with trailer to rent between July 28 and August 7. Will pay top dollar. linda.appleton@earthlink.net 16 ft Prindle Sail Boat 1983 on a trailer, main sail and jib are good, trampoline is in fair condition. In sister bay, $500 or best offer. Contact 630.330.7273 if interested. Boston Whaler Dauntless Boston Whaler Dauntless model (1997) 15 feet. Mercury 75 hp (1997). With trailer. Asking $7,500. Call Bert. 920.854.4806 HighField Dinigy Tender Model UL290, Cat C, Hard Bottom PVC Top, 4 Person, Motor 2.5 Yamaha, approximately 2-3 yrs old, US Coast Guard Safety. 9’6” Long 5’1” Width…Aluminum Hull Asking $3,500. 563.508.6264 (2) 2020 High Performance Yamaha Waverunners 2020 Yamaha FX SVHO Cruiser Supercharged high performance. 2020 Yamaha GP 100R SVHO Supercharged high performance. 2020 Shorelander Double Waverunner Trailer. 1 owner, gently used, 88hrs FX & 87 hrs GP. Professionally winterized & stored in heated facility. Excellent condition, highly maintained and ready to ride, Covers and some extra stuff. Everything $25,900. FX Cruiser alone $14,500. GP1800 alone $12,900. Contact 207.329.1563

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Mobile Dog Grooming Business for Sale in Door County, Grooming Since 2000, 2024 Mercedes Sprinter Van with Hanvey Conversion. kathysdogma@gmail.com Commercial Real Estate For sale or lease in the Country Walk Shops area. 2,600sf on .76 acres with living quarters. Call 906.280.9416 for details. RESIDENTIAL 14 X 70 Mobile Home Located in Thunderhill Estates: 1416 Georgia St.,Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235. Completely renovated, 2 bedroom, washer & dryer, stove, refrigerator, storage shed, wheelchair ramp. $42,000. Call 920.493.1251

Spiritual Direction and Myofascial Release Now taking appointments for Myofascial Release and Spiritual Direction. Betts Williams, LMT, has just completed a 3 year course in Spiritual Direction at the Franciscan Center in LaCrosee,WI, as well as added Fascial Pelvis Myofascial Release to her many myofascial certifications to help create a safe space for you to slow down, find balance, heal and reconnect with your true self. Located at Sister Bay Studios, 2521 S.Bayshore Dr. 970.876.0876 or sign up online at www.vagaro.com/mosdfv LAWN/YARD CARE Gardener Looking to add a few more clients to my landscape maintenance for the 2026 season. Call Laura @ 920.419.5399 past and present

Please note that our Associates are Local Hand-Picked Premium Craftsmen, such as Carpenters, Plumbers, Electricians, HVAC Technicians, Soil Excavation Tradesmen, Plastering Experts, Premier Stone Masons, Solar and Alternative Energy Engineers, Landscape Architecture Artisans, Foundation Tradesmen, Building Material Suppliers, Cabinet Makers, and Fine Interior Finish Detailers. All under our engineering guidance to get the job done right the ﬁrst time. We’d be delighted to be your Professional Partner on your next Project.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Door-Tran hereby provides notice that it intends to apply to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the following transportation projects under Section 5310 to serve seniors and individuals with disabilities in Door County: • Mobility Management services to include information and referral to transportation options available and assist with trip planning as needed • Mobility Management also includes ongoing networking with providers and human servicerelated organizations to form and maintain partnerships to ensure affordable, available, and accessible transportation. • Half-Price Travel Vouchers • Volunteer Transportation Programs Individuals or agencies wishing to comment or receive additional information about this application should contact Nikki Voight at Door-Tran at (920) 743-9999, PO Box 181, 1009 Egg Harbor Road, Suite 107, Sturgeon Bay WI 54235-0181 or by email mobility@door-tran.org. Formal comments or requests for additional information must be received in writing or by email 14 days after publication.

Sevastopol School District Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Pioneering the Next Generation

SCHOOL KITCHEN ASSISTANT

POSITION

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

QUALIFICATIONS • Prefer experience in food preparation,

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

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

SEVASTOPOL SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

8984 State Hwy 42 Fish Creek, WI Little Sweden and Hedemora Hillas is a premier vacation and whole ownership resort in Door County, We are growing which means we need more staff. We are currently hiring for the following positions. Maintenance, Front Desk, Housekeeping, Housekeeping Supervisor/ Inspector. Full and part time positions available yearround. Great pay, benefits, and bonuses. For more information call 920-868-9950 x2, email linda@little-sweden.com or stop in for an application.

Work at one of the best resorts with one of the best teams in Door County!

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Stump Grinding Services JOINING VILLAGE OF SISTER BAY BOARD, COMMITTEE, OR COMMISSION

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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: 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.

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WE OFFER COMPETITIVE WAGES AND FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES AND YOU WILL NEVER HAVE TO TAKE YOUR WORK HOME WITH YOU!

Make $28.94 an hour doing what most parents for free! MAKE $27.65 AN HOUR do DOING WHAT MOST PARENTS DO FOR FREE! BECOME A SCHOOL BUS Become a school bus driver DRIVER CALL DAN AT 743-6282 EXT 1197 Call Dan at 743-6282 ext 1197 Send A letter of Application To: Dan Petrina, Transportation Director Send A letter of Application To: Dan Petrina, Transportation Director SevastopolSevastopol SchoolSchool District, 4550 Highway 57, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 District, 4550 Highway 57, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 920-743-6282 ext ext 1197| dpetrina@sevastopol.k12.wi.us 920-743-6282 1197| dpetrina@sevastopol.k12.wi.us Equal Opportunity Opportunity Employer AnAnEqual Employer

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DCMC offers a competitive wage and benefit package including DCMC offers a competitive wage and benefit package including health, dental, lifelifeinsurance, disability, retirement health, dental, insurance, long-term long-term disability, retirement plan,plan, continuing education, loanassistance assistance and more. continuing education,student student loan and more. At DCMC we we encourage employee support growth development, At DCMC encourage employeeinvolvement, involvement, support growth andand development, recognize and rewardefforts. efforts. DCMC DCMC isisan Opportunity Employer. and and recognize and reward anEqual Equal Opportunity Employer.

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DCMC offers a competitive wage and benefit package including health, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, retirement plan, continuing education, student loan assistance and more. At DCMC we encourage employee involvement, support growth and development, and recognize and reward efforts. DCMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Start an exciting new career. • Line Cook $22 / hour At our newly renovated resort, we are proud to

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Full-service estate sales, downsizing & home transitions. Free consultation. Porta Estates: 920.333.3644 • www.portaestates.com. Veteran & woman-owned. 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 Hair Salon Welcoming new clients 25 years at same Egg Harbor location, this is a salon that listens to YOU and will provide the styling and color that YOU want. Please call Dave, Creative Touch Salon, 920.544.3312 for consultation or appointment. Decks Staining & power washing. Egg Harbor and north. Contact Paul 920.249.5557 NEED SOMETHING HAULED?

continued from page 5 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

WANTED: Vintage clothing pre-2000. Seeking closets, estate cleanouts & hoarder houses. Sourcing old t-shirts, workwear, denim, sweatshirts & sportswear. CONDITION DOESNT MATTER, Single items or full closets. Cash paid. Call/ Text John @ 952.905.8531

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

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PAINTING Trained by old masters, I eventually became one. They had standards. I started contracting at 22 with their blessing. I’ve painted buildings you’ve seen and worked with people you may know. These are the rules: show up when you said, do what you said, find a way to do more, return your calls. Work hard. Work cleanly. Work quietly. As a guest. I communicate cleanly when you’re away. I’m looking for more clients I’ll keep. Matthew Janes. 920.517.8005

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HELP WANTED Look for additional Help Wanted display advertisements within this section. HEALTH CARE Registered Nurse Registered Nurse position available in a very, FUN, Fulfilling and Rewarding Environment! Start Fresh. No Dialysis Experience Needed. Paid Training. Learn a Specialty Skill. Make an Impact Every Day. Shift Times & Schedule: Monday through Saturday (3 shifts a week, 10-12 hours long). 2 Saturdays per month required; CLOSED on Sundays! MWF 5:45am–5:00pm | TTS 6:45am– 5:00pm. Email 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

Sevastopol School District

JOB POSITIONS

Longterm Summer ’27 Rental Wanted Family of 3 looking for a furnished summer rental June-Aug 2027 in Ephraim, Sister Bay, Fish Creek, or Baileys, preferably walkable to town, 2+ bedrooms. Text 630.706.0383

Barbacks

• Varsity Boys Basketball Assistant Coach Bartenders • Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach Bellperson/Valet • Knowledge and passion of the sport. • High standardBussers of excellence and ability to work as part of a team. Dishwashers • Possess strong leadership skills, ability to communicate effectively Dock Hands with staff, students and parents, and have good practice planning Front Desk Attendant/Reservations and organizational skills. • Ability Head to takeGreenskeeper directives from athletic director and administration. Housekeeping Attendants • Completed Staff Application (available at www.

Part-time Housekeeper needed in Algoma Harbor Inn Algoma is looking for a part-time housekeeper. Must be able to work weekends. Starting pay is $15/hr. Call or Text 920.305.5342

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.

HOUSEKEEPING am & FRONT DESK pm COMBO–Fish Creek $18 -$21 + BONUS. Must have good communication skills. Attention to detail. Required: WEEKENDS & SUNDAYS. Call: 920.421.0663

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

EARN EXTRA $$$ HOUSEKEEPERS – Fish Creek $19 – $21 +TIPS EZ Clean 9/9:30am- 12/1:30ish (3-4 hrs) Attention to detail. Required: WEEKENDS & SUNDAYS. Call: 920.421.0663 HOTEL FRONT DESK – Fish Creek $19-$21 + BONUS. Must have good communication skills. Mostly PM Shift til 10pm. Required: SUNDAYS. Call: 920.421.066 LANDSCAPING/ MAINTENANCE Horseshoe Bay Farms Operations Assistant Horseshoe Bay Farms is seeking a flexible part time, seasonal Operations Assistant to join our team. The Operations Assistant will work closely with farm staff to ensure the farm and gardens are wellmaintained, events are prepared for, and day to day operations run smoothly. Email info@ horseshoebayfarms.org to apply! Landscaping/Lawn Mowing FT & PT positions available. Health insurance available. Yearly bonuses. $18 – $25 per hour. Contact 920.333.0252 MISCELLANEOUS Door Technician Looking of r FT year round employee. $18 – $25 per hour. Health insurance available & yearly bonuses. Contact 920.333.0252 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 package. Apply now at https:// goinggarbage.com/careers/ PROFESSIONAL Contracted Substance Use Disorder Provider Looking for meaningful work in a place you’ll love to call home? Door County Health & Human Services is seeking a full-time contracted SUD Counselor/CoOccurring Therapist. Minimum continued on page 8

sevastopol.k12.wi.us under Job Opportunities). Landscape/Grounds • Letter of interest and three reference with current contact information. Line Cooks/Grill Cook/Prep Cooks

APPLICATION Until Filled Maintenance Crew DEADLINE TO Brooke Tanck,Service Athletic Director Staff

Sevastopol School District 4550 HighwayShuttle 57 • Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Driver Electronic submissions can be e-mailed to btanck@sevastopol.k12.wi.us

SEVASTOPOL SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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7670 Horseshoe Bay Road, Egg Harbor, WI 54209

O p e n Tu e s - S a t • 9 - 3 p m (closed Sunday-Monday) 43 S. Madison Ave. • Sturgeon Bay getrealcafedoorcounty.com

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

JESUS CENTERED WORSHIP Pastor Daniel Bowman Associate Pastor Ryan Bowman

SUNDAY SERVICE 9:30 AM ccfishcreek@gmail.com

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

Sunday, July 12th • 8:45a.m.

Special Music - Colleen Elliott - Flute Hwy 57 & Cave Point Road • Jacksonport jacksonportmethodist.org

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JOIN OUR TEAM We’re looking for a year-round barista to join our café team. If you’re passionate about good coffee, good food, good people, and good work—we’d love to meet you. What We Offer: • A supportive, team-focused work environment • Opportunities to grow and contribute creatively • Competitive pay, and flexible scheduling • A beautiful, community-centered café space to work in

let’s chat! email: info@roostandbanter.com, dm: @roost.and.banter on instagram or stop by the cafe!

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St. Joseph Catholic Church

144th Season 2012 bethanyephraim.org Our 130th Year

110 N. 5th Ave • Sturgeon Bay

A Sunday Historic Church Morning Worship A Living 9:30Faith AM

Bethany

JulyVisiting 12 • 9:30Pastor am October 28& 9 July Rev. Troy Troftgruben Rev. Martin 2 Ruge October &9 Rev. Dennis Tollefson Neenah, WIRuge Rev. Martin Dubuque, IA Cambridge, MN

We welcome our summer visitors and vacationers!

Neenah, WI

ELCA LUTHERAN CHURCHES Bay View Lutheran

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

Saturday 4pm Sunday 10am

Weekend Mass Times:

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

WEEKEND MASS TIMES:

Rev. Jerome Pastors

www.stjosephsb.com

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

First Baptist Church

For weekday Mass times, locations, and other information see www.stellamarisparish.com or call (920) 868-3241.

Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran

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

Immanuel Lutheran Church-LCMC

Hainesville Lutheran

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

836 Michigan St - Sturgeon Bay

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

www.sturgeonbayumc.org

Pastor Frank Maxwell

We are Merging Excitement and Hope Into a Vital Faith

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

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

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

The Episcopal Church welcomes you! Christ the King 512 Michigan St. Sturgeon Bay Holy Eucharist 9:30 Sunday

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

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

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

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

2336 Canterbury Lane, Sister Bay

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EVANGELICAL FREE HOME CHURCH

Check our Facebook page for the latest meeting updates/news

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Mass Schedule

Rev. Matthew Rappl

Thursday 8:30 am Rosary at 8:00

Sunday 8:00 am

Handicap Accessible Hearing Loop System Air Conditioned

Sunday 1:00 pm

Spanish Speaking

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

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

EVERYONE WELCOME! July 12 • 8 and 10 am Rt. Rev Craig Loya

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

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FELLOWSHIP OF DOOR COUNTY

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

July 12 - 10 AM Theresa E. Evans Let’s Talk About Death While We Are Still Alive

10341 Hwy 42 ~ North Ephraim ~ 920.854.7559

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

10337 North Shore Rd., Ephraim

In person and live on Facebook

LCMC - A Lutheran Congregation in Mission for Christ

NURSERY, CAFÉ, 24/7 FOOD PANTRY

FOR MORE INFO: DOOROFLIFE.ORG

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

10am Sundays at

Sundays 9am • Wednesdays 6pm

BIBLE BASED • CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP • NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Everyone is invited No exceptions.

www.theorchardefca.org

Immanuel-Lutheran.org

Summer Worship Schedule

10:00AM

where faith meets real life

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

Rooted in Christ + Growing in Faith 920.839.2224

SUNDAY SERVICE:

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

Holy Nativity

7973 Hwy 57 Immanuel Lutheran Church Baileys Harbor, WI 54202

SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church

Communion First Sunday of the Month

Sturgeon Bay Seventh-day Adventist Church

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

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

Calvary & Zion United Methodist Churches

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

Handicap Accessible

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

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July 12, 2026 SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 8:00 am & 9:30 am Worship In-Sanctuary & Parking Lot Worship on 92.1 FM Holy Communion Offered During All Worship

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

Bethel Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church bethelbaptistellisonbay.org

Pastor Jim Peterson bethelellisonbay.org | Pastor Joel Rose

WEDNESDAY

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

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A Bigger Rink Awaits Jameson Tepe is heading east to chase his hockey dream by ELEANOR CORBIN eleanor@ppulse.com

ike any proper hockey player, 17-year-old Jameson Tepe has collected his fair share of injuries on the ice, including, but not limited to, a broken wrist and a broken nose. His mom, Megan Tepe, remembers his first ambulance ride (of two) at age 7 during his first season playing hockey, after a player on the opposing team ran over his arm with their skate. “As he’s standing there with his cast on, he asked if he could play tomorrow,” she said. Tepe’s dedication to the sport has only grown with each bump and bruise, and now he’s ready for the next step. In August, he will head to Foxborough, Massachusetts, where he signed to compete with the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) team, the South Shore Kings. There, he will spend seven to eight months honing his skills through individual practice, strength

training, film review sessions and lots of team competition. He first got into hockey through the encouragement of his cousin, a high school hockey coach and talent scout who gifted Tepe his first pair of skates, helmet and stick. The sport struck a chord with him, he said. “The physicality, the energy of it, the family of the team, pretty much everything about it,” he said. While there are scholastic hockey teams in other areas of the state, for the most part, if a student wants to play in the Green Bay area, they need to get involved in an independent league. Tepe played for the Green Bay Area Youth Association until he was in high school, when he joined their competition team, the Green Bay United (GBU) Gryphons. The team took first place last year at the Wisconsin Amateur Hockey League State Championship. Living and attending school in Door County and playing in Green Bay has always been a balancing act for the Tepe family. For a number of years, he even had to leave school early to get to practice on time. The Gibraltar School District has always been flexible, working to accommodate Tepe’s hockey schedule, his mom said. Coach Lauren Thorstensen, who worked with Tepe from age 10 to In 2025, Jameson Tepe won ﬁrst place at the Wisconsin Amateur Hockey League State Championship with his team, the Green Bay United (GBU) Gryphons. SuBMITTED

13, explained that his strength lies in his physicality and determination. For a big guy – over 6 feet – he’s a surprisingly fast skater, she explained, and can hold his ground.

“So many kids were so much smaller than him that kids were just bouncing off of him,” she said. And he’s never been afraid of the puck, she said, something that can be a learning curve for young players. “We coaches would say, ‘Kids, don’t watch hockey, play hockey,’ and Jameson [Tepe] was always playing,” Thorstensen said. “He was moving his feet, going towards the puck.” Tepe is looking forward with to competing advanced some more players through USPHL as a way to challenge himself, he said. Hockey styles are also different on the East Coast, which he’s eager to learn from. The South Shore Kings, a new team in the league this year, is a U18 AAA team, the highest competitive level of youth hockey for players aged 18 and under. The program is designed to prepare players for junior hockey opportunities, with scouts from the National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) and NCAA college hockey programs often in the stands at games. Where many sports follow players from high school to college to the minors, then the majors, Megan Tepe explained, young hockey players usually progress from high school to the junior leagues, and then go to college before approaching

professional hockey. As such, Jameson Tepe’s next goal is to compete with a junior hockey team, such as the Green Bay Gamblers or the Madison Capitols. Tepe is sacrificing the majority of his senior year at Gibraltar High School for this Jameson Tepe, a 17-year-old senior at Gibraltar High School, signed to play with the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) team the South Shore Kings. SuBMITTED

program, including his senior soccer season as varsity goalie. He’ll take classes in Foxborough for a couple of hours a day to keep up with his studies and live either with a host family or in an apartment with other players. His parents said the time in Foxborough is a step in the right direction for his future. “School is his job, but hockey’s kind of his job now too,” his mom said. Coach Thorstensen has served as a host family for the Green Bay Gamblers, housing players as young as 16 years old during their season. She said she’s confident Tepe will grow both as a player and a person during his time on the East Coast. Hockey is just as much off the ice as it is on the ice, she said, and Tepe will need to learn to take care of his all-around health as a student-athlete. Not every student is ready for that adjustment, she said, but she believes Tepe has the drive to thrive in this new adventure. He will return to Door County next March and hopes to walk with the rest of his class at graduation. And even though he’ll miss his friends, his family and his community, Tepe is excited for the year ahead of him. “I’m just [looking forward to] growing as a player, honestly,” he said.

))fairways Door County Arrived Late to the Game Little evidence remains of county’s earliest course by CRAIG STERRETT, contributor

oor County arrived late to golf, even if the game wasn’t completely unknown to residents of the peninsula. Local newspapers published golf jokes or short blurbs for entertainment and spacefilling purposes as early as 1897. For example, the Door County Democat newspaper ran an excerpt from Pearson’s Weekly, reporting from Uruguay, that some British vessels were seen in the vicinity of Montevideo, and people had become concerned that the landing party had begun “highly suspicious” operations near Maldonado. “They brought with them instruments believed to be used for measuring and plotting for a new port,” the Democrat repeated. “An official stated that they were simply marking out a course for an English game that they played here before and which is called ‘golf.’” In 1898, the Door County Democrat (which merged with the Advocate in 1918) printed an

excerpt from International Medical Magazine on the “Medicinal Virtues of Golf.” “It combines exercise, pleasure and fresh air without risk of injury to heart, lungs or nervous system, as is the case in certain other exercises in which there is high blood pressure and arterial tension,” the Democrat published. “No exercise or recreation is better fitted for the mentally overworked, the hysterical, the melancholia.” The people of Door County somehow survived without either the time or a place to enjoy golfcourse relief. Local merchants started selling golf tweeds, caps and “ladies golf blouses” by 1900, but nobody opened a course in the county until Peninsula State Park gave it a go just before World War I. An extensive search of the Door County Library Newspaper Archive showed the first mention of course plans in the county in 1914, also in the Door County Democrat newspaper. Just months before Francis Ouimet famously upset Harry Vardon and Edward Ray in the U.S. Open at Brookline, Massachusetts, the Democrat reported in February 1914 that State Forester E. M. Griffith ordered two golf links to be established within the park, one near the Fish Creek end and the other at the Ephraim end of the park. By June continued on page 4

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(Above) Peninsula State Park had two golf courses, but physical evidence and a course layout on the Ephraim side are only available at the park clubhouse. SuBMITTED

(Right) Two splotches of gray on a map are all that remain at Peninsula State Park of one of Door County’s ﬁrst golf courses, a longforgotten course on the Fish Creek side of the park. SuBMITTED

The Art of Zen Maintenance Chuck Smrz kept the ﬂow at Peninsula State Park for four decades by MYLES DANNHAUSEN JR. myles@ppulse.com

or 40 years at Peninsula State Park, Utilities Specialist Chuck Smrz did his job behind the scenes with little fanfare, just the way he liked it. The man responsible for water, sewer and electricity in the state’s most dynamic park knew that if he did his job well, nobody would notice. Working within the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources can often be a grind, but the man who practiced what he called the “art of zen maintenance” never let it weigh him down, in part because he loved the job. “We’re working in a wildlife refuge,” Smrz said as he neared his last day of work in the park. “It’s easy to drive around every day and focus on what you have to do every day, but you try to not lose sight of how beautiful and amazing the place is. I saw a badger, deer. I actually named the animals. Just the wonder of where you were.”

“The facility always teaches you. Even on my last day of work, that place taught me things I never knew.” — Chuck Smrz

Lucky Break Smrz and his wife, Bonnie, moved from Chicago to Door County in 1986 with their two sons after eight years of visiting the area. They didn’t have a firm plan to make it work, and they might not have stuck around if it weren’t for a chance encounter with Tom Blackwood at Peninsula Preschool. Blackwood was the park superintendent at the time, and upon hearing that Smrz had been a mechanic in Illinois, he suggested Smrz come by for an interview. “It was really a ray of hope for us,” Smrz said. “Had I not met him, we probably would have ended up back in Chicago. It was a game-changer for us.” The couple was feeding their two boys a lot of mac and cheese with wages from her job at Tony’s Fiesta and his work at the new Landmark Resort, with a little help from food stamps. Smrz started as an irrigation tech at the golf course, making about $6.50 an hour in a job he called the lowest on the ladder he was hoping to slowly crawl up. continued on page 8

Chuck Smrz enjoys a visit to Eagle Bluﬀ Lighthouse, his favorite place in the park, a few weeks after his retirement after nearly 40 years working for the park. “It’s pretty nice to come back to the park and not have to worry about anything,” Smrz said.

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Ahnapee Edged Out by Bonduel by KEVIN BONESKE kevin@ppulse.com

he Ahnapee Trailblazers came out on the losing end of a 3-2 score against Bonduel in a Senior Legion baseball game

July 2. Bonduel scored first in the top of the second after loading the bases on a single and two walks off Trailblazers starting pitcher Jacob Massey, who then gave up a single to Race Anvelink to bring home a run. Ahnapee took a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the second when Bo Tanck singled off Bonduel pitcher Brooks Hartlaben to score Jonah Dahms and Charlie Reinhardt after they both reached base on singles. Bonduel regained the lead with two runs in the fourth inning, when Jackson

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Reyment doubled to score the equalizer and Carter Beilfuss singled to bring home Reyment and pull in front. Aaron Brey relieved Massey on the mound in the top of the fifth and closed out the game with three scoreless innings. The Trailblazers were unable to score again as they faced Hartlaben through six innings before Anvelink pitched in the bottom of the seventh to record a save. Ahnapee Wins in 8 The Trailblazers then won Monday in eight innings over the Manitowoc 17U, 2-1, at Algoma’s Perry Field. The game was tied at a run apiece with the bases loaded in the bottom of the eighth when Ahnapee’s Jack Higginbotham singled up the middle to score Dahms for the walk-off victory.

The idea for the batting cage was the brainchild of the Bays’ team manager and pitcher, Sam Forkert. “It’s great to have a practice structure right here at the field, and not just for the team,” Forkert said. “We also wanted something everyone could use, including the Junior Bays.” The Bays and the Village of Sister Bay welcome all players to practice and improve their skills at any time in the batting cage. For more than 100 years, baseball has been an important local pastime in Sister Bay and has played a big role in the history and culture of the village. Three generations of fans can be found cheering on the Bays at every Sunday afternoon home game.

Dahms and Higginbotham each drove in a run for the Trailblazers. Brey led Ahnapee at the plate with three hits and a walk. Higginbotham added two hits and walked once. The Trailblazers’ pitchers combined for 13 strikeouts and allowed only two hits and two walks. Massey started the first three innings for Ahnapee. Tanck then tossed an inning and struck out three batters, followed by Connor Mueller going an inning and Siggy Hansen closing out the final three frames without allowing a hit or a walk and striking out seven to record the victory.

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coaches, spectators and community members who use our athletic facilities.” “Over the past several years, the existing lighting system has experienced several reliability issues, including lights failing to turn on, lights shutting off unexpectedly and ongoing electrical service concerns,” she said. “These issues have become increasingly difficult to maintain and have impacted the dependability of the system during athletic events.” Ryskoski said installation is scheduled to begin in July with completion in August before the start of the fall sports season.

NEW LIGHTING APPROVED FOR PIONEER STADIUM

(From left) Hudson Bridenhagen of the Babe Ruth Rookie Bays, Sister Bay Bays inﬁelder Stewart Larsen, Sister Bay Bays pitcher Sam Forkert and Luccian Stephen of the Babe Ruth Rookie Bays stand in front of the new public batting cage adjacent to the Bays’ home ﬁeld in Sister Bay. SuBMITTED

PUBLIC BATTING CAGE INSTALLED IN SISTER BAY The Sister Bay Bays baseball team and the Village of Sister Bay have partnered to install a new batting cage adjacent to the Bays’ home field in Sister Bay.

Sevastopol will be getting new lights for the football field at Pioneer Stadium this fall. At a special meeting June 23, the school board approved a quote of $245,000 from Musco with Eland Electric doing the installation work. The project quote guarantees light levels of 30 footcandles. The lighting system includes 28 factory-aimed and assembled luminaries, with four galvanized steel poles 70 feet high and four pre-cast concrete bases. Sevastopol Superintendent Randi Ryskoski said the new Musco lighting system will provide a significant improvement over the current lights. “The new LED fixtures will produce brighter, more consistent lighting across the entire field,” she said. “The upgraded technology also provides improved energy efficiency, and a longer service life with lower maintenance requirements.” Ryskoski said the football field lighting project is “an important investment in the safety of our student-athletes, officials,

Nearly 30 pickleball players from Boerne, Texas came to Door County as a vacation destination in June on their 100+Day 2026 Pickleball Tour of the United States. SuBMITTED

PICKLEBALL IN FULL SWING Nearly 30 pickleball players from Boerne, Texas came to Door County as a vacation destination in June on their 100+Day 2026 Pickleball Tour of the united States. Members of the Door County Pickleball Club were spotted June 27 in the Ellison Bay Day parade hitting candy to kids along the parade route. The players used their paddles to hit candy to kids along the parade route. The Door County Pickleball Club also hosted pro pickleball player Gina Cilento on

June 27 at Sevastopol Town Park for pickleball clinics. “We had players from all over Wisconsin as well as Minnesota in attendance at Gina’s sold-out clinics on Saturday,” said Pickleball Club President-elect Don Helm. Cilento will be returning to Sevastopol Town Park on Aug. 15. For more information visit doorcountypickleball.com/events

CONFERENCES CHANGED FOR DOOR COUNTY FOOTBALL TEAMS When Door County’s varsity football teams take the field this fall, their conferences will look different than last year. The Packerland Conference’s 11-player football league will no longer have Mishicot among the eight teams. Oconto Falls is replacing Mishicot. Southern Door and Sturgeon Bay remain, as do Kewaunee, Oconto, Peshtigo, Marinette and Bonduel. The first conference games for the 11-player teams are set for Sept. 4, when the Clippers play at Peshtigo and the Eagles travel to Marinette. Sevastopol and Gibraltar, which were among the seven teams in the eight-player Across the Bay Conference last year, will be among the seven teams in what’s being called the Packerland 8 Football Conference. Lena/St. Thomas Aquinas, Suring and Gillett are no longer part of the conference, while Oneida Nation is forming its own team after being part of a co-op program with NEW Lutheran and Providence Academy, which remain together in the league. Algoma is the only other team that remains. New teams include Valley Christian and Elkhart LakeGlenbeulah. The first conference games in the new league are set for Aug. 28 when Gibraltar hosts Oneida Nation and Sevastopol plays at Valley Christian.

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he Islanders had circled this date before the ink had dried on the 2026 schedule: Kolberg at Washington Island, July 5. If they were going to make their move in a Door County League that Kolberg and Sister Bay have owned this decade, this would be Washington Island’s chance. Pounding out seven runs in a second inning to remember, they defeated the Braves 8-5 before another raucous Island crowd. An estimated 700 fans had gathered under a brilliant summer sun to see the showdown. “Not bad, considering that’s about how many people live on the Island. Everybody was here,’’ Islanders manager Joe Cornell said after Washington Island stopped Kolberg’s winning streak at 17 games. “You never do that [a sevenrun inning] against them. But they are definitely not invincible. What helped us was Ryan [Jorgenson] going five [innings]. If Ryan wouldn’t have went that deep, it would have been a totally different ballgame.” With the victory, Washington Island (7-1) moved into a tie for first place with the Braves (7-1), one game ahead of third-place Sister Bay (6-2). Jorgenson, the little right-hander with the big arm, didn’t have any strikeouts, but let the Braves put the ball in play. “The main thing about pitching is the best pitch to throw is a strike,” Kolberg manager Dave Neinas said. “If you don’t throw strikes, you can’t pitch. We’ll see him again.” Jorgenson was aided by solid defense, especially from right fielder Ben Johnson, who had 10 on-the-go putouts. “It’s always a busy day when we play Kolberg,” Johnson said. “I would say [it feels] pretty dang good because we

haven’t been [in first place] in a long time.” The epic second inning began with a single up the middle, the first of three hits by Ben Geiger. A broken-bat single by Ray McDonald and an infield error on a tough play loaded the bases. Before it ended, the Island had seven runs on five hits, one error, two walks and a hit batter. The seven runs were all listed as unearned against starter Jake Schneider, who had a nice run on the mound at Kolberg until 2024 but hadn’t pitched much after moving to Madison, where he’s a project manager for an HVAC company. “I’ve been trying to get together on a couple teams down there,” Schneider said, “but work’s so busy, I’ve just been golfing a lot. I just let [Neinas] know whenever they need me, shoot me a call.” With Neinas’s son, Tyler, who has been sharing the pitching with Trevor Reinhardt, sidelined by an elbow injury, the call went out to Schneider, who had a tough-luck day. Reinhardt allowed only one run in the final five innings. By then, though, the gap was too big to close. The Islanders also solidified their position as Kolberg stoppers. “In ’98, we had an 18-game winning streak, and they snapped it,” Braves coach Mark LeCaptain said. “And we had a 30-game winning streak, and they snapped it. That was ‘06, ‘07, ‘08, when [Neinas] was pitching.” On top of that, the antics of Islander fans once again turned up the heat on this rivalry. “Their guys are

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here were plenty of fireworks lighting the sky last weekend, and there were fireworks on the field too. None were louder than those on Washington Island, where the Islanders knocked the Braves from the unbeaten ranks and joined them at the top. That makes two straight weeks that one of the big dogs of this decade has fallen, after Sister Bay’s upset loss to the A’s. The Swami was 2-2 last week leaving his record at 22-10 Baileys Harbor (4-4) @ Kolberg (7-1) Last season the A’s finished .500 and a game out of the playoffs. They started out this season 0-3 but have now won four out of their last five and are right in the mix. Sunday, they dispatched the Ports with a fine starting pitching performance from Aaron Brey, who scattered nine hits over seven innings. Then Danny Lodl threw two innings of hitless relief to end the day. Owen Dannhausen led the way with three hits while Bryce Plzak had two. The Braves gave up seven runs in the bottom of the second and never recovered on the Island. Devin Schinkgen had three hits on the day while Tyler Neinas and Jack Peterson added two each. The Braves tallied 11 hits on the day but couldn’t drive them in. The A’s are now in playoff contention, but they face an angry Braves lineup this week. Swami says: Braves West Jacksonport (3-5) @ Washington Island (7-1) There is a new sheriff in town and that sheriff wears green. The Islanders took apart the Braves on Sunday and now reside in the same zip code at the top of the league standings. Ryan Jorgenson and Bennet IsaacsonKrueger pitched masterfully and had the Braves on the ropes all day. What is scary is that the Island struck out nine times but still managed 12 hits and eight runs. Ben Geiger had three hits on the day while Matt Foss, Cam Munao and Ray McDonald all collected two.

Just when you thought the Ports had righted the ship, they dropped their last two games. Two players accounted for most of the Ports nine hits as Peyton Kuehn had four with two doubles, and Luke Steebs had three with a double and three runs scored. With the next three games against the top three teams the Ports ship could be wrecked before they know it. Swami says: Island Maplewood (3-5) @ Egg Harbor (2-6) After a slow start the Mets have won three of their last four, including their second 16-0 win in that span. Nolan Wagner led the way with two hits, a home run and three runs scored. Jaden Diller had two hits with three runs scored and Gavin Brady and Kordell Draves also had two hits apiece. Adam Gutschow had a basesclearing double. The Indians’ free-fall continues as they lost their fifth straight Sunday and sit two games out of the playoff race. The Indians were held to just five hits with Alex Danen getting two of them. With three of the next four on the road the Indians face a monumental task. Usually, this time of year the Indians get a couple of games from Riley Spetz when he comes to town. If he is around this could be the Indians game. Swami says: Mets Sister Bay (6-2) @ Institute (0-8) The Bays got a pitching clinic out of Sam Forkert again. Eight innings of two-run ball with 10 strikeouts. Griffin Cole led the hit parade with three on the day while Stew Larson, Alex Laughlin and Sawyer Johnson had two each. The Cubs have now reached a monumental milestone and not one they cared to reach. They have now lost 40 straight games, and it would be hard to find a silver lining in that. However, the Cubs are young and on Sunday they hit the ball better than they have all year. The Cubs tallied nine hits with Nick Peterson, Sam Zirbel, Robby Pollman and Quinn Schram all getting two on the day. Swami says: Bays

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1914, a committee of Adolph Anderson, Ole Olson and Elias Helgeson “was appointed to take charge of the links or find a suitable man to keep them in shape.” Volunteers from the Men’s Club of Ephraim and the Progressive Club of Fish Creek assisted in maintaining and building the two small courses. Also in 1914, the Door County News reported, “All the stones, large and small, were picked from the location (of the two links) and preparations made to get them in shape for spring rolling with a heavy roller … When this is completed, there will be no finer grounds in this section for the game that many people enjoy than right at the same park.” In December 1914, the Democrat reported that $18,000 appropriation had been spent on road-building, acquisition and moving of structures, tower-building near Fish Creek and Sven’s Bluff, phone lines and two 60-acre golf links had been established on fields cleared of stones and two small houses moved to each place. Peninsula State Park Golf Course leaders celebrated the modern-day course’s centennial in 2023 – 100 years after the park course expanded to nine holes, the adequate number to have a match or post a proper score. However, they acknowledged that golf took root at the park several years before that. The clubhouse has displayed drawings of the original six-hole layout on the Ephraim side of the park. However, little evidence remains of the course on the Fish Creek side of the park. Park superintendent Eric Hyde said he and Peninsula Golf Associates leaders searched for files, photos and sketches of the course on the Fish Creek side but found little other than a possible location near where a large cemetery still exists. Hyde noted that some parts of the park that were once farmed and could have accommodated a small golf course were planted to become thick woods. In December 1916, the Democrat noted that “members of the summer colony” and Fish Creek and Ephraim clubs had donated several hundred dollars for the golf courses, and in 1917, the newspaper reported that, “The golf links, on either side of the park are now being used by the followers of the game.” In August 1916, Peninsula State Park Superintendent A.E. Doolittle wrote to the Sturgeon Bay Advocate and noted that keeping everything in shape, from the two golf courses to the lookout towers, roadways and picnic tables dominated his time and put a strain on the budget. “It keeps me guessing to keep from going broke against the amount of money that is available for this park,” he wrote in the Advocate. The most vivid description of the vanished course near Fish Creek appeared as a May 20, 1916, article in which Mr. and Mrs. Roswelle C. Erwin told the Tampa Bay Sunday Tribune paper about Peninsula State Park having two golf courses. Mrs. Erwin was formerly Miss Lorraine LaPlante of Sturgeon Bay, according to the Door County Library Newspaper Archive. “The Fish Creek course, while it boomerangs and works in and out of the rolling country back to the starting place, is no less fascinating than that at Ephraim,” the Erwins reported. “Both courses are so laid out that the contour of the ground provides all the hazards necessary.”

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lose to 4,000 avid anglers are expected to try their luck in the 44th annual Kewaunee/ Door County Salmon Tournament, which began a 10-day run a minute after midnight Friday morning. By the time the last fish is weighed on state-certified scales at Washington Island, Baileys Harbor, Sturgeon Bay, Algoma and Kewaunee on July 19, most of the entrants will be ready to catch up on sleep. All-time-high payouts of more than $100,000 in cash and prizes were awarded in both 2024 and 2025, and a record 3,967 tickets were sold last year. A string of 11 straight years of 30-pound-plus winners – tying a stretch from 1989-1999 – could be in jeopardy. So far, the heaviest salmon in contests this

summer was a 26-pounder in a 47team tournament at Kewaunee two weeks ago. Last weekend, Manitowoc’s annual Great Lakes Sport Fishermen Derby saw a 21.12-pounder win the Chinook division. The top lake trout was 22.02 pounds, the biggest brown trout 18.51, the heaviest rainbow 13.39, and the largest coho salmon 7.07. The ‘K/D,’ as it’s known, is a regional salmon-only event with fishing only allowed in the Wisconsin waters of Green Bay and Lake Michigan off Kewaunee and Door counties. Anyone fishing the northern or southern boundary areas is encouraged to record

BP and Center Court BP in Kewaunee. Algoma BP and JP BP Express are open 24/7, in case you need to purchase in the wee hours of the morning. Learn more and get daily updates at facebook.com/kdsalmon2026/. Meanwhile, the 51st annual Racine Salmon-A-Rama, July 11-19, is a lakewide contest with categories for five types of trout and salmon plus yellow perch. Tickets are $50. Learn more at salmona-rama.com/. Finally, the Marinette & Menominee Great Lakes Sport Fishermen’s 45th Annual Brown Trout Derby will be held July 25-26. Learn more at facebook.com/profile. php?id=100064477998332.

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Wolf Depredations Through early July, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) gray wolf depredation reports show that wolves have killed at least 11 calves, five dogs, five chickens, one cow, one miniature donkey and one goat in northern and central Wisconsin so far this year. Wolves killed four hunting dogs in Ashland, Clark, Jackson and Washburn counties, and one livestock-guarding dog – a Great Pyrenees – in Bayfield County. Wolves also injured a pet Australian shepherd in Langlade County. The DNR also confirmed wolf harassment of cattle, two livestockguarding dogs, and five horses in Bayfield, Douglas and Polk counties. There were eight unconfirmed depredations or safety complaints in Adams, Ashland, Douglas, Marathon, Polk and Wood counties. Five were for livestock, two for pets and one for safety reasons. The DNR said the state’s wolf population range was likely between 1,000 and 1,300 wolves last winter, in 287 to 359 packs. The final estimate came in at 1,162 wolves in 321 packs, 3% below the five-year average. The population is estimated before new pups are born in the spring and does not include wolves not associated with packs or individuals outside of the state’s core wolf range in the northern and central forests. Deadline Approaching Hunters and trappers who want a chance at a limited-draw bobcat or fisher permit need to apply by Aug. 1. The harvest of both furbearers is regulated through a special permitting system, and tags are awarded through a preference point lottery system.

While a salmon this size won’t get you in on the cash payout, any ﬁsh caught by his grandchildren were money to the late South Dakota angler Orlando Sheets. Sheets ﬁshed the K/D Salmon Tournament for more than 20 years. Before passing away four years ago, he told his sons that he loved the contest so much he wanted to be buried in K/D clothing. BRyAN SHEETS

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Mark your calendar for the 65th annual Door County House and Garden Walk! On Tuesday, July 28th, you can tour homes, gardens and historic sites throughout Door County. Proceeds benefit the Door County Medical Center Foundation’s DCMC Behavioral Health Campaign. Join us for the event or consider a donation for a great community cause. Learn more and get your tickets at doorcountyhouseandgardenwalk.com. Hillside Waterfront Hotel - 9980 Water Street S, Ephraim Historically, the site dates back to 1863. Today, this historic Hillside Waterfront Hotel blends timeless character with modern comfort; lovingly revived and continually refined. In 2015, Diane Taillon acquired the property to house her expanding real estate business and to reopen the inn after it had been closed for five years. Since then, thoughtful improvements and careful attention to detail have enhanced the guest experience while honoring the building’s heritage. In 2025, the inn became a film location for A Cherry Pie Christmas. Harvest Moon - 9781 Norwegian Way (via German Road), Ephraim Tucked quietly into the woods of Ephraim, this mountain-modern home was designed to feel less like a structure placed on the land and more like a natural extension of it. From the moment you arrive, the forest sets the tone—towering trees, filtered light, and a sense of calm that carries throughout the property. Stone, wood, and glass work together to echo the textures and rhythms of nature, while the home’s low, sloping rooflines and warm materials invite you in rather than stand apart. The intent was simple: to create the feeling of sitting within the forest, surrounded by it, grounded by it. Built as a place to gather, the home is generous, open, and welcoming.

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The nurses, providers and staff at Door County Medical Center’s Women’s Center and Birthing Center receive copious praise for their bedside manner, compassion and general sense of care. We wanted to know: Why do you do it? Here’s what a couple of them had to say… Taylor Bongle, Women’s Center Medical Assistant “What personally motivates me as someone who works in obstetrics and gynecology is creating a welcoming environment for all. I gained a love for nursing after watching my older sister succeed in the nursing field. I am currently in school to become an RN while working full-time here in the Women’s Center. Being seen as a patient can cause stress. I do my best to make sure each patient who comes in is comfortable and feels safe. I want all patients to ask questions and talk about any problems or concerns that need to be discussed. It is my hope to talk openly without any patient feeling rushed or judged. I strive to keep learning about women’s health and how to help our patients best and make sure I am putting every patient first. That is what keeps me passionate about women’s health. What I find most meaningful about caring for women as a medical assistant is building trust with patients. I like helping them feel genuinely cared for during important moments in their health journey, whether in obstetrics or gynecology. Since I am new to the OB-GYN, I have realized how important it is to listen closely and treat every patient with compassion and respect. This applies whether it is an annual GYN visit, OB check, asking sensitive questions, or during a stressful time. I enjoy working with a team that shares these values at Door County Medical Center. It is rewarding to know my interactions with patients can have a positive impact every day. I hope that women in our community feel respected and heard when they receive care at Door County Medical Center. Feeling informed and confident in themselves and gaining knowledge in women’s care after every visit is my hope for the Women’s Center here at DCMC. The women in Door County should feel empowered in their care. It is important that a positive experience is created, and kindness, patience, and compassion are evident in every visit seen not only in the clinic but for women’s care in general at DCMC.” Destini Lyn Kruswick, Birthing Center Registered Nurse “My passion for caring for women comes from my own experience as a first-time young mother. I was a teen mom who felt completely unprepared for what was ahead. After delivering my first baby, he needed to be transferred to a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit an hour away and without hesitation I joined him not long after.

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When I finally was able to be with my baby, I felt lost and alone. I did not receive any guidance on how to care for my baby, how to feed my child, or even a voice in decisions like breastfeeding from the hospital where he was transferred to. Instead of feeling supported, I often felt like a burden who then had to navigate how to take care of a newborn on their own in a place full of experienced nurses. Those experiences I had at another hospital shaped the kind of nurse I strive to be every day. I became a labor and delivery nurse because I wanted to be the support I did not have. I am passionate about making sure every woman feels seen, heard, and guided; especially during moments that can feel overwhelming or uncertain. What I find the most meaningful about caring for women is the opportunity to educate, empower, and support them in a way that respects their individual needs and choices. Whether it is helping a new mom learn how to care for her newborn, offering reassurance, or simply being present, I want my patients to know they are never alone. I strive for the women in our community and or anyone who chooses Door County Medical Center to feel safe, supported, and confident in their care. While we may not have the volume of larger hospitals, it allows us the time to provide more personalized one-to-one care by helping with breastfeeding, creating and implementing feeding strategies for your newborn, newborn care, or preparing for the transition to home. I have worked at other hospitals and still chose to deliver my babies here at Door County Medical Center time and time again. Now I get to work alongside those amazing nurses to give that exceptional care I got to witness and receive. I want every patient to leave knowing they were cared for, listened to and supported every step of the way, not only by me, but by every nurse at Door County Medical Center.” Jackie Palmieri, Women’s Center Registered Nurse From a young age, I was surrounded by strong, compassionate women who helped shape who I am today. The most influential example has always been my mom. She showed me what strength, resilience, and compassion truly look like, and I strive to carry those qualities with me every day. Witnessing the challenges she faced throughout her life inspired me to want to care for and support other women. When I began nursing school, I felt a strong pull toward women’s health. Through my internships, senior preceptorship, and ultimately applying for my first nursing role, it became clear to me that women’s health was where I was meant to be. What continues to drive my passion is the hope that every woman feels listened to, supported, and valued. I am especially passionate about teaching and empowering women to better understand their health. My goal is for women in our community to know they have a dedicated team of women who truly care about them and are committed to their overall wellbeing.

Becker’s Hospital Review Rates Door County Medical Center as “Would Recommend”

Becker’s Hospital Review has compiled several lists recently ranking hospitals across the country on various aspects of our business. We are pleased to announce that Door County Medical Center has recently been recognized twice on these lists: First, hats off to our Environmental Services team for continuing to put DCMC on the “Cleanest Hospitals in the Country” list. Of the more than 4,000 hospitals ranked nationwide, only 396 received this recognition, placing Door County Medical Center among the top 10% of hospitals in the country. Thank you EVS Team! Likewise, Becker’s ranked the top hospitals that patients say they “would recommend” to friends or family, and DCMC was one of 765 hospitals nationally to receive these high “would recommend” ratings. Congratulations to everyone at Door County Medical Center who works hard every day to provide a top-notch experience for our patients.

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STURGEON BAY (From left) Sturgeon Bay officials on hand to formally dedicate new playground equipment at Sunset Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 2 include City Administrator Josh Van Lieshout, District 4 Alderman Spencer Gustafson, Mayor David Ward, Public Works Director Mike Barker, District 5 Alderman Gary Nault and District 3 Alderman Dan Williams. KEVIN BONESKE

New Playground Equipment Dedicated at Sunset Park by KEVIN BONESKE kevin@ppulse.com

ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on July 2 at noon to formally dedicate the installation of new playground equipment at Sturgeon Bay’s Sunset Park, where several children were on hand and able to make use of that equipment before the Independence Day weekend. The new playground area, which is open to the public on the south end of the park, includes equipment geared for older children, such as rockclimbing/boulder-like structures, as well as an area with toddler playground equipment. “The boulders, they’re really designed for slightly older kids, even parents can climb on these things,” said Public Works Director Mike Barker. “It’s a feature that we really don’t have in the city that incorporates the older kids and parents.” Barker said the swing glider resembles a zip line (Right from top) Rock-climbing/ boulder-like structures for older children are included among the new playground equipment now in use at Sturgeon Bay’s Sunset Park. / The new playground area at Sturgeon Bay’s Sunset Park has equipment for children of all ages. KEVIN BONESKE

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. John J. Ellenbecker Dec. 12, 1937 - June 30, 2026 Robert W. Olson Aug. 16, 1937 - June 28, 2026 Mary Theresa Rohr Aug. 16, 1940 - June 26, 2026 John “Bill” William Andersen June 3, 1938 - June 21, 2026

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Children are now able to glide back and forth on swings, similar to a zip line, as part of the new playground equipment at Sturgeon Bay’s Sunset Park. KEVIN BONESKE

and uses a trolley system with overhead rails for children to ride back and forth on a swing from one side to the other. “It’s kind of the same thing [as a zip line] without all the maintenance,” he said. The equipment for younger children and the ADAaccessible area, Barker said, round out the playground area for everyone to enjoy. “It’s just another great feature to a great park,” he said. Barker said he expects the new playground equipment at Sunset Park, which is Sturgeon Bay’s largest park and always has been popular, will help reduce some of the traffic on the city’s west side at Otumba Park, which also has a great

playground area that was updated in recent years. “[Sunset Park is] right at the foot of a really big neighborhood here, too, so pretty much most of the people on the east side are going to be coming here, instead of going across the bridge to Otumba,” he said. “We already have a great beach over here. We’ve done a lot of improvements in this park. This [new playground equipment] is just a cherry on top.” The Common Council in February approved purchasing the playground equipment through Commercial Recreation Specialists of Verona for $555,715.66, which included a discount of $59,425 the city was eligible for with a Gateway to Play grant. In addition, Barker said the city also received $180,000 from an anonymous donor to help pay for the equipment, leaving around $375,000 for the city to pay out of its funds.

Bruce Alan Atkins June 14, 1947 - July 5, 2026 Bruce Alan Atkins, 79, of Sturgeon Bay, died on Sunday, July 5, 2026 in the comfort of his home. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 am on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1763 Townline Road, Washington Island, with Pastor Ed Baseman officiating. Military honors will follow at the church. Bruce will be laid to rest near his parents in the Town of Washington Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 4 pm until 7 pm on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at Huehns Funeral Home, 1414 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, and will continue at the church on Thursday, July 23, 2026 from 10 am until 11:15 am. A complete obituary will be available in the near future. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Bruce may be shared with his family through his tribute page at HuehnsFuneralHome.com

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(From left) Former Green Bay Packer AJ Dillon and his wife, Gabrielle, present a $30,000 donation check to Johanna Wicklund, Chief Executive Officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Bay & Lakes Region, and Kacie Mueller, Development Director, on July 6 at Horseshoe Bay Farms. The donation will support a teen-led cooking and nutrition program, empowering older Boys & Girls Club members to teach younger children healthy cooking skills using fresh and locally sourced ingredients KYLIE NEWTON from Horseshoe Bay Farms.

door NOTES BRUSSELS LIONS CLUB DONATES $1 MILLION The Brussels Lions Club reached a milestone in its 66-year history, surpassing the $1 million mark in donations to various causes. A sign on the west end of the main pavilion at the Brussels Town Park lists where the donations went. Since 1960, the Brussels Lions Club has donated $123,980 to scholarship programs; $171,392 to state and international Lions programs; $396,109 to the community and town park; $76,511 to local individuals; $175,258 to youth programs; and $56,783 to general programs. Much of this funding comes from the Brussels Lions Club’s only fundraiser – the Belgian Days festival. This year’s Belgian Days will be held from Friday, July 10 through Sunday, July 12, at the Brussels Town Park, 1366 Junction Road. For details, visit e-clubhouse.org/sites/brusselswi/page-10. php.

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ages, especially older adults. For the full list of grantees, visit aarp.org/communitychallenge.

The Door County Community Foundation awarded the Town of Washington one of Destination Door County’s Community Investment Fund grants, providing $50,000 towards new pool filters for the Washington Island Recreation Center. The Washington Island Foundation and Island Angels provided additional funds. The Recreation Center houses Washington Island’s only indoor pool, ensuring weatherproof vacations and swimming opportunities for all. The center is a yearround community resource that offers fitness and swimming classes and serves as a social center.

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The Door County YMCA is actively recruiting lifeguards and swim instructors to help meet growing needs and ensure continued community access to safe aquatic programming. To learn more about available positions or apply, contact the Door County YMCA or visit the YMCA employment page. Paid and volunteer positions are available. The YMCA is encouraging community members to consider joining the team, regardless of previous experience. Full training and certification are provided for both lifeguard and swim instructor positions. YMCA staff also receive a complimentary individual YMCA membership upon hire. Each year, Door County YMCA lifeguards provide more than 12,184 hours of guarding and water-safety oversight, helping create a safe environment for thousands of community members who visit YMCA pools for recreation, exercise and swim lessons. In a rural community like Door County, which is experiencing the impact of a nationwide lifeguard shortage, even a small increase in staffing can have an impact. “Lifeguard shortages are not unique to Door County, but in a community our size, even a few hours a month from a new team member can make a tremendous difference,” Door County YMCA CEO Tonya Felhofer said.

The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) has launched new adoption promotions to help more animals find homes as shelter populations continue to rise. As of late June, WHS was caring for more than 1,100 cats across its campuses, with more than 100 dogs available for adoption as well. To encourage adoption, all WHS locations are offering the following specials through July 31: • 50% off kitten fees • Name-your-own fees for cats 6 months and older • 50% adoption fees for dogs 6 months and older • Name-your-own fees for “benchwarmer” dogs To view animals available for adoption, visit wihumane.org/adopt. Adoptions are first-come, first-served, pending a successful match, and same-day adoptions are available. Counselors work with each adopter to help find the right match. If adopting isn’t an option, becoming a foster parent is another way to help. WHS’s network of foster families provides temporary homes for animals, helping to create more space for pets in need. Foster parents are supplied with everything they need to care for the animal. To learn more about fostering or sign up, visit wihumane.org/foster.

DO GOOD DOOR COUNTY EARNS AARP GRANT Local nonprofit Do Good Door County is one of 16 Wisconsin organizations to earn a 2026 AARP (formerly the American Association of Retired Persons) Community Challenge grant. The $2,500 grant will go towards providing home safety education and assessments to help older adults reduce fall risks. This grant is part of an $8.3 million commitment by AARP to fund 750 quickaction projects nationwide to make communities more livable for people of all

The Art of Zen Maintenance continued from page 1 “I spent a lot of my career trying to stay out of people’s way and stay under the radar,” Smrz said. “That’s what maintenance guys try to do – do their jobs and get done with things and fix stuff. You try to do it right the first time so you don’t have to do it over again.” He became invaluable, said Eric Hyde, the natural resources property supervisor for Peninsula, Newport and Rock Island parks. “I wish there was a little hard drive we could plug into him and take what he knows,” Hyde said. “I’m asking him questions about all sorts of things non-stop.” Smrz has long been the guy who can tell you about things in the park nobody else can. He doesn’t give guided tours of flora and fauna, but he can tell you what’s buried underground and where.

Like where to find the deepest well in Door County. Several years ago, a well pump died at the North Nicolet campground around the Fourth of July. “People were upset; they couldn’t drink the water,” Smrz said. It wasn’t an easy fix, either. That well is 799 feet deep, and to fix the pump, they had to pull 600 feet of 2.5-inch steel pipe out of the ground with a crane. “It was nasty,” Smrz said. “It wrecked that well for the rest of the summer.” In his job, it’s when things go wrong that people realize how much they appreciate it when they go right, but Smrz wasn’t one to seek credit. He also wasn’t one to hide behind a job title.

“He’s come out to the park for so many emergencies,” said Peninsula’s assistant superintendent Jen Birkholz. “If we have a storm come through, he’s out here with a chainsaw cutting so we can get through. This wasn’t just a job. It was more than that. There’s an obligation to the place.” But he did it all with a laid-back attitude and a healthy dose of humor and humility. “We screwed up enough times too,” Smrz said. “The facility always teaches you. Even on my last day of work that place taught me things I never knew. It’s tough, but the toughness creates grit and allows you to grow. I have friends who grew up in Chicago making bank, but they’re miserable. I don’t have a lot of money, but I’m happy.”

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Life Notes continued from page 8 Loren C. Mann March 25, 1968 - July 4, 2026 Loren C. Mann, 58 of Aurora, llinois, died on July 4, 2026. He was born in Ames, Iowa in 1968 to Jerome “Jerry” and Shirley Mann. He grew up in Sturgeon Bay. He attended Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan, majoring in Chemistry, with minors in Physics, Math and Education. He graduated from Andrews University in 1991. He then attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, where he earned a master’s degree in physical chemistry. Loren and Dawn were married in 1991 and were happily married for 35 years. He taught at Hinsdale South High School for the past 32 years until his retirement. The funeral service will be held at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at Sturgeon Bay Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 6121 Gordon Rd, Sturgeon Bay. Friends may call at the church in Sturgeon Bay on Wednesday from noon until the time of service. Burial will follow at Bayside Cemetery. Robert William Shine March 19, 1933 - July 4, 2026 Robert William Shine died on July 4, 2026, at the age of 93. Born on March 19, 1933, in Juddville, Robert was a dedicated husband for 70 years, son, father, grandfather, and friend. Robert graduated from Gibraltar High School in 1951 and served honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War. He embarked on acareer in the printing industry, devoting 25 years to Republic Printing before retiring in 1998. Robert and his family relocated from Palatine, Illinois to Baileys Harbor, where he became an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. A funeral service to honor Robert’s life will be held on Friday, July 10, 2026 at 11 am at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Baileys Harbor. Military honors will follow the service. He will be laid to rest in Baileys Harbor Town Cemetery. Visitation for friends and family will be at the church from 10 am until 10:50 am. Paula (Nebel) Oakdale April 28, 1944 - July 3, 2026 Paula Oakdale, of Sister Bay, died Friday July 3, 2026 at home. She was born April 28, 1944 in Sturgeon Bay the daughter of the late Richard and Anita Nebel. Paula graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1962. She received her undergraduate degree in Art History from Lawrence University where she met her future husband, Roger Oakdale. They were married Sept. 10, 1966 in

ROBERT W. OLSON

Aug. 16, 1937 - June 28, 2026 Robert W. Olson, 88, of Ellison Bay and Sturgeon Bay, passed peacefully at home on Sunday, June 28, 2026 with his loving wife of 61 years by his side after living with pancreatic cancer for the past three years. He was born on Aug. 16, 1937, in Sturgeon Bay, the son of the late Clyde and Bessie (Tong) Olson. Bob graduated from Gibraltar High School in 1955. On December 26th, 1964, he married his loving wife Carol Sivertsen. Bob was born into the commercial fishing industry in the family-owned Olson fisheries where he worked until 1955. He left to get his steam boilers license and worked on the lake freighters; one of the memorable projects he worked on was pouring the concrete footings on the mackinaw bridge. After this, he served in the Army reserves for 7 years. In the reserves he drove trucks and amphibious vehicles, which led to him becoming an over-the-road truck driver. He retired after working for the township of Liberty Grove, at 62 years old. In retirement, he cultivated a hobby of construction and built three of his own family homes. Bob had a great passion for cars, motorcycles, boating, sailing, bicycling, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, and traveling. He was extremely handy and had a gift for fixing things. To know Bob was to love him, with his gift of gab and heart for adventure he was always on the go and loved to be outside. Bob and Carol built a beautiful marriage and walked side by side in every adventure for years until cancer did them part. Bob instilled a love of adventure and a go have fun attitude into his two sons, Mark and Pat, through the many trips he and Carol took them on in their travel trailer and tents, and condo in Florida. Many of Bob’s hobbies and talents inspired his sons to follow in his footsteps with the same likes and interests. Generations further, his grandchildren remember Bob best by the countless adventures and childhood memories that he and Carol created throughout the years. Bob and Carol have kept very strong friend groups throughout their marriage with many couples all over the United States and Canada. He will be dearly missed by his nationwide groups of friends from his motorcycle breakfast group, to his Florida clubhouse friends, and loving church friends and family. Their 26 winters in St. Petersburg, Florida and the friends they made there were especially dear to their hearts. Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Bessie Olson, his brothers James and Michael Olson, sister-in-law Mary Olson, mother and father-in law Mabel and Stanley Sivertsen. Bob is survived by his loving wife Carol; his son Mark, step-grandson Alex Kirkegaard and family, and step-grandson Macoy Wienke; son Patrick (Sarah) Olson, grandchildren Megan (Jeremy) Jorns, greatgrandchildren Barrett and Charlotte Jorns; grandchildren Xavier and V Olson. Bob’s family would like to extend a thank you to Hospice for their tender care. Memorials may be directed to Door CANcer Inc. and Bay View Lutheran Church-roof fund. Memorial services will be held at Bay View Lutheran Church on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Visitation will begin at 10 am with the service to follow at 11 am. Bob will be laid to rest at a later date at Bayside Cemetery in Sturgeon Bay. Forbes Funeral Home is serving the family.

july 10-17/2026 COMMUNITY | 9 Sister Bay. Paula was genuinely interested in everything and everyone. Her favorite drink was coffee, her favorite color was aqua blue, her favorite job was teaching art, and her favorite pastime was spending time with her family. There will be a visitation and memorial service held on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at Huehns Funeral Home in Sturgeon Bay from 1 - 3 pm. Patricia A. Baudhuin July 29, 1947 - July 3, 2026 Patricia A. Baudhuin, 78, of Namur, died on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Rennes Health and Rehab Center, De Pere. She was born July 29, 1947, in the Town of Union, to Louis and Ruth (Delorit) Baudhuin. Patsy was raised on the family farm and graduated from Southern Door High School. Following graduation, she was employed at Marchant’ Foods for many years. Patricia also helped on the family farm and especially enjoyed feeding the calves. She was a lifetime member of St. Francis and St. Mary Parish. Funeral services were at 11 am on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at St. Louis Catholic Church in Dyckesville. Visitation was from 9 am until the time of services at 11 am. Burial was in St. Mary of the Snow Cemetery, Namur. The Forbes Funeral Home & Cremations is assisting the family with arrangements.

MARY THERESA ROHR Aug. 16, 1940 - June 26, 2026

Mary Theresa Rohr, 85, of the Town of Jacksonport, fell asleep in the loving arms of her family and awoke in the arms of the Lord, Friday afternoon, June 26, 2026 at Woodside Lutheran Home in the Village of Ashwaubenon. She was born Aug. 16, 1940 in Sturgeon Bay, the daughter of Elmer John Husby and Ellen Mary (Madden) Husby. Mary grew up attending Saints Peter and Paul Grade School and Parish in Institute where she received the sacraments of Baptism; First Communion; and Confirmation. She graduated from Sevastopol High School. Mary went on to study at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh where she earned her bachelor’s degree. She enrolled in the master’s program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and graduated with a degree in social work. Mary met Ralland “Otto” Alvin Rohr at a wedding of mutual friends with Mary knowing the bride and Otto being friends with the groom. They were united in marriage on May 31, 1969 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Jacksonport. Together, Mary and Otto lived in Green Bay near Bay Beach. Mary initially worked for the Green Bay Press Gazette before serving Brown County as a social worker. They moved to Kewaunee, where they raised their sons: John and Jesse. Mary attended Holy Rosary Parish in Kewaunee with her family. She was a social worker in the Kewaunee School District (as part of a co-op between Luxemburg, Kewaunee, and Algoma) until her retirement. Mary and Otto moved back to Door County in 2000. Together, they resided on Bagnall Road in the Town of Jacksonport. Mary and Otto were parishioners at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Jacksonport (now Stella Maris Parish-Jacksonport site). She served her parish with a great and humble love as a member of the St. Michael’s Altar Society. Mary and Otto were blessed to share over 59 years of marriage. He passed away on Dec. 12, 2018. Mary had a passion for family genealogy. She was an eclectic reader with areas of interest including cultures (Irish and Norwegian especially), old westerns, and crime. Mary was an avid gardener. She and her brother, Pete, had a stand at the Farmer’s Market in Sturgeon Bay for many years. Mary enjoyed tending to her flowers in her garden and also provided flowers for her church. She liked going to rummage sales and accumulated quite a few collections from over the years. Mary’s love will live on in the hearts of her sons, John (Kristy) Rohr of the Town of Grand Chute and Jesse Rohr of the Town of Jacksonport; grandchildren, Emily and Zachary Rohr; sister, Catherine “Cathy” Gerdmann of the Town of Jacksonport; siblings-in-law, Mary Husby of Keshena, Kris (Ranni) Husby-Nelson of the Town of Jacksonport, Karen (John) Berner, Pete (Shelly) Rohr, and Gail (Larry) Ihlenfeldt, all of Kewaunee; many nieces and nephews; other relatives; and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; foster daughter, Janette Maxwell (2022); siblings, Peter, Mark, (infant) Charles, John, (infant) James, and Maurice “Morry” Husby, and Margaret (William) Sampone; siblings-in-law, Darrell Rohr, Paul (JoAnn) Rohr, Sue (Elton “Tony”) Gerdmann, and Harold Gerdmann, Jr.; niece and nephews, Laurie Haberli, Mark Husby, and Jon Husby; and other relatives. Mary’s life was honored with a Mass of Christian Burial prayed at 11 am on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at Stella Maris Parish-Jacksonport site, 6236 State Highway 57, with Fr. Thomas Farrell as celebrant. Mary was laid to rest in St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery in the Town of Jacksonport, beside her husband, Ralland “Otto”. Visitation for family and friends was held after 4 pm on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at Huehns Funeral Home, 1414 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, with a parish wake service to concluding the evening at 7 pm, led by Dcn. David Kowalski. Visitation continued at the church on Wednesday from 9:30 until 10:45 am. Memorials may be given in Mary’s name for Friends of the Door County Libraries (107 S. 4th Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, WI 5423); Door County Special Olympics (6025 Rock Falls Road, New Franken, WI 54229); or Stella Maris Parish (P.O. Box 49, Egg Harbor, WI 54209). “Our family would like to express heartfelt thanks to the staff of Woodside Lutheran Home for the wonderful and compassionate care you gave to our mother.” Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Mary may be shared with her family through her tribute page at HuehnsFuneralHome.com

JOHN J. ELLENBECKER Dec. 6, 1937 - June 30, 2026 John J. Ellenbecker, a lifelong resident of Sturgeon Bay, passed away on June 30, 2026, following a short illness. He was born on Dec. 6, 1937, in Sturgeon Bay to John and Mary (Bartl) Ellenbecker. A proud veteran, John served his country in the United States Army during the 1950s, stationed in Germany. He married his beloved wife, Judy Ellenbecker, in December 1963, together building a family and a life centered around faith, hard work, and the water. John dedicated his professional life to his craft as a master carpenter, lending his exceptional skills to Christy Corporation, Bay Shipbuilding, and Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding where he dedicated over forty years. His craftsmanship extended far beyond the shipyards; he could build or fix anything around the house and skillfully renovated multiple family homes. He was always the first to offer a helping hand to his children with any project. A quiet man by nature, John found his greatest joy in the time spent with his family and in his love for fishing and living by the water. He was a devout, practicing Catholic and a lifelong parishioner at St. Joseph’s Parish in Sturgeon Bay. Though he will be deeply missed by all who knew him, his family takes profound solace in knowing that he has been welcomed into Heaven by our Lord and Savior. John is survived by his three sons: Michael (Karen) and their son Matthew; Joe (Lilly) and their daughters Katie, Hannah, and Emma; and Andrew (Jennifer) and their daughters Brooklyn, Madison, and Kendall; as well as his great grandson, Theodore. He also survived by his brother, Bernard Ellenbecker and numerous loving nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Ellenbecker; his beloved wife, Judy Ellenbecker; and his son, David Ellenbecker and his sister, Rosemary (Dick) Baumann and sister-in-law, Mary Jane “Jay” Ellenbecker. The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to the dedicated and caring staff at the Pete and Jelaine Horton Center for the comfort they provided John. A Catholic Mass of Christian Burial celebrating John’s eternal life and Christ’s resurrection will be held at 11 am on Monday, July 13, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Parish in Sturgeon Bay. Following the Mass, John will be laid to rest at St. Joseph’s Cemetery with military honors. Friends may call at the church on Monday from 10 am until the time of service. Forbes Funeral Home is serving the family.

JOHN “BILL” WILLIAM ANDERSEN June 3, 1938 - June 21, 2026

John William Andersen, affectionately known to family and friends as “Pops” and “Big Bill,” passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 21, 2026, at the age of 88. John was born on June 3, 1938 in Evanston, Illinois, to Robert and Catherine Bernice Manning Andersen. He attended Evanston Township High School and Lake Forest College. In 1964, Bill married Dulce Ann Willison and always said marrying Dulce was the best decision he ever made. Together they built a loving family that remained the center of his world. He began his career in the Treasurers office of Marshall Field & Company in Chicago before moving his family to Oshkosh to be closer to the place they loved mostDoor County. He became Vice President of Finance at Wisconsin National Life Insurance Company and enjoyed a distinguished career in business and community leadership. He served on the Board of Directors of Wisconsin National Life Insurance Company, the Buckstaff Company, and for 35 years on the Board of Directors of Oshkosh Corporation. John also believed deeply in giving back to his community. He served as pro bono treasurer of the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce, was a lifetime trustee of the Paine Art Center, and was a Patron donor to the United Way in Oshkosh. He was the beloved husband of Dulce Wilson Andersen; devoted father of William Spencer Andersen (Heather Curtis Andersen) and David Galloway Andersen (Kimberly Martin Andersen); and proud grandfather of Lizi, Matthew, Megan, Topher, and Will Andersen. He is also survived by his sisters, Karen Andersen and Betsy LaFontaine, along with many cherished nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends. John will be remembered for his sweet smile, quick wit, remarkable intellect, and his uncanny ability to offer wisdom, guidance, or a practical solution to nearly any problem-whether of the heart or the household. He found great joy in spending time with his family, golfing with his late brother Jon, fishing with his sons and grandchildren, and enthusiastically following his beloved Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears. Above all, John’s greatest pride was his family. His kindness, generosity, humor, and steady presence enriched the lives of everyone who knew him. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered by his family, friends, and all whose lives he touched. A visitation and celebration of John’s life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation https://give.cff.org/tribute/ johnandersen. Casperson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, LLC in Sister Bay, Wisconsin is assisting the Andersen family. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of John may be shared with his family through his tribute page at CaspersonFuneralHome.com

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he Brussels Lions Club reached a major fundraising milestone as its members prepared for the 65th Belgian Days Festival July 10-12. The Club has now surpassed $1 million in donations to a wide variety of causes in the Brussels area and beyond. The Brussels Lions The Belgian Days parade kicks off on the Sunday morning of the formed in 1960, and over the festival. REMY CARMICHAEL years its efforts have provided nearly $396,109 in support of “We’re really proud of it,” Noll said. “This park the community and town park, $123,980 in is used every night with softball and baseball scholarship programs, $76,511 for individuals games, events on the weekends.” in need and $175,258 to youth programs. The expansion of the festival’s events has made Another $56,783 has gone to general programs it bigger and better in recent years, Noll said. and $171,392 to state and international Lions “It has really picked up with the Friday night programs. band bringing in a whole new crowd, and the kids It all comes from Belgian Days, Southern Door’s baseball and softball tournaments as well,” Noll largest annual celebration. It’s the only fundraiser said. for the Lions each year, and over the decades it The baseball and softball tournaments draw has helped turn the old Brussels High School teams from throughout Northeastern Wisconsin, football field into a community centerpiece. with families staying in local campgrounds and “I don’t think you’ll find many small towns our nearby hotels. There’s live music all weekend, the size that have a park like that,” said Jim Noll, huge Sunday morning parade, and Belgian food treasurer for the Brussels Lions Club. specialties like Belgian pies, trippe and jutt. The Lions used to host At its Saturday peak, thousands of people fill Belgian Days in a local the park, drawn by community and affordable parking lot before moving prices. The entry fee is just $2, and the Lions keep it to the football field. food and beverage prices low to make it affordable In exchange for the for families to be a part of it. That keeps people space, they embarked on coming back year after year. decades of improvements, “People in Southern Door plan their summer adding pavilions, a around Belgian days,” Noll said. “They don’t have walking path, kitchen weddings on that weekend or family parties.” area, and buying nine That commitment to the event is special to Noll acres to double the and his fellow Lions. size of the park. The “Seeing the community come out to support town later built a us and seeing the opportunity it gives the kids community center to do something in front of their parents and at the park that is grandparents is incredible,” he said. “And the host to weddings, opportunity to show people what the Lions do in meetings, youth the community.” activities and many Belgian Days also provides the Belgian Heritage other celebrations. Center a chance to teach visitors about the You can’t have Belgian Days without Belgian waffles. SUBMITTED

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early 150 athletes will be taking on the new Double Door challenge at this weekend’s Door County Triathlon. They’ll compete Saturday in the sprint course, consisting of a quarter-mile swim, an 18-mile bike ride, and a 5K (3.1 miles) run. Then on Sunday they’ll return to Frank Murphy County Park for the Olympic distance, including a 0.9-mile swim, a 24.8-mile bike ride, and a 10K (6.2 miles) run. It’s the latest evolution of the Triathlon made possible with the switch from a Half Iron distance this year to the Olympic distance for Sunday’s event. It marks a return to the original course after 17 years of hosting a half-iron race, said Door County Triathlon director Sean Ryan. “The funny thing is we’ve kind of come full circle, because when the [Door County Triathlon] started, it was a one-day event that offered just a sprint and an Olympic-distance event on one day,” he said. Dropping the half iron distance is a response to a shifting market. In recent years, athletes have become less interested in participating in longer endurance events. “From 2018 to last year, we saw the numbers diminish from 1,000 to the mid-400s,” Ryan said. “There is a revenue impact and a negative impact on tourism. We knew the market was shifting.” The change has brought a good response this year, with more than 500 athletes registered for the Olympic distance. Ryan said the double door is created for the most dedicated athletes, and those who complete it will get a special hoodie for their effort. Husband and wife Andy and Katie Bischoff are embracing the challenge, which represents the latest step in a long triathlon journey. From 2012 to 2018, Katie served as race director of the Wisconsin chapter of myTEAM TRIUMPH, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping athletes with

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PATRIOTIC PROGRAMMING BY MIDSUMMER’S MUSIC Midsummer’s Music continues its 2026 summer concert season with two chamber music programs this month: Revolution and Independence (July 9 through 12) and The Trumpet Shall Sound (July 15 through 18). Continuing the organization’s celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the Revolution and Independence series explores themes of freedom, resilience and the enduring spirit Trumpet virtuoso Ansel Norris of the nation’s founding. will star in the Midsummer’s Concerts will feature Music concert series The a curated selection of Trumpet Will Sound. chamber music, plus SUBMITTED the world premiere of a newly commissioned work by acclaimed violinist and composer George Meyer, written especially for Midsummer’s Music in honor of the semiquincentennial. Performances include: • Thursday, July 9, 7 pm – Salon Concert, Ottum Residence, Sturgeon Bay • Friday, July 10, 7 pm – Kress Pavilion, Egg Harbor • Saturday, July 11, 7 pm – Woodwalk Gallery, Egg Harbor • Sunday, July 12, 4 pm – MUSE, Sturgeon Bay The following week, Midsummer’s Music welcomes audiences to The Trumpet Shall Sound, featuring trumpet virtuoso Ansel Norris alongside pianist Jeannie Yu and Midsummer’s Music instrumentalists. While the trumpet is most often associated with orchestras and brass ensembles, this chamber music program showcases its versatility, warmth and expressive range through colorful works for trumpet, strings, winds and piano. Composer George Meyer Performances include: wrote a piece especially • Wednesday, July 15, 7 for Midsummer’s Music pm – Unitarian Universalist and its semiquincentennial Fellowship, Ephraim celebration. THOMAS BRUNOT

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Stephen Alltop, a conductor, harpsichordist and organist, and his wife, soprano Josefien Stoppelenberg, will present Gustav Mahler: Symphonic Master, spotlighting the conductor who expanded the late-19th-century symphony into previously unknown realms. The performance will take place on Sunday, July 12, at 4 pm, at the Church of the Atonement, 9390 Cottage Row in Fish Creek. Wine and cheese will follow the show in the churchyard. More Mahler will be performed in Door County later this summer. On Aug. 22, the Peninsula Music Festival under Rune Bergmann will play Mahler’s Third, accompanied by Grammy Award-winning mezzo-soprano Michelle DeYoung, the Apollo Chorus of Chicago and the Appleton Boychoir. Conductor Alltop is director of music for Alice Millar Chapel at Northwestern University, conductor of the Baroque Music Ensemble and an instructor in conducting, harpsichord and oratorio. He has conducted more than 100 oratorio and operatic masterworks. He also serves as music director for the Apollo Chorus of Chicago, the Green Lake Choral Institute and the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra. Stoppelenburg has performed worldwide as a baroque music and oratorio specialist, and as a concert singer. Her recent album, Modern Muses, won a bronze medal in the 2022 Global Music Awards. She has taught vocal masterclasses at Indiana University, the University of Colorado, Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and Illinois State University.

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PMF PIANIST RETURNS BY POPULAR DEMAND Acclaimed pianist Stewart Goodyear will return to this year’s Peninsula Music Festival (PMF) by popular demand during the concert An Evening with Mozart. The show will take place on Thursday, Aug. 13, at 7:30 pm at the Door County Pianist Stewart Goodyear will Auditorium (DCA), 3926 perform in the Peninsula Music Hwy 42 in Fish Creek. Festival show An Evening with Goodyear has earned Mozart on Aug. 13. SUBMITTED international acclaim for performances that combine technical brilliance with warmth and musical expression. His return to PMF is one of the organization’s most anticipated events of the 2026 season. The all-Mozart program Goodyear stars in opens with the overture to the beloved opera The Magic Flute, before Goodyear takes center stage for Mozart’s “Piano Concerto No. 23.” The evening concludes with Mozart’s “Symphony No. 39,” one of the composer’s final symphonic masterpieces. “Mozart’s music demands elegance, clarity and imagination, and Stewart [Goodyear] possesses all of those qualities in abundance,” PMF music director and conductor Rune Bergmann said. “His performances have an incredible ability to draw listeners into the music, whether they are lifelong concertgoers or attending their very first symphony.” PMF’s 2026 season features nine concerts at DCA from Aug. 4 through 22. Tickets for An Evening with Mozart and the rest of the season are on sale now at musicfestival.com or by calling 920.854.4060.

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irch Creek Music through Aug. 8). Nightly Performance performances begin at 7 Center’s Jazz pm and are preceded by Ambassador pre-concert music featuring concert series returns with Jazz I and Jazz II student free performances across combos at the Kane Gazebo Door County from mid-July starting at 6:30 pm. to mid-August. The Jazz I performance The Birch Creek Jazz schedule is as follows: Ambassadors are high • Wednesday, July 15 school musicians selected – Opening night – “Swing through auditions to Into Summer” (7 pm) represent the organization • Thursday, July 16 and in a community outreach Friday, July 17 – “Swing, concert tour. Musicians Blues and Big Band Jazz” A Big Band Jazz concert by Birch Creek Music Performance share jazz standards and (7 pm) Center. SUBMITTED contemporary favorites in • Saturday, July 18 – parks, libraries, museums “Swing Into Summer” (3 and other local venues pm matinee) while gaining real-world • Wednesday, July 22 – performance experience. “The Joy of Swing Volume In 2026, the Jazz I I” (7 pm) Ambassadors will be • Thursday, July 23 – directed by Katie Ernst, “The Sounds and Styles of a bassist and jazz vocalist Big Band Jazz” (7 pm) from Chicago, and the • Friday, July 24 – “The Jazz II Ambassadors will Sounds and Styles of Big be directed by Marty Band Jazz” (3 pm matinee) Robinson, a trumpeter and • Saturday, July educator from Oshkosh, 25 – Big Band Jazz I Wisconsin. Family Concert, a free The concert schedule is concert featuring student The Birch Creek Jazz Ambassador concert series will return performers (1 pm matinee) as follows: with free performances throughout the county from mid• July 14 – Aging and • Saturday, July 25 – July to mid-August. SUBMITTED Disability Resource Center, “The Joy of Swing Volume Sturgeon Bay, 11:30 am – I” (7 pm finale) 12:30 pm After the Jazz I series • July 15 – Sturgeon Bay comes the Jazz II session: Yacht Club, Sturgeon Bay, • Wednesday, July 29 – 5-7 pm Opening night –“The Joy of • July 16 – The Hitching Swing Volume II” (7 pm) Post, Sturgeon Bay, 2:30• Thursday, July 30 4:30 pm and Friday, July 31 – • July 16 – Northern “Big Band Jazz – Summer Sky’s Peninsula State Park Favorites” (7 pm) Amphitheater, Fish Creek, • Saturday, Aug. 1 – 6:45-7:25 pm • Aug. 1 – Martin Park, Sturgeon “The Joy of Swing Volume II” (3 pm • July 17 – The Garden Door, Bay, 9-11 am matinee) Sturgeon Bay, 2:30-4:30 pm • Aug. 3 – Wisconsin Cheese • Wednesday, Aug. 5 – “Jazz and • July 18 – Drömhus, Sturgeon Masters, Egg Harbor, 2:30-4:30 pm Big Band in the Barn” (7 pm) Bay, 3:30-5:30 pm • Aug. 4 – Noble Square, Fish • Thursday, Aug. 6 – “Celebrating • July 20 – Unitarian Universalist Creek, 3-5 pm Big Band Jazz” (7 pm) Fellowship of Door County, • Aug. 5 – Sister Bay Pavilion, • Friday, Aug. 7 – “Celebrating Ephraim, 2:30-4:30 pm Waterfront Park, 2:30-4:30 pm Big Band Jazz” (3 pm matinee) • July 21 – Fitzgerald Park, • Aug. 6 – The Thirsty Cow • Saturday, Aug. 8 – Big Ellison Bay, 3:30-5:30 pm Taphouse, Baileys Harbor, 4-6 pm Band Jazz II Family Concert, a • July 22 – Sister Bay Pavilion, • Aug. 7 – Chives Food Truck, free concert featuring student Waterfront Park, 2:30-4:30 pm Baileys Harbor, 3-5 pm performers (1 pm matinee) • July 23 – Simon Creek Winery, • Saturday, Aug. 8 – “Jazz and Big Band Jazz Shows Sturgeon Bay, 2:30-4:30 pm Big Band in the Barn” (7 pm finale) The Jazz Ambassador series • July 24 – Chives Food Truck, Tickets are available online at complements Birch Creek’s Big Baileys Harbor, 3-5 pm birchcreek.org/tickets or by phone Band Jazz session, with mainstage • July 28 – Chives Food Truck, at 920.868.3763. Prices are $37 for performances held in the historic Baileys Harbor, 3-5 pm adults, $12 for students and $8 for Dutton Concert Barn Wednesday • July 29 – Sister Bay/Liberty children ages 11 and younger, with through Saturday from July 15 Grove Library, 2:30-4 pm premium seating available for $52 in through Aug. 8. • July 30 – Sturgeon Bay Library, the front-center section. Group rates Student ensembles perform at the Jane Greene Room, 3-4:30 pm are available for parties of 10 or start of each concert, followed by the more. For the full concert schedule, • July 30 – Northern Sky’s Birch Creek Jazz Faculty Orchestra. Peninsula State Park Amphitheater, visit birchcreek.org/tickets. Birch The 2026 Jazz series is presented Fish Creek, 6:45-7:25 pm Creek Music Performance Center is in two distinct sessions: Jazz I (July • July 31 – Miller Art Museum, located at 3821 Cty E in Egg Harbor. 15 through 25) and Jazz II (July 29 Sturgeon Bay, 2:30-4:30 pm

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oor Shakespeare’s rendition of The Importance of Being Earnest – a play from 1895 – made me think of a new vocabulary word from the mid2020s: heteropessimism. Outlets like the New York Times and Cosmopolitan define heteropessimism as an increased distrust or distaste of the opposite sex in the context of romance. Though the term is gender-neutral, the concept is most commonly associated with women. You’ve probably met a heteropessimist, especially if you spend any time around Gen-Z women; they denounce men as trash and their own attraction to them as a curse, while still fully (From left) Robert Hunter immersed in the dating scene. Bry as Algernon Moncrieff This attitude isn’t new, even if and Ryan Schabach as the word describing it is. It’s all Merriman. LARRY MOHR over The Importance of Being Earnest, which follows two Wilde was convicted bachelors successfully leading and imprisoned for double lives to avoid social homosexuality, despite obligations, until their attempts at being married with courtship expose their lies. children, according to the If you weren’t watching very Encyclopedia Britannica. (From left) Elizabeth Reese as Gwendolen Fairfax, closely, you might mistake the play for a romance. It ends like one, with Christian Davis Aldridge as John (Jack) Worthing and Today, he is often Elizabeth Dowling as Lady Bracknell. LARRY MOHR interpreted as bisexual. three couples happily paired up Knowing this as an onstage. But their pairing-up was audience member, it’s hard not to hear Wilde’s own voice more a matter of family politics and social maneuvering shining through the script, putting a literal spotlight than personal connection. One of the two male leads, on the tension and hypocrisy he might have seen in Algernon, even admits, “I really don’t see anything polite, heterosexual society. Certain lines about women romantic in proposing,” comparing the whole ordeal to a and marriage take on a tongue-in-cheek tone with an business transaction. understanding of Wilde’s own complex relationship with The women of the play seem to share this opinion. both. Some genuine emotion forms the bedrock of their Door Shakespeare has a unique way of centering relationships with men, but piled on top of that real playwrights, putting the writers front and center feeling and perhaps overpowering it are all the social rather than just reproducing their work. In the playbill, pressures and expectations of the late Victorian era. As playwright bios are included alongside those of the such, female characters’ dealings with the men often performers. And under the maple tree at Björklunden, come across like interrogations, with one party probing where Door Shakespeare performs, Wilde’s chaotic the other to determine their value. sense of humor takes center stage. This practice might sound familiar to some in the It’s alive and well not only in the script, but in the modern dating scene. Evaluating a potential partner company’s interpretation of it, complete with visual in terms of their family and financial assets was more gags, ostentatious costumes and some truly ridiculous socially acceptable in 1800s England, but it still happens today, perhaps as an outgrowth of heteropessimism. One British accents. Reliably strong acting from an intimate cohort of performers brings the comedy of manners influential online heteropessimist forum, The Female to life, in all its contentious glory. At several points, Dating Strategy, takes this valuation to an extreme by arguments between characters turn the audience into splitting men into two distinct groups: high-value and spectators at a tennis match, with every head in the low-value. It’s easy to imagine the female characters crowd bobbing back and forth to watch the showdown in The Importance of Being Earnest finding this unfold. distinction useful. Now in its 31st season, Door Shakespeare is still In real life, it’s hard to believe that picking a potential doing what it does best: introducing or reintroducing partner based on their perceived utility is a recipe for audience members to classic plays, carefully selected long-term happiness. But maybe that’s the point. When the lights go down on The Importance of Being Earnest, for their real-world relevance. This year, the company you’re left to wonder what happens next, if the giddy but is performing The Importance of Being Earnest in repertory with William Shakespeare’s Love’s Labor’s unsteady alliances between the men and women onstage Lost – another old show with surprising relevance to will really last. modern romance, according to a recent Culture Club I’ve had the same feeling at real-life weddings before, column submitted by Door Shakespeare. so maybe I’m the real pessimist here. Or maybe the For tickets and details, visit doorshakespeare.com or cynicism I’m picking up on in The Importance of call 920.854.7111. Being Earnest has to do with its playwright, Oscar Wilde. When he wrote the play in the late 1800s, it was NOTE: The writer went to a preview performance to satirize late Victorian-era manners and poke fun at of The Importance of Being Earnest on July 30. The the social rules that had such power over the average Actors’ Equity Association union requires reviewers person’s life. to specify if they went to a preview rather than a Adding nuance and irony to the play’s depiction regular performance. of courtship rituals is its writer’s own sexuality. Just a few weeks after the play’s debut in 1895,

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f there is a Northeastern Wisconsin version of The Grateful Dead, it’s the Jeremiah Jams Band. The groove rock or psychedelic rock jam band from Brillion, Wisconsin, is committed to spreading joy through colorful, experimental tunes. The band consists of lead singers and instrumentalists Jeremiah and Emily Jams, bass players Rod Reynolds and Aaron Brenton, and drummer Ryan Thomas. You can hear them improvising with original music or covering songs by The Grateful Dead. Ahead of their fourth album release, we got to chat with Jeremiah and Emily Jams about the inspiration behind their band formation, their personal taste in music, and what they love about Door County. The following Q&A has been condensed and edited for clarity. KN: Can you describe your sound for people who may not know? JJ: We lean towards psychedelic rock music. We’ve been calling it, lately, “Groove Rock.” We like to do lots of jamming, improvisation, and original tunes. We play a ton of Grateful Dead, too. KN: Has musical improvisation been something that you’ve learned to master over time? JJ: When I started playing, I was taught to improvise first before I learned anything. Em comes from the jazz world as a Lawrence University student, so jazz improv is a big part of that. Aaron went to Lawrence as well. Ryan is a collegeeducated musician, very well-versed in improvisation. Our other bass player, Rod Reynolds, is just a very open-minded master of music. Having those four minds come together enables the improvisation. There’s the chemistry between us that makes it work. KN: What inspired you to pursue music? JJ: This band is kind of the phoenix that rose out of the ashes of tragedy in our lives. I had a band

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with my dad for many years. His health went downhill, and I quit playing with him. I started playing with other bands, and right at that time, my mom died unexpectedly. Then, a week later, my dad got diagnosed with cancer. So I had to move in and take care of him until the day he passed away. When he passed, I used music as salvation to carry my life forward. Right when all the stuff with my parents happened, Emily went through the same thing with her mom. Her mom got cancer and passed away. Music really carried us through all those hard times, and writing helped us cope with all that stuff. It really drove the band forward. KN: How do you view music differently now? JJ: It’s definitely a healing tool. Music is very healing to a listener and the player, and it helped us get through those hard times. It also helped us see, now, looking back, the beauty. It inspired us to write more and develop this band more. KN: What is your ratio of originals to covers in your set list? JJ: We split our set into two sets. The first set has originals. The rest of the set is Grateful Dead. We’re playing them this whole summer as a tribute to the Grateful Dead because Bob Weir, from the Grateful Dead, passed away. They’ve been a big influence on us. A lot of people compare us to The Grateful Dead.

KN: What was the first album or record you ever purchased? JJ: Dweezle Zappa’s first album. I also bought Bon Jovi’s Slippery When Wet. EJ: Britney Spears’ Baby One More Time. KN: When writing a song, what does your creative process look like? JJ: Usually, Em and I write the songs, and we bring them to the band, and they write their own parts. They write the bass and drum parts based on what we bring to them. As far as inspiration, it comes from a lot of different forms. Sometimes it starts with words, then music comes afterwards. Sometimes it’s music first; then words come. EJ: I can’t say we’ve ever sat down and said: “We’re going to write a song today.” It usually comes on its own. We let it be a natural process. KN: What do you hope audiences take away from your performances? JJ: Our ultimate goal is to bring joy to the world through the medium of music. Just enjoy life. That’s really what we hope people walk away from, just feeling refreshed and being like, “Wow, that was really fun,” you know? To find Jeremiah Jams and more live music, visit doorcountypulse. com/events.

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friend sent me a photo of some small, delicate mushrooms he found growing recently in his woods. I did not know the exact species, but their thin caps and dull colors directed me to the inky cap group. These were all named in the Coprinus Different stages of magpie mushrooms grow on wood chips. ROY genus years ago, but after recent DNA LUKES studies, they have been subdivided into several other genera: Coprinellus, Copinopsis and Parasola. Most gilled mushrooms have a cap that is elevated I have been keeping records of the mushrooms I’ve on a stalk. The cap opens and gravity, with the help seen at 27 Door County parks and preserves over the of wind, disperses the microscopic spores. These past 53 years. Eleven species of inky cap mushrooms inky caps’ gills are so closely packed or so thin and have been noted, and the most often seen is the mica fragile that they just dissolve into a liquid to release inky cap, Coprinellus micaceus. the spores. It gets its name because of tiny glistening scales on Another common mushroom in this group is the the cap resembling mica, a silicate mineral. They are smooth inky cap, Coprinopsis atramentaria. These tan, quite small and tend to grow in great clusters often grow in clusters on soil along woodland paths. around tree stumps. They are also called the alcohol inky cap. If these Summer is the beginning of the major wild are consumed with an alcoholic beverage within 72 mushroom season. The first edibles are the true hours, you might become ill with heart palpitations, morels in April and May. The next good mushrooms hot and cold flashes and vomiting. to collect show up in July – the golden chanterelles. The culprit in this mushroom is coprine, which is Inky cap species can appear almost any time similar to Antabuse (disulfiram), a medication given when it is warm and wet. There are over 200 species to alcoholics to discourage drinking. The symptoms worldwide, with about 77 species in North America vary from person to person but are quite unpleasant. included in the Coprinoid group. Many members of the inky cap group are similar Some are common edibles like the shaggy mane, in outward appearance and quite difficult to identify Coprinus comatus. This distinctive tall, columnar, to species. Some are so small and delicate that they white mushroom usually doesn’t appear until late often become an inky mess before you get them home. summer or early fall. In September 1990, Roy and I were hiking in The It often grows along roadsides in well-compacted Ridges Sanctuary and found several new mushrooms soil. I have seen them actually grow through asphalt, on the wood chips near the log cabin nature center. breaking it apart with their sudden upward force. He took photographs, and I collected a few to take Yet they are so fragile that you can easily crush them home and study. with one hand. They were the magpie mushroom, Coprinopsis The tall white cap has layers of slightly uplifted picacea, and looked opposite of a shaggy mane. tissues, which give it the shaggy mane title. In Great Instead of a white cap with brown scales, this one Britain, its name is lawyer’s wig. had a brown cap with white scales. I couldn’t find it It is one of the most easily recognized edible in any of my Midwest mushroom books. It was native mushrooms in our area. They should be harvested to the West Coast, where magpies are common birds. when the caps are pure white and very young, with Several years later, friends who lived on Glidden the bottom edge still connected to the stalk. Once the Drive asked us to identify the unusual mushrooms cap and stem separate, the spores start to mature, growing all around their yard. We found that this was eventually turning the entire mushroom into a black the same magpie mushroom, growing on many wood inky mess. chips that they used around their house. When you bring the shaggy manes home, you need These were the first times we had identified this to clean and cook them right away. If you just store mushroom in Door County. Because it comes from them in the refrigerator, they will turn black quickly the West Coast, it probably began its growth here and become inedible. from wood chips imported from western states, An enzyme in this mushroom causes it to selfpurchased in “big box” stores. digest. The term is deliquescence (del-eh-QWESSSomeone asked me if mushrooms can become ence). I wrote a short poem about it: “Shaggy manes invasive species. I didn’t know, but they can clearly are really strange. They spring up white overnight, be imported from great distances. then deliquesce into such a mess!”

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Clay Bay Pottery will host a party to celebrate its 50th anniversary, and the careers of owners Jeanne and the late David Aurelius. The party will take place on Tuesday, July 14, from 5 to 8 pm at Clay Bay Pottery, 11650 Hwy 42 in Ellison Bay. Attendees Art from Clay Bay can meet the Pottery, an Ellison Bay artists, listen gallery celebrating its to live music 50th anniversary this by Billy Dave summer. SUBMITTED Sherman, enjoy refreshments and walk down memory lane. The public is welcome. Jeanne Aurelius’ pottery will be on display alongside work by many other featured artists. The gallery showcases a diverse range of art mediums, including pottery, sculptures, jewelry, paintings, wood block prints and home gifts, all celebrating the natural beauty of the Midwest. “That is the wonderful thing about this life as an artist and a potter – it is humbling, exciting and everchanging,” Jeanne Aurelius said. “The possibilities are endless. I am forever grateful for the people who have come and enjoyed our work over the years.” Clay Bay Pottery is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 am

to 5 pm. For more information, call 920.854.5027 or visit claybaypottery. com.

2) JUDDVILLE CONTEMPORARY TURNS 20 Door County artists Rebecca Carlton and Tony Staroska invite the public to join them in celebrating the 20th birthday of Juddville Contemporary Clay Studio Gallery. The pair will host a celebration on Sunday, July 12, from 3 to 6 pm at the gallery, 8496 Hwy 42 in Juddville, in the former Juddville School. The afternoon will include food, art and music by local blues artist Cathy Grier. Carlton and Staroska thank the Door County community and county visitors for their support over the past two decades. Juddville Contemporary Clay Studio Gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm. For more information, contact 920.868.2021.

3) PLUM BOTTOM HOSTS 20TH ANNUAL GALA Plum Bottom Gallery will celebrate two decades of art and community during its 20th annual gala. The gala will take place on Saturday, July 11, from 3 to 7 pm at Plum Bottom’s location at 4999 Plum Bottom Road in Egg Harbor. The event will feature artists including Trisha Spice, Margaret Prescott, Cindy Bowen, Angela Olson

Clay Bay Pottery will celebrate 50 years with a party on Tuesday, July 14. SUBMITTED

Luberger and Stephanie Lord. Guests can watch Spice, Prescott and Lord paint live from 3 to 5 pm. Mauricio’s of Sturgeon Bay will cater the event, with bread pudding from MacReady’s and wine selections from von Stiehl Winery. Founded in 2006 on 20 acres in Egg Harbor, Plum Bottom Gallery now represents more than 200 nationally collected artists across four locations, showcasing a diverse collection of paintings, jewelry, glass, ceramics, sculpture and fine craft. “When we opened our doors in 2006, we had a vision of creating a place where people could experience exceptional artwork and build lasting connections with artists,” Plum Bottom Gallery co-owner Chad Luberger said. “Seeing how our community of artists, collectors and visitors has grown over the years has been truly inspiring.”

Dome House Artist Announced

The Hardy Gallery will host an opening reception for the Collection Invitational and Collector’s Choice Benefit on Friday, July 10, from 5:30 to 7 pm at the gallery, 3083 Anderson Lane in Ephraim. This annual exhibition features work by more than 40 established local and regional artists, including two works from each artist, one donated to the Collector’s Choice Benefit, the organization’s largest special event fundraiser. The opening reception for the exhibit also features the unveiling of the popular Community Mosaic Project, celebrating its 19th year this

he Miller Art Museum selected Juan Carlos Rodríguez Rivera, a Detroit-based artist, designer and educator originally from Cataño, Puerto Rico, as this year’s Dome House Al and Mickey Quinlan Artist-in-Residence. Now entering its sixth year, the Dome House Artist Residency program honors the legacy of artist and Dome House visionary Al Quinlan and his wife, Mickey. Designed as a creative retreat for working artists, the museum’s program supports early- to mid-career visual artists from across the Midwest by offering time, space and resources to pursue new work in an immersive, inspiring environment. The Miller Art Museum’s Artist Selection Committee picked Rodríguez Rivera from a competitive pool of applicants to receive a $500 stipend as well as access to the 5,073-square-foot live/work Dome House. The residency will culminate in a public program and presentation of new work. During his residency, Rodríguez Rivera plans to produce an extensive series of natural prints using pigments extracted from locally sourced flowers and plant materials gathered from the grounds of the Dome House and the surrounding Door County area. Working with fragmented petals, handmade paper and small batches of bio-plastics made from Lake Michigan water, Rodríguez Rivera will explore how the peninsula’s freshwater ecology and seasonal conditions shape both process and outcome. His goal is to produce over 1,000 prints and bio-plastic forms over the course of the residency, creating what he describes as a “deconstructed garden” within the Dome House’s circular architecture. “The Dome House residency provides a rare opportunity to test how locally specific ecologies – like freshwater and humidity – will shape material outcomes, and to explore large-scale production within a truly unique environment,” Rodríguez Rivera said. “I’m especially interested in how this work will expand my understanding of temporality, ecological engagement and the material potential of pigment and bio-plastic systems.”

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Two Bridges Studio and Gallery, 22 S. 3rd Ave. in Sturgeon Bay July 10 through Aug. 7 Local artist Kristi Roenning’s acrylic paintings and collages reveal an internal conversation between herself and the media she uses.

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WOOD, WIRE AND SOUND Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St. in Egg Harbor Through Sept. 27 This exhibit of locally crafted musical instruments, including custom-built ukuleles and guitars, celebrates the art of music.

“CHIMES OF FREEDOM” BOB DYLAN 1964 Fairfield Building, 242 Michigan St. in Sturgeon Bay Through November One of 50 song/lyric panels that make up the large-scale, textbased, immersive art installation by Baileys Harbor visual artist Skye. The 20-footlong piece stretches for three stories.

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Art Beat continued from page 1 exhibition season. This project consists of 388 6-by-6-inch works of art from artists of all ages and backgrounds. The Community Mosaic is on display at the same time as the Collection Invitational, and visitors may purchase one of the mosaic canvases through a blind mailing. All proceeds benefit the nonprofit organization.

ARTISTS NEEDED FOR THE CAT SHOW The C.A.T. (Community, Arts, Together) House Collective, a new community art space in Sturgeon Bay, is now accepting artwork for its inaugural exhibition, The Cat Show, in its garage gallery. Participation in this cat-themed show is open to residents of Wisconsin and Minnesota. Two-dimensional, exhibition-ready, cat-themed artwork that’s prepared for hanging will be eligible for display. Artists may submit one piece for consideration. All mediums are welcome, and submission is free. Artists can submit their artwork online at cathousecollective.org. The deadline is Friday, July 31. An opening reception for The Cat Show will be held on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 6 to 9 pm, at the C.A.T. House Collective, located at 117 S. 16th Place in Sturgeon Bay. Open viewing hours will be on Sunday, Aug. 9, from 10 am to 2 pm. Admission is free. The C.A.T. House Collective is an evolving, inclusive home space where creative-minded individuals can gather, share, connect and inspire one another, coming together through art, music, conversation, idea-sharing, storytelling and co-learning. For more information, visit cathousecollective.org or contact collectivecathouse@gmail.com.

5) INNER LANDSCAPES ON EXHIBIT Inner Landscapes, a month-long exhibit at Two Bridges Studio amd Gallery, highlights work by local artist Kristi Roenning, whose acrylic paintings and collages reveal an internal conversation between herself and the media she uses.

An opening reception will be held on Friday, July 10, from 4 to 7 pm at Two Bridges Studio and Gallery, 22 S. 3rd Ave. in Sturgeon Bay. The exhibit will remain on display through Aug. 7. Roenning’s featured works are non-representational, created without trying to replicate reality. Through color, form, line, composition, medium and technique, Roenning makes her internal world visible. She invites viewers to spend significant time with one or more of the artworks, paying attention to the thoughts, memories and emotions that the pieces may awaken as their inner world encounters Roenning’s.

6) MYNN LANPHIER WINS DOOR PRIZE FOR PORTRAITURE Door Prize for Portraiture juror Karen Hertz-Sumnicht selected “Barbara Gould at 3,” a drawing by Mynn Lanphier, to win best in show at this year’s exhibit at Chez Cheryl Artspace. Honorable mentions went to Ken Klopack’s “Portrait of the Artist” and Roxanne Hanney’s “Kates Kick.” The exhibit will be up through July 11, open daily from 11 am to 4 pm at 8360 High Plateau Road, west of Baileys Harbor, off Cty EE. Visitors may still cast votes for the People’s Choice award, to be announced at the end of the show.

ART, CRAFT AND AMISH QUILT SALE RETURNS The Art, Craft and Amish Quilt Sale returns to the Mr. G’s Fernwood Gardens Ballroom for four days of handcrafted quilts, live artist demonstrations and locally made gifts. This year’s annual show runs Thursday through Sunday, July 16 through July 19, 9 am to 5 pm daily at Mr. G’s, 5890 Hwy 57 south of Jacksonport. Admission costs $1 at the door; children 8 and younger enter free with an adult. The next show will be held Oct. 8 through 11. Sold at this annual show are Amishmade quilts in a variety of popular styles, patterns and colors, all quilted by hand in the Amish tradition. The quilts are displayed on a queen-sized bed and turned regularly by show staff, who share the story behind each one as it’s presented. Chairs are set up in the gallery for spectators. Local artists will also be on hand throughout the weekend,

Dome House Artist Announced continued from page 1 Rodríguez Rivera holds a BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts degree) from Miami International University of Art and Design and an MFA (Master of Fine Arts degree) in communications design from Pratt Institute. His work explores diasporic memory and ecological vulnerability through speculative practices, material experimentation and collaborative projects, spanning image-making, print, installation and sculpture. Rodríguez Rivera is currently an assistant professor in the Art, Art History and Design Department at Wayne State University in Detroit. “Juan Carlos brings a rare combination of material rigor and conceptual depth to his practice,” Miller Art Museum executive director Elizabeth Meissner-Gigstead said. “His interest in how landscape and ecology shape the making process aligns beautifully with the spirit of the Dome House, and we’re excited to see how Door County’s waters, light and seasons leave their mark on his work.” Rodríguez Rivera also plans to engage directly with the community throughout his residency, including a public introductory talk, open studio dates and a workshop on pigment extraction and printing. Following the residency, the works developed during his time at the Dome House will be incorporated into Becoming Post-Tropical, an ongoing installation project imagining a world where nature has ceased to exist yet persists as memory, residue and fiction. The museum will announce dates for Rodríguez Rivera’s residency and free public programs in the coming weeks. On Exhibit at the Miller Linda Marcus | 12×12 Project is on exhibit at the Miller Art Museum through the end of the month.

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Plum Bottom Gallery co-owner Chad Luberger with featured artist Trisha Spice. SUBMITTED demonstrating their craft and selling their work. Featured artisans include Chris Steinhagen (handcrafted brooms), Ken Klitzman (pen and ink art on Door County beach stone), Sandra Peterson (pen and ink art on embossed watercolor paper), June Grutza (glass painting) and Kathy Plahmer (baskets). Other gifts, Amish crafts and refreshments will be sold, including the popular Amish Cashew Crunch. The Art, Craft and Quilt Sale is sponsored by the Jacksonport Cottage – Gallery and Gifts, 6275 Hwy 57, celebrating 42 years in Door County. For more information, call 920.823.2288, email jacksonportcottage@gmail.com, visit jacksonportcottage.com or stop in and chat with owner Amy Burris. All adult quilt show attendees may sign up for door-prize drawings – four $25 gift certificates good at Jacksonport Cottage or at future Art, Craft and Quilt Sales. Participants need not be present to win.

7) WISCONSIN WATERCOLORS IN SISTER BAY Wisconsin artist Andrew Green has original watercolor paintings for sale at two Sister Bay locations: Base Camp café and Bay Birch Gallery and Home in the Country Walk Shops. Green is a retired engineering manager who lives in Pewaukee, Wisconsin and part-time in Door County. His engineering background helped him develop his artistic style. After he retired in 2015, he rekindled his interest in art by doing some pencil drawings while vacationing. Later, he started working in watercolor. Since then, Green has taken several art classes in Door County, both at The Clearing and Peninsula School of Art, to further develop his skills. He works both in the field and in a studio, sketching and painting various subjects, especially in Door County. He has painted boats, architecture, landscapes and water scenes, and is willing to undertake commissions. Green’s art will be on view during Bay Birch Gallery and Home’s grand opening celebration, held Friday, July 10, from 10 am to 5 pm at the shop. Bay Birch Gallery and Home is located on the upper level of the Country Walk Shops in Sister Bay, 10590 Country Walk Dr., Unit 4. The other venue selling Green’s art, Base Camp, is located at 10740 N. Bay Shore Dr. in Sister Bay.

Linda Marcus is the second artist featured in the museum’s newly launched 12×12 Project, an invitational exhibition series featuring 12 artists over 12 months. The project highlights contemporary artists working across disciplines throughout Wisconsin and the greater Midwest. The current exhibit presents a multidisciplinary body of work spanning ceramics, fiber, painting, printmaking and sculpture. Working intuitively across media, the artist approaches each material as a collaborator rather than a passive vehicle for expression, exploring memory, domesticity, care and the physical and emotional traces left by everyday life. Informed by tailoring, stitching, layering and material responsiveness, Marcus’ practice privileges attentiveness over control, revealing resilience not through rigidity but through adaptation. In her work, the domestic sphere is understood less as a place than as a rhythm composed of repeated gestures that quietly sustain daily life. Gathered folds, measured interventions, stitched relationships and subtle acts of adjustment become visual metaphors for how memory and experience accumulate within both materials and ourselves. An artist talk with Marcus will take place on Saturday, July 11, at 4 pm, followed by an opening reception at the Miller Art Museum, 107 S. 4th Ave. in Sturgeon Bay. Light refreshments will be served. Marcus earned her bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of California, Berkeley, her master’s degree in journalism and philosophy from Marquette University, and her MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2024. Her work has been exhibited extensively throughout the Midwest and beyond, including exhibitions at the Museum of Wisconsin Art, Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts, Racine Art Museum, Trout Museum of Art, Woman Made Gallery in Chicago and other venues. This exhibition marks the artist’s first solo museum presentation.

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Artist Insight From a Door County Contemporary art fair panel by TOM GROENFELDT

t PenArt’s late-April potluck for artists, the school handed out a survey asking the nearly 100 attendees what activities they’d like to see and, in some cases, whether they would like to attend or also facilitate. A lead question was: Do artists feel part of a community in Door County? This question came up again in a panel discussion during the Door County Contemporary art fair held at PenArt. PenArt artistic director Elysia Michaelson asked local sculptor, board member and event co-organizer Rebeca Carlton when she first felt connected to the arts community in Door County. In answer, Carlton said, “I was in Green Bay and opened up the Peninsula Pulse newspaper, and upon opening to the art section, I turned to my husband, who is also an artist, and said, ‘This is the place I want to move to.’ Now, I hadn’t even been to Door County yet.” That was 20 years ago. Carlton’s idea was met with some initial skepticism. “My husband [Tony Staroska] looked at me and asked if I was crazy,” Carlton said. “I told him there was this electric energy emanating from the Pulse. There was this current that just hit me.” Staroska brought Carlton to Door County soon thereafter. “When we arrived here, I was flabbergasted,” Carlton said. “It’s beautiful here, but it’s a different kind of

beauty than what I used to.” Even more exciting to Carlton was the community of women she met in Door County. “I’ve never been to another place that supports women so deeply and so thoroughly,” Carlton said. “We have the opportunity to thrive and grow and experiment and do things that are in our dreams. It is possible to succeed and trust one another and to reach out to one another for support.”

During a panel discussion at the Door County Contemporary Art Fair last month, artist Rebecca Carlton said the creative community inspired her move to Door County. TOM GROENFELDT

County’s Geography Impacts Artists In addition to her question about whether artists feel connected to the local community, panel moderator Michaelson also asked whether the unusual geography of Door County has affected artists, noting that not many places refer to themselves as an entire county. She asked Adam Fulwiler, an abstract painter and the executive director of the Hardy Gallery, how living

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in such a spread-out county has affected his life and work. Fulwiler lives and maintains a studio in Sturgeon Bay and runs the Hardy in Ephraim, about 40 minutes north. Growing up in Green Bay accustomed Fulwiler to creating community over distance, he said. “Green Bay is very sprawling,” he said. “There are small communities, and everything’s a 20-minute drive on the highway away. Between the communities, it’s trees and rocks and water. I find that the drive in between the communities provides time to reflect, to think about work that’s happening in the studio or things coming up in our Hardy Gallery organization. [The key] is being intentional with creating that community.” Michaelson also asked Fulwiler about running an organization, open daily from Memorial Day to midOctober, that relies almost entirely on volunteers. “We don’t have any staff that’s opening and closing the doors every day,” Fulwiler said. “We have about 40 docents that volunteer their time every day of the week, Saturdays, Sundays, holiday weekends. They’re down at the gallery, being the face of the organization, and they take that very seriously.” Other volunteers provide support behind the scenes. “We also have volunteers that don’t want to talk to anybody, and they just want to come help us install our exhibits,” Fulwiler said. “And again, that’s a very dedicated team, and they take it very seriously. We would not be open if it wasn’t for our volunteers.”

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Ephraim’s Hidden History Gets Its Moment by ELEANOR CORBIN eleanor@ppulse.com

n average, museums have less than 3% of their total collection on display, according to the American Alliance of Museums. Most of the time, the Ephraim Historical Foundation’s (EHF) extensive collection of local historical memorabilia – from vintage jewelry and architectural sketches to a wedding dress from the 1920s – remains safe in temperature-, moisture-, and bug-controlled rooms, explained executive director Cody Schreck and curator Zoe Sanders. The foundation pulls from this rich collection to inspire and fill its exhibits, like its 2025 display at the Ephraim Pioneer Schoolhouse, “A Community’s Classroom,” that showcased old documents and photographs. But that still leaves some of the neatest artifacts in storage and out of public view when they don’t fit with exhibit themes. In an effort to show a more extensive and eclectic view into its repertoire, the EHF will host weekly collection showcases at the Iverson House Museum through the end of August on Fridays from 10 am to 4 pm. “This is sort of our first time doing something more broad and less localized,” Schreck said. In recognition of the United States 250th anniversary, many of the items have a connection to American history, like recreations of letters sent home to Ephraim from Civil War soldiers, educational civics books from the 1930s, and a Civil War-era rifle engraved with the battles fought by its owner. The centerpiece of the showcase is an American flag handsewn by Greta Anderson, a member of one of Ephraim’s earliest settler families that created Anderson Dock and General Store. Crafted in 1863, the flag only has 35 stars, as West Virginia had just become the most recent state to join the Union. “It’s a great piece in our collection, and one of the biggest pieces in our collection,” Sanders said. Due to its age and its massive size, 12 by 7.5 feet, displaying the flag has always been a challenge. It

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The Door County Historical Society’s family-friendly Root Beer Fest returns this Saturday, blending history, hands-on activities, live entertainment and, of course, root beer. The 12th-annual event is set for July 11 from 10 am to 3 pm at Heritage Village, next to Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St. in Sturgeon Bay. Admission costs $10 for adults. Children 17 and younger enter free. Paid admission includes a root beer flight, allowing guests to sample a variety of unique root beers and vote for their favorites. Other treats include root beer floats and freshly baked root beer cookies. Every historic building throughout Heritage Village will be open and filled with themed activities and demonstrations. Guests can learn about the history of root beer during presentations in the Vignes School, watch a live root beer-making demonstration and learn how the beverage has evolved from a medicinal tonic into a beloved drink. The festival also features demonstrations at the Madden Tool Museum and the Blacksmith Shop. Families are encouraged to participate in the popular Community Quilt Project and capture memories with a photo at the restored Studebaker carriage.

can’t support its own weight, so it can no longer be hung and must be displayed on a flat surface. To Schreck’s knowledge, this collection showcase is the first time the flag has been on public display long-term. Docents will be on hand at the Iverson House, 9966 Moravia Street in Ephraim, during all showcase hours. Building the Collection The entire EHF collection, which contains thousands of items, came through donations, Sanders explained, usually from people with some family connection to the area. If someone brings in an item for donation, the foundation takes temporary custody of it alongside a description of whatever history that person can provide. Each item then goes to the archives and artifacts board, which evaluates its significance and votes on adding it to the collection. “Usually, we have a pretty good track record of accepting things,” Sanders said. In the rare instances when the committee rejects an item, the owner is allowed to reclaim it; otherwise, people can allow EHF to sell the item and use the money for collections care or dispose of it. This entire process is outlined on the foundation’s website at ephraim.org/our-collections, which includes a policies and procedures guide that people can use to gauge the likelihood of their donation being accepted. For instance, EHF cannot usually accept geological, floral and faunal material. Items are stored across several locations, including the main offices, the Svalhus Research Library and the Archival Research Center at the Anderson Barn Museum, all of which are temperature controlled, moisture controlled and outfitted with an integrated pest management system that Sanders monitors. Information and storage locations are stored via a collections management system called CatalogIt. Documentation is always an ongoing project, Schreck and Sanders said, particularly because cataloguing methods have changed over the years. Since Sanders joined the EHF in 2021 as the group’s first full-time curator, it’s been her goal to professionalize and update records.

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LOCAL CIVIL WAR VETERAN PRESENTATION An upcoming Egg Harbor Historical Society presentation will focus on Edward Minor, a Door County Civil War veteran. Part of a celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary, the program is set for Tuesday, July 14, at 7 pm at the Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St. in Egg Harbor. Presented by Joe Knaapen, the program will overview Minor’s Civil War experience with the 2nd Wisconsin Cavalry and his accomplishments in the Wisconsin Assembly, State Senate and Congress. Presenter Knaapen, a Sturgeon Bay native, retired after 30 years as a newspaper reporter and editor, most of that at the Door County Advocate.

OLD-FASHIONED ICE CREAM SOCIAL IN BAILEYS The Baileys Harbor Historical Society is celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday with an old-fashioned ice cream social. The public is invited to join on Wednesday, July 15, at 7 pm at the Baileys Harbor Town Hall, 2392 Cty F.

A civics notebook, used for educating students in the 1930s. ELEANOR CORBIN

The evening will include a slideshow of photos from Baileys Harbor Fourth of July celebrations over the years, plus a display of town photos and memorabilia. Those with photos, mementos or anecdotes from in and around Baileys Harbor are invited to bring them along to share.

GRANT SUPPORTS HISTORIC CEMETERY IMPROVEMENTS The Belgian Heritage Center (BHC) has received an $8,000 grant from Destination Door (From left) Belgian Heritage Center fundraising County’s Community Investment chairman Bill Chaudoir and president Joe Alexander Fund to support improvements to the historic Our Lady of the Snows accept a grant check from Jon Jarosh of Destination Door County. SUBMITTED Cemetery, located adjacent to the BHC in Namur. unaware that the expansive green space Our Lady of the Snows beside the museum is, in fact, a historic burial Cemetery is the final resting place of some of Door County’s earliest settlers. Located on the ground. The Community Investment Fund grant former St. Mary of the Snows church campus, will be used to establish a clearly defined now home to the BHC, the cemetery was boundary around the cemetery, helping active from 1860 until April 1911, when the visitors recognize the sacred nature of the site parish established a new cemetery nearby. while distinguishing it from the surrounding In the 1960s, the original stone grave BHC campus. The project is being completed markers were moved to rows of concrete in cooperation with the nearby St. Francis and slabs to protect them from damage caused St. Mary parish. by shifting soils. While this preservation For more information, follow the Belgian effort safeguarded the historic markers, the Heritage Center on Facebook or visit cemetery’s unique layout often leaves visitors belgianheritagecenter.org.

Looking back!

This flag, hand-sewn by Greta Anderson in 1863, has only 35 stars for the 35 states at the time. ELEANOR CORBIN

An aerial view of the new Door County Memorial Hospital in Sturgeon Bay as it neared completion in 1963. The hospital, now known as Door County Medical Center, was previously located in what is now the Dorchester Golden Living Center on 7th Avenue and Jefferson Street. Photo courtesy of Door County Medical Center.

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UPCOMING EVENTS Friday, July 10, 7 pm – Performance at the Kress Pavilion Saturday, July 11, 1 pm – Coffee Talk at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County Saturday, July 11, 7 pm– Performance at Woodwalk Gallery Sunday, July 12, 4 pm – Performance at MUSE Sturgeon Bay Find tickets and details at midsummersmusic. com.

ong before audiences hear the first note of a world premiere, composer George Meyer starts from a blank page. For most of us, new classical music seems to appear almost magically on a concert program. We arrive, applaud and hear something that has never existed before. What we don’t see are the months of imagination, collaboration, revisions and rehearsals that transform an idea into music. This summer, Midsummer’s Music will present that journey firsthand through a newly commissioned work by Meyer as part Paula Kosower, a featured of America’s 250th cellist at Midsummer’s Music. anniversary celebration. SUBMITTED At just 33, Meyer has already established himself as both an accomplished violinist and an imaginative composer. For this commission, he wears both hats, performing as solo violinist in a work written especially for Midsummer’s Music. The premiere will feature Meyer alongside Midsummer’s resident ensemble the Griffon String Quartet, as well as flutist Heather Zinninger and cellist Paula Kosower. Together, they will bring to life music that, until this summer, existed only in conversation. Creating a new work begins with conversations. Artistic ideas are exchanged. Instrumentation is discussed. The composer imagines not only the notes but also the musicians who will perform them. In this case, Meyer has written specifically for the unique combination, creating music tailored to these artists and this occasion. For Meyer, those early conversations also shaped the work’s deeper inspiration. “This piece, entitled ‘My Dear Brother,’ began as a conversation with [Midsummer’s Music founder] Jim Berkenstock, who suggested we consider a commission in celebration of America’s founding,” he said. As he explored the music and history of the Revolutionary era, he was struck by how closely intertwined British and early American musical traditions were. The title comes from a story following the Battle of Saratoga, when two brothers serving in opposing armies recognized one another across a river and swam to meet, “shouting for joy.” For Meyer, that moment of shared humanity became the emotional heart of the composition. Then comes the waiting. When the score finally arrives, the musicians become the first people ever to read the music. There are no recordings to reference and no centuries of performance tradition to guide interpretation. Every

rehearsal becomes an act of discovery. Questions are asked. Small adjustments may be made. Composer and performers work together until the music comes alive. For Meyer, the experience is equally personal. Months of private creativity are suddenly shared with an audience. Every composer knows the vulnerability of hearing music leave the page and enter the world for the first time. It is both exhilarating and terrifying. The concert itself places this new work within a larger American story. The program opens with Mozart’s elegant Flute Quartet, written only a few years after the signing of the Declaration Composer George Meyer of Independence. It commissioned a piece for concludes with a string Midsummer’s Music. quartet by George THOMAS BRUNOT Whitefield Chadwick, one of America’s first great classical composers, whose music helped establish an unmistakably American musical voice decades before Dvořák encouraged American composers to look to their own traditions. Between those works stands Meyer’s new commission – a musical bridge connecting our nation’s founding, America’s early composers and the voices creating its future. None of this happens without community support. New music exists because audiences are willing to listen, donors are willing to invest and organizations are willing to take artistic risks. While we treasure the masterpieces of the past, today’s composers are writing the repertoire future generations may one day consider classics. When audiences gather for a world premiere, they witness something wonderfully rare. They become the first people anywhere to experience a piece of music. No one in the audience has heard it before. No performer has played it before. Together, composer, musicians and listeners share a moment that can happen only once. That is the quiet magic of a premiere. Music moves from imagination into reality, and everyone in the room becomes part of its history. It is a reminder that classical music is not only something we preserve, but something we continue to create. This spirit of creation is at the heart of Revolution and Independence. Culture Club is contributed by members of the Peninsula Arts and Humanities Alliance, a coalition of nonprofit organizations whose purpose is to enhance, promote and advocate the arts, humanities and natural sciences in Door County. The member organizations are: Birch Creek Music Performance Center; Björklunden; The Clearing Folk School; Door Community Auditorium; Door Shakespeare; The Hardy Gallery; Midsummer’s Music; Miller Art Museum; Northern Sky Theater; Peninsula Music Festival; Peninsula Players Theatre; Peninsula School of Art; Third Avenue PlayWorks; Trueblood Performing Arts Center; and Write On, Door County.

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ynda Drews’ book Disposable Wives: Murder and Menace in Green Bay’s Rural Belgian Settlement centers on a serial killer right here in northeastern Wisconsin – one who may have committed a similar crime or two in Belgium before he emigrated to the Door peninsula. You will have to read the book to fathom the surprising ending of this story, which is incontestably real and often stranger than fiction. Disposable Wives combines non-fictional evidence with fictional imaginings of the inner lives of two Belgian Americans who worked for decades to bring a murderer to partial justice. Author Drews was drawn to this late 19th-century local history by the danger ordinary women faced in marriage with men who expressed extreme patriarchal values. Indeed, readers may be as chilled by these events as we were by the O.J. Simpson trials. Others, however, may be fascinated by the difficulty of proving either criminal intent or guilt beyond reasonable doubt in our legal system – then or now. All will be kept on the edge of their seats as the story of Disposable Wives unfolds. The two characters through whose eyes we evaluate the evidence of murder are Pauline Villiesse, sister of the fourth victim, and Xavier Martin, real estate agent and public servant. Both were members of the Belgian community that settled around Green Bay after the Civil War. While many, like the accused Jean Philippe Soquet, continued to speak Walloon and remained reclusive, Pauline and Xavier were among those who learned English, allowing them to participate in both the immigrant and more settled societies. Without their commitment to truth and justice, Soquet might never have faced trial and been convicted (twice) of murdering his second wife, Esperance, mother of his six children. But if it weren’t for Pauline and Xavier’s attachment to the Belgian community, the law might

have been able to move more quickly toward a conviction. The road to conviction was long and winding, and our heroes were flawed. The process began with an investigation into the death of Elvira Minsart’s husband, Arthur, which was followed by the death of Esperance, supposedly from childbirth. Because Soquet married Elvira rather quickly after these deaths, it was suspected that both were caused by the same poison. Tongues wagged against Soquet, who was seen as a difficult man, but evidence was hard to secure. Initially, Pauline did not report all that she knew, fearing moral judgment of Elvira’s behavior from their Belgian peers or suspicion that her sister had committed murder. Likewise, Xavier feared discovery of his own relationship with a servant in his household if he pushed too hard for a full investigation. Since Xavier often served as translator when new evidence appeared, and Pauline was often called as a witness, they were involved in the entire investigation from 1873 to 1890. Through their determination to find the truth about the two murders that occurred in 1873, we come to believe that Soquet was responsible not just for Esperance’s death, but also for Arthur’s, Elvira’s, their son Henry’s and those of two witnesses – six people! Soquet (and Elvira) dug up his second wife’s body to keep the cause of her death from being proved. He put his eldest daughter in a home for the insane to keep her from talking. And it seems quite possible that he killed his first wife as well. Although we are not privy to his thoughts, we are likely to believe he was a serial killer.

Disposable Wives contains many photographs, both of the Belgian community and the people (judges, attorneys, newsmen, real estate agents and so on) involved in this history. Residents may be familiar, for example, with place names such as the Neville Public Museum in Green Bay, funded by John Neville, a prominent attorney whose partner discontinued a murder charge against Elvira for lack of evidence. It was an exciting time in the development of democratic institutions, between the Panic of 1873 and another in 1893. The book also provides an excellent reading group guide, asking probing questions about the Belgian community, the legal system, financial conditions, the place of women, different kinds of evidence and the conflict between community reputation versus community responsibility. The book is exhaustively researched and very wellwritten – a perfect choice for groups that focus on local or regional history or want to grapple with the challenges of our legal system. It is available at local bookstores and on the internet. Estella Lauter reviews books by Door County authors or those set in Door County. She and her family built a cabin on the peninsula in 1970 and retired there in 2004. Professor emerita from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Lauter served as Door County Poet Laureate from 2013 to 2015, when she founded the Poets’ Collective that published Soundings: Door County in Poetry (2015) and Halfway to the North Pole (2020).

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Two bands, Ashes and Arrows and Dorothy Scott and the Peacekeepers, will perform a double-bill concert at the Peg Egan Performing Arts Center this weekend. Part of the Peg Egan Sunset Concert Series, the free show is set for Sunday, July 12, at 7 pm, at the Peg Egan, 7840 Church St. in Egg Harbor. Inspired by artists like NEEDTOBREATHE, Judah and The Lion and The Avett Brothers, country-rock band Ashes and Arrows connect with audiences through honest storytelling and unforgettable melodies. In 2024, Ashes and Arrows captured national attention as semi-finalists on NBC’s America’s Got Talent, delivering three performances. Dorothy Scott and the Peacekeepers blend pop, folk and blues, weaving together heartfelt lyrics and memorable melodies. In addition to frontwoman Scott, the band features guitarist Tony Bessen, bassist Paul Sowinski and drummer Adam Cain. Carry-ins are welcome at the Peg Egan Performing Arts Center. In case of rain, the concert will move to the Door County Sandbox and Gala, 1023 Egg Harbor Road in Sturgeon Bay.

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Two bands will rock the lanes of the Sister Bay Bowl on Saturday, July 11, when The Championship and Hello, Face come to town. “Imagine a baritone Bruce Springsteen and The Cure’s Robert Smith drinking beer and talking Packers draft picks in their basement bar,” read a description of the bands’ sound in a press release. The bands will play from 10:30 pm to 1 am at the Bowl, 10640 N. Bay Shore Dr. in Sister Bay.

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Dorothy Scott and the Peacekeepers will star alongside Ashes and Arrows during a double-bill show on July 12. SUBMITTED

Dorothy Scott will play a concert for women at Woodwalk Gallery, preceded by a pop-up market of local women creatives selling food, vintage items, art and jewelry. The women’s concert is set for Tuesday, July 14, at 7 pm at Woodwalk Gallery, 6746 Cty G in Egg Harbor. The pop-up market will take place from 2 to 6 pm. Performer Scott will return to Woodwalk the following day, July 15, at 7 pm, with her band, The Peacekeepers. Scott melds music and lyrics into a seamless, breathing whole, flowing effortlessly between pop, folk, blues and alternative genres. Her live performance is passionate and real, fierce and funny, outspoken and vulnerable. Starring alongside Scott as The Peacekeepers are guitarist Tony Bessen, bassist Paul Sowinski and drummer Adam Cain. Tickets cost $20 and $25 and are available at woodwalkgallery.com/events. Doors open at 5 pm and the show begins at 7 pm. There is a full bar with beer, wine, cocktails and mocktails available for purchase. Audience members are welcome to arrive early for bring-your-own picnics under a tent behind the barn.

BEYOND THE VEIL AT MUSE Drummer and composer Jason Kruk will bring his new jazz fusion album Beyond the Veil to MUSE Sturgeon Bay with a SunGooseRecords release show. The show will take place on Thursday, July 23, at MUSE Sturgeon Bay, 330 Jefferson St. Doors open at 7 pm and the concert starts at 8 pm. The album Beyond the Veil explores the space where technical mastery, spiritual inquiry and deep improvisation converge. Drawing from the raw energy of New York’s contemporary jazz scene, the record moves fluidly between intricate, percussion-driven compositions and moments of open, ethereal expression. Featuring an elite ensemble of modern jazz voices – including Wayne Krantz, Adam Rogers and Snarky Puppy members Michael League and Bob Lanzetti – the album thrives on dialogue and interaction. Polyrhythmic textures, angular harmony and groove-forward writing form the foundation, while fearless improvisation pushes the music beyond conventional boundaries. Tickets and more information are available at musesturgeonbay.org.

3-10:30pm. Refreshments, a baseball/softball tournament (4pm) & live music by Boogie & the Yo-Yoz. DOOR COUNTY FOLK FESTIVAL Sturgeon Bay High School, 1230 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2800. Dance workshops, parties & seminars featuring musicians & educators from the Midwest & beyond. To register & learn more, visit dcff.net.

LIVE MUSIC SAFETY THIRD Waterfront Mary’s Bar & Grill, 3662 N Duluth Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.3191. 9pm-12am. Green Bay rock trio.

GEORGE SAWYN MacReady Artisan Bread Company, 7828 Hwy 42, Egg Harbor. 920.868.2233. 11:30am-1:30pm. Solo guitarist plays instrumental pop & light jazz. GOOD FOR THE SOUL Parallel 44 Winery, 5464 County Hwy P, Sevastopol. 2-5pm. Acoustic duo. THE CHERRY TONES The Cherry Hut, 8813 Hwy 42, Fish Creek. 920.868.4450. 3-6pm. Vintage rock ‘n’ roll. AUSTIN SKALECKI Peach Barn Brewing, 2450 S. Bay Shore Dr., Sister Bay. 920.944.2393. 3-6pm. Blues, rock & folk.

JORDAN BAYORGEON Door Peninsula Winery, 5806 Hwy 42, Carlsville. 920.743.7431. 4-7pm. Oldies, pop, country, reggae, hip-hop, blues & more on ukulele. JEANNE KUHNS Lake Fire Winery, 8054 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.9992. 5-7pm. Local folk singer-songwriter. DAN MARKS Northern Grill & Pizza, 10573 Country Walk Dr, Sister Bay. 920.854.9590. 5-8pm. The music of Bob Dylan & John Prine. KETCHUP Fish Creek Beach, 9462 Hwy 42, Fish Creek. 920.868.2316.

5-7pm. Funky instrumentals & certified hipster covers. Moves to Old Town Hall in case of rain. 7000APART Red’s Pub & Grill, N6318 Hwy 42, Algoma. 920.677.8499. 5-8pm. High-energy, multi-genre pop. WILD HORSES Nightingale Supper Club, 1541 Egg Harbor Road, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.5593. 5-8pm. Acoustic duo covering Fleetwood Mac, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones & more. BEN LARSEN Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club, 600 Nautical Dr, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.6934. 5pm. Door County’s own amusing Americana.

CATHY GRIER The Cramer Exchange, 3931 Hwy 42, Fish Creek. 920.868.2728. 5:30-7:30pm. Channeling great female blues artists before the Door County Auditorium (DCA) show. HEARTLAND HOWLERS Twelve Eleven Wine Bar, 10339 Hwy 57, Sister Bay. 920.421.9463. 6-8pm. Acoustic bluegrass. BLUE CHEESE COMBO Stabbur Beer Garden, 10698 N Bay Shore Dr, Sister Bay. 920.854.2626. 7-10pm. Covers on piano, bass guitar, drums & vocals. continued on page 3

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Friday continued from page 1 NICK DUMAS & BRANCHLINE Fiddler’s Farm, 6951 County Rd C, Sturgeon Bay. 920.559.3460. 7pm. Touring bluegrass band. Visit thefiddlersfarm. com for tickets & details. MICHAEL GRABNER Drömhus Door County, 611 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay. 608.333.4553. 7-9pm. Americana & roots. JAMS DUO Brygga Plates & Pours, 107 N. 1st Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.0700. 7-10:30pm. Classic & modern covers with a little jam twist. TSURUMI RECORDS SHOWCASE MUSE Sturgeon Bay, 330 Jefferson Street, Sturgeon Bay. 920.333.2859. 8-11pm. Performance by four rock groups: Key of Evil, Son Reis Project, The Beautiful Mothers & Dead Ringers. $20/person. PAUL HANNA TRIO Husby’s Food & Spirits, 400 Maple Dr, Sister Bay. 920.854.2624. 8-11pm. Singersongwriter group.

THEATER “WHEN BUTTER CHURNS TO GOLD” Northern Sky Theater – Park Stage, Peninsula State Park Amphitheater, 10169 Shore Rd, Fish Creek. 920.854.6117. 7:30pm. In the mid-1800s, an orphaned Wisconsin farm girl attempts to save the family farm from the villainous Friedrich von Fouler. “LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST” Bjorklunden, 7590 Boynton Lane, Baileys Harbor. 920.854.7111. 7:30pm. Four young men set out on a year of lofty resolutions, only to find themselves undone by the women they hope to impress. “BEER FOR BREAKFAST” Rogue Theater at DC Arts Center, 917 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0816. 7:30pm. Friends reunite for a guys’ weekend before a wrench is thrown in their plans. “THE MOUSETRAP” Peninsula Players, 4351 Peninsula Players Rd, Fish Creek. 920.868.3287. 8pm. A classic Agatha Christie mystery full of humor, intrigue & thrills.

PERFORMANCE SYMPHONY SESSION Birch Creek Music Performance Center, 3821 Cty E, Egg Harbor. 920.868.3763. 7-9pm. An 85+-piece symphony orchestra performs. Visit birchcreek. org for tickets & details. “REVOLUTION & INDEPENDENCE” Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor. 920.868.3334.

july 10-17/2026 EVENTS | 3 7pm. Ticketed Midsummer’s Music performance featuring George Meyer & the Griffon String Quartet. Visit midsummersmusic. com for tickets & details.

GALLERIES “INNER LANDSCAPES” Two Bridges Studio & Gallery, 22 S. 3rd Avenue, Sturgeon Bay. 847.560.3796. 4-7pm. An opening showcase featuring art by Kristi Roenning. OPENING RECEPTION Hardy Gallery, 3038 Anderson Ln, Ephraim. 920.854.2210. 5:30-7pm. For the “Collection Invitational & Collector’s Choice Benefit” & the “Community Mosaic Project.”

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. FUN AT CHERRY LANES Cherry Lanes Arcade Bar, 127 N 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0093. 6pm. Survey Slam Trivia. Like Family Feud with real-world data. 7-10pm. Live music by Jordan Bain. Singer-songwriter playing originals & covers. ALGOMA PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS Algoma Public Library, 406 Fremont St, Algoma. 920.487.2295. 11am-12pm. Glitter crafts on the lawn for ages 5+. Children under 9 must be with an adult. 3-5pm. Unplugged Jam Session. Open to adults & teens. BLOOD DRIVE Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.2701. 9am-2pm. Sign up at redcross. org. Walk-ins also accepted, but wait time may be greater. KID’S CRAFT: LACING RAINBOW Forestville Library, 123 Hwy 42, Forestville. 920.856.6886. 9:30am. Build a beautiful Rainbow Mobile. For ages 2-8. COLLECTION SHOWCASE Iverson House, 9966 Moravia St., Ephraim. 920.854.9688. 10am-4pm. See unique & rarely seen artifacts from the Ephraim Historical Foundation collection. GRAND OPENING & LIVE MUSIC Bay Birch Gallery & Home, 10590 Country Walk Drive, Unit 4, Sister Bay. (920) 629-7269. 10am-5pm. 11am ribbon cutting. 1-4pm refreshments & artist meet & greets, plus popular covers, acoustic EDM hits & original music by SOVRNSOL. MAGIC COMMANDER NIGHT The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727. 3-9pm. Play Magic the Gathering in Commander format.

MAGIC THE GATHERING OtherWorlds Book & More, 41 N 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.600.1692. 5-8pm. Open play.

LITERATURE ART/SPEAKS Margaret Lockwood Gallery, 7 S 2nd Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.493.3635. 11am-12pm. Write On, Door County 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). HORSESHOE BAY FARM TOUR Horseshoe Bay Farms, 7212 Horseshoe Bay Road, 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. KEWAUNEE/DOOR COUNTY SALMON TOURNAMENT Throughout Door & Kewaunee Counties. 920.743.4456. Amateur sport fishing tournament on Lake Michigan. Visit facebook.com/ kdsalmon2026 for details. KEWAUNEE COUNTY FAIR Kewaunee County Fairgrounds, 625 3rd St, Luxemburg. 920.845.2241. Rides, animals, vendors, exhibits & more. Details at kewauneecountyfair.com. EVENTS AT THE RIDGES Ridges Sanctuary – Cook-Albert Fuller Center, 8166 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.2802. All day: Free Friday. Free admission & activities along the boardwalk (9am-12pm), plus a story hour (9:30 am). 1-2:30 pm. Sanctuary Guided Hikes: Swales of the Sanctuary. $10/Public. 7-10pm. Summer Wildlife Photography. Session focused on composition, light & small artistic choices. $30/person. BIRD SURVEY Ida Bay Preserve, Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.5895. 5am. Document bird species for restoration efforts. Participants must download the Merlin Bird ID app. Meet in the parking lot at 1195 Canal Road. FIELD DAY Plum Island. 262.613.4680. 9am-1pm. Birding 101 with a Ridges Sanctuary expert. Register at plumandpilot.org. SOUTHERN DOOR FARMERS MARKET DENN, 2050 County Road DK, Sturgeon Bay. 920.335.0020. 10am-3pm. GREAT WISCONSIN BAT COUNT Newport State Park, 475 Cty Hwy NP, Ellison Bay. 920.854.2500. 8:15-9:45pm. Participate in a statewide survey to help monitor the number of bats affected by white-

nose syndrome. Meet at the Nature Center, Lot 1, for brief instruction. Raindate: July 11. State park vehicle sticker required.

SAT 7/11 FESTIVALS BELGIAN DAYS FESTIVAL Brussels Town Park, 1366 Junction Road, Brussels. 7am-10:30pm. Refreshments, a run/walk & baseball/ softball tournament (8am), cornhole tournament & kids’ inflatables (12pm) & live music (2:30-6pm & 7-10:30pm). DOOR COUNTY FOLK FESTIVAL Sturgeon Bay High School, 1230 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2800. Dance workshops, parties & seminars featuring musicians & educators from the Midwest & beyond. To register & learn more, visit dcff.net.

LIVE MUSIC MUSIC AT PEACH BARN Peach Barn Brewing, 2450 S. Bay Shore Dr., Sister Bay. 920.944.2393. 1-4 PM. Gentlemen Grifters. A duo playing folky originals & eclectic covers featuring fiddle & guitar. 5-8 PM. Zephyr. Soulful singer-songwriter with full band. FIRE ON HIGH Smashed on the Rocks, 70 Church St., Algoma. 920.487.8202. 11am-3pm. Country & classic rock. GEORGE SAWYN MacReady Artisan Bread Company, 7828 Hwy 42, Egg Harbor. 920.868.2233. 11:30am-1:30pm. Solo guitarist plays instrumental pop & light jazz. THE DIRTY MARTINIS von Stiehl Winery, 115 Navarino St, Algoma. 920.487.5208. 12:30-4pm. Vintage rockabilly with modern energy. WILD HORSES Harbor Ridge Winery, 4690 Rainbow Ridge Rd, Egg Harbor. 920.868.4321. 1-4pm. Acoustic duo covering Fleetwood Mac, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones & more. DB FUSIONS Simon Creek Vineyard & Winery, 5896 Bochek Rd, Carlsville. 920.746.9307. 1-4:30pm. Featuring Bill Gironda & Dennis Keith Johnson. AUSTIN SKALECKI Waterfront Mary’s Bar & Grill, 3662 N Duluth Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.3191. 1-5pm. Blues, rock & folk. JAMUS UNPLUGGED Wave Pointe Marina & Resort, 3600 Cty Rd CC, Sturgeon

Bay. 920.824.5440. 1-4pm. Acoustic variety. HEARTLAND HOWLERS Lautenbach’s Winery & Market, 9197 Hwy 42, Fish Creek. 920.868.3479. 2-5pm. Acoustic bluegrass. BILLY DAVE SHERMAN Parallel 44 Winery, 5464 County Hwy P, Sevastopol. 2-5pm. Indie folk with mellifluous vocals. PAUL TAYLOR Door County Brewing Co. and Music Hall, 8099 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.1515. 3-6pm. Blues, jazz & pop instrumentals, plus select original & cover songs. KYLE MEGNA Sway Brewing & Blending, 2434 County Road F, Baileys Harbor. 3-5pm. A solo set by the frontman of indie band Kyle Megna & The Monsoons. GEOFFREY SIEBOLD

DAVID CAVANAUGH Lodge at Leathem Smith, 1640 Memorial Drive, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.5555. 5-8pm. Americana, rock & country blues at the tiki bar. NATE ALEXANDER Scotty’s Pub & Grub, 6269 Hwy 57, Jacksonport. 920.818.0178. 5-8pm. Good-vibes anthems & raw emotional storytelling. JORDAN BAIN Thirsty Cow Taphouse, 7899 Co Rd A, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.9991. 6-9pm. Singer-songwriter playing originals & covers. ERIC SCHROEDER Twelve Eleven Wine Bar, 10339 Hwy 57, Sister Bay. 920.421.9463. 6-8pm. Jazz saxophone. DONNA & TIM Drömhus Door County, 611 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay. 608.333.4553.

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If there’s an opportunity to screw up, he’ll find it. I’ve only gone as a person.

Dad, you know what’s confusing? You can’t marry someone you’re related to, but if you get married, you become related. How do you know the sound of a poop scooper?

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

To well-organized bookstores.

To people who fill out crosswords with a pen. That’s confidence. The Cherry Hut, 8813 Hwy 42, Fish Creek. 920.868.4450. 3-6pm. Chicago-based singer/songwriter/guitarist. BRADY JAMES Camp Door RV Resort & Campground, 10663 Cty ZZ, Sister Bay. 920.673.3116. 4-7pm. Central Wisconsin singer-songwriter.

6-8pm. A jazz pianist & jazz vocalist collaborate. GUITAROLA Dovetail Bar & Grill, 10282 WI-57, Sister Bay. (920) 421-4035. 6-9pm. Genre-bending duo that blends blues, Latin, jazz & rock. DJ BOBZILLA Sonny’s Pizzeria, 129 N Madison, Sturgeon continued on page 4

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Saturday continued from page 3 Bay. 920.743.2300. 6-10pm. A tipsy tiki takeover. AUSTIN SKALECKI Hitching Post, 4849 Glidden Drive, Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.1114. 6:30-8:30pm. Blues, rock & folk. THAT ’90S BAND Stabbur Beer Garden, 10698 N Bay Shore Dr, Sister Bay. 920.854.2626. 7-10pm. The soaring vocals, gritty guitars & distinctive hip-hop samples of the ’90s. PUTTIN’ ON THE FRITZ Salute Wine & Beer Lounge, 7778 Hwy 42, Egg Harbor. 920.868.3247. 7-9pm. A singer/songwriter/ pianist performs a crowdpleasing variety. FIDDLER’S FARM BAND Fiddler’s Farm, 6951 County Rd C, Sturgeon Bay. 920.559.3460. 7pm. Bluegrass, classic country & Western swing. Visit thefiddlersfarm.com for tickets & details. BOOMBOXX Kitty O’Reilly’s Irish Pub, 59 E Oak St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.7441. 7-10pm. Variety rock. ASHES & ARROWS Trueblood Performing Arts Center, 870 Main Rd, Washington Island. 920.847.2528. 7-9pm. Dynamic country-rock band. JAMS BAND Brygga Plates & Pours, 107 N. 1st Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.0700. 7-10:30pm. Psychedelic Cheesehead rock. GLAS HAMR Husby’s Food & Spirits, 400 Maple Dr, Sister Bay. 920.854.2624. 8-11pm. Rock ‘n’ roll favorites.

THEATER “THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST” Bjorklunden, 7590 Boynton Lane, Baileys Harbor. 920.854.7111. 5pm. Two friends juggle carefully constructed facades to navigate the realities of life, until their schemes collide. “THE THING WITH FEATHERS” Northern Sky Theater – Park Stage, Peninsula State Park Amphitheater, 10169 Shore Rd, Fish Creek. 920.854.6117. 7:30pm. A quirky group of devoted birders gathers for the annual peak migration count, with colorful bird characters brought to life by puppets. “BEER FOR BREAKFAST” Rogue Theater at DC Arts Center, 917 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0816. 7:30pm. Friends reunite for a guys’ weekend before a wrench is thrown in their plans. “THE MOUSETRAP” Peninsula Players, 4351 Peninsula Players Rd, Fish Creek. 920.868.3287.

PENINSULA PULSE 8pm. A classic Agatha Christie mystery full of humor, intrigue & thrills.

PERFORMANCE SYMPHONY SESSION Birch Creek Music Performance Center, 3821 Cty E, Egg Harbor. 920.868.3763. 1-3pm free family concert, 7-9pm ticketed performance by an 85+-piece symphony orchestra. Visit birchcreek. org for tickets & details. “REVOLUTION & INDEPENDENCE” Woodwalk Gallery, 6746 Cty Rd G, Egg Harbor. 920.629.4877. 7pm. Ticketed Midsummer’s Music performance featuring George Meyer & the Griffon String Quartet. Visit midsummersmusic. com for tickets & details.

GALLERIES 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. IMPROVISATIONAL ART & MUSIC Off the Wheel Pottery, 4234 County Road E, Egg Harbor. 920.868.9608. 1-3pm. An improvisational audio and visual display, with live music and art created on canvas. Featuring the artwork of Tim Nyberg and music by Nyberg’s family. 20TH ANNUAL GALA Plum Bottom Road Gallery, 4999 Plum Bottom Rd, Egg Harbor. 920.743.2819. 3-7pm. View art and watch artists paint live. Catering from Mauricio’s and MacReady’s Bread Pudding and drinks from Von Stiehl Winery. ARTIST TALK Miller Art Museum, 107 S 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.0707. 4pm. Featuring exhibiting artist Linda Marcus. Light refreshments served. Opening reception follows.

FOOD & DRINK WINE & CHEESE PAIRING Renard’s Cheese, 2189 Cty DK, Sturgeon Bay. 920.825.7272. 10-11am. Discover the art of pairing local wine & artisan cheese. $25/person. ROOT BEER FESTIVAL Heritage Village at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.421.2332. 10am-3pm. Root beer tasting, live music, kids’ games, demos & more. $5/ person, free/17 & younger. FISH FEST Henriksen’s Fish House, 11640 Old Stage Road in Ellison Bay 1-6 pm. Whitefish sandwiches & other food, plus vendors & live music by Washington Island Americana band Frog Furr.

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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 a Pokémon master or just starting your journey. BELGIAN DAYS Belgian Heritage Center, 1255 Cty Rd DK, Brussels. 920.825.1328. 8:30am-3pm. A full day of tours & presentations exploring the history & culture of Wisconsin’s Belgian settlement. $25/ person for the 8:30am bus tour. Contact 920.619.6363 or contact@belgianheritagecenter. org for reservations. WARHAMMER OtherWorlds Book & More, 41 N 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.600.1692. 10am-4pm. Tabletop miniature wargame. 250TH CELEBRATION OF AMERICA Lodge at Leathem Smith, 1640 Memorial Drive, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.5555. 11:30am. Hear from Congressman Tom Tiffany, Attorney General candidate, sheriff candidates, and State Senate candidates. Followed by a light lunch. Republican Party of Door County event. $15/non-members. ECKANKAR SPIRITUAL DISCUSSION Sturgeon Bay Library, 107 S 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.559.2398. 1-2:30pm. A discussion of “Karma Tests Your Understanding of the Law of Love.” STAR PARTY Ray and Ruthie Stonecipher Astronomy Center, 2200 Utah Street, Sturgeon Bay. (920) 360-3936. 7-9pm. Star, nebula, planetary, and galaxy gazing in the Planetarium.

LITERATURE BOOK SIGNING Novel Bay Booksellers, 44 N 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.365.9281. 10am-12pm. Monica Lauscher meets readers & signs her book, “Donny Dimples.”

OUTDOOR BELGIAN DAYS RUN/WALK Brussels Town Park, 1332 Junction Road Brussels 8 am. 2-mile and 4-mile routes. HORSESHOE BAY FARM TOUR Horseshoe Bay Farms, 7212 Horseshoe Bay Road, 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. FREEDOM FEST Waterfront Park, Sister Bay. 920.854.3230. Fireworks at dusk.

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KEWAUNEE/DOOR COUNTY SALMON TOURNAMENT Throughout Door & Kewaunee Counties. 920.743.4456. Amateur sport fishing tournament on Lake Michigan. Visit facebook.com/ kdsalmon2026 for details. KEWAUNEE COUNTY FAIR Kewaunee County Fairgrounds, 625 3rd St, Luxemburg. 920.845.2241. Rides, animals, vendors, exhibits & more. Details at kewauneecountyfair.com. STURGEON BAY FARMERS MARKET Downtown Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.6246. 8am-12pm. Dozens of vendors selling local produce, crafts, food, flowers and art on 3rd Avenue at the county’s largest farmers market. EASEFUL YOGA Peninsula State Park, 9462 Shore Rd, Fish Creek. 920.868.0255. 8am. Led by Kind Soul Yoga at Nicolet Bay Beach. $10/drop-in session. YOGA IN THE LAVENDER FIELD Glen Innish Farm, E5427 2nd Road, Kewaunee. 920.251.7450. 8-9am. A focus on foundational poses, proper alignment, and mindful breathwork. Bring your own yoga mat. OPEN AIRE MARKET Corner of the Past & Old Anderson House Museum,

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