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BRIDGE CLOSING FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Sturgeon Bay – the maple/Oregon street bridge will close to both marine and roadway traﬃc between 7 am and 7 pm on monday and tuesday, sept. 14 and 15, for routine maintenance. the Wisconsin Department of transportation (WisDOt) bureau of structures said bridge crews will apply epoxy overlay patches on those days. Work is dependent on the weather. Wednesday, sept. 16 will be the backup day for any weather delays on monday or tuesday. For more information or to sign up for alerts, go projects.511wi.gov/maintain-ne/ schedule/.

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Sturgeon Bay – Destination sturgeon bay (Dsb) and the Door County economic Development Corporation (DCeDC) have put in their budget requests to the City of sturgeon bay for 2027. Dsb has once again requested 25% of the 30% of the annual room tax remitted to the city, which for 2025 totaled $114,035.83. Dsb promotes various events in the city and also organizes the weekly Farmers market. based on $3.29 per city resident, with sturgeon bay’s 2020 population at 9,646, the DCeDC asked the city for $31,700 annually. the DCeDC partners with the city on economic development issues. City Administrator Josh Van Lieshout said both funding requests, which were presented at the Aug. 25 Finance/purchasing and building Committee meeting, will be considered this fall by the Common Council when it puts together the 2027 city budget.

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SPEED LIMIT LOWERED ON PART OF IDLEWILD ROAD

Nasewaupee – the Nasewaupee town board voted 3-2 on Aug. 20 to approve an ordinance lowering the speed limit along

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a portion of Idlewild road north of state Highway 42/57 from 55 to 45 miles per hour, said town Chair steve sullivan, who cast the deciding vote with the four supervisors split evenly. Idlewild road is being reconstructed this summer between County road C and Neils road, and town residents requested that the speed limit be reduced. rather than lowering the limit along the entire section between Cty road C and Hwys 42/57, sullivan said he favored a 45 mph limit in the area with several residences, roughly the southern half of that section. the speed limit on the portion of Idlewild road south of Hwys 42/57 will remain 55 mph. the road project, which includes repaving and culvert replacement along ﬁve miles of roadway, is being reimbursed with a 90% grant from the state’s Agricultural roads Improvement program (ArIp). With the bid speciﬁcations calling for a road width of 21 feet and the asphalt to be 4 inches deep, sullivan said the weight limits on Idlewild road will be removed after reconstruction because roads funded by ArIp grants cannot have weight restrictions once completed.

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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS INCENTIVES FOR TWO APARTMENT BUILDINGS NEAR TARGET Sturgeon Bay – parameters for a development agreement with ﬁnancial incentives in tax Incremental District (tID) #7, where pre/3 LLC wants to build another two 12-unit apartment buildings oﬀ south Duluth Avenue near target, were recommended sept. 8 by sturgeon bay’s Finance/purchasing and building Committee. the city annexed the 5.69-acre site in 2025 from the town of Nasewaupee. the development is designed to complement the adjacent pre/3 apartment development east

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Grant C. Vytlacil of Fish Creek died on Monday, Sept. 7, after being found unresponsive in the waters of Nicolet Bay in Peninsula State Park, according to a press release from the Door County Sheriff’s Office. Emergency personnel were first notified of the incident at approximately 2:11 pm. Vytlacil, 48, was recovered from the water and brought to shore, where life-saving measures were attempted. He was then transported to a hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. The investigation is closed, and no further information will be released, according to the Sheriff’s Office. This is the sixth water-related death in Door County for the 2026 summer season, the second at Nicolet Bay.

of target in (tID) #7, which includes eight apartment buildings with 96 units on 12.6 acres. the city expanded tID #7 to include the parcel where the two 12-unit apartments would be constructed, allowing it to enter into an agreement with developer bob murray. murray told the city the project has become more difficult to finance due to increases in construction, financing and operating costs since the first phase was completed in 2022. murray has proposed monthly rents of approximately $1,750 for the new twobedroom, two-bathroom units, which he said would be the lowest rents he could charge while keeping the project financially feasible. He told the committee that the monthly rent for the existing apartments is around $1,700, with 91 of the 96 units currently occupied. Under the proposed parameters, the developer would guarantee a minimum equalized assessed value of $3.96 million for the two additional apartments, beginning with the 2028 tax year. In exchange, the city would return 85% of the tax increment generated annually by the project, up to a total maximum of $720,000. based on financial projections from the city’s financial consultant, r.W. baird, the city would retain $179,316 in tax increment at the end of the tID’s life in 2043 that could be used for other projects in the district.

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DOOR COUNTY MUNICIPALITIES 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

A student walks in the ditch between the gas station and the YMCA near Gibraltar School. A proposed path would run along state Highway 42 between the school campus and Ephraim. MYLES DANNHAUSEN JR.

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long-simmering trail plan got a jolt in August when the Town of Gibraltar received a grant to create a new paved, off-road path connecting downtown Fish Creek to Ephraim. “It was kind of surreal,” Town of Gibraltar Administrator Travis Thyssen said of getting the news of a $4.74 million grant to support the project. The Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) grant from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is among the largest grants received within Door County for a transportation project. The Village of Egg Harbor received a $1.74 million CMAQ grant and a $1.38 million Transportation Alternatives Program grant to help fund bike and pedestrian improvements during its highway reconstruction project earlier this decade. The town will have to come up with matching funds equal to 20% of the project total. Thyssen said the town hasn’t determined where those funds will come from, but other grants, donations or town funds are all options. Samantha Herheim, a board member of Door County Trails, a group that has led educational and planning efforts for community trail connections for several years, said the completion of the Gibraltar connection could inspire other communities to expand trails. “Having that connection from Fish Creek to the north is such an important connection,” Herheim said. “There’s so much traffic and seasonal worker transit there, that this could really have a big impact.” The new trail will connect the Gibraltar Schools campus to downtown Fish Creek, Peninsula State Park and the south end of Ephraim. It has long been a dream of trail advocates and town leaders, but it has taken decades to nudge it toward reality. The trail would provide a safe, off-road path for bicyclists, pedestrians, and potentially other non-auto transportation along a stretch that includes 190 lodging units, the 141-unit Northhaven condominium, popular restaurants and the Door County Y. It’s also a stretch where Gibraltar students currently walk on the shoulder of the road between the school and the nearby gas station and convenience store. “This grant represents a tremendous investment in our community and in the future of transportation and recreation in the Gibraltar area,” Thyssen said. He credited Door County Trails as instrumental in assisting the town through the grant process. “The trail has been an idea of the park and the town for a long time,” Thyssen said. “It’s been on the town’s mind all of the five-plus years that I’ve been there.” Brian Merkel, owner of Nor Door Sport & Cyclery, has been renting bikes to visitors across from the Peninsula State Park entrance for decades. A former town board supervisor, he has seen many trail ideas fall by the wayside. “This could be amazing for all of the businesses in that corridor,” Merkel said, referring to the stretch of state Highway 42 from Gibraltar Road to County Road A, though he said he’d

A draft plan proposes running the path along existing service road corridors in the park to minimize tree removal. MYLES DANNHAUSEN JR.

like to see the path stay closer to the roadway than shown in the draft map. “I think it will help if it’s visible and people can see it.” Peninsula State Park Superintendent Eric Hyde said the draft plan weaves the trail into the park to take advantage of existing corridors and minimize tree clearing. Completing A Connection The town has been an active participant in Door County Trails discussions and with neighboring communities and has already completed extensive trail work on the Redmann property that it purchased to expand Fish Creek Park in 2023. The town could soon have an off-road connection from Highland Road on the north end all the way to the Settlement Courtyard Inn on Hwy 42 south of downtown Fish Creek. From there, the town is in discussions with the village and town of Egg Harbor to connect those communities in future phases. It’s all part of a long-term vision to complete the 16-mile Bayshore Connectivity Trail from Egg Harbor to the Village of Sister Bay. Construction on the new trail won’t start immediately. Design work, environmental impact studies and engineering could take up to two years to complete. Construction could start in 2028 with a completion goal of 2030. Thyssen said the planning the town has done was crucial to winning the grant. “That preparation is paramount,” Thyssen said. “The more shovel-ready and prepared you are, puts you in a better position when these grants are available. If you’re ground zero, it’s a lot harder for granting people to approve it because they want to see results.” To that end, Door County Trails has a master plan in the works to help neighboring communities jump at funding opportunities in the future. “The biggest thing is we all just started getting together and talking,” he said. “We all agreed that this could be huge. And now the excitement is there. And now boards are getting supportive of it.”

A mowed stretch in the ditch connects the YMCA to a neighboring sandwich shop and convenience store. MYLES DANNHAUSEN JR.

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he Door County Granary will celebrate the 125th anniversary of when the original Teweles and Brandeis grain elevator first opened there in 1901. The granary, which reopened two years ago following renovations to convert it into a community gathering space and museum, will host the anniversary celebration on Sept. 19 at its West Waterfront location during Sturgeon Bay’s Harvest Fest weekend. “One of the goals when we started this project was to be up and running to celebrate the Teweles and Brandeis grain elevator’s 125th anniversary of its opening on Sept. 18, 1901,” said Beth Renstrom, a board member of the Sturgeon Bay Historical Society Foundation, which operates the Door County Granary. “That was a time when our country was in hyper-growth mode, and we’re over the moon that this coincides with Sturgeon Bay’s Harvest Fest.” Held in collaboration with Destination Sturgeon Bay, the event will include a Ferris wheel, a granary wharf cafe, and live music by Bill Gironda and Jerry Voelker and the Jolly Gents. Food and beverages will include Czech soup, other treats, and coffee, beer and wine, Renstrom said. Renstrom also updated the Sturgeon Bay Common Council at its Sept. 1 meeting on the granary’s operations midway through its second season. Open for visitors from May through October, the granary has

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City Extends Power Contract Through 2073 by KEVIN BONESKE kevin@ppulse.com

he Sturgeon Bay Common Council on Aug. 18 approved a recommendation from the city’s Utility Commission to extend the city’s long-term power supply contract with WPPI Energy through 2073. Sturgeon Bay Utilities (SBU) General Manager Jim Stawicki said the city has been a member-owner of Sun Prairie-based WPPI for 46 years, since 1980. The extension is the third amendment to the long-term power supply agreement and is intended to ensure the city continues to have access to a “reliable and reasonably priced power supply.” “WPPI must remain proactive by seeking both its own as well as shared opportunities to obtain capacity and generation options and to continue to invest up to at least its load-share ratio in transmission,” Stawicki said. Sturgeon Bay is one of 51 WPPI member utilities in Wisconsin, Iowa and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. As a member-owner, the city has a say in WPPI’s budget and other matters.

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The 18-year kilowatt-hour, compared extension, from 2055 to to 14.8 cents per kilowatt2073, must be approved hour for Wisconsin by at least 34 WPPI Public Service (WPS). members by Feb. 26, SBU’s monthly charge 2027, to take effect. of $13 for single-phase Stawicki said the electrical service is extension is needed approximately $4.67 less because long-term than WPS’s. planning is necessary “A typical SBU in the energy industry, residential customer Sturgeon Bay Utilities where new generation pays 35% less per General Manager and transmission month for energy than a Jim Stawicki speaks infrastructure can take similar customer in the Aug. 18 before years to develop and neighboring [investorthe Sturgeon Bay Common Council finance. owned utilities] territory,” about extending “Construction of Stawicki said. the city’s contract a simple-cycle gas He also said SBU with WPPI Energy to generating plant may provides reliable provide electricity take seven years, while electrical service and is in through 2073. a new transmission the top 10% in the region. KeVIN bONesKe line may take 10 years SBU’s annual reliability or more to plan and benchmarking report construct,” he said. “Extending for 2025 from the American Public the financing period for these Power Association listed the utility’s investments (often 30-40 years) System Average Interruption spreads these costs over a lengthy Duration Index (SAIDI) at 11.78 period, resulting in greater rate minutes for all interruptions. That predictability and stability for compares with 103.13 minutes for ratepayers.” utilities in the five-state region. Stawicki said Sturgeon Bay’s SAIDI measures the average membership in WPPI is “the key duration of power interruptions per component in the low energy rates customer during a specified period. our community members pay Stawicki attributed SBU’s compared to almost all other nonreliability to local control, municipal utilities in the state.” including the ability to use shielded Financial figures on file with conductors in areas with trees or the Public Service Commission of place electrical lines underground. Wisconsin list SBU’s residential “We make provisions because the energy charge at 9.85 cents per control is local,” he said.

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We are excited to announce Maggie Anschutz as our latest DAISY Award Winner and Mary OHern as the deserving recipient of the BEE Award. Congratulations to Maggie Anschutz, DAISY Award winner The nomination for Maggie Anschutz came from a very special patient: “Our four-year-old daughter was recently in the Emergency Room, feeling yucky and just not herself. Maggie was our nurse. She was so wonderful in caring for our little one, she talked to her and explained all of the not so pleasant things our daughter was going to need Maggie to have done (tests, scans, procedures, etc.) All Anschutz, RN of the results of our daughter’s tests came back “fine” and we were going to be sent home. I knew in my “mom gut” something more was wrong and I knew my child was not feeling well. I worried about putting her through more seemingly “unnecessary tests” and pokes and unpleasantries. I was upset that nothing was “found” and knew in my gut something was still wrong, even if the tests said otherwise. Maggie was there for me. She listened, explained and reassured me the whole time. She said that she was going to be working in the ER the next day and if my daughter was still not well and I still felt in my gut something was wrong I should bring her back in. She reassured me she was here for me too and that I should trust my gut. The next day my daughter was worse, still not herself and fading fast. I continued to feel in my gut that something was wrong. I called Maggie in the ER and told her what was going on. She told me that she could tell I was still really upset, and I needed to trust my gut and bring her back in. She assured me that she would be waiting for us when we arrived and to travel safely. Upon our arrival, Maggie was indeed waiting for us as she promised. She served as the perfect line of communication between our situation and the provider(s) on duty. She quickly brought the provider up to speed and more tests were put in motion. The whole time, Maggie continued to reassure me that my mom gut is to be trusted and the provider assured us that we would not be leaving without answers. More tests, pokes, and scans were ordered and Maggie continued to provide the best care for our little one. She also continued to be a source of patience, calm and reassurance to my husband and me. As test results came back, things were beginning to be “more” than what the ER providers here at DCMC felt comfortable with. Maggie and (provider) set up a consultation with a Pediatric provider at St. Vincent’s and orchestrated a direct admit and transfer via ambulance to Green Bay, St. Vincent PICU. This was one of the scariest things I have ever dealt with as a parent, and am beyond grateful for Maggie and her listening, reassuring ear. Her presence, knowledge and support during this time was appreciated more than she knows. Every patient, parent, family member, and colleagues are blessed to have Maggie on their team. Thank you, Maggie for all that you do for everyone here at DCMC!”

Door County Medical Center values our exceptional nursing professionals and has adopted the DAISY Award to celebrate nurses for their extraordinary care and compassion. DAISY Award honorees personify Door County Medical Center’s remarkable patient experience. These nurses consistently demonstrate excellence through their clinical expertise and extraordinary compassionate care, and they are recognized as outstanding role models in our nursing community. DAISY Award recipients are licensed nurses who exemplify our nursing values: Service, Vision, Compassion, Excellence, and Respect in the work they do daily. Just like a DAISY would not be able to grow without the help of a BEE, our nurses could not do what they do for our patients without the outstanding teamwork of our other health care professionals. That’s why Door County Medical Center recognizes our hospital support personnel through a similar honor called the BEE Award. DAISY and BEE Award nominations can be submitted by patients, families, and colleagues and recipients are chosen by a committee.

DR. KALI OLSON OB/GYN

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“Growing up in a small town nearby, I learned early on that rural life is built on community, trust, and looking out for your neighbors. But I also experienced how hard it can be to get specialized healthcare close to home. Right now, rural healthcare is facing a quiet crisis as local labor and delivery units shut down across the country. Forced longdistance travel puts moms and babies at much higher risk, transforming what should be a joyful moment into a stressful gamble. I am dedicated to minimizing these health disparities by keeping high-quality, lifesaving maternity and gynecological care right here in our community. No woman should have to cross county lines to receive care. That is why I became an OB/GYN and chose to return to a rural community. By keeping your care local, we do not just protect health—we build lifelong relationships. I am honored to walk alongside patients through every stage of life, from your first gynecologic visit to prenatal visits to menopause, and everything in between. Together, we can ensure a safer, healthier future for the generations to come. I am proud to be one of you, and I am here to ensure that the women in our community receive the exceptional care they deserve.”

Congratulations to Mary OHern, BEE Award recipient Mary OHern’s nomination came from a co-worker who has witnessed Mary in action many times. “I would like to nominate Mary for the BEE Award for the incredible support that she provides to everyone in our unit. She is always willing to help and is a dependable resource for nurses, physicians, CNAs, and all ancillary staff. Mary is the steady point of contact that we can always count on, and she consistently goes above and beyond for anyone that needs her.

September is Suicide Awareness Month Mary OHern,

September is Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month, an opportunity to strengthen connections, share trusted resources and encourage conversations about mental health at every age.

One example that truly stands out was when a recently discharged patient called the unit with questions about their follow up care and needed additional assistance communicating. Mary patiently worked with the appropriate support service to answer the patient’s questions, ensuring he felt comfortable with the plan going forward. She never rushed the conversation and made sure the patient felt supported every step of the way.

Checking in with someone, listening with care and helping them connect with professional support can be important steps. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or emotional distress, call or text 988. In an immediate, lifethreatening emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

Mary’s dedication, compassion, and commitment to both our patients and our team make her an invaluable part of our unit. She does all of this while working toward her LPN degree, which speaks to her passion for healthcare and serving others. We are incredibly fortunate to have Mary, and she is truly deserving of this recognition.”

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Door County Community Foundation Awards Three Grants to DCMC Foundation

The Door County Medical Center Foundation recently received three separate grants from the Door County Community Foundation from the Sustainability Fund, Mental Health Fund and the Women’s Fund of Door County. These grants will support the Ministry Fund, Behavioral Health school program and the Birthing Center, respectively.

Understand the GLP-1 Medicare Bridge Program

Have you heard of the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program? The new Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program began July 1, 2026 and will run through December 31, 2027. GLP-1 stands for glucagon-like peptide-1. It is a natural hormone made in your gut that helps control blood sugar, slows down digestion, and makes you feel full after eating. Synthetic versions (GLP-1 receptor agonists) are prescription drugs developed to treat Type 2 diabetes and, now, obesity.

“We are incredibly honored to receive this support from the funds managed by the Community Foundation. Every day we work hard to ensure everyone in Door and Kewaunee County has access to world-class healthcare and this support will help guarantee that. Thank you to everyone at the Door County Community Foundation for believing in our mission,” shares Mike Herlache, Executive Director of the Door County Medical Center Foundation. Pictured left to right in main photo above: Stephen O’Hearn, Chair, DCCF; Melody Hargis, DCMC Director of Inpatient Services; Patti Fehl, DCMC Case Manager/Social Worker; Erin Szakala, DCMC Care Navigator; Jodi Hibbard, DCMC Chief Clinical Officer; Amy Frank, Women’s Fund; Rachel Stoehr, Philanthropic Services Officer at DCCF.

Due to the 2003 federal legislation, medications prescribed solely for weight loss or weight gain were previously excluded from standard Part D Medicare coverage. However, the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program is a short-term pilot program run by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) that will provide eligible Medicare Part D beneficiaries, nationwide, with access to certain GLP-1 drugs to treat obesity, if they qualify. Qualifications include: • Patients must have Medicare Part D coverage. • Must be 18 years of age or older. • Eligible beneficiaries must meet the clinical criteria at the time of GLP-1 therapy initiation. • This program is for patients looking to use GLP-1 drugs to treat obesity only (not diabetes). Patients meet one of the following BMI/comorbidity criteria: » BMI ≥ 35, OR » BMI ≥ 30 + one of the following: Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction Uncontrolled hypertension (>140/90 despite concurrent treatment with ≥2 antihypertensive medications) Chronic kidney disease stage 3a or higher » BMI ≥ 27 + one of the following: Prediabetes (A1C 5.7–6.4% or FPG 100–125) Prior myocardial infarction Prior stroke Symptomatic peripheral artery disease Reasons for ineligibility for the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program could be: not qualifying for Medicare Part D coverage; already receiving a GLP-1 medication through Medicare; Diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes, Moderate-to-severe sleep apnea or Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). The cost of the program is $50 per month. If you are interested in the GLP-1 Bridge Program and you think you qualify, please schedule a consultation with your provider. To understand more about the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program, visit www.cms.gov/medicare/ coverage/prescription-drug-coverage/medicareglp-1-bridge.

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Erick Schrier Receives RWHC’s Rural Health Ambassador Award

Congratulations to Erick Schrier, DCMC Chief Administrative Officer, who was presented with RWHC’s Rural Health Ambassador Award. This recognition celebrates Erick’s leadership in helping guide DCMC through the transition from Meditech to Epic, a major milestone in our organization’s continued work to strengthen care, coordination, and access for the communities we serve. As a local Epic project champion, Erick helped keep the work moving through planning, readiness, training, and go-live preparation. The award also recognizes the spirit of rural health ambassadorship Erick brings beyond the walls of DCMC. His community involvement — including service connected to the Gibraltar school board, Crossroads, Door County Trails, and other local efforts — reflects a deep commitment to Door County and to the people who call it home. Erick, thank you for your leadership, service, and steady commitment to rural health. We’re grateful to celebrate this well-deserved honor with you!

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Measles is Spreading in Wisconsin. How Protected is Door County? by DEBRA FITZGERALD debra.ﬁtz@ppulse.com

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isconsin is having its largest measles outbreak in decades, with 144 cases reported this year as of Sept. 4, all in the southwest corner of the state, about 250 miles from Door County. With measles among the most contagious diseases and autumn bringing an inﬂux of visitors to the county, the outbreak raises a local question of how prepared Door County is if the virus arrives here. “DHS is working with local health departments and health care providers across the state to make sure they are aware of the outbreak and are prepared in the event a case of measles is reported in their jurisdiction at any time,” said Dr. Stephanie Schauer, DHS Wisconsin immunization program manager. Of Wisconsin’s 144 cases this year – all but two of those have occurred since July 5 and are confined to Grant, Iowa and Lafayette counties – 143 were in unvaccinated individuals and four people have been hospitalized. Nationally, one in four people who contract measles in the United States will be hospitalized, and one or two out of every 1,000 children who get measles will die from the disease, even with the best care, according to DHS. The disease can also cause pneumonia, brain damage and deafness. How Protected Are We? Measles cases nationally are at their highest level since the virus was declared eliminated in 2000 – 3,134 confirmed as of Sept. 3, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), up from 2,289 in all of 2025. Wisconsin’s 144 cases this year compare with 36 in all of 2025. Individuals born before 1957 are considered already exposed and immune to measles. For others, two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) are about 97% effective at preventing measles. “The vast majority of cases reported are occurring in unvaccinated individuals, so it is critical that our communities ensure high vaccination coverage, roughly 95%, to prevent measles from taking hold in a community and spreading,” Schauer said. Door County’s vaccination rates run ahead of the state average, but both fall short of that 95% threshold, according to the Wisconsin Immunization Registry data for the 2025-26 school year: • One MMR dose by age 2: 82.8% in Door County versus 79.8% statewide. • Two doses by age 6: 79% versus 75%. • Two doses, ages 6-18: 84% in Door County versus 86% statewide. • Kindergarteners meeting the minimum requirement at local school districts:

92% at Southern Door and Sturgeon Bay, 91% at Gibraltar, 90% at Sevastopol and 87% on Washington Island.

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What Happens if Measles Arrives? Door County Medical Center (DCMC) has a protocol ready. “They would be given a With a measles outbreak mask to wear and brought underway in Wisconsin, the to our airborne isolation state Department of Health room immediately, which services is urging families is part of our protocol,” to check their children’s said Rachael Jandrin, RN/ vaccination records. records BSN, infection prevention are available through the and employee health Wisconsin Immunization nurse. registry at dhs.wisconsin. DCMC would notify Door County Public gov/immunization/wir.htm, or Health immediately, which through a health care provider. would begin identifying people who may have been exposed and where the infected person had been while contagious. with their guidance, go over the “Public Health should be notified exclusion criteria for that particular immediately by the health system student,” Tjernagel said. suspecting or confirming measles,” The district keeps a list of said Beth Scheelk, public health unvaccinated students to check officer with the Door County against in the event of an exposure. Department of Health and Human Public health would handle contact Services, division of public health. tracing and quarantine, if needed. “Public Health has staff on call that take the calls 24/7.” Local Vaccinations Down at Schools have their own protocols. Public Health A student with suspected measles Scheelk said her department would be sent home to see a health hasn’t seen a rise in MMR requests. care provider, said Dan Tjernagel, In fact, requests keep falling as more Sturgeon Bay superintendent residents get vaccinated through of Door County’s largest school primary care providers instead, district. which the department encourages. “If it were a confirmed case, we “2026 has seen a 50% decrease to would contact public health and date in the number of MMR vaccines administered compared to 2025,” she said. Jandrin said she wasn’t sure whether DCMC has seen a corresponding uptick in requests. “But I have heard from different departments that there have been more questions around the MMR vaccine regarding when it can be given, at what age, is it needed prior to travel, etc.,” she said. “These types of specific questions Source: Wisconsin can all be discussed with one’s Department of Health primary care provider.” Services If an outbreak did reach Door measles is one of County, Scheelk said the supply the most contagious of MMR vaccine on hand would diseases. the virus be adequate, with more available spreads easily through quickly through the state if needed.

How Measles Spreads

coughing and sneezing, and infected people can spread it from four days before through four days after the rash appears. the virus can remain in the air for up to two hours after an infected person coughs or sneezes. people can become infected by breathing contaminated air or touching an infected surface, and then touching their eyes, nose, or mouth.

What Parents Need to Know Early measles symptoms include a runny nose, fever, tiredness, cough, and red, watery eyes or pink eye, Jandrin said. A rash typically follows three to five days later, starting at the hairline and moving to arms and legs. Anyone who suspects measles because of a known exposure or symptoms should call ahead before going to a healthcare facility and wear a mask when they do, Jandrin said. Scheelk advised quarantining, along with household members, until testing is complete.

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Door County economic Development Corporation (DCeDC) has hired two new employees: shauna blackledge as director of business development and Julie Gilling as director of community development. blackledge joins DCeDC from Door County Health and Human services, where she served as a public health strategist and educator. she also previously worked at United Way of Door County as community impact coordinator of health and at Gunslinger Custom paint as project manager. blackledge has a bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing and ﬁnance from the University of Wisconsin-milwaukee. As DCeDC’s director of business development, she will work with new and existing Door County businesses. Gilling has a strong public policy background, previously working as the director of policy at the Illinois state Department of early education and the director of policy and advocacy for the City of Chicago Department of Family and support. she received a master’s degree in public policy and public administration from Northwestern University. As DCeDC’s director of community development, she will work on local issues like housing, childcare and broadband.

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registration is open for DCeDC’s sept. 22 talent Attraction and retention employer Forum. Held at stone Harbor resort in sturgeon bay, the forum will bring Door County employers and workforce partners together to share ideas, learn about new and existing resources, and explore practical solutions to modern talent attraction and retention challenges. For registration and details, visit livedoorcounty.org/ employer-forum.

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Door County High Schools in State Rankings Here are the results:

by ELEANOR CORBIN eleanor@ppulse.com

very year, U.S. & World News publishes a ranking of public high schools in every state based on their performance on state assessments and how well they prepare students for college. Six factors contribute to a school’s ranking, including college readiness (measured by an index), college curriculum breadth (measured by an index), state assessment proficiency, state assessment performance, underserved student performance and graduation rate, all of which are weighted with different importance. To learn more about this methodology, visit usnews. com/education/best-high-schools/articles/how-us-newscalculated-the-rankings. This year’s ranking includes data from more than 27,000 public schools in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., 467 of which made the rankings in Wisconsin, including four of Door County’s five high schools. Washington Island is unranked due to its small size.

• #7 in Wisconsin - Gibraltar Area High School Overall score - 97.53/100 Graduation rate - 94% College readiness score - 63.6/100 Proficiency - 58% in math, 69% in reading and 64% in science • #29 in Wisconsin - Sevastopol High School Overall score - 94.4/100 Graduation rate - 89% College readiness score - 51.4/100 Proficiency - 67% in math, 59% in reading and 62% in science • #54 in Wisconsin - Sturgeon Bay High School Overall score - 73.3/100 Graduation rate - 92% College readiness score - 89.9/100 Proficiency - 54% in math, 58% in reading and 59% in science • #179 in Wisconsin - Southern Door High School Overall score - 73.3/100 Graduation rate - 97% College readiness score - 16.4/100 Proficiency - 49% in math, 58% in reading and 46% in science View the full rankings at usnews.com/education/besthigh-schools/wisconsin/rankings.

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the Gibraltar Area schools music boosters, a fundraising group that supports music and band programs, welcomes community members to an interest session on tuesday, sept. 15. this informal brainstorming session will explore ways to support music education at Gibraltar, including fundraising, advocacy, event planning/assistance and equipment management. those interested can meet in the choir room at the school, 3924 Hwy 42 in Fish Creek, at 5 pm. For more information, contact kwesoloski@ gibraltar.k12.wi.us.

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Deer, Wild Turkeys Lure Most Hunters Canada geese and black bear are open; squirrel and grouse start Saturday by KEVIN NAZE goﬁshwisconsin@gmail.com Peninsula Pulse contributor

aturday is opening day for a number of hunting opportunities in the area, including bow and crossbow deer, wild turkeys, ruffed grouse and gray and fox squirrels. The early teal hunt ended Wednesday, and the early Canada goose season runs through next Tuesday before the bag limit drops for the regular hunt that starts Sept. 16. Deer lure the most hunters in Wisconsin, with nearly 800,000 combined bow, crossbow and gun deer hunting licenses sold. Wild turkeys are a very distant second, followed by a mix of small game, waterfowl, black bear and other predators. A number of counties set buck harvest records last season, but the antlerless kills have been subpar. That tells wildlife managers there are plenty of deer, but hunters are choosing to shoot fewer does. Door County’s Deer Advisory Council has been trying to raise awareness of the need to target antlerless whitetails to reduce the population. Door County is offering five free antlerless tags with each license, the most in the state. However, registration data shows that most still hunters shoot one doe, or none at all. See all the hunting options and a link to regulations at dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Hunt.

have remained near where they were 15 years ago, 1,000 wolves or more in each state most years. In Wisconsin, wolves have killed at least 22 calves, 16 dogs, five chickens, four miniature horses, four cows, two donkeys and one goat so far this year. Wolves have injured other dogs, horses and a calf, and harassed cattle, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) also reports unconfirmed depredations involving a St. Bernard, 10 calves, four horses, three Black Angus cattle, two goats, two sheep, a cat and a chicken. Hook a Sturgeon Most people have heard about the largest sturgeon spear fishery in the world, the annual February season on the Lake Winnebago system. But did you know there’s a limited hook-and-line season for lake sturgeon this month on designated waters? Only one sturgeon with a minimum length of 60 inches may be harvested, and the tag must be validated immediately, and the fish registered at a designated station. You can legally try for sturgeon without a tag during the open season on designated waters if only planning to catch-and-release. The closest waterbody to Door County that’s open for the hook-and-line season is the lower Menominee River in Marinette County. Most of the fish there this time of year are smaller. There have been some sturgeon over 60 inches seen in the open portions of the Upper Menominee River. Want to give it a shot? Learn more at dnr. wisconsin.gov/topic/Fishing/sturgeon/ SturgeonInlandFishery/

Deer hunters may want to check any established tree stands before heading out to wait out a whitetail. Some stands may have been damaged in storms since last season, like this one west of the Black Ash Swamp near the Door-Kewaunee County line. Hunters should avoid placing stands on or near dead trees, such as the ash this one was attached to. peter ANDre

Wolf Controversy The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, under both Democrat and Republican administrations over the past two decades, has found gray wolves more than abundant enough to be delisted from Endangered Species Act protections. Yet every time they’ve been delisted, animal activist organizations have used the court system to get wolves relisted. The only area where states still have management authority over wolves is parts of the West, including Idaho and Montana, where hundreds of wolves have been killed annually for more than a decade since a 2011 federal budget rider removed the species from the endangered list in the northern Rocky Mountains. The bill prevents judges from overturning state management in that area. Last week, President Trump directed Interior Secretary Dough Burgum to launch a 90-day review on whether wolves in other parts of the country should be removed from protections. Wolf advocates immediately threatened lawsuits, with many sending out pleas for donations to “save the wolves.” It should be noted that even when wolves are delisted, states must have management plans in place to keep numbers above a minimum threshold. Too, despite the annual seasons in Idaho and Montana, wolf populations in those states

Tree Stand Safety Whitetails Unlimited, Inc., of Sturgeon Bay, has partnered with the Tree Stand Safety Awareness Foundation to enhance focus on safety and reduce tree stand accidents. WTU President Jeff Schinkten said hunters should review tree stand safety before taking to the woodlands. The DNR recommends hunters use a harness and haul line, and maintain three points of contact when climbing up and coming down, and getting in and out of a tree stand. See the ABCs of tree stand safety online at treestandsafety.org/.

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remember Sept. 11, 2001 as clearly as if it were yesterday. There was no social media, smartphones didn’t exist, and SMS texting on those clunky, ﬂip-phone keypads was cumbersome and hardly widespread. We had television and radio for breaking news. Print newspapers were hugely important, with digital versions beginning to attract some readers. Email was common, but not as the constant news-delivery mechanism it would become. All to say that news didn’t travel with the speed we know today. Yet still, my mother called me from Massachusetts, knowing I worked from home and would not be watching TV. I turned it on soon enough to watch, live, the second plane hit the tower. I didn’t understand what I was witnessing. It was too unbelievable for my brain to comprehend what my eyes were seeing. My brain would catch up, as all of ours would, as we remained transfixed for the rest of the day, and for days afterward. With this new information, this new reality, now hardwired into our brains, none of us would be the same. I was living in the Town of Egg Harbor then, and I remember looking out the window at the beautiful Door County day. I felt safe, yet I couldn’t reconcile that feeling with what I was watching on TV and hearing from family members and friends, some stranded overseas or across the country. I know we changed, but 25 years later, it’s hard to recall what those changes were. Airport security changed. The federal government changed. We went to war. It would take a while to understand what came next. We went to war in Afghanistan a month later, and 18 months after that, invaded Iraq, still trying to understand what came next. Maybe we built daily life around preparing for what might go wrong, as I’ve heard some talk about in these days leading up to the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11. That’s not my primary sense of post-Sept. 11 life. I remember believing I hadn’t been paying close enough attention. What I remember most is wanting to be better informed. Technological advances have enabled that in ways we could not have imagined then. It wasn’t a result of 9/11, but maybe our consumer appetites were fed, at least in part, by what we learned that day: that something could happen somewhere in the world and change everything we thought we knew about our own safety. Now we have an endless, personalized scroll of the world in the palms of our hands. We can know almost anything, almost instantly – like airport security is changing back, the federal government has changed, we’re at war. The harder question remaining is whether all that information has made us any better at understanding what is happening, or what comes next.

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STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT DOOR COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Brian E. Vandewalle Case No. 2026PR000056 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth 11/23/1948 and date of death 07/01/2026, was domiciled in Door County, State of WI, with a mailing address of 996 Hemlock Dr, Washington Island, WI 54246. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is November 26, 2026. 5. A claim may be filed at the Justice Center, 1207 S Duluth Ave, Door County Courthouse, Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin 54235, Room C256. Form completed by: Attorney Sadie Minobe Krueger Hernandez & Thompson SC 7601 University Ave., Suite 201 Middleton, WI 53562 608-824-9540 Bar Number 1095332 WNAXLP STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DOOR COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PETER LAWRENCE LINDSAY Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 26 PR 58 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth 06/16/1950 and date of death 04/19/2026 was domiciled in Door County,

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Bar Number 1082283 Run: Sept 11,18, 25, 2026 WNAXLP STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DOOR COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF Charlene Kay Keith By (Petitioner) Charlene Kay Keith Notice of Name Change Hearing Case No. 26CV156 NOTICE IS GIVEN: A Petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: [First] Charlene [Middle] Kay [Last] Keith To: [First] Charlene [Middle] Kay [Last] Shay Birth Certificate: [First] Charlene [Middle] Kay [Last] Shay This Petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Door County, State of Wisconsin: Judge’s Name Judge David Weber Place Door County Justice Center, 1209 S. Duluth Ave, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Date 10/9/26 Time 9:30 am If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 920746-516 prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. Clerk of Circuit Court 9/4/26 Notice of this hearing shall be given by publication as a Class 3 notice for three (3) weeks in a row prior to the date of the hearing in the Peninsula Pulse, a newspaper published in Door County, State of Wisconsin. Run: Sept 11,18, 25, 2026 WNAXLP

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Public Notices continued from page 1 RESOURCE PLANNING COMMITTEE DOOR COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 421 NEBRASKA ST. STURGEON BAY, WI 54235 A public hearing and subsequent business meeting will be held by the Door County Resource Planning Committee (RPC) on Thursday, October 1, 2026, in the Door County Government Center Chambers Room (C102, 1 st Floor). Applicants and others who wish to offer oral testimony must attend in person. Members of the public who wish to simply monitor/ observe the hearing and meeting may attend in person, or do so remotely by computer using the link below, or via the Zoom smartphone app, or by calling (312) 626-6799. Link: https://us02web.zoom. us/j/81859928310?pwd=pawo DaemZmOZ4zViNdCaabmW 3yDXG3.1 Zoom Webinar ID: 818 5992 8310 Passcode: 382740 The hearing will begin at 3:00 p.m. to give consideration to the application below for conditional use permit, as specified in the Door County Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. WASHINGTON ISLAND Thomas Jordan requests a conditional use permit to expand operating hours for a permitted nonmetallic mine on a 10.17-acre parcel. The lot currently contains a 3.94-acre nonmetallic mine and is a conforming use in the General Agricultural (GA) zoning district. Expansion of a conditional use may be authorized by the issuance of a conditional use permit. This property is located north of 1342 E Side Road. The purpose of a hearing is to allow parties to explain how their interests are affected, how the public is affected, and to bring out any facts pertinent to the case related to public health, safety, convenience, and general welfare. 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. Letters are available for inspection upon request. Letters are entered into hearing records, but are 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. Ken Fisher, Chairperson Resource Planning Committee c/o 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: September 11th & September 18th , 2026 WNAXLP

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TAX FORECLOSURE SALE Door County, through its Finance Committee, will sell the following parcels of property in accordance with Section 3.12 of the Door County Code and Section §75.69 Wisconsin Statutes. Specifications and instructions may be obtained from: Door County Treasurer 421 Nebraska Street Sturgeon Bay WI 54235

920-746-2286 treasurer@co.door.wi.gov All bids must conform to specifications and instructions by the Door County Treasurer. Sale is by sealed bid. Properties Available: Town of Sevastopol | 02203-04282714Z7 | Minimum Bid: $40,700 0.23 Acre Lot on Erdman Dr & W Sylvan View Cir. Village of Forestville | 12700-28262534N | Minimum Bid: $20,300 0.275 Acre Lot on Pleasant View St Bids are due by 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 9th 2026 in the office of the Door County Treasurer. Properly submitted bids will be presented to the Finance Committee at its October 21st , 2026 meeting for consideration and possible award. For an informational booklet on these properties, contact the Door County Treasurer. Booklets are also available on the Treasurer’s page of the Door County website: www.co.door.wi.gov . Ryan Schley, Door County Treasurer WNAXLP

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COMMON COUNCIL August 18, 2026 A meeting of the Common Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Ward. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll call: Bacon, Huston, Williams, Gustafson, Nault, and Matson were present. Wiederanders was excused. Williams/Gustafson to adopt the agenda. Carried. Jim Stawicki, General Manager of SBU presented on WPPI Energy and the extension of the longterm power supply contract with Sturgeon Bay. No one spoke during public comment. Bacon/Williams to approve following bills: General Fund – $144,134.37, Capital Fund $788,261.45, Cable TV - $81,995.79, TID #6 - $1,007.00, TID #10 $131,779.95, Solid Waste Enterprise Fund - $23,987.73, and Stormwater Utility $9,778.25 for a grand total of $1,180,904.54. Roll call: All voted aye. Carried. Nault/Matson approve consent agenda: a. Approval of 8/4/26 regular Common Council minutes. b. Place the following minutes on file: (1) Joint Review Board – 6/29/26 (2) Joint Review Board – 6/29/26 (3) Finance/Purchasing & Building Committee – 7/28/26 (4) Cable Communications System Advisory Council – 8/5/26 (5) Community Protection & Services Committee – 8/5/26 c. Place the following reports on file: (1) Police Department ReportJuly 2026 d. Consideration of: Approval of Beverage Operator licenses. e. Consideration of: Approval of Temporary Class B Beer and Temporary Class B Wine licenses for Sunshine House Inc for two separate events. f. Consideration of: Approval of Change of Agent for Kwik Trip 1209. g. Consideration of: Approval of Street Closure Application for Door County Medical Center. h. Consideration of: Approval of Street Closure Application for Sturgeon Bay Homecoming Parade. i. Community Protection & Services Committee recommendation re: Approve Personal Services Contract with Mann Communication, LLC for Cable TV services for term commencing on January 1, 2027-December 31, 2029. Carried. There were no mayoral appointments. Williams/Nault to adopt resolution re: Approving

Amendment No. 3 to LongTerm Power Supply Contract for Participating Members. Carried. Gustafson/Matson to adopt resolution amending the Official City Map to Preserve the Future Ashland Avenue Extension and Update the Conceptual Roadway Network for the West Side of South Duluth Avenue. Carried. Gustafson/Huston to adopt resolution amending the Official City Map removing the South Hudson and South Ithaca Avenue Extensions to Yew Street. Carried with Bacon and Matson voting no. The City Administrator gave his report. Mayor Ward gave his report. Nault/Williams to adjourn. Carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Stephanie L. Reinhardt City Clerk/HR Director WNAXLP COMMON COUNCIL August 4, 2026 A meeting of the Common Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Ward. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Roll call: Bacon, Huston, Williams, Gustafson, Nault, Wiederanders, and Matson were present. Williams/Gustafson to adopt the agenda removing item 9a from the consent agenda and placing right before item 10. Carried. The Mayor presented a Proclamation for Maritime Week. The Mayor presented a Proclamation for Door County Jazz Festival Week. The following people spoke during public comment: Susan Hilsabeck, 1158 Bonnie View Dr; Michelle Hroma, 1014 Superior St; Alexis Heim Peter, 11 N 17 th Dr; Christie Weber, 311 Pennsylvania St; Kelly Catarozoli, 330 N 3 rd Ave; Cathy Grier, 153 S 3 rd Ave; Hans Christian, 330 N 3 rd Ave; Kelly Avenson, 311 Pennsylvania St; Mike Orlock, 947 Michigan St; Alfred Kanzlers, 840 N 5 th Ave; Laura Menefee, 2755 Elm Ln; Wendy Cooper, 445 S Grant Ave; Danny Mantynband, 3860 Glidden Dr, Town of Sevastopol. Bacon/Wiederanders to approve following bills: General Fund – $2,695,692.64, Capital Fund - $221,164.46, Cable TV - $5,195.84, Solid Waste Enterprise Fund - $3,706.30, and Stormwater Utility $4,156.60 for a grand total of $2,929,915.84. Roll call: All voted aye. Carried. Nault/Huston to approve consent agenda: a. Approval of 7/15/26 special and 7/21/26 regular Common Council minutes. Moved to regular agenda. b. Place the following minutes on file: (1) Historic Preservation Commission – 6/3/26 (2) Zoning Board of Appeals – 7/14/26 (3) Finance/Purchasing & Building Committee – 7/14/26 (4) City Plan Commission – 7/15/26 (5) Community Protection & Services Committee– 7/16/26 c. Consideration of: Approval of Beverage Operator Licenses. d. Consideration of: Approval of Temporary Class B Beer License. e. Consideration of: Approval of Street Closure Application for Jazz on Jefferson. Carried. Ms. Matson to add the following under Sawyer Park Flats Development Agreement discussion for the 7/21/26 Common Council minutes that she asked about the attorney’s opinion if the city is able to restrict the use of the land below the high-water mark. Matson/Huston to approve 7/15/26 special and 7/21/26 regular Common Council minutes. Carried. There were no mayoral appointments. Community Development

PENINSULA PULSE Director Kerwin introduced Privileges in Streets request from Door County Museum. They are proposing improvements to enhance accessibility and would like a handrail to encroach 12” into the public right-of-way. Bacon/ Gustafson to approve the requested Privilege in Streets to allow the proposed handrails to encroach approximately 12 inches into the public rightof-way at 18 N 4 th Avenue. Carried. RECOMMENDATION We, the Community Protection and Services Committee, hereby recommend to accept the Memorandum of Understanding between the Knights of Columbus Council 17149, Door County Medical Center and the City of Sturgeon Bay for the installation and maintenance of a Safe Haven Baby Box at the City’s Westside Fire Station #2 located at 656 S Oxford Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235. Community Protection and Services Committee By: Dan Williams, Chr. Williams introduced. Discussion took place as to the purchase, installation and upkeep of the box. Williams/ Gustafson to accept. Carried. RECOMMENDATION We, the Community Protection and Services Committee, hereby recommend to accept the Street Closure Application changes as presented. Community Protection and Services Committee By: Dan Williams, Chr. Williams introduced. When barricades were purchased, they knew the street closure application would have to be evaluated. Police Department is trained to set up and take down barricades and the overtime cost for that is $500 per trailer. When submitting the application, a $500 deposit will be collected. If more than one trailer used, there would be additional costs. Events for Destination Sturgeon Bay are exempt from paying the fee. Williams/Wiederanders to accept. Discussion took place on charging non-for-profits for the application fee and waiting until budget time to address. Matson/Huston to amend the motion to eliminate the fee, discuss during budget time and be automatically denied if the barricades are not available. Motion withdrawn. Original motion withdrawn. Matson/Nault to refer Street Closure Application procedures back to the Community Protection & Services Committee. Huston, Nault, Wiederanders and Matson voted aye. Bacon, Williams and Gustafson voted no. Motion carried. Huston/Matson to refer Street Closure Application fee back to the Community Protection & Services Committee. Carried. Mayor announced a break at 7:31 pm. Council meeting resumed at 7:37 pm. Ms. Kerwin introduced the amendment to TID #7 and proposed district boundary. Discussion took place on how TID’s develop the infrastructure for the city. Bacon/Gustafson to adopt resolution formally adopting proposed project plan territory addition Amendment #1 and boundaries for Tax Incremental District No. 7. Carried with Matson voting no. Ms. Kerwin introduced the amendment to TID #9 and proposed district boundary. Williams/Wiederanders to adopt resolution formally adopting proposed project plan territory addition Amendment #1 and boundaries for Tax Incremental District No. 9. Carried. The amendment to TID #10 and proposed district boundary were introduced by Ms. Kerwin. Williams/Wiederanders to adopt resolution formally adopting proposed

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

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Neenah, WI

EVANGELICAL FREE HOME CHURCH www.theorchardefca.org 10am Sundays at 10337 North Shore Rd., Ephraim Check our Facebook page for the latest meeting updates/news

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Baha’i Faith

“O Lord! These pure souls have ascended unto the realms on high. . . . Gladden Thou their hearts in the world of the unseen and let them abide beneath the shadow of the tree of hope.” ‘Abdu’l-Bahá (In memory of those 3000 souls taken away on this day in 2001) Baha’i devotions are held at 4pm each Wednesday via Zoom. Fireside chat is every fourth Friday. Please email or call us to obtain a link and further information: doorcountybahais@gmail.com • 920-868-5050

Sister Bay Moravian Church

Help support our building preservation project. Scan the code for more information and to give. Hwy 57 & Cave Point Road • Jacksonport jacksonportmethodist.org

Sunday 10 am • Wednesdays 6pm In person and live on Facebook

LCMC - A Lutheran Congregation in Mission for Christ handicapped

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

Mass Schedule

Rev. Matthew Rappl

Thursday 8:30 am Rosary at 8:00

Sunday 8:00 am Sunday 1:00 pm

Spanish Speaking

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

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

EVERYONE WELCOME! September 13 • 9am The Rev. Dr. Scott Stoner UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

FELLOWSHIP OF DOOR COUNTY

BIBLE BASED • CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP • NON-DENOMINATIONAL

144th Season 2012 bethanyephraim.org Our 130th Year

Bethany

Summer Worship Schedule

SUNDAY SERVICE:

where faith meets real life

September 13 • 9:30am Visiting Pastor October 28& 9 July Rev. Gerald Mansholt Rev. Martin 2 Ruge October &9 Rev. Dennis Tollefson Neenah, WIRuge Rev. Martin Chesterfield, MO Cambridge, MN

Immanuel-Lutheran.org

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

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

2336 Canterbury Lane, Sister Bay

Rooted in Christ + Growing in Faith 920.839.2224

Handicap Accessible Hearing Loop System Air Conditioned

Communion First Sunday of the Month

Everyone is invited No exceptions.

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

7973 Hwy 57 Immanuel Lutheran Church Baileys Harbor, WI 54202

SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church

Rev. Forrest R. Wells

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

Immanuel Lutheran Church-LCMC Sunday Worship 10 AM Christmas Worship

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

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

Holy Nativity

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 7 PM Christmas Day Worship 10 AM

Sturgeon Bay Seventh-day Adventist Church

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

Handicap Accessible

First Baptist Church

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

Pastor JoAnn Meyer

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

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

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

www.sturgeonbayumc.org

Saturday 4pm Sunday 10am

Weekend Mass Times:

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

836 Michigan St - Sturgeon Bay

WEEKEND MASS TIMES:

Rev. Jerome Pastors

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

Visit our September 13 - 10 AM website Rev. Joan Shiels (uufdc.org) or 30 Years Without a Pope or ….. Facebook page How Did We Last This Long? (facebook. com/uufdc) for connection details to our Sunday Services. Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of UUFDC’s First Sunday Service 10341 Hwy 42 ~ North Ephraim ~ 920.854.7559

St. Paul Lutheran Church A Small Church With A Big Heart

Rev. Jon O. Gallatin

Sunday, September 13, 2026 PENTECOST 16 9:00am 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

DA RREN’ S GLA SS SERV IC E YOUR CLEAR CHOICE!

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Bethel Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church bethelbaptistellisonbay.org

Pastor Jim Peterson bethelellisonbay.org | Pastor Joel Rose

WEDNESDAY SUNDAY

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

9:15 AM

Fellowship 10:15 AM We livestream ourCoffee services on Worship Service 10:45 AM Check our website for more information

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

JESUS CENTERED WORSHIP Pastor Daniel Bowman Associate Pastor Ryan Bowman

SUNDAY SERVICE 9:30 AM ccfishcreek@gmail.com

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

Katie Voight owner/stylist Unit 31 • Garden Level Country Walk Shops Sister Bay • (920) 854-9866

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4 | PUBLIC NOTICES AND CLASSIFIEDS september 11-18/2026

Public Notices continued from page 2 project plan territory addition Amendment #1 and boundaries for Tax Incremental District No. 10. Carried. The creation of TID #12 was introduced by Ms. Kerwin. Bacon/Williams to adopt resolution formally establishing the boundaries of and approving the project plan for Tax Incremental District No. 12. Carried with Huston and Matson voting no. RECOMMENDATION We, the City Plan Commission, hereby recommend approval of the final plat of Division Road Subdivision, subject to: 1. Submission and approval of a final stormwater management plan incorporating the completed wetland delineation report. 2. The final plat shall identify and label the duplex lots to distinguish them from the single-family lots. 3. The proposed public street connecting to Division Road shall be identified as E. Dock Street prior to recording the final plat. 4. Approval by Sturgeon Bay Utilities of the proposed stormwater detention facilities. City Plan Commission By: David Ward, Chr. Gustafson/Wiederanders to approve. Carried with Huston and Matson voting no. The City Administrator gave his report. Mayor Ward gave his report. Nault/Williams to adjourn. Carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Laurie A. Spittlemeister Deputy Clerk/Treasurer WNAXLP

MUNICIPALITIES BOARD OF REVIEW LIBERTY GROVE

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BOARD OF REVIEW FOR THE TOWN OF LIBERTY GROVE Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review (BOR) for the Town of Liberty Grove, Door County, Wisconsin, shall hold its first meeting after completion of the assessment roll on the 5th day of October 2026 beginning at 11:00 am at the Liberty Grove Town Hall at 11161 Old Stage Road, Sister Bay, Wisconsin. Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the BOR and procedural requirements if appearing before the Board: • Wis. Stats. §70.47(7)(aa) provides that the BOR may deny a hearing to a property owner who has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the assessor to enter onto property to conduct an exterior view of the real or personal property being assessed.

• After the first meeting of the BOR and before the BOR’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the BOR may contact, or provide information to, a member of the BOR about that person’s objection except at a BOR session. • No person may appear before the BOR, testify to the BOR by phone or contest the amount of any assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first scheduled meeting, the objector provides to the board’s clerk written or oral notice of an intent to file an objection, except that upon a showing of good cause and the submission of a written objection, the board shall waive that requirement during the first 2 hours of the board’s first scheduled meeting, and the board may waive that requirement up to the end of the 5 th day of the session or up to the end of the final day of the session if the session is less than 5 days with proof of extraordinary circumstances for failure to meet the 48-hour notice requirement and failure to appear before the BOR during the first 2 hours of the first scheduled meeting. • No person may appear before the BOR, testify to the BOR by telephone, or contest the amount of any assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the BOR, or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed under Wis. Stats. §70.47(3)(a), that person provides to the BOR clerk notice as to whether the person will ask for removal under Wis. Stats. §70.47(6m) (a) and if so which member will be removed and the person’s reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take. • When appearing before the BOR, the person objecting shall specify, in writing, his/her estimate of the land value and improvements that he/she is objecting to, and the person must specify the information that he/she used to arrive at that estimate. • No person may appear before the BOR, testify to the BOR by phone or object to a valuation; if that valuation was made by the assessor or the objector using the income method; unless no later than seven days before the first meeting of the BOR the person supplies to the assessor all the information about income and expenses, as specified in the assessor’s manual under Wis. Stats. §73.03(2a), that the assessor requests. The Town of Liberty Grove has an ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the assessor under this paragraph and provides exceptions for persons using the information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or of the duties of their office or by order of a court. The information that is

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provided under this paragraph is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under Wis. Stats. §19.35(1), unless a court determines before the first meeting of the BOR that the information is inaccurate. • The board may allow the property owner or the property owner’s representative, at the request of either person, to appear by telephone, under oath, before the board or to submit written statements, under oath, to the board. The BOR shall hear upon oath, by phone, all ill or disabled persons who present to the BOR a letter from a physician, surgeon or osteopath that confirms their illness or disability. Please contact the municipal clerk for accommodations to file objections remotely by phone, or to file objections in writing at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled BOR date and time. Town Office: 920-854-2934 Fax 854-7366 email: town@ libertygrovewi.gov Other opportunities to discuss your assessment prior to the Board of Review date: Open Book, In-Person (by appointment): Sept 14, 2026, 10am - 3pm, By-Phone: Sept 22, 2026, 9am - 3pm. Please visit our website for more information: libertygrovewi.gov WNAXLP

ORDIANANCES GIBRALTAR

TOWN OF GIBRALTAR NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTION Please take notice that the Town Board of the Town of Gibraltar adopted the following ordinances and resolution at its regular meeting held on September 2, 2026: Ordinance No. 2026-02 – Regarding Appointment of Alternate Members to the Board of Review. The Ordinance repeals and replaces Ordinances 2003-01 and 2021-02 and provides for the appointment of alternate members to the Town of Gibraltar Board of Review when a regular member is removed, recused, absent, or otherwise unable to serve. The Ordinance establishes the appointment procedure, designation, and order of service for alternate members. Resolution No. 2026-09 – Appointing Alternate Members to the Board of Review. The Resolution appoints two electors to serve as Alternate No. 1 and Alternate No. 2 to the Town of Gibraltar Board of Review in accordance with Ordinance No. 2026-02 and applicable Wisconsin law. Ordinance No. 2025-02 – Architectural Design Standards (Amended). The Ordinance establishes architectural design standards and a review process for applicable construction, renovation, and other exterior

work within the Fish Creek Design Standards District. The Ordinance was amended to establish a $100 application fee for a Certificate of Compliance and to provide for the applicable special meeting fee when an applicant requests review at a special Plan Commission meeting or, in the case of an appeal, at a special Town Board meeting. Ordinance No. 2026-01 – Regarding Issuance of Alcohol Beverage Licenses (Amended). The Ordinance establishes local procedures and requirements governing the issuance, renewal, transfer, suspension, and revocation of alcohol beverage licenses within the Town of Gibraltar. The Ordinance was amended to provide for the issuance of provisional retail alcohol beverage licenses pursuant to Wis. Stats. § 125.185 and to establish the provisional retail license fee. 2026 Fee Schedule (Amended). The Town’s 2026 Fee Schedule was amended in conjunction with the amendments to Ordinance Nos. 2025-02 and 2026-01 to include the $100 Certificate of Compliance application fee and the provisional retail alcohol beverage license fee. The full text of each ordinance and resolution and the amended Fee Schedule may be obtained at the Town Clerk’s Office at 4097 Main Street, Fish Creek, Wisconsin, or on the Town’s website at www.gibraltarwi.gov. For additional information, contact the Town Clerk at (920) 8681714. Dated this 4th day of September, 2026. Laura M. Reetz Clerk, Town of Gibraltar WNAXLP

PUBLIC HEARINGS EGG HARBOR

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE VILLAGE OF EGG HARBOR PLAN COMMISSION TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND, 2026 – 1:00 P.M. PAUL J. BERTSCHINGER COMMUNITY CENTER 7860 STH 42 Egg Harbor, WI 54209 Members of the public may also join the meeting by video conference: https:// villageofeggharbor.zoom. us/j/85025151486 Members of the public with limited internet are encouraged to dial in: Call in Number: 312 626 6799 Meeting ID: 850 2515 1486 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026, the Village Plan Commission of the Village of Egg Harbor will hold a public hearing at the Paul J Bertschinger Community Center 7860 STH 42 Egg Harbor, WI 54209 and on the Zoom meeting platform using Meeting ID 850 2515 1486 to receive testimony from the

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ANNUAL MEETING SOUTHERN DOOR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2026 6:30 PM NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING AND BUDGET HEARING SOUTHERN DOOR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the qualified electors of the Southern Door County School District that the annual meeting and budget hearing of said School District for the transaction of business will be held in the Southern Door High School Library on the 21st day of September, 2026 commencing at 6:30 PM. The budget in detail is available for inspection in the Southern Door County School District Office. Dated this 11th day of September 2026 Hannah Delwiche, School District Clerk

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BUDGET PUBLICATION - 2026 - 2027 Required Published Budget Summary Format A budget summary, notice of the place where the budget in detail may be examined, the time and place for a public hearing on the budget must be published or distributed under s. 65.90. The required minimum detail for the published summary is as follows: GENERAL FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES Transfers-In (Source 100) Local Sources (Source 200) Inter-district Payments (Source 300 + 400) Intermediate Sources (Source 500) State Sources (Source 600) Federal Sources (Source 700) All Other Sources (Source 800 + 900) TOTAL REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES Instruction (Function 100 000) Support Services (Function 200 000) Non-Program Transactions (Function 400 000) TOTAL EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES DEBT SERVICE FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES FOOD SERVICE FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES COMMUNITY SERVICE FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES PACKAGE & COOPERATIVE PROGRAM FUND Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES ALL FUNDS

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

Unaudited 2025 - 2026

Budget 2026 - 2027

1,922,913.60 2,035,598.10

2,035,598.10 2,035,598.10

0.00 0.00 0.00 11,434,140.74 12,104,753.49 11,500,346.99 1,161,255.83 1,220,712.96 1,272,132.00 8,468.52 10,064.45 7,200.00 2,739,245.59 2,627,876.58 2,351,367.00 424,525.42 143,542.78 178,417.00 131,031.88 98,623.54 10,000.00 15,898,667.98 16,205,573.80 15,319,462.99 7,220,312.77 6,871,301.57 6,248,487.01 4,962,976.44 5,681,602.52 5,302,773.22 3,882,217.78 3,539,985.21 3,768,202.76 16,065,506.99 16,092,889.30 15,319,462.99 Audited 2024 - 2025

454,595.48 577,946.99 3,314,706.73 3,191,355.22 Audited 2024 - 2025

Unaudited 2025 - 2026

577,946.99 777,440.51 3,359,811.55 3,160,318.03 Unaudited 2025 - 2026

Budget 2026 - 2027

777,440.51 777,440.51 3,348,787.76 3,348,787.76 Budget 2026 - 2027

2,023,005.59 2,065,720.19 4,428,735.16 4,386,020.56

2,065,720.19 2,622,087.63 3,765,819.94 3,209,452.50

2,622,087.63 2,599,238.86 1,824,328.98 1,847,177.75

Audited 2024 - 2025

Unaudited 2025 - 2026

Budget 2026 - 2027

712,171.62 26,305.92 514,181.14 1,200,046.84 Audited 2024 - 2025

26,305.92 26,305.92 0.00 0.00

347,083.17 289,783.37 599,137.87 656,437.67

289,783.37 141,398.78 552,841.24 701,225.83

Unaudited 2025 - 2026

Budget 2026 - 2027

Audited 2024 - 2025

141,398.78 109,587.44 517,000.00 548,811.34

53,456.28 10,556.29 256,785.00 299,684.99

Unaudited 2025 - 2026

10,556.29 10,419.26 452,814.00 452,951.03

Budget 2026 - 2027

Audited 2024 - 2025

Unaudited 2025 - 2026

Budget 2026 - 2027

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Total Expenditures and Other Financing Uses

GROSS TOTAL EXPENDITURES -- ALL FUNDS Interfund Transfers (Source 100) - ALL FUNDS Refinancing Expenditures (FUND 30) NET TOTAL EXPENDITURES -- ALL FUNDS PERCENTAGE INCREASE – NET TOTAL FUND EXPENDITURES FROM PRIOR YEAR Levy Summary

Audited 2024 - 2025

2,089,752.61 1,922,913.60

Audited 2024 - 2025

Unaudited 2025 - 2026

10,419.26 50,882.06 714,000.00 673,537.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

Budget 2026 - 2027

25,799,052.27 23,616,836.69 21,737,777.04 2,114,392.56 1,491,959.94 1,549,359.76 0.00 0.00 0.00 23,684,659.71 22,124,876.75 20,188,417.28 -6.59%

PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX LEVY Audited 2024 - 2025

$11,163,881 $3,700,500 $665,614 $0 $249,000 $0 $0 $15,778,995

Unaudited 2025 - 2026

-8.75% Budget 2026 - 2027

$11,815,574 $3,250,350 $512,265 $0 $313,786 $0 $0 $15,891,975

$11,284,847 $1,305,100 $515,729 $0 $580,000 $0 $0 $13,685,676

0.72%

-13.88%

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER: Board President, Janel Veeser. 6. RESOLUTION B: Board Salaries: Clerk, Hannah Delwiche. 7. STATE OF THE DISTRICT: 2. ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON: Board President, Janel Superintendent, Dr. Kevin Krutzik Veeser. 8. PRESENTATION AND HEARING ON THE BUDGET: 3. MINUTES OF LAST ANNUAL MEETING: Superintendent, Dr. Kevin Krutzik & Business Manager, Waive reading if motion to do so; otherwise by Clerk, Heather Kraeuter Hannah Delwiche. 9. RESOLUTION C: Tax Levy: Treasurer, Tina Nellis. 4. TREASURER’S REPORT AND AUDIT SUMMARY: Treasurer, Tina Nellis. 10. OTHER BUSINESS PERTINENT TO ANNUAL MEETING 5. RESOLUTION A: Transportation of Students: 11. ADJOURNMENT WNAXLP Clerk, Hannah Delwiche.

Public Notices continued from page 4 public on the conditional use permit application filed by Marica Stark. Said conditional use permit application pertains to 7990 Church Street, tax parcel number 1180124302613M, which is located in the Village’s Recreational (REC) Zoning District. Said application is required per Chapter 152 Zoning of the Village of Egg Harbor Municipal Code per section §152.024 Recreational District (REC) (B) Conditional Uses (5) Retails store, including gift shops and art galleries. The intended use of the proposed structure is an art gallery. All interested parties are invited to give testimony either in person or on zoom. In person testimony will be received first followed by those testifying by zoom. Members of the public testifying by zoom will need to do so using the video option. Deliberations will be made by the Village Plan Commission at their regular public meeting on September 22nd, 2026, immediately following this public hearing. Dated September 2nd, 2026 For publication in the Peninsula Pulse, September 4th, 2026 & September 11th, 2026 WNAXLP

REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS SISTER BAY

VILLAGE OF SISTER BAY Request for Proposal Demolition and Construction Services – Marina Building 10733 N. Bay Shore Drive, Sister Bay, Wisconsin Date Issued: August 10, 2026 The Village of Sister Bay is soliciting sealed bids from qualified construction firms to provide demolition and construction services for

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september 11-18/2026 PUBLIC NOTICES AND CLASSIFIEDS | 5 the Marina Building project located at 10733 N. Bay Shore Drive, Sister Bay, Wisconsin. Work includes demolition of the existing boathouse and public restrooms and construction of a new two‑story Marina Building along with associated one‑story restroom structures. All bids must be received no later than Friday, September 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM CDT. Submissions may be made in person at the Village Administrative Office, by mail to P.O. Box 769, Sister Bay, WI 54234, or by email (PDF) to (administrator@sisterbaywi. gov). Any submission received after the deadline will be rejected and not opened. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond or certified check equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid amount, in accordance with Wisconsin Statute 62.15(3). The bid security guarantees the bidder will enter into a contract and provide the required performance and payment bonds if awarded. Failure to include the 5% bid bond will result in rejection of the bid. The Village may retain the bid security if the successful bidder fails to execute the contract or provide required bonds. Failure to include the 5% bid bond will result in rejection of the bid. Should read 5% bid security as can be a bond or check. A voluntary pre‑bid conference was held on Monday, August 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM CDT at the existing Marina Building site. Questions and clarifications regarding the RFP must be submitted in writing by August 31, 2026 at 3:30 PM CDT to Patrick Thompson (pat@manske. com) and Max Pozen (max@ manske.com); responses will be posted September 4, 2026. All bids will be publicly opened and read on Friday, September 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM CDT at the Sister Bay Liberty Grove Fire Department. The Marina

Committee will review all submissions, followed by Village Board consideration and contract award. The Village reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids and may reissue the RFP if necessary. The successful contractor must complete all work by May 1, 2028, and provide required insurance coverage along with a performance bond equal to 100% of the contract price and a payment bond equal to 50% of the contract price. For questions or additional information, contact the Village of Sister Bay at (920) 854‑4118. Published on September 4, 2026 and September 11, 2026. WNAXLP

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Door County Kraut Co. / Mr. Burns Peppertorium To our Wonderful Patrons: The BHCA 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sunday Farmers Market vending location for DC Kraut and Mister Burns has moved from our old spot along County F & EE to the Southeast side of the Town Hall parking on the blacktop in the food court area for the rest of the season. Some of our foodie are: our Scratch pastries, pies and more; fresh Garlic Scape Pesto, brined Sweet/Sour Onion and Kosher style Dill and Oriental

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THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF STURGEON BAY Regular Board of Education Meeting Wednesday, September 16, 2026 Sturgeon Bay High School Library 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 STUDENT COUNCIL REPORT PUBLIC COMMENT SECTION—As noted in

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Board Policy 0167.3 Public Comment at Board Meetings: Individuals who wish to address the Board should be residents of the School District of Sturgeon Bay or parents of students open-enrolled into the district. Speakers are asked to share their name, address, and be aware that comments may be limited to five minutes at the discretion of the Board President. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Approve Meeting Minutes a. August 19, 2026 Regular Board of Education meeting b. August 12 and Sep. 2, 2026 Learning Sessions 2. Approve August Bills 3. Accept Grants and Donations 4. Approve Resignations and Retirements 5. Report on AGR (Achievement Gap Reduction) objectives OPERATIONS AGENDA: 1. Consent Agenda items requiring attention (if any) 2. Approve Teacher Associates 3. Approve Work Study Student Intern 4. Approve Purchase of Auditorium Projector 5. Informational Update Regarding Replacement Educational Programming Operational Referendum Planned for November 3, 2026 6. Reports: a. Legislative b. CESA c. Committee/Seminars d. Administrative e. Superintendent 7. Adjourn *indicates annual item NOTE: This notice may be supplemented with additions to the agenda that come to the attention of the board prior to the meeting. If there are changes, a final agenda will be posted and provided to the media no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting or no later than 2 hours prior to the meeting in the event of an emergency. WNAXLP

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MISCELLANEOUS Emmie Special Services Home Advisor. General Home Repairs, gutter service, roofing repairs, moss removal from roofs/decks, fall into spring cleanups etc. Located in Sister Bay. 920.256.5657 Looking to house sit this winter I am an active senior man capable of home maintenance and cleaning looking to housesit for 3-6 months this coming winter season in Sister Bay or surrounding area. I teach Tai Chi, senior fitness and breath work online and in person. I am looking for a quiet home to do my online work during the off season. Bonus- I’m great as a cat sitter. I have local excellent references. Please email 2riverstaichi@gmail. com Or text 970.379.1375 Need a piece of jewelry fixed? I can restring, fix a clasp or broken parts, etc. so you can wear it again! Call Pam at Earth Art Studio in Sister Bay at the Country Walk Shops: 920.854.1912 or stop by Tues to Sat 10:30 am – 4pm

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Join a small, hardworking crew that takes pride in shaping the landscapes of our community. No perfect resume needed – just a strong work ethic and love for the outdoors. Pay: $20-30/hr. 920.495.2534 MISCELLANEOUS Land & Facilities Manager The Ridges Sanctuary is hiring a Land & Facilities Manager to manage 1,700+ acres. Send resume & cover letter to katie@ ridgessanctuary.org by 9/14. The Paper Boy is hiring a full time Distribution Manager Job Summary : You’ll start your day at our facility and then drive one of our vans on a predetermined route. You will be in and out of your van, interacting with customers and the community as you deliver print materials including the Peninsula Pulse, Door County Living, Door County Visitor Guides, rack cards, and more. Hours are Monday through Friday, year round with good pay and bonuses. To apply: Email jobs@doorcountypulse. com, Call: 920.421.2500, or stop by: the Peninsula Pulse office at 8142 State Highway 57 in Baileys Harbor. Fall harvest drivers wanted Nemetz Neshota Ridge Homestead is currently looking for experienced semi truck and tractor drivers for the 2026 corn silage harvesting lasting 3 to 4 weeks . If interested please contact Joe at 920.371.3207 OFFICE Front desk personnel at Spa at Sacred Grounds Looking for front desk help at The Spa at Sacred Grounda for 2-3 days per week including Saturdays. Great working envirnment. Competitive wages. Please contact Kim. 920.421.3868 STAFF ASSISTANT – BJÖRKLUNDEN Björklunden, Lawrence University’s northern campus just south of Baileys Harbor, is hiring a part-time Staff Assistant (up to 20 hours per week). We’re looking for a flexible, team-oriented individual to assist with kitchen operations, housekeeping, guest services, and other hospitality needs. Set on 441 acres along Lake continued on page 7

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Early Childhood Teacher – Infant Classroom Northern Door Children’s Center | Sister Bay, Wisconsin Do you love those precious first years of life and enjoy helping babies feel safe, secure, loved, and ready to explore their world? Northern Door Children’s Center is looking for a caring, nurturing, and dependable Early Childhood Teacher to join our team working with infants from approximately 6 weeks to 1 year old. If you are someone who finds joy in the little things—a baby’s first smile, new sounds, rolling over, sitting up, taking those first steps, and watching their personality begin to shine—we would love to meet you! About the Position Our infant classroom provides a warm, responsive, and nurturing environment where babies can develop strong relationships with their teachers while growing and exploring at their own pace. As an Infant Teacher, you will play an important role in creating a safe and loving environment that supports each child’s individual development. You will build trusting relationships with infants and their families while providing responsive care and engaging experiences throughout the day. We believe that every interaction with a baby is an opportunity for learning. From talking, singing, and reading to tummy time, sensory exploration, music, movement, and everyday routines, our teachers help infants build the foundation for future learning and development. Key Responsibilities • Provide warm, responsive, and nurturing care for infants ages approximately 6 weeks to 1 year • Build strong, trusting relationships with each child and their family • Follow individual feeding, sleeping, diapering, and care routines • Provide developmentally appropriate activities and experiences that encourage exploration and learning • Support infants’ physical, cognitive, language, social, and emotional development • Engage children through talking, singing, reading, music, movement, sensory activities, and play • Provide opportunities for tummy time, large motor development, and age-appropriate exploration • Observe each child’s development, interests, and individual needs • Communicate regularly with families about their child’s day, development, milestones, and experiences • Maintain accurate daily records and classroom documentation • Create a calm, safe, clean, and welcoming classroom environment • Follow safe sleep practices and all health and safety procedures • Assist with diapering, feeding, cleaning, and other daily care routines • Work collaboratively with fellow teachers and center leadership • Follow all center policies and applicable licensing requirements We’re Looking For Someone Who • Truly enjoys working with infants and young children • Is nurturing, patient, dependable, and compassionate • Understands the importance of responsive caregiving and strong relationships • Is comfortable caring for young infants and meeting their individual needs • Enjoys talking, singing, reading, playing, and interacting with babies throughout the day • Can communicate effectively and professionally with families and coworkers • Is comfortable with the active, hands-on nature of infant care • Is willing to learn and grow as an early childhood professional

4K Teacher (Community Collaborative Site) Northern Door Children’s Center | Sister Bay, Wisconsin Do you love working with four-year-olds and helping young children build confidence, independence, curiosity, and a love of learning? Northern Door Children’s Center is seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated 4K Teacher to join our team as a Community Collaborative Site. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with children, families, fellow early childhood educators, and community partners to provide a high-quality 4K experience in a nurturing early childhood setting. About the Position As a 4K Teacher at Northern Door Children’s Center, you will help create a classroom environment where children feel safe, valued, supported, and excited to learn. You will work collaboratively with other educators to provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences that prepare children for kindergarten while recognizing that four-year-olds learn best through a combination of play, exploration, hands-on experiences, meaningful relationships, and intentional instruction. The 4K Teacher will support children’s growth across all areas of development while building strong partnerships with families and collaborating with the community 4K program. Key Responsibilities • Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences for four-year-old children • Support children’s kindergarten readiness through purposeful play, hands-on exploration, creativity, and intentional teaching • Provide literacy instruction using evidence-based practices aligned with the Science of Reading, including phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension • Provide opportunities for children to develop early math, science, language, motor, problem-solving, and self-help skills • Foster children’s social-emotional development through positive guidance, nurturing relationships, and responsive teaching practices • Create an inclusive classroom environment where every child feels welcomed, respected, and supported • Observe children’s development and progress and use observations and assessments to guide learning experiences • Support individual children’s needs, interests, abilities, and learning styles • Build strong, positive relationships with children and their families • Communicate regularly with families about children’s classroom experiences, development, and progress • Collaborate with fellow teachers, center leadership, and community 4K partners to provide a consistent and high-quality educational experience • Participate in collaborative planning, meetings, professional development, and center-wide activities • Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming classroom • Follow all center policies and applicable licensing, health, safety, and 4K program requirements Qualifications We are looking for an educator who: • Has a genuine passion for working with four-year-old children • Has experience working with preschool or 4K-aged children • Has knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate teaching practices • Is patient, dependable, creative, energetic, and compassionate • Has strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills • Enjoys working as part of a team and collaborating with community partners • Has a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field (preferred) • Holds a Wisconsin DPI teaching license or is eligible for licensure (preferred) • Has current CPR and First Aid certification or is willing to obtain certification • Can successfully complete all required background screenings

• Has previous infant or early childhood experience or education (preferred, but we are willing to train the right person)

We encourage passionate early childhood educators to apply even if they do not meet every preferred qualification. We are interested in finding the right person to join our team!

Compensation & Benefits Pay: $18.00–$23.00 per hour, depending on education and experience.

Compensation & Benefits Pay: $25.00–$28.00 per hour, depending on education and experience.

Northern Door Children’s Center offers:

• Four-day work week • Full-time, year-round employment • Paid vacation and paid time off • Paid holidays • Health care stipend • Child care tuition discount • Tuition assistance through the Wisconsin TEACH Early Childhood® program • Professional development and continuing education opportunities • Supportive and collaborative teaching team • Opportunities for professional growth

• Four-day work week • Full-time, year-round employment • Paid vacation and paid time off • Paid holidays • Health care stipend • Child care tuition discount • Tuition assistance through the Wisconsin TEACH Early Childhood® program • Professional development and continuing education opportunities • Supportive and collaborative work environment • Opportunities for professional growth

Why Join Northern Door Children’s Center? At NDCC, we believe that the first years of a child’s life are incredibly important. Our infant teachers have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and provide the nurturing foundation children need to feel safe, secure, and confident.

Why Join Northern Door Children’s Center? At NDCC, we believe that early childhood educators have an incredible opportunity to make a lasting difference in children’s lives. We value relationships, teamwork, collaboration, professional growth, and high-quality early childhood education.

You’ll be part of a team that values relationships, teamwork, creativity, professional growth, and high-quality early childhood education.

As a Community Collaborative Site, you will be part of a team working together to provide children with a strong foundation for their transition to kindergarten and beyond.

Most importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to watch children reach those exciting first milestones and know that you helped create the safe and supportive environment where they could thrive.

If you enjoy working with four-year-olds, collaborating with other educators, and creating a classroom where children are excited to learn and explore, we would love to have you join our team!

Interested in Joining Our Team? We would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a brief introduction about yourself and why you enjoy working with young children. Email: teachdoorcounty@gmail.com Attention: Administrative Director Phone: 920-854-4244 Northern Door Children’s Center Sister Bay, Wisconsin

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Early Childhood Teacher – Toddler/Young Preschool Northern Door Children’s Center | Sister Bay, Wisconsin Northern Door Children’s Center is looking for a caring, energetic, and dependable Early Childhood Teacher to join our team working with children approximately 2½ to 3 years old. If you love the toddler years—the big personalities, growing independence, endless curiosity, and all the little moments in between—we would love to meet you! About the Position Our toddler/young preschool classroom provides a nurturing, play-based environment where children can learn, explore, build relationships, and develop confidence and independence. The ideal candidate will be someone who enjoys getting down on the floor and playing, singing, reading, creating, exploring, and learning alongside young children. You will help children develop important social, emotional, physical, language, and early learning skills while providing a safe and loving classroom environment. Responsibilities • Provide warm, responsive, and nurturing care for children ages approximately 2½–3 years old • Plan and participate in age-appropriate activities that encourage learning through play • Support children as they develop independence, communication, self-help, and social skills • Create a safe, welcoming, and engaging classroom environment • Follow classroom routines, schedules, and center policies • Assist with meals, diapering/toileting, handwashing, rest time, and other daily care needs • Observe and respond to each child’s individual needs and interests • Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers • Communicate regularly and professionally with families and teaching team members • Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting classroom • Work as part of a collaborative teaching team We’re Looking For Someone Who • Loves working with young children and genuinely enjoys the toddler years • Is patient, dependable, positive, and compassionate • Understands the importance of relationships and responsive caregiving • Is comfortable with the active and sometimes messy nature of working with toddlers • Can communicate effectively with children, families, and coworkers • Is willing to learn and grow as an early childhood professional • Has previous early childhood experience or education (preferred, but we are willing to train the right person) Compensation & Benefits Pay: $18.00–$23.00 per hour, depending on education and experience. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our teachers both personally and professionally, including: • Paid vacation • Paid holidays • Tuition assistance through the Wisconsin TEACH Early Childhood® Scholarship Program • Child care discount for employees • Health care stipend • Four-day work week • Opportunities for professional growth and continued education Why Join Northern Door Children’s Center? At NDCC, we believe children learn best when they feel safe, loved, supported, and valued. Our teachers are an important part of creating that environment. You’ll be part of a team that values relationships, teamwork, creativity, and developmentally appropriate practices. Most importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children every day. Position: Early Childhood Teacher – Toddler/Young Preschool Age Group: Approximately 2½–3 years old Location: Sister Bay, Wisconsin Employment: Full-time with a four-day work week Pay: $18.00–$23.00 per hour, based on education & experience Interested in Joining Our Team? We would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a brief introduction about yourself and why you enjoy working with young children. Email to teachdoorcounty@gmail.com, Attention: Administrative Director or phone 920-854-4244 Northern Door Children’s Center Sister Bay, Wisconsin

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Kolberg’s Trevor Reinhardt makes contact with the ball during Sunday’s Door County League playoﬀ championship game at Sister Bay. Reinhardt tallied three hits, including a home run, in the Braves’ 10-9 extra-inning victory over the Bays. DeANNA reINHArDt

hey have been the two best teams for this entire decade. So it only makes sense that when Kolberg met Sister Bay for the 2026 season finale, it would be a dandy. 2026 And that’s what happened as the Braves edged the Bays 10-9 in 10 innings on a picture-perfect September Sunday before another big crowd at Sister Bay to win the playoff championship game. Sister Bay came within one strike of notching a 9-7 win, but Trevor Reinhardt tied the game with a towering two-run homer over the head of Bays right fielder Chubbs Laughlin. “Chubbs didn’t even turn around to take a look at it,’’ Braves outfielder Austen Dart said. “We made a mistake,” Sister Bay catcher Tom Sawyer said. “You can’t make a mistake against Trevor. That’s what, his seventh home run this year?” The Bays nearly rallied back. After Kolberg scored on a deflected infield single in the 10th, Sister Bay had the bases

loaded with one out in the bottom of the inning. But Reinhardt dug in and got the last two outs. “Trevor Reinhardt’s a soldier. We’re very lucky to have him on our team,’’ Kolberg outfielder Nick LeCaptain said. Reinhardt wasn’t as dominant on the mound this season. The Bays, for example, roughed him up for seven runs on 10 hits in seven innings. That said, if the league’s managers could take any player, they most likely would grab Reinhardt, who remains among the best hitters and top pitchers in the county league. And on this hitter’s day, the Braves notched seven runs on 11 hits off Bays ace Sam Forkert, the Pitcher (and Manager) of the Year. Sister Bay (12-2) beat Kolberg (11-3) and Washington Island (10-4) in August to win its fourth regular-season pennant in six years. Kolberg, which won the other two, has hoisted four of the last six playoff titles, with the Bays taking the other two. In other words, the Door County League’s two heavyweights are very familiar with battling each other. continued on page 2

exploring Door County’s Hundred Acre Wood Winnie-Pooh-Looza, countywide festivities throughout October. Throughout the entire month, community members can enjoy outdoor activities, arts and crafts, writing, live music, and theater performances dedicated to Pooh and his gang of friends. “The Pooh residents live in a Hundred Acre Wood. We live in our own version of Hundred Acre Wood in Door County,” Byrnes said. “We just wanted to celebrate all those characters and give people enough time to “Wherever they go, do so.”

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century after A.A. Milne first sent Winniethe-Pooh off exploring the Hundred Acre Wood, his beloved characters still resonate with people today. Each character from the classic tale – whether it’s Tigger, Piglet, Eeyore, Rabbit, Owl, Kids from Doorway to Learning painting beehives in Crossroads’ Kanga, Roo, or Pooh himself – conveys a real sense of humanity, Collins Learning Center, which will be displayed during Winnie-Pooh-Looza. despite being fictional animals. sUbmItteD “They’re not perfect creatures; they’re flawed individuals, and yet still, they all love each other,” said Carla Byrnes, A Nostalgic Start Treasurer of the Friends of Door County Libraries. “That Kicking off the month is something we should all be able to do.” of festivities on Oct. 2 is a This year, to mark the centennial, the Friends of fundraising event at MUSE for Door County Libraries and 30 participating community adults who grew up loving Pooh. organizations invite people of all ages to celebrate Proceeds will support youth

and whatever happens to them on the way, in that enchanted place on the top of the forest, a little boy and his Bear will always be playing.” - A.A. MILNE, THE HOUSE AT POOH CORNER

literacy initiatives across all eight Door County Library branches. With live music, mead cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a staged theatrical reading, the classic tale will come to life as adults reflect on their childhood memories of Pooh and his pals. “I think for some, it will be nostalgic,” Byrnes said. Although she didn’t read the story as a child, Byrnes appreciates Milne’s words and Winnie-the-Pooh’s themes. She first became involved in Winnie-PoohLooza by writing the An illustration script for the fundraiser’s theatrical reading. Using of Winniethe-Pooh dialogue from the original by E.H. Shepherd.

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evastopol jumped out to a 26-12 halftime lead on Sept. 3 when the Pioneers won their home opener in Packerland 8 Conference action against NEW Lutheran/Providence Academy, 50-18. Sevastopol scored its first two touchdowns in less than 6 minutes. Bo Tanck threw a scoring strike from beyond midfield to Reid LeClair with 7:37 left in the first quarter. The Pioneers went back on offense shortly thereafter when they recovered a fumble, then Tanck capped off the drive running into the end zone from seven yards out. The Blazers scored their first touchdown with 1:15 left in the first quarter on a one-yard run by quarterback Hayden Schultz. Sevastopol set up its next touchdown when Kolt Pfister returned the ensuing kickoff to the

NEW Lutheran/Providence Academy two-yard line, where Tanck found paydirt on the ground. Both teams added another touchdown before halftime, then the Pioneers outscored the Blazers in the final 24 minutes, 24-6. Tanck completed 13 of 17 passes for 227 yards with four touchdowns and one interception. He also ran nine times for 46 yards with a pair of touchdowns. LeClair caught four passes for 90 yards with two touchdowns, while Cash Kuehn made four catches for 70 yards and a touchdown. On defense, Kuehn and LeClair each intercepted a pass. Sevastopol, which improved to 2-1 overall and 1-1 in the Packerland 8, plays its next conference game on the road Sept. 11 against Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah (2-1, 0-1).

Kolberg Takes Playoﬀs continued from page 1 “We won the big one,’’ Bays outfielder Sawyer Johnson said, referring to the regular-season pennant in a league where the playoffs are a fun but quick second chance. “We have to share a little bit. But who would have thought it was going to be a 10-9 extra-inning game? I would have thought a 4-3 extra-inning game. But we hit the ball.’’ When Kolberg opened an early 5-2 lead, it looked like a familiar pattern would continue. The young and talented and hungry 20-something Braves coming out strong. But the veteran Bays, with a core of 30 year olds, dug in and found a way to answer. “We’ve still got it,” Tom Sawyer said. Then again, so does Kolberg. “Trevor’s homer. Austine Rohe too, that home run to tie it. Tyler [Neinas] hitting that double, to help us go ahead,” Kolberg manager Dave Neinas said. “And Devin Schinktgen behind the plate was unbelievable. It was a fun game. A game that we won’t forget.” Schinktgen is rapidly moving into the discussion of best county-league catchers with Tom Sawyer and the Island’s Caleb Cornell. And he’s young, like Braves pitchers Reinhardt and Tyler Neinas. Graphic from

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Vikings Devoured by Wolves A fourth-quarter touchdown on a one-yard run by Hobbs Emerson was all the offense Gibraltar could generate Sept. 3 when the Vikings lost to Algoma, 42-8. The Wolves jumped out to a 28-0 halftime lead and put the game on running time in the second half when Algoma scored its final 14 points in the third quarter. Wolves quarterback Ethan Melotte had a hand in all six Algoma touchdowns. He rushed for 163 yards on 19 carries with four touchdowns and also tossed two scoring strikes to Cooper Fay, who caught five passes for 127 yards. The Week 3 matchup also marked the third week in a row the Wolves scored more than 40 points. Gibraltar (1-2, 1-1) returns to action Sept. 11 when the Vikings play a non-conference road game against Lena/St. Thomas Aquinas.

outhern Door did all the scoring in the second half Sept. 4 when the Eagles overcame a 13-point halftime deficit to win their Packerland Conference opener at Marinette,

24-20. Most of Southern Door’s 300 net yards of total offense came on the ground, with junior running back Raymond Paye rushing for 213 yards on 31 carries with two touchdowns. Paye’s longest carry went for 51 yards. Eagles quarterback Caleb Delwiche completed nine of 18 passes for 95 yards with a touchdown catch by Ryker Lohrey. Southern Door placekicker Kody Wagaman made a 20-yard field goal and all three of his extra-point attempts. On defense, Paye and Lance Veeser led the Eagles with six total tackles apiece. Southern Door also recovered two fumbles and intercepted a pass. The Eagles’ first win of the season improved their record to 1-2 overall and 1-0 in the Packerland going into Southern Door’s Homecoming game Sept. 11 against Peshtigo (1-2, 1-0). Clippers Blanked by Bulldogs Sturgeon Bay couldn’t get on the scoreboard Friday when the Clippers lost their Packerland opener at Peshtigo, 35-0. The Bulldogs’ five touchdowns included three rushing, one passing and another returning a kickoff for a score. Sturgeon Bay (1-2, 0-1) returns to action Sept. 11 with a conference game at Oconto (1-2, 0-1).

(From left) Sister Bay’s Casey Weddig (8) slides into third base past Kolberg’s Trevor Hawkey during Sunday’s Door County League playoﬀ championship game at Sister Bay. DeANNA reINHArDt

That said, Sister Bay came oh-so-close to taking both the regular season and the playoffs for the third time in five years. “It would have been fun to sweep both again, but you have to give props to them,” Tom Sawyer said. “Obviously, Trevor and Rohe are going to get their hits. It’s the guys in-between. [Charlie] Prokash. And Schinktgen. He’s an animal. He doesn’t get talked about a lot, but in that last inning, there was a ball in the dirt that I don’t know if I’m blocking. But he’s smothering that thing.” If Prokash doesn’t coax a walk in the ninth, Reinhardt doesn’t get to the plate.

“It would have been nice to get that eighth hitter [Prokash] out and not have to face Trevor,” Sawyer Johnson said. In one oddity this year, the visiting team won all three meetings. One key on Sunday was that Spencer Krause, in relief of Forkert, took a line drive in the throwing shoulder. And that meant Matt Hecht, who threw the home-run ball to Reinhardt, had to pitch more than usual. But the Kolberg-Sister Bay rivalry is so close that little things become magnified. “The regular season means more, but it’s always nice to end on a win,” Forkert said. “A heckuva game,” Dart said. “The best part about playing these guys is, it’s always like this. Good competition, back and forth. One big swing on one side, and we come back with a big swing. That’s why it’s fun. And then it’s over and we shake hands. There’s no animosity. That’s what makes this rivalry the best.” Herb Gould is the author of the deep-dive biography, Lambeau, The Man Who Invented the Green Bay Packers, and The Run Don’t Count, a historical novel about the 1908 Chicago Cubs. He will be talking about Lambeau’s legacy and his Door County retirement years on Sept. 14 at the Door County Learning in Retirement lecture series.

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Door County Medical Center Foundation Executive Director Mike Herlache was glad to play in the event after a 15-minute storm delay in the morning. He appreciates the support the Foundation receives from individuals and businesses. “It was a little touch and go this morning, with thunderstorms coming through,” Herlache said. “To get 72 holes of golf in, you pretty much have to start on time.” The event raised $177,000, a new record. “We’ve doubled the amount of therapists that we’ve had since we started this initiative four years ago,” Herlache said. “We have a full-time psychiatrist in rural Door County, which is unheard of.” That staffing has come about entirely from proceeds from the golf marathon and direct donations. The Sister Bay Lions Club similarly relies on donations, as well as food sales at Fall Fest and, in recent years, a golf outing at Peninsula State Park to fund food pantries, college scholarships and countless other causes throughout Northern Door. The weather threatened to spoil the Lions’ outing at Peninsula State Park Golf Course, but hours of steady rain stopped around 7 am before an 8 am shotgun start. Though all of the money wasn’t counted at time of writing, Lions Club officer Denise Schramm had high hopes that the event could set a fundraising record. It attracted 133 golfers – three teams only had threesomes. Local businesses and individuals donated 43 silent auction items, and people had donated more than $9,000 directly to the event before play began, Schramm said. This year’s Lions outing had a United States 250th anniversary theme, complete with flags on pins and blasts of red, white and blue confetti after the national anthem and to signal the shotgun start.

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kills, four aces, 14 digs; and Isla Fagundes, 37 assists, 12 digs, four kills, three aces. “Ella Clarke came out swinging hard [Sept. 3], and between Fagundes’ consistent setting and Azucena’s defense, we were able to outlast the night,” Ward said.

VOLLEYBALL: CLIPPERS FALL IN FIVE SETS TO OCONTO

BOYS SOCCER: CLIPPERS BLANK BLAZERS, 8-0 Sturgeon Bay’s boys soccer team entered the Labor Day weekend undefeated after needing only 60 minutes to win its Packerland Conference home game Sept. 3 against NEW Lutheran, 8-0. Clippers head coach Jesse Mejia Jr. said the team played really well as the substitute players also got in the game for the Clippers’ second shutout victory of the week against a conference opponent. “[We’re] figuring out some kinks on the ball and now need to put the ball on frame a bit better,” he said. “NEW made it tough for us to break down, but once the boys found combinations, we found ways to break through.” Jaxzen Bleck and Ashton Benzinger, who ended up with two goals apiece, got Sturgeon Bay on the scoreboard when they each tallied a goal in the match’s 12th minute.

VOLLEYBALL: VIKINGS WEATHER STORM IN FOUR SETS Gibraltar’s girls volleyball team opened Packerland Conference play Sept. 3 with a four-set match victory at home over Kewaunee, 25-23, 23-25, 25-11, 25-19. “It was great to watch our team put together a solid defense and a quicker offense against the Storm,” said Vikings head coach Lauren Ward. “The night was not without some errors, but we were able to maintain an even flow of energy and ride the momentum of the match.” Gibraltar’s statistical leaders included: Ella Clarke: 15 kills, two blocks; Aileen Torres: nine kills, one ace, 12 digs; Azucena Jauregui: five

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Sturgeon Bay’s girls volleyball team went the distance Sept. 3, before the Clippers lost their first Packerland Conference match of the season at home to Oconto, 19-25, 25-16, 26-22, 14-25, 10-15. The Clippers’ strongest offensive set came in the second, when they made 12 kills on 25 attempts. Audrey Harrington led Sturgeon Bay on offense with 13 kills and also recorded 13 digs and two aces. Izzy Schoeneman added nine kills and seven digs and one ace while Prudence Goettleman tallied five kills and two blocks. The Clippers’ Auna Anderson finished with four kills and a block, while Reen Walker contributed three kills, 13 digs, two aces and two blocks. Setter Makenna Coyhis recorded 34 assists and four digs, while Jericha Reynolds added five digs and two aces.

VOLLEYBALL: EAGLES BEAT BULLDOGS IN FIVE SETS Southern Door’s girls volleyball team won its first conference match of the season Sept. 3 in five sets at home against Peshtigo. The Eagles jumped out to a two-set lead with wins of 25-23 and 25-22, before dropping the next two sets, 20-25 and 18-25, and then winning the fifth and deciding set, 15-5.

MARTINEZ NINTH AT TOM FINLAN CC INVITE Sturgeon’s Bay’s cross country teams competed in their second meet of the season Sept. 2 at the Tom Finlan Memorial Invitational hosted by Green Bay Preble on the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay campus.

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“The weather was clear and sunny, but with temps in the 80s and high humidity, it proved to be a challenging race for all,” said Clippers head coach Morgan Kiedrowski. “Our girls and boys teams worked hard and, despite the heat and humidity, a few had personal bests. In the boys varsity race, Clippers junior Rio Martinez placed ninth in 18 minutes, 34.7 seconds. His time was about a minute off the winning pace of Green Bay Preble senior Bryce Voskuil. Preble, which won the team title with 22 points, also recorded a second-place finish from senior Jacob Mathys in 18:04.5. Sturgeon Bay, which placed eighth in the team standings with 222 points, recorded its next best finish from freshman Elliott Brown, who placed 37th in 21:35.5. Sturgeon Bay’s girls, which also placed eighth in the varsity team standings, were led by junior Megan Selle, who finished 33th in 25:32. Preble junior Arya Shefchik won in 19:36.4. The Clippers’ top girls runner, junior Delaney Skiba, competed in the junior varsity race, where she placed first in 22:39.9.

VEESER FOURTH AT JAMES BOYD CC INVITE Southern Door and Sevastopol’s cross county teams competed Sept. 3 at the James Boyd Invitational held on the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay campus. In the girls race for small schools, Southern Door was led by sophomore Malaina Veeser, who placed fourth in 20:21. Sevastopol sophomore Breiah Newton finished 12th in 21:37.9 to lead the Pioneers. LuxemburgCasco senior Claire DuChateau won in 18:56.8. The Eagles placed sixth in the team standings with 193 points. Sevastopol finished 14th at 317. Winneconne placed first with 77. In the boys competition, neither Southern Door nor Sevastopol had at least five finishers to score in the team standings. The Eagles’ top finisher was junior Colton Valley, who placed 49th in 19:39.3. The Pioneers were led by senior Landon Sitte, who finished 61st in 20:28.8. Luxemburg-Casco junior Zach Treml won in 16:15.9.

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VIKINGS COMPETE AT KIEL CC INVITE Gibraltar’s cross country teams competed Sept. 3 at the Kiel Invitational. The Viking boys, who placed 10th in the team standings at 260, were led by senior Graham DeVoe, who finished 24th in 19:36.1. Campbellsport senior Garrett Pickering led that team to the meet title with 33 points after finishing first in 16:10.4.

DCU GIRLS WIN THREE EVENTS AT DUAL SWIM MEET The Door County United (DCU) cooperative high school girls swimming team, which has a roster with fewer than 10 swimmers this season, won three events in the Sept. 3 dual meet against Wittenberg-Birnamwood, where the Chargers outscored DCU, 87-68. DCU freshman Ashlyn Sixel of Southern Door placed first in the 200-yard freestyle. Junior Quinn Sperber of Southern Door finished first in the 100 backstroke. DCU also placed first in the 200 freestyle relay consisting of Sperber, Sixel, senior Rachel Rock of Sevastopol and sophomore Jillian Peterson of Southern Door. DCU next travels to Ashwaubenon on Sept. 12 to compete in the Jaguar Invitational.

PICKLEBALL CLUB HOLDS ANNUAL PICNIC The Door County Pickleball Club held its annual end-of-summer picnic on Aug. 30 at Sunset Park in Sturgeon Bay, bringing together more than 160 members for a day of pickleball, food, fellowship and a look ahead to the future of the club. With more than 500 members, the Door County Pickleball Club continues to grow and attract pickleball enthusiasts from throughout the area. To join the Door County Pickleball Club and learn more about upcoming activities, visit doorcountypickleball.com.

Full Circle Weekend for Flanigans

ackers fans heard a familiar name on the receiving end of Notre Dame’s first touchdown of the season Sunday at Lambeau Field against Wisconsin. James Flanigan shuffled across the backfield and into the (From corner of the end zone for left) Jim the Irish on a play that was Flanigan Jr., with his son, James, a tight much bigger than it looked end at the University for the Irish’s sophomore of Notre Dame. Jim tight end. Flanigan’s father, Flanigan was honored Jim Flanigan Jr., and his last weekend at the 10th grandfather, Jim Flanigan Sr., annual Knute Rockne both played on the same turf Spirit of Sports Awards for the Green Bay Packers. Celebration held Sept. It capped a big weekend 5 at the Riverside Ballroom in Green Bay. for the family. Jim Flanigan SUBMITTED Jr., who was part of Southern Door’s 1989 Division 4 state championship football team and went on to play football at the University of Notre Dame and for 10 seasons in the NFL, was honored Saturday with the 2026 Rockne Determination Award. Presented by the Knute Rockne Memorial Society, an organization that honors Notre Dame Fighting Irish history, Flanagan received the award at the 10th annual Knute Rockne Spirit of Sports Awards Celebration, which was held Sept. 5 at the Riverside Ballroom in Green Bay.

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New Conservation Easement Protects Ellison Bay Habitat by EMILY BAKER, Door County Land Trust membership program manager

hile the Door County Land Trust is best known for its public preserves like Kangaroo Lake, Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal, Three Springs and others, conservation easements are lesser known and equally important. These partnerships with local landowners protect privately owned land from future development. One such easement has recently joined the fold of Land Trust protection thanks to the generosity of Vonnie and Dave Callsen, founders of Main Street Market in Egg Harbor. The Callsens understood the value of conservation easements when they decided to partner with the Land Trust to protect nearly 14 acres in Ellison Bay. The couple has long supported the Land Trust, with Dave previously serving as board president and both being Legacy Circle members. The easement will protect a prairie and forest with thriving wildlife and an area of ridge and swale wetlands. The land also includes groundwater resources contributing to the Mink River Estuary and Hine’s emerald dragonfly habitat. Vonnie and Dave have been fixtures in Door County since they opened Main Street Market in 1987. They officially became residents that same year, though they had owned their property for longer. When they first bought the property, there was no house, just an old barn, an apple orchard and nearly 30 acres of natural beauty. They would camp on the property and put a kitchen and bathroom into the barn before finally building their house a few years later. “One of the most impressive aspects of completing the Callsen family conservation easement is that it buffers existing protected lands – specifically, The Nature Conservancy’s Mink River Preserve,” Land Trust Senior Conservation Easement Manager Drew Reinke said. “Door County Land Trust conservation easements on properties abutting protected lands are becoming increasingly common across the peninsula.” The property is also near The Clearing Folk School, a 120-acre conservation easement protected since 2006. When the Land Trust assesses land to protect, lands bordering existing protected properties or particularly vulnerable habitats are the highest priority. This made Vonnie and Dave’s land a perfect candidate for a conservation easement. Private landowners like the Callsens play a vital role in preserving Door County’s natural character in a time

green NOTES DNR STRESSES SWIMMING SAFETY AT WHITEFISH DUNES The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Whitefish Dunes State Park visitors to be careful in and near the water. “There are eight signs posted along the first beach area alerting visitors to

when land prices have skyrocketed and conservation funding is plummeting. “The beauty of the land is only there because people will it to be there,” Dave Callsen said. The Callsens also want other landowners to understand the benefits of Vonnie and Dave Callsen recently conservation partnered with the Door County Land easements Trust to protect nearly 14 acres in Ellison – valuable Bay. SUBMITTED yet often misunderstood means of protecting land. Through conservation easements, property owners voluntarily enter into a legal agreement with a land trust or other qualified organization that permanently protects the property’s identified conservation values by restricting certain uses and activities that could compromise those values. A conservation easement does not require a property owner to vacate their land or sell it. Rather, they retain ownership and continue to use their property. They can also pass the land on to their heirs or sell it to a future owner, who will likewise be bound by the easement. In this way, a conservation easement provides a lasting way to protect important natural, agricultural, scenic or other conservation values while allowing the property to remain in private ownership. While the Callsens have saved their land for themselves, their real priority was saving it for future generations. “We have six great grandchildren, and we want them to have the same beauty that we have,” Vonnie Callsen said. “That’s why we’re trying to save as much as we can.” Those interested in learning about a conservation easement for their property should reach out to the Door County Land Trust to get started.

the dangerous rip current conditions in the area,” said Sarah Gehrke, DNR Whitefish Dunes State Park property manager. “We ask that people observe posted signage and continue down to the second beach access area or beyond to swim instead.” The first beach area at Whitefish Dunes State Park has strong, invisible, deadly currents along the entire 800foot stretch that have contributed to numerous emergency water rescues in recent years. Longshore currents push swimmers, waders and people on inflatables north along the shoreline towards the corner of the bay, where there are strong undertows and rip currents. The rip currents and undertows in that corner can carry people quickly into deep, cold water, where drowning is likely.

The currents are created by the shape of the shoreline and lakebed, not just strong wind or wave conditions, meaning that the currents in this area are considered permanent, and it is dangerous to enter the water along the entire first beach stretch under all water conditions. While there is throwable and wearable rescue equipment stocked at each beach access, victims can be quickly carried too far out to be reached with a throwable rescue device. No lifeguards are present at the park. Because Whitefish Dunes is not close to any major towns in Door County, it can take at least 30 minutes for rescue boats to arrive and assist distressed swimmers. For more information on staying safe in the water, visit dnr.wisconsin.gov/ topic/parks/recreation/beachsafety.

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door NOTES STURGEON BAY WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s will come to Sturgeon Bay on Saturday, Sept. 12, starting at Martin Park, 207 S. 3rd Ave. The event will open with an 8:30 am ceremony emceed by local philanthropist

Marti Ziegelbauer, followed by the walk at 9:30 am. Participants will honor those affected by Alzheimer’s with the Promise Garden ceremony, where walkers carry flowers representing their connection to Alzheimer’s. Sunflower Fest, a family-friendly fundraiser for local disability center Sunshine Resources, will follow the walk. The festival includes live music by Big Mouth and the Power Tool Horns, plus kids’ games, prizes, bounce houses, raffles and refreshments. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. In Wisconsin, more than 110,900 people live with the disease, supported by 206,000 caregivers.

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.

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greatly missed by your family MICHELE K. TAHLIER July 17, 1952 - Sept. 1, 2026

Michele K. Tahlier, 74, Algoma, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at home with her loving family by her side. She was born July 17, 1952, in Algoma to Milton and Doris (Hartel) Duerst. Michele attended Algoma High School, earned her GED, and furthered her education at NWTC earning an accounting degree. Michele later married Michael Tahlier on June 19, 1993 with their families by their side. Michele was a very caring, loving and accepting person. She started volunteering at the Violence Intervention Project a few years before she was hired as an advocate to help victims of violence. She worked there for 17 years, retiring in 2014. Michele loved and cherished her time with family and friends, had many hobbies, including knitting and crocheting, Harley rides and took many bike trips around the country while still volunteering and being an advocate for victims of violence. She was a member of the Red Hatters for many years and a also a member and leader of the Christian Motorcycle Association since 2014. Michele is survived by her children, Bryan (Nancy) Duerst; Anne (Devon) Allen and their family Cherity (Steve) Seiler - Dylan, Sarah Paque - Avalyn and Abel, Craig Paque Jr.; Christin Engelking; April Deringer (Howard) - Baylen, and family Rayanne Caudle - Deziray, Annaray, Matthew, Oleana, Otto, Redlee, Atticus; Justice Engelking - Hunter; William Ouradnik; Anton Sahm; Richard Engelking (Cheyanne) - Deringer, Legacy; Jordon Deringer (Kourtney) Liam; Bonus daughters Jessie (Kenny) Malcore - Michael, Bailey, Bree; Michelle “Mickie” (David) Bouche; siblings Marie Stuebs, Marilyn LaViolette, Monica Larson, Madonna (Bernie) VandenAvond, Melinda Thor, Tim (Brenda) Duerst, Margie (Larry) Kadletz and Tom (Teresa) Duerst; In-laws Luann Kellner, Peggy Tahlier, Jerry (Lisa) Tahlier and Duane (Julie) Tahlier as well as many other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Michael Tahlier, great granddaughter Oaklee Engelking, father and mother Milton and Doris Duerst, father and mother-in-law, Gerald Sr. and Donna Tahlier, brothers-in-law Dick Stuebs, Fred Thor, Brian Kellner. Per Michele’s wishes, she would like people attending funeral services to wear bright colored clothing as she was a bright and beautiful person. Also, as she loved Harley rides, please ride your bikes as a tribute and in honor of her memory. We would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Jaslowski and all the nurses and staff at Green Bay Oncology and Door County Memorial Hospital for their exceptional care. Also thank you to Unity Hospice for the compassionate care they provided and to all who made Mike and Michele meals or helped support them in any way over the last couple years going through cancer treatments. Family and friends gathered at the Schinderle Funeral Home on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, from 4 to 7 pm, and continued on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Lakeside Community Church, E6295 County Road K, Algoma, from 10 am until the time of services at 1 pm with Pastor Brian Pursley officiating. A social gathering followed the service. Express your sympathy, memories and pictures on Michele’s tribute page at schinderlefuneralhome.com

In addition to the Sturgeon Bay walk and the previous Washington Island walk on Aug. 29, Walk to End Alzheimer’s will come to Fish Creek next Saturday, Sept. 19. Register, donate or learn more at act.alz.org/doorcounty.

PREVENT SUICIDE WALK FOR HOPE Prevent Suicide – Door County will host its annual Walk for Hope and Awareness this Sunday. The walk will take place on Sept. 13, from 1 to 3:30 pm, at Sawyer Park, 36 S. Neenah Ave. in Sturgeon Bay. Starting at 2 pm at the park pavilion, walkers will go east across the Maple-Oregon Street Bridge, north on 3rd Avenue to the

DEATHS See full obituaries. Jeffery Allen Braun Aug. 3, 1955 - Sept. 2, 2026 Michele K. Tahlier July 17, 1952 - Sept. 1, 2026 Charles John Wagner July 27, 1969 - May 22, 2026

OBITUARIES Quinten E. Kenny Sept. 25, 1953 - Sept. 3, 2026 Quinten E. Kenny, 72 years, of Manitowoc, died on Sept. 3, 2026 at Aurora Bay Care Medical Center. He was born Sept. 25, 1953 in Manitowoc the son of the late Joseph and Kathlyn (Corell) Kenny. Quinten graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School where he was active in sports and excelled in basketball. He worked as a design engineer in industrial manufacturing. He married Ann Marie Shalbrack on Jan. 15, 1983 in Racine. She preceded him in death on Sept. 12, 2007. He never missed a Packers game, and enjoyed following the Cincinnati Reds and Milwaukee Bucks. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am on Monday Sept. 14, 2026 at St. Bridget Catholic Church, 600 Clifford Avenue, Loves Park, Illinois. Burial will be in Roscoe Township Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026 from 9:30 am until the Mass.

JEFFERY ALLEN BRAUN Aug. 3, 1955 - Sept. 2, 2026

Jeffery “Jeff” Allen Braun of Thiensville, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 2, 2026, at the age of 71. He was born on Aug. 3, 1955, in Sturgeon Bay, to Ruby and Donald Braun. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend whose presence will be deeply missed. Jeff is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Wanda Braun (née Wachtel); his son, Christopher (Stephanie) Braun of Germantown, Wisconsin; his daughter, Caitlin Braun (fiancé Rosemary Gervais) of Longwood, Florida; his cherished grandchildren, Jaxson and Rylie Braun; and his brother, Daniel (Peggy) Braun of Sturgeon Bay. He is further survived by many brothersand sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and close friends. A proud graduate of the Illinois College of Optometry, Jeff built a fulfilling career as an optometrist dedicated to serving his community. Over the years, he cared for patients at Dr. Weisner’s Office in Sturgeon Bay, the Detroit VA Medical Center, Milwaukee Eye Care Associates, Family Health Plan, and was currently employed by QuadMed in West Allis and Lomira. He truly loved his profession and the opportunity it gave him to connect with people from all walks of life. He often said he enjoyed work and his patients so much that he didn’t want to retire. Outside of his work, Jeff had a vibrant passion for life. As a lifelong and dedicated Green Bay Packers fan and proud season ticket holder, Jeff rarely missed attending a home game; cheering on the Packers was a core family tradition and a source of countless memories. He was also an avid IndyCar racing enthusiast who attended the Indianapolis 500 for more than 40 consecutive years. Jeff loved exploring the world alongside his wife, traveling frequently with the Homestead High School Orchestra and the WTMJ radio travel group. Among his favorite destinations was Walt Disney World, where his enthusiasm and sense of wonder made every visit special, including his last family visit in June. An accomplished photographer, Jeff spent years capturing the people, places, and moments that mattered most to him, while generously donating his time and talents to support the Homestead High School Orchestra program. Beyond his passion for travel, Jeff was an avid lover of live music who found immense joy in attending concerts and supporting local performances. Whether taking in a symphony or enjoying a live show with family, music was a constant backdrop to the happiest moments of his life. Jeff will be remembered for his generosity, his vibrant passions, and his deep devotion to his family. His absence will be felt profoundly, but the traditions, laughter, and memories he created will live on. In lieu of flowers, the family invites those who knew Jeff to honor his memory by doing something he loved— cheering on the Packers, watching a race, taking a photograph, traveling somewhere special, supporting live music, or simply spending quality time with those they love. For those wishing to make a charitable contribution, memorial donations may be made in Jeff’s honor to the Homestead High School Orchestra program. A visitation will be held on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, from 3 pm to 6 pm at Schramka-Densow Funeral Home, 423 N. Main Street, Thiensville, with a memorial service immediately following at 6 pm.

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Carol Marie (Delchambre) Kurtz Dec. 1, 1949 - Sept. 2, 2026 Carol M. Kurtz died on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026 at her home. She was born Dec. 1, 1949 in Sturgeon Bay. Carol was the daughter of Joseph and Cecelia (Zelhofer) Delchambre. She graduated from Sevastopol High School in 1967. Carol married Robert D. Kurtz, on Jan. 31, 1970. In 1979, they bought the Donald Kurtz dairy farm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be prayed at 11 am on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026 at S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Institute, 4767 E. Dunn Road, Sturgeon Bay. Carol will be laid to rest in the church cemetery. Friends may call on the family at Huehns Funeral Home, 1414 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 after 4 pm until the time of the closing parish wake service at 8 pm. Visitation will continue at the church on Friday from 9 am until 10:45 am. David A. Hanlin July 27, 1954 - Aug. 30, 2026 David A. Hanlin, 72, of Washington Island, died on the island on Aug. 30, 2026. He was born in Waukegan, Illinois on July 27, 1954 to Effie (Anderson) and Richard Hanlin. He graduated from Washington Island School in 1973. Dave worked at Peterson Builders Incorporated (PBI) for five years as a welder, ship fitter, and carpenter. Starting in 1981, he ran Dave’s Garage and has run Hanlin Excavating since 2008. He was a volunteer firefighter for 23 years, served as a town board member for two terms, and he drove the island school bus. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 at Bethel Evangelical Free Church on Washington Island. Visitation for family and friends will be held at the church on Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 10 am until 11 am. A luncheon will follow the service. He will be laid to rest in the Town of Washington Cemetery.

CHARLES JOHN WAGNER July 27, 1969 - May 22, 2026

Charles John Wagner, “Chuck”, age 56, formerly of Door County, passed peacefully, on May 22, 2026, while being cared for at the Sharon Richardson Community Hospice Center in Sheboygan Falls. Chuck was born on July 27, 1969, at the Algoma Memorial Hospital, to Rodney and Terri (Bahlert) Wagner and grew up in Egg Harbor. After graduating from Sevastopol High School, he worked for several different contractors in the plumbing, heating, and electrical fields. After moving to Sheboygan, he became a Master Electrician and ran his own business, Wagner Electric, which he started in January of 2011 and ran until he no longer could work due to his illness in 2026. Chuck was very interested in family history and did much research on this topic. His love of hunting and fishing were his passions in his free time. Many happy memories were created in these activities with his dad and Chuck’s two sons, Sam and Nick. When Chuck moved to Sheboygan, he and his soulmate, Patty Schleicher, had two children Sam and Nick. They shared many happy years together and Patty was an integral part of Chuck’s care when he was diagnosed with cancer in July of 2025. She spent many hours with Chuck making sure he was taking his meds, helping him with his appointments, etc… The family will always be grateful for the compassionate care she gave Chuck. Patty is a dear friend of the family and always will be. Chuck will be remembered for his quick wit and silly sense of humor, anyone on Facebook will remember his cooking posts. He loved to create things in his kitchen. He would often post a photo of his latest creation with the caption “Chef Vogner is at it again.” Chuck and his oldest son Sam, started an online fishing lure business, making lures and selling them on line. Chuck is survived by and will be deeply missed by his parents, Rod and Terri, sons, Sam and Nick, dear friend Patty Schleicher, many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He will also be missed by many friends both here in Door County and in Sheboygan. A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at the Forbes Funeral Home in Sturgeon Bay with a visitation from 10 am until the time of service. Burial will be in the Town of Egg Harbor Cemetery. The family wishes to thank the Vince Lombardi Cancer Center, St. Luke’s in Milwaukee, and the Sharon Richardson Community Hospice Center for the attentive and compassionate care given to Chuck. The family would also like to thank the many friends and relatives for their support and kind words during this difficult time.

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History Outside the Textbook One of Door County’s own creatives in this year’s DKAF lineup is Katie Dahl: singer, songwriter, composer, and playwright. Dahl will give Door County two glimpses of the latest draft of her new original musical, The Northeast Corner, directed by Leda Hoffmann. The musical explores the relationship between first lady Eleanor Roosevelt and pioneering journalist Lorena Hickok, who reported on Eleanor during FDR’s 1932 campaign. Dahl first performed at DKAF’s Koffeehouse event last year, but this year marks her debut on the DKAF stage as a playwright. The musical’s title, The Northeast Corner, derives from a line that Lorena Hickok (Hick) wrote to Eleanor, recalling “the feeling of that soft spot just northeast of the corner of your mouth against my lips.” Dahl was first inspired to create the musical after noticing that her friend, a queer activist, had an Eleanor Roosevelt tattoo on her arm. “I asked my friend why she had this tattoo, and she said, ‘because she got things done,’” Dahl said. “Somehow, I had connected Eleanor Roosevelt with queerness in my mind.” From that realization came extensive research, then obsession, then the idea for a three-person musical. In addition to Roosevelt, played by Kirsten Fitzgerald, and Hick, played by Gina Cornejo, the third character in the musical is Eleanor’s secretary, Malvina “Tommy” Thompson, played by Kat Wodtke. “[Wodtke’s] basically the only person with a front-row seat to this romantic relationship,” Dahl said. The musical’s score features a trio of local musicians: Eric Lewis, Karen Mal, and Sue Demel. At DKAF, audiences will hear between four and six songs played by the trio, with words written by Dahl. While a portion of Roosevelt and Hick’s relationship history is undocumented, there are countless letters between the two that serve as records of their affection. Between facts and fiction, Dahl strives to capture the emotions driving their relationship, from Hick’s first interview with Eleanor through her time living in the White House during the FDR presidency. “Whatever I write is true to who they were as people,” Dahl said. “My goal is to be emotionally true [to] who they were, even if I can’t know the facts.” Concrete evidence of the women’s voices has also helped Dahl write music for this production. While Eleanor had a recognizable high-pitched voice, Hick’s voice was low. “I’m interested in exploring those different vocal ranges in music,” Dahl said, mentioning the harmonization that can be produced between them. At the heart of the musical are themes of devotion, love, creative inspiration, and the risk of following what draws you in, Dahl explained, with queer representation being central. “This definitely is a musical for all audiences,” Dahl said. “But I hope it feels like a love letter, maybe Singer, songwriter, composer, to a queer audience and playwright Katie Dahl. member.” NEW NORMAL STUDIOS

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still get up on your own, that is! If you don’t know who they are now, don’t worry – you will shortly and be all the better for it. George and Gracie: A Love Story is the fall show at Northern Sky Theater’s beautiful Gould Theater. It’s written by me, and stars me and my husband, James Pickering, in the title roles. I started writing this play during the COVID-19 pandemic when I wondered whether I or anyone would ever work again. My husband, Jim, and I were facing a shortage of roles for older actors. So, what to do? After much thought, I arrived at the idea of legacy. Who have we learned from? Whose shoulders do we stand on? Back in the day, Next Act Theatre in Milwaukee performed in a 99-seat house that was flanked by four pillars at the four corners of the stage. That made sightlines challenging, unless you learned how to use them to your advantage. What can you learn from these pillars? Next Act Artistic Director David Cesarini once said at a fundraiser that those pillars represented everyone who has come before me and started to list who they were in our theatre community. I loved it. I was reminded of who came before me and how they inspired me, like George Burns and Gracie Allen. I became intrigued with them, as they sort of fit Jim and me. As I learned more about them, I was taken with their beginnings and their longevity, from the early days of vaudeville into radio, TV and movies. The fact that they could move from one medium to the next and only get better was a testament to their innate skill. George wanted nothing more than to be in show business any way he could and eventually partnered up with Gracie, soon realizing she was the magic element of their team. Their style of comedy was called ‘dialogue.’ The twisting of words was Gracie’s “secret sauce,” what they eventually called ‘illogical logic.’ It was the key to their

act. As George put it, “She could take one line and turn it into a three-act play.” When I attended Cornish College of the Arts theatre program, I received LeCoq training, which takes a physical approach to acting, using the body as the primary source of meaning rather than text-based psychological realism. The idea of taking two people – George and Gracie – who are all about language, and juxtaposing them with a style employing no language intrigued me. Enter stage left – Wolfe Bowart, a physical comedian touring with his company Spoontree Productions. Wolfe and I spent the ‘80s together at Cornish College of the Arts, where we received our BFAs (Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees). I shared my idea for the play with him; he locked in as the show’s magic and movement coordinator, and a show was born. The play starts with George going on stage for the first time alone since Gracie’s death. Can he do it? With one hour to curtain, the clock is ticking for him to gather the strength he needs to go on. Then a delightful muse in a magical 1940’s Macy’s elevator takes George on a journey back to when he and Gracie met, first worked together and fell in love. You will see their early days of vaudeville as they struggled to perfect their act, then their transition into radio and finally into their success on TV. Will George be able to do it? Well, I won’t spoil the ending. Spend an evening with George and Gracie laughing, maybe crying (just a little) and walking out feeling lighter than when you came in. 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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contact vinni.hancock@gibraltar.k12. wi.us. The Emerson Education Wing is named after Anne Haberland Emerson, a Fish Creek resident and visionary supporter of DCA since the organization’s founding more than 30 years ago. Emerson was also vital to the creation of Friends of Gibraltar. The Sept. 19 opening of the Emerson Education Wing will be marked by an 11 am workshop, instrument demo and Q&A session with New York City-based collective ShoutHouse. Those interested in music education opportunities at The Cramer Exchange are encouraged to attend to learn more about programming, meet instructors and tour the facility. During the event, held before the official launch of music lessons in the new space, ShoutHouse members will demonstrate and discuss their musical skills, education and background, and take questions from the audience. ShoutHouse will also perform a matinee for Door County students, and

The namesake of the Cramer Exchange’s new Emerson Education Wing, Anne Haberland Emerson (pictured with her husband, Minnow Emerson) supported the Door County Auditorium since the organization began. SUBMITTED a public show on Sept. 19 at 7 pm on DCA’s main stage. The brainchild of composer/pianist Will Healy, ShoutHouse features a roster of musicians from many corners of the NYC music scene, bringing together

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Peninsula Players Theatre concludes its 91st season with Murder Girl, a Wisconsin whodunnit by Heidi Armbruster, onstage through Oct. 18. This mystery unfolds in a timeworn Wisconsin supper club as an eccentric ensemble of characters question each other about a missing employee. Portraying the twin co-owners of Marty’s Supper Club are Garrett Lutz (The Mousetrap, Ken Ludwig’s Moon Over Buffalo) and Isabelle Muthiah (Ken Ludwig’s Moon Murder Girl playwright Heidi Armbruster will present a pre-show Over Buffalo). seminar at Peninsula Players Theatre. They are joined SUBMITTED by two waitresses, played by Laura T. Fisher (Ken Ludwig’s Moon Over Buffalo) and Charlotte Booker (Ripcord, Write Me a Murder). Rounding out the cast is Peninsula Players newcomer Joe Picchetti, who appeared in The Bachelors with Northern Sky Theater last season. A pre-show seminar on Friday, Sept. 11, at 5:30 pm will feature playwright Heidi Armbruster, who will discuss the inspiration behind the play and the process of developing it. General admission is free, and tickets to that night’s 7 pm performance will be available. Playwright Armbruster has Wisconsin roots and splits her time between Brooklyn and Milwaukee. Murder Girl premiered in 2024 at Forward Theater Company in Madison after workshops at Forward Theater Company, Third Avenue PlayWorks and other theater companies. For tickets or more information, call 920.868.3287 or visit peninsulaplayers.com.

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STRING QUARTET REUNITES WITH ERIC LEWIS Midsummer’s Music welcomes Door County favorite Eric Lewis back to the stage with the Griffon String Quartet for four performances Sept. 17-20 in Green Bay and Door County. Guest cellist Jessamyn Fry will join the Griffon String Quartet for the series, Under the Harvest Moon. The program brings together classical finesse, folk soul and musical storytelling through selections from the critically acclaimed albums Beneath the Waves and Under the Harvest Moon. Audiences will also be among the first to hear several new arrangements performed live. Under the Harvest Moon will also launch the 2026 Griffon String Quartet scholarship campaign. With a fundraising goal of $25,000, the campaign’s aim is to ensure that every student who wants to study with the Griffon String Quartet has the opportunity to do so. After a Sept. 17 performance at the Tarlton Theatre in Green Bay, the concert series moves to Door County. Shows take place on Friday, Sept. 18, at 7 pm, at MUSE Sturgeon Bay, 330 Jefferson St.; Saturday, Sept. 19, at 7 pm, at Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church, 11836 Hwy 42 in Ellison Bay; and Sunday, Sept. 20, at 4 pm, at Woodwalk Gallery, 6746 Cty G in Egg Harbor. Ticket prices vary by venue. To reserve tickets or learn more, visit midsummersmusic.com or call 920.854.7088.

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THE CALL LIST REHEARSALS START Rehearsals are underway for The Call List by Brian James Polak at Third Avenue PlayWorks (TAP) in Sturgeon Bay. The Call List is presented as part of World Premiere Wisconsin, a statewide festival celebrating new plays and musicals through 2026. The one-woman show runs at TAP from Sept. 23 through Oct. 11, featuring Door County favorite Eva Nimmer. The play follows Sam, a restless dreamer in search of purpose. When her law firm boss hands her a list of names and a task – call them all and announce a client’s death – her mundane workday takes a bizarre turn. Even before its first official performance, The Call List has garnered recognition as a semifinalist at both Seven Devils New Play Foundry Playwrights Conference in 2025 and B Street Theatre’s Comedies Festival in 2019. The play was previously workshopped at the Door Kinetic Arts Festival (DKAF) in 2023, so in collaboration with DKAF, a post-show conversation will illuminate the process of bringing The Call List from the page to the stage. The conversation will follow the 7:30 pm performance on Saturday, Sept. 26. Local nonprofit Prevent Suicide Door County is the community partner for the show and will benefit from a paywhat-you-will preview performance on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 7:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm for general-admission seating. Half the proceeds from the event will benefit Prevent Suicide Door County, and donations can be made at the lobby display throughout the run of the show. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit thirdavenueplayworks.org/the-call-list or call 920.743.1760.

COMMUNITY CHOIR WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS The Peninsula Singers invite community members to join them in rehearsing for their holiday concerts on Dec. 19 and 20. This community choir has performed December concerts featuring sacred and secular seasonal songs since 1979. The group comprises 35 to 40 non-professional vocalists from around Door County who love singing. No audition is required to join. Rehearsals will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 15, with registration and social time from 6:45 to 7:15 pm, followed by a readthrough of the repertoire. Regular rehearsals are every Tuesday evening from 7:15 to 8:45 pm at Sturgeon Bay United Methodist Church, 836 Michigan St. Performances will be on Dec. 19 at 3 pm in Sturgeon Bay, and on Dec. 20 at 3 pm in Sister Bay. The group’s $25 membership fee is waived for high school students. For more information, contact willhitemt@icloud. com.

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BARN DANCE SEASON STARTS SEPT. 20 Barn dance season is starting again for the Door County Folk Alliance. The group will host an afternoon dance on Sunday, Sept. 20, from 3 to 5 pm at MUSE Sturgeon Bay, 330 Jefferson St. Caller Mike Grimm will lead participants through circle and long-line dances. Live dance band Sugar on the Floor will provide music. Friends, groups and singles are all welcome to participate in this family-friendly event. No partner or experience is required. Organizers recommend that participating children be at least 7 years old and able to follow dance instructions independently. Donations are appreciated.

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Participants compete in the stein holding contest at Harvest Fest. RACHEL LUKAS The fall festivals continue next weekend with Sturgeon Bay Harvest Fest on Sept. 18-19. The weekend kicks off Friday evening, Sept. 18, with two new events. A street artist reception will feature participants in Set Sail in Sturgeon Bay, a street-art project that decorated the city with sailboat sculptures. Guests can meet the artists and discuss their work from 4 to 6 pm at the Door County Granary, 72 E. Locust Court. Beer, wine and snacks will be available for purchase, and free Ferris wheel rides will be available at the West Waterfront from 5 to 8 pm. The Old Bolt Car Club will host a cruise-in meet-and-greet at The Lodge at Leathem Smith at 5 pm on Friday. Then on Saturday Harvest Fest takes over 3rd Avenue from Michigan Street to Jefferson Street, featuring the regular farmers market, car show, food vendors and live music from 8 am - 4 pm. Look for the complete schedule of events in next week’s Peninsula Pulse or online at doorcountypulse.com/2026sturgeon-bay-harvest-fest-sept-19.

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SWING DANCE WELLNESS WORKSHOP Dancer Billy Siegenfeld will lead another Standing Down Straight swing dance workshop at Studio234 in Sturgeon Bay after teaching there in August. The workshop will take place on Saturday, Sept. 19, at Studio234, 234 N. 3rd Ave. in Sturgeon Bay. After a lesson from 4:30 to 5:30 pm, participants will enjoy open dance time from 5:30 to 6 pm. Attendees may come solo or with a partner. The cost is $20 per person. Early registration is recommended at doorcountystudio234.com. Created and developed by instructor Siegenfeld, Standing Down Straight is an anatomy-based, relaxation-powered approach to body-mind health. Practitioners use the relaxing force of gravity rather than the straining force of muscle to move and vocalize with less effort and more energy, whether onstage or in life. After relaxing with Standing Down Straight in the first part of the workshop, participants will use the technique to partner up to enjoy swing music.

NEW MEDITATION CLASS IN ALGOMA Roots Yoga and Healing in Algoma will resume its signature Stretch, Restore and Sound Bath series for the eighth year, along with a new meditation class series. Led by Jamie Schmiling of Roots Yoga, Stretch, Restore and Sound Bath sessions will be held monthly on Sundays from 2 to 3 pm, Sept. 20 through April 18. This monthly experience combines restorative yoga, gentle stretching, breath work, guided meditation and sound healing into one relaxing class. Participants are guided into comfortable yoga poses using props for support. Soothing breath work and guided meditation encourage deeper relaxation, followed by a sound bath featuring a variety of healing instruments, including singing bowls, gong, chimes, rain stick and more. Facilitator Schmiling often collaborates with additional sound practitioners, including Deb Kluth of Revival Your Journey, to enhance the experience. Pre-registration is requested as space is limited. Attendance costs $35 per person. The new meditation classes, led by Pamela Kelley, will be offered as a four-part series on Wednesdays in October from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Instructor Kelley will utilize the Simple, Easy, Every Day (SEED) meditation method, designed to be accessible to all levels. In addition to introducing participants to foundational meditation techniques, the series will explore common misconceptions about meditation, practical tools for integrating and sustaining a mindfulness practice, and the science supporting meditation as a tool. Pre-registration is requested for planning purposes. Attendance costs $15 per person, or participants can use a current yoga class package. For more information and registration, visit rootsyogamindbody.com. Roots Yoga and Healing is located at 417 Steele St. in Algoma.

Late summer is an ideal time to prepare a home for the colder months—especially in a climate like Door County, where a rainy autumn can hinder outside work. Here are Dwell Door County’s top tips to get your Door County property ready for winter: •

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For Door County homeowners, the biggest late-summer priorities are usually anything involving the roof, exterior painting or staining, masonry, drainage, windows and outdoor plumbing. Once temperatures drop, many of those projects become considerably harder—or must wait until spring. Door County real estate does NOT slow down in winter. We’ve all had January/February activity that rivals early spring. If you’re thinking that it’s too late to market your Door County property for sale for the season, it’s not—contact our experienced professionals to discuss the Door County real estate market today.

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ir Ridley Scott, 88-yearold English filmmaker, burst on the movie scene nearly a half century ago with a critically acclaimed adaptation of Joseph Conrad’s story “The Duel.” Retitled The Duellists, the film starred two of the more idiosyncratic actors of the 1970s – Harvey Keitel and Keith Carradine – playing two feuding French officers in Napoleon Bonaparte’s army (if you can believe it), who begin a duel to the death in 1800 that takes a full 20 years to complete. Scott, it should be noted, would go on to make several bona fide classics in the years that followed, such as Alien, Blade Runner, Thelma and Louise, Gladiator and The Martian, to name just a few. This cemented his reputation as one of the most audacious and unique filmmakers of his generation, but he never lost the ability to surprise an audience by doing something completely unexpected, as first displayed in The Duellists. I mention this little origin story because Scott is back in theaters with The Dog Stars (rated R for all the usual Ridley reasons), an uneven adaptation of Peter Heller’s 2012 bestselling novel about a pandemic that ravages the world, killing billions of people. Unfortunately, Scott’s idiosyncratic choices with casting and storytelling sometimes work to the detriment of Heller’s source material, adapted by veteran screenwriter Mark L. Smith (The Revenant, The Boys in the Boat, Twisters). The cast is impressive, no surprise, given Scott’s stature within the filmmaking community. Erstwhile Academy Award nominees Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Guy Pearce and Oscar winner Allison Janney are joined by Margaret Qualley and Benedict Wong and a throng of others as humans who have miraculously survived a global flu pandemic that has pretty much wiped out the species. Humanity has been reduced to a few isolated groups of farmers and scavengers hiding out from marauding gangs of wildmen, who look like they rode in from a Mad Max movie. The hero is Elordi’s Hig, a young airplane mechanic haunted by the memory of his wife, Melissa, who wasn’t as lucky as he was. His only companions are a grizzled former Marine named Bangley (Brolin) and his dog, Jasper, who was gifted to him as a puppy by Melissa. They occupy an abandoned airstrip in Erie, Colorado, always on the alert for strangers passing through, who are summarily sniped from an airport lookout tower by Bangley and then incinerated. Hig spends his days flying reconnaissance in a small prop plane, frequently venturing to a deserted and devastated Denver to forage for supplies, which he shares with a small community of Mennonites hiding in the mountains, led by Wong’s Aaron. He also fantasizes about flying his plane into the side of a mountain to rejoin his wife, but Jasper’s devotion and the intermittent radio bursts from an airport in Grand Junction, Colorado keep him hoping that maybe mankind can come back from this apocalyptic disaster.

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The Door County Historical Society (DCHS) is turning 100, and everyone is invited to help celebrate next month at A Roaring Good Time: Cheers to 100 Years. The party will be held Thursday, Oct. 1, from 6 to 9 pm at The Lodge at Leathem Smith, 1640 Memorial Dr. in Sturgeon Bay. Oct. 1 marks the 100th anniversary of the historical society’s founding, when residents came together to preserve Door County stories, places, artifacts and traditions for future generations. Because DCHS began in the 1920s, the Roaring ‘20s are the theme of the upcoming celebration. Guests are encouraged to wear flapper dresses, fringe, feathers, pearls, suspenders, bow ties, newsboy caps and other 1920s-inspired attire. Party-goers will enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, live music, dancing and

a champagne toast. A cash bar will be available throughout the evening, including a signature cocktail created for the celebration. Dancers will be in attendance to teach the Charleston, a popular dance of the era. Tickets cost $60 for the general public and $45 for DCHS members. Reservations are required. Visit doorcountyhistoricalsociety.org or call 920.421.2332 for tickets.

STONE TOOL-MAKING DEMONSTRATION Master flintknapper and artist David Slamka will demonstrate how stone points and other tools were made hundreds of years ago during a hands-on demonstration this Saturday. The flintknapping demo, Chipping into the Past, will be held Sept. 12 from 11 am to 2 pm at the Door County Museum, 18 N. 4th Ave. in Sturgeon Bay. The free event will be held outdoors, weather permitting. Slamka will discuss the tools, techniques and stone types used

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EGG HARBOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY DINNER The Egg Harbor Historical Society will host its annual dinner meeting, followed by a program, at the Kress Pavilion. The meeting is set for Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the Kress, 7845 Church St. in Egg Harbor. Dinner starts at 6 pm, with a meeting at 6:30 pm and a program to follow. Dinner reservations are required by contacting eggharborwihistory@ gmail.com or 920.823.2062 by Sept. 11. Attendees may pay at the door – $30 for members or $35 for nonmembers. Dinner will be an Italian-themed buffet with drinks and dessert. The program will be “The Mystery Ship, Chambers Island’s Ghost Ship, An Egg Harbor Venture.”

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Bike Week in the Door County Park (fairgrounds) in Sturgeon Bay. Riders depart between 6 am and 10 am from the fairgrounds and finish back there throughout the day. Get more information at doorcountycentury.com.

yclists will converge on the peninsula for bike week with three rides over seven days highlighting vistas throughout Door County. The three rides bring in much-needed funds for nonprofits and educational programming in Door County.

Island Ride Aznoe Farm, Washington Island Thursday, Sept. 17 On Thursday, Sept. 17, riders will “Scoop the Loop” on Washington Island in the Farm & Field Tour of the island. You can still sign up to join the fun and take on the 25-mile route that ends with lunch and music at the Aznoe Farm. The ride is $50 and benefits Gathering Ground, a nonprofit training a new generation of farmers.

The Big Ride John Miles County Park, Sturgeon Bay Sunday, Sept. 13 First up is the Door County Century on Sunday, Sept. 13, now in its 47th year. The ride sold out in August, filling with 3,000 riders taking on four different routes all staged at the John Miles

The ride starts at 8:30 am and includes four farm tours, lunch, a drink ticket and live music. Those who want to head over the day of the ride can hop on the 8 am ferry and have time to join the ride. Register at zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ farm-and-field-bike-tour. Fall Challenge Waterfront Park, Sister Bay Saturday, Sept. 19 Finally, the week finishes in Sister Bay with the Peninsula Century Fall Challenge ride. Roughly 800 riders are expected for the event staged out of Waterfront Park in Sister Bay. Routes of 25, 50, 62 and 100 miles await riders who will get a day full of great views, snacks from local

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