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83-YEAR-OLD WOMAN DIES AFTER CARPEDESTRIAN CRASH Sevastopol – An 83-year-old sturgeon bay woman identified as erika may died monday evening, sept. 21 after she was struck by a car while crossing state Highway 57, according to a press release from the Door county sheriff’s office. may was crossing Hwy 57 near county road p in sevastopol, walking eastbound toward a parking lot, when she was hit by a 2025 chrysler pacifica traveling northbound. the driver was identified as a 72-year-old woman from Ferndale, Washington, according to the release. the sheriff’s office was notified of the crash at approximately 7:53 pm. may was transported to Door county medical center, where she was later pronounced dead officials detoured traffic around the scene, and Hwy 57 between cty road p and the
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middle split of state highways 42/57 was closed for several hours while the crash was investigated. the crash remains under investigation, and no further information is being released at this time. this is the second fatal vehicle-pedestrian crash and the fifth fatality from a crash in Door county this year.
WEST WATERFRONT APARTMENT PROJECT STILL AWAITS CONSTRUCTION Sturgeon Bay – A four-story, 49-unit apartment building planned on sturgeon bay’s West Waterfront has yet to begin construction, even though an amended development agreement between the city and developer calls for the project to be completed in a little more than a year from now on oct. 1, 2027. richard robinson of the st. Louis-based First and main properties said in July he had hoped to start construction by the end of August on sawyer park Flats, a building with a first-floor parking garage beneath three stories of apartments on a .924-acre parcel along east maple street.
When contacted last week about his plans to proceed, robinson said, “We are finalizing the construction contract and expect to start construction soon.” No groundbreaking date has yet been scheduled, robinson said. Under the development agreement robinson has with the city, he would purchase the city-owned property for $1 and receive a maximum financial incentive of $2,940,590 through annual payments equal to 90% of the property taxes generated by the project until that amount is repaid. the city has also agreed to construct an adjacent parking lot with at least 32 spaces available for non-exclusive apartment tenant parking. opposition to his project and the agreement he has with the city surfaced this summer after robinson was granted a request to restrict the height of nearby development below the ordinary high water mark to preserve views of the bay from the apartment building’s upper floors. robinson has also faced criticism for changes to the project’s design since it was first proposed two years ago. the original plan featured reddish brick reminiscent of historic downtown buildings, but rising construction costs led to less expensive building materials and a different color scheme.
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ichard Engberg, an 83-year-old Liberty Grove man, appeared in Door County Circuit Court on Monday, Sept. 21, facing a charge that reckless abuse of Jill Karkau, his 79-year-old domestic partner, resulted in her death. During Engberg’s initial appearance, his defense attorney, Shannon Viel, requested a competency evaluation, which Circuit Court Judge David Weber approved. Engberg is charged with one count of reckless abuse of an adult resulting in death, which carries a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison or a fine of $100,000. Richard Engberg (left) appeared in Door County Circuit Court on Monday, Only a few members of the press and the public Sept. 21, where his defense attorney, Shannon Viel, requested a competency eLeANor corbIN evaluation. attended the initial appearance hearing, which lasted six minutes. Engberg’s next hearing, which will review the competency assessment results, is set for Oct. 29 at 3:45 pm. Karkau was transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital in Green Both parties will have the opportunity to challenge the results Bay in a helicopter, where she died two days later, according to of the evaluation, Door County District Attorney Colleen Nordin the complaint. said after the Sept. 21 hearing concluded. Paramedics on scene also described Engberg’s level of The details listed in the criminal complaint filed on Sept. 10 by cognitive function as low, and said they did “not believe Engberg Nordin indicate Engberg called 911 from Karkau’s property on was capable of caring for himself, much less another person.” Badger Road in Liberty Grove on Wednesday, Sept. 7. Engberg Further, following his arrest, Sergeant Investigator Chris told investigators the two had “a working relationship and Neuville said he did not question him because he did not feel friendship that included some romantic elements,” but they were comfortable that Engberg understood his Miranda Rights. not lovers. In conversations with both on-site paramedics and While Karkau owned the property, Engberg told investigators investigators, Engberg allegedly said that he knew of Karkau’s that he had lived there with her for about nine years, according condition, and that she had been in that location for at least a to the complaint. week and up to two weeks. Upon arriving at the scene, paramedics found Karkau lying on The complaint stated Engberg told investigators that he and her side on the ground near the residence’s front porch. She was Karkau had discussed what to do, and wanted to see if the heavily infested with maggots and had sores covering her side situation would improve. Engberg told investigators that Karkau and several large infected open wounds, paramedics reported. did not want to go to the hospital, “unless it reached a certain When they moved Karkau to transport her for medical care, her point.” skin started peeling off. Engberg detailed several ways he attempted to care for Paramedics observed a smell of decay coming from her, which Karkau, including giving her bottles of water, feeding her ice they attributed to the decaying tissue. While on scene, crews noted that the house was in “unlivable conditions,” in both filth and general building conditions. continued on page 3
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Liberty Grove Man continued from page 2 cream and yogurt and spraying her with water from a garden hose to clean her off and keep her from drying out. Karkau’s medical decline began about three weeks earlier, Engberg told investigators, when she began experiencing memory problems and driving erratically. Then, about two weeks ago, she experienced a seizure-like incident after which she developed extensive internal bruising and blistering, Engberg reported, according to the complaint. She eventually became more sedentary and supine, and stayed on the porch. According to the complaint, Engberg told investigators he called 911 because Karkau was showing signs of deterioration and could not eat solid food or drink water.
He later told investigators that he gave Karkau the best care under the circumstances, and she “received better care from him than she would have gotten otherwise,” according to the complaint. Engberg was placed under arrest on Friday, Sept. 9, and transported to the Door County Jail, where cash bond was set at $100,000. Editor’s Note: In the criminal complaint, the Door County District Attorney’s Office refers to Jill Karkau as “victim” to fulfill its legal duty to victims’ rights. The Peninsula Pulse independently verified the name of the deceased victim.
Transforming Your Voice with Bayside Radio Theater Eleanor Corbin talks with Cherryl Fonfara and Mark Moede from Bayside Radio Theater, a performance group that brings live radio theater shows to the stage. Together since 2023, Fonfara and Moede reveal the secrets behind the sound effects that turn readings into immersive performances, explain the work of Foley artists and character-voice actors, and discuss why radio theater offers performance opportunities for all ages. Fonfara also walks through the process of writing a radio-theater script and shares the excitement that comes from building a story around a local Door County setting. Their upcoming show, “Shadows in the Night,” is an original mystery set in Sturgeon Bay that will take place over two nights at the Door County Granary in Sturgeon Bay on Oct. 9 and 10. Listen at DoorCountyPulse.com/podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Those municipalities that publish their public notices with us are indicated below with “PN.” COUNTY OF DOOR, POP. 30,066- PN co.door.wi.gov 920.746.2200 County Board meets 4th Tuesday of month Cty Clerk: Jill Lau jlau@co.door.wi.gov TOWN OF BAILEYS HARBOR, POP. 1,223 - PN admin@baileysharbor.gov 920.839.9509 Town Board meets 2nd Monday of month Clerk: Haley Adams admin@townofbaileysharborwi.gov TOWN OF BRUSSELS, POP. 1,125 - PN townofbrussels.com 920.493.1836 Town Board meets 2nd Wednesday of month Clerk: Sherri Dantoin clerk.townofbrussels@gmail.com TOWN OF CLAY BANKS, POP. 385 - PN tn.claybanks.wi.gov 920.493.7383 Town Board meets 2nd Monday of month Clerk: Jessica Bongle clerk@tn.claybanks.wi.gov TOWN OF EGG HARBOR, POP. 1,458- PN townofeggharbor.org 920.743.6141 Town Board meets 3rd Monday of month Clerk: Pam Krauel clerk@townofeggharbor.org VILLAGE OF EGG HARBOR, POP, 358 - PN villageofeggharbor.org 920.868.3334 Village Board meets 2nd Wednesday of month Clerk: Lynn Ohnesorge lohnesorge@villageofeggharbor.gov VILLAGE OF EPHRAIM, POP. 345 - PN ephraim-wisconsin.com 920.854.5501 Village board meets 2nd Tuesday of month Clerk/Treasurer: Andrea Collak acollak@ephraim.wi.gov TOWN OF FORESTVILLE, POP. 1,063 - PN forestvilletown.wi.gov 920.639.2431 PO Box 175, Forestville, WI 54213 Town board meets 3rd Monday of month Clerk: Theresa Tlachac clerk@forestvilletown.wi.gov VILLAGE OF FORESTVILLE, POP. 482 - PN villageofforestvillewi.gov 571.340.1427 Village board meets 3rd Monday of month Clerk: Heidi Wyckoff clerk@villageofforestvillewi.gov TOWN OF GARDNER, POP. 1,218 - PN townofgardner.org 920.825.1137 Town board meets 2nd Wednesday of month Clerk: Amy Sacotte togclerk@townofgardnerwi.gov TOWN OF GIBRALTAR, POP. 1,228- PN gibraltarwi.gov 920.868.1714 Town board meets 1st Wednesday of month Clerk: Laura Reetz clerk@gibraltarwi.gov TOWN OF JACKSONPORT, POP. 878 - PN jacksonportwi.gov 920.823.8136 Town board meets 4th Tuesday of month Clerk/Treasurer: Colleen Huberty clerk@jacksonportwi.gov TOWN OF LIBERTY GROVE, POP. 2096 - PN libertygrove.org 920.854.2934 Town board meetings 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of month Clerk/Treasurer: Pam Donart town@libertygrovewi.gov TOWN OF NASEWAUPEE, POP. 1,984 -PN townofnasewaupee.com 920.495.0920 Town board meets 3rd Thursday of month Meetings: 3388 Cty PD Clerk: Jill Lau clerk@townofnasewapeewi.gov TOWN OF SEVASTOPOL, POP. 2,826 - PN townofsevastopol.com 920.746.1230 Town board meets on the 3rd Monday of month Clerk/Treasurer: Amy M. Flok office@townofsevastopolwi.gov VILLAGE OF SISTER BAY, POP. 1,148 - PN sisterbaywi.gov 920.854.4118 Village board meets 3rd Tuesday of month Clerk: Julie Thyssen info@sisterbaywi.gov CITY OF STURGEON BAY, POP. 9,646 - PN sturgeonbaywi.org 920.746.2900 Common Council meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday of month Clerk: Stephanie Reinhardt info@sturgeonbaywi.org TOWN OF STURGEON BAY, POP. 821 - PN townofsturgeonbay-wi.gov 920-338-5246 Town board meets 2nd Monday of month Clerk: Michelle Sternard clerk@townofsturgeonbay-wi.gov TOWN OF UNION, POP. 1,005 - PN https://townofuniondoorwi.gov/ 920.493.9559 Town board meets 2nd Wednesday of month Clerk: Beth Hanson clerk@townofuniondoorwi.gov TOWN OF WASHINGTON, POP. 777 - PN washingtonisland-wi.gov Town board meets 3rd Wednesday of month Clerk/Treasurer: Alexandria McDonald townoffice@washingtonisland-wi.gov
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Hot, Dry and Stormy Summer Sets Records in Door County Door County experienced its driest summer since 2012, yet had its highest number of severe weather warnings issued since 1986 Prepared for the Peninsula Pulse by THE WISCONSIN STATE CLIMATOLOGY OFFICE
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ummer 2026 was another warmer-than-normal season for Wisconsin, with heat, dry conditions and severe thunderstorms shaping the weather across the state and in Door County. August rounded out a warmer-thannormal summer for Wisconsin, with all three months finishing above average. While Door County’s summer average temperature was 67.3 degrees, that was 1.4 degrees warmer than normal. Statewide, temperatures averaged 68.5 degrees, which is 1.3 degrees warmer than normal. It was Wisconsin’s seventh consecutive warmer-than-average summer. A mid-July heat wave provided the state’s highest temperatures of the season and its first 100-degree temperature in three years. Temperatures soared to 104 degrees in Wausaukee (Marinette County) on July 14 and West Allis (Milwaukee County) on July 15. Door County’s hottest summer temperature also occurred during this wave, as Sturgeon Bay reached 96 degrees. Many Remain Parched Dryness plagued much of the Badger State throughout the three summer months, particularly from mid-July through August. Only a few portions of the western and southern regions saw above-normal precipitation through the season, while the northern counties were consistently the driest. The state’s average precipitation was 1.45 inches below normal. Remarkably, Door experienced its driest summer since 2012, with a countywide average of just 7.55 inches of rain, 2.71 inches drier than normal. August was the driest month of the season, with most of the county
receiving roughly half of its normal monthly rainfall.
spread through Door County during July, while severe drought emerged in northern Wisconsin. By the end of Battered By Storms August, the northwest was in extreme Severe weather was a major feature drought, and a stripe of severe drought in Wisconsin’s 2026 summer weather. ran through Door County. The National Weather Service issued The summer’s extreme dryness will 411 severe thunderstorm and tornado likely have lasting impacts into the fall warnings for the state, the fourth most season. The Wisconsin Department of for a summer Natural Resources (DNR) has season since noted unprecedented low The timing and 1986. flows in the state’s rivers. The vibrancy of fall In Door County, timing and vibrancy of fall colors will likely be 11 such warnings colors will likely be impacted were issued – the in parts of the state, as impacted this fall most in a summer drought-stressed trees in parts of the state, attempt to conserve energy. season since as drought-stressed records began in 1986 – despite A Challenging Season for trees attempt to the seasonal Farmers conserve energy. dryness. Ten of A late spring frost in May these warnings had county cherry growers occurred in July, the most issued for the worried about losses, but many farms county in a single month. reported successful harvests in mid-July. On the morning of July 27, a strong Thankfully, no wind storms flattened storm cell pummeled Door County with area apple orchards this season, but the large hail. Baseball-sized hail (3 inches large hailstones on July 27 may have in diameter) was reported in Sturgeon bruised some fruit. Bay, with 2-inch hail falling near Valmy. Across the rest of the state, row crops Later that morning, the same storms struggled after a promising start to the produced a destructive EF4 tornado season gave way to weeks of heat and near Appleton (Outagamie County) and increasingly scarce rainfall. Some of tore through Fox Crossing and Menasha northern Wisconsin’s corn crop failed (Winnebago County). The twister’s to fully develop ears, and soybeans estimated 140-mile-per-hour winds began to wilt under the hot, dry significantly damaged numerous homes conditions. Drought also reduced hay and businesses. and pasture production across northern A total of 20 tornadoes occurred Wisconsin, forcing livestock producers between June 1 and Aug. 31, two more to supplement feed. than the seasonal average from 1991 to 2020. Wisconsin’s 2026 tornado count The Wisconsin State Climatology stands at 48, making 2026 the secondOffice (SCO) – a combined effort most tornadic year in Wisconsin since between UW-Madison’s Nelson Institute, 1950. The most tornadic year was in Division of Extension, and Department 2005, when 62 tornadoes occurred. of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences – helps all Wisconsinites use weather Drought Spreads and Intensifies and climate data effectively. As part Escalating drought was unfortunately of the University’s larger Rural the story of the summer in Wisconsin. Partnerships Institute, the SCO focuses Following the state’s fourth driest May much of its efforts on Wisconsin’s on record, June began on a dry note. agricultural communities beyond Near-average precipitation through Dane County, offering tailored tools June helped alleviate abnormally dry like drought monitoring for crop conditions by early July. management, divisional climate data, The relief was temporary, though, blogs about current weather events, as prolonged dry spells through July and monthly climate summaries. caused conditions to escalate quickly. Learn more and join the email list at Abnormally dry conditions gradually climatology.nelson.wisc.edu.
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(From left) Community Development Director Rebecca Kerwin, City Administrator Josh Van Lieshout, Mayor David Ward, Destination Door County Director of Partner Services Phil Berndt, Door County Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Michelle Lawrie, Community First Credit Union business lending vice presidents Matthew Wilcox and John Nygaard, and Cobblestone Hotels president and vice president of development Jeremy Griesbach and Anna Jakubek participate Sept. 21 in the groundbreaking ceremony for a four-story, 62-unit Cobblestone Hotel being built at 1026 Egg Harbor Road in Sturgeon Bay. KEVIN BONESKE
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formal groundbreaking ceremony was held Sept. 21 at the construction site for a four-story, 62-unit Cobblestone Hotel being built at 1026 Egg Harbor Road in Sturgeon Bay. Jeremy Griesbach, president of development for Cobblestone Hotels, said the hotel chain is “excited to finally be breaking ground in Sturgeon Bay.” “This is something that we’ve wanted to do for 10 years,” he said. “We’ve been working on it, looking at all the different possibilities of going through everything, and it’s always interesting how it always becomes a way for it to work out.” Griesbach said the Neenah-based Cobblestone Hotels has 158 locations open or under construction in 27 states, with the one in Sturgeon Bay to be the 32nd in Wisconsin and take about a year to complete construction. Mayor David Ward said the Cobblestone Hotel is “an important investment in Sturgeon Bay.” “It marks the first new hotel in town in over 25 years,” he said. “This hotel will help accommodate growing traffic from tourism and from business visitors.” Community Development Director Rebecca Kerwin said the hotel “adds another face to the growth and vitality of our city.” Door County Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Michelle Lawrie said having a Cobblestone Hotel locate in the area “is a major win for Sturgeon Bay.” “[It’s] a major win for creating momentum in the area, not only this Egg Harbor Road corridor, but our City of Sturgeon Bay and countywide,” she said. “[It’s] really close to the
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highway and close to business travelers coming to Sturgeon Bay and Door County, also those families coming, and now they will have a new type of hotel to come to.” Phil Berndt, who represented Destination Door County at the groundbreaking, said the Cobblestone Hotel “represents much more than a new building.” “It represents confidence in Sturgeon Bay and in Door County as a place to visit, do business and to invest,” he said. “Lodging is a vital part of Door County’s visitor economy, providing a home base for guests who support our restaurants, shops, attractions and many other local businesses throughout the year.” The hotel will be constructed on the north side of the 1.92acre site, behind a 66-stall parking lot, with a stormwater pond at the front near Egg Harbor Road. This is the third location in the city that Cobblestone Hotels considered for locating the hotel. The current site is located in Tax Incremental District (TID) #6, which will help finance the development agreement for Cobblestone Hotels to receive a total of $1.2 million in financial incentives, $810,000 within 30 days of an occupancy permit being issued to the hotel, and $390,000 in annual payments of $26,000 over 15 years.
BUSINESS briefs BRUSSELS REPRESENTED IN RECORD APPRENTICE CLASS At the Sept. 24 Apprentice Signing Day – modeled after National Signing Day for college athletes – Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 400 and the Mechanical Contractors Association of North Central Wisconsin recognized a record 138 first-year apprentices, the largest class in the event’s history. Among the apprentices was Collin Massart of Brussels, an HVAC/R (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration) service tech apprentice working for Tweet Garot.
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Sheriff Candidates Address ICE, Disciplinary Records, and Law-Enforcement Priorities by DEBRA FITZGERALD debra.fitz@ppulse.com
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t’s that time of year when voters prepare for the November election by studying candidates and their positions to decide who will earn their votes. To aid that research, the Peninsula Pulse will publish questionnaires with our relevant local, state and congressional races. This week, we begin with the race for Door County Sheriff, where incumbent Tammy Weckler-Sternard, a Democratic candidate, is challenged by Sheriff’s Office Deputy Curt Vandertie, a Republican candidate, and Randy Wagner, an independent candidate. A couple of points of clarification before readers dive in.
Tammy Weckler-Sternard, 56,
running as a Democratic candidate, lives in the town of Forestville and currently serves as the Door county sheriff, a position she has held since 2018. Her partner is reNee’ and she has four adult children. Her formal education and training include a 2007 Associate’s Degree in criminal Justice-Law enforcement from Northeast Wisconsin technical college. she is a Wisconsin state-certified law enforcement officer and jail officer, with additional and numerous trainings in a wide Tammy Weckler-Sternard. variety of law enforcement and sUbmItteD leadership subjects through places like Fox Valley technical college in Wisconsin and the FbI Academy in Quantico, Virginia. she has logged over 3,000 hours of training in all aspects of law enforcement operations. Weckler-sternard ran for sheriff in 2014 but lost to steve Delarwelle. she ran again in 2018 against pat mccarty and won the election, and ran uncontested for a second, four-year term in 2022. Peninsula Pulse: Why are you qualified to be sheriff and why do you want the job? Tammy Weckler-Sternard: my record demonstrates the experience, leadership and proven results needed to continue leading an effective, efficient law enforcement agency focused on what matters most: keeping Door county safe. I bring firsthand experience leading a law enforcement agency of this size and complexity, along with seven-anda-half years serving as your sheriff. my 33-year career has provided experience navigating complex challenges, leading people, making difficult decisions, and maintaining fiscal responsibility. I’ve built strong relationships throughout Door county that are essential to effective law enforcement. I’ve done it; I know what it takes, and I’m ready to continue. I’d be honored to have your support. PP: The sheriff’s office has faced challenges recruiting and retaining qualified law-enforcement officers. What do you believe are the biggest reasons for those challenges, and what specifically would you do as sheriff to recruit, retain, and develop deputies? TWS: recruiting and retaining qualified law-enforcement officers is a challenge for agencies across Wisconsin and nationally, and we are no different. We are somewhat unique because of the lack of affordable housing and childcare concerns for young families considering coming here. With nearly two decades involved in recruiting and hiring at the sheriff’s office, I’ve seen how much the process has evolved. When I began my first term, we took a hard look at our recruitment and hiring practices and made significant changes to compete for today’s candidates. retention requires work-life balance, strong, team-oriented supervision at all levels, and the resources needed to succeed. Development requires team involvement, meaningful training and opportunities to grow. PP: Would you support or oppose the Door County Jail being used to hold people detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)? What factors would determine your position? TWS: All individuals held in our jail must be held based on our legal authority to do so. Immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility, and local law enforcement must operate within the authority provided by law. I stay current on policies and procedures by working closely with our county corporation counsel and communicating regularly with fellow law-enforcement leaders. I have not entered into a 287(g) agreement with Ice. the relatively small number of Wisconsin sheriff’s offices that have entered into these agreements reflects the complexity of this issue and the need for clear guidance. We will continue working with outside agencies to address violent offenders and keep our community safe. PP: If elected, what is the one area of the sheriff’s office where you would increase spending, and what is one area where you believe spending could be reduced or resources used more efficiently? Please explain why. TWS: In a perfect world, the department would receive all the funding needed to provide every service our community expects. the reality is that increasing the budget without offsetting revenue is not realistic given the county budget and the funding needs of other agencies. employee wage increases account for a significant portion of annual increases. Union wages are determined through contracts negotiated by the county, not the sheriff. Non-
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When answering a question about where they stand on using the Door County Jail to hold people detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, all of the candidates referred to Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Section 287(g) authorizes ICE to enter into agreements with state and local law-enforcement agencies that allow designated officers to perform certain federal immigrationenforcement duties. We also gave the candidates the opportunity to selfreport any disciplinary action they’ve had during their careers. One of the candidates, Curt Vandertie, referred to his suspension in 2022, but did not provide the particulars we requested. We were able to fill in those gaps, having received the relevant documents on Aug.
13, after the primary election, through an open records request. Vandertie alleges in his answer below that his suspension occurred after he told the current sheriff in 2022 that he intended to run for sheriff. “Shortly after that meeting, they suspended me,” Vandertie wrote. We offered the current sheriff an opportunity to address Vandertie’s accusation, which she deferred for the time being. We also reached out to County Corporation Counsel Sean Donohue and asked him how the county responds to that accusation, given that it applies not only to the sheriff but also to those who investigated and those who participated in the investigation – all Door County employees. Donohue did not respond by the deadline, but we will revise this story for our digital version once he does.
Curt Vandertie, 52, running as a republican
Randy Wagner, 52, running as an
candidate, lives in the town of brussels, is married to sarah Vandertie, and has two children, one in high school and one in college. His formal education includes an Associate’s Degree in criminal Justice/Law enforcement from Northeast Wisconsin technical college (NWtc), where he also received a vocational degree in computer operations. He is a state-licensed emergency medical technician and state-certified firefighter. Curt Vandertie. sUbmItteD His extensive training and continuing education span the fire, ems and law enforcement disciplines, and include areas such as corrections, leadership, professional communications, incident command and crisis negotiation. Peninsula Pulse: Why are you qualified to be sheriff and why do you want the job? Curt Vandertie: For nearly three decades, I have served Door county in law enforcement, fire and ems. With 17 years as a patrol deputy and 18 years as Fire chief for brusselsUnion-Gardner, I have led during emergencies and worked on the front lines, seeing daily how mental illness, drugs and alcohol affect families and public safety. this experience has prepared me to lead people, manage resources and make difficult decisions. I want to be sheriff to provide visible leadership, support our staff and build genuine connections with the community. I will be a sheriff for all, treating everyone fairly and with respect, regardless of politics. PP: The sheriff’s office has faced challenges recruiting and retaining qualified law-enforcement officers. What do you believe are the biggest reasons for those challenges, and what specifically would you do as sheriff to recruit, retain and develop deputies? CV: Law enforcement is demanding, and agencies face competition for qualified candidates. Leadership and workplace culture are major factors in recruitment and retention. our deputies are our greatest recruitment tool, and their pride in the agency will attract others. As sheriff, I will demonstrate genuine leadership by supporting our staff and developing future leaders through training, mentoring, advancement opportunities and succession planning. I will work with our school resource officers to introduce students to law-enforcement careers and guide them toward our reserve Deputy program, a pathway to becoming a full-time deputy. I will showcase our agency at hiring events across Wisconsin. PP: Would you support or oppose the Door County Jail being used to hold people detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)? What factors would determine your position? CV: my position has remained consistent: Immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility; our deputies and local resources must remain focused on protecting Door county. I would not support a 287(g) locally, based on discussions with county legal counsel and concerns about legal authority, liability and taxpayer responsibility. that does not mean refusing cooperation. If someone jailed for a serious or violent offense is wanted by Ice, we would notify and coordinate with federal authorities consistent with law. We will not obstruct Ice. As sheriff for all, I will ensure everyone feels comfortable contacting local law enforcement when they need help or report crimes. PP: If elected, what is the one area of the sheriff’s office where you would increase spending, and what is one area where you believe spending could be reduced or resources used more efficiently? Please explain why. CV: the 2027 budget will already be approved when the next sheriff takes office, but I will immediately review all operations for efficiencies. my priority for increased investment would be deputy training focused on crisis intervention, de-escalation, mental-health emergencies, substance-related incidents and other complex calls. this training protects deputies and the public while improving outcomes. to offset those costs, I will aggressively pursue grants. I will improve efficiency across every division by analyzing call volumes, jail bookings, staffing schedules, overtime and deployment. that data will help ensure personnel are assigned where and when they are needed most without compromising safety. PP: What policies and practices should be in place to ensure deputies use force appropriately and are held accountable when they do not? Would you make
Independent candidate, lives in the town of brussels. He is married to Lili Wagner and has two children, one in high school and one in college. He is a retired Denver police Detective and is currently semi-retired, working as a transport deputy with the brown county sheriff’s office and as a charter captain. He has formal basic policy academy training, received in 1997, and has taken associatelevel courses through red rocks community college Randy Wagner. sUbmItteD in colorado. He’s received ongoing training throughout his career and taken various courses, including DeA meth Lab and Drug Investigator courses, and through the colorado peace officer standards and training Instructor school and train-the-trainer school – programs that train experienced officers to become certified instructors in core law enforcement skills or general teaching methods. this is his first time running for public office.
Peninsula Pulse: Why are you qualified to be sheriff and why do you want the job? Randy Wagner: I’m qualified because I bring years of experience in patrol, investigations, narcotics, undercover operations, training and leadership. I’ve worked complex cases, trained officers, made difficult decisions under pressure, and continued my education throughout my career. I’m also currently working as a transport Deputy with the brown county sheriff’s office. I want this job because I believe the Door county sheriff’s office can be better. I want to bring fresh eyes, transparency, accountability and stronger leadership. I want to develop leaders within the ranks, support our deputies, and build a stronger connection with the community. I’m not running because I need a job. I’m running because I believe I can make a difference. PP: The sheriff’s office has faced challenges recruiting and retaining qualified law-enforcement officers. What do you believe are the biggest reasons for those challenges, and what specifically would you do as sheriff to recruit, retain, and develop deputies? RW: I believe the biggest challenges are competition for good officers, pay and benefits, workload and the culture of the organization. A vote of no confidence also sends a message outside the agency, and I believe some of the best qualified people may hesitate to apply because they don’t want to walk into an organization where leadership and morale are questioned. As sheriff, I would focus on recruiting the right people, improving the work environment, strengthening training, and creating clear opportunities for advancement. I want to develop leaders from within the ranks and recognize good work. take care of your people, invest in them, and give them a reason to stay. PP: Would you support or oppose the Door County Jail being used to hold people detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)? What factors would determine your position? RW: Door county is not currently contracted to house Ice detainees, and there is no 287(g) agreement in place. Door county will continue to hold local arrestees when Ice places a lawful hold, as required. I do not intend to seek an agreement to turn Door county Jail into an Ice detention facility. my priority is serving and protecting the people of Door county. our jail has limited space, staffing, and resources, and those resources need to remain focused on the people we are responsible for here. I will follow state and federal law, respect lawful Ice holds, and make decisions based on the needs of Door county, not politics. PP: If elected, what is the one area of the sheriff’s office where you would increase spending, and what is one area where you believe spending could be reduced or resources used more efficiently? Please explain why. RW: because I do not currently work at the sheriff’s office, I decided to speak with several deputies to get their input about needs and concerns. After listening to them, I believe it would be irresponsible to name one area to increase or reduce spending without first reviewing the budget myself. I want to examine every line item, understand what spending is required, what is discretionary, and where resources can be used more efficiently.
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Birthing Center Campaign Gains Momentum Families welcoming a baby should be able to depend on expert maternity care close to home. But rural birthing services are under increasing strain from limited insurance reimbursement, workforce shortages, and declining birthrates. Door County Medical Center (DCMC) and the DCMC Foundation are taking action now to protect safe, accessible, state-of-the-art maternity care in our community before these pressures place local families at greater risk. When a rural birthing center closes, families face longer travel times, higher infant and maternal mortality risks, and deeper health disparities. In 2025, 102 babies were born at DCMC. Preserving local maternity care requires strong community support now. Currently the DCMC Birthing Center has: • • • • • •
Tele Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Lactation Consulting Birthing Classes Beautiful Birthing Suites Three incredible OB/GYN physicians Supporting staff that feels like family
To sustain this essential service, the DCMC Foundation launched the Birthing Center Campaign in 2025 with a goal to raise $500,000 each year for the next several years. Since its launch late last year, generous donors have contributed more than $400,000, but we still need to close the final gap and maintain this momentum.
Please consider making a gift, sharing the campaign, or scanning the QR code today to help us reach our goal for our first year.
Major Donation Given by Local Couple in Support of Memory Care Services Program A transformational gift from local couple Tom Pollock and Chris Gritzmacher is helping advance compassionate, specialized support for patients and families navigating memory loss. Their $290,000 contribution to the DCMC Memory Care Services Program strengthens care across the continuum— supporting resources, education, and program needs that help individuals live with dignity while easing the burden on caregivers. We are grateful for their leadership and for all who help to build a stronger network of memory care services for our community.
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The Annual Golf Marathon Does it Again Community spirit was on full display at the 30th Annual Golf Marathon. With teams, sponsors, and volunteers coming together once again, the event raised $177,000 to support the Behavioral Health Campaign. From the first tee to the final putt, every donation helped turn a day on the course into meaningful impact for patients and caregivers throughout the year. Thank you to all who played, gave, sponsored and cheered on the participants. Save the date for next year: Wednesday, September 1, 2027.
Interested in getting involved? Consider giving a gift or volunteering in support of the Behavioral Health Campaign.
For all the ways to share time, talents and treasure, visit us at: https://www.dcmedical.org/giving-and-volunteering
65th Auxiliary House & Garden Walk Success Helps Fulfill $250,000 Pledge In July, more than 150 volunteers joined forces to showcase spectacular homes and gardens featured on the 65th Door County House & Garden Walk sponsored by the Door County Medical Center (DCMC) Auxiliary. Led by co-chairs Pat Neudecker and Angie Repp, the event allowed visitors to view creative renovations, interesting architecture, beautiful interior design, and lush gardens at new and historic properties across Door County. The 65th House & Garden Walk raised more than $100,000, an achievement made possible by the dedication of volunteers, homeowners, sponsors, and community supporters. These funds helped the Auxiliary fulfill a $250,000 pledge made four years ago to the Behavioral Health Campaign. This accomplishment will help Door County Medical Center strengthen much-needed mental health services for the community.
Interested in getting involved? Consider becoming a DCMC Auxiliary volunteer. You’ll meet great people, give back locally, and help make a real difference. Scan the QR code to learn more
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union wages are established annually by the county board. With nearly two decades of budget experience, I understand these fiscal limitations. each year, we evaluate operations, identify efficiencies, and ensure taxpayer dollars are used responsibly while meeting community needs. PP: What policies and practices should be in place to ensure deputies use force appropriately and are held accountable when they do not? Would you make any changes to the department’s current policies or oversight? TWS: the sheriff’s office use-of-force policies are reviewed regularly. Use-of-force incidents are reviewed by supervisors and a state-certified use-of-force instructor. If a use of force is determined to be inappropriate, we follow established policies and procedures to address it. these reviews serve multiple purposes, including ensuring accountability and supporting deputies when force is appropriately applied based on the circumstances. since 2019, I have reported an annual use-of-force report for each division, along with our use-of-force policy. statistical data regarding qualifying use-of-force incidents is also reported to the Wisconsin Department of Justice as required by Wis. stat. 165.845. PP: Have you ever been the subject of a formal disciplinary action, internal affairs investigation or formal complaint by a law-enforcement agency for which you worked? This includes disciplinary matters that were resolved without termination, resignation or criminal charges. If so, please identify. TWS: my personnel file has been the subject of open records requests and has been reviewed by county human resources and handled by corporation counsel. I have verified with human resources that there are no substantiated complaints or discipline in my file. Like anyone with a long career in law enforcement, I have had supervisors talk with me about things I could have done better, as well as complaints or concerns that may have come up. And I have always taken accountability for my actions. How these were documented was up to the supervisor handling them at the time. PP: Have you ever resigned, retired or otherwise left a law-enforcement position while under investigation, facing potential discipline, or after being notified that disciplinary action was being considered? TSW: I have not. the only law enforcement agency I have worked for is the Door county sheriff’s office.
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any changes to the department’s current policies or oversight? CV: Wisconsin law and department policy define when force is authorized. each use-of-force report is reviewed by a sergeant, use-of-force instructor, patrol lieutenant and chief Deputy. If that review identifies a policy violation, an investigation should follow, with consistent discipline when warranted. Alleged criminal conduct should be referred to an outside law-enforcement agency for investigation. I would add an after-action review team of a sergeant, lieutenant and use-of-force instructor. the team would meet with the deputy to discuss what went well, what could improve and whether policy, equipment or department-wide training should be updated. Accountability corrects misconduct and strengthens performance. PP: Have you ever been the subject of a formal disciplinary action, internal affairs investigation or formal complaint by a law-enforcement agency for which you worked? This includes disciplinary matters that were resolved without termination, resignation or criminal charges. If so, please identify the agency, date, the specific allegation(s), the disciplinary action or finding and the outcome. Please answer completely. If you believe a matter does not fall within the scope of this question, explain why rather than omitting it. CV: In three decades of professional employment, I had never faced formal discipline. except once. Five years ago, as a professional courtesy, I informed the current sheriff of my intent to run for sheriff in the 2022 election. shortly after that meeting, they suspended me. I did not agree with the process or outcome, yet I completed every requirement asked of me and continued serving this community with professionalism and dedication. I released the details of this incident on my website so voters can decide for themselves what happened. see vandertieforsheriff.com. Editor’s Note: Vandertie did not submit the requested information for specific allegations, disciplinary action and outcome. His campaign website contains a statement offering his explanation about the suspension, but not the specific charges. According to the documents the peninsula pulse obtained through an open records request, Vandertie was suspended without pay for 12 days on March 9, 2022. He was also removed from supervisor and field training responsibilities. Nine violations were cited, eight of those about his patrol activities, the ninth about the supervision of a probationary deputy while serving as a field training officer: standards of conduct/supervisor responsibilities; laws, rules and orders; efficiency; conduct; documentation of activity and status changes; meal periods and breaks; and anti-harrassment/general. The investigation, signed by Vandertie on March 9, 2022, “found Deputy Vandertie’s conduct was not necessary for business purpose, was sufficiently serious to interfere with work performance, had the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment and otherwise adversely affect the workplace.” On his campaign website, Vandertie posted a statement of explanations about the charges, going into greater detail. He also wrote that while he respectfully disagreed with aspects of the investigation’s conclusions, he accepted the discipline, completed all requirements asked of him and continued serving the community with professionalism and dedication. PP: Have you ever resigned, retired or otherwise left a law-enforcement position while under investigation, facing potential discipline, or after being notified that disciplinary action was being considered? CV: All 17 years of my law enforcement career have been with the Door county sheriff’s office.
my primary responsibility is to the taxpayers of Door county and to be fiscally responsible and make sure every tax dollar is being spent wisely. PP: What policies and practices should be in place to ensure deputies use force appropriately and are held accountable when they do not? Would you make any changes to the department’s current policies or oversight? RW: I have reviewed the sheriff’s office’s use-of-force policy, and I believe Door county has a good policy in place. supervisors should be the first line of review to determine whether force was appropriate and within policy. every use of force should be fully documented, with the sergeant recommending whether further investigation is needed. I would maintain a use-of-force database through professional standards to identify trends, ensure accountability and document incidents for future liability concerns. If force is within policy but training is needed, we address it. If force is out of policy, appropriate discipline should follow. PP: Have you ever been the subject of a formal disciplinary action, internal affairs investigation or formal complaint by a law-enforcement agency for which you worked? This includes disciplinary matters that were resolved without termination, resignation or criminal charges. If so, please identify. RW: Yes. I have had formal complaints during my law enforcement career. I believe the public deserves to know about them, so I have made my personnel and internal affairs records available for review. I believe complaints are part of a law enforcement career, particularly when you are actively working difficult cases and dealing with people on some of the worst days of their lives. Not every complaint is sustained, and not every complaint is unfounded. I believe the important thing is transparency and allowing people to review the complete record. taking responsibility for your complaints and learning from them is the most important thing we can do in law enforcement. Editor’s Note: Wagner submitted to the peninsula pulse the 30 complaints the Denver Police Department had received about him and answered all pulse questions about the nature of the allegations, disciplinary actions and outcome. The complaints date from October 2001 through November 2017. The majority resulted in no disciplinary action or finding. Three resulted in oral reprimands – two for failures to attend court and a preventable accident. He received two written reprimands: one for improper procedure, failure to give his name and badge/discourtesy, and another for failure to make, file or complete official required reports. On Nov. 8, 2017, he was suspended for four days on an allegation of inappropriate use of force. To view Wagner’s complaints in full, go to Wagner for Door County Sheriff at facebook.com/p/Wagner-for-DoorCounty-Sheriff-61587263093807/. PP: Have you ever resigned, retired or otherwise left a law-enforcement position while under investigation, facing potential discipline, or after being notified that disciplinary action was being considered? RW: No. I have never resigned, retired, or otherwise left a law enforcement position while under investigation, facing potential discipline, or after being notified that disciplinary action was being considered. my Denver police Department career ended with my retirement. my personnel record, which I have made available for review, reflects my complete disciplinary history and the outcomes of those matters.
))education Gibraltar Grant Aims to Build Bridge From School to Adult Life funded by the grant. This coordinator will help manage partnerships with local employers, student work placements and data collection of post-grad results. They will also help students f there’s one thing Gibraltar School learn employment basics, such as filling out a job District Pupil Services Director Christine application and using a time-card system. Voigtlander has learned over the years The grant also supports tuition for Christine Voitglander, as she’s guided students through students attending Northeast Wisconsin Gibraltar School District school and beyond, it’s that “graduation Technical College and Fox Valley Technical pupil services director. shouldn’t be a cliff for our kiddos.” College, as well as independent living sUbmItteD That’s especially true for students with opportunities. disabilities or extra support needs, who Voigtlander also plans to expand experiential navigate their education with the help of Individualized opportunities for students with special needs, including Education Programs (IEPs). off-campus work such as job shadowing, internships To better prepare these students for life after high and supported employment. The district also plans to school – and better equip the district to provide that purchase a vehicle to provide transportation to these preparation – Voigtlander applied for the $100,000 experiences, opening opportunities for students across Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) the county who don’t have cars or are too young to drive. Transition Readiness Grant, which she received earlier She wants all these experiences to show students how this year. they can build a life right here. With the funding, Voigtlander hopes to grow “Door County has so many opportunities for our Gibraltar’s transition readiness resources from students to job shadow, have internships, to be out compliance level to a more developed, institutional in our community,” Voigtlander said. “We want our program, she said. students to live, work and contribute right here in The district has already posted a position opening for a transition coordinator, whose wages will be by ELEANOR CORBIN eleanor@ppulse.com
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L-C SCHOOL DISTRICT GOES TO REFERENDUM residents within the Luxemburg-casco school District (LcsD) will be asked to consider supporting a three-year operational referendum on their November ballots. the referendum approved in 2024 sunsets after the 2026-27 school year, and the proposed referendum is the same amount and duration as the prior referendum: $1.8 million per year for three years. because the amount is remaining static, the referendum is expected to have a netzero impact on the LcsD’s mill rate, the district reports, meaning that property taxes will not increase as a result of an approved referendum. District superintendent Jo-ellen Fairbanks shared plans to hold community meetings in the coming weeks to provide area residents with the facts they need to make an informed decision. the district’s financial outlook will also be presented. Dates and times of these community meetings will be posted on LcsD social media channels. more information about the proposed operational referendum can be found on the district’s website at tinyurl.com/ yckxk7d2.
SOUTHERN DOOR HOSTS REFERENDUM INFO SESSIONS southern Door school District invites community members to attend two informational sessions about the upcoming operational referendum on oct. 2 and 28. the meetings, both of which will begin at 6 pm at the southern Door community Auditorium, will feature presentations about how an operational referendum would support southern Door schools. Attendees will have time to ask questions. For more information about the proposed operational referendum, visit sdcsdreferendum.org.
CHERRYLAND AIRPORT HOSTING YOUNG EAGLES RALLY eAA (experimental Aircraft Association) chapter 630 will host a Young eagles rally, where children ages 8 to 17 can enjoy free airplane rides. Weather permitting, the event will take place saturday, oct. 3, from 10 am to 2 pm, at Door county cherryland Airport, 3538 park Dr. in sturgeon bay. parent or legal guardian approval and signature are required for youth airplane rides. In addition to the rides, civil Air patrol cadets will be on hand with an informational table, and attendees can explore a stem (science, technology, engineering, math) booth and other aviation activities. eAA chapter 630 pilots, including local pilot mike Demuth, will volunteer their time to make this an exciting educational experience for area youth. Another aim of the event is to spotlight the cherryland Airport, a regional
Door County, so it’s an investment in them and in the community that they’ll be a part of.” Currently, Gibraltar has no formalized transition program, Voigtlander said. So while the district meets Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) requirements, that measure doesn’t necessarily translate into postgraduation success for students with special needs. Wisconsin Post School Outcomes (PSO) survey results indicate that 20% of Gibraltar students with IEPs were not engaged in employment or education one year after leaving school. Among those who were employed, much of the employment was seasonal. Voigtlander said she wants to improve those outcomes by providing a structured framework. “I’ve worked in the field of special education for a long time, and the pattern is really clear that students who leave with a plan and some real-world experiences of working and trying a few jobs really thrive and they don’t drift ,” she said. She wants to use the grant money to “build a bridge” of support, opportunities, and experiences that help students with IEPs cross over from life in school to adult life. Every staff member at Gibraltar will learn how to be a part of that process with a statewide training series associated with the grant.
gateway to aviation, education and economic activity. contact 920.217.0652 or peninsulaflyers630@gmail.com with questions.
ISLAND FUNDRAISES WITH CANDLE GIVEAWAY Washington Island school and Door county candle company have partnered for a giveaway to support the ongoing construction of the bradley Jordan memorial Gymnasium. the first 18 people who donate $50 or more to support gym equipment and interior setup will receive a free custom “Lake scented” candle, created by the Door county candle company. Donations can be made either at the school’s front office or through Zeffy at bradleyjordanfoundation.org. candles must be picked up in person at the school; shipping is not offered. contact 920.857.2792 with questions.
GIBRALTAR SHOWS NEW FACILITIES AT OPEN HOUSE Gibraltar Area school District invites the community to an open house on tuesday, sept. 29, from 5 to 7:30 pm, to celebrate the start of the school year and the campus’s new facilities. Attendees may tour the new gymnasium, common areas and administrative spaces. Alumna and local musician Zephyr ciesar and former band teacher charlie eckhardt will be on campus to play live music. Admission to that night’s home girls’ volleyball games against providence Academy will be free. Junior varsity begins at 6 pm and varsity begins at 7 pm. It’s also homecoming week for the school, so visitors can look
forward to related events and decorations around campus.
UW EXTENSION OFFERS TWO SERIES FOR FARMERS the University of Wisconsin-madison Division of extension is offering two virtual fall/winter class series designed to support farmers. the first, shoebox to strategy: organizing Your Farm Legacy, is designed to help farm families organize vital records for the future. participants will learn to inventory farm assets, document specific transition goals and farm transfer scenarios, and develop confidence in their plans. the series begins Nov. 13 with subsequent required sessions on Jan. 8, Jan. 22 and Feb. 5. optional sessions follow on Feb. 19 and in march. All sessions take place from 12 to 1:30 pm. registration costs $250 per farm. the deadline is thursday, Nov. 12 at 11:59 pm. the second series, cultivating Your Farm’s Future, is an interactive virtual program designed to kickstart the vital process of farm succession planning. Key topics include communication strategies, inheritance distributions, and financial and estate planning. two sessions are scheduled for the upcoming season. the first runs thursdays from Nov. 12 to Dec. 10 (skipping thanksgiving), with two optional sessions in January and a registration deadline of oct. 23. the second class session runs thursdays from Feb. 4 through 25, with two optional sessions in march and a registration deadline of Jan. 22. the registration fee is $200 per farm. space is limited for both programs. For more information or to register, visit farms. extension.wisc.edu/programs or contact 608.263.3485 or joy.kirkpatrick@wisc.edu.
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Bonnie Leick and Doug O’Leary grow most of their own produce in their home garden.
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temperatures hit and the first layer of frost settles on the ground. To make the most of those summer crops before their time is up, Master Gardener Penne Wilson suggests keeping an eye on the weather for extended cold snaps and harvesting as much as possible beforehand. When it comes to tomatoes, even unripe ones can be picked, Wilson said; tomatoes in the “breaker” stage, beginning to show a blush of color, will continue to ripen off-vine and maintain their full flavor. Tomatoes that have reached the mature green stage, defined by a white or light-green star shape on the fruit’s blossom end, will also ripen off-vine, though with less flavor. Wilson recommends ripening tomatoes in a dark, well-ventilated area that stays between 55 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit, storing the fruit in a single layer. Gardeners can further extend the life of warm-season produce by using plastic tunnels or floating row covers on
cold nights, which prevent frost from collecting on the plants, Wilson said. During the day, these covers must be removed to prevent overheating and excess moisture. Planning Ahead If your gardening season is already over, fall is a good time to start planning your next one. Leick plants her garlic in mid-October, allowing the plants to establish roots for over the winter. Then in the spring, it’s the first thing to sprout, usually ready for harvest by mid-July. Fall is also a good time to take cuttings of annuals like geraniums and begonias to bring inside and nurse through the winter, Master Gardener Shaun Tauber said. By the time the ground thaws, they’ll be ready to transplant. At this point in the year, Tauber recommends leaving perennials alone. While it might be tempting to cut down
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The Door County Community Foundation awarded the Door County Master Gardeners a grant to support their Seed Library program. (From left) Amy Wagner of the Door County Seed Library, Sue Woerfel of the Bargains Unlimited Charitable Fund, Bob Jorin, formerly of the Door County Master Gardeners, Penne Wilson of the Door County Master Gardeners and Deb Stevens of The Garden Door. DOOR COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Door County Community Foundation, through its Bargains Unlimited Charitable Fund, gave the Door County Master Gardeners a $2,474 grant for its Door County Seed Library program. Organizers will use the grant to purchase seeds and supplies for distribution during the 2027 growing season. The funds will help the Seed Library meet its 2027 goal to distribute more than 12,000 packets of free seeds and educational handouts to gardeners of all ages. The Door County Seed Library is a community resource for gardening education that provides free seeds for members to
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The Door County Master Gardeners and Wild Ones-Door Peninsula Chapter will present “Leave the Leaves,” a free lecture on how to manage fall leaves so they can decompose naturally without becoming a nuisance. Recently retired Crossroads at Big Creek naturalist Coggin Herringa, who is part of both presenting organizations, will deliver the lecture on Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 6:30 to 8 pm at Crossroads’ Collins Learning Center, 2041 Michigan St. in Sturgeon Bay. According to organizers, leaving leaves in the landscape can provide shelter for overwintering pollinators and wildlife while enriching the soil and supporting a healthier ecosystem – all while reducing fall yard work.
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Upcoing invasive species workdays organized by the Door County Invasive Species Team and Wild Ones – Door Peninsula Chapter will teach attendees how to safely and effectively remove common woody invasives like buckthorn, honeysuckle and autumn olive. Participants will gain experience identifying and removing invasive species while helping maintain two local natural areas: Franke Park, 1700 Clay Banks Road in Sturgeon Bay, and Woodside Wildflower Preserve, 649 S. Lansing Ave. in Sturgeon Bay (across from Sawyer Elementary School). Participants can join for one or more of the following workdays: • Saturday, Sept. 26, 9 am, Franke Park • Wednesday, Sept. 30, 1 pm, Franke Park • Saturday, Oct. 10, 9 am, Wildflower Preserve • Tuesday, Oct. 13, 10 am, Franke Park • Sunday, Nov. 8, 10 am, Wildflower Preserve • Saturday, Nov. 14, 9 am, Franke Park Equipment will be provided. Attendees may also bring their own tools. Events will run for two hours, but participants may stay as long as they are able.
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he Town of Gibraltar is moving forward with plans to rehabilitate Fish Creek with the goal of restoring the once-vibrant fishery that provides the community of Fish Creek its namesake. During a pair of September public informational meetings, Town Administrator Travis Thyssen unveiled an engineering proposal to permit fish migrating from Green Bay up Fish Creek to bypass a concrete dam in the stream. The barrier, known as the Redmann Dam, is located approximately one-half mile upstream from where Fish Creek discharges into Fish Creek Harbor and the waters of Green Bay. The new plan calls for a trough designed to allow migrating fish to skirt the concrete impediment, reach the impounded water beyond the dam, and continue traveling upstream. The bypass is planned to allow fish such as northern pike, longnose suckers, and white suckers to reach their native spawning grounds. The Redmann Dam is located in the newly expanded Fish Creek Park. Using grant funding, the Town of Gibraltar purchased the property from the Redmann family in 2025 for $1.5 million, expanding the park from 28 to 148 acres just outside the town’s central business district. “Right now, the dam prevents fish from reaching their spawning grounds,” Thyssen said, addressing a group of citizens who attended the meeting to learn more about the town’s planned rehabilitation efforts. The town has been rehabilitating Fish Creek since at least 2017, when it advanced the Fish Creek Watershed Plan with the assistance of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The stated vision of that plan was to create “a healthy stream ecosystem that supports the environmental and economic interests of the community.” The plan cited several invasive plant species that still plague the waterway today, including garlic mustard, honeysuckle and phragmites. According to Thyssen, the stream bank lost virtually all of its ash trees in recent years due to the emerald ash borer. In 2022, DNR funding was used to install a fish ladder on the shoulder of the state Highway 42 culvert, reducing the height the fish had to navigate by 18 inches – the height between the creek bed and the highway shoulder. The fish ladder consists of three elongated steps cut into the concrete of the apron. Each step is a 6-inch jump, according to DNR documentation. The ladder now allows spring spawning runs of fish to enter the culvert and swim upstream, but the Redmann Dam prevents the migrating fish from continuing passage to the wetlands where they have historically spawned. According to the DNR, Fish Creek is a 1.34-mile seasonal stream. Thyssen said the stream’s headwaters
all the dead growth, it serves a purpose. For one, Tauber said, it’s an insulating blanket for the plant as it hibernates for the winter, protecting it from a harsher freeze. Plus, dead plants can still drop seeds and benefit pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds, Tauber said. To extend the seasons of certain perennials, like rose bushes, gardeners can cover them in a tarp or cloth overnight to protect from one-off frosts. Another factor to consider is how the local climate will affect your garden. Door County is in the 5b and 6a plant hardiness zones, established by the United States Department of Agriculture to measure which plants will thrive in a given area. When searching for gardening tips, make sure they apply to your climate. Learn more about plant hardiness zones at planthardiness.ars. usda.gov.
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lie in a watershed that includes Button Marsh, a privately owned wetland near Wandering Road. He added that it is fed by an additional stream that originates near Hedemorra Hills, the residential development associated with Little Sweden on the south end of Fish Creek. Thyssen says Fish Creek once meandered through the former Redmann property, but with the installation of the dam, it was artificially straightened to provide direct access to the waters of Green Bay. The stream may now be allowed to return to its natural meandering flow, with future rehabilitation possibly including the planting of trees and other native vegetation to shade the water and encourage natural cooling. Preliminary funding for the latest rehabilitation efforts was provided through a Wisconsin Knowles-Nelson grant, according to Thyssen. Now that engineering plans have been drawn, the town is ready to apply for additional grants to implement the plan. Removing the dam was a consideration, but the impoundment has created its own ecosystem, Thyssen said. Residents of the nearby Half Mile Bridge development noted that sandhill cranes, blue herons and waterfowl are commonly sighted at the pond. Thyssen also noted that as the project progresses, there will be opportunities for citizens to volunteer to clear invasive species, plant trees, and assist the town in returning fish to the creek.
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CLEARING HONORS VOLUNTEERS The Clearing held its annual community gathering on Sept. 12, bringing in more than 100 people for a picnic lunch on its Ellison Bay campus. Each year at the gathering, organizers recognize and thank outstanding volunteers and instructors with three awards: the Hawthorn Award for those who contribute years of volunteer service, the White Cedar Award for educators who contribute years of instruction and the Butternut Award, The Clearing’s highest award. This year’s Hawthorn Award winners are Kristin Frawley, Susan Hoffman and James Viste. Sandra Place received the White Cedar Award, while Darrel Morrison received the Butternut Award.
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mild late September weekend is in the forecast, but cooler and more colorful days are expected when October arrives late next week. Outdoor enthusiasts look forward to a switch to soft , warm “hoodies” or flannel shirts as they head out the door to fish, hike, hunt or just take a ride to check out the changing colors. There’s plenty to do if you’re into trying to put some wild game or fish on the plate. Yellow perch are the top target on Green Bay, while spawn-minded salmon and brown trout are on the most wanted list along the lakeside. On the hunting scene, deer remain the most popular species to pursue. Area hunters took more than 100 whitetails combined in Door and Kewaunee counties through the first week of the season. Meanwhile, waterfowlers willing to travel northwest of our area can take part in the northern zone duck hunting opener Saturday. Southern zone hunters need to wait until Oct. 3, but Canada geese season is already underway. Speaking of ducks, you might have heard that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s annual breeding duck survey found a decrease in the spring duck population this year. Let’s take a closer look. The survey estimated that duck numbers were down 2% from last year, and 6% below the long-term average. However, we’re still talking nearly 33-1/2 million ducks before nesting. The annual survey has been done for 70 years, and a slight decline in the estimate is certainly within the margin of error. Puddle ducks showed the biggest decreases, while diving ducks such as canvasbacks, redheads, and scaup all increased. Too, mallards were up in Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota, according to spring surveys conducted in each state. Those totals are not part of the mallard estimate in the traditional survey area.
Budget constraints have forced the Department of Natural Resources to reduce pheasant stocking by about 10,000 birds on state wildlife areas. Hundreds of birds are still raised and released locally by sportsman’s clubs in Door and Kewaunee counties. The pheasant hunting season opens Oct. 17. brIAN reINKe
Spring pond counts were down about 10% in the U.S. due to drier conditions across the Dakotas and Montana, but there were wetter conditions throughout the Canadian prairie provinces (up 29%), which could mean a solid late-season push of “northern birds.” Hunting Heritage The Boone & Crockett Club, Hunter Nation and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) are among the organizations celebrating President Trump’s executive order, “Reinvigorating America’s Hunting Heritage.” The order takes steps to expand access to public lands, protect sportsmen’s traditions, and promote sciencebased wildlife management for generations to come. Hunter Nation Founder and CEO Keith Mark said the order is a concrete plan to cut bureaucratic red tape and ensure that the hunting heritage is preserved for our children and grandchildren. The executive order directs federal agencies to prioritize opening access to landlocked public lands, support the use of lead ammunition and fishing tackle, and enhance opportunities for hunting and fishing across the nation. “This is what real leadership looks like,” said Ted Nugent, avid hunter and Hunter Nation board member. “President Trump understands that hunting is not just a pastime – it’s a cornerstone of American freedom and a vital tool for real hands-on conservation. This executive order is a victory for freedom, hunters, wildlife, and the American way of life.” National Shooting Sports Foundation President and CEO Joe
Get the Lead Out I’d like to see the National Shooting Sports Foundation and other groups stand up for and encourage the use of lead alternatives. Waterfowl hunters already are required to use non-toxic shot, and there are a number of federal properties where no lead shot is allowed. Some states also have specific conservation and wildlife management areas where non-toxic ammo is required. More hunters are voluntarily making the switch to non-toxic ammo for deer hunting. The higher cost of copper ammo is negligible in the overall hunt cost picture. On the other hand, lead fragments in gut piles consumed by bald eagles and other scavengers can be lethal. Order Trees, Shrubs Landowners can begin ordering trees and shrubs for spring planting from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources at 8 am, Oct. 5, using a new online storefront. Now’s the time to prepare. You’ll need a MyWisconsin ID before ordering. Get all the details at dnr. wisconsin.gov/topic/treeplanting/ order. Hunt & Fish Day Sept. 26 is National Hunting & Fishing Day, and a coalition of groups are sponsoring 20 Bass Pro Shop gift cards to be awarded among all who sign an online pledge (nhfday.org/pledge/) promising to introduce someone to fishing, hunting or shooting sports. Do that, then submit a selfie, group photo, or action shot enjoying the outdoors. Lake Up 8 Inches As of Sept. 18, Lake Michigan water levels were 8 inches higher than last September despite a 3-inch drop in the past month. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers estimated levels were right at the 100-year average.
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s it the buildings? The golf course? The beach? The magnificent view across the bay? Certainly, all of those things are part of its history. But I believe the real significance of the Alpine goes much deeper. For more than a century, the Alpine has demonstrated qualities that are especially relevant today: tourism can be sustainable. It can connect people with nature. It can support a community. And perhaps most importantly, it can create human connections that endure for generations. When the Alpine opened in 1922, it quickly became much more than just a collection of hotel rooms. There were common rooms for dancing and entertainment, a game room, screened porches, and a full-service restaurant serving three meals a day to its American Plan guests. Across its 640 acres were a golf course, tennis courts, shuffleboard, rental boats, boat tours, and even a riding stable. Today’s Egg Harbor Beach was originally owned by the resort but always open to the public. Imagine creating all of that in Door County more than a century ago. Bill Bertschinger tells some of the story of the ingenuity required to build and operate a multifaceted resort in the Door County wilderness of the early 20th century. Recently, I sat down with Bill and asked him a simple question: How did they do it without the electricity, roads, refrigeration, transportation systems, and distribution networks we take for granted today? Meat, eggs and vegetables came from local farmers. Beef was processed at what we now know as the Blacksmith Shop on County Road G in the village. Horses were walked all the way from Manitowoc each spring. Ice was harvested from the bay during the winter and stored in the ice house for summer use. They used what was available. They depended upon their neighbors. They worked with the landscape rather than trying to overwhelm it. Long before “sustainability” became fashionable, the Alpine was practicing it. Guests sat together and watched the sun disappear over the bay. Walked down to the beach, played on the rocks, relaxed on a rowboat, or played a round of golf while immersed in beautiful scenery. These weren’t marketed as “experiences.” They were simply part of being at the Alpine. And they became memories that stayed with people for a lifetime. Resorts around the world spend enormous amounts of money trying to manufacture the sense of place and
connection that has been part of the Alpine experience for more than 100 years. One of my earliest memories is of Mom and Dad dragging us kids to the annual winter travel show at the International Amphitheater in Chicago, where Bill Bertschinger, Chief Oshkosh, and other Door County resort owners promoted the idea of spending a summer vacation in Door County. As a child, I didn’t fully understand what I was seeing: the remarkable camaraderie among hotel guests, resort owners, employees and members of the community. Those relationships didn’t end with summer. They continued through generations, in surprisingly simple ways. At the Alpine’s American Plan restaurant, all the tables seated eight, so you might arrive for dinner with your family and find yourself sitting with strangers. By dessert, they weren’t strangers anymore. There were dances with live music. Golf brought people together. So did fishing, boating, swimming and simply sitting on the porch talking as the sun went down. The Alpine didn’t need an app to teach people how to connect. The place itself brought people together. And that, I believe, is one of the most important things we should remember when we ask: What is historic about the Alpine? Its history isn’t simply old buildings, photographs, artifacts or dates. It lives in the relationship between this extraordinary landscape and the people who have gathered here – in families who still return summer after summer, in friendships that began around a dinner table or on a porch overlooking the bay. In memories passed from parents to children and from children to grandchildren. We have evidence that those connections have survived. That evidence is all of you. The Alpine is more than a place from our past. It is a place that still matters. Buildings can be restored. Landscapes can be preserved. But places that create genuine human connection are much harder to recreate once they are lost. That is why preserving the Alpine matters. We are not simply preserving what happened here. We are preserving the possibility that it can happen again – that another child will scramble across those rocks, another family will walk down to the beach, another group of strangers will become friends, another generation will sit together and watch the sun set across the bay. If that happens, then we will have preserved something far more important than a historic resort. We will have preserved a place where memories are made, friendships begin, families return and generations remain connected to one another – and to Door County. This is what is historic about the Alpine. And this is what is worth preserving.
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STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DOOR COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JANICE J. KING Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 26 PR 64 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth November 6, 1932 and date of death June 4, 2026 was domiciled in Door County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 1241 N. 18th Ave., Apt. 116, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is December 3, 2026. 5. A claim may be filed at the Office of the Door County Justice Center, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Room C258. BY THE COURT: /s/ Regan Hendrickson Register in Probate 2/24/26 Pinkert Law Firm LLP 454 Kentucky Street, P.O. Box 89 Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 920-743-6505 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 STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DOOR COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PATRICIA SHAH-NAZAROFF Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 26 PR 50 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth January 22, 1942 and date of death October 30, 2024 was domiciled in Cook County, State of Illinois, with a mailing address of 1444 W. Balmoral Ave., Chicago, IL 60640. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s
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Public Notices continued from page 1 Hannah Elizabeth Erickson By (Petitioner) Hannah Elizabeth Erickson Notice of Name Change Hearing Case No. 26 CV 161 NOTICE IS GIVEN: A Petition was filed asking to change the name of the person listed above: From: [First] Hannah [Middle] Elizabeth [Last] Erickson To: [First] Hannah [Middle] Elizabeth [Last] Lester Birth Certificate: [First] Hannah [Middle] Elizabeth [Last] Erickson This Petition will be heard in the Circuit Court of Door County, State of Wisconsin: Judge’s Name Hon. David Weber Place 1209 S. Duluth Ave, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Date 10/19/2026 Time 2:30 pm If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 920-746-5616 prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. Clerk of Circuit Court 9/21/26 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 25, Oct 2, 9 2026 WNAXLP STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DOOR COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Carl Joseph Prusinski Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 26 PR 68 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth September 5, 1938 and date of death August 13, 2026 was domiciled in Door County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 5723 Bayshore Dr. Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is Dec 5, 2026. 5. A claim may be filed at the Door County Courthouse, 1205 Duluth Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, Room #C258. BY THE COURT: Regan Hendrickson Circuit Court Commissioner Sept 15, 2026 Debra A Moore 5589 W Carlsville Rd Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Run: Sept 25, Oct 2, 9 2026 WNAXLP
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE DOOR COUNTY, WI 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 15, 2026, in the Door County Government Center Chambers Room (C102, 1st 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/81024067562?pwd=mirm RATwrNUaCSwgspQPEUnt6 eoaW4.1 Zoom Webinar ID: 810 2406 7562
Passcode: 140327 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 Bryan Newman petitions to rezone approximately 2.2 acres from Light Industrial (LI) to General Agricultural (GA) in order for the residence to be considered a conforming use. The proposed amendment is for the property located at 1292 East Side Road in the Town of Washington. 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 25th & October 2nd, 2026 WNAXLP
CITY OF STURGEON BAY PUBLIC HEARINGS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Sturgeon Bay Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing in the Council Chambers, 421 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter, in regard to a variance request from Cheryl Meingast, from section 20.29(2) of the Sturgeon Bay zoning code, which requires an accessory structure for a single family dwelling be setback 25 feet from the street and no closer to the street than the principal structure. The subject parcel is #281-62-48000126 and is located at 2285 Zenith Street. The applicant proposes to construct an approximately 441-square-foot detached garage that would meet the required 25-foot street setback but would be located closer to the street than the existing principal structure. The application materials are on file with the Community Development Department, located at 421 Michigan Street, and can be viewed during normal business hours. The public is invited to give testimony in regard to the proposed variance request, either in person at the hearing or in writing. By order of: City of Sturgeon Bay Zoning Board of Appeals WNAXLP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Sturgeon Bay
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VILLAGE OF SISTER BAY ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS MARINA BUILDING – DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES The Village of Sister Bay is accepting sealed bids from qualified contractors for demolition and construction services for the Village of Sister Bay Marina Building located at 10733 N. Bay Shore Drive, Sister Bay, Wisconsin. The project includes demolition of the existing boathouse and public restrooms and construction of a new two-story Marina Building and associated one-story public restroom structures. The successful bidder shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, services, tools, machinery, and other facilities necessary to complete the work in accordance with the project plans and bidding documents. The required project completion date is May 1, 2028. This description tracks the scope contained in the bidding documents. BID SUBMISSION DEADLINE Sealed bids must be received no later than: Friday, October 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT Bids may be submitted: 1. In person at the Village of Sister Bay Administrative Office, 2383 Maple Drive, Sister Bay, WI 54234; 2. By mail to Village of Sister Bay, P.O. Box 769, Sister Bay, WI 54234; or 3. By email in PDF format to administrator@sisterbaywi. gov. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that its bid is received by the deadline. Bids received after the deadline will be rejected and will not be opened or considered for award. BID SECURITY 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 Wis. Stat. § 62.15(3). The bid security shall be payable to the Village of Sister Bay as a guarantee that, if the bid is accepted, the bidder will execute the contract and furnish the required contract security. Failure to include the required 5% bid security will result in rejection of the bid.
PUBLIC BID OPENING Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud on: Friday, October 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT at the Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Fire Department, 2258 Mill Road, Sister Bay, WI 54234. The purpose of the bid opening is to identify the bidders and publicly read the bids received. No determination of the successful bidder will be made at the bid opening. Bidders are not required to be present. BID DOCUMENTS Project plans, bidding documents, RFIs, addenda, and other project information are available through the Village of Sister Bay web site and/or its project engineer, Manske LLC. Bidders are responsible for reviewing all bidding documents and addenda issued for the project and acknowledging applicable addenda with their bids. CONTRACT SECURITY The successful bidder will be required to provide a performance bond equal to 100% of the contract amount and a payment bond equal to 50% of the contract amount, as required by the bidding documents. The Village reserves the right to reject any and all bids as permitted by law and the bidding documents. Village of Sister Bay 2383 Maple Drive P.O. Box 769 Sister Bay, WI 54234 Published on September 25, 2026 and October 2, 2026. WNAXLP
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PUBLIC HEARINGS EPHRAIM
VILLAGE OF EPHRAIM DOOR COUNTY, WISCONSIN LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on October 13, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the Village of Ephraim Village Hall, 9996 Water Street, Ephraim, Wisconsin 54211, the Village of Ephraim Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing on possible adoption of amendments to the Village Zoning Ordinance. The proposed amendments include a general rewrite and reorganization of the zoning provisions found in the Protected Waterfront Ordinance. A copy of the proposed amendments is available for inspection at the Village Hall during regular business hours. The hearing is open to the public and all interested persons are encouraged to attend. Following the conclusion of the public hearing, the Village Board of Trustees will conduct
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Southern Door County School District 2073 County Highway DK, Brussels, WI 54204 Approved at the Regular Board meeting - September 21 2026 SOUTHERN DOOR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026 – 6:30 PM SOUTHERN DOOR HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY President Veeser called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Members present: Kim Starr, Tina Nellis, Adam Schopf, Janel Veeser, Luke Spude, Kristen Tassoul. Absent: Hannah Delwiche. Also Present: Dr. Kevin Krutzik (Superintendent), Heather Kraeuter (Business Mgr.), Dan Viste (Dir. Maintenance/Transportation), Marc Vandenhouten (Elementary/Middle School Principal), Steve Bousley (High School Principal), Dave Desmond (Dir. Pupil Services), Cory Vandertie, Josh Lardinois, Members of the Public and Press. President Veeser noted that the meeting was properly called/convened/proper notice given. Roll call; all aye. Board Commitment read by Janel Veeser. Public Form: No members of the public wished to speak. Southern Door Community Auditorium Biannual Report (Cory Vandertie & Josh Lardinois Approval of the following Referendum Resolutions Dr. Krutzik and Mr. Vandenhouten reviewed the Board’s selected referendum scenario. President Veeser detailed the Board’s key priorities, which were staff compensation, facility maintenance, and restoration of 3 critical teaching positions. District Clerk Hannah Delwiche wasn’t able to attend, but asked President Veeser to read aloud the following statement regarding the referendum vote: I apologize for not being able to attend tonight’s meeting in person, but still felt strongly about sharing my thoughts on Southern Door’s referendum proposal. Since beginning my term on the school board, I’ve seen firsthand how deeply committed both the board and the administration are to fiscal responsibility and transparency. Together, we have worked diligently to balance our budget, even as state funding continues to fall short of rising costs and expanding needs. The district has carefully evaluated spending and implemented numerous costsaving
measures—reducing staff, delaying purchases, and scaling back programs and services, among others. Rightsizing the budget has been an incredibly difficult task, and unfortunately, these reductions have had real impacts on both staff and students. The truth is that state revenue limits have not kept pace with inflation. As a result, operational referendums have become necessary for districts like ours to maintain the programs and services our students rely on. Additional funding would allow Southern Door to increase teacher and staff compensation, maintain our facilities, and strengthen the district’s overall financial stability as we plan for the future. Southern Door is truly at a crossroads. Without additional support from the community, we face difficult decisions that could affect staffing levels and the high quality educational experience that defines our district. Southern Door School is a cornerstone of our community, and our staff are the heartbeat of our school. To preserve that strength, fair compensation and responsible upkeep of our facilities are essential— ensuring that students continue to learn from people who are deeply invested in them, in a place that reflects that same level of care. I support moving forward with a referendum. The challenges we face are significant, and this decision affects our students, our staff, and the longterm stability of our district. It’s essential that the people who care most about our schools have the chance to make their voices heard and determine how we move forward together. Thank you for your time and for your continued dedication to Southern Door. Resolution A: Authorizing the School District Budget to Exceed Revenue Limit by $2,055,000 Per Year for Three Years for Non-Recurring Purposes. Motion Starr/Tassoul to approve Resolution A. Roll call; all aye. Motion carried. Resolution B: Resolution Providing for a Referendum Election on the Question of the Approval $2,055,000 Per Year for Three Years for NonRecurring Purposes. Motion Spude/Nellis to waive reading; voice vote, all aye. Motion Spude/Schopf to approve Resolution B. Roll call; all aye. Motion carried. Superintendent’s Report (Dr. Kevin Krutzik) Administrators’ Report - District Strategic Plan (Dillan Zaleski) Mr. Zaleski presented a draft overview of the district’s 3-year strategic plan, and asked for Board members’ input to include in the final version. Monthly Financial Reports Overview (Heather Kraeuter) I. Approve June (Preliminary) Financial Reports Motion Starr/Spude to approve Item I. Roll call; all aye. Motion carried. Relating to the monthly financial reports, President Veeser revisited the Board’s discussion regarding
the formation of a Finance Committee and requested volunteers to serve. Treasurer Tina Nellis, Luke Spude, and Kristin Tassoul volunteered. The Finance Committee was established and will develop a committee charter outlining its purpose and responsibilities. President Veeser read the Consent Agenda Motion Schopf/Tassoul to approve all items. Roll call; all aye. Motion carried. II. Past Minutes: July 14, 2026 Special Meeting; July 20, 2026 Regular Meeting; July 23, 2026 Special Meeting; July 27, 2026 Special Meeting; August 3, 2026 Special Meeting; August 10, 2026 Quarterly Retreat. III. Donations: The McArdle Family through the Southern Door Community Foundation; Richard Barker & Julie Davis; Door County Dental Care; Erin Hoffman. IV. Preliminary Budget Format Required by DPI for Annual Meeting, and Annual Meeting Agenda Approval. V. Memorial Plaque in honor of SDHS Graduate, Brock P. McCardle. Individually Considered Item from the Consent Agenda: Personnel Recommendations: VI. Resignations, Changes of Assignment; Hiring, Appointments Motion Starr/Nellis to approve Item VI. Roll call; all aye. Motion carried. RESIGNATIONS (Effective the 2025-26 School Year) SUPPORT • Pamela Jossie, 4K Associate. • Logan Litersky, Special Education Associate. • Yvonne Sperber, Bus Driver. CHANGES OF ASSIGNMENT (Effective the 2026-27 School Year unless otherwise noted) PROFESSIONAL • Amanda Kadulski, from 1.0 FTE to .82 FTE Middle School Special Education Teacher. SUPPORT • Michelle Denil, from Special Education Associate to 4K Associate. • Stacy Motquin, from .71 FTE to 1.0 FTE Elementary Library/Media Associate. HIRING (Effective the 2026-27 School Year unless otherwise noted) PROFESSIONAL • Jenna St. Arnold, Grades 5-8 Music Teacher. • Sara LeRoy, .21 FTE Middle School Special Education Teacher. • Steve Rank, Elementary Special Education Teacher (LTE). • Sierra Wilcox, Elementary/ Middle Special Education (Intellectually Disabled) Teacher. SUPPORT • Douglas Conley, Bus Driver. • Amber Hoeckendorff, 1:1 Special Education Associate. • Jon Sorenson-Krauss, Bus Driver. • Robin Lohse, Middle School Special Education Associate (LTE), effective August 31, 2026 through December 31, 2026. CO-CURRICULAR • Jenna St. Arnold, Middle School Musical Co-Director. • Jenna St. Arnold, Middle School Vocal Director. • Jaylynn Lynch, Middle
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Southern Door County School District 2073 County Highway DK, Brussels, WI 54204 Approved at the Regular Board meeting - September 21 2026 SOUTHERN DOOR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 – 5:00 PM HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY President Janel Veeser called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. Members present: Janel Veeser, Kim Starr, Adam Schopf, Hannah Delwiche, Tina Nellis, Kristin Tassoul, Luke Spude. Absent: None. Also Present: Dr. Kevin Krutzik (Superintendent), Jeff Walters (CESA 7). Roll call. A quorum was present. Motion Spude/Tassoul that the meeting was properly called/ convened/proper notice given; voice vote; all aye. Motion carried. Pledge of Allegiance recited. Board Policy Update: Act 89 Special Update, 1st Reading I. Approve Act 89 Special Update, 1st Reading Motion by Nellis/Starr to approve Item I. Roll call; all aye. Motion carried. Motion by Spude/Delwiche to waive the 2 nd Reading of the Act 89 Special Update so that the policies can be made active as soon as possible. Roll call; all aye. Motion carried. Personnel Recommendations II. Resignations, Changes of Assignment, Hiring, Appointments Motion Delwiche/Nellis to approve Item II. Roll call; all aye. Motion carried. Workshop: CESA 7 School Board Training – Jeff Walters - Drafted the following documents: Collected Board Commitment and Board Norms. - Board will look to adopt commitment and norms at next meeting. - Discussion regarding strategic planning process. Motion Starr/Schopf to adjourn. Voice vote, all aye. Meeting adjourned at 7:05 pm. WNAXLP
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dehumidifier, 1997 Damen Ford Motorhome, furniture (some free), kids stuff, art, lawn & garden, housewares/kitchen, decor, books. Something for everyone! Must see! Fall Garage Sale Fri 9/25 & Sat 9/26 – 9am-2pm. 805 S 15th Ave on alley of Utah & 15th Ave. Quality household & clothing. Sweaters, jackets. Some furniture, queen headboards. Holiday items, & lots more! Yard/Garage/ Workshop Sale Sat 9/26 & Sun 9/27 8am – 3pm. 2402 County Rd F Baileys Harbor (next to park). Antiques, lamps, jewelry, clothes, linens, household, outdoor lights, electrical, plumbing, books, pictures.
MISCELLANEOUS TREE & BRUSH REMOVAL We cut down trees, remove fallen trees & brush piles. Thin forestry, brush cut fields or walking paths. United Trades, Call or text Steve at 808.392.7669 or email: Unitedtrades@ gmail.com Located in Baileys Harbor year round 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 Timmy’s Handyman Services LLC No Job Too Small. 608.572.1979
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In Home Caregivers Want to make a difference in someone’s life? If so, come join the in-home caregivers at Advocates 4 in Home Care in Sturgeon Bay. You will soon will become a difference maker providing in home care and assistance for clients throughout Door and Kewaunee counties. Flexible hours available. Call Advocates 4 in Home Care at 920.746.2000 for more information. HOTEL/LODGING HOUSEKEEPERS – Fish Creek HOUSEKEEPERS -Fish Creek. $19 – $21 +TIPS EZ Clean 9/9:30am12/1:30ish (3-4 hrs) Attention to detail. Required: WEEKENDS & SUNDAYS. Call: 920.421.0663 Hotel Front Desk: Full or Part Time Homestead Suites in Fish Creek is accepting applications for our year-round resort. Front Desk hours include nights and weekends. Wages are commensurate with experience. Full time offers benefits. Will train. Stop in for application 4006 Main Street or email resume to kevin@ homesteadsuites.com. LANDSCAPING/ MAINTENANCE Help Bella Terra keep Door County beautiful!
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POSITION OVERVIEW Title: Client Development Manager (Entry/Junior Level) Location: Baileys Harbor, WI (Hybrid / In-Person) Environment: High-Energy, Creative, Tech-Forward Full Time/Year round employment Are you looking for a creative role, where your voice is heard, and ideas tested while your work positively impacts the Door County community and its local businesses? This is it!
We are an award-winning, community-focused print & digital magazine and newspaper serving all of Door County. We are seeking an energetic Client Development Manager to join our fast paced Sales team. This position works directly with our Sales Director and our entire team - from design to editorial, managing existing client partnerships, fielding incoming inquiries while bringing fresh, modern ideas to our team and company. Who You Are:
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Relationship Builder: Charismatic, confident and polished when talking to business partners and leads. Tech Savvy & Adaptive: Familiarity with Google Workspace and CRM programs. Learn new software quickly and are excited to master new digital platforms. (We are launching a new website in 2027!) Detail Oriented: Manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Qualifications: Account management, marketing, customer support, social media savvy, sales and public relations experience and bachelor’s degree in business or communications are pluses but not required. Does this sound like you? We would love to meet you. Please send your resume, cover letter and references to jobs@doorcountypulse.com. Contact our team today. Compensation is based on experience.
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. CDL Drivers Going Garbage is growing and currently hiring CDL drivers! Qualified applicants have a valid Class A or B CDL, at least 1 year of experience driving a commercial truck, a clean driving record, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. If you’re a hard-working and motivated individual who is looking for a rewarding career, we encourage you to apply! Apply at https:// goinggarbage.com/careers or call us at 920.854.2114 St. Luke’s Sister Bay seeks Organist or Pianist The congregation of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Sister Bay seeks an experienced organist or pianist to join our community! Musical services include a service of Holy Eucharist at 10 AM on Sundays
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year round, as well as additional services during Holy Week and on Christmas Eve. Salary: Commensurate with experience. Open to Sunday-by-Sunday pay or a year round salary, depending on the candidate’s interest. Please contact the rector, the Rev. Brit Frazier at 262.573.6773 or Brit.B.Frazier@ gmail.com for more information and/or to apply. 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 PROFESSIONAL Client Growth Manager The Peninsula Pulse and Door County Living are hiring. Are you looking for a creative role, where your voice is heard, and ideas tested while your work positively impacts the Door County community and its local businesses? This is it! We are an award-winning, communityfocused print & digital magazine and newspaper serving all of Door County. We are seeking an energetic Client Development Manager to join our fast paced Sales team. This position works directly with our Sales Director and our entire team – from design to editorial, managing existing client partnerships, fielding incoming inquiries while bringing fresh, modern ideas to our team and company. Who You Are: Relationship Builder: Charismatic, confident and polished when talking to business partners and leads. Tech Savvy & Adaptive: Familiarity with Google Workspace and CRM programs. Learn new software quickly and are excited to master new digital platforms. (We are launching a new website in 2027!) Detail Oriented: Manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Qualifications: Account management, marketing, customer support, social media savvy, sales and public relations experience and bachelor’s degree in business or communications are pluses but not required. Does this sound like you? We would love to meet you. Please send your resume, cover letter and references to jobs@ doorcountypulse.com. Contact our team today. Applications will be considered upon receipt deadline is September 30, 2026. Compensation is based on experience. RETAIL Ready to be part of something fresh and exciting?
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evastopol was the only county football team to put points on the board Sept. 18, and the Pioneers did it in a big way. They scorched Niagara for a 43-0 shutout on homecoming night. Both Southern Door and Sturgeon Bay were shut out in their contests, and Gibraltar’s game
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“I’m more of a person who sits at a bar than works at a bar,” she said in 2020. Elaine died Sept. 17, at age 92, leaving behind 51 years of memories at the Bayside Tavern and an empty stool that can never be filled. She was dubbed “the mother of chaos,” a nod to her ability to manage the shenanigans that came with a tavern that was the hub of northern Door County nightlife. Through the ‘80s and ‘90s, the bar was home to live music, sweaty dance floors and late nights. In the bar business, few standards of management apply for long. Hard lines might move when crossed – if it means keeping a shift staffed and bills paid – but someone has to decide how far the line bends. That was Elaine’s job. Elaine and her husband, Robert “Smilen’ Bob” MacDonald, bought the bar in 1975 after more than a decade of family trips to camp at Peninsula State Park. Soon after, they moved
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The nine individuals or their representatives for those formally inducted Sept. 18 into the Clippers’ Athletic Fall of Fame for 2026 posed for pictures outside the Sturgeon Bay High School Alumni Hall and included (from left) Cady and Keelan Ostrand, representing Mark Ostrand; Chris Greisen; Marylee (Bushman) Gruse; Giz Herbst; Ron Greisen, representing Nick Greisen; Sierra (Spaude) Smalley; D.J. LeRoy; John Geitner; and Stephen Crass, representing Roger Crass. KEVIN BONESKE
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ine individuals were formally inducted Sept. 18 into the Clippers’ Athletic Hall of Fame for 2026. This year’s honorees include Roger Crass (Class of 1959), Giz Herbst (Class of 1962), Mark Ostrand (Class of 1969), John Geitner (Class of 1970), D.J. LeRoy (Class of 1975), Marylee (Bushman) Gruse (Class of 1983), Chris Greisen (Class of 1994), Nick Greisen (Class of 1998) and Sierra (Spaude) Smalley (Class of 2007). Prior to inductees being recognized at halftime of Sturgeon Bay’s football game at Memorial Field against Oconto Falls, there was a meet and greet for them that evening in the High School Alumni Hall, where friends,
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the Iowa Community College Conference Defensive Player of the Year in 2025. In the Badgers’ first three games this year, Schaefer has four total tackles, also recording a solo tackle Sept. 12 in Wisconsin’s 36-9 victory against Western Illinois.
VOLLEYBALL: VIKINGS SECOND AT HILBERT TOURNEY Gibraltar’s girls volleyball team, two days after sweeping a Packerland Conference match against Algoma, finished second at Saturday’s invitational tournament in Hilbert. The Vikings lost their first tournament match against Algoma, 14-25, 26-24, 13-15, then defeated WittenbergBirnamwood, 26-24, 25-20, and Manitowoc Roncalli, 24-26, 26-24, 15-12, before being swept by Central Wisconsin Christian, 17-25, 19-25, and sweeping Hilbert, 25-11, 25-18, and Mishicot, 25-11, 25-18. “It was a good, long day,” said Gibraltar head coach Lauren Ward. “We forgot to get off the bus for the first match, but after that we found a rhythm. I’m particularly proud of serve receive and defensive passing.” The Vikings’ statistical leaders for the tournament included: Ema Collak, 35 kills, eight aces, 33 digs, four blocks; Ella Clarke, 29 kills, six aces, 10 blocks; Isla Fagundes, 87 assists, 36 digs, six aces; Aileen Torres, 17 kills, 33 digs, four blocks; and Azucena Jauregui, 14 kills, 39 digs, eight blocks.
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Sturgeon Bay’s boys soccer team took a three-goal lead at halftime and went on to win its Sept. 17 Packerland Conference match at Clark Field against Algoma, 4-0. Jackson Bleck got the Clippers on the scoreboard with a goal in the 10th minute. Cedar Tomberlin found the back of the net in the 15th minute. Joni Ismaili scored Sturgeon Bay’s final goal of the first half in the 27th minute. “The work rate behind the ball was amazing,” said Clippers head coach Jesse Mejia said. “Once we found quick combination play, they struggled to keep up. Algoma was solid at the back and had a few kids up top that were a threat, and the boys did an incredible job.” Bleck tallied the Clippers’ lone goal in the second half. Sturgeon Bay then went 1-1 last weekend at a quadrangular tournament in Cedarburg. The Clippers lost their match Sept. 18 against Milwaukee Rufus King, 3-2. “[We] had a hard time coping with their athleticism,” Mejia said. “They had a really good striker who made life difficult for us.” Sturgeon Bay closed out the tournament Saturday with an 8-0 win against Menasha. “We moved the ball much better and had some incredible combination play,” Mejia said. Ashton Benzinger led the Clippers with three goals.
Sturgeon Bay’s girls volleyball team swept its Sept. 17 Packerland Conference home match against Kewaunee, 25-13, 25-15, 25-23. Clippers head coach Mary Harrington said the team “came out firing in the opening set, controlling the match early with aggressive serving, solid passing and efficient offense.” Izzy Schoeneman led Sturgeon Bay’s offensive attack with 12 kills. Reen Walker added nine kills and Audrey Harrington finished with eight kills. Auna Anderson tallied four kills, and Leah Hansen contributed two kills. Clippers setter Makenna Coyhis recorded 32 assists, while Prudence Goettleman added three assists. Defensively, Audrey Harrington led Sturgeon Bay with six digs. Reen Walker and Jericha Reynolds added five digs apiece. “It was noticeable against Kewaunee the improvement in our blocking, coverage and attacking as a team,” Mary Harrington said.
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Sevastopol set up its second touchdown early in the second quarter when Reid LeClair ran back a punt and Niagara’s coach was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct after yelling at the officials when a Badgers player was injured on the play. The Pioneers capped off the drive with 9:45 left before halftime on a one-yard run by Roman LeClair. Then the Pioneers defense got offensive. Niagara advanced the ball inside the red zone late in the second quarter, but Sevastopol’s Ray Johnson intercepted a pass and returned it 84 yards for a touchdown with 23 seconds left before halftime. Tanck added the extra point to give the Pioneers a 20-0 lead at intermission. Sevastopol scored two more touchdowns off interceptions in the second half, one by Tanck for 61 yards and another by Jayden McCormick for 70 yards. The Pioneers also scored a second-half touchdown on a 20-yard pass from Tanck to Cash Kuehn. Sevastopol outgained Niagara, 123 to 86 yards. Tanck, who accounted for 63 of the Pioneers’ 75 rushing yards, also completed four of 12 passes for 48 yards. On defense, the Pioneers were led by Harry Schartner with 11 total tackles. Sevastopol, which improved to 4-1 overall and is 2-1 in the Packerland 8, hosts a conference game Sept. 25 against Oneida Nation (1-4, 0-4). Vikings in Rematch Following Forfeit Gibraltar was forced to cancel its game against Valley Christian due to injuries last week, but will return to action Sept. 25. The Vikings (1-4, 1-2) will face NEW Lutheran/ Providence PACKERLAND 8 STANDINGS Academy (3Valley Christian 4-0 2, 2-2), which Algoma 2-1 defeated Gibraltar, Sevastopol 2-1 30-16, in what was NEW/Providence 2-2 Gibraltar 1-2 a non-conference Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah 1-2 matchup Aug. 20 Oneida Nation 0-4 in Fish Creek.
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“Along with seven other schools, we were tasked with racing up Valders Hill, known as Big Bertha, and around the various turns and straightaways that make up Valders’ course,” said Clippers head coach Morgan Kiedrowski. “This was definitely one of our more challenging courses.” Sturgeon Bay’s girls placed sixth in the team standings with 127 points. Brillion finished first at 39. In the boys race, the Clippers also finished sixth in the standings, with Luxemburg-Casco winning the team title. Sturgeon Bay’s top finisher was freshman Elliot Brown, who placed 21st in 20:49.88. Luxemburg-Casco junior Ezra Treml won the race in 16:35.74.
DCU GIRLS SWIMMERS WIN DUAL MEET The Door County United (DCU) cooperative high school girls swimming team earned its first Bay Conference dual meet victory of the season Sept. 17 against Clintonville, 8849. DCU’s top individual finishers included freshman Brennan Rass of Sevastopol winning both the 50- and 100-yard freestyle, contributing 12 points to the overall team score. Senior Shaeffer Rass of Sevastopol placed first in the 100 breaststroke and second in the 200 individual medley, for 10 team points. DCU’s 200 medley relay, which included Quinn Sperber, Hazel Monfils and Ashlyn Sixel of Southern Door and Shaeffer Rass, placed first. Another DCU relay consisting of Brennan Rass, Jillian Peterson of Southern Door, Mia Olson of Sturgeon Bay, and Rachel Rock of Sevastopol finished second.
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Volunteers replace old decking on Plum Island’s timber frame. TIM SWEET
FALL VACCINE CLINICS Door County Public Health (DCPH) will hold immunization clinics for seasonal influenza (flu) and COVID-19 vaccines throughout the county in October, November and December. Clinics begin on Washington Island on Thursday, Oct. 1, with additional dates in Sturgeon Bay and Sister Bay. October appointments are open for scheduling now; November and December scheduling will be available soon. Appointments are required and can be scheduled online at co.door.wi.gov/clinics or by calling 920.746.2234. These vaccines are the updated 2026–2027 formulations. For adults this season, DCPH can accept: • Medicaid/BadgerCare+ • Medicare Part B (without an Advantage Plan) • Medicare Advantage Plans – Humana and United Healthcare only (Wisconsin coverage required) • Commercial insurance – CareSource and United Healthcare only (Wisconsin coverage required) • Uninsured/underinsured (19 and older) – standard dose flu only • Cash/check (standard dose flu – $50; high-dose flu for ages 65 and older – $100; Pfizer COVID-19 – $175) DCPH does not have COVID-19 vaccines available for uninsured/underinsured adults, or for children who are uninsured, on Medicaid/BadgerCare+, or are Native American/ Alaska Native. Vaccine supply for these groups is expected in the coming weeks. Flu and COVID-19 vaccines can be given at the same appointment. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services continues to recommend flu and COVID-19 vaccination for everyone 6 months and older during this year’s respiratory virus season. DCPH also offers free flu vaccination clinics at Door County schools for students in 4K through 12th grade. The schools will provide info about these clinics. Families who do not receive information, homeschool their children or are unable to attend a school clinic can schedule a Wednesday appointment at the DCPH office. DCPH also provides flu vaccines to children through age 18 who are uninsured, on Medicaid/BadgerCare+, or are Native American/ Alaska Native.
Volunteers Restore Historic Plum Island Pier contributed by TIM SWEET
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even volunteers with the Friends of Plum and Pilot Islands (FOPPI) departed from Gills Rock aboard The Shoreline on Sept. 18 to work on the Plum Island pier. The boat was piloted by Captain Scott Nelson, assisted by crew member Doug Smith. Both Nelson and Smith were stationed on Plum Island while serving in the Coast Guard. The Plum Island station was manned until 1990, when seasonal operations shifted to the station on Washington Island. A large flock of double-breasted cormorants was roosting on the dock as the boat approached. They left their scented calling cards before departing in the direction of Pilot Island. Longtime FOPPI member Paul Schumacher ordered a significant quantity of white cedar boards last June from Henschel’s Sawmill south of Carlsville. Hoyt Purinton and his sons delivered the lumber to Plum Island earlier this year. The historic dock is made of timber-frame cribs filled with large lake rocks, with heavy timbers supporting the plank walkway. Because the pier is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, similar materials must be used to replace rotting wood. Regular
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DONALD FOSTER HELM I July 30, 1940 - Sept. 17, 2026
Donald Foster Helm I, 86, of Fish Creek, passed away Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, at Door County Medical Center. Donald was born July 30, 1940, in Danville, Kentucky, the son of the late Foster and Ruby Mae (Glasscock) Helm. After graduating from Parksville High School in 1958, he earned his bachelor’s degree from Western Kentucky University and his master’s degree from Eastern Kentucky University. He later earned his MBA (MM) from Northwestern University in 1980. Donald and Cozatta “Cozy” Tucker grew up together in Kentucky, knowing one another long before they would build a life together. They married on Oct. 27, 1961, in Metropolis, Illinois, beginning a marriage that would span nearly 65 years. Through all the places they lived and all the chapters that followed, theirs was a life built around family, love, laughter, and a deep devotion to one another. Donald and Cozy began their married life in Bowling Green, Kentucky, with Donald teaching English at Perryville Hill School in Perryville, Kentucky and at Boyle County High School in Danville, Kentucky. During those early years, Donald and Cozy welcomed their two children, Don and Susan. In 1966, they moved to Versailles, Kentucky, when Donald joined Rand McNally. His career took the family to the Chicago area in 1972, where he worked at the company’s Skokie office. He retired from Rand McNally in 1994 as Vice President of Human Resources. In 1995, Donald and Cozy built their forever home in Door County, where they created decades of memories with family and friends. Donald was a member of Fish Creek Community Church and served on the board of the Northern Door Children’s Center. He was also recognized as a Kentucky Colonel, the highest title of honor bestowed by the Governor of Kentucky in recognition of noteworthy accomplishments and service. Those facts tell the story of Donald’s life, but they do not begin to capture the man he was. Donald was kind and generous, patient and wise, with a wonderful sense of humor and an ability to put people at ease. He treated people with genuine interest and respect. Throughout his life, he touched countless people through gestures large and small, often without realizing the impact he had made. Above all else, Donald loved his family. He was a devoted husband, father and father-in-law, grandfather, and greatgrandfather. Family was not simply important to Donald; it was the center of his life. For those he loved, Donald was a source of strength and steadiness. His were the strong shoulders they leaned on again and again, and they were always there. He listened, reassured, and offered perspective. And, perhaps most importantly, he made the people he loved know that they were loved. Donald is survived by his beloved wife, Cozy; his children, Donald (Polly) Helm II of Fish Creek, and Susan (Rory) Helm-Murtagh of Boulder, Colorado; his granddaughter, Hannah (Dan) Holdridge of Madison, Wisconsin; his great-granddaughter, Elsie May Holdridge; another greatgrandchild on the way; and his sister, Mary Jo Helm of Fish Creek. He was preceded in death by his parents, Foster and Ruby Mae Helm; his brother, Kenneth Helm; and his beloved granddaughter, Elizabeth “Ellie” Mary Helm, who died in 2017. There is an enormous hole in the hearts of those who loved Donald. But alongside the grief is tremendous gratitude -for his long life, his humor and wisdom, his extraordinary kindness, and especially for the privilege of calling him husband, Dad, and Poppa. His family could not be prouder of the man he was or feel more blessed to have been loved by him. The lessons he taught, the example he set, and the love he shared will live on through the generations that follow him. Donald’s family is deeply grateful to the physicians, nurses, and staff at Door County Medical Center for the extraordinary compassion and care they provided to Donald and his family during his final days. A celebration of Donald’s life will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 at The Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion (7845 Church St., Egg Harbor). Friends and family are invited to gather beginning at 3 pm. The service will begin at 4 pm, followed by a reception with light refreshments. The family kindly asks that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to The Ellie Helm Foundation, a cause that carries forward the memory of Donald’s granddaughter and is especially meaningful to the Helm family. The Ellie Helm Foundation c/o Door County Community Foundation, Inc. 222 N. 3rd Ave. Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Online donations may be made through the Door County Community Foundation at this link: https:// doorcountycommunityfoundation.org/ihelelc/ The family invites friends to sign the online guestbook and share memories and condolences through his tribute page at casperesonfuneralhome.com
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Elaine J. “EMac” (Selissen) MacDonald Feb. 18, 1934 - Sept. 17, 2026 Elaine Joyce “EMac” MacDonald, age 92, of Fish Creek, died on Sept. 17, 2026, at Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Green Bay. Daughter of Herbert J. & Alvina C. (Brouillard) Selissen, Elaine grew up on the East side of Green Bay. At 17, she dropped out of high school to work at St. Vincent Hospital. Around that same time, she met and fell in love with Robert A. MacDonald. They were united in marriage on Aug. 6, 1951. Around the campfire in Peninsula state Park, they decided to purchase Bayside Tavern and Cottages, which became home to their large and colorful family. They carved out a new life for themselves and created a family-friendly Tavern that was named “Wisconsin’s Best Small Town Bar.” A graveside memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, at Blossomberg Cemetery, 4010 Mengelberg Ln, inside Peninsula State Park, Fish Creek, at 11 am. A Celebration of Life to follow services.
ROSEMARY JANE (MARTIN) LEPPERT
May 14, 1935 - Aug. 30, 2026
Rosemary “Rosie” Leppert, 91, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026. She was born on May 14, 1935, to late Michael Martin and Wilma (Karasek) Martin. Rosie was the third of five sisters and grew up on the family farm near Lyndon Station, Wisconsin, which was homesteaded by her great grandfather from Tipperary, Ireland in 1853. She and her sisters cherished their many adventures in Seven Mile Creek and often shared fond memories of their childhood. She attended the Martin School, St. Mary’s Catholic School and later Mauston High. Rosie was a waitress at the Huntley Hotel in Reedsburg, Wisconsin when she met the love of her life, Marvin “Marv” Leppert. They were married on April 27, 1957, at St Aloysius Catholic Church in Hillsboro, Wisconsin. They went on to share 69 beautiful years together. Marv and Rosie raised their 3 children in Waunakee, Wisconsin. They were active members of St. John’s Catholic Church, where Rosie frequently volunteered for events over the years. She was a proud supporter at countless sporting events and school functions for her children. In 2001, Rosie and Marv built their retirement home in Door County, where they vacationed for many years. They became members of Stella Maris Catholic Parish, where she served as Eucharistic ministers. Together, Rosie and Marv led the popular “Steak and Shrimp Dinner”, a fundraiser supporting the Youth Faith Formation Program for Stella Maris Parish. Rosie also volunteered for 12 years at Scandia Village Nursing Home. Rosie and Marv enjoyed traveling, exploring many places across the U.S., Europe and spontaneous adventures around Wisconsin. They loved entertaining family and friends around a table full of delicious food. Rosie never passed up a shopping day with lunch, and she never left a store empty handed! Rosie’s greatest joy was being a homemaker, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She took pride in her home, and guests could always expect a warm welcome, wonderful meals and fresh baked goods. She was especially known for her Christmas baking, cookie plates, creating beautiful trays with over 30 varieties of treats each year. These trays were eagerly anticipated each holiday season by family, friends, neighbors and Marv’s employees. Some even shipped to Afghanistan while her son, Col. Martin Leppert was stationed, where he shared with his fellow soldiers. Rosie also loved decorating her home for every holiday and celebrating with family and friends. She deeply cherished her time spent with loved ones and will be dearly missed by many. She is survived by her loving husband, Marvin; children, Cindy (Phil) DeKok, of Menomonie, Martin (Tania) Leppert, of Kalispell, Montana, Mardel (Chuck) Curwick, of Glendale, Arizona; grandchildren, Sean (Sara) DeKok, Heather (Jason) Wiseman, Bradley (Sidney) Leppert, Markes (Charity) Leppert, Ryan (Shannon) Curwick, Dr. Lauren Curwick; greatgrandchildren, Peyton, Annabelle, Gerrit, Aspen, Violet, Daisy, Lilly, Stella, and Forest; sisters, Theresa Meleski, of Roseville, California, Wilma Zant, of Reedsburg, Wisconsin, Kathy (Melvin) Nickel, of Wisconsin Dells; brother-in-law, Bill Liegel and many nieces and nephews. Rosemary is preceded in death by her parents, Micheal and Wilma Martin; sister, Marcella Leigel; Marv’s parents, Henry and Wanda Leppert; sister-in-law, Elaine French; brotherin-law, Bernard Meleski; niece, Vicky Fry and nephew, Terry Nickel. Our family wishes to thank the entire staff of doctors, nurses, CNAs, and social workers for the wonderful professional care given to Rosemary the past months. A special thank you to Rosie’s three angels, Amanda, Jessica, and Connie! A Mass of Christian burial was held at Stella Maris Catholic Church, 2410 S. Bay Shore Dr, Sister Bay, on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 at 11 am with visitation for family and friends starting at 10 am at the church. A Christian burial took place the following day in Reedsburg. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes all memorials be made to Unity Hospice of Green Bay, 2366 Oak Ridge Circle, De Pere, WI 54115. Casperson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, LLC in Sister Bay is assisting the Leppert family. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Rosemary may be shared with her family through her tribute page at CaspersonFuneralHome.com
Thomas M. Van Lieshout Dec. 21, 1931 - Sept., 15, 2026 Thomas M. Van Lieshout, 94, formerly of Door County, died in Green Bay on Tuesday morning, Sept., 15, 2026. He was born on Dec. 21, 1931 in Kimberly, son of the late Francis and Mayme (Van Heeswyk) Van Lieshout. Tom was a graduate of Kimberly High School with the class of 1948. On June 16, 1956 he married Betty Davis in Green Bay. Tom was an English and Math teacher and football coach at Sheboygan North High School and Green Bay East. Later, Tom became the Principal at Southern Door High School and Kewaunee High School until his retirement. Visitation for Tom was held on Wednesday evening, Sept. 23, 2026 at Forbes Funeral Home & Cremations until the time of a prayer service at 7 pm. Mass of Christian burial took place at 10:30 am on Thursday morning, Sept. 24, 2026 at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church, 7491 Cty Rd H, Maplewood.
Timothy Todd Egeland Sept. 9, 1979 - Sept. 12, 2026 Timothy Todd Egeland died on Sept. 12, 2026, at the age of 47. He was an exceptionally talented artist whose creativity and skill went far beyond the recognition he received. For most of his life, Timothy worked in construction as a master mason; a true jack-of-all-trades. A memorial service for Timothy will be held on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026 at 4 pm at Simply Cremation - 1530 W. Mason Street, Green Bay. Visitation will be held from 1:30 pm until 3:45 pm. Because of having to travel back home, in lieu of flowers Timothy’s son Timothy welcomes contributions to help cover funeral expenses. Donations can be securely made online at Simply Cremation Green Bay via the “Make a Payment” link. Please ensure you enter “Timothy Egeland” under the Decedent Name when submitting a payment.
CAMILLA BREMS ROSS d. Sept. 13, 2026
Camilla Brems Ross, 95, of Ephraim, Wisconsin, formerly of Hinsdale, Illinois, passed away on Sept. 13, 2026.
Preceded in death by her husband, George Ross, she is survived by her son, Karl Ross; grandchildren Thure (Laura) Ross and Gretchen Ross; and greatgrandchildren Madelyn and Allison. Camilla was a lifelong learner. After earning a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Carthage College, she went on to receive both a master’s degree and Ph.D. from the University of Chicago before beginning her career as a chemist at Union Carbide. During her distinguished career, she earned three U.S. patents recognizing innovations developed through her work. Following her retirement, Camilla earned her captain’s license and was an officer in the United States Merchant Marine. She was the first female commercial captain on the Chicago River, where she captained the Fort Dearborn and the Bravo. In addition to sailing Lake Michigan with her family aboard the George, her love of sailing later expanded to crossing the Indian Ocean aboard the Cloud Nine, completing the Great Circle Loop voyage that began and ended in Chicago, and participating in many day trips aboard the USS Chicago submarine. Remaining active well into her later years, she traveled extensively to all 50 states and six continents with her family. She pursued her passion for downhill skiing, hiked to Machu Picchu, and climbed to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, among many other adventures. Camilla’s final years, much like her childhood summers on the family farm, were spent enjoying Door County. She especially treasured her fitness classes at the Northern Door YMCA and the friendships she made there.
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))community The Soul of the Bayside continued from page 1 the family from Green Bay and settled in upstairs with their six children – pat, Ron, Bobby, Billy, Karen and Christie. Five years later, Elaine and Bob split after 29 years of marriage. Taverns will do that. But they remained tied together, choosing not to fight over the bar in their divorce, but to run it together, with all six of their kids coming in and out of the Bayside fold. This was home for the MacDonalds. “We were better business partners than life partners,” Elaine said. She said the couple argued less after the divorce than when they were married. “When we were getting the divorce, we’d go to lunch before seeing the lawyers,” she said. “When it was final, Bob was sad and asked, ‘Does this mean we don’t get to have lunch anymore?’ I guess we were just always friends.” Bob was the fun-loving face all the customers knew; Elaine was the business. “My mom was the boss, the brains behind the operation, and they didn’t question each other,” Bobby said.
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CAN DRIVE FOR FOOD PANTRIES Community members are invited to help stock local food pantry shelves during the Thrivent “Cans” Hunger Food Drive. Hosted by the Thrivent Member Network–Wisconsin Upper Michigan and local Thrivent advisors, the drive will take place Monday, Sept. 28, from 3 to 6 pm at Sturgeon Bay Community Church, 515 N. 12th St. For every nonperishable food item donated, the Thrivent Member Network will contribute $3 to the Door County Food Pantry Coalition up to a total of $3,000. The most-needed donations include canned soup, canned fruit and vegetables, canned protein, including chicken, tuna and beans, cereal, oatmeal, pasta and pasta sauce, granola bars, peanut butter, and jelly. All donations will benefit the Door County Food Pantry Coalition, a network of 11 pantries throughout the county.
NEW TRAIL AT SUNSET PARK United Way of Door County and the City of Sturgeon Bay have created a new Born Learning Trail at Sunset Park, turning the walk to the playground into an interactive learning experience for families. United Way representatives and Sturgeon Bay students put the finishing touches on the trail Thursday, Sept. 17. The City of Sturgeon Bay installed nine interactive signs along the pathway leading from the parking lot to the new Sunset Park playground. Students and volunteers will add colorful stencils that encourage children to hop, move, explore and identify shapes and letters. Based on early-childhood research and reviewed by national early-learning experts, the trail is designed to encourage conversation, movement and play while supporting children’s language, literacy and overall development.
She waited tables in the early years, but also handled the books and payroll, and managed the staff as well as the shops and cottages behind the bar. In the afternoons, Elaine would pony up at her stool with her longtime partner, Michael Steele, and Bob would grab his spot a few stools down the bar. The arrangement worked for 39 years, until Bob died in 2019. In those years, they raised and nurtured a family of entrepreneurs and fighters who helped shape the county through music, restaurants, retail and historic preservation. Elaine, who grew up on the east side of Green Bay in a family of entertainers and entrepreneurs, was familiar with winding paths. She dropped out of high school to join her friend working at St. Vincent Hospital, and eventually earned her GED at age 80. Elaine and Bob never expected their children to follow an easy road, and they stuck beside them no matter how difficult the fight. In her final years, Elaine was finally able to complete the facade renovation she and Bob had discussed years earlier, restoring its historical look. The village’s living room finally had a facade worthy of the warmth inside the door. “I always felt like this place has soul,” Elaine said in 2019. So much of that soul came from her.
Coats will be distributed Saturday, Oct. 10, from 9 am to 12 pm, at the Sturgeon Bay YMCA. Winter coats for boys and girls of all ages and sizes will be distributed at no cost to families in need, along with information about YMCA programs. For more information, contact 920.495.1951/pierz@charter. net or 262.893.6953/gary.drexler@eqmc2.com.
BLANKET CRAFT-ALONG FOR LOCAL CARE FACILITIES Last year, The Naked Sheep Yarn Shop and Gift Boutique contributed gift bags of requested items to local long-term care facilities. Lap blankets were one of the most requested items – so this year, The Naked Sheep is hosting a craft-along event to make them. Events will be held Wednesday, Sept. 30, and Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 10 am to 4 pm, at The Naked Sheep, 31 S. Madison Ave. in Sturgeon Bay. Blankets should be returned to the shop by Dec. 6. Participants should have basic knitting or crochet skills. The pattern is provided, and the yarn is free for the first 20 participants who sign up. After that, the yarn will be offered at a discount. For more information, contact 920.818.1166 or thenakedsheepyarn@gmail.com.
PACKERS SUPPORT NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR Local transportation nonprofit Neighbor to Neighbor is among the 10 Wisconsin organizations to be honored through the Green Bay Packers’ new community program, Game Changing Players. Featured nonprofits will be recognized via video board features, coverage on packers.com and other promotions on game days at Lambeau Field throughout the season. Neighbor to Neighbor’s game day is Sunday, Oct. 18. For more information, visit packers.com/game-changingplayers.
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Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church will commemorate 150 years with an anniversary worship service on Sunday, Sept. 27. The service will take place at 2 pm at the church, 9986 State Hwy 57 in Baileys Harbor, followed by a catered meal at 3:30 pm. Pastor Nathan Seiltz, a son of the congregation, will serve as the guest preacher. German immigrants who wished to continue their religious traditions in America founded Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church. They first held worship services in their homes and eventually received a pastor from the Lutheran seminary in St. Louis in 1876. While waiting for the pastor to arrive, the congregation built a simple wood-frame church that still stands at its original location just south of Sister Bay, although additions have been made over the years. More than 20 pastors have served the church throughout its history. Descendants of some of the original families are still members.
Registration is open for the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s 2027 Wisconsin Suicide Prevention Summit: Empowering Youth, Strengthening Communities. The event will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2027, from 8 am to 4 pm at The Weidner in Green Bay. Nearly six in 10 Wisconsin high school students say they experienced at least one mental health challenge in the past year, according to summit organizers. Among those who felt sad, hopeless or anxious, only about one in five say they got the help they needed. The upcoming summit is designed for the adults young people turn to first – teachers, coaches, school counselors, nurses, clergy, law enforcement officers, emergency responders and parents – and equips them to recognize warning signs, start difficult conversations and connect a young person to help. The event’s keynote speakers are Prenicia Clifton and Sheng Lee Yang, the founders of two Wisconsin mental health
HOPE CHURCH HOUSING INSECURITY TALK To address local housing insecurity, the Interfaith Coalition for Housing-Sturgeon Bay will open its first transitional home in October. A talk on this topic, and how several Door County churches are making a difference, will be delivered Sunday, Oct. 4, at 9 am, at Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S. 12th Ave. Coffee and light refreshments will be available.
YMCAS GATHER COATS FOR KIDS The Knights of Columbus, in partnership with the Door County YMCA, is launching Coats for Kids for the third year to ensure local children in need have warm gear for the upcoming winter months. Anyone can drop off lightly used coats, gloves or mittens at either Door County YMCA location – 1900 Michigan St. in Sturgeon Bay or 3866 Gibraltar Road in Fish Creek. Look for the marked drop box in the building or stop by the front desk. Monetary donations will also be accepted to purchase additional coats. Checks can be made out to Knights of Columbus – Coats for Kids, PO Both Door County YMCA locations – Sturgeon Bay and Fish Creek – are Box 533, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235. accepting donations of lightly used kids’ coats, gloves and mittens for locals in need. SUBMITTED
nonprofits. Alongside the keynotes, the summit will offer breakout sessions on prevention, risk assessment, intervention and protective factors, plus structured time for participants to connect with peers across sectors. The cost is $79 (plus $20 for those pursuing continuing education credits). Student tickets cost $49. For registration and more information, visit uwgb.edu/suicide-preventionsummit.
COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS UNITE FOR FUNDRAISER New research shows an estimated $16.8 billion will transfer from one generation to the next across Northeast Wisconsin, according to a press release from Give Forward, a fundraising initiative involving four regional community foundations. The regional estimate is part of more than $700 billion expected to transfer across Wisconsin over the next 50 years, according to research conducted by the University of Minnesota Extension in partnership with Wisconsin community foundations. The study shows that if just 5% of this wealth stays local through philanthropic investments, it could generate $5.5 billion in new community resources to support areas such as education, the arts, housing and basic needs. To leverage this transfer of wealth, four Northeast Wisconsin community foundations – Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Door County Community Foundation and Oshkosh Community Foundation – are partnering to launch Give Forward. The regional initiative invites individuals, families and professional advisors to consider how they can use a portion of their assets to strengthen their communities. For more information, including planned giving strategies, visit giveforwardwi.org.
DAY OF GIVING FOR GRASSROOTS ORGS Embolden WI, a fiscal sponsor of community-driven organizations across Wisconsin, is partnering with the Center for Community Stewardship to launch Wisconsin Roots Rising, a 24-hour online day of giving on Wednesday, Oct. 14. The joint campaign will unite dozens of fiscally sponsored organizations around a single, statewide fundraising effort. Starting Oct. 14, donors can visit wirootsrising.org to give directly to participating organizations or start their own peerto-peer fundraising page. Early giving opens Oct. 10. The campaign also includes a silent auction, opening Oct. 1.
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Kids 14 and under run for just $20. The race is named for one of the favorite sayings of Baileys Harbor icon Freddie Kodanko, the late Polka King who also inspired the name of one of Door County Brewing Co.’s signature beers, the Polka King Porter. After the race runners can hang out in the taproom or beer garden, and come back for live music by Gregg Hall from 3-6 pm. The race is brought to you by Door County Brewing Co., the Peninsula Pulse and the Peninsula Pacers
HEY HEY 5K Saturday, Sept. 26, 9 am Door County Brewing Co., 8099 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor heyhey5k.com Gather at the taproom for a fun run through the backroads of Baileys Harbor, then stick around for a free beer or root beer float. Strollers, kids, and dogs welcome. All runners get a great race shirt. Register at HeyHey5k.com or in person at the brewery Friday night from 6-9 pm, or Saturday morning from 7:30 - 8:40 am.
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SHOPTEMBER AT TOP OF THE HILL SHOPS Top of the Hill Shops will host live music and pop-up vendors this Saturday, Sept. 26, as part of Visit Fish Creek’s month-long SHOPtember promotion. Washington Island indie band Frog Furr is up first to provide live music, playing from 11 am to 2 pm near building A. Hard Maple is up next from 2 to 4 pm, playing bluegrass, gospel and Americana in the outside courtyard, near building B. Businesses participating in the day of alfresco shopping include Castle Art, offering fairy hair and henna tattoos; Willowbury Lane, offering baked goods; and Helioterra Wines, offering special wines by the glass. Café Coco will offer burgers, brats and beer from 11 am to 4 pm.
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FLASH MOB DANCE CALL Back by popular demand, Emerald Lion Alchemy is again offering “Thriller” dance choreography workshops at STUDIO234. Classes culminate in a flash mob dance event during Sturgeon Bay’s Halloween festival, Thrills and Chills, on Saturday, Oct. 31. Refresher classes for students who have attended previous “Thriller” workshops will be held on Mondays, Sept. 28, Oct. 12 and Oct. 26, from 7
to 8 pm. Tuition costs $20 per person, per class. Participants may join as many classes as they wish. Workshops for new and returning students looking for a full step-by-step breakdown of the entire dance will be offered on Saturdays, Oct. 10 and 24, from 2 to 4 pm. Tuition costs $35 per person, per workshop. Classes are open to ages 10 and older. Students are recommended to bring a water bottle and wear comfortable attire; stocking feet are fine. Participants in the Thrills and Chills flash mob are encouraged to create their own zombie look and meet up at STUDIO234 before taking to the street for the performance. Visit doorcountystudio234.com to register, or call 920.236.9334. The studio is located at 234 N. 3rd Ave. in Sturgeon Bay.
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“It just feels like when people gather around a meal, something special really happens,” she said. “Especially potlucks, where it’s this shared process.” Not only do potlucks spread out the responsibility of feeding the group, but they allow every attendee to feel a sense of ownership over the event. “There is something meaningful when people take the time to make something and they consciously share it,” Coleman said. That’s especially true as Door County heads into the quiet months. The Clearing Folk School in Ellison Bay hosts potluck dinners for the students and instructors of their winter classes, which are aimed at year-round residents, Program Director Denise Logan said. Students in the summer program can often bond over shared meals, as many stay on campus for their session. The winter potlucks started as a way to provide that same opportunity to winter students, Logan said. Potlucks take place every other Friday in January and February, with everyone who is a part of the winter program invited to join. Usually, between 100 and 200 people take up the offer, Logan said. “I think it [a potluck] gives people a chance to get connected when it’s dark out at 4:30 [pm], it’s snowy, it’s cold,” she said.
ood food, good people and good times heal the soul, and nothing brings those things together better than a potluck. They allow every attendee to showcase their talents in the kitchen, make something new or simply share their taste with something store-bought. No matter how the food makes it to the table, the result is a communal smorgasbord. In addition to being a fun way to get friends together – whether it be for a trendy “board night” or just a classic meal – potlucks are a way for organizations to build community and for those with shared values and interests to connect. The Climate Change Coalition of Door County (CCCDC), for example, hosts a potluck on the solstice or equinox of each season. These events emphasize sustainable practices and bring members together to discuss upcoming initiatives, CCCDC Communications Manager Jess Reinke said. Organizers ask attendees to bring their own reusable dishware and utensils to reduce the use of disposable Setting Up the Spread goods. There’s even a best place setting contest for those While some potlucks require guests to indicate what who want they’re bringing, others don’t. The Clearing, for one, to go above PUBLIC POTLUCKS doesn’t ask attendees to sign up. Most of the time, and beyond. letting the menu develop organically results in a good For the less COMING UP balance of appetizers, main dishes and desserts – prepared, the though every now and then, things will lean a little too CCCDC keeps Climate Change Coalition of Door sweet or a little too savory. a small supply County Fall Planet Potluck Going with the flow also worked for Mary Ellen of “just-inOct. 1, 4:30 pm at Kick Ash Coffee, Sisulak of Turtle Ridge Gallery, who recently organized 12001 Mink River Road in Ellison Bay case” reusable Bring a dish to share and your own a local artists’ potluck with fellow gallerist Rebecca dishware, place setting. Attendees will learn Reinke said. about Climate Change Coalition Any food that happenings over dinner. RSVP at doesn’t get tinyurl.com/et83byne. eaten that night or taken Blue Zone/Whole Food and Planthome is then Based Potluck Oct. 12, 5 pm (the second Monday composted by of every month) at the Unitarian the CCCDC. Universalist Fellowship of Door County, A similarly 10341 Water St. in Sister Bay sustainable Organizers request that attendees gathering bring food that generally aligns with takes place the blue zone diet, information about monthly in which is available at bluezones.com/ Ephraim. The recipes/food-guidelines. No RSVP is necessary. Blue Zone Potluck at the Unitarian Local artists came together Universalist (UU) Fellowship of Door at a potluck organized by County emphasizes the tenets of gallerists Mary Ellen Sisulak and Rebecca Carlton. the blue zone diet, a largely plantSUBMITTED based diet modeled after long-living communities around the world, Carlton. organizer and nutritionist Jennifer “There were lots of Sherman said. pasta salads, as usual for Sherman started this potluck most potlucks, and great earlier this year, following audience desserts, beautiful salads, feedback at a talk she gave about blue hors d’oeuvres, casseroles, zones at the Door County Auditorium everything,” Sisulak said. in February. Sherman is also vegan The CCCDC’s Planet and felt a potluck could be a good Potlucks, on the other hand, opportunity to accommodate those do ask attendees to list with similar diets. On the equinox or solstice of every season, the their dishes ahead of time, Potluck participants are asked Climate Change Coalition of Door County hosts Reinke said. This allows to generally adhere to blue zone a potluck to bring their community together and organizers to balance out principles in the food they bring, emphasize sustainability. SUBMITTED the ratio of courses and focusing on whole foods, those make sure that certain minimally refined or altered from dietary restrictions are covered. their natural state. Either way organizers plan the potluck, there never “But we also don’t care that much,” Sherman said with seems to be a shortage of food. When it’s all put together, a laugh, recalling a time when one member was running the spread is usually something to behold – especially if late and brought gallons of ice cream from the grocery you invite a bunch of artists to flex their skills. And with store. The blue zone potluck is one of two regularly hosted at all the chefs in one spot, attendees can exchange recipes. “It will expose people to the things that others are the UU Fellowship. On months with a fifth Sunday, like making, like, ‘Oh, I never thought I could do it like that,’” this past August, the group forgoes their typical service Sherman said. for a more casual potluck. She, for one, was inspired by a black bean and Coming together over meals is another means of pineapple stew that one guest brought to her blue zone connection, adding to the congregation’s regular potluck. services, UU Board of Directors President Beth Coleman Even if one dish along the line isn’t your style, there said. are plenty of other options to try. That’s the beauty of a potluck.
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The team has grown, and so has its pace and skill level. Rest stops are located every three fundraising, bringing in $730,000 over the years. miles along the route. Many Multiple Screwballs team members participate The walk is not a competitive race; it’s a personal in the walk, while others help at rest stops, providing challenge. snacks and encouragement to walkers. “You really make it your own challenge walk,” said Pat said the Challenge Walk isn’t like other endurance Brooke Tabbert, Director of Fundraising and Endurance events, where participants are focused on setting Events for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. “If personal best times or fitness goals. you want to do five miles, take a break for a while, then “Our challenge is to come together as a community to do five more, you can do it.” bring awareness to MS, raise money for research and The first day’s route begins and ends at Clark Park programs, and continue to make sure that people with in Fish Creek, going through Peninsula State Park and MS know that they have a community to participate Ephraim. On day two, another 20-mile route leaves with,” Pat said. from Clark Park to Egg Harbor and back to Fish Creek. Finally, on day three a 10-mile finishing stretch brings Volunteering for Change walkers from Clark The event would not be possible Park to downtown without the 60 volunteers behind it. Sister Bay, where all The walk has developed a network WHAT IS MS? walkers, donors, and of friends, donors, businesses, volunteers finish the According to the National Multiple Sclerosis volunteers, walkers, and shuttle Society, multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable last mile together. drivers showing up for one another disease that “disrupts the flow of information within On that last day, and the cause. the brain and between the brain and the rest of the those with MS wear “Door County has gone the body,” which damages the central nervous system. orange shirts, while MS causes a wide range of symptoms such as mile with us,” Pat said. “They’ve those supporting memory difficulties, fatigue, and mobility issues, supported us by providing so many them wear gray. among others. Wisconsin has one of the highest valuable things over the years, from Throughout the rates of MS per capita in the country, said Brooke donating fruit for the rest stops, Challenge Walk, Tabbert, Director of Fundraising and Endurance food for the three-day walk, helping Events for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Support and Gear volunteers by helping with our This is linked to genetics and geographic factors. (SAG) vehicles fundraising events, and they have Less sun exposure creates low vitamin D levels, provide walkers with been very generous.” which is a known risk factor for MS. assistance as needed. MS affects over 3.1 million people worldwide, 1 Among the volunteers is Mary “Some people are million people in the United States, and 20,000 Gilbert, a Multiple Screwballs really passionate about people in Wisconsin, according to the member who joined doing all 50 [miles]. National Multiple Sclerosis Society. in 2024 to support Some know their limits,” those living with Tabbert said. “That’s what’s MS in the county, incredible about the MS Society is including her we’re about accessibility and knowing what brother. you can do. Some of our participants live Gilbert volunteers with MS. They’re going to listen to their at fundraising bodies, and they’re going to know what events throughout they can do, and we want everyone just to the year and assists be comfortable.” at a rest stop during Saturday’s events include a candle the walk. ceremony in the evening to celebrate and “I do not have MS, honor those affected by MS. Participants so certain things Participants in the Challenge Walk will take part living with MS light their candles first, then are a lot easier for in a candle ceremony in Fish Creek on Saturday, those supporting them light their candles in me to do than for Sept. 26, to honor those living with MS. JOHN solidarity. KALSON somebody who’s “Our mission is to fund a cure but also got MS and not improve the lives of anyone impacted by having a good day,” she said. “Unless they have a limp or MS, to make every day better until there’s a cure,” something, you don’t see what these people are suffering Tabbert said. through. So as somebody that doesn’t have MS, it’s a lot The public is welcome to cheer walkers throughout easier for me to do some of these things, hauling tables the event, especially Sunday, Sept. 27, as walkers parade and chairs, setting up for events.” through Sister Bay for the final stretch of the walk, At the finish line, Gilbert and her brother set up starting around noon at the Sister Bay Sports Park and a booth to cheer on people as they finish. They also ending around 12:15 pm at Sister Bay Beach. provide flyers and resources to help educate supporters For more information on the Challenge Walk MS or to about MS and promote donations. donate, visit events.nationalmssociety.org. “We definitely need all of the money and resources that can help to eventually find a cure,” she said. “Along
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11836 WI-42• Ellison Bay • Pastor, Jim Honig Sunday Worship 9:30AM • 10:30AM Coffee & Fellowship
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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
ELCA, Ellison Bay, WI Church Office: 920-854-2988 Jim Honig, Pastor A Stephen Ministry Congregation
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9:30 AM Worship w/communion in person, drive-in or watch live on the church website. 10:30 AM Coffee & fellowship / Sunday School
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Sturgeon Bay Seventh-day Adventist Church
Bible Study: Saturday 9:30 a.m. Worship Service: Saturday 11:00 a.m. sturgeonbaywi.adventistchurch.org
The Episcopal Church welcomes you! Holy Nativity
Christ the King
3434 County Rd. V Jacksonport Holy Eucharist 5:00 Saturday
512 Michigan St. Sturgeon Bay Holy Eucharist 9:30 Sunday
We are Merging Excitement and Hope Into a Vital Faith
The Rev. Brit Bjurstrom Frazier, Rector Holy Eucharist 10 am Sunday • 5:30 pm Wednesday All are welcome! stlukes-sisterbay.org
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Join us this Sunday! School Elevate Youth Sunday 7:00 - 8:30 PM * Meetsfor at First all Baptist ages Church - 9:15 Worship Service - 10:30
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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
The Church of the Atonement (Episcopal)
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Bethel Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church
Thursday 8:30 am
parishoffice@calvaryzionumc.org www.calvaryandzionumc.org (920) 868-3112
2336 Canterbury Lane, Sister Bay
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Calvary 4650 Cty E Egg Harbor, WI Worship 10:30
Communion First Sunday of the Month
Blessing of the Animals Jacksonport Lakeside Park • Tues, Sept. 29 • 10:00-noon Christ the King Front Yard • Sat, Oct. 3 • 10:00-noon Rev. Glenn Kanestrom 920-743-3286 – www.ctkhn.org
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Mass Schedule
Rev. Matthew Rappl
Sister Bay Moravian Church
Rev. Forrest R. Wells
Zion 8781 Cty F Fish Creek, WI Worship 8:45
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church
Office (920) 743-4842 Hwy 57 • Institute • www.sspeterpaulsb.org
Calvary & Zion United Methodist Churches
6121 Gordon Rd • Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 920-743-9511
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First Baptist Church
For weekday Mass times, locations, and other information see www.stellamarisparish.com or call (920) 868-3241.
Recorded Services on Website & WDOR 93.9 FM Sundays @ 9:30 a.m.
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EVERYONE WELCOME! September 27 • 9 am The Rev. Canon John Blossom
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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
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September 27 - 10 AM Defending Democracy Beyond Party Lines
Tammie Grossman, Chair of the League of Women Voters of Door County
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St. Paul Lutheran Church
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A Small Church With A Big Heart
Rev. Jon O. Gallatin
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Christmas Worship Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 7 PM Christmas Day Worship 10 AM
7973 Hwy 57 Immanuel Lutheran Church Baileys Harbor, WI 54202
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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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Less than half a mile into the hike, I climbed the trail to the panoramic view of Green Bay. With a pink sky over the bay, I found it hard to look straight ahead of me while hiking – I constantly glanced to my left for better views as the sky transformed into a deeper hue of purple.
Open Daily at 10am Location: 5454 Bay Shore Dr, Sturgeon Bay Difficulty: A range of difficulty levels depending on your route. The Meadow Connector departing from the parking lot offers a smooth, easy hike. The Bluff Loop Trail offers a mix of the main meadow and forest, making for a more moderate hike. The Escarpment Trail is a challenging hike, with steep and rocky terrain along the Niagara Escarpment. Distance: 2.5 miles, comprising three separate trails. Meadow Connector: 0.5 miles Bluff Loop Trail: 1.2 miles Escarpment Trail: 0.8 miles Highlights: Stunning views of Green Bay along the bluff, diverse wildlife, easy lower trails and a short woodland area.
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Historical Society Leaves Major Marks on County by MIKE SHAW Special to the Peninsula Pulse
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his story is the fourth of four in a monthly series leading up to the 100th anniversary of the Door County Historical Society. View the first three stories – “How Door County Began Preserving Its Past,” “Neither the Depression Nor World War Stopped Door County Historical Society” and “Historical Society Reawakens Post-War”– at doorcountypulse.com. The Door County Historical Society celebrates a century of preservation with a gala at the Lodge at Leathem Smith on Oct. 1. The modern-day Door County Historical Society (DCHS) took shape from the 1980s onward, with a series of endeavors that altered the entire peninsula’s story. In the early ‘80s, after the City of Sturgeon Bay’s 1978 purchase of the necessary land east of the Door County Historical Museum, the DCHS launched a $150,000 fund drive to enlarge the building – the first public appeal on behalf of the county-owned museum since its dedication in 1939. The campaign fell behind schedule a bit because bids came in on the high side at $238,000. An $8,000 donation from Peterson Builders Inc. – more than doubling the shipyard’s total contribution – finally put the treasury over the top. The Pioneer Fire Co., a charitable arm of the city’s fire department, also lent invaluable fundraising help, in exchange for a wing within the addition to display antique fire brigade vehicles and equipment. The bigger and better county museum debuted June 23, 1984 – dovetailing with the same-day dedication of “streetscape” beautification and traffic upgrades in the downtown area. Two years later, in May 1986, the society hosted one of its most somber and striking events ever: the burial of a pair of unidentified skeletal remains from the Erie L. Hackley, a cargo/passenger steamer that sank off Green Island in October 1903. Eleven of the 19 people aboard perished, the majority Door County residents. The tragedy is believed to be the worst seagoing loss of life in Green Bay’s waters. Explorers found the wreck in 1980. DCHS president John Groenfeldt, a Methodist minister, presided over a ceremony for the unknown sailors at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Sturgeon Bay. Afterward, a funeral procession – featuring a handmade oak coffin and horse-drawn hearse – made its way a short distance north on Bay Shore Drive to Bayside Cemetery. Connecting with Crossroads The first mention of the word “Crossroads” in the DCHS board minutes of July 23, 1991, led to many monumental mentions in the years to come. A Sturgeon Bay School District foundation planned to buy 53 acres at State Highway 42-57 and Michigan Street for an environmental learning preserve – the birth of Crossroads at Big Creek. The DCHS seized an opportunity to preserve local history as well. The foundation asked for $400,000 from the community in a lengthy fundraiser that began just before Christmas 1993. A quarter of the proceeds, and a corner of the property, would be reserved for the DCHS to create an interpretive and educational historical village. The society enthusiastically pounded the pavement for pledges and had brought in $50,000 by February 1994. On June 28 of that year, the DCHS signed a rent-free lease for Heritage Village – the simple name settled upon after a series of early tongue-twisters. A century-old, one-room schoolhouse in the Southern Door hamlet of Vignes became available in late 1993
(the DCHS president at the time, Mitchell Mackey, had attended classes there). The building previously served as the Clay Banks Town Hall but had outlived that function. The school moved to Heritage Village in autumn 1995, the second of what would eventually be nine relocated or replica structures depicting rural Door County life from 1880 to 1910. The first had been the Kohl family’s commercial fishing shack brought in from Jacksonport’s Lake Michigan shoreline. Goals Grow Alongside Organization The Eagle Bluff Lighthouse, operated by DCHS since the 1960s, saw a record number of more than 15,000 visitors in 1991. Attendance at the Door County Maritime Museum, then a tiny outpost within Sunset Park, was up 44 percent. The society had no official oversight role at the maritime museum. But DCHS volunteer Gary Soule took the job of curator there following the death of its founder, Ray Christianson. The nautical museum’s new displays included a life preserver from the doomed Great Lakes freighter Edmund Fitzgerald. In 1995, the maritime museum set sail on a $2.8 million quest to build its current facility along Sturgeon Bay’s redeveloped west side waterfront. The DCHS board agreed to match donations from its members up to $2,500. The organization’s recent history – the last quartercentury – featured continued growth at Heritage Village; lending informal assistance to the new Belgian Heritage Center in Namur; finding fresh funding sources after the recession of 2008; and a two-year, $2 million restoration of the Eagle Bluff Light Station, which was unveiled this past June. The massive undertaking, envisioned in DCHS records as far back as 2009, stabilized the buildings there, then lovingly brought them back to a late-1800s look. The society also rebuilt a barn and summer kitchen that once stood on the grounds (the seasonal kitchens were outbuildings meant to keep the heat, odors and dangers of open-fire cooking out of the main home in the days before air conditioning). A combination of gifts and public and private grants covered the costs, the marshaling of money marching on slowly for years before any work began. Over the years, the DCHS also evolved into a modern, professionally run nonprofit with a full-time executive director and a walk-in office two doors down from the county museum. It was a far cry from the original, all-volunteer group whose only paid staff from the 1960s until roughly 2000 were at the lighthouse: tour guides and, later, a manager. In years past, the society dealt with difficulties like July 1987 when the lighthouse closed early for the season due to “immature staff” (read: restless college students supervising restless high schoolers). In response, the DCHS passed a formal resolution that “only adults” could be hired as supervisors there. If you’ve ever relaxed at one of the 21 Door County parks, stepped back in time at Heritage Village, marveled at the Maritime Museum or Eagle Bluff Lighthouse, explored the county museum or read numerous historical markers scattered throughout the Peninsula, thank the Door County Historical Society. It played large or small roles in all of them. All good reasons to wish the group a happy 100th birthday. Mike Shaw, a Carlsville resident, is a former newspaper reporter and editor of the Door County Advocate. He’s a volunteer for the Door County Historical Society and a member of the Program/ Festival Committee.
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Fellow citizens, we cannot escape history. We, of this Congress and this administration, will be remembered in spite of ourselves. No personal significance, or insignificance, can spare one or another of us. The fiery trial through which we pass will light us down in honor or dishonor, to the latest generation.” ABRAHAM LINCOLN
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Laughing Tiger Tai Chi
Ongoing Weekly Classes Beginners Welcome 8732 County Road F Fish Creek, WI 54212
artifacts * 140 YEARS OF EGG HARBOR BASEBALL
With no Packers game on Sunday, Sept. 27, the Egg Harbor Historical Society will discuss the past 140 years of Egg Harbor baseball. Door County hardball enthusiasts will gather at 4 pm at the Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St. in Egg Harbor. The program will include a seventh-inning stretch for free snacks and beverages.
TAPAS, TALES AND TIPPLES
Living Rooms: NBC-TV, the U.S. Navy and Victory at Sea.” Presenter George Ferencz, retired from the University of WisconsinWhitewater, kicks off the series. Programs continue on the first Thursday of every month, October through April, covering a variety of topics affecting the Great Lakes and the economy that relies on them. Future presentations include: • Nov. 5: “Great Lakes’ Influence on the Cold War,” presented by DCMM President/CEO Kevin Osgood • Dec. 3: “The Extraordinary Life and Times of Georgia Green Stebbins,” presented by Barb and Ken Wardius • Jan. 7: “Hjalmar Holand,” presented by DCMM Collections Coordinator Brennan Christianson and Door County Museum and Archives Manager Joe Taylor • Feb. 4: “This One’s No BS!
Square Rigger Lodge invites the community to Tapas, Tales and Tipples, an evening of regional stories and culinary craft. The dinner event will take place Tuesday, Sept. 29 at Square Rigger, 6332 Hwy 57 in Jacksonport. Starting at 5:30 pm, guests will enjoy cocktails or mocktails, plus charcuterie and flatbreads on the bar. Drinks and a trio of small plates will be served at 6 pm. Vegetarian and nonalcoholic options are available on request. At 6:45 pm, the event’s featured speaker, award-winning local author Susan D. Levitte, will read from and answer questions about her Amazon best-selling historical novel, Secrets in the Woods. Set against the backdrop of the devastating 1871 Author Susan D. Levitte will return to her old Wisconsin fires, the stomping grounds at Square Rigger Lodge to book follows reluctant discuss her historical best-seller, Secrets in the Belgian Wallonian Woods. SUBMITTED immigrant Emilie Gaspard, surviving her Totally True-ish Stories from the 15th year. Books can be purchased Sea Services,” presented by Patriot and signed after the presentation. Racing Project Founder Captain For Levitte, the gathering Jack Gage of the U.S. Marine Corps, represents a full-circle Door County and Kevin Osgood of the U.S. Navy moment. and U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary “Returning to Square Rigger • March 4: “Plum Island’s for this event feels like a true Restoration Initiative,” presented by homecoming,” Levitte said. “Many Mary Beth Volmer of Friends of Plum years ago, I spent my evenings here and Pilot Islands waiting tables during traditional fish • April 1: “How Joseph Harris Built boils.” the Canal,” presented by Joseph Tickets cost $45 or $80 for two. Harris Sr.’s granddaughter, Kathryn Space is limited. Guests can reserve Spoerl a table by calling 920.823.2404 or Talks start at 7 pm, online and in visiting tinyurl.com/ynsdt5su. person on the second floor of the Door County Maritime Museum, 120 N. Madison Ave. in Sturgeon Bay. Attendance is free, but guests MARITIME SPEAKER are asked to bring a nonperishable SCHEDULE RELEASED food item to donate, or donate to their local food pantry. To find more Door County Maritime Museum’s information and register for online (DCMM) annual off-season Maritime presentations, visit dcmm.org/ Speaker Series returns with the Oct. seaperch/maritime-speaker-series. 1 lecture “World War II in Our 1950s
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MUSEUM WRITING CONTEST RETURNS
Come for a visit before the season ends!
This fall, the Door County Museum and Archives invites writers of all ages to enter Tales from the Museum: A Community Short Story Open Thurs. and Sat., 10am - 2pm Contest. Participants are challenged to write original spooky or mysterious stories or poems, 750 words or DONNY’S less, inspired by real artifacts in the museum’s collection. A panel of judges will select winners by age group based on creativity and writing quality. Last year, the inaugural Tales from the Museum proved popular, with more than 80 submissions and 150 attendees at the contest’s finale event. Entries included short stories, poems, haiku and even songs. This year’s award night will take place Thursday, Oct. 29, at 6 pm, at the Door County Historical Museum, 18 N. 4th Ave. in Sturgeon Bay. Winners will be announced at this special event, which features festive treats Featuring Shop Eco-Friendly and dramatic readings women's & men's cuts AVEDA of selected stories Products & Beauty color and by local actors. The make-up Services by Appointment SALON CND waxing evening will include South Bay Shore Dr nails An Concept Salon products separate youth and adult blocks. Sister Bay Costumes are encouraged. Georgina Hatch, Makeup Artist/Nails/Apprentice Hair Designer aveda.com/salon/brittasalon Call/Text (920)421-4247 Linda Crockett, Nail Artist The deadline for contest entries is Britta Nelson, Owner Oct. 16 at midnight. For submission guidelines, visit the event page on 10431 Hwy. 42 | North Ephraim Located between Summer Kitchen + The Spa at Sacred Grounds the Museum’s Facebook profile or 920.421.HAIR (4247) | brittasalonllc.com contact the museum at plison@ co.door.wi.gov or 920.743.5809. The contest pays tribute to the museum’s founder, “Uncle” Harry Dankoler, a passionate collector, historian and writer who loved hosting literary and community contests.
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EDMUND FITZGERALD DOCUMENTARY EARNS EMMY NOM Discover Wisconsin has been nominated for an Emmy Award in the category of Outstanding Achievement for Documentary – Historical. The award ceremony will take place Saturday, Oct. 24. The nominated documentary, The 50-Year Mystery of the Edmund Fitzgerald, follows the ship’s final voyage and explores the mystery that still surrounds its loss on Lake Superior. The film is available on discoverwisconsin.com and Discover Wisconsin’s YouTube channel.
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Monday • Pot Roast Thursday • Mexican Chef’s Choice Friday • Fish Fry Saturday • Prime Rib Sunday • Chicken Dinner
Hiring front and back of house Cornerstone Pub 8123 Hwy 57 • Downtown Baileys Harbor 920.839.9001
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stage))notes DOC HEIDE NAMED WISCONSIN ACADEMY FELLOW The Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters has selected Northern Sky Theater Cofounder Doc Heide as a Fellow. Heide is the first Door County resident to receive this honor. The Wisconsin Academy will Northern Sky Theater induct him Cofounder Doc Heide at a public is the first Door County ceremony at the resident the Wisconsin Overture Center Academy of Sciences, Arts in Madison on and Letters has selected Oct. 4. as a Fellow. SUBMITTED The Academy was created in 1870 by the state legislature to benefit the people of Wisconsin by sharing knowledge and cultivating civil discourse. Every two years, the Academy selects 16 Fellows who have “shown extraordinary levels of accomplishment in their careers, as well as a lifelong commitment to intellectual discourse and public service,” according to the organization’s website. Heide will be a rare Fellow who has made interdisciplinary contributions in theater, psychology and music. In theater, he has performed in Door County for over a half-century with Northern Sky and its predecessor, the Heritage Ensemble. He has authored or co-authored two dozen shows, including hit musicals Belgians in Heaven, Guys and Does, When Pigs Fly! and Packer Fans from Outer Space. In clinical psychology, Heide is professor emeritus at Alliant University in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he received several teaching awards over four decades. Heide also teaches at the Medical College of Wisconsin, where he pioneered the use of improvisational acting as a training method for psychiatric professionals. He has published on charismatic communication, spirituality, foundational metaphors for psychotherapy and how musical comedies can encourage attitude change. In music, Heide is a Kerrville New Folk Competition finalist who has released four critically acclaimed albums, including 2026’s Birthplace of the Thunder with his band Zen of Thieves. This summer, he was named Destination Door County’s first-ever Music Laureate. Past Wisconsin Academy Fellows include Senator Gaylord Nelson (founder of Earth Day), Dr. James Thomson (who derived the first human stem cells) and Dr. Richard Davidson (named one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World by Time Magazine for his brain research).
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The event will take place from 5 to 8 pm at MUSE, 330 Jefferson St. Tickets are limited and cost $150 per person. Guests can expect an Art Deco-inspired evening with musical challenges, prizes and surprises, plus dinner and performances by students and faculty. Proceeds support MUSE’s mission to provide music education for all ages, sustain scholarships for families who need financial assistance, create meaningful opportunities for professional musicians and provide a place where the community can learn, perform, create and connect. For more information, visit musesturgeonbay.org.
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ROGUE THEATER AUDITION OPPORTUNITIES Rogue Theater is holding auditions for its upcoming production of Proof by David Auburn. In-person auditions take place Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 29 and 30, at 6 pm, at Rogue Theater at DC Arts Center, 917 N. 14th Ave. in Sturgeon Bay. Prepared material is not required. Auditions will consist of conversation and script reading. Participants are asked to bring a headshot and a resume. Proof follows a woman caring for her brilliant but unstable father before his death. The cast includes two men and two women. Rehearsals will take place on weekday evenings and occasional weekends. The schedule will be based on cast availability. Rehearsals will begin in October in Sturgeon Bay. Performance dates are Nov. 20-22 and 27-29 at Rogue Theater at DC Arts Center. Contact 920.818.0816 or 1roguetheater@ gmail.com with questions. Jett Ulrich Micech – a youth instructor at The Yoga Womb and daughter of its executive director, Brooke Ulrich – stands outside the Sturgeon Bay studio with a friend during the grand opening event on Oct. 6, 2024. SUBMITTED.
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THE ROOT BEER LADY AT NORTHERN SKY Northern Sky Theater will present a touring production of The Root Beer Lady Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 5 through 7. The Root Beer Lady by Kim Schultz tells the story of Dorothy Molter, the last legal nonindigenous resident of the Boundary Waters, a wilderness region between Ontario and Minnesota. The story reflects the beauty and hardships of Molter’s solitary yet satisfying life beginning in 1934. Playwright Schultz is a nationally and internationally acclaimed writer, actor and solo show artist working across media. The Root Beer Lady marks Schultz’s third solo show. For tickets and details, visit northernskytheater.com. Performances will be held at Northern Sky’s Gould Theater, 9058 Cty A in Fish Creek.
The students and teachers of MUSE Sturgeon Bay will showcase their work during a fundraiser gala on Saturday, Sept. 26.
The Yoga Womb in Sturgeon Bay is celebrating its second anniversary with 26 free classes over eight days. Yoga Womb offers at least three free classes a week throughout the year, but for the anniversary celebration, every class on the schedule is free, from Sunday, Oct. 4 through Sunday, Oct. 11. “This is the opportunity for everyone in the community to try as many different modalities and styles as we can possibly offer,” Yoga Womb Executive Director Brooke Ulrich said. In addition to the studio’s regular class schedule, free admission will be offered to several special events, including Learn to Breathe with Amber Novotny; Experience Acupuncture with Golden Lotus Acupuncture; Introduction to Kundalini Yoga with Katrina Chaudior; Lucia Light Therapy with Katrina; Alchemical Dance with Secelie Panske; Living Your Intention, an online program with Jill Thiry; She Rose with nurse Jesse Betty; and a sound bath with Cherie Chaudior. Throughout the week, a silent auction will help raise funds for the studio. Items include an oil painting by Christina Healy of Yoga in the Park, an acupuncture package from Golden Lotus, a group training package from Fire Fitness and glass art from Chelsea Kicks Glass. The week will end with a celebration on Sunday, Oct. 11, from 12 to 2 pm. Guests can enjoy free henna by Kajal Jain, plus refreshments, information on different wellness modalities and entertainment by HYPE Dance Studio in Sturgeon Bay. Organizers will present the silent auction winners and honor Hope Blueberry, a Yoga Womb facilitator who died unexpectedly a year ago. Visit theyogawomb.org/book-a-class for the full schedule. Participants are encouraged to register online as space is limited. The Yoga Womb opened Oct. 6, 2024, and became a nonprofit the following January, aiming to make yoga and meditation accessible to as many people as possible. The studio is located at 58 W. Maple St. in Sturgeon Bay.
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art))beat * Turtle Ridge Gallery is going back to its roots for its 40th anniversary celebration, with art throughout the gallery featuring turtles front and center. SUBMITTED
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TURTLE RIDGE TURNS 40 Turtle Ridge Gallery-Boutique will celebrate its 40th anniversary with art, music and refreshments on Friday, Oct. 2. Chad Luberger started Plum Bottom Gallery at its original Egg Harbor location 20 years ago.
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The party will take place from 4 to 7 pm at Turtle Ridge, 11736 Mink River Road in Ellison Bay. The gallery is going back to its roots for the celebration, with a special focus on the turtle, which has inspired the business since it began.
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The Growth of a Gallery Plum Bottom spreads seeds beyond its namesake road by TOM GROENFELDT
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ong yellow banners flying high above the rolling fields suggest Plum Bottom Road, about a mile east of Highway 42 in Egg Harbor, is not just farmland. It is indeed the original home of Plum Bottom Gallery, which celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. After starting in its original location in 2006, Plum Bottom added a second, smaller gallery in Downtown Egg Harbor in 2019; then a third gallery in the former Fish Creek home of J. Jeffrey Taylor Jewelry in 2022; then a fourth gallery, a sleek contemporary one next to the Third Avenue PlayWorks in Sturgeon Bay, in 2023. Plum Bottom Gallery offers original paintings, sculptures, glass art, ceramics, mixed media, woodwork, fiber art, photography and jewelry in its four storefronts and online. “At the original location, we really focus on outdoor art, larger canvases, pastoral scenes – work that really mirrors the landscape that
the gallery makes its home on,” said Chad Luberger, who founded the gallery and now runs it with his wife, Angela Olson Luberger, a jewelry designer. “Downtown Egg Harbor focuses on smaller items that can be carried easily. Jewelry and pottery are popular there.” At the Fish Creek location, the collection includes many of the artists who had shown with the building’s previous occupant, gallery owner Jeff Taylor. “We were also able to expand our collection into fine jewelry, something we had never done before,” Luberger said. At the new Sturgeon Bay location, the gallery owners are still learning. “It is definitely more locally focused, which is one reason Angela’s studio is there,” Luberger said. “She makes her jewelry on-site, and it’s just a little easier for folks to develop a relationship with someone who can do custom work on request.” All four locations operate year-round, with reduced hours during the winter. Plum Bottom represents about 150 artists, reduced from 200 a few years ago to focus on the artists who really seemed to be connecting with collectors.
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and an apartment upstairs. Luberger kept the showroom open because he was there working in his studio, so why not keep the doors open? At the time, he expected to send work to other galleries and do a lot of art fairs. “I never really thought this was going to be a retail
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A few spots on the artist roster Galleries play a vital role in bringing open up each year, which the gallery together art and buyers. Plum Bottom can easily fill from the 200-or-so Gallery founder Chad Luberger selects submissions it gets annually. artists carefully and expects to work “Door County has become an with them for years. amazing mecca for art,” said “Every artist makes their work for Luberger, who got his start as an different reasons,” Luberger said. “We do artist working for the late Abe and a pretty extensive interview process with Ginka Cohn at every artist who applies with us.” To be a good fit, artists have to The Potter’s make work that connects with Plum Wheel in Fish Bottom visitors. Creek. “They “We’re focusing on artwork that started in the people who visit here seem to enjoy ‘50s and were and want to take home,” Luberger really the first said. “I mean, we’re not a museum. pioneer studio And I tell my artists that we love artists in Door experimentation, and sometimes you have to go down those roads. But County. I grew in the end, for us, a piece of artwork up with Abe comes alive when it gets in someone’s and Ginka, and home – that’s where the life [of the in their gallery, art] takes place.” they showed 30 As an artist himself, Luberger potters from understands the push and pull of around the experimentation. country. They “It’s an interesting balance,” he said. Jewelry maker Robert Nilsson works during a Plum “I know the last body of work I was brought the best Bottom Gallery demo day. TOM GROENFELDT making was very abstract, and it was of the country not really marketable. But at that point, to Fish Creek.” I was done with the boring forms. I just In addition wanted to play with this for a while. to working as So I get it when artists are going down a potter, Abe those experiments.” did abstract But as a business owner, he paintings, wants to work with artists who understand the business side of their several of which practice – “artists who can say, ‘I’m were displayed doing this experimentation, but I’m at the Miller going to continue doing stuff that is Art Museum’s marketable,’” Luberger said. recent show “I also tell artists I want to represent of his work, them for their career,” he said. “We’re Abraham Cohn not a gallery that turns artists over | Maker’s every year. So you’ve hired me to build your business [by joining the gallery Mark. as an artist]. I’m going to give you “I don’t think Valmy painter Stephanie Lord works during a Plum feedback on what I think is going to he would ever Bottom Gallery demo day. TOM GROENFELDT grow the business side of your artwork have sold much and grow your market. You have to of the paintings, location – I didn’t think control the artistic side of what you do.” but luckily he had pottery,” Luberger people would come out Luberger wants artists to be excited said. “He could put abstract designs by what they are making. here,” Luberger said. “But on a coffee mug and holy smokes, “Because if you’re not excited to after the first year, I couldn’t create, that shows up in the work right you can’t control the demand.” keep up with demand. away,” he said. “If you’re just pumping PenArt in Fish Creek, then the People find you in Door things out, no one wants to see that. So, Peninsula School of Art, also showed County, and then they tell there’s definitely patience involved in Luberger that the art business their friends, and they come letting an artist navigate that, especially could be a lucrative one in Door back, and then you’re part if they’re just getting started.” County. A potter himself, Luberger of their experience every participated in an emerging artist year, and you see their kids program at PenArt that provided grow up.” “I love anything that draws studio space for a year and a show Once a one-man operation, Plum attention to the arts, and I think in the gallery. Bottom Gallery is now managed it’s great to push boundaries,” “My show sold out that first night, by Hannah Fusfeld, director of Luberger said. “Contemporary has and I saw that was a viable way to operations, who has a team to make not always been part of the language make a living,” Luberger said. the business run smoothly. that people have appreciated, so it’s His performances in Northern “I was not very good at managing another voice, another angle.” Sky Theater productions also helped people, doing schedules and that Like several other galleries, Plum build an audience for his ceramics. stuff,” Luberger said. “I love what Bottom was an official location for “In the program, I invited people I do right now – I’m able to really PenArt’s Door County Plein Air to come visit me at Plum Bottom, focus on the aspects of the business Festival in July. and people did,” Luberger said. that I’m good at, which is finding “They were out here one day and “That was another thing that helped new artists and helping them grow it was great,” Luberger said. “I think put this on the map in Door County, in their careers.” they really curated the artists this this petri dish of the arts.” He thinks new developments year. Everybody’s canvas was so When he started the gallery at like the Contemporary Art Fair at different.” its original location, one building PenArt in early June are good for the housed his studio, a small showroom county’s arts businesses.
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))art TRASH TALK: SUSTAINABILITY IN FOCUS Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County, 10341 Hwy 42 in Ephraim Through Sept. 27 Textile artist Maday Delgado exhibits her quilts and mixed-media art.
WOOD, WIRE AND SOUND Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St. in Egg Harbor Through Sept. 27 This exhibit of locally crafted musical instruments, including custom-built ukuleles and guitars, celebrates the art of music.
THE ART OF JEANNE DIMICK-REGO Robert Ray Gallery, 520 Parkway St. in Algoma Through Sept. 27 This solo exhibit stars a local fiber artist with a passion for rug hooking.
DANIEL MEINHARDT: NORTHERN WISCONSIN NATURAL WONDERS Ladybug Studio and Gallery, 219 Steele St. in Algoma Through September
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ON EXHIBIT An artist-biologist uses photography and illustration to integrate science with social and environmental issues it can help illuminate.
EXHIBIT IV Edgewood Orchard Galleries, 4140 Peninsula Players Road in Fish Creek Through Oct. 3 Featured artists Ginnie Cappaert, Joseph Kaftan, Rebecca Korth, and Julie Shaw show their work.
ART BY JULIA NAWROT Meadows Gallery, next to main entrance to Serenity Senior Living at Scandia Village, 10560 Applewood Road in Sister Bay Through Oct. 7 A solo show by a multimedia artist.
STORIES + SENSES: REFLECTIONS IN NATURE Hardy Gallery, 3083 Anderson Lane in Ephraim Through Oct. 11 This show features work by three regional artists: Mary Ellen Sisulak (Ellison Bay),
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One of 50 song/lyric panels that make up the large-scale, text-based art installation Shakespeare’s in the Alley: A Tribute to Bob Dylan by Baileys Harbor artist Skye.
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Clay on Steele, 221 Steele St. in Algoma Through October This exhibit by a former Gibraltar High School educator is emotionally charged with the turmoil of current events.
51ST JURIED ANNUAL AND EMMETT JOHNS | TRANSENDING TIME Miller Art Museum, 107 S. 4th Ave. in Sturgeon Bay Through Nov. 7 The main exhibit surveys contemporary artistic practice from across the state, while the Emmett Johns exhibit fills the mezzanine.
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The Public Arts Initiative of Egg Harbor presents Seven Women: Reflections in Glass, an exhibit celebrating seven women artists and the CLOSING RECEPTION expressive possibilities of mosaic. FOR DOME HOUSE The exhibit will be on view Oct. 3 through Jan. 24 at the Kress Pavilion, ARTIST 7845 Church St. in Egg Harbor. The The Miller Art Museum will host its featured artists will meet guests during final public program for the 2026 Al a public reception at the Kress on and Mickey Quinlan Artist Residency, Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 6 to 8 pm. celebrating the work of this year’s artist, Featuring Gail Elsholz, Holly Green, Juan Carlos Rodríguez Rivera. Deborah Javurek, Krista Johnson, The event will take place Friday, Carol Olson, Karin Overbeck and Cendi Sept. 25, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at the Remington, the exhibit brings together Dome House, 5015 S. Cave Point Dr. in work ranging in form, scale and style. Sturgeon Bay. Through glass, color, texture, pattern Rodríguez Rivera – a Detroitand dimension, each artist brings her based artist, designer and own creative voice to the art educator originally from of mosaic. Cataño, Puerto Rico – spent While distinctly individual, his residency producing an the artists’ work has also been extensive series of natural shaped by the experience prints. These prints used of creating alongside one pigments extracted from another. Many of the featured locally sourced flowers and artists have found inspiration plant materials gathered and connection through the from the grounds of the years at the Evergreen School Dome House and the House, the home and studio surrounding area. of artist Karin Overbeck. Working with fragmented Together, their work offers a petals, handmade paper colorful reflection on what and small batches of bioArt by Gail can happen when individual plastics made from Lake Elsholz, a featured imagination meets a shared Michigan water, Rodríguez mosaicist creative spirit. Rivera’s goal was to produce in the Kress more than 1,000 prints and Pavilion exhibit CALL FOR bio-plastic forms over the Seven Women: course of his residency, Reflections in HALLOWEEN ART forming what he described Glass. SUBMITTED The C.A.T. (Community, as a “deconstructed garden” Arts, Together) House within the Dome House’s Collective, a new creative space in circular architecture. The works Sturgeon Bay, is accepting artwork for developed during his residency will be its garage gallery exhibition, First Annual incorporated into Becoming PostHaunted Garage: A Halloween Pop-Up Tropical, his ongoing installation project Art Show. imagining a world where nature has Organizers are seeking art with ceased to exist yet persists as memory, imagery of monsters, ghosts, curiosities, residue and fiction. oddities, dark and surreal settings, classic Halloween nostalgia and eerie INAUGURAL folklore. This show is open to all artists living INGWERSEN DAY in the United States. Artwork containing PenArt will host the inaugural gore/violence/X-rated content will Ingwersen Day to celebrate the legacy not be accepted. Two-dimensional of Jim Ingwersen with refreshments and artwork that is exhibition-ready and music. The Door County artist donated prepared for hanging will be eligible for his 40-acre Sister Bay property to display. Artists may submit two pieces PenArt before his death in March 2025. for consideration. All mediums are Ingwersen Day is on Saturday, Sept. welcome. Submission is free. 26 from 12 to 4 pm, at Ingwersen Studio Artists can submit their artwork online and Gallery, 2029 Old Stage Road in at cathousecollective.org. The deadline Sister Bay. is Friday, Oct. 9. Guests can enjoy root beer floats An opening reception for the exhibit and live music by Billy Dave Sherman will be held Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5
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to 10 pm, at C.A.T. House Collective, 117 S. 16th Place in Sturgeon Bay. Open viewing hours will be on Sunday, Nov. 1, from 10 am to 2 pm. The C.A.T. House Collective is an evolving home space where creative-minded individuals can gather, share, connect and inspire one another. For more information, visit cathousecollective.org or email collectivecathouse@gmail.com.
CLAY ON STEELE SHOWS SCULPTURES Clay on Steele Gallery and Studio in Algoma presents sculptures by Bob Merline for the month of October. An opening reception will be held during Algoma’s First Friday art event on Oct. 2 from 5 to 7 pm at Clay on Steele, 221 Steele St. Visitors can meet the artist and enjoy refreshments. Merline inspired a generation of students at Gibraltar High School. His artwork evolved in conjunction with a deep respect for the natural environment and Native American cosmology (the study of the cosmos). These interests, along with the turmoil of current events, inspired the emotionally charged works shown at Clay on Steele. Merline identifies his current work as his “red period” – his attempt to address the current state of our shared human condition. All proceeds from the sale of these works will be donated to nonprofits that promote sustainability, diversity, equity and inclusion.
ALGOMA ART IN INTERNATIONAL EXHIBIT “Garden Friends,” a sculpture by Algoma artist Bren Sibilsky, was juried into the Manhattan Arts International Healing Power of Art and Artists show Art Inspired By Nature, an exhibit featuring more than 70 artists from around the world. To view Art Inspired By Nature, which runs through Nov. 15, visit manhattanarts.com. Sibilsky’s sculpture will soon be ready to be cast in bronze. The artist has previously won awards in this prestigious New York show, including several Awards of Excellence and a Best of Show in 2007. Sibilsky’s current focus is on several commissions and planning for the 2027 Lost Wax bronze casting classes at the Algoma Atelier of Sculpture and Art, her newly remodeled teaching facility. Due to popular demand, Sibilsky will offer two classes again in 2027. Each class is a week long (Monday through Friday) and will be held the first and second weeks of June. Space is limited, and artists are encouraged to sign up early.
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women living in close quarters, but of two different minds. Aunts Frances and Jet and sister Gilly embrace their heritage as witches, helping neighbors with a spell or two here and there as they seek to avoid involving any nce upon a time in Hollywood, a hit movie innocents with the consequences of the curse afflicting might spawn a sequel or two in the aftermath the family, which they seemingly can’t figure out how to of its release, then maybe a remake or reboot break. a few years later – which explains why we Sally, meanwhile, having suffered the loss of the love have so many Spider-Man movies to choose from these of her life, is consumed with raising her daughters, Kylie days. and Antonia (played as young women by Joey King and Sequels, if successful, sometimes grew into series, and Maisie Williams), as “normal” kids, rejecting witchcraft series into franchises, leaving studio execs dreaming of altogether. Her girls recognize that their Great Aunts and box-office nest eggs hatching into huge year-end bonuses. Aunt Gilly are a bit odd and eccentric, but they have no Then COVID-19 happened, and the movie biz was idea that magic runs in their veins or that any boy they knocked for a proverbial loop. might fall for is getting more than he bargained for – That’s when the “legacy sequel” took root, following until tragedy strikes, sending Kylie off to England in an the enormous returns for a movie called Top Gun: attempt to save her intended, Gideon (Xolo Maridueña), Maverick, a 2022 who lies in hospital, sequel to the 1986 near death. Tom Cruise hit Top The original Gun. Practical Magic Legacy sequels was directed by weren’t remakes actor-comedian and certainly not Griffin Dunne, reboots, because who flirted with they brought back as the supernatural many original cast aspects of the story members as were as a way to spice the still breathing. They romantic comedy were intended to tropes inherent reconnect audiences in the material. with memorable Practical Magic 2 is characters from directed by Oscarbygone eras. winning Danish Once producers Practical Magic 2 is a legacy sequel, featuring many cast filmmaker Susanne realized the members from the original 1998 film. WARNER BROS. Bier, who has a more potential windfall sober view of things, awaiting them just for resurrecting old material, we as evident in such films as Things We Lost in the Fire, audiences were treated to Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, 38 In a Better World and Bird Box (a post-apocalyptic years after Beetlejuice; Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, 30 thriller which starred Sandra Bullock). The hocus pocus years after Beverly Hills Cop III; Freakier Friday, on display in this film comes with a cost that the Owens 23 years after Freaky Friday; and just recently, The women are forced by circumstances, each in her own Devil Wears Prada 2, 20 years after the Devil’s original way, to pay. runway walk in designer duds. Bier’s exploration of serious themes such as family Now we have another legacy sequel requiring our betrayal and deception, in what otherwise might have memories to kick into overdrive to make sense of what been a generic comedy romance, makes this film more we’re watching and why. Practical Magic 2 (PG-13), resonant and involving than the previous one. As the once again starring Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Owens women attempt to rescue Kylie from forces over Stockard Channing and Dianne Wiest, is legacy to the which she has no understanding or control, involving 1998 release Practical Magic. two different men who also dabble in the black arts That film, adapted from a novel by Alice Hoffman, told (played by Lee Pace and Solly McLeod), Practical Magic the story of the Owens family up Boston way, the women 2 becomes a practical guide in how to survive magic as of which were witches cursed with an ancient spell cast well as use it to make the world a better place, against by an ancestor that boomeranged on her unfortunate all odds. That’s a legacy worth keeping. descendants, causing them all sorts of relationship Practical Magic 2 is currently in theaters, doing trouble. brisk business, a testament to the enduring box-office It seems any man unlucky enough to fall in love with muscle of Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. If you’re an Owens woman was doomed to die, regardless of interested in seeing it, I would do a refresher by whether that Owens gal would like him to stick around. watching Practical Magic first. You can find that film Channing and Wiest, as Aunt Frances and Aunt Jet, streaming on HBO Max, where you will also find this are the matriarchs of the Owens coven, but the true stars sequel streaming sometime later this year. of both films are Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman as sisters Sally and Gilly, respectively. Sally is the more In another lifetime, Mike Orlock wrote film reviews prudent and responsible of the two, frequently coming for the Reporter/Progress newspapers in the western to the rescue of Gilly, who uses witchcraft to spice up suburbs of Chicago. He has also taught high school every relationship she can conjure with bad boys and English, coached basketball and authored five books of dangerous men, regardless of the risk. poetry. He finished his two-year term as Door County’s Practical Magic 2, also adapted from an Alice poet laureate in early 2023. Hoffman novel titled The Book of Magic, finds the Owens by MIKE ORLOCK mjorlock@gmail.com
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Join us for the 2nd Annual Harvest Dinner & Silent Auction Date: Tuesday, September 29th Time: 6 - 9 pm (Dinner begins at 6:30 pm) Location: The Hoop House at Thyme / Twelve Eleven Cost: $125 per person
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Enjoy a special five-course harvest dinner with wine pairings by Twelve Eleven Wine Bar, to benefit the Sister Bay Historical Society. The silent auction opens at 6 pm. Come early and browse while enjoying lite
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FRI 9/25 LIVE MUSIC GEORGE SAWYN MacReady Artisan Bread Company, 7828 Hwy 42, Egg Harbor. 920.868.2233. 11:30am-1:30pm. Solo guitarist plays instrumental pop & light jazz. JIM ‘N’ NANCY Parallel 44 Winery, 5464 County Hwy P, Sevastopol. 2-5pm. Acoustic music duo.
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HEATHER RÉ Lautenbach’s Winery & Market, 9197 Hwy 42, Fish Creek. 920.868.3479. 2-5pm. Blues, soul, and Americana on guitar & fiddle. HUNTER GATHERER & EMILY JAMS The Cherry Hut, 8813 Hwy 42, Fish Creek. 920.868.4450. 3-6pm. A musical collaboration of Americana, classic rock & alternative country. AUSTIN SKALECKI Peach Barn Brewing, 2450 S. Bay Shore Dr., Sister Bay. 920.944.2393. 3-6pm. Blues, rock & folk. BILLY DAVE SHERMAN & THE HEDGEHOG REPUBLIC Sunrise Park, 8132 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.2366. 4-7pm. An indie-folk singersongwriter & his band. SONG & COCKTAIL Tambourine Lounge, 59 N. 2nd Avenue, Sturgeon Bay. 4pm. A collaboration between James Beard-nominated writer Robert Simonson and Grammy-nominated singersongwriter pat mAcdonald. Part of the Door Kinetic Arts Festival. Visit doorkinetic. com for more details.
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TODD WANGERIN Lake Fire Winery, 8054 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.9992. 5-7pm. Acoustic soloist. JIMI ANDERSON von Stiehl Winery, 115 Navarino St, Algoma. 920.487.5208. 5-8pm. An acoustic show for all ages. WILD HORSES Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club, 600 Nautical Dr, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.6934. 5pm. Acoustic duo covering Fleetwood Mac, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones & more. NATURAL SATELLITE Twelve Eleven Wine Bar, 10339 Hwy 57, Sister Bay. 920.421.9463. 6-8pm. Indie jazz duo. THE THIRD WHEELS Stabbur Beer Garden, 10698 N Bay Shore Dr, Sister Bay. 920.854.2626. 7-10pm. Pop/rock covers. PEGASIS The Cramer Exchange, 3931 Hwy 42, Fish Creek. 920.868.2728. 7pm. Funky soundscapes by a jazz/R&B band from Green Bay.
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Northeast Wisconsin’s own Pegasis will perform at the Door County Auditorium’s new Cramer Exchange facility on Friday. The performance takes place Sept. 25 at 7 pm at The Cramer Exchange, 3931 Hwy 42 in Fish Creek. Tickets cost $30, and reservations are encouraged. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Since coming together in 2018, the members of Green Bay-based band Pegasis have prided themselves on what they call “discord in synergy” – the conscious union of seemingly opposing elements. With shimmering vocal harmonies, pulsing rhythms, tight arrangements and vibrant dynamics, Pegasis creates lush soundscapes that captivate all types of listeners. The band keeps audiences on the edge of their seats by hopping between jazz, funk, R&B, pop, world and Latin, with lyrics in both English and Spanish. Tickets and more information are available online at dcauditorium. org, by phone at 920.868.2728 or in person at the box office.
Singer-songwriter Katie Dahl will play Woodwalk Gallery this Sunday – her only full-length performance in Door County this summer or fall. The show will take place Sept. 27 at 3 pm at Woodwalk Gallery, 6746 Cty G in Egg Harbor. Multiinstrumentalist Eric Lewis will accompany Dahl. Tickets cost $28 and are available at woodwalkgallery.com/events. Seating is first-come, first-served, and audiences may bring their own picnics to enjoy under the tent adjacent to the gallery. Woodwalk has a full bar for the first time this year and will be selling cocktails, mocktails, wine, beer and soft drinks. No carry-in alcohol is permitted on the premises. Known for writing evocative, intelligent songs with a strong sense of place, Katie Dahl is an internationally touring playwright and songwriter. Though she’s particularly well-known in Door County, Dahl has earned accolades across the country and beyond for her alto voice, literate candor and easy humor. Last year, she won the prestigious Kerrville New Folk Competition.
Listen: Katie Dahl Talks About Writing Her Play About Eleanor Roosevelt and Lorena Hickock
THEATER READINGS OF A NEW MUSICAL BY KATIE DAHL Birch Creek Music Performance Center, 3821 Cty E, Egg Harbor. 920.868.3763. 2-5 pm and 7-10 pm. An original musical about the romance between Lorena Hickok and Eleanor Roosevelt. Part of the Door Kinetic Arts Festival. Visit doorkinetic. com for more details. “GEORGE & GRACIE: A LOVE STORY” Northern Sky Creative Center & Gould Theater, 9058 County Rd A, Fish Creek. 920.854.6117. 4pm. One of entertainment’s most iconic comedy couples, George Burns and Gracie Allen, go from humble vaudeville roots to beloved household names. “MURDER GIRL” Peninsula Players, 4351 Peninsula Players Rd, Fish Creek. 920.868.3287. 7pm. A Wisconsin whodunnit full of suspense, small-town gossip & Midwestern heart. “THE CALL LIST” Third Avenue PlayWorks, 239 N 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.1760.
7:30pm. A deadly serious comedy about being alive makes its world premiere. Suggested for ages 13+ for discussions of suicide. Opening night. “DEALT A DEADLY HAND: MURDER AT THE POCONO ROYALE CASINO” Rogue Theater at DC Arts Center, 917 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0816. 7:30pm. An interactive murder mystery show. Keep your eyes and ears open. At the end of the night, someone will cash in his or her chips for the last time – and it’s up to you to solve the murder! $25/Adults. $15/Students.
GALLERIES GLASS ART DEMONSTRATION & ARTIST PANEL Popelka Trenchard Art Gallery, 64 S 2nd Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.7287. 2-4pm. Watch glass artist Jeremy Popelka shape molten glass. Part of the Door Kinetic Arts Festival. Visit doorkinetic. com for more details.
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE CLOSING RECEPTION Dome House, 5015 S Cave Point Dr., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.0707. 4:30-6:30pm. Celebrate the conclusion of Dome House artist-in-residence Juan Carlos Rodríguez Rivera and view his “Becoming Post-Tropical” exhibition. OPENING ART SHOW Clay on Steele, 221 Steele St, Algoma. 920.487.8076. 5-8pm. View sculptures and talk to artist Bob Merline while enjoying refreshments.
INDOOR EVENTS AT THE ADRC Aging & Disability Resource Center of Door County, 916 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2372. 9 am. Poker; Chess. 9:30 am. Tai Chi. 10 am. DVD Fitness. 11 am. Zumba Gold. POSTCARD WRITING WITH NORTHERN DOOR ACTIVISM June’s Farmhouse, 2450 S Bay Shore Dr., Sister Bay. contact@ northerndooractivism.com. 11am-2pm. Address, write, stamp, and eventually continued on page 3
SEPTEMBER 9 - OCTOBER 24 FALL Concert Series
2026 Fall Season
A Birch Creek Associates Fundraiser Kirby Fellis Quintet October 10 Featuring Kirby Fellis and Larry Brown, Jr., with soulful hard bop and jazz standards. 5:30 PM Social 6:00 PM Hors d’oeuvres & Cash Bar 7:00 PM Concert
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Christmas at Birch Creek • Dec 5 Family Matinee | 2:30 PM Evening Concert | 7 PM
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continued from page 1 mail 500+ postcards with information on how to “Vote for Democracy” this November. MAGIC COMMANDER NIGHT The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727. 3-9pm. Play Magic the Gathering in Commander format. SHANDY OPEN MIC NIGHT Equilibrium Fine Arts & Creative Workshops, 314 Steele St., Algoma. 920.404.0483. 5-9pm. Share your stories and creative work through music, poetry, comedy, and skits while sipping a beer shandy with friends. SURVEY SLAM TRIVIA Cherry Lanes Arcade Bar, 127 N 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0093. 6pm. Like Family Feud with real-world data. “SPIRIT OF SERVICE” Liberty Grove Town Hall, 11161 Old Stage Rd, Sister Bay. 920.854.2934. 7pm. Discussion focusing on service as a core American value and the role that volunteerism, military service, civic participation, and public leadership played in establishing the USA.
LITERATURE ART/SPEAKS The Garden Door, 4312 Highway 42, Sturgeon Bay. 920.868.1457. 11am-12pm. A creative lab to encourage writing in response to visual art led by local poets Carrie and Peter Sherrill.
OUTDOOR HORSESHOE BAY FARM TOUR Horseshoe Bay Farms, 7212 Horseshoe Bay Road, Egg Harbor. 11am & 1pm. See the property, historic barns, gardens & the Stickwork art installation during a 1.5-hour tour. $10/person. Register at horseshoebayfarms.org. COMMUNITY TREE PLANTING 670 Wilderness Ln, Ellison Bay, 670 Wilderness Ln, Ellison Bay. 9-11am. Plant trees to take climate action and connect with the community. SOUTHERN DOOR FARMERS MARKET DENN, 2050 County Road DK, Sturgeon Bay. 920.335.0020. 10am-3pm. Browse a variety of local products and enjoy food, bounce houses, pony rides, yard games, and craft-making. SANCTUARY GUIDED HIKE Ridges Sanctuary – Cook-Albert Fuller Center, 8166 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.2802. 10-11:30am. Explore the last of the season’s blooms on this guided hike, featuring plants like goldenrod and aster. $10/Public. CORN MAZE LIFE DENN, 2050 County Road DK, Sturgeon Bay. 920.335.0020. 10am-6pm. Step inside a giant game of LIFE with a corn maze inspired by the classic board game; enjoy pony rides, bounce houses, DIY crafts, and a tiki bar. Visit dennshop. com for more details. FALL FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS ON THE FARM Glen Innish Farm, E5427 2nd Road, Kewaunee. 920.251.7450. 11am-4pm. Create your own dried flower arrangement using a curated selection of seasonal blooms, grasses, and textures. $40/Person. Includes one drink. WILDWOOD CORN MAZE Door County Wildwood Market, 2208 Wildwood Rd, Sister Bay. 920.421.0995. 11am-5pm. Play the Bee Waggle game as you make your way through the maze. $10/Person. Free/Military & Ages 0-3.
SAT 9/26 FESTIVALS OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION Sway Brewing & Blending, 2434 County Road F, Baileys Harbor. 1pm. Live music by Sultan of Squeeze and Frog Furr; Stein hoisting competition; Festbier & Märzen Liter Pour; German food specials; Yard games.
LIVE MUSIC FROG FURR AND HARD MAPLE Top of the Hill Shops, Hwy 42 & Cty F, Fish Creek. 11am-2pm. Frog Furr plays Indie/Americana. 2-4pm. Hard Maple plays acoustic bluegrass & Americana. GEORGE SAWYN MacReady Artisan Bread Company, 7828 Hwy 42, Egg Harbor. 920.868.2233. 11:30am-1:30pm. Solo guitarist plays instrumental pop & light jazz. THE PROVIDENCE BAND Seaquist Orchards, 11482 Hwy 42, Sister Bay. 920.854.4199. 12-3pm. Rock & blues infused classics.
AUSTIN SKALECKI Harbor Ridge Winery, 4690 Rainbow Ridge Rd, Egg Harbor. 920.868.4321. 1-4pm. Blues, rock & folk. DAVE & FRIENDS SURPRISE PARTY Lautenbach’s Winery & Market, 9197 Hwy 42, Fish Creek. 920.868.3479. 1-5pm. Americana, rock & country blues. Featuring The Cherry Tones member David Cavanaugh. BILLY DAVE SHERMAN Ingwersen Studio Gallery, 2029 Old Stage Road, Sister Bay. 920.868.3455. 1-2:30pm. Indie folk with mellifluous vocals. SULTANS OF SQUEEZE Sway Brewing & Blending, 2434 County Road F, Baileys Harbor. 1-3pm. Traditional acoustic sets using a classic squeezebox. Part of the Oktoberfest Celebration. HALEY GRACE Parallel 44 Winery, 5464 County Hwy P, Sevastopol. 2-5pm. Fresh melodies & smokey vocals. GREGG HALL Door County Brewing Co. and Music Hall, 8099 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.1515. 3-6pm. A longtime Gregg cornerstone “Cheech” of the western Hall makes Wisconsin music for music scene. stumpCHICAGO MULE jumping in The Cherry Mississippi Hut, 8813 Hwy River 42, Fish Creek. backwaters 920.868.4450. and 3-6pm. From dancing rock classics barefoot to current on dirt pop hits. roads. SUBMITTED MIKE FLOOD Peach Barn Brewing, 2450 S. Bay Shore Dr., Sister Bay. 920.944.2393. 3-6pm. Rock/pop soloist. FROG FURR Sway Brewing & Blending, 2434 County Road F, Baileys Harbor. 3-5pm. Indie/Americana band from Washington Island. SPIKE & APRIL Lodge at Leathem Smith, 1640 Memorial Drive, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.5555. 5-8pm. Jazz & originals. COCKTAIL KEYS WITH PATTY MCKINNON Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club, 600 Nautical Dr, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.6934. 5pm. Piano music. JAMS DUO Red’s Pub & Grill, N6318 Hwy 42, Algoma. 920.487.5431. 5-7pm. Classic and modern covers with a little jam twist. BILLY DAVE SHERMAN Twelve Eleven Wine Bar, 10339 Hwy 57, Sister Bay. 920.421.9463. 6-8pm. Indie folk with mellifluous vocals. ELYSIAN STEW Drömhus Door County, 611 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay. 608.333.4553. 6-8pm. Alternate tunings blended with Western elements. KARAOKE Thirsty Cow Taphouse, 7899 Co Rd A, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.9991. 6:30-9pm. BUDDY HOLLY AND THE MUSIC OF 1957-59 Southern Door Auditorium, 2073 Cty DK, Brussels. 920.676.1920. 7pm. Step back into the golden dawn of rock ’n’ roll with Daddy D Productions.
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THEATER “GEORGE & GRACIE: A LOVE STORY” Northern Sky Creative Center & Gould Theater, 9058 County Rd A, Fish Creek. 920.854.6117. 7pm. One of entertainment’s most iconic comedy couples, George Burns and Gracie Allen, go from humble vaudeville roots to beloved household names. “MURDER GIRL” Peninsula Players, 4351 Peninsula Players Rd, Fish Creek. 920.868.3287. 7pm. A Wisconsin whodunnit full of suspense, small-town gossip & Midwestern heart. “THE CALL LIST” Third Avenue PlayWorks, 239 N 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.1760. 7:30pm. A deadly serious comedy about being alive makes its world premiere. Suggested for ages 13+ for discussions of suicide. Post-show conversation follows performance. “DEALT A DEADLY HAND: MURDER AT THE POCONO ROYALE CASINO” Rogue Theater at DC Arts Center, 917 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0816. 7:30pm. An interactive murder mystery show. Keep your eyes and ears open. At the end of the night, someone will cash in his or her chips for the last time – and it’s up to you to solve the murder! $25/Adults. $15/Students.
PERFORMANCE TALK OF THE TOWN Birch Creek Music Performance Center, 3821 Cty E, Egg Harbor. 920.868.3763. 7-9pm. Nationally recognized Bourbon Street Dixieland/Swing Jazz group with infectious energy and upbeat rhythms.
GALLERIES ART BAR SATURDAY Equilibrium Fine Arts & Creative Workshops, 314 Steele St., Algoma. 920.404.0483. 12-6pm. Pick an art kit & a flavored shandy or mocktail while you complete it. INGWERSEN DAY Ingwersen Studio Gallery, 2029 Old Stage Road, Sister Bay. 920.868.3455. 12-4pm. Celebrate the legacy of artist and Ingwersen Gallery founder Jim Ingwersen with refreshments and music.
INDOOR POKÉMON CLUB The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727. 9-11 am. A fun-filled morning of battles, trades and more whether you’re a Pokémon master or just starting your journey. POP-UP SHOP All Things Parry, 5199 Townline Road, Outside Carlsville. 608.449.5799. 10am-4pm. Shop vintage goods, furniture, jewelry & home decor in a restored 1910 cheese factory. WI ARM WRESTLING TOURNAMENT Cherry Lanes Arcade Bar, 127 N 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0093. 12pm. 12pm registration. Muscle up & get ready to take down your competition. WILD HORSES Simon Creek Vineyard & Winery. 5896 Bochek Rd, Carlsville, WI, United States. 920.746.9307. 2-4pm. Acoustic duo covering Fleetwood Mac, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones & more. STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL Bjorklunden, 7590 Boynton Lane, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.2216. 2-5pm. 2-4pm. Student Film Festival. 4-5pm. Student Curated Block. WASHINGTON ISLAND ARCHIVES Trueblood Performing Arts Center, 870 Main Rd, Washington Island. 920.847.2528. 7-9pm. Learn about local commercial fishing history through stories, pictures & a song or two.
LITERATURE BOOK SIGNING Novel Bay Booksellers, 44 N 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.365.9281. 10am-12pm. Annelise Ryan meets readers and signs copies of her Monster Hunter Mystery Series novels, including “A Death in Door County” and “Death in the Dark Woods.”
OUTDOOR HORSESHOE BAY FARM TOUR Horseshoe Bay Farms, 7212 Horseshoe Bay Road, Egg Harbor. 11am & 1pm. See the property, historic barns, gardens & the Stickwork art installation during a 1.5-hour tour. $10/person. Register at horseshoebayfarms.org. BIRD PROGRAM & HIKE Newport State Park, 475 Cty Hwy NP, Ellison Bay. 920.854.2500. 10 am. Birds in Flight program. Explore the four different major wing shapes of birds and how they affect their flight by crafting and launching paper airplanes. Meet at the table outside the park office, Lot 1. 7:30 pm. Full Moon Hike. Hike the 1.75-mile Monarch Trail. If needed, bring a flashlight or headlamp with a red lens. The hike will be cancelled in the event of rain. Meet at the park office, Lot 1. Park vehicle sticker required. YOGA ON THE BEACH Ellison Bay Community Park, 11953 Hwy 42, Ellison Bay. 920-495-4112. 7:30am. Drop In. Bring your own mat. Donation Only. STURGEON BAY FARMERS MARKET Downtown Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.6246. 8am-12pm. Dozens of vendors selling local produce, crafts, food, flowers and art on 3rd Avenue at the county’s largest farmers market. ZOOBILEE Bruemmer Park Zoo, E4280 Cty Rd F, Kewaunee. 920.388.7199. 9am-3pm. Fundraiser with a car show, vendors, kids’ activities, food, wagon rides, a bake sale, a basket raffle and a silent auction.
HEY HEY 5K Door County Brewing Co. and Music Hall, 8099 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.1515. 9am. Run the back roads of Baileys Harbor in a fun run that starts and ends at the taproom. All runners get a great race T-shirt and a free beer or root beer in the taproom. Dogs, kids and strollers welcome! Register at heyhey5k.com. WASHINGTON ISLAND FARMERS MARKET K.K. Fiske & The Granary Saloon, 1177 Main Rd, Washington Island. 920.847.2121. 9am-12pm. YOGA IN THE PARK Graham Park, 10 Pennsylvania St., Sturgeon Bay. 9am. Free, all-levels yoga session led by The Yoga Womb instructors. Suggested donation $10+/person. ELECTRONIC RECYCLING Shopko Parking Lot, 2541 S. S Bay Shore Dr., Sister Bay. 920.246.7143. 9am-12pm. Recycle anything with a plug. FALL VOLUNTEER WORKDAY Ridges Sanctuary – Cook-Albert Fuller Center, 8166 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.2802. 9am-12pm. Front garden maintenance, organize storage space, general cleanup, and preparation for the winter season. WALK FOR THE POOR St. Vincent De Paul Society of Algoma, 303 3rd St., Algoma. 920.487.240. 9am. Walk to support those in need in the community. $15/Person. Includes a T-shirt and snacks. OPEN AIRE MARKET Corner of the Past & Old Anderson House Museum, 10310 Fieldcrest Rd, Sister Bay. 920.854.7680. 9am-1pm. Browse fresh produce, art, books, live music, and more. GET TO KNOW THE RIDGES HIKE Ridges Sanctuary – Cook-Albert Fuller Center, 8166 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.2802. 10-10:45am. Learn the history and ecology of the Ridges Sanctuary on a stroll down Hidden Brook Boardwalk. $5/trail fee. CORN MAZE & PUMPKIN PATCH Red Barn Corn Maze, 7125 Co Rd J, Forestville. 920.495.6293. 10am-6pm. A USA-themed corn maze, hayrides, farm animals, and other games & activities. $10/Person. Pick your own pumpkins and pay by the pound. CORN MAZE LIFE DENN, 2050 County Road DK, Sturgeon Bay. 920.335.0020. 10am-6pm. Step inside a giant game of LIFE with a corn maze inspired by the classic board game; enjoy pony rides, bounce houses, DIY crafts, and a tiki bar. Visit dennshop. com for more details. COMMUNITY BIKE RIDE Ahnapee State Trail – Casco Trailhead, Cty Hwy C/ Church St., Casco. 10:30am. Join the Friends of the Ahnapee State Trail for a 12.4-mile ride to the Zoobilee event at Bruemmer Park before getting lunch & heading back. APPLE FESTIVAL Seaquist Orchards, 11482 Hwy 42, Sister Bay. 920.854.4199. 11am-3pm. Enjoy apple launching, pumpkin painting, carnival games, bouncy houses, live music by The Providence Band, pumpkin pie bowls, cider-soaked brats, and more. $5/Entry for children’s carnival games. WILDWOOD CORN MAZE Door County Wildwood Market, 2208 Wildwood Rd, Sister Bay. 920.421.0995. 11am-5pm. Play the Bee Waggle game as you make your way through the maze. $10/Person. Free/Military & Ages 0-3. DOCENT-LED HIKE The Clearing, 12171 Garrett Bay Rd, Ellison Bay. 920.854.4088. 1-3pm. Explore & learn about the property with a guide. HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION John Miles County Park, 812 N 14th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 2-7pm. Live performances, traditional food, music, dance & crafts.
SUN 9/27 LIVE MUSIC JEANNE KUHNS MacReady Artisan Bread Company, 7828 Hwy 42, Egg Harbor. 920.868.2233. 11:30am-1:30pm. Local folk singer-songwriter performs in the gazebo on the lawn. HEATHER RÉ Lautenbach’s Winery & Market, 9197 Hwy 42, Fish Creek. 920.868.3479. 12-3pm. Blues, soul, and Americana on guitar & fiddle. DAVID SHERMAN Harbor Ridge Winery, 4690 Rainbow Ridge Rd, Egg Harbor. 920.868.4321.
1-4pm. Indie folk with mellifluous vocals. NATURAL SATELLITE Sway Brewing & Blending, 2434 County Road F, Baileys Harbor. 1-3pm. Indie jazz duo. INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE SING-IN Martin Park, 207 S 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2912. 2pm. With the Door County Singing Resistance. PAT MCCURDY The Cherry Hut, 8813 Hwy 42, Fish Creek. 920.868.4450. 3-6pm. Off-beat singer-songwriter. FINDING FEATHERS Peach Barn Brewing, 2450 S. Bay Shore Dr., Sister Bay. 920.944.2393. 3-6pm. Guitar, percussion & vocals by a husband&-wife duo. KATIE DAHL Woodwalk Gallery, 6746 Cty Rd G, Egg Harbor. 920.629.4877. 3pm. Original folk music, backed by multiinstrumentalist Eric Lewis. COOL BAY JAZZ Drömhus Door County, 611 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay. 608.333.4553. 5-7pm. World-class professional musicians. OPEN MIC Stabbur Beer Garden, 10698 N Bay Shore Dr, Sister Bay. 920.854.2626. 7-10pm. For musicians & listeners.
THEATER “THE CALL LIST” Third Avenue PlayWorks, 239 N 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.1760. 2pm. A deadly serious comedy about being alive makes its world premiere. Suggested for ages 13+ for discussions of suicide. “DEALT A DEADLY HAND: MURDER AT THE POCONO ROYALE CASINO” Rogue Theater at DC Arts Center, 917 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0816. 2pm. An interactive murder mystery show. Keep your eyes and ears open. At the end of the night, someone will cash in his or her chips for the last time – and it’s up to you to solve the murder! $25/Adults. $15/Students. “MURDER GIRL” Peninsula Players, 4351 Peninsula Players Rd, Fish Creek. 920.868.3287. 7pm. A Wisconsin whodunnit full of suspense, small-town gossip & Midwestern heart.
INDOOR AUTISM EDUCATION FORUM Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.2701. 9am. A discussion on neurodivergence with a Q&A. SUNDAY STITCH The Naked Sheep, 31 S. Madison Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.1166. 12-3pm. Open knitting & crochet. 150TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Christ Lutheran Church, 9986 State Highway 57, Baileys Harbor. 317-789-5572. 2-5pm. A special worship service followed by a fellowship meal. Worship at 2 pm, with a meal at 3:30 pm. 140 YEARS OF EGG HARBOR BASEBALL HISTORY Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor. 920.868.3334 ext. 3. 4pm. Learn about Egg Harbor’s baseball history and enjoy snacks and beverages.
LITERATURE STORY TIME Novel Bay Booksellers, 44 N 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.365.9281. 10:30-11am. Children and guardians share a fun story through a read-aloud with a small activity for each book. PROSE OPEN MIC Write On, Door County, 4210 Juddville Rd, Juddville. 920.868.1457. 1-2:30pm. Share your fiction, essays or memoir excerpts.
OUTDOOR HORSESHOE BAY FARM TOUR Horseshoe Bay Farms, 7212 Horseshoe Bay Road, Egg Harbor. 11am & 1pm. See the property, historic barns, gardens & the Stickwork art installation during a 1.5-hour tour. $10/person. Register at horseshoebayfarms.org. FARMERS MARKET Baileys Harbor Town Hall, 2392 Cty F, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.2366. 9am-1pm. Find local produce and products, flowers, arts and crafts and food on the grounds of the Town Hall and Kendall Park every Sunday. ALGOMA FARMERS MARKET Algoma Elementary School, 514 Fremont St, Algoma. 920.487.7001. 10am-2pm. CORN MAZE LIFE DENN, 2050 County Road DK, Sturgeon Bay. 920.335.0020.
10am-4pm. Step inside a giant game of LIFE with a corn maze inspired by the classic board game; enjoy pony rides, bounce houses, DIY crafts, and a tiki bar. Visit dennshop. com for more details. WILDWOOD CORN MAZE Door County Wildwood Market, 2208 Wildwood Rd, Sister Bay. 920.421.0995. 11am-5pm. Play the Bee Waggle game as you make your way through the maze. $10/Person. Free/Military & Ages 0-3. CORN MAZE & PUMPKIN PATCH Red Barn Corn Maze, 7125 Co Rd J, Forestville. 920.495.6293. 12-6pm. A USA-themed corn maze, hayrides, farm animals, and other games & activities. $10/Person. Pick your own pumpkins and pay by the pound. DOCENT-LED HIKE The Clearing, 12171 Garrett Bay Rd, Ellison Bay. 920.854.4088. 1-3pm. Explore & learn about the property with a guide.
MON 9/28 LIVE MUSIC DATRIO MacReady Artisan Bread Company, 7828 Hwy 42, Egg Harbor. 920.868.2233. 11:30am-1:30pm. Instrumental jazz, classic rock & other improvisational music. CHERYL MURPHY White Gull Inn, 4225 Main St, Fish Creek. 920.868.3517. 5-8pm. Harp music during dinner. For diners only. PAUL TAYLOR Osteria Tre Tassi, 11976 Mink River Road, Ellison Bay. 920.309.8390. 6-8:30pm. Gentle background solo jazz guitar dinner music.
INDOOR TRIVIA & TACOS Thirsty Cow Taphouse, 7899 Co Rd A, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.9991. 5-6pm team signup, 6pm start. EVENTS AT THE ADRC Aging & Disability Resource Center of Door County, 916 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2372. 8:30am. Foot Clinic. 9am. Artists in Making; Praise Moves. 9:30am. Boost Your Brain & Memory. 10am. DVD Fitness. 11am. Zumba Gold. 12:30pm. Bridge; Poker; Samba. 1pm. Caregiver Support Group. SOCIAL CRIBBAGE Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Learning and Innovation Center, 2438 S Bay Shore Drive, Sister Bay. 920.746.4970. 10am-12pm. For knowledgeable players. Bring your cribbage board and cards. UKULELE SOCIETY OF DOOR COUNTY JAM Door County YMCA – Steve & Jackie Kane Program Center, 3866 Gibraltar Road, Fish Creek. 920.868.3660. 1-2:45pm. Open to all players & skill levels. Email dcukesociety@ gmail.com for more info. MAGIC COMMANDER NIGHT The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727. 3-9pm. Play Magic the Gathering in Commander format.
LITERATURE MEMOIR MONDAY Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S 12th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.868.1457. 10-11am. Write part of your life story at this Write On, Door County creative lab geared towards seniors. FORESTVILLE BOOK CLUB Forestville Library, 123 Hwy 42, Forestville. 920.856.6886. 5:30pm. “The River is Waiting” by Wally Lamb.
OUTDOOR GET TO KNOW THE RIDGES HIKE Ridges Sanctuary – Cook-Albert Fuller Center, 8166 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.2802. 10-10:45am. Learn the history and ecology of the Ridges Sanctuary on a stroll down Hidden Brook Boardwalk. $5/trail fee. SUNSET YOGA Waterfront Park, 10693 N Bay Shore Dr/Hwy 42, Sister Bay. 920.854.3230. 6pm. Bring a mat.
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Tuesday continued from page 3 JEANNE KUHNS MacReady Artisan Bread Company, 7828 Hwy 42, Egg Harbor. 920.868.2233. 11:30am-1:30pm. Local folk singer-songwriter performs in the gazebo on the lawn. PAUL TAYLOR White Gull Inn, 4225 Main St, Fish Creek. 920.868.3517. 5-8:30pm. Gentle background solo jazz guitar dinner music. For diners only.
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THEATER “GEORGE & GRACIE: A LOVE STORY” Northern Sky Creative Center & Gould Theater, 9058 County Rd A, Fish Creek. 920.854.6117. 7pm. One of entertainment’s most iconic comedy couples, George Burns and Gracie Allen, go from humble vaudeville roots to beloved household names.
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FIREHOUSE COMEDY CLUB Door County Fire Company, 38 S 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay. (229) 269-5908. 7pm. Standup by regional comedians. $15/ person at the door.
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FOOD & DRINK HARVEST DINNER & SILENT AUCTION Thyme Restaurant & Catering, 10339 Hwy 57, Sister Bay. 920.421.5113. 6-9pm. Five-course dinner, plus wine pairings, jazz music by Paul Taylor & a silent auction. A Sister Bay Historical Society program. $125/Person.
MAHJONG AND CRAFTS Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor. 920.868.3334. 1 pm. Mahjong. Open to players of all skill levels. 5 pm. Craft Kick-off Night. A preview of Applefest Crafts. EVENTS AT THE ADRC Aging & Disability Resource Center of Door County, 916 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2372. 8:30am. Strong Bodies. 9am. Chess; Euchre; Cardmaking Class. 9:30am. Chair Zumba. 10am. Spanish Conversation. 12:30pm. Golf Card Game. 1pm. Watercolor Painting; Sheephead.
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INDOOR
920-854-2842 2613 S. Bay Shore Drive Sister Bay, WI
CURRENT EVENTS GROUP Calvary United Methodist Church, 4650 Cty E, Egg Harbor. 920.868.3112. 9-10:30am. Discuss local, state, national & world news. Participants may bring an article, listen & share ideas. No church affiliation. Meet in the library. TECH TUESDAY We Are HOPE, in the Cherry Point Mall, 1300 Egg Harbor Rd, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.7273. 10am-2pm. Free, dropin technology support & computer skills training. ESTATE PLAN SEMINAR Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club, 600 Nautical Dr, Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.1786. 10-11:30am. Hosted by retired estate planning attorney Robert A. Ross Jr. on the often-overlooked details of estate planning. AARP HOMEFIT EDUCATION SESSION Immanuel Lutheran Church, 7973 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.495.0661. 10:30am. Learn simple ways to make your home more comfortable, accessible, and easier to live in.
BRIDGE CLUB Stella Maris Church – Egg Harbor, 7710 Hwy 42, Egg Harbor. 920.868.3241. 12:30pm. Tournament-style duplicate contract bridge. Contact 920.868.6113 for reservations. $14/game. SIP & STITCH The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727. 4-7pm. Knit, sew, crochet, embroider or work on another craft. GIBRALTAR SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE Gibraltar High School, 3942 Hwy 42, Fish Creek. 920.868.3284. 5-7:30pm. All are welcome to tour the newly renovated middle school, cafeteria and gymnasium. Enjoy free admission to JV and Varsity volleyball games and enjoy live music by Gibraltar graduate Zephyr Cieser. ATOMIC BINGO Brygga Plates & Pours, 107 N. 1st Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.0700. 6-8pm. 10 free rounds with prizes. 11th round supports a local charity.
WILD ONES TALK Collings Learning Center, 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay. 6:30-8pm. “Leave The Leaves” presentation with Coggin Heeringa. Learn how to manage leaves so they can decompose naturally.
Family Fun!
OUTDOOR JACKSONPORT FARMERS MARKET Lakeside Park, Hwy 57, Jacksonport. 920.559.6275. 9am-1pm. Find a wide array of local growers, arts and crafts, food, bakery, meats, and more by the beach. Bring your pets for a “Blessing of the Animals” Service by Fr. Glenn Kanestrom from 10 to noon. SANCTUARY GUIDED HIKE Ridges Sanctuary – Cook-Albert Fuller Center, 8166 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.2802. 10-11:30am. Explore the last of the season’s blooms on this guided hike, featuring plants like goldenrod and aster. $10/Public. LEAF SUN PRINTS Newport State Park, 475 Cty Hwy NP, Ellison Bay. 920.854.2500.
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Open Saturdays & Sundays September 19-October 25 Haunted Maze October 30! RedBarnMaze.com (920) 495-6293 • 7125 Cty Rd. J, Forestville
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Tuesday continued from page 5 1pm. Capture the different shapes and sizes of Newport’s leaves with cyanotype printing! Meet outside the park office, Lot 1.
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SPORTS PICK-UP BASKETBALL Door County YMCA – Sturgeon Bay Program Center, 1900 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.4949. 6-8pm. Drop-in pickup basketball in Gym C.
WED 9/30 LIVE MUSIC HUNTER GATHERER & FRIENDS Sway Brewing & Blending, 2434 County Road F, Baileys Harbor. 5-7pm. An Americana singersongwriter plays a set with special guest Austin Skalecki. JEREMIAH SHOEN Red’s Pub & Grill, N6318 Hwy 42, Algoma. 920.487.5431. 5-7pm. Solo acoustic rock & country. KARAOKE Blue Ox, 8051 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. (920) 839-2771. 9pm-bar close.
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“GEORGE & GRACIE: A LOVE STORY” Northern Sky Creative Center & Gould Theater, 9058 County Rd A, Fish Creek. 920.854.6117. 7pm. One of entertainment’s most iconic comedy couples, George Burns and Gracie Allen, go from humble vaudeville roots to beloved household names. “MURDER GIRL” Peninsula Players, 4351 Peninsula Players Rd, Fish Creek. 920.868.3287. 7pm. A Wisconsin whodunnit full of suspense, small-town gossip & Midwestern heart. “THE CALL LIST” Third Avenue PlayWorks, 239 N 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.1760. 7:30-9:30pm. 7:30pm. A deadly serious comedy about being alive makes its world premiere. Suggested for ages 13+ for discussions of suicide.
GALLERIES CREATE & COLLABORATE The Naked Sheep, 31 S. Madison Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.1166. 12-3pm. Open crafting.
INDOOR PUZZLES AND GAMES The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727. 12-3pm. Puzzle club. 5:50-9pm. Magic the Gathering standard showdown. EVENTS AT THE ADRC Aging & Disability Resource Center of Door County,
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9/25 Austin Skalecki 9/26 Mike Flood 9/27 Finding Feathers
916 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2372. 9am. Pinochle. 10am. DVD Fitness; Wisdom Workshop. 10:30am. Chair Yoga. 12:30pm. Ballroom Dancing; Sheephead; Poker. 1pm. Samba; Grief Support Group. BLANKET MAKING The Naked Sheep, 31 S. Madison Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.1166. 10am-4pm. Craft a blanket for Door County longterm care facilities. TECH TALK Door County YMCA – Steve & Jackie Kane Program Center, 3866 Gibraltar Road, Fish Creek. 920.868.3660. 11am. Learn basic technology & security concepts. FIREHOUSE KNITTERS Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Fire Station, 2258 Mill Rd, Sister Bay. 920.600.5086. 1-4pm. All knitters, crocheters & needleworkers are welcome. ACOUSTIC JAM Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor. 920.868.3334. 1pm. For musicians & listeners. OPEN JAM Butch’s Bar, 234 Kentucky St., Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.3845. 8pm. Jam session for musicians & listeners.
LITERATURE BOOK RELEASE & SIGNING Donald and Carol Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St., Egg Harbor. 920.868.3334. 4-5:30pm. Ann Heyse reads excerpts from her novel, “After the Light,” while discussing the writing process. A reception with refreshments and a book signing follows.
OUTDOOR HORSESHOE BAY FARM TOUR Horseshoe Bay Farms, 7212 Horseshoe Bay Road, Egg Harbor. 11am & 1pm. See the property, historic barns, gardens & the Stickwork art installation during a 1.5-hour tour. $10/person. Register at horseshoebayfarms.org. DCBC RUN CLUB Door County Brewing Co. and Music Hall, 8099 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.1515. 6pm meet in the beer garden, 6:30pm run/walk starts. 2-mile walk or 3- to 5-mile run. All paces welcome. VOLUNTEER WEDNESDAY Potawatomi State Park, 3740 Cty PD, Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2890. 9am-12pm. Multiple volunteer opportunities available. Meet at the park’s maintenance shed (first driveway after the park entrance). State park vehicle sticker required. SETTLEMENT FARMERS MARKET Settlement Shops, 9106 Hwy 42, Fish Creek. 920.868.3788. 9:30am-1:30pm. Browse the homegrown and handmade food and goods of 20 local vendors nestled into the beautiful grounds of the Settlement Shops. SANCTUARY GUIDED HIKE Ridges Sanctuary – Cook-Albert Fuller Center, 8166 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.2802. 10-11:30am. Explore the last of the season’s blooms on this guided hike, featuring plants like goldenrod and aster. $10/Public. CORN MAZE LIFE DENN, 2050 County Road DK, Sturgeon Bay. 920.335.0020. 10am-4pm. Step inside a giant game of LIFE with a corn maze inspired by the classic board game; enjoy pony rides, bounce houses, DIY crafts, and a tiki bar. Visit dennshop. com for more details. COLOR ME CALM WORKSHOP AT THE RIDGES Ridges Sanctuary – Cook-Albert Fuller Center, 8166 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.2802. 12:30-4pm. A stress-free nature coloring experience for adults, led by Jane Tomich. Blend colored pencils and learn how to turn nature photos into coloring pages. $50/Public. WANDERING WEDNESDAY Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.5895. 1:30pm. Easy, hourlong, naturalist-led hike. Well-behaved, leashed dogs welcome.
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JEANNE KUHNS MacReady Artisan Bread Company, 7828 Hwy 42, Egg Harbor. 920.868.2233. 11:30am-1:30pm. Local folk singer-songwriter performs in the gazebo on the lawn. GUITAROLA Twelve Eleven Wine Bar, 10339 Hwy 57, Sister Bay. 920.421.9463. 5-7pm. Genre-bending duo that blends blues, Latin, jazz & rock.
PENINSULA PULSE CHERYL MURPHY White Gull Inn, 4225 Main St, Fish Creek. 920.868.3517. 5-8pm. Harp music during dinner. For diners only. OPEN MIC Drömhus Door County, 611 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay. 608.333.4553. 6-9pm. For musicians & listeners. BILLY DAVE SHERMAN Helioterra Wines, 9331 Spring Road 23-B, Fish Creek. 6-8pm. Indie folk with mellifluous vocals. WRITERS’ NIGHT Tambourine Lounge, 59 N. 2nd Avenue, Sturgeon Bay. 920.333.1723. 7-9pm. Share original songs, stories & poetry.
THEATER “GEORGE & GRACIE: A LOVE STORY” Northern Sky Creative Center & Gould Theater, 9058 County Rd A, Fish Creek. 920.854.6117. 7pm. One of entertainment’s most iconic comedy couples, George Burns and Gracie Allen, go from humble vaudeville roots to beloved household names. “MURDER GIRL” Peninsula Players, 4351 Peninsula Players Rd, Fish Creek. 920.868.3287. 7pm. A Wisconsin whodunnit full of suspense, small-town gossip & Midwestern heart. “THE CALL LIST” Third Avenue PlayWorks, 239 N 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.1760. 7:30pm. A deadly serious comedy about being alive makes its world premiere. Suggested for ages 13+ for discussions of suicide.
GALLERIES MAKER’S NIGHT The Naked Sheep, 31 S. Madison Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.1166. 5-7pm. Open crafting.
FOOD & DRINK FALL PLANET POTLUCK Kick Ash Coffee, 12001 Mink River Rd., Ellison Bay. 920.421.1041. 4:30pm. Enjoy a shared meal, admire fall colors, learn about Climate Change Coalition happenings, and complete challenges for the chance to win prizes. Bring a dish to pass and your own place setting.
INDOOR
7pm. “World War II in Our 1950s Living Rooms” presentation by George Ferencz.
LITERATURE GREAT LAKES/GREAT BOOKS Write On, Door County, 4210 Juddville Rd, Juddville. 920.868.1457. 10:30am-12pm. Discuss “Into the Storm” by Jamie Kay Palmer.
OUTDOOR HORSESHOE BAY FARM TOUR Horseshoe Bay Farms, 7212 Horseshoe Bay Road, Egg Harbor. 11am & 1pm. See the property, historic barns, gardens & the Stickwork art installation during a 1.5-hour tour. $10/person. Register at horseshoebayfarms.org. FARM VOLUNTEER DAY The Aquarian Acres, N8282 Cty D, Algoma. 920.471.9728. 9am-12pm. All ages are invited to help with hands-on gardening, planting & farm chores. Volunteers get a small share of the day’s harvest, plus free use of the disc golf course & nature trails after. SANCTUARY GUIDED HIKE Ridges Sanctuary – Cook-Albert Fuller Center, 8166 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.2802. 10-11:30am. Explore and learn about the boreal forest with a naturalistguided hike. $10/Public. CORN MAZE LIFE DENN, 2050 County Road DK, Sturgeon Bay. 920.335.0020. 10am-4pm. Step inside a giant game of LIFE with a corn maze inspired by the classic board game; enjoy pony rides, bounce houses, DIY crafts, and a tiki bar. Visit dennshop. com for more details. WILDWOOD CORN MAZE Door County Wildwood Market, 2208 Wildwood Rd, Sister Bay. 920.421.0995. 11am-5pm. Play the Bee Waggle game as you make your way through the maze. $10/Person. Free/Military & Ages 0-3.
FRI Overheard
Are there tidbits of conversations you’ve heard while standing in line at the grocery store, serving a table or walking down the sidewalk that make you smile, cringe or laugh out loud?
I’m sorry that it’s Tuesday afternoon.
KARAOKE WITH DJ TYLER Waterfront Mary’s She’s an infant today. Bar & Grill, 3662 N Duluth Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.3191. 9pm-12am. EVENTS AT I can’t imagine a guy THE ADRC Aging & Disability with a ponytail being Resource Center of cool. Door County, 916 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2372. Tennis has me cheering 8:30am. Somatics; for a man named Karen. Strong Bodies. 9am. Friendly Crafters. 10am. Mindfulness Meditation; Cribbage. 12:30pm. Sheephead. 1pm. Busy Fingers-Knitting Group; Woodcarving. LIVE MUSIC GENEALOGY CLUB Sturgeon Bay Library, GEORGE SAWYN 107 S 4th Ave, Sturgeon MacReady Artisan Bread Bay. 920.743.6578. Company, 7828 Hwy 42, 2-3pm. Learn how to study Egg Harbor. 920.868.2233. your genealogy. In-person 11:30am-1:30pm. Solo & virtual. Zoom link on the guitarist plays instrumental doorcountylibrary.org calendar. pop & light jazz. TABLETOP GAME NIGHT ANDY BRAUN Equilibrium Fine Arts & Creative Parallel 44 Winery, 5464 Workshops, 314 Steele St., County Hwy P, Sevastopol. Algoma. 920.404.0483. 2-5pm. Folk-rock favorites & 3:30-8:30pm. Gaming tables singer-songwriter selections. open for use & refreshments ZEPHYR CIESAR available for purchase. Peach Barn Brewing, 2450 MINIATURE PAINT NIGHT S. Bay Shore Dr., Sister The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Bay. 920.944.2393. Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727. 3-6pm. Soulful singer4-9pm. Work on your songwriter plays originals and minis. Limited paints & covers in the beer garden. brushes available. JILL GROHUSKY THIRSTY THURSDAY TRIVIA von Stiehl Winery, 115 Navarino Brygga Plates & Pours, St, Algoma. 920.487.5208. 107 N. 1st Ave., Sturgeon 5-8pm. Green Bay Bay. 920.746.0700. harpist/pianist. 6-8pm. Free to play. Groups BILLY DAVE SHERMAN of all sizes welcome. Twelve Eleven Wine Bar, “POLICY MATTERS” WITH 10339 Hwy 57, Sister NORTHERN DOOR ACTIVISM Bay. 920.421.9463. Donald and Carol Kress 6-8pm. Indie folk with Pavilion, 7845 Church mellifluous vocals. St., Egg Harbor. contact@ FOLK UNLIMITED ORCHESTRA northerndooractivism.com. Kick Ash Coffee, 12001 6-8pm. Presentation by Julie Mink River Rd., Ellison Slovin, a Sister Bay resident and Bay. 920.421.1041. the founder of the nonpartisan, 7pm. Contemporary folk data-driven nonprofit Women’s with a side of jazz & pop. Rights Data Initiative. Featuring Claudia Russell, KARAOKE Eric Lewis, James Kaplan, Cherry Lanes Arcade Bar, and Bruce Kaplan. 127 N 4th Ave, Sturgeon THE GENTLEMEN GRIFTERS Bay. 920.818.0093. Camp Door RV Resort & 7-11pm. Hosted by Campground, 10663 Cty ZZ, Sound Expressions. Sister Bay. 920.673.3116. MARITIME SPEAKER SERIES 7-9pm. Bluegrass blended Door County Maritime with grunge, ragtime, Museum, 120 N Madison St, R&B, and hip hop. Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.5566. continued on page 7
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THEATER “THE CALL LIST” Third Avenue PlayWorks, 239 N 3rd Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.1760. 2pm. A deadly serious comedy about being alive makes its world premiere. Suggested for ages 13+ for discussions of suicide. Post-show conversation follows performance. “GEORGE & GRACIE: A LOVE STORY” Northern Sky Creative Center & Gould Theater, 9058 County Rd A, Fish Creek. 920.854.6117. 4pm. One of entertainment’s most iconic comedy couples, George Burns and Gracie Allen, go from humble vaudeville roots to beloved household names. “MURDER GIRL” Peninsula Players, 4351 Peninsula Players Rd, Fish Creek. 920.868.3287. 7pm. A Wisconsin whodunnit full of suspense, small-town gossip & Midwestern heart.
GALLERIES GALLERY CELEBRATION Turtle Ridge Gallery, 11736 Mink River Rd, Ellison Bay. 920.854.4839. 4-7pm. Celebrate 40 years of the Turtle Ridge Gallery. Enjoy refreshments, Eric Schroeder’s saxophone tunes, and turtle-themed artwork. FIRST FRIDAY ART NIGHT Downtown Algoma. 920.487.2041. 5-8pm. Visit Algoma’s galleries, studios & other stores to view art, meet artists, & enjoy sales, refreshments & hands-on activities. OPENING ART SHOW Clay on Steele, 221 Steele St, Algoma. 920.487.8076. 5-8pm. View sculptures and talk to artist Bob Merline while enjoying refreshments.
INDOOR EVENTS AT THE ADRC Aging & Disability Resource Center of Door County, 916 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2372. 9am. Poker; Chess. 9:30am. Tai Chi. 10am. DVD Fitness. 11am. Zumba Gold. FIRST FRIDAY ON THE FARM Glen Innish Farm, E5427 2nd Road, Kewaunee. 920.251.7450. 11am-5pm. Enjoy seasonal crafts & hands-on activities for all ages. Refreshments available for purchase. NATURAL DYES WORKSHOP Ridges Sanctuary – Cook-Albert Fuller Center, 8166 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.2802. 12:30-4:30pm. Learn the basics of building an indigo vat, make a dye bath using marigold flowers, and create shades of green on silk through overdyeing. $60/Public. MAGIC COMMANDER NIGHT The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727. 3-9pm. Play Magic the Gathering in Commander format. POSTCARD WRITING Yardstick Books, 317 Steele St, Algoma. 785.917.9628. 5-8pm. Celebrate World Postcard Day by writing cards for your friends and loved ones.
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SURVEY SLAM TRIVIA Cherry Lanes Arcade Bar, 127 N 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0093. 6pm. Like Family Feud with real-world data. WINNIE-POOH-LOOZA FUNDRAISING SOCIAL MUSE Sturgeon Bay, 330 Jefferson Street, Sturgeon Bay. 920.333.2859. 6-8pm. Celebrate 100 years of Winnie the Pooh with hors d’oeuvres from Crave Cuisine, a cash beer-andwine bar, music from local favorites Frog Furr, and a reading by some of Door County’s most accomplished actors. $50/Ticket.
LITERATURE FAMILY STORYTIME Forestville Library, 123 Hwy 42, Forestville. 920.856.6886. 9:30am. A storytime for babies through age four, with books, crafts, and snacks. ART/SPEAKS Juddville Contemporary Clay Studio and Gallery, 8496 Highway 42, Fish Creek. 920.868.1457. 11am-12pm. Find inspiration for your writing in a work of visual art.
OUTDOOR HORSESHOE BAY FARM TOUR Horseshoe Bay Farms, 7212 Horseshoe Bay Road, Egg Harbor. 11am & 1pm. See the property, historic barns, gardens & the Stickwork art installation during a 1.5-hour tour. $10/person. Register at horseshoebayfarms.org. GUIDED HIKES Ridges Sanctuary – Cook-Albert Fuller Center, 8166 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.2802. 10-11:30 am. Sanctuary Guided Hike. Explore and learn about the boreal forest with a naturalist-guided hike. $10/ Public. 6-7:30 pm. Night Hike. Learn about creatures that become active when the sun sets. $15/Public. LIGHTHOUSE PASSPORT DAYS Throughout Door & Kewaunee Counties. 920.743.5958. Get rare access to tour the historic lighthouses of the Door County peninsula. Visit dcmm.org for tickets & details. COMMUNITY TREE PLANTING 2029 Old Stage Rd, Sister Bay, 2029 Old Stage Rd, Sister Bay. 9-11am. Plant trees to take climate action and connect with the community. SOUTHERN DOOR FARMERS MARKET DENN, 2050 County Road DK, Sturgeon Bay. 920.335.0020. 10am-3pm. Browse a variety of local products and enjoy food, bounce houses, pony rides, yard games, and craft-making. CORN MAZE LIFE DENN, 2050 County Road DK, Sturgeon Bay. 920.335.0020. 10am-6pm. Step inside a giant game of LIFE with a corn maze inspired by the classic board game; enjoy pony rides, bounce houses, DIY crafts, and a tiki bar. Visit dennshop. com for more details. WILDWOOD CORN MAZE Door County Wildwood Market, 2208 Wildwood Rd, Sister Bay. 920.421.0995. 11am-5pm. Play the Bee Waggle game as you make your way through the maze. $10/Person. Free/ Military & Ages 0-3.
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