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CORNMEAL SPILLS AFTER TRAILER TIPS OVER ALONG HWY 42/57 Sturgeon Bay – A semi-trailer loaded with cornmeal tipped over and spilled its contents along the shoulder of state Highway 42/57 just south of the Michigan Street roundabout in Sturgeon bay on the morning of oct. 5. Sturgeon bay police were called to the scene about 10:05 am after the trailer, owned by Haberlie trucking, separated from its semi-tractor and tipped over, according to Assistant Police chief Dan brinkman. the load was being transported from Grain X Milling in northern Door county to Kinnard Farms in casco. No one was injured. the 31-year-old driver remained upright in the tractor, brinkman said, and the owner of the semi-tractor was cited for improper hitches/coupling. two Sturgeon bay Fire Department engines responded and blocked access to the roundabout from Michigan Street while crews used loaders to remove the cornmeal and right the trailer. the scene was cleared shortly after noon.

DOOR COUNTY TRAILS SHARING DRAFT PLAN WITH MUNICIPALITIES Door County – Door county trails is presenting its draft Strategic Master Plan to the county’s 19 municipalities as it seeks to build support for a connected network of multiuse pedestrian and bicycle trails. the citizen-led nonprofit says more than 1,100 residents participated in public meetings and surveys during the planning process, with safety and connections between communities, parks and schools identified as priorities.

A trailer spills its load of cornmeal after tipping on its side just south of the Michigan KeVIN boNeSKe Street roundabout in Sturgeon Bay on Oct. 5. the plan, developed with consultants KL engineering, Stantec and chastain & Associates, identifies potential trail connections and is intended as a guide for municipalities considering future trail projects. It does not commit municipalities to construction projects. Door county trails is also proposing that municipalities participate in a trails Partners Working Group to share information about trail plans and projects. the group plans to establish a broader community Partners Working Group next year. the organization recently helped the town of Gibraltar secure a $4.7 million Wisconsin Department of transportation grant for a multiuse trail connecting Fish creek in the town of Gibraltar to the Village of ephraim.

STURGEON BAY POLICE TO REPLACE RECORDING SYSTEM Sturgeon Bay – the Sturgeon bay common council on oct. 6 approved a quote of $16,014.50 from Amplitel technology to replace the Police Department’s aging video recording system. the system, which began failing sporadically in late 2025, records interviews in three rooms at the Police Department and one near the city’s Human resources oﬃce. the city budgeted $50,000 for the replacement in 2026. Police chief clint Henry said the department chose Amplitel in part because the company already provides the city’s port security and building surveillance systems, allowing the department to use the same recording software.

Henry said there could be additional installation costs, but expects them to be significantly less than the budgeted amount.

WISCONSIN BUILDING SUPPLY PLANS EXTERIOR UPDATES Sturgeon Bay – Wisconsin building Supply plans to update the exterior of its building at 621 S. Duluth Ave. in Sturgeon bay after the city’s Aesthetic Design and Site Plan review board approved the plans Sept. 28. the project will replace the building’s existing metal rib-panel siding with a combination of LP composite siding and stone veneer. Windows on the three primary elevations of the main retail portion will also be replaced or enhanced. Plans include repairs and resurfacing of the asphalt parking lot, along with changes to selected accessory buildings, fencing, signage and parking areas. the project will not change the property’s existing use or add building ﬂoor area.

CORRECTION A Door Notes press release in the Sept. 25 issue of the Peninsula Pulse, “Packers Support Neighbor to Neighbor,” referred to Neighbor to Neighbor as a transportation nonprofit. Neighbor to Neighbor offers medical equipment loans, peer companion/ respite care programs, and the Lemondade club support group for cancer patients and survivors, but does not offer transportation services. We apologize for the error.

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Tax Levy Decreases as Budget Discussions Continue The second look at the 2027 budget has a 6.3% levy increase, down from 8.6%. Mayor says he wants to get it down to 3-4%. by KEVIN BONESKE kevin@ppulse.com

fter meeting for around two hours on Oct. 5 as the Committee of the Whole, the Sturgeon Bay Common Council trimmed $204,000 from the tax levy that would fund the proposed 2027 city budget.

It was the second time in two weeks the council met to look at next year’s budget that calls for around $26 million in expenditures and revenues. City Finance Director Val Clarizio said the council’s latest deliberations brought the levy down to $9,389,475. Compared to the levy of $8,832,205 in the 2026 budget, the levy amount now part of next year’s proposed budget would be an increase of $557,270, or 6.3%, down from the 8.6% increase with which the city began budget discussions. The $204,000 reduction the council favored in the levy would be done by reducing the levy for capital items and directing that to the debt service levy. By doing that, City Administrator Josh Van Lieshout said the city could borrow for those capital items on the list totalling $204,000 and do them in the future, such continued on page 3

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Tax Levy Decreases continued from page 2 as $60,000 for an assessment of the Municipal Services building. More reductions are likely when the 2027 budget lands on the council’s Oct. 20 agenda, as Mayor David Ward has called for getting the levy increase down to 3-4%. To get to where they currently are on the 2027 budget, council members first agreed Oct. 5 to eliminate a projected $194,029 budget shortfall by not adding any positions to the general operating budget for 2027. The move is expected to save $155,000. In addition, a captain/battalion chief that had been proposed for the Fire Department next year would not be added.

The shortfall reduction also includes the Police Department being directed to save $30,000 next year, with one option being to delay for 45 days the replacement of the assistant police chief. Dan Brinkman intends to retire on Feb. 2. Police Chief Clint Henry said filling the assistant chief’s position internally could mean a shorter vacancy period, but also result in another position becoming vacant. “Delaying it could be a problem,” he said. “It may work out that way anyway if we hire externally. Forty-five days may be covered in that already.” Another cost-cutting reduction to delay filling a municipal services/solid waste vacancy for 30 days has an estimated savings of $10,000.

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Autumn makes everything look better – even the sign at the entrance to the Baileys Harbor Wastewater Plant on Summit Road. D.A. FItZGerALD

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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Baileys Harbor Plans Major Wastewater Upgrade Why it’s needed, and how the town proposes to spread the cost among wastewater users by DEBRA FITZGERALD debra.ﬁtz@ppulse.com

here are seven lift stations in downtown Baileys Harbor that lift wastewater from toilets and faucets up the hill to the Baileys Harbor Wastewater Treatment Plant on Summit Road. If any of those lift stations loses power – in a severe storm, or when a vehicle takes down a pole – wastewater keeps arriving, whether or not the lift station pumps are running. The level in the wet well, the underground chamber where wastewater collects, climbs. Two of the plant’s three employees live in Baileys Harbor, but the third lives in Sturgeon Bay, a 30-to-45 minute drive even during calm weather. One of the three is always on call. Whoever responds still has to hitch up a generator and get it to the station. “In that amount of time, if the flows are high, that level is already up pretty far,” said Don Prust, the plant superintendent. Two of the stations have permanent generators. Three more will be added as part of a multi-million-dollar wastewater plant upgrade the town has been working on since late 2025. “It’s definitely needed,” Prust said. “We’ve been stretching out a lot of repairs for a long time.” What Does the Project Mean for Sewer Bills? The town is proposing that owners Plant of holding tanks and septic systems Superintendent help pay for the project along with Don Prust, in the those connected to municipal sewer. lab at the Summit Starting in 2027, all would pay a $150 Road site, will have annual charge. Sewer customers would been on the job for 30 years in 2027. also see a 5% rate increase. D.A. FItZGerALD User rates did not increase this year. Residential customers currently pay a $140 quarterly fixed charge, while commercial customers pay $81 per quarter, with charges scaled by size and usage type. The town has about 558 residential sewer hookups and 60 commercial customers. Another 288 properties have holding tanks, and 262 have septic systems. Prust said he supports the flat charge, even though he has a septic system at his own Baileys Harbor residence. He said he likes knowing where the $150 fee is going, but questioned whether it should continue after the loan is paid off. Bernie Friedenfels, who chairs the town’s wastewater committee and is a master plumber with 25 years of experience, argued that the system is a community capital asset, good for the whole town, and that requiring only municipal sewer customers to pay for its replacement would put too much of the burden on those properties. “We all have to pay for the upgrade,” he said. The town board takes up the fee proposal on Monday, Oct. 12. Why the Upgrade is Needed The plant itself still works. It meets its state discharge permit and has enough treatment capacity for the town’s projected growth through 2050, according to a 2024 operations and needs review by MSA Professional Services. But critical components are aging, and the plant’s electrical and emergency systems need modernization. Just as important, the town needs more storage and flexibility for its biosolids while disposal remains uncertain. “We’re getting handcuffed on how we get rid of sludge,” Friedenfels said. The plant treats raw wastewater and produces two things: treated liquid wastewater, called effluent, and biosolids, or sludge, the concentrated solids separated out. Baileys Harbor hauls its biosolids to Sturgeon Bay for further processing, but the city increasingly cannot accept them when Baileys Harbor needs to dispose of them. “We need to be able to store ours and be ready when they’re ready to take it,” Prust said. “They could call us and say, ‘We’re ready for 10 loads.’ We want to have 10 loads ready. They can call up and say, ‘We want a load a week.’ We want to have a load a week sitting there ready to go.” Storage was the reason the town began assessing the plant’s future, Prust said, but it wasn’t the only need. The plant opened in 1988, and Prust, who will reach 30 years in 2027, has kept even the original equipment running. MSA’s

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assessment, however, found that doing nothing would leave critical equipment vulnerable to failure over the next 20 years. “Our existing system is aged out,” Friedenfels said. Sewage is hard on pumps, metal parts, concrete – everything, he said. There comes a time when an old part can no longer be repaired or rebuilt. “You can only go so far with a vehicle that has 300,000 miles on it,” he said. Over the past year, the town considered several options, including reed beds, mechanical thickening and piping its wastewater elsewhere to Ephraim, Egg Harbor, Sister Bay or Sturgeon Bay. Ultimately, town oﬃcials chose to modernize the existing plant rather than build a new one or regionalize treatment. “We don’t have the money to do the biggest project out there, so this is what we went with,” Friedenfels said. Major components are a new 150,000-gallon sludge-storage tank, estimated at $3.2 million; replacement of electrical systems and oxidation-ditch aerators; permanent generators at three lift stations; a new generator for the treatment plant; and other site upgrades and improvements. Dave Smith, town treasurer, said the current estimate is about $7 million before the 10% contingency required by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), or roughly $7.7 million all-in. “We’ll know within three months far more than we know today,” he said. “We’ll put this out for bid likely in the middle of November, and when we get bids back in December, we’ll know how much this is really going to cost.” Borrowing Already Begun The town has already authorized $3.268

The Baileys Harbor Wastewater Plant on Summit Road the year it ﬁrst opened in 1988. Photographer unknown.

million in interim borrowing while it works toward permanent Clean Water Fund financing. The interim money is being used primarily for engineering and other costs incurred before the permanent loan is available. Smith said the interim borrowing will be paid off when the permanent Clean Water Fund loan is secured, which he expects next spring. MSA is assisting the town with the Clean Water Fund application. The loan is attractive, Smith said, because it offers a subsidized interest rate – potentially 2.75% versus the 3.46% the town received on the interim borrowing – and could provide up to 25% principal forgiveness. With those elements in place, and if current estimates hold when the bids come in, Smith said he anticipates the town would borrow $5.5 million after forgiveness. Because the wastewater plant runs as a separate proprietary fund, similar to a business, the town expects its permanent wastewater borrowing to be issued as revenue bonds, which are repaid from user fees rather than property taxes and do not count against the town’s general obligation debt limit. More Increases are Coming The current rate proposal, however, won’t cover everything. Smith estimates annual debt service on a roughly $5.5 million loan after forgiveness at about $350,000, against $175,000 the ﬂat fee will generate in revenue, plus an additional $16,000 with the user fee increase. And that doesn’t account for the general cost of operating the wastewater system. “I think definitely in 2028 and 2029 I expect there to be increases,” he said. “But that, of course, is without the final numbers.” The town will also have to set aside more money for future equipment replacement. Its current annual replacement reserve, required by the DNR to fund mechanical breakdowns and failures, is about $27,500 a year for the older equipment. Smith expects that could rise to $75,000 to $100,000 annually once the new system is in place. “Right now, there’s a lot of variables,” Smith said. “We don’t know the final cost of the project, we don’t know how much forgiveness we’re going to get, we don’t know how much will be needed as the replacement fund.” The final cost may change, but the underlying problem won’t. “We have a very old system,” Friedenfels said. “We’ve well maintained it. It’s just very old, and it’s beyond its life, and it needs upgrades. We could kick the can down the road, but everything gets more expensive.” “There’s no way around this,” he concluded. “Humans create sewage waste, and it has to be dealt with.”

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Kitchens, Paplham Answer Questions on Schools, Child Care, AI and more by DEBRA FITZGERALD debra.ﬁtz@ppulse.com

epublican incumbent Joel Kitchens and Democratic challenger Renee Paplham are competing for Wisconsin Assembly District 1 in the Nov. 3 general election. Paplham, who challenged Kitchens for the seat in 2024, was unopposed for the Democratic nomination in the Aug. 11 partisan primary, while Kitchens was unopposed for the Republican nomination. The Peninsula Pulse asked both candidates five questions about issues facing Wisconsin and District 1: school funding and operating referendums, permanent child-care funding, the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, the state’s role in regulating artificial intelligence

and data centers, and the one issue they would prioritize if reelected. Their responses address differing approaches to school funding, child-care assistance, and environmental stewardship, while both candidates emphasize local control in decisions about data centers. On their top district priority, Kitchens identifies affordability as a top concern, citing tax relief and other measures to reduce the cost burden on residents. Paplham identifies affordable housing as her top district priority and outlines several ways she would seek to expand the supply of housing. In the 2024 election, Kitchens earned 56.7% of the Door County vote (11,689 votes) to Paplham’s 43.3% (8,942), a margin of 13.4 percentage points. District-wide, Kitchens earned 61.9% of the vote (24,101) to Paplham’s 38% (14,801), a margin of 23.9 percentage points

Wisconsin Assembly District 1. Source: Wisconsin State Legislature map.

Republican nominee Joel Kitchens, 69,

lives in Sturgeon bay and is a retired large-animal veterinarian who also served for 14 years on the Sturgeon bay School board, 12 of those years as president. He has a bS and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from ohio State University. He’s been married to Sherry billett for 43 years, and they have three grown children and five grandchildren. He was first elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2014. reelected five times, this is his sixth run for oﬃce.

Peninsula Pulse: Wisconsin school districts are increasingly going to referendum to maintain school operations, shifting more of the cost onto local property taxpayers. Would you support a change in the state’s school-funding formula to reduce districts’ reliance on operating referendums? If so, what does that look like and how would you pay for it? Joel Kitchens: It is easy to say that our funding formula is broken, but in reality, no state has a perfect formula that works for every district. the primary cause of the financial struggles that our districts face is that they are experiencing declining enrollment and the formula sets revenue limits based on per-pupil spending. Districts have fixed costs, such as building maintenance, that do not change as enrollments drop, so it is nearly impossible for them to be as efficient with fewer students. our current formula does not adequately address declining enrollment, which affects about 70% of the districts in Wisconsin. I will reintroduce my proposal to exempt fixed costs from the formula. this would certainly help the districts in rural and small-town Wisconsin, but it would not solve all of their financial challenges. Districts must recognize that, as they become smaller, they will need to continue to find efficiencies within their district or find partners in other districts to share services. the funding formula determines how money is distributed to the districts, but the actual amount of money is determined by the legislature and governor each session. For this to work, it is imperative that we allocate adequate funding. PP: What permanent child-care policy would you support in the next state budget? How much would you be willing to spend, and how would you pay for it? JK: the current business model for child care is indeed difficult to sustain. It is hard to pay staff a decent wage, maintain manageable caregiver-to-child ratios, and charge a rate that working people can afford. child care counts was a pandemic-era program that Governor evers wants to continue. It simply provided checks to child-care facilities, which is also not a sustainable business model. We saw too many instances where poorly run centers received funding and failed nonetheless. If we wanted to address the high cost of automobiles, we would never think to do it by sending checks to automakers in the hope that they would then charge less for cars. Why would we do that with child-care centers? A better approach is to provide tax credits to parents and businesses that want to help their employees afford child care. Parents can then act as consumers, choosing a center that provides quality care they can afford. this is a more sustainable business model. In the Legislature, I co-authored legislation providing tax credits to businesses that create their own child-care center or reserve spots for their employees at an existing center. We have a worker shortage, and this is a benefit businesses can provide to attract and retain workers. PP: Do you want to restore the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program? If so, at what level, and with what limits on how the money could be used? JK: I am a longtime supporter of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. there is probably not an area in the state that has benefited more from the program than our district. We have beautiful public lands that are enjoyed by tourists and residents alike, and many were acquired with the help of Knowles-Nelson. I authored legislation that used these funds to upgrade water infrastructure at Peninsula State Park and other state parks in Door county. When the program was threatened with elimination in 2015, I was awarded the Policymaker of the Year Award from Gathering Waters for my successful effort to save it. one of my top priorities in the coming session will be the reauthorization of the program. We passed a modest version through the Assembly that did not include funding for land acquisition, in the hope that we could add that back through negotiation in the Senate. Unfortunately, politics got in the way and we were unable to get something done before the end of the session. reauthorizing the program will require hard work and compromise, but I am cautiously optimistic that we will be successful in reauthorizing it at current funding levels. PP: What do you believe Wisconsin’s role should be in shaping how AI develops here? What policies or safeguards would you support, including regarding the construction and expansion of data centers? JK: I supported legislation that passed through the Assembly that would have allowed local citizens to determine whether they wanted a data center in their area. It would have mandated that utility rates could not increase in the area due to the center’s high usage and that the center operate a closed-loop water system so that water usage would be minimal. I do not believe a data center would be a good fit in our area, but there are communities like Janesville that would like to attract them. the site of their former auto assembly plant could be an ideal location and would provide high-paying jobs and significant property tax revenue. I do not believe data centers should be banned, but we must protect local control and allow communities to determine where they are located. As AI and data centers continue to grow, we need reasonable safeguards that would both protect taxpayers and keep local control while also protecting our environment. PP: What is one issue particularly important to District 1 that you would prioritize over the next term, and what specifically would you seek to accomplish on it? JK: there are a number of items I will be working on that will benefit our area, but I think affordability is perhaps our biggest issue. At the end of this session, we passed a bill in the Assembly that we had negotiated with Governor evers that would have returned a portion of our surplus to taxpayers, lowered property taxes, and increased funding for schools. Additionally, it would have eliminated the state tax on tips and overtime. Unfortunately, party politics got in the way, and we were unable to get it through the Senate. I hope that next session we can again reach a bipartisan agreement that will address affordability. At the state level, we have limited influence over the overall cost of living, but bills like this one and my bill that passed to eliminate income taxes on most retirement income can help ease the tax burden. Individuals and businesses are leaving high-tax states for those with lower taxes. We continue to see migration into our state from higher-tax neighboring states, which helps our financial situation.

Democratic nominee Renee Paplham, 43,

lives in carlton and works as a mediator. She has a bachelor’s degree in Human Development from the University of Wisconsin-Green bay. She is married to brett Paplham and has one daughter in elementary school. She is seeking the seat for a second time, having challenged the same incumbent, Joel Kitchens, in 2024.

Peninsula Pulse: Wisconsin school districts are increasingly going to referendum to maintain school operations, shifting more of the cost onto local property taxpayers. Would you support a change in the state’s school-funding formula to reduce districts’ reliance on operating referendums? If so, what does that look like and how would you pay for it? Renee Paplham: Yes, Wisconsin is long past due for a complete overhaul of our public school funding formula. our state spent a lot of time and resources exploring needed changes to public education, and the 2019 blue ribbon commission report produced many funding recommendations. I think we can use that report as a starting point to explore the well-thought-out recommendations and move forward with funding formula fixes or a complete overhaul. At a bare minimum, public schools are in immediate need of increases in special education reimbursement rates. Some of that money can come from a more thoughtful and equitable approach to how we distribute funding to public schools. We also need to significantly scale back the voucher school program and refocus our efforts on investing more of our tax dollars in public schools rather than private schools. Money saved from reductions in the voucher school program should go directly towards public school funding, and any future voucher school dollars should be clearly separated and labeled on Wisconsinites’ tax bills. PP: What permanent child-care policy would you support in the next state budget? How much would you be willing to spend, and how would you pay for it? RP: I support consistent, long-term funding to stabilize the child care industry, allowing more child care centers to remain open and enabling parents to work and contribute to our economy, which is in need of workers. It costs more to keep an infant in full-time child care than for a year’s tuition for a child at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, putting child care out of reach for far too many families. We are currently living through a child care crisis, with many providers on the edge of closing their doors. rolling back regulations will not solve this problem. this sector needs real investments and should be a line item in the regular biennial budget to give providers stable, predictable funding. Wisconsin could also use state surplus money to help bolster the child care industry, although this is not a consistent source of support. PP: Do you want to restore the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program? If so, at what level, and with what limits on how the money could be used? RP: Yes, we need to restore the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. Knowles-Nelson should have been reauthorized last session, as it has always enjoyed broad bipartisan support and still does. the program is vital for our state, protecting valuable natural areas and wildlife habitat, safeguarding water quality and fisheries, and expanding outdoor recreation, all of which are critical to this district’s economy. I support funding the program at a compromise level of $70 million per year for five years, since Gov. tony evers requested $100 million per year for 10 years and republicans offered $28 million per year for two years. the program’s existing safeguards are sufficient and no new limits for this program are necessary. PP: What do you believe Wisconsin’s role should be in shaping how AI develops here? What policies or safeguards would you support, including regarding the construction and expansion of data centers? RP: our federal government is failing to regulate AI and ensure protections for Americans, leaving all consumers vulnerable to exploitation. Wisconsin can lead the way by regulating personalized algorithmic pricing in retail operations like grocery stores, and banning algorithmic pricing for things like rent hikes and insurance denials. Data centers are a large part of the AI debate, and this is another area where our Wisconsin Legislature has an opportunity to be a leader for protections against rising prices and environmental damage. Wisconsin should advance protections for communities by requiring data centers to pay for their own power needs, as well as to recycle water. communities should also be able to put data center projects to a local vote, so residents have a real say in what gets built in their own community. PP: What is one issue particularly important to District 1 that you would prioritize over the next term, and what specifically would you seek to accomplish on it? RP: Affordable housing is one of the most urgent issues facing residents and employers in Assembly District 1. representatives should work to expand the supply of affordable housing in the district, as many workers are no longer able to afford to live where they work, and businesses continue to struggle to find workers due to a lack of affordable housing. over the next term, I would focus on four priorities related to the housing crisis. First, I would give local communities more authority to regulate short-term rentals. Second, I would streamline zoning and permitting rules to encourage developers to build more modestly priced homes. third, I would support tax credits for first-time homebuyers to help more families afford to buy their first home. Finally, I would support removing barriers for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), such as garage conversions or a small backyard granny flat, to allow for more dwelling units using existing infrastructure.

Trusted team. Close to home. According to the Georgetown article, these challenges are expected to accelerate with nearly one trillion dollars being cut from Medicaid over the next decade. Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative - Addressing core issues Incorporated in 1979, Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative (RWHC) is a catalyst for statewide collaboration and a progressive, creative force on behalf of all rural health constituencies. We talked with Kelsi Craker, MSN, RN Maternity Services Coordinator at RWHC about the trends she sees in labor and delivery units across the state.

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“For me, Mammography is more than performing an exam—it is about combining technical excellence with human connection. It is about helping patients feel seen, supported, and cared for. Mammography is different from many other areas of diagnostic imaging because we often have the privilege of seeing patients year after year, building trust, creating personal connections, and providing reassurance in a space that can feel vulnerable or uncertain. I value being able to support patients with compassion, patience, and respect—whether they are coming in for a routine screening or facing additional imaging and the anxiety that can come with waiting for answers. In those moments, our kindness, communication, and attention to detail can make a lasting difference.”

According to Craker, “Wisconsin has seen nine rural labor and delivery units close in the last three years. That should force us to take a hard look at how we are supporting the foundation of rural maternity care—including workforce, reimbursement, education and quality.”

Kelsi Craker, MSN, RN

She continues, “Workforce shortages, particularly provider shortages and providers with surgical credentialing, are the number one challenge we hear about from our 41 rural hospital members. In my opinion, we spend a lot of time discussing the ancillary pieces of the maternal healthcare system while assuming that the core is solid. The reality is that the core is not solid.” The Georgetown article indicates that closures are due to workforce shortages as well as low reimbursement rates, and policy changes. More specifically, Medicaid finances nearly half of births in rural communities. Labor and delivery units carry high fixed costs so when patient volume declines, hospitals take a financial hit. In general, Medicaid reimburses hospitals less money for births than private commercial plans, but Medicaid cuts will decrease the financial vitality of many rural hospitals and clinics. No rural birthing center, a stark reality According to an article titled “Rural Maternal Health” by the Rural Health Information Hub, “Maternal mortality in the U.S. is three times higher than most other high-income countries, and that gap continues to widen over time.” The article notes that rural women and infants experience significant health disparities when compared to their urban counterparts. According to the Pregnancy Mortality Surveillance System from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, risks of pregnancy-related mortality are highest for rural populations, with 26.8 pregnancy-related deaths per 100,000 occurring in noncore areas in 2023 and 20.2 deaths per 100,000 in metropolitan areas. Pause for a moment to consider what it may mean to an expectant new family to travel from Sister Bay to Green Bay (76 miles!) in early February with an impending ice or snow storm when a mother goes into labor. Craker notes that there are assumptions that if a rural hospital closes its labor and delivery unit, another hospital can simply absorb those patients. In reality, that can congest nearby and/ or larger hospital systems, create additional access barriers, and ultimately put rural families at greater risk. Craker also works with rural hospitals that do not have a labor and delivery unit because the need for maternity care does not disappear when a hospital stops providing deliveries, “Pregnant individuals may still present to the emergency department, urgent care, or primary care clinic with pregnancy-related concerns, complications, or even an unexpected delivery. Those teams need the education, resources, and confidence to care for these patients appropriately as well.” Use it, or lose it To reiterate, labor and delivery units carry high fixed costs. Due to the low and decreasing amount that Medicaid reimburses for labor and delivery, when patient volume declines, hospitals take a financial hit.

Labor and Delivery in Our Rural Setting: A Vital Need, a High Risk

Across the country rural hospitals are shutting their obstetrics units due to financial pressures, workforce shortages, and declining birth rates. According to an article published by Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy, “109 rural hospitals have closed since 2005. Between 2024 and early 2026 alone, 96 labor and delivery units closed in hospitals across 91 counties in 35 states. More than half of the recent closures (58%) took away many counties’ only birthing facility. That leaves 70% of rural counties with no access to hospital labor and delivery services.” When a rural birthing center closes, a community faces increased travel time for care, increased infant and maternal mortality rates, worse outcomes for vulnerable populations and a widening of existing health disparities. Right now, the Door County Medical Center (DCMC) Birthing Center is holding steady, thanks to the support from this incredible community. On average 123 babies are born at DCMC every year. The cost to deliver a healthy baby is about $30,000. Medicare, Medicaid and even private insurance does not reimburse at a high enough rate to cover that cost.

Craker states, “I think there are assumptions around rural obstetric care—and rural healthcare in general—that you may not receive as high-quality or comprehensive care as you would at a larger healthcare organization or hospital. While larger healthcare organizations are absolutely vital to our healthcare system, there is no reason to think that you cannot receive the highest level of care that DCMC is able to provide. And when a higher level of care is needed, the team knows when to transfer and how to make those decisions to ensure patients receive the care they need.” The reality is that Door County Medical Center, in particular, consistently rates as one of the best hospitals in the state by both CMS and Becker’s Hospital Review. The patient reviews speak for themselves.

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dcmedical.org This one is from a Google Review, “Wow where do we even start. My wife and I had our first baby named Reagan on 8/22/26 and we just had to write a review about our incredible experience. The night before, we made the call to the hospital wondering if it was time to come in, the moment Sierra picked up the phone she walked us through everything, made us feel comfortable, and guided us on the next steps to come in. There are a lot of questions, concerns, worries, when having your first baby, and the whole staff of nurses could not have handled it better. They comforted my wife, held her hand through every step, answered all of our questions, and gave great guidance without being pushy about any decisions. They were perfect in every way. A few standout nurses that happened to be on shift and gave us exceptional service were Kerry, Sierra, Anna, and Courtney. By the time we left with our happy and healthy baby, they all felt like family to us. We didn’t even want to leave!! Doctor Gaida delivered the baby and we could not have felt like we were in better hands. Her confidence, ability to make you relaxed with her humor during tense situations, and execution when it got down to business was second to none. I would put this whole staff up against any other as the best of the best. Thank you Door County Medical… and we will see you next time!” Craker saw it for herself, “One of the things that stood out to me most during my recent visit to DCMC was the combined years of knowledge and experience across the nursing team in the Birthing Center. I had the opportunity to visit with many of them individually, as well as attend a staff meeting, and I was incredibly impressed—not only by how knowledgeable they are, but by how committed they are to providing the best care possible for the women and families they serve.” The future Despite the economic issues that DCMC’s Birthing Center faces, DCMC and the DCMC Foundation are dedicated to keeping stateof-the-art, safe and accessible maternity care in our community. With this in mind, the DCMC Foundation has established Consider the DCMC Birthing Center making your Fund. We know that with gift to the the help of this incredible DCMC Birthing community we can ensure that Center Fund. residents of Door County can safely deliver their babies with the help of the caring staff at Door County Medical Center now, and well into the future. “It is important to view obstetric care as a vital service to a community and the surrounding areas. There is evidence that when families enter a rural hospital to deliver a baby, they are more likely to continue accessing that hospital for care down the road— including well-child visits, annual wellness appointments, specialty services, surgical services, and other healthcare needs. For that reason, maintaining labor and delivery services is not only about doing what is best for birthing people and their families in rural communities. It also helps strengthen the overall healthcare organization and, ultimately, the health and well-being of the community it serves,” Craker says. She continues, “The [DCMC Birthing Center] team is truly committed to continuing to provide this vital service to the surrounding communities, and that dedication is exactly what gives me optimism for the future of rural maternity care.... Continuing to provide maternity care in a rural community takes an incredible amount of dedication, flexibility, and teamwork. The fact that your team is committed to continuing this vital service for the surrounding communities is something to be proud of— and something worth fighting for.”

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Door County Medical Center is proud to offer 3D Mammography, a type of digital mammography that, instead of taking a flat 2D image of breast tissue, creates a 3D image from a composite formed of image layers. Door County Medical Center (DCMC) is expanding its mammography services with the addition of a second 3D mammography room and a new Hologic 3Dimensions™ Mammography System. This investment will increase appointment availability, improve access to timely breast exams, and support a more efficient, comfortable experience. The second unit is expected to be ready for use in mid-December. By expanding its services, Door County Medical Center continues its commitment to providing excellent, compassionate breast care close to home. When to get a mammogram Women who are 40 years old and over who have no known breast cancer risk factors and are not experiencing any signs or symptoms of breast cancer should receive a screening mammogram once a year. A screening mammogram is an annual exam which utilizes low dose radiation used to check for breast cancer in women who have no symptoms. While it is important to keep in mind that most breast changes or breast lumps are not cancer, all changes and lumps should be investigated quickly and thoroughly. Any time you experience a change in shape, size, or texture, or feel a lump in either breast or surrounding area, you should see your healthcare provider to discuss the changes and determine the next steps to take. If you are experiencing breast changes, your doctor will likely recommend you receive a diagnostic mammogram vs. a screening mammogram. A diagnostic mammogram is a detailed exam used to evaluate specific symptoms (like a lump or pain) or abnormal findings from a screening. Getting a mammogram: what to expect and how to prepare Getting a mammogram for the first time is intimidating. Here are some tips to help you feel prepared. • Schedule your mammogram when your breasts are the least tender or swollen. • Don’t use any deodorant or other health and beauty products before your mammogram. • Consider pain medication. • Wear a two-piece outfit and comfortable shoes. • Don’t wear any neck jewelry. • You can eat and drink as you normally would. • Take your daily medications. For most women, the results of a mammogram will show no signs of breast cancer. If your mammogram shows something abnormal, you’ll need follow-up tests to check whether or not the finding is breast cancer. Abnormal findings are common and are not usually cancer. Sometimes, breast cancer can be ruled out with a follow-up imaging test, such as a diagnostic mammogram or a breast ultrasound. Expanding access with Hologic 3Dimensions™ mammography system at DCMC The new Hologic 3Dimensions™ mammography system will bring advanced technology designed to support patient comfort and improve image clarity on even the most subtle breast tissue changes. Its SmartCurve® breast stabilization system uses a curved compression surface that more closely mirrors the shape of the breast, helping provide even compression and a more comfortable exam. Clarity HD® high-resolution 3D imaging is designed to produce sharper images and improve visualization of subtle lesions and fine calcifications across different breast sizes and densities. By expanding access and investing in advanced technology that improves image quality and patient comfort, DCMC is strengthening breast care options close to home. These improvements reflect our ongoing commitment to helping every patient receive excellent, compassionate care today—and Meet a Better Tomorrow.

Door County Medical Center Advances Breast Cancer Screening

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an important reminder that early detection saves lives. Mammography remains the most effective screening tool for finding breast cancer in most people, often before it can be felt. According to the American Cancer Society, when breast cancer is detected early, and is in the localized stage, the 5-year relative survival rate is 99%. Mammograms are the key to early detection.

With a 3D mammography at Door County Medical Center, patients can expect: • Fewer cancers missed. • Reduced callback rate. Patients should talk with their healthcare provider about their personal risk factors and the screening schedule that is right for them. Learn more about 3D Mammography at Door County Medical Center by visiting dcmedical.org/medical-services/ womens-care/3d-mammography.

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City Considers Development Agreement for 12Home Subdivision by KEVIN BONESKE kevin@ppulse.com

developer that has built apartments in Sturgeon Bay on both sides of the bay is seeking a development agreement with the city to construct 12 single-family homes on the city’s east side beginning next year. S.C. Swiderski’s “Sunset Subdivision” would include five different models of “slab homes” – homes without basements – on a future extension of Colorado Place between two existing street stubs. Shallow soil above bedrock at the site makes conventional basements prohibitively expensive, said Nick Ockwig, a development design specialist for S.C. Swiderski. “It’s not so much us choosing to do slab homes,” he said. “It’s us having to go along with that because the price would just be astronomical to get through that bedrock.” Ockwig and other S.C. Swiderski representatives appeared Sept. 29 before the city’s Finance/Purchasing and Building Committee, which recommended parameters for a development agreement. The project is scheduled to begin in fall of 2027 and be completed in fall 2028. The site, which is located in Tax Increment District (TID) #6, includes 12 residential lots ranging from .21 to .27 acres. Seven lots on the north side are zoned R-2 for single-family residential use, while five on the south end are zoned R-3 for two-family residential use. Singlefamily homes are permitted uses in both districts. Under the proposed agreement, the city would pay the upfront costs of designing and installing infrastructure needed to serve the development, currently estimated at $400,000. That work would include: • Sanitary sewer mains and laterals to the property line; • Water mains and laterals, including curb stops, to the property line; • Storm sewer; • Electrical lines and equipment, excluding individual lot services; • Natural gas; and • Streets, curb and gutter, and sidewalks. The city would complete the required infrastructure by Sept. 30, 2027, unless the city and S.C. Swiderski mutually agree otherwise in writing. S.C. Swiderski would be responsible for all other costs and requirements associated with construction of the homes and development of the individual lots, unless otherwise specified in the development agreement. City Administrator Josh Van Lieshout said the proposed agreement would require the project to have a minimum total assessed value of $4.2 million beginning with the 2029 assessment year. Council President Dan Williams, who serves on the committee, said S.C. Swiderski “has been a good partner for the city” through its previous apartment developments. “It’s good quality housing, and I’ve heard very good comments from folks who have rented those properties and seem to be quite happy,” he said. “I would say they’re a good company to partner with on the project.” S.C. Swiderski’s Sturgeon Bay apartment projects include the 26-unit Sunset Estates on the former Sunset School site in TID #5 and the 56-unit Sturgeon Bay Estates along Grant Avenue on the city’s west end.

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Wagon Trail Campground near Ellison Bay is celebrating its 55th season with a history that spans four ownership groups and generations of returning campers. Leonard and Alice Peterson and their family opened the campground in 1971 on 80 wooded acres bordering the Mink River Nature Conservancy. The Petersons operated the campground for five years before selling it to Jim and Ronnie Robinson. Dick Bartlett and Cheri Ault purchased Wagon Trail in 1994, followed by Tim and Kathy Guckenberg in 2014, who continue to own and operate it today. Many families who first came to Wagon Trail Campground as children have returned year after year, including some families whose children and grandchildren now return to camp there.

NEXTWAVE TO HOST FIRST WORKFORCE EVENT A new Door County workforce networking program will host its first event on Friday, Oct. 16, bringing together employees ages 21 to 45 for a scenic trolley ride and a stop at One Barrel Brewing Co. in Egg Harbor. NextWave was created by Door County Economic Development Center leadership to connect adults ages 18 to 45 with one another and with the community. The program is partnering with the Door County YMCA’s Social Collective for the first Harvest Hopper event, which will run from 5 to 7 pm. Trolleys will depart at 5:05 pm from the Sturgeon Bay YMCA, 1900 Michigan St. The event is free and guests are welcome. Spots are limited and registration is required at tinyurl.com/5crxc65c. The YMCA will offer kids’ activities and childcare during the event, with no Y membership required. For more information about NextWave and upcoming networking events, visit livedoorcounty.org/nextwave.

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Midsommar Girls Cultivate the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs by KYLIE NEWTON kylie@ppulse.com

oor County business owners Zoë Lake and Marit Koestring met only a year ago, but their bond has since grown, as has their circle of young women entrepreneurs. In spring 2025, as Koestring was launching her retail store, The Doorstop, Lake was in the beginning stages of opening her new sauna-on-the-water business, Kiln Floating Sauna. Lake admired Koestring’s social media marketing and reached out. “The really special thing [about Door County] is that there are so many small business owners, so everyone’s in it together,” Lake said. Door County Fun Maps. This summer, Having bonded over similar transitions from the corporate world the Midsommar Girls revived the to entrepreneurship, Lake and Koestring decided to launch a 2026 Door County Fun Map, a popular mentorship program for college-aged girls aspiring to start their own printed map in the 70s through 90s. journeys as business owners. This May, Midsommar Girls was born: a The maps are free and feature 32 women-led business mentorship program. diﬀerent businesses throughout the peninsula, along with a summer The program recruits young female interns to work at Kiln and SUbMItteD bucket list. The Doorstop from May through October while receiving mentorship in entrepreneurial skills and encouraging them to start or expand a business of their own. Collaboration Is Key Out of 66 applicants from throughout the U.S., Lake and Koestring While growing their own selected three interns for the inaugural season, choosing women who businesses and the Midsommar displayed enthusiasm for Door County, a strong work ethic and a Girls brand, the interns have range of skill sets. Each mentee is in their early 20s with education in collaborated with 15 local business, marketing and tourism. businesses, including Lilly Orozco, “We built the program we would have wanted and that we would owner of Happy Coffee in Sister have found to be really beneficial to us at their stage of life,” Lake (From left) Marit Koestring (co-founder) with Midsommar Girls’ Bay. interns, Abby Bielecki, Paige Greely, Kate Adler, and Zoë Lake (cosaid. “I’m all about women’s founder). SUbMItteD While working at Kiln and The Doorstop up to 35 hours per week, empowerment,” Orozco said. “I just the Midsommar Girls also gain insight from business owners on love the fact that we support each everything from branding to banking, with weekly lessons coordinated other that way.” by Lake and Koestring that feature guest speakers from businesses like the Wisconsin This summer, the girls and Orozco designed a signature Midsommar latte and Small Business Development Center, Nicolet Bank and Kit Social. Through these matcha latte to sell during Labor Day weekend. lessons, the interns learn business consulting, financial management, and social media “When the Midsommar Girls approached us, that was an opportunity for me to get marketing, among other skills. creative,” Orozco said. “I develop my own recipes. I taste-test everything. That’s my Beyond this, they collaborate with local businesses and take on marketing projects of favorite part of doing this.” their own. This collaboration prompted new customers to step into her cafe for the first time, For Abby Bielecki, a junior at Southern Illinois University studying hospitality, Orozco said, and the specials sold out in two days. tourism and event management, moving to Door County for the program helped her gain confidence in growing her jewelry business, Abby Kate Collective, which she Reviving the Vintage Door County Fun Map initially launched in high school. Beyond one-on-one partnerships with businesses like Happy Coffee, the Midsommar This summer, she hosted necklace-making classes and sold her own necklaces at pop- Girls also revived the Door County Fun Map, a popular piece of print media on the up markets throughout Northern Door County. peninsula from the 70s through the 90s. “I’ve always had an entrepreneurial spirit, but Marit and Zoë push me more and are The free printed maps feature 32 local businesses, designed by Milwaukee-based supportive,” she said. “Without their support, I wouldn’t have done it.” artist Whitney Nettles. They aim to inspire others to try a new spot, explore, and Paige Greely, a senior at UW-Whitewater studying marketing, felt similarly motivated unplug, Greely said. by the program to launch a pop-up smoothie business, Picnic, this September. The back of each map contains a summer bucket list, motivating people within the While she had always been interested in starting a business, being mentored by and county to check off the activities listed. working alongside female business owners was the push she needed to finally start “Zoë and I wanted to create this program to benefit our businesses, mentor these one, she said. girls, and also provide for the community,” Koestring said. “Projects like the Fun Map Kate Adler, a recent graduate of Columbia College Chicago with a degree in are beneficial to the entire community.” marketing and owner of a vintage clothing business, The Conscious Closet, said that You can find the Door County Fun Map at any of the businesses featured on it across moving to Door County for this mentorship program widened her brand’s reach and the peninsula, available for a limited time. gave her confidence to connect with new people. “I’ve been able to take a step back and gain real experience post-grad, which has To learn more about the Midsommar Girls program and the Door County Fun increased confidence in myself and my career path more than I could have imagined,” Map, visit midsommargirls.com. 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utumn brings some of the best hunting opportunities of the year to the fields, forests, and beaches of Door County. Wait… beaches? Yes! Tina Reeths doesn’t carry a bow, crossbow, shotgun, or riﬂe. Instead, the 56-yearold Sturgeon Bay woman uses her keen eyes to hunt for treasures along the Lake Michigan shoreline, then turns the weathered sea glass, heart-shaped stones, and tiny pieces of driftwood she finds into one-of-a-kind, handcrafted art. “I like to go to the beach because it brings me peace,” said Reeths, whose shorter stature keeps her nearly a foot closer to the sand than the average beachcomber. “People ask me, ‘How do you see those little pieces?’,” she said with a bright-eyed grin. “Well, they’re right there.”

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Tina is the daughter of Gladys and the late Charles “Chuck” Schommer of Schommer’s Rocky Point Cottages on Sawyer Harbor. Her love of the hunt began on Mother’s Day in 2016, when her son, Austin, took her to the lakeshore to search for beach glass for the first time. Her dad, a U.S. Marine Sturgeon Bay’s Tina who was captured in Reeths holding Korea and held as a some of her oneprisoner of war for of-a-kind art made nearly two months in out of treasures she ﬁnds 1953, passed away on on Door County beaches. Sept. 9, 2016, at the age KeVIN NAZe of 81. The next year, she made all her family members a beach glass picture for Christmas. Thus began her crafting career. Reeths works a four-day, 40-hour week in sales, cleans the family cottages in season, and occasionally cleans for others, too. Her “Creations by Tina” beach art is a mix of birthday, Christmas, and wedding gifts for friends and family, and a heartwarming side business. “My goal is to make people smile when they give or get a picture from me,” said Reeths. ”It warms my heart, especially if they are personalized. All are one-of-a-kind, since each glass is hand-picked.” Tina, who said she’ll “always be a Schommer,” gets special requests for custom orders, too. The prices are the same whether it’s her idea or someone else’s, with seven sizes of framed creations that range in cost from $25 to $80. “Tropical ones with palm trees, I love those,” Reeths said when asked what her favorites were. “And, ‘It’s five o’clock somewhere,’ that’s always a good one.” Reeths said she had a busy summer, taking time to make only about 10 pieces of art. But in late September, she was creating an average of two a night to prepare for the grand opening last Thursday of a new business in downtown Kewaunee. She’s one of 20 vendors in a shop that’s currently open Thursday and Friday nights, and late morning to mid-afternoon on Saturdays and Sundays. Soon, she’ll be adding painted rocks to her display. And at some point, she plans to get back into dabbling in epoxy, making things like refrigerator magnets, wine glass holders and coasters.

Her sales get reinvested into frames, ink and paint. Fuel too, since she’s now driving to Kewaunee more often in addition to her “as often as I can” trips to the beaches of Door County. “I’d love to sell enough to help pay for a vacation,” Reeths said. As for tips on finding sea glass, she said anyone hoping to find some should get out early after a storm or other wind event. If you aren’t having much luck, she recommends patiently sifting through small piles of rocks. “If you take the time, you can find them,” she said. Green, white and brown glass is the most common, but blue, aqua, purple and yellow are more prized. Even rarer are weathered marbles. “Those are my favorites,” Reeths said of the surf, sand, and stone-smoothed marbles. “You won’t find them in my art. I collect them.” You can find some of her work at The Shoppes on Ellis (316 Ellis St., Kewaunee), or get in touch with her at 920.493.1702. For The Birds Avid birders will ﬂock to their favorite haunts Saturday, Oct. 10, to participate in October Big Day and World Migratory Bird Day. The international campaign provides scientists with crucial data while calling for urgent and sustained action to protect migratory birds and the insects and habitat they depend on for survival. This year’s theme is “Every Bird Counts – Your Observations Matter,” highlighting the role of public participation in collecting data on bird populations and their habitats. Community science, ranging from backyard bird counts to large-scale coordinated surveys, provides information on species distribution, abundance trends, migration timing, and breeding success. Nearly 900,000 people took part worldwide last year, with more than 2 million individual bird observations recorded on more than 100,000 checklists. Anyone can participate, even from home. Learn more at globalbirding.org/ and migratorybirdday.org/. For other ways to help birds, visit sossaveoursongbirds.org/, wsobirds.org/ and fws.gov/ story/2026-01/world-migratory-bird-day-2026.

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DOOR COUNTY MANUFACTURING LEADER TO RECEIVE REGIONAL AWARD Matt Goll of therma-tron-X in Sturgeon bay will be among those recognized oct. 27 at the Northeast Wisconsin

Manufacturing Alliance’s annual excellence in Manufacturing/K-12 Partnerships Awards. Goll will receive the Manufacturing Mentor award. Mike Snowberry of the Luxemburgcasco School District will receive the career Pathmaker – Administrator award. the awards are part of october’s Manufacturing Month activities recognizing partnerships between manufacturers and schools throughout Northeast Wisconsin.

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League Position of Importance: Natural Resources/ Environmental Protection/ Land Use/Citizen Participation Liberty Grove Town Board of Supervisors, Sept. 2 the town board adopted plan commission recommendations for the proposed “residences at rowley’s bay.” conditions include urban-style biodegradable matting for erosion-control areas and, before land disturbance in vulnerable areas, review by a qualified botanical expert to examine vulnerable development sites and ﬂag state-endangered Parnassia parviﬂora and any federal- or statethreatened dwarf lake iris on any part of the 31.7-acre development. the former resort property is in preliminary plat review.

League Position of Importance: Criminal Justice/Meeting Basic Human Needs/Fiscal Policy/ Representative Government Door County Judiciary and Public Safety Committee, Sept. 8 the Door county Sheriff’s oﬃce will assess budget impacts now that brown county will no longer board overﬂow inmates with Door county. Proposed emergency services charges were reviewed, with no recommended increases, and a request from the Door county triathlon to waive emergency services fees for this year’s event was not approved. Address sign replacement has been delayed by a slower-than-anticipated response from utilities to mark underground cables. the county hired a private contractor for 11 days to mark many remaining areas so signposts can be replaced. Washington Island workers will place address signs on the island, and the county will reimburse them. eMS and 911 call volumes were stable.

League Position of Importance: Violence Prevention/Health Care/Meeting Basic Human Needs/Criminal Justice

Door County Health and Human Services (HHS) Committee, Sept. 14 HeLP of Door county is taking over sexual assault cases from the Sexual Assault center, a division of Family Services of Northeastern Wisconsin, as of March 2027. HeLP requested $50,000 from the county to help provide the service. In 2025, there were 95 cases. Victims must go to Green bay for examinations because Door county lacks clinical staff who can perform them. With funding, HeLP can provide transportation to Green bay and counseling to victims. HHS staff said this is not the only nonprofit funding request and suggested the Door county Finance committee would have to weigh in because the current budget has no funding for it.

Staff reported this is not HeLP’s first request and prior requests have been denied. Staff is concerned this is not a one-time request, and it is hard to stop funding once started. Family Services did not receive funding from Door county. Staff will discuss further with HeLP.

League Position of Importance: Public Education/Health Care/ Environmental Protection and Pollution Control/Fiscal Policy

Sevastopol School Board, Sept. 16 Administration is still looking into water treatment options for the district. School board member Sue todey received the Wisconsin rural School boards Member of the Year award for more than 20 years of service to the district. Four students were granted early graduation requests and will move on to careers in the trades and law enforcement. New hires include a middle school social studies teacher and a route bus driver. the board heard three rFP presentations for long-term facility assessments on the 1964 section of the building and is looking for a 10-year plan for a future new build or renovation.

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Egg Harbor Village Board of Trustees, Sept. 9 Kathy Mcelligott, a resident of Apple ridge at eames Farm, raised concerns about potential noise from the planned pickleball court in egg Harbor. Village Administrator Megan Sawyer said the location has been approved, but the design and construction have not. Village trustee Joe Megan said distance from homes is the most effective noise barrier. Sawyer said the nearest residence, ridgewood bluff condos, is just under 500 feet from the site; Harbor Vista is 700 feet away, and Apple ridge is farther. Village board President John Heller suggested that some trustees visit the site to test noise levels from various locations, and the committee chose a date.

League Position of Importance: Fiscal Policy/ Representative Government/ Meeting Basic Human Needs

Door County Administrative Committee, Sept. 15 the committee approved 2027 budget recommendations for 10 departments under its oversight and four three-year technology service contract renewals. the proposed eMS central Station is under review with a consultant looking at three options; a report is expected within two to three months. the committee discussed resolutions coming before the Wisconsin counties Association

annual meeting next month, but took no action. the county administrator and wage consultant presented the 2027 Wage Plan review Project, with implementation in 2028. two resolutions related to the 2027 compensation structure, performance incentives, hours, positions, reclassification and rates were discussed. No action was taken pending Finance committee review and input in october.

League Position of Importance: Public Education/Citizen’s Right to Know/Citizen Participation/Fiscal Policy Sturgeon Bay School Board, Sept. 16 the district is continually updating Nov. 3 referendum information at sturbay.k12.wi.us under referendum Information. the october clipper connection insert in the Peninsula Pulse will also include referendum information, along with updates on district schools. After the plan was well received last year, the district again plans to include a letter with tax bills detailing the school district’s financial situation.

League Position of Importance: Meeting Basic Human Needs/Early Intervention for Children at Risk/Fiscal Policy/ Representative Government

Door County Board of Supervisors. Sept. 24 the board accepted a $5,232.12 state grant to support foster parent retention, foster parent training and “improving normalcy opportunities” for foster children. the board also accepted a $10,200 donation from the christ child Society for Health and Human Services to provide back-to-school supplies for children in need. Jayna Hintz from UW-extension reviewed programming and announced UW-extension is conducting a statewide needs assessment. She invited board members to contact her with comments and questions.

League Position of Importance: Meeting Basic Human Needs/Criminal Justice/ Representative Government

Sevastopol Board of Supervisors, Sept. 21 Funding was approved to install security cameras at Sevastopol town Park to prevent vandalism and theft. cameras will be installed on the exteriors of concessions, restrooms, pickleball/tennis courts and the pavilion. The League Lens is a monthly column produced by the League Observer Corps, in collaboration with the Peninsula Pulse, as part of a community journalism project designed to help keep Pulse readers informed about issues discussed at municipal, school board and county committee and board meetings. If you’re interested in becoming a member of the Observer Corps, please contact cultureocaction@ lwvdoorcounty.org.

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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 estate is December 16, 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 9/16/26 Pinkert Law Firm LLP 454 Kentucky Street, P.O. Box 89 Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 920-743-6505 Bar Number 1082283 Run: Sept 25, Oct 2, 9 2026 WNAXLP STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DOOR COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF 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 STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DOOR COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Marvin J Robertoy Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 26 PR 57 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth 12/28/1936 and date of death 04/20/2026 was domiciled in Door County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of N8240 Hwy 42 Fish Creek WI 54212. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is Dec, 25th 2026. 5. A claim may be filed at Door County Courthouse, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Room C256. BY THE COURT: /s/ Regan Hendrickson Register in Probate 9/25/26 Run: Oct 2, 9, 16, 2026 WNAXLP STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DOOR COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Jill Karkau Notice to Creditors (Informal Administration) Case No. 26 PR 69 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for informal administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth 12-7-1946 and date of death 9-10-2026 was

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PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE DOOR COUNTY, WI BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT DOOR COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 421 NEBRASKA ST. STURGEON BAY, WI 54235 A public hearing held by the Door County Board of Adjustment (BOA) on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, will be in the Door County Government Center Peninsula Room (C121, 1 st Floor). Use the 4 th Street entrance, across from the library. Applicants and others who wish to offer oral testimony must attend in person. Members of the public who wish to monitor/observe the meeting may attend in person or do so remotely by using the link below, or via the Zoom smartphone app, or by calling (312) 626-6799. Link: https://us02web.zoom. us/j/83784671241?pwd=W7 XsM7ouv4EE0TPsAbPlpjXS 8lrRpI.1 Webinar ID: 837 8467 1241 Passcode: 339301 The hearing will begin at 4:30 p.m. to consider the following application(s) for a variance, as specified in the Door County zoning ordinance(s): TOWN OF GIBRALTAR Mark Lebotte, on behalf of the David J Sterner Trust, is requesting a variance from Section 3.02(3)(a) of the Door County Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance which requires principal structures on lots located in the Small Estate Residential (SE) zoning district to meet a 20-foot side yard setback. The applicant proposes a new house and 27’4” x 25’ attached garage with a portion of the garage being located close as 6’ 6” to the side lot line. The proposed project will be located at 9392 Cottage Row Rd. Written testimony will be accepted on 8 1/2” x 11” paper, or by email to LUSdepartment@co.door. wi.gov, and must be received 48 hours prior to the day of the hearing. Anonymous correspondence will not be accepted. Written testimony is available for inspection upon request. Written testimony is entered into hearing records, but is not read aloud. Please Note: Correspondence or testimony submitted for town-level proceedings does NOT get forwarded to the county. All application materials may be viewed on-line approximately four business days before the hearing at: https://www.co.door.wi.gov/ AgendaCenter . Additional materials may be posted up until 4:30 p.m. the day before the hearing. The list of names to whom this notice was sent by regular mail is available upon request. Bob Ryan, Chairperson Board of Adjustment c/o Door County Land Use Services Dept. Door County Gov’t. Center 421 Nebraska St., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Phone: (920) 746-2323 | FAX: (920) 746-2387 Publication Dates: October 9, 2026, & October 16, 2026 WNAXLP

CITY OF STURGEON BAY PUBLIC HEARINGS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Sturgeon Bay Plan Commission will conduct a public hearing in the Council Chambers, 421 Michigan

Street, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter, regarding a petition from DuQuaine Development, Inc. for approval of a conditional use under section 20.09(3) of the Sturgeon Bay Municipal Code, which requires conditional use approval for multi-family dwellings in the C-1 zoning district. The applicant is proposing a multi-family residential development for properties located south of Sawyer Drive and west of S. Duluth Avenue. The subject parcels are #281-6612001309 and parcel #28166-12001308. 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 conditional use request, either in person at the hearing or in writing. By order of: City of Sturgeon Bay Plan Commission WNAXLP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Sturgeon Bay Plan Commission will hold a public hearing in Council Chambers, 421 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., or shortly thereafter, regarding proposed revisions to Chapter 21 of the Municipal Code relating to subdivision and platting. The proposed revisions would update the City’s subdivision and platting regulations to conform with changes to state law enacted by 2025 Wisconsin Act 68, including revisions to subdivision review and approval procedures, application requirements, and other related provisions governing the division and development of land. The proposed ordinance and related 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 provide testimony in favor of or in opposition to the proposed revisions, either in person at the hearing or in writing. By order of: City of Sturgeon Bay Plan Commission WNAXLP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Sturgeon Bay Plan Commission will conduct a public hearing in the Council Chambers, 421 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., or shortly thereafter, regarding a petition from Brian Spoerl of Spoerl Land Development, LLC, to amend an existing Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning ordinance. The proposed amendment would incorporate Phase II of the development, which includes an additional multifamily building containing 21 dwelling units and a separate parking garage. The subject property is located at 449 N. 14th Avenue, tax parcel #281-46-16070101. The proposed plans are on file with the Community Development Department, located at 421 Michigan Street, and may be viewed during normal business hours. The public is invited to provide testimony in favor of or in opposition to the proposed PUD amendment, either in person at the hearing or in writing. By order of: City of Sturgeon Bay Plan Commission WNAXLP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Sturgeon Bay Plan Commission will hold a public hearing in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 421 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., or shortly thereafter, regarding a zoning map amendment request from Marie Viglas to change the zoning classification of a 1.88-acre parcel and an adjacent 0.753-acre parcel from Office/Business Park (C-

4) to Mixed Commercial-Residential (C5). The subject properties are located at 616 S. Neenah Avenue (tax parcel #28164-76000839) and 628 S. Neenah Avenue (tax parcel #28164-76000840). The proposed map amendment materials are on file with the Community Development Department at 421 Michigan Street and may be viewed during normal business hours. The public is invited to provide testimony regarding the proposed rezoning, either in person at the hearing or in writing. By order of: City of Sturgeon Bay Plan Commission WNAXLP

MUNICIPALITIES PUBLIC HEARINGS EGG HARBOR

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE VILLAGE OF EGG HARBOR PLAN COMMISSION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 TH , 2026 – 1:00 P.M. PAUL J. BERTSCHINGER COMMUNITY CENTER 7860 STH 42 Egg Harbor, WI 54209 Members of the public may also join the meeting by video conference: https://villageofeggharbor. zoom.us/j/85025151486 Members of the public with limited internet are encouraged to dial in: Call in Number: 312 626 6799 Meeting ID: 850 2515 1486 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, October 27th , 2026, the Village Plan Commission of the Village of Egg Harbor will hold a public hearing at the Paul J Bertschinger Community Center 7860 STH 42 Egg Harbor, WI 54209 and on the Zoom meeting platform using Meeting ID 850 2515 1486 to receive testimony from the public on the conditional use permit application filed by Great Northern Construction, Inc., on behalf of the property owner Ann M Santaga Rev. Trust. Said conditional use permit application pertains to tax parcel number 118250003, which is located in the Village’s Commercial C-1 Zoning District. Said application is required per Chapter 152 Zoning of the Village of Egg Harbor Municipal Code per section § 152.025 Commercial District (C-1) (B) Conditional Uses (5) Medium Density Multi-Family Structure, not exceeding 8 dwelling units per acre. The applicant would like to construct 2 single family homes on the property. All interested parties are invited to give testimony either in person or on zoom. In person testimony will be received first followed by those testifying by zoom. Members of the public testifying by zoom will need to do so using the video option. Deliberations will be made by the Village Plan Commission at their regular public meeting on October 27th, 2026, immediately following this public hearing. Dated October 6th, 2026 For publication in the Peninsula Pulse, October 9th, 2026 & October 16th, 2026 WNAXLP

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS GIBRALTAR

TOWN OF GIBRALTAR REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FISH CREEK TRAIL DESIGN AND BUILD The Town of Gibraltar is requesting Statements of Qualifications from qualified consulting/engineering firms for design, construction oversight, and grant management services for the Fish Creek Trail project. Qualifications must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. on October 19, 2026. Submissions may be mailed to the Town of Gibraltar, P.O. Box 850, Fish Creek, WI 54212, or emailed to clerk@ gibraltarwi.gov. The complete RFQ is available on the Town website at www.gibraltarwi. gov or may be obtained by contacting the Town Office at (920) 868-1714 or clerk@ gibraltarwi.gov. WNAXLP

St. Joseph Catholic Church

ELCA LUTHERAN CHURCHES Bay View Lutheran

110 N. 5th Ave • Sturgeon Bay

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

Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran

We welcome all Door County visitors and vacationers!

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

Hainesville Lutheran

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

836 Michigan St - Sturgeon Bay

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

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

Hearing Loop Equipped

6121 Gordon Rd • Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 920-743-9511 Bible Study: Saturday 9:30 a.m. Worship Service: Saturday 11:00 a.m. sturgeonbaywi.adventistchurch.org

Join us in Sunday Worship!

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

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

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

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UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST

FELLOWSHIP OF DOOR COUNTY

October 11 - 10 AM Estella Lauter “Love is as love does.”

Sunday 8:00 am

Handicap Accessible Hearing Loop System Air Conditioned

Sunday 1:00 pm

Spanish Speaking

Sister Bay Moravian Church

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

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

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

While our historic church is under construction, we’ll gather at the Town Hall for Sunday services October 11 and 18 after which we will close for the season. We’ll return to the Little White Church for worship in May 2027. THANK YOU, JACKSONPORT!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for worship this summer and to our community for the wonderful support of our effort to preserve this special church

SUNDAY SERVICE 9:30 AM

10:00AM

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

where faith meets real life PASTOR ED HOUSE 2731 HWY 42, SISTER BAY (920) 421-1525

NURSERY, CAFÉ, 24/7 FOOD PANTRY

BIBLE BASED • CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP • NON-DENOMINATIONAL

FOR MORE INFO: DOOROFLIFE.ORG

ccfishcreek@gmail.com

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

Baha’i Faith “Freedom, equality, and justice are, in essence, moral or spiritual principles. . . . We flourish to the extent that we embody such qualities in our individual and collective lives.” The National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of the United States Baha’i devotions are held at 4pm each Wednesday via Zoom.

Immanuel Church-LCMC Fireside chatLutheran is every fourth Friday. Please email or call us to Worship 10 AM obtain a link andSunday further information: doorcountybahais@gmail.com Christmas• 920-868-5050 Worship

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 7 PM Christmas Day Worship 10 AM

7973 Hwy 57 Immanuel Lutheran Church Baileys Harbor, WI 54202

Rooted in Christ + Growing in Faith 920.839.2224

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

Sunday School 8:30 - 9:15 am Sunday Worship 9:30 am

Pastor James Gomez 1756 Michigan Street, Master’s Cup Coffee House Sturgeon Bay Tues-Thurs • 9am-3pm 920.743.7750 Fri • 9am-Noon princeofpeacesb.com FREE WIFI E P • @baypoplc 144th Season 2012 bethanyephraim.org Our 130th Year

There’s still work to do and funds to raise.

Fall Worship Schedule

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

LCMC - A Lutheran Congregation in Mission for Christ

October 10 • 9:30 am - 3 pm Brats, Chili, Root Beer Floats, Delicious Baked Goods

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

Sunday, October 11th • 8:45am

Immanuel-Lutheran.org

BRAT FRY & BAKE SALE

10341 Hwy 42 ~ North Ephraim ~ 920.854.7559

Worship with us at the Jacksonport Town Hall October 11 • October 18 3365 County Hwy V • Jacksonport

Pastor Daniel Bowman Associate Pastor Ryan Bowman

SUNDAY SERVICE:

2336 Canterbury Lane, Sister Bay

THE LITTLE WHITE CHURCH IS TAKING A SHORT BREAK

JESUS CENTERED WORSHIP

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

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

jacksonportmethodist.org

Rosary at 8:00

Calvary & Zion United Methodist Churches

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Use the QR code to learn more about the preservation project and to make a donation. Together, we’re helping preserve the Little White Church for generations to come.

Thursday 8:30 am

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

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EVANGELICAL FREE HOME CHURCH

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

Mass Schedule

Rev. Matthew Rappl

Communion First Sunday of the Month

Everyone is invited No exceptions.

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

We are Merging Excitement and Hope Into a Vital Faith

Christ the King

CHURCH

First Baptist Church

For more information visit: www.shepherdofthebay.org

Rev. Forrest R. Wells

The Episcopal Church welcomes you!

Handicap Accessible

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

www.sturgeonbayumc.org

Sturgeon Bay Seventh-day Adventist Church

www.stjosephsb.com

SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church

Pastor JoAnn Meyer

Holy Nativity

Saturday 4pm Sunday 10am

Weekend Mass Times:

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

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

WEEKEND MASS TIMES:

Rev. Jerome Pastors

handicapped

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

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

Rev. Jon O. Gallatin

Sunday, October 11, 2026 PENTECOST 20 9:00am Worship In-Sanctuary & Parking Lot Worship on 92.1 FM

Holy Communion Offered During All Worship

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

Bethel Baptist Church Bethel Baptist Church bethelbaptistellisonbay.org

Pastor Jim Peterson bethelellisonbay.org | Pastor Joel Rose

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

Bethany

October 11 • 9:30am Visiting Pastor October 28& 9 July Rev. Jerry Tews Rev. Martin Ruge October 2 &9 Rev. Dennis Tollefson Neenah, WIRuge Rev. Martin Stoughton, WI Cambridge, MN Neenah, WI

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

WEDNESDAY SUNDAY

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

9:15 AM

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

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

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PENINSULA PULSE

Classifieds continued from page 1 do have so value. Please bring exact change. Sturgeon Bay. Phone number 920.573.7583 MISCELLANEOUS

Veteran Owned Est. 2026

Lawn Care • Landscaping • Seasonal Clean-Up

Request a Quote: (920) 321-8033 libertylandworksllc.com

Summit Property Resources

SERVING ALL OF DOOR COUNTY Remodeling Maintenance House Checks Property Management Handyman Insured

Eric - 920-471-2882 (Call/Text) doorcountyremodeling@gmail.com E Summit Property Resources

Tim Bley Property Solutions Inc. 920-333-0252 Services - Door and opener repair - New opener sales and install - New door sales and install

Doorcountydoors.com

BONI PEREZ HANDYMAN LLC DOES IT ALL! GENERAL CONTRACTOR KITCHEN/BATH REMODEL FLOORING OF ALL KINDS PAINTING-INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ROOFING AND SIDING LANDSCAPE AND HARDSCAPE MASONRY AND MORE!

(920) 473-0372 • (920) 264-3122 FULLY INSURED RELIABLE • RESPONSIBLE

4th generation Door County business owner!

Full Service Residential and Commercial hard-scape and soft-scape design and installation: Patio, fire pit, walkway, retaining wall, Pond, Driveway, foundation, Site work, Sod/seed, Flatwork, planting, mulching, care-taking, snow removal, mowing. Up-Front Pricing, References, Insured

MIKE TILL CONSULTING * Residential Structural Engineer * WI LICENSE #PE 22384

P l a n n i n g

E n g i n e e r i n g

miketill.net

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

C o n s u l t i n g

D e s i g n i n g

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Rocky Ridge Storage 1/4 mile west of the intersection of County A & County E (Peninsula Center)

Boat/RV/Vehicle Storage Units

Ephraim

Fish Creek

Egg Harbor

For More Info 920-421-1032 rockyridgestorage.com

A Baileys Harbor Jacksonport

Rocky Ridge Storage

3487 County E, Baileys Harbor

HYLINE ORCHARD FARM MARKET 2 miles north of Egg Harbor on Hwy 42. (920.868.3067) OPEN YEAR ROUND 9am to 5pm. HOMEMADE CHERRY & APPLE PRODUCTS FROM OUR ORCHARDS. Cherries galore. NEW freeze dried cherries, our own sparkling cider & juice, Cherry & many more. Locally grown state certified beef, ground, steaks & roast. Also our cherry and apple pies baked or ready to bake. A variety of cheese, cheese spreads and cheese curds. Door County beer and wines. Natural homemade soaps. Door County Watch Us Grow liquid fertilizer. Honey crisp dried apples, large variety of fruit pie fillings including Cherry & Honey Crisp apple. Jams, Jellies, Pies, Salsa, BBQ Sauce, (Cherries: frozen, canned and dried), Cherry Cider, Honey Crisp Blend Apple Cider, our new apple grape and peachy apple and apple cranberry ciders. Fresh Eggs, Maple Syrup, Honey, Pickles, Spices, Fudge, Gifts & Gift Boxes and Much More. Pick Your Own Cherries and Apples in season. Six Generations Growing and Marketing Fruits and Vegetables. Wholesale and Retail products. We ship UPS. Accept WIC checks. Door County Kraut Co. / Mr. Burns Peppertorium BHCA outdoor Sunday Farmers Market 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. are Nov. 11 & 18. Look for us in the Town Hall parking on the blacktop in the food court area. Nov. 14 is the first INDOOR WINTER market is in the renovated town hall. Some of our foodie items are: Scratch pastries, pies, cookies, breakfast buns, Austrian Kringles and more; fresh Garlic Scape Pesto, brined Sweet/Sour Onion, Kosher style Dill, and Oriental Style Daikon Radish fridge pickles; raw fermented and canned sauerkrauts in plain & spicy varieties and seasonal creations (working on a collaborative project on GF desserts w/ Sweet Juels of Oshkosh – just the best GF items I ever tasted). Mister Burns features fermented for flavor hot sauces, BBQ, Salsa, pepper jams from produce grown on the farm here, spicy Aged A-2 White Cheddar Cheese and fresh spicy cheese curds. Our “Little Store” on the farm at 2604 Grove Rd., Baileys Harbor is open and a spaghetti squash is complimentary with a purchase at our “Little Store”. Join us each Sunday on our 80-acre 1800’s farm from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. to enjoy a rural agricultural experience and see where your food comes from. Call 920.839.2288 for more info. Sports Cards Sports cards & unopened packs & possible Jordan packs. Pokemon cards and more. At Olde Orchard Antique Mall and Peninsula Antique Center in Egg Harbor. GH Booths & cases. Discounts available. SPORTING EQUIPMENT Electric Bike Electric bike seeker please call again. I lost your number. 920.854.3040 For Sale – Duck Decoys 1 dozen floating mallards, 1 dozen field mallards, 1 dozen Widgeon (swivel heads), half dozen assorted other floaters. All like new with bags. $300. Call 920.629.3748

GARAGE/ YARD SALE GARAGE/YARD SALE Barn – Yard Sale Friday/ Saturday at 2815 County EE, Baileys Harbor 9am – 1pm. Construction items, Household, Christmas items, Outdoor, Antique items. POP-UP Sale Peninsula Antique Center. Fri 10/9 & Sat 10/10. 10am – 5pm VINTAGE & ANTIQUES & UNIQUES Sat 10/10, 10 AM – 3PM. 11831 Hwy 42, Ellison Bay. In the big white barn on the grounds of the Liberty Grove Historical Society. (top of the Ellison Bay hill on the West side of the Highway). So many interesting finds!

FISH CREEK MOVING SALE: 4207 COTTAGE ROW COURT Friday October 16. 9-4 One day only. Last event selling some furniture, vintage items and household at the log cabin. Limited to 7 people in cabin at a time. Cash only. 2 sets of wicker furniture, 2 dressers, captains chairs, kitchen cabinet, housewares, oak claw foot table, floor lamp, round night stands, deco kitchen table and chairs, towels, twin bedspreads and twin sheets, rugs, decor.

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

Last One of the Season (I Think) Fresh new items for Fall & Winter including Coats, Jackets, Sweaters, Hoodies, Sweatshirts, Hats, Socks PJ’s. Still have a few Halloween items left including Kid’s PJ’s and Costumes. Decor too… Thanksgiving Tablewear! Get ready for Christmas with Gifts! Stocking Stuffers. Earrings (Pierced & Clipon) Bracelets Necklaces FRI-SAT-SUN-MON (yes Monday) Oct. 9-10-11-12 8am-4pm 6066 Old County Or, Sturgeon Bay. Just off 42 & Cty HH south of Carlsville. We’ll see you there!!!!

Cleaning, Babysitting & Elder Care I do cleaning, babysitting, and elderly care. Please call Gina Conrad at 920.320.7314

MISCELLANEOUS

Timmy’s Handyman Services LLC No Job Too Small. 608.572.1979

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

REAL ESTATE COMMERCIAL Commercial Real Estate For sale or lease in the Country Walk Shops area. 2,600sf on .76 acres with living quarters. Call 906.280.9416 for details. VACANT LAND 1.9 Buildable acres for sale 6295 County Road OO, Sturgeon Bay in beautiful town of Clay Banks. Some mature trees and vacant land with several building sites possible. Call: 920.493.8593 for information. Asking $60,000. Lakeview lot for sale in Brussels 2.37 acres, $129K. 715.927.1265

SERVICES Look for additional Service display advertisements within this section. LAWN/YARD CARE Gardener Looking to add a few more clients to my landscape maintenance for the 2026 season. Call Laura @ 920.419.5399 past and present work can be found on FB and Instagram #dutch.landscaping Lakeview Tree and Shrub, LLC Certified Arborist specializing in tree restoration and preservation. Professional pruning, soil management and low impact removals. 920.333.3025 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 Dog sitter/walker References if wanted. I love all pets and reside in Sturgeon but will travel. 612.978.8549 DRIVEWAY & GRAVEL RENEWAL Pot holes, ruts, loss of grave, grass or weeds? Or just an old driveway that needs renewal or extra gravel? We can help! United Trades, Call or text Steve at 808.392.7669 or email: Unitedtrades@ gmail.com Located in Baileys Harbor year round Need a piece of jewelry fixed? I can restring, fix a clasp or broken parts, etc. so you can wear it again! Call Pam at Earth Art Studio in Sister Bay at the Country Walk Shops: 920.854.1912 or stop by Tues to Sat 10:30 am – 4pm NEED SOMETHING HAULED?

Emmie Special Services – Fall into Savings Home Advisor. Roofing & decks, gutter cleaning, roofing repairs, moss removal from gutters, roofs & decks. Located in Sister Bay. Text or call 920.256.5657

DRIVER WANTED – CASH PAY Seeking a reliable driver for rides Monday–Friday from Sturgeon Bay to Egg Harbor in the morning and back in the evening. Morning pickup around 7:15 a.m.; return to Sturgeon Bay by 7:15 p.m. Times are adjustable. Full or partial coverage welcome – even if you can only help certain days or one direction. Will pay cash at an agreed rate. Please call or text 414.630.8882

PAINTING Trained by old masters, I eventually became one. They had standards. I started contracting at 22 with their blessing. I’ve painted buildings you’ve seen and worked with people you may know. These are the rules: show up when you said, do what you said, find a way to do more, return your calls. Work hard. Work cleanly. Work quietly. As a guest. I communicate cleanly when you’re away. I’m looking for more clients I’ll keep. Matthew Janes. 920.517.8005 Professional Painting Services Hi everyone! We’re Cut N’ Roll Painting — where we cut the corners, not the quality! For nearly 10 years, we’ve been transforming homes across the peninsula with professional interior and exterior painting. We’re all about clean work, sharp lines, great communication, and finishes that last. Whether it’s one room, an entire home, or a complete exterior makeover, we’re ready to get your project rolling! Cut N’ Roll Painting — we cut, we roll, and we make it beautiful! Contact Brandon for your free estimate. Phone: 920.246.7356. Email: cutnrollpainting920@ gmail.com

HELP WANTED Look for additional Help Wanted display advertisements within this section. HEALTH CARE Serenity Spring Scandia Village NOW HIRING! We have the following positions available – Full-time Receptionist, Maintenance technician (FT-AM shift), Resident Assistants, Certified Nursing Assistants, LPN’s or RNs. Apply one of 3 ways; website https:// scandiasl.com/join-our-team/, call 920.854.2317 ext. 7, or stop in for an application. Dental Assistant $1,000 sign-on bonus Dentistry by Design in Sister Bay is hiring a full-time, year-round Dental Assistant. Experience is preferred, however on the job training is available for the right candidate. 4 days/ week, Monday-Thursday. Competitive pay, Dental Coverage, 401K, Vacation Time, Paid Holidays. Visit our website for more information. Please send your resume to cora@ doorcountydentistry.com HOTEL/LODGING 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. MISCELLANEOUS CDL Drivers Going Garbage is growing and currently hiring CDL drivers! Qualified applicants have

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Gibraltar’s Aileen Torres (back) hits the ball past the blocking opposition from Southern Door’s Harper Kramer (7) during the Oct. 1 Packerland Conference girls volleyball match in the Eagle Gym. KeVIN

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fter more than two years of construction, the Gibraltar Area School District gave community members a look at the changes funded by a $29.8-million referendum approved by voters in 2023. Since construction began in the spring of 2024, the school gained a new kitchen, common spaces, offices, classrooms and a twocourt gymnasium with bleachers

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An old and new hallway in the Gibraltar School. The new hallway features a mosaic carefully moved from the old building to the new one. KAYLA LArSeN

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fter falling behind by two touchdowns in the first quarter Oct. 2, Sevastopol did all the scoring in the final 36 minutes to win its Packerland 8 Conference contest at Algoma, 28-12. The Wolves’ two first-quarter touchdowns included a 46-yard touchdown pass from Ethan Melotte to Cooper Fay and Melotte also running for a score. The Pioneers, who took a 14-12 lead at halftime and added a touchdown in each of the final two quarters, had two scoring strikes from Bo Tanck to Cash Kuehn and one rushing touchdown apiece from Tanck and Ray Johnson. Tanck completed 15 of 25 passes for 192 yards and also accounted for 98 of Sevastopol’s 175 rushing yards. Kuehn caught 9 passes for 155 yards as Sevastopol outgained Algoma 367 to 214 yards. On defense, the Pioneers were led by Johnson, who had 18 total tackles and also intercepted a pass. Sevastopol moved into sole possession of second place in the Packerland 8 with the victory, improving its season record to 6-1 overall and 4-1 in the conference. The Pioneers were scheduled to

Eagles Finally Get On Board, Top Clippers by KEVIN BONESKE kevin@ppulse.com

t took a matchup with its biggest rival to shake the cobwebs off the Southern Door offense Oct. 2. After being shut out the previous three games, the Eagles scored in every quarter as they beat Sturgeon Bay at Memorial Field, 28-8. The Clippers opened the game with an onside kick attempt, but Southern Door recovered. The Eagles then put together a ground game capped off with a three-yard touchdown run by Raymond Paye to get on the scoreboard with 6:53 left in the first quarter. Southern Door’s lead remained at 7-0 until the final minute of the first half when Eagles quarterback Caleb Delwiche threw a 16-yard touchdown pass to Lance Veeser. The extra point by Kody Wagaman gave Southern Door a 14-0 lead at halftime.

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ross country runners from Sevastopol, Sturgeon Bay and Gibraltar competed in the Oct. 1 Pioneer Invite held at Cherry Hills. In the girls 5,000-meter race, Sevastopol sophomore Breiah Newton placed fifth in 20 minutes, 44.8 seconds. The top two girls completed the course in under 19 minutes, with Luxemburg-Casco senior Claire DuChateau winning in 18:28.2 and Green Bay Preble sophomore Georgia Koss finishing second in 18:45.7. Sturgeon Bay’s top finisher was freshman Abigail Matson, who came in 14th in 23:16.4. Gibraltar’s lone girl in the varsity race was freshman Keegan Rasmussen, who finished 30th in 25:58. In the team standings, Green Bay Preble won the girls title with 32 points, followed by LuxemburgCasco (34), Sturgeon Bay (87), Sevastopol (94) and Denmark (99). The boys varsity race was dominated by Luxemburg-Casco, which took the top four spots and placed all seven of its runners in the top nine to win the team title with 15 points, followed by Gibraltar (58) and Sturgeon Bay (66) as the only schools with at least five finishers to score in the standings. The top finisher, Luxemburg-Casco junior Ezra Treml, won the race in 16:10.2, more than 1:15 ahead of his nearest competitor, junior teammate Zach Tassoul. The Vikings placed two of their runners in the top 10, with senior Graham DeVoe finishing seventh in 18:19.6 and Auden Palm coming in 10th in 19:35.3 Sevastopol, which only had four finishers in the varsity boys race, was led by senior Landon Sitte, who placed 11th in 19:48.2, edging out Sturgeon Bay’s top finisher, freshman Elliot Brown, who ended up 12th in 19:49.6.

Veeser Tops Reedsville Panther Invite Southern Door’s cross country teams headed to Reedsville on Oct. 1 to compete in the Panther Invite. In the girls race, Eagles sophomore Malaina Veeser finished first in 19:33.9, more than 11 seconds ahead of the rest of the field. Southern Door’s other two top25 finishes were recorded by senior Elise Jackson (19th in 21:54) and junior Addison Miller (21st in 22:07). Sevastopol’s Breiah Newton In the team rounds a curve en route to a standings, the ﬁfth-place ﬁnish in the girls Eagles placed fourth varsity race in the Oct. 1 Pioneer with 90 points, Invite at Cherry Hills. KeVIN behind Brillion (50), boNeSKe Valders (64) and Oconto Falls (89). In the boys race, Southern Door had two top-25 finishes from juniors Colton Valley (13th in 18:17.1) and Joel Moyer (25th in 19:17.2). The Eagle boys had only four finishers and were unable to score in the team standings. Manitowoc Roncalli senior Elliott Onesti won the boys race in 16:55.3.

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ake this piece of advice from a proud (and foolish) self-taught golf addict who never took a formal lesson: Maybe it’s a great idea to learn from the pros at the end of summer or in early fall. As I said, I’ve never put down $100 to listen and learn from someone who could help me. But I certainly learned a lesson in mid-September when I played a casual nine with longtime local PGA (Professional Golfers’ Association) pro and golf teacher Randy Meyer. The Door County leader of group lessons at Little Sweden and Peninsula State Park, and Idlewild youth programs, joined my golf buddy and me at Maxwelton Braes on the one day of the year when I completely lost my golf swing. I sliced an intended lay-up on my first tee shot, hit a low draw into a mound instead of the fairway on the second, sliced the third drive, pullduffed the fourth and so on. Meanwhile, Mr. Meyer hit almost everything right down the middle, and his swing looked exactly the same, shot after shot after shot. Boring pars and a couple of birdies resulted from his much-lessexciting approach to the game than mine. It’s not how far you hit it or how dramatic you make it, but how few strokes it takes to complete each hole. Duh. A couple of days earlier, I had asked Meyer and other local pros whether people who normally put away the golf clubs in late autumn would benefit from lessons at the end of the year. Lots of avid golfers take lessons early in the year to shake off the rust, fix their alignment or fulfill a dream of starting the year by hitting longer, straighter drives.

But can golfers also benefit from taking lessons to break bad habits they picked up during the summer? Could a lesson help someone complete a couple of good rounds to give them good memories before taking the winter off? “Lessons are a good idea any time of the year,” Meyer told me a couple of days before joining me and our pal Pete for a round. “Most golfers come looking for help with their full swing, but I also do many lessons that include short game and putting.” Also, plenty of golfers never really stow the clubs for the winter. Many travel to golf a couple of times between fall and winter, and many Door County players spend winters in warmer climes. Meyer also endorses the use of indoor golf facilities available in Northern Door at Stone Hedge and in Sturgeon Bay at Door County Sandbox. “There really is no reason to ever put your clubs away nowadays,” Meyer said. “Currently, many indoor facilities offer golf with very sophisticated launch monitors and virtual golf. Most offer open play time as well as league play and lessons.” Sylvia Ferdon – longtime Peninsula State Park teacher, retired Baylor University women’s coach and LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association) Life Member – said requests for lessons still were keeping her busy as the traditional Door County golf season was coming to a close. “Many are disappointed in their game and are not having much fun,” she said. “They ask, ‘How can I become more consistent? Why can I hit one great shot and totally dub the next?’” Ferdon will reply quickly, asking if they have a consistent pre-shot routine. “Many do not,” she said. “I’ll watch to see if they grip and aim their club squarely on the intended line of flight,” she added. “Many errors pop up just checking that.”

Ferdon also checks to see if the golfer’s posture is in an athletic position that enables them to make a good turn back, forward and through to the finish. “A backswing has never hit the ball yet!” she quipped. Then she described what she looks for technically: “What feel do they have to transition from the backswing into their forward swing? If it isn’t something from the waist on down that sets the arms (not shoulders) in a downward swinging motion, I will not see a finish to their swing – nor a swing that releases all of the clubhead speed at and through the ball – and is in balance.” The golf season is a great time to check your grip and alignment of the club and your body to the target line, Ferdon said. If you do indeed store the clubs all winter, why not end the season with good swing thoughts, positive memories and a new, consistent pre-shot routine? Peninsula Pulse “Repeating the same order of March 2026 checks, with the same27, pace, helps to Peninsula Pulse lock your attention into ‘Where are November 12, 2021 you going and how are you going to get there?’” Ferdon said. Peninsula State Park’s chief teaching pro, Matt Stottern, who teaches in the south during winter, uses cameras to let students see their motion, set-up and alignment in sequence, Ferdon said. “We know pictures are one of our primary tools for learning,” she said. Stottern also takes a clever approach to helping students aim at targets that are too close for a full swing, Ferdon said. On the range at odd intervals away from the lesson tee, he places inflated Bozo the Clown punching bags. Many experienced golfers come to him asking for help with pitches and approach shots that require halfswings and good touch. “The targets are out there to help people develop distance control with their wedges,” Ferdon said. “That helps with about 60% of your scoring.” Now’s a great time to get some help to build some good habits and great golf memories.

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here’s no longer an undefeated team in the Packerland Conference boys soccer standings after Sturgeon Bay avenged its only league loss of the season. The Clippers defeated Providence Academy, 3-1, in Monday’s match at Clark Field. Both teams scored less than 4 minutes after the game started. The Paladins took a 1-0 lead at the 2:55 mark when Kellan Landes scored their only goal. Sturgeon Bay tied the game less than a minute later on a goal by Finn Stevenson. The match remained even at 1-1 going into for the ball in Monday’s halftime as Providence Academy goalkeeper Packerland Conference boys soccer match at Clark Field. KeVIN boNeSKe

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close out the regular season Oct. 8 with a conference game at home against intra-county rival Gibraltar (1-6, 1-4).

Veeser scored from six yards out in the third quarter to extend the Eagles’ lead to three touchdowns, before Delwiche called his own number in the final quarter and ran in from five yards away. Sturgeon Bay’s lone touchdown late in the fourth quarter came on an 89-yard pass from Trygg Stuth to Alex Boden. Southern Door, which gained only 48 yards passing, tallied 273 yards on the ground. Paye rushed for 148 yards on 31 carries. The Eagles, who improved to 2-5 overall and 2-3 in the Packerland, were scheduled to host their next conference PACKERLAND STANDINGS game Oct. 8 against bonduel 5-0 Oconto Falls (3-4, Kewaunee 4-1 2-3). oconto 3-2 The Clippers Peshtigo 3-2 (1-6, 0-5) were oconto Falls 2-3 Southern Door 2-3 scheduled to play Marinette 1-4 their next game Oct. Sturgeon bay 0-5 8 at league-leading Bonduel (7-0, 5-0).

Vikings Routed by Resorters Gibraltar fell behind by three touchdowns after the first quarter on Oct. 2 and ended up losing its Homecoming game to Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah, 41-20. The Resorters outgained the Vikings in total offense, 413 to 332 yards, with most of Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah’s yardage (284) coming through the air and Gibraltar gaining 240 yards on the ground. The Resorters passed for five touchdowns and also intercepted a pass for a score. The Vikings rushed for two of their three touchdowns, with Landon Pelkey and Brady White each finding the end zone. Landon Pelkey ran for 96 yards on 13 attempts, while White gained 73 yards on PACKERLAND 8 STANDINGS 17 carries. Valley christian 5-0 Gibraltar’s lone Sevastopol 4-1 touchdown pass went Algoma 3-2 3-3 from Luke Pelkey to Wyatt NeW/Providence elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah 2-3 Bultman. Luke Pelkey Gibraltar 1-4 completed five of eight oneida Nation 0-5 passes for 92 yards.

sports NOTES VOLLEYBALL: VIKINGS FLY PAST EAGLES IN FOUR SETS After narrowly losing the first set oct. 1, Gibraltar’s girls volleyball team took the next three sets to win its Packerland conference match at Southern Door, 24-26, 25-20, 25-15, 25-22. “In the first set, we pulled out ahead early but a late eagles run and poor serving lost us the set,” said Vikings

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head coach Lauren Ward. “the next two sets we were able to play some clean defense and put the ball away consistently, finding holes on the court and converting. the fourth set was a little rough and Southern Door put us in a hole we had to dig out of.” Gibraltar’s statistical leaders included: Aileen torres, 13 kills, seven digs, three blocks; Isla Fagundes, 30 assists, four digs; ella clarke, nine kills, three blocks; ema collak, nine kills, two aces, eight digs; and Azucena Jauregui, eight kills, two aces, eight digs. “Serving was both a blessing and a curse at different moments in the night,” Ward said. “Ultimately, though, the toughness and brains of our four big swingers, paired with tidy back-row play, carried us.”

VOLLEYBALL: PIONEERS SWEEP STORM ON SENIOR NIGHT Sevastopol’s girls volleyball team won the oct. 1 Packerland conference match at home on Senior Night with a three-set sweep of Kewaunee, 25-18, 25-13, 25-19. “It was a total team effort,” said Pioneers head coach roxanne Schopf. Senior players brynn Schartner, Alaina Leclair, Kendall christiansen, charlotte Stueber, Aleah Volkmann, Savanna Kiehnau, Adi Sawyer and Kayla Stout, along with manager Lyvia Duessler, were all recognized that evening.

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continued from page 1 and locker rooms. The project also involved demolishing the old gymnasium, much of the choir room and piano lab, and the front hallways and entryways. The project began wrapping up its second phase in the spring of the 2025-2026 school year, when staff members began moving into their new offices and classrooms. Hundreds of community members accepted the invitation to tour the new facilities on the evening of Sept. 29. School staff members led tours, highlighting features of the new construction, including individual practice rooms for musicians, as well as efforts to preserve the school’s history, such as benches made from wood salvaged from the old gym. Gibraltar alumna Zephyr Ciesar and former Gibraltar band teacher Charlie Eckhardt performed on a stage in the new common area, playing some favorites and

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keeping things lively, while the concession stand offered visitors candy, chips and other snacks. The high school varsity and junior varsity volleyball teams also showed off the new gymnasium during games against Providence Academy. Gibraltar won both matches, 3-0.

Shawano, Menominee, Oconto, Marinette, Langlade, Forest, or Florence County. The organization also offers a “Little Sister Program,” Cherry Blossoms, a noncompetitive mentorship program for girls ages 5 to 13 who live or attend school full-time in Door County, Algoma, or Luxemburg-Casco. Participants have the opportunity to perform on stage. The program is MISS DOOR COUNTY currently full but is accepting applicants APPLICATIONS OPEN for its waitlist. Applications are available at Applications are open for women missdoorcounty.org/sign-up-today. interested in competing for the 2027 html. Miss Door County, Miss Competition Cherryland and Miss Door areas include private County’s Teen titles. interview, talent, The Miss Door County lifestyle and fitness in Scholarship Organization sportswear, on-stage will hold its competition interview and evening on Feb. 6 at the Southern gown. Door Community The organization Auditorium. The Miss Door awarded over $24,000 County and Miss Door in college scholarships County’s Teen titles are and on-stage gifts last open to women who live, year and has set a goal work, or attend school of awarding $30,000 in full-time in Door County, 2027 to mark its 30th Algoma, or Luxemburganniversary. Casco. (From left) Miss Door The winners of Miss The Miss Cherryland County 2026 Kaylee Griep, Door County, Miss competition is open to Miss Door County’s Teen Cherryland and Miss women who live, work, 2026 Mia Glocke and Miss Door County’s Teen or attend school full-time Cherryland 2026 Paige will advance to the Miss in Kewaunee, Brown, Nikodem. SUBMITTED Wisconsin and Miss Outagamie, Waupaca,

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Door County Learning in Retirement (DCLIR) will host a get-together for members, their guests and the public on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 9:30 to 11 am, at Caffé Tlazo at 607 4th St. in Algoma. Attendees can learn about fall DCLIR class offerings, discover volunteer opportunities within the organization and meet some of the board members. Members are encouraged to bring friends or family members who are interested in lifelong learning. Coffee and bakery items will be available for purchase. RSVP by Oct. 14 by calling 920.256.5505 or emailing office@dclir. org. Memberships can be purchased online at dclir.org, in person or by mail at the DCLIR office, 229 14th St., Room SC111, in Sturgeon Bay, any time during the semester. An annual fee of $105 paid in the fall covers both the fall and spring semesters. Members may take as many classes as they wish during the fall semester, which runs from Sept. 8 through Dec. 17.

Sturgeon Bay’s girls volleyball won its Oct. 1 Packerland Conference home match in four sets against Algoma, 26-24, 24-26, 25-18, 25-18. After splitting the first two sets, the Clippers took control in the third set with a .455 hitting percentage, recording 13 kills on 22 attempts with only three errors. Izzy Schoeneman led Sturgeon Bay’s offense with 15 kills, and added three aces and eight digs. Audrey Harrington finished with 14 kills and had 11 digs, an ace and a block. Clippers setter Makenna Coyhis recorded 48 assists, and also contributed two aces and a kill. Reen Walker added eight kills, 13 digs, two aces and two blocks. Prudence Goettleman contributed five kills, two aces and a block, while Auna Anderson added five kills and two blocks. The match also served as a fundraising event for DoorCAN. Sturgeon Bay then went 3-2 in matches on Saturday to place fifth in the Gold Division at the Wrightstown Tournament. The Clippers lost the first match 2-1 to Seymour, before sweeping Hilbert, 2-0, and then being swept by Wrightstown, 2-0, before closing out the tournament with three-set victories against Two Rivers and Wabeno/ Laona. The weekend also featured a career milestone for Coyhis, who recorded her 1,000th career assist as a sophomore.

CLIPPER GIRLS GOLFERS CLOSE OUT SEASON The season came to an end Sept. 30 for the Sturgeon Bay girls golf team in the WIAA Division 2 regional at the Irish Waters Golf Club in Freedom. The Clippers finished fourth out of nine teams with a score of 441, 61 strokes behind the third and final team qualifier for the sectional. “While the season has come to an end, the girls can look back on a successful season filled with improvement and growth,” said Sturgeon Bay head coach Michael Bryfczynski. “Throughout the year, the team continued to move up the conference rankings, improve its scores and set personal bests.” Seymour (347) won the regional team title, followed by Marinette (375) and Freedom (380) as the three sectional qualifiers.

Individually, Seymour junior Lyla Schueler and Freedom senior Kay Lee McClintock tied for the top score of 78 for 18 holes. Besides players on the top-three teams all qualifying for the sectional, two golfers not on those three teams also advanced to the sectional as individual qualifiers – Amherst junior Kinzee Martin (91) and Oconto Falls sophomore Riley Borkovec (95). Sturgeon Bay’s top finisher, senior Hayden Montevideo, ended up 11 strokes behind the final individual qualifier at 106. Clippers sophomore Maggie Huemphner finished a stroke behind Montevideo at 107. The other two Sturgeon Bay golfers whose scores counted toward the team total included sophomore Kennedy Hoernke (109) and senior Talia Schmidt (119). “It has been exciting to watch this group grow both as golfers and as a team, and their progress throughout the season gives the program plenty to look forward to in the future,” Bryfczynski said.

DCU GIRLS WIN DUAL MEET OVER NEW LONDON The Door County United (DCU) cooperative high school girls swimming team won its Oct. 1 home dual meet against New London, 85-80. Shaeffer Rass of Sevastopol and Hazel Monfils of Southern Door each won two individual events. Southern Door freshman Ashlyn Sixel placed first in the 100-yard freestyle and also came in third in the 50 freestyle. In the relays, DCU went 1-2 in the 200 freestyle, with the “A” relay including Sixel, Monfils, Shaeffer Rass, and Quinn Sperber of Southern Door, and the “B” relay comprised of Brennan Rass and Rachel Rock of Sevastopol, Mia Olson of Sturgeon Bay and Jillian Peterson of Southern Door.

GREYSTONE WINS SLO-PITCH TITLE The Greystone Castle Stone Rollers won the men’s slo-pitch softball league championship with a 10-6 victory over the Door County Fire Company. Will Jandrin was named MVP. For Greystone, Neil Henry-Gillis, Ryan Lauscher and Brandon Kinjerski each recorded two hits. Trent Maas went deep with a 3-run home run and Patrick Haese contributed a 2-run home run. For the Fire Company, Kordell Draves and Will Jandrin each hit two-run home runs, while Jaden Diller, Trenton Doell, Will Jandrin and Drew Rass each recorded two hits.

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door NOTES KEWAUNEE STUDENTS ORGANIZE ALZHEIMER’S WALK Kewaunee High School students, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, invite the public to participate in a Walk to End Alzheimer’s Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Kewaunee High School track. “What makes this event especially meaningful is the leadership and compassion being demonstrated by two Kewaunee High School students, Blake Bortolini and Blake Temme, who are turning a personal loss into a powerful opportunity to make a difference,” said Cari Josephson, Walk to End Alzheimer’s director for the Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Chapter. “Inspired by the memory of Glenn Teske, the grandfather of student organizer Blake Bortolini, who passed away from Alzheimer’s disease earlier this summer, the students are bringing their school and community together to raise awareness and support the fight to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.” To register, visit bit.ly/ wteakewaunee2026.

RESPECT LIFE PRAYER LINE AND SPEAKER To recognize October as Respect Life Month, people from all Christian denominations are invited to join a peaceful, public witness and silent prayer to end abortion and euthanasia. The Respect Life Prayer Line will take place Sunday, Oct. 18, from 1:30 to 2:45 pm, along Michigan Street in Sturgeon Bay. Gathering at the Michigan Street Parking lot, in front of the police station, participants will receive instructions and posters to hold while standing 10 to 15 feet apart, praying silently. Participants are asked not to block business entrances or interact with passersby or other participants. The focus is intended to be on Jesus and those impacted by abortion. Participants of all ages are welcome. Children may stand by their parents. Attendees may bring a lawn chair if standing is difficult. Umbrellas are encouraged for rain or sun. Participants may make their own sign, but nothing graphic, condemning or endorsing a politician or party. At 2:45 pm, participants are encouraged to return to their car and proceed to the Friends Community Church, 204 West Maple St. in Sturgeon Bay. At 3 pm, Philip Warnecke, chair of the Ethics Subcommittee for Christian Life Resources National Board, will present “Navigating the Law

and Philosophy of Euthanasia: A Christian Perspective on End-of-Life Decisions.” There will be a time for questions at the end of the presentation, and refreshments will follow. Anyone is welcome to attend the 3 pm program whether or not they participated in the prayer line. The Respect Life Prayer Line Committee, which has participants from at least seven different denominations, sponsors the event. For more information, call 920.824.5029 or 920.743.2260.

PHILANTHROPIC GIVING CIRCLE OCT. 26 The next quarterly giving circle organized by the 100+ Women Who Care Door County (100+WWC) will give local nonprofits about $38,000, raised by more than 458 members. The event will be held Monday, Oct. 26, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, via livestream and in person at the Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St. in Egg Harbor. Registration and social hour begin at 5:30 pm. Three nonprofits will be considered this quarter: Do Good Door County, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Wisconsin and Door County Bookmobile. The 100+WWC members who nominated these nonprofits will present the organizations, and nonprofit representatives will be available for questions.

Representatives from transportation nonprofit DoorTran will share the impact of the 100+WWC award they received in October 2025. Three additional nonprofits will be selected from member nominations for consideration at the next giving event, Jan. 25, 2027. With this 34th giving event, 100+WWC will have given over $949,000 to 80 Door County nonprofits since 2018. New 100+WWC members are always welcome. Visit 100wwcdoorcounty. org to learn more.

are properly sealed to prevent leaks and spills. Participants must stay in their vehicle at all times during drop-off. Items should be placed in the trunk, or as close to the hatchback as possible, in a box or container that will not be returned. Gas cans will be returned. Contact 920.746.2500 with questions.

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Door-Tran invites anyone interested in transportation in Door County to the quarterly Transportation Resource Improvement Partners (TRIP) meeting. The meeting will be held Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 1 pm, via Zoom and in person at the Sturgeon Bay City Hall, 421 Michigan St. TRIP’s goal is to improve transportation services for everyone in Door County. The group meets on the second Wednesday in January, April, July and October. “Since transportation was identified as one of Door County’s greatest needs, TRIP has met regularly to bring transportation stakeholders together,” Door-Tran Executive Director Nikki Voight said. “These meetings foster collaboration, resource sharing and service coordination to address unmet needs and minimize duplication. By working together,

Those with unwanted hazardous waste products stored at their agricultural business or residential home can dispose of them for free at a collection site next month. Waste will be collected on two dates – Friday, Nov. 6, from 2 to 4 pm at the Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Fire Station, 2258 Mill Road in Sister Bay; and Saturday, Nov. 7, from 9 to 11 am at the Door County Highway Department, 1001 S. Duluth Ave. in Sturgeon Bay. Limited funding is available for this program, and the collection will be operated on a first-come, first-served basis. Organizers advise caution when transporting products to the collection site. They ask people to keep the products in their original containers, not mix products together, and ensure they

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life NOTES As a free public service to our readers, the Peninsula Pulse presents Life Notes, devoted to the notable milestones in life, from birth to significant birthdays to engagements, weddings and obituaries. The deadline for submissions is noon on Friday. Send submissions to lifenotes@ppulse.com. The Pulse

MATHILDE MARIE HANNEMANN

Jan. 18, 1930 - Sept. 25, 2026

Mathilde Marie Hannemann, 96, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away Sept. 25, 2026, at Sturgeon Bay Health Services. She was born Jan. 18, 1930, at Leasum Hospital which was on the corner of 3rd Ave. and Michigan St. in Sturgeon Bay, the daughter of the late Ole and Elizabeth (Hansen) Bergsland. Mathilde was a proud graduate of Sturgeon Bay High School. In 1950, she met Richard Hannemann I at a Hainesville Sunday School picnic. He proposed a week later and the two were married on February 18, 1950. They enjoyed over 74 years of marriage until Richard preceded her in death on Aug. 11, 2024. Mathilde and Richard operated a dairy farm on Larson Rd. in Nasewaupee from the date of their marriage until 1972 when they moved to Salona Road, east of Maplewood, where they continued to farm for the rest of their lives. She was a very hard worker and loved raising chickens and milking cows on the farm. In addition to farming, Mathilde worked for Amity Leather and Laethem Smith Lodge. Mathilde was a very faithful Christian woman. She was the oldest continuous member of Hainesville Lutheran Church, for 96 years, where she sang in the choir (and knew many hymns by heart) and was very active in the Ladies Aid. Mathilde was also a member of the Homemaker’s Club and the Eastern Star. Being 100 percent Norwegian, Mathilde was very proud of her heritage and able to speak fluent Norwegian since childhood. Most of all, she treasured the time she spent raising her children and the time she spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by four children, Sheila (Don) Dipprey, Comstock, Wisconsin; Randi (Randy) Tassoul, Brussels; Rick (Vicki) Hannemann and Gary Hannemann all of Sturgeon Bay; 9 grandchildren, Michael Peters, Marcia Willming, Ryan Peters, Cindy Boggess, Lisa Dipprey, Katie Wagner, Matthew Tassoul, Markus Tassoul, and Derek Hannemann; 9 great-grandchildren, Remington Peters, Cambria Willming, Nathan Boggess, Andrew Boggess, Charles Wagner, Lexi Tassoul, Beckett Tassoul, Briggs Tassoul, and Ashlynn Tassoul; son-in-law, Dave Peters, Sturgeon Bay; sister-in-law, Bonnie Hannemann, Miami, FL; nephew, Scott Hannemann, Miami, Florida; 2 greatnieces, Maddie and Lexi; and many other relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Hannemann I; a daughter, Darlene Peters; her parents, Ole and Elizabeth Bergsland, her father-in-law and mother-inlaw, Kasper and Eleanor Hannemann, and a brother-in-law, Dr. Charles Hannemann. Visitation for Mathilde will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at Hainesville Lutheran Church from 10 am until the time of a memorial service at 11 am. Officiating at the memorial service will be Rev. Mary Lou Plummer. Mathilde will be laid to rest at Hainesville Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Hainesville Lutheran Church. Special thanks to the staff at Sturgeon Bay Health Services and Unity Hospice for the compassionate care and support. The Forbes Funeral Home & Cremations, is assisting the family with arrangements. Expressions of sympathy and memories may be shared with Mathilde’s family on her memorial page at forbesfuneralhome.com

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DEATHS See full obituaries. Mathilde Marie Hannemann Jan. 18, 1930 - Sept. 25, 2026 Karen S. Redelin Nov. 7, 1950 - Sept. 4, 2026

OBITUARIES Steven E. Nelson July 28, 1954 - Oct. 2, 2026 Steven E. Nelson, 72 years, of Sturgeon Bay, died on Friday, Oct. 2. Steven had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s nearly 4 years ago and was being cared for by his family and Unity Hospice. He was born July 28, 1954 in Sturgeon Bay the son of the late Edwin and Marilyn (Johnson) Nelson. Steven graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1972 before attending Bethel College receiving his undergrad in history in 1976. He furthered his education receiving his Masters in Biblical Studies from Multnomah School of the Bible. On Sept. 8, 1984 he married Lori M. Crouch in Sturgeon Bay. Steve worked for Palmer Johnson, 25 years, before his time at ThermaTronix (TTX) where he was employed until his retirement in 2021 after 15 years. Funeral services are pending at this time and will be announced when finalized. James R. Counard March 9, 1941 - Sept. 28, 2026 James R. Counard, 85, of Brussels, died on Sept. 28, 2026 at Sycamore Lodge Senior Living, Luxemburg. He was born on March 9, 1941 in the town of Gardner, son of the late Ervin and Julia (Miller) Counard. James was a graduate of Brussels High School with the class of 1958. On Sept. 19, 1975 he married Carole Simon. She preceded him in death on

CAROLE MAE SKOVERA Jan. 31, 1942 - Sept. 27, 2026

Carole Mae Skovera, 84, a longtime resident of Ironwood, Michigan, passed away at home, Sunday evening, Sept. 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Carole was born to Thomas and Sophie (Viste) Larson on Jan. 31, 1942. She was the ninth of 10 children all born at the family farmhouse in rural Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. She attended the Hainesville Grade School and graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School with the class of 1960. Carole married Russell Skovera on Nov. 30, 1963. Once Russ was discharged from the U.S. Coast Guard, they relocated to Ironwood, where she lived out the rest of her life. Carole was an avid reader and knitter. She worked yearround making slippers for all her children, grandchildren and special friends for Christmas. If you ever received a pair, you were a special part of Carole’s world. Carole is survived by her husband of nearly 63 years, Russell; three children, Russell (Theresa), Rebecca Pontes and Roberta (Jon) Munn; four siblings, Ardyce (Don) Lauscher, Pete (Marlene) Larson, Rodger Larson and Marie Weber; nine grandchildren, Laura Skovera, Michael (Lauren) Skovera, Tyler Skovera, Anthony, Jacob and Cameron Pontes, Michaela (Austin) Lash, and Kaitlyn and Eli Munn; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death her parents; four brothers and their wives, Orville (Karen), Millard (Marie), Howard (Ruby) and Gerald (Pat); a sister, Sylvia (Larry and Al); two sisters-in-law, Sandi and Judy: her brother-in-law, Ron; and her son-in-law, Dave Pontes. At her request, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Carole’s Life will be held at a later date, with the date and time to be announced. Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed online at lakesidememorialchapel.com

August 23, 2013. James was employed as a boilermaker with the Boilermakers Local #107 out of Milwaukee. He travelled extensively throughout Wisconsin and the surrounding states installing and repairing Boilers in various power plants. James was an avid hunter, especially of Coyotes. His nickname among his hunting buddies was ‘Fur Face’. James also enjoyed going to the casino and watching Hee Haw and Packer games. Cremation has occurred and private family services have been held. Laurence Clark Day d. Sept. 27, 2026 Laurence Clark Day died Sept. 27, 2026. He was 92 years old. Laurie grew up in Clayton, lived in Ladue for 40 years, and spent his last years in Sturgeon Bay. His grandmother established Camp Meenahga in Peninsula State Park in 1916. Thus, Laurie spent many summers in Door County as a boy, later bringing his own two sons here every summer until they later moved to Fish Creek and attended Gibraltar Schools. He graduated from Princeton University in 1955 and Washington University School of Law and served in the U.S. Navy Air Arm, Pensacola, Florida, 1955-57. At Princeton, he was a member of the Colonial Club and the Princeton Triangle Club, performing in the cast and dancing chorus in the ’54–’55 musical show, touring 18 cities and appearing on the Ed Sullivan Show on Nov. 28, 1954. Services will be private. Dennis J. Vogel b. 1953 - Aug. 26, 2026 Dennis J. Vogel (b. 1953), 73, died on Wednesday Aug. 26, 2026 after an unexpected heart attack in the recovery room after a minor medical procedure in Savannah, Georgia. Dennis was born and raised in Sturgeon Bay. There he grew up on the Vogel family farm, graduated from Southern Door High School, served as a volunteer firefighter, and worked in the shipyard at Peterson Builders. He later moved and spent the last several decades in Savannah, where he was proud to serve the Savannah College of Art and Design on their building maintenance team. Dennis will have a Savannah based memorial service on September 19, 2026 at Risen Savior Lutheran Church. Visitation starts at 10 am and service at 11 am. Additionally there will be a celebration of life in Sturgeon Bay, on Oct. 10, 2026, from 1- 4 pm at Wave Pointe, Harbor House Waterfront Bar and Grill.

KAREN S. REDELIN Nov. 7, 1950 - Sept. 4, 2026

Karen S. Redelin, age 75, of Sister Bay, passed away Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, with family at her side. She was born Nov. 7, 1950 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Charles and Harriet (Hammersmith) Redelin and was a proud graduate of Washington High School. Her artistic journey led her to the Art Institute of Chicago on a full scholarship, where she honed her incredible talent in watercolor painting. In the late 1970s, Karen moved to Door County, embracing a life enriched by art, music, and family. A creative soul, Karen not only painted but played multiple musical instruments. Her life was filled with vibrant adventures, especially her cherished travels to Italy. Yet, her heart found its greatest joy in cooking and baking, sharing treasured recipes with loved ones. Hosting frequent gatherings, Karen brought people together, creating unforgettable memories through her warm hospitality. Karen is survived by her children: Lori (Kelly Malchow) Popovich, Sarah (Starr) Strysick and Adrian Serafico; 2 grandchildren, Sebastian Popovich and Ezra Serafico; great-granddaughter, Alaya Popovich and 2 sisters, Christine Yaksic and Diane (Glenn Mandel) Redelin. She is further survived by her partner of many years, Paul Landstrom, her best friend, Denise Maas, nieces Brie Yaksic and Chava Mandel, a nephew Nathan Mandel, along with many other relatives and friends. Preceding her in death was her daughter, Alaya Serafico.

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Pick up groceries. Help with yardwork. Stop by for a visit.

partners can make the most of limited rural transportation resources and serve more community members effectively.” to learn more about trIP or Door-tran, contact 920.743.9999 or visit door-tran.org.

Everyday acts of kindness help older neighbors stay connected and continue living in the homes they love. Volunteer in ways that fit your interests and availability. You don’t have to do everything to make a difference. Be the helping hand in our community.

BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE Statewide initiative techquity WI is providing no-cost, long-term loaned laptops and digital navigation support to Wisconsin residents in need. Supported by United Way of Wisconsin in partnership with local United Ways and community partners, including United Way of Door county, this program is designed to help individuals overcome digital barriers and gain access to tools they need for success in education, employment, healthcare and daily life. to learn more or find out if you are eligible for a device, contact 920.746.9645 or visit unitedwaydc.com. Device distribution events are scheduled before Friday, oct. 16. In addition to long-term laptop and tablet loans, techquity WI offers one-on-one device support and access to additional resources, including affordable internet programs and free online learning opportunities. techquity WI is a federally funded initiative supported by the U.S. Department of the treasury through the American rescue Plan Act and the State of Wisconsin, administered by the Public Service commission of Wisconsin. the program aims to serve 30,000 individuals across Wisconsin by November 2026 and scale successful local digital equity efforts statewide.

GNOSHERY GIVES BACK THROUGH SPIELANTHROPY Sturgeon bay board game café the Gnoshery is committed to Spielanthropy – a gnome-games-inspired approach to philanthropy. With this in mind, the Gnoshery partnered with the Green bay blizzards professional indoor football team through the Duece for Duece program. For every deuce the blizzards make – scoring two points when a kickoff passes through the uprights – the Gnoshery donates to a local community organization. Green bay blizzards co-owner Kathy treankler and Marketing Director ben Kopetsky recently joined the Gnoshery with company owner Pat Fuge to help present a $3,200 donation to Door cANcer, a nonprofit that helps residents in cancer treatment pay for non-medical bills.

FEATURED PET Meet Jamelia – a beautiful 8-month-old pup looking for her next loving home and available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) Door county campus. this happy girl weighs 35 pounds, and she’ll keep you on your toes with her energetic personality and enthusiasm for life. She enjoys treats of all kinds and she’s eager to learn new cues and routines. All cats and dogs at the WHS are neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. they go home with a free bag of starter food and a certificate for a free vet exam. Visit available pets during adoption hours at the WHS Door county campus and take a furry friend home the very same day.

Explore volunteer opportunities at AgeInPlaceDoorCounty.org or call 920-333-1083

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~ Keith Bonville ~

February 17, 1954 - October 1, 2026 Keith Glenn Bonville. He will be missed by his loving wife, Sharon Anderson, his son, Jesse Bonville (Jess Manson), his sister, Kathleen Bonville and her husband, Jim Thiel. Also his stepchildren Russ Anderson, Kyle and Jenn Anderson and the three grandchildren, Parker, Aubrey and Kaia Anderson. He was preceded in death by his Mother and Father, Elaine and Glenn Bonville. He also had many cousins who were very important to him as well. He was born and raised in Fish Creek on the water where his parents owned the BonVilla Cottages. He knew more about Door County than most and always enjoyed telling stories about Fish Creek and Door County, but the water was always one of his loves. He was happiest being out on the water on his boat. He was also an avid golfer and first started caddying at Pen Park and Maxwelton at age 10. Harbor Construction was his heart and soul, which he and his partner, Dale Williams, continued to own and operate for over 40 years. He especially loved being behind the controls of his backhoe, doing the work he loved. He was a gentle giant with a heart of gold. There are no words to say how much his family and friends will miss him. In keeping with Keith’s wishes, there will be no funeral. Instead, we ask that you continue to share the happy stories and memories that will keep Keith close in our hearts.

Anyone That Knew Him Knew That HE WORKED HARD, PLAYED HARD AND LOVED HARD!

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Friday, Oct. 9, 7:00am – 4:00pm Tuesday, Oct. 13, 7:00am – 4:00pm Friday, Oct. 16, 7:00am - 4:00pm Located at our Lab Drive-Thru at 319 S 18th Ave., in the building in front of Emergency entrance, follow signs.

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CULTURE CLUB: THE GRIFFON EFFECT | PAGE 7 ROASTING PUMPKIN | PAGE 9 E-BIKING | PAGE 11 Carnival rides and kids activities will be staged on the lawn at the Kress Pavilion. EGG HARBOR BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

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Pumpkin Patch Parties On A couple dips into the Pumpkin Patch fun at Harbor View Park in Egg Harbor. EGG HARBOR BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

umpkin Patch Festival will bring live music, carnival rides and family fun this Saturday, Oct. 10 and Sunday, Oct. 11 in Egg Harbor. Streets will be lined with seasonal displays and scarecrows, and revelers will find seasonal food favorites like

caramel apples, pumpkin pie, chili and much more to fill bellies and warm up. State Highway 42 will be closed through the heart of the village for the festival. Check out the schedule and plan your weekend of fun. Addresses are all in Egg Harbor. SATURDAY, OCT. 10 10 am – 2 pm. Book sale at the Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St.; Live music by Modern Day Drifters at Harbor View Park, 7809 Hwy 42. 10 am – 1 pm. Live music by Jeremiah Jams at One Barrel Brewing Company, 4633 Market St.

10 am – 3:30 pm. 50/50 raffle supporting the Egg Harbor Business Association at Harbor View Park. 10 am – 4 pm. Kids’ activities, face painting and lawn games at the Kress Pavilion. 10 am – 5 pm. Arts and crafts vendors at Nicolet National Bank, 7842 Hwy 42; refreshment tents and Pumpkin Patch apparel sales at Harbor View Park. 11 am – 4 pm. Carnival rides at the Kress Pavilion. 11 am – 3 pm. Live music by Copper Box at The Fireside Restaurant, 7755 Hwy 42. 2-5 pm. Live music by Glas Hamr at Harbor View Park.

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COMING UP

Sister Bay Fall Fest

he granddaddy of all Door County festivals returns for its 80th year this October. Sister Bay’s Fall Fest will be held Friday, Oct. 16 through Sunday, Oct. 18, with a full weekend of family fun and local traditions. Nearly two dozen bands provide live music throughout the weekend, and more than 100 vendors fill the grounds

of the arts and crafts fair. Meanwhile, businesses and nonprofits will offer unique fall food and drinks up and down Bay Shore Drive. Saturday brings the Fall Fest parade, and on Sunday morning, the town clears the way for the kids competing in the derby race down the hill. The pingpong ball drop caps things off Sunday afternoon.

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KEY TIMES Friday, Oct. 16 Noon: Street vendors open 1 pm: Ferris wheel rides Saturday, Oct. 17 9 am: Street closure 11 am: Fall Fest Parade Sunday, Oct. 18 9 am: Street closure 10 am: Fall Fest Derby 2 pm: Ping pong ball drop

Al Johnson’s brings new attraction to Sister Bay’s celebration

here’s a new goat tradition coming to Sister Bay. Al Johnson’s will ring in 2027 with the inaugural Al Johnson’s New Year’s Eve Goat Drop, a new celebration on the grounds of Stabbur Beer Garden in downtown Sister Bay. The highlight of the evening will come at midnight, when a large illuminated goat will descend toward the grass-covered roof as the crowd counts down the final seconds of 2026. The celebration will take place inside a heated tent at the Stabbur Beer Garden and will feature live music, warm drinks, cold beer, food and plenty of New Year’s Eve fun. “We’re excited about the opportunity to create another New Year’s tradition in Sister Bay and hopefully something people will want to add to their Door County bucket list,” said Al Johnson’s coowner Rolf Johnson. Earlier this year, FM 106.9 The Lodge, the radio station that organized the Cherry Drop at Husby’s Garage, announced it would be moving that event to Sturgeon Bay this year. The heated tent will open at noon on Thursday, Dec. 31, with festivities continuing throughout the afternoon and evening until the Goat Drop at midnight. The celebration continues as the calendar turns to 2027. The tent will reopen Friday and Saturday from noon to close, with food and drinks available and sports shown on large-screen TVs throughout the tent. Additional details, including the live music schedule, food and drink offerings and New Year’s Eve activities, will be announced as the event approaches.

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Free shuttles will be available on Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm. Shuttles will depart from the lot near Frank E. Murphy County Park, 7120 Horseshoe Bay Road in Egg Harbor. The dropoff/pickup area is on the corner of Dock Road and Highway G, close to the park so that minimal walking is required. Another shuttle will depart from Seaquist Processing Plant, 4399 Cty E in Egg Harbor. This shuttle’s dropoff/pickup area is on the corner of Church Street and Orchard Road in front of the Kress Pavilion. Riders will have to walk to the main festival area.

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The Door County Historical Society (DCHS) invites nonprofits to participate in its annual December fundraiser, A Glimpse of Christmas Past. The old-fashioned holiday celebration has nonprofits deck out the historic buildings at Heritage Village in Sturgeon Bay with seasonal decorations. Visitors then “vote” on their favorite building through donations, which are tallied up to determine a winner and split 50/50 between DCHS and the participating nonprofits.

DCHS is accepting applications from nonprofits interested in decorating an assigned building. Space is limited, and early application is encouraged. To apply, visit doorcountyhistoricalsociety. org, call 920.421.2332 or email office@doorcountyhistoricalsociety. org. Details, including the event schedule, will be announced as December approaches.

DIGGING UP HISTORY The Door County Historical Society’s (DCHS) October Dine and Discover program features Dennis Jacobs, discussing the detective work involved in historical research.

The program, “Grave Digging: Researching a Life Story,” takes place Monday, Oct. 26, at 6 pm, at Door County Fire Company, 38 S. 3rd Ave. in Sturgeon Bay. Admission costs $40 per person, or $35 for DCHS members. Registration is required through DCHS. Presenter Jacobs will start with basic genealogy research – names, dates, family connections and public records – before digging deeper into historic newspapers to uncover personal accomplishments, community connections and perhaps even a scandal or two. Guests will leave with practical knowledge they can use to begin researching stories of their own.

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or over a decade, singer and guitarist Bob Bero has traveled to Egg Harbor for Pumpkin Patch weekend, embracing the festival and sharing 1960s and 1970s favorites along with a few originals with crowds. The good music and memories keep him coming back to the peninsula year after year. I chatted with Bero ahead of his upcoming performances to learn about his

Singer/Guitarist Bob Bero.

influences and his love for Door County. The interview has been edited for length and clarity. Kylie Newton (KN): How would you describe your tone/style to people who have never heard you perform? Bob Bero (BB): I play Americana, a mix of country rock and folk. I sing a lot of Eagles, Bob Dylan, and some Gordon Lightfoot. KN: What drew you to performing? BB: I started playing as a teenager in the ‘60s, as a drummer in a band. Slowly, over the years, I played more guitar. In my late 20s, I switched to just playing guitar. I played with a couple of different bands, but I couldn’t really get into that, so I decided to do it on my own. KN: What do you like most about performing as a solo artist? BB: I love getting involved with a crowd and performing in front of people who appreciate music. KN: What was your first vivid memory of music? BB: Back in the ‘60s when I was a teenager, I got caught up in listening to The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Some of my influences at the time were Gordon

Lightfoot and, of course, Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix. KN: Do you have a favorite cover to play? BB: It changes from time to time. For a long time, it was “Don’t Think Twice” by Bob Dylan. KN: What is your process of creating a set list for your gigs? BB: If I’m at a winery, I play more mellow music, but if it’s a crazier crowd, I lean really heavy into rock ‘n’ roll. I have a list in front of me that has over 100 songs. During a gig, I go through maybe 30 songs. One thing I’m proud of is that I never have a tablet in front of me. I memorize the chords and lyrics. It’s just practice, practice, practice. KN: What has been your most requested song? BB: “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” by Gordon Lightfoot. KN: What do you like most about performing during Pumpkin Patch weekend? BB: It’s just a good time, and not only for the music. I’ve been coming to Door County since 1986 with my family for Pumpkin Patch. I’ve seen years when it was 90 degrees and years when it was 20 degrees outside. It’s always fun. Bob Bero plays One Barrel Brewing Company Friday, Oct. 9, 2-5 pm. He’ll also play Harbor Ridge Winery Oct. 10, 1-4 pm, and again Oct. 11, 1-4 pm.

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DANCING DOGS AT SDA The Southern Door Community Auditorium will once again host Mutts Gone Nuts – Unleashed, a comedy show featuring some of the world’s most talented four-legged performers. The family-friendly show will take place Saturday, Oct. 10, at 4 pm, at the Southern Door Community Auditorium, 2073 Cty DK in Brussels. Mutts Gone Nuts – Unleashed features an all-star lineup, including a Guinness World Record holder, an America’s Got Talent fan favorite and a host of rescue dogs who dance, prance, flip and skip into audience hearts. Visit sdauditorium.org to reserve tickets. For more information, call 920.676.1920.

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National touring comedians Raegan Niemela, Deanna Ortiz and Jose Montero will star in a Saturday Comedy Night performance at the DC Arts Center. The event takes place Oct. 10 at the DC Arts Center, 917 N. 14th Ave. in Sturgeon Bay. Doors open at 6 pm and the show begins at 7 pm. Online presale tickets cost $20 at roguetheater. org, or $25 at the

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door. For more information, contact 920.818.0816. Raegan Niemela is a comedian and dive bar regular out of Chicago. She has opened for other comedians and performed across the U.S. in clubs, festivals and other venues. Deanna Ortiz was voted Best Standup in The Chicago Reader newspaper three years in a row. National and regional outlets have featured her comedy. Jose Montero is a Wisconsinbased comedian known for his fastpaced, high-energy performances about his upbringing and life experiences. He has performed in theaters, clubs and bars across the country.

NEW STORYTELLING SERIES KICKS OFF Write On, Door County is launching a new community storytelling series – “So Anyway…” – with an evening of stories at the Tambourine Lounge. The free event will take place Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 7 to 8:30 pm, at the Tambourine Lounge, 59 N. 2nd Ave. in Sturgeon Bay. Featured storytellers are Ralph Murre, Kevin O’Donnell, Tony Smith, Eden Novak, Owen Alabado and Heather Kraeuter. Donations benefit the Steel Bridge Creative Foundation. “So Anyway...” celebrates stories told around the

dinner table, over fish boils, on front porches, at family gatherings and in coffee shops – stories that make people laugh, think and realize how they’re connected. The series will be offered quarterly at venues throughout Door County, with a new lineup of storytellers at each event. There are no required themes or topics; the only requirement is that every story begin with the words “So anyway...” “Storytelling is one of the most basic ways we connect with one another,” said Eden Novak DeGenova, who is coordinating the series with Peninsula Pulse contributor Kevin O’Donnell and Tony Smith. “You don’t have to be a professional storyteller. You just have to have a story that matters to you. Authenticity matters more than perfection.” Community members interested in telling a story at a future event can submit one online for consideration. Storytellers may have to wait for an opportunity to be scheduled. Those selected will receive an email with a proposed performance date and additional information. Stories should be 7 to 10 minutes long and told from the heart, preferably told without notes or a manuscript, though memorization is not required. Before each performance, storytellers participate in a mandatory workshop rehearsal. The relaxed meetup provides an opportunity to practice the story, receive supportive feedback and get to know the other storytellers. The goal is to help each storyteller feel prepared and comfortable sharing their story with an audience. To submit a story for consideration, visit surveymonkey. com/r/w75jhdp. To learn more about the program, visit writeondoorcounty.org/inspireevents3473/5376.

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F R E E K Y. F A L L . F E S T I VA L ! Jack O’Lantern Days, our hometown Halloween festival, will entertain little witches and goblins of all ages. Spooktacular Pumpkin Carving Thursday, October 29 from 7-10 pm at Bayside Tavern. We’ll provide the pumpkins for your menacing masterpieces. Trick-or-Treat Saturday, October 31 from 1:30-4:30 pm at Bayside Tavern, The Bayside Shop and participating local businesses. Adult Halloween Party Saturday, October 31 from 8-12 midnight at Bayside Tavern. Also stop by The Bayside Shop for great ghoulish gifts, decor and apparel.

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The Griffon Effect What remains after the applause? by ALLYSON FLECK executive director and assistant artistic director of Midsummer’s Music and its affiliate, the Griffon String Quartet

n September, the Griffon String Quartet performed at the Door County Medical Center nursing facility. It wasn’t a traditional concert. One of our longtime donors can no longer attend our performances, so instead of asking him to come to us, we decided to bring the music to him (and his friends). That simple change in location says something important about what the Griffon is becoming in our community. Music doesn’t always have to happen in a concert hall. Sometimes it happens in a nursing facility. Sometimes it happens on a stage shared by professional and beginning musicians. Sometimes it happens through a new composition written for a national commemoration. And sometimes it begins with a familiar story about a bear named Winnie-the-Pooh. I started thinking about these moments as the “Griffon effect”– what happens when professional musicians become part of a community rather than simply showing up to give a concert. We saw that effect recently at our Eric Lewis concerts. Several young students in our lesson program had the opportunity to perform onstage, and for some, it was their first experience performing in front of a large audience. Their music was accessible and familiar – pieces such as “Ashokan Farewell” and songs at a “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” level – but that didn’t make the moment any less significant. One Griffon musician played harmony while Eric Lewis accompanied the students on guitar. The young musicians were nervous, but they were also confident. And as they played, something happened in the room. The audience had goosebumps, and some had tears in their eyes. That is the kind of experience that can stay with a young musician. The professional musicians weren’t simply performing for the students – they were creating a space where students could become performers themselves. That same idea extends into the music the Griffon helps create. This summer, the quartet performed a new commission by George Meyer connected to America’s 250th anniversary. Being part of a new work gives musicians and audiences the opportunity not just to experience music from the past, but to be part of something being created now. And the work keeps evolving. The Griffon is currently seeking a new cellist, with candidates already lined up. A quartet is more than four musicians playing notes together; it is a group built on communication, trust, listening and connection. As the quartet changes, a new chapter begins. Looking ahead, the Griffon will also be working with Strings and Stories, an interactive chamber music

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Pro Arte Quartet program, around • Saturday, Oct. 10, 7 pm, the 100th MUSE Sturgeon Bay, 330 anniversary of Jefferson St. Winnie-the-Pooh. • Sunday, Oct. 11, 4 pm, For children Unitarian Universalist and families, a Fellowship of Door County, familiar story 10341 Hwy 42 in Ephraim can become a doorway into Griffon String Quartet something new: • Saturday, Oct. 17, 7 pm, the sound and MUSE Sturgeon Bay experience of live • Sunday, Oct. 18, 4 pm, string music. Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church These St. in Egg Harbor experiences are all different, David Perry and Friends but they share • Saturday, Oct. 24, 7 pm, something. MUSE Sturgeon Bay They are about • Sunday, Oct. 25, 4 pm, meeting people Kress Pavilion where they are. Sometimes that means performing for someone who can no longer travel to a concert. Sometimes it means helping a nervous young musician discover that they really can stand onstage. Sometimes it means commissioning a new piece or using a beloved children’s story to introduce another generation to music. And sometimes it simply means showing up. The applause at the end of a concert is wonderful. But perhaps the more lasting measure of the Griffon’s work is what remains after the applause: a young musician who gains confidence, a donor who feels remembered, an audience member who discovers something unexpected, or a child who hears a string quartet and realizes that this music belongs to them, too. That is the Griffon effect. It’s one of the many reasons I love being part of this musical community. Allyson Fleck received her Doctorate of Music Arts degree in Viola Performance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2004 and has been executive director and assistant artistic director of Midsummer’s Music and its affiliate, the Griffon String Quartet, since 2018. For upcoming concert information, visit midsummersmusic.com. Culture Club is contributed by members of the Peninsula Arts and Humanities Alliance, a coalition of nonprofit organizations whose purpose is to enhance, promote and advocate the arts, humanities and natural sciences in Door County. The member organizations are: Birch Creek Music Performance Center; Björklunden; The Clearing Folk School; Door Community Auditorium; Door Shakespeare; The Hardy Gallery; Midsummer’s Music; Miller Art Museum; Northern Sky Theater; Peninsula Music Festival; Peninsula Players Theatre; Peninsula School of Art; Third Avenue PlayWorks; Trueblood Performing Arts Center; and Write On, Door County.

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t’s that time of year when every restaurant, bar and snack company is tuning into the flavor of the season – pumpkin. I, for one, am more than ready for the onslaught. As an avid baker, I’m known to play with this ingredient myself, making pumpkin pie, muffins, brownies and danishes. My family tends to roast our own pumpkin for these goodies. On our annual pumpkin patch trips, we each chose a pumpkin to carve, as well as a communal pumpkin that we would turn into a pie together. While making your Pumpkin halves can own pumpkin be prepped for the puree to use oven by rubbing them with olive oil, in baked salt and optionally goods takes cinnamon, then a few extra setting them cutsteps, it’s side down on a worth foil-lined baking it, in my sheet. ELEANOR experience, CORBIN for its extra fresh and roasted flavor. I tend to roast pumpkins in one or two batches in the fall season – usually once toward the beginning for making fall recipes, and once toward the end to freeze and use throughout the year. In the second session, I’ll even roast the uncarved pumpkins I’ve had on display for Halloween to help reduce waste. The first and most important step in making your own pumpkin puree is picking a pumpkin. The size and variety of pumpkin will determine whether the result is thick and sweet or thin and watery. For my puree, I actually prefer to use buttercup squash, a winter squash that looks like little pumpkins and has sweet, brightly colored flesh. The deep orange, paste-like puree that comes in a can is usually Dickinson squash, which is closer to a butternut squash. There are varieties of actual pumpkin that make for good puree, but they aren’t the classic ones you’d use to carve or decorate. Roasting pumpkins, like “pie” or sugar pumpkins, tend to be much smaller, concentrating the fruit’s natural sugars. These small, round pumpkins, usually kept in large bins towards the front of grocery stores in fall, are the most popular for roasting. Other more niche pumpkin varieties, like Cinderella and fairytale pumpkins, also make good puree. When in doubt, do some research. I picked

up a large Jarrahdale pumpkin from the Sturgeon Bay Farmers Market last year, not expecting to be able to eat it after it served as decoration on my balcony. A cursory search proved me wrong, though, and I ended up turning the flesh into a pumpkin stew. Pumpkin Puree Recipe Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Cut the pumpkin in half and scoop out the seeds and guts, leaving the thick skin on. Reserve the seeds later for roasting, if desired. Drizzle olive oil over the cut side of the squash, rubbing it across evenly with your fingers, then sprinkling with salt. I also like to season with a bit of cinnamon at this point, After the which I find pumpkin is roasted adds a subtle in the flavor that oven, it works with can be most recipes. blended Place the to create a pumpkin puree. cut-side down ELEANOR CORBIN on the baking sheet and put it in the oven. Baking time will vary greatly depending on the size of the squash. Start checking after about 25 minutes using a fork. When the squash is ready, the fork will easily pierce the flesh. Let the squash cool until you can handle it, then transfer the flesh to a blender or food processor. At this point, the skin will be soft enough to peel off, or the flesh can be scooped out with a spoon. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides with a spatula to be sure no chunks remain. If your appliance is struggling, try splitting the batch in half and blending it in two parts. Use puree immediately, store in the fridge for a week or put it in the freezer for long-term storage. If your puree isn’t as thick or sweet as you want, try heating it in a pot on low-medium heat for a bit to allow the extra water to evaporate. This puree can be used one-to-one in any recipe that requires canned puree – and in any way your heart desires. For me, that will mean pumpkin-stuffed ravioli, pumpkin pancakes and pumpkin butter for the next few months until I run out. To make my favorite salty fall snack, take the seeds you reserved and rinse off all the pumpkin guts, spreading them on a baking sheet in a single layer and allowing them to sit for a couple of days until entirely dry. Then, toss the seeds with a drizzle of olive oil and the seasonings of your choice (I go for salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika and chile powder). Roast in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes, keeping an eye on them to make sure they don’t burn. The roasted seeds can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

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he steep hills that mark the landscape of the peninsula can make cycling for transportation or recreation difficult for the average rider, but electric bikes are quickly changing the riding calculus for many residents and visitors. “The older I got, the more challenging riding became,” said Mike Laszkiewicz of Sister Bay. “I started thinking about e-biking because I wanted to get back on my bike, and, living in Sister Bay, it’s just nice to have a bike to get around town when there’s a lot of traffic.” Laszkiewicz is 65 and owns a Class 2 e-bike, which offers pedal assistance and a throttle that allows the bike to cruise at speeds up to 20 miles per hour. The e-bike keeps him riding regularly, whether he is running errands or just going for a ride around town. “I feel very confident on [an e-bike], and I enjoy it,” Laszkiewicz said. “It just makes life a little more convenient.” Just Keep Pedaling Carmen Schroeder of Sturgeon Bay started cycling in 1975 while in college, using a bike as her sole mode of transportation. Road cycling has been a central part of her life ever since, and she continues to ride with her husband about five days a week. “That is what we do for fun,” Schroeder said. “And it keeps you healthy. It’s cardiovascular strength. You get to see the county, get to know the roads.” After suffering a hip injury in 2025, Schroeder purchased a Class 1 road e-bike with three levels of pedal assistance. It helps her continue riding into her 70s and keep pace

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anjit Sethi’s journey as an artist, writer, educator, and leader has taken him around the world. This month, it takes him to Fish Creek for a three-day workshop on Healing Through Ceramics. His path began in college in Indiana, when he took an art class that changed the course of his life. Today, Sethi fosters his inventiveness as the founder of Opilio Projects, a consulting practice that supports individuals and organizations as they navigate change, providing creative guidance in leadership development, community engagement, organizational design, and advising.

He shares insights into his artistic upbringing, roots as a changemaker, and current work as a creative. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Kylie Newton (KN): How would you describe your artistic style? Sanjit Sethi (SS): My background medium is ceramics. I took a ceramics class at my small liberal arts college to get the arts requirement out of the way. I hadn’t considered myself artistic before. I was studying anthropology and theology. I became completely bewitched and ensorcelled by this material that is plastic and durable but also filled with contradictions. It was difficult to work with, but fun to work with at the same time. I really fell for this material. Then I transferred to an art and design school to do it full time. KN: When did you realize you wanted to pursue art? SS: I’m not sure that I felt like I had a choice. It wasn’t a question of “should I be an artist?” It was a

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birds around them,” Sisulak said. “Then I looked in the background, and there was a mother cow with her justborn baby. And I thought that’s perfect for our exhibit because we’re telling stories, and this painting tells a story.” Sisulak works with water-soluble encaustics and hot wax on wood panels, digital printed silk, hand-colored etchings and carved and painted leather, sometimes with stones and glass. Her work is at Edgewood Orchard Gallery and her own Turtle Ridge Gallery.

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Marilyn Prescott Prescott lives on the Fox River adjacent to Telulah Park in Appleton, where, on her daily walks, she sees bald eagles and explores the paths and deer trails. It can feel like she is in a deep forest, though it’s a comfortable walk to a coffee shop. When she gets home, Prescott will pour out some paint Naomi Moes-Jenkins onto a canvas on a flat table, move it around a bit and let Moes-Jenkins couldn’t include her latest public it dry to see what happens. artwork in The Hardy Gallery exhibit because it consists “I usually of 30 big bees fixed to a start with a wall in De Pere’s Nicolet very intense set Art Alley. of impressions, For the Hardy show, she the strongest is showing smaller pieces, visual I took made with ceramics and away from my epoxy clay – sculptures of walk, and it squirrels and rabbits. probably just “I am trying to be happened that more creative with morning, or the animals,” Moes-Jenkins oldest will be said. “I want them to be from two days representational, but with a ago,” Prescott bit of a quirk.” said. For her squirrels, the Don’t expect quirk is their exaggerated a wildlife scene bushy tails, sculpted out of – Prescott is resin. Other sculptures by an abstract Moes-Jenkins at The Hardy painter who include a full-size pony and uses collage, a unicorn. incorporating “I was originally a sari silk thread, painter, but I decided at monotype rice some point in my 20s that paper, silk I didn’t want to just be a stripping and painter because there are charcoal to a lot of painters out there create paintings and I wanted to stand out with some on my own,” Moes-Jenkins dimension. said. She has a During the summer, she bucket full works in the granary at of monotype the family’s big red barn scraps that on State Highway 42 and she can sift Plum Bottom Road in Egg through, Harbor, where she and her “Wild Iris” by Marilyn Prescott. SUBMITTED looking for the mother have run a oneones that match the impressions she had in her head. weekend art and antique show for six years. “I want my paintings to be interesting from 20 “My major construction work is done outside at the feet away, and be the most interesting from two feet, granary in the spring, summer and fall,” Moes-Jenkins when you can see how all the layers fit together as a said of her sculpture-making process, which involves a harmonious whole,” Prescott said. lot of grinding and dust and isn’t suitable for indoors. Prescott’s work is available at Idea Gallery. In the off-season, she works in her Artistic Eye studio at The Tambourine Collaboratory in Sturgeon Bay. Interested parties can visit her studio by making an appointment via Facebook Messenger or email at artisticeye44@gmail. com. Moes-Jenkins’ sculptures are also available online at naomimoesarts.com.

Mary Ellen Sisulak While Prescott likes to work from impressions that are hours, or, at most, days old, Sisulak draws on 40 years of exploring the woods and parkland around her Turtle Ridge Gallery and home in Ellison Bay. “I’ve painted quite a few foxes,” she said. One such painting features a fox sitting upright on a tall rock that seems to fit him A horse sculpture by or her perfectly. It has the Naomi Moes-Jenkins. sort of detail that suggests it SUBMITTED could have been based on a photograph. Sisulak figures this fox is probably the combination of half a dozen in her very visual memory. Different animals show up in Sisulak’s favorite painting in the current Hardy Gallery show. The painting was based on a scene she and a friend saw and photographed while driving past a field. “There was one black horse and one lighter horse and a circle of

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Plum Bottom Gallery will host its annual jewelry showcase at its Fish Creek location, featuring new designs alongside work by longtime gallery favorites. The event takes place Saturday, Oct. 10, from 11 am to 4 pm, at Plum Bottom Gallery, 4175 Main St. in Fish Creek.

Known for its collection of handmade, one-of-a-kind artwork, Plum Bottom Gallery brings together jewelry created by more than 200 nationally collected artists, from contemporary metalwork and colorful gemstones to sculptural designs and distinctive mixed-media pieces. For more information, visit plumbottomgallery.com or follow Plum Bottom Gallery on social media.

Plum Bottom Gallery – hosting its annual jewelry showcase this Saturday, Oct. 10 – carries pieces from the Confetti Collection by Dilamani Jewelry. SUBMITTED

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Ladybug Glass Studio & Gallery 219 Steele St. (920) 591-2883 Big Things in Faraway Places Through October Photos of galaxies, nebulae, star clusters and other celestial objects, rendered by local amateur astronomers.

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Robert Ray Gallery 520 Parkway St. (920) 495-6677 Steele Street Trading Co 300 Steele St. (920) 487-3840 The Pottery CO-OP 610 Fourth Street (847) 772.0401 Yonder 321 Steele St. (906) 295-0993

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The Hardy Gallery Anderson Dock (920) 854-5535 Stories + Senses: Reflections in Nature Through Oct. 11 This show features work by three regional artists: Mary Ellen Sisulak (Ellison Bay), Naomi Moes Jenkins (Egg Harbor/De Pere) and Marilyn Prescott (Appleton). UU Gallery 10341 Water St. (920) 854-7559 ON EXHIBIT: Art by Adam Fulwiler Through Nov. 29 Vibrant, abstract paintings and mixed-media works by The Hardy Gallery Executive Director Adam Fulwiler.

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Angela Lensch Gallery 7653 Hwy 42 (920) 868-5088 By appt. only Cappaert Contemporary Gallery 7901 Hwy 42 (920) 868-3987 cappaertcontemporary.com Chief Oshkosh Native American Arts 7631 Hwy 42 (920)868-3240 Artisan Junction 6709 Hwy 42 (920) 544-3690 Mike Judy Studio & Gallery 6252 Bay Shore Dr. (920) 743-2614 mikejudyart.com Open by Appt. Off the Wheel Pottery 4234 Cty E (920)868-9608 Plum Bottom Gallery (Downtown) 7813 Hwy 42 (920) 743-2819

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Edgewood Orchard Galleries 4140 Peninsula Players Road (920) 868-3579 ON EXHIBIT: Gifts from the Heart Through Nov. 1 This annual group show features artwork especially good for gift-giving, like smaller paintings, glass pumpkins, ornaments and more.

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“Chimes of Freedom” Fairfield Building, 242 Michigan St. in Sturgeon Bay Through November 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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PenArt and Guenzel Gallery 3906 Cty F (920) 868-3455 Time and Space: A Survey of Artists-in-Residence II Through Dec. 19 Curated by Shan BryanHanson, this exhibition features the work of artists who participated in PenArt’s residency program from spring 2024 through spring 2026. Plum Bottom (Fish Creek) 4175 Main St. (920) 393-7885 Quarry House Gallery 8896 Spring Rd. (414) 322-0617 TR Pottery LLC 8126 Kita Rd (920) 421-0233 Wandering In Gallery 9114 Wandering Down Road dsniadanko@yahoo.com (480) 220-4064 JACKSONPORT Idea Gallery 6551 Cty T (West Jacksonport) (920) 655-1340 Jacksonport Cottage Gallery & Gifts 6275 Hwy 57 (920) 823-2288 Martinez Studio 5877 Hwy 57 (920) 823-2154 JUDDVILLE Juddville Clay Studio Gallery 8496 Hwy 42 (920) 868-2021 Deanna Clayton Glass 8499 Hwy 42 Fish Creek, WI 54212 (920) 421-1604 SISTER BAY Bay Birch Gallery and Home Country Walk Shops – Upper Level (920) 629-7269 Earth Art Studio Country Walk Shops – Garden Level (920) 854-1912 Frykman Studio Gallery 2566 S. Bayshore Dr. (920) 854-7351 Hartmann Sign Studio and Art Gallery 10673 Sumac Lane (920) 854-5378 Meadows Art Gallery 10560 Applewood Road (920) 854-2317 Mill Road Gallery 2328 Mill Road (920) 854-4416 STURGEON BAY Abby Rose Spirit Art Gallery 617 N. 8th Ave. (715) 212-2554 Andrea Naylor Studio + Gallery 45 S. 3rd Ave. (920) 655-2677 andreanaylor.com Art Shed 517B Jefferson St. (920) 559-9798 ARTicipation Studio & Gallery 10 E. Oak Street (920) 857-8544 Audrey M. Off Gallery & Framery 40 N. 3rd Ave. (920) 743-2259

Seven Women: Reflections in Glass Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St. in Egg Harbor Through Jan. 24 Seven women artists explore the expressive possibilities of mosaic.

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Community Foundation Gallery 222 N. 3rd Ave. (920) 746-1786 Art by Elysia Michaelsen Through fall PenArt’s artistic director explores how Door County’s quirky recreational spaces take on a different character after the summer crowds are gone.

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Clay on Steele Pottery Studio 221 Steele St. (920) 487-8076 Sculptures by Bob Merline Through October This exhibit by a former Gibraltar High School educator is emotionally charged with the turmoil of current events.

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Clay Bay Pottery 11650 Hwy 42 (920) 854-5027 Gills Rock Pottery 12020 Lakeview Road (920) 854-2774 K Wilder Fine Art 12495 Door Bluff Road kwilderart.com (773) 636-6289 Open by Appt. Rob Williams Studio/Gallery 753 Isle View Rd (920) 854-9823 Stillwoods Art Gallery 11930 Lakeview Road (920) 421-0687 Turtle Ridge Gallery 11736 Mink River Road (920) 854-4839

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Doerr Woodworking 4371 Cty M (920) 743-5631 By appt. or chance Hope Church Gallery 141 S. 12th Ave. (920) 743-2701 Lily Bay Pottery 3450 N. Lake Michigan Dr. (920) 412-4872 M Anderson Gallery 44 S. 2nd Ave. (920) 765-1332 By appt. Margaret Lockwood Gallery 7 S. 2nd Ave. (920) 493-3635 Miller Art Museum 107 S. 4th Ave. (920) 746-0707 51st Juried Annual and Emmett Johns | Transending Time 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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Mona Lucy Gallery 626 Jefferson St. (920) 495-0651 Plum Bottom Gallery (Sturgeon Bay) 231 N. 3rd Ave. (920) 393-7885 Popelka Trenchard Glass Studio 64 S. 2nd Ave. (920) 743-7287 Ranly Maritime Gallery 1009 Egg Harbor Road (920) 559-6194 Reclaimed & Co. Jewelry 24 N. 3rd Ave. reclaimedcojewelry.com Shan Bryan-Hanson Studio 242 Michigan St. shanbryan-hanson.com Skölland Jewelry Contact for address; by appt. only all year, except for August/ September (920) 267-7952 Studio 1865 22 E. Pine St. TAP Lobby Gallery 239 N. 3rd Ave. (920) 743-2206 Two Bridges Studio and Gallery 22 S. 3rd Ave. twobridgesdoorcounty.com Rock the Art! Through mid-October This solo exhibit features nature-inspired sculptures and jewelry by local artist Richard Briggs.

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o actor these days plays sleazy quite as well as Robert Pattinson. You’d have to go back in movie history to some of the greats (Dabney Coleman, James Woods and Steve Buscemi immediately spring to mind) to find actors who can exhibit the same level of conniving that Pattinson projects in two of his most memorable performances this year. He played the ruthless suitor Antinous in this summer’s blockbuster hit The Odyssey, and in the recently released, “inspired by real events” crime thriller Primetime (R for language and deviant sexual situations), Pattinson plays TV personality Chris Hansen, star of the NBC reality show To Catch a Predator. The film is set in 2006, when the primetime television schedule was rife with all manner of reality programming, from Big Brother to The Real Housewives of Orange County to Survivor and more. Hansen’s contribution to the genre was a quasinews show, launched in 2004, that sought to expose pedophiles by luring them to what they believed were hookups with naive young teenagers, but were actually carefully staged stings. Hansen and his camera crew would walk in unexpectedly to catch the perpetrator with his pants down, proverbially speaking, for a dramatic interview before the police arrested them. We see several of these staged encounters with construction workers, businessmen and even an elderly cleric, where Hansen looks to capture on video the intense humiliation in the eyes of men whose lives are unraveling in real time. Hansen considers it a public service (and great TV). But there’s no denying the creepiness behind his methodology, from his coaching the young actors hired to play the gullible kids used as bait (Skyler Gisondo and Phoebe Bridgers, both quite good in supporting roles) to his desire to “land a whale,” somebody famous to really make the ratings pop and give him a leg up on his network rival Stone Phillips (lookalike Bill Heck), host of Dateline. To this end, Hansen crosses swords with his usually supportive producer Andie Bender (veteran actress Merritt Wever) and bites hard on a tip from an

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leader) work together? SS: My upcoming visit to Door County is a good example. It’s a three-day workshop about thinking of ceramics as a tool for healing, asking how we use this plastic, durable, contradictory material as a ground point for thinking about Beginners Welcome healing. We will ask these personal 8732 County Road F questions, and clay provides such an incredible absorptive and responsive Fish Creek, WI 54212 material as we start to talk through and ask these questions. We’re Jeff Steinberg: Instructor all talking about healing together j.s.laughingtiger@gmail.com for three days. In some ways, this Facebook: Laughing Chi Have you had a special relationship withTiger an Tai animal? trip kind of combines all of those Text: different things: artistry, curating,Maybe it was life with a beloved pet(920) or a 473-1607 brief encounter with a bird, squirrel or even a butterfly that left you feeling you’d met a special and leadership.

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orey Geiger doesn’t need to wear his heart on his sleeve; it’s apparent enough in his voice and his passions. I’d order the latter way: family, farming and rural history. All three form the beating heart of his two books, On a Wisconsin Family Farm: Historic Tales of Character, Community and Culture (2021), and The Wisconsin Farm They Built (2023). We met at the perfect spot to discuss literature, the Write On, Door County center in Juddville. On this occasion, the sleeve I referred to was part of Corey’s Harley-Davidson leather jacket, which I immediately noticed as he entered. Glancing outside, his 2005 Softail Deluxe Harley gleamed in reflected sunlight. Not exactly what one pictures when conjuring the image of a farm boy from Manitowoc County, and since 2023, the lead dairy economist for CoBank, one of the largest private providers of credit to the U.S. rural economy. It wasn’t my only surprise. I also learned that Corey has appeared on Family Feud, and he and his wife, Krista Knigge, had won top amateur honors in their division at the national finals of the Fred Astaire Cross Country Dance Competition. A couple of summers ago, Corey and I spent a blustery Saturday together selling books (and hoping our tent didn’t blow away) at the Sister Bay Arts Festival. It was there that I first heard him talk about his family and farm, which he features in his books. His pride in and passion about both were obvious. Now, hearing the details and background stories, I found myself agreeing with what I’d read a WBAY interviewer had said about Corey: that he’s “like an encyclopedia when it comes to the farm’s history.” Corey grew up on his family’s dairy farm outside of Reedsville in northeast Wisconsin. He is the sixth generation on the property, which he and his mother still own. As a boy at family gatherings, while the other kids played outside, he preferred to listen to the adults tell stories about the relatives, local characters and events that made up their world. Corey refers to himself as a sponge with a near-photographic memory. He absorbed the stories, and they became an integral part of who he is and how he sees himself. Although his career has taken him around the country and the world, meeting with customers and speaking at industry events, he is still a Wisconsin farm boy at heart. In 1995, nearing graduation from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with double majors in agricultural economics and dairy science, Corey was hired by Hoard’s Dairyman as an associate editor. The journal (begun in 1885 by Wisconsin’s 16th governor, William D. Hoard) is a leading dairy publication with a mission to “supply dairy farmers and their advisers from North America and around the world with practical, factual information to assist in all facets of their dairy businesses.” Corey loved the work and the collegial environment where he honed his writing and editing skills, eventually becoming the managing editor in 2013. When his grandparents reached their 80s, he decided to adopt a more journalistic approach to collecting their stories. He had questions and wanted to connect the dots on some things. A stickler for accuracy, he’d become an avid researcher, which is evident in the details that create authenticity and context in his books.

Commenting on his family research, Corey found, with his maternal grandmother, that “her memory was usually spot on.” The stories and research culminated for Corey in 2018, when David Nordby, the editor of the local Brillion News, agreed to let him write 20 weekly columns for the paper, under the title Homesteader’s Hope. Corey’s ability to describe local history, the family farming community and the essence of the people and culture proved to be popular – so much so that the original 20-week column eventually grew to 99 weeks. “The magic of Corey’s writing is that while it educates people on previous eras, you don’t have to know the history and characters to become enthralled in his writing,” Nordby wrote. COVID-19, Door County and a Chance to Write Long An active dairy farm doesn’t allow for much time off, but the Geigers would take occasional day trips to Door County to pick cherries, always having to be home in time to milk the cows. These experiences in the county stuck with Corey. In December 2020, as the country grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic, Corey and his wife, Krista, purchased and eventually refurbished a house in Ephraim. Unable to travel, which was part of his job, Corey made good use of the extra time by rereading his previous articles and creating, sticky note by sticky note, outlines that would form the basis of his two books. As the focus and structure of the first book took shape and Corey began writing, Krista researched publishers and helped create a marketing plan. Just two years later, his second book followed, and he plans to write a third about the family and farm’s history during the world wars. In the preface of his first book, On a Wisconsin Family Farm, Corey writes, “To be candid, I grew up with this book[…]it just wasn’t written yet.” As I talked with Corey, I came to understand what he meant. The book celebrates in words and pictures his family’s farming history from the late 1800s through the 1930s. Corey’s second book, The Wisconsin Farm They Built, spans much of the 20th century, telling the story of his maternal grandparents, with a foreword by Jerry Apps, the well-known rural Wisconsin historian, writer and PBS storyteller. In 34 chapters (just over 200 pages), liberally illustrated with photos, many from the author’s own collection, the reader is taken on a journey rich in the details gathered through family interviews and the author’s own research. Corey’s storytelling embraces the past, the tragedies and joys that many faced in building the family farms of Wisconsin. He bestows upon his family the love and admiration many of us might wish we could provide for our own ancestors if we had Corey’s energy and talent. In doing so, we, the readers, gain insight into 20thcentury rural Wisconsin – a subject Corey knows well and loves. Corey Geiger’s books are published by The History Press (Charleston, South Carolina). In Door County, they, along with the work of many local authors, are available at bookstores and various other venues.

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Sturgeon Bay glass artist Stephanie Trenchard is this month’s featured poet at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County’s (UUFDC) Stephanie Trenchard. SUBMITTED Dickinson Poetry Series. Trenchard is a poet, painter and sculptor living in Sturgeon Bay, where she co-established hot glass studio Popelka Trenchard Glass in 1997. She is known for her cast glass sculptures that focus on women artists from the 20th century, as well as the creative process and nature. She carries these themes into her poetry and painting as well, treating each medium as a form, or even as a constraint, into which she pours her concepts. Trenchard’s glass works are in the permanent collections of multiple museums, as well as corporate and private collections, and she has taught her technique at various

educational institutions. Several literary magazines have featured her poetry. Trenchard will read her work on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 7 pm, at the UUFDC, 10341 Hwy 42 in Ephraim. An open mic session and reception will follow. FILE

YOUNG WRITERS CONFERENCE Write On, Door County will offer WriteCon26, a day-long event for middle and high school students interested in all forms of writing. WriteCon sessions include fiction, world-building, content creation, poetry, journalism and more. Presenters include Chris Bower, who led Write On’s week-long camp for middle school students this past summer, as well as Peninsula Pulse journalist Myles Dannhausen, Jr., science fiction writer Rebecca Zornow, poet Abayomi Animashaun, novelist and Peninsula Pulse contributor Sally Collins, and others. The event will take place Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, at MUSE Sturgeon Bay (330 Jefferson St.) and nearby locations. Tuition costs $50. Full scholarships are available through a donor. For more information, visit writeondoorcounty.org or call 920.868.1457.

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Nocturne at 2 a.m. by KIMBERLY BLAESER Imagine our paddling until a full-star sky my daughter freshly twenty-one, the Milky Way—a sky of ancient enveloping us, goblet of night alight with silver. How to write swallowed, trace our vanish into damp caress? Around us water stretches calm in a blue dark forever. A perhaps world. Vast dome where it rains stars— where they float twinkling on all sides singing us now, both empty and full. You must not envy what happens next: sit close in the rhythm of a small canoe purpled by night, we becoming water, becoming wave—spirit already sated when vowels of loon call open the night rise in a great hollowness, echo in tremolo. There is water in the song—a nectar, a silk.

A BOOK THAT CHANGED ME

Title: The Glory of Their Times by Lawrence S. Ritter When I read it: In college How it changed me: Ritter transcribed his interviews with early-1900s baseball players and just let them tell their stories. It showed me the importance of detail, voice and history that went far beyond the supposed subject. I picked it up for the baseball history. I left with a writing clinic.

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We put down our oars then (holy abandonment) lay back in the newness of unwritten night— world brimming with what remakes us. Impossibly, as the loon’s song diminishes an answer comes. From across the lake waves of the haunting music—crescendo and dimuendo. Full-throated, call and response. I think the stars danced then. I think we did.

Literature is news that stays news.” EZRA POUND

Kimberly Blaeser, founding director of Indigenous Nations Poets and past Wisconsin Poet Laureate, has written six poetry books and won many literary awards. She recently participated in a poetry reading at Write On, Door County, Sept. 22. Blaeser’s poem “Nocturne at 2 a.m.” appeared in her book Ancient Light from the University of Arizona Press.

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FRI 10/9 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. BOB BERO One Barrel Brewing Company, 4633 Market Street, Egg Harbor. 608.630.9286. 2-5pm. ’60s and ’70s covers on 6 & 12 strings.

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PHILIP NELSON & THE DISTILLED SPIRITS Parallel 44 Winery, 5464 County Hwy P, Sevastopol. 2-5pm. Variety music. HEATHER RÉ Lautenbach’s Winery & Market, 9197 Hwy 42, Fish Creek. 920.868.3479. 2-5pm. Singer/Songwriter/ Bluesy/Soulful/Americana on guitar & fiddle. JULIEN KOZAK Peach Barn Brewing, 2450 S. Bay Shore Dr., Sister Bay. 920.944.2393. 3-6pm. Folk-pop singer-songwriter. JACOB FANNIN von Stiehl Winery, 115 Navarino St, Algoma. 920.487.5208. 5-8pm. Multi-genre singer-songwriter. AUSTIN SKALECKI Twelve Eleven Wine Bar, 10339 Hwy 57, Sister Bay. 920.421.9463. 6-8pm. Blues, rock & folk. LOGAN SPICER Cherry Lanes Arcade Bar, 127 N 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0093. 7-10pm. Classic country & southern rock favorites with a touch of today’s hits. THE WAR & TREATY Door County Auditorium, 3924 Hwy 42, Fish Creek. 920.868.2728. 7pm. Husband-and-wife duo plays Southern soul, gospel, country & rock.

THEATER “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.

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PERFORMANCE “SHADOWS IN THE WATER” RADIO PLAY Door County Granary, 72 E. Locust Court, Sturgeon Bay. 920.241.6819. 7pm. Part 1 of a murder mystery with a Sturgeon Bay setting. $20/Person per night. Visit sturgeonbayhistoricalsociety. org for more details.

GALLERIES CHAMPAGNE FRENCH ART RECEPTION Everyday Château, 10421 N Water St, Sister Bay. (920) 854-3234. 5-7pm. View 18th-, 19th-, and 20th-century art just brought in from the Paris flea markets and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine.

INDOOR EVENTS AT THE ADRC Aging & Disability Resource Center of Door County, 916 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2372. 8:30am. Somatics; Strong Bodies. 9am. Friendly Crafters. 10am. Mindfulness Meditation; Healthy Habits, Healthy Future; Cribbage.

11:30am. Guitar music with George. 12:30pm. Sheephead. 1pm. Woodcarving. AMISH QUILT & CRAFT SHOW Mr. G’s Fernwood Gardens, 5890 Hwy 57, Sturgeon Bay. 920.889.2434. 9am-5pm. Buy local crafts and view Amish quilts. $1/person. MAGIC COMMANDER NIGHT The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0727. 3-9pm. Play Magic the Gathering in Commander format. UNPLUGGED JAM SESSION Algoma Public Library, 406 Fremont St, Algoma. 920.487.2295. 3-5pm. Open to adults & teens. 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. SURVEY SLAM TRIVIA Cherry Lanes Arcade Bar, 127 N 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0093. 6pm. Like Family Feud with real-world data.

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Friday continued from page 1 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.

SAT 10/10 FESTIVALS PUMPKIN PATCH FESTIVAL Throughout Egg Harbor. 920.868.3717. 10am-5pm. Wander the closed main street and enjoy carnival rides, live music, food, raffles, arts & crafts, and kids’ activities throughout Egg Harbor at one of the year’s biggest festivals. Visit eggharbordoorcounty. org for details.

LIVE MUSIC MODERN DAY DRIFTERS Harbor View Park, 7809 Hwy 42, Egg Harbor. 920.868.3717. 10am-2pm. Classic rock & country. JEREMIAH JAMS One Barrel Brewing Company, 4633 Market Street, Egg Harbor. 608.630.9286. 10am-1pm. Psychedelic Cheesehead rock. COPPER BOX Fireside Restaurant, 7755 Hwy 42, Egg Harbor. 920.854.7999. 11am-3pm. Americana, blues & Zydeco. 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. BOB BERO Harbor Ridge Winery, 4690 Rainbow Ridge Rd, Egg Harbor. 920.868.4321. 1-4pm. ’60s and ’70s covers on 6 & 12 strings. THIS SIDE UP Stabbur Beer Garden, 10698 N Bay Shore Dr, Sister Bay. 920.854.2626. 2-5pm. All your favorite party tunes. EMILY ZIMMER Lautenbach’s Winery & Market, 9197 Hwy 42, Fish Creek. 920.868.3479. 2-5pm. Classic acoustic favorites. GOOD FOR THE SOUL Parallel 44 Winery, 5464 County Hwy P, Sevastopol. 2-5pm. Acoustic duo. GLAS HAMR Harbor View Park, 7809 Hwy 42, Egg Harbor. 920.868.3717. 2-5pm. Rock ‘n’ roll favorites. JAMS DUO Door County Brewing Co. and Music Hall, 8099 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.1515. 3-6pm. Classic and modern covers with a little jam twist. THE ERIC HAGEN BAND The Cherry Hut, 8813 Hwy 42, Fish Creek. 920.868.4450. 3-6pm. Americana steeped in rock, country & blues. AUSTIN SKALECKI Peach Barn Brewing, 2450 S. Bay Shore Dr., Sister Bay. 920.944.2393. 3-6pm. Blues, rock & folk. ZEPHYR Sway Brewing & Blending, 2434 County Road F, Baileys Harbor. 3-5pm. Soulful singersongwriter. DOOZEY One Barrel Brewing Company, 4633 Market Street, Egg Harbor. 608.630.9286. 3-6pm. Awardwinning pop-rock. LAVERNE DRIVE Thirsty Cow Taphouse, 7899 Co Rd A, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.9991. 6-9pm. From ’90s classics to the roots of country music. KYLE MEGNA Twelve Eleven Wine Bar, 10339 Hwy 57, Sister Bay. 920.421.9463.

october 9-16/2026 EVENTS | 3 6-8pm. Dark indie blues/folk rock. ON THE STAGE COFFEEHOUSE Trueblood Performing Arts Center, 870 Main Rd, Washington Island. 920.847.2528. 7-9pm. Featuring Chicago acoustic duo Uncharted Waters.

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.

PERFORMANCE KIRBY FELLIS QUINTET AND FUNDRAISER Birch Creek Music Performance Center, 3821 Cty E, Egg Harbor. 920.868.3763. 5:30 pm. Social. 6 pm. Heavy Hors d’Oeuvres & Cash Bar. 7 pm. Kirby Fellis Quintet. Cultural legacy blended with contemporary energy jazz. MUTTS GONE NUTS – UNLEASHED! Southern Door Auditorium, 2073 Cty DK, Brussels. 920.676.1920. 4pm. A show featuring some of the world’s most talented four-legged performers. “SHADOWS IN THE WATER” RADIO PLAY Door County Granary, 72 E. Locust Court, Sturgeon Bay. 920.241.6819. 7pm. Part 2 of a murder mystery with a Sturgeon Bay setting. $20/Person per night. Visit sturgeonbayhistoricalsociety. org for more details. SATURDAY COMEDY NIGHT Rogue Theater at DC Arts Center, 917 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.0816. 7pm. A night of laughter featuring national touring comedians Reagan Niemela, Deanna Ortiz, and Jose Montero. $20/Presale. $25/At the door. Visit roguetheater. org for more details. PRO ARTE QUARTET MUSE Sturgeon Bay, 330 Jefferson Street, Sturgeon Bay. 920.854.7088. 7-9pm. One of the world’s longest-running chamber ensembles. Purchase tickets at midsummersmusic.com.

GALLERIES TOWNLINE ART FAIR Fine Line Designs Gallery, 10376 Hwy 42, Ephraim. 920.854.4343. 10am-5pm. 60+ professional Midwest artists show their art, including glass, pottery, paintings & more. 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. VINTAGE JEWELRY RECEPTION Artzy Studio, 10329 Hwy 42, Ephraim. 608.438.7633. 4-5pm. Vintage Collector and Owner Cynthia L. Koshalek will discuss the highlights of her collection, explain how to collate your own fine jewelry, and give tips on the current jewelry market and wearable art. A SATURDAY SOIRÉE Woodwalk Gallery, 6746 Cty Rd G, Egg Harbor. 920.629.4877. 5pm. Craft cocktails with Mike Holmes & friends, live music

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FOOD & DRINK BRAT FRY & BAKE SALE Immanuel Lutheran Church, 7973 Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor. 920.839.2224. 9:30am-3pm. Enjoy brats, chili, root beer floats, and baked goods. Proceeds benefit Immanuel Lutheran Church outreach projects. FLANNEL & CHILI FEST von Stiehl Cider Bar, 105 Navarino St, Algoma. 920.487.5208. 12:30-4pm. Show up in your best flannel for a chance to win a free cider, enjoy chili, and listen to live music by Nathan Grajeda. $10/person. DINNER WITH FRIENDS COMMUNITY MEAL Bay View Lutheran Church, 340 W Maple St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.4705. 4-6pm. Enjoy beef stew, rolls, and apple cookies. For meal delivery, call 920-256-5704.

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. ALGOMA LIONS POKER RUN AND MEAT RAFFLE Black Ash Gun Club, E5108 W. Wilson Road, Algoma. 920.487.2930. Pick up entry sheets from Algoma Pizza Bowl, return sheets to Black Ash Gun Club no later than 4 pm, and partake in a 5 pm meat raffle. $10/Poker Run entry. AMISH QUILT & CRAFT SHOW Mr. G’s Fernwood Gardens, 5890 Hwy 57, Sturgeon Bay. 920.889.2434. 9am-7pm. Buy local crafts and view Amish quilts. $1/person. COATS FOR KIDS Door County YMCA – Sturgeon Bay Program Center, 1900 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay. 920.743.1010. 9am-12pm. Drop off lightly used coats, gloves, or mittens to be donated to families. 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. STAR PARTY Ray and Ruthie Stonecipher Astronomy Center, 2200 Utah Street, Sturgeon Bay. (920) 360-3936. 7pm. Night sky viewing and planetarium shows.

OUTDOOR RUN WILD Potawatomi State Park. 3740 Cty PD, Sturgeon Bay. 920.746.2890. 9:30am. 5K run/walk and 10K race. 10:30am. 1/3-Mile Smokey Bear Fun Run (for kids ages 2-10). For details and registration, visit runwild.org. 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. 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. WASHINGTON ISLAND FARMERS MARKET K.K. Fiske & The Granary Saloon, 1177 Main Rd, Washington Island. 920.847.2121. 9am-12pm. 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. FALL FUN FEST & CIDER PRESSING PARTY Washington Island Farm Museum, Corner of Airport and Jackson Harbor Rd, Washington Island. 920.847.2179. 10am. Kids’ games, vendors, wagon rides, cider pressing, and more. 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. DOCENT-LED HIKE The Clearing, 12171 Garrett Bay Rd, Ellison Bay. 920.854.4088. 1-3pm. Explore & learn about the property with a guide.

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SUN 10/11 FESTIVALS PUMPKIN PATCH FESTIVAL Throughout Egg Harbor. 920.868.3717. 10am-4pm. Wander the closed main street and enjoy carnival rides, live music, food, raffles, arts & crafts, and kids’ activities throughout Egg Harbor at one of the year’s biggest festivals. Visit eggharbordoorcounty. org for details.

LIVE MUSIC BIG MOUTH QUARTET Harbor View Park, 7809 Hwy 42, Egg Harbor. 920.868.3717. 11am-12pm. An assortment of blues, jazz and original songs. 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. TOM KRAACK Lautenbach’s Winery & Market, 9197 Hwy 42, Fish Creek. 920.868.3479. 12-3pm. Americana, folk & blues. BIG MOUTH & THE POWER TOOL HORNS Harbor View Park, 7809 Hwy 42, Egg Harbor. 920.868.3717. 12:30-4pm. An eclectic mix of blues & jazz. BOB BERO Harbor Ridge Winery, 4690 Rainbow Ridge Rd, Egg Harbor. 920.868.4321. 1-4pm. ’60s and ’70s covers on 6 & 12 strings. PAT MCCURDY The Cherry Hut, 8813 Hwy 42, Fish Creek. 920.868.4450. 3-6pm. Off-beat singer-songwriter. COOL BAY JAZZ Drömhus Door County, 611 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay. 608.333.4553. 5-7pm. World-class professional musicians.

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Family Fun!

• Themed Corn Maze • Pumpkins & Gourds • Apple Slingshot

• Barrel Train • Rubber Duck Races • Hay Rides • Games and More!

Open Saturdays & Sundays September 19-October 25 Haunted Maze October 30! RedBarnMaze.com (920) 495-6293 • 7125 Cty Rd. J, Forestville

MAY 1, 2027

A RUN IN THE PARK CLOSED COURSE, JUST FOR RUNNERS! PARTY AT THE FINISH LINE

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at The Theatre in a Garden

Our 86th Year

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BY HEIDI ARMBRUST

A funny and thrillin

“EXTRAORDINARY

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october 9-16/2026 EVENTS | 5

Sunday continued from page 3 Suggested for ages 13+ for discussions of suicide. “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.

PERFORMANCE

TOWNLINE ART FAIR Fine Line Designs Gallery, 10376 Hwy 42, Ephraim. 920.854.4343. 10am-4pm. 60+ professional Midwest artists show their art, including glass, pottery, paintings & more.

INDOOR AMISH QUILT & CRAFT SHOW Mr. G’s Fernwood Gardens, 5890 Hwy 57, Sturgeon Bay. 920.889.2434. 9am-5pm. Buy local crafts and view Amish quilts. $1/person. SUNDAY STITCH The Naked Sheep, 31 S. Madison Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 920.818.1166. 12-3pm. Open knitting & crochet. YOGA WOMB CELEBRATION The Yoga Womb, 58 W. Maple Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 12-2pm. Celebrate the second anniversary of the Yoga Womb with free henna by Kajal Jain, refreshments, a silent auction, and entertainment from the dancers of HYPE Dance Studio in Sturgeon Bay.

LITERATURE LETTERS TO POOH FAMILY PROGRAM Write On, Door County, 4210 Juddville Rd, Juddville. 920.868.1457. 10-11am. Write a letter to Pooh, which will be sent to the oﬃcial Pooh letter collection box in Hartfield, England. ODES TO JOY Write On, Door County, 4210 Juddville Rd, Juddville. 920.868.1457. 1pm. A monthly program devoted to things that bring you joy. Hosted by Gail Eckl and Kathleen Harris.