In this issue
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Woodwalk Gallery Hosts Floral-Themed Soirée
Dress in your favorite florals to attend a colorful soirée at Woodwalk Gallery to celebrate the height of summer and the opening of its Flourished exhibition, featuring the work of 10 Woodwalk artists. The event takes place July 29, 6-9 pm, Jane from Lucky Stars Flowerfarm will guide attendees in creating a floral crown to […]
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Letter to the Editor: Lover of Door Lens
Just a quick note to make Peninsula Pulse fans aware that while studying the weekly newspaper-in-hand is must-do reading to keep on top of everything Door County, if you are not also subscribing to the Pulse’s daily newsletter [Pulse Picks], you are missing one terrific treat: the reader-submitted photo that ends each day’s edition. The […]
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Letter to the Editor: Sister Bay Is Not the Wild West
I’m writing in response to a quote in the July 14 edition of the Peninsula Pulse [“Request for More Trash Receptacles”] from our village administrator about Sister Bay that “sometimes it’s the Wild West out there.” During committee meetings, which on occasion become somewhat contentious, people say things in moments of frustration that may or […]
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Letter to the Editor: A Kitchens Shout-Out
Here’s a shout-out to Joel Kitchens, Wisconsin state representative for the 1st Assembly District, for working at the Sevastopol Dairy Farm Breakfast on July 2. He helped all morning serving coffee, replenishing cherries and apple cider, and cleaning tables. This is a great example of “servant leadership.” Joel certainly could have been home enjoying the […]
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Luxury Picnic Company Expands Presence
Wicker Baskt, a luxury picnic and charcuterie catering company, is expanding its presence in Door County to offer residents and visitors its services to plan a date, family outing or special celebration. Wicker Baskt offers a local menu featuring artisanal cheeses, charcuterie, fresh fruit and traditional accoutrements. In addition to its catering services, the company […]
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Following the 2023 Wisconsin Cherry Board election, Dan Kieler of Sturgeon Bay began a three-year term as an elected member of the board on July 1. Learn about this and other Wisconsin agricultural marketing boards at datcp.wi.gov/Pages/About_Us/MarketingBoards.aspx.
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Cindy Follick Joins Crossroads’ Board
Crossroads at Big Creek has welcomed Cindy Follick to its board of directors, which oversees the nonprofit’s mission of inspiring environmental stewardship through education, restoration, research and outdoor experiences. Follick earned a degree in industrial engineering from the University of Southern California and worked in manufacturing for AT&T and in hospital strategic planning. While in […]
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New Hire to Advance YMCA’s Mission
The Door County YMCA has hired Brett Cleveland as its new mission advancement executive. He has been with the organization since 2021, most recently as its member engagement executive, overseeing membership, marketing and community outreach. During his tenure, Cleveland has helped the YMCA to reopen following the pandemic, serve members in new and innovative ways, […]
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Gary Shefchik Retires from Portside
After a tenure of nearly 50 years at PortSide Builders, Gary Shefchik officially retired as of May 26. He had been with PortSide Builders from the beginning, working alongside his siblings – Larry, Paul, Alan, Mark, Sue and Fran – who founded the company in 1977. Gary began his construction career in 1974, working with his […]
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New Space for Henriksen Fisheries
In 2021, Henriksen Fisheries opened Henriksen’s Fish House, just north of Gus Klenke’s Garage in Ellison Bay. Two years later, the company has opened a new processing plant and retail store at 11644 Old Stage Road in Ellison Bay. The store is open Wednesday-Saturday, 11 am – 4 pm.
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Reduce Stress, Build Resilience at Mindfulness Workshop
Dave Ferguson, M.D., is leading a six-week workshop called Mindfulness Training: Techniques for Reducing Stress and Building Resilience. Participants will explore research regarding the benefits of mindfulness, examine the stories we tell ourselves, and gain insight into how we handle life’s stressors. The first session, Introduction to Building a Mindfulness Practice, is set for Sept. […]
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Parent Corner: Separation Anxiety
by KAREN COREKIN-DeLaMER, Education and Community Relations Coordinator, Northern Door Children’s Center Dear Karen, I had my first child 10 months ago. It’s been the most amazing experience of my entire life. His dad temporarily took on a second job so I could stay home with him, but I have to go back to work […]
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For the past couple of years, Tom Schmelzer has been coy about whether he was selling 27 Pines Golf Course. He designed and built the course and driving range from scratch on his farmland south of Sturgeon Bay, and he continued to make improvements – including renovating a tee box and adding a fairway bunker […]
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Book Recommendation: ‘The Secret Book of Flora Lea’ by Patti Callahan Henry
Recommended by KARLIE MARTENS, Bookseller, Novel Bay Booksellers The Secret Book of Flora Lea is part historical fiction, part mystery, part love story and all amazing. The story begins with Hazel and her young sister, Flora, being sent to a foster home during World War II’s Operation Pied Piper. To help ease their pain during […]
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Questions & Authors: Sean Hill, Hal Prize poetry judge
Rooted in place, movement and remembrance, Sean Hill’s poetry explores what it means to be a part of, and outside of, a community. His first collection of poetry, Blood Ties & Brown Liquor, was named one of the Ten Books All Georgians Should Read in 2015 by the Georgia Center for the Book. His second […]
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Sevastopol Searches for New Internet Partner
Jeanne Vogel, a town board supervisor and chair of the town’s Communication and Technology Committee, said they’ve issued requests for proposals to AT&T, Bertram, Charter, Frontier and Nsight. Responses are due July 24, with one exception due July 31. The town’s updated geolocations (addresses) now number 2,184, including the new residences that will be constructed […]
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State Broadband Grants Opening Aug. 14
Under the American Rescue Plan Act, the U.S. Department of Treasury awarded Wisconsin $42 million through the Capital Projects Fund to administer the Broadband Infrastructure Program and invest in projects that will provide high-quality internet to locations that lack access to adequate, affordable service. Entities that are eligible for the competitive grant program include internet […]
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City Forms Transportation Board
The Common Council gave final approval Tuesday to repeal both subunits of city government and create in their place a five-member Local Transportation Board with three council members and two citizen members. City administrator Josh Van Lieshout said the Parking and Traffic Committee favored incorporating the duties of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board as […]
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City planner/zoning administrator Stephanie Servia said rezoning the site, which currently has a building on it and is being used for outdoor storage by Mueller Trucking and Repair, is an initial step to permit commercial storage buildings. She said the construction of storage units on the site will also require approval from the Plan Commission […]
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Jumping Worms Shut Down Compost Sites
Officials with the City of Sturgeon Bay are trying to determine how widespread jumping worms are throughout the city after discovering the Asian invasive worm at its compost site earlier this month. “The jumping worms have been in Door County since around 2017, so it is no surprise that they have ended up in our […]
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Trustees Pump the Brakes on Village Hall Changes
After years of discussion that has included reviewing several different plans, Ephraim trustees have decided they like the village hall landscaping and parking lot pretty much the way they are. During its July 11 meeting, the board voted 3-2 against moving forward with a redesign aimed at showcasing a building that trustee Ken Nelson called […]
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Sturgeon Bay Backs Borrowing $3.1 Million for 2023
STURGEON BAY A resolution authorizing the sale of approximately $3.1 million in general obligation promissory notes to borrow money for a variety of capital projects and purchases was approved Tuesday by the Sturgeon Bay Common Council. The purpose of issuing the notes is to provide financing for items in the 2023 budget, including street and […]
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Redmann Purchase Would Not Cost Taxpayers
Another attempt to get town residents to approve Gibraltar’s purchase of the Marise Redmann property comes with a plan to expand Fish Creek Park. The town’s idea to buy part of the Redmann property is nothing new. In fact, it’s been discussed at the town level for about 15 years, according to town chair Steve […]
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Editor’s Note: Trojan Horse Laws
If you can wrap something into a package that everyone wants, you have a greater chance of getting diverse, unrelated or controversial laws passed. These are technically known as omnibus bills. I was reminded of their opaque, almost insidious nature while gathering information this week on the additional shared revenue that our local municipalities will […]
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Wild Things: Who’s Going to Win the K/D?
Dramatic opening weekend unfolds around the islands by KEVIN NAZE, [email protected], Peninsula Pulse contributor If you know anything about fishing, you know that just about anything can happen. But even Hollywood movie producers couldn’t have scripted a more dramatic opening weekend for the Kewaunee/Door (K/D) County Salmon Tournament – one in which 19-year-old Ryan Jorgenson […]
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The Liberty Grove Historical Society is closer to completing a new pedestal to honor Sister Bay/Liberty Grove first responders after John Wilz of Hi Tec Fabrication in Sturgeon Bay partnered with Linda Wilkinson of the historical society in her design of the structure that will display a medallion recognizing this particular section of the walkway. […]
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The Egg Harbor Historical Society’s next program, “Charles Cady’s Egg Harbor,” will take place July 25, 2 pm, at the Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St. in Egg Harbor. In 1907, Charles Cady purchased Levi Thorp’s 1871 Cupola House and 100-acre Egg Harbor orchard, which he named Hillcrest Orchards. Cady also owned much of the village […]
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Saturdays at the Village at Heritage Village
The Door County Historical Society is continuing its Saturdays at the Village series at Heritage Village at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St. in Sturgeon Bay. Each week, there’s a new program with a different theme, including a hands-on activity, to immerse families and people of all ages in history education. Experience crafts, historical games, informative […]
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Hickey to Discuss Commercial-Fishing History
The Door County Historical Society will hold its next dinner program July 24 at The Log Den, 6626 Hwy 42 in Egg Harbor. The doors will open at 5:30 pm, and dinner will begin at 6 pm. The menu features pork loin with cherry sauce over rice, veggies, rolls, ice cream, coffee, milk and iced […]
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Obituary: Catherine “Cathy” L. (Heinz) Jungr
June 16, 1953 ~ July 15, 2023 Cathy L. Jungr, 70, of Sturgeon Bay died unexpectedly Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Aurora Bay Care Medical Center in Green Bay. Surviving family include her husband of 40 years, Jim Jungr; two children, Amy (Sean) Moran of Madison and Jacoby Jungr of Sturgeon Bay; two grandchildren, Jyoti […]
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May 30, 1955 ~ July 3, 2023 Gary Allen Bernardy, 68, of Sturgeon Bay, died Monday, July 3, 2023. He was born May 30, 1955 in Sturgeon Bay, son of the late Albert Anthony and Martha Francis (Kominski) Bernardy. A graveside service to honor Gary’s life will be held Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at St. Joseph Cemetery […]
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Obituary: Barbara Below Kletzien
June 12, 1927 ~ July 13, 2023 Barbara B. Kletzien, 96, of Sturgeon Bay, died on July 13, 2023, at her home, with her family at her side. She was born June 12, 1927 in Evanston, Illinois, the daughter of the late Martin and Florence (Fox) Below. Barbara graduated from New Trier High School and went on […]
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June 10, 1942 ~ July 16, 2023 Doris Mae Stoeger, 81, of Valmy, in the Town of Sevastopol, died early Sunday morning, July 16, 2023. She was born June 10, 1942 in Sturgeon Bay, the daughter of Carl Bernard Anderson and Clara Veneta (Bertschinger) Anderson. Doris grew up attending Sturgeon Bay United Methodist Church. She […]
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August 8, 1936 ~ July 14, 2023 John William Arnold, 86, of Sturgeon Bay, died Friday morning, July 14, 2023 at Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay. He was born August 8, 1936 in Skokie, IL, the son of Urban and Elsa (Wells) Arnold. John graduated from St. George High School in Evanston, IL […]
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Obituary: John “Jack” D. Schmirler
January 8, 1949 ~ July 10, 2023 John “Jack” D. Schmirler, 74 years of Sister Bay, died at home on Monday, July 10, 2023. He was born January 8, 1949, in Green Bay, the only child of the late John and Beverly(DeWitt) Schmirler. Jack graduated from Casimir Pulaski High School in Milwaukee before heading to […]
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Madison Woman Storms to Door County Triathlon Record
Nicole Heininger of Madison set a new course record for women in the Door County Half Iron Triathlon Sunday. Heininger finished in 4:24:51, nearly 13 minutes ahead of second place Caryn Herrick of St. Louis Park, Minnesota. Rachel Illgen of Brookfield finished third. On the men’s side, Alfredo Ramirez Pinho of Verona won in a […]
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Obituary: Clark “Clarkster” Robert Zander
January 6, 1945 ~ July 7, 2023 Clark “Clarkster” Robert Zander, 78, of Sister Bay, died peacefully at home on Friday, July 7, 2023. He was born January 6, 1945 in Milwaukee, son of the late Robert Edward Zander and Bernice Amanda (Hubenthal) Zander Waech. His father passed away during World War II and he […]
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Obituary: Frances Jane (Blasier) DeMarb
January 22, 1924 ~ July 1, 2023 Frances Jane DeMarb, age 99, of Sturgeon Bay, died on Saturday, July 1, 2023. She was born on January 22, 1924, to the late Leroy and Emily (Knapp) Blasier in Milwaukee. Frances was united in marriage to Gerald Norbert DeMarb on July 22, 1939, in Sturgeon Bay. He preceded her […]