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Welcome to Impact 2013, our new business and industry magazine that will highlight the businesses and leaders that make Door County a special place.
Our Peninsula is made up of a diverse work force. We have shipbuilding, arts, agriculture, health and hospitality all intertwined with the roots of hard work and pride. The employees of Door County have a passion, precision and confidence in what and who they are. We will ask several leaders to show us why commitment and integrity are so important to a successful business plan. We will look inside the heads of the leaders of trades and businesses that are important to the success of our economic stability as a community. We will provide the business and services contacts that will allow you to find information easily in our fast-paced world. Our team here at the Door County Advocate invites you to join us as we introduce Impact 2013. Enjoy. Scott Schmeltzer General Manager
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31 zip codes 31 information & referral 31 animal shelters & pet services 31 voting registration & polling places 33 polling places 33 department of transportation 33 information centers & business associations 33 post offices
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county supervisors and districts county offices and department heads emergency numbers fire departments non-emergency numbers crises & intervention city, town & village information
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43 volunteer opportunities 45 top 10 reasons to volunteer
4 Scandia Village gets better with age 8 Eating the organic way
10 questions with people who impact door county
12 Elizabeth Meissner-Gigstead 14 David Rolston 16 Richard Purinton 18 Jennifer Laughlin
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20 Jerry Worrick 22 Roxanne Schopf 24 pat mAcdonald 26 Bob Lautenbach, Carrie Lautenbach-Viste & Erin Lautenbach
19 Peninsula Arts Association PAA to continue history of promoting local arts 21 Door County Board of Realtors It’s about more than just home sales 28 Door County Visitors Bureau Helping tourism to grow for 122 years 30 Door County Economic Development Corp. Many ways to help businesses start, stay strong 42 United Way of Door County It’s all about the community for United Way
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Hardy Gallery executive director Elizabeth Meissner-Gigstead sits on the dock outside the gallery, in front of one of its its iconic, graffiti-covered walls. Meissner-Gigstead is one of eight local leaders who, because of the impact they and their organizations or busineeses have on Door County, were asked to join us for “10 Questions with …” Read her answers, and those of the other seven featured movers and shakers, inside. Tina M. Gohr/Door County Advocate
Publisher Scott Johnson | General Manager Scott Schmeltzer | Financial Reporting Manager Terrie Haen News Editor Warren Bluhm | Section Editor Christopher Clough
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Scandia Village gets better with age Elderly care, residence facilities ready to expand, continue to be part of the community By Ramelle Bintz Door County Advocate What started as a 60-bed nursing home on Nov. 2, 1981 when Scandia Village’s first three residents moved in, has grown into a sprawling village within the village of Sister Bay. The acronym of SCAND is shorthand for the Senior Citizens Agency of Northern Door. In October of 1974, founders held hands, prayed and passed the hat in an old cherry orchard at what is now 10560 Applewood Road. Scandia’s first president, George Erickson, was a faithful PAGE 4 | September 2013
Scandia 1981: From left, John Kahlert, Roy Jones and Bob Berns – three of the people who helped found Scandia Village – are shown outside the under-construction building prior to the doors opening Oct. 19, 1981. Submitted
friend to John Harding, who followed him as Scandia’s second president.
breaking, Harding was about Scandia’s future.
Both Erickson’s widow, Annette, and Harding attended the Aug. 29 groundbreaking ceremony for an $8 million expansion of Scandia’s grounds. In the 32 years that passed since Scandia’s founding, not only had the ad hoc committee provided a nursing home for northern Door County, but a campus for every type of care for aging residents, including independent living apartments and condominiums, assisted living and memory care facilities.
“We came to this spot, not led,” he said. “We were driven here! We asked God to provide the means to start this village. We thought we’d never raise $50,000 to buy these acres to develop the nursing home.”
A partnership with Ministry Door County Medical Center provides physical therapy. And services range from massage therapy to a resale shop. Harding recounted the marvels of what the ad hoc committee started. Describing himself as “The Last of the Mohicans” after taking the podium to address the crowd of 400 at the ground-
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The need to grow Scandia, a Christian-based group, is part of the national nonprofit Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society. It serves residents of all faiths and backgrounds, but prayer is a key aspect for many residents and a chaplain is on staff. Several Door County pastors have served on the board and are active in the “Partners in Compassion” expansion campaign. A women’s auxiliary was also founded early and community bake sales, art donations and bequests helped buy the DOOR COUNTY ADVOCATE | IMPACT
land and build the facility on time. But even then, Harding said, some questioned whether there was a need for such a large facility or so much land. “For the long term, some asked, ‘What do you need 50 acres for?’” Harding said with a chuckle. “We now know.” In August, Scandia bid projects for the first and second phases of a three-phase, $8 million renovation, raising almost $6 million since the capital campaign was announced less than two years ago. The bid is for 24 assisted-living units that will move residents from small living quarters to larger studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments and an expanded wellness/therapy center. Work should begin this fall and is expected to be completed by next fall. It will roll right into phase two of the plan to build short-term rehabilitative suites adjacent to the wellness center, along with a cafe’ for residents, families and visitors. In phase three, the skilled care center will be renovated to make all rooms private with additional space for personal furnishings and larger bathrooms with showers. Two enclosed courtyards are also included in the plans.
John Harding and Annette Erickson, both of whom helped found Scandia Village, were on hand at Scandia’s Aug, 29 groundbreaking ceremony for its expansion. Erickson’s husband, George, was Scandia’s first president and Harding was the second. Annette now makes Scandia her home. Ramelle Bintz/Door County Advocate
Harding said he had to twist arms in Washington to acquire the required certificate of need to build the nursing home in the first place. He used every avenue he could, including his own son (who worked for the FBI) to convince the late U.S. Sen. William Proxmire of Wisconsin to get it. He remembered the day the late state Rep. Lary Swoboda called him to be at the state Capitol Scandia Village continued on page 6 >>>
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<<< Scandia Village continued from page 5 to receive the certificate of need from the governor. Those tough early days paid off as the groundbreaker again found himself with a shovel in his hands. “I’m so proud of this place, I could bust,” Harding said. He credited several others for steering Scandia through rough times, including Michele Notz, who began her career growing with Scandia since its inception. Notz started out working in Scandia’s laundry room, then as a nurse’s aide, later managing apartments, as office manager and now serving as Scandia’s administrator. She, too, was moved by the enthusiasm at the groundbreaking. “Today is a testimony to our community,” she said. Another key player is Nicki Scharrig, director of resource development, who said volunteers are central to helping run Scandia. More than 425 volunteers come and go at Scandia, working in every aspect from visiting residents to helping to sort and sell at the resale shop, Bargains Unlimited. The Bargains store is used not just by residents, family and friends but by the larger community. The Scandia Auxiliary, which runs the resale shop, has been so successful, it pledged $2 million to the capital campaign.
A vital part of the community The economic impact of Scandia, including payroll and services it provides, is about $22 million put back into the community each year, Scharrig said. The impact of 117 employees makes Scandia one of the county’s largest employers. The community is intertwined with Scandia, which has its own Meadows Art Gallery and library. When Scandia first opened and subsequently added on, community artists answered the call to decorate its walls, Scharrig said. As Door County is home to many artists, many have called Scandia home as they retired and display their art there, often donating it as part of their estate. As a result, walking the halls of Scandia is a glimpse into the art and history of Door County. Isabel Beaudoin and Austin Fraser are PAGE 6 | September 2013
From left, Nicki Scharrig, director of resource development, and Michele Notz, administrator, stand beside plans now being bid for the expansion project at Scandia Village. Paula Hedeen/For the Door County Advocate
just two examples of former residents at Scandia whose art remains. The work of other Door County masters such as Gerhard Miller and Charles “Chick” Peterson graces the halls. It’s also not unusual to find older adults now living there painting and contributing their current work. The senior living campus is much like a dormitory experience for older adults whose activity level ranges from very active to requiring 24-hour nursing care. Independent living options include ownership in Villa Homes for those 55 years or older, the Meadows rental apartments and Woodview assisted-living apartments. Those who require more medical care can make short- or long-term use of the skilled nursing facility or the Birchwood memory care unit.
A brush with area VIPs Scandia has a reputation for quality care and waiting lists are common. The expansion projects won’t add many units but will improve the aging facility for current and future residents. Bumping into residents at Scandia also
means a brush with any number of people who helped make Door County what it is today. Among those recognizable at the groundbreaking ceremony was Scandia resident Clyde Casperson, whose son, Greg, continues to run Casperson Funeral Home in Sister Bay. Sarah Wright and Marge Binder, both lovely women now in their 90s, live next to one another in the Villas. The women are better known for their mark in Door County as owners of the Red Barn Shops and Wilson’s Ice Cream. Both Notz and Scharrig hesitated naming names not just for privacy issues but due to the volume of those who have called Scandia home and have family active in the capital campaign. So many of Door County’s entrepreneurs have landed there and contributed to Scandia, it’s hard to know where to begin. “They’re all important,” Notz said. An example is Scandia resident Judy Bush, who also serves as secretary for the “Partners in Compassion” campaign. Bush recalled when she and her husband, George, were making plans to retire and move to Door County in 2001. The morning they were packed to DOOR COUNTY ADVOCATE | IMPACT
leave, her husband suddenly had a slight stroke. Judy and George both made the trip a week later and settled in a condominium at Scandia. They waited for a villa to come up for sale, which did happen. Judy still lives in the villa while George receives assisted care in an apartment at Woodview. “I knew then and I know now, this is the best possible place he could be,” Judy said of her husband’s sudden change of condition. “This gives fulfillment to people whose lives change dramatically. The staff and family care is absolutely amazing.” “Loving someone takes courage,” she said, “but you don’t know where that’s going to take you.”
Sarah Wright, left, and Marge Binder, right, are joined by director of resource development Nicki Scharrig at the Aug. 29 groundbreaking ceremony at Scandia Village. Wright and Binder, who formerly owned The Red Barn Shops and Wilson’s Ice Cream, are neighbors in the Villas at Scandia and active supporters of the facility’s “Partners in Compassion” campaign. Paula Hedeen/For the Door Coutny Advocate
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She and her husband happily landed a dozen years ago at Scandia in Door County. That very public testimony of her private life is one of the reasons Scandia continues to grow. Contact Ramelle Bintz at rbintz@doorcountyadvocate.com.
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Eating the organic way Steep Creek and Waseda - two local farms that produce organic foods By Samantha Hernandez Door County Advocate Door County is home to many organic food businesses but two that stand out are Steep Creek Farm in Sturgeon Bay and Waseda Farms in Baileys Harbor. Meg Goettelman, who owns Steep Creek Farm along with her husband, Adam, took up gardening after she gave birth to the couple’s twins. They have three sons total. “It started off with me needing to keep my mind stimulated while raising infant PAGE 8 | September 2013
Steep Creek Farm co-owner Meg Goettelman picks eggplants at the Sturgeon Bay farm. Samantha Hernandez/ Door County Advocate
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Each year the garden grew. Within a few years, Meg and Adam had so many vegetables that the couple ran out of family and friends to take the excess produce.
This spring the Goettelmans moved Steep Creek to a location at 6418 Vignes Road, Sturgeon Bay. They have plans to add another greenhouse and a canning kitchen.
After taking a three-day course on marketing organic food, the Goettelmans decided to start a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) business of their own. CSA members pay a fee to receive a box of produce on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. Members can also sign up to work four hours a week in exchange for produce. Over the past 5 years Meg and Adam have seen their CSA grow from 20 members to 220. “That is a planned growth,” Adam said, noting that membership has expanded mainly by word of mouth. “We really are enjoying the people that come back
To help with the chickens, multiple gardens and two greenhouses on the property, the couple employs three people and 13 workshare members. They are also transitioning to being certified organic. “People want quality food that you can trust,” Meg said. Adam agreed that people are more of aware of not only their food but also for how the environment is being treated. “One is just a bonus of the other,” he said. Waseda Farms in Baileys Harbor is DOOR COUNTY ADVOCATE | IMPACT
Employees Judy Samida. Left, and Stacy Rover hoe a row of plants at Steep Creek Farm in Sturgeon Bay. Samantha Hernandez/Door County Advocate
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<<< Organic Way continued from page 9 another organic food business in Door County that has also seen more people taking a closer look at what is on their plate. Tom Lutsey, one of the owners of the certified organic business, started raising his own beef 13 years ago after being diagnosed with cancer. “I had cancer and during that time I was asked by dieticians to start writing down my food intake … ‘Well, you know, Tom, you probably eat too much red meat,’” Lutsey said the dieticians told him. He began looking at the meat he ate and decided “you could have a better red meat.” Lutsey started buying cattle, and it eventually grew into a business that now includes pigs and chickens. The farm, purchased in 2008, has between 250 and 300 head of cattle and a store where people can buy Waseda’s products and order meat. The business also supplies products to restaurants. Lutsey is proud that Waseda Farms also employs seven people. “When we hired them, they were all unemployed,” he said. The diet of the animals seems to be a big draw for people. “All of our animals are on pasture or in fields,” Lutsey said. Almost all of the products that Waseda sells are free of monosodium glutamate, gluten and nitrates, said Lutsey’s son, Matt Lutsey. Their customers include people who can’t eat pork or beef that has eaten a diet of soy or corn.
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“We’ve definitely seen a huge influx in our customer base” of those who have food allergies, Matt said.
Steep Creek Farm CSA: www.steepcreekfarm.com
Contact Samantha Hernandez at svhernande@doorcountyadvocate.com.
Waseda Farms: www.wasedafarms.com
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Top Photo: A calf and cow nuzzle in a field at Waseda Farms in Baileys Harbor. Submitted Bottom Photo: Some of the produce available at Steep Creek Farm in Sturgeon Bay. Samantha Hernandez/ Door County Advocate
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Elizabeth Meissner-Gigstead is the executive director of the Francis Hardy Center for the Arts, Inc, which not only holds exhibits in its gallery but devotes itself to community arts outreach and education programs.
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Hardy Gallery executive director Elizabeth Meissner-Gigstead playfully imitates “The Painter,’’ a bust of gallery namesake of Francis Howe Hardy. The commisssioned sculpture was created by Bren Sibilsky of Algoma. Tina M. Gohr/Door County Advocate
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What does your company do, and for how long has it been in the business? The Francis Hardy Center for the Arts, Inc. – known more affectionately by locals and long-time patrons and supporters as the Hardy Gallery – is a nonprofit organization working to support the visual arts and artists of Door County. The organization operates the iconic gallery located in the historic Anderson Warehouse on Ephraim’s Anderson Dock. During the intense five-month high season, we present four temporary exhibits at the dockside facility and additional educational events and programs, drawing an average DOOR COUNTY ADVOCATE | IMPACT
Elizabeth Meissner-Gigstead of 13,000-plus visitors to the gallery annually. From its very beginnings as a modest gallery in the early 1960s, the Hardy has worked to promote and encourage artists by providing exhibition space to both local and regional artists who may or may not have gallery representation. This year, the Hardy held its 51st annual juried exhibit, which featured the work of 75 artists in photography and a variety of two- and three-dimensional media, followed by the annual Collection Invitational which showcases work by established local artists. Although programming has expanded over the course of the last decade to include community outreach and education, without question, exhibitions have been the mainstay of the Hardy’s programming for the past 50 years. The life of the Hardy Gallery has been shaped by many people over the years: a clever Norwegian family, a perceptive philanthropic businessman, many talented managers and directors, and more curators, jurors, artists, docents, interns, assistants, lecturers, volunteers, musicians, committee and board members than can be listed here. Today, the Hardy shines as one of the centerpieces of Door County’s art scene and its reach is no longer limited to the exhibits that take place on the dock, but instead spreads throughout the entire Door County community and beyond.
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What is the best piece of business advice you would like to share with others? Years ago a note came across my desk from my boss that read “There can be no better reason than to love the work that you do, to work so hard and be so passionate about the success of the object of your love and affection.” The bottom line – a great deal can be accomplished with passion and hard work. And exceed expectations and manage resources effectively.
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Just a sampling of reads (which reflect a perspective from the nonprofit sector) include “Rework” by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson for a non-conventional approach, “She Takes on the World” by Natalie MacNeil and a recommendation from a colleague, “The Executive Director’s Guide to Thriving as a Nonprofit Leader.” If you could have a super power, what would it be? The ability to read minds.
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A few years back I was honored to be invited by a dear friend to accompany her on a trip (gratis) to Napa Valley in California. We had the time of our lives and shared many laughs. I am grateful for the experience, which included dinner at some amazing restaurants, including a most memorable 12-course meal at Thomas Keller’s famed French Laundry.
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What is the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you?
If you had to pick one place in Door County that you love, what would it be? If I had to pick just one as a native of Door County, top of the charts in my book would be the Lake Michigan shoreline near Lily Bay in Sturgeon Bay. I grew up just a mile from here and have many fond memories of swimming in the brisk water, shenanigans with my siblings and our bike rides to and fro. As an adult, I am lucky enough to enjoy the same scenery now with my family – my favorite is an early morning walk along the shore.
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to my extended Hardy family and friends that have included everything from helping with laundry, cooking a meal, receiving a simple thank you note or lending a hand with the baby. All simple but meaningful, for sure.
The Hardy Gallery is a truly unique Door County experience, from the signature graffiti on the exterior walls to the artwork hanging on the interior walls. At what other facility can you enjoy viewing artwork by locals – a contemplative experience in and of itself – but add to it the ambiance of lapping water from the bay and, if the time is right, enjoy a spectacular sunset view?
How many employees does your company have? The organization employs two year-round staff members: a fulltime executive director and parttime volunteer coordinator/ admininstrative assistant. During the season, staff is supported by a volunteer docent corps, comprised of 35-40 individuals, and an arts management Intern.
What makes your company or organization special in Door County?
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What is your “at-bat” or ring entrance song? (What song would play while you are being introduced?) I am not a huge music junkie. I would be happy with some upbeat tunes that are reflective of my personality, I think.
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What is your favorite food? This is a tough one! I am not persnickety when it comes to food. I have a soft spot in my heart for homemade baked pastries of any type, anything involving bacon – especially combined with a juicy, ripe heirloom tomato for a tasty BLT. Homegrown corn on the cob slathered with butter and salt also tops my chart. September 2013 | PAGE 13
David Rolston is president and CEO of Hatco Corp., which manufactures equipment for the food service industry from its plant in Sturgeon Bay. Age as of Aug. 1: 52
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Family: Wife, Kay; sons Alex, 22, and Kyler, 20. Place of residence: Fox Point Livelihood: Mechanical engineer
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What does your company do, and for how long has it been in the business? Hatco is a 100-percent employee-owned manufacturer of commercial food service equipment, specifically food warmers and merchandisers, toasters, water heaters and cooking devices. Hatco started in 1950 in Milwaukee. Manufacturing operations began to move to Sturgeon Bay in 1973. Currently, all U.S. manufacturing is done in Sturgeon Bay. You will find Hatco equipment in restaurants, convenience stores, grocery stores, hospitals and many other places where prepared food is served to the public. Hatco sells Sturgeon Baymanufactured equipment throughout the world, and we are very proud of our reputation for being easy to do business with and for manufacturing high-quality, longlasting equipment. How many employees does your company have? Hatco has about 375 employees in the United States. We have sales managers located in strategic parts of the world, and we have a small manufacturing team of about 25 people in China.
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What makes your company or organization special in Door County? Hatco strives to be a good place to work. Our employee ownership model allows us to build very strong retirement accounts for our team members. We also strive to have a great benefit package and to empower our team members to take responsibility for continually improving our company and workplace. We are in the process of building our 10th addition since 1973. Expansion over the years has allowed us to hire more and more of the dedicated and talented people who reside in Door County.
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What is the best piece of business advice you would like to share with others? Don’t micromanage. Hire good people and let them do their jobs.
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What books on business would you recommend? The book that I remember and quote from most often is “First, Break All The Rules” by Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman. It provides great lessons and insight into motivating people. A book that I read recently and found fascinating is “The Innovator’s Dilemma” by Clayton Christensen.
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If you could have a super power, what would it be? Philanthropy.
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What is the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you? I used to work for a woman at GE whom I considered to be a mentor. 19 years ago, I was looking for a new job, specifically in a small company. She knew David Hatch and called him on my behalf, resulting in my getting a rewarding career with a great company.
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If you had to pick one place in Door County that you love, what would it be? The curvy road leading to the Washington Island ferry. It is a fun ride on a motorcycle. I recently saw a photograph of it in an art gallery and identified it immediately. My second favorite place is the Hatco factory. It is full of interesting machinery, progressive processes and friendly people.
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What is your “at-bat” or ring entrance song? (What song would play while you are being introduced?) “Hells Bells” by AC/DC.
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What is your favorite food? Anything held in a Hatco food warmer. Working in this industry, all of us at Hatco eat too much. We all love seeing our equipment in use, and we often sample the food to see how hot it is and how it tastes. Our families get a little annoyed with us pointing out Hatco equipment when we are on trips or watching TV.
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Richard Purinton Richard Purinton, CEO of the Washington Island Ferry Line and author of books based on the Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history, stands on the shore as a ferry boat comes in. Tina M. Gohr/Door County Advocate
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Richard Purinton is the CEO of Washington Island Ferry Line, whose boats provide the connection between the Island and the mainland of Door County, and is the author of three books based on the history of Washington Island and Rock Island. He is partly retired but drives the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cherry Train Tours on the Island and operates the Karfi ferry to Rock Island a day or two each week.
Age on Aug. 1: 65 Family: Wife, Mary Jo; three children, Hoyt (and Kirsten) Purinton, Evelyn (and Chad) Beneda, and Thordur Purinton; four grandsons, who also live on Washington Island. Place of residence: Washington Island, Town of Washington. Livelihood: Ferry captain, tour driver, company officer, writer. DOOR COUNTY ADVOCATE | IMPACT
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What does your company do, and for how long has it been in the business? We provide ferry services. This company began in 1940 when Arni Richter and his father, Carl, purchased two wooden-hull ferries from William Jepson. Arni continued with the company until 2009, a few months short of a 99-year life. I’ve been proudly associated with the Ferry Line since November 1974. We provide year-around transportation service to and from Washington Island for passengers and vehicles. Since 2010, we’ve also operated the Cherry Train Tours and, starting in 2013, operate the passenger ferry Karfi to Rock Island State Park from Jackson Harbor.
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How many employees does your company have? We have a core group of captains, deckhands and administrative staff of 14, but expand to approximately 30 in summer with additional deckhands, ticketing and freight and shore staff.
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What makes your company or organization special in Door County? Operating ferries daily, yearround in all sorts of conditions presents many challenges, and the responsibilities are great. We provide – must provide - public transportation that is safe, regular and dependable. Our island, and Door County, depends upon our service not simply as a fun way to get back and forth – although it can often be just that - but also as something essential for economic survival of Washington Island, our township and our community and the state park of Rock Island. Water levels, access for boarding and what people can enjoy when they visit -- our work encompasses everything from oil changes to the dry docking of vessels to front-line tourism services.
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munity, made up of citizens who, for various reasons, choose to live and work here. There are many challenges to island living for which we have no immediate answers. We know that we are intricately bound with the larger body of Door County and the state of Wisconsin. We tend to be an independent group of people, but our existence is dependent upon connections with the mainland – folks from Chicago and Minneapolis, for example, as well as all across Wisconsin. Our needs to remain connected and involved with the larger world are many: the highway system, our county government, the maintenance of our mainland port (Northport) and most recently, funding to assist with dredging the Detroit Harbor navigational channel. This latter activity, for which the State of Wisconsin legislature and Gov. Walker has set aside $5.2 million, will begin this fall, utilizing the services of marine contractor Roen Salvage of Sturgeon Bay. This is a monumental project for which our island will receive long-term benefit.
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What books on business would you recommend? I’ve read a number of books on family businesses and succession, and I hope I’ve learned something positive from them. I saw myself as both son-in-law and a temporary company leader, paving the way for others. Our oldest son, Hoyt, is now company president and, at age 40, he has proven himself for many years already, the fourth generation to manage the overall business affairs of the Ferry Line. If you could have a super power, what would it be? I think this is a silly question, and I don’t have an answer. Achievements don’t just happen, they require hard work, planning and looking ahead, working with others, helping to provide the circumstances for positive events to occur. I have no pretense that a snap of the fingers will produce miracle results, although I also believe in the power of intention and good will.
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What is the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you? I can’t single out a particular thing or a certain person. But most recently, someone sent me this questionnaire! This opportunity encourages me to expound on long-buried thoughts, helping me to figure out just who I am and where I fit in this world. I love to write, and occasions such as this I view as a challenge and an opportunity for growth. This same pattern can apply to each customer, each passenger I meet. There is the potential for us to learn from one another, to be of service and to improve our lives.
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If you had to pick one place in Door County that you love, what would it be? There are many, and I can’t name only a single place. I grew up in Sturgeon Bay, but for the past 40 or so years, Washington Island has been home. The woods, beaches and natural areas of these islands are high on my “place list,” but so would be the Stavkirke at Trinity Lutheran Church and our home property on Detroit Harbor, where there is evidence of people having lived several thousand years ago. Such places transcend the simple descriptor of “an attraction.”
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What is your “at-bat” or ring entrance song? (What song would play while you are being introduced?) I’m not comfortable with being introduced, so this question doesn’t bring an immediate response to mind. But I like many types of music, and I’ll just say that pieces of songs are often playing in my head.
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What is your favorite food? Kind of like, which is my favorite pair of shoes? That which I am currently wearing. Foods that reflect special preparation, foods that make use of local ingredients tend to be more enjoyable. My tastes lead to trying what is available, no matter the location or ethnic origins. September 2013 | PAGE 17
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Jennifer Laughlin is president of the Southern Door Business Association, which promotes the Southern Door area’s businesses and tourist attractions. She also is marketing manager for Renard’s Cheese in Brussels. Place of residence: Sturgeon Bay Livelihood: Marketing
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Jennifer Laughlin Southern Door Business Association president Jennifer Laughlin sits outside Renard’s Cheese in Brussels, where she is marketing manager. The business association is trying to promote Southern Door as a tourist destination. Tina M. Gohr/Door County Advocate
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The Southern Door Business Association was started in 2011.
We have 9 board members and 53 business members
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What makes your company or organization special in Door County? We are an organization that is uniting the southern half of Door County in marketing efforts.
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What is the best piece of business advice you would like to share with others? Keep one eye on the big picture, but always concentrate on a task at a time and never give up.
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What books on business would you recommend? “Marketing Channels: Managing Supply Chain Relationships”
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If you could have a super power, what would it be? I would be telepathic – wait, that’s a scary thought!
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What is the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you? Some people have the most amazing ability to make me smile even when I am trying my hardest to be grumpy -- Thanks, family!
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If you had to pick one place in Door County that you love, what would it be? There’s no place like home … There’s no place like home … There’s no place like home!
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What is your “at-bat” or ring entrance song? (What song would play while you are being introduced?) “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin.
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What is your favorite food? Anything spicy.
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Peninsula Arts Association
PAA to continue history of promoting local arts By Pete Thelen Peninsula Arts Association The Peninsula Arts Association was founded in 1937 in Ephraim by local and summer residents. It is the oldest nonprofit organization for the arts in Door County and one of the oldest in Wisconsin. The vision of the founders was to foster and promote music, literature and the fine arts in individuals and organizations through the grant process. In the early years, PAA was a programbased organization, supporting the arts through activities that stimulated the imaginations of audiences and artists alike. Peninsula Music Festival, the Francis Hardy Center, Peninsula School of Art, the Peninsula Arts and Humanities Alliance (PAHA), Midsummer’s Music Festival and the Door County Memorial Hospital House and Garden Walk all began as programs or committees of PAA. Each group eventually obtained nonprofit organization status of its own, independent of PAA. From 1994 to 2012, PAA received matching funds from the state through the Wisconsin Arts Board to provide support of small, fledging and underserved artists and organizations as well as established organizations and artists, taking risks in providing new material and outreach services to the community. Together the PAA/WAB Regranting Program has distributed approximately $500,000 to over 235 individuals and organizations in Door County. The grantees, in return, provide programs for Door County school children, elderly and nursing home residents, children with special needs, and gen-
eral resident audiences. As well, programs draw visitors to Door County, making this Wisconsin Peninsula a nationally recognized tourist destination for the arts. The PAA is completely volunteer-driven. We have no office and we have relied on the generosity of local business owners like Richard and Pamela Wagner at Liberty Square in Egg Harbor for our meetings and awarding grants ceremony, and Randy Daubner at The English Inn in Fish Creek for our benefits. Our focus has always been on the individual artists and organizations that we have granted. We keep a low profile, and at times this has worked to our detriment. Some are confused and think the PAA and the Peninsula School of Art are one and the same. This will be our first grant cycle since our departure from the WAB, so the monies available for granting will be considerably lower than in past years. Looking forward, though, that will not deter our enthusiasm in the granting process and continuing to attract new donors. Over the years we have had many successes in our granting process and will continue to pursue alliances with individuals and organizations interested in promoting the arts. We believe our success is due to the vision and passion of the artists and organizations and we look forward to the future. It is an honor and a privilege for PAA to be the conduit. Pete Thelen is president of the Peninsula Arts Association.
For more information, call (920) 495-0893 or go to www. facebook. com/DoorCountyPAA. September 2013 | PAGE 19
Jerry Worrick is the CEO of Ministry Door County Medical Center.
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Age on Aug. 1: 65 Family: Married, one son Place of residence: Sturgeon Bay Livelihood: Hospital CEO
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Jerry Worrick Ministry Door County Medical Center CEO Jerry Worrick is shown inside the Sturgeon Bay facility. Submitted
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It provides critical-access hospital and clinics that provide health care and wellness to all individuals in Door County. Founded in the late 1940s.
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It’s about more than just home sales
We have over 600 employees all doing their very best to deliver quality health care to residents and visitors in Door County.
Board of Realtors members strive for ethics, contribute to the community
What is the best piece of business advice you would like to share with others?
By Heidi Neubauer Door County Board of Realtors
Organizational culture trumps all other aspects of business.
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What books on business would you recommend? “The World is Flat” by Thomas Friedman. It introduces the reader to the global economy and its challenges.
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If you could have a super power, what would it be? To be able to see into the future.
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What is the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you? A physician from Peoria, Ill., flew me (when I was 11 years old) and my dad to visit my mother, who was in a Rochester, Minn., hospital with terminal cancer.
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If you had to pick one place in Door County that you love, what would it be? Cave Point County Park.
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What is your “at-bat” or ring entrance song? (What song would play while you are being introduced?) “Three Ring Circus” by Blue Magic
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What is your favorite food? Shrimp and grits
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The Door County Board of Realtors strives to be the provider of leadership and professionalism for its members, while providing a high level of service to them by utilizing education and technology. Within the framework of the Code of Ethics, our goal is to create a climate of cooperation among our members allowing them to successfully pursue their profession with honesty, integrity and service to their community. A local association formed by five forward-thinking licensed real estate agents in 1962 has continuously served licensed Realtors throughout Door and Kewaunee Counties. We are proud to have celebrated our 50th anniversary. The association has grown to over 250 members, both licensed real estate agents as well as various partners affiliated with the real estate business. These affiliates range from local financial instutitutions, title companies, home inspectors, appraisers and many more. This joint affiliation offers a unique business partnership, allowing for mutual exchange of continually changing information impacting all aspects of the real estate business. Every year the Board of Realtors is proud to contribute to our community through various nonprofit organizations such as the Jaycees Toys for Kids and Lakeshore CAP food pantry at Christmas. Our annual charity golf outing is another opportunity for our members to raise money for one of the many nonprofits in the area, such as Habitat
for Humanity, Door CANcer, Sunshine House, Inc., Altrusa, Door County Humane Society and the Boys and Girls Club of Door County. This year’s outing raised funds for the Door County Sheriff’s Department to purchase two automated external defribilators to be on the road with the officers. Each year the members give back thousands of dollars that are kept in the community. Many of our members serve the community in various ways. They are your kids’ coaches, the helping hands at a local community event. They are the person selling goodies for many of our service organizations. They serve on the board of directors for nonprofits as advisors. Our members are your neighbors helping to better the community in which we live and work through many different volunteer organizations. They also assisted in over 800 property transactions, resulting in a volume of sales of $153,802,253, giving a boost to our local economy. Our members are always striving to provide the most accurate data and professionalism possible, always staying on top of the trends of homeownership. The board assists members in achieving this by offering numerous educational opportunities each year, along with the continuing education required by the state for real estate licensees. Each licensee is required to complete 18 hours of education every two years to renew his or her license. Our members also participate in weekly, monthly and quarterly educational opportunities beyond the required education. All Realtors abide by the Code of Ethics, which sets them apart from a licensed real estate agent. The preamble of the code states that each member will abide by the Golden Rule. The board, in conjunction with the National Association of Realtors, provides for the enforcement of this code holding our members to a higher standard. We are proud to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the code. Originally adopted in 1913, it keeps Realtors continued on page 29 >>> September 2013 | PAGE 21
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ROXANNE SCHOPF Dennis and Roxanne Schopf own and operate Schopfâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hilltop Dairy and Country View Store near Carlsville. The family farm offers a working dairy tour, petting zoo and fall corn maze. Tina M. Gohr/Door County Advocate
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Roxanne Schopf and her husband, Dennis, own and operate Schopfâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hilltop Dairy and Dairy View Country Store in Carlsville, north of Sturgeon Bay. Along with farming, the Schopfs have turned the location into a tourist attraction with its store and its Corn Maze, which draws visitors each September and October. Age as of Aug. 1: 54 Family: Husband, Dennis, 54; children Ryan, 32, Robby, 24 and Robynn, 21
Place of residence: Sturgeon Bay Livelihood: Making people happy!
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What does your company do, and how long has it been in the business? Dairy View Country Store is in its 13th season. We excel in family fun. We make our own ice cream, pizza, fudge and grilled cheese sandwiches. We also educate our visitors about the dairy business in Wisconsin and offer a free educational, self-guided tour with videos and live
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ROXANNE SCHOPF milkings. Our visitors are also invited to try the Corn Maze, which features four different games inside. It’s a wonderful way to spend the day outside with the family.
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How many employees does your company have? Dairy View has 12 employees, while Schopf’s Hilltop Dairy has 20. What makes your company or organization special in Door County? We are a one-of-a-kind business. The dairy business is one of the oldest career choices, but one that our visitors know nothing about. We offer an outdoor activity that’s fun and educational. The Corn Maze can truly be a family adventure. What is the best piece of business advice you
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would like to share with others? Find you niche and stick with it. Trying to be everything to everybody just doesn’t work..
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What books on business would you recommend? Anything written from or about Disney. That company has it together. If you could have a super power, what would it be? I would like to be able to read people’s minds. I think being able to make people happy, knowing what they really want, would be awesome. What is the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you? I was stricken with Wegener’s disease this past year, and so many
people said a prayer for me. It was my lifeline! Got me up and on my feet again.
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If you had to pick one place in Door County that you love, what would it be? Cave Point County Park is one of my favorite places.
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What is your “at-bat” or ring entrance song? (What song would play while you are being introduced?) “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Diana Ross.
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pat macdonald pat mAcdonald is shown performing at a Sturgeon Bay nightclub. The alt-rock songwriter and guitarist not only is a proponent of live music in clubs in Door County, he also is creative director of Steel Bridge Songfest, which brings songwriters and music fans to Sturgeon Bay each June. Ty Helbach/For the Door County Advocate
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pat mAconald is a rock singer, songwriter and guitarist who co-founded and is still creative director of Steel Bridge Songfest, which brings dozens of songwriters and bands and thousands of music fans to downtown Sturgeon Bay each June. He also is a proponent of the live club music scene in Door County and operates the Holiday Music Motel with his partner, fellow altrocker melaniejane.
Age as of Aug. 1: 60 Family: Divorced; one son, Devin; one daughter, Jessica; in a relationship with melaniejane. Place of residence: Sturgeon Bay Livelihood: Musician/songwriter
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pat macdonald “companies” are Citizens For Our Bridge (CFOB) and the Holiday Music Motel. CFOB’s only current activity is Steel Bridge Songfest, but it’s a big undertaking in itself. We’ve done nine of them since 2005. Its original purpose was to raise awareness and funds to help protect and preserve Sturgeon Bay’s historic Michigan Street Bridge. Ticket sales and donations funded the effort to place the bridge on the National Register of Historic Places. CFOB also worked toward setting up a fund to help finance future bridge maintenance. The Depatment of Transportation, while being open to the idea, said there was no precedent for it, and besides, it would be unnecessary because they were committed to the maintenance.
who are involved or affected, most of whom are neither customers nor employees.
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We’re like a bridge between the local music scene and the rest of the world. We provide chances for local musicians and songwriters to collaborate with their national and international peers, to learn, to get fresh perspectives. Door County can be an island in more ways than one. The market here slants toward an older demographic, so artists might feel they need to appeal to more conservative tastes if they want to make a living. We’re a kind of escape, a bridge to the musical mainland, if not the mainstream. For an aspiring musical artist, it would take years of travel to stumble upon the creative connections that can be made in a single week during one of our events.
In my mind, the purpose for SBSF has always been to increase the value of the bridge by showering it with notoriety. The theory is that Sturgeon Bay’s “Famous Steel Bridge” will stand a better chance of survival than Sturgeon Bay’s “Old Bridge.” The fortunate by-product – our other goal – has been to inspire the local community to create a lasting legacy, a body of work, with the bridge as its centerpiece. The motel provides a place for all this to happen. And through a variety of musical events, we generate activity downtown, expanding upon the mission of CFOB by sustaining the Steel Bridge spirit year-round.
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We also provide opportunities for artists to express themselves more courageously. At the risk of losing potential revenue, we encourage the freest of free speech. We’ve had vey few instances where this has been abused. Usually it just makes for more inspired (and inspiring) work.
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Aside from that, my advice would be don’t do anything that needs to be big to be successful. Don’t waste money. Figure out the easiest, cheapest way to do exactly what you want, and do it. Nothing more. No frills.
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What books on business would you recommend? I don’t read lots of business books, but I’m reading “The Thank You Economy” by Gary
If you could have a super power, what would it be? The ability to predict the future, of course. But not too far in advance, and just the big inevitabilities – not the little things – because life’s no fun without little surprises.
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What is the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you? People have done lots of nice things - I’ve been blessed - but the nicest thing? The truth is, I’ll probably never know, because the nicest things people do are often done secretly, with no desire for credit or acknowledgment.
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If you had to pick one place in Door County that you love, what would it be? The Holiday Music Motel, of course.
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What is the best piece of business advice you would like to share with others? I don’t know if this is advice, but I’d like to encourage others to do more things that don’t make sense from a purely financial standpoint. There are currencies far more valuable than the dollar, and those are what excite me.
CFOB has one employee, our event director, Eric Leyendecker. All the rest, including me and melaniejane, are volunteers. The number of working volunteers varies but it probably averages 50 or so during Steel Bridge (not including the hundreds of musicians, who are also volunteers). Technically, the motel has eight people on its payroll. I have no paid position, but I work every day and consider myself a member of the staff. The size or impact of a company can be measured by its customer base or the number of employees, but in our case it’s more about the number of people
What makes your company or organization special in Door County?
Vaynerchuk right now, and it’s pretty good.
What is your “at-bat” or ring entrance song? (What song would play while you are being introduced?) It would probably be one of mine, maybe “Whiskey Bottle” but hopefully not “The Future’s So Bright...” Maybe a nice joke would be “Sunglasses At Night” by Corey Hart, because lots of people mistakenly think that’s my “hit.”
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What is your favorite food? It changes. But recently I noticed that, if there’s potatoes on my plate, whether they’re fried, baked, boiled, or whatever - and no matter what else is on the plate - I always go for the potatoes first. As far as specific dishes, I love the salmon Benedict at Steel Bridge Cafe, the shrimp tacos at 136 and the smoked chicken at the Neighborhood Pub. September 2013 | PAGE 25
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Bob Lautenbach, Carrie Lautenbach-Viste & Erin Lautenbach Bob Lautenbach and his daughters, Carrie Lautenbach-Viste (left) and Erin Lautenbach, own and operate Orchard Country Winery and Market, one of the original Door County orchards to make itself a tourist attraction. Tina M. Gohr/Door County Advocate
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Bob Lautenbach and daughters Carrie Lautenbach-Viste and Erin Lautenbach are the owners of Orchard Country Winery & Market in Fish Creek. The longtime family-run business is among the Door County pioneers in making its orchards a popular tourist stop, as well as making its own wines. Age as of Aug. 1: 65 (Bob), 40 (Carrie), 36 (Erin). Place of residence: Fish Creek Livelihood: Co-owners, Orchard Country Winery & Market
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What does your company do, and for how long has it been in the business? The Lautenbach family has been growing, harvesting and producing quality fruit products since 1955. After establishing a farm market in 1975, Orchard Country added a winery and cider mill in 1985. Annually, over 100,000 visitors tour the grounds, enjoy complimentary product tastings, shop the market and bakery, pick their own fruits, spit a cherry pit, and attend annual festivals. Orchard Country also distributes its wine and juice statewide DOOR COUNTY ADVOCATE | IMPACT
Bob Lautenbach, Carrie Lautenbach-Viste & Erin Lautenbach and offers an expansive online store
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How many employees does your company have? Orchard Country employs 12 fulltime, year-round staff and adds 18 more during the season. What makes your company or organization special in Door County? Orchard Country and the Lautenbach family have had a huge impact on the local community and Door County tourism, from sustaining the beauty and prosperity of the orchards to the promoting of the fruit industry and ag-tourism along with continuous growth, supporting the local economy, and providing excellent customer service that brings visitors back year after year.
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What is the best piece of business advice you would like to share with others? Don’t be afraid of hard work, challenge yourself, try not to burn any bridges along the way and strive to diversify your product. What books on business would you recommend? None – you can gain just as much from experience or hands-on learning. If you could have a super power, what would it be?
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If you had to pick one place in Door County that you love, what would it be? Our cherry orchard.
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done for us over the years, but most recently a neighbor and fellow cherry grower, Ray Slaby, Jr., drove his cherry harvester over to our orchard to help finish harvesting for the day after ours broke down.
What is your “at-bat” or ring entrance song? (What song would play while you are being introduced?) “Sweet Cherry Wine” by Tommy James and the Shondells, or “ Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries.”
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What is your favorite food? Of course, cherries!
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Door County Visitors Bureau
Helping tourism to grow for 122 years revenue generated by the travel and tourism industry. • Direct spending by resident and international travelers in the U.S. averaged $2.3 billion a day, $97.6 million an hour, $1.6 million a minute and $27,125 a second.
By Jack Moneypenny Door County Visitor Bureau On April 8, 1891, The Businessmen’s Association of Sturgeon Bay was organized. After 122 years of uninterrupted service, and four name changes, the organization today is known as the Door County Visitor Bureau (DCVB). I can only imagine the conversations back in 1891 during the formation of the new association centered on the idea of representing businesses and making them more profitable, the same conversations that are being held today by the DCVB, the marketing arm of Door County. After 122 years, the theme of the 2013 National Travel & Tourism Week was “The Travel Effect.” It chronicled the U.S. travel industry and the macro look at the effect travel has on the U.S. economy, as outlined in the 2012 statistics below. • Travel and tourism is one of America’s largest industries • Generated $2.0 trillion in economic output, with $855.4 billion spent directly by domestic and international travelers that spurred an additional $1.1 trillion in other industries. • Directly generated $129 billion in tax revenue for local, state and federal governments. • Each U.S. household would pay $1,060 more in taxes without the tax
I would like to bring the focus in a bit more locally and talk about “The Travel Effect” of room tax in Door County over the last 5 years. In May 2007, the Door County Tourism Zone (DCTZ) was established. Twelve of the 19 Door County communities signed the intergovernmental agreement agreeing to collect a 5.5-percent room tax on all lodging in their communities. The total tax collected would be divided. Thirty percent of each dollar collected would go back to the municipality in which it was collected for any use deemed necessary by that community’s governmental body; 4 percent would be retained by the DCTZ to cover administration costs of the new tax collection system; and 66 percent would be passed on to the contracted entity to use for marketing Door County and increasing tourism business. By January 2009, all 19 communities had signed the intergovernmental agreement, and marketing the whole of Door County became less challenging. Let’s take a look at the five years of room tax collections and some of the growth it has spurred. (see graph below) We certainly believe that the room tax has made a difference in the ability to market Door County in a more comprehensive manner. In addition to the dollars that are spent on marketing, a commu-
nity funding model was born out of the necessity to get all 19 communities committed to one marketing cause. In 2009 through 2011, this fund was called the Community Marketing Fund and, once established that it would be an ongoing funding model, it was renamed the Strategic Community Partnership. Room tax dollars that have been reinvested into community business associations since 2009 are $234,841 in ‘09, $271,772 in 2010, $225,903 for 2011 and $246,260 in 2012. In some instances these dollars have allowed for a fulltime tourism coordinator to be hired for community business associations. In other instances they have generated start-up capital for new business associations in areas where none existed. In all cases there are guidelines on how these dollars must be spent and to date, all communities are in full compliance. Our marketing efforts continue to grow as the room tax collections grow. Each year the additional dollars give us an opportunity to expand our reach and do new marketing approaches that Door County has been unable to do in the past. A few of these for 2013 include a $100,000 television buy in the northern suburbs of Illinois and a $40,000 radio buy in Madison, a city we have yet to enter with our messages. We can extend our reach in printed publications that support both the general Door County message as well as the marketing we do directly to our niche markets. The role of the DCVB has probably been interpreted differently over the 122 years, but in every case it is the core mission to go out and market Door County to grow tourism and ultimately to grow our businesses and make them more successful.
2009 2010 2011 2012 increase
2009-2012 Room Tax Collection
$3,025,356
$3,212,590
$3,270,684
$3,500,714
$475,358
30 % to Municipality
$907,717
$963,777
$982,959
$1,050,216
$142,499
Room Occupancy
36.56%
38.14%
38.70%
39.65%
3.09%
Average Daily Rate
$126.00
$127.00
$130.00
$134.00
$8.00
Total Room Revenues
$55,723,156 $59,105,966 $60,156,633 $64,216,442 $8,493,286
County 0.5 % Sales Tax
$2,903,389
$2,867,741
$2,991,834
$3,081,689
$178,300*
*$178,300 in ½ percent sales tax equates to increase of $35,660,000 in gross sales of all products in Door County. PAGE 28 | September 2013
Jack Moneypenny is the president and CEO of the Door County Visitor Bureau.
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Realtors continued from page 21 evolving with the ever-changing environment, keeping the code prevalent. Homeownership benefits the community in many ways. Through higher academic achievements, studies show that homeowners are more involved in their children’s lives. Homeowners tend to move less often, thus lending to a more cohesive community. Ownership provides a higher economic impact on the community by creating jobs from landscaping to furniture, appliances sales, home repair and improvement. In fact, each home purchase generates as much as $60,000 of economic activity in the local and surrounding area, according to the National Association of Realtors.
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Each year, our members, along with all Realtors in Wisconsin, host a Realtor and government day. The Wisconsin Realtor Association facilitates the meeting with our state government to have our voices heard on behalf of the homeowners, to make sure that we are all fairly represented. The impact of these annual meetings has help to keep homeownership affordable for many. Door County Board of Realtors is proud to be the facilitators of the largest investment people make in their lives – a forwardthinking organization committed to giving back to the community. Heidi Neubauer is president of the Door County Board of Realtors.
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Door County Economic Development Corp.
Many ways to help businesses start, stay strong By Bill Chaudoir Door County Economic Development Corp. “The Door County Economic Development Corporation is a public/private partnership dedicated to improving the economic vitality of the County and its residents.” That’s what our mission statement says. What that really means, at the end of the day, is that we help new businesses get started and we help existing businesses grow. Founded in 1989, DCEDC has been successful in helping existing businesses create and retain thousands of jobs through a myriad of programs and initiatives. Additionally, DCEDC places a strong emphasis on fostering entrepreneurial instincts in county residents as well as those who vacation on the Door Peninsula. DCEDC also works to improve the business climate in Door County, dealing with issues that affect existing businesses ability to create and retain jobs, and helping new businesses grow and prosper. For both commerce and public safety, the No. 1 priority of our founding board of directors in 1989 was the establishment of a four-lane highway from Green Bay to Sturgeon Bay. We leveraged local businesses and elected leaders and worked with multiple state and federal agencies – over many administrative changes – to see the project through to fruition. Flash forward to 2008, and that project was finally completed. Here’s what else we’ve been involved with to help the county: • Since 2003, DCEDC has been one of the leaders of the biennial Legislative Days events that bring local issues to legislative leaders and key state agencies in Madison. Over the past six trips to Madison, our volunteer delegates have successfully lobbied on a number of issues, including the impacts of low Lake Michigan water levels; establishing a statewide propane line registry in the wake of the Pioneer Store disaster; PAGE 30 | September 2013
and the construction of the new MapleOregon Bridge before renovation of the historic Michigan Street Bridge. • Recently, DCEDC has been working with a number of Door County municipalities on redevelopment plans. We have provided assistance to Sturgeon Bay, Sister Bay, Liberty Grove and Washington Island as they have worked with constituents and consultants to plan for their community’s future. DCEDC and the city of Sturgeon Bay are well on the way toward implementation of the Westside Waterfront plan, including a four-seasons market and brewpub. Sister Bay, Liberty Grove and Washington Island continue to work on their implementation strategies and priorities. • For over a dozen years, DCEDC has led a Technology Council that has been a strong advocate for improved telecommunications throughout Door County. Recent years have seen Nsight installing almost 100 miles of fiber optic cable from Green Bay to Gills Rock and deploying 4G cellular service throughout the county; local Internet service provider NEWWIS successfully lobbying the County Board to raise tower height limits to improve their ability to reach underserved areas; and Frontier Communications deploying DSL broadband services to Northern Door County and all of Washington Island. • DCEDC administers Revolving Loan Fund programs for the county of Door, city of Sturgeon Bay and DCEDC board of directors, providing low-interest financing for new or expanding businesses. During the 22-year history of the Door County revolving loan funds, DCEDC has serviced 76 loans with a value of over $10.94 million. The cumulative impact of the three loan fund programs on the community includes private investment of more than $57 million and close to 1,100 jobs either created or retained in the community. DCEDC has recently been working with our regional counterparts in other counties on a potential regional loan fund program consolidation, which would provide additional flexibility in the program. • The Door County Business Development Center, a small business incubator managed by DCEDC, is currently home to 18
businesses with 53 fulltime equivalent employees. The incubator, located in the Sturgeon Bay Industrial Park, provides clients with competitive rents, technical assistance, shared services and equipment, which allows them to keep overhead costs low and get off to a strong start in business. Since its inception in 1996, 18 companies have graduated from the facility, creating 80 jobs in the community. • The Door County Buy Local program, started in 2010, is a grass-roots economic development initiative that seeks to strengthen local businesses, increase employment opportunities and educate the public about the importance of buying locally whenever possible. The Buy Local Initiative began by encouraging networking opportunities between local businesses. A second priority is educating the public about the economic value of keeping as many dollars as possible in Door County, along with efforts to share information about what services and products are available through Door County enterprises. A third focus is to encourage nonprofit, civic organizations and governmental bodies to do as much business as practical with Door County firms. • In support of local entrepreneurs, DCEDC has co-sponsored a Door County Entrepreneurial Training Program course, which takes participants through a step-by-step process to research and write a comprehensive business plan. Over the 12 years we have held the classes in Door County, more than 150 entrepreneurs and existing business owners representing at least 55 local businesses have completed the course, and we have been able to award a $1,000 cash prize to the best plan from the class each year. As we start planning for our silver anniversary year in 2014, we will continue to work every day to make sure that the Door County business community remains strong, vibrant and diversified for the next 25 years and beyond. Bill Chaudoir is the executive director of the Door County Economic Development Corp.
For more information, call (920) 743-3113 or go to www. doorcountybusiness.com. DOOR COUNTY ADVOCATE | IMPACT
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newcomers
information & referral Nicolet Promotions Welcome Service. If you’ve moved to Door County or bought a second home within the last year, Nicolet Promotions Welcome Service has free gift certificates for you. Contact Arlene at 920-743-8686 for more details. Sponsored by businesses in Door County.
animal shelters & pet services
American Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA): website: www.aspca.org.
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Animal Control: Door County Sheriff’s Department, 920-746-2416. Animal Poison Control Center Hotline: 888-426-4435; www.aspca. org/pet-care/poison-control. Door County Humane Society: 3475 County PD, P.O. Box 93, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; 920-746-1111; fax, 920-746-4681; www.dooranimals.com. The Door County Humane Society provides a haven for lost or homeless pets while working to reunite them with their owners or place them with a new family. If you would like to adopt a pet from the shelter, and would like to have the application filled out prior to coming, visit the website. Photos and profiles of all adoptable animals as well as their adoption fees are on the website. Adoption fees are posted
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on the website: Cats and Kittens: $90, Dogs and Puppies $150. The society encourages responsible pet ownership through education, training and spay/neutering. DCHS also offers pet cremation services, please call for more information. Office hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Visitation and adoption: M-W-F-S-S, noon-4 p.m.
voting registration & polling places
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the clerk in the municipality where they reside; the same clerk has appropriate forms for absentee voting. In Door County, all polling places are open from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. on Election Day, and results are posted on the county government website: www. co.door.wi.gov. For most voter information, contact County Clerk Jill Lau at 920-746-2200.
polling places towns:
Baileys Harbor: Town Hall, 2392 County F.
Sister Bay: Fire Station, 2258 Mill Rd.
city of sturgeon bay: Wards 1-6, 22 & 23: City Municipal Facility, 421 Michigan St. Wards 11-17 & 28: Jaycee Hall, 340 Jaycee Ct. Wards 7-10, 18-21, 24- 27: Bay View Lutheran Social Hall, 340 W. Maple St.
department of transportation
Harbor, WI 54209; 920-868-3717; www.eggharbordoorcounty.org Ephraim: 10049 Water St., Ephraim, WI 54211; 920-854-4989; Winter, 10329 Water St.; P.O. Box 203. www.vacation@ephraim-doorcounty.com. Fish Creek: 4097 Hwy.42, Fish Creek, WI 54212; 920-868-2316; www.visitfishcreek.com Jacksonport: 6275 State Hwy. 57, Jacksonport, WI 54235; 920-823-2288; www.jacksonport.net.
Driver Licensing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 800-924-3570
Sister Bay: 2380 Gateway Dr., Sister Bay, 54234; 920-854-2812; www.cometosisterbay.com
Road Test Appointment: 1009 Egg Harbor Rd, Sturgeon Bay â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 888-368-9559.
Egg Harbor: Town Hall, 5242 County I.
job services
Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center: 36 S. Third Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; 920-743-6246; www.sturgeonbay.net
Forestville: Town Hall, 7705 County H, Maplewood
Door County Job Center: 1300 Egg Harbor Rd., Ste. 124 Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; 920-743-6915, 800-924-4191; www.doorcountyjobcenter.org.
Door County North Association: Hwy 42 in downtown Ellison Bay (across from the Viking Restaurant) WI 54210; 920-854-5448 (mid-May through end of October) or 920-854-4450; doorcountynorth@gmail.com; www.doorcountynorth.org
Brussels: Brussels Community Center, 1366 Junction Rd. Clay Banks: Town Hall, 6098 County OO.
Gardner: Town Hall, 2344 County C. Gibraltar: Community Building, 4097 Main St., Fish Creek. Jacksonport: Town Hall, 3365 County V. Liberty Grove: Town Hall, 11161 Old Stage Rd. Nasewaupee: Town Hall, 3388 County PD. Sevastopol: Town Hall, 4528 State Hwy 57. Sturgeon Bay: Knights of Columbus Hall, 692 Tacoma Beach Rd. Union: YMCA Camp Wabansi, 1242 Bay Shore Rd. Washington Island: Washington Island Community Center, 910 Main Rd.
villages: Egg Harbor: Bertschinger Community Center, 7860 State Hwy 42. Ephraim: Administrative Office, 10005 Norway St. (Cty Q). Forestville: Village Hall, 123 S. Forestville Ave. (State 42).
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A B R Employment Services: 57 N 12th. Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; 920-743-4543; www.abrjobs.com.
information centers & business associations
Door County Visitor Bureau: 1015 Green Bay Rd., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; 920-743-4456; www.doorcounty.com. Baileys Harbor Community Association: 2392 County Highway F at State Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor, WI 54202; 920-839-2366; www.baileysharbor.com. Carlsville Business Association: located seven miles north of Sturgeon Bay on Hwy. 42.; www.carlsvilledoorcounty.com Egg Harbor: 4666 Orchard Rd. Egg
Washington Island: Detroit Harbor and Northport Ferry Docks, 920-847-2179; Washington Island Chamber, 2206 West Harbor Rd., www.washingtonisland-wi.com. Door County Economic Development Corporation: 185 E Walnut St., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; 920-743-3113; 800-450-3113; www.doorcountybusiness.com.
post offices
Baileys Harbor: 2398 Bluff Rd. Brussels: 1366 County Rd. DK Egg Harbor: 7858 Hwy. 42 Ellison Bay: 12055 Garrett Bay Rd. Ephraim: 3043 Cedar St. Fish Creek: 4097 Hwy. 42 Forestville: 137 W Main St. Sister Bay: 10685 N Bay Shore Sturgeon Bay: 359 Louisiana St. Washington Island: 1889 Detroit Harbor Toll-free: 800-ASK-USPS (800-275-8777)
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government
The Door County Justice Center is on County S in Sturgeon Bay. Tina M. Gohr/Door County Advocate
county government Door County government, established in 1851, provides services to the 30,000 year-round residents, plus a seasonal population that fluctuates throughout the year. Door County covers 492 square miles of the Door Peninsula. The city of Sturgeon Bay is the county seat, home to the Government Center, 421 Nebraska St., and the Justice Center, 1201 S. Duluth Ave. County Website: www.co.door.wi.gov.
county supervisors and districts District 1: Town of Union and Town of Brussels - Ward 1: Cletus Fontaine, 11185 Shoemaker Point Rd., Brussels, WI 54204; 920-825-1209; e-mail: district1@co.door.wi.us.
District 2: Town of Brussels - Ward 2, Town of Forestville - Ward 1: John Neinas, 8674 County Rd. H, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235, 920-825-7618; e-mail: district2@co.door.wi.us.
District 7: City of Sturgeon Bay - Wards 1 & 2, 29: Ben Meyer, 725 Georgia St., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; 920-746-5580; e-mail: district7@co.door. wi.us.
District 3: Town of Forestville - Ward 2, Town of Clay Banks and Village of Forestville: Roy Englebert, 7290 Geier Rd, Forestville, WI 54213; 920-8566706; e-mail: district 3@co.door.wi.us.
District 8: City of Sturgeon Bay Wards 3 & 4: County Board Chairman, Dan Austad, 942 Memorial Dr., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; 920-743-6773; e-mail: district8@co.door.wi.us
District 4: Town of Gardner - Ward 1, Town of Nasewaupee - Ward 3: Mark Feuerstein, 3250 Hoffman Rd, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; 920-819-5555; e-mail: district4@co.door.wi.us.
District 9: City of Sturgeon Bay Wards 5, 6, 22-24: Richard Haines, 1126 S. 18th Pl., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; 920-743-6853; e-mail: district9@ co.door.wi.us.
District 5: Town of Gardener - Ward 2; Town Nasewaupee - Ward1: Tim Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor, 4094 Larson Rd., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; 920-743-4715; e-mail: district5@co.door.wi.us.
District 10: City of Sturgeon Bay Wards 7, 8, 20, 21: Ken Fisher, 967 S. Douglas Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; 920-743-9660; e-mail: district10@ co.door.wi.us.
District 6: Town of Nasewaupee Ward 2 & Town of Sturgeon Bay: Susan Kohout, 2099 Sunrise Shore Rd., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; 920-743-1527; e-mail: district6@co.door.wi.us.
District 11: City of Sturgeon Bay Wards 9, 10, 18, 19, 25-27: Charles Brann, 207 N. Fulton Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; 920-743-6876; e-mail: district11@co.door.wi.us. continued on page 36 >>>
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District 12: City of Sturgeon Bay Wards 11, 12, 15, 16, 17 & 28: Mark Moeller, 916 N. 8th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; 920-746-1609; e-mail: district12@co.door.wi.us.
District 18: Village of Ephraim, Town of Gibraltar: Holly Runquist, 8488 State Hwy 42, Fish Creek, WI 54212; 920868-3043; e-mail: district18@co.door. wi.us.
District 13: City of Sturgeon Bay Wards 13 & 14: Kathy Schultz, 423 N 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; 920-743-2543; e-mail: district13@ co.door.wi.us.
District 19: Town of Baileys Harbor Ward 2 & Town of Liberty Grove - Ward 3: Hugh D Mulliken, P.O. Box 275, Ephraim, WI, 54211; 920-421-0820; e-mail: district19@co.door.wi.us
District 14: Town of Sevastopol Wards 2 - 4: Leo Zipperer, 3850 Bay Shore Drive, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; 920-743-6355; e-mail: district14@ co.door.wi.us
District 20: Village of Sister Bay and Town of Liberty Grove - Ward 2: David Lienau, 10611 Chalet Ln, P.O. Box 823, Sister Bay, WI 54234; 920-634-5372; e-mail: district20@co.door.wi.us.
District 15: Town of Sevastopol Wards 1 & 5: Richard Virlee, 3959 Glidden Dr., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; 920-743-7040; e-mail: district15@ co.door.wi.us.
District 21: Town of Liberty Grove - Ward 1 & Town of Washington: Joel Gunnlaugsson, 1423 Townline Rd., Washington Island, I 54246; 920-8473456; cell# 920-883-6601; e-mail: district21@co.door.wi.us.
District 16: Town of Egg Harbor - Ward 1 and Town of Jacksonport - Ward 1: Dale Wiegand, 5340 W. Townline Rd., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; 920-559-6081; e-mail: district16@ co.door.wi.us. District 17: Town of Egg Harbor Wards 2 & 3, Town of Jacksonport - Ward 2 & Town of Baileys Harbor - Ward 1 and Village of Egg Harbor: David M Enigl, 7807 Memorial Dr., Egg Harbor, WI 54209; 920-493-2294; e-mail: district17@co.door.wi.us.
county offices and department heads (* = Elected officials) County Administrator: Maureen Murphy, 920-746-2552; mmurphy@co.door.wi.us Building & Grounds: Ted McCartney, 920-746-2211; tmccartney@co.door.wi.us Child Support: Rodney Dequaine, 920-746-2231; dequaine@co.door.wi.us
One complimentary copy of the Official Directory can be picked up at the County Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office, 421 Nebraska St., Sturgeon Bay. Additional copies may be purchased for $2 each.
Cherryland Airport: Keith Kasbohm, 743-3636; kkasbohm@co.door.wi.us *Circuit Court: Circuit Judge D. Todd Ehlers, Branch 1, 920-746-2280; Circuit Judge Peter C. Diltz, Branch 2; 920-746-2280 *Clerk of Circuit Courts: Nancy Robillard, 920-746-2205; nancy.robillard@wicourts.gov Corporation Counsel: Grant P. Thomas, 920-746-2228; corpcounsel@co.door.wi.us *County Clerk: Jill Lau, 920-746-2200; jlau@co.door.wi.us Community Programs: Joseph Krebsbach, 920-746-7155; dcp@co.door.wi.us *District Attorney: Raymond Pelrine, 920-746-2284 Emergency Services: Eric Christensen, 920-743-5461; echristensen@co.door.wi.us Finance: Shirley Scalish, 920-746-2209; sscalish@co.door.wi.us Highway: Commissioner John Kolodziej, 920-746-2500; kolodzie@co.door.wi.us Human Resources: Kelly Hendee, 920-746-2305; hr@co.door.wi.us Human Services (Social Services): Joe Krebsbach, 920-746-155; dcdss@co.door.wi.us Information Systems: Tim Ullman, 920-746-2498; is@co.door.wi.us
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state & federal elected officials State Senator 1st Senate District 4-year term, expires January 2015 Frank Lasee (R), De Pere - representing Door, Kewaunee and parts of Manitowoc, Brown, Calumet, Outagamie, Fond du Lac and Winnebago counties Room 20 South, State Capitol P.O. Box 7882 Madison, WI 53707-7882 Phone: (608) 266-3512 Fax: (608) 267-6792 email: sen.lasee@legis.wisconsin.gov Website: legis.wisconsin.gov/senate. lasee State Representative 1st Assembly District 2-year term, expires January 2015 Garey Bies (R), Sister Bay - representing Door, Kewaunee and part of Brown counties Room 216 North, State Capitol,
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P.O. Box 8952 Madison, WI 53708-8952 Phone: (608) 266-5359 Fax: (608) 282-3601 email: rep.bies@legis.wisconsin.gov Website: legis.wisconsin.gov/ assembly.bies U.S. Senator 6-year term, expires January 2017 Ron Johnson (R), Oshkosh 386 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510 Phone: (202) 224-5323 Fax: (202) 224-2725 email: ron_johnson@ronjohnson. senate.gov Website: www.ronjohnson.senate.gov
U.S. Congressman 8th Congressional District 2-year term, expires January 2015 Reid Ribble (R), Appleton representing Door, Kewaunee, Brown, Shawano, Waupaca, Oconto, Menominee, Marinette, Forest, Florence, Vilas and parts of Calumet, Outagamie, Oneida and Langlade counties 1513 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515-4908 Phone: (202) 225-5665 Fax: (202) 225-5729 website: http://ribble.house.gov
U.S. Senator 6-year term, expires January 2019 Tammy Baldwin (D) 1 Russell Courtyard, Washington, DC 20510 202-224-5653 or 608-264-5338 Website: www.baldwin.senate.gov
Governor 4-year term, expires January 2015 Scott Walker (R), Milwaukee P.O. Box 7863 Madison, WI 53707-7863 Phone: (608) 266-1212 Fax: (608) 267-8983 email: governor@wisconsin.gov
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Library: Rebecca Berger, 920-743-6578; dclweb@mail.nfls.lib.wi.us Medical Examiner: Brown County Medical Examiner’s Office, 920-448-4185; BC_Medical_ Examiner@co.brown.wi.us Museum: Maggie Wier, 920-743-5809; DCMuseum@co.door.wi.us Parks: 920-746-9959; dcparks@co.door.wi.us Planning & Zoning: Mariah Goode, 920-746-2323 Public Health: Rhonda Kolberg, 920-746-2234; rkolberg@co.door.wi.us Real Property Listings: Holly Hansen, 920-746-2287; hollyhansen@co.door.wi.us Register in Probate: Jennifer Moeller, 920-746-2482; jennifer.moeller@wicourts.gov *Register of Deeds: Carey Petersilka, 920-746-2270; cpetersilka@co.door.wi.us Sanitarian: John Teichtler, 920-746-2309; sanitarian@co.door.wi.us Senior Resource Center: See Human Services Soil & Water Conservation: William Schuster, 920-746-2214; swcd@co.door.wi.us *Treasurer: Jay Zahn, 920-746-2285; jzahn@co.door.wi.us University of Wisconsin Extension Service: Dean Volenberg, 920-746-2260; dean.volenberg@ces.uwex.edu
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Veterans Services: Scott McFarlane, 920-746-2226; veterans@co.door.wi.us
emergency numbers For all emergencies requiring assistance from fire, police, sheriff’s or ambulance departments - dial 911
STURGEON BAY POLICE DEPARTMENT General Information 746-2450 www.sturgeonbaypolice.com u.s. coast guard Sturgeon Bay Canal Station 920-743-3366
Mobile Bay, city dock 920-743-2646 Marine Safety Detachment 57 N 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, 920-743-3367
POISON CONTROL CENTER 800-222-1222
crises & intervention
WISCONSIN STATE PATROL Fond du Lac, 920-929-3700
Alcohol & Drugs Referral 800-996-3784
U.S. SECRET SERVICE Milwaukee, 414-297-3587
Door County Sexual Assault Center 920-746-8996
U.S. COAST GUARD SEARCH AND RESCUE Sturgeon Bay, 920-743-3366
FBI Milwaukee, 414-276-4684
fire departments STURGEON BAY FIRE DEPARTMENT General Information 746-2916 SISTER BAY-LIBERTY GROVE FIRE DEPARTMENT 920-854-4021 SISTER BAY, RESCUEAMBULANCE 920-854-4333 Volunteer fire departments operate in Baileys Harbor, Brussels-Union-Gardner, Southern Door, Egg Harbor, GibraltarFish Creek, Jacksonport, Ephraim and Washington Island, but typically have no on-duty staff. For information about non-emergency matters in those areas, contact the Door County Sheriff’s Department at 920-746-2400.
nonemergency numbers
DOOR COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT General Information 920-746-2400 Drug tip line 746-2444 Crime tip line 746-2436 www.doorcountysheriff.org
HELP of Door County, crisis hotline 920-743-8818
city, town & village information the towns
BAILEYS HARBOR Established 1848. Population (2010 Census): 1,033. Equalized valuation, 2012: $491,666,800. Town office: P.O. Box 308, 2392 County F, Baileys Harbor, 54202; 920-839-9509; e-mail: tbaileysharbor@dcwis.com. Chairman: Don Sitte, PO Box 308, 2392 County F, Baileys Harbor, BRUSSELS Est. 1858. Pop. 1132. Equalized: $75,552,000. Chairman: Joe Wautier, 1469 County Road DK, Brussels, 54204; 920-825-7277, bevjoewautier@gmail.com. CLAY BANKS Est. 1859. Pop. 420. Equalized: $67,492,000. Chairman: Myron Johnson, 6188 Midway Rd., Algoma, 54201, 920-743-9004. townofclaybanks@gmail.com. EGG HARBOR TOWN Est. 1861. Pop. 1,483. Equalized value: $526,093,300. Town office (M-T-Th): 920-7436141 (phone), 920-743-1102 (fax) or DOOR COUNTY ADVOCATE | IMPACT
government e-mail: towneggharbor@newwis.com. Chairman: Paul Peterson P.O. Box 133, Egg Harbor, 54209, 920-493-0528. FORESTVILLE Est. 1858. Pop. 1,102. Equalized: $81,527,900. Chairman: Roy Englebert, 7290 Geier Rd., Forestville, 920-856-6706. englefarm@centurylink. net or rkerscher@centurytel.net GARDNER Est. 1862. Pop. 1,296. Equalized: $222,809,900. Town phone and fax numbers: 920-825-1137; e-mail: togclerk@townofgardner.org. Chairman: Jon Koch, 9238 Lovers Ln., Brussels, 920-825-7567. GIBRALTAR Est. 1862. Pop. 1021. Equalized: $777,697,200. Town office: Community Center, Fish Cree, 920-8681714, email: clerk@townofgibraltar.us chairman: Brian Merkel, 9242 Gibraltar Bluff Rd, Fish Creek, 920-868-2335. JACKSONPORT Est. 1869. Pop. 709. Equalized: $262,114,400. Town Phone: 920-823-8136; Fax: 920-8238136; e-mail: jtownclerk@jportfd.com. Chairperson: Alvin Birnschein, 6103 Cty. Rd. T, Sturgeon Bay, 54235, 920-4937467. LIBERTY GROVE Est. 1859. Pop. 1,751. Equalized: $985,679,300. Town Office: 11161 Old Stage Rd., Sister Bay 54234, 920-854-2934; Fax: 920-8547366; e-mail: tlibertygrove@dcwis.com. Chairman: John Lowry, 11587 Beach Rd., Sister Bay, 54234, 920-854-9416. NASEWAUPEE Est. 1859. Pop. 1996. Equalized: $343,385,000. E-mail: nasewaupeeclerk@gmail.com Chairman: Steven Sullivan, 7044 County C, Sturgeon Bay 54235, 920-743-9391. SEVASTOPOL Est. 1859. Pop. 2,655 (2012 est.). Equalized: $714,741,500. Town Office: Sevastopol town hall, 4528 State Hwy. 57, Sturgeon Bay, 54235; 920-746-1230; fax, 920-746-1245; e-mail, office@townofsevastopol.com; Website, www.townofsevastopol.com. Chairman: Leo Zipperer, 3850, Bay Shore Dr., Sturgeon Bay, 54235, 920743-6355. STURGEON BAY Est. 1857. Pop. 819. Equalized: $181,105,400. E-mail: nancy.anschutz@townofsturgeonbay.us. Chairman: Daniel Cihlar, 1976 County U, Sturgeon Bay, 920-743-7844. UNION Est. 1865. Pop. 1002 (2013). Equalized 133,154,000. DOOR COUNTY ADVOCATE | IMPACT
www.townofuniondoor.com Town e-mail: laluzerne@centurytel.net. Chairman: Dennis Counard, 275 Breezy Acres Rd., Luxemburg 54217, 920-866-2774. WASHINGTON ISLAND Est. 1849. Pop. 717. Equalized: $327,415,000. Town Office: 920-847-2522; e-mail: townoffice@washingtonisland-wi.gov. Chairman: Joel Gunnlaugsson, 1423 Town Line Rd., Washington Island, 54246, 920-847-3456 or 920-883-6601.
the villages EGG HARBOR Est. 1861. Pop. 203. Equalized: $343,035,900. Village Office: P.O. Box 175, 7860 State Hwy 42, Egg Harbor 54209, 920-8683334; Fax: 920-868-9507. e-mail: lohnesorge@villageofeggharbor.org. Village Administrator, Josh VanLieshout, jvanlieshout@villageofeggharbor.org President: Joe Smith, PO Box 412, Egg Harbor, 920-819-9741. www. villageofeggharbor.org
Equalized: $413,769,000. Village President: David Lienau, P.O. Box 823, Sister Bay, 920-854-4118; email: dave. lienau@sisterbaywi.gov; Fax: 920854-5627. Village Administrator: Zeke Jackson. Tourist Information Center, 2380 Gateway Dr., 920-854-2812; Sister Bay Historical Society/Corner of the Past Museum, 10310 Fieldcrest Rd., 920-854-7680.
the city STURGEON BAY Incorporated April 7, 1883. Pop. 9,132. Equalized: $811,355,800. City Hall: 421 Michigan St., 920-746-2900; Fax: 920-746-2905; Website: www.sturgeonbaywi.org. Mayor: Thad Birmingham, 909 Jefferson Pl., 920-746-2900; email: sbmayor@ sturgeonbay,wi.org. City Administrator: Steve McNeil, email: smcneil@ sturgeonbaywi.or
EPHRAIM Est. 1853. Pop. 288. Equalized: $317,334,100. Village office: P.O. Box 138, 10005 Norway, Ephraim, 54211, 920-8545501; Fax: 920854-2072; e-mail: office@ephraimwisconsin.com. President: Michael McCutcheon, P.O. Box 255, Ephraim, 920-854-3218. FORESTVILLE Est. 1858. Pop. 429. Equalized: $19,475,200. Village office: P.O. Box 6, Forestville 54213, 920-5596572; e-mail: villageofforestville@ yahoo.com. President: Terry McNulty, 300 E Park St., Forestville, 920-856-6711. SISTER BAY Est. 1912. Pop. 876 (2010 Census), September 2013 | PAGE 39
education
Tiffany Quijas plays the Statue of Liberty in the scene “Great American Melting Pot’’ during Southern Door School’s 38th annual fifth-grade musical, “Schoolhouse Rock,’’ held Feb. 16 at Southern Door Community Auditorium. Thirty-two of the musical’s years have been in association with the Cerebral Palsy Telethon, and the students have raised more than $550,000 over the years. Tina M. Gohr/Door County Advocate
public schools
gibraltar area schools
of the city of Sturgeon Bay. www.sevastopol.k12.wi.us
southern door school district
3924 Hwy. 42, Fish Creek, WI 54212; 920-868-3284. The Gibraltar Area Schools serve the students and families residing in the northern Door County communities of Fish Creek, Baileys Harbor, Egg Harbor, Ephraim, Sister Bay, www.gasd.new.rschooltoday.com.
2073 County DK, Brussels, WI 54204; 920-825-7311; Website: southerndoor. k12.wi.us. Southern Door is a rural area serving the towns of Brussels, Clay Banks, Forestville, Gardner, Sturgeon Bay, Nasewaupee and Union, the village of Forestville, and a portion of the city of Sturgeon Bay. www.southerndoor. k12.wi.us
sevastopol school district
sturgeon bay school district
4550 Hwy 57, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; 920-743-6282. The district serves the towns of Sevastopol, Egg Harbor, Jacksonport and Sturgeon Bay and part
1230 Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; 920-746-2800. The district serves the city of Sturgeon Bay and a portion of the town of Sevastopol with
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district offices and high school (Gr. 9-12) at 1230 Michigan St.; a middle school at 19 N. 14th Ave. (Gr. 6-8), 920-746-2810; elementary schools at 1414 Rhode Island St. (Gr. 3-5), 920-746-2814 and 60 Willow Drive (Gr. 1-2), 920-746-2817 and an early learning center at 827 N. Eighth Ave., 920-746-2811. www.sturbay.k12.wi.us
washington island Wisconsin’s smallest public K-12 school district, 888 Main Rd., R.R. 1, Washington Island, WI 54246; 920 847-2507; fax: 920-847-2865, Website: www.island.k12.wi.us.
parochial schools Peninsula Christian School, 1715 Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; 920-743-6065; a non-denominational Christian school located at the Family Worship Center (1715 Michigan St.); gr. 3-12. www.i-fwc.com DOOR COUNTY ADVOCATE | IMPACT
education St. John Bosco Catholic School, 15 N. Elgin Ave, Sturgeon Bay, is a cooperative district operated by the parishes of St. Joseph, 130 N. Fifth Ave. and Corpus Christi, 15 N. Elgin Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235, and SS. Peter and Paul, 4761 E. Dunn Rd., Sevastopol. Contact 920-743-4144. www.johnboscoschool.org St. Peters Lutheran School, (WELS), 108 W. Maple St., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; 920-743-4432; Paul Lutze, principal; gr. Pre-K - 8. www. stpeterslutheran.net Zion Lutheran School and Early Childhood Center (WELS), 3937 County Rd V, Egg Harbor, WI 54209; 920-743-2325. Contact Childhood Center directly at 920-734-2325, ext #1. www.zioneggharbor.com
higher education
local & commuter schools Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, 2740 W. Mason St., P.O. Box 19042, Green Bay, WI 54307-9042, 800-422-NWTC; http://www.nwtc.edu. The state vocational, technical and adult education facility for Northeast Wisconsin has a campus at 229 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; 920746-4900 or 800-422-6982. St. Norbert College, 100 Grant Street, De Pere, WI 54115-2099. A private liberal arts college sponsored by the Norbertines, a Catholic order dedicated to education, service and community, St. Norbert College is open to all faiths and cultures. admit@snc.edu, www.snc.edu.
The annual “Door County Idol” singing contest features the best youth vocalists on the Peninsula, most of whom are local high school students. Shown in a performance at the 2013 “Idol” show are contestants Dominique Bowers, Genevieve Pelrine, Katie Glabe, Alix Boettcher, Luke Spude and Bjorn Kettering, from left. Tina M. Gohr/Door County Advocate
ID and fill out a simple application. Borrowers under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian sign for their card. Original cards are free. The largest of eight Door County community libraries is in Sturgeon Bay, at 107 S 4th Ave., 920-743-6578. This is also the location of the library offices and the Miller Art Museum, 920-7460707. Branch libraries are located in: Baileys Harbor, 2392 County F, 920839-2210; Egg Harbor, 7860 Hwy. 42,
920-868-2664; Ephraim, 9996 Water St., 920-854-2014; Fish Creek, 4097 Hwy. 42, 920-868-3471; Forestville, 123 Hwy 42 S, 920-856-6886; Sister Bay/Liberty Grove, 2323 Mill Rd., Sister Bay, 920-854-2721; Washington Island, Main & Lakeview Roads, 920-847-2323. The Door County Library is affiliated with over fifty other northeast Wisconsin libraries in the Nicolet Federated Library System (NFLS) and the Outagamie Waupaca Library System (OWLS). www.DoorCountyLibrary.org.
The University of Wisconsin– Green Bay is a public university located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. It is part of the University of Wisconsin System and offers both bachelor and master degrees. 2420 Nicolet Dr, Green Bay, WI 54311, (920) 465-2000, www. uwgb.edu
libraries
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United way of door county
It’s all about the community for United Way By Amy Kohnle United Way of Door County Fifty-two years ago, we started out as the Community Chest. A group of dedicated volunteers who wanted to help those less fortunate in our community joined together to raise funds to help their neighbors and other community organizations. Over the years we have grown from the Community Chest to the United Way of Door County. Our organization has become more structured and our priorities more focused, but we still exist for one reason – you, our community. We are your United Way. We have grown from a completely volunteer-run organization to one with a hard-working board of directors, over 300 volunteers, two parttime staff and a fulltime director. We began by raising $5,000 in one day to $86,000 in 1986 and $458,000 in 2011. We now have an endowment fund as we are planning for our future and want to be here for many years to come. We have served as the fiscal agent for several groups as they have been formed. We have helped organizations grow and develop as they work through strategic planning and staff development and transitions. We have maintained relationships with many of you over the years and we continue to add new friends to our United Way family. Our mission is “to empower people to build better lives. We identify community needs and foster synergy between business, government, individuals and nonprofits to improve lives and thereby strengthen the entire community.” The words of our mission may have changed over the years, but our purpose hasn’t. We continue to work to meet the needs of the less fortunate, and now we also work to create lasting change to the conditions of our community. We want PAGE 42 | September 2013
to eliminate some of the needs that our friends and neighbors face daily. That starts with refocusing our funding, and each year we invest more of your dollars into prevention work. This means budgeting classes, parenting classes, more mentors, more afterschool programs, increased access to health care, reinforcing messages that students are hearing in school, and the list goes on. This doesn’t mean that we are no longer helping to provide assistance with child-care costs for working families, or that we are no longer helping to provide quality day programming for people with disabilities. We are still doing this and more. This is why we are important to Door County. When I started here in 1999, one of my annual tasks was to work with local volunteers to create our campaign video. One year I was asked to consider creating a video that showed what Door County would look like without United Way. I thought about it and decided not to go in that direction. Instead I continued to focus on the success and the difference that United Way has brought to our community. Every year the funds that we raise and then distribute help to provide direct service to over 7,000 people. We usually don’t know who has been helped because we don’t have a sticker or a sign that says “United Way helped me.” Sometimes the people who have received that service don’t even know that United Way helped them. But chances are that you know someone whose life has been improved because of United Way. Today we are focusing our work in the following four areas: Basic Needs, Community Wellness, Health Care and Healthy Lifestyles, and Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment. The programs that we fund are working with us to achieve measureable goals within each of these areas. 2012 was the first year that our funding model asked our grantees to report
back specific results based on our funding. Some of the reported results from grants awarded in 2012 include the following: • 8 newly trained mentors. • 40 new youths enrolled in affordable summer programming. • 81 percent of patients were able to afford health care services at a local clinic. • Students from all 5 school districts are participating in Project 180, a student-led alcohol awareness group. The above results are very much about what we are doing now. But as I mentioned earlier, we are not only working for today, we are also working for tomorrow. The following are just some of the goals that we hope to achieve in the next 10 years: • Increased access to mentoring/job coach/technical education programs for all. • Increased hours of available childcare for weekend, extended hours, sick, and/or summer programming. • Increased available hours of affordable dental care for adults and children. • Increasing the knowledge base of early intervention methods for primary health care. Each of these has a specific measurement written into our plan. By working with each of you in the community, we know that we can achieve these results. We encourage you to contact us to learn more about our Impact Work and our Goals. As a community we can be successful and create lasting changes to make Door County an even better place for future generations. Please don’t hesitate to contact me. Information on our Impact Goals and our Strategic Partners can be found on our website. Amy Kohnle is the executive director of United Way of Door County.
For more information, call (920) 746-9645, go to www. unitedwaydc.com or email amy@unitedwaydc.com. DOOR COUNTY ADVOCATE | IMPACT
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Volunteers often contribute their time and efforts to the many community festivals and events in Door County. Here, a volunteer from Altrusa prepares a Door County Sundae – with apple wedges, caramel, whipped cream, nuts, sprinkles and a cherry – for Leslie Phillips of Madison and Kevin, Linda and Hailey Braunsky of Sun Prairie, from left, during the 2012 Sister Bay Fall Festival. Tina M. Gohr/Door County Advocate
Altrusa Club of Door County www.altrusaofdoorcounty.org; The mission of this local chapter of an international community service organization is to advance literacy through opportunities. Projects include reading and presenting books to young children and outfitting disadvantaged children with school supplies, backpacks, gym shoes and other new things at the annual Back-to-School Fair in August. Altrusa builds leadership skills amongst its members and offers friendship and fellowship at meetings and fundraising activities. Contact: altrusaofdoor@gmail.com.
American Folklore Theatre 920-8546117, www.folkloretheatre.com; American Folklore Theatre strives to create, develop, and present professional musical and dramatic productions which will further the knowledge and appreciation of the culture and heritage of the United States. Contact: volunteer@folkloretheatre.com. American Red Cross of Northeast Wisconsin 920-227-4287, www.newredcross.org; The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization, led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter, and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will
Volunteer opportunities throughout Door County as compiled through the Volunteer Center of Door County. Please contact: Volunteer Center of Door County for further information regarding these and other volunteer opportunities. The Volunteer Center is located at 62 S. Third Avenue, P.O. Box 441, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; 920-746-7704; www. VolunteerDoorCounty.com; email: volunteercenter@doorcounty. com.
provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Contact: jody.weyers@redcross.org. AseraCare Hospice 1-866-268-3203; www.AseraCare.com; Serves the emotional, spiritual and physical needs of patients and families with life-limiting Illnesses by providing service to maintain patient dignity and comfort. Contact: ashley.ausloos@ AseraCare.com Baileys Harbor Women’s Club Volunteer organization for Baileys Harbor full or part-time residents. Annual July 4th Strawberry Fest raises funds for scholar-
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< < < continued from page 43 ships and community projects/improvements. Contact President Beckie Hawker at 839-2903 or email at hawkeye@greenbaynet. com Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Northeastern Wisconsin 920-498-2227, www.bbbsnew.org; Strives to make a positive difference in the lives of youth through professionally supported mentoring relationships. Contact: annp@bbbsnew.org. Birch Creek Music Performance Center, Inc. 920-868-3763, www.birchcreek.org; Provides intensive, performancebased instruction to promising young musicians by immersing them in a professional, mentoring environment. Contact: mainoffice@birchcreek.org. Board on Aging and Long Term Care 800-815-0015, http://longtermcare.state. wi.us; Advocates for our clients’ interests, to inform consumers of their rights and to educate the public at large about health care systems and long term care through their Volunteer Ombudsman Program. Contact: boaltc@wisconsin.gov. Boys and Girls Club of Door County 920-746-5125, www.bgcdoorcounty.org; Strives to inspire and enable all young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. Contact: cpodc@bgcdoorcounty.org. Christ Child Society of Door County 920-823-2200; Association of volunteers embracing members of all denominations expressing their love of the Christ Child by service to God’s children regardless of race or creed. Contact: dianestracka@gmail. com. The Clearing Folk School 920-8544088, www.theclearing.org; The Clearing provides diverse educational experiences, in the folk school tradition, in a setting surrounded by the quiet of forests, meadows and water. The Clearing is a place where adults who share an interest in nature, arts, crafts or humanities can learn, reflect and wonder. Contact: clearing@theclearing.org. Community Clinic of Door County 920746-8989, www.communityclinicofdoorcounty.org; Provides primary (non-emergency), mental health and complementary health care to people without Insurance, regardless of their ability to pay. Contact: herlitz.jane@ yahoo.com.
experience-based, learning which will nurture historical and cultural appreciation, scientific curiosity and environmental awareness. Contact: info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org. DOOR CANcer, Inc. 920-743-8492, www. doorcancer.com; DOOR CANcer, Inc is a community-based voluntary organization dedicated to help serve Door County families with cancer in times of financial need. Contact: medusa1@charter.net. Door Community Auditorium 920868-2728, www.dcauditorium.org; Door Community Auditorium serves as a center to enrich, entertain, and challenge through a balanced combination of performing, visual, and literary arts; and to provide opportunities for social, educational, and cultural growth. Contact: boxoffice@dcauditorium. org. Door County 4-H 920-746-2260, www. uwex.edu/ces/cty/door; Door County 4-H and UW-Extension Youth Programs integrate research, education and community-based partnerships, enabling youth to learn and practice skills to be productive citizens. Contact: dawn.kuelz@ces.uwex.edu. Door County Alcohol & Other Drug Coalition 920-256-0261; Facebook us at Door County A.O.D.C.; Our mission is to prevent and reduce substance abuse and related problems among youth by providing leadership, education and support to communities and institutions throughout Door County. Contact: dcaodcoalition@gmail. com. Door County Child Care Services, Inc. 920-743-2833, Door County Child Care Center strives to meet the childcare needs identified by the people of Door County. The Center also strives to provide a program that is affordable and accessible, abiding by the established philosophy and objectives of the Center. Contact: kidscountdccc@yahoo.com. Door County Community Support Program 920-746-2340, www.co.door. wi.gov/localgov_department_community; Our mission is to provide comprehensive support services to all personas living with severe and persistent mental illness. This is achieved by providing every manner of service in both traditional and non-traditional formats which are deemed necessary to support and maintain independent, community based living among identified consumer. Contact: sflores@co.door.wi.us
The Community’s Garden 920-746-5994, www.thecommunitysgarden.org; To showcase the connection between a community’s well-being and nature. The Community’s Garden will be a laboratory for learning that will provide access to gardening, a place for healing and camaraderie, an opportunity for education and a way for the community to work together to be good stewards of our land. Contact: jennifer.spude@ces.uwex. edu.
Door County Habitat for Humanity 920743-2869; www.doorcountyhabitat.org; A Christian organization striving to provide to all who participate with us opportunities to further grow into all that God intends. We act in partnership with our community to extend a “hand up” to help others acquire and own decent and affordable housing. Contact: admin@doorhabitat.com.
Crossroads at Big Creek, Inc. 920746-5895, www.crossroadsatbigcreek.org; Crossroads at Big Creek provides life-long,
Door County Human Services 920-7467155; www.co.door.wi.us. The Department of Human Services provides an array of
services and programs that literally cover the lifespan of Door County citizens. More specifically, we serve children, families, adults, and the elderly who are challenged by alcohol and other drug abuse / mental illness / physical and developmental disabilities / the infirmities of aging / children & adults at risk of abuse or neglect / and financial issues relating to health care, child care, energy assistance, and some limited work programs. Contact: dhs@co.door.wi.us. Door County Humane Society 920746-1111, www.dooranimals.com; Provide a safe haven for the lost or homeless pets while working to reunite them with their owners or place them in new loving family. Contact: volunteer@dooranimals.com. Door County Land Trust 920-746-1359, www.doorcountylandtrust.org; the mission of Door County Land Trust is to protect, preserve, and maintain lands that contribute significantly to the scenic beauty, open space, and ecological integrity of Door County. Contact: info@doorcountylandtrust. org. Door County Library/Friends of Door County Libraries 920-743-6578, www. doorcountylibrary.org; Provide all county residents and visitors a comprehensive collection of materials in a variety of media that records human knowledge, ideas, and culture; to organize these materials for ready access, and to offer guidance and encouragement in their use. Contact: kjensen@ co.door.wi.us. Door County Maritime Museum 920743-5958, www.dcmm.org; Mission is to preserve Great Lakes maritime history, primarily focusing on Door County, Wisconsin. Also, provides interpretive and educational opportunities for current and future generations. Contact: jgast@dcmm.org. Door County Medical Center Foundation 920-746-1071, www.ministryhealth.org; Provides various volunteer services for Ministry Door County Medical Center by assisting with the following: Foundation, Auxiliary, Skilled Nursing Facility, Lifeline, Gift Shop, Plant operations, Clerical Duties, Hospitality Services, Beauty Shop, Fund-raising, Clinic Services Area, Oncology Services, Outpatient Surgery Unit, Medical records, Rehab Services, Hospital Tours, Garden maintenance, Special Events. Contact: robin.hamm-jackson@ministryhealth.org. Door County Renaissance Faire 920746-6773, www.doorcowirenaissance.com; Our mission is to reach out to families and disadvantaged or at risk youths with the goal of inspiring, educating and enriching their lives by providing insight and appreciation for music, art, history, literacy and life during the era known as the Renaissance. Contact: dcrff@att.net.
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Top 10 Reasons to Volunteer 1. Experience a change of
scenery. When you leave your office or home to help someone with cancer or someone with disabilities, you can open your mind to new ideas and a change of perspective.
2.
Better understand your community’s challenges. Learn about the value of “green space” or “community engagement”. To paraphrase Dr. Seuss, “Oh the things that you’ll learn.”
3. Direct your talents for
public good. Take what you’re good at and apply it with purpose. Whether you’re a gardener, a writer, an accountant or <fill in the blank>, there’s a non-profit out there that can benefit from your talents.
4. Gain new skills. Stretch
yourself. Try your hand at mentoring children. Write an article for a newsletter or oversee a Facebook page. Help a non-profit update its bylaws.
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Through volunteering, you can polish your skills – or learn new ones.
5.
Make professional connections. Community service is not only the right thing to do, but also can assist with making connections. When you’re out in the community applying your skills and demonstrating follow-through, this enhances your reputation and, on occasion, can translate into business relationships.
6. Develop new friendships.
With one in four Americans volunteering, and one in three employed people volunteering, there are many incredibly interesting people to meet.
7. Enhance your resume.
When professionals are interested in a job but have too little experience in the field, why not seek a non-profit that would welcome your emerging skills in a volunteer capacity?
8.Continue the family tradi-
tion, or start a new one. If your parents volunteered, chances are, you’re following in their footsteps. If your family didn’t, why not start a new tradition?
9. Improve your health.
Research shows that those who embrace volunteering have lower mortality rates, greater functional ability and lower rates of depression later in life. What more could you ask for?
10. Make a difference. The
nine reasons above are mostly ways that community service can help you. But the number one reason to volunteer isn’t about you at all – it’s about others. It’s about giving back to our community and the people in it. Not sure where to start? Take a look at the agencies listed here or visit www. VolunteerDoorCounty.com for a complete list of volunteer opportunities in Door County.
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Door County Senior Resource Center 920-746-2542, www.co.door.wi.gov; helps older persons live with dignity, independence and safety. We are dedicated to enhancing the ability of older adults to maintain a high level of health and independence. Contact: jdobbins@co.door.wi.us. Door County Sexual Assault Center and Family Services of Door County 920-746-8996, www.familyservicesnew.org; Family Services, as a human service center of excellence will support the development of a diverse community of strong individuals and families with supportive relationships, safe environments, and sufficient resources. Supporting all people through life’s challenges and transitions. Contact: kallen@ familyservicesnew.org. Door County YMCA 920-743-4949 or 920-868-3660; www.doorcountyymca.org. Door County YMCA at 1900 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay and 3866 Gibraltar Rd., Fish Creek. Volunteers fulfill the YMCA mission in a variety of ways, from raising funds for our annual Strong Kids Campaign, to teaching youth programs and leading fitness classes or assisting at special events. Contact: info@doorcountyymca.org.
Our mission Is to help those in need of food and clothing. Contact: E.Huff@feedmypeopledoorcounty.com. Friends of the Door County Parks System, Inc. 920-746-9959, www.map. co.door.wi.us/parks; Mission Is to protect and preserve the beauty and splendor of the Door County parks, to provide educational materials for park users and, to continue park acquisition, development and recreational activities in the county parks. Contact: friendsofdcparks@gmail.com. Golden Living Center-Dorchester 920743-6274 ext. 649, www.goldenliving.com; This skilled nursing facility provides specialized care and attention to older adults, along with rehabilitation services. The Alzheimer’s care unit focuses on person-centered care and beneficial activities for residents. The Alzheimer’s care unit is in need of volunteers to provide companionship to residents. Volunteers have the option to conduct group activities or visit one-on-one with seniors. Training is provided for volunteers. Contact: elizabeth.stuart@goldenliving.com. Good Samaritan - Scandia Village 920-854-2317, www.good-sam.com; Mission is to share God’s love in word and deed by providing shelter and supportive services to the elderly and others in need believing that “In Christ’s Love, Everyone is Someone.” Contact: nickis@dcwis.com.
Door Shakespeare, Inc. 920-839-1500, www.doorshakespeare.com; Offers its audiences more than an opportunity to enjoy and appreciate another rich theatre experience, as it welcomes the past, celebrates the art of the marvelous English language and the beauty of poetry as expression and serves as teacher to reinforce our very human characteristics of honor, integrity, morality, honesty and character. Contact: doorshakespeare@gmail.com.
The Hardy Gallery 920-854-2210, www. thehardy.org. The historic Hardy Gallery is a non-profit organization enriching the vibrancy of the Door County community by promoting and fostering local art and artists. Contact: info@thehardy.org.
Door-Tran, Inc. 920-743-9999, www. door-tran.com; Door-Tran Is a creative community network dedicated to connecting people to transportation services that are affordable, available and accessible. Contact: info@door-tran.com.
HELP of Door County Inc. 920-743-8785, www.helpofdoorcounty.org; HELP’s mission is to eliminate domestic abuse through prevention and intervention services and to advocate for social change. Contact: help@ helpofdoorcounty.org.
Ephraim Historical Foundation and Ephraim Village Museums 920-8549688, www. ephraim.org; Ephraim Village Museums are the public face of the Ephraim Historical Foundation with a goal to sustain the beauty of Ephraim and to foster preservation, restore of historical sites, documents and relics; to foster development of cultural education and activities in Ephraim and the larger community. Contact: info@ephraim. org.
HOPE Inc. 920-743-7273, www. WeAreHOPEInc.org. We Are HOPE Inc., our name says it all. At HOPE Inc., we help others prosper and excel. By connecting individuals and families to employment and home energy services, we help residents achieve and maintain quality employment, assist with energy assistance and provide energy audits to reduce home energy costs. HOPE Inc. partners with the Door-Tran program which provides transportation assistance to low-income individuals in Door and Kewaunee Counties. Our services provide the hope that transforms into pride, security and success for our residents and community. Our friendly staff is here to help you, call today to learn more. Contact: info@ WeAreHopeInc.org.
Family Centers of Door County 920825-1430 www.familycentersdc.com; We celebrate the family and community by providing a warm and welcoming place for people of all ages to meet and enjoy time together. The Family Centers provide numerous social events and activities throughout Door County. Contact: sara@familycentersdc.com. Feed My People/Clothe My People 920-743-9053, www.feedmypeopledoorcounty.org; Not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving residents of Door County.
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Isadoora Theatre Company, Inc. 920493-3667, www.isadoora.com; Celebrate theatre through its basic elements of movement, music, story and thought. Contact: info@isadoora.com.
Kimberley House 920-746-9224; Kimberley House provides a structured, transitional living arrangement for adults in the early stages of alcohol and/or drug abuse recovery in preparation for returning to an independent lifestyle. Contact: jjberg@ charter.net. Lakeshore CAP Inc. 920-743-0192, www.lakeshorecap.org; The Lakeshore CAP mission is to enable and empower all persons, parents and families through voluntary prevention, education and support, intervention and treatment programs. Emphasis is placed on strong service coordination, collaboration and comprehensive case management. Contact: ssoik@lakeshorecap.org. Leadership Door County 920-255-7233, www.leadershipdoorcounty.com; Brings together community members who have diverse viewpoints to become stronger leaders and to understand community issues through experiential education. Contact: leadershipdoorcounty@gmail.com. League of Women Voters of Door County 920-743-1691; Nonpartisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Contact: lwvdcprez@gmail.com. Loaves & Fishes Community Meals Ministry 920-743-6218; www.sbmoravian. org/loaves; Serves meals on the 1st, 3rd and 4th Fridays in Sturgeon Bay and the 4th Tuesday in Sister Bay; Contact: johnson@ sbmoravian.org. Matthew House Thrift Shop 920-8682731; Matthew House’s mission is to accept donated items to sell to help fund a respite care home and those with need. Contact: friz1995@charter.net. Midsummer’s Music Festival 920854-7088; www.midsummersmusic.com; Bringing the art of chamber music to Door County for over 20 years. Contact: mk.midsummers@gmail.com. Miller Art Museum 920-746-0707, www. millerartmuseum.org; Fosters and inspires the creative life of the community through its permanent collection, changing exhibitions; and by being a catalyst for enrichment through cultural, art appreciation, and educational programming for people of all ages. Contact: bmam@dcwis.com. Ministry Door County Medical Center Dental Clinic 920-493-1300; Mission is to serve and treat youth in Door and Kewaunee Counties that are on Medicaid, Badger Care or are low income, disabled, under-insured or have no dentist. Contact: tanya.fischer@ ministryhealth.org. Money Management Counselors powered by FI$C/CCCS. 920-743-1862; community organization that helps families
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volunteer and individuals improve the quality of their lives through the teaching and application of sound financial principles. Contact: fiscdk@ sbcglobal.net. NAMI Door County - JAK’s Place 920818-0525. www.jaks-place.com; A drop-in social and resource center for people with mental illness, their families and friends, and allies in the community. Through outreach, education and active programming they offer refuge and a beacon for all those whose lives have been affected by mental illness. Contact: jaksplace@att.net The Nature Conservancy 920-7438695, www.nature.org; Preserve plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and water they need to survive. Contact: merickson@tnc.org. Neighbor-to-Neighbor Volunteer Caregivers of Door County 920-7437800, www.neighbor-to-neighbor.org; Strives to comfort and assist persons experiencing problems arising from conditions or limitations that lead to a deterioration in their quality of life. Provides medical equipment loans, peer companions and respite care providers. Contact: director@neighbor-toneighbor.org.
Northern Door Children’s Center 920-854-4244, www.northerdoorchildrenscenter.org; Dedicated to providing quality primary care in a safe, secure environment that enhances personal growth and educational development for the young citizens of Northern Door County in partnership with parents and the community. Contact: ndcc2010@hotmail.com. PFLAG - Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays 920-4218815, www.pflagdoorcounty.org; Promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends. PFLAG provides the opportunity for dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity, and acts to create a society that is healthy and respectful of human diversity. Contact: pflag@doorcounty.com.
mances by a professional symphony orchestra and the enhancement of music appreciation and education in Door County. Contact: musicfestival@musicfestival.com. Peninsula Players Theatre Foundation Inc. 920-868-3287; www.peninsulaplayers. com; Committed to preserving America’s oldest resident summer theatre in its unique setting along the cedar-lined shores of Green Bay. Their mission is to support, without reservations, the most exciting theatre company possible, to preserve the Theatre in a Garden’s natural beauty, to provide artists the freedom, tools, and facilities they require to entertain, uplift and inform our audiences. Contact: tickets@peninsulaplayers.com.
Parish Nurses of Door County 920743-3476, www.parishnurses.org; promotes healthy interrelationship of body, mind and spirit and encourages personal and social responsibility of wellness. Contact: moellen@doorpi.net
Peninsula School of Art 920-868-3455, www.PeninsulaSchoolofArt.com; Center for education and exploration in the visual arts. We offer year-round programming, including one to five day workshops. Host of the Door County Plein Air Festival. Contact: events@ peninsulaschoolofart.com.
Peninsula Music Festival 920-8544060, www.musicfestival.com; Committed to the presentation of excellent perfor-
The Ridges Sanctuary 920-839-2802, www.ridgesanctuary.org; Dedicated to the protection of the Sanctuary and to inspire
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< < < continued from page 47 stewardship of natural areas through programs of education, outreach and research. Contact: info@ridgessanctuary.org. The Salvation Army Service Extension 920-883-7886, www.samilwaukee.org; Encouraging staff and volunteers to grow in Christ as they serve others In His name. Contact: nakc@dcwis.com. Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center 920743-6246, www.SturgeonBay.net; Market Sturgeon Bay as a year-round destination and promote our city as a premier community to live, shop and play. Contact: vacation@ sturgeonbay.net. Sunshine House Inc. 920-743-7943, ext. 204, www.sunshinehouseinc.org; A diverse community service organization whose purpose is to achieve full participation in the community of people with special needs. Contact: mpetersilka@doorpi.net. Sustain Door, Inc. 920-746-9792, www. sustaindoor.org; The mission of Sustain Door is to promote the social, economic and environmental sustainability of Door County using the Natural Step framework and process. Contact: rsrogers@dcwis.com. Third Avenue Playhouse 920-743-1760, www.ThirdAvenuePlayhouse.com; Provides a high quality, year-round community arts cen-
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ter in Door County that is a permanent home for educational and community theater, music and dance groups, and is available to schools, businesses and organizations. Contact: james@thirdavenueplayhouse.com. United Way of Door County 920-7469645; www.unitedwaydc.com; Mission is to empower people to build better lives. We strive to be a catalyst for change and collaboration in the area of health and human services. We unite people to build a strong community through service to others, creative problem solving, and offer efforts to help people become self-sufficient and contributing members of the community. We match community needs with community resources. We provide financial, educational and networking opportunities for local nonprofit member agencies. Contact: info@ unitedwaydc.com. Unity - Hospice & Palliative Care 920743-6440 or 800-990-9249, www.unityhospice.org; Committed to promoting dignity, comfort and self-determination to anyone coping with a life-limiting illness or the issues of grief and loss. Contact: volunteer@unityhospice.org.
Universal Guardians 920-743-499, 14 S. Third Avenue, Lower Level, PO Box 622 Sturgeon Bay; E-mail: info@universalguardians.org; Universal Guardians mission is to advocate for those who cannot advocate for themselves, collaborate with available resources, and educate all generations about the concerns and issues related to the aging and disabled. Volunteer Center of Door County 920746-7704; www.VolunteerDoorCounty.com; Mission is to build and strengthen volunteerism; creating solutions for community needs. The Volunteer Center is a centralized volunteer recruitment and referral service focusing on matching volunteers with meaningful volunteer opportunities throughout Door County. Contact: volunteercenter@ doorcounty.com. WEP, Inc. (Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Employment Project, Inc.) 920-743-7273, www.wepinc. org; WEPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s purpose is to improve the quality of life for low-income persons and families in our service area by providing comprehensive programs in the areas of employment, training, career and vocational planning (for adults and youth), energy conservation, home improvement and hazard reduction. Contact: dcjc@doorcountyjobcenter.org.
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Carenna Reisen of Fish Creek carefully drops an egg in color dye during an Easter egg decorating program at the Northern Door Children’s Center in Sister Bay. The NDCC is part of Family Centers of Door County. Tina M. Gohr/Door County Advocate
community resources 211: general information
United Way of Door County, 211. Need non-emergency help? 2-1-1 is where you start. Whether you need to find after-school programs, counseling, elder care of any other non-emergency services, 2-1-1 provides confidential, easy to use and free access to the information you need.
driver’s examiners Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Bay Ridge Mall,1009 Egg Harbor Rd., Sturgeon Bay; 800924-3570 or 608-264-7447; Office hours 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday. www.dot.wisconsin.gov. PAGE 50 | September 2013
financial assistance Bay View Lutheran Church Emergency Fund, 920-743-4705. An emergency fund for prescriptions, medical procedures, rent payments, and food for people whose need does not qualify for other assistance programs. Referrals must be made by an organization on behalf of the potential recipient. Door County Department of Human Services, 421 Nebraska St., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; 920-746-7155. Email: dhs@co.door.wi.us ; provides an array of services and programs that literally cover the lifespan of Door County citizens. www.co.wi.gov Door County Job Center, operated by We Are Hope Inc., Cherry Point Mall, 1300 Egg Harbor Road, Sturgeon Bay; 920-743-6915. The Door County Job Center offers employment, career exploration and training services along with access to commu-
As of Jan. 1, 2013 the Door County Departments of Community Programs and Social Services, including the Senior Resource Center, have merged into a single organization – to be known as HUMAN SERVICES
nity resources to everyone. Website: www.WeAreHopeInc.org Email: dcjc@ WeAreHopeInc.org. Ministry Door County Medical Center (MDCMC), 920-743-5566. Ministry Health Care provides health care services to all patients regardless of ability to pay. Community Care financial assistance is granted based upon the patient’s inability to pay and is available to insured and uninsured patients. Transportation Options Program, Cherry Point Mall, 1300 Egg Harbor Road, Sturgeon Bay; 920-743-6915. This program administered by We Are HOPE, Inc. for the State of Wisconsin, assists eligible employed individuals in Door and Kewaunee Counties with transportation assistance. Services include half-price gas vouchers and vehicle repair/purchase loans. www.WeAreHOPEInc.org, nvoight@WeAreHOPEInc.org DOOR COUNTY ADVOCATE | IMPACT
human services Door County Veteran’s Service Office, 421 Nebraska St., Rm C203., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; 920-746-2226. Email: veterans@co.door.wi.us Although a Door County department, this office provides services and access to benefits primarily administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA) (VA) and the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA). www.co.door. wi.gov Money Management Counselors FI$C/CCCS 57 No. 12th Ave. Sturgeon Bay (920) 743-1862. Confidential budget and credit counseling for all income levels. St. Joseph Parish Emergency Fund, 526 Louisiana St., Sturgeon Bay, 920-743-2062. Assistance in emergency situations. Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP), Cherry Point Mall, 1300 Egg Harbor Road, Sturgeon Bay; 920-743-7273. This program administered by We Are HOPE, Inc. a subcontractor for DCHS, seeks to assist eligible low-income individuals and families in Door County with energy assistance, emergency furnace repairs/replacement, and energy crises. www.WeAreHopeInc.org We Are HOPE, Inc. Cherry Point Mall, 1300 Egg Harbor Road, Sturgeon Bay; 920-743-7273. We Are HOPE, Inc.. provides programs for employment (as lead agency for the Door County Job Center), transportation, energy, and weatherization services to eligible individuals and families in Door and Kewaunee Counties. info@ WeAreHopeInc.org
housing Door County Housing Authority, 57 N. 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay 54235; 920743-2545. Provides long-term, regular monthly rental assistance to qualifying individuals or families that rent in Door County. You must be income eligible and there is a waiting list; there is no immediate assistance available. Door County Weatherization Program, Cherry Point Mall, 1300 Egg Harbor Road, Sturgeon Bay; 920-7437273. The program, administered by We Are HOPE, Inc., seeks to reduce energy costs by making homes more energy efficient. Eligibility is tied to the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program.
Lakeshore Community Action Program, Inc. (Lakeshore CAP), 131 S. 3rd Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, 920-7430192 provides emergency short term rental assistance to families, elderly, disabled and single individuals who qualify under program guidelines.
food Door County Community Resource Program (Feed My People and Clothe My People), 204 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay 54235; 920-743-9053. A sharing program that belongs to the community makes available free food, and clothing at very low cost. Koinonia Kupboard, 2622 S. Bay Shore Dr., Sister Bay 54234; 920854-2544. A food pantry operated by the First Baptist Church of Sister Bay; open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Available to Northern Door County residents. Holy Name of Mary Parish, Maplewood, 920-856-6440. A food pantry for people in need. Open 10 a.m.-noon 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays. Most accessible to residents of southern Door County. Lakeshore Community Action Program, Inc. (Lakeshore CAP), 131 S. 3rd Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, 920-7430192. A client choice food pantry for individuals and families in need of basic nutritional food; eligibility is based on monthly household income. Loaves & Fishes Community Meals Ministry, 920-743-6218. A communitybased program provides hot meals to hungry people and families in Door County. Meals are served in Sturgeon Bay: at NWTC on the 1st, 3rd & 4th Fridays of the month from 5:30PM to 7:00PM. In Sister Bay at St. Rosalia’s on the 4th Tuesday of the month from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
community services Door-Tran, 920-743-9999, 877-3306333 email: info@door-tran.com. DoorTran is a transportation information and referral system for people needing to travel within and out of Door County. Door-Tran maintains a local transportation resource guide, operates a half-price travel voucher program and Veteran and County-Wide Volunteer transportation programs. www.door-tran.com
Family Centers of Door County. The agency provides a variety of activities, events and programs for people of all ages at several locations throughout the county. The main office is located in the Cherry Point Mall in Sturgeon Bay, with event and program sites located throughout the county - Southern Door (Forestville Town Hall), Sturgeon Bay (various sites check event information), Northern Door (Northern Door Child Care Center), and Washington Island (Findlays Holiday Inn, and other various sites). For a rotating schedule of events call 920-825-1430 or check www.familycentersdc.com Lakeshore Community Action Program, Inc. (Lakeshore CAP), 131 S 3rd Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, 920743-0192 Young Adult Parent Support program provides educational programming for parents ages 14 – 24 years of age.
legal assistance Legal Services of Northeastern Wisconsin Inc., 800-236-1127 or 920432-4645. Door County is served by the Green Bay office.
mental health services Door County Department of Human Services, Community Programs, 421 Nebraska St., Sturgeon Bay, 920-746-2345. This publicly funded human service agency provides comprehensive services to assist Door County residents with mental health/ emotional wellness, alcohol and other drug abuse issues, developmental disabilities and severe and persistent mental illness. www.co.door.wi.gov.
senior resources
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bars, power scooters and lift chairs; sells specialized medical supplies such as support hose, nutritional supplements and incontinence products. Will bill Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance where appropriate. Brussels Lions Club, Jim Wautier, 920-825-1213. This organization provides short-term loans of durable medical equipment. Neighbor to Neighbor Medical Equipment Loan Closet, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; 920-743-7800. Free equipment - wheelchairs, lift chairs, hospital beds, walkers, commodes, etc. - on loan to people in need. Northern Door Contact: Sheila, 920-868-3648; Washington Island contact: Janet 920-535-0021.
health Ministry Home Care; 920-743-7983. A home health agency that provides services to individuals in their own homes. The agency is certified to bill Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance. Unity, 920-743-6440. Not-for-profit provider of comfort care during serious illness and at the end of life. Hospice, palliative and bereavement services centered around the goals of the patient and family through coordination with patient’s physician . Pain control and other symptom management provided wherever the patient resides –in his/her own home or a facility. Wisconsin’s Lifeline & Link-Up. Lifeline is a Wisconsin Universal Service Fund program that makes essential telecommunications more affordable for low-income households by reducing monthly telephone charges. Most telephone companies that provide local residential service in Wisconsin are required to offer this program to their residential customers. Customers must apply for Lifeline through their local telephone company provider. For details, call AT&T/SBC 800-440-9853; Verizon, 800-924-0585.
housing Subsidized Housing for The Elderly: contact the Door County Housing Authority at 920-743-2545. Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority: 1-800-334-6873. PAGE 52 | September 2013
independent living apartments: Woodview at Scandia Village, 10554 Applewood Rd., Sister Bay; 920-854-2317.
community-based residential facilities (cbrf’s): Hearthside Cordial Care, 10569 Fieldcrest Road, Sister Bay, 920-8547225. Woodview of Scandia Village, 2311 Meadow Wood Dr., Sister Bay; 920854-2317.
skilled nursing facilities: Ministry Door County Medical Center, Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), 323 S. 18th Ave., Sturgeon Bay; 920746-3719, 800-522-8919. www.minstryhealth.org Golden Living Center Dorchester, 200 N. Seventh Ave., Sturgeon Bay; 920-743-6274; goldenlivingcenters.com. Skilled nursing and Rehab (pt, ot) facilities. Scandia Village Good Samaritan, 10560 Applewood Rd., Sister Bay; 920854-2317.
in-home supportive services Advocates for Independent Living, 920-746-2000. In-home care personalized to meet the needs of those requiring assistance. Experience working with individuals who are elderly or have physical, emotional or developmental disabilities or mental illness. Dedicated team of service providers offers assistance with daily living activities, housekeeping, personal care, medication monitoring, respite and companionship. Door County Wraparound Program, 920-593-3516. Operated by N. E.W. Curative and offers trained personnel to provide a variety of services from housekeeping, meal preparation, companionship, transportation, shop-
ping, medication monitoring, respite care and personal care assistance. Econo Foods Grocery Delivery, 920-743-8896. Grocery delivery provided throughout Door County. Helping Hands Caregivers LLC, 1756 Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay (Oasis Center of Prince of Peace Lutheran church), 920-217-2961. A state certified personal care agency that provides ADL assistance, supportive care, and companionship services supporting independence, freedom, and quality of life for individuals that wish to remain in the comfort of their own home.
information, referral & support Door County Department of Human Services, 421 Nebraska St., Sturgeon Bay; 920-746-2300. See Senior Resource Center. Door County Senior Resource Center, 832 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay; 920-746-2542. provides services or resources to older persons (60+) which will assist them to remain active participants in family and community life. www.co.door.wi.gov Food, Fun, and The Facts of Later Life Luncheon on Washington Island, 920-847-2679. This program offers an opportunity to enjoy a nutritious lunch, socialize, and learn about community resources from various guest speakers. It is held by Family Centers of Door County at Findlay’s Holiday Inn, at 12 p.m. Noon til 1:30pm, every 3rd Thursday of the month. Reservations are required, call 920-8472679. All residents 50 and over welcome. Bring a friend! $6.50 includes lunch, tip and speaker. For more information check out our website www. familycentersdc.com JAK’s Place, 820 Egg Harbor Rd., Sturgeon Bay; 920-818-0525. A community resource center for people whose lives have been affected by mental illness. Lakeshore Community Action Program, Inc. (Lakeshore CAP), 131 S. 3rd Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, 920743-0192. Provides food assistance, emergency rental assistance, homeless and juvenile services. DOOR COUNTY ADVOCATE | IMPACT
human services Ministry Memory Clinic Door County. This is a comprehensive diagnostic service for patients with memory impairment and a resource of information and care management for families dealing with dementia. The memory clinic is located at North Shore Medical Clinic in Sturgeon Bay. For more information or to schedule a pre-screen assessment, Call Christy Wisniewski, Outreach Specialist for the memory clinic, at (920) 493-0339. Information can also be found online at: www. dcmemoryclinic.org
Older Adult Breakfast Social, 920-825-1430. This program offers an opportunity to all adults ages 55 and older to enjoy a nutritious breakfast, socialize and learn about community resources the 1st Wednesday of every month by The Family Centers of Door County at The Forestville Town Hall, located in Maplewood - 7705 Cty. Rd. H. Reservations are required and may
be called in by noon the day before. $5 donation. www.familycentersdc.com
legal assistance Elder Law Center is a public interest legal services program operated under the umbrella of the Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups (CWAG). Call 800-366-2990. Legal Aid of Door County, 920-7433934. Legal services for financially and case eligible clients. 131 S. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI.
Churches
Neighbor to Neighbor, 920-7437800. A non-profit organization with the
following programs: Shortterm medical equipment loans, Peer Companions, Respite Care, and the Lemonade Club Cancer Survivors Support Group.
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hospitals & clinics Aurora Health Center, 1910 Alabama St. Sturgeon Bay 54235; 920-746-7200; Sister Bay, 920-854-2347; and Green Bay, 888-211-8866. Wide array of health services. www.aurorahealthcare.org Community Clinic of Door County, 1623 Rhode Island St., Sturgeon Bay 54235; 920-746-8989; and 10539 Applewood Dr., Sister Bay; 920-8544154. Non-urgent, primary health care, for people who have no insurance. Appointments are required. ccofdc.org Ministry Door County Medical Center, 323 S. 18th Ave., Sturgeon Bay 54235; 920-743-5566or 800-5228919. Full service medical facility. ministryhealth.org PAGE 54 | September 2013
Door County Public Health Department, 421 Nebraska St., Sturgeon Bay 54235; 920-746-2234. An array of community services, screening clinics, immunization/flu clinics and community education. www.co.door. wi.gov. Ministry North Shore Medical Clinic, 323 S. 18th Ave.; 920-746-0510 with branches in Algoma, 920-4873496; Fish Creek, 920-868-3511; and Washington Island, 920-847-2424. NurseDirect, 800-746-0003. A 24-hour toll-free health information call-in service provided by Ministry Door County Memorial Center. The service is FREE. Call anytime of the day or night and speak directly to one of NurseDirectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s registered nurses.
Urgent Care, 323 S 18th Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, 54235. 920-746-3800 or doorcountyurgentcare.com.
personal emergency response systems Ministry Door County Medical Center offers Ministry LifeDirect, an easy-to-use personal response service. Older adults living at home can summon quick assistance whenever they need itâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For more information call Sandy Sievert, Ministry LifeDirect representative, at (920) 746-3578. DOOR COUNTY ADVOCATE | IMPACT
prescription drug assistance Door County Benefit Specialist, Senior Resource Center, Sturgeon Bay, 920-746-2546.
Aurora VNA Lifeline, the program provides a means for people who are elderly, disabled or impaired by significant health issues to access immediate help when needed. Call 800-508-5527 for information. aurorahealthcare.org.
support groups and helplines Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Wisconsin Helpline, 800272-3900. Toll-free 24-hour helpline provides information and support to people who have Alzheimer’s Disease and related disorders. www.alz.org Caregiver Support Group of Door County, provides an avenue of support for anyone caring for a loved one or friend. The Southern Door Group meets 1:00-2:30.m. on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month at the Southern Door Family Center, 1400 County Road DK, Brussels. The Sturgeon Bay group meets 1-2:30 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month at the Door County Senior Resource Center, 832 N 14th Ave. The Sister Bay group meets 1-2:30 p.m. the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month at the Sister Bay-Liberty Grove Library, 2323 Mill Rd., Sister Bay; 920746-2542 for details. For Washington Island please call Christine Andersen, 920-847-2108. All groups are facilitated by professionals. Contact: Judy Dobbins, Door County Senior Resource Center at 920-746-2545, 832 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. Dementia Caregiver’s Support Group, sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, the group provides support and education to caregivers of people who have Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. Meets at 1:30 p.m. the 1st Monday of the month at Scandia Village Good Samaritan in Sister Bay. Call 920854-2317. DOOR COUNTY ADVOCATE | IMPACT
health care DivorceCare, 14-week divorce recovery meetings that consists of group discussion, prayer and videos featuring the nation’s foremost expert on divorce and recovery. These weekly DivorceCare groups are designed to become an “oasis” for divorced or separated individuals. Contact: 920-743-4431 for schedule information; St. Peters Lutheran Church, 108 W. Maple St., Sturgeon Bay. Door County Stroke Support Group, for people who have experienced a stroke, and their families and friends. Meets the second Tuesday of each month, at 11:50 a.m. at Door County Senior Resource Center, 832 N. 14th Ave. Contact Rhawn Lampkins at 920-746-0410. GriefShare, a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. GriefShare seminars and support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. Everyone is welcome. Contact: St. Peters Lutheran Church for schedule, 108 W. Maple St., Sturgeon Bay; 920-743-4431. Heart to Heart Cancer Support Group is intended for people affected by cancer and their loved ones. Meetings are held from 6-7:30 p.m. the 1st Monday of the month in the conference center, room 3, at Ministry Door County Medical Center. Contact Pauline at 920-868-1653, or Mary at 743-5050. Domestic Abuse HOTline, a 24-hour hotline for domestic abuse victims. Call 920-743-8818 or 800-914-3571. THE DOOR OF HOPE Grief and Loss support with fellow sojourners who understand and care. Healing and moving forward. A transformational journey into wholeness and new self confident identity. When we experience loss, self identity is scattered. Responding to life’s losses opens the door into a renewed, energetic spirituality of meaning and hope. Join us at THE BLESSING WOOD, 5004 Beachview Lane, Egg Harbor, 3rd Tuesday of each month beginning Oct. 15, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Facilitated by Chaplain Joan Carlson. Contact Joan at 920-868-9471 for more information and directions. HELP, Family Access Solutions, provides supervised visits and monitored exchanges as well as supportive parenting and a fathers group. Call HELP 743-8819. Healthy Relationships Support Group, a supportive and confidential group for women that discusses the dynamics of healthy and unhealthy relationships. Children’s support group is available at the same time. If you are Interested In attending please call HELP at 920-743-8818. JAK’s Place, 820 Egg Harbor Rd., Sturgeon Bay; 920-818-0525. A community resource center for people whose lives have been affected by mental illness. The Lemonade Club Cancer Survivors Support Group, the group is intended for people afflicted by cancer and their loved ones. Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month. For meeting locations call Neighbor-to-Neighbor, 920-743-7800. Parkinson’s Support Group, for people with Parkinson Disease and their support people. Meets the 1st Thursday of the month from 12:302 p.m. at United Methodist Church, Sturgeon Bay. Call Carol Moellenberndt, 920-743-3476. Sexual Abuse call the Door County Sexual Assault Center, 920-746-8996. Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG), 920-4218815; pflag@doorcounty.com; P.O. Box 213, Sturgeon Bay 54235; www.pflag. org. Unity, leaders in hospice and palliative care, offers a variety of support programs to meet the needs of our patients’ families and friends, as well as grieving adults and children in Northeast Wisconsin. For additional information, call Unity at 920-743-6440 or 800-9909249, or visit www.unityhospice.org.
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industrial park Bay Electric Systems, 230 Keel Ct., 920-743-7680; Residential, commercial and industrial electrical contracting. Number of employees: 6. Bissen Asphalt and Sturgeon Bay Sand & Gravel, 934 Shiloh Rd., 920746-8850, bissenasphalt@sbcglobal.net. Gravel, sand, topsoil, and decorative stone. Number of employees: 12. C & S Manufacturing Corp., 1052 S Neenah Ave., 920-743-6941, www.bassetproducts.com; Plumbing and heating supplies. Number of employees: 60. Door County Economic Development Corp., 185 East Walnut St., 920-743-3113, www.doorcountybusiness.com, bill@doorcountybusiness. com. Business development services and business incubator. Number of employees: 4. Door County Overhead Door, 1525 Shiloh Rd., 920-746-0377, www.doorcountyoverheaddoor.com, fhanrahan@ doorpi.net. Door repair and replacement PAGE 56 | September 2013
Door Kewaunee Business & Education Partnership, 185 East Walnut St., 920743-3113, ext. 205,www. dkbep.com. Career awareness services for youth and career education support for businesses. Number of employees: 1.5.
John Holt tightens a flapper valve on a cooling system for one of the generators aboard the Platform Supply Vessel 771 at Bay Shipbuilding Company in Sturgeon Bay. The shipyard is constructing two PSVs for Tidewater Marine Services to serve offshore oil rigs, believed to be the first PSVs built at a Great Lakes shipyard. Tina M. Gohr/Door County Advocate
The following businesses are located in the Sturgeon Bay Industrial Park. The industrial area, managed by the Door County Economic Development Corp., offers a variety of incentives to encourage industry to invest in the park and for existing businesses to expand. Incentives essentially are based on employment and added tax value. For details, contact DCEDC at 920743-3113. (Number of employees provided where available).
Eagle Mechanical, 850 S Lansing Ave., 920-746-9200; Plumbing and heating contractor. Number of employees: 19. Hatco Corp., 1118 S Neenah Ave., 920-743-5595, www.hatcocorp.com; Custom food service equipment for restaurants and other businesses. Number of employees: 304. Hill Building Maintenance, 1555 Shiloh Rd., 920-743-8312. Commercial and residential cleaning and restoration. Number of employees: Hill has 3 businesses with 93 employees. Hi-Tec Fabrication (a division of Wulf Brothers), 811 S Neenah Ave., 920-746-
0925, www.htfab.com; Metal fabrication. Number of employees: 17. HTF Inc., 1447 Shiloh Rd., (920) 746-9850,htfinc@sbcglobal.net; Custom-made thermal process, waste reclamation and other equipment. Number of employees: 8. Just In Time Corporation, 36 W. Yew St., 920-743-6771, www.justintimecorp.com, stocking and shipping of inventory for businesses. Number of employees: 5 Key Industrial Plastics, 228 Keel Ct., 920-746-1362, www.keyindustrialplastics.com; Plastic fabrication. Number of employees: 4. Linen Press, 224 Keel Ct., 920-7464034 or 800-407-7667, jjungr@charter. DOOR COUNTY ADVOCATE | IMPACT
business & services door county economic development corporation The Door County Economic Development Corporation provides resources to anyone thinking about starting a new business or expanding an existing business in Door County. DCEDC can assist with locations, financing, incentives and other information to help your Door County business grow. DCEDC provides local companies of all sizes with programs and information geared to create positive growth for the Door County economy. The Door County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) is a public/private partnership dedicated to improving the economic vitality of the county and its residents. Founded in 1989, DCEDC has a successful track record of helping businesses create and retain thousands of jobs through a myriad of programs and initiatives. DCEDC partners with companies and entrepreneurs to help build successful businesses in Door County and continuously improve the area’s economic climate. It’s a relationship that allows businesses to tap into the expertise of area leaders, and provides them with access to a variety of local, state and federal resources. For more information, contact: Door County Economic Development Corporation, 185 E. Walnut St., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235. 920-743-3113 or 800-450-3113. www.doorcountybusiness.com.
net; Commercial laundry, rental and process linens for hotels and restaurants. Number of employees 10 - 30 seasonal. Mann Machine, 1411 Shiloh Rd., 920-746-0891, Machining services. Number of employees: 7 Marine Travelift/ExacTech, 49 E Yew St., 920-743-8650, www.marinetravelift.com. Manufacturer of large mobile boat hoists used in marinas, shipyards, fishing ports and navel stations. Number of employees at ExacTech and Marine Travelift combined: 155. Murrock’s Yard Maintenance, 203 Keel Ct., 920-7439358, Residential and commercial landscape maintenance and snow removal. Number of employees 6 - 12 seasonal. NEW Industries, 905 S. Neenah Ave., 920-743-8575, www.new-industries.com; CNC machining services. Number of employees: 180. Peninsula Creations, 201 Yew St., 920-746-9744, www. peninsulacreations.com; Custom and semi-custom cabinetry and furnishings. Number of employees: 3. Portside Properties, 810 S. Lansing Ave., 920-7461092, www.portsidebuilders.com; Design, construction, and remodeling of residential and commercial properties. Employees: 42 Pro Products Inc, 918 S. Lansing Ave., 920-743-1575, www.proproducts-inc.com; CNC machining, small fabricacontinued on page 58 >>> DOOR COUNTY ADVOCATE | IMPACT
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tions, welding and parts assembly services to original equipment manufacturers. Number of employees: 23. Shipyard Partners, Shiloh Rd., 920746-1912, 414-283-2680, www.shipyardliving.com; Boat storage for Cal-Marine. Skipper Buds, 705 Quarterdeck Ln., 920-743-8985, www.skipperbuds.com; Full service marina, including boat storage and sales. Number of employees: 12. Sturgeon Bay Cold Storage, 152 Jib St., 920-743-4354,www.fullfish. net. Cold storage services. Number of employees: 3 Sturgeon Bay Iron & Scrap Metal LLC, 1456 Shiloh Rd., 920-743-2232, www.sbismetal.com; Recycling of aluminum and other metals; recycling of tires, electronics, refrigerators, and microwaves. Number of employees: 12. Sunshine House Inc., 55 W. Yew St., 920-743-7943, www.sunshinehouseinc. org, nancyv@doorpi.net; Bulk mailing,
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business & services small assembly and other sub-contracted services to provide jobs for people with developmental disabilities. Serves as a collection site for Goodwill Industries. Number of employees: 80. Therma-Tron-X Inc., 1155 S. Neenah Ave., 920-743-6568, www.therma-tronx.com; sales@ttxinc.com; Industrial paint and finishing systems. Number of employees: 124. T.R. Cochart Tire Center, 911 Shiloh Rd., 920-743-1500, Tire repair and replacement. Number of employees: 6. Valley Cabinet, Inc., 966 Green Bay Road, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235, 920743-2243, www.valleycabinetinc.com Valley Cabinet is a full service custom cabinet manufacturer with 3 showroom locations. We offer outstanding design service, high quality custom-built cabinets, knowledgeable field technicians, and talented installers. Stop into one of our showrooms today!
Viking Electric (formerly Anchor Electric Supply), 1416 S. Neenah Ave., 920-743-5505, www.vikingelectric.com; Electric supplies for construction and business. Number of employees: 4. Warner-Wexel LLC, 210 Jib St., 920746-1700, www.warner-wexel.com; Distributor of pool, janitorial and nonperishable products for hotels, taverns, restaurants, stores and other small businesses. Number of employees: 10. WireTech Fabricators, 124 E. Leeward St., 920-743-7201, www. wiretechfab.com; wire form solution provider since 1963. Number of employees: 76. Wulf Brothers, 155 E. Walnut St., 920-743-5587, www.wulfbrothers.com; Heating and ventilation systems, air conditioning, spas, fireplaces and stone products. Number of employees: 54.
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