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Welcome to Impact 2015-16 Readers, you are holding Impact 2015-16, the Door County Advocate’s third annual look at noteworthy local businesses and business and community leaders that are making a difference on the Peninsula. While that follows what Impact has offered in its first two editions, this year’s subjects of our feature stories and the fun, insightful “10 Questions with …” mostly have an entrepreneurial spirit. Which makes sense, given the entrepreneurial spirit that seems to flourish in Door County. You’ll also find columns by local business, tourism, charitable and real estate leaders on the state of their organizations, as well as your guide to business, government and other services and resources. So, the Door County Advocate invites you to Impact. Read it, learn from it, use it – and above all, enjoy it. Oh, in case you’re wondering how the folks who put this publication together would answer some of the “10 Questions with …,” well …

Advocate news editor Warren said the book he’d recommend is “The Martian” by Andy Weir – “Best original science fiction novel to come along in years”; Section coordinator Ruth said her biggest guilty pleasure is “sitting on a mountain top, with the perfect cup of coffee, watching the sun rise … (or) a snowstorm that shuts everything down so that even I don’t have to show up for work”; Photographer Tina’s favorite places in Door County are “gorgeous country roads leading to dead ends that open to magnificent bodies of water. It’s like following a yellow brick road leading to Emerald City”; And while Impact editor Chris said a Top 10 list probably wouldn’t even scratch the surface of his guilty pleasures, much less picking a biggest one, he would enter a wrestling ring to “We Will Rock You” or “We Are the Champions” by Queen – as a heel, of course, and led to the ring by his manager, Bobby “The Weasel – er, The Brain” Heenan. For more answers to these pressing questions, go to the Door County Advocate Facebook page.

Warren Bluhm, news editor, Door County Advocate Christopher Clough, Impact editor

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26 Door County Community Foundation: Gift to charity is investment in county’s economy 24 Door County Economic 27 Door County Board of Realtors: Development Corp.: New Not just buying and selling, but projects seem to show helping realize a dream recession is over 38 United Way of Door County: 25 Door County Visitor Bureau: Take time to see, help ‘other Tourism is one key to the side of the door’ county’s healthy economy

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52 industrial park 53 door county economic development corporation 55 door county business development center 58 door county’s largest employers On the Cover: A.J. Frank, owner of Door County Trolley, shows off the business’ new station just north of Egg Harbor. Tina M. Gohr/Door County Advocate

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A look at the Lely Astronaut robotic milker attached to a cow ready for milking at the Rich and Eric Olson farm. Alyssa Bloechl/Door County Advocate

Milking the future Robotic milkers help Door County dairy farmers with better output, healthier cows Alyssa Bloechl | Door County Advocate In 2012, milk was calculated as Door County’s top agricultural commodity, bringing in $38.5 million according to figures compiled by University of Wisconsin-Extension, the Milk Marketing Board and Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. This number wanes in comparison to neighboring Kewaunee County, whose milk commodity racked up $190 million during the same year. PAGE 4

Door County is not necessarily noted for dairy production in comparison to the thriving cherry and apple orchards on the Peninsula, but two area farms are working hard to participate in the future of dairy production with the help of robotic milkers. Fifth-generation farmers Eric and Rich Olson installed a Lely Astronaut robotic milker on Dec. 18, 2013, at their farm between Sturgeon Bay and Algoma. 21 months later, they are proud to say things are going very well for their 60 milking cows. The Olson brothers and their wives – Eric’s wife, Julaine, and Rich’s wife, Shelly – operate the farm together. Before they installed the robot, they sold about 40 cows to fit the maximum number of animals one robot could handle. “If we were to jump up to 120 cows, we would need two robots, and other elements of our farm setup would have to change,” Rich Olson said. “Typically farmers tend to grow in size, but with fewer

cows we were happy to compensate with increased efficiency in how we operate.” Egg Harbor farmers Rob and Julie Kiehnau and Julie’s brother Andy Kaczmarek installed their Lely Astronaut at their Maple Tree Dairy on Nov. 4, 2014, and their reports are similarly positive. In the last 10 months, their animals have produced an extra 1,000 pounds of milk per day. In contrast to the Olsons, the Kiehnaus’ farm increased its herd by about five animals to run the machine at full capacity. “Milk production has increased, and the cows are milking about 2.7 times a day,” Rob Kiehnau said. “We didn’t want to get large. The system was the perfect size for us, because our land, silos and crops are designed around a 60-cow herd.”

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<<< Andy Kaczmarek of Maple Tree Dairy in Egg Harbor looks at the production list generated by the farm’s Lely Astronaut robotic milker. The robot logs data of each cow’s milk, activity, how much she eats and more, allowing the famers to take action if it indicates the cow is sick, in heat or other things pertaining to her health. Alyssa Bloechl/Door County Advocate

out of New If something Franken. Abts goes wrong has been there during milking for support at any time of for the Olsons day, the farmer and Kiehnaus is alerted since the first by phone. day of milking Additionally, the with the Lely Olsons have Astronauts. installed camLely equiperas in their ment is sold by barn, which seven different allows them dairy equipto view milkUsing laser and memory data, the Lely Astronaut sysment stores ing activities at tem’s robotic arm attaches teat cups to a cow throughout any time, from at the Olson family farm between Sturgeon Bay and Wisconsin. anywhere they Algoma. Tina M. Gohr/Door County Advocate have cellular The Lely service. website claims that conventional dairy farms where milking was previously done twice daily have seen production increases of 10 to 15 It took some time to train the cows to use percent on average with the Lely system. the robot as seamlessly as they do now, The system works by having a cow but the Olsons and Kiehnaus agree that it with an identifying chip collar walk into a was worth it. Representatives from Abts solitary pen, where she is fed a ration of were also on hand to help with milker nutritional pellets. While she is munching adjustments. on her snack, the milking “claw” portion “Once they (the cows) see the others of the robot moves under the cow and go through, they like to follow,” Rich Olson performs teat cleaning with a bristled said. “They see the others come out safe, brush. When clean, the robot rotates and, so it makes it easier for them to get into using precision lasers, locates each teat the routine.” and attaches the teat cups to each quarter of her udder. Rob Kiehnau said he thinks that with the use of the free-stall barn, his cows While milking, the robot registers how are stronger. The barn used to keep cows long and how much each of the cow’s tied up most of the day during the winter four quarters is producing. Once it reads months, but now they have the freedom to that a quarter is empty, the individual part get up and move in the barn. of the claw will detach, which is essential so the udder is not over-milked or unnec“It’s awesome, and it helps you be better essarily irritated. Most milking systems farmers,” Julie Kiehnau said. have the claws come off all four quarters The cows decide when they want to be the same time. milked, when they want to eat and when The system monitors the milk from each they want to relax. Both Door County quarter and provides information on fat, farms have built the robot into their existing protein, lactose and mastitis (inflammation buildings, but modified in certain ways to in the udder). If the robot registers a cow efficiently feed and care for the animals. may be sick, based on any of the different “We thought we would miss doing the indicators, the farmer is alerted and the milking every day,” Julaine Olson said. “We cow given the extra attention she needs. are still here multiple times a day, monitorMilk from cows on medications and those ing, feeding, cleaning and caring for the who just had calves is diverted from the cows. We still see their personalities.” bulk tank so it is not sold to the public. Before the robotic system, it took the Once complete, the cow’s teats are sanOlsons two hours to milk the cows, with itized, the teat cups steam-cleaned, and the total number of man-hours at approxishe is released from the pen. According mately 21 per day. With the robotics, it has to Lely, the Astronaut system is designed now been cut to five hours. to improve animal health and well-being, The benefits of the cows milking when extending lifetime milk production.

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they please also includes less physically demanding work for the farmers, along with a more flexible time schedule. The open time also allows other important chores like planting and harvest work. Any farmer will say that 5 p.m. on a sunny day is the best time to bale dry hay, but that is a typical time to milk cows on a 12-hour schedule. “One person can come to the barn and do chores while the rest of us are out in the fields,” Eric Olson said. “It used to be the other way around. We now adjust and the cows don’t have to change their schedule.”

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“I think robotics is the future for dairy farming, at both large and small operations,” Rob Kiehnau said. Both farms said the initial investment into the milking system was high, and those costs included some construction and reconfiguring of barn interiors. However, they also feel with some years, the increased production and decreased labor costs will be an excellent payback. “This is ideal for younger people with families,” Julaine Olson said. “You can enjoy farming and incorporate technology into your system without the mundane and time-consuming chores.” Kiehnau said the robotic milker is a system that will take their farm years into the future in terms of lasting as a small dairy farm. “We are learning new stuff about the robot and our cows every day,” Kaczmarek said. Dairy farmers Dave and Randy Kinnard of Casco also are working with Abts on the setup of a Lely system. They had toured the Olson farm along with others out of state before the brothers made their decision. Two robotic milkers are planned to be operating by Oct. 1, and at some future time, they will install two more milkers. “Both of our sons are coming into farming, and we wanted to have enough cattle to support everyone,” Dave Kinnard said. “I’m hoping it will work well, I believe that it is a thing of the future.” abloechl@doorcountyadvocate.com, on Twitter @alyssabloechl, or Facebook at Alyssa Bloechl-Door County Advocate.

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Danny McMahon of Door County Brewing Co. explains the differences in lagers, ales, stouts and porters to a guest at last year’s Egg Harbor AleFest. Tina M. Gohr/ Door County Advocate

Something brewing in Door County Craft beers and hard ciders are taking root alongside wines on the Peninsula Samantha Hernandez | Door County Advocate

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Door County is home to three establishments that specialize creating craft beers: Door County Brewing Co. in Baileys Harbor, Starboard Brewing Co. in Sturgeon Bay, and Shipwrecked Brew Pub in Egg Harbor. And, with the Peninsula being home to so many apple orchards, it makes sense that someone would become part of the current craze for hard ciders, which Island Orchard Cider in Ellison Bay is doing. The original idea behind Door County Brewing Co. was to bring John and Angie McMahon’s sons, Danny and Ben, home to Door County. One of the reasons his sons left the county was because of the lack of

jobs, said co-founder John McMahon. “I don’t think it’s a niche that we looked at needing filling,” McMahon said. Through the Tap Room, a brew pub on site at Door County Brewing, the family is able to work and also create full-time and part-time positions for additional people. Now McMahon handles the business end of the brewing company, Danny is the head brewer, and Ben is the Tap Room manager. Angie also works at the business. “They love what they are doing,” McMahon said. “They love that the family is together. It has worked even better than we expected.” The actual brewing and packaging of the beer DOOR COUNTY ADVOCATE | IMPACT 2015-16

Steve Rice, bar manager and assistant brewmaster at Starboard Brewing Co. in Sturgeon Bay, uses a glass hydrometer to help calculate how much alcohol content a particular brew has. Samantha Hernandez/Door County Advocate

is done at Sand Creek in Black River Falls, McMahon said. Danny creates the recipes and regularly travels to Black River Falls for work, he said. Many of their brews are Belgian-style or have Belgian influences. Since opening in 2013 the family has worked on promoting their beers. Door County Brewing Co. products are distributed throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota. “All of our brands are related to the history of Door County,” McMahon said. McMahon credits the family’s success to a good product and good marketing. “I think that’s what helped us get to markets in a short period of time,” he said. Looking toward the future, the McMahons are planning to build a brewing facility of their own in Baileys Harbor. It is scheduled to break ground later this year and be completed in October 2016. In Sturgeon Bay, Patrick Surfus opened his one-barrel system nanobrewery Starboard in downtown Sturgeon Bay in October 2014. A nanobrewery is generally defined as a brewer that makes craft beers in small batches, usually no more than three barrels at a time, and isn’t necessarily looking to distribute outside of its own pub. Surfus may be brewing several different types of beer, but one barrel at a time. Surfus began brewing eight to 10 years ago after his mother-in-law bought him a Mr. Beer Home Brew kit. Those early beers were not very good, he said, but he liked the process and honed his craft. About two years before opening Starboard, Surfus began creating a business plan for a small Sturgeon Bay-based brewery. After visiting Ahnapee Brewery, which started out as a two-barrel system in Alogma, Surfus realized it was possible to run a successful small brewery. This bolstered his belief that he had a credible business plan. He owns the business with his wife,

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Amanda, and has one full-time employee and three part-time bartenders. Surfus has come up with an unexpected feeling of responsibility when it comes to one of his employees. Steven Rice, full-time bar manager and assistant brewmaster, left a job to work for him. The other employees were all customers at one point. “Most of the people we have hired on a part-time basis have full-time jobs, and they are just into beer and they wanted to work here,” Surfus said. Business is going well. “We had a nice strong winter,” he said. “We’ve been getting a lot of local support, meaning a lot of repeat local customers. I see the demand is definitely here in Sturgeon Bay.” Surfus aims to keep Starboard local and small. Future expansion could include moving to a three or four-barrel system and perhaps the addition of limited 750 ml bottles. Starboard already sells growlers. “Maybe with a few more employees, hopefully then I can get little more time away to be with my family,” he said. He and his wife have two young children. Shipwrecked Brew Pub was founded 1997. According to Shipwrecked’s website, the brewery has “several year-round and seasonal brews” and produces “1,100 barrels – or 34,100 gallons – of beer a year.”

Cider finding its place

While technically not a beer, hard cider is another alcoholic drink that has found a broader audience in recent years and most often is found alongside craft beers in stores and at beer festivals. The difference is cider is fermented from fruit juices, like wine, instead of barley and other grains. “America is experiencing a cider boom right now,” said Bob Purman, co-owner of Island Orchard Cider with his wife, Yannique Purman. They opened the cider house and tasting room in 2011. They refer to Island Orchard as the “cidery.” In 1995 the couple purchased a home on Washington

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Starboard Brewing Co., 151 N. Third Ave., Sturgeon Bay; 920-818-1062; starboardbrewing.com. Door County Brewing Co., 2434 County F, Baileys Harbor; 920-839-1515; www.door countybrewingco.com. Island Orchard Cider, 12040 Garrett Bay Road, Ellison Bay; 920-854-3344. Shipwrecked Brew Pub and Inn, 7791 Egg Harbor Road (Wisconsin 42 and County G), Egg Harbor; 920-868-2787; www.shipwrecked microbrew.com. Door County Beer Festival: www.door countybeer.com or info@ doorcountybeer.com. Egg Harbor AleFest: www.eggharboralefest.com.

Island and in 2002 purchased Island farm property. “About that same time we had been visiting my wife’s father in France quite a bit” and fell in love with the ciders of Brittany and Normandy, Purman said. The Purmans found out the soil on the Island is similar to the soil in those regions in France. “We decided to start planting cider cultivars on the farm on the Island,” Purman said. The couple has been adding 200 trees a year steadily since around 2005 or 2006. Island Orchard grows apples and pears but supplements with locally sourced fruits, including cherries. Island Orchard’s four main product lines include brut apple cider, apple cherry cider, oakaged apple cider, and pear cider. Brut is the “flagship,” Purman said. The Island Orchard brand has grown over the years and

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ted Chaudoir Southern Door School District employee Ted Chaudoir started its recognized “Books on the Bus” program and was named Wisconsin Education Association Council Education Support Personnel of the Year. Tina M. Gohr/Door County Advocate

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Ted Chaudoir is currently co-president of the Southern Door United Educators Association. After 25 years operating a dairy farm with his wife, Dee, Chaudoir moved into the education field and served as president of the Southern Door Education Support Professionals Union for eight years. As a bus driver for the Southern Door School District, he and his wife implemented Southern Door’s “Book on the Bus” program that was recognized by the Wisconsin State Reading Association with a Literacy Award and helped earn Chaudoir the Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC) Education Support Personnel of the Year award for 2014 and be named the state representative for the National Education Association ESP of the Year award for 2015. The program is receiving inquiries from school districts across the country.

Age on Aug. 1, 2015: 65 Family: Wife of 35 years, Dee Chaudoir City of residence: Brussels Livelihood: Education support professional, Southern Door Elementary/Middle School DOOR COUNTY ADVOCATE | IMPACT 2015-16

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What do you do? The Southern Door County School District recently celebrated its 50th year of operations. I’ve been employed with the school district since January 2000. For 15 1/2 years I have driven school bus, and for 12 years I worked in the school’s food service in addition to busing. This school year, while continuing to bus children, will be my second year as the lead supervisor of recess for the Elementary and Middle schools. As co-president of the local union, I represent the teachers and support staff members, either personally or through delegates, before the public and the Board of Education. As an officer of this education union, I advocate for the welfare of the students and for the advancement of public education in general but in particular for the improvement of instructional opportunities for everyone at Southern Door Schools – students, teachers and support staff. As an adult working in education support, I see how important it is to encourage students to value learning. Education support personnel – bus drivers, cooks, custodians, clerical and classroom associates – truly influence children’s education by making sure they feel safe while away from home, nutritionally cared for, supported with any need they may have, encouraged to keep trying and challenged to know more. Open a book, read, read and read some more!

How many people work for your organization? Southern Door employs about 150 to 160 people as administrative staff, teachers and education support personnel.

What makes your organization special in Door County? As a rural district, Southern Door Schools is the heart of the community, where students not only learn in the classroom but through a myriad of extracurricular activities like sports, theater, club and health/ wellness. Their parents and the community in general are avid supporters of the children’s activities.

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Southern Door residents also have the opportunity to use district facilities, such as the physical fitness center and the exercise trail, woods trail and track. Consequently, our school campus is usually the busiest place in our community.

What one piece of advice would you like to share with others? Live your faith. From the Bible we learn that Jesus said He came to serve and not to be served. Since he encourages us to be like Him I want to put that philosophy into practice, not just in my faith life but in my personal and work life. I feel most fulfilled by helping others with whatever need they have. Being employed in the field of education, the need is obvious – encourage, support and challenge children to learn. What books would you recommend? While my reading interest has always leaned toward mystery, adventure and people, I also know that everyone has different reading tastes. What really matters is that you pursue that interest by finding good books. There is always the need to read for education, but reading for fun can broaden your understanding of the world and the people we share this planet with. For my 4- and 5-year-old children on the bus, colorful picture books, with or without a story, are the favorites. I recall the time I asked a fourth-grade girl to read to two of my 4K students until she got off the bus at her home. As she was getting off the bus, she leaned over and said, incredulously, “You know those two girls you asked me to read to, they didn’t want me to read to them. They wanted to read to me, but when they were reading to me, they weren’t reading the words on the page. They were making it up!” I almost laughed out loud, but I restrained myself and complimented her on letting those little girls use their imagination. And for a young child, that is so important. One of my daughter’s favorite books when she was only 2 or 3 was a beautifully illustrated book with no printed story. So, we would make up the story line and that was fun.

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If you weren’t doing what you’re doing now, what would you do? I would want to work in a children’s hospital. It would probably be the most difficult job in the world, but also the most rewarding. What is the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you? In a life filled with people who have done so much for me, one thing that stays in my mind is when, due to a prolonged stay in the hospital one Christmas, one of my brothers brought Christmas to my hospital room, complete with a small, fully decorated Christmas tree. His concern exemplified the reason for the season for me. What one place in Door County do you love or stands out for you? Home. My wife, Dee, and I continued the operation of the farm that my ancestors pioneered in the 1870s. Just as they built and improved the farm over the decades, Dee and I found great satisfaction managing and improving on the dairy farm during a highly fluctuating time in the dairy industry. What is your “at-bat” or ring entrance song? “We are the Champions” by Queen. Not implying that I am a champion, but it might be nice to be remembered for helping champion others, especially today’s children. They have inspired me to believe we are going to be in good hands if we, as their mentors, teachers and of course parents, do our job. What is your biggest guilty pleasure? Reading a book just for pleasure when I should be working on the computer answering questions for a profile piece. Actually, I indulge, without guilt, the pleasure of reading a good book at the end of a busy day while enjoying a campfire in our backyard fire pit, with a beer and snack within reach and with the company of my best friend and wife. PAGE 9

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SARAH BRADLEY Sarah and Jeff Bradley inside their Artists Guild store in downtown Sturgeon Bay. Tina M. Gohr/Door County Advocate

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Sarah Bradley is the owner of Artists Guild LLC in downtown Sturgeon Bay, which is the only comprehensive and independent art supply store in Door County, featuring an arts materials-educated staff that includes professional artists. The business also hosts art classes and workshops for all skill levels and supports art efforts throughout the county, notably supplying canvas tiles for the Community Mosaic Project at the Hardy Gallery in Ephraim.

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What does your business do, and for how long? Ten years, supplying the county and beyond with quality fine arts materials, arts education, framing and community. Artists Guild also supports a variety of local arts organizations and projects, including the Hardy Gallery in Ephraim, the Miller Art Museum in Sturgeon Bay, Peninsula School of Art in Fish Creek, local public and private schools, the Moravian Church, and the Door County YMCA. How many people work for your business? Six full- and part-time staff, though the boys help out when they are home for visits. What makes your business special in Door County? Our uncompromising focus on service and knowledge of materials, for both the professional and recreational artists alike. What one piece of advice would you like to share with others? Be disciplined – life is only well-lived when one exercises a regular routine and significant habits.

What books would you recommend? I love anything written by Bill Bryson; “A Walk in the Woods” is a current favorite. “Daily Rituals: How Artists Work” by Mason Curry is another super book for creative individuals.

If you weren’t doing what you’re doing now, what would you do? I would oil paint full time and visit my sons.

What is the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you? People do wonderful things for me every single day and each gesture, no matter how small, is significant.

What one place in Door County do you love or stands out for you? The hiking trails through Potawatomi State Park are some of my favorite spots in the county. Folks tend to head up north to Peninsula Park and overlook one of the best-kept secrets in Door County.

What is your “at-bat” or ring entrance song? Sam Cooke’s “Good Times.”

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What is your biggest guilty pleasure? I really love to indulge in a book of history, especially one on British royalty — can’t get enough of it!

now the fruits of the Purmans’ labors are sold in southeastern Wisconsin via five beer distributors. The couple chose a beer distributor because they wanted to sell the cider in kegs and wine distributors did not have the needed refrigeration. “It’s odd because (hard cider) is its own category. It’s interesting when we first started out distributors did not care about representing more ciders,” Purman said. They employ staff in both the tasting room and the Washington Island orchard. “I do think that people have maybe become exhausted with large brands … there is definitely an interest in regional products,” Purman said. “It’s not just a local movement. I think they just like things that are made by fewer people.”

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In an effort to make Door County a place to be for those seeking a new vacation destination, two communities have launched festivals around craft brewing. The fourth annual Door County Beer Festival, which also includes food, took place in Baileys Harbor this summer. The festival was started by David Eliot and John McMahon in 2012 and is held each June in conjunction with the Peninsula Century Spring Classic bicycle ride. “The idea was to bring something new to the county … to do something no one else is doing up there,” said festival organizer Myles Dannhausen Jr. According to Dannhausen, approximately 1,300 people attended the beer festival this year and about 10 percent of those were first-time visitors to the county. “We’re hope that’s helping the county as a whole,” he said. Egg Harbor AleFest, held each September, was broached as a possible new festival about five years ago, said Jeff Larson, event manager and committee chair for Ale Fest and president of Egg Harbor Business Association. Organizers saw that the “craft beer trend was recognizable” and decided to give it a try, Larson said. For the Sept. 19 festival, some 40 breweries bearing a total of 128 beers were expected to take part in the event, Larson said. Food is also sold at AleFest. People visiting AleFest make a weekend of it. “I know the lodging has seen an increase on that weekend and people booking rooms to be in Egg Harbor,” he said. Contact Samantha Hernandez at svhernande@ doorcountyadvocate.com, @svhernandez on Twitter or (920) 743-3321, Ext. 112. PAGE 11

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Jon Jarosh is the director of communications and public relations for the Door County Visitor Bureau since 2009. He’s worked for the Visitor Bureau promoting Door County in various capacities since 1997. Among other initiatives, Jarosh spearheaded the bureau’s “Explore The Door” video travel show that started in the fall of 2006 and started its Capture Door County photo program in January 2013, which includes a hardcover photo book published in 2013, monthly photo challenges and a photo-of-theday contest; a second photo book contest ends Dec. 31 with the book scheduled for publication in May.

Age on Aug. 1, 2015: 40 Family: Wife, Natalie; two children, ages 3 and 1 City of residence: Jacksonport

Jon Jarosh of the Door County Visitor Bureau atop the tower at Potawatomi Statecredit Park. Tina M. Gohr/Door County Advocate photo

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What does your organization do? While our organization has undergone a few name changes since first being founded in 1891, the mission has remained the same for 124 years and counting – tourism promotion. Many people still think of us as the Chamber of Commerce, a name the organization had from 1924-2006.

How many people work for your organization? 13 full-time employees.

What makes your organization special in Door County? As the Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) for the county, we are charged with promoting Door County to the world as a premier travel destination. It’s a tremendous responsibility but one we are honored to have. We currently represent over 700 member businesses and organizations that are located here, along with the 19 municipalities that make up the Door County Tourism Zone. With tourism being the largest economic engine in Door County, the work we do impacts everyone here, albeit some more directly than others.

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Jon Jarosh takes a selfie the old-fashioned way with his brother, J.R., at the Jacksonport Polar Bear Swim. J.R. Jarosh is the founder of the annual Jan. 1 dip into Lake Michigan. Tina M. Gohr/Door County Advocate

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What one piece of advice would you like to share with others? Be honest, sincere and have fun! Life’s way too short not to enjoy each and every day. What books would you recommend? “Safe Return Doubtful” by John Maxtone-Graham.

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If you weren’t doing what you’re doing now, what would you do? Likely in the broadcast media industry in some way, shape or form.

for me as especially magical. It’s an amazing place among many amazing places here.

What is your “at-bat” or ring entrance song? “Start Me Up” by the Rolling Stones or the “Explore The Door” theme song (the video travel show I’ve hosted for the DCVB) would probably be logical choices, but my song of the moment would have to be the beginning of “Disco Inferno” by The Tramps, as I’m not sure how you can’t tap your feet to the beginning of that song.

What is your biggest guilty pleasure? Don’t tell my dentist, but probably Mountain Dew. I don’t drink much soda at all, but every once and a great while I’ll crack open a cold one. Shh!

What is the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you? Given the odds, being born certainly ranks high on the list. But my parents introducing me to this special place is right up there too, seeing how Door County is the place where I met my beautiful wife and it’s the place we’ve chosen to raise our two children. What one place in Door County do you love or stands out for you? So many great places and memories from all over the county, but Rock Island State Park stands out

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Jerod Santek is the executive director of Write On, Door County, a local writing and reading advocacy organization. He also is involved with the Peninsula Arts and Humanities Alliance (PAHA), the Door County Non-Profits Group, and Leadership Door County, and in 2012 and ’15 chaired the national conferences of the Association of Writers and Writing Programs, attended by more than 12,000 writers.

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jerod santek Jerod Santek holds Norbert Blei’s typewriter outside the renowned, late writer’s cabin at Write On, Door County in Juddville. Relocated to the property, Blei’s cabin serves as a writing studio at Write On. Tina M. Gohr/Door County Advocate

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Age on Aug. 1, 2015: 51 Family: Partner of 22 years, Brian; a brother in Maryland; parents and sister in the Pittsburgh area, where I was raised. City of residence: Sturgeon Bay

What do does your organization do? Write On, Door County promotes writing and reading for people of all ages and at all levels of experience throughout Door County. The idea for such an organization came about in late 2011/ early 2012 when a group of people passionate about writing and reading started exploring the idea of a nonprofit specific to this art form. At the same time, I was looking into possibilities for creating a writers’ residency program or writers’ conference in Door County. I met with this group several times, along with people from the Door County arts community, and we started in fall DOOR COUNTY ADVOCATE | IMPACT 2015-16

Jerod Santek writing studio, The Coop, was moved to our property and was dedicated this past May at our annual open house. It is in a beautiful, inspiring setting that will allow Write On to continue Norb’s legacy by connecting people with the land and with one another.

2013 as a program of the Door County Community Foundation. In January of 2014, we received our 501(c)(3) status and we’ve been operating independently since then. We offer free and tuition-based learning opportunities for people of all ages interested in writing; we sponsor author events, often in collaboration with other organizations; we hold monthly book groups, critique groups, and socials; and we offer a writers’ residency in which writers working on a project can come and spend anywhere from a weekend to a month focus on their writing. We have had writers from as far away as Boston and Los Angeles, and from as close by as Green Bay and Baileys Harbor.

How many people work for your organization? Currently, I am the only employee of the organization but we have eight dedicated, hardworking board members, as well as many volunteers who help in a variety of capacities and our wonderful teaching artists who bring much experience and excitement to their classes. What makes your organization special in Door County? We are the only nonprofit focused solely on writing and the literary arts, bringing yearround, county-wide programming to all ages and to all experience levels. Whether you are interested in exploring writing as a creative outlet or if you’ve been writing for years, we have something to offer. We’ve had program participants as young as kindergarten age and several participants who are in their 90s. We’ve had people take part who are absolute novices at writing as well as people who have published pieces in magazines or who have published books. In August 2014, Norbert Blei’s

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What one piece of advice would you like to share with others? It is much better to risk than to regret, so follow your heart, your dream, your passion.

What books would you recommend? I think that the best thing an adult can do is to reread a beloved book from childhood. What book first inspired your dreams, opened your eyes to new possibilities, made you believe in the power of imagination? Recapturing that magic, reconnecting with that sense of wonder and infinite possibilities, is powerful.

grocery bags and has helped me carry them several blocks from the store to home. Those gestures from complete strangers who expect nothing and whom you most likely will never see again are the nicest.

If you weren’t doing what you’re doing now, what would you do? Prior to coming to Write On, I worked at the Loft, a nonprofit literary center in Minneapolis, for 19 years. It’s hard to imagine doing anything other than this work, but if I weren’t in a writing organization, I would use my skills to benefit organizations working on environmental issues or for a social services agency. What is the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you? I have been fortunate that many people have done very nice things for me over the years. I think that the nicest, though, are the random acts of kindness from strangers. More than once, I have boarded a bus only to discover I didn’t have enough money for the fare and a stranger has put coins in the fare box. Or someone has seen me struggling with heavy

What one place in Door County do you love or stands out for you? That’s very hard to answer because there is so much to love in this county. To pick one place, though, I would have to say County Line Road. Crossing over the county line, seeing the “Welcome to Door County” sign, the bluffs to the right and the water to the left, is a beautiful sight, any time of year. Every time I cross the county line, I feel my body relax and my attitude change. I never fail to break into a big smile crossing back into the county. What is your “at-bat” or ring entrance song? “Everyday I Write the Book” by Elvis Costello, which I pick only because of the title refrain, in spite of its grammatical error (“Every Day” should be two words). Every day, the board members and I are writing the book of Write On. Every day, we are encouraging others to write their books, to tell their stories and, every day, people are writing. Writing is a commitment, a dedicated practice. As is the case with exercise or any other discipline, you improve when you engage in the activity every day. What is your biggest guilty pleasure? I was very sad to learn last month that one of my favorite guilty online pleasures is ending after 10 years – “30-Second Bunnies Theatre.” It’s a wonderful site in which classic or well-known movies are retold in 30 seconds with animated bunnies. I have to say that the bunnies’ versions of “Titanic” and “The Exorcist” were superior to the originals. PAGE 15

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aj frank A.J. Frank narrates one of the Door County Trolley tours his company photo creditoffers. Tina M. Gohr/Door County Advocate

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A.J. Frank is the owner of Door County Trolley, which this year opened a station just north of Egg Harbor. He also serves on the Door County Visitor Bureau Board of Directors and was named Entrepreneur of the Year in 2014 by the Door County Economic Development Corp.

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What does your company do? Door County Trolley offers themed tours throughout the county, including Scenic, Wine, Lighthouse and Ghost tours, and charter services for weddings and special events in Door County and surrounding counties. We have 12 trolleys in our fleet.

How many people work for your company? We have 25 employees in season (May through November).

What makes your company special in Door County? We offer a unique brand of entertainment, and in a recognizable historical vehicle.

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What one piece of advice would you like to share with others? Take the first step in anything you do. If you don’t attempt it, you can’t learn and improve upon it. What books would you recommend? “Tuesdays with Morrie” by Mitch Albom.

If you weren’t doing what you’re doing now, what would you do? Being an actor in some capacity, either Broadway or community theater.

What is the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you? My father-in-law worked for me my first year in business without any payment and living in a small camper in Northern Door for the entire season.

What one place in Door County do you love or stands out for you? The canal walkway in Sturgeon Bay and the ski hill at Potawatomi State Park.

What is your “at-bat” or ring entrance song? “Bad Day” by Daniel Powter.

What is your biggest guilty pleasure? Watching the TV show “Jersey Shore.”

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Bret N. Bicoy is president and CEO of the Door County Community Foundation, Inc. Since he assumed the position in 2008, the foundation and its family of charitable funds have received contributions of $12 million and distributed $5 million to charity, and its total assets have grown from less than $4 million to nearly $15 million. Bicoy also recently completed a term as president of the Rotary Club of Sturgeon Bay.

bret n. bicoy Bret Bicoy stands outside the Door County Community Foundation office on Louisiana Street in Sturgeon Bay. Tina M. Gohr/Door County Advocate

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What does your organization do? In a legal sense, the Door County Community Foundation is a taxexempt, nonprofit, publicly supported philanthropic corporation with the long-term goal of building permanent, named funds for the broad-based public benefit of Door County. For many of our donors, the foundation allows them to establish a charitable fund without incurring the costs of starting and administering a private foundation. But in practical terms, we build community. With the support of generous people in Door County, we bring charities, businesses, government and people together to accomplish goals none of us could ever achieve on our own.

There is very little we do by ourselves at the Community Foundation. Instead, we seek out leaders who care very deeply about our Peninsula. We provide them the infrastructure and support they need to call together a community of like-minded people and accomplish wonderful things for Door County. We believe in the power of the spirit of community. I don’t necessarily mean “spirit” in a religious sense, although some might feel it that way. I mean the spirit that comes from the strength of a fellowship of people that can look beyond what separates them and find a way to unite and serve something larger than themselves.

How many people work for your organization? The foundation outsources its accounting and investment functions to minimize our administrative costs. However, we maintain a tiny staff of four in our Sturgeon Bay office. Of course, literally hundreds of more people volunteer their time through the many projects that operate under the umbrella of the Community Foundation.

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What makes your organization special in Door County? There’s nothing particularly special about the foundation. We’re just a conduit – one of our board members likes to say we’re a “tool” – for people who care deeply about Door County. What’s truly special is when the people of our county come together as one through the Community Foundation and work toward a goal that none of us could realize on our own. What one piece of advice would you like to share with others? The author Peter Block wrote that our idealism is in retreat. To be called an “idealist” has become an accusation that you are unable or unwilling to see the world as it really is. As our idealism fades, we lose our capacity to dream. We need more people with an enduring idealism, and an abiding faith, that our world can be brighter and better if we gather together and work with one another in a spirit of community.

What books would you recommend? “The Road to Character” by David Brooks; “The Answer to How is Yes” by Peter Block; “Hope Unraveled: The People’s Retreat and Our Way Back” by Richard Harwood; “Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community” by Robert Putnam; “Sturgeon Bay: The Secret Treasures of Door County” by Tom Jordan. If you weren’t doing what you’re doing now, what would you do? Rev. Michael Brecke, the former pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Juddville who retired home to Kansas last year, once

wrote me a note that said, “Bret, if you hadn’t discovered lust, you’d have made one hell of a priest.” I’m not sure if he’s right, but I’ve often said I want to be like Michael when I grow up.

What is the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you? I’ve experienced so much generosity in my life that it’s impossible to single out just one act of kindness. I am truly blessed. What one place in Door County do you love or stands out for you? There are so many terrific places in Door County from which to choose. If I had to pick just one place to be, it would be sitting around my big fire pit in the backyard, laughing and talking with our family and friends. We’ve never had as wonderful a group of friends as we’ve made here in Door County. What is your “at-bat” or ring entrance song? “Fate Yanagi” by Rap Reiplinger. People from my home state of Hawaii would laugh at that one. If you want a loud, getthe-crowd-rocking entrance song that is appropriate for me, then let me suggest Chuck D’s “Don’t Believe the Hype.” What is your biggest guilty pleasure? As I’ve entered middle age, I find that don’t really have any guilty pleasures left. All my pleasures tend to be right out there in the open for the whole world to see.

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Terry Lundahl is the owner/operator of Dragonfly Agency LLC, which works with other organizations on marketing, community outreach and concert promotion. Among the programs Lundahl works with are the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Art for Healthâ&#x20AC;? and garden concert series presented by Ministry Door County Medical Center; events at Southern Door Community Auditorium, where she is program director; and the Sunset Concert Series, which brings national touring musicians to Egg Harbor for free, outdoor concerts at the Peg Egan Performing Arts Center. Lundahl also has worked with the Door County YMCA, HELP of Door County, Door Community Auditorium, Door County Job Center and Third Avenue Playhouse and served on the boards of Door CANcer, INC. and the Door County Volunteer Center.

terry lundahl Terry Lundahl at a Sunset Concert Series event at the Peg Egan Performing Arts Center in Egg Harbor. Submitted

Age on Aug. 1, 2015: 58 Family: Husband, Paul Lundahl; daughter, Megan Lundahl City of residence: Township of Sturgeon Bay

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What do you do? For the past eight years, I’ve been running my own business with its goal to help other organizations in Door County develop creative marketing plans, plan and develop community outreach programs and events and promote music and entertainment programs throughout Door County. Currently, I work with three fantastic organizations: Ministry Door County Medical Center, Southern Door Community Auditorium and the village of Egg Harbor’s Peg Egan Performing Arts Center. I would have to say Ministry Door County Medical Center’s “LEAP – The Human Kindness Project” has been one of the most challenging and most rewarding projects that I’ve ever been involved in. I think it has had a significant impact on the community as a whole. The performance involves over 50 high school students from all Door County public schools and is dedicated to encouraging positive thinking, passion and personal growth through movement and the art of dance, spoken word, song, visual arts and multimedia imagery. The kids involved are advocating a message of acceptance and tolerance. The goal of this project is to initiate this acceptance and tolerance transformation among both the young performing artists as well as the members of their audiences.

Last year, the LEAP students delivered this message to over 2,200 people in both high school and adult audiences at the Southern Door auditorium. We are gearing up to do another production in April 2016.

How many people work for your organization? Although I do not have employees, I do contract out for a full line of services such as catering, hospitality services, local and national touring facilitators for educational/outreach programs, sound engineering and national touring artists.

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What makes your organization special in Door County? I would say flexibility, versatility and having both strong connections in and a firm commitment to our community. On any given day I could be working on securing routing dates and contracts with national touring artists, facilitating MDCMC “Art for Health” for children or senior programs, setting up workshops on integrated medicine and helping to manage Southern Door Auditorium’s busy school year schedule. What one piece of advice, business- or life-related, would you like to share with others? I feel it’s extremely important to remain flexible and versatile. I also feel it’s important to be able to lean into anything that’s a bit uncomfortable and assist project partners at every step of every project. We tend to fear most what we don’t understand. I feel it’s always beneficial to be open to change and work tirelessly toward achieving the best possible comfort level of everyone involved. That is what will ensure success. What books would you recommend? “The Fifth Discipline – The Art and Practice of a Learning Organization” by Peter M. Senge. I feel Senge’s work is essential reading for anyone wanting to understand how to design and work in a learning organization. His ideas are not easy to put into practice, but I feel his work on this subject is encouraging. For pleasure, true adventure and survival books.

If you weren’t doing what you’re doing now, what would you do? Hiking, gardening, training my

favorite breed of dogs (German shepherds), finishing my book that I started 10 years ago, called “Tripping Over Angels,” and putting more energy into community politics and human rights organizations.

What is the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you? I have the most amazing husband who has allowed me the space to step outside of the conventional workbox and explore and use my own creativity. To be able to have a partner who is so supportive is really the biggest gift I could ever ask for. From a Door County perspective, it’s to have been given the opportunity to work with my colleagues from MDCMC, Egg Harbor and Southern Door Schools. I am humbled and grateful to work with all of them. To be able to work with people who share the same values and commitment is truly a gift beyond measure.

What one place in Door County you love or stands out for you? I love all of Door County, but if I had to pick one place that stands out I would have to say it would be to be near the canal or Portage Park in the township of Sturgeon Bay. What is your “at-bat” or ring entrance song? Well, I have two favorites: Joni Mitchell’s “Be Cool” and Dorothy Scott’s “Pass It On,” a powerful tribute song to women and children. What is your biggest guilty pleasure? In all honesty, it’s reading – after I should be asleep! I generally read every night until midnight.

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John Roen Asher is CEO of Roen Salvage Co. in Sturgeon Bay, a marine construction firm founded by his father, Charles Asher, with the help of Charlesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; father-in-law, Capt. John Roen, in 1949.

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john Roen Asher John Roen Asher on the waterfront outside Roen Salvage Co. in Sturgeon Bay. Tina M. Gohr/Door County Advocate

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John Roen Asher also has been a member of the Door County Maritime Museum board of directors for the past 21 years, was named Mariner of the Year by the museum and Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club in 2011 and Historian of the Year by the Door County Historical Society in 2007 (the latter for his work on bringing the tug John Purves to the museum) and serves on the Sturgeon Bay Waterfront Redevelopment Authority Committee. His efforts also were instrumental in Sturgeon Bay being named an official Coast Guard City in 2014, one of just 15 such in the U.S.

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What does your company do? Roen Salvage Co. operates in all phases of marine construction since 1949: dredging submarine pipelines and cables, boat docks, marinas, breakwaters, navigational light structures, revetment repair, confined disposal structures, demolition and repair to corroded sheet pile walls. I received a child labor work permit to work at Roen at the age of 16, but my real job for them started after graduation from the UW-Madison in 1972. I became presídent of the company 1985 and just this year turned that position over to my vice-president and general manager, Tom Drager, while I assumed the role of CEO. My son, David, is now the vice-president and CFO. I am most proud of the fact that Roen Salvage has twice been chosen as the Door County Industry of the Year, and ín 1999 we were chosen by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as the Public Works Contractor of the Year for the entire U.S.

city of Sturgeon Bay, Peterson Builders and Great Lakes Yacht Services, but also have dredged the channel entrance and navigation canal for the Corps of Engineers. We also were awarded and completed a contract with the state of Wisconsin to dredge some

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What one piece of advice would you like to share with others? “Desire is the key to motivation, but it’s the determination and commitment to unrelenting pursuit of your goal – a commitment to excellence – that will enable you to attain the success you seek” – Mario Andretti.

If you weren’t doing what you’re doing now, what would you do? Growing up, I had dreams of being a fighter pilot. Today maybe a commercial pilot, but the thought of actually performing some sort of surgery really grabs my interest.

What is the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you? This would have to be my wife

What is your “at-bat” or ring entrance song? “Take it Easy” by the Eagles. Sandy and I drove our 1960 Corvette out to the West Coast last fall and, on our way back via Route 66, we drove through Winslow, Ariz., playing this song. One of my all-time favorites, and I’m still trying not to “let the sounds of my own wheels drive me crazy.”

What books would you recommend? “Lusitania (Saga and Myth)” by David Ramsay; “Those Damned Black Hats! (The lron Brigade)” by Lance Herdegen; “Lions of the West” by Robert Morgan; “Overlord: D-Day, June 6, 1944” by Max Hastings; “The Road to Character” by David Brooks.

What one place in Door County do you love or stands out for you? The one place in Door County that I love is our waterfront home in Purvis Lagoon. Coming home after work on a sunny warm evening and being able to sit out on our deck and watch the summer boat traffic pass our house makes life all worthwhile, not to mention the glass of Untouchable Red wine.

A majority of our work, 95 percent, is for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers which takes us throughout the Great Lakes.

What makes your company or organization special in Door County? Roen Salvage is a very unique business in the type of marine work we do. We have been operating out of Sturgeon Bay for the past 66 years. We occasionally get to perform

200,000 cubic yards of material in preparation for the Maple-Oregon Bridge. Occasionally we build some small boat docks along the shoreline for private boat owners.

How many people work for your company? Roen Salvage Co. employs around 25 full-time employees. This number can increase with additional part-time help during the summer months, depending on the type of operations we are conducting.

Sandy giving birth to our daughter, Mariah. I thought I knew a lot about life until I married and had a child. You look at the world in an entirely different way, all for the better.

work here in town, such as constructing sheet pile walls for Bay Shipbuilding, the

What is your biggest guilty pleasure? My guilty pleasure is eating my wife’s chocolate chip cookies. If you are a friend of the Ashers you have probably eaten some of these scrumptious cookies over the past several years and you therefore know what I’m talking about. Sandy won’t give out the recipe but will make them for her friends if asked. They are sinfully awesome.

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Door County Economic Development Corp.

By Bill Chaudoir Door County Economic Development Corp.

The year 2015 will go down in the annals as the year when the recession really, truly felt like it was over. The amount of economic activity and capital investment in our community was up significantly this year, with many new projects coming together or gaining momentum. • Cadence, Inc. recently broke ground on a new 62,000-square-foot, state-ofthe-art facility located in the Sturgeon Bay Industrial Park at 1425 S. Neenah Ave. The new facility, nearly three times the size of the company’s existing space, will position the company to expand production capacity and add new technologies to support an expanding customer base. The $5 million project will retain 40 existing jobs and create 50 new jobs in the county. Cadence is a leading supplier of advanced products, technologies and services to medical, life science, automotive and industrial companies worldwide.

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New projects seem to show recession is over precision CNC machine shop in the industrial park, completed construction and moved into its new, 40,000-square-foot facility at the corner of Neenah and Jib streets. The new building, built by Our Own Construction, is already prepared for future expansion. Additionally, its former building, 25,000 square feet at 918 S. Lansing Ave., is available for lease. • Therma-Tron-X, Inc. constructed a 26,800-squarefoot addition to its existing plant in the industrial park in 2014 and began an 25,000-square-foot addition in 2015. Therma-Tron-X designs, fabricates and installs custom paint finishing systems for industrial clients around the world. • Door County Economic Development Corp. has worked very closely with Sturgeon Bay officials and consultants on the continued implementation of the plan for redevelopment of the city’s West Side waterfront. Plans for a 76room, $8.75 million hotel project by local developer Bob Papke were approved by the City Council. A request for proposals was released for development of the former granary site/building, with three strong responses received. We also assisted the city with a successful application for Coastal Management grant funds for construction of features along the waterfront

promenade. The project team is also working with prospective housing developers for adjacent properties. • The Door County Community Opportunity Investment Network (COIN) microloan program this summer approved a loan to the new Dogma Diggs pet accessories retail store at Country Walk Shops in Sister Bay, owned by Kathy Enquist. This brings to four the number of loans the program has approved since its inception last year. The Door County Community Foundation established the COIN fund in 2014 to stimulate economic activity and opportunity in Door County; DCEDC administers the program. DCEDC also 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. • DCEDC and a number of local companies produced and released a new talent attraction video. It highlights the positive aspects of work and life in Door County that can assist local firms in recruiting the skilled workforces required for their continued growth in our community. The video features interviews with Door County employers and employees talking about their first impressions of the

county, recreational amenities, the various communities in the county, healthcare, schools and community engagement. It is available for any and all Door County businesses to use for their talent recruitment efforts; contact Economic Development Manager Sam Perlman at sam@ doorcountybusiness.com for guidance on how to access or use the video links. • DCEDC was pleased to support the town of Baileys Harbor’s successful application for a Community Visit from the University of WisconsinExtension Design Team. The workshop will be a collaboration between the community and the Design Team this November. DCEDC continues ongoing work with Sister Bay, the village of Egg Harbor, Liberty Grove and other municipalities on the implementation of various development plans and opportunities. • The Door/Kewaunee Legislative Days steering committee declared the spring 2015 trip to Madison a very successful initiative. Issues of importance to Door and Kewaunee counties were effectively and expertly delivered to state legislators, members of the Governor’s administration and various state agencies. The steering committee is very pleased with the immediate impact this year’s event has had on several key issues, especially funding for

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the Kewaunee Seawall project, restoration of the Department of Transportation Harbor Assistance Program funding and the reinstatement of the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship program. The next state legislative session began on Sept. 15 and the Legislative Days Steering Committee will continue to promote and track the progress of our Legislative Days agenda items. More details about Legislative Days are available at www.dklegislativedays.com. • At its July meeting, the DCEDC board elected two new ex-officio members. Ken Pabich, new Door County Administrator, and new Sturgeon Bay Administrator Josh VanLeishout were elected as non-voting members. We look forward to having these talented individuals join us. • DCEDC recently contracted with Caitlin Oleson of Sister Bay to research and explore the creation of a potential Young Professionals Network for all of Door County. This project aims to bring together young people from the manufacturing, tourism, agriculture, hospitality, and service industries, and to provide networking and professional development opportunities for professionals between the ages of 21 and 40. Oleson is creating a steering committee to assist in this new initiative. She will work with business leaders and HR representatives as well as surveying young professionals already living in the community. DCEDC is eager to support and enjoy the continued growth of the entire Door County business community in 2016 and beyond.

Bill Chaudoir is executive director of the Door County Economic Development Corp. For more information, call (920) 743-3113 or go to www.doorcountybusiness.com.

By Jack Moneypenny Door County Visitor Bureau

Time and time again, we have heard about the threelegged stool that supports a healthy economy in Door County. Tourism stands alongside the other two legs of manufacturing and agriculture. Since 2009, tourism has seen a sustained steady growth since all 19 communities on the Peninsula joined together to form the Door County Tourism Zone. During these last six years, over $20 million has been collected in room taxes with $6.1 million being returned to the community governments in which they were collected. The Door County Visitor Bureau (DCVB) has returned $1.5 million to the local business associations to assist with their marketing and staffing needs and have invested the balance of the $13.5 million into the marketing of Door County. We have seen occupied rooms grow an unprecedented 66,100 rooms from 2009 to 2014, as well as growths in occupancy, average daily rates, website interaction, and earned media exposure, to name a few. A few years ago the board of directors for the DCVB restructured our mission statement and moved sustainability to the forefront of our mission. We believe that as stewards of Door County,

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Tourism is one key to the county’s healthy economy it is not only about bringing more people here but also what can we do to minimize the impact they have on our environment. In conjunction with the county health department, we continually are looking forward to make sure funds are available for beach water testing, a critical element of the peak season of tourism. In 2014 we implemented an electric vehicle charging program to draw more electric vehicles into the county which leave a smaller carbon footprint behind. In 2015 we are beginning a bicycle maintenance station program to make bicycle use easier for visitors as well as residents. We must continue to be vigilant and think of opportunities that eliminate the burning of fossil fuels when possible and combine them with travel in the 21st century. The first full week in May is annually recognized as National Travel and Tourism week, a 30-year-old tradition first celebrated in 1984. Localized events are presented in cities, states and travel businesses nationwide to champion the power of travel. The travel and tourism industry impacts everyone in Door County every day, from small business owners to innkeepers to restauranteurs to tradespeople to shipyard workers. While the impact

may be more direct for some than others, everyone benefits from what tourism brings to our economy and to the quality of life it affords the 28,000 residents who call Door County home. There are so many aspects of what we as an organization do that go beyond just putting up outdoor advertising in Chicago or sending out a newsletter to potential visitors. It is the combined effort of all the things we do that enables the DCVB to represent Door County day in and day out on behalf of businesses and residents alike. On April 8, 1891, a group of individuals formed the Sturgeon Bay Men’s Association with the specific goal of drawing more visitors to Door County to support business. Here we stand, in the middle of our 124th consecutive year of service, with that same ideal in mind. Please join us as we celebrate a way of life that our county has enjoyed for over a century. Jack Moneypenny is president and CEO of the Door County Visitor Bureau. For more information, call 920-743-4456 or 800-5273529, go to www.doorcounty. com or email info@doorcounty.com. PAGE 25

Door County Community Foundation

Gift to charity is investment in county’s economy Bret Bicoy Door County Community Foundation, Inc. At the Door County Community Foundation, there’s a simple truth that guides everything we do – Charity is more important to Door County than any other community in Wisconsin. That’s a bold statement, but if you ponder a bit you’ll see just how truthful it really is. The main engine that drives our tourist-based economy is intimately tied to the charities of Door County. Consider that the great arts and cultural organizations that bring visitors here and keep our seasonal residents coming back year after year are charities. There are the terrific performing arts nonprofits like Peninsula Players, Northern Sky Theater and Door Shakespeare, just to name a few. Birch Creek, Midsummer’s Music and Peninsula Music Festival provide the soundtrack for our summer. These arts and cultural charities are one of the major draws that bring countless people to Door County. Yet our reliance on charity goes beyond the arts. The stewards and guardians of our environmental treasures are also charities. Crossroads at Big Creek and The Ridges Sanctuary are important environmental education centers. The Door County Land Trust works to conserve biologically important places. Our state parks may be funded by tax dollars, but tight budgets and fiscal restraints mean that we need vibrant friends groups like the Friends of Peninsula State Park, Newport Wilderness Society, and Friends of Toft Point, among many others, to keep our parks healthy and strong. A gift to charity in Door County is not only a contribution, it’s also PAGE 26

an investment in our economic development. They’re the economic engine at the heart of our tourist economy which ultimately leads to jobs and prosperity for us all. However, charity is more than just an economic development tool. A hotel front desk job in Green Bay, Milwaukee or Chicago is often a full-time, year-round position. In Door County, our seasonal nature leads to seasonal jobs, and that creates stresses for those at the bottom rung of the economic ladder. There is poverty everywhere, but Door County is heavily reliant on charities to help ease the challenges for our seasonal economy. In winter we count on Lakeshore CAP and Feed & Clothe My People to fill a family’s cabinet with groceries when the summer’s wages are finally gone. We ask the Community Clinic and Door County Medical Center Foundation to assist people whose seasonal jobs don’t provide benefits. Our human service organizations work hard to make life easier for those who serve during the summer but are often unemployed in the winter. Thus, when we say that charity is more important to Door County than any other community in Wisconsin, it’s not hyperbole. It’s the truth. These organizations are nonprofits because there is no profit to be made. Their future is dependent on the generosity of people like you. And no institution does more to stimulate and facilitate charitable giving in Door County than the Door County Community Foundation. Our mission is simple – to inspire people to give back to sustain and advance the community we love. The Door County Community Foundation was originally created as an affiliate of another institution in 1999. It was seven years ago, however, when we became a fully independent corporation exclusively governed by Door County

residents. Since that time, we have redefined our role in the community into four parts. • We are a custodian of charitable assets. The foundation holds millions of dollars of charitable assets, some of which are immediately distributed, such as when we administer the settlement of an estate for the benefit of many different charities. Other moneys form the principal of endowment funds, forever making distributions in the names of our donors. We also hold more than 50 endowments on behalf of local nonprofits. Since we became a completely independent corporation seven years ago, we’ve grown from less than $4 million in assets to nearly $15 million today. And our growth rate is only accelerating. Our family of charitable funds received $3 million in contributions last fiscal year alone. Our role is to be a good steward of the assets entrusted to us so we can do more to give back to this community we love. • We are a champion of philanthropy. The foundation encourages giving for the benefit of every charity, to address every issue, and to impact the quality of life of every citizen of Door County. We keep track of more than 360 local nonprofit groups and write articles and radio commentaries highlighting their good work. We provide quality training, counsel and education for nonprofit boards and staffs so they can become more effective in their work. Our Philanthropist of the Year award celebrates generous people in Door County. Today, we offer counsel to charities as our staff time permits. In the coming decade our goal is to become an even greater champion and advocate for giving in Door County. • We are a facilitator of giving. Over the last seven years, the people of our community have distributed nearly $5 million to charity through the Community Founda-

tion. We provide a means for giving back which is both easy and highly tax-efficient. From the use of simple tools such as a Donor Advised Fund, to the most complex estates and planned giving vehicles, the foundation raises the level of giving in Door County for the benefit of all charities. People don’t just give to us, they give through us. Last year alone, we distributed a record $1.6 million to local charities on behalf of our many generous donors. • We are a convener of the community. A community foundation’s greatest impact often comes from its ability to convene people and organizations around common issues. We have brought folks together to look at a variety of issues. Those convenings have led to the creation of important initiatives, such as the Women’s Fund of Door County, Healthy Water Door County, Door County COIN, and the Door County Scholarship Network, just to name a few. We are now exploring ways to provide both shared administrative services and shared facilities to other charities, thereby minimizing administrative costs for everyone involved. Over the next decade our role as a convener will likely be the most impactful and recognizable thing we do. The Community Foundation exists to promote charitable giving for the benefit of the entire community. Recently, we realized something truly unique about the name “Door County Community Foundation.” The first 10 letters spell out “Door County,” the last 10 spell out “foundation.” That means “community” quite literally is our middle name. Bret Bicoy is president and CEO of the Door County Community Foundation. For more information, call 920-746-1786 or go to www.givedoorcounty.org.

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Door County Board of Realtors

Not just buying and selling, but helping realize a dream By Paul Dreutzer Door County Board of Realtors The Door County Board of Realtors is proud to be a facilitator for individuals who are making one of the largest investments in their lives. The mission of the Door County Board of Realtors is to strive to be the provider of leadership and professionalism for its members, maintaining a high level of service by utilizing education and technology. Working 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 communities. The Door County Board of Realtors was founded in 1962 and has served continually the needs of the members and the economy. It is always looking to provide educational opportuni-

ties, maintaining professional standards and reaching out to the community through charitable events. Year in and year out, our 200-plus members are active in local civic and social organizations and politics, and many serve on boards of local nonprofit organizations, always striving to make our communities a better place to live for everyone. A long time ago, someone said real estate was the way to go – who would have known? When people ask how the real estate market is, the answer always is “unbelievable.” Agents are not just providing a service for buyers and sellers; they’re giving them an opportunity to realize a dream. When someone buys a house, a cottage, a condo, a piece of land, they are creating a place called home. A place to enjoy family, make new friends and lifelong memories – that’s what real estate is all about. 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 follow the Golden Rule, to treat others as you wish to be treated. The board, in conjunction with the National Association of Realtors, provides for the enforcement of this code holding our members to a higher standard. Originally adopted in 1913, the code keeps evolving with the changing environment. The local association of the Door County Board of Realtors is also affiliated with the Wisconsin Realtors Association. Pending home sales are up in for the fourth straight month and reached their highest level in nine years, according to the National Association of Realtors. Led by the Northeast and Midwest, all four major regions saw increases. The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings,

increased 3.4 percent to 112.4 – the largest annual increase since September 2012 (15.1 percent). The index has now increased year over year for eight consecutive months and is at its highest level since May 2006 (112.5). As the real estate market improves and the process of buying or selling continues to change, local real estate professionals can help with the transaction. Their knowledge of pricing, zoning, marketing and negotiating will just make it that much easier. The high level of service and professionalism is what makes Realtors stand out. Please contact the Door County Board of Realtors office for a list of professionals in your area. Paul Dreutzer is president of the Door County Board of Realtors. He works with the ERA Starr Realty office in Sturgeon Bay. For more information, call 920743-9651 or go to www.dcbr.org.

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newcomers

Cats are housed in communal “cat colonies’’ behind glass instead of cages at the Door County Humane Society. Tina M. Gohr/Door County Advocate

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 920743-8686 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. Animal Control: Door County Sheriff’s Department, 920-746-2416.

Animal Poison Control Center Hotline: 888-426-4435; www.aspca.org/ pet-care/poison.

Door County Humane Society: 3475 County PD, P.O. Box 93, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; 920-746-1111; fax, 920-746-4681; PAGE 28

zip codes Algoma �� 54201 Baileys Harbor �� 54202 Brussels �� 54204 Casco �� 54205 Egg Harbor �� 54209 Ellison Bay ��54210

www.dooranimals.com. The Door County Humane Society provides a haven for lost, homeless or surrendered pets. DCHS prides itself on being an adoption guaranteed shelter that works to reunite pets with their owners or place them with new loving families. DCHS encourages responsible pet ownership through education, training and spay/neutering. We provide educational programs, pet cremation services, microchipping services, therapy dog training services and much more. If you are interested in adopting please visit our website, give us a call or come and visit us at our facility. Adoption fees are $90 for cats and $150 for dogs. Office hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Visitation and adoption: M-W-F-S-S, 12-4 p.m.

Ephraim ��54211 Fish Creek ��54212 Forestville ��54213 Institute �� 54235 Jacksonport �� 54235 Kewaunee ��54216

Maplewood �� 54226 Sister Bay �� 54234 Sturgeon Bay �� 54235 Valmy �� 54235 Washington Island �� 54246

voting registration

& polling places

In Wisconsin, residents can register to vote at the polls on Election Day. Residents must provide proof of residency, such as a driver’s license with current address, a utility bill, phone bill or bank statement. Voters may register before Election Day with the clerk in the municipality where they reside; the same clerk has appropriate forms for absentee voting. See County clerk, public information, voter registration information on www.co.door.wi.gov. All polling places ae accessible to elderly and disabled voters. 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: Baileys Harbor: Town Hall, 2392 County F,

Baileys Harbor.

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newcomers Brussels: Brussels Community Center, 1366 Junction Rd., Brussels. Clay Banks: Town Hall, 6098 County OO, Sturgeon Bay.

Egg Harbor: Town Hall, 5242

County I, Sturgeon Bay.

Forestville: Town Hall, 7705 County H, Maplewood.

Gardner: Town Hall, 2344 County C,

Sturgeon Bay.

Gibraltar: Community Building, 4097 Main St., Fish Creek. Jacksonport: Town Hall, 3365

County V, Jacksonport.

Liberty Grove: Town Hall,

11161 Old Stage Rd., Sister Bay.

DOT location in Door County, (Tuesday and Thursday only): 1009 Egg Harbor Rd, Sturgeon Bay. www.wisconsindot.gov.

A B R Employment Services:

57 N 12th. Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; 920743-4543: Hours: Mon - Thurs., 8-5 (closed for lunch noon - 1), sturgeonbay@abrjobs.com; www.abrjobs.com.

Door County Visitor Bureau:

1242 Bay Shore Rd., Brussels.

Washington Island:

Washington Island Community Center, 910 Main Rd.

VILLAGES: Egg Harbor: Bertschinger Commu-

nity Center, 7860 State Hwy 42

Ephraim: Administrative Office, 10005 Norway St. (Cty Q)

Forestville: Village Hall,

123 S. Forestville Ave. (State 42)

Sister Bay: Fire Station,

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.

Harbor Rd., Ste. 124 Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; 920-743-7273, 800-924-4191; info@ wearehopeink.org; www.wearehopeink.org.

Union: YMCA Camp Wabansi,

Sevastopol: Town Hall, 4528 State Hwy 57, Sturgeon Bay.

Door County North Association:

Door County Job Center: 1300 Egg

Sturgeon Bay: Knights of Columbus Hall, 692 Tacoma Beach Rd., Sturgeon Bay.

County PD, Sturgeon Bay.

36 S. Third Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; 920-743-6246; www.sturgeonbay.net.

job services

information centers & business associations

Nasewaupee: Town Hall, 3388

Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center:

Door County Economic Development Corporation: 185 E Walnut St., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; 920-743-3113; 800-450-3113; www.doorcountybusiness.com.

1015 Green Bay Rd., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; 920-743-4456; www.doorcounty.com.

Baileys Harbor Community Association: 2392 County Highway F at

Carlsville Business Association:

located seven miles north of Sturgeon Bay on Hwy. 42.; www.carlsvilledoorcounty.com.

Ellison Bay: 12055 Garrett Bay Rd. Ephraim: 3043 Cedar St. Fish Creek: 4097 Hwy. 42 Forestville: 137 W Main St.

Ephraim: Summer,10049 Water St., Ephraim,

Harbor Rd.

Fish Creek: 4097 Hwy.42, Fish Creek, WI

Wards 1-6, 22 - 24 & 29:

54212; 920-8682316; www.visitfishcreek.com.

Wards 11-17 & 28:

Jacksonport:

Wards 7-10, 18-21, 25- 27, & 30: Bay View Lutheran Social Hall,

6275 State Hwy. 57, Jacksonport, WI 54235; 920823-2288; www. jacksonport.net.

department of transportation Driver Licensing and Road Test

Sister Bay: 2380 Gateway Dr., Sister Bay, 54234; 920854-2812; www.cometosisterbay.com.

Appointment – 800-924-3570 or

Brussels: 1366 County Rd. DK

Sister Bay: 10685 N Bay Shore

CITY OF STURGEON BAY:

340 W. Maple St.

Baileys Harbor: 2398 Bluff Rd.

Egg Harbor: 4666 Orchard Rd. Egg Harbor, WI 54209; 920-868-3717; www.eggharbordoorcounty.org. WI 54211; 920-854-4989; Winter, 9996 Water St.; P.O. Box 203. www.ephraim-doorcounty.com.

Jaycee Hall, 340 Jaycee Ct.

post offices Egg Harbor: 7858 Hwy. 42

State Hwy 57, Baileys Harbor, WI 54202; 920839-2366; www.baileysharbor.com.

2258 Mill Rd

City Municipal Facility, 421 Michigan St.

Washington Island: Detroit Harbor and Northport Ferry Docks, 920-8472546; Washington Island Chamber, 2206 West Harbor Rd., www.washingtonislandwi.com.

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government

Hans Christian of Sturgeon Bay speaks before the Sturgeon Bay Common Council inside the fire department truck bay in a Jan. 6 meeting about hotel development on the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s West Side. Tina M. Gohr/Door County Advocate

county government Door County government, established in 1851, provides services to the 30,000 yearround residents, plus a seasonal population that fluctuates throughout the year. Door County covers 492 square miles of the Door Peninsula. The county is home to one city, fourteen towns, and four villages. 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: John Bur, 345 Breezy Acres, Luxemburg, WI 54217; 920-362-8021; e-mail: district1@co.door.wi.us. PAGE 30

District 2: Town of Brussels - Ward 2, Town of Forestville - Ward 1: John H. Neinas, 8674 County Rd. H, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235, 920-825-7618; e-mail: district2@ 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; 920-856-6706; e-mail: district 3@co.door.wi.us. District 4: Town of Gardner - Ward 1, Town of Nasewaupee - Ward 3: Jon Koch, 9238 Lovers Lane, Brussels, WI 54204; 920825-7567; e-mail: district4@co.door.wi.us. District 5: Town of Gardener - Ward 2; Town Nasewaupee - Ward1: Paul Kok, 4323 Park Drive Shores, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; 920-857-4114; e-mail: district5@co.door. wi.us. District 6: Town of Nasewaupee Ward 2 & Town of Sturgeon Bay: Susan Ko-

hout, 2099 Sunrise Shore Rd., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; 920-743-1527; e-mail: district6@ co.door.wi.us. District 7: City of Sturgeon Bay - Wards 1 & 2, 29; Vacant e-mail: district7@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, 920-743-4417; e-mail: district8@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; 920-7436853, 920-743-7283; e-mail: district9@ co.door.wi.us. District 10: City of Sturgeon Bay Wards 7, 8, 20, 21: Kenneth F. Fisher, 967 S. Douglas Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; 920743-9660; e-mail: district10@co.door.wi.us.

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government District 11: City of Sturgeon Bay Wards 9, 10, 18, 19, 25-27, 30: Charles G. Brann, 207 N. Fulton Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; 920-743-6876; e-mail: district11@ co.door.wi.us. 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, 920-743-3500; e-mail: district12@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; 920-4932294; e-mail: district17@co.door.wi.us. District 18: Town of Gibraltar & Village of Ephraim: Vacant, e-mail: district18@co.door.wi.us.

Cherryland Airport: Erik Aleson, 746-7130; ealeson@co.door.wi.us

*Circuit Court:

Circuit Judge D. Todd Ehlers, Branch 1, 920-746-2204; Circuit Judge Peter C. Diltz, Branch 2; 920-746-2280

District 13: City of Sturgeon Bay Wards 13 & 14: Kathy Schultz, 423 N. 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; 920-7432543; e-mail: district13@co.door.wi.us.

District 19: Town of Baileys Harbor - Ward 2 & Town of Liberty Grove - Ward 3: Donald E. Sitte, 8480 E. Ridgeview Dr., P.O. Box 275, Baileys Harbor, WI, 54202; 920421-0481; e-mail: district19@co.door.wi.us.

District 14: Town of Sevastopol Wards 2, 3, 4: Leo Zipperer, 3850 Bay Shore Drive, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; 920-7436355, 920-493-6355; e-mail: district14@ co.door.wi.us.

District 20: Town of Liberty Grove Ward 2 & Village of Sister Bay: David Lienau, 10611 Chalet Ln, P.O. Box 823, Sister Bay, WI 54234; 920-854-5627; e-mail: district20@co.door.wi.us.

Grant P. Thomas, 920-746-2228; gthomas1@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, 54246; 920-847-3456; cell# 920-8472546; e-mail: district21@co.door.wi.us.

Joseph Krebsbach, 920-746-7155; dcp@co.door.wi.us

District 16: Town of Egg Harbor Ward 1 and Town of Jacksonport - Ward 1: Randy Halstead, 3693 Cty. Rd, V., Egg Harbor, WI 54209; 920-559-0646920-8232303; e-mail: district16@co.door.wi.us.

*Clerk of Circuit Courts:

Connie DeFere, 920-746-2207; connie.defere@wicourts.gov

Corporation Counsel:

*County Clerk:

Jill Lau, 920-746-2200; jlau@co.door.wi.us

Human Services:

*District Attorney:

Raymond Pelrine, 920-746-2284

Emergency Services:

county offices and department heads

Dan Williams, 920-743-7100; dwilliams@co.door.wi.us

Finance:

(* = Elected officials)

Mark Janiak, 920-746-2202; mjaniak@co.door.wi.us

County Administrator:

Highway:

Ken Pabich, 920-746-2303; kpabich@co.door.wi.us

Commissioner John Kolodziej, 920-746-2500; kolodzie@co.door.wi.us

Building & Grounds:

Human Resources:

Wayne Spritka, 920-746-2211; wspritka@co.door.wi.us or sbaker@co.door.wi.us

Kelly Hendee, 920-746-2305; hr@co.door.wi.us

Child Support:

Tim Ullman, 920-746-2304; tullman@co.door.wi.us

Rodney Dequaine, 920-746-2231; rdequaine@co.door.wi.us

Information Systems:

Library:

Becca Berger, 920-746-7115; rberger@mail.nfls.lib.wi.us

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Medical Examiner:

Brown County Medical Examiner’s Office, 920-448-4185; Fax: 920-448-4186

Museum:

Margaret Weir, 920-743-5809; DCMuseum@co.door.wi.us

Parks:

Erik Aleson, 920-746-7130; ealeson@co.door.wi.us

Planning & Zoning:

Mariah Goode, 920-746-2323

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fire departments

DOOR COUNTY SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTER

Holly Hansen, 920-746-2287; hollyhansen@co.door.wi.us

STURGEON BAY FIRE DEPARTMENT

crisis hotline 920-743-8818

SISTER BAY-LIBERTY GROVE FIRE DEPARTMENT 920-854-4021

Public Health:

Rhonda Kolberg, 920-746-2234; rkolberg@co.door.wi.us

Real Property Listings:

Jennifer Moeller, 920-746-2482

*Register of Deeds:

General Information 746-2916

Carey Petersilka, 920-746-2270; cpetersilka@co.door.wi.us

SISTER BAY, RESCUE-AMBULANCE

Sanitarian:

Volunteer fire departments operate in Baileys Harbor, Brussels-Union-Gardner, Southern Door, Egg Harbor, Gibraltar-Fish 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.

John Teichtler, 920-746-2308; sanitarian@co.door.wi.us

Senior Resource Center:

920-746-2542, See Human Services

Soil & Water Conservation: William Schuster, 920-746-2214; wschuster@co.door.wi.us

*Treasurer:

Jay Zahn, 920-746-2286; jzahn@co.door.wi.us

University of Wisconsin Extension Service: Rob Burke, 920-746-2260; rburke@co.door.wi.us

Veterans Services:

Scott McFarlane, 920-746-2225; smcfarlane@co.door.wi.us

emergency numbers FOR ALL EMERGENCIES REQUIRING ASSISTANCE FROM FIRE, POLICE, SHERIFF’S OR AMBULANCE DEPARTMENTS - DIAL 911 U.S. COAST GUARD SEARCH AND RESCUE Sturgeon Bay, 920-743-3366

POISON CONTROL CENTER

920-854-4333

BAILEYS HARBOR Established 1848.

Population: 1,036. Equalized valuation, 2012: $463,619,500. Town office: P.O. Box 308, 2392 County F, E Baileys Harbor, 54202; 920-839-9509; e-mail: tbaileysharbor@dcwis.com. Chairman: Don Sitte, PO Box 308, 8480 Ridgeview Dr., Baileys Harbor.

CLAY BANKS Est. 1859. Pop. 386.

ized: $79,781,900. Chairman: Joe Wautier, 1469 County Road DK, Brussels, 54204; 920-825-7277, bevjoewautier@gmail.com.

General Information 920-746-2400 Drug tip line 746-2444 Crime tip line 746-2436 www.doorcountysheriff.org

Equalized: $69,052,600. Chairman: Myron Johnson, 6188 Midway Rd., Algoma, 54201, 920-743-9004. townofclaybanks@ gmail.com.

STURGEON BAY POLICE DEPARTMENT

EGG HARBOR TOWN Est. 1861. Pop.

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., Suite 108, Sturgeon Bay, 920-743-9448

FBI Milwaukee, 414-276-4684

800-996-3784

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the towns

DOOR COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

Milwaukee, 414-297-3587

U.S. SECRET SERVICE

city, town & village information

BRUSSELS Est. 1858. Pop. 1140. Equal-

crises & intervention

Fond du Lac, 920-929-3700

HELP OF DOOR COUNTY

nonemergency numbers

800-222-1222

WISCONSIN STATE PATROL

920-746-8996

SUBSTANCE ABUSE

1,357. Equalized value: $525,622,400. Town office (M-T-Th): 920-743-6141 (phone), 920743-1102 (fax) or e-mail: towneggharbor@ newwis.com. Chairman: Paul Peterson P.O. Box 133, Egg Harbor, 54209, 920-4930528.

FORESTVILLE Est. 1858. Pop. 1,103.

Equalized: $87,660,300. Chairman: Roy Englebert, 7290 Geier Rd., Forestville, 920856-6706. englefarm@centurylink.net or rkerscher@centurytel.net.

GARDNER Est. 1862. Pop. 1,206. Equalized: $213,063,400. Town phone and fax number: 920-825-1137; e-mail: togclerk@ townofgardner.org. Chairman: Jon Koch, 9238 Lovers Ln., Brussels, 920-825-7567. GIBRALTAR Est. 1862. Pop. 1,039.

Equalized: $722,526,600. Town office: Community Center, Fish Creek, 920-8681714, email: clerk@townofgibraltar.us chairman: Dick Skare, PO Box 376, Fish Creek, 920-868-3316.

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government JACKSONPORT Est. 1869. Pop.

706. Equalized: $268,661,300. Town phone: 920-823-8136; e-mail: jtownclerk@jportfd.com. Chairperson: Randy Halstead, 3693 Cty V,Egg Harbor, 54209, 920-5590646.

LIBERTY GROVE Est.

1859. Pop. 1,746. Equalized: $945,545,300. Town office: 11161 Old Stage Rd., Sister Bay 54234, 920-854-2934; Fax: 920-854-7366; e-mail: tlibertygrove@dcwis.com. Chairman: John Lowry, 11587 Beach Rd., Sister Bay, 54234, 920421-1158.

NASEWAUPEE Est. 1859. Pop.

2094. Equalized: $331,295,500. E-mail: nasewaupeeclerk@gmail. com Chairman: Steven Sullivan, 7054 County Rd. C, Sturgeon Bay 54235, 920-743-9391.

SEVASTOPOL Est. 1859. Pop. 2,662. Equalized: $719,806,500. Town office: Sevastopol town hall, 4528 State Hwy. 57, Sturgeon Bay, 54235; 920-746-1230; fax, 920746-1245; e-mail, office@townofsevastopol.com; Website, www. townofsevastopol.com. Chairman: Leo Zipperer, 3850, Bay Shore Dr., Sturgeon Bay, 54235, 920-7436355. STURGEON BAY Est. 1857.

Pop. 813. Equalized: $184,153,800. E-mail: nancy.anschutz@townofsturgeonbay.us. Chairman: Daniel Cihlar, 1976 County U, Sturgeon Bay, 920-743-7844.

UNION Est. 1865. Pop. 1005.

Equalized 139,778,000. www. townofuniondoor.com. Town e-mail: laluzerne@centurytel.net. Chairman: John Bur, 345 Breezy Acres Rd., Luxemburg 54217, 920-326-8021, burbeer@msn.com.

WASHINGTON ISLAND

Est. 1849. Pop. 712. Equalized: $307,513,900. Town office: 920847-2522; e-mail: townoffice@ washingtonisland-wi.gov. Chairman: James Hanson, 680 Town Line Rd., Washington Island, 54246, 920-901-6574, chairman@ washingtonisland-wi.gov

the villages EGG HARBOR Est. 1861. Pop.

202. Equalized: $358,836,400. Village office: P.O. Box 175, 7860 State Hwy 42, Egg Harbor 54209, 920-868-3334; Fax: 920-868-9507. e-mail: lohnesorge@villageofeggharbor.org. Village Administrator, vacant. President: Joe Smith, PO Box 412, Egg Harbor, 920-8199741. www.villageofeggharbor.org.

EPHRAIM Est. 1853. Pop. 288 Equalized: $333,523,600. Village office: P.O. Box 138, 10005 Norway, Ephraim, 54211, 920-854-5501; Fax: 920-854-2072; e-mail: office@ ephraim-wisconsin.com. President: Michael McCutcheon, P.O. Box 138, Ephraim, 920-854-5501. FORESTVILLE Est. 1858. Pop.

429. Equalized: $20,719,500. Village office: P.O. Box 6, Forestville 54213, 920-856-6886 or 920-366-3640; e-mail: villageclerk@centurylink.net. President: Terry McNulty, 300 E Park St., Forestville, 920-495-0402.

SISTER BAY Est. 1912. Pop. 897. Equalized: $393,448,800. Village office: P.O. Box 769, 421 Maple Dr. Sister Bay, WI 54234; 920-8544118; Fax: 920-854-9637. Village Administrator: Zeke Jackson, 920-421-4457, zeke.jackson@ sisterbaywi.gov. Village President: David Lienau, P.O. Box 823, Sister Bay, 920-854-5627; email: dave. lienau@sisterbaywi.gov; 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. 9,155. Equalized: $725,119,700. City Hall: 421 Michigan St., 920-746-2900, Fax: 920-746-2905; Website: www. sturgeonbaywi.org. Mayor: Thad Birmingham, 421 Michigan St., 920-746-2900; email: mayor@ sturgeonbaywi.org. City Administrator: Steve B. McNeil, 421 Michigan St. 920-746-2900, email: smcneil@ sturgeonbaywi.org. l

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state & federal elected officials GOVERNOR

4-year term, expires January 2019

Scott Walker (R), Milwaukee

P.O. Box 7863 • Madison, WI 53707-7863 Phone: (608) 266-1212; Fax: (608) 267-8983 Email: govgeneral@wisconsin.gov

STATE SENATOR

1st Senate District 4-year term, expires January 2019

Frank Lasee (R), De Pere - representing Door, Kewaunee and parts of Brown, Calumet, Manitowoc, 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

STATE REPRESENTATIVE

1st Assembly District 2-year term, expires January 2017

Joel Kitchens (R), Sturgeon Bay - representing Door, Kewaunee and part of Brown Counties Room 216 North, State Capitol, P.O. Box 8952 • Madison, WI 53708-8952 Phone: (888)482-0001; Fax: (608) 282-3601 Email: rep.kitchens@legis.wisconsin.gov

U.S. SENATOR

6-year term, expires January 2017

Ron Johnson (R), Oshkosh

328 Hart 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. SENATOR

6-year term, expires January 2019

Tammy Baldwin (D)

1 Russell Courtyard, Washington, DC 20510-4903 202-224-5653 or 608-264-5338 Website: www.baldwin.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

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education

Internationally-renowned artist Charles “Chick” Peterson of Ephraim talks about his career during an art class at Sturgeon Bay High School. He is most noted for his “spirits’’ or ghost images within his watercolor paintings. . Tina M. Gohr/Door County Advocate

public schools gibraltar area schools

3924 Hwy. 42, Fish Creek, WI 54212; 920868-3284. Gibraltar Area School District is a pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public school. It serves the communities of Gills Rock, Ellison Bay, Sister Bay, Ephraim, Fish Creek, Egg Harbor, and Baileys Harbor, all of which reflect a tradition of support for academic, athletic, and cultural achievement. Governed by its own Board of Education, the school district serves approximately 580 students, www.gasd.new. rschooltoday.com.

sevastopol school district

4550 Hwy 57, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; 920-743-6282. The Sevastopol School District proudly serves the families and residents of the towns of Sevastopol, Egg Harbor, Jacksonport, and Sturgeon Bay, as well as part of the City of Sturgeon Bay. Our PAGE 34

positive school climate is the result of a supportive community and a common staff mission to “Pioneer the next generation” of students by providing them with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to be lifelong learners and responsible citizens. www.sevastopol. k12.wi.us

southern door school district

2073 County DK, Brussels, WI 54204; 920-825-7311. 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. Located on a beautiful 129 acre site just off Highway 57, six miles north of Brussels and seven miles south of Sturgeon Bay, the school district is known for its strong traditions of academic and co-curricular excellence, “family” like atmosphere, community service learning projects and business partnerships. www.southerndoor.k12.wi.us.

sturgeon bay school district

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 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., Washington Island, WI 54246; 920 847-2507; fax: 920-847-2865, Website: www.island.k12.wi.us.

parochial schools

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, 25 N. Elgin Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235, and SS.

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education 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; Pre-K 8. www.stpeterslutheran.net. Accredited by NCPSA and WELSSA. “We Exist to Share Christ.”

Zion Lutheran School and Early Childhood Center (WELS), 3937 County

Rd V, Egg Harbor, WI 54209; 920-743-2325. Contact Early Childcare Center directly at 920743-2325, ext 1#. www.zioneggharbor.com.

higher education local & commuter schools Leadership Door County,

920-255-7233, leadershipdoorcounty@ gmail.com. An adult continuing education program, consisting of 10 day-long ses-

sions - each devoted to a different topic area including History, Human Services, Government & Legal Systems, Education, the Arts, Economy & Environment and Health Care. At the end of the cycle of sessions, class participants have a solid understanding of who does what in Door County, with what and for whom so as they move through their professional and civic careers they have a wider view of the issues and challenges faced by community leaders.

St. Norbert College, 100

Grant Street, De Pere, WI 541152099. 800-236-4878. St. Norbert College is one of the top Catholic liberal arts colleges in the nation – and the only Norbertine College in the world. State-of-the-art facilities and programs, an outstanding faculty, a welcoming community and a strikingly beautiful campus make this a top choice for students throughout the Midwest. www.snc.edu.

libraries Visitor or resident, everyone is eligible for a library card; there are no age or residence restrictions. Present an 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, 920746-0707. Branch libraries are located in: Baileys Harbor, 2392 County F, 920-839-2210; 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, 920847-2323. 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. l

One of the top 10 Catholic national liberal arts colleges Experience the liberal arts advantage at St. Norbert College to connect your passions with the needs of the world, like the nearly 100 current SNC students from throughout Door County.

Visit us online at snc.edu, then schedule a visit to campus at snc.edu/go/visit.

WI-5001929732

Office of Admission • 800-236-4878 • admit@snc.edu • www.snc.edu

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volunteer

Volunteer Kathy Grogan and members of the Jacksonport Historical Society prepared everything cherry – including pies, kolaches, cherry floats, and cherry sundaes with dark cherry sodas – for the annual Cherry Fest in Jacksonport. Tina M. Gohr/Door County Advocate

American Red Cross of Northeast Wisconsin

Contact: Lee Borofka Phone: (920) 468-8535 www.redcross.org Email: leeborofka@redcross.org 2131 Deckner Avenue Green Bay, WI 54302 The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

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Phone: (920) 839-2863 Email: evierossel@gmail.com Volunteer organization for Baileys Harbor full or part-time women. Annual July 4th Strawberry Fest raises funds for scholarships and community projects/improvements.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Wisconsin

1345 W. Mason Street, Green Bay, WI 54303 Door County Coordinator: Patti O’Rourke Phone: (920) 559-1250 Email: pattyo@bbbsnew.org www.bbbsnew.org FB: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeastern Wisconsin

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.

Our mission is to provide children with strong and enduring, professionally supported oneon-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. We now have both site based and community based programming throughout Door County.

Birch Creek Music Performance Center, Inc. Phone: (920) 868-3763 www.birchcreek.org

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volunteer Email:mainoffice@birchcreek.org 3821 County Hwy. E • Egg Harbor, WI 54209

Email: infor@thecommunitysgarden.org PO Box 14 • Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

Birch Creek’s mission is to provide intensive, performance-based instruction to promising young musicians by immersing them in a professional, mentoring environment.

The mission of The Community’s Garden is to showcase the connection between a community’s well-being and nature. The 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.

Boys and Girls Club of Door County 55 S Third Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Contact: Jessica Heck Phone: (920) 818-1046 www.bgcdoorcounty.org Email: jheck@bgcdoorcounty.org To inspire all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

Christ Child Society

Contact: Jill Cavanaugh Phone: (920) 743-9555 Email: jcavana1@yahoo.com 6030 Bay Shore Drive Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Christ Child Society is a national non-profit organization 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.

The Clearing Folk School

Contact: Tammy Musiel Phone: (920) 854-4088 www.theclearing.org Email: clearing@theclearing.org 12171 Garrett Bay Road PO Box 65 • Ellison Bay, WI 54210 The Mission of The Clearing is to provide diverse educational experiences in the folk school tradition, in a setting of quiet forests, meadows and water. The Clearing is a place where adults who share an interest in nature, arts or humanities can learn, reflect and wonder.

Community Clinic of Door County Contact: Jane Herlitz Phone: (920) 746-8989 www.communityclinicofdoorcounty.org Email: jane@ccofdc.org 1623 Rhode Island Street Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

The Community Clinic of Door County, Inc. is a compassionate, community based, non-profit organization that provides primary health care, mental health counseling, integrative health services and family planning/ reproductive healthcare to patients in need in our community.

The Community’s Garden

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Crossroads at Big Creek, Inc.

Phone: (920) 746-5895 www.crossroadsatbigcreek.org Email: info@crossroadsatbigcreek.org 2041 Michigan Street Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Crossroads at Big Creek provides lifelong, experience-based, learning which will nurture historical and cultural appreciation, scientific curiosity and environmental awareness.

Door CANcer, Inc.

Contact: Barb Herdina Phone: (920) 743-8492 www.doorcancer.com Email: medusa1@charter.net PO Box 423 • Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 DOOR CANcer, Inc is a community-based voluntary organization dedicated to help serve Door County families with cancer in times of financial need.

Door Community Auditorium

Phone: (920) 868-2728 www.dcauditorium.org Email: boxoffice@dcauditorium.org 3926 Highway 42, Fish Creek, WI 54212 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.

Door County 4-H

Dawn VandeVoort 4-H Youth Development Educator Door County UW-Extension (920) 746-2260 421 Nebraska Street Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. An EEO Affirmative Action Employer, University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA requirements.

Door County Community Support Program Phone: (920) 746-2340 Email: sflores@co.door.wi.us 421 Nebraska Street Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

Our mission is to provide comprehensive support services to all persons 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 consumers.

Door County Economic Development Corporation

Contact: Sam Perlman Phone: (920) 743-3113 www.doorcountybusiness.com Email: sam@doorcountybusiness.com 185 East Walnut Street Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 The Door County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) is a public/private partnership dedicated to improving the economic vitality of the county and its residents.

Door County Habitat for Humanity and ReStore

Contact: David Van Dyke, Executive Director Phone: (920) 743-2869 www.doorcountyhabitat.org Email: dvandyke@doorhabitat.org 410 N. 14th Avenue Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Door County Habitat for Humanity is 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.

Door County Historical Society Contact: Trudy Herbst Phone: (920) 421-2332 www.doorcountyhistoricalsociety.org Email: Director.DCHistoricalSociety @gmail.com 2041 Michigan Street PO Box 71 • Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

Founded in 1926, the Door County Historical Society is a membership organization dedicated to keeping history alive for future generations through the collection, preservation, education and sharing of the heritage of Door County. The Society provides programming at

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United Way of Door County

Take time to see, help ‘other side of the door’ By Amy Kohnle United Way of Door County The end of summer is always a time of reflection for me, as my anniversary date with United Way of Door County is the end of August. As a person who is driven by goals, I tend to use this time to reflect on what our organization has accomplished from a big -picture perspective rather than the daily, monthly or annual to-do list. This time of year also marks the unofficial beginning of our annual campaign, which causes me to reflect on the direct impact that United Way has had on our community in the last year. From an annual campaign perspective, I am proud to say that in the last year: • We have continued to improve the wait time for appointments for affordable mental health care; • We have provided dental care to adults who haven’t been able to afford to see a dentist in the past 12 months or more;

• We have provided even more mentors to our youth; • And we have increased the amount of time that we spend being a resource to other nonprofit organizations in the areas of strategic planning, fiscal management and board development, and by offering various local training opportunities for nonprofit staff and volunteers. I was given the opportunity to reflect on the big picture about a month ago, when I was asked to provide my bio and a brief summary on United Way for an upcoming speaking engagement. With the assistance of you, our Door County community, United Way has achieved great things in the 16 years that I have been here. It was an interesting challenge to summarize these accomplishments in a few sentences. This community has given United Way the opportunity to impact hundreds, if not thousands, of lives on a regular basis. Some of these opportunities have been to help start organizations such as the Community Clinic, the Boys and Girls Club, and Door-Tran. These organizations all exist today in part because of

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United Way. Today and looking ahead to next year, we continue to fund programs within these organizations and help them provide the services that are very much needed in our community every day. The needs of our community continue to change, which is why we and several of our community partners continue to evaluate and reevaluate the needs, issues and trends in our Door County community. Some of this evaluation is very formal with surveys, and quite a bit of it is done by assessing what human service providers, health care providers and educators are seeing within their everyday work environments. Our work focuses on the areas of Basic Needs, Community Wellness, Health Care and Healthy Lifestyles, and Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment. If the needs that are identified in the community fit into one or more of these areas, we are happy to be a part of the conversation and want to assist the community however we are able to. Recently some new community concerns have become the focus of our attention. These include having our children emotionally and mentally ready for school, how to make our community more aging-friendly, education and resources for younger parents, and the increase of drug use in our county. We are actively involved in groups, committees, and coalitions that are working to address these emerging and growing needs. If you are interested in learning more about our work in these areas, please don’t hesitate to contact the United Way office.

Over the next few weeks I hope that you will take some time to look around you, at this community that we are so fortunate to live in. Take a look at the organizations and services that surround you. See that our community is fortunate to have kind and generous community members who have made it possible for so many nonprofit organizations to exist and help our friends and neighbors who might be in need. And then, please, take a deeper look at something that we at United Way refer to the “other side of the door.” See those who may be struggling to make ends meet. See those who are too young to help themselves. See those who are aging and too independent to ask for help. And then ask yourself what you can do to help our community. How can you make a difference? Can you volunteer your time and talent, learn more about an issue and have a conversation with your peers? Or maybe you can donate to a nonprofit organization that is making a difference in the lives of our friends and neighbors. United Way of Door County’s 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.

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.

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two interpretive sites: Eagle Bluff Lighthouse in Peninsula State Park and the Heritage Village at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay.

Door County Home & Community Education Contact: Elizabeth LeClair Phone: (920) 823-2404 6332 Hwy. 57 Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

To provide educational opportunities, improve leadership abilities of members and offer service to communities.

Door County Human Services

Phone: (920) 746-7155 www.co.door.wi.us Email: dhs@co.door.wi.us 421 Nebraska Street Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

Can Add Years to Your LIFE!

www.doorcountylandtrust.org Email: volunteer@ doorcountylandtrust.org 23 N. 5th Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Protecting Door County’s exceptional lands and waters forever.

• Volunteers have improved physical and mental health.

Door County Maritime Museum

• Volunteers have lower rates of depression. • Volunteers report higher levels of happiness, self-esteem and a sense of control over their lives.

Contact: Jon Gast Phone: (920) 743-5958 www.dcmm.org Email: jgast@dcmm.org 120 N. Madison Avenue Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

• Volunteering not only can help your health, but it is proven to add quality to the live you’re living!

It is the vision of the Door County Maritime Museum to provide and perpetuate the best maritime museum experiences on the Great Lakes.

Door County Medical Center Foundation

The Department of Human Services provides a comprehensive array of services and programs that cover the lifespan of Door County citizens. We serve children, families, adults, and the elderly who are challenged by mental illness and/or alcohol and other drug abuse; children & adults at risk of abuse or neglect; children with physical and developmental disabilities; seniors facing the joys and struggles of aging; and individuals in need of financial assistance in the form of FoodShare, Medicaid, child care subsidy, and/or energy assistance.

Contact: Robin Hamm-Jackson Phone: (920) 746-1071 www.ministryhealth.org Email: robin.hamm-jackson@ ministryhealth.org 1843 Michigan Street Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

Door County Humane Society

Contact: Sandra Stetler Phone: (920) 746-6773 www.doorcowirenaissance.com Email: dcrff@att.net 914 South Fulton Avenue Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

Contact: Sarah Ewaskowitz Phone: (920) 746-1111 www.dooranimals.com Email: volunteer@ dooranimals.com 3475 County PD Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Door County Humane Society provides a safe haven for lost or homeless pets, while working to reunite them with their owners or place them with new, loving homes.

Door County Land Trust

Contact: Kristi Rice Phone: (920) 746-1359

The Auxiliary provides volunteer services for Ministry Door County Medical Center by assisting with the following: Beauty Shop, Cancer Center, Dental Clinic, First Grade Tours, Foot Clinic, Gift Shop, Plant Care, Oncology Services, Outpatient Surgery, Skilled Nursing Facility, and Special Events.

Door County Renaissance Development Group, Inc.

Our mission is to reach out to families and disabled, 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.

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• Volunteers experience greater functional ability and better health outcomes later in life. • Volunteers live longer! It’s no surprise that helping someone out can make us feel good, yet study after study show that volunteering provides more than just emotional benefits--it can actually make us healthier, and even add on some extra birthdays! Volunteering can also be a mental pick-meup, since it helps reduce anxiety and depression. When you see what other people are dealing with on a day to day basis, it helps to put your problems into perspective. The key is to expect nothing in return. People who volunteer for selfless reasons and to create relationships, on average, decrease their risk of mortality. On the other hand, those who volunteered just because it “looked good”, didn’t experience the same benefits. Just remember that the reason for volunteering, not just simply doing it, matters too. So leave obligation behind and volunteer if there’s a genuine desire — it’s a win-win!

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Door County Senior Resource Center

Contact: Jake Erickson Phone: (920) 746-2542 www.co.door.wi.gov Email: DCSRC@co.door.wi.gov 832 N. 14th Avenue Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 The mission of the Senior Resource Center is to help 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. Volunteer opportunities include delivering Meals on Wheels, providing entertainment and assisting with activities and educational opportunities

Door County UW Extension

Contact: Rob Burke Phone: (920) 746-2260 www.uwex.edu/ces/sty/door Email: jhanson6@co.door.wi.us 421 Nebraska Street Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

We teach, learn, lead and serve, connecting people with the University of Wisconsin, and

Phone: (920) 854-9688 www.ephraim.org Email: info@ephraim.org

Door County YMCA

Contact: Kelsey Dorner Phone: (920) 743-4949 www.doorcountyymca.org Email: kdorner@doorcountyymca.org 1900 Michigan Street Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 The mission of the Door County YMCA is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. At the YMCA, we are for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Door Shakespeare

Contact: Amy Ludwigsen Phone: (920) 839-1500 www.doorshakespeare.com Email: info@doorshakespeare.com 8093 State Hwy. 57, Baileys Harbor, WI 54202 Our mission is to provide relevant and entertaining productions of the works of William Shakespeare and other classical playwrights through artistic excellence in both the conception and performance of our plays, and to enhance the theatrical experience through interactive educational opportunities designed for audiences of all ages, thereby creating a common ground to experience these celebrated traditions.

The Perfect Climate for Business

The Door County Peninsula may be best known for its natural beauty and hospitality, but it’s also an appealing place to make a living. With a business development center, ﬁnancial incentives, angel investors and a dedicated workforce, it’s the perfect place to start or expand a business. And at the end of every workday, you can enjoy outstanding arts, culture and recreation, right outside your back door.

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Ephraim Historical Foundation & Museums

engaging with them in transforming lives and communities.

Door-Tran

Phone: (920) 743-9999 or (877) 330-6333 www.door-tran.org Email: info@doortran.org 1009 Egg Harbor Road PO Box 181 • Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Door-Tran is a creative community network dedicated to connecting people to transportation services that are affordable, available, and accessible.

The Ephraim Historical Foundation and Museums work 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.

Feed and Clothe My People

Contact: Stella Huff Phone: (920) 743-9053 www.feedmypeopledoorcounty.com E-Mail: e.huff@feedmypeopledoorcounty.com 204 N. 14th Avenue Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Monday and Thursday, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m To help those in need of food and clothing.

Friends of the Door County Parks System, Inc.

Phone: (920) 746-9959 www.map.co.door.wi.us/parks E-Mail: friendsofdcparks@gmail.com 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.

Good Samaritan SocietyScandia Village

Contact: Nicki Scharrig Phone: (920) 854-2317 www.good-sam.com Email: nscharri@good-sam.com 10560 Applewood Road Sister Bay, WI 54234 The mission of The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society 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.”

Bargains Unlimited

920-854-9669 bargainsunlimited.org 10578 Appleport Road, Sister Bay Largest Resale Shop in Door County.

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All proceeds from the sales benefit the residents and staff of Scandia Village Senior Living. Located off Cantebury Lane & Hwy 57.

The Hardy Gallery

Phone: (920) 854-2210 • www.thehardy.org Email: info@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.

HELP of Door County

Contact: Tina Gray-Siebers Phone: (920) 743-8785 www.helpofdoorcounty.org Email: resourcedev@helpofdoorcounty.org 291 Green Bay Road Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 To eliminate domestic abuse through prevention and intervention services and to advocate for social change.

Lakeshore Community Action Program, Inc.

Contact: Sandi Soik Phone: (920) 743-0192 www.lakeshorecap.org Email: sandis@lakeshorecap.org 131 S. Third Avenue Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Lakeshore Community Action Program promotes self-sufficiency and well-being with individuals and families through results based programs, services, and partnerships delivered by an understanding staff with resources to provide appropriate solutions.

League of Women Voters Door County

Contact: Sandy Brown Phone: (920) 743-8146 www.leagueofwomenvotersdoorcounty.org Email: lwvdcprez@gmail.com PO Box 306 • Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging informed and active participation in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy. We never support or oppose any political party or candidate.

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society – Wisconsin Chapter Contact: Jen Grandkoski Phone: (262) 785-4272 www.scenicshore150.org E-Mail: scenicshore150@lls.org 200 S. Executive Drive • Suite 203 Brookfield, WI 53005

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Loaves & Fishes Community Meals Ministry Contact: Jan Evers Phone: (920) 493-4142 www.sbmoravian.org/loaves Email: jtwe41@gmail.com

Email: Tanya.fischer@ministryhealth.org 1843 Michigan Street Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

Serves meals on the 1st, 3rd and 4th Fridays, serving from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. in Sturgeon Bay and the 4th Tuesday in Sister Bay.

Matthew House Thrift Shop Contact: Marilyn Beyer Phone: (920) 868-2731 Email: friz1995@charter.net 7896 Hwy. 42 • PO Box 140 Egg Harbor, WI 54209

Money Management Counselors powered by FI$C CCCS

Contact: Gay Pustaver Phone: (920) 743-1862 www.moneymanagementcounselors.com Email: fiscdk@sbcglobal.net 57 No. 12th Avenue • Suite 104 Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

Matthew House Thrift Shop sells donated items which are used to raise funds for a developmentally disabled respite care home in Egg Harbor.

We provide confidential 1-1 counseling by appointment as well as financial literacy education for groups of any size.Money Management Counselors powered by FI$C CCCS is a community organization that helps families and individuals improve the quality of their lives by teaching financial literacy and providing tools to promote the application of sound financial principles.

Midsummer’s Music Festival

Contact: Mark Kunstman Phone: (920) 854-7088 www.midsummersmusic.com Email: mk.midsummers@gmail.com 10568 Country Walk Lane • Suite 109 PO Box 1004 • Sister Bay, WI 54234-1004 Mission Statement - Midsummer’s Music has a threefold mission: 1. To develop, enthuse, and educate audiences of all ages by emphasizing chamber music’s strongest assets (intimacy, vitality, quality, variety, portability) through the most powerful experiences highly professional performers can generate; 2. To marry these strengths with the unique and diverse cultural, historical, and scenic opportunities in Door County by working in a mutually beneficial collaboration with other charitable arts and social organizations; 3. To serve the Door County community by enhancing the quality of life for visitor and resident alike.

Miller Art Museum

Contact: Elizabeth Meissner-Gigstead Phone: (920) 746-0707 www.millerartmuseum.org Email: emam@dcwis.com 107 S. 4th Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 The Miller Art Museum was established to foster and inspire the creative life of the community through Its permanent collection, charging exhibitions, and to be a catalyst for enrichment through cultural art appreciation, and educational programming for people of all ages.

Ministry Door County Medical Center Dental Clinic

Contact: Tanya Fischer Phone: (920) 493-1300 www.ministryhealth.org/DCMH/Services/ DentalClinic.nws

Our Mission is to serve and treat youth and adults in Door and Kewaunee Counties that are on Medicaid and/or are low income that have no dental home.

NAMI Door County – JAK’s Place

Contact: Marlys Trunkhill Phone: (920) 818-0525 www.jaks-place.com Email: jaksplace2006@gmail.com 820 Egg Harbor Road Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

National Alliance on Mental Illness is devoted to increasing awareness of mental illness and helping individuals, their family, and friends cope with it. JAK’s Place, a project of NAMI Door County, is a community resource center with an inviting, encouraging and caring atmosphere focused on the needs, hopes, goals and gifts of everyone who comes in our door.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society Contact: Ashley Wissinger Phone: (262) 369-4426 www.nationalmssociety.org/ Chapters/WIG Email: ashley.wissinger@nmss.org 1120 James Drive • Suite A Hartland, WI 53029

We mobilize people and resources to drive research for a cure and to address the challenges of everyone affected by MS.

Neighbor-to-Neighbor Volunteer Caregivers of Door County Contact: Ann Bennett Phone: (920) 743-7800 www.neighbor-to-neighbor.org

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Email: director@neighbor-to-neighbor.org 62 S. 3rd Avenue Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Neighbor to Neighbor strives to assist and comfort persons experiencing problems arising from conditions or limitations that lead to a deterioration in their quality of life.

Northern Door Children’s Center Contact: Karen Corekin Phone: (920) 854-4244 www.northerndoorchildrenscenter.org Email: office@ndcc.me 10520 Judith Blazer Drive Sister Bay, WI 54234

Northern Door Children’s Center is a notfor-profit organization 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.

Northern Door Health and Wellness Ministry

Contact: Jan Liss Phone: (920) 839-2630 www.northerndoorhealthwellness.com Email: ndhwministry@gmail.com 8510 E. Bues Point Road Baileys Harbor, WI 54202 The Northern Door Health & Wellness Ministry is an ecumenical network that advocates for the people of the Northern Door Community through education and collaborative services.

Northern Sky Theater

Contact: Ann Birnschein Phone: (920) 854-6117 www.northernskytheater.com Email: volunteer@northernskytheater.com PO Box 273 • Fish Creek, WI 54212 The mission of Northern Sky Theater is 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. The theater is dedicated to maintaining standards of artistic excellence; celebrating and illuminating the human condition; reaching a large audience of all ages, including families; and fostering a humanistic work environment with adequate and appropriate emotional, financial and creative support for all those associated with us.

Peninsula Music Festival

Contact: Chris Risch Phone: (920) 854-4060 www.musicfestival.com Email: musicfestival@musicfestival.com 10347 N. Water Street • Unit B Ephraim, WI 54211

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The Peninsula Music Festival (PMF) is committed to the presentation of excellent performances by a professional symphony orchestra and the enhancement of music appreciation and education in Door County, Wisconsin.

Peninsula Players Theatre

Contact: Audra Baakari Boyle Phone: (920) 868-3287 www.peninsulaplayers.com Email: audra@peninsulaplayers.com 4351 Peninsula Players Road Fish Creek, WI 54212 Peninsula Players Theatre is committed to preserving America’s oldest resident summer theatre in its unique setting along the cedar-lined shores of Green Bay. The theatre’s mission is to support, without reservation, 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; to foster future generations of theatre professionals through the internship program; and to maintain fiscal policies that ensure the future security of the theatre.

Peninsula School of Art

volunteer Email: kate@ridgessanctuary.org 8166 State Highway 57 Baileys Harbor, WI 54202 The mission of The Ridges Sanctuary is to protect the Sanctuary and inspire stewardship of natural areas through programs of education, outreach and research.

Salvation Army Service Extension Phone: (920) 885-1260

Encouraging staff and volunteers to grow in Christ as they serve others In His name.

Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center Contact: Brenda Paschke Phone: (920) 743-6246 www.sturgeonbay.net Email: vacation@sturgeonbay.net 36 S. Third Avenue Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

The mission of the Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center is to market Sturgeon Bay as a yearround destination & promote our city as a premier community to live, shop & play.

Sunshine House Inc.

Phone: (920) 868-3455 www.PeninsulaSchoolofArt.com Email: events@peninsulaschoolofart.com 3900 County Road F Fish Creek, WI 54212

Contact: Marsha Lau Phone: (920) 743-7943 www.sunshinehouseinc.org Email: mlau@sunshinehouseinc.org 55 W. Yew Street Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

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.

A diverse community service organization whose purpose is to achieve full participation in the community of people with special needs.

PFLAG (Parents, Family, Friends of Lesbians and Gays)

Sustain Door

PFLAG promotes the health and wellbeing of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends through SUPPORT, to cope with adverse society, EDUCATION, to enlighten an ill-informed public, and ADVOCACY to end discrimination and to secure equal rights. 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.

The mission of Sustain Door is to promote the social, economic, and environmental sustainability of Door County.

The Ridges Sanctuary

United Way of Door County’s mission is to empower people to build better lives.

Contact: John Contratto Phone: (920) 421-8815 www.pflagdoorcounty.org Email: pflagsturgeonbay@gmail.com PO Box 213 • Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

Contact: Kate LeRoy Phone: (920) 839-2802 www.RidgesSanctuary.org

Contact: Dave Lea Phone: (920) 868-9698 www.sustaindoor.org Email: sustaindoor@gmail.com 4037 Main Street • PO Box 698 Fish Creek, WI 54212

United Way of Door County Contact: Executive Director Phone: (920) 746-9645 www.unitedwaydc.com Email: info@unitedwaydc.com 57 N. Third Avenue • Lower Level Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

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Unity Hospice and Palliative Care

Contact: Kelly Lautenslager, Email: klautenslager@ unityhospice.org Contact: Theresa Van Den Plas, Email: tvandenplas@ unityhospice.org Phone: (920) 338-1111 www.unityhospice.org 2366 Oak Ridge Circle De Pere, WI 54115 To bring the best end-of-life experience to our communities by delivering unwavering strength, compassion and support.

Volunteer Center of Door County

Phone: (920) 746-7704 www.volunteerdoorcounty.com Email: volunteercenter@ doorcounty.com 62 S. Third Avenue • PO Box 441 Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 To build and strengthen volunteerism; creating solutions for community needs.

We Are HOPE, Inc.

Contact: Kim Carley Phone: (920) 743-7273 www.WeAreHopeInc.org Email: kcarley@WeAreHopeInc.org 1300 Egg Harbor Road • Suite 124 Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 We Are HOPE, Inc. (formerly Women’s Employment Project, Inc.); home of the Door County Job Center and Energy Programs, supports residents and businesses in Northeast Wisconsin by providing opportunities in the areas of employment, energy conservation and home improvement that promotes self-sufficiency.

Women’s Fund of Door County

Contact: Door County Community Foundation Phone: (920) 746-1786 www.womensfunddoorcounty.org Email: kacie@givedoorcounty.org PO Box 802 • Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 To build, enrich, and nurture the lives of women and girls through collective wisdom and philanthropy. l

Eva Olson of Ellison Bay uses wind power to propel her handmade boat at a pirate ship buildand-race event and light supper presented by the Northern Door Children’s Center in Sister Bay. Tina M. Gohr/Door County Advocate

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Door County Department of Human Services, 421 Nebraska St., Sturgeon Bay; 920-746-2300; dhs@dc.door.wi.us; www. co.wi.gov. Door County Senior & Community Center / ADRC, 832 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay; 920-746-2542 provides nutritious meals at noon and a soup and salad bar open from 11:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. weekdays and 3:30-5:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday. Transportation, exercise room/programs, education, activities and great entertainment

2-1-1 – need non-emergency help? 2-1-1 is where you begin. This non-emergency, informational free service helps individuals in search of information. Whether you need to find an after-school program, counseling, elder care, etc., 2-1-1 provides confidential, easy-to-use, free access to the information you might need. www.211.org. human services continued on page 44 >>>

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are always available. Information and assistance specialist, elderly benefit specialist, disability specialist and social workers on site. Hours of operation: 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Friday.

behavioral health services Door County Department of Human Services, Community Programs, 421 Nebraska St., Sturgeon Bay, 920-746-7155. This publicly funded human service agency provides comprehensive services to assist Door County residents who are dealing with emotional problems, mental Illness, substance use issues including the family who cares for them. www.co.door.wi.gov.

community services Door-Tran, 920-743-9999, 877-330-6333 email: info@door-tran.com or website: www.door-tran.com. Door-Tran 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, Veteran and County-Wide Volunteer transportation programs and a Vehicle Purchase/Repair Loan Program. Lakeshore Community Action Program, Inc. (Lakeshore CAP), 131 S. 3rd Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, 920-743-0192. Juvenile Restitution Program – Rehabilitative program serving offenders between the ages of 10 and 17, holding youth accountable for actions in the community. Lakeshore Community Action Program, Inc. (Lakeshore CAP), 131 S. 3rd Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, 920-743-0192. Independent Living Skills – Education and training in life skills for foster youth with the goal of helping the youth make a successful transition to independence. Lakeshore Community Action Program, Inc. (Lakeshore CAP), 131 S. 3rd Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, 920-743-0192. Skills Enhancement Program – Provides opportunities to explore career options and increase earning potential. Offers financial assistance for tuition, books, travel, and PAGE 44

child care to eligible individuals. United Way of Door County’s mission is to empower people to build better lives. This non-profit agency partners with area non-profits in their efforts to support individuals with needs in the areas of Basic Needs, Community, Health, and Alcohol and Drug Abuse. www.unitedwaydc.com.

food Feed My People/Clothe My People OF DOOR COUNTY, 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. Hours and days are Monday and Thursday 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. www.feedmypeopledoorcounty.com. Koinonia Kupboard, 2622 S. Bay Shore Dr., Sister Bay 54234; 920-8542544. 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 and 3rd Saturdays. Most accessible to residents of southern Door County. Lakeshore Community Action Program, Inc. (Lakeshore CAP), 131 S. 3rd Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, 920-743-0192. A client choice food pantry for individuals and families in need of basic nutritional food; eligibility is based on monthly household income Lakeshore Community Action Program, Inc. (Lakeshore CAP), 131 S. 3rd Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, 920-743-0192. Door County Food Pantry - The Food Pantry is a non-sectarian, non-for-profit organization that provides on-going and emergency food assistance to low and limited income residents. Anyone in need of emergency and /or supplemental food is encouraged to apply. 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 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. In Sister Bay at St. Rosalia’s on the 4th Tuesday of the month from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

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 a comprehensive array of services and programs that cover the lifespan of Door County citizens. Serving children, families, adults, and the elderly who are challenged by mental illness and/ or alcohol and other drug abuse; children & adults at risk of abuse or neglect; children with physical and developmental disabilities; seniors facing the infirmities of aging; and individuals in need of financial assistance in the form of FoodShare, Medicaid, child care subsidy, and/or energy assistance. www.co.wi.gov. Door County Job Center, operated by We Are Hope Inc., Cherry Point Mall, 1300 Egg Harbor Road, Sturgeon Bay; 920743-6915. The Door County Job Center offers employment, career exploration and training services along with access to community 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. 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 N. 12th Ave. Sturgeon Bay 920-743-1862. Helps families and individuals improve the quality of their lives

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Col. Scott McFarlane of Door County Veterans Services, Sturgeon Bay, greets cadets of the Civil Air Patrol including Jordan Anthony of Sturgeon Bay. McFarlane served as master of ceremonies for the county’s annual Veterans Day Celebration at Sturgeon Bay High School. Tina M. Gohr/Door County Advocate

by teaching financial literacy and providing tools to promote the application of sound financial principles. Provides confidential 1-1 counseling by appointment as well as financial literacy education for groups of any size. St. Joseph Parish Care 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 lowincome individuals and families in Door County with energy assistance, emergency furnace repairs/replacement, and energy crises. www.WeAreHopeInc.org, info@ 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), energy, and weatherization services to eligible individuals and families in Door, Kewaunee and Brown Counties. www.WeAreHopeInc.

org, info@WeAreHopeInc.org. FamilyWize – has partnered with United Way agencies nationwide to offer FREE prescription discount cards that help people who either don’t have insurance or who have to purchase medicine not covered by their insurance benefits. FamilyWize prescription cards are accepted at area pharmacies. Contact United Way of Door County at 920-746-9645 or info@ unitedwaydc.com and we will be happy to send you one. www.unitedwaydc.com/ our-work/familywize. 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; CenturyLink, 800-201-4099; Frontier Communications, 800-515-0203; TDS

Telecom, 800-255-5837. http://psc.wi.gov/ utilityinfo/tele/usf/programs/lifeline.htm.

housing Door County Housing Authority, 57 N. 12th Ave., Sturgeon Bay 54235; 920-7432545. 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; 920-743-7273. 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. www.WeAreHopeInc.org, info@WeAreHopeInc.org. Lakeshore Community Action Program, Inc. (Lakeshore CAP), 131 S. 3rd Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, 920-743-0192. Emergency Rental Assistance - Helps qualifying individuals and families who are at risk

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Lakeshore Community Action Program, Inc. (Lakeshore CAP), 131 S. 3rd Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, 920-743-0192 Project Hope â&#x20AC;&#x201C; intensive case management for homeless individuals to assist with housing, employment, income stability and independent living skills. Lakeshore Community Action Program, Inc. (Lakeshore CAP), 131 S. 3rd Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, 920-743-0192 Home Buyer Program - Assists eligible households with direct loans for down payment, closing costs and acquisition.

Tadychâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Econo Foods Grocery Delivery, 920-743-8896. Grocery delivery provided throughout Door County. Delivery fee applied. Helping Hands Caregivers, 1756 Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay, 920-217-2961. Helping Hands Caregivers is a home care agency that serves Northeast Wisconsin. We provide personal care assistance, supportive care, and companionship services to support independence, freedom, and quality of life for individu-

Subsidized Housing for The Elderly: contact the Door County Housing Authority at 920-7432545.

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 Services of Northeastern Wisconsin Inc., 800-236-1127 or 920-4324645. Door County is served by the Green Bay office. Legal Aid Of Door County, 920-7433934. Legal services for financially and case eligible clients. 131 S. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay, WI. l

First Baptist Church of Sister Bay

Adventure Club (4 yr. - 6th) Youth Program (7th - 12th) Koinonia Kupboard Food Pantry Small Group Bible Studies BRIDGES - an Outreach to International Students

ST. PETERS LUTHERAN, WELS 108 W. Maple St. Sturgeon Bay

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204 W. Maple, Sturgeon Bay

2731 Hwy 42 On the Hill Above Sister Bay

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Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Nancy Bontempo Pastor 920-743-2714 www.friendscommunity churchsb.com

Worship Service 10:30AM 6PM Sunday Evening Bible Study TeamKID & Nursery during the 10:30 Service Handicapped Accessible

2622 S. Bay Shore Drive. â&#x20AC;˘ (920) 854-2544 Dr. Mark Billington, Pastor www.ďŹ rstbaptistsisterbay.com

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CHRISTIAN CHURCH where faith meets real life

Community Church

Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority: 1-800-334-6873.

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Lakeshore Community Action Program, Inc. (Lakeshore CAP), 131 S. 3rd Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, 920-743-0192 Home Buyer Education â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Helps ensure that buyers understand the home purchase process through counseling and education. Lakeshore Community Action Program, Inc. (Lakeshore CAP), 131 S. 3rd Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, 920-743-0192. Rapid Re-Housing - Assists qualifying homeless individuals and families with securing and maintaining stable housing through financial assistance and case management services.

als that want to remain in the comfort of their own home. Visit us atwww.helpinghandswi.com or look us up on Facebook!

Door County Wraparound Program, 920594-3514. Operated by N.E.W. Curative and offers trained personnel to provide a variety of services from housekeeping, meal preparation, companionship, transportation, shopping, medication monitoring, respite care and personal care assistance.

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Lakeshore Community Action Program, Inc. (Lakeshore CAP), 131 S. 3rd Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, 920-743-0192. PATHS to Success A pilot project to establish housing options for youth and young adults who are most at risk of homelessness.

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of becoming homeless to obtain or maintain housing. Community referrals and case management provided.

Sunday Service: 10:00 am Pastor Ed House Joyful Praise & Worship Biblical Answers to Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Challenges ALL ARE WELCOME! Nursery & Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Services Food Pantry Visiting Door County? We Look Forward to GreetingYou! Check us out . . . @ www.Facebook.com/Dooroflife (920) 421-1525 DOOR COUNTY ADVOCATE | IMPACT 2015-16

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Clinic, 323 S. 18th Ave.; 920-746-0510 with branches in Algoma, 920-487-3496; Fish Creek, 920-868-3511; and Washington Island, 920-847-2424.

health care

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 NurseDirect’s registered nurses.

Urgent Care, 323 S. 18th Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, 54235. 920-746-3800 or www. doorcountyurgentcare.com. Ministry Memory Clinic Door County. This is a comprehensive diag-

nostic 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 or email: Christine.Wisniewski@MinistryHealth.Org.

CHIROPRTOR Bay Port Chiropractic, 1063 Green Bay Road, Sturgeon Bay, 920-743-9499. Dan Farah offers over 30 years’ experience treating people of all ages. Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, Masters certified in Whiplash and Brain Traumatology, National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners for DOT Physicals/Alcohol/Drug Testing, Occupational Health Worker’s Injury treatment and prevention.

Ministry Door County Medical Center occupational health registered nurse April Soto checks the blood pressure of Pat Saladin of Sturgeon Bay during a health fair. Tina M. Gohr/Door County Advocate

hospitals & clinics Aurora Health Center, 1910 Alabama St., Sturgeon Bay 54235; 920-746-7200; Aurora Nor-Door Clinic, 2521 S. Bay Shore Dr., Sister Bay 54234, 920-854-2347. Community Clinic of Door County,

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in our community. Appointments are required. www.communityclinicofdoorcounty.org.

Ministry Door County Medical Center, 323 S. 18th Ave., Sturgeon Bay 54235; 920-743-5566 or 800-522-8919. Full service medical facility. www.ministryhealth.org.

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

DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Bayside Home Medical, 1300 Egg

Harbor Rd., Ste. 112, Sturgeon Bay, 54235, 920-746-2158. Sells and/or rents a variety of durable medical equipment including walkers, wheelchairs, commodes, CPAP and biPAP machines, oxygen concentrators, power scooters, patient lifts and lift chairs; sells specialized medical supplies such as graduated compression stockings, orthopedic braces, grab bars, sleep apnea supplies, post mastectomy products, reacher’s and assistive devices. Will bill Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance where appropriate.

Brussels Lions Club, Jim Wautier, 920825-1213. This organization provides shortterm loans of durable medical equipment.

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HEARTHSIDE Assisted Living Home for the Elderly

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Total Assistance with Personal Care Total Assistance with Daily Living and Incontinence Assistance with Medication

We understand that caregivers need a break to rejuvenate and often have special occasions, such as summer vacations and holiday outings that may make it difficult to care for a loved one. When the need arises, Golden LivingCenters速 are here to help by offering skilled nursing care and other healthcare services for your family member in our facility while you are away.

Wheelchairs Welcome Transportation Available Homemade Meals 10569 Fieldcrest Road, Sister Bay, WI 54234 920-854-7225

As a caregiver, you can rest assured that your loved one is in a safe, welcoming environment equipped to handle his or her needs. Your family member will receive the skilled nursing care they need to meet their personal care needs, and will be in an environment to enjoy all of the daily activities that our residents experience.

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when home is where you want to be Keeping you at home with compassionate home health care.

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HOSPICE Unity, 920-743-6440. The area’s only non-

profit provider of compassionate, end-of-life care for anyone with an advanced disease or terminal illness. Care involves a core team of experts offering a wide range of services including pain and symptom management, emotional/spiritual support and counseling to the patient and entire family. Care is provided wherever the patient calls home and is centered around the wishes and needs of the patient and family through coordination with the patient’s physician. Community support is available for those with limited resources. Learn more at www.unityhospice.org.

HOUSING SERVICES INDEPENDENT LIVING APARTMENTS:

Meadows at Scandia Village, 10554 Applewood Rd., Sister Bay; 920-854-2317.

COMMUNITY-BASED RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES (CBRF): Hearthside Cordial Care, 10569 Fieldcrest Road, Sister Bay, 920-854-7225. Woodview of Scandia Village, 2311 Meadow Wood Dr., Sister Bay; 920-854-2317.

SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES:

Ministry Door County Medical Center, Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), 323 S. 18th Ave., Sturgeon Bay; 920-746-3719, 800-5228919. www.minstryhealth.org. Golden Living Center - Dorchester, 200 N. Seventh Ave., Sturgeon Bay; 920743-6274; goldenlivingcenters.com. Skilled nursing and Rehab (pt/ot/st and outpatient) facilities. Good Samaritan Society - Scandia Village, 10560 Applewood Rd., Sister Bay; 920-854-2317.

IN-HOME SUPPORT SERVICES Helping Hands Caregivers, 1756

Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay (Oasis Center of Prince of Peace Lutheran church), 920-2172961. Helping Hands Caregivers is a home care agency that serves Northeast Wisconsin. We provide activities of daily living (ADL) assistance, supportive care, and companionship services to support independence,

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freedom, and quality of life for individuals that want to remain in the comfort of their own home. Visit us at www.helpinghandswi.com or look us up on Facebook we post and share insightful articles that promote independent living and support for our caregiver network!

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. 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: Christine 920-847-2108 or 920-535-3021.

MEDICAL ALERT SYTEMS 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 800-475-2413 for information. Helping Hands Caregivers, By using

our medical alert wristband, pendent, or base station, you can be assured that at a press of a button a helping voice will immediately check on your status, and if required dispatch an EMT.Simple installation for more information call Helping Hands Caregivers @ www. helpinghandswi.com OR 920-217-2961.

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 it—24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For more information call Sandy Sievert, Ministry LifeDirect representative, at 920-746-3578.

SUPPORT GROUPS AND HELPLINES Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Wisconsin Helpline, 800-272-3900.

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 avenue of support for

anyone caring for a loved one or friend. The groups are confidential and professionallyfacilitated. The Sturgeon Bay group meets 1-2:30 p.m. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month at the Door County Senior Resource Center, 832 N. 14th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. The Sister Bay group meets 1-2:30 p.m. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month at the Sister Bay-Liberty Grove Library, 2323 Mill Rd., Sister Bay. The Southern Door Group meets 9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month at the St. Francis and St. Mary’s Church 9716 Cemetery Rd., Brussels. The Washington Island group meets 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 1st Friday of every month at the WICHP office, Christine Anderson 920-8472108. Contact: Jake Erickson, Door County Senior Resource Center at 920-746-2542.

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 (2nd Monday if 1st Monday is a holiday) at Scandia Village Good Samaritan in Sister Bay. Call 920-854-2317.

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 free 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 Thursday of each month, Feb.Dec. (no meetings In January), at 11:50 a.m. at Door County Senior Resource Center, 832 N. 14th Ave. Contact Rhawn Lampkins at 920-858-1874.

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. There is no charge. Contact: St. Peters Lutheran Church for schedule, 108 W. Maple St., Sturgeon Bay; 920-743-4431.

Domestic Violence HOTline, a 24-

hour hotline for domestic abuse victims. Call 920-743-8818 or 800-914-3571.

THE DOOR OF HOPE. Grief and

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resource center a renewed Door County Benefit Specialist, for people whose self-identity of Senior Resource Center, Sturgeon lives have been meaning and Bay, 920-746-2546. affected by mental hope. Join us illness. at the BLESSING WOOD, The Lemon5004 Beachade Club Canview Lane, Egg cer Survivors Harbor, 3rd Tuesday Support Group, the group is intended of each month beginning October 15, 4:00 for people afflicted by cancer and their loved p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Directions- 868-9471. ones. Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month. Facilitated by Chaplain Joan Carlson. Contact For meeting locations call Neighbor to NeighJoan at 920-868-9471 for one on one supbor, 920-743-7800. port if needed.

HELP, Family Access Solutions, provides onsite supervised visits and monitored exchanges as well as supportive parenting. Call HELP 743-8819. Healthy Relationships Support Group, a supportive and confidential group

for women that discusses the dynamics of healthy and unhealthy relationships. 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

Neighbor to Neighbor, 920-743-7800. A non-profit organization with the following programs: Short-term medical equipment loans, Peer Companions, Respite Care, and the Lemonade Club Cancer Survivors Support Group.

Parkinson’s Support Group, for

people with Parkinson Disease and their support people. Meets the 1st Thursday of the month from 12:30-2 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; contact - John Contratto. Monthly meetings: 5 p.m. on the 3rd Sunday of each month at Hope Church, 12th & Michigan, Sturgeon Bay; 6 p.m. on the 2nd Thursday at the UUFDC, 10341 Water St. (Hwy 42), Ephraim. pflag@doorcounty.com; P.O. Box 213, Sturgeon Bay 54235; www.pflagdoorcounty.org.

Unity, the area’s only nonprofit provider of

end-of-life care, offers a variety of individual and group counseling for anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one. Generations, a monthly support group designed for grieving families with children and teens ages 6-18, is one such program providing a safe place for families to navigate through the grieving process in their own unique way. For additional information, call Unity at 920743-6440 or 800-990-9249, or visit www. unityhospice.org. l

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industrial park BAY ELECTRIC SYSTEMS, 230 Keel Court, 920-743-7680; http://www.bayelectricsystems.net/ Residential, commercial and industrial electrical contracting. Number of employees:5 full time. BISSEN ASPHALT AND STURGEON BAY SAND & GRAVEL, 934 Shiloh Road, 920-746-8850, bissenasphalt@ sbcglobal.net. Gravel, sand, topsoil, and

decorative stone. Number of employees: 14. C & S MANUFACTURING CORPORATION, 1052 South Neenah Avenue, 920-743-6941, www.bassetproducts.com; C & S manufactures a wide variety of products for the HVAC and Plumbing industry under the familiar Basset brand name. Number of employees: 60. CADENCE, INC., 512 South Columbia Avenue, 920-743-6544, Medical

The following businesses are located in or near the Sturgeon Bay Industrial Park. The industrial area, managed by the Door County Economic Development Corporation, 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 920-743-3113.

device manufacturer. Number of employees: 37 full time and 4 part time. DOOR COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION,

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Door County Economic Development Corporation The Door County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) 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 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.

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185 East Walnut Street, 920-743-3113, www.doorcountybusiness.com, Business development services and business incubator. Number of employees: 3 full time and 2 part time. DOOR COUNTY OVERHEAD DOOR, 1525 Shiloh Road, 920-746-0377, www.doorcountyoverheaddoor.com, Door repair and replacement. Number of employees: 1 full time and 1 part time. DOOR COUNTY YMCA CHILD CARE CENTER, 876 South Lansing, 920-818-0796, Child care. Number of employees: 10. DOOR KEWAUNEE BUSINESS & EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP, 185 East Walnut Street, 920-743-3113, ext. 205, www.dkbep.com. Career awareness services for youth and career education support for businesses. Number of employees: 1 full time and 1 part time. EAGLE MECHANICAL, 850 South Lansing Avenue, 920-746-9200; www.eaglemiwi.com. Plumbing and heating contractor. Number of employees: 19. industrial park continued on page 54 >>> DOOR COUNTY ADVOCATE | IMPACT 2015-16

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HATCO CORP., 1118 South Neenah Avenue, 920-743-5595, www.hatcocorp. com; Custom food service equipment for restaurants and other businesses. Number of employees: 369 full time and 2 part time. HILL BUILDING MAINTENANCE, Ahnapee Hill Cleaning Service, Sunrise Hill Restoration and Just Floors, 1555 Shiloh Road, 920-743-8312. Commercial and residential cleaning and restoration. Number of employees: Hill has 4 businesses with 30-60 seasonal employees in Door and Brown Counties. HI-TEC FABRICATION (a division of Wulf Brothers), 811 South Neenah Avenue, 920746-0925, www.htfab.com; Metal fabrication. Number of employees: 16. HTF INC., 1447 Shiloh Road, 920746-9850, www.heattreatfurnaces.com; Custom-made thermal process, waste reclamation and other equipment. Number of employees: 9 full time and 2 part time. JUST IN TIME CORPORATION, 36 West Yew Street, 920-743-6771, www. justintimecorp.com. Stocking and shipping of inventory for businesses. Number of employees: 15 full time and 2 part time. KEY INDUSTRIAL PLASTICS, 228 Keel Court, 920-746-1362, www.keyindustrialplastics.com; Plastic fabrication. Number of employees: 6 full time and 1 part time. LINEN PRESS, 224 Keel Court, 920-7464034 or 800-407-7667, jjungr@charter.net; Commercial laundry, rental and process linens for hotels and restaurants. Number of employees 12 full time and 30 seasonal. MARINE TRAVELIFT/EXACTECH, 49

East Yew Street, 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: 160. MIDWEST WIRE PRODUCTS, LLC, 649 South Lansing Avenue, 920-743-6591, www.wireforming. com. Wire custom forms and parts, and metal stamping. Number of employees: 65. Mueller Towing & Repair/ Lakeshore Waste System/ DC Scrap Metal, 1456 Shiloh Road, 920-743-8805, Medium and Heavy truck repair and towing, Residential and commercial holding and Septic tank pumping and Scrap metal recycling. Number of employees: 9 full time, 1 part time and 1 seasonal. MURROCK’S YARD, MAINTENANCE, 203 Keel Court, 920-7439358, Residential and commercial landscape maintenance and snow removal. Number of employees 6. N.E.W. INDUSTRIES, 905 South Neenah Avenue, 920-743-8575, www. new-industries.com; CNC machining services. Number of employees: 203. NORTHLAND STEEL, 1052 South Neenah Avenue, 920-743-7410, www. northlandsteel.net. Steel supply. Number of employees: 10. PENINSULA CREATIONS, 201 Yew Street, 920-746-9744, www.

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S & R TRUCK CENTER, 1027 Shiloh Road, 920-746-0715, automotive repair. Number of employees: 4. SKIPPER BUDS, 705 Quarterdeck Lane, 920-743-8985, www.skipperbuds. com. Full service marina, including boat storage and sales. Number of employees: 16. STURGEON BAY COLD STORAGE AND DAN’S FISH, 152 Jib Street, 920-743-4354, www.fullfish.net. Cold storage services. Number of employees: 10.62. SUNSHINE HOUSE INC., 55 West Yew Street, 920-743-7943, www.sunshinehouseinc.org, Bulk mailing, 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.

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PRO PRODUCTS INC, 918 South Lansing Avenue, 920-743-1575, www. proproducts-inc.com; CNC machining, small fabrications, welding and parts assembly services to original equipment manufacturers. Number of employees: 39 full time and 1 seasonal.

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PORTSIDE PROPERTIES, 810 South Lansing Avenue, 920-746-1092, www.portsidebuilders.com. Design, construction, and remodeling of residential and commercial properties. Number of employees: 57.

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peninsulacreations.com. Custom and semi-custom cabinetry and furnishings. Number of employees: 4.

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business & services THERMA-TRON-X INC., 1155 South Neenah Avenue, 920743-6568, www.therma-tron-x. com; sales@ttxinc.com; Industrial paint and finishing systems. Number of employees: 207. T.R. COCHART TIRE CENTER, 911 Shiloh Road, 920-743-1500, Tire repair and replacement. Number of employees: 5. VALLEY CABINET, INC., 966 Green Bay Road, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235, 920-743-2243, www.valleycabinetinc.com Fullservice custom cabinet manufacturer with three showroom locations. Number of employees: 2. VIKING ELECTRIC (formerly Anchor Electric Supply), 1416 South Neenah Avenue, 920743-5505, www.vikingelectric. com; Electric supplies for construction and business. Number of employees: 3. WARNER-WEXEL LLC, 210 Jib Street, 920-746-1700, www. warner-wexel.com. Distributor of pool, janitorial and nonperishable products for hotels, taverns, restaurants, stores and other small businesses. Number of employees: 10. Wilco Cabinet Makers, Inc., 49 W. Walnut St., 920746-7938, www.wilcocabinets. com; Cabinet and Counter Makers. Number of employees: 2 WIRETECH FABRICATORS, 124 East Leeward Street, 920743-7201, www.wiretechfab. com; wire form solution provider since 1963. Number of employees: 97 full time and 6 part time. WULF BROTHERS, 155 East Walnut Street, 920-743-5587, www.wulfbrothers.com. Heating and ventilation systems, air conditioning, spas, fireplaces and stone products. Number of employees: 45. l

Find a partner in the Business Development Center New and expanding businesses find an enthusiastic, nurturing partner at the Door County Business Development Center, a small business incubator located in the Sturgeon Bay Industrial Park, operated and managed by the Door County Economic Development Corporation. With 32,000 square feet, the Center can accommodate a variety of different businesses, including office, service, assembly, distribution or light manufacturing. Tenants, paying competitive rents, share services and equipment, which allows them to keep overhead costs low and get off to a strong start in business. Center tenants may also qualify for special business incentive and finance programs; low interest loans; business consulting; and financing eligibility and application assistance. Tenants typically graduate from the Center within three to five years. The center is currently home to eleven businesses with 50 full time equivalent employees. Eighteen businesses have graduated from the Center to date, creating 80 jobs. For more information regarding the available space in the Door County Business Development Center, contact Paula Sullivan, DCEDC Operations Manager at 920-743-3113, Ext. 202 or paula@doorcountybusiness.com.

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Better Avenues LLC, Owners Hope and

Jim Conley provide all available services to individuals with disabilities as a vendor for the state Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR). DVR is a program funded by the federal government to assist people with disabilities to obtain gainful and appropriate employment. Jim and Hope Conley 920-743-8110. betteravenues4u@gmail.com.

Chapman Technical Services, John provides engineering and technical services for new builds or ship repairs as well as marine surveys and inspections. John Chapman 920743-4540 john@chaptech.us. Door County Natural Stone Surfaces LLC, Door County Natural Stone Surfaces is

a full-service marble and granite fabrication company, providing custom-cut stone countertops for kitchens, bathrooms and fireplaces in residential and commercial applications. D.C. Natural Stone Surfaces is the peninsulaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only local stone fabrication shop, servicing all your marble and granite needs. Luke Peterson and Jeff Tebo 920-746-0063.

Dust Free Sanders, Inc., Dust Free

Sanders is a family-owned construction company based in Sturgeon Bay Services include new hardwood floors installation and refinishing existing wood floors with the best dust collection available. Finishes are Green Guard certified. Jason Kust 920660-6428. www.dustfreesanders.com.

HTF, Inc., HTF is a manufacturer of

custom-built industrial thermal processing equipment such as heat treat furnaces, aluminum melters and wastewater evaporators.. The company currently employs ten people, and builds equipment for a nationwide industrial customer base. The main manufacturing facility is located at 210 E. Yew, Sturgeon Bay. The administrative office is housed in the Business Development Center. Prisca and David Smith 920-7469850. www.heattreatfurnaces.com.

Peninsula Building Systems, Inc,

PBS has been serving our customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; design and construction needs throughout the Midwest for 22 years. PBS specializes in the design, renovation and construction of commercial, industrial, municipal, recreational, agricultural, and religious buildings. Dale Reiser 920-868-2229 www.peninsulabuildingsystems.com.

Peninsula Land Consultants LLC,

Owner Joe Schroedl, a registered land surveyor, has over 30 years of industry experience. Services include property surveys, condominium plats, topographies, subdivisions, wetland delineations, floodplain determinations, certified survey maps, lot line locations, soil tests, land divisions,

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Sallinen Distributing, Warehouse storage space for the

distribution of Pepperidge Farm products and other assorted snack products in Door and Kewaunee Counties. Dan Sallinen 920-737-4639.

Specialized Services, LLC, Specialized Services, LLC acts as fiduciary agent for individuals and government offices at the county level, specific to Assisted Living, social services and community support programs. Specialized Services, LLC handles all aspects of hiring an employee including background screening, payroll deductions and recruiting. Cory Diehm or Amy Weckler 920-743-8316. amyweckler@gmail.com. Trillium Herbal Company, Trillium Herbal Company

manufactures and sells organic body cleansing and moisturizing products to luxury spas and distributors throughout the country. Karen Ciesar 920-746-5207. www.trilliumorganics.com.

Viewpoint Construction Software, With a long-

standing focus on the issues and challenges facing contractors, Viewpoint Construction Software has carved out a unique position in the construction management software marketplace, solving the unique needs of construction professionals. JohnEric Andersson 920-495-2933. www.viewpointcs.com. l

OTHER DOOR COUNTY BUSINESSES BAILEYS HARBOR Kiehnau’s Service, 8074 State Highway 57, 920-839-2070, fax - 920-839-9189. Serving northern Door County for over 50 years; for all your small engine needs, computerized car repair, domestic and imported.

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BRUSSELS Alberts Plastering, 1610 Orchard View Lane, Brussels, WI 54204; 920-825-7373. In business since 1952, Alberts Plastering Inc. has set the standard in the plastering industry. See our show room with our different plastering finishes or to drop off a plan. albertsplastering.com EPHRAIM Arbor Crowne Properties, 10006 N Water St, Ephraim, WI 54211, 920-854-3272. Realty firm specializing in the sale and property management of luxury Door County homes, cottages and condominiums. We bring together discerning home buyers and the properties that best meet their investment goals and fulfill the buyer’s vacation or retirement dreams. www.arborcrowneproperties.com. SISTER BAY Action Electric, 2071 Green Road, Sister Bay, 920-854-4070. Dependable products, unsurpassed quality, committed service. Bargains Unlimited Resale Shop, 10578 Appleport Road, Sister Bay, 920-854-9669. Largest Resale Shop in Northern Door.

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