Three weeks ago, the Village of Ephraim had just seven boats tied up at its docks. The summer season was off to such a slow start that the Marinas and Moorings Committee had planned to send out a survey to those who had reserved a slip to find out if they intended to use the facility this year. By the time language was agreed upon, conditions had changed so dramatically, the survey was deemed to be unnecessary. Member Bruce Nelson spoke about current conditions at a meeting Tuesday morning.

Other northern Door communities have expressed similar sentiments in recent weeks. It appears foot traffic is returning, from restaurants to the waterfront, at a time when profitability is at its peak.