Area: Door County
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Roy and Charlotte Lukes: Disappearing Northern Yew
The evergreens’ popularity soars each year with the approach of Christmas. Trees including balsam fir, concolor fir, the white, red, jack and Scots (not Scotch) pines, white spruce and arborvitae are never more sought after than during this special season. Several other small evergreen plants have been traditionally included in home decorations, wreaths and table […]
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Lighthouses – What is the Fascination?
By Bob Desh A variety of towers have played essential rolls in the nation’s maritime history. Signal towers, watch towers and light towers in a wide variety of shapes and sizes once dotted America’s coastlines, including here on the Great Lakes. No matter their original purpose, these historic maritime towers continue to fascinate. The […]
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Southern Door Schools 30th Annual Holiday Party Dec. 14
All senior citizens who live in southern Door, ages 62 and above, are invited to attend the 30th annual holiday party at Southern Door School. This year’s party will be on Wednesday, Dec. 14, and is sponsored by the high school students and staff. This is a free event offered as a holiday thank you […]
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Cheers!: Rejuvenated by Apples
After a recent long, boring freeway drive, I stopped at Econofoods in Sturgeon Bay for a few supplies. They always have some great beverage specials – sometimes on display as soon as you walk into the store. That was the case on this day, which happened to be the weekend before Thanksgiving. Many malty […]
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These lovely ladies were recently surrendered to the Door County Humane Society (DCHS) when their family could no longer care for them. They are both very sweet, gentle and loving standard poodles looking for their forever home. They are five-year-old sisters; Pippa is black and Dina is white. Pippa will be the first to greet […]
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Kitchens Announces Door and Kewaunee Listening Sessions
Representative Joel Kitchens Kitchens announced a series of in-district listening sessions. The mission of these sessions is to connect with constituents to discuss issues and concerns that directly impact the 1st Assembly District. “With elections over, the Assembly is beginning to prepare for the 2017-18 legislative session,” said Rep. Kitchens. “I would like to take […]
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Fatal Vehicle Crash in Southern Door County
At 5:23 pm on Nov. 23, the Door County Sheriff’s Dept. was notified of a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Hwy. 57 and County H in southern Door County. A vehicle attempting to cross the four-lane intersection failed to yield the right of way and was struck by a northbound vehicle. The driver of […]
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By the Numbers: Charitable Giving
In a new survey conducted by WalletHub, Wisconsin is ranked 9th in the nation for charitable giving. The eight states that rank higher begin with Utah at the top of the pile, followed by Minnesota, North Dakota, Maryland, Oklahoma, Delaware, New Hampshire and Ohio. Arizona had the worst ranking, followed by California, Texas, Nevada […]
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OPEC Strikes Deal to Curb Oil Production
At a meeting in Vienna, Austria on Nov. 30, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) agreed to cut oil production by 1.2 million barrels per day. The deal drove massive gains in the oil markets, with prices climbing eight percent above $50 per barrel immediately following the deal. Analysts were doubtful of the deal […]
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Municipal Meetings: Dec. 2 – 9
City of Sturgeon Bay: The common council meets at noon on Dec. 6. The Community Protection & Services Committee meets at 4:30 pm on Dec. 8. Town of Clay Banks: The town board meets at 6 pm on Dec. 8. Town of Gibraltar: The town board meets at 7 pm on Dec. 7. Town of […]
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Wisconsin State Park Sticker 2017 Now on Sale
People looking for a holiday gift that keeps giving throughout the year can give outdoor enthusiasts access to some of the most scenic areas found in Wisconsin that offer thousands of miles of trails, hundreds of nature hiking opportunities and dozens of beaches, with a 2017 Wisconsin state park admission sticker or state trail pass. […]
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Science Snippet: New Caledonian Crow
The New Caledonian Crow (Corvis moneduloides) has taken its place alongside chimps as another natural non-human tool-maker. Living on New Caledonia, the largest island in an archipelago off the northeast coast of Australia, these crows use tools to pry grubs and insects out of holes in trees. Scientists have watched these crows, with their forward-looking […]
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Server of the Week: Andrea Kaplanek
When the grill’s packed away and you crave BBQ Andrea Kaplanek is ready to serve you! She is the bartender and waitress extraordinaire With a bright, friendly smile to accompany your smokehouse fare. Catch her further north at the Sister Bay Bowl, Where giving great service is her number one goal. The great outdoors […]
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Overheard and Shout Outs: Dec. 2, 2016
Are there tid-bits of conversations you’ve heard while standing in line at the grocery store, serving a table, or walking down the sidewalk that make you smile, cringe or laugh out loud? “So that’s what turkey love looks like…” “High Life is the Thanksgiving beer.” “I didn’t kill your self-esteem…it took a […]
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Revisiting the Texans-Packers Brief History
The Green Bay Packers will return to Lambeau Field after a three-game road trip as they prepare to host the Houston Texans at noon on Sunday. The Packers are coming off of a much-needed win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night. Playing on a short week, Green Bay (5-6) has much work ahead […]
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Monday Night Volleyball: Nov. 28, 2016
STANDINGS As of Nov. 28, 2016 A League, W-L Nicolet Beach Concessions, 8-1 Some Spike It Hot, 8-1 Music Masters DJs, 7-2 To Be Determined, 4-5 The P.E.S.T.S., 0-9 The Rads, 0-9 B League, W-L Red Room, 9-0 Bay Ship Sharks, 7-2 Door County Coffee, 7-2 Econo Double Baggers, 5-3 Peninsula Podiatry, 5-4 Hatco […]
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Sister Bay Tavern League Bowling Scores: Nov. 17, 2016
High Series: Aaron Shepit 729, Brett Anschutz 661, Mike Snell 626 High Game: Brett Anschutz 278, John Voight 256, Aaron Shepit 252 High Team Game: Alexander’s 947 High Team Series: AC Tap 2,525
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Local Prep Sports Standings: Nov. 28, 2016
Girls Basketball Standings –Packerland Conference (School, Conference Record, Overall Record, Conference PCT) Southern Door, 2-0, 3-0, 1.000 Kewaunee, 2-0, 2-0, 1.000 Oconto, 1-1, 2-1, .500 Green Bay N.E.W., 1-1, 1-2, .500 Gibraltar, 1-1, 1-2, .500 Algoma, 1-1, 1-3, .500 Sturgeon Bay, 0-2, 0-3, .000 Sevastopol, 0-2, 0-4, .000 Boys Basketball Standings –Packerland […]
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High School Winter Athletics: Dec. 2-9, 2016
GIBRALTAR Boys Basketball Dec. 2 @ Omro, 7:15 pm Dec. 5 @ Algoma, 7:30 pm Dec. 8 vs. NEW Lutheran, 7:30 pm Girls Basketball Dec. 2 @ NEW Lutheran, 7:30 pm Dec. 6 vs. Oconto, 7:30 pm SEVASTOPOL Boys Basketball Dec. 5 @ NEW Lutheran, 7:30 pm Dec. 8 vs. Oconto, […]
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Letter to the Editor: Pioneer Pride
Next June it will be 42 years since I graduated from Sevastopol High School. For 12 years before that day, the administration and faculty at Sevastopol instructed and guided me on a path which prepared me for the post-secondary educational and career opportunities I have pursued since. I have always been extremely grateful for that […]