Area: Door County
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Letter to the Editor: Respect My Limitations
Volunteering is a win-win, as we all know, but just a word to those who coordinate the volunteers. When a volunteer tells you the limits regarding the time they are able and willing to donate, please respect that. I’ve been doing some volunteer work for what I feel is a very worthy cause, here in […]
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Thirty-five Percent of State Legislative Races Uncontested
By Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance Of 115 state legislative seats up for election this year, 41, or 35 percent, feature only one candidate, according to a new analysis from the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance (WISTAX). By house, six of 16 senate districts and 35 of 99 assembly districts offer voters no choice; by party, 20 Democratic […]
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Obituary: Priscilla Ann Jungwirth
Priscilla Ann Jungwirth, 73, passed away in the early morning hours of June 27, 2016 at Hearthside – Cordial Care in Sister Bay. A life-long Door County resident, Priscilla was the daughter of Peter Carmody and Priscilla (Ormsby) Carmody. She graduated Sevastopol High School in 1961. She married David Jungwirth in 1964. They took over […]
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Allen F. Sabin, 84, of Ephraim, died at Ministry Door County Medical Center on June 22, 2016. He was born Jan. 8, 1932. The family will hold a memorial service at a later date. Caspersonfuneralhome.com.
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Baileys Harbor Ballet Student Accepted to Interlochen Camp
Makena Murre, 13, of Baileys Harbor, has been accepted and will attend Interlochen Arts Camp, the world’s premier summer arts program for aspiring artists grades 3 through 12. Murre, the daughter of Adrian and Kelly Murre, will study ballet at the camp. Makena has been dancing under the direction of Andria Nikoupolis Weliky and Terri […]
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Northern Door Volleyball League: June 29, 2016 Results
Standings As of June 29 Blue Horse Beach Café 20-1 PC Junction 19-2 Husby’s 15-3 Sister Bay Bowl 15-6 Wilson’s 9-12 Nicolet Beach 5-13 Camp David 4-14 Main Street Market 3-18 Team Tomato 0-21 Results June 29 Team Tomato 0, Main Street Market 3 PC Junction 3, Sister Bay Bowl 0 Husby’s 3, Camp […]
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Phragmites Sought in Jacksonport
The Town of Jacksonport is in the process of identifying phragmites within the township. An ordinance was enacted in Nov. 2014, which carries a fine for untreated phragmites. The town is working with property owners to help identify and contract to spray for the property owners. Phragmites are easily identifiable in late July as their […]
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Sturgeon Bay Cal Ripken Baseball League: June 22 Results
Results June 22 Baylake Bank 2, Red Room 1 Pitchers: Chris Lodl and Jack Peterson Leading hitters: Charlie Nienas had two singles, and Ryan Melville had a single. For more information about the league, call 920.746.6922 or visit [email protected].
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Destroyers Stay Strong on the Road
Standings On Saturday, June 25, the Door County Destroyers traveled to Wauwatosa to take on the Chargers of Milwaukee County. Both defenses dominated the game, not allowing the offenses to get going. The Destroyers opened it up in the third quarter with some timely turnovers leading to points and never looked back, winning the game […]
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Weekend Weather Wizard: July 2 – 4, 2016
Electric pink clouds meet the cold slate water, and its slick, glistening surface mirrors the changing sky. The languid lapping of the bay is occasionally broken by hearty belly laughs and impromptu sing-a-longs. The fire spits and spats, acquiring more attention as the night sky settles in. In military formation, white pelicans skim over the […]
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Cheese Insider: National Dairy Month
June, National Dairy Month, is celebrated by dairymen across the United States. National Dairy Month was established in 1937 by a group of chain stores to promote consuming milk and dairy products. The original theme was “Keep Youthful – Drink Milk.” The National Dairy Council took over this effort in 1939 and made it […]
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by Amy J. Ludwigsen, Executive Director, Door Shakespeare As I sit down to write this article, our company of actors, designers and directors are preparing for their first day of technical rehearsals for the 2016 season featuring William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, directed by Joseph Hanreddy, and Julius Caesar, directed by James Pickering. These […]
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Cherry Growers Have New Pest to Fight
There’s a relatively new varmint in Door County that is causing concern for fruit growers. Matt Stasiak of the University of Wisconsin Peninsular Agricultural Research Station gave an update on the dreaded spotted wing drosophilia (SWD) fly at an annual meeting of peninsula cherry growers held at Mr. G’s in Jacksonport on June 28. SWD […]
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Door County Humane Society Starts Month-long Fundraiser July 5
Starting July 5, Door County Humane Society (DCHS) is participating in a month-long national competition with hundreds of other animal lifesaving organizations to see who can raise the most money in one month. Last year, the DCHS came in 13th out of 310 organizations in the Michelson Found Animals Saving Pet Challenge. 2015 was also […]
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QMAS to Hold Annual Animal Auction Aug. 6
The Door County Quality Market Animal Sale (QMAS) will host the 31st annual auction at John Miles Fair Park on Aug. 6. Registration begins at 6 pm, and the auction is at 7 pm in the Cattle Barn of the Door County Fairgrounds. Support Door County youth by bidding and purchasing their animal projects: beef, […]
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Upcoming Blood Drive on July 6 at Sturgeon Bay YMCA
The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood in the weeks surrounding Independence Day to help ensure a sufficient blood supply for patients now and throughout the summer. An upcoming blood drive will be held July 6, 9 am – 2 pm, at the YMCA in Sturgeon Bay. All blood types are needed […]
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Zion United Methodist to Host Annual Hymn Sings
Zion United Methodist Church will hold the first of its two annual hymn sings at 5 pm on July 10. Begun in 1993 at the little country church that is now 141 years old, the activity features old-time hymns picked by the audience. The Rev. Don Heeringa, a former Zion pastor, will serve as song […]
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Learn CPR at Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Fire Department
The Sister Bay & Liberty Grove Fire Department will offer classes to educate the community in the proper method of using an AED and performing CPR. The four-hour class will teach infant, child and adult CPR and offers a two-year certification. Classes are offered at the Sister Bay Fire Station on Mill Road on July […]
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“Growing Older in Door County” Conversation Held July 31 in Sister Bay
Northern Door Health & Wellness Ministry continues its Community Health Information Programs with “Growing Older in Door County” on July 31 at 3:30 pm at First Baptist Church in Sister Bay. Aging is inevitable; how well we age is up to us and our community. Many choose to spend some or all of their retirement […]
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Christ Child Society Holds Fundraiser at Alpine
The Christ Child Society of Door County will hold its annual fundraiser luncheon on Aug. 10 at the Hof Restaurant at Alpine Resort. Social hour begins at 11:30 am with raffles and silent auction. The luncheon is at 12:30 pm with a style show by local shops to follow. The cost is $35, with proceeds […]