Area: Door County
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Letter to the Editor: I Have A Plan
In 1968 Richard Nixon campaigned for the presidency on the basis of “I have a plan” to end the Vietnam War. He never articulated that plan, it was just “trust me.” From 1969 to 1972, Nixon’s first term, 21,126 U.S. servicemen died in Vietnam. Donald Trump has a plan to “Make America Great Again,” but […]
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Letter to the Editor: Renewed Attention and Focus at Sevastopol
With recent changes in our district, we feel it is important to continue to communicate with you about the steps we’re taking to move forward. We are also asking for your help. Change is generally not easy and, at times, not everyone agrees with changes that are made. We know that is the case […]
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HELP of Door County will hold its 2nd Annual Door’s Dirty 5k (DD5K) on June 4 at the Door County Adventure Center in Sevastopol. It’s a run. It’s an obstacle course. And there’s mud. “This course is a challenge for fitness monsters and mere mortals alike,” said Anni Lampert, HELP’s development director. “Who are fitness […]
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Obituary: William “Will” Lindal
William “Will” Lindal, 25, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away Sunday evening, May 22, 2016 from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident in Kewaunee County. Will was born February 11, 1991 in Lake Forest, IL, the son of Daniel Lindal and Mary O’Hern. He graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 2009. After a few years […]
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Alice Marie O’Dean, 82, of Sturgeon Bay passed away on May 22, 2016 at a Green Bay hospital. She was born Aug. 19, 1933 in Door County to Carl and Lillian (Marcelle) O’Dean and was a graduate of Sturgeon Bay High School. Alice loved music, especially listening to live bluegrass music and having “jam sessions” with […]
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Sturgeon Bay Street Art: Banners and Benches
In past years, the Sturgeon Bay Street Art Project has featured sails, lighthouses and free form art, but the most common and distinctive installations have been the sturgeons for which the city is named. The project is entering its 16th year and this time around, it will be taking on new subject matter: benches. This […]
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LaVerne M. Cornell, 96, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Golden Living Center-Dorchester. She was born March 10, 1920 in Sturgeon Bay to Chester and Rose (LaViolette) Jensen. LaVerne graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1938. In 1941, LaVerne married Norbert H. “Jim” Miller in Dubuque, IA. Together they had […]
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Randy Franda, 60, of Nasewaupee, died suddenly on May 21, 2016, at Ministry Door County Medical Center. He was born December 21, 1955, in Sturgeon Bay to Ervin and Jeanette (Wagner) Franda. On May 6, 1978, he married Joan Krause in Brussels. After high school, Randy worked for Roen Salvage and Bay Ship. For most […]
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Obituary: Michele Rae Van Den Bogart
Michele Rae Van Den Bogart, 49, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born July 7, 1966 in Manistique, MI to the late Gordon and Charlene (Kerridge) Gould. On May 27, 2006, she married Tom Van Den Bogart in Sturgeon Bay. Michele was a […]
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John Hall Ries, 59 fun-filled years old, died under hospice care on May 18, 2016 from liver failure due to alcoholism. He was born in Algoma on Nov. 20, 1956 as a “bonus baby” to Peter and Jane (Hall) Ries. John was a bright, kind, fun-loving person throughout his life and touched many lives with […]
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Academic Honors: Devan Schultz
Devan Corinne Schultz, of Fish Creek, received the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay Chancellor’s Leadership Medallion during the university’s Spring Leadership Awards Program held on May 13. Majoring in psychology with a minor in business administration, Schultz graduated Summa Cum Laude, with Honors in the Major, during the Commencement Exercises the following day, May […]
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Anniversaries: Roy and Charlotte Lukes; Gardner and Margaret Orsted
On May 27, 2016, “Door to Nature” columnists Roy and Charlotte Lukes will celebrate their 44th wedding anniversary. On June 7, Gardner (Gardie) and Margaret (Marge) Zak Orsted will celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary. They will celebrate with a family gathering, including their daughter Janice (Mike) Hanson and son Wayne (Kate) Orsted, along with […]
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Birthday: Gardner Orsted Celebrates 99 Years on June 2
Gardner (Gardie) Orsted of Baileys Harbor is celebrating his 99th birthday on June 2. A lifelong resident of Door County, Gardie was a telephone lineman for the Door County Phone Company. In the early days, he dug the hole, placed the pole, climbed the pole, strung the wire and then installed and maintained the phone. […]
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Katie and Erik Huehns, Sturgeon Bay, are the parents of a daughter born on May 14, 2016, at Ministry Door County Medical Center, Sturgeon Bay. Maternal grandparents are Mary and Rich Bobinski, Little Suamico, Wis. Paternal grandparents are Renee and Todd Huehns, Sturgeon Bay.
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Coordinated Community Response Column: May is Supervised Visitation Month
By Tami Walls, FAS Client Services Coordinator When a court determines a parent may be a danger to a child physically or emotionally, the court may order that all parenting time by that parent be supervised. Evidence of such danger may include domestic violence (whether or not there have been convictions), alcohol or […]
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The Door County Humane Society (DCHS) featured pet of the week is Cassandra. She came to DCHS more than a year and a half ago, and ever since has been actively searching for a family to call her own. She is truly a feline with few wishes, but simply requires a warm sunny window for […]
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Pet Talk: Providing Nutrition for a Cat
Q. What is appropriate nutrition for a cat, and how can one tell if one is providing properly for nutritional needs? A. Appropriate nutrition for a cat consists of six essential classes of nutrients that are fundamental for a healthy cat. The first and most important nutrient is water. A deficiency of water can […]
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Wisconsin’s League of Women Voters to Hold Annual Meeting in Egg Harbor
The League of Women Voters (LWV) of Door County will host the LWV Wisconsin Annual Meeting on June 3–4 at the Landmark Resort near Egg Harbor. The key speakers include: June 3 – Robert Atwell, CEO and chair of Nicolet National Bank, will address “The Economic Case for Improving Water Quality;” Representative Joel Kitchens will […]
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Jacob Brey Receives Distinguished Service Award from Southern Door FFA
At its annual awards ceremony and banquet, the Southern Door FFA presented Jacob Brey with the Distinguished Service Award. Brey provided valuable coaching to the FFA’s Dairy Judging Team. The team took sixth place out of more than 40 teams and received a team gold. Also at the awards ceremony, two seniors were recognized for […]
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Immanuel Lutheran Church Hosts Recycling Event in Baileys Harbor
On June 4, 9 am – 1 pm, Immanuel Lutheran Church will host a recycling event at the Baileys Harbor Fire Station. Most items are free to recycle, and the event is open to all. Computers, household appliances and anything metal will be able to be recycled. There will be a small fee to recycle […]