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  • Sevastopol Boys, Girls Wrap Up Basketball Seasons

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    The Sevastopol Pioneer boys and girls basketball teams wrapped up their seasons in February. The boys team, under the direction of third-year head coach Andy Symons, finished the season with a 4-18 overall record (0-14 conference). The girls team finished their season with a 4-19 (0-14 conference) overall record under second-year head coach, Dan Judas. […]

  • Pulse Price Report: Negative Interest Rates

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    Imagine if instead of getting a few dollars in interest each year for your savings account, that money was taken out of your balance instead. It’s a strange idea, paying a bank to hold your money, but we are not so removed from the world of negative interest rates. Despite a volatile market in the […]

  • Sturgeon Bay Mayoral Candidates Pitch Different Paths for Citizen Engagement

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    Citizen interest in the affairs of Sturgeon Bay has grown in the past 16 months since the revelation that a hotel is planned for the city’s Westside Waterfront Redevelopment project. That interest was reflected yet again on March 14 with the common council chambers on the second floor of Sturgeon Bay City Hall filled to […]

  • Sevastopol Recognized as High Progress School

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    The Sevastopol School District was among 169 schools in the state recognized in Madison on March 14 for the Wisconsin Title I Schools of Recognition program and awards ceremony. All award-winning schools receive federal Title I funding to provide services to large numbers or high percentages of economically disadvantaged children. Sevastopol was recognized as a […]

  • Walker Issues Executive Order for Public Records

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    Governor Scott Walker The Governor issued Executive Order #189 to promote open and transparent government through the implementation of best practices and performance dashboards. Executive Order #189 was issued as a part of Sunshine Week. “We go above and beyond what is required by the law when it comes to public records requests to make […]

  • Seasonal Worker Dorm Proposed in Egg Harbor

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    At its March 14 meeting, the Egg Harbor Village Board heard a presentation about a proposed seasonal worker dormitory. Tom Kispert, an engineer with McMahon Associates who also serves as the village engineer, gave the presentation. He explained that McMahon started an affiliate company called Integrated Public Resources (IRP) as a vehicle for creating public/private […]

  • Manners Matter: Santa Needs to Hibernate

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    Dear Mary Pat,   My neighbor still has their Christmas decorations up and it looks ridiculous. With the nice weather this past weekend, my wife and I spent a good portion of Saturday doing some spring clean up in the yard. We were really pleased with our progress, but the effect was ruined by our […]

  • Become A Weather Spotter: Training Offered April 6

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    “In ‘language’ not difficult to read, the vast face of the sky tells us what the weather is going to be.” – Louis D. Rubin Sr., The Weather Wizard’s Cloud Book   The late Mr. Rubin, known as the Weather Wizard, published his book on reading the clouds in 1970, with the acknowledged purpose of […]

  • Roy Lukes: Barred Owls

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    One of the owl songs we are patiently waiting to hear is that of the barred owl. You may make your own phonetic analysis of what it is “saying.” My interpretation is, “Who cooks for YOU – who cooks for YOU?” Invariably the owl many people refer to as the hoot owl or swamp owl […]

  • Obituary: Julaine M. Tappen

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    Julaine M. Tappen, 64 years, of Sturgeon Bay, died Saturday, March 12, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay following a lengthy illness. She was born August 7, 1951 in Sturgeon Bay, the daughter of the late John Charles and Betty Jane (Pennock) Moore. Following her graduation from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1969, […]

  • Letter to the Editor: Presidential Material?

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      The man who would be “king”… He proclaims he is a Christian in one breath while in the next degrades women, soldiers, immigrants, the disabled and anyone who might question him. With his platform of chaos, hate and fear he is mobilizing a nation of bullies. So if that is Christian, count me out. […]

  • Sly Joe Trio Bringing Funky Soul to Brewery

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    Ask any of the five members of Sly Joe and the Smooth Operators what they play, and you’re guaranteed to get the same simple but all-encompassing answer: earthy soul with a funky stroll. It’s a catchphrase that works for the Fox Valley band whether they’re expanding to a 13-piece complete with a horn section and […]

  • Obituary: Roger Kenneth Espe

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    Roger Kenneth Espe, 71, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away at Ministry Door County Medical Center on March 8, 2016.  He was born on April 14, 1944, in Rockford, IL to Kenneth and Anna (Carlson) Espe.  Roger was a 1962 graduate of East High School in Rockford.  He graduated from Waldorf College, Forest City, IA and […]

  • Letter to the Editor: Butting Heads about the Westside

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    This is in response to Cap Wulf’s commentary of March 4, asking, “where were all the ‘friends’ when…” in regard to Westside waterfront development plans. I’ll tell you where we were. We were earning a living, taking care of our kids, maintaining our homes, loving our community and trusting that our officials were pretty much […]

  • Server of the Week: Mike Nietzke at Lampert Lumber

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    Ask Mike Nietzke’s coworkers at Lampert’s Lumber For his best qualities and you’ll get a number. He’s helpful, reliable and incredibly funny An honest man who can make even the grayest days feel sunny.   Whether you’re a contractor or a do-it-yourselfer, Mike will do his part to be your best helper. He’ll walk you […]

  • Door County YMCA Strivers Gymnastics Team Brings Home Gold

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    The Door County YMCA Strivers gymnastics team had a very successful YMCA State Meet in Monroe, Wis., this past weekend. The X-cel Gold team brought home the State Champion Title. In total the Strivers brought home 50 individual medals, five all-around trophies and 2 team trophies. Below are the results from the state meet.  Level […]

  • Spring Migration Has Begun in Wisconsin

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    Submitted by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources With the warm weather and south winds there has been a significant increase in spring migrants sighted this week, including Red-winged Blackbirds, Killdeer, robins, Song Sparrows, Swamp Sparrows, bluebirds, Turkey Vultures and more. Other early migrants returning to breeding territories include American Woodcock, Great Blue Herons and […]

  • Tree Beautification Program Returns to Jacksonport

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    The Jacksonport Women’s Club (JWC) will continue their Tree Beautification Program again in 2016. The successful first year blooms of the trees planted from the past three years’ sales have already captured the attention of residents and visitors along scenic byways, backroads and small lakes with their beautiful late-May blooms. The Prairifire Crabapple was developed […]

  • Nominate Environmental Educator for EPA Innovation Award

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    Applications are now being accepted for the Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in partnership with the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), administers this award to honor, support and encourage educators who incorporate environmental education in their classrooms and teaching methods. This program recognizes outstanding K-12 teachers […]

  • Travelogue Brings ‘America’s Parklands’ Filmmaker to Sister Bay

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    Traveling is a favorite pastime among many of Door County’s residents, not only for those who get behind the wheel or book flights and cruises, but for armchair travelers as well. This month’s Kiwanis/Rotary Travelogue America’s Parklands by the award-winning filmmaker Gray Warriner will take that latter group to parks throughout the United States, all […]