Category: Community
Door County community news from the Peninsula Pulse. Find information about health programs, fundraisers, announcements, and more to keep you in the loop in your community.
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Celebrate Ridges Sanctuary’s 80th Anniversary with Guided Hikes, Aug. 5
The Ridges Sanctuary celebrates their 80th Anniversary and the Cook-Albert Fuller Nature Center Building Dedication Aug. 5. The Nature Center will be open from 9 am to 5 pm, with the usual 10 am Guided Sanctuary hikes. The Dedication Ceremony begins at 11:30 am and will be followed by a grill-out from 12 – 2 […]
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Saints Peter and Paul Parish Holds Fish Boil & Polka Mass Aug. 6
Saints Peter and Paul Parish in Institute will hold their annual fish boil and polka mass Aug. 6. Polka mass begins at 9:30 am and the all-you-can-eat fish boil goes from 11 am – 2 pm. All plates include onion, potatoes, rye bread, coleslaw and dessert bars. Also scheduled during the day is a Belgian […]
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Doulagivers of Door County to Hold Community Discussion Aug. 8
Doulagivers of Door County hopes the community will join their monthly community discussion about end-of-life topics. The next meeting is Aug. 8, 6 – 7:30 pm at the Sturgeon Bay Library, 107 S. 4th Ave. Each month there will be a short educational presentation, followed by open discussion between all present. At this meeting, the […]
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Men’s Sturgeon Bay High School Half-Century Reunion is Aug. 16
The 47th Men’s Sturgeon Bay High School Half-Century Reunion is scheduled for Aug. 16 at the Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club. Social hour begins at 11:30 am with a family style lunch at 12:30 pm. The cost is $28 and can be sent to Half Century Club, C/O Dave Hunt, 7521 Eliason Rd, Sturgeon Bay, WI […]
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Red Putter Hosts Pro Tournament Aug. 5
Mini golfers of all skills and backgrounds will descend upon The Red Putter Mini Golf in Ephraim on Saturday, Aug. 5 as it hosts the 16th Annual Red Putter Pro Tournament. This summertime tourney regularly draws mini golfers from across the Midwest anxious to compete for the first prize payout of $2,000 and The Red […]
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Pet Talk: Floppy or Perky Ears?
Q: We have a four-month-old German shepherd mixed puppy who looks like she could be full-blooded. Bella has the cutest floppy ears that I just love. Is there a chance they will stay down, or being part shepherd are they more likely to go up? A: First let me congratulate you on your new puppy. […]
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Ash Family Has Deep Roots in Door County Fair
In 1871 – just a decade after Door County was officially organized – the first county fair was held, which meant area farmers had become established enough on the peninsula to want to participate in livestock judging and other displays of agricultural prowess, techniques and technology. Farming has always been the core of county fairs. […]
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Rich Weisgerber Retires After 40 Years in ‘Short-term’ Job
Lots of old-timers say Door County winters aren’t nearly as severe as they used to be, few can say that with more authority than Rich Weisgerber. He left home the morning in of Jan. 25, 1978, with his lunch – two sandwiches, an apple and an orange – in a paper bag. Except for two […]
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This week’s Door County Humane Society (DCHS) featured pet is six-year-old black lab mix Marley. Marley came to DCHS as a surrender because her family had a change in living situation. Marley has a solid black coat with big warm eyes. She tips the scales at a healthy 70 pounds. At the shelter, Marley is […]
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Donna Henderson Ending 47-Year Run With Fair
After 47 years of helping to put on the Door County Fair, Fair Secretary Donna Henderson is stepping down after this year’s fair. “I want to go out on a good note,” she said, adding that it allows her to teach her replacement, Sara Mueller. “I kind of thought maybe they would ask me back […]
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Christopher Wagner, 55, of Sevastopol, died suddenly at his home Sunday, July 23, 2017 after suffering an apparent heart attack. He was born August 7, 1961 in Milwaukee Wisconsin the son of the late August and Laurel (Walter) Wagner. Chris graduated from Mukwonago High School in 1979. He owned and operated the Wildflower Restaurant in […]
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Madeleine Flora Wolf, 89, of Sturgeon Bay, died July 23, 2017, at Algoma Long-Term Care Unit. She was born July 30, 1927, in Green Bay to Gabriel and Emilie (DeBauche) Schirk. Madeleine graduated from East High School in Green Bay. On June 21, 1947, she married Carl H. Kurowski in Green Bay, he preceded her […]
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Obituary: Richard ‘Dick’ Wortiska
Richard “Dick” Wortiska, 65, of Maplewood, died July 23, 2017, from multiple myeloma. He was born on October 8, 1951, in Sturgeon Bay to William and Agnes (Richards) Wortiska. He graduated from Southern Door High School in 1969. After several years of college and technical school, he became a master plumber, owning and operating a […]
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Obituary: Harold Fredrick Lindhorst
Harold Fredrick Lindhorst, of Sturgeon Bay, beloved husband of Mary (Tordt) Lindhorst died July 22, 2017. He was born December 6, 1932, in Wolsey, S.D. to Frederick and Fernanda (Lenz) Lindhorst. He graduated from Wolsey High School and attended Lutheran Teacher’s College in Seward, N.D. graduating in 1961, with a B.A. in Elementary School Education. […]
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Donald J. Copiskey, 78, of Sturgeon Bay, died July 20, 2017 at Sturgeon Bay Health Services (formerly Golden Living Center-Dorchester) in the presence of his family and caregiver. He was born Nov. 13, 1938 in Juddville, the son of Chester Edwin Copiskey and Gladys Lucille (Oberer) Copiskey. Don grew up on the family farm on […]
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Obituary: Leroy C. Messersmith
Leroy C. Messersmith, age 64, died July 20, 2017. He was born an identical twin on April 21, 1953 to Irvin and Velda (Schwark) Messersmith in Escanaba, Michigan. Living on a dairy farm in the UP, he learned to work hard and squeeze in playing hard. In 1973, he married his high school sweetheart, Nancy […]
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Obituary: Kenneth Ralph Carson, Jr.
Kenneth Ralph Carson, Jr., 60, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away at home, July 14, 2017. He had been battling recent health issues. He came to Wisconsin and eventually enrolled in courses through Northeastern Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC). Kenny was employed with Bay Shipbuilding Co. in Sturgeon Bay as a journeyman boilermaker and top journeyman/certified welder. […]
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Sammie Kinnard and Ryan Fredericks, Brussels, are parents of a son born on July 19, 2017, at Door County Medical Center, Sturgeon Bay. Maternal grandparents are Colleen and Richard Kinnard, Brussels. Paternal grandparents are Sharon Arther, San Antonio, Texas, Jerry Fredericks, Crystal Falls, Mich. Megan and Anthony Recupero, Sturgeon Bay, are parents of a son […]
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Ephraim Men’s Club Hosts Annual Breakfast Aug. 5
The Ephraim Men’s Club’s annual breakfast to raise scholarship money for Northern Door students is Aug. 5, 7:30 – 11 am at the Old Ephraim Village Hall (9996 Water St.). Eight Gibraltar High School graduates won college scholarships from the club: Olivia Alberts, Sheridan Ash, Riley Haleen, Natalie Hooten, Sadie Nelson, Jordan Pluff, Sophia Pollman, […]
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St. Joseph Parish Picnic Features Modern Day Drifters
The St. Joseph Parish Picnic takes place Aug. 12, 4 – 9 pm, at Martin Park in Sturgeon Bay. Catholic mass starts at 4 pm. There will also be food, drinks, a bake sale, bounce house, raffle and music by the Modern Day Drifters from 5 to 9 pm. For more information call 920.743.2062.