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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Article posted Thursday, August 23, 2012 1:40pm
Animals have distinct personalities, and discovering those likes and dislikes is part of the fun of pet ownership. Here at the Humane Society, we are constantly learning more about the homeless animals in our charge.
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Door County Home Arts Champions Announced
The 2012 Door County Fair Home Arts Champions were recently announced. Grand Champions Ribbons were awarded to Maria Meikle (Cultural Arts), Sue Crass (Photography), Mike Riederer (Woodworking), Lisa Mueller (Foods), Christy Sully (Knitting and Crocheting) and Dawn Kuelz (Home Furnishings).
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Marty Manson Benefit at Horse Palace
A benefit will be held for Marty Manson on August 18 from 1 – 7 pm at the Horse Palace in Jacksonport. Manson fell off a ladder and shattered his leg.
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Ministry Fund Receives $1,500 Grant
The Door County Community Foundation recently announced a grant of $1,500 was given to the Door County Memorial Hospital Foundation, Inc. – Ministry Fund.
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Women’s Fund Accepting Grant Applications
The Women’s Fund of Door County is accepting applications from local charities for the Fall 2012 Grant Cycle. “We believe that when you give women and girls the tools they need to thrive, their families will prosper,” says Jane Stevenson, Co-Chair of the Women’s Fund of Door County.
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CHIPs Continue at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Northern Door Health & Wellness Ministry continues its Community Health Information Programs (CHIPs) with the latest series of presentations covering “Diseases of the Blood.”
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Burress Awarded Lions Scholarship
(Left to right) The Sister Bay Lions Club Scholarship Chairman John Ludwigsen presents Peter Burress with the Dr. Farmer Memorial Scholarship along with Past Lions President Jim Springer and Current President Joe Burress.
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(Left to right) Alexander and Eric Reinhard along with Emmett and Maggie Mae Maroney and Ben Desotelle (not pictured) recently participated in Bible School at Zion United Methodist Church near Baileys Harbor.
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Article posted Thursday, August 16, 2012 12:08pm
Remember the weather last November? As many of us were shopping for Thanksgiving dinners, this stray cat was hunkered down trying to stay warm in Sturgeon Bay.
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It always amazes me how the littlest of things can end up making the biggest of differences. All it took was a note in a newsletter asking for some help with receptionist duties at Ministry Door County Dental Clinic, and Lorraine Dietrich was on her way to doing what we all want to do…make a difference.
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Public Health Department Designates Cooling Centers
The Door County Public Health Department encourages all individuals to take precautions for health and safety during the heat events, and announced the libraries and Senior Center are designated cooling centers.
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Baylake Bank Premier Club, Sturgeon Bay YMCA and Ministry Door County Medical Center are sponsoring “Put Tomorrow in Motion: Make the Most of your Annuities.
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USDA Rural Development Loans Still Available
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development still has loans available to rural Wisconsin communities. Rural Development offers 100 percent financing on home loans with no down payment required.
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Baileys Harbor VFW Host Brat Fry
The Baileys Harbor V.F.W. Post 9290 will sell brats and other items at the Valmy Gas Station on August 17. The public is invited to stop by and support local veterans.
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Art Etc. Sale Currently Underway at Miller Art Museum
The Art Etc. Sale, a major fundraiser for the Miller Art Museum, is currently underway until August 18. Shoppers are invited to search for a variety of unique items at bargain prices.
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Sturgeon Bay Hosts Final Free Movie in the Park
The City of Sturgeon Bay Parks and Recreation Department will feature the final free movie in the park on August 10. The movie begins around 8:30 – 9 pm, and moviegoers should remember to bring a blanket or chair.
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FSA Announcements and Reminders
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) has numerous announcements for local producers. With recent dry weather conditions in some areas of the state, farmers are encouraged to document and report crop losses or low crop yields to their local FSA county office.
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Door County Memorial Hospital Foundation, Inc. Receives $5,000 Grant
The R. Bruce & Alyce S. Kopseker Trust Fund of the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation recently announced a grant of $5,000 was given to the Door County Memorial Hospital Foundation, Inc.
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CHIPs Continue with New Programs
Northern Door Health & Wellness Ministry continues its Community Health Information Programs (CHIPs) with the latest series of presentations covering “Diseases of the Blood.”
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The Wellness Center’s Open House Celebrated Expanded Offerings
Over 100 community members attended The Wellness Center of Door County’s Community Open House on July 24. The new Wellness Center now boasts over 8,000 square feet and includes five exam rooms, one room for minor procedures and sexual assault exams, a conference room for group education, a drive-up window for prescription and supply pick-up, and a multi-purpose room for affordable physical activity classes and small group workshops.