Category: People
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America’s Greatest Unknown Poet: Lorine Niedecker
Lorine Niedecker (1903-70), who has been called “America’s greatest unknown poet,” lived almost her entire life in Wisconsin. Many of her poems were inspired by the wildlife, the water and the people in and around her home on Blackhawk Island (which is not actually an island, but a flood-prone peninsula near Lake Koshkonong, southeast of […]
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At Twisted Tree, Shannon Mough Curates Connections and Community
As with trees, sometimes the biggest dreams can grow from the smallest seed. For Shannon Mough, her daily yoga and meditation practice planted the seed for a new home and a new career. “I was living in Chicago, doing meditation and yoga, and somewhere along the way, I thought, ‘Maybe I’ll open a yoga studio […]
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Norma Bramsen Honored for 60 Years in P.E.O.
During the recent Wisconsin state convention of P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization), Norma Bramsen of Chapter EJ in Sister Bay was recognized for her 60 years of service and leadership, working relentlessly to raise scholarship and loan money for women to pursue their educational dreams in college, technical schools or certification programs. P.E.O. started as a […]
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On the Road with a Lens: Luca Fagundes
There seems to be a pattern in Luca Fagundes’ life in which his childhood experiences directly influence his interests and direction as an adult, from his career to his hobbies, cycling included. “When I was very young, I was a gymnast,” Fagundes said, but a torn meniscus in his left knee put an early end […]
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Staying on Pace: Door County Half Marathon
Runners don’t have to go it alone at the Door County Half Marathon. Krista Eliot, wife of founder David Eliot, has been leading the pace team since 2013, helping guide runners to a successful finish. Eliot, a veteran of 40 marathons and both the New Balance and Nike pace teams, says her goal is simple. […]
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Neighbor to Neighbor Bestows Volunteer Award
Neighbor to Neighbor celebrated its achievements during its annual meeting June 28, including presenting Jim Stiefvater with its Medical Equipment Volunteer Star Award for his extraordinary service and dedication to the medical-equipment loan program. Learn about Neighbor to Neighbor’s services – or volunteer – by calling 920.743.7800.
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Local Steel Fitter Does More Than Just Welding
Shipyard employees sometimes have more talents than they can show in the workplace, but steel fitter Aaron Delorit made a big reveal of his artistic abilities this spring and summer. It began on a day off from helping to build ships such as the M/V Mark S. Barker, when he had watched a prolific local […]
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Thanks from the Ephraim Yacht Club and the Rob Moore family Years ago, I thought of Door County as a location on the map. As the years passed, my thoughts morphed into thinking of Door County as a vacation destination. Living here, I have learned that Door County is a way of life, and that […]