Category: People
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Build Your Brand with Lott Communications
Lott Communications, LLC is open for business. The new Sturgeon Bay company, led by Katie Lott, principal, provides public relations, marketing and communications services to help local businesses build their brands. Lott brings her diverse experience, proven writing skills and love of people and their stories to her work. “I’m excited to bring a fresh, […]
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Chris Milligan Named SBAA Coordinator
The Sister Bay Advancement Association (SBAA) and their Board of Directors are pleased to introduce Christopher Milligan as their new coordinator. A resident of Sister Bay, Milligan is a past board member of the SBAA, has worked in the Sister Bay information center and has also served on the Sister Bay Economic Development Committee. Milligan, […]
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Walter A. Hanish, 94, of Sturgeon Bay, was called Home Monday evening, February 29, 2016, while residing at Anna’s Healthcare in Sturgeon Bay with his dear wife, Betty, at his side. He was born January 4, 1922, in Springfield, MN, the son of the late Adolph and Marie (Yerisch) Hanish. He was a first generation […]
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Margaret Cooney, 78, of Brussels, passed away on March 4, 2016. She was born October 14, 1937 in Appleton to Joseph D. and Lucille (Roemer) Ulmen. On July 9, 1978, she married Steven Cooney in Chicago. He preceded her in death on Dec. 5, 1988. Margaret, who taught school for 38 years, lived a full […]
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Obituary: Gertrude Walker Watters
Gertrude Walker Watters, 80, of Sturgeon Bay, was called Home to be with the Lord Friday afternoon, March 4, 2016 at Golden Living Center-Dorchester. She was born April 5, 1935 in Germany, the daughter of Efrom and Leokadia (Knull) Hundt. With hopes for a better life, Gertrude’s family decided to move the United States. They […]
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Deloris Baudhuin, 76, of Brussels, passed away unexpectedly at her home on March 8, 2016. She was born January 28, 1940, in Luxemburg to Orville and Alice (Everard) Jadin. On November 22, 1958, she married Robert LaCrosse, he passed away in 1978. Deloris and her husband Robert, owned and operated R-Dee’s Restaurant in Sheboygan Falls […]
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An Imaginative Transformation: Ryan Mueller
From an early age, Ryan Mueller has been captivated by the things that grab the attention of most boys: werewolves, monsters and dinosaurs. He remembers the first time he saw The Wolf Man at the age of five, marveling in the transformation from human to hairy beast. But that’s where Mueller stopped being like most […]
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Framed: 2016 Story Slam Speakers
The Women’s Fund of Door County presented its annual Tales of Our Lives: A Story Slam on March 3-4 at Door County Fire Company in Sturgeon Bay. This year’s story slammers were (from left): Virge Temme, Gay Pustaver, Laurel Brooks, Cassie Hitzman, Ruby James, Caitlin Oleson, Sally Slattery and Isaiah Spetz, with musical performances by […]
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The ever-brilliant, feisty, beautiful, witty, opinionated, loving, tireless fighter and trailblazer Valerie Jo (Garbe) Fidler lost her valiant multi-year battle with COPD on February 3, 2016, at the too-young age of 67. Our devastating loss is heaven’s gain, though we fully expect that God will have his hands full with a woman who routinely stood […]
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Hailey Jorgenson Is Washington Island Basketball Standout
Washington Island Junior Hailey Jorgenson recently finished her basketball season for the Washington Island Bucks. She scored 272 points in 17 games, making her career total 521. Submitted.
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Billy Weiss American Legion Post 527 Celebrates 70 Years
Billy Weiss American Legion Post 527 of Sister Bay celebrated its 70th anniversary March 1, 2016, with three charter members who are still living – Lester Berns, 97, Hank Eckert, 94, and Phillip Berns, 92. Pictured, left to right from front, are Lester Berns, Hank Eckert and Phillip Berns. In back are 9th District Commander […]
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Southern Door High School Students Selected to 2016 Badger State Conference
Olivia Mancheski-Thompson and Austin Claflin have been selected as representatives to attend Badger State Government and Leadership Conference. Mancheski-Thompson has been selected to represent Southern Door High School at Badger Girls State in June at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Claflin has been selected to attend Badger Boys State in June at Ripon College. Forestville American […]
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Christine Webb-Miller Joins HELP of Door County’s Board
Christine Webb-Miller, active older adult coordinator at the Door County YMCA, has joined the Board of Directors at HELP of Door County. Her three-year term runs through January 2019. “I strongly believe in giving back to the community and I believe in the mission of HELP of Door County. I feel my connections to and […]
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In Memoriam: Trenchard Was Instrumental in Door County Golf, Auditorium
Recalling his three years as a rules official for the PGA Nationals at the ultra-prestigious Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., Peter Trenchard once said of that course, “If there is a heaven, I’m sure that’s what it looks like.” It’s nice to think that when Peter died in his sleep at Scandia Village […]
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John Grochowski Named Director of Operations of Ephraim Historical Foundation
The Ephraim Historical Foundation announced that John Grochowski has joined the organization as the director of operations. Grochowski comes to the foundation from Devils Lake, North Dakota, where he served as the director of the Lake Region Heritage Center. His previous experience includes four years at the Milwaukee Jewish Federation in a variety of administrative […]
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Dennis Schermerhorn Named Fish Creek Town Dock Dockmaster
The Fish Creek Harbor Commission has hired Dennis Schermerhorn as the Fish Creek Town Dock Dockmaster for the 2016 season following the retirement of Brian Holan. Schermerhorn and his wife relocated to Door County from the Chicago area 10 years ago. He has held a U.S.C.G. Masters license since 2009 and has operated tugs, assistance […]
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Drew Brhel Selected as TAP’s 2016 Artist-In-Residence
Third Avenue Playhouse has announced its 2016 artist-in-residence Drew Brhel. He proudly continues his relationship with Third Avenue Playhouse, appearing this summer in three productions – Isaac’s Eye, Madame Sherry, and The Gin Game. Other roles at TAP include Matt Friedman in Talley’s Folly, Bellomy in The Fantasticks (both summer of 2014) and Frank in […]
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2016 Golden Heart Honorees Announced
Tickets are now available for the 14th annual Golden Heart Volunteer Celebration to be held on April 21 at Stone Harbor Resort in Sturgeon Bay. This event honors outstanding volunteers in our community, recognizes the importance of the organizations through which they work, and supports the Volunteer Center’s programming. Nominations are reviewed by an independent […]
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St. Pat’s Parade, Home Brew How-To & More Weekend Plans
The Door Peninsula is bustling with late winter activities and this weekend is no exception. Join the party in Sturgeon Bay during the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, take home some knowledge on home brewing, or help the local bluebird population grow with a do-it-yourself nest box program in Baileys Harbor. No matter your interest, […]
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Nina Mae Evenson, age 82, of Milwaukee and formerly Sturgeon Bay, was blessed with a “lucky ladybug life” as she referred to it. On March 1st, 2016 she joined her husband Robert in eternal life. She was born April 30, 1933, in Sturgeon Bay, the daughter of Cleve and Emaline (Peterson) Schumacher. Nina graduated from Kewaunee […]