In this issue
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Commentary: The Arts Mean Business in Door County
By Brian Kelsey and Dave Maier, Peninsula Arts & Humanities Alliance The Peninsula Arts & Humanities Alliance (PAHA) joins the Wisconsin Arts Board and Americans for the Arts in announcing the results of a comprehensive economic impact study of the nonprofit arts and culture industry conducted in Door County during the past two years. The […]
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Letter to the Editor: Now Will Johnson and Gallagher Listen to Constituents?
After his vote to defeat Trumpcare, Republican Sen. McCain stated, “We [Congress] must now return to the correct way of legislating and send the bill back to committee, hold hearings, receive input from both sides of the aisle, heed the recommendations of the nation’s governors, and produce a bill that finally delivers affordable health care […]
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Destroyers Drop Last Game of Season
In the final week of Mid-States Football League (MSFL) play, the Door County Destroyers lost 38-20 to the Lincoln-Way Patriots Aug. 5. The Destroyers ended their season with a record of 3-5 in the Richart Conference. For more information visit dcdestroyers.com.
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Sister Bay Buzz: Freedom Celebration a Huge Success
By Zeke Jackson, Village Administrator Sister Bay’s Freedom Celebration on July 8 was a huge success. Thanks to the generosity of the folks at CHOP, Lure and Pasta Vino, a fantastic fireworks display took place over the bay at dusk, and throughout the day Waterfront Park was transformed into a really cool play area. The […]
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Door County Deer Advisory Council Holds First Meeting Aug. 28
On Aug. 28 at the Door County Government Center, 421 Nebraska St., Sturgeon Bay, the County Deer Advisory Council (CDAC) will meet to discuss deer population objectives and Deer Management Unit (DMU) boundaries to be followed for the next three years. This meeting starts at 7 pm. While this is a working meeting of the […]
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Police Capture Pig on the Loose in Sturgeon Bay
Sergeant Markus Tassoul and Officer Shawn Mogen of the Sturgeon Bay Police Department practiced their pig wrestling skills last week by rounding up this little pig that was reported on the loose. The pig sustained an injury to the snout prior to contact with the officers. The pig was given a warning for resisting arrest […]
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Belgian Heritage Center Hosts Annual Kermiss Aug 20
The Belgian Heritage Center is hosting its annual Belgian Kermiss Aug. 20, 11 am – 4 pm. A kermiss is a traditional harvest celebration that is open to the whole community featuring Belgian food, beer, music and camaraderie. The popular variety band, Mad Cats, will provide their mix of country, rock and pop music from […]
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Ukulele Groups Turn Up the Volume in Door
Mike Manis wanted to find an activity in retirement that was not golf. He found the ukulele. “I wanted to get away from golf. It was driving me crazy,” Manis said. “And I wanted to play in a band. Now I’ve got so many bands I can’t tell them apart.” Manis, who has spent his […]
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Southern Door Leads, Ephraim Loses in 2016 Property Value Growth
Preliminary data from the Department of Revenue shows towns in Southern Door lead the county in the percentage of added real estate value from 2016. The county as a whole has seen negligible growth, while Ephraim saw the greatest loss of property value in the county. Data is collected as of Jan. 1, marking new […]
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Letter to the Editor: A Team of Liars
“Do not bare false witness” – to paraphrase Exodus 20:16. My parents taught me (yours probably did too) not to lie. One gets caught in lies, but not in the truth. Remember Aesop’s Fables and “The Boy Who Called Wolf?” That story basically tells us that we get caught in lies and the entire community […]
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Letter to the Editor: Saddened, Not Shocked
The Dairy Business Association’s decision to sue the Wisconsin DNR could probably not come at a worse time. Just after Kewaunee County residents were informed about the extent of bovine contamination in private wells – contamination that clearly signals that the existing rules are inadequate, the Dairy Business Association (DBA) announces they are suing the […]
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Pet Talk: Make That Car Carrier Comfy
Q: I was wondering if you have any ideas for getting our cat into his carrier more easily when it’s time to go to the vet. A: Unfortunately you are not alone with trying to get your cat into his carrier without a fuss. Even mild-mannered house cats can become all nails and teeth […]
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Registration Opens for Washington Island Lit Fest
The Washington Island Literary Festival (WILF), often described as among the best small literary festivals in the country, is accepting registrations for its 5th annual event. This year’s theme is “Exploring Frontiers Real and Imagined.” The fest will be held Sept. 22-24 at Trueblood Performing Arts Center (TPAC) and other island locations. This year’s program […]
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Gibraltar Joins Movement Against Citizens United Decision
On Aug. 2 the town of Gibraltar became the eighth community in the county to pass a resolution supporting limits on campaign finance super-PACs. The resolution asks the Door County board and our elected state representatives to support – and the state to hold – a non-binding referendum allowing voters to have a voice on […]
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Door County Fair Numbers Up 60 Percent
While Door County Fair officials are still evaluating numbers from the 2017 fair that ended Aug. 6, Fair Board President Tom Ash said this year’s fair was an unqualified success. “As far as we’re concerned, the fair board, we’re considering it a huge success,” he said. “It looks like the early numbers show about a […]
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Controlling the Japanese Beetle
The Japanese beetle has been in the U.S. for about 100 years. It has been a major problem in southern Wisconsin for the last few years, but so far populations in Door County have been low. Recently, I’ve started to see more of them flying around. As with everything, we don’t know if populations will […]
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Door to Nature: A Monarch Summer
There is one among the many wildlife species in Door County that has become our favorite natural symbol of summer – the monarch butterfly. The 50-plus summers that I have admired, watched and fed some of them have brought ups and downs in their numbers, with this summer being one of the better in recent […]
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Safe Kids Day at County Fairgrounds Aug. 19
The first annual free and interactive Safe Kids Day at the Door County Fairgrounds takes place Aug. 19, 9 am – 1 pm. Use the Alabama Street entrance. Tour the Center for Childhood Safety RV van to learn household tips for safety-proofing your house or an ambulance from Emergency Services of Door County. Talk with […]
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Final Exhibit of Season at Fine Line
Fine Line Designs Gallery’s final exhibit of the 2017 season opened Aug. 10. Four artists – oil and cold wax painter Nan Helscher, oil painter Todd Voss, woodturning artist Dave Turner, and painter Donna Brown – are featured in the gallery’s last exhibit of the summer, which continues through Sept. 8. Fine Line will host […]
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Letter to the Editor: On Buying ‘A Pig in a Poke’
My grandfathers, both farmers, were fond of the saying “Don’t buy a pig in a poke.” In this case, a poke meant a bag or sack that made it impossible to tell the condition of its contents, and the pig was anything that could go bad. In the last few days, Scott Walker has been […]
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Art & Treasures Sale at Miller Art Museum
The Miller Art Museum is hosting its 12th annual Art & Treasures Sale from Aug. 5-19, 10 am – 4 pm, on the Ruth Morton Miller Mezzanine of the museum, inside the Sturgeon Bay Library at 107 S. 4th Ave. This annual fundraiser – the museum’s largest – is a cross between an estate and […]
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Letter to the Editor: Preservation Rocks!
Thank you to the Town of Gibraltar community and town board members for giving me the opportunity to relocate the “historic tea house” at the beach to a new location, instead of simply choosing to tear it down and sending it off to a landfill, as so often happens all over Door County. This small […]
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News from this Week’s Past: Aug. 11 – 18
All items are from the Door County Library’s newspaper archives, and they appear in the same form as they were first published, including misspellings and grammatical errors. The Weekly Expositor Independent, August 9, 1878 Some persons abused a horse of J. Leatham’s last Sunday, by stabbing it with a pitch-fork, inflicting fourteen or fifteen […]
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Crossroads Hosts Native Plant Expert Aug 24
Crossroads at Big Creek is working on their accessible bird and butterfly garden at Collins Learning Center, and they’ve been enthusiastically thinking about pollinators. Their excitement was enhanced by the Wild Ones of Door County bringing Heather Holms, author of Bees: An Identification and Native Plant Forage Guide, to Crossroads Aug. 24. The pollinator garden […]
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Report: State Breaks Even on Foxconn Deal in 2042
In a report acknowledged to be based on “estimates and assumptions,” the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau found that it could take almost three decades for the state to break even on the $3 billion incentive package it is using to lure Foxconn to build a $10 billion plant in southeastern Wisconsin. The report compares the […]
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Municipal Meetings This Week: Aug. 11 – 18
DOOR COUNTY City of Sturgeon Bay: The common council meets Aug. 15 at noon. The Plan Commission meets Aug. 16 at 6 pm. County of Door: The Highway Committee meets Aug. 14 at 9 am. The EMS Committee meets Aug. 14 at noon. The Board of Health meets Aug. 14 at 4 pm. The Administrative […]
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Stonecipher Astronomy Center Hosts Eclipse Viewing Aug 21
View the Aug. 21 solar eclipse at the Stonecipher Astronomy Center for a couple hours beginning at 10:30 am until the eclipse is over. Even if the sky is cloudy, the eclipse will be followed from clear locations across the United States and shown on the projection screen inside the center. If skies are clear […]
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Almost Time for Open Door Bird Sanctuary’s Hoot-e-Nanny
Open Door Bird Sanctuary (ODBS) is embarking on a capital campaign this year to raise funds for the land they are currently leasing. All improvements that have been made to the land are owned by ODBS. Proceeds will go to the campaign, which will help the organization to purchase the property and preserve ODBS for […]
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Commentary: A Very Small Heart and a Large Amount of Gratitude
The Wisconsin born playwright and author Thornton Wilder was the only person to ever win the Pulitzer Prize for both fiction and drama. He once wrote, “we can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.” For almost all of us, our treasures begin with those […]
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Door County Humane Society Unveils Barbara G. Gilman Animal Adoption Center Aug. 12
The Door County Humane Society (DCHS) invites all to attend the unveiling of the Barbara G. Gilman Animal Adoption Center on Aug. 12 at 1 pm. The event will take place at DCHS located at 3475 County PD, Sturgeon Bay. DCHS is pleased to host this event to honor Gilman’s many years of involvement, fundraising […]
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Doulagivers of Door County Hold Community Orientation Aug. 14
Doulagivers of Door County is holding a community orientation into caring for families, friends and community members at their end of life on Aug. 14, 10 am – 1 pm. This event will offer participants the information they need to allow them to assist others from the time of a terminal diagnosis, all way through […]
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UUF Screens ‘Poverty, Inc.’ Aug. 15
On Aug. 15 at 4:30 pm, the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County is holding a free screening of Poverty, Inc. The film inspires critical thinking in actions toward global poverty, calling for authentic international empowerment and development. The film draws from more than 200 interviews filmed in 20 countries. The film is part of […]
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Sample 70 Wines at ‘Evening of Wine and Cheese’ to Benefit Boys & Girls Club
On Aug. 24, 6 – 8 pm, at Horseshoe Bay Golf Club, the Boys & Girls Club of Door County will host the second annual Evening of Wine and Cheese. This event promises a sampling of more than 70 wines, paired perfectly with cheese and savory appetizers, all in support of the afterschool programs of […]
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625 Kids Attend Altrusa’s Back-to-School Fair
Altrusa International of Door County held the 19th annual Back-to-School Fair at the Sturgeon Bay High School Aug. 5. This year’s fair, with 625 participants, was the largest ever, providing school supplies, new backpacks, school spirit shirts, gym shoes, books and toiletries. More than 100 volunteers and Altrusans staffed the various stations and escorted the […]
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Dr. Paul Filar to Present Community Health Information Program on Cataracts
Northern Door Health & Wellness Ministry continues its Community Health Information Programs with “To See or Not to See,” Aug. 27, 4 pm, at First Baptist Church, Sister Bay. This month’s speaker is Dr. Paul Filar of Peninsula Vision Care. He will give an in-depth presentation on cataracts. Northern Door Health & Wellness Ministry offers […]
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Local Educators Invited to Aug. 28 Conference with Kelly Gallagher
On Aug. 28, educators from Sevastopol, Gibraltar and Sturgeon Bay school districts will have the opportunity to learn more about student writing from Kelly Gallagher, one of the nation’s leading voices in literacy education. Gallagher is a high school English language arts teacher in California and since 1985 has devoted himself to teaching reading, writing, […]
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Country House Resort Wins Defibrillator from Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Fire Department
The Country House Resort was the lucky winner of a LifePak CR Plus defibrillator from the Sister Bay & Liberty Grove Fire Department’s Community CPR program. The defibrillator, valued at more than $1,500, was recently presented to Sheryl Zaug Casey after her name was drawn from more than 150 participants in the program. The defibrillator […]
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Peninsula Preschool’s Reunion Picnic Celebrates Longtime Teacher Leslie Leline
Peninsula Preschool is hosting a reunion picnic Aug. 27 at 3:30 pm in the gazebo at Sister Bay’s Waterfront Park (rain location is Sister Bay Village Hall). The picnic will also celebrate the many years of service of retiring teacher Leslie Leline. Current students, alumni, family and friends are all welcome and encouraged to attend. […]
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Sturgeon Bay High School Holds Freshmen Orientation Aug. 28
Parents and guardians of the Sturgeon Bay High School incoming freshman class are invited to an orientation session Aug. 28 at 7 pm. The event will be held in the auditorium at 1230 Michigan St. in Sturgeon Bay. Students are welcome but not required to attend. The orientation will begin with a presentation about Sturgeon […]
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HELP of Door County Receives Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Grant
The Greater Green Bay Community Foundation announced the domestic abuse program center, HELP of Door County, has been awarded a grant of $5,000 through the R. Bruce & Alyce S. Kopseker Trust Fund. The fund supports projects that serve those more than 60 years of age who live primarily north of Sturgeon Bay, helping them […]
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57th Annual Door County House and Garden Walk Organizers Thank All Involved for Successful Year
The 57th Annual Door County House and Garden Walk, sponsored by the Door County Medical Center Auxiliary, was held July 25, and it was a huge success because of many volunteers. The walk is the signature fundraising event of the auxiliary. Approximately $37,000 was raised from the event, of which the majority will be donated […]
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Door-Tran’s Volunteers Celebrated for Giving 1,770 Hours in 2016
On July 25 Door-Tran held their 4th annual volunteer picnic with more than 30 people in attendance. The attendees enjoyed a wonderful lunch, games and visiting with fellow volunteers, staff and riders. “It was a fun day for all,” said Kim Gilson, volunteer coordinator for Door-Tran. “We are also thankful to Tadych’s Econofoods for donating […]
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Pieces of Eagle Tower Up for Auction at Southwest Florida Fest
The first annual Southwest Florida Fest (SWFF) will be held at White Cottage Red Door in Fish Creek and benefit the Friends of Peninsula State Park’s current park projects. The event will be the first time reclaimed wood and metal from Eagle Tower will be made available to the public. Local residents Bob and Paula […]
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Southern Door Student Awarded Kinnard Farms Scholarship
Kinnard Farms awarded three $1,500 Excellence in Agriculture Scholarships to local 2017 graduating high school seniors. These scholarships recognize students who are interested in pursuing a career related to agriculture and demonstrate a true passion for the industry. The recipients of the 2017 scholarships are Sarah Calaway of Denmark High School, Rachel Malcore of Southern […]
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Sevastopol School District Announces Special Milk Program Policy
The School District of Sevastopol announced its policy for children unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program or milk for split-session students served under the Special Milk Program. Each school office and the central office has a copy of the policy, which may […]
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Arley Rose Knaup was born Saturday, August 5, 2017 in Green Bay to loving parents, Heather and Ryan Knaup, of Algoma, and was called Home to Heaven shortly after. “While her stay with us was brief, we welcomed her with love as we held her. Our hope in Christ is that one day we will […]
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State News: Asian Carp, Health Care, Foxconn
Experimental Treatment Bill Clears Senate U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson is one step closer to giving terminally ill patients the ability to try experimental treatments with Food and Drug Administration approval. He has been pushing a “right to try” bill that passed the Senate by unanimous consent. It now goes to the House, where Johnson is […]
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Reps in the News: Sen. Johnson Looks Beyond Healthcare to Budget, Tax Reform
Governor Scott Walker The benefits of a new Foxconn plant are worth $3 billion in incentives, according to Gov. Walker. Two weeks ago, the Taiwanese technology company announced it will invest $10 billion to build a manufacturing facility in Wisconsin, creating 3,000 jobs. At the time of the announcement, Walker said the agreement could eventually grow […]
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Manitowoc Area Manure Runoff Contaminates Pine Creek
Manure runoff from a dairy farm in Manitowoc County is affecting water quality in Pine Creek as it flows through the town of Newton, about five miles south of Manitowoc. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources responded Monday evening to a complaint about a potential spill in the creek, which flows into Lake Michigan. The […]
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Donna Johnson Named Midsummer’s Music Festival Development & Events Director
Donna Johnson, of Baileys Harbor, was named Midsummer’s Music Festival Development & Events Director. Johnson served in various positions at The Ridges Sanctuary and she previously worked as development director for Birch Creek Music Performance Center alongside Midsummer’s current Executive Director, Russ Warren, who was then Birch Creek’s marketing director. “I am thrilled to have […]
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Freshly Made Donuts, Fudge, Pie at White Cottage Red Door
Stop by the White Cottage Red Door, a new farm market, specialty food store and bakery that has everything your sweet tooth desires. Try cinnamon sugar, cherry or apple cider donuts made fresh each morning. They also offer freshly baked streusel bars. Visitors can watch talented fudge creator Kevin in action as he brings the […]
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Pulse Price Report: Aug. 7, 2017
Crop prices (Aug. 7) Rio Creek Feed Mill – Algoma Commodity Price (per bushel) Basis Last Year Corn $3.26 -0.41 $2.82 New-Crop Corn $3.36 -0.45 $2.85 Soybeans $8.67 -0.90 $9.05 New-Crop Soybeans $8.77 -0.80 $8.99 Wheat (SRW) $3.75 -0.80 $3.45 Fox River Valley Ethanol – Green Bay Corn $3.18/bushel -0.49 $2.90 New-Crop Corn $3.41/bushel […]
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Baileys Harbor, Sister Bay Hear Workforce Housing Proposal
The Baileys Harbor Town Board and Sister Bay Plan Commission will both hear a proposal by Donn Dresselhuys this month to create a three-acre workforce housing campus. Dresselhuys first appeared before the Gibraltar Plan Commission in December 2016, when the proposal was rejected. “There is a dichotomy in all of this,” said Dresselhuys, explaining his […]
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Animal Communication Workshop Aug 13 at Saguaro Day Spa
Saguaro Day Spa will hold a one-day Basic Animal Communication workshop with Lynn Schuster on Aug. 13, 10 am – 5 pm. Participants should arrive by 9:45 am. Through a meditative process, Schuster can hear and sense what animals would like to tell us. She is able to speak to all animals, including those who […]
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Manners Matter: Negative Locals
Dear Visitors, I am addressing my column specifically to you this week since I believe some of you might have gotten the wrong impression about the majority of us. By us, I mean the thousands of locals who both make our living hosting you on this amazing peninsula and who call Door County home. I’d […]
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Nicolet Beach Hosts Night Sky Program Aug 11
Come to Nicolet Beach at Peninsula State Park on Aug. 11 at 8:45 pm. Enjoy a 30-minute PowerPoint program about the night sky and learn to identify summer constellations. Once skies darken, look through a high-powered telescope, watching for “shooting stars” of the Perseids. Star experts will answer questions and point out the best of […]
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Overheard and Pet Peeves: August 11, 2017
OVERHEARD Are there tid-bits of conversations you’ve heard while standing in line at the grocery store, serving a table, or walking down the sidewalk that make you smile, cringe or laugh out loud? “Some guys are good in the elbows.” “I watched True Life: I’m Losing My Hair on MTV – it was so sad.” […]
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Trivia: Who Was The First President To Follow Their Father’s Footsteps?
Question: George W. Bush was the second person to follow in his father’s footsteps as president of the United States. Who was the first? Answer: John Quincy Adams
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Lil’ Ed and The Blues Imperials Play Blues on the Bay Aug 26
Alligator recording artists Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials, touring in support of their latest Alligator CD, The Big Sound of Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials, will perform at Blues on the Bay in Ellison Bay on Aug. 26. MOJO magazine included the new CD in their influential Top Ten Best Blues Albums of […]