Peninsula Pulse December 30, 2020 – January 8, 2021
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In this issue
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Letter to the Editor: Let’s Hope This Was All a Nightmarish Anomaly
How does one confuse citizens, reinforce biases, dilute truth and, ultimately, attempt to undermine the established norms of democratic values and behavior – with the complicit support of elected enablers/“leaders”? Apparently, it’s remarkably simple. Develop a tactical playbook and repeatedly accuse political rivals of theft, cowardice, cheating, lying, or being really, really sleepy, senile, stupid, […]
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Letter to the Editor: Where Were You over the Holidays?
The president was at Mar-a-Lago playing golf. Vice President Pence was at a fancy resort in Vail. The secretary of the treasury was at his luxurious rental property in Mexico. Yet at the end of 2020, 19.5 million Americans remained on unemployment; 341,000 (and growing) Americans had died from COVID-19; and of the 40 million […]
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This Old Store: Kerscher’s Foodland’s 80-Year Legacy
“There was a store on almost every corner,” Jim Kerscher said, “but every family was loyal to just one.” Friday nights were the busiest. People got their paychecks that day and went in to stock up for the week. From 1941 to 1958, Lawrence and Loretta Kerscher operated Kerscher’s Market at 368 Jefferson St. in […]
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Letter to the Editor: Political Aspirations Put before Democracy
I’m embarrassed to admit I’m a lifetime Republican. The first time I was eligible to vote, I voted for Barry Goldwater, which tells you my political leanings. Shame on the charade the Republicans are putting on, putting their political aspirations above democracy. Hello?! The election is over, and T**** lost. That’s nothing new. In 2016, […]
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Little Lake Restoration Project Remains Stalled: Donations needed for dredging phase
The wait continues for the second phase of the Little Lake cleanup project in Sturgeon Bay’s Sunset Park. Meanwhile, Lake Michigan’s high water levels have seeped in during the past two years, deepening the normally shallow water body and helping to mitigate water-quality issues. “I’ve heard over the years, ‘The solution to pollution is dilution,’” […]
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The 2020 holiday season is wrapping up, and as the decorations come down, many people are left wondering what to do with their live wreaths and trees. Wisconsin produces more than 1.8 million Christmas trees and 600,000 wreaths annually, helping to supply more than 25 million American households with real Christmas trees, and millions of […]
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Letter to the Editor: Lights over the Darkness
Thank you, community of Sister Bay (churches, schools, businesses, neighbors and friends). Two small words to convey our deep feelings of gratitude for your outpouring of support and concern for the residents of Scandia Village, its staff and administrators. You are truly the “light over the darkness.” We appreciate the church services, beautiful poinsettias in […]
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Letter to the Editor: Rep. Gallagher: Let Them (Us) Eat Cake
On Dec. 28, Rep. Mike Gallagher (R) gave what might be his final Christmas present to his constituents in Wisconsin Congressional District 8: He voted “nay” on the Caring for Americans with Supplemental Help (CASH) Act (HR 9051). This measure would provide $2,000 of COVID-19 economic relief to each eligible adult in his district. Gallagher […]
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Perspective: Looking Back to Find Our Way Forward
The sun is coming up again today. I know it always does, but at this time of year it is not always visible. The sun is often clouded over, leaving us with long, gray days. It helps, during these rather tumultuous times, to see those rays of light shine through the barren branches. We are […]
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Server of the Week: Tracey Steebs at Kick Ash Coffee
Maybe you’ve seen her in the shop, Maybe you’ve seen her online, If you haven’t met her at all yet, just pop In to Kick Ash for some coffee so fine! Tuesdays with Tracey, she’s on social media, Staying connected with you – have no fears. As retail manager, she’s always there to greet ya, And […]
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Pulse of Philanthropy: Generosity, the Next Beauty Trend
There’s something wonderfully lyrical about the idea that beauty and generosity are inherently linked. Perhaps the classical Greek poet Sappho said it best: “He who is fair to look upon is good, and he who is good will soon be fair also.” Numerous studies have demonstrated that giving and perceived attractiveness are intertwined, yet for […]
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Door County Writes: Writing through This Holiday Season 2020
Nonfiction by Albert DeGenova So, this is the 2020 holiday season in the year of COVID-19. The season of sentimentality. I’ve been fumbling and stumbling for too long now, day to day, under a fog of sadness and fear … exhausted (2020 has been a rough year). But then, reading in my favorite chair next […]
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A Girl in the Woods: The forest-inspired creations of Jodi Rose
In a way, Jodi Rose spent 10 years working on the life-sized, bejeweled dress titled “Timberella 3,” even though she only started actually working on it in 2018. Completing the art piece required a journey that began with her departure from Door County, where she had been an active part of the Door County art […]
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Manners Matter: Thank-Yous Really Matter
Dear Mary Pat, I have certain young family members (nieces and nephews) to whom I send carefully chosen presents every year, and every year, it’s like shipping the gifts to a black hole – I never hear how they liked the gifts or receive even a simple thank-you. It feels as though I’ve missed the […]
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SUDS WITH SOPHIE: A Rare Treat: Dark Sour Beers
If you’ve read any of my past articles, it’s probably become quite clear how much I love the sour revolution that’s taking place in today’s craft beer world. Sour beers – for those who are unfamiliar with the style – are made by introducing some sort of brewing bacterium into the beer to create tart […]
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First Snow Causes Non-injury Accident
The season’s first few inches of accumulated snowfall came Sunday afternoon – and with it, snow-covered, slippery road conditions. The Ephraim Fire Department was dispatched Sunday at 3:45 pm, just after the snow began to fall heavily, to the site of this single-vehicle accident on Highway 42 in Ephraim. Fire Chief Justin MacDonald said the driver […]
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Liberty Grove Paper Arts Offering January Classes
Liberty Grove Paper Arts (libertygrovepaperarts.com) will offer a Basic Treasure Box class Jan. 9, 10 am – 12:30 pm. This class is perfect if you have never made a covered book board box before, would like to review the basics of paper cartonnage, or would simply enjoy a morning of creating a lovely piece of […]
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Ellison Bay Pottery To Begin Winter Hours
Ellison Bay Pottery will be open daily, 11 am – 4 pm, until the end of the year, when it will switch over to winter hours: Friday and Saturday, 11 am – 4 pm. The gallery will close for Christmas and New Year’s. Curbside pickup is always available, and masks are required.
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Master Gardeners Recommend Virtual Presentations
As all things green continue their winter slumber, gardeners can at least think green with these virtual gardening recommendations from the Door County Master Gardeners Association: • The Winter Interest Garden Tour (http://youtube.com/watch?v=51CTObMvRuc&feature=youtu.be) is a delightful virtual tour of a winter garden. It’s in Oregon, but the information and many of the plants are applicable to […]
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DCMM Presentation: Circumnavigating Peninsula in a Kayak
Join Mike McCarthy on Jan. 7, 7 pm, for his Door County Maritime Museum (DCMM) Speaker Series virtual presentation, during which he’ll share tales of his quest to circumnavigate the Northern Door peninsula in his sit-on-top pedal kayak. The presentation will also be available on DCMM’s YouTube channel and Facebook page afterward. The presentation will […]
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Junction Center Yoga to Offer Classes via Zoom
Junction Center Yoga Studio will offer live yoga classes via Zoom: Restorative Yoga on Tuesdays, 10-11:15 am; Level 1 Yoga on Wednesdays, 9-10:15 am; and Level 2 Yoga on Saturdays, 9-10:30 am. Access the classes at momoyoga.com; then attend from the safety and comfort of your home. Momoyoga enables you to book and cancel your […]
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Antibody Treatment Available at Door County Medical Center
Press Release Investigational antibody treatment medications bamlanivimab, a monoclonal antibody; and casirivimab and imdevimab, a polyclonal antibody, are now available at Door County Medical Center for the treatment of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The drugs have received an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Receiving bamlanivimab or casirivimab and imdevimab […]