In this issue
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Beginner Painting Class Offers More Than Tips and Techniques
When you’re an adult, it’s hard to go back to a time when there were fewer expectations and less pressure. In other words, it’s impossible to go back to a time when you were younger. This idea came into full view for me as I was holding an interview in the Link Gallery of Children’s […]
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Manners Matter: Staying Motivated during the Winter
MANNERS MATTER Dear Mary Pat, I get a little overwhelmed this time of year. I own a business and am working on finishing year-end for 2019 while starting to plan for the new season. Because most of my staff is seasonal, I don’t have my usual crew around me to keep me motivated. How do […]
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Bears, Bucks and Boat Launch on NRB Agenda
Passion and politics could clash when Wisconsin’s seven-citizen state Natural Resources Board (NRB) meets in Madison next week for its first monthly meeting of 2020. DNR staff will take a look at a 2019 deer hunt that saw numbers fall about 14 percent statewide to just more than 288,000 whitetails – the first sub-300,000 deer […]
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Celeste Benzschawel is a reporter and social-media editor here at the Peninsula Pulse weekly newspaper and a writer for Door County Living magazine. Originally from Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, she moved to Door County in May 2019 after graduating with a journalism degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Though she enjoys writing news articles, reporting on […]
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Publishing Industry News: Jan. 17, 2020
Curious about what’s happening in the world of books and publishing? Catch up on the biggest acquisitions, news, adaptations and more here! • Egyptologists have discovered the oldest copy of what’s being described as the world’s first illustrated book: a 4,000-year-old edition of the Book of Two Ways, an ancient Egyptian guide to the afterlife […]
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County Bike Plan Meeting Jan. 30
The Door County Land Use Services Department will host a meeting Jan. 30, 5:30-7 pm, to review the Door County Bicycle, Pedestrian and Recreational Facilities Master Plan. Staff members will review how the plan, adopted in 2014, has been implemented and what has been accomplished to date. They will also discuss potential future work items. […]
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Bills to Watch: Golf Caddies, Harassment of Sports Officials
AB-699 / SB-629 Golf caddies This bill would allow those who are 12 or 13 years old to provide caddy services without being employed by a golf course. Current law requires caddies who are 12 or 13 to be employed by a golf course. The bill is in the Committee on Jobs and the Economy […]
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Kitchens to Host Listening Sessions Feb. 3
State Rep. Joel Kitchens will host three listening sessions Feb. 3: at the Door County Library in Sturgeon Bay, 10-11 am; at the Sister Bay Village Hall, 1-2 pm; and at the Luxemburg Village Hall, 4:30-5:30 pm. Citizens are invited to share feedback, ask questions and meet Rep. Kitchens at the sessions. To contact his […]
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Municipal Meetings: Jan. 17-24
DOOR COUNTY City of Sturgeon Bay: Jan. 22 – Joint Park and Recreation, 5:30 pm. County of Door: Jan. 20 – Legislative Committee, 1 pm; Joint Nutrition Advisory/ADRC Advisory Council, 2:30 pm; Finance Committee, 3 pm; Library Board, 5 pm. Jan. 21 – Administrative Committee, 10 am. Town of Egg Harbor: Jan. 20 – Town Board, 7 […]
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Representative Joel Kitchens Rep. Joel Kitchens is co-author of a bill that would waive the annual state-park vehicle-admission fee for families of public- or private-school students in fourth grade. “This bill will further encourage families to spend time together outdoors and experience our state parks, forests, recreational areas and trails,” he said. “As Wisconsin residents […]
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Wisconsin Communities Search for Road-Salt Alternatives Southeastern Wisconsin has seen a mild winter so far, but it’s only January, and Wisconsin communities are preparing by looking at alternatives to road salt. Although salt has been an effective way to melt ice on roads and sidewalks, as little as one teaspoon permanently pollutes five gallons of […]
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Local Governments Request $1.47 Billion in Transportation Grants
Wisconsin municipalities submitted $1.47 billion in transportation-grant requests to the Multimodal Local Supplement Program, underscoring the desperate state of Wisconsin’s transportation infrastructure. The program allots $75 million in funding for local communities’ road, bridge, harbor, transit, bicycle-accommodation and railroad projects and will pay up to 90 percent of total eligible costs, with local governments providing […]
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Northern Door Broomball League Results and Schedule
The Northern Door Broomball League kicked off its season Jan. 8 at the Sister Bay Sports Complex, where six teams are competing on the ice this winter. In week one, Alexander’s topped Johnson’s Park; Door County Brewing topped Matt “The Octopus” Stone and his upstart Husby’s crew; and e-Tailer beat the revamped JJ’s squad. Jan. […]
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High School Winter Athletics: Jan. 17-24
GIBRALTAR Boys Basketball Jan. 17 vs. Southern Door, 7:30 pm Jan. 21 @ Sturgeon Bay, 7:30 pm Jan. 24 @ Algoma, 7:30 pm Girls Basketball Jan. 18 vs. Sturgeon Bay, 3:30 pm Jan. 23 vs. Algoma, 7:30 pm SEVASTOPOL Boys Basketball Jan. 17 @ Kewaunee, 7:30 pm Jan. 18 vs. NEWCHAA, 6:30 pm (location TBA) […]
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Packerland Conference Standings: Since Jan. 11
Boys Basketball School, win-loss Kewaunee 6-0 Southern Door 5-1 Sturgeon Bay 5-1 Oconto 4-3 Peshtigo 3-3 Gibraltar 2-4 NEW Lutheran 2-4 Sevastopol 1-5 Algoma 0-7 Girls Basketball School, win-loss Kewaunee 5-0 Peshtigo 4-1 Southern Door 4-1 NEW Lutheran 3-3 Sturgeon Bay 3-3 Gibraltar 2-3 Oconto 3-4 Algoma 2-5 Sevastopol 0-6 Wrestling School, win-loss Kewaunee 1-0 […]
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Apple Dumpling League Dec. 27 • High team game: Drinking Team Bowling Problem 849 • High team series: Choppin’ Wood 2,339 • High game (men): Jeff Sperber 279, Doc Bundy 249, Adam Kring 248, Matt Heldmann 248, Chris Blish 248, Todd Jacobe 248 • High series (men): Jeff Sperber 765, Doc Bundy 707, Adam Kring […]
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DCEDC to Install Solar Array at Sturgeon Bay’s Business Development Center
As part of Door County Economic Development Corporation’s (DCEDC) 2020 capital budget plan, a new solar array will be installed at Sturgeon Bay’s Business Development Center (BDC). “We have been quite pleased with the cost savings at the BDC that resulted from our conversion from fluorescent to LED,” said DCEDC Executive Director Jim Schuessler. “We […]
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Gibraltar to Host 50 and Over Reunion
All Gibraltar High School graduates who have completed 50 or more years since finishing or attending Gibraltar are invited to the 50 and Over Reunion, to be held June 27 in the Fernwood Gardens Ballroom at Mr. G’s in Jacksonport. If you have questions, call Doug at 920.421.4288, Marion at 920.362.9908, Sue at 920.854.2056, Diane […]
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Greta Thunberg Isn’t Just an Activist – She’s a Role Model
Solomon Lindenberg is a senior at Gibraltar High School and editor of the school newspaper, the Viking Voice. There’s more carbon dioxide in our atmosphere now than at any time in human history. Earth has experienced the 20 warmest years on record during the past 22 years. Average wildlife populations have dropped by 60 percent […]
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By the Numbers: Wisconsin Falls Behind on Renewables
7.5 Megawatts of solar panels that Wisconsin had in 2010 – three times that of Minnesota 16 Times as much solar that Minnesota has versus Wisconsin today 5 Times as much wind power that Minnesota generates versus Wisconsin 22 Percent of total electricity that Minnesota harvests from wind and solar 3 Percent of total electricity […]
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Letter to the Editor: ‘Both Parties Advocate for Endless Wars’
Amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, Democrats are quick to call President Trump a war criminal and a threat to our national security. While the criticism is well warranted – the assassination of Iran’s top general, Qasem Soleimani, likely violated international law, and his death will undoubtedly result in retaliation – it comes off […]
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Letter to the Editor: Stakeholders: Piercing the Heart of Democracy
Regular people, laborers and the small-business-class electorate no longer have much of a voice in the democratic process. We have been prevented and discouraged through various diabolically engineered efforts (e.g., GOP-initiated voter suppression and GOP gerrymandering), and we are relegated to the anonymously defined “workforce,” barely qualifying as democratic stakeholders lately or even considered as […]
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Letter to the Editor: Thanks for Supporting the 2019 Red Kettle Campaign
A big thank-you to all the volunteers and donors who supported the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign for 2019! The stores that hosted ringers at their front doors are truly appreciated: Main Street Market, EconoFoods, Pick ’n Save, Walgreens, Walmart and several in Northern Door. Many ringers braved the weather and gave much of their […]
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Letter to the Editor: Just Silly
The two-year drawdown of the Forestville Millpond dam has been a contentious project. Widely opposed by local residents, but initiated nonetheless by the Door County Commission, it has generated two recall petitions, acrimonious debate at committee and commission meetings, and now baseless accusations pitting local citizens against county authority. This is just silly. A December […]
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Letter to the Editor: War and Peace
Standing for peace is not disrespecting anyone’s appreciation for those who serve to protect us; however, we are what we eat. Our appetite for military conflict as a tool for resolution of disagreements, the bullying threat of American military intervention, and our smart bombs delivered by smart drones overwhelm our palate for peace. Football-game pageantry […]
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Schools Provide Greater Transparency with New ESSA Provisions
New provisions of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which was signed into law by former President Barack Obama in 2015, will put schools across the United States and Wisconsin under further scrutiny by their communities. The act’s first priority is to promote equal opportunity for all students. It helps states identify low-performing public schools […]
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Kicks Off 50 Mentors in 50 Days Campaign
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Wisconsin (BBBSNEW) kicked off its 50 Mentors in 50 Days campaign on Jan. 6, which will involve social-media posts and streaming TV ads highlighting the need for mentors. The campaign will run through the third week of February to promote awareness of the programs in Brown, Door and Shawano […]
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Door County League of Women Voters Members Available to Help with Voting Issues
Members of the League of Women Voters of Door County will be available to assist citizens with voting issues at the Baileys Harbor Senior Lunch on Jan. 17, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm; the ADRC Sturgeon Bay Campus on Jan. 20, 11 am – 1 pm; the Brussels Senior Lunch on Jan. 21, 11:30 am – 12:30 […]
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Winter Farmers’ Market Continues at Prince of Peace Church
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Sturgeon Bay will host an indoor winter farmers’ market Jan. 18, 9 am – 12 pm, when about 20 local vendors will be selling greens, vegetables, meats, honey, canned goods, jewelry, beeswax products, artwork, and sewn, knitted and crocheted goods. The youth of the congregation will set up, clean up […]
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First Door County Talks of the Year Focuses on Immigration Politics
The Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will continue its Door County Talks series this winter. Alise Coen will present “Immigration Politics: Between Rights and Restrictions” on Jan. 18 in partnership with the Door County Civility Project. Debates over U.S. immigration policy have been shaped by a complex history characterized by tensions between migration restrictions and migrants’ […]
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Jonathan Overby to Host MLK Tribute on PBS Wisconsin
Wisconsin will celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. live from the Capitol rotunda in Madison on Jan. 20, 12 pm. Produced, directed and hosted by Wisconsin Public Radio’s Jonathan Overby, the 40th annual official state ceremony is the nation’s oldest state celebration. Ollie Watts Davis will deliver the keynote address. She […]
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Nondenominational Spiritual Discussion on Jan. 22
Have you experienced dreams that seem real, past-life memories, out-of-body experiences or near-death experiences? Learn new and advanced techniques for exploring your inner worlds on Jan. 22, 6:30-7:30 pm, at the Sturgeon Bay Library. The Wisconsin Satsang Society, a chartered affiliate of Eckankar, will sponsor this free, nondenominational program. All spiritual paths and faiths are […]
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2020 State of the State Address to Air on PBS Wisconsin and WPR
Gov. Tony Evers’ 2020 State of the State Address will air live Jan. 22, 7 pm, on PBS Wisconsin and Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR), and it will stream live online at pbswisconsin.org and wpr.org. It will also be rebroadcast at 10 pm on PBS Wisconsin’s Wisconsin Channel. In the address, Evers will highlight priorities for 2020 […]
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Aging and Caregiving Resource Fair at NWTC Learning and Innovation Center
Area experts will provide valuable information and options to help prepare people to care for themselves as they age and to be good care partners for their loved ones at the second annual Aging and Caregiving Resource Fair. NWTC is hosting the fair Jan. 23, 11 am – 2 pm, at its Learning and Innovation […]
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Winter Trivia League at Algoma’s Steele Street Hops
On Jan. 23, 7-9 pm, Methunky Trivia will host the first in its four-part, limited-edition winter trivia league at Steele Street Hops, 322 Steele St. in Algoma. It’s open to the public and will continue Feb. 20, March 26 and April 30. A traditional paper-and-pen-style trivia game, competitors are encouraged to arrive early to claim […]
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Breakfast Bingo at the Kress on Jan. 25
The Egg Harbor Historical Society will host breakfast bingo Jan. 25 at the Kress Pavilion in Egg Harbor. Doors will open at 9 am; bingo will start at 10 am. Coffee, juice and small breakfast treats will be available. Proceeds will help the historical society to restore the Bookmobile.
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First Quarterly Meeting of 100+ Women Who Care is Jan. 27
The first quarterly meeting of 2020 for 100+ Women Who Care of Northern Door will be held Jan. 27 at the Kress Pavilion in Egg Harbor. The social part of this women-only philanthropic giving circle will begin at 5:30 pm; the formal presentations will begin at 6:30 pm. The three Door County nonprofits that will […]
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Cosmic Bowl-a-Thon to Raise Funds for Habitat for Humanity
Attend the eighth annual Bowl-a-Thon on Feb. 8 at Apple Valley Lanes in Sturgeon Bay to raise funds for Door County Habitat for Humanity’s 43rd home build, which will take place in Northern Door. The nine-pin cosmic bowling contest will offer prizes, raffles, a silent auction and lunch for all participants, and this year’s Roaring […]
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Memory Café at Kewaunee Public Library
The Kewaunee Memory Café that previously met from 2:30 to 4 pm has changed its time to 10 to 11:30 am on the third Wednesday of the month. The group will still meet at the Kewaunee Public Library.The memory café is a social gathering place for those with memory loss, mild cognitive impairment, early Alzheimer’s […]
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DCMC Auxiliary Members Volunteered 13,800 Hours in 2019
At the Door County Medical Center (DCMC) Auxiliary’s Christmas luncheon in December, Maribeth Hetherington, auxiliary president; and Bruce Shewchuk, auxiliary president-elect, presented three checks to DCMC. Kelli Bowling, DCMC’s chief culture officer, accepted them on behalf of Brian Stephens, DCMC president and CEO. The first check – for $333,150 – represents the value of the auxiliary’s […]
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Sunshine House Provides 26,000 Rides in 2019
In 2019, Sunshine House provided more than 26,000 rides to Door County residents. Rain or shine, snow or sleet, Karen Leitzinger, director of transportation for Sunshine House, has the fleet warmed up and ready to accommodate those needing a ride. Sunshine House gives clients more than 8,000 rides to their community employment, personal-care appointments and […]
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Women’s Fund Presents Grant to Door County Partnership for Children and Families
The Door County Partnership for Children and Families, a program of United Way of Door County, has received a $5,250 grant from the Women’s Fund of Door County to support the Door County Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program, which launched in December 2018. Since then, more than 650 Door County children have registered for this […]
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Prevea Health Launches New Podcast
Prevea Health has launched Plug in to Health – a podcast about health topics, the latest developments in health and medicine, and more – that’s available for free on Apple, Spotify, other podcasting platforms and prevea.com/podcast. Angela Deja, public relations coordinator at Prevea Health, is the host. “At Prevea Health, we are passionate about improving the health […]
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Meet Willow, a seven-year-old beauty who’s available for adoption at the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) Door County Campus. This sweet, affectionate lady has the softest fur and most unusual markings. Don’t ignore her for long, or you’ll get a firm head butt requesting more petting! Willow is a little skittish around loud noises and quick […]
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Family Art Day Jan. 18 at Peninsula School of Art
Peninsula School of Art in Fish Creek hosts free, monthly Family Art Days September through May, usually on the third Saturday, 9 am – 12 pm. Drop in anytime! Projects are most appropriate for ages three through 12, but family members of all ages may join in the art-making. The materials, inspiration and a little guidance […]
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‘Textile Tableau’ Opens Jan. 18 at Miller Art Museum
The Miller Art Museum in downtown Sturgeon Bay will host its first exhibition of the new year Jan. 18 – Feb. 24 in the main gallery: a diverse selection of more than 35 fiber-based works titled Textile Tableau: An Exploration of Painting with Fibers. A free public reception on Jan. 18, 3-4:30 pm, will feature […]
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Readers Needed for 2020 Mother Language Day Reading
Since Write On, Door County’s first year of programming in 2014, it has hosted the International Mother Language Day poetry reading. The event celebrates the languages of the world spoken here in Door County and invites audience members to relax and appreciate the rhythm and music of poetry rather than focusing on its message. This […]
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Auditions and Play Reading Festival at TAP
Third Avenue Playhouse (TAP) will hold general auditions for the 2020 season for non-Equity and Equity Membership Candidates on Jan. 18, 10 am – 5 pm, in Sturgeon Bay. Equity auditions will be held later. To find out more and sign up for an audition, visit thirdavenueplayhouse.com/about/auditions. TAP will also present its fifth annual Winter Play […]
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Nominations Open for Wisconsin Hunter Ethics Award
Do you know a hunter whose actions have impressed you? Was the hunter kind, courteous, respectful, responsible or a moral compass in action? Consider nominating this person for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ annual Wisconsin Hunter Ethics Award. Established in 1997, the award recognizes a hunter whose actions symbolize Wisconsin’s hunting heritage: not trophy […]
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30th Annual Candlelight Ski/Hike/Snowshoe Event at Newport
Thirty years ago, Newport State Park initiated Door County’s candlelight-ski tradition. This year it will hold its 30th annual candlelight ski/hike/snowshoe event Feb. 8, 5:30-8:30 pm, when a portion of the trail will come alive by candlelight, guiding skiers, hikers and snowshoers into a glowing, magical winter wonderland. Park staff and Newport Wilderness Society volunteers […]
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Enjoy Hikes and Ski for Free at Crossroads
Enjoy the crisp, winter air during a forest habitat hike at Crossroads at Big Creek’s Ida Bay Preserve on Jan. 17, 3:30 pm. Learn about the preserve’s woodland habitats during a gentle, hour-long walk through the winter forest. Meet at the Zenith Street entrance, and dress for the conditions. Ski for Free will continue Jan. […]
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Obituary: Melvin E. Boeckenhauer
Feb. 25, 1928 – Dec. 25, 2019 Melvin E. Boeckenhauer, 91, died in Prospect Heights, Illinois. He was born on his parents’ farm in Des Plaines, Illinois. Melvin was the loving husband of Eunice (née Thon) for 65 years. Dear brother of the late Lyle (Edna), George and Paul. Proud uncle of Gerald (Barbara), Kathy, […]