In this issue
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What’s happening to connect your community Communities up and down the peninsula are progressing with plans to provide reliable, affordable, accessible high-speed internet to their residents and businesses. The push began following the late-2021 passage of the $1 trillion federal infrastructure plan that guaranteed $42.45 billion in funding to improve broadband access for rural areas, […]
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Sturgeon Bay Postpones Decision on Fleet Farm
Sturgeon Bay’s Common Council agreed Tuesday to establish a development agreement with Fleet Farm to build a new store along the west entrance to the city, but the details of that agreement have yet to be finalized. Fleet Farm wants to construct a 91,000-square-foot retail store with an automotive service center, exterior yard, gas station […]
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Maple-Oregon Street Closing for Maintenance
Starting Monday, Jan. 23, the Maple/Oregon Street Bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic from 7 am to 3 pm for maintenance. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation expects the work and closures to end by 3 pm on Thursday, Jan. 26.
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Sturgeon Bay Approves Development Terms for Downtown Project
The commitment would create the city’s eighth Tax Increment District The Sturgeon Bay Common Council approved a development agreement Tuesday related to constructing a building for music performances and lessons in a vacant lot at the northeast corner of 3rd Avenue and Jefferson Street. Shirley Weese Young, who purchased the parcel, is planning to build […]
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Challenges Planned to S&S Jerseyland Dairy Expansion
Ways to challenge the proposed expansion of the Forestville-based S&S Jerseyland Dairy were discussed Jan. 10 at the Forestville Public Library during an informational session hosted by the Friends of the Forestville Dam. S&S Jerseyland Dairy intends to increase its existing operation from the 7,654 animal units it reported a year ago to 14,711. The […]
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Sevastopol Short-Term-Rental Owners Fined $15,000
Owners of a short-term-rental (STR) property on Glidden Drive in Sevastopol will pay the town a $15,000 fine, plus the town’s publication costs and attorney fees. The STR property owners have also upgraded the septic-tank system at the 4248 Glidden Drive property and submitted a new maximum-parking plan. Those conditions are part of the settlement […]
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Packerland Conference Math Meet Results
Week of Jan. 9, 2023 (Name, high school, points) Seniors: Christy Braun, Sturgeon Bay, 31; Russell Pudlo, Sturgeon Bay, 31; Tim Mandler, Sturgeon Bay, 29; Philip Schmidt, Sturgeon Bay, 28; Kian Rai, NEW, 27 Juniors: Ezra Linnan, Sevastopol, 31; James Joski, Kewaunee, 30; Hannah Hwang, NEW, 29; Inho Lee, Sevastopol, 27; Jade Tomberlin, Sturgeon Bay, […]
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Sturgeon Bay Stretches Dollars from $16 Million School Referendum
NWTC considers evening CNC class at Sevastopol The library at Sturgeon Bay’s Sunrise Elementary School will receive $207,000 worth of improvements this summer because the district had money left over from $16.9 million in voter-approved building projects. The Sturgeon Bay School Board this month authorized the district to renovate, reconfigure, electronically update and spruce up […]
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In collaboration with independent choreographer Elizabeth Clark, the Kress Pavilion is hosting a Finding Your Center movement class on Thursdays, 9 am, in the Great Hall. The class focuses on flexibility, balance, breath work and strength building in a casual atmosphere with music to facilitate “finding your center” and to enhance or complement any current […]
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OutWiGo for Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 21-22
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) is hosting Free Fishing Weekend Jan. 21-22 to share the fun and excitement of winter fishing. No fishing license or trout and salmon stamps are required, and anglers may fish state waters where there is an open season. All other fishing regulations apply. And as a reminder, anglers […]
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Pilot Project for Beach Warning Lights Heading to County Board
The Door County Board of Supervisors will consider funding for electronic beach warning signs that can be operated remotely to alert beachgoers when levels of bacteria in the water make it unsafe for swimming. The request heading to the supervisors’ Jan. 24 meeting is for $40,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars that have […]
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Take Action on Radon this Month
During January – which is National Radon Action Month – the Kewaunee County Health Department (KCHD), Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are encouraging Kewaunee County residents to learn more about radon and how to avoid being exposed to it. Of Wisconsin homes, 5%-10% have elevated radon levels on the main […]
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Literacy Door County, which provides one-to-one adult literacy tutoring for native and nonnative English speakers, is hosting a training session for those interested in becoming a volunteer tutor. The training will be held Jan. 28, 12-2:30 pm, at Hope United Church of Christ, 141 S. 12th Ave. in Sturgeon Bay. Neither prior teaching experience nor […]
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Candlelight Vigil Walk in Sturgeon Bay
A right-to-life candlelight vigil walk will be held in Sturgeon Bay on Jan. 21. It will start at 6 pm at the Government Center, 421 Nebraska St., and end at Door County Medical Center, 323 S. 18th Ave. The route is about a 30-minute walk. All participants are encouraged to carry an enclosed candle or […]
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Door County boys and girls ages 9-14 are invited to participate in the Knights of Columbus–sponsored free-throw contest Jan. 20 in the St. John Bosco/Corpus Christi gym in Sturgeon Bay. Registration will start at 4 pm; the contest will begin at 4:30 pm. There is no entry fee, but please supply proof of age with […]
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Free Blood-Pressure Screenings
Health care volunteers are providing free blood-pressure checks at Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church, 11836 Hwy 42 in Ellison Bay. Screenings are held monthly on the third Tuesday, 1:30-2:15 pm; and monthly on the first Sunday, 10:30-11:15 am, in Room J, across from the church office.
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ADRC Offers Dementia-Focused Book Club
The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of the Lakeshore’s dementia-care specialist and the Algoma Public Library will be hosting a dementia-focused book club to read Still Alice by Lisa Genova. Dementia is currently the sixth leading cause of death in the nation, with Alzheimer’s being the most common cause of dementia among older adults. […]
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Kress Pavilion, Egg Harbor Library Open House
Join the Village of Egg Harbor and the Egg Harbor Library to celebrate winter and community with free fun Jan. 26, 9 am – 6 pm. To highlight the offerings at the Kress Pavilion, the day’s activities will include three free yoga classes, a pasta-making class, a book discussion as part of Door County Reads, […]
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The Intricacies of Ice Carving
Carvers share tips and tricks of the trade by JOHN MIELKE Not that long ago, Collin Richter of Sturgeon Bay was new to ice carving, but for years, his father, Gary, had participated in carving events throughout Wisconsin. “My dad suggested I give it a try,” Richter said. “Our family enjoys getting involved in street […]
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Fossils, Fur and More at Crossroads at Big Creek
Families and learners of all ages are invited to the next Saturday Science program at Crossroads at Big Creek on Jan. 21. Drop in anytime between 1 pm and 4 pm to learn about Door County’s fossils, hunt for fossils in Crossroads’ exhibits and create a model to take home. Each participating family will also […]
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Candlelight Ski at Whitefish Dunes State Park
Hike, snowshoe or ski the candlelit trails at Whitefish Dunes State Park on Jan. 28, 5-8 pm, and stop by the outdoor firepit at the shelter building for warm drinks, s’mores and good company. This free event will be held if the weather permits, and a state-park vehicle sticker is required. Volunteers are needed. Get […]
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Solving the world’s problems one sip at a time The great New York Yankees catcher Yogi Berra once said, “When you get to a fork in the road, take it.” As I read the tasting menu at Harbor Ridge, I realized that visitors there always arrive at a fork in the road when they’re asked […]
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Mike at the Movies: Hollywood Loves Making Movies about Hollywood
by MIKE ORLOCK Often the movies that moviemakers love to make about themselves end up competing for those little gold statues that they like to give themselves for making movies. In the past few years alone, The Artist, Argo, Birdman, La La Land and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood have been among the most […]
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Intro to Belly Dance Class at STUDIO234
STUDIO234 and instructor Andria Nikoupolis Weliky are offering a new movement class, Intro to Belly Dance, every Tuesday, Jan. 24 – Feb. 28, 1-2 pm. This vibrant class will begin with a warm-up, then transition into skill progressions and applying them to choreography. This class is geared toward adults of all levels, from beginners to more […]
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Tickets Available for Peninsula Music Festival’s February Fest
The Peninsula Music Festival’s winter chamber-music series, February Fest, will take place Feb. 5, 12 and 19, all at 2 pm, at the Kress Pavilion, 7845 Church St. in Egg Harbor. Two members of the Festival Orchestra – violinist Alex Ayers and violinist and pianist Paul Hauer – will begin the series with a program featuring […]
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Love Is in the Air at Birch Creek Music Performance Center
Birch Creek Music Performance Center will celebrate Valentine’s Day with a Feb. 11 concert of love songs from the worlds of musical theater, opera and popular music. Soprano Diana Stoic and pianist Michael R. Oldham will join Birch Creek alumnus and tenor Jonathan Zeng on the Juniper Hall stage. Enjoy favorites by Rodgers and Hammerstein, […]
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Join the Hardy Gallery for its 2023 Community Mosaic Project
The Hardy Gallery is seeking artists for its 2023 Community Mosaic Project, now in its 16th year. People of all ages and from all creative backgrounds are encouraged to participate. Past submissions have included photography, 3D and sculptural work, assemblages, fiber work, painting, writing and collaborative works. Participants receive one free, six-inch-by-six-inch canvas – supplied by […]
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Door County Community Foundation’s Lobby Gallery Highlights Photography
The Door County Community Foundation’s Lobby Gallery will feature the photographic works of David Graham and Terri Warpinski, with a reception planned for Jan. 27, 4:30-6 pm. Graham’s subject is the American cultural landscape. He taught at the University of Arts for 22 years and has worked regularly for Newsweek, Time, Fortune, Forbes and the […]
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Ink Block Carving and Stamp Art at ARTicipation Studio & Gallery
Door County artist Melissa Resch will guide participants through the ink block carving and stamp art process to create a framable art piece Jan. 21, 2-4:30 pm, at ARTicipation Studio & Gallery. The cost of $55 includes all materials, instruction and beverages. Learn more and join the fun by registering at articipationdoorcounty.com.
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Peninsula School of Art Announces 2023 Classes, Workshops
The Peninsula School of Art has launched its catalog of summer and fall 2023 offerings. More than 75 instructors – many returning with new and expanded classes, as well as new instructors – will lead more than 100 two-day and four-day workshops for adults. Begin work in a particular medium during a half-day Try-It workshop; take a […]
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New Tower with Helical Ramp Recommended for Potawatomi Tower
Those fighting for the tower’s repair are not happy with the design options The long-awaited conceptual designs for the Potawatomi State Park observation tower were made public on Thursday evening during a brief presentation from Grāef, an engineering, design, planning and consulting firm. The recommended option turned out to be a new tower with a […]
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June 8, 1933 – Jan. 10, 2023 Robert Lyle Weber, 89, of Sturgeon Bay, died at Door County Medical Center. He was born in Sturgeon Bay to Raymond and Kathryn (Hartel) Weber. He served in the U.S. Army stationed in Germany. Robert worked at Warner Wholesale in Sturgeon Bay for many years until his retirement. […]
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November 7, 1931 ~ January 9, 2023 Thomas S. Ullom, 91, of Fish Creek, died on Monday, January 9, 2023 at Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay. He was born November 7, 1931 in Olney, Illinois, son of the late Robert William and Lois M. (Rutger) Ullom. Tom received his master’s degree in mining engineering from […]