In this issue
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Last Effort for a Whitefish Dunes Safe Harbor
When the Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) policymaking Natural Resources Board (NRB) convenes in Green Bay on Aug. 7 and 8 to approve the master plan for the department’s northeast Wisconsin properties, Dick Baudhuin will make one final appeal for allowing a safe harbor near Whitefish Dunes State Park. Baudhuin attended the July 11 Door […]
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Children’s Theater Camp Performance
The students in Rogue Theater’s Children’s Theater Camp present The Adventures of Peter and the Wolf by Sheila Smolensky on July 14. In this play, Young Peter has devised a plan to capture the fearsome wolf, who has escaped from the zoo to raid villagers’ homes. Apparently the wolf has a rather large “sweet tooth” […]
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Discussion of Film ‘This Changes Everything’
On July 17 at 4:30 pm, join the Environmental Justice Action team from the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (UUF) in Ephraim, in viewing and discussing This Changes Everything. Filmed in 211 shoot days in nine countries and five continents, this film is a grand attempt to reimagine the immense challenge of climate change. Compelling to even […]
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Leah Donovan, of Glendale, Wis., enjoyed picking wild strawberries at her grandmother’s field in the town of Egg Harbor. Submitted.
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Overheard and Obsessions: July 13, 2018
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? “She so badly needs stitches in her mouth.” “We could never be brain surgeons or anything, but I accept that.” “You’re gonna […]
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Trivia: What is the English translation for the name of the German automaker Volkswagen?
Question: What is the English translation for the name of the German automaker Volkswagen? Answer: People’s car
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Spencer Berndt Earns Peninsula Music Festival Scholarship
The Peninsula Music Festival (PMF) selected Spencer Berndt, a recent graduate of Gibraltar High School, as the recipient of their college scholarship. Berndt will attend University of Wisconsin – Stout where he will major in computer science and minor in music. Each year the PMF awards a $3,000 scholarship to a graduating senior who desires […]
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Join Door County Children’s Choir
Children are invited to be part of the Door County Children’s Choir. All students in third through sixth grades are invited to participate. The choir holds rehearsals Monday evenings 5-6 pm at the Donald and Carol Kress Pavillion in Egg Harbor. The choir is directed by Shannon Sheehan. For registration information visit doorcountychildrenschoir.com.
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July Events With Liberty Grove Historical Society
The Liberty Grove Historical Society (LGHS) hosts two events during July. On July 14 the Vintage Day sale will be held at the barn from 10 am to 3 pm. The Museum and grounds are also open and kite flying is encouraged on Grand View Park. On July 16, LGHS will host a Liberty Grove […]
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This summer Door County Kayak Tours opens a new location at 6329 Hwy 57 in downtown Jacksonport. In addition to offering paddle board yoga and kayak tours, this summer they added bicycle rentals that accommodate couples and families of two to six people. They are open 8 am to 6 pm daily. For more information […]
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Golf League Results: June 29 – July 6
ALPINE Women’s Golf League July, 3, 2018 Winners: Flight A – Nancy Thannert; Flight B – Lynn Barkinge; Flight C – Georgianne Farley; Flight D – Sue Matthies Low Score: Flight A – Diane Hanley (43); Flight B – Jean Canney, Lynn Barkinge, Kathy Triolo (tied at 53); Flight C – Christine Tierney (54); Flight […]
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The Belgian Heritage Center will hold a traditional Door County trout boil July 21 with the first boil at 5 pm and the last at 6:30 pm. Proceeds help support the Belgian Heritage Center and its mission of preserving and promoting the unique history of this area. The meal features trout, potatoes, onions, coleslaw, dessert […]
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Sturgeon Bay Firm Earns $2 Million Superior Dredge Contract
Roen Salvage Co., Sturgeon Bay, has been awarded a $1,933,500 contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, for dredging at Duluth-Superior Harbor in western Lake Superior on the Minnesota-Wisconsin border. The firm will dredge approximately 150,000 cubic yards of material from the harbor and deposit the dredged material at a shallow cove […]
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Family Programs at Crossroads at Big Creek
Family programs, appropriate for learners of all ages, are offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 am during July and August at the Collins Learning Center at Crossroads at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay. Crossroads continues their Friends Work Party on July 14 at 10 am. Volunteers are welcome at the weekly work parties […]
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Letter to the Editor: This Isn’t About MS-13
The Trump decision to separate children from their moms and dads isn’t about MS-13! It is about uniting the Trump “base” around hate, fear and racism. When did we become a country with such cruel values? This past week the Trump Administration revealed its failure and incompetence by admitting that the “zero tolerance” policy has […]
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Search for Missing Kewaunee Fisherman Now a Recovery Effort
The search for a Kewaunee fisherman who did not return to shore July 4 has turned into a recovery mission. Mark Wautelet, 38, of Kewaunee was reported missing Wednesday, July 4, to the Kewaunee County Sheriff’s Department after he did not return to Kewaunee Marina at his expected time. An experienced charter fisherman, Wautelet left […]
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Improv Workshop at Lost Moth Gallery
Sue Demel from Sons of the Never Wrong presents “Vocal Improvisation for Singer-Songwriters,” an improvisation workshop designed specifically for singer-songwriters. Demel loves to teach singers to revel in the possibilities of their voices, and she has the vocal abilities to practice what she teaches. Demel will share improv tips and tricks for live performances as […]
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The Bestseller List: July 13, 2018
HARDCOVER FICTION The President Is Missing by Bill Clinton There There by Tommy Orange A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles Warlight by Michael Ondaatje The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah HARDCOVER NONFICTION Calypso by David Sedaris Educated by Tara Westover The World as It Is by Ben Rhodes How to Change Your Mind by […]
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With high water levels receding on many streams and rivers, state conservation biologists are now encouraging paddlers, anglers and other water lovers to take a few minutes to help protect some of the most important yet least known members of Wisconsin’s aquatic ecosystems: native freshwater mussels. A new video shows volunteers how to search shorelines […]
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Introducing Northern Door Scrapbook: The Lost Tapes
by Bonnie Jo Moore It was January of 1986. My husband Bill and I brushed the snow off our Plymouth Volare and drove up to Door County, escaping Milwaukee for the day to enjoy some open country and fresh winter air. Destination: Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant in Sister Bay. It was mid-morning when we arrived […]
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Door County League Baseball Results, Schedule: July 13, 15
July 8 Results Institute 4, Baileys Harbor 17 Egg Harbor 6, West Jacksonport 5 Maplewood 8, Washington Island 3 Sister Bay 4, Kolberg 2 Standings Sister Bay, 8-1 Egg Harbor, 7-2 Washington Island, 6-3 West Jacksonport, 5-4 Baileys Harbor, 4-5 Maplewood, 3-6 Institute, 2-7 Kolberg, 1-8 Schedule July 13, 7:30 pm West Jacksonport […]
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‘Lungs,’ ‘Shinbone Alley’ at TAP
Lungs, written by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Robert Boles, continues at Third Avenue Playhouse (TAP) until July 21. The show contains strong language and frank discussions of sex. It is performed Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2 pm. A special showing is scheduled for July 17 at […]
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News From This Weeks Past: Oiled Roads and Burglars
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 Expositor Independent July 13, 1877 During the storm of last Saturday evening, a ball of fire came down the spout leading from the eve trough to […]
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Jacksonport Town Hall Closed During Construction
Due to the building construction on the Jacksonport Town Hall/Fire Station the town hall will be unavailable for meetings and events after the Aug. 14 primary election until the construction is completed. Please make arrangements for alternate venues.
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ADRC Offers Brain Enrichment Course
Starting July 11, the Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Door County will offer BE! Brain Enrichment, a 10-week course designed to maintain thinking and memory skills. Developed by Linda Sasser, Ph.D., this course involves activities designed to target various cognitive skills. Some activities target reaction time and automatic responses. Other activities are designed […]
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‘Harvey Haen’ History Hour in Egg Harbor
On July 18, the Egg Harbor Historical Society continues their History Hour programs with a presentation on Egg Harbor’s Harvey Haen, owner with his wife Helen of “Harbor Service” from 1942-1979. A gas station and fix-it shop before self service came along, a local distributor of not only gas but up-to-date news. Harvey, “Mr. Fix-It,” […]
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DCMC Awards $36,000 in Local Scholarships
The Door County Medical Center Auxiliary awarded $36,000 in scholarships this year to Door County and Algoma High School graduates and prior graduates who are currently enrolled in medical programs. These scholarships were awarded to applicants who are committed, passionate and caring about the medical profession and were able to articulate that passion. Each recipient […]
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Server of the Week: Ann Lachappelle at Beltone Hearing Aid Center
Ann at Beltone will help you hear. So if you need hearing aids, never fear. She’s there to make sure you have a good day. So if you need help hearing, see her right away! – Submitted by Dorothy Lindsey
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Meet Waffle, an adorable two-month-old kitten in search of a special home. This sweet kitty is a hidden treasure. Waffle may investigate all the best hiding spots in his new home at first, but with a little patience and love, he’ll come out of his shell and it will be the most rewarding experience for […]
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2018 Door County Treasure Hunt
The Door County Treasure Hunt returns Sept. 29 to test your Door County knowledge and your sense of adventure. Your final days to register your team at early-bird registration rates are here. Sign up your team for $200 through July 15. After that, fees rise to $250 per team. Discover natural, historical, and cultural wonders […]
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Municipal Meetings: July 13 – 20
DOOR COUNTY City of Sturgeon Bay: The Parking & Traffic Committee meets at 4:30 pm July 16. The common council meets at 7 pm July 17. County of Door: The Finance Committee meets at 1 pm July 16. A joint ADRC Advisory Board and Nutrition Advisory Council will be held at 3 pm July 16. […]
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Mariner and Coast Guard Awards Aug. 7
The public is invited to join the Door County Maritime Museum (DCMM), Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club (SBYC) and the Sturgeon Bay Coast Guard Committee in honoring all nominees for the Mariner Award and the Sturgeon Bay Area Coast Guard Person of the Year. The award presentation dinner takes place Aug. 7 at the Sturgeon Bay […]
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Public Health Nurse Rhonda Kolberg Switches Gears for Retirement
This week marked the last week of work for Door County Public Health Nurse Rhonda Kolberg. After 27 years, she is stepping down to start a new life in retirement. “This will be very different for me. I’ve worked my whole life,” she said. Before taking the Door County public health nurse position in 1991, […]
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Back to Drawing Board for Sevastopol School District
There was good and bad news among the results of the survey that was sent to residents within the Sevastopol School District last month, the Sevastopol School board and the 35-member Citizens Facility Advisory Committee (CFAC) heard the evening of July 10. The good news? Bill Foster, founder and president of the Slinger, Wis.-based educational […]
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Adopt A Soldier-Door County Fundraiser
Adopt A Soldier-Door County will hold a fundraiser at Martin Park on Aug. 4. The fundraiser starts at 7 am with breakfast at the Sturgeon Bay Fire Department on Nebraska Street. This is an all-you-can-eat breakfast including pancakes, Seaquist Orchard cherries, eggs, sausage, bacon, fresh fruit and orange juice, all served with a bottomless cup […]
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Dr. Keith Fisher Develops Seminar on Neck Pain
Dr. Keith Fisher, PT, DPT(MSK), OCS, MTC, owner of Northern Door Physical Therapy & Wellness in Sister Bay, recently developed and instructed the seminar “Advances in the Treatment of Neck Pain: Implementing the Current Best Evidence into your Practice.” The course was co-sponsored by Naples Community Hospital Rehabilitation Services, of Naples, Fla., and Hodges University […]
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Free Athletic Mouthguard Day June 28
The 10th Annual Free Athletic Mouthguard Day took place on June 28. All area student athletes were invited to receive a free custom-fit, team color-coordinated mouthguard. A custom fit mouthguard provides superior protection from sports related dental injuries when compared to off the shelf mouthguard products. Volunteers and the entire Door County Dental Care staff are […]
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St. Peter’s Cares Walk Aug. 11
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Sturgeon Bay is sponsoring its 3rd Annual St. Peter’s Cares Walk on Aug. 11, 8:30-10:30 am. All proceeds are donated to Money Management Counselors, a local nonprofit. The staggered walk is 1 to 2.5 miles through scenic Sturgeon Bay. Maps are available. Pre-registration is due by Aug. 4. The cost […]
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Sunshine House Program on Special Needs Financial Planning July 24
Join the Sunshine House for a free presentation on special needs financial planning on July 24, 11:45 am. ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) accounts and SNT (Special Needs Trusts) are the topics of the day. Attorney Richard Hauser, with Pinkert Law Firm, will be on hand to answer questions. Attendees will learn what an […]
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Food Allergy Program in Sister Bay July 22
Northern Door Health & Wellness Ministry continues its Community Health Information Programs with “Food Allergies 101: Myth vs. Reality” on July 22, 4 pm at First Baptist Church in Sister Bay. The speaker is Amy Jessup, RN, Nurse Practitioner, who specializes in allergies. Northern Door Health & Wellness Ministry offers free blood pressure screenings beginning […]
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CPR, AED Courses Offered in Sister Bay
The Sister Bay & Liberty Grove Fire Department partners with the American Safety & Health Institute to offer classes to educate the community in the proper method of using an AED and performing CPR. The four-hour class teaches infant, child and adult CPR and offers a two-year certification. The class is $25 per person. Classes […]
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Sunflower Cottage Hosts Monthly Open House
Sunflower Cottage, offering a cozy “home away from home” atmosphere for adults, is a service of Sunshine House. Sunflower Cottage has a recurring open house the first Wednesday of every month from 8 to 9 am. All are welcome to stop in at the home-like facility and get to know the skilled and welcoming team. […]
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UW-Green Bay Student Earns Peninsula State Park Research Grant
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay student Rebecca Malcore was selected as the Friends of Peninsula State Park’s grant recipient. Pursuing a degree in Human Biology and Biology, Malcore is focusing on orchid research efforts in Peninsula State Park as part of a broader analysis of orchid conservation in Northeast Wisconsin. Her study aims to characterize the […]
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Tenley Koehler Awarded FCS Rookie of the Year
The Wisconsin Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (WEAFCS) awarded Tenley Koehler, Door County Family Living Educator, as this year’s winner of the WEAFCS Marley Richert Rookie of the Year Award. This award is presented to an individual who has shown leadership, contributions and efforts of innovative and dynamic programming in Family Living. Koehler created […]
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Northern Door Volleyball League Schedule: July 18
Standings As of June 27, 2018 PC Junction 23-1 Husby’s 18-3 Blue Horse 16-8 Boathouse 14-7 Healthy Way Market 13-11 Main Street Market 10-11 Roots Inn 8-16 Nicolet Beach 3-15 Camp David 3-18 Door County Brewing 3-18 Schedule July 18 6 pm Roots Inn vs. Husby’s Healthy Way vs. Main Street Market 7 pm […]
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Cycling Tip: Know When to ‘Take the Lane’
Cyclists should take the lane if it is too narrow for a bicycle and a motor vehicle to travel safely side by side (with three feet of clearance), you should ride in the center of the lane. If you are concerned that this will impede motor vehicle traffic, you can pull off the road (if […]
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On this day in history, July 13, the following events took place. 100 BC The year Julius Caesar was born. 1568 The year Alexander Nowell, dean of St. Paul’s, London, perfected a method for bottling beer. 1772 The year Capt. James Cook began his second voyage aboard the Resolution to the south seas in search […]
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Letter to the Editor: Call Our Senators
Trump’s nomination of Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court is appalling for several reasons, but the one that disturbs me most is his position on presidential power. The Executive Branch has been gaining power for decades to the point where Executive Orders rival legislation by our representatives. But Kavanaugh has suggested that he would go […]
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Letter to the Editor: An American Tragedy
“Can you believe this is happening, Bruce?” people ask me, publicly and privately. “Every day, new revelations. The chaos, crises and conflicts are unimaginable! What do you think is happening here?” Wars and battles always have been fought over land and the bounty they can produce to make the elite even richer and more powerful, […]
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Letter to the Editor: Love and Pride
The sun was shining brightly and hearts were filled with love and pride, acceptance and openness at the second annual Open Door Pride Festival on Saturday, June 23. The festival was a culmination of the first-ever Open Door Pride Week, as proclaimed by Sturgeon Bay Mayor Thad Birmingham. Open Door Pride would like to thank […]
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Letter to the Editor: Dogs in Hot Cars
My sister and I were leaving Walmart on Saturday. It was the worst humid day of the year so far. Two cars away from us we heard some yipping and small barking. Three small dogs were inside a black VW sedan, WI plates. Two of the dogs were leashed inside the car. The sunroof was […]
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State News: Tick Fatality, Wetlands, Solar
Firefighter Killed in Sun Prairie Gas Explosion One firefighter has died and another was critically injured in a gas explosion and fire that leveled several buildings Tuesday night in downtown Sun Prairie. Authorities said at least six firefighters were injured along with some civilians. At least five structures were damaged. Sun Prairie police Lt. Kevin […]
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Reps in the News: Local Dairy Farmer Named to State Task Force
Governor Scott Walker Moriah Brey of Brey Cycle Farm LLC, Sturgeon Bay, is among 13 farmers from around the state who were named to the Wisconsin Dairy Task Force 2.0 at Wisconsin Farm Technology Days. Gov. Walker directed Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Secretary Sheila Harsdorf and University of Wisconsin System (UW […]
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Door County Broadband Expands Into Kewaunee County
Door County Broadband is expanding its high-speed rural internet service to Kewaunee County. The company announced July 3 that it has purchased Kewaunee-based WIZ Tech and will fold its 350 customers into the service, which provides internet service via satellite. Kevin Voss, owner of Door County Broadband (DCB), said they’ll improve technology across the board […]
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Assistance With Voter Registration July 21
The League of Women Voters of Door County will be at the Sturgeon Bay Library, 107 S. 4th Ave., on Saturday, July 21, from 9-12 am to assist citizens in registering to vote. Explanations for filling out the form, help in locating clerk and polling places will be provided. A copy of current proof of […]
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New Study Released on Teen Health
Teenage drivers are eight times more likely to be involved in a collision or near miss during the first three months after getting a driver’s license, compared to the previous three months on a learner’s permit, suggests a study led by the National Institutes of Health. Teens are also four times more likely to engage […]
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Watch Interviews With Candidates for Governor
The Wisconsin Eye Public Affairs Network has been conducting interviews with gubernatorial candidates entered in the Aug. 14 partisan primary, as well as candidates for other political offices throughout the state. To learn more about the primary candidates, visit wiseye.org/Campaign-2018.
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Peninsula Preschool Hires New Director
The Peninsula Preschool announced that Jill Harkaway has been hired as teacher/director for the school. For more than 15 years Harkaway has taught three- to six-year-old children in Montessori schools in Illinois. She has also trained as an early childhood music specialist using music and movement to introduce music theory to young children. “I have […]
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Exhibitors, Vendors Needed for Water Fest
Sustain Door is partnering with Crossroads at Big Creek to hold a Water Festival at the Crossroads campus on Sept. 15. Planned activities include chemistry demonstrations with Professor Bassam Shakhashiri, musician/storyteller Lee Murdock entertaining with tales of the Great Lakes, local food to eat on site or to take home, a water table to illustrate […]
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Q: Is it okay to feed my cat canned tuna? She sure loves it and never turns her nose up to it like she does with other foods. A: When we think of what cats like to eat, one of the first things that comes to mind is tuna. Cats seem to love it even […]
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Celebration of Life: Paul S. Becker
A celebration of life for Paul S. Becker will be held July 29, 5-7 pm, at the Baileys Harbor Recreational Park (2623 Summit Road) right after the Baileys Harbor A’s vs. Washington Island baseball game. There will be food and refreshments.
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Gloria Mae (Sacotte) Tebon, 84, of Sturgeon Bay passed away at home on Tuesday, July 3, 2018, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. Gloria was born in Brussels to Mervin and Mayme (Denil) Sacotte. She married the love of her life Donald Tebon on September 20, 1952, he preceded her in death […]
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Obituary: Clifford James Tice, Jr.
Clifford James Tice, Jr., 97, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 3, 2018 at Sturgeon Bay Health Services. He was born May 16, 1921 in Redgranite, the son of Clifford Jay Tice, Sr. and Pearl Agnes (Skalitzky) Tice. Cliff graduated from Redgranite High School in 1938 and went on to study civil engineering […]
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Obituary: Jeannine Toppe-Eggert
Jeannine Anne (Jorgenson) Toppe-Eggert, 86, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on July 4, 2018. She was born in Maplewood, WI on September 29, 1931 to Elden & Lauretta (Fischer) Jorgenson. She moved to Sturgeon Bay in 1937 and went to the old Sawyer School and the old Sturgeon Bay […]
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James E. Ash, 80, of Sevastopol, passed away early Monday morning, July 9, 2018 at his home. He was born January 27, 1938 in Sturgeon Bay, the son of the late Edwin and Vera (Schuster) Ash. Jim graduated from Sevastopol High School in 1956, then attended UW-Madison Farm Short Course in 1957. On May 16, […]
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Door County Medical Center Births: June 27 – July 7
Anthony Blum and Shawna Garms, Sturgeon Bay, are parents of a daughter born July 7, 2018. Tina Szczesniak, Sturgeon Bay, is the maternal grandparent. Mike and Suzan Blum, Sturgeon Bay, are paternal grandparents. Sarah and Michael Bergwin, Sister Bay, are the parents of a daughter born June 27, 2018. April and Max Neubauer, […]
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Crop prices (July 9) Rio Creek Feed Mill – Algoma Commodity Price (per bushel) Basis Last Year Corn $2.99 -0.55 $3.13 Soybeans $7.78 -0.78 $8.37 Wheat $4.28 -0.80 $3.49 Oats $2.41 2.00 N/A United Cooperative – Denmark Corn $2.98/bushel -0.56 New-Crop Corn $3.19/bushel -0.48 Wheat $4.30/bushel -0.78 Basis: The difference between the local […]
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Hospital Association Honors Worrick with Lifetime Award
President and CEO of Door County Medical Center, Gerald “Jerry” Worrick, was honored with WHA’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the recently held Rural Health Care Conference. Door County Medical Center is a critical access facility serving approximately 29,000 people from Door and Kewaunee counties year-round. That number explodes when more than 1.25 million visitors descend […]
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Apply Now for Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants
Groups of Wisconsin farmers can now apply for the Producer-Led Watershed Protection grants for 2019. Applications are accepted through Sept. 17. The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will award grants to producer-led groups that focus on ways to prevent and reduce runoff from farm fields and farmsteads. Each group is eligible for […]
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Fatal Car Accident in Sturgeon Bay UPDATED
Update: Steven J. Schmelzer, 66, of Sturgeon Bay, has been identified as the victim of the Tuesday morning fatal traffic collision. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Dennis M. Connolly, 71, of Sturgeon Bay. Schmelzer was struck while conducting a land survey on Mathey Road south of County TT in the Town of Sevastopol. The […]