In this issue
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Beth Chafey-Hon, violinist/violist, composer, and arranger performs a program of her own fully-scored compositions in a concert on July 6 that benefits the Nature Center at Peninsula State Park. The music is accompanied by images of Door County, including photographs by Tim Erskine. The multimedia show will also incorporate artwork from Edgewood Orchard Gallery and […]
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Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) is celebrating summer with the launch of Crayfish Sommerfest at Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant in Sister Bay on Aug. 16. “We are excited to partner with WPR,” said Lars Johnson of Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant and Butik, “and to be a part of something that is already a part of us […]
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Coordinated Community Response Column: June is PTSD Awareness Month
submitted by the Sexual Assault Center of Family Services According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs National Center for PTSD the definition of post-traumatic stress disorder is “a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, like combat, a natural disaster, a car accident or sexual assault.” PTSD […]
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School Greenhouse Project Needs a Little More Green
Sturgeon Bay High School needs just a few more dollars to get the greenlight on their new greenhouse. An effort that began more than a year ago is now coming to fruition with all aspects of building the greenhouse now finalized. A final call for donations to close a gap in funds was sent out […]
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Clay Bay Pottery invites the community to the opening of their summer show, 42 on 42, July 6, 5-8 pm. Enjoy wine, appetizers, the live music of David Hatch and Lynn Gudmundsen. On July 7, 11 am to 3 pm, there will be pottery demonstrations. Jeanne and David Aurelius have been creating pottery at their […]
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Benches Return to Sturgeon Bay
Twenty-five embellished, adorned and enhanced benches have decorated the streets and businesses around Sturgeon Bay. This public street art project is the third Benches by the Bay program presented by the Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center (SBVC) and Associated Bank. Benches by the Bay is the city’s three-dimensional art project that is showcased on the streets […]
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Northern Door Volleyball League Schedule: June 27
Standings As of June 13, 2018 PC Junction 17-1 Boathouse 11-1 Husby’s 10-2 Healthy Way Market 9-6 Blue Horse 8-4 Main Street Market 4-8 Roots Inn 4-11 Nicolet Beach 2-7 Camp David 1-14 Door County Brewing 0-9 Results June 13 Camp David 0, Main Street Market 3 Blue Horse 0, Husby’s 3 Roots Inn […]
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This week the Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus features Sassy Paws. Sassy Paws is a one-year-old cat with a striking tortoiseshell coat. She is looking for a family who will help her be her best self. Sassy Paws got her name because she uses her paws for everything, from letting you know she wants […]
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Door Shakespeare opens it 23rd season with two comedies from the bard, Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Joseph Hanreddy, and The Comedy of Errors, directed by Leda Hofmann. Performances take place in the Garden at Björklunden. Much Ado About Nothing is a comedy about confused love, rejection, and trying to set things straight starring […]
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Sunshine House Seeks Sponsors for Corn Fest
Sunshine House, a diverse community service organization whose purpose is to achieve the full participation in society of people with special needs, is seeking sponsors for the 16th Annual Sunshine House Corn Fest. Corn Fest, the largest fundraiser of the year for Sunshine House, is a crucial component for funding and ongoing success for the […]
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NWTC Earns Lumina Foundation Grant
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) received a $25,000 grant from Lumina Foundation to fund the Growth and Expansion project. The project will build capacity for NWTC’s Department of Diversity & Inclusion to increase racial dialogue and equity training across two of its three pillars, students, and faculty and staff. From a pool of 312 nationwide […]
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Submissions Open for Door County Fair
Community residents, both youth and adult, are encouraged to exhibit in the many different categories of Junior Fair and Open Class at the 2018 Door County Fair. New in 2018, the Fair is moving to an online entry process. Premium lists are available for download on the Door County Fair website or print copies are […]
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Spiritual Chant at Sturgeon Bay Library June 23
Experience chanting HU (a sacred sound & ancient mantra), contemplative time, and spiritual conversation with others of like heart on June 23, 2-3 pm. Discover how the sound of HU can bring a higher form of creativity, inner peace and calm. This non-denominational chant is held at the Sturgeon Bay Library, 107 S. Fourth Ave. […]
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Nine Complete Leadership Door County Program
Nine committed individuals representing Door County government, businesses and nonprofit organizations completed the 2017-2018 Leadership Door County program. On June 13, a commencement ceremony was held at Crossroads at Big Creek, marking the end of the 10-month program. Leadership Door County President Dawn VandeVoort also presented the Leaders Among Us Award to Gretchen Schmelzer, graduate […]
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Loaves & Fishes Continues Community Meals
Loaves & Fishes Community Meals continue this summer on Friday evenings. All ages are welcome to enjoy a free family-style dinner, served 5:30 – 7 pm. The community meals are served July 6, 20, 27, Aug. 3, 17, 24, and Sept. 7, 21 and 28. Dinners are held at Northeastern Wisconsin Technical College, located at […]
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Egg Harbor History Hour June 27
Egg Harbor Historical Society hosts its third installment of History Hour June 27, 3:30 pm on the deck of the Kress Pavilion. The program will present historical facts and stories that are not usually covered in most history programs. All programs are free to the public. No program will be held on the Fourth of […]
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Reflective Writing Workshop June 26
Explore your deepest self in a reflective writing workshop, “Finding the Preciousness of Life,” on June 26, 10 am – 2 pm, at the Sylvas House on the Ephraim Historical Foundations grounds. A light lunch is provided. Marggie Hatala uses her skill in creating a meditative environment and uses prompts from a variety of sources […]
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YMCA Summer Food Program at Gibraltar Schools
June 18 was the first time a lunch program has been in place at Gibraltar Schools within the last four years, according to Summer School Principal Tim Mulrain. For the past seven years, the YMCA administered a free Summer Food Program, growing from four sites to 11 in 2017. This year two more distribution sites […]
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Ellie Helm Foundation Fish Boil Benefit June 24
The community is invited to a benefit fish boil for the Ellie Helm Foundation on June 24 at the Old Post Office Restaurant in Ephraim. Helm grew up in Fish Creek, a community that supported her and helped shape who she was to become – a lover of the outdoors, animals, kids and the elderly. […]
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Judith C. Giessel (Conlon), 80, long time resident of Wheaton, IL and Door County, WI, died in her sleep on Sunday, June 10, in her home in Wheaton IL. Her primary focus in life was her family of eight adults and 11 grandchildren. They are husband, Carl; her daughters and their husbands, Amy Jackson (Troy), […]
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Sandra May Betts, 76, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away on June 13, 2018 at Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay. She was born May 13, 1942 in Sheboygan to Lawrence and Ruth (Clarenbach) Schuessler. On May 15, 1971, she married Alan Betts. He preceded her in death on Nov. 21, 2015. Sandy was small […]
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Ralph Frederick Herlache, 77, of Sturgeon Bay passed away suddenly on June 15, 2018 at Door County Medical Center. He was born March 27, 1941 in Sturgeon Bay to Clifford and Clara (Barney) Herlache. On August 20, 1989 he married Judith Kay (Eich) Johnson in Sturgeon Bay. After graduating from Sturgeon Bay High School in […]
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Joseph J. Carpenter, son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, sweetheart and friend died at age 86 on June 16, 2018 at Scandia Village in Sister Bay, Wisconsin. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on July 7, 1931 to Joseph M. Carpenter and Catherine (Ryan) Carpenter and grew up on the east side of Milwaukee with his […]
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Obituary: Elmer (Buddy) W. Coon
Elmer (Buddy) W. Coon, 86, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away June 17, 2018 at Emerald Shores Assisted Living in Kewaunee, Wisconsin. Born on November 12, 1931 in Red Hook, New York, he is the son of the late William and Evelyn (Rhynders) Coon. Right out of high school he served our country for four years […]
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Tad Dukehart Named Ephraim’s Fyr Bal Chieftain
The Ephraim Business Council revealed a new Chieftain honor display to commemorate past Fyr Bal Chieftains during the 54th annual Fyr Bal Festival June 16. The display was a collaborative effort with the new Ephraim business Clink! DIY Craft Studio. Each year, the newly elected Chieftain’s name will be added to the “flame” plaques on […]
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Golf League Results: June 8-15, 2018
ALPINE 2018 Mystery Partners June 12, 2018 Winners: Team 1 – Mary Aiken & Diane Hanley; Team 2 – Kathy Triolo & Jean Canney Low Score: Flight A – Mary Aiken 45; Flight B – Kathy Triolo 50; Flight C – Christine Tierney 57; Flight D – Patti Hedeen 57 Low Putts: Flight A – […]
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This weekend Crossroads brings back their annual Crossroads Trail Run/Walk on June 23. The Crossroads Trail Run/Walk is an event for all ages and levels of runners and walkers. Every registrant receives a performance T-shirt, a native shrub, and a cherry sundae with granola topping. Crossroads Trail Run/Walk features a 2k fun, 5k and 10k […]
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Commentary: Scrapping NAFTA Could Have Big Impact on Wisconsin
By Luca Fagundes The President’s recent decision to impose tariffs on imported steel has sparked criticism from both sides of the aisle. Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) called the White House’s trade moves “bad news” and predicted imminent retaliation from U.S. allies. Although the tariffs announced would impose a 10 percent tariff on aluminum imports and […]
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Trivia: What is the collective noun for a group of pelicans?
Question: What is the collective noun for a group of pelicans? Answer: A group of pelicans has numerous collective nouns, including pod, scoop and squadron.
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The first Fishstock concert of the season features Will Kruger singing the songs of John Denver. The concert is dedicated to local conservation and environmental organizations, as Denver was a supporter of environmental movements himself. The July 1 concert starts at 7 pm but the grounds of Camp David are open to come and picnic […]
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Options Presented for Forestville Millpond
A joint meeting of the Door County Parks Committee and Land Conservation Committee to discuss the Forestville Millpond management was held June 21, too late for this week’s issue. However, the Pulse did obtain a copy of the final report prepared by the Door County Soil and Water Conservation Dept., so we can provide some […]
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Antarctic Ice Loss Speeds Sea Level Rise
Ice losses from Antarctica have tripled since 2012, increasing global sea levels by 0.12 inch, according to a major new international climate assessment funded by NASA and European Space Agency (ESA). According to the study, ice losses from Antarctica are causing sea levels to rise faster today than at any time in the past 25 […]
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Reps in the News: Gov. Walker Sends National Guard to Mexican Border
Governor Scott Walker Gov. Walker has ordered about two dozen National Guard troops to the U.S. border with Mexico, prompting protests. “Gov. Walker’s plan to send Wisconsin National Guard members to the southern border is a misuse of state and federal resources and only serves to give President Trump air cover for his outrageous and […]
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Letter to the Editor: HELP Decries Rollback of Domestic Violence Protections
Attorney General Jeff Sessions signaled this past week that victims fleeing domestic abuse and gang violence from other countries will no longer qualify for asylum under federal law – a decision that advocates agree will endanger tens of thousands of foreign nationals seeking safety in the United States. Sessions’ ruling vacated a 2016 decision by […]
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Door County League Baseball Results, Schedule: June 24
June 17 Results Institute 3, Sister Bay 19 Washington Island 10, West Jacksonport 2 Kolberg 1, Baileys Harbor 6 Egg Harbor 4, Maplewood 0 Standings Sister Bay, 6-0 Washington Island, 5-1 Egg Harbor, 4-2 Baileys Harbor, 3-3 West Jacksonport, 3-3 Institute, 2-4 Maplewood, 1-5 Kolberg, 0-6 Schedule June 24, 1:30 pm Sister Bay […]
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Cal Ripken Baseball League Results
Red Room 6 Rotary 3 WP- Brady Kita/Calvin Richard Kita – 2 hits (home run), Finley LaVine – 3 hits, Richard/Finn Stuth/Jostin Gil – 1 hit Sam Zirbel – 2 hits (home run) Lions 6 Nicolet Bank 4 WP- Curt Meyer/Frankie DeYoung/Mason Motquin Curt Meyer – home run/double, Gannon Evers – 2 hits, Nate […]
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Start your engines and fuel your love of fine automobiles at the 7th annual Door County Sports & Classic Car Show on Aug. 11, in the Village of Egg Harbor. Come explore all the Village has to offer while taking in sleek sports cars, stunning classic cars and our modified category. Sponsored by the Egg […]
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Letter to the Editor: Separating Children From Their Mothers
I just read a Washington Post story about a two-year-old child crying. She was taken from her mother at the border. The staff of the detention center tried to give her toys but she continued to cry. The only thing this child wanted was her mother. The Trump Administration policy of zero tolerance separated this […]
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The 2018 Quilt Expo Kids Quilt Challenge, for ages 15 and younger, is looking for entrants at their September Quilt Expo. The 14th annual Quilt Expo, presented by Wisconsin Public Television with Nancy Zieman Productions, is held in the Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. The show takes place 9 am – […]
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DCEC Discusses Water Policies with Todd Ambs
The Door County Environmental Council (DCEC) welcomes Todd Ambs, campaign director of Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition, for a presentation on “Government Water Policy.” Consisting of more than 145 environmental, conservation and outdoor recreation organizations, such as zoos, aquariums and museums, the Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition strives to restore and protect the Great Lakes. […]
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State News: Flooding, Foxconn, Renewable Energy
State of Emergency for 5 Flood-Damaged Counties Torrential rainfall and flash flooding took much of northwestern Wisconsin by storm, washing out roads, damaging buildings and leading to the death of at least two people. While much of that rain has stopped, the aftermath of those storms – and the clean up that will be required […]
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Register Now for Grand Scandia Golf Benefit
Good Samaritan Society-Scandia Village will host the Grand Scandia Golf Benefit at Peninsula State Park Golf Course on July 15, with a noon tee-off. This long-standing, popular outing is fun for golfers of all ages and levels. The cost is $115 per person/$90 for Peninsula Park season pass holders and includes 18-holes with cart, exciting […]
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Floral Arranging With Savory Spoon
Heidi Stodola brings the art of flower arranging to Savory Spoon Cooking School and each arrangement is placed in a seasonal vessel, such as a strawberry basket, pineapple or pumpkin. This class allows participants to enjoy exploring their inner florist. Learn how to use seasonal materials to create charming floral arrangements. Refreshments will be served. […]
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Commentary: Standing Up For Wisconsin Farmers
by Sen. Tammy Baldwin As the Senate works on the 2018 Farm Bill, I want to make sure Washington is working for Wisconsin farmers. I know that Wisconsin farmers are the backbone of our rural communities and a critical part of our Made in Wisconsin economy. With the Senate working to move the 2018 Farm […]
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Door County-based musician Hans Christian offers a solo concert of original music on cello, ethnic string instruments and live looping at Woodwalk Gallery on July 7. Presenting his unique blend of classical and world music flavors with layered loops and rich melodic textures, Christian offers a deep listening experience of the highest order. His effortless […]
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Overheard and Obsessions: June 22, 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? “It was only fun because nobody died.” “We could only do it if we held onto each other.” “You smell it and […]
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County Conservation Hiring a Challenge Under Levy Limits
The impact of state legislative limits on the tax levying abilities of government entities is being felt in Door County government, as evidenced by discussion during the June 13 meeting of the county Land Conservation Committee (LCC). This committee has oversight of the county’s Soil and Water Conservation Department. Department head Erin Hanson appeared before […]
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Municipal Meetings: June 22 – 29
DOOR COUNTY City of Sturgeon Bay: The Finance/Purchasing & Building Committee meets at 4 pm June 26. County of Door: The county board meets at 9 am June 26. The Board of Adjustment meets at 6:30 pm June 26. Town of Gibraltar: The Plan Commission meets at 7 pm June 26. At 12:30 pm June […]
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Door County Medical Center (DCMC) sponsors the inaugural Power Up! youth adventure series. This eight-week workshop kicks off a summer of dynamic programing meant to empower teens to explore health and wellness in ways they never imagined. DCMC physicians and clinical staff alternate leading individual programs with local community experts. Participants can expect nature hikes, […]
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Wednesday Hustle at The Orchards
Eighteen holes of golf are played during the Wednesday Hustle at The Orchards Golf Course in Egg Harbor at 9 – 9:30 am. All games are handicapped and usually four-man team games. Play when you want; there’s no commitment to play each week. Email Dan Welch at [email protected] by Monday evening if you want to […]
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By the Numbers: Our Martian Obsession
Two reports released in the June 7 issue of Science give glimmers of hope for those who seek evidence of life beyond this puny planet. NASA reported recently that its robot rover Curiosity identified a variety of organic molecules – they are being referred to as “the building blocks of life” – within rocks on […]
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State Investigates Salmonella in Kellogg’s Honey Smacks
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), and local health departments are working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Mbandaka infections linked to the consumption of Kellogg’s Honey Smacks […]
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First Win of Season for Destroyers
The Door County Destroyers football team had their hands full this past Saturday but came out on top by a score of 24-16. The Destroyers led at halftime 12-10 thanks to a couple defensive scores. The Rock County Rage came out in the third quarter and took the lead 16-12, but the Destroyers responded on […]
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Cycling Tip: Ride With Traffic
Always ride in the same direction as other traffic – including on one-way streets. Some people believe that bicyclists are like pedestrians and should travel facing motor vehicle traffic. This is illegal and has been shown to dramatically increase the risk of a collision because: Drivers don’t expect you to be there and won’t be […]
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Additions to Run Green Crossroads Trail Run
Crossroads Trail Run/Walk is just around the corner, being held Saturday, June 23, at Big Creek Environmental Learning Preserve in Sturgeon Bay. To keep with the trail run’s mission of promoting green living in our community, three additional environmental friendly aspects have been added this year. Need a refill for your water bottle? The Collins […]
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Letter to the Editor: More Choices, More Conversations Needed
With respect to Mr. Woldt’s pain and acknowledgement of his views, most, if not all, of Caleb Frostman’s supporters have grave concerns regarding the values held by the current iteration of the Republican Party. Those who voted for Mr. Frostman value Democracy. We do not value autocracy and autocratic ideas frequently alluded to by the […]
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Letter to the Editor: Not All Heroes Wear Capes
Some wear khaki jackets and blue jeans. Some have white hair. Some waste police resources. Let me explain. On June 16th, I brought my dog Guinness along with me to do some shopping with my sister. We parked in the Walmart parking lot and went into the store, leaving Guinness behind. The weather was a […]
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Letter to the Editor: Wheel Woes and Trailer Trouble
All was going well traveling from Chippewa Falls to Ellison Bay last Wednesday afternoon until I stopped for gas in Valmy. That’s when I noticed one of my boat trailer wheel bearings smoking. Grrr! It was toast and I was stuck until it was repaired. I sought help from an auto repair business across the […]
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Letter to the Editor: Alcohol in Door County
We all love to have a drink or two on special occasions, however, Wisconsin is one of the top drinking/drunk states in this whole country. Traditional Door County was quiet family vacations, that is now in jeopardy. We have to start worrying about drunk drivers on single-lane roads at night and day. I think opening […]
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Boat Patrols Prepare for Operation Dry Water
Boaters and paddlers enjoying Wisconsin’s waters June 29-July 1 could see more state conservation wardens and local boat patrols on the water during the 10th annual national Operation Dry Water. “We intend to stop and remove intoxicated boaters from our lakes and rivers,” said Lt. Adam Hanna of the Recreation Safety and Outdoor Skills section. […]
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Kewaunee Land and Water Conservation Surveys Available
The Kewaunee County Land & Water Conservation Department (LWCD) is turning to the public for ideas and direction regarding their next 10-year plan concerning Land & Water Resource Management. The public is asked to take a short online survey to assist the department with deciding the greatest environmental concerns in Kewaunee County along with the […]
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Shoreland Zoning Presentation June 26
The Bay Shore Property Owners Association (BSPOA) will present a discussion by Door County Land Use Services Director Mariah Goode on recent changes to Wisconsin’s zoning laws and their impact on shoreland development in Door County. It will be held Tuesday, June 26, at 7 pm at the Government Center in Sturgeon Bay (Peninsula Room). […]
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DOT Highway Resurface Public Meeting June 28
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region announces a public involvement meeting to discuss improvements to Highway 42 from Bluff Lane in Gibraltar to Country Walk Drive in Sister Bay. The meeting will be held Thursday, June 28, from 5 to 6:30 pm at Gibraltar Elementary School, Fish Creek. There will be a short […]
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Jacksonport to Build New Town Hall, Fire Station
With only two of its three board members in attendance at a special meeting on June 14, town Chair Randy Halstead and Supervisor Tom Wilson constituted the quorum needed to approve two items related to the new town hall and fire station. Jacksonport residents have already approved the construction not to exceed $1,500,000. The action […]
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News From This Week’s Past: Grasshoppers, Banks and Bears
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 June 22, 1877 The bear that has been making so much trouble at the head of Sturgeon Bay, and in Sevastopol, will do so no […]
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DCIST Officially Launches New Website
With generous funding from a private grant, the Door County Invasive Species Team (DCIST) has officially launched its new website at doorinvasives.org. This new website features a more user-friendly layout with expanded information on species to watch for, control, native alternatives, DCIST’s work and more. A list of volunteer opportunities and an events calendar are […]
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Crop prices (June 20) Rio Creek Feed Mill – Algoma Commodity Price (per bushel) Basis Last Year Corn $2.99 -0.50 $3.13 Soybeans $7.99 -0.80 $8.37 Wheat $4.02 -0.75 $3.49 Oats $2.39 0.00 N/A United Cooperative – Denmark Corn $3.03/bushel -0.47 New-Crop Corn $3.24/bushel -0.48 Wheat $4.12/bushel -0.65 Basis: The difference between the local […]
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Edward Jones’ Pierre Earns Century Award
Tara L. Pierre of the financial services firm Edward Jones earned the firm’s Century Award for outstanding performance during 2018. Jim Weddle, the firm’s managing partner, calls Pierre a leader in the firm and an example of what a dedicated Edward Jones financial adviser can achieve. Pierre was one of only 579 of the firm’s […]
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NexGen, Door County’s young professional organization, is meeting June 27 at CLINK, a DIY craft studio in Ephraim, for food, networking and fun. Refreshments are provided and dairy treats are on hand to celebrate June Dairy Month and local dairy farmers. Meet the owners of CLINK and find out why they chose to leave the […]
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Baileys Harbor Fish Company’s Fresh Whitefish
There is no fresher fish than the fish you get from Baileys Harbor Fish Company at around one o’clock or so in the afternoon six days a week from June through September. Each morning Monday through Saturday fishermen head out on the water from Wave Pointe Marina in Little Sturgeon Bay destined to bring in […]