In this issue
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Sister Bay’s New Sales Tax Kicks in July 1
The Premier Resort Area Tax (PRAT) that Sister Bay voters approved in February goes into effect Sunday, July 1. The 0.5 percent tax increase will bring the village sales tax rate to 6 percent. The Wisconsin Department of Revenue, which administers the program, estimated the tax increase will bring an additional $174,000 in revenue to […]
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Kick Off the Fourth at Fish Creek Hairpin Run
The Hairpin Run returns to the Fourth of July fun in Fish Creek this year. After moving to the 1st last year, organizers have returned the long-running 5k race and walk to the morning of the Fourth of July. More than 1,000 runners are expected to toe the starting line at the bottom of the […]
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The Door County Historical Society (DCHS) is hosting a temporary exhibit, Chenille Bedspreads: From Rummage to Treasure. The exhibit is held in the Village Chapel at the Heritage Village at Big Creek through July 14. What started as a donation of several old linens to the DCHS for its annual rummage sale evolved into a […]
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The genre-bending jazz septet, Come Sunday, brings music, ideas, and people together for the Woodwalk Gallery concert series. Come Sunday delves into rich musical traditions seeking songs with soul, be they gospel, pop, folk or jazz. The tunes emerge transformed by hearts and harmonies into a swingin’ good time, delivered by four powerful singers and […]
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Discounted License for First-time Fishermen
Wisconsin’s $5 first-time buyer resident fishing license or a one-day fishing license may be just the ticket for fun for family, friends and visitors gathered for the Fourth of July holiday. The regular annual fishing license is $20 for residents. Anglers who have never purchased a fishing license – or who haven’t purchased a fishing […]
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County Seeking New EMS Garage on Washington Island
The Door County Board of Supervisors and the Town of Washington Island passed good faith resolutions to continue a healthy relationship between their respective emergency services as the county looks to relocate their ambulances to a new property on the island. Door County Administrator Ken Pabich said the town allows the county to keep some […]
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Celebrate the legacy of William Shakespeare by gathering with friends and family for a lively and interactive pre-show discussion at Door Shakespeare. Led by artistic director Michael Stebbins, Will In The Woods allows the audience to get a bit closer to the centuries-old history and tradition of Shakespeare’s work by introducing the evening’s performance, discussing […]
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By the Numbers: The American Flag
With the Fourth of July just around the corner, let’s take a look at flags that have flown on these shores. 13 The number of red and white stripes on the American flag. However, an act passed in January 1794 grew the number of alternating stripes to 15. 27 The number of official versions of […]
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Working Group to Decide on Forestville Millpond Plan
At a joint meeting of the county’s Land Conservation and Park committees on June 21, county board supervisors on those two committees heard from Soil and Water Conservationist Brian Forest on the recently released report on the Forestville Millpond. The Pulse received a copy of the report before the joint meeting and reported on the […]
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Obituary: Ruth E. (Deitmer) Wagner
Ruth E. (Deitmer) Wagner, 93, of Sturgeon Bay, WI, passed away June 20, 2018 at Anna’s Healthcare CBRF in Sturgeon Bay with her husband by her side. She was born September 19, 1924 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Carl and Bernice (Schoelzel) Deitmer. On May 5, 1945, Ruth married Eugene “Gene” Wagner […]
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Don A. Johnson, 87, passed away on June 20, 2018 at Scandia Village in Sister Bay, Wisconsin. Don was laid to rest alongside his wife Marie on June 23, 2018 at the Little Sister Cemetery with the immediate family in attendance. A memorial service and celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on […]
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Dust off your dauber and get your cash ready, the Egg Harbor Historical Society (EHHS) will start hosting once-a-month bingo night at Kress Pavilion. As part of their book mobile fundraising initiative, the EHHS and Kress Pavilion are hosting bingo the last Thursday of the month with cash prizes and beer and soda for purchase. […]
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Kayak Tours at Peninsula State Park
Peninsula State Park has offered naturalist-led kayak tours since 2004, and this summer is no different. Two-hour tours take place Fridays from 10 am to 12 pm, from June 29 through the end of August. See the peninsula’s incredible bluffs from the water, learn how they formed and learn about area fish, water birds and […]
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BUG Fire Department Celebrates New Home
It seemed to those who didn’t know any better that BUG Fire Chief Curt Vandertie is an adept quick-change artist. At the start of the dedication ceremony of the new BUG fire station on June 24, Vandertie was there one moment in his ceremonial dress uniform with white gloves, and then he was in his […]
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Sturgeon Bay School Awarded Safety Grant
Last week Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel held an event at Highlands Elementary School in Appleton to award more than $1.7 million to 14 schools and school districts for school safety updates, including almost $104,000 for the Sturgeon Bay School District. Earlier this year the state announced it would award $100 million to schools throughout […]
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Lawrence University’s Björklunden is sponsoring a trip to Italy, Oct. 18-28. Ancient Romans took the famous Via Appia when they headed south for the seasonal pleasures of the Bay of Naples and the Amalfi Coast. Trip-goers will take the A1 autostrada, which links some of the biggest cities on the west coast of Italy. The […]
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Fireworks Prohibited on DNR Land
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds people that fireworks are prohibited on all DNR lands including state parks, state forests and state owned public hunting and fishing properties. Anyone using fireworks should take precautions and prevent wildfires. “For the safety of our guests and our natural resources, fireworks are prohibited on state properties,” said […]
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Ephraim, Gibraltar 2019 Highway Plans and Detours
The Department of Transportation (DOT) laid out the anticipated construction schedule and proposed detours for the 2019 Highway 42 resurfacing project before the public on June 28. While portions of Fish Creek are slated for some hard closures and detours around the downtown district, the DOT is hoping to avoid the bulk of the tourist […]
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Parading Through History: Historic Floats of the 4th
With the help of some old local photo albums, we pulled together some of the sights at Door County’s historic Fourth of July parades. See the 2021 Door County Fourth of July calendar here>>
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Sister Bay Warm to Athletic Club Expansion
While there were no formal approvals, the Sister Bay Plan Commission encouraged developer Mike Tomasian to proceed with creating plans for an “adult playground” and lap pool in a vacant lot near the Country Walk Shops. Tomasian, owner of the Twisted Tree active clothing store and soon-to-open Sister Bay Athletic Club in the Country Walk […]
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State News: Flood Maps, Flu Season, Democratic Convention
Coastal Flood Study to Pinpoint High-Risk Areas The Federal Emergency Management Agency is conducting a Great Lakes Coastal Flood study that will be used to update flood maps for coastal communities and define areas most at risk of flooding. It’s is part of a national initiative to update flood maps and show areas prone to […]
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Up until a few years ago there was a weaving guild in Door County. Now, a group of weavers is looking to bring back that group. It is for anyone interested in weaving or fiber arts. The next meeting of the group is June 30, 10 am at the Sturgeon Bay Library. This meeting topic […]
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Gibraltar Hires First Full-Time Fire Chief in Northern Door
After several years of discussion on how to improve emergency services in the Town of Gibraltar, the town has hired Andy Bertges as the first full-time fire chief in northern Door County. “We just feel with the number of things we expect from our fire department and emergency responders this is the right way to […]
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Door County League Baseball Results, Schedule: June 29
June 24 Results Sister Bay 2, Egg Harbor 5 Maplewood 10, Institute 2 Washington Island 7, Kolberg 1 West Jacksonport 14, Baileys Harbor 1 Standings Sister Bay, 6-1 Washington Island, 6-1 Egg Harbor, 5-2 West Jacksonport, 4-3 Baileys Harbor, 3-4 Institute, 2-5 Maplewood, 2-5 Kolberg, 0-7 Schedule June 29, 7:30 pm Kolberg @ […]
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Cal Ripken Baseball League Results: June 28
Rotary 19 Co-op 2 WP- Derian Muraski Muraski – 3 hits (home run) Nick Beck/Blayre Writt/Sam Zirbel – 3 hits, Zack Krueger – 2 hits (home run) Braden Sitte – 2 hits, Blake Neuville – double, Caden Pierre – hit Red Room 9 Nicolet Bank 5 WP- Brady Kita/Calvin Richard/Isaac Marsh Marsh – 3 […]
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Letter to the Editor: Thanks for the Chance
I’m very excited to be a candidate on the November ballot for the State Assembly 1st District and I want to send out a big “Thank you” to all the people who helped with circulating nomination papers, all who signed them and all the words of support and encouragement I have received from so many […]
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Letter to the Editor: Separating Children from Parents
One rationalization often cited to justify the policy of separating immigrant children from parents is that if the parents never brought the children here in the first place they wouldn’t be separated. While logically true, this rationale is irrelevant, since the ones suffering most from this policy are not the ones that made the decision […]
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Letter to the Editor: Four Pinocchios!
On Tuesday, June 19th, the Washington Post reported that Fact Checker assigned four Pinocchios to the Administration’s claim that its new “zero tolerance” immigration policy is the result of laws or decrees passed by others. “Four Pinocchios” means that the claim is a “whopper.” No laws have changed since April when the zero tolerance policy […]
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Letter to the Editor: Let’s Protect Our Waterways
Last week the article “Single-use plastic has reached the world’s deepest ocean trench” published by UNEP-WCMC reminded readers that our waste is killing our wildlife. Our economy encourages us to make, use and toss at the greatest possible speed. Often, we don’t think about getting our coffee to-go in a foam cup, or food in […]
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Letter to the Editor: Many Thanks to Everyone Involved in Celebrity Golf Outing
The Boys & Girls Club of Door County would like to thank all those involved in making our 9th Annual Celebrity golf outing a resounding success. The outing was held on Tuesday, June 12 at the prestigious Horseshoe Bay Golf Club in Egg Harbor. We have many to thank for the outcome of this event, […]
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Letter to the Editor: Much Kindness on a Wet Weekend
My wife Mary Hedblom and I were in Door County for the Saturday, June 16 Peninsula Spring Challenge bike ride. We’d like to make you aware of a wonderful example of Door County hospitality the day of the ride. The first four miles, there was no rain. But then there was! We made it 15 […]
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Letter to the Editor: 1,000 Waffles Served at Belgian Breakfast
The Belgian Heritage Center in Namur would like to thank everyone who came out to our Waffle Breakfast last weekend. Center volunteers whipped up more than 1,000 waffles, Belgian trippe, fried potatoes and scrambled eggs, all made even better with fresh strawberries and homemade maple syrup! With the support of our visitors, volunteers, and donors, […]
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Reps in the News: Trump Threatens Harley Davidson Amid Relocation
Congressman Mike Gallagher On June 25 the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act. The bipartisan bill co-sponsored by Rep. Gallagher extends VA benefits for veterans who served in Vietnamese coastal waters or along the Korean demilitarized zone during the Vietnam Era and are suffering from diseases linked to […]
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Municipal Meetings: June 29 – July 6
DOOR COUNTY City of Sturgeon Bay: The common council meets at 7 pm July 3. Town of Gibraltar: The town board meets at 7 pm July 3. Town of Jacksonport: The Parks Committee meets at 7 pm July 2. Town of Sturgeon Bay: The town board meets at 7 pm July 2. Village of Sister […]
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New Manure Rules in Effect July 1
New rule revisions designed to reduce manure groundwater contamination, specifically in the northeast section of the state, take effect July 1. The changes, under the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ NR 151, Wis. Adm. Code, relate to Silurian bedrock, which are areas where the soil depth to bedrock is shallow and the bedrock may be […]
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Sturgeon Bay School Board Seeking Candidates
Candidates interested in interviewing with the School District of Sturgeon Bay Board of Education regarding the vacant board seat previously held by John Hauser should express their interest in writing to Superintendent of Schools Dan Tjernagel and Board of Education President Teri Hooker no later than 4 pm Monday, July 16. The Board of Education […]
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State Cherry Production Down 17 Percent
According to a new report from the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, Wisconsin tart cherry production totaled 11.3 million pounds in 2017, down 17 percent from 2016 production levels. Wisconsin’s bearing acreage was estimated at 1,500 acres, down 200 acres from last year. Average yield per acre, at 7,530 pounds, was down from 8,000 pounds […]
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Nsight Awards Scholarships to Gibraltar Students
Nsight Telservices selected six graduating high school seniors from across its service area to receive $1,000 scholarships, including Paige Thompson from Gibraltar Area School District. “Our scholarship application emphasizes community involvement, which is a core value of our business. Each of our recipients has gone above and beyond in his or her community to make […]
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Kewaunee Farm Technology Days Gives Back
Nearly a year after the close of the 2017 Kewaunee County Farm Technology Days event, members of the Executive Committee are proud to announce the different avenues the remaining funds from the show at Ebert Enterprises will be distributed as charitable donations. To date, $103,000 has been donated to 20 local charities that volunteered during […]
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Christ Child Society Seeking Members
The Door County Wisconsin Chapter of the Christ Child Society is a non-denominational, nonprofit 501(c)(3) group of involved volunteers who have come together to meet the needs of children and families in the Door County community in practical ways. Their layette program provides essentials for babies. Many items included in the layette, like quilts, sweaters, […]
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Stands Still Open for July 31 Pop-Up Shop
There are still a few stands open at the Door County Medical Center Auxiliary House and Garden Walk Pop-up Shop. The Pop-up Shop is a one-day event on July 31 and is hosted at the Woodwalk Gallery, 6746 Cty G in Egg Harbor. Local and regional artists will be featured. Unlike the House and Garden […]
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Cholesterol Screening Offered July 19
The Door County Public Health Department will hold a cholesterol screening July 19. Results include total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, glucose and triglycerides. Attendees should fast for 12 hours before the test. The cost is $35 and is by appointment only; call Katie at 920.746.2238.
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Southern Door Students Receive Cellcom Scholarships
Cellcom has selected 16 graduating high school seniors from across its service area to receive $750 scholarships, including Meghan LaCrosse and Jared Baudhuin of Southern Door High School. “Our scholarship application emphasizes community involvement, which is a core value of our business. Each of our recipients has gone above and beyond in the community to […]
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Presentation on Food Allergies in Sister Bay July 22
Northern Door Health & Wellness Ministry continues its Community Health Information Programs with an upcoming presentation, “Food Allergies 101: Myth vs. Reality.” The speaker, Amy Jessup, RN, is a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Allergies. The presentation is July 22, 4 pm at First Baptist Church in Sister Bay. Northern Door Health & Wellness Ministry offers […]
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AED, CPR Courses Offered in Sister Bay
The Sister Bay & Liberty Grove Fire Department is partnering 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. Classes are being offered at the […]
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Jacksonport Historical Society Annual Meeting Dinner July 18
The Jacksonport Historical Society’s Annual Dinner Meeting is July 18 at Lakeside Park in Jacksonport. The Society celebrates Jacksonport’s storied fishing history with their third annual traditional Door County fish boil. Live music provided by Dale Graf. Music begins at 5 pm and dinner starts at 6 pm. This event is open to the public. […]
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Church of Atonement Announces Summer Seminars
The Church of the Atonement in Fish Creek announces their lineup of seminars for 2018. The seminar for July 5 is “Sports and Music” with Dr. Stephen Alltop. He is the senior lecturer of the Bienen School of Music, Northwestern University. Other seminars are: July 19 – “Letters from ‘G’ (1917-1919): Restoring a Forgotten Life” […]
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Father Chris Alar is Featured Speaker for Marion Retreat Day
Father Chris Alar is the featured speaker for Marion Retreat Day on June 30 at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help. Father Alar, director of the Association of Marian Helpers, will give a two-part talk on “Mary and Divine Mercy: What We Learned at Fatima.” Part one of Fr. Alar’s discussion begins […]
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For the past seven years, the YMCA has made it a priority to address the issue of food insecurity for area children, which becomes a critical need during the out-of-school months. The Door County Y currently serves fresh, nutritious meals through the Summer Foods Program to more than 500 children. This program has served more […]
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Norma Bauldry, 82, passed away January 10, 2018 in Camden, NJ. Her husband, Myron Robert “Tex” Bauldry, preceded her in death on February 2, 1988. Norma is survived by her children and their families; and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and other relatives. Norma will be laid to rest […]
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Obituary: Mary Margaret Gordon
Mary Margaret Gordon, 79, of Sturgeon Bay, passed on the morning of March 20, 2018, at Sturgeon Bay Health Services. She was born January 16, 1939 in Sturgeon Bay to the late Roderick and Margaret (Stedman) Gordon. Mary graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1957. She received her undergraduate degree from Lakeland College in […]
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Linda Sue Danek, 69, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away on June 19, 2018 at her home. She was born March 10, 1949 in Sturgeon Bay, WI to William and Joan (Quam) Worley. Linda earned a B.A. degree from UW-Oshkosh. She married Robert Danek on January 13, 1979. They owned and operated Bob and Linda’s Little […]
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Door County Medical Center Births: June 12
Ben and Kristina Hubing, Sturgeon Bay, are parents of a daughter born June 12, 2018. Maternal grandparents are Juan and Lisa Pozo, Belgium, Wis. Paternal grandparents are Wayne and Maggie Graff, Caledonia, Wis.
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Crossroads Offering Summer Family Programs
Thanks to a grant from the MMG Foundation, Crossroads at Big Creek offers Family Programs throughout the summer so people of all ages can learn about their environment together. Summer educator Joan Wilkie will present hands-on activities for all ages each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (except July 4) at 10 am starting in the Collins […]
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Pet talk: Consider Your Pets During Fireworks Season
Fourth of July is almost here. The holiday is full of fun with family and friends. One thing for sure to be on the agenda is fireworks. As much as humans enjoy the displays, it can be quite the opposite for our furry friends. Many pets suffer extreme anxiety from fireworks and their loud noises. […]
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April Snowstorm Smothers Room Tax Collections
The two feet of snow that fell on Door County in mid-April is credited with a 21-percent decline in April room tax collections year over year. Of the 14 municipalities with room tax collections in April, 13 saw decreases in April compared to the same month last year. Washington Island was the only gain with […]
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You’re going down. Down, defeated, beaten and sent home. You’re losing, not winning, and you need to know how it happened so it won’t happen again. Winners are champs, losers are chumps, and the latter is no fun. Besides, as in the new book Us Against You by Fredrik Backman, losing can take an entire […]
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News From This Week’s Past: Bewitched Cows, Camp Peninsula
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 30, 1876 If you don’t believe that Sturgeon Bay will have an orator on the fourth who can soar high enough to pluck […]
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Server of the Week: Jennifer Bender at Peninsula Pub
Jennifer works at Peninsula Pub. She will serve you terrific grub. She will greet you with a grin. She’ll open the door and say come right in. – Submitted by Dorothy Lindsey
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Trivia: When and where was the first cheesehead worn?
Question: When and where was the first cheesehead worn? Answer: The first cheesehead was worn at County Stadium during a Milwaukee Brewers game in 1987. It was made out of a couch cushion.
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With captivating green eyes and a beautiful orange and white coat, Quincey is one handsome cat. This eight-year-old is a great combination of inquisitive and loving. He is sure to make you smile. Quincey is neutered, microchipped and vaccinated, so all he needs now is a home. If you are ready to meet Quincey, stop […]
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American Life in Poetry: Column 688
by Ted Kooser, U.S. Poet Laureate We honor the memory of the thousands who died in Vietnam, here’s a poem by Bruce Guernsey, who divides his time between Maine and Illinois, about Maya Lin’s memorial in Washington, D.C. The Wall Someone has opened a giant map and with the tips of our fingers, each […]
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Golf League Results: June 15-22, 2018
ALPINE Women’s Golf League June 19, 2018 Winners: Flight A – Diane Hanley; Flight B – Mary Limoni; Flight C – Elaine Penpek Low Score: Flight A – Mary Aiken 44; Flight B – Deb Staats 52; Flight C – Dolly Emerson 57; Flight D – Sue Matthies 60 Low Putts: Flight A – Mark […]
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The Bestseller List: June 29, 2018
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. The President Is Missing by Bill Clinton and James Patterson 2. There There by Tommy Orange 3. A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles 4. Florida by Lauren Groff 5. Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng HARDCOVER NONFICTION 1. Calypso by David Sedaris 2. The Soul of America by Jon Meacham 3. […]
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Overheard and Pet Peeves: June 29, 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? “They’re like sloths with makeup problems.” “I couldn’t tell if I was being soothed or nauseated.” “Pale people always look different under […]
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Popelka Trenchard to Lead Presentation on Thailand Academy
Popelka Trenchard Glass visits the Kress Pavilion in Egg Harbor on July 11 to present “From Thailand to Murano: Introducing the Newest Glass Studio to the Oldest.” Glass blowers Stephanie Trenchard and Jeremy Popelka will be joined by their Thai student, Araya Phanprom, as they show images and discuss their experience last year in helping […]
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Baileys Harbor Fourth of July Celebrations
July 3 8am-5pm: Arts & Crafts, Town Hall July 4 7:30am-10am: Baileys Harbor Fire Department Pancake Breakfast, Fire Station (2404 Park Rd) 7:45am-4:30pm: Shuttle rides pre-parade and post-parade to Baileys Harbor Rec Park & County EE/F South Field 8am-5pm: Arts & Crafts, Town Hall 9am til gone: Baileys Harbor Women’s Club Strawberry Fest, Town […]
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Book Corner Celebrates One Year in Business
The Book Corner in Algoma celebrates their one year anniversary June 30. Come celebrate this occasion with extended hours, doors open at 9 am, and prices in the entire store are reduced by 50 percent. For $1 play a 50/50 scrabble game for a chance to win half the pot. Refreshments with birthday cake are […]
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City of Green Bay Supports Paper Mill Rebuild
Bryan Hollenbach, executive vice president of Green Bay Packaging Inc., released the following statement after the Brown County Board of Supervisors passed its resolution providing infrastructure improvements for Green Bay Packaging to build a new paper mill in Green Bay. “We are pleased to see the Brown County Board of Supervisors recognize the economic value […]
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Door County Medical Center Recognized Nationally
Door County Medical Center (DCMC) was recognized by national health care research leader Professional Research Consultants, Inc. (PRC). DCMC was honored with the awards during the 2018 Excellence in Health care Conference in Charleston, South Carolina, May 22. They were awarded the following: 5-Star in Inpatient Services for Overall Hospital Rating, Care Transition and Discharge […]
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Winter Burn on Evergreen Trees and Shrubs
From driving around the county, there is no other way to put it: some trees just look bad. In actuality, the number of damaged trees is much less than the healthy ones, but those are the ones that catch our eye. There are various reasons for dying trees. Currently, emerald ash borer is wreaking havoc […]
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Bay Shipbuilding Earns Excellence in Safety Award
The Shipbuilders Council of America (SCA) announced that for the fourth consecutive year in a row (2014-2017), Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding received SCA’s prestigious Excellence in Safety Award. Through their proactive approaches and dedication to improved safety and health of their employees, Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding is one of 19 SCA member companies to receive awards for […]
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Linden Gallery Owners Earn American Architecture Award
Brian and Jeanee Linden, owners of The Linden Gallery in Ellison Bay, announce their Shibaoshan National Park design received the prestigious American Architecture Award. The Lindens, who have developed a series of award-winning heritage hotels in China’s Himalayas, have evolved their social enterprise model to increasingly focus on sustainable rural development and intangible cultural preservation. […]
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Tourism Secretary Visits Door County Coffee & Tea
Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism Stephanie Klett visited Door County Coffee & Tea Co. on June 26 to help them kick-off their 25th year in business. Like Klett, Door County Coffee president and founder Vicki Wilson understands the importance of providing opportunities to live and work in a place like Door County. What […]
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Fourth of July Farmers Market at Settlement Shops
The Settlement Farmers Market will hold a special July 4th holiday market from 9:30 to 12:30 pm, ending a little early due to the nearby festivities. Unique handmade collectible Door County items will be for sale along with delicious homemade Asian sauces for your cooking needs. Violinist Beth Chafey-Hon will play in the morning. The […]
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Errin Kolden Wins Edward Jones Award
Errin Kolden of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Door County recently won the firm’s exclusive Spirit of Partnership Award for outstanding performance during 2017. Jim Weddle, the firm’s managing partner, calls Kolden a leader in the firm and an example of what a dedicated Edward Jones financial adviser can achieve. “Errin has demonstrated […]
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Chill County: The Perfect Summer Snack
At the Door County Ice Cream Factory in Sister Bay I found the perfect summer snack, The Chipper. Made on site with their own vanilla ice cream, squeezed between two freshly made chocolate chip cookies, and coated in more chocolate chips, The Chipper can cool anyone on a hot summer’s day. Though not on the […]
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Crop prices (June 25) Rio Creek Feed Mill – Algoma Commodity Price (per bushel) Basis Last Year Corn $3.01 -0.50 $3.13 Soybeans $7.94 -0.81 $8.37 Wheat $4.03 -0.74 $3.49 Oats $2.40 0.00 N/A United Cooperative – Denmark Corn $3.04/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 Coffee Club July 11
Tara L. Pierre, a local Edward Jones financial adviser, will host a coffee club for women on July 11, 8 am at GLAS Coffeehouse in Sturgeon Bay. At this upcoming coffee club, Pierre will provide education on financial market topics. To reserve a seat, call Pierre at 920.746.0781.
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Now in Your Ears: Introducing the Door County Pulse Podcast
Want some Peninsula Pulse in your ears? Start listening to the Door County Pulse Podcast. Each week host Andrew Kleidon talks to the writers and editors of the Peninsula Pulse and Door County Living magazine about the stories behind the stories covered in that week’s issue. “There’s often much more to the story than we […]