In this issue
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Preview: Controlling Meerstein is Key to Gibraltar’s Hopes Tonight
Unfamiliar territory. Familiar opponent. That would be the most apt way to describe the Gibraltar boys basketball team’s Division 5 Ashwaubenon Sectional semifinal matchup tonight with Packerland Conference rival Green Bay NEW Lutheran. The Vikings exorcised the demons of heart-breaking regional title games of the past when they defeated Phelps 63-32 Saturday to win their […]
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Bestseller List: March 1, 2019
TRADE PAPERBACK FICTION1. The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin2. Less by Andrew Sean Greer3. The Lost Girls of Paris by Pam Jenoff4. The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris5. Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman TRADE PAPERBACK NONFICTION 1. Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann2. White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo3. Sapiens by […]
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State News: Redistricting, Lame Duck Laws, Tax Cut Veto
Evers to Propose Nonpartisan Redistricting Process Gov. Tony Evers will use his state budget to propose a nonpartisan redistricting process that would reduce the power of lawmakers to draw their own district lines. The move comes two years before Wisconsin’s next round of redistricting, and at a time when the current legislative map, drawn in […]
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Letter to the Editor: Support for Sarah Evenson
Sarah Evenson is running for District 5 council alderwoman for Sturgeon Bay. She deserves the support of everyone living there. I have known Sarah since she first moved back to Door County. She has an amazing ability to communicate and work with people of all backgrounds and ages. I’ve been impressed by her honesty and […]
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Commentary: Principles of Collaboration
Collaboration has become one of the trendiest ideas in the nonprofit world. Donors and grantmakers are increasingly demanding it, and the charities are responding accordingly. Generally speaking, this is a good thing. A strong and robust collaborative partnership leads to greater organizational efficiencies and increased effectiveness, and it can accelerate the speed of social and/or […]
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Letter to the Editor: Dave Ward for Mayor
About 35 years ago I first hired Dr. Dave Ward as an expert finance witness for a trial. As our trial relationship continued, our friendship grew. He became a good friend but please know I write this as someone who knows him to be a very accomplished person. During those 35 years, Dave has had/experienced […]
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County Approves $450,000 for Purchase of Door Bluff Headland Park Expansion
At its Feb. 26 meeting, the Door County Board of Supervisors approved “bridge financing” of $450,000 for 72.63 acres of land for the Door Bluff Headland Park while Ben Nelson, county parks director, continues seeking grants to pay for the entirety of the piece of land. At an earlier meeting, the board had stipulated that […]
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Vietnam Vets on Mission of Peace and Healing
Eugene “Terry” Therrien of Sturgeon Bay celebrated his 72nd birthday on Feb. 24 by joining 52 other randomly chosen Vietnam veterans for a two-week, all-expenses-paid Old Glory Honor Flight to Vietnam. It’s called the Return to Nam Honor Flight, and the mission is described as one of peace and healing. Each veteran on the trip […]
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Cathy Ash Celebrates 10 Years With Ross Estate Planning
The Ross Estate Planning team in Sturgeon Bay congratulates Cathy Ash on her 10 years of service. Ash joined Ross Estate Planning in 2009 as its client-service specialist and in 2010 added the duties of funding coordinator, focusing on client accounts and trust assets. She works closely with all clients to ensure that personal estate […]
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Half Marathon Registration Crosses 1,600 Mark
The Door County Half Marathon and Nicolet Bay 5K is 10 weeks away: a perfect time to kick-start your training to cover 13.1 miles through Peninsula State Park. The race returns Saturday, May 4, 2019. More than 1,600 runners have already committed to run in the 12th annual event. All half-marathon finishers receive a long-sleeved […]
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Door/Kewaunee Legislative Days April 3-4
Get ready to educate and lobby state officials about Door and Kewaunee counties in Madison, April 3-4, during the ninth biennial Door/Kewaunee Legislative Days. The deadline to become a delegate is March 4. Agenda topics include support for additional funding for improving rural broadband, requiring rental agencies to remit room tax by municipality, support for […]
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Manners Matter: Waiting for Love
Dear Mary Pat, I’ve been seeing a man for the past six months who has been legally separated from his wife for nearly four years. I believe (and I think he does, too) that we are perfectly matched in so many ways, and our relationship is serious. We want to get married. The only thing […]
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Pharmacy Opening in Sister Bay Following Closing of Shopko Pharmacy
Hometown Pharmacy announced it will open a pharmacy at Country Walk Shops in Sister Bay in the wake of the closing of the Shopko Pharmacy last month, with former Shopko pharmacist Maria Angelici as pharmacist. It will be located next to Blue Heron Studio. Hometown has 40-plus locations in Wisconsin, including Sturgeon Bay, which opened […]
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Boys Basketball Regional Schedule for March 1
GIBRALTAR Boys Basketball March 1: Regionals @ Florence, 7 pm SOUTHERN DOOR Boys Basketball March 1: Regionals vs. Kiel, 7 pm STURGEON BAY Boys Basketball March 1: Regionals @ Denmark, 7 pm
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Letter to the Editor: Time For A Grand Idea
Many have scoffed at grand ideas. But what is the harm in discussing grand ideas? We didn’t have national parks until a Republican president acted. Teddy Roosevelt initiated a “grand” idea to preserve and protect American land providing national parks for all our citizens to enjoy. Republican Dwight D. Eisenhower had the “grand” idea to […]
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Letter to the Editor: Hoping to Bring ‘Fresh Ideas’ to Egg Harbor Town Board
The Pulse has always done a thorough job providing extensive coverage of local elections and issues that matter to this community. As a result, voters are now better informed than ever and new faces are energized to get involved in local affairs. I am one of those and have chosen to seek a seat on […]
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Snowy Days Medallion Winner Announced
The Snowy Days Medallion Search, sponsored by the Lodge at Leathem Smith, is over. The search began Feb. 4 and ended Feb. 22. Participants in the Snowy Days Medallion Search could purchase a $5 button for the chance to win $1,000. All proceeds go to the Wisconsin Humane Society Door County Campus. Jedediah Schulz was […]
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2019 Robert Muckian Scholarship Now Open
The Rotary Service Above Self Vocational/Technical Robert Muckian Scholarships have been awarded for the past 12 years to deserving high school seniors who plan to attend a two-year, accredited technical college after graduation. These scholarships – funded by the Rotary Club of Sturgeon Bay Charitable Trust and an endowment from the estate of Rotarian Robert Muckian […]
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Kinnard Farms Now Accepting Scholarship Applications
Kinnard Farms is now accepting applications for its Excellence in Agriculture Scholarships. Three scholarships of $1,500 each will be awarded to graduating high school seniors in good standing from Kewaunee, Luxemburg-Casco, Algoma, Denmark and/or Southern Door high schools. To qualify, applicants must be accepted into a two-year, four-year or short-course program; be enrolling in that […]
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84th Steamboat Dinner Held on March 9
The 84th annual Steamboat Dinner will be held March 9, 4-7 pm, at the Sturgeon Bay Masonic Lodge, 31 S. 3rd Ave. in Sturgeon Bay. The all-you-can-eat dinner will feature roast beef, turkey, mashed potatoes, vegetables, baked beans, cole slaw, gravy, rolls, a beverage and pie à la mode. Attendees may dine in or carry […]
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Action 2 News Meteorologist Visits Boys & Girls Club
Steve Beylon, Action 2 meteorologist, engaged and entertained the kids of The Boys & Girls Club of Door County. A funny blizzard story, a scientific explanation of “why thunderstorms are like your spaghetti dinner” and some digital storm-watching held the children’s attention.
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Southern Door Auditorium Host to Free Screening of ‘Paper Tigers’
The community is invited to join the Door County Partnership for Children and Families for a free showing of the film Paper Tigers and a panel discussion. This film follows a year in the life of an alternative high school that has radically changed its approach to discipline after the principal learned about the Adverse […]
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EHHS Presents Video Interview, March 4
The Egg Harbor Historical Society (EHHS) will present a video interview with Sarah Anschutz and her late husband, Bill, on March 4, 1 pm, at the Kress Pavilion. EHHS board member Sandra Dirks had a 45-minute chat with the couple, who owned the old Carlsville Tavern, and learned about their Carlsville, Egg Harbor and Door […]
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A dozen years ago, when Scott McFarlane left active-duty service with the Army and returned to his hometown of Green Bay, he started discovering the world of veterans benefits. And then he heard there was an opening for Door County’s Veteran Service Officer (VSO). “I don’t know how many people told me, ‘Apply for that […]
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Celebrating a Century: Vince Sherrick Turns 100
Vince Sherrick celebrated his 100th birthday with his entire family – two daughters, four grandsons and eight great-grandchildren – at Anna’s Healthcare in Sturgeon Bay on Feb. 4. Sherrick is a veteran of World War II, having served aboard the aircraft carrier USS Bataan in the Pacific. The Brooklyn native has been coming to Door […]
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Trivia: When was the Peace Corps established?
Question: When was the Peace Corps established? Answer: March 1, 1961
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Overheard and Obsessions: March 1, 2019
OVERHEARD Are there tidbits 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? “I don’t want to get rid of the sensation of eating.” “There’s going to be a lot of good cosmic energy coming […]
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Sturgeon Bay, Gibraltar Open Regionals with Victories
Sturgeon Bay opened the Division 4 playoffs with a 62-59 win against Cedar Grove-Belgium Tuesday night. Gunnar Tebon’s two free throws with 10 seconds remaining sealed the win for the 13-10 Clippers. Sturgeon Bay travels to Denmark Friday for a 7 pm tip. The Clippers opened a 51-41 lead with 7:40 remaining, but the Rockets […]
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Ephraim Road Construction Could Start March 11
The snow may be piled high, but the reconstruction of Highway 42 in Ephraim will be starting soon. Village officials will meet with contractors March 1 to get an update on when work will begin. Village Administrator Brent Bristol said indications are that the hard closure of the highway won’t start until at least March […]
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Feb. 20, 2019 June C. Fledderjohn, 95, formerly of Greenville, Pennsylvania, died at Anna’s Healthcare in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, where she had family. There will be no local services. Burial will be at Shenango Valley Cemetery in Greenville, Pennsylvania. The Loutzenhiser-Jordan Funeral Home of Greenville has handled the arrangements.
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Obituary: Kenneth Charles Wendt
Sept. 10, 1935 – Feb. 19, 2019 Kenneth Charles Wendt, 83, of Sturgeon Bay, died at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Green Bay. He was born in West Jacksonport to Ervin and Clara (Schink) Wendt. On September 10, 1960, he married Mary Louise Roberts in Sturgeon Bay. After high school, Ken served his country in the U.S. Army […]