In this issue
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Lighthouse Tower Selects Exhibit General Contractor
The Door County Maritime Museum’s landmark Jim Kress Maritime Lighthouse Tower has reached a new milestone with the selection of a nationally recognized firm as the exhibit general contractor for creating the tower’s exhibits. After a competitive, national bidding process, the museum’s board selected Southern Custom Exhibits to lead the team working on the design, […]
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Sturgeon Bay Utilities Earns Smart Energy Provider Designation
Sturgeon Bay Utilities has earned a Smart Energy Provider (SEP) designation from the American Public Power Association for showing its commitment to low-cost, quality, safe and reliable electric service. The SEP designation, which lasts for two years, recognizes public power utilities for demonstrating leading practices in smart energy program structure, energy efficiency and distributed energy […]
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Neighbor to Neighbor Receives Grants
The local nonprofit Neighbor to Neighbor has recently received three grants to support its medical-equipment loan program. The Green Bay Packers Foundation has awarded a grant of $3,000. The Door County Community Foundation has also awarded one grant for $7,286 through the Connolly Family Charitable Fund, the Bob and Connie Erickson Charitable Fund, the Bernice […]
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To show support and appreciation for the frontline health care professionals who have been working nonstop throughout the pandemic, the Community Blood Center (communityblood.org, CBC) has created a Healthcare Heroes program. Community members are encouraged to donate blood at a donor center or select blood drives in honor of local health care heroes, then share […]
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Because of concerns for the health and welfare of the community, the Door County Medical Center Auxiliary has canceled its annual December Angel Ball – one of its main fundraising events. The auxiliary awards 100 percent of the donations from this popular event to graduating high school students who are planning to pursue a health care […]
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On Oct. 29, during Homecoming Week activities, Sevastopol School District students, faculty and staff members dedicated a bench in memory of Paula Symons, who died from cancer in May 2019. Symons served the school for 20 years as an elementary school secretary and secretary to the athletic director. “She loved the kids, and she loved […]
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Little Sweden Resort’s Robyn Kornusky is the Certified Tourism Ambassador of the Year
Robyn Kornusky of Little Sweden Resort has been selected as Destination Door County’s 2020 Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) of the Year. The annual award goes to an individual who exceeds customer expectations, possesses a strong knowledge of Door County, supports the CTA program and the larger tourism industry, and seeks to turn every visitor encounter […]
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The Big Bundle Up Collection Campaign Running Through Dec. 2
The local tourism industry is helping to bundle up and feed Door County through collecting new or gently used youth coats, hats, mittens, snow pants, boots and nonperishable food items to help fill local food pantries. The collection campaign will run through Dec. 2. All donated items will be distributed within the county. Please place […]
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Pulse of Philanthropy: Two Roads, One County
A few seasons ago, I came across a wonderful T-shirt at Mann’s Mercantile on Washington Island. On the front was a map of Door County, with Highways 42 and 57 prominently highlighted. Below the map were the words, “Two Roads, One County.” After the cacophony of this presidential election, I cannot get this shirt out […]
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I awoke on Wednesday morning to a text from my sister, who lives in Fairbanks, Alaska. It had been -27 F there as she’d returned from the polls the evening before – unusually early for such cold, even for there. I snapped a photo of our inside weather station and sent it to her: 50 […]
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Sturgeon Bay Area Community Thanksgiving Dinner
For the sake of safety, the long-standing community Thanksgiving dinner sponsored by the Sturgeon Bay United Methodist Church will be held as a carryout event this year. The delicious, home-cooked meal will include turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing, gravy, squash, corn and an individual apple or cherry pie. To reserve a dinner, please call the church […]
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Suds with Sophie: Brewing Ingredients, Part 6
Yeast, Part 1 by Sophie Nelson [email protected] The final ingredient in beer – yeast – was essential but unknown even as recently as the 1500s, although beer had been made since at least 5000 B.C. In 1516, the Reinheitsgebot Beer Purity Law, introduced in Bavaria, limited the ingredients that could be used to make beer to […]
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Try Kicksledding for a New Outdoor Experience
Do you get cabin fever during the long winters? Door County Kicksled has a solution! The new business is the nation’s only direct importer of this traditional, Nordic, self-propelled vehicle, which offers new, fun winter recreation. A kicksled is a snow scooter that’s used on packed snow or ice, similar to cross-country skis. Users hold […]
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Merry-Time Festival of Trees Returns
The Door County Maritime Museum (DCMM) will again spread the holiday spirit with the Merry-Time Festival of Trees, Nov. 14 – Jan. 3, when the museum will become a winter wonderland of decorated trees, wreaths and displays that businesses and individuals have donated. Visitors and supporters may purchase raffle tickets for chances to win a […]
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Crossroads Hosts Seed Collection, Astronomy Presentation
Join Wild Ones on Nov. 7, 10:30 am, for a seed-collecting workshop. Learn the basics, receive supplies, then go into the meadow to collect milkweed and other wildflower seeds. Social distancing will be observed, and participants should wear a mask and sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Meet at the rock garden in front […]
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Manners Matter: How to Deal with Election Results
Dear Mary Pat, I’m really worried about the election results. There has been so much vitriol and ugliness online and in the news, and I’m fearful for what’s going to happen after the election. With so much uncertainty, how do I cope if my candidate doesn’t win? How do I help some of my friends […]
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February 6, 1939 ~ November 1, 2020 Althea Faye Gothberg, 81, of Gardner, died on November 1, 2020, at her home. She was born February 6, 1939, in Gardner. Her parents were Al and Carmen (Claflin) Ligman. On September 10, 1960, she married Kenneth L. Gothberg in Sturgeon Bay. Althea liked gardening, playing cards with […]