
In this issue
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Pulse Price Report: Media Merger Raises Antitrust Questions
This week, AT&T offered to buy Time Warner for $85.4 billion, a merger between the major media distributor with a major media producer. The deal is being heavily scrutinized for its monopolization of media and presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are even in agreement about it. AT&T is claiming that by merging their […]
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Jack O’Lantern Days, Dark Songs & More Halloween Weekend Happenings
October’s final weekend is nearly upon us and with it comes Halloween celebrations and the final days of some of the peninsula’s seasonal galleries and shops. Head out to enjoy these businesses while the lights are on and when the sun begins to set, enjoy one of the haunted Halloween offerings with our guide to […]
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County Plans Ahnapee Trail Extension
The County Airport and Parks Committee forwarded the plan for a half-mile extension of the Ahnapee State Trail on to the county board for final approval on Oct. 25. Federal, state and local grants are expected to cover the entire cost of the project, estimated at $204,500. The extension will take the end of the […]
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Eagle Tower Wood Analysis Shows Severe Decay
“This is really scary,” was a common refrain by Bob Ross, a wood expert with the U.S. Forest Service, reviewing pictures of the deteriorated wood that was once Eagle Tower. Ross presented his team’s findings to the public on Oct. 18 after running hundreds of tests on each piece of wood from the dismantled Eagle […]
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Municipal Meetings: Oct. 21 – 28
DOOR COUNTY City of Sturgeon Bay: A public hearing will be held at noon on Oct. 25 by the Zoning Board of Appeals on a request from Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding for a variance from the Municipal Code on maximum building height in a heavy industrial zone. The current height limitation is 45 feet, and the […]
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State Designates Rustic Road on Washington Island
The state has designated two new Rustic Roads in the state, including the only island Rustic Road in Wisconsin: Rustic Road 118 in Wabeno, Forest County, and Rustic Road 119 in the Town of Washington, Door County. Rustic Road 119 (R-119) is a 27-mile route comprised of segments of County W, and 14 town roads […]
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Breadmaking Workshop with UW-Extension Nov. 5
The Door Association for Home and Community Education invites you to a fun Educational Day to learn how to make bread and decorate cookies. The program will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5, 1-4 pm at the Jacksonport Town Hall, 3365 County V. There is a fee of $5/person, which will be collected at the […]
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Pulse Price Report: What is the TPP?
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is a proposed trade agreement with 12 nations that border the Pacific Ocean, including the United States. President Obama hails it as a cornerstone of his administration, should Congress approve it. Donald Trump would rip up the trade agreement if elected, while Hillary Clinton has withdrawn her support for the TPP […]
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Science Snippet: Bad News about Bumblebees
Now for some breaking bad news about bumblebees. In some areas, bumblebee populations are declining, and a “…large number of fruits and vegetables would be missing from our plates had a bumblebee not done its job” (Dr. Ben M. Sadd). A groundbreaking study by 25 international scientists undertook a detailed analysis of the genes […]
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Presidential Candidates on Immigration
Hillary Clinton Hillary has been committed to the immigrant rights community throughout her career. As president, she will work to fix our broken immigration system and stay true to our fundamental American values: that we are a nation of immigrants, and we treat those who come to our country with dignity and respect, and […]
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Protest Against CAFOs at Madison Capitol Oct. 22
The second Annual “Stink-In” Comes to the Capitol steps in Madison at 10 am Saturday, Oct. 22. More than 20 local, state and national groups plan to gather to oppose the impact of industrial animal operations and call for change. The coalition of community, environmental and agricultural groups includes Sustain Rural Wisconsin Network, Socially Responsible […]
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Voter Fraud as an Election Strategy
While Donald Trump’s repeated claims of a rigged election may seem unprecedented for the nominee of a major political party running for president, it appears such claims are essential to Republican election strategy. A recent report in Political Science Quarterly argued that concerns of voter fraud, which is strongly associated with membership in the Republican […]
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by Peter Sigmann This is the story of a former lawn that was replaced by delightful wilderness. The setting is a sloping and shady section of a Door County shore lot between house and road, away from the beach. A lawn had been maintained in that location for about six decades controlling weeds, water and […]
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Halloween 2016 Events & Trick or Treat Hours
Baileys Harbor Trick or treating, Oct. 31 from 5-8 pm. Halloween party in the town hall, Oct. 31 from 5:30-7 pm. Kids’ costume contest at 6:30 pm. Food and drinks, spooky sensory table, haunted house and scavenger hunt. Egg Harbor Halloween Safe Walk through Egg Harbor Shops, Oct. 29 from 2-4 pm. Fish Creek Jack […]
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Preliminary registration numbers indicate a strong 2016 bear hunt, with 4,643 bears registered. “This was another successful season for Wisconsin bear hunters. The preliminary harvest of 4,643 is very close to the 2016 quota of 4,750,” said David MacFarland, DNR large carnivore specialist. “Wisconsin continues to have a healthy bear population, which provides more […]
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Cross Country Packerland Conference Championship Results
Boys 5K Varsity Results Jacob Wahlers, Algoma, 16:22 Caleb House, Gibraltar, 17:12 Evan Henry, Gibraltar, 17:26 Lucas Stenzel, Sevastopol, 17:45 Michael Bertrand, Southern Door, 17:50 Derek Huber, Southern Door, 17:57 Isaac Ballone, Algoma, 17:59 Karl Meier, Southern Door, 18:01 Kyle Stoll, Oconto, 18:08 Riley Skarda, Oconto, 18:14 Girls 5K Varsity Results Hannah Lamack, Kewaunee, […]
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High School Fall Athletics: Oct. 21-28, 2016
GIBRALTAR Cross Country Oct. 22 – Sectionals @ Manitowoc Lutheran, TBD Soccer (Boys) Oct. 22 – Regional, TBD SEVASTOPOL Cross Country Oct. 22 – Sectionals @ Manitowoc Lutheran, TBD Soccer (Boys) Oct. 22 – Regional, TBD Volleyball Oct. 22 – Regional, TBD, 7 pm SOUTHERN DOOR Cross […]
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Local Prep Sports Standings: Oct. 16, 2016
Football Standings – Great 8 North Conference (Final) (8-Player) (School, Conference Record, Overall Record, Conference PCT) Green Bay NEW, 5-1, 7-3, .833 Lena/St. Thomas, 5-1, 5-4, .833 Sevastopol, 5-2, 6-3, .714 Gibraltar, 3-3, 4-5, .500 Menominee Indian, 3-4, 4-5, .429 Oneida Nation, 1-5, 1-8, .167 Bowler-Gresham, 0-6, 0-9, .000 Football Standings – Packerland […]
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Commentary: Gaylord, Aldo and John
Wisconsin has long been known for its quality exports, from beverages to bathroom tissues, from mozzarella to motorcycles. But it’s been said that the best things in life aren’t things. The Badger State’s most valuable commodities aren’t things at all. They are the lesser known exports that have to do with knowledge and wisdom, particularly […]
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Civility Column: Staying Civil and Connected When Your Friends Don’t Share Your Politics
Q: Some friends are surprising me when they tell me who they are going to vote for in the coming election. Sometimes I feel that my reactions to them have not been very mature or civil. I am surprised to realize that it is affecting me at my very core values. I still value […]
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Letter to the Editor: Feingold’s Out-of-State Support
Why would anyone want to cough up money to support a lifelong political hack who won’t go away? Why would anyone want to contribute to the campaign of a Wisconsin candidate who is running for the fifth time to be our senator and seems to have unlimited cash? More to the point, why would someone […]
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Letter to the Editor: Joel Kitchens Deserves To Be Re-elected
As a person who has consistently supported Democratic candidates and causes, Joel Kitchens is one of the few Republican candidates that deserves to be re-elected to the 1st Assembly District. Joel has shown the ability to work with the Democratic minority in both the Assembly and Senate and not just a “rubber stamp” for the […]
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Letter to the Editor: A Sheriff for Kitchens
I have had the honor of serving my community for better part of my adult life. I have worked alongside many appointed and elected officials in various capacities and numerous initiatives. Every now and then a special person enters into my life and brings a new level of enthusiasm and professionalism in their style […]
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Letter to the Editor: Be Aware of Political Ads
Since we are all being bombarded with political ads, I urge everyone to take a closer look at the contents of these well-financed commercials. Keep in mind that the majority of the spots are being funded by the wealthiest of the wealthy. The current spot, being run by the Gallagher campaign, is truly misleading. It […]
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Letter to the Editor: Support for Kitchens Re-election
As a teacher and parent of three school-age children, I wholeheartedly support the re-election of Joel Kitchens. It is no secret that Wisconsin Republicans have not always been viewed in the most positive light in regard to public education policy over the last few years. Joel is a huge exception. He is a pragmatist who […]
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Letter to the Editor: Private Rallies Are Death of Republican Party
It may be too early to predict the death of the Republican Party, but it is not too early to understand the role of the private rally in its current difficulties. I have no idea how many politicians hold private rallies, perhaps many. But I doubt that many successful politicians have taken the private […]
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Letter to the Editor: Specific Solutions to Environmental Problems
In September I attended a Climate Change Coalition of Door County (CCCDC) presentation given by Tyler Huebner, executive director of RENEW Wisconsin, a renewable energy advocacy focused on advancing wind, solar, bioenergy, and smart energy usage. I have become accustomed to witnessing an impressive assortment of environmental experts in the CCCDC speaker lineup, but it […]
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Letter to the Editor: Dr. Strangelove and Donald Trump
I recently watched Dr. Strangelove by Stanley Kubrick for the umpteenth time. If you are not familiar, it’s a political satire black comedy about nuclear war between the USA and USSR. There are seven major characters. In a surreal way, they have similar characteristics to those of Donald Trump, and the cast of characters […]
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Letter to the Editor: Saving Door County From Itself
As we see one Door County icon after another fall to the ax of yet another naïve town, county, or DNR board or committee listening to engineering firms trolling for lucrative municipal projects, we should remember what makes Door County special. It isn’t a widened street that removes every mature tree, a redesigned traffic pattern, […]
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By the Numbers: Immigrants in Wisconsin
1.5 Percentage of state’s population who are unauthorized immigrants, or 85,000 people. 2.5 Percentage of state population that is Asian. 3.5 Percentage of registered voters who are considered “New Americans,” meaning either naturalized citizens or the U.S.-born children of immigrants. 4.8 Percentage of state population considered a foreign-born immigrant, or 274,687 people. […]
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Door County Humane Society Holds Low Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic Oct. 28
The Door County Humane Society will host a Low Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic on Oct. 28. This spay and neuter clinic is for friendly outdoor cats only. For only $65 cats will be spayed or neutered, snap tested for feline leukemia, given a rabies vaccine and will be ear tipped. The clinic will be […]
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Door County Humane Society Hosts First Northern Door Satellite Adoption Event
Door County Humane Society (DCHS) is once again nearing a high capacity of felines, and will host their first ever satellite adoption event in the northern part of the peninsula. This adoption event will take place Oct. 29, 10am to 3pm, and will be hosted at Dogma Grooming in the Country Walk Shops located at […]
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Baileys Harbor Community Association Holds “Gatsby at the Gordon” on Oct. 29
Dust off those flapper dresses and suspenders for the Baileys Harbor Community Association’s “Gatsby at the Gordon” event on Oct. 29. The Baileys Harbor Community Association is hosting their very first annual Gatsby at the Gordon as a way to celebrate their volunteers and will award a Volunteer of the Year. There will be a […]
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Immanuel Lutheran Church Holds Harvest Dinner Oct. 29
The public is invited to the annual Harvest Dinner at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Baileys Harbor on Oct. 29, 4:30 – 6:30 pm. This yearly event will feature savory chicken and meatballs with all the trimmings. Dessert includes fresh-baked apple and pumpkin pies, and live music will be provided by the Praise Band. The cost […]
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Stella Maris Parish Holds Potato Pancake Supper in Egg Harbor
The Council of Catholic Women of Stella Maris Parish will have their annual Potato Pancake Supper on Oct. 31 at Casey’s BBQ in Egg Harbor. Serving of potato and regular pancakes, sausages, applesauce, dessert and beverage starts at 5 pm. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 6-12. Everyone is welcome.
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Hope Church Hosts Halloween Pizza Party
Hope Church is hosting its 7th annual Halloween Pizza Party on Oct. 31, 5 – 8 pm. The entire community is invited to sit down and relax after trick-or-treating in the neighborhood with pizza, popcorn and family-friendly movies. This event is for people of all ages. Feel free to use the church’s parking lot to […]
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Two Locations for Free Disposal of Unwanted Household Wastes
There are two times and locations for free disposal of unwanted household wastes. The first is Nov. 4, 3:30 to 5:30 pm, at the Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Fire Station, 2258 Mill Road in Sister Bay; and the second is Nov. 5, 8 to 10 am, at the Door County Highway Department, 1001 S. Duluth Ave., […]
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Door County Students Receive 4-H Key Awards
Matthew Frea, Kathleen Guilette and Claire Olson have been selected as the Door County 4-H Key Award recipients for 2016. The prestigious 4-H Key Award, one of the highest recognitions a 4-H member can receive, honors a select group of 4-H participants annually. The youth receiving this award are ones who have demonstrated consistent growth […]
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Rotary Club of Door County North Presents Check to We Are HOPE, Inc.
On Oct. 5, Rotary Club of Door County North presented Sandy Duckett, CEO of We Are HOPE, Inc., with a check for $671.25. However, through a generous match by a club member, that amount was more than doubled to a total of $1,671.25. Rotary Door County North has lived up to its motto of “service […]
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Gibraltar High School Students Earn AP Scholar Awards
Eighteen students at Gibraltar High School have earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on AP Exams for the 2015-16 school year. The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program (AP) provides willing and academically prepared students with the opportunity to take rigorous college-level courses while still in high school, and to earn college […]
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Tom Kile, 75, of Mathey Road in the Town of Sturgeon Bay, died Monday, October 17, 2016 in the comfort of his home with family at his side, from complications of pancreatic cancer. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday evening, October 25, 2016 at Huehns Funeral Home in Sturgeon Bay with […]
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Obituary: Dean Francis Lardinois
Dean Francis Lardinois, 56, of Sturgeon Bay passed away at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay on October 14, 2016. He was born August 17, 1960 in Sturgeon Bay to Norman and Eileen (Miller) Lardinois. Dean graduated from Southern Door High School in 1978. After high school, he went to work as a carpenter at Baudhuin […]
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Obituary: Marion Pauline Kluth
Marion Pauline Kluth, 93, of Sturgeon Bay died at the Gathering on October 13, 2016. She was born on April 29, 1923, in Sturgeon Bay to Robert and Kathryn (Kutzra) Simon. On December 31, 1949, she married Norman Kluth at St. Joseph Church; he preceded her in death on February 8, 2006. They lived and farmed […]
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Obituary: Scott Mitchel Holbrook
Scott Mitchel Holbrook, 46, of the Town of Nasewaupee, died Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Ministry Door County Medical Center in Sturgeon Bay. He was born March 7, 1970 in Sturgeon Bay, the son of Gary Charles Holbrook and Sandra Jean (Erickson) Holbrook. Scott graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 1988. The day after […]
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Ella Hannah Kramer, age 102, died Tuesday, October 11, 2016, at the Golden Living Center-Dorchester in Sturgeon Bay, where she had resided for the past several years. Ella was born at home during a fierce snowstorm on February 6, 1914, in Brussels to Ernest and Helena (Pagel) Rackow. She grew up on the family farm, where […]
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Kaylyn and Dusty Ackerman, Sturgeon Bay, are the parents of a son born on Oct. 4, 2016, at Ministry Door County Medical Center, Sturgeon Bay. Maternal grandparents are Kathy and Dale Schley, Sturgeon Bay. Paternal grandparent is Violet Ackerman, Sturgeon Bay. Samantha Young and Thomas Uecker, Sturgeon Bay, are the parents of twins – […]
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Lodgical Solution Releases New App for Property Managers
Bay Lakes Information Systems recently released a new web application that allows property managers and their staff to access critical data from anywhere. The application is part of Lodgical Solution, Bay Lakes’ flagship property management software for hotels, hotel condominiums, vacation rentals, timeshares, campgrounds and marinas. It allows property managers and staff members access to […]
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USDA Announces Launch of New Private Investment Fund
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the launch of a new private investment fund with the potential to inject $100 million into small businesses across rural America. The McLarty Capital Partners (MCP) Rural Business Investment Company (RBIC) will be the fifth RBIC that USDA has helped to initiate since 2014. The initiative is part […]
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Door County Economic Development Corporation Offers One-on-One Business Counseling Nov. 3
The Door County Economic Development Corporation and the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UW-Green Bay will offer free, one-on-one business counseling sessions on Nov. 3, 8:30 am to 5 pm, for any new or existing business owners in Door County. Chuck Brys, business counselor for the SBDC, will provide advice on business planning, […]
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Dempsey Kelnhofer enjoyed a last round of golf for the year with his grandpa in early October at Peninsula State Park’s short course. Photo by Paul Kelnhofer.
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Mynn Lanphier Scores Hole-in-One
Mynn Lanphier scored a hole-in-one on Hole 8 at Peninsula State Park Golf Course on Oct. 3. Lanphier enjoyed a day on the course with Marilyn “Bubba” Backer, Marianne Dickman and Jeri Northrop. Submitted.
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Jacksonport Conservationist Featured at Historical Society Meeting
Join the Jacksonport Historical Society on Oct. 26 at 7 pm at the Jacksonport Town Hall, Cty. V, for a wonderful presentation, “Frank Butts – A Remembered Jacksonport Resident.” An only child, Butts was born June 25, 1914, to a wealthy Chicago plumbing contractor and his wife Anna. He was a cherished and protected child. […]
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(Left to right) Anders Seaquist, Cassidy Moore and Levi Seaquist as cheery cherries in the Sister Bay Fall Festival parade on Oct. 15. Photo by Len Villano.
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Overheard and Shout Outs: Oct. 21, 2016
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? “I don’t like hugging. I hate touching. It’s not interesting to me.” “Honestly, my only goal for the remainder of […]
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Question: What was the average speed of the Wright Military Flyer, the first aircraft purchased under government contract in 1909? Answer: 42 miles per hour
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Door County Art League Disbands after 30 Years
At the Sept. 26 Door County Art League (DCAL) meeting, the Board of Directors recommended and approved the dissolution of the art league and gallery, and will proceed with this action prior to the end of 2016. DCAL was organized in 1986 for the purpose of developing active community interest in the creative arts of […]
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Manners Matter: Eavesdroppers at Restaurants
Dear Mary Pat, I was having dinner with several friends at one of our favorite local restaurants. We like to sit at the bar since it’s a little less formal, a little more comfortable and then we visit with other locals. Last week, a woman we didn’t know saddled up next to us, eavesdropped […]
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Savory Spoon to Hold Culinary Trip to Tepoztlán, Mexico
Savory Spoon Cooking School is holding a culinary adventure in Tepoztlán, Mexico on Jan. 17 – 24, 2017. Join Janice Thomas at La Villa Bonita – a true culinary destination, complete with heated pool carved out of volcanic rock, organic citrus orchard and vegetable garden, as well as specially designed open air kitchen with a […]
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Algoma’s Von Steihl Winery is One of U.S. Cellular’s #LocalHaunts
Recently Von Steihl Winery in Algoma was featured as part of U.S. Cellular’s #LocalHaunts Facebook 360 video series. These videos are the first-ever infrared Facebook 360 videos. The #LocalHaunts videos debuted on U.S. Cellular’s Facebook page recently and share the history and stories of each location which has reported paranormal activity, including the Von Steihl […]
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Lullaby Yoga and Qi Gong Classes at Door County Yoga
Guest artist Johanna Beekman will lead a “Lullaby Yoga” class Oct. 24, 6-7:30pm, at Door County Yoga. Lullaby Yoga is a unique blend of restorative and yin yoga with heart-opening live music. Her class focuses on deep relaxation and healing, using principles from therapeutic yoga, yoga nidra, and subtle body and breath work. In Lullaby […]
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Crossroads at Big Creek Celebrates Wisconsin Science Festival 2016
Crossroads at Big Creek is dedicated to providing education in science, history and the environment, usually one topic at a time, but this week, all three disciplines will be featured on Oct. 26-29. On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Crossroads will celebrate the Wisconsin Science Festival 2016. On Oct. 26 at 6:30 pm, CODE: Debugging the […]
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Rogue Theater Presents New Fall Comedy, ‘Just Plane Funny’
Rogue Theater announces its end of the summer season with a new fall comedy, Just Plane Funny. After back-to-back weekends with two powerful theatrical productions, All My Sons and Grace and Glorie, Rogue Theater has put together a raucous collection of goofy politically charged, and some not-so political skits, songs and barbs. Rogue’s Managing Director […]
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StageKids Announces ‘Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ Cast
Third Avenue Playhouse (TAP) announces the cast for the annual StageKids holiday show. TAP’s educational theater (StageKids) is producing the holiday favorite, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson. The play is based on her best-selling book of the same name and features actors of all ages from the Door County community. Performances are […]
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Baileys Harbor Trick or Treating, Oct. 31 from 5-8 pm. Halloween party in the town hall, Oct. 31 from 5:30-7 pm. Kids’ costume contest at 6:30 pm. Food and drinks, spooky sensory table, haunted house and scavenger hunt. Egg Harbor Halloween Safe Walk through Egg Harbor Shops, Oct. 29 from 2-4 pm. Fish […]
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Celtic Troubadors at Lost Moth Gallery
On Nov. 19, Lost Moth Gallery will host a Celtic winter concert with Four Shillings Short. Doors open at 6 pm for treats and wine and the concert starts at 7 pm. The Celtic/folk/world music duo Four Shillings Short are coming to the Door Peninsula for the first time this November for a special Celtic […]
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Raptors and Wreaths at The Ridges
Have you ever met an owl face to face? What about a hawk? A falcon? Meet some of Wisconsin’s common but rarely encountered birds on Oct. 22 at 10 am. Discover what a raptor is, hear their stories and learn what you can do to ensure they remain a significant part of the ecosystem. Advanced […]
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Ellison Bay Hosts 15th Annual Fall Art Crawl
It’s time again to head up to Ellison Bay for the annual Fall Art Crawl on Oct. 22 & 23, 10 am – 5 pm. At the tip of the Door Peninsula lies Ellison Bay, a community home to artists, craftspeople and galleries. Below is a list of stops on the crawl. For more information […]
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Jan Comstock Selected as Richeson 75 International Art Competition Finalist
Door County artist Jan Comstock’s oil painting, “The Pearl Earrings,” was selected as a finalist in the Richeson 75 International Art Competition titled Figure/Portrait 2016. Jack Richeson & Co. is a leading manufacturer and supplier of art materials. As part of their mission to support the visual arts, they operate the Richeson School of Art […]
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Door County Watercolor Artist Accepted into Statewide Exhibit
Door County artist Connie Glowacki’s painting “Floral Autocus” has been accepted for display at the statewide competition, Watercolor Wisconsin – 2016, held at Racine’s Charles A. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts. The opening reception is Dec. 11, 2 – 4 pm. The show closes in April 2017. Glowacki’s work is currently on display at the […]
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Jeweler Steve Mitchell Visits Turtle Ridge
Turtle Ridge will host guest jeweler Steve Mitchell at their Ellison Bay gallery on Oct. 22 & 23. Mitchell will demonstrate his work in the Turtle Ridge Studio. Come and meet him, see his techniques for setting stones and pick out something special. Describing his work and inspiration, Mitchell says, “I have collected stones […]
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Write On, Door County Brings Terrifying Tales to Life in Juddville
What ghosts and goblins gather on the grounds of Write On, Door County? Children 12 and under are invited to come hear spooky stories around the fire, visit the haunted coop, enjoy treats, and write their own terrifying tale! Fun for the whole family, the free program takes place Oct. 22, 3-4:30 pm, on the […]
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Hunting Camp Memoir Bags Trophies, Tricks & Traditions
The outhouse is always cold, the porcupines and mice are always a problem, and the vehicles are always getting stuck in the mud, but there’s nowhere else these men would rather be. Meet the “Jolly Boys,” five northern Wisconsin men who built a shack called Hunting Camp 52, affectionately nicknamed “Blue Heaven,” in 1955 and […]
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The Bestseller List: Oct. 9, 2016
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. Commonwealth, by Ann Patchett 2. The Underground Railroad, by Colson Whitehead 3. The Trespasser, by Tana French 4. Manitou Canyon, by William Kent Krueger 5. Two by Two, by Nicholas Sparks HARDCOVER NONFICTION 1. Born to Run, by Bruce Springsteen 2. Hero of the Empire: The Boer War, a Daring Escape, […]