
In this issue
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Grant Will Restore Door County Wetlands
The Nature Conservancy was awarded a $186,200 grant from the Sustain Our Great Lakes program to hire a four-person seasonal crew for two years to control invasive species and restore and enhance coastal wetlands within the Door Peninsula Coastal Wetlands Ramsar Site, a 11,443-acre wetland complex designated as a Wetland of International Importance by the […]
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Public Meeting for NWTC Learning, Innovation Center Oct. 5
What would create more jobs and more small businesses in the Door Peninsula? A place to build prototypes? Classrooms that would support everything from CNA classes to business seminars? Commercial kitchen facilities? Opportunities for kids to explore STEM skills? The public will wait one more day to provide ideas and feedback that can shape the […]
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Pumpkin Patch, Iron Pour & More Weekend Plans
Take in the sights, sounds and tastes of autumn during one of the busiest weekends on the Door Peninsula! From Apple Fest to Pumpkin Patch, we’ve got you covered for a memorable, fun-filled weekend in the county. Friday, October 7 Reiki & Readings Explore the world of energy work with JenMarie Stevens, a medical intuitive, […]
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Sturgeon Bay Reviews Waterfront Redevelopment Plan
On Sept. 20, the Sturgeon Bay City Council went into closed session to review two items involving the West Waterfront Redevelopment Project. Because of the current lawsuit blocking the waterfront aspects of the plan, the hotel project has been held up and, several parameters of the original hotel development agreement need to be revised if […]
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Jacksonport Seeks Rendering for Town Hall and Fire Station
The Town of Jacksonport is seeking to contract with a qualified individual or entity to perform complete architectural, engineering and specification writing services for the renovation and expansion of its Town Hall/ Fire Station. There will be a mandatory attendance pre-proposal meeting and site inspection on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 1 pm at the Jacksonport […]
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Municipal Meetings: Sept. 30 – Oct. 6
DOOR COUNTY City of Sturgeon Bay: The common council meets at noon on Oct. 4. Town of Gibraltar: The town board meets at 7 pm on Oct. 5. Town of Jacksonport: The Parks Committee meets at 7 pm on Oct. 3. UW-Extension specialist Bill Rizzo will present the topic of “Building Community and Engaging the […]
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Overheard and Shout Outs: Sept. 30, 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 wonder what they are doing with the old tower? We could slap an Acorn Stairlift System on that thing and […]
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Cheers!: A Beautiful No-Brainer
Standing in front of the wall of beer at my local recently, I didn’t have anything in mind other than the idea of really kicking back and enjoying a beer. So, which exotic brew will it be today? My eyes wander from the Belgians to the Danes to the Dutch to the English to the […]
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Workforce Development Plan Unveiled
The Door County Economic Development Corp. (DCEDC) recently unveiled a new, four-year comprehensive workforce development plan called Grow Door County – A Workforce for the Future, at a Sept. 13 Business & Education Partnership Summit. More than 90 business, education and community leaders attended the summit and participated in the small group discussions. More than […]
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Four-year-old Madelyn Jarosh of Jacksonport visits the Stavkirke on a recent family daytrip of exploring on Washington Island. Submitted by Natalie Jarosh.
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Q: We are going to be getting a new cat. We know to get a litter box, litter, food and a scratching post, but are wondering if there are any specific cat toys you would recommend. Thanks! A: With all of the cat toys on the market it certainly can be overwhelming deciding what to […]
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Question: What was the first salary of the President of the United States, established Sept. 24, 1789? Answer: $25,000. Today the president’s annual salary is $400,000.
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Drug Arrest of Kevin Anschutz in Jacksonport
Door County Sheriff Steven Delarwelle credits the recent combined efforts of the DEA, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Department of Homeland Security and the Door-Kewaunee Drug Task Force for a successful operation that resulted in the Sept. 21 arrest of Kevin Anschutz, 51, in the Town of Jacksonport on numerous drug-related charges. Investigators of the […]
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This is Yellow Eyes. Please don’t blame him for the rather odd name. When he came into the shelter as a stray in August there were so many cats in the building the staff was running out of names. As you can see by his picture, he is a very handsome boy with a white […]
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Science Snippet: Sources of Lower Back Pain
Most adults suffer lower back pain some time or another, and for some it may be debilitating. Unfortunately, the source of such pain is also a pain for physicians to diagnose and, all too often, unnecessary surgery is performed. A number of physicians have begun looking at data that show that that non-surgical approaches may […]
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Manners Matter: How to Give Tactful Feedback
Dear Mary Pat, My friend wrote a book and it is terrible. He’s been talking about it for months, so I was really looking forward to reading it. He gave me the final draft and wanted me and a couple of others to read it to get some feedback before he starts trying to […]
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Fatal Car Accident in Sturgeon Bay on Spet. 22
The Sturgeon Bay Police Department investigated a fatal motor vehicle accident that took place at approximately 11:55 am on Sept. 22 near the skate park at West Spruce Street, just west of Madison Avenue. First responders arrived on scene and found the driver, who was the lone occupant, without a pulse or breathing. Medical efforts […]
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Two OWI Arrests in Sturgeon Bay
Sturgeon Bay police were dispatched to a reckless driving complaint on the city’s west side on Sept. 24 at 12:12 am. The suspect vehicle was located on South Elgin Avenue, where police initiated contact with the driver, a 21-year-old male from Casco. The driver smelled of intoxicants and field sobriety tests were performed. The driver […]
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High School Fall Athletics: Sept. 30-Oct. 7, 2016
GIBRALTAR Cross Country Oct. 4 @ Brillion, 4:15 pm Football Oct. 1 @ DC Everest vs. Prairie Farm, 1 pm Oct. 7 vs. Bowler, 7 pm Soccer (Boys) Oct. 4 @ Gresham, 4:30 pm Oct. 6 vs. Sheboygan Falls, 6:30 pm Volleyball Oct. 1 @ Gresham, 9 am Oct. 3 – […]
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Local Prep Sports Standings: Sept. 25, 2016
Football Standings – Great 8 North Conference (8-Player) (School, Conference Record, Overall Record, Conference PCT) Green Bay NEW, 4-0, 5-1, 1.000 Sevastopol, 4-1, 5-1, .800 Lena/St. Thomas, 3-1, 3-3, .750 Gibraltar, 2-3, 2-4, .400 Menominee Indian, 2-4, 2-4, .333 Oneida Nation, 1-3, 1-5, .250 Bowler-Gresham, 0-3, 0-6, .000 Football Standings – Packerland Conference […]
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Letter to the Editor: Congratulations to the Pulse
I have been enjoying the Pulse for the past six years. We come up to Door County almost every weekend during the summer and fall. Your paper is always fun to read and I cannot wait to get my copy on Friday morning. You cover so many items related to history, local happenings, perspectives, community, […]
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Letter to the Editor: Thanks for Supporting Go Dogs for Go Bo
The Animal Clinic of Sturgeon Bay recently held our Go Dogs for Go Bo fundraiser. We are blessed to live in Door County and wanted to give back to the community and to a local organization that helps so many Door County families. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the many individuals, […]
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Letter to the Editor: Preserve the Scenic Shoreline
Anyone boating on the bay this summer has noticed an unsettling trend, the trophy homes along the shoreline and at the top of the bluff, with their outsize footprints and suburban style landscaping, are starting to change the character of the Door County shoreline. Our scenic shoreline that was green with cedars and dotted with […]
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Letter to the Editor: Utesch for Assembly
I had not met Lynn Utesch until last week when my husband and I sponsored a “meet and greet” event at our home for a dozen friends from northern Door. We are very impressed with this candidate, and I urge you to become more familiar with his qualifications and positions. Mr. Utesch is known for […]
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Plant Identification Walk on Oct. 1
The Door County Chapter of Wild Ones invites the community to a plant identification walk on Oct. 1 at 9:30 am along Landing Road at Potawatomi State Park. Meet at the boat landing parking lot. State park vehicle admission sticker is required. The site features a wide variety of shrubs, trees, forbs and fall […]
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Dane County Exec Unveils Council on Climate Change
Clean Wisconsin cheered Dane County Executive Joe Parisi’s bold and progressive plan to curb climate change. Parisi unveiled the first initiatives of his 2017 budget proposal on Sept. 22. Parisi’s plan includes aggressive climate initiatives that triple Dane County’s production of solar power, create a new Dane County Office of Energy and Climate Change, a […]
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Statewide Effort Needed for Clean Power Plan
Keith Reopelle, senior policy director for the environmental advocacy organization Clean Wisconsin, will be the featured speaker at the Climate Change Coalition of Door County’s October program on Oct. 5 at 10341 Water St., Ephraim (the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship). The program begins at 7 pm, and is free and open to the public. Reopelle’s talk, […]
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Support Birds and BCW with Coffee
You can now drink great coffee while supporting responsible coffee growers and the tropical habitats upon which many of Wisconsin’s birds depend while also supporting Bird City Wisconsin (BCW). Most of the coffee sold in America today is literally killing the songbirds we love – and destroying a sustainable method of family farming that supports […]
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Door County Humane Society Releases Next Dates for Therapy Dog Class Sessions
The Door County Humane Society has just released their dates for the next Therapy Dog Class sessions. This program takes household dogs with basic obedience skills and trains them to provide affection and comfort to people in nursing homes, hospitals, retirement homes, detention centers, schools, hospices, disaster areas and other places where a friendly dog’s […]
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St. Luke’s Holds Blessing of Animals Oct. 2
The Feast of St. Francis is celebrated in many Christian traditions with a Blessing of Animals. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church of Sister Bay invites the community to bring pets to the church on Oct. 2 at 2 pm. The blessing will be in the parking lot of St. Luke’s at 2336 Canterbury Lane. For more […]
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HELP of Door County Holds Walk With Me Event for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and to help raise awareness and celebrate the strength and resilience of survivors and victims, HELP of Door County will hold a Walk With Me Event on Oct. 5, 4 – 7 pm, in Sturgeon Bay. “We’ll gather in Martin Park and listen to a few speakers tell their […]
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UW-Extension and the Door County Civility Project Team Up for Effective Public Engagement Workshop
UW-Extension and the Door County Civility Project will hold the workshop “Engaging the Public When Things Get Challenging and Emotions are High” on Oct. 6. There will be two sessions: 1:30-3:30 pm, Jacksonport Town Hall, 3365 County V; and 6:30 – 8:30 pm, Nasewaupee Town Hall, 3388 County Road PD. These sessions will help local […]
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Kay Glessner Donates Tools to Door County Historical Society
Kay Glessner, Patrick Madden and Steve Madden display tools that Glessner donated to the Door County Historical Society for the Tool Museum at Heritage Village in Sturgeon Bay. The tools are a 26-inch wood divider, a wooden shovel and a wooden fork. Kay donated the tools in the memory of her late husband Roy Glessner. […]
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Charles Peterson Prints Up for Auction at Harvest Supper
On Oct. 12, the Ephraim Moravian Church will hold a Harvest Supper and silent auction of three Charles Peterson prints, all proceeds to benefit the Moravian churches in Uganda, Africa. There will be two seatings for the supper: 5 and 6:30 pm. The dinner is $12 for adults, $6 for kids 12 and under, and […]
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Learn to Perform CPR and Use AED at Sister Bay Fire Station
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 use of CPR/AED. The four-hour class will teach infant, child and adult CPR and offers a two-year certification. The class will be held Oct. 20, 6-10 pm, at […]
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Boys & Girls Club Summer Participants See Improvement in Reading and Math Skills
The Boys & Girls Club of Door County (BGCDC) takes pride in announcing that summer program participants improved both their reading and math skills over the 11 weeks of camp. Executive Director Julie Davis said, “This summer the club was committed to preventing summer learning loss for our members. We are delighted to say that […]
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Obituary: Doris Emma (Birk) Hunsader
Doris Emma (Birk) Hunsader, 96, formerly of Sturgeon Bay, died Monday, September 26, 2016 while at Algoma Long Term Care where she had been living the past five years. “Smiley,” as she was known by many at Algoma Long Term Care, was born May 7, 1920 in Detroit, MI. Doris moved to Charlevoix, MI where her mother, […]
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Michael Paul Bloom, 53, of Sturgeon Bay, died suddenly, Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Ministry Door County Medical Center after suffering an apparent heart attack. He was born September 26, 1962, the son of Jack and Mary Bloom. Following his graduation from Green Bay Preble High School, Mike received his degree in Computer Science from […]
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Birth: Krystal and Scott Thorn
Krystal and Scott Thorn, Sturgeon Bay, are the parents of a daughter born on Sept. 25, 2016, at Ministry Door County Medical Center, Sturgeon Bay. Maternal grandparents are Mary and Richard Ostranski, Egg Harbor. Paternal grandparent is Kim Thorn, Algoma.
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Employers, J-1 Visa Student Bikes Can Now Be Returned for Winter Storage
Bicycles that have been loaned to employers of J-1 Visa international students this summer can be picked up for winter storage and refurbishment by calling Ken Hollenbeck at 920.854.2461. Those employers who have not paid the requested $10 usage fee for the bikes can make out a check to BRIDGES of Friendship, and give it […]
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DCEDC Offers One-on-One Business Counseling Sessions Oct. 6
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 Oct. 6, 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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Licensed Massage Therapist Melissa Milewicz Joins Staff of Saguaro Day Spa
Saguaro Day Spa officially welcomes Licensed Massage Therapist Melissa Milewicz to their professional staff. She joins licensed massage therapists Alycia Schultz and Nancy McDonnell at the Sturgeon Bay day spa. Milewicz brings more than 15 years of experience in the field of massage therapy. Having performed massage in many different areas of the wellness industry, […]
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Iyengar Yoga Offered at Door County Yoga
Iyengar-certified yoga instructor Jean Torrey will lead a workshop focusing on hip and shoulder opening postures on Oct. 1, 12 – 2 pm, at Door County Yoga. Iyengar Yoga is a therapeutic style of yoga that uses props to assist people of all levels, ages, and abilities into postures that encourage proper skeletal alignment. The […]
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Learn the Stories Behind the Stars from Astronomer/Storyteller Robert Mathieu
Andromeda. Perseus. Cassiopeia. The stars that form the constellations of the autumn sky are as much a part of a Door County fall as are the changing colors of the leaves and the southern migration of the geese. Hear their legends and learn about their constellations with award-winning astronomer and enthusiastic storyteller Robert Mathieu. The […]
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Belgian Heritage Center Holds Grand Opening of Exhibits Oct. 8
The Belgian Heritage Center announces the grand opening of its historical exhibits is Oct. 8, 10 am – 4 pm. These exhibits tell the settlement story of the thousands of Belgians who came to Northeastern Wisconsin in the mid-1800s. They represent the culmination of two years of planning, research and fundraising on the part of […]
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Three-Week Scientific Illustration Series Wraps Up at The Ridges
Throughout September The Ridges in Baileys Harbor presented a three-part scientific illustration series. Over the course of three weekends, participants explored The Ridges Sanctuary looking for flora, insects and amphibians in their natural habitats. Participants would then study the items, sometimes even using a microscope, to learn the different components of each. Once each component […]
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Star Counting Party and ‘Emissary’ Screening at Newport State Park
How sharp are your eyes? On Sept. 30 at Newport State Park in Ellison Bay, help is needed for counting stars. Also on the same night is a screening of The Emissary movie. The Emissary features spectacular footage filmed in Newport State Park. Meet the movie creators before the star counting party. The movie starts […]
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Many Tours, Cruises Offered during Autumn Door County Lighthouse Fest
Reacting to the popularity of the Door County Lighthouse Festival each June and a positive response to last October’s first installment of an abbreviated Autumn Door County Lighthouse Festival, the Door County Maritime Museum (DCMM) is again offering some of its most popular tours Columbus Day weekend. Reservations are now being taken for these nautical […]
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Get Through Election Season with Northern Sky’s ‘And If Elected’
In 1992, Northern Sky Theater (then American Folklore Theatre) first presented And If Elected, a romp through U.S. presidential campaigns from George Washington to the first George Bush. Since then, three more Chief Executives have joined the pantheon. And If Elected returns to the 2016 fall line-up in anticipation of yet another humdinger election cycle. […]
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Veterans Admitted for Free to Friday’s ‘All My Sons’ Performance
After seeing success this past spring, Rogue Theater brings back Arthur Miller’s All My Sons to Sturgeon Bay High School auditorium. The show was brought to the forefront by Rogue actor and board member Chris Weidenbacher. He and the rest of the cast were inspired by Miller’s words and will give a moving performance on […]
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StageKids Holds ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ Auditions for Kids and Adults
StageKids, the Third Avenue Playhouse (TAP) community-based educational theater company, announces auditions for Barbara Robinson’s The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Performances will be Nov. 18 and 19 at 7:30 pm with additional matinees at 2 pm on Nov. 19 and 20. Auditions are Oct. 1, 3 – 5 pm, and Oct. 4, 3:30 – 5 […]
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11-Piece Lawrence University Trombone Ensemble in Concert at Björklunden
Lawrence University’s Björklunden will host a concert on Oct. 2 at 1:30 pm. The 11-piece Lawrence University Trombone ensemble, directed by Tim Albright, with special guest Nick Keelan, will perform mostly original works for trombones. The group will play the music of Albright, Davis, Ewazen, Ferber, Foltz, Gabrieli, Reichenbach, and Saint-Saëns in an eclectic program […]
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Theatre M to Hold Reading of ‘Wittenberg’ Oct. 6
Theatre M will stage a reading of Wittenberg: A Tragical-Comical-Historical in Two Acts by David Davalos at 7 pm on Oct. 6 at Woodwalk Gallery. Wittenberg, featuring Mark Moede, Amy Ensign, Marcel Bruyere and Ross Dippel, explores the story behind the stories of Hamlet, Doctor Faustus and Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation. The comedy […]
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Organist Greg Beem in Concert at Shepherd of the Bay
Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church is pleased to present organist Greg Beem in concert on Oct. 8 at 7pm. The program will include works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Dietrich Buxtehude, Johann Pachelbel, Max Reger and more. Beem serves as principal organist at Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church. A native of Zion, Ill., he […]
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Golf League Results: Sept. 21 & 22
IDLEWILD GOLF COURSE Idlewild Senior League Championship (Sept. 22) Best Net Score and Champion: Joe Sutter -36. Runner-ups: Bill Hoey, Harold Forbes, Bill Borchardt, Jim Budny, Don Peterson, Wayne Turk & Leo DeLair 37. Best Gross Scores: Jim Budny -42; Don Peterson -43; Bill Hoey -44; Harold Forbes & Wayne Turk -46; Bob Ellison, […]
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Ken Carlson, Fish Creek resident and member of Maxwelton Braes Golf Course, scored a hole-in-one on the eighth hole at Maxwelton Braes on Sept. 21. Carlson used a six-iron and his hole-in-one was witnessed by Pete Clikeman. Submitted.
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Golf Outing Benefits County Veterans
(Left to right) Kenny Wendt, AMVETS Post 51 Treasurer; Beth Wartella, AMVETS Post 51 Commander; and Tom Schmelzer, owner of 27 Pines, show off a check from the Door County Tavern League and the Tavern League of Wisconsin. AMVETS Post 51 appreciates the tavern leagues work in supporting and taking care of needy veterans in […]
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Demo Day Along Highway 42 with Ginnie Cappaert, Emmett Johns, Tony Staroska , Rebecca Carlton
Contemporary art in Door County intrigues collectors and art lovers alike. Three Door County studios are hosting the second annual Artist Demo Day on Oct. 1, 1 – 3 pm. Visitors can see the artists and talk about their process while working in their studios. Meandering between the studios and watching the demos of […]
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Award-Winning Fiber Artist at Wearable Art Show
The final Door County Wearable Art Show of 2016 will be held Oct. 1, 9 am to 5 pm, and Oct. 2, 10 am to 4 pm, at the Sister Bay Village Hall. The show has contemporary, artist-made women’s clothing, accessories and jewelry in a wide range of styles, sizes and prices. The Wearable Art […]
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Ed Fenendael Opens October at DCAL Gallery
Door County Art League (DCAL) Master Artist and international watercolorist Ed Fenendael and Beverly Hart Branson are the Guest Artist and Artist of the Week, respectively, at the Gallery of the Door County Art League in October. A reception for Fenendael is scheduled for Oct. 8, 3 – 5 pm, in the courtyard at the […]
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Linden Gallery and Bazyli Studio Continue Collaboration
The Linden Gallery is proud to present and host the annual trunk show for Bazyli Studio Wearable Art from 10 am to 5 pm on Oct. 1 & 2. The Linden Gallery has worked in collaboration with Bazyli Studio for more than 14 years, from hosting trunk shows to sourcing pottery fragments and tribal ceremonial […]
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Opening Reception for Norbert Blei Paintings Is Oct. 2
Not all of writer Norbert Blei’s followers are aware of his prolific collection of watercolor and mixed media paintings. Blei used painting as a break from long sessions at the typewriter, and to express what doesn’t always come in words. A small sampling from his eclectic collection will be available for viewing in the UU […]
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“Writing to Wake the Soul” Workshop for Writers and Non-Writers
The UU Fellowship and Write On, Door County are co-sponsoring a community workshop, “Writing to Wake the Soul,” on Oct. 16, 1:30 – 3:30 pm. The workshop fee is $10, payable at the door; advanced registration before Oct. 14 will help with set-up and is appreciated. All are welcome. “We must learn to reawaken […]
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Readers Rampant Next Meeting is Oct. 11
Readers Rampant Book Club of the Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Library is meeting Oct. 11 at 2:30 pm to discuss A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler, a story of family dynamics. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 2:30 pm in the library’s community room. All are invited and light refreshments […]
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Judy DuCharme Rereleases ‘Society of the L.A.M.B.’
Judy DuCharme announces her book, Society of the L.A.M.B., has just been released by Prism Book Group. Society of the L.A.M.B. is a futuristic, suspenseful tale of life under persecution and how a band of young people stood strong. The setting is Door County. If the title sounds familiar, the novel was published three years […]
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Fall into Autumn’s New Book Releases
Fall is a busy season for many: students are returning to class, third quarter tax payments are due, and many Door County businesses are preparing for the peninsula’s autumn festivals. Autumn is also an eventful season for book publishers – it is the season typically reserved for big-name, big-buzz books. This year is no exception; […]
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Tarl Knight Releases First Album
Sturgeon Bay singer-songwriter Tarl Knight has kicked off a new season in Door County with the release of his long-awaited debut album, Tarl Knight. Knight is best known in the county for his performances at the Holiday Music Motel’s three yearly songwriter showcases: Love on Holiday, Steel Bridge Songfest and Dark Songs, as well as […]
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The Bestseller List: Sept. 18, 2016
TRADE PAPERBACK FICTION 1. A Man Called Ove, by Fredrik Backman 2. The Girl on the Train, by Paula Hawkins 3. My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry, by Fredrik Backman 4. The Little Paris Bookshop, by Nina George 5. Ordinary Grace, by William Kent Krueger TRADE PAPERBACK NONFICTION 1. Just Mercy, […]