In this issue
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DNR Seeking Comments on Fish Stocking
Anglers and others are invited to provide feedback on whether to raise, lower or keep Lake Michigan salmon and trout stocking numbers the same in 2018 and beyond. The comment period is open and runs through Sept. 30. “We are seeking general input about angler success in 2017 and whether anglers feel we have the […]
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DNR Hosts Public Hearing on Manure Spreading Sept. 15
The Department of Natural Resources is holding a public hearing Sept. 15 regarding state rule changes governing the spreading of manure on soils in certain sensitive areas of the state. The changes, under Ch. NR 151, Wis. Adm. Code, relate to shallow soils over “karst topography,” which are areas where the bedrock may be fractured. […]
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Letter to the Editor: Pure Bigotry
My name is Ms. Joni Sarah Duflo or just “Sarah Duflo.” I am an American Legion Member of Post 89 in Allegan, Michigan. I read your article on the first Female National Commander of the American Legion. I was interested in what she had to say about the Trans Military Members serving and the stand […]
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Letter to the Editor: The Pendulum Continues to Swing
Unfortunately racism in this country has changed colors. It is being fueled like a fire by gasoline. If people continue to use the term “white supremacist,” anger and violence will grow and we will never move forward away from racism. Sandy Werner Baileys Harbor, Wis.
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Dear Mary Pat, There isn’t a delicate way to put this really, so I’ll just call it like it is: My daughter is a slob. I know that sounds harsh, but it is truly the best way to describe how she leaves her room. She’s neat in most other areas of her life (her appearance, […]
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Kiln Opening at Ellison Bay Pottery
The community is invited to a kiln opening at Ellison Bay Pottery Sept. 9. Resident potter John Dietrich started up the kiln recently and has been working on collaboration mugs, baking dishes and tall candleholders. The one-day “almost perfect” pottery sale is also Sept. 9, 10 am – 5 pm. Fall hours are 10 am […]
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Town of Sturgeon Bay Supports Citizens United Amendment
On Sept. 4, the Town Of Sturgeon Bay unanimously passed a resolution asking the Door County Board of Supervisors and local, state and Congressional representatives to support a non-binding statewide referendum. The referendum bill was introduced this spring into both the state Assembly and Senate, but has not been allowed to the Legislative floor for […]
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Pet Talk: Not All Cats Like to Be Picked Up
Q: My cat hates when I pick her up and will bite, scratch and growl, other than that she is a really nice cat. Is there any way I can get her to like being picked up? I sure would like to cuddle her. A: Cats can be very loving and need affection and touching […]
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Letter to the Editor: Door County Environmental Council’s Position on CAFO Expansion
The phosphorus pollution of northeastern Wisconsin’s ground and surface water is a serious and undeniable problem. All of the facts and science behind this water contamination are not currently known. However, what is known is that there are multiple sources of this phosphorus pollution including lawn fertilizers and failing septic systems. There also is, we […]
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Question: The Pesse canoe is believed to be the world’s oldest known boat, with carbon dating indicating it was constructed during the early Mesolithic period (between 8040 BCE and 7510 BCE). What was it built of and what are its dimensions? Answer: The dugout-style canoe measures 117 inches long and 17 inches wide, and was […]
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Overheard and Shout Outs: Sept. 8, 2017
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? “Meijer…you mean hipster Pick ’n Save?” “Is this an episode of ‘You Suck At Photoshop?’” “If God damned everything I told him […]
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This is Tommy, a very energetic kitten who is Door County Humane Society’s featured pet. Tommy is about five months old and loves to play and run whenever he can, and loves exploring new places. He would love a home with a cat or kitten friend to play with. Tommy might be energetic most of […]
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Letter to the Editor: Perfect Summer Evening
A recent Wednesday evening in August we decided to take advantage of the music venue offered by the Sister Bay Advancement Association (SBAA), the Bittorf Brothers playing American and polka music. How interesting it was comprised of two Bittorf Brothers including one of the brothers’ sons who resided in Sister Bay. We thoroughly enjoyed the […]
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Letter to the Editor: Take A Closer Look
I am a Catholic; I didn’t vote for Trump and I strongly object to the statement made by an Egg Harbor writer in his letter of Aug. 25 which said that Catholics in overwhelming numbers voted into office a person who is unqualified and unfit to be our President. More accurate polls taken after the […]
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Milwaukee Bucks Draft Choice Will Visit Sturgeon Bay
The Milwaukee Bucks statewide tour will stop in Sturgeon Bay Sept. 16. The Bucks 2017 first round draft pick D.J. Wilson will sign autographs and take photos, the Rim Rockers will perform amazing dunk tricks, and the Milwaukee Bucks Dancers will entertain the crowd. The appearance is part of Sturgeon Bay Harvest Festival. Festivities on […]
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High School Athletic Schedule: Sept. 8 – 15
GIBRALTAR Cross Country Sept. 8 @ River Valley, TBD Sept. 9 @ Spring Green Municipal Golf Course, 8:30am Sept. 14 @ Valders, 4 pm Football Sept. 8 vs. Lena, 4pm Sept. 15 @ Gillett, 7pm Soccer (Boys) Sept. 14 vs. Sturgeon Bay, 6:30pm Volleyball Sept. 12 @ Southern Door (Pink Out fundraiser), […]
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Letter to the Editor: Let Commonsense Prevail
A new venue such as Chop attracts more cars to Sister Bay. Expansion of the Pig will not. They will have the same volume of customers they now have. The expansion is to better serve its customers and will not attract more cars. Moreover, parking space has never been an issue at Country Walk, even […]
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Letter to the Editor: Time for Appreciation, Satisfaction
It might be a good time during this slight September pause for us in Door County to take a moment to appreciate ourselves. Even to be satisfied with ourselves, which is a further step. What a glorious place we live in. How well we have done with it. How endlessly creative we are. How good […]
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Highway 57 Construction Between Jacksonport, Baileys Harbor Begins Sept. 11
The Door County Highway Department, under the direction of the Department of Transportation (DOT) will be doing patch work to the asphalt surface on Hwy. 57 between Jacksonport and Baileys Harbor starting Monday, September 11 through Thursday, September 14. There will be flaggers for the work so expect some delays. This will be a moving and […]
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Memphis Musician Paul Taylor Visits Door County Makers Space Sept. 8
What do seemingly disparate artists Chuck Prophet, Aashish Khan, Eric Gales, Shelby Bryant, David Shouse, Ann Peebles, Dead Soldiers, Big Ass Truck, Shawn Lane, Sid Selvidge, Robert Ellis, John Nemeth, Devil Train, Amy LaVere, Mason Ruffner, Luther Dickinson, Kelley Mickwee and many more have in common? Answer: They have all used the talents of Memphis […]
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Katie Dahl Plays at Tin Plate, Sept. 12 & Oct. 13
The Tin Plate (the former Hitching Post in Valmy) is pleased to announce two performances this fall by popular Door County musician Katie Dahl: Sept. 12 and Oct. 13, both from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Dahl, a nationally recognized folk singer-songwriter, will perform with her frequent sideman, upright bass and percussion player Rich Higdon. Dahl […]
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Next Yesteryear Program Looks at Sturgeon Bay’s West Side, Sept. 9
The Door County Historical Society will host its yesteryear program “The West Side of Sturgeon Bay,” presented by Ann Jinkins and Maggie Weir, on Sept. 9 at 2 pm in the Collins Learning Center, adjacent to the Heritage Village at 2041 Michigan Street in Sturgeon Bay. This discussion will highlight Sturgeon Bay’s west side in […]
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Learn About Horseshoe Bay Settlement at Next Egg Harbor Historical Society Meeting
Egg Harbor Historical Society’s annual meeting is Sept. 21. The meeting includes dinner and a presentation titled “Horseshoe Bay Settlement – 1874-1914.” The meeting will be held at Horseshoe Bay Golf Course clubhouse and is open to the public. Social hour starts at 5 pm with dinner at 6 pm and the presentation begins after […]
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Greg Meissner to Share Early Hunting Accessories at Historical Society Dinner Program
The Door County Historical Society will host its monthly dinner program, “Collectible Shotshell Reloading Tools & Hunting Accessories” presented by Greg Meissner Sept. 25 at Alpine Resort in Egg Harbor. The sport of hunting was a job and primary source of income for many sportsmen between the 1860s and 1930s. To be successful, hunters and […]
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AutumnFest Returns to Baileys Harbor Sept. 23-24
Are you a car buff? Do you have a car, truck or motorcycle that you’d like to show off? Baileys Harbor would love to have you attend the Classic Car Show during AutumnFest, Sept. 23-24. Register for the car show by downloading a form at baileysharbor.doorcounty.com/play/events/autumnfest/ or register the day of the show from 9 […]
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Shoreline Chef Mike Mead to Teach Class at Savory Spoon
Mike Mead, executive chef at Shoreline Restaurant, will be the featured guest chef at Savory Spoon Cooking School on Sept. 28 at 6 pm. Mead, chef/owner of the Shoreline Restaurant for 21 years, has a passion for whitefish and mussels and his favorites will be featured in this class. The menu includes whitefish dip on […]
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County-wide Treasure Hunt Accepting Teams
Organizers of the inaugural Door County Treasure Hunt on Sept. 30, have extended the early bird registration date to Sept. 11 to accommodate more teams at the $200/team rate. “We felt word is just now getting out and people are calling with questions about the day before they’re comfortable signing up,” said Anne Emerson, board […]
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Golf League Results: Aug. 29-31, 2017
ALPINE Women’s Golf League (Aug. 29) Event – Closest to the Line, #5 on Red: A Flight – Nancy Thannert; B Flight – Georgianne Farley; C Flight – Diane Miller; D Flight – Helen Molzahn Low Gross: A Flight – Mary Aiken 40; B Flight – Jane Mastrangelo & Kathy Triolo 49; C Flight – […]
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Community Choir Open for New Members
If you love to sing, join the Community Choir of Door County – a community of people from throughout the area who simply enjoy singing. The choir is made up of all ages and levels of talent and skills; they share a common love of song. Cheryl Pfister and Judy Thompson are the music directors. […]
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High School Acting Lab, Improv Part of TAP’s Fall Education Series
Third Avenue Playhouse (TAP) announces the class schedule for the Fall Education Series, taking place Sept. 9 – Nov. 12. Whether you are an actor interested in improving skills, a playwright working on a new piece, or a community member interested in discovering the ways theater can improve your life, there is something for everyone at […]
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Wisconsin State Patrol Reminds Drivers to Watch Out for School Buses
As another school year gets underway across Wisconsin, drivers are asked to keep a sharp eye out for students and school buses. The State Patrol’s September Law of the Month details state laws designed to protect students as they head to and from school activities. “Children aren’t always thinking about their own safety, so drivers […]
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Spaces Still Available for Therapy Dog Training Class
The Door County Humane Society (DCHS) invites all to register for Therapy Dog Training classes. Classes will begin Sept. 13 and the program consists of three classes. All classes are held Wednesday evenings at 6 pm and last for approximately one hour. The dates for this program are Sept. 13, 20 & 27. The cost […]
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Door County Veterans Service Council Receives Donation from Zion Hymn Sings
Bruce Frudden (left), chair of the Missions Committee at Zion United Methodist Church, presents a check for $1,652 to Joe Heilman, chair of the Door County Veterans Service Council. The donation came from Zion’s Sept. 3 Hymn Sing, plus $200 from the Ken Beausang Memorial Fund. Since 2002, the twice-annual hymn sings have raised more […]
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Champion Shrine Holds Blessing of the Grape Harvest, Sept. 8
As grapes have become more prominent in Northeast Wisconsin, an area with a strong connection between agriculture and faith, the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help will have a ceremony for the blessing of the grapes. The Feast Day Mass in Celebration of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary takes place at […]
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Egg Harbor Campground Hosts Annual Fundraiser for Fire Department Sept. 9
Egg Harbor Campground is hosting its 11th annual fundraiser Sept. 9 for the Egg Harbor Fire Department. Located at the campground pavilion there will be music, food, live and silent auctions. All money raised goes to the fire department. The cookout starts at 4 pm, with music from the Mango Brothers from 5 – 9 […]
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Silent Auction, Eating Contests, Music from Modern Day Drifters at Corn Fest
Sunshine House will present their 15th annual Corn Fest, taking place at Schopf’s Hilltop Dairy on Sept. 9. There will also be a bake sale, corn maze, sweet corn and pie eating contest, live music by the Modern Day Drifters (11 am – 3 pm), raffles, silent auction, food from the corn café and more. […]
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Nathan Wilson Coalition Awareness Walk Kicks Off Suicide Prevention Week
Join the second annual Prevent Suicide – Door County Nathan Wilson Coalition Awareness Walk on Sept. 11. The walk will start off National Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 10 – 16. The walk begins at Martin Park in Sturgeon Bay (by the Maple/Oregon St. Bridge) at 6 pm and will cross the Oregon Street Bridge to […]
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DCHS Holds ‘Stray Soiree and Murder Mystery’ Fundraiser Sept. 15
The Door County Humane Society (DCHS) invites all to attend a Stray Soiree and Murder Mystery Sept. 15. The event begins with cocktails and appetizers at 5:30 pm followed by dinner and a murder mystery performance starting at 6:30 pm. After dinner, guests will be able to enjoy a live auction. The soiree takes place […]
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LifeWay Christian Book Fair at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
LifeWay Christian Book Fair is coming to the Master’s Cup Coffeehouse at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 1756 Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay. The book fair will be open during the following dates/times: Sept. 15, 2 – 6pm; Sept. 16, 9 am – 5 pm; and Sept. 17, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm. LifeWay Christian Stores […]
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QPR Suicide Prevention Training Session is Sept. 20
The Door Association for Home and Community Education (HCE) is sponsoring a suicide prevention QPR training session Sept. 20. This program will be presented by Sue and Katie, Door County public health nurses. People trained in QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, […]
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Door County Takes Top Spot in ‘Best Wisconsin Attraction’ Contest
The fans spoke and Door County took the top spot in the USA TODAY – 10 Best Readers’ Choice Contest for “Best Wisconsin Attraction.” Voting began July 31 and ended Aug. 28. Door County was chosen as one of 20 nominees by a panel of relevant Wisconsin travel experts, and the top 10 winners were […]
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Adopt A Soldier-Door County Needs Volunteers for Fall Events
Adopt A Soldier-Door County’s fundraiser on Aug. 6 was a success and raised money to help cover the shipping for more than 400 care packages to Door and Kewaunee County troops around the world. Each year, Adopt A Soldier-Door County sends more than 1,000 care packages to our troops, each costing about $20 in shipping […]
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Door County Medical Center Urges Lawmakers for Increase in Nursing Home Beds
Leadership at Door County Medical Center (DCMC) are urging state lawmakers and Gov. Scott Walker to approve budget language allowing for an increase in skilled nursing home beds at their facility in Sturgeon Bay, which is regulated by the state. DCMC worked with state Sen. Frank Lasee and state Rep. Joel Kitchens to secure the […]
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Local Prep Sports Standings As of Sept. 4 Football Standings – MONLPC-8 (8-Player) (School, Conference Record, Overall Record, Conference PCT) Green Bay NEW, 3-0, 3-0, 1.000 Sevastopol, 2-1, 2-1, 1.000 Gillett, 2-1, 2-1, 667 Gibraltar, 2-1, 2-1, .667 Lena/St. Thomas, 1-1, 1-2, .500 Wausaukee, 1-1, 1-2, .500 Oneida Nation, 1-2, 1-2, .667 Menominee Indian, 0-3, […]
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Peshtigo Bulldogs Join Packerland Conference
The Peshtigo Bulldogs will make more trips across Green Bay to face off against teams in the Packerland Conference, including Southern Door, Sturgeon Bay, Sevastopol and Gibraltar. The Bulldogs leave the Marinette/Oconto Conference behind, where Peshtigo was the largest school. In football, the Bulldogs pulled off a win during their first game in the new […]
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Door County Job Center to Host Fall Job Fair Sept. 20
The Door County Job Center is holding a fall job fair Sept. 20, 2 – 6 pm, Cherry Point Mall in Sturgeon Bay. Meet employers with current/future job openings and speak directly with employer representatives. The following employers will attend: ABR Employment Services, American Family Insurance, Arby’s, Door Artisan Cheese Company, Door Landscaping & Nursery, […]
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With the Trump administration announcing the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program (also known as Dreamers) that protected nearly 800,000 young undocumented immigrants from deportation, we take a look at some DACA numbers. 16 DACA applicants must have come to the U.S. before turning 16. 22 The estimated percentage of undocumented […]
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DCMC Skilled Nursing Facility Receives CMS Five-Star Rating
Door County Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility received a five-star rating from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). CMS created the Five-Star Quality Rating System to help consumers, their families, and caregivers compare nursing homes more easily. Nursing homes with five stars are considered to have much above average quality in categories like health […]
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Pulse Price Report: Sept. 6, 2017
Crop prices (Sept. 6) Rio Creek Feed Mill – Algoma Commodity Price (per bushel) Basis Last Year Corn $3.10 -0.50 $2.66 Soybeans $8.94 -0.81 $8.89 Wheat $3.57 -0.89 $3.07 Oats $2.07 -0.27 N/A United Cooperative – Denmark Corn $3.05/bushel -0.55 New-Crop Corn $3.05/bushel -0.55 Wheat $3.48/bushel -0.98 Basis: The difference between the local […]
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State News: DNR Secretary, Syphilis, Income Inequality
Next DNR Secretary Will Seek Balance Gov. Scott Walker said “a lot of people are interested” in being the next secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and that he’s looking for a candidate who can balance environmental protection and economic development. The governor’s comments came a few days after Cathy Stepp resigned as […]
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Reps in the News: Kitchens Applauds Additional $600 Million for Schools
Representative Joel Kitchens Rep. Kitchens released the following statement on the Joint Committee on Finance’s action on the K-12 education budget: “Yesterday the Joint Committee on Finance approved the K-12 education package for the 2017-19 biennial budget. This budget makes historic investments in our classrooms. I am proud to say that this budget gives our […]
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Land Trust Celebrates 8,000-Acre Milestone
“The Grand View Scenic Overlook and Park is a shining example of the passion of this community to protect its most precious resource – the land. ” This was the message from Door County Land Trust Executive Director Tom Clay on Aug. 20 as he spoke to a crowd of more than 300 people at […]
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Collaborative Tree Planting Project
The Climate Change Coalition of Door County (CCCDC) and the Forest Recovery Project (FRP) are partnering with Door County businesses, four Door and Kewaunee county Rotary Clubs, the Boys and Girls Club of Door County and the Northern Door Children’s Center in a three-day tree planting project Sept. 8-10. CCCDC and FRP, with the generous […]
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DCEDC Pitches Countywide Housing Study
In an attempt to put real data behind stories and perception, the Door County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) is seeking support from municipalities to develop an analysis of housing stock. The group hopes real data will help spur public and private investment to meet demand. “There was desire from multiple stakeholders to try to take […]
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Municipal Meetings This Week: Sept. 8 -15
DOOR COUNTY City of Sturgeon Bay: The Finance/Purchasing & Building Committee meets at 4 pm Sept. 12. The Community Protection & Services Committee meets at 4:30 pm Sept. 14. County of Door: The Highway Committee meets at 9 am Sept. 11. The Emergency Services Committee meets at noon Sept. 11. The Board of Health meets […]
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J-1 Visa Program Under Review, Possible Elimination
President Trump’s administration is reviewing the J-1 visa program for significant reductions, according to the Wall Street Journal. The program is being reviewed for its impact on the American workforce following the “Buy American, Hire American” executive order President Donald Trump signed in Kenosha on April 18. The Wall Street Journal reported the State Department […]
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News From This Week’s Past: Sept. 8 – 15
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, September 4, 1874 The largest black bear known to have been killed in Door county, was killed by Mr. Fritzler, last Sunday night at Sand […]
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Science Snippet: Man’s Best Friend
Dogs and man have evolved together over thousands of years and yet scientists still wonder about the relationship between man and dog. For more than a decade a group of Russian scientists studied wild foxes to determine how long it might take for these foxes to become domesticated, or tame. By selecting the less aggressive […]
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Churches Come Together for ‘Earth Care’
Thirteen Door County churches and the Climate Change Coalition of Door County are offering a program titled “Earth Care: A Moral Imperative” from 9 am to 3 pm, Sept. 16 at Calvary United Methodist Church in Egg Harbor. The speakers are Steve Coleman, engineer and widely respected speaker on both the moral issues and the […]
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Land Trust and Property Owners Battle Invasive Buckthorn
My, how times change. In the 9th century the dried, ripe berries of the common buckthorn were used as a purgative, and a dozen centuries later we want to purge the common buckthorn from our landscape, hence Buckthorn Blast, held Sept. 1 at the Bay Blufflands Nature Preserve. The event was held to raise awareness […]
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DNR Recommends Regular Well Testing
Since Wisconsin’s groundwater resources play a critical role in human health and the economy, it’s important that more private well owners test their wells on a regular basis. That’s one of the findings in the 2017 annual Groundwater Coordinating Council report. Nearly three-quarters of Wisconsin residents rely on groundwater as the primary source for their […]