In this issue
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Door County Art Feature: Obama Paper Dolls
“After the election, my friend Leesa Maxwell turned 50,” said Barb Luhring of the Sister Bay 3W Design Group. “She was in love with Barack Obama. For her birthday I drew an Obama paper doll with five outfits."
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Door County Art Feature: Obama Paper Dolls
“After the election, my friend Leesa Maxwell turned 50,” said Barb Luhring of the Sister Bay 3W Design Group. “She was in love with Barack Obama. For her birthday I drew an Obama paper doll with five outfits."
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The last issue left off with the Farrand H. Williams being libeled by the U.S. Marshall for unpaid seamen’s wages of $575, and the ship was sold at Manitowoc in January of 1885 for $1,500.
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The last issue left off with the Farrand H. Williams being libeled by the U.S. Marshall for unpaid seamen’s wages of $575, and the ship was sold at Manitowoc in January of 1885 for $1,500.
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From the author’s latest book, The Essential Rudder; North Channel Poems.
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From the author’s latest book, The Essential Rudder; North Channel Poems.
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[Editor’s Note: The following schedule was compiled from information available at press time. All programs are subject to change. Stay abreast of these events and others in conjunction with National Poetry Month by checking the Peninsula Pulse Web site: ppulse.com.] • April 1 – Wednesday Brillig Day at Novel Ideas in Baileys Harbor! Open mic. […]
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[Editor’s Note: The following schedule was compiled from information available at press time. All programs are subject to change. Stay abreast of these events and others in conjunction with National Poetry Month by checking the Peninsula Pulse Web site: ppulse.com.] • April 1 – Wednesday Brillig Day at Novel Ideas in Baileys Harbor! Open mic. […]
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American Life in Poetry: Column 208
To have a helpful companion as you travel through life is a marvelous gift. This poem by Gerald Fleming, a long-time teacher in the San Francisco public schools, celebrates just such a relationship.
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American Life in Poetry: Column 208
To have a helpful companion as you travel through life is a marvelous gift. This poem by Gerald Fleming, a long-time teacher in the San Francisco public schools, celebrates just such a relationship.
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As a result of her remarkable productivity, Finishing Line Press of Georgetown, Kentucky has recently published Estella Lauter’s second chapbook in two years entitled The Essential Rudder; North Channel Poems.
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Door County Performances: TAP’s Barefoot Cast is Well-Heeled
Director Renee Kujawski has announced the cast for the TAPWorks production of Neil Simon's romantic comedy Barefoot in the Park. The lead roles of newlyweds Paul and Corie Bratter will be played by Stu Champeau and Anne St.
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Door County Performance: Beauty & the Beast Tells Tale as Old as Time
A cast of local children bring life to the enchanted and enchanting characters who fill this delightful version of the beloved tale about love and loyalty, Beauty & the Beast.
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Door County Live Music: Jonathan Byrd to Perform at Last White Gull Concert of the Winter
Folksinger and songwriter Jonathan Byrd will be featured in concert Wednesday, April 1, at the season finale in the winter concert series at the White Gull Inn in Fish Creek.
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Door County Live Music: Songwriter Showcase now at The Outpost in Egg Harbor
The Songwriter Showcase, which started in Sturgeon Bay at Café Launch in September 2007, has become an innovative leader in the realm of the traditional open-mic.
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Door County Performance: Midsummer’s Easter Tradition Takes on a New Twist
Back by popular demand, Midsummer’s Music Festival will present the sixth annual presentation of The Seven Last Words of Christ on Tuesday, April 7 at 7 pm at Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church in Ellison Bay.
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Door County Live Music: “The Art of Music” Presents Cory Chisel & The Wandering Sons
On Friday, April 3 at 7:30 pm the “Art of Music” winter concert series presents Cory Chisel and the Wandering Sons at the Ladder House Music Room located on Third Avenue in Sturgeon Bay.
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Door County Live Music: “The Art of Music” Presents Cory Chisel & The Wandering Sons
On Friday, April 3 at 7:30 pm the “Art of Music” winter concert series presents Cory Chisel and the Wandering Sons at the Ladder House Music Room located on Third Avenue in Sturgeon Bay.
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Door County Live Music: Primavera Strings Perform at Joe Jo’s
Door County’s musical community was recently enriched by the formation of another group – Primavera Strings, a string trio with Beth Chafey-Hon (violin), Lynn Gudmundsen (violin), and Hans Christian (cello).
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Door County Live Music: Primavera Strings Perform at Joe Jo’s
Door County’s musical community was recently enriched by the formation of another group – Primavera Strings, a string trio with Beth Chafey-Hon (violin), Lynn Gudmundsen (violin), and Hans Christian (cello).
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Green Bay Symphony Youth Orchestra Searches for Talented Students
The Green Bay Symphony Youth Orchestras will hold auditions for string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments on Sunday, March 22 and Sunday, March 29.
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Green Bay Symphony Youth Orchestra Searches for Talented Students
The Green Bay Symphony Youth Orchestras will hold auditions for string, woodwind, brass and percussion instruments on Sunday, March 22 and Sunday, March 29.
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Notes from this So-Called Sin City, Part 4
It was a not so typical day in Las Vegas for me. My typical day in Las Vegas includes maybe a trip to the supermarket, library, and post office, then biking off to my mildly tolerable job.
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Notes from this So-Called Sin City, Part 4
It was a not so typical day in Las Vegas for me. My typical day in Las Vegas includes maybe a trip to the supermarket, library, and post office, then biking off to my mildly tolerable job.
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A bit of advice on hospital room etiquette.
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A bit of advice on hospital room etiquette.
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Door County Art Scene: Family Day at Peninsula School of Art Takes Cue from Latest Exhibit
Peninsula School of Art will open its doors to families with children of all ages for the free Family Art Day on Saturday, March 21 from 10 am – 2 pm.
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Door County Art Scene: Family Day at Peninsula School of Art Takes Cue from Latest Exhibit
Peninsula School of Art will open its doors to families with children of all ages for the free Family Art Day on Saturday, March 21 from 10 am – 2 pm.
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Door County Art Scene: Children the Focus of Current Miller Exhibit
The Miller Art Museum would like to remind parents and kids of the current exhibition and "park play area" for a fun outing and creative experience. The “Denise Fleming: Children's Book Illustrator Exhibit” continues through April 14, 2009.
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Door County Art Scene: Children the Focus of Current Miller Exhibit
The Miller Art Museum would like to remind parents and kids of the current exhibition and "park play area" for a fun outing and creative experience. The “Denise Fleming: Children's Book Illustrator Exhibit” continues through April 14, 2009.
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Link Gallery Exhibit Highlights Door County’s Arts & Humanities
In a tribute to the members of PAHA, all of whom are non-profit organizations, the Link Gallery at the Door Community Auditorium is hosting an exhibit recognizing the contributions of these groups.
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Link Gallery Exhibit Highlights Door County’s Arts & Humanities
In a tribute to the members of PAHA, all of whom are non-profit organizations, the Link Gallery at the Door Community Auditorium is hosting an exhibit recognizing the contributions of these groups.
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Door County Art Scene: Amish Rockers Featured at Craft Cottage
In addition to an entire array of Amish goods, the Jacksonport Craft Cottage is proud to present hand crafted solid hickory bentwood Amish rocking chairs with matching hickory footstool and sidetable.
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Door County Art Scene: Amish Rockers Featured at Craft Cottage
In addition to an entire array of Amish goods, the Jacksonport Craft Cottage is proud to present hand crafted solid hickory bentwood Amish rocking chairs with matching hickory footstool and sidetable.
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Door County Art Scene: The Clearing Student’s Work On Display
Over 230 people came to view The Clearing Folk School’s annual Student Exhibit February 28 and March 1 at the Sister Bay Village Hall. The hundreds of items on display were created by The Clearing’s Winter Program students during the January and February classes.
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Door County Art Scene: The Clearing Student’s Work On Display
Over 230 people came to view The Clearing Folk School’s annual Student Exhibit February 28 and March 1 at the Sister Bay Village Hall. The hundreds of items on display were created by The Clearing’s Winter Program students during the January and February classes.
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Kewaunee Academy Students Study Master Painters while in New York
Six students of Kewaunee’s Academy of Fine Art (KAFA) accepted a special invitation offered by Sr. Vincente Criado, Publication Manager of the Hispanic Society Museum in New York, to “copy” paintings by Joaquin Sorolla y Batista, Master 19th/20th century oil painter, and 15th century artist Diego Velasquez.
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Kewaunee Academy Students Study Master Painters while in New York
Six students of Kewaunee’s Academy of Fine Art (KAFA) accepted a special invitation offered by Sr. Vincente Criado, Publication Manager of the Hispanic Society Museum in New York, to “copy” paintings by Joaquin Sorolla y Batista, Master 19th/20th century oil painter, and 15th century artist Diego Velasquez.
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Door County Activities: Wisconsin InterPlay Untensive Retreat
As spring awakens in Door County, many people are delighted that the InterPlay organization will be offering a three-day retreat for folks to explore an active, creative approach to unlocking the wisdom of one’s own body.
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Door County Activities: Wisconsin InterPlay Untensive Retreat
As spring awakens in Door County, many people are delighted that the InterPlay organization will be offering a three-day retreat for folks to explore an active, creative approach to unlocking the wisdom of one’s own body.
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Door County’s Laura Stewart Featured at Regional Filmmakers Panel Discussion
Local Door County filmmaker Laura Stewart has been selected to appear in a forum discussion on filmmaking presented by the Green Bay Film Society on Thursday April 2, from 6:30 – 8:30 pm, at the Central Theatre Library in Green Bay.
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Door County’s Laura Stewart Featured at Regional Filmmakers Panel Discussion
Local Door County filmmaker Laura Stewart has been selected to appear in a forum discussion on filmmaking presented by the Green Bay Film Society on Thursday April 2, from 6:30 – 8:30 pm, at the Central Theatre Library in Green Bay.
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Door County Activities: Easter Egg Hunt at Lakeside Park
Easter is wonderful sign of spring! Plans are underway for the first annual Jacksonport Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the Jacksonport Area Business Association.
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Door County Activities: Easter Egg Hunt at Lakeside Park
Easter is wonderful sign of spring! Plans are underway for the first annual Jacksonport Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the Jacksonport Area Business Association.
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Door County Maritime Museum Initiates Family Week
Building off the success of its first Family Day event last fall, the Door County Maritime Museum announces the creation of Family Week, an event that will actually span two weeks, designed to encourage families to spend some of their Spring Break time at the Museum in Sturgeon Bay.
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Door County Maritime Museum Initiates Family Week
Building off the success of its first Family Day event last fall, the Door County Maritime Museum announces the creation of Family Week, an event that will actually span two weeks, designed to encourage families to spend some of their Spring Break time at the Museum in Sturgeon Bay.
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Door County Activities: Baylake Sponsors Travel and Spring Programs
Heading into spring, Baylake Bank Premier Club is sponsoring a number of informational programs on a variety of topics including, a Travel Show, Spring Decorating Program and spring blooming ideas.
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Door County Activities: Baylake Sponsors Travel and Spring Programs
Heading into spring, Baylake Bank Premier Club is sponsoring a number of informational programs on a variety of topics including, a Travel Show, Spring Decorating Program and spring blooming ideas.
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“Chief” Left Lasting Mark: Missed by “dinks” across the county
By Myles Dannhausen Jr. Northern Door has lost a legend. Rod "Chief" Billerbeck died March 19. The legendary coach, known primarily for his 41 years as Gibraltar's baseball coach, had battled Parkinson's
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“Chief” Left Lasting Mark: Missed by “dinks” across the county
By Myles Dannhausen Jr. Northern Door has lost a legend. Rod "Chief" Billerbeck died March 19. The legendary coach, known primarily for his 41 years as Gibraltar's baseball coach, had battled Parkinson's
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Northern Door has lost a legend. Rod "Chief" Billerbeck died March 19. The legendary coach, known primarily for his 41 years as Gibraltar's baseball coach, had battled Parkinson's for several years.
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Northern Door has lost a legend. Rod "Chief" Billerbeck died March 19. The legendary coach, known primarily for his 41 years as Gibraltar's baseball coach, had battled Parkinson's for several years.
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Six candidates are competing for three spots on the school board. Miriam Erickson and Martha Luber Pelrine are incumbents. Mark Weborg is not seeking re-election. Brian Ferrie 4483 Daisy Patch Road, Fish Creek 920.868.9463 Family: Wife, Kristine; daughter Alexa and son Logan Age: 38 Education: Graduate of Crestwood High School, Cresco, IA (1988); attended University […]
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Six candidates are competing for three spots on the school board. Miriam Erickson and Martha Luber Pelrine are incumbents. Mark Weborg is not seeking re-election. Brian Ferrie 4483 Daisy Patch Road, Fish Creek 920.868.9463 Family: Wife, Kristine; daughter Alexa and son Logan Age: 38 Education: Graduate of Crestwood High School, Cresco, IA (1988); attended University […]
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Incumbent George Whitford faces challenger Kenneth Knuth. George Whitford 7057 County C, Sturgeon Bay 920.743.3397 Family: Wife and three adult children Age: 73 Education: Sturgeon Bay High School and several Tech schools Occupation: Retired farmer Previous Elected Office (if any): Three terms county board and four terms on town board Relevant Experience/ Civic Involvement: Past […]
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Incumbent George Whitford faces challenger Kenneth Knuth. George Whitford 7057 County C, Sturgeon Bay 920.743.3397 Family: Wife and three adult children Age: 73 Education: Sturgeon Bay High School and several Tech schools Occupation: Retired farmer Previous Elected Office (if any): Three terms county board and four terms on town board Relevant Experience/ Civic Involvement: Past […]
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Three candidates are running for two trustee positions. David C. Miller 210 W. Main St. – PO Box 57, Forestville 920.856.6444 Family: Wife Mary Ann; one daughter, one son, and two grandchildren Age: 69 Education: High School; fire service training at NWTC; NIMS Training (Homeland Security) Occupation: Retired Previous Elected Office (if any): Forestville Trustee; […]
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Incumbent Timothy Jessen is challenged by Ronald Overdahl. Timothy Jessen Jessen refused to answer a questionnaire and would not provide a photo or contact information for publication. Ronald M. Overdahl 2228 Green Bay Road, Washington Island 920.847.2638 Family: Wife Faith; three children and six grandchildren Age: Not provided Education: Bachelor of Science, dual major Mass […]
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Incumbent Timothy Jessen is challenged by Ronald Overdahl. Timothy Jessen Jessen refused to answer a questionnaire and would not provide a photo or contact information for publication. Ronald M. Overdahl 2228 Green Bay Road, Washington Island 920.847.2638 Family: Wife Faith; three children and six grandchildren Age: Not provided Education: Bachelor of Science, dual major Mass […]
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Three candidates square off for two supervisor positions. Jerry Rupiper Repeated attempts were made to contact Rupiper; however at the time of press, he did not respond to our questionnaire. Should information become available, it will be posted at http://www.ppulse.com. Randall Sorensen 1362 Jackson Harbor Rd., Washington Island 920.847.2694 Family: Wife, Kathy; three grown sons, […]
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Three candidates square off for two supervisor positions. Jerry Rupiper Repeated attempts were made to contact Rupiper; however at the time of press, he did not respond to our questionnaire. Should information become available, it will be posted at http://www.ppulse.com. Randall Sorensen 1362 Jackson Harbor Rd., Washington Island 920.847.2694 Family: Wife, Kathy; three grown sons, […]
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Rob Ahlswede is challenging incumbent constable James Kluth. Robert L. Ahlswede 8604 Maple Lane, Brussels, Town of Gardner 920.824.5735 Family: Wife: Emily, Sons: Hayden 3 years, Garrett 11 months Age: 31 Education: Southern Door High School; Graduate NWTC Associate Degree in Police Science Occupation: Owner, Ahlswede Lawn & Landscape; Captain, BUG Fire Department Previous Elected […]
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Rob Ahlswede is challenging incumbent constable James Kluth. Robert L. Ahlswede 8604 Maple Lane, Brussels, Town of Gardner 920.824.5735 Family: Wife: Emily, Sons: Hayden 3 years, Garrett 11 months Age: 31 Education: Southern Door High School; Graduate NWTC Associate Degree in Police Science Occupation: Owner, Ahlswede Lawn & Landscape; Captain, BUG Fire Department Previous Elected […]
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Mark Stevenson is challenging incumbent Paul DeWitt for the chairman’s position. Mark Stevenson 3497 Weldon Ct., Sturgeon Bay 920.824.5054 Family: Wife, Mary; three children and two grandchildren Age: 61 Education: High School and two years college Occupation: Retired from Wisconsin Department of Commerce in 2002; started my own inspection company, contracting to cities, towns and […]
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Mark Stevenson is challenging incumbent Paul DeWitt for the chairman’s position. Mark Stevenson 3497 Weldon Ct., Sturgeon Bay 920.824.5054 Family: Wife, Mary; three children and two grandchildren Age: 61 Education: High School and two years college Occupation: Retired from Wisconsin Department of Commerce in 2002; started my own inspection company, contracting to cities, towns and […]
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Diane Kirkland is challenging incumbent village president John Cox. Diane Kirkland 10452 Orchard Isle, Ephraim 920.854.5521 Family: Sister, Kathy, who lives in Ephraim; many cousins Age: 61 Education: Upland High School, Upland, California; Chaffey Jr. College in Cucamonga, California Occupation: Legal secretary in Los Angeles; office manager, promotion manager and conference director in the music […]
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Diane Kirkland is challenging incumbent village president John Cox. Diane Kirkland 10452 Orchard Isle, Ephraim 920.854.5521 Family: Sister, Kathy, who lives in Ephraim; many cousins Age: 61 Education: Upland High School, Upland, California; Chaffey Jr. College in Cucamonga, California Occupation: Legal secretary in Los Angeles; office manager, promotion manager and conference director in the music […]
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Incumbent trustees Jane Olson and Sue Sherman are challenged by former village president Paul Burton. Jane E. Olson 3063 Anderson Lane, Ephraim 920.854.7952 Family: Widowed in October of 2002 (Howard L. Olson) Age: 64 Education: BS Degree with a major in Elementary Education and a minor in Science (1967); MS Degree in Computer Education from […]
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Incumbent trustees Jane Olson and Sue Sherman are challenged by former village president Paul Burton. Jane E. Olson 3063 Anderson Lane, Ephraim 920.854.7952 Family: Widowed in October of 2002 (Howard L. Olson) Age: 64 Education: BS Degree with a major in Elementary Education and a minor in Science (1967); MS Degree in Computer Education from […]
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Dan Kiehnau challenges incumbent Kurt Krauel for the Supervisor #2 seat. Daniel Kiehnau 3915 Harbor School Rd, Egg Harbor 920.868.2065 Family: Wife, Patricia, two adult daughters and one adult son, four grandchildren. Age: 51 Education: Gibraltar High School graduate; Graduate of Military Police School United States Air Force (1975); First Responder Training; Firefighter Training Occupation: […]
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Dan Kiehnau challenges incumbent Kurt Krauel for the Supervisor #2 seat. Daniel Kiehnau 3915 Harbor School Rd, Egg Harbor 920.868.2065 Family: Wife, Patricia, two adult daughters and one adult son, four grandchildren. Age: 51 Education: Gibraltar High School graduate; Graduate of Military Police School United States Air Force (1975); First Responder Training; Firefighter Training Occupation: […]
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Two seats on the Sturgeon Bay City Council are contested. Ben Meyer (I) is challenged by Dan Wiegand, and James Michaud (I) is challenged by John Lodl. District 1 Ben Meyer 725 Georgia Street, Sturgeon Bay 920.746.5580 [email protected] Family: Wife, Lori and daughter Age: 32 Education: Marshfield Senior High School, Marshfield WI (1995); Lawrence University, […]
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Two seats on the Sturgeon Bay City Council are contested. Ben Meyer (I) is challenged by Dan Wiegand, and James Michaud (I) is challenged by John Lodl. District 1 Ben Meyer 725 Georgia Street, Sturgeon Bay 920.746.5580 [email protected] Family: Wife, Lori and daughter Age: 32 Education: Marshfield Senior High School, Marshfield WI (1995); Lawrence University, […]
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Filtering Advice: As local government gets more complex, towns lean more on consultants
Twenty-five years ago the main road through Egg Harbor bled roughly into the dusty ditches and yards of its residents. In the heart of town old sidewalks, cracked and heaving with age, connected a half-mile stretch of shops, residences, a tiny post office, and the small village grocery. The public library was housed in a […]
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Filtering Advice: As local government gets more complex, towns lean more on consultants
Twenty-five years ago the main road through Egg Harbor bled roughly into the dusty ditches and yards of its residents. In the heart of town old sidewalks, cracked and heaving with age, connected a half-mile stretch of shops, residences, a tiny post office, and the small village grocery. The public library was housed in a […]
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• Director Mike Matzdorff tells the Pulse that he wrapped up three final days of shooting for Feed the Fish in Los Angeles Monday, March 16. He’ll be editing the film for the next few months and hopes to have it completed and ready for release around Labor Day. • In his new budget proposal, […]
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• Door County business owners are hoping the massive reconstruction project slated for I-94 this summer doesn’t deter Chicago vacationers from making the trek to the peninsula. “For Chicago travelers, I still recommend they stay on 94, drive at off-peak times or leave a few hours earlier. Wisconsin is still open for business,” said Emlynn […]
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International Earth Day and the first day of Spring, our Vernal Equinox – what an ideal time to pledge to devote more concerted effort toward helping improve some element of nature.
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International Earth Day and the first day of Spring, our Vernal Equinox – what an ideal time to pledge to devote more concerted effort toward helping improve some element of nature.
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• A series of three panel presentations on health, gardening, and financial planning are scheduled for all community "Active Agers" (mature adults!) to be held at St.
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• A series of three panel presentations on health, gardening, and financial planning are scheduled for all community "Active Agers" (mature adults!) to be held at St.
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VFW Post 9290 from Baileys Harbor and VFW post 8337 from Ellison Bay presented 10 winners with monies for their essays on “Why American Veterans Should Be Honored.
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VFW Post 9290 from Baileys Harbor and VFW post 8337 from Ellison Bay presented 10 winners with monies for their essays on “Why American Veterans Should Be Honored.
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Abernathy Selected for All-Star Charity Game
Shea Abernathy, a senior at Southern Door High School, has been selected to play on the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All-Star Charity Football Team.
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Abernathy Selected for All-Star Charity Game
Shea Abernathy, a senior at Southern Door High School, has been selected to play on the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All-Star Charity Football Team.
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Door County Humane Society’s Featured Pets
REESES: Chocolate brown with eyebrows the color of peanut butter, what else could this girl be called but “Reeses?” However, when this Doberman mix arrived at the shelter on the bitterly cold morning of January 5, there was nothing sweet about her condition. This young dog was in extreme distress. She was found huddled in […]
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Door County Humane Society’s Featured Pets
REESES: Chocolate brown with eyebrows the color of peanut butter, what else could this girl be called but “Reeses?” However, when this Doberman mix arrived at the shelter on the bitterly cold morning of January 5, there was nothing sweet about her condition. This young dog was in extreme distress. She was found huddled in […]
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I mentioned last issue that April is National Poetry Month. For years I celebrated poetry in April by publishing some of my favorite poems in this column, but when I moved to the Peninsula Pulse other things came along in the April issues – just as they will this year – and poetry was left behind.
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“Why Is It…?” was designed by Dr. Steiner to address readers’ questions about human behavior from a social psychological perspective in order to inform and stimulate dialogue about the ways in which our thoughts, feelings and behaviors are influenced by the presence of other people. Dr. Steiner holds a Ph.D. in Applied Social Psychology. In […]
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“Why Is It…?” was designed by Dr. Steiner to address readers’ questions about human behavior from a social psychological perspective in order to inform and stimulate dialogue about the ways in which our thoughts, feelings and behaviors are influenced by the presence of other people. Dr. Steiner holds a Ph.D. in Applied Social Psychology. In […]
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9 Percent more jobs created by fixing old roads as opposed to building new ones 19 Percent more jobs created by investing in buses and trains than investing in new roads 80 Percent of the transport requests by states for stimulus package funds that would go to roads, mostly new ones 56 Percent of respondents […]
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9 Percent more jobs created by fixing old roads as opposed to building new ones 19 Percent more jobs created by investing in buses and trains than investing in new roads 80 Percent of the transport requests by states for stimulus package funds that would go to roads, mostly new ones 56 Percent of respondents […]
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GreenLaces: Lace Up for a Greener Planet
“Imagine if everyone changed one thing. That is the power of GreenLaces,” writes Karen Spilger, Vice Principal of Dancer High School, at greenlaces.org.
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GreenLaces: Lace Up for a Greener Planet
“Imagine if everyone changed one thing. That is the power of GreenLaces,” writes Karen Spilger, Vice Principal of Dancer High School, at greenlaces.org.
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Neil Diboll to Speak at Sustainability Fair
“The State of the Lawn” is the topic of a presentation to be given by prairie ecologist and natural landscape designer Neil Diboll at the 2009 Door County Sustainability Fair.
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Neil Diboll to Speak at Sustainability Fair
“The State of the Lawn” is the topic of a presentation to be given by prairie ecologist and natural landscape designer Neil Diboll at the 2009 Door County Sustainability Fair.
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Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle recently announced state financial support for two farm-animal waste digesters to be located in northern Dane County. The concept of manure digesters was proposed by Dane County Executive, Kathy Falk, supported by the governor, and will be a major contributor in improving the water quality along with creating a new source […]
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Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle recently announced state financial support for two farm-animal waste digesters to be located in northern Dane County. The concept of manure digesters was proposed by Dane County Executive, Kathy Falk, supported by the governor, and will be a major contributor in improving the water quality along with creating a new source […]
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I have to admit I’m a little trepidatious when Erik Borgnes tells me that I can pick up his surfski kayak. It’s a beautiful, slender kayak – crisp white with a bright blue racing stripe – but I just don’t believe him when he says this kayak, one that easily takes up the length of […]
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I have to admit I’m a little trepidatious when Erik Borgnes tells me that I can pick up his surfski kayak. It’s a beautiful, slender kayak – crisp white with a bright blue racing stripe – but I just don’t believe him when he says this kayak, one that easily takes up the length of […]
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Wellness Center Benefited from Chili Cookoff
Sister Bay Trading Company staff serve up chili to hungry guests at the Chili Cookoff Benefit for the Wellness Center of Door County that was held in February at the Sister Bay Trading store in Northern Door.
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Wellness Center Benefited from Chili Cookoff
Sister Bay Trading Company staff serve up chili to hungry guests at the Chili Cookoff Benefit for the Wellness Center of Door County that was held in February at the Sister Bay Trading store in Northern Door.
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Cynthia Patterson (right), President of the Door County Board of REALTORS® welcomes new inductee, Carol Garland (left) of Carol Garland Realty at the Door County Board of REALTORS® General Membership Meeting held on March 11 at The Log Den in Egg Harbor.
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Cynthia Patterson (right), President of the Door County Board of REALTORS® welcomes new inductee, Carol Garland (left) of Carol Garland Realty at the Door County Board of REALTORS® General Membership Meeting held on March 11 at The Log Den in Egg Harbor.
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The organization Sustainable Tourism International defines sustainable travel as “promoting responsible travel and ecotourism, supporting sustainable development, and helping travelers and travel providers protect the cultures and environments they visit.
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The organization Sustainable Tourism International defines sustainable travel as “promoting responsible travel and ecotourism, supporting sustainable development, and helping travelers and travel providers protect the cultures and environments they visit.
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• Door County businesses have partnered with the Door County YMCA in their efforts to raise money for the 2009 Strong Kids Campaign by participating in the “Business Round-Up.” Participating businesses include: Boettcher Communications, Cornucopia Kitchen Corner, Culvers, Door County Nature Works, Designworks, Harmann Studios, Hide Side Corner Store and Wilkins and Olander. A portion […]
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• Door County businesses have partnered with the Door County YMCA in their efforts to raise money for the 2009 Strong Kids Campaign by participating in the “Business Round-Up.” Participating businesses include: Boettcher Communications, Cornucopia Kitchen Corner, Culvers, Door County Nature Works, Designworks, Harmann Studios, Hide Side Corner Store and Wilkins and Olander. A portion […]
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Door County Visitors May Face Delays on I-94
Door County business owners are hoping the massive reconstruction project slated for I-94 this summer doesn’t deter Chicago vacationers from making the trek to the peninsula. “For Chicago travelers, I still recommend they stay on 94, drive at off-peak times or leave a few hours earlier. Wisconsin is still open for business,” said Emlynn Grisar […]
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Door County Visitors May Face Delays on I-94
Door County business owners are hoping the massive reconstruction project slated for I-94 this summer doesn’t deter Chicago vacationers from making the trek to the peninsula. “For Chicago travelers, I still recommend they stay on 94, drive at off-peak times or leave a few hours earlier. Wisconsin is still open for business,” said Emlynn Grisar […]
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Alaska to China to Door County
On December 21, when the winter solstice marks the shortest and darkest day of the year, a day traditionally recognized as a time for introspection and stillness, Chad Luberger was embarking on what can only be called a new, not-so-still beginning.
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Alaska to China to Door County
On December 21, when the winter solstice marks the shortest and darkest day of the year, a day traditionally recognized as a time for introspection and stillness, Chad Luberger was embarking on what can only be called a new, not-so-still beginning.
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American Life in Poetry: Column 207
People singing, not professionally but just singing for joy, it's a wonderful celebration of life. In this poem by Sebastian Matthews of North Carolina, a father and son happen upon a handful of men singing in a cafe, and are swept up into their pleasure and community.
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American Life in Poetry: Column 207
People singing, not professionally but just singing for joy, it's a wonderful celebration of life. In this poem by Sebastian Matthews of North Carolina, a father and son happen upon a handful of men singing in a cafe, and are swept up into their pleasure and community.
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Dear Mary Pat, I don’t know how frequent flyers handle traveling in airplanes so often. What is with people? During my one or two flights a year, I swear I see the worst in humanity.
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Dear Mary Pat, I don’t know how frequent flyers handle traveling in airplanes so often. What is with people? During my one or two flights a year, I swear I see the worst in humanity.
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Door County Tourism: What Is Sustainable Travel?
Let’s start at the beginning of the international “sustainability” movement and work into how this idea affects and influences Door County. In March of 1987 the World Commission on Environment and Development, a United Nations agency, published a report called “Our Common Future.” That report described “sustainable development” as that which meets the needs of […]
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Door County Tourism: What Is Sustainable Travel?
Let’s start at the beginning of the international “sustainability” movement and work into how this idea affects and influences Door County. In March of 1987 the World Commission on Environment and Development, a United Nations agency, published a report called “Our Common Future.” That report described “sustainable development” as that which meets the needs of […]
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• Owner and Certified Yoga Instructor Erika Leslie has announced the opening of Sunrise Power Yoga in downtown Sturgeon Bay. Offering classes six days a week, with the first free of charge, Leslie commented, “The atmosphere in the studio is positive, fun, energetic, and safe.” The studio provides a wide variety of classes for both […]
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• Owner and Certified Yoga Instructor Erika Leslie has announced the opening of Sunrise Power Yoga in downtown Sturgeon Bay. Offering classes six days a week, with the first free of charge, Leslie commented, “The atmosphere in the studio is positive, fun, energetic, and safe.” The studio provides a wide variety of classes for both […]
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Door County Community News and Notes
• Door-Tran, Inc., and the Door County Transportation Consortium (DCTC) invite everyone to attend the transportation voucher program launch event on March 26 from 4 – 6 pm.
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Door County Community News and Notes
• Door-Tran, Inc., and the Door County Transportation Consortium (DCTC) invite everyone to attend the transportation voucher program launch event on March 26 from 4 – 6 pm.
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Door County Humane Society Featured Pets
BOOTSIE – Does this guy know he’s a cat? Perhaps not, because he doesn’t care for other cats at all. Bootsie is quite certain he is a person; he relates comfortably with every visitor and volunteer.
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Door County Humane Society Featured Pets
BOOTSIE – Does this guy know he’s a cat? Perhaps not, because he doesn’t care for other cats at all. Bootsie is quite certain he is a person; he relates comfortably with every visitor and volunteer.
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I have been asked many times about what shipwreck lies near Eagle Bluff, and it was on summer vacation in 1976 that I first attempted to dive on the wreck.
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I have been asked many times about what shipwreck lies near Eagle Bluff, and it was on summer vacation in 1976 that I first attempted to dive on the wreck.
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Door County Community News: Census Reveals a Snapshot of Violence in America
On September 17, 2008, HELP of Door County Inc. participated in the 2008 national census of domestic violence services organized by the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV).
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Door County Community News: Census Reveals a Snapshot of Violence in America
On September 17, 2008, HELP of Door County Inc. participated in the 2008 national census of domestic violence services organized by the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV).
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Weather-wise, this has been what I consider to be a very favorable winter in many respects. A continuous deep layer of snow favors wild plants and provides extra soil moisture upon melting in spring; outdoor recreation, including cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling, has experienced one of the best winters in several years; snow shovel, snow blower, and sidewalk-salt sales have been up; and with the past few months having been excellent for birds, so too has the sale of bird food been good.
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Weather-wise, this has been what I consider to be a very favorable winter in many respects. A continuous deep layer of snow favors wild plants and provides extra soil moisture upon melting in spring; outdoor recreation, including cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling, has experienced one of the best winters in several years; snow shovel, snow blower, and sidewalk-salt sales have been up; and with the past few months having been excellent for birds, so too has the sale of bird food been good.