In this issue
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By definition, fireworks are a spectacle, something people go to watch and enjoy. But as human as we all are, we tend to overlook those behind the flares of bright light and, in the case of the Baileys Harbor fireworks, the ones who originally started shooting them off for their love of it – not for money.
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By definition, fireworks are a spectacle, something people go to watch and enjoy. But as human as we all are, we tend to overlook those behind the flares of bright light and, in the case of the Baileys Harbor fireworks, the ones who originally started shooting them off for their love of it – not for money.
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Door County news briefs from last week.
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Door County news briefs from last week.
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Egg Harbor, Liberty Grove to host community meetings
A look at the news to come in Door County.
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Egg Harbor, Liberty Grove to host community meetings
A look at the news to come in Door County.
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Southern Door Grapples With Budget Deficit
The Southern Door School Board debated how to balance its budget at a three and a half hour session June 29. Going into the meeting the board was staring at a $862,018 deficit for the 2011-12 academic year thanks to declining enrollment, cuts in state aid for schools, and a failed April referendum.
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Southern Door Grapples With Budget Deficit
The Southern Door School Board debated how to balance its budget at a three and a half hour session June 29. Going into the meeting the board was staring at a $862,018 deficit for the 2011-12 academic year thanks to declining enrollment, cuts in state aid for schools, and a failed April referendum.
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Under the Streetlamp Performs at Door Community Auditorium
Rock and roll is here to stay in Fish Creek on July 1 and 2, when the golden oldies quartet Under the Streetlamp comes to the Door Community Auditorium.
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Imuka Singers Perform in Door County
All the way from the shores of Africa’s Lake Victoria to the shores of Lake Michigan, the Imuka Singers will bring a multitude of musical talents to share with Door County on July 9 at the Door Community Auditorium.
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Upcoming Performances by Birch Creek of Door County
“Between Land and Sea” is the theme of Birch Creek’s upcoming concert on July 1. The Birch Creek Symphony Orchestra will perform Bedrich Smetana’s “The Moldau from Mل Vlast,” a piece depicting the journey of the Moldau River through the composer’s homeland, the Czech Republic.
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Upcoming Performances by Birch Creek of Door County
“Between Land and Sea” is the theme of Birch Creek’s upcoming concert on July 1. The Birch Creek Symphony Orchestra will perform Bedrich Smetana’s “The Moldau from Mل Vlast,” a piece depicting the journey of the Moldau River through the composer’s homeland, the Czech Republic.
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Door County Welcomes the Saline Fiddlers
One of America’s most prestigious youth fiddle and dance groups will take the stage at the Peg Egan Performing Art Center’s Sunset Concert Series. The concert will take place at the Peg Egan PAC on Church Street in Egg Harbor on July 2 at 7 pm.
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Door County Welcomes the Saline Fiddlers
One of America’s most prestigious youth fiddle and dance groups will take the stage at the Peg Egan Performing Art Center’s Sunset Concert Series. The concert will take place at the Peg Egan PAC on Church Street in Egg Harbor on July 2 at 7 pm.
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Peninsula State Park of Door County Hosts Gettysburg Address Reading
The public is invited to attend a recitation of the Gettysburg Address on July 3 at 10 am at the Peninsula State Park's White Cedar Nature Center. Charles Dickson will share Abraham Lincoln’s famous three-minute speech.
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Peninsula State Park of Door County Hosts Gettysburg Address Reading
The public is invited to attend a recitation of the Gettysburg Address on July 3 at 10 am at the Peninsula State Park's White Cedar Nature Center. Charles Dickson will share Abraham Lincoln’s famous three-minute speech.
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Door County’s Crossroads Hosts Various Programs
Crossroads at Big Creek will continue offering programming and educational opportunities throughout July. July 3 from 1:30 – 3:30 pm, the Historical Village will host “The Civil War,” presented by Joe Knaapen.
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Door County’s Crossroads Hosts Various Programs
Crossroads at Big Creek will continue offering programming and educational opportunities throughout July. July 3 from 1:30 – 3:30 pm, the Historical Village will host “The Civil War,” presented by Joe Knaapen.
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Fish Creek’s Summer Festival and Fireworks
Fish Creek Summer Festival and Fireworks will take place at Clark Park on July 2. Festivities will begin at noon with games and food available until 10 pm when fireworks take to the night sky.
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Fish Creek’s Summer Festival and Fireworks
Fish Creek Summer Festival and Fireworks will take place at Clark Park on July 2. Festivities will begin at noon with games and food available until 10 pm when fireworks take to the night sky.
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The Ridges of Door County Focus on Dragonflys
Dragonflies will be the focus of two educational programs at The Ridges Sanctuary in Baileys Harbor. A lecture by Paul Burton entitled “Dragonfly Drama” will take place July 7 at 7 pm at the Baileys Harbor Town Hall.
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The Ridges of Door County Focus on Dragonflys
Dragonflies will be the focus of two educational programs at The Ridges Sanctuary in Baileys Harbor. A lecture by Paul Burton entitled “Dragonfly Drama” will take place July 7 at 7 pm at the Baileys Harbor Town Hall.
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The Door County Land Trust is celebrating 25 years of preserving Door County’s finest open spaces and wild places. Over the course of the summer and fall, this column will feature one of the special places the Land Trust is working to protect.
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The Door County Land Trust is celebrating 25 years of preserving Door County’s finest open spaces and wild places. Over the course of the summer and fall, this column will feature one of the special places the Land Trust is working to protect.
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Our Fascination with Fireworks
2,000 years ago, a cook in China threw together some ingredients, enclosed the mixture, heard a loud pop, and wham bam thank you, ma’am, fireworks made their meager beginnings.
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Our Fascination with Fireworks
2,000 years ago, a cook in China threw together some ingredients, enclosed the mixture, heard a loud pop, and wham bam thank you, ma’am, fireworks made their meager beginnings.
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Children of Door County Take the Stage in “Arrivderci Verona”
Children from the 2011 Third Avenue Playhouse (TAP) summer theater camp, For Kids By Kids, will perform Arrivederci Verona Thursday through Sunday, July 7 – 10 at TAP.
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Children of Door County Take the Stage in “Arrivderci Verona”
Children from the 2011 Third Avenue Playhouse (TAP) summer theater camp, For Kids By Kids, will perform Arrivederci Verona Thursday through Sunday, July 7 – 10 at TAP.
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Peninsula Players Perform Final Shows of “Making God Laugh”
Peninsula Players in Fish Creek will continue to perform the world premiere of Sean Grennan’s comedy Making God Laugh through July 3. Inspired by the Woody Allen joke, “If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans,” the play centers on a couple of empty nesters welcoming home their three children over various holidays spanning three decades.
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Peninsula Players Perform Final Shows of “Making God Laugh”
Peninsula Players in Fish Creek will continue to perform the world premiere of Sean Grennan’s comedy Making God Laugh through July 3. Inspired by the Woody Allen joke, “If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans,” the play centers on a couple of empty nesters welcoming home their three children over various holidays spanning three decades.
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Suzanne Graff: The Face of Door Shakespeare
In 1997, after Suzanne Graff and her husband Jerry Gomis had been having conversations with Fred Heide and Fred Alley about taking over the management of Door Shakespeare, they arranged for a meeting with the American Folklore Theater Board of Directors.
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Suzanne Graff: The Face of Door Shakespeare
In 1997, after Suzanne Graff and her husband Jerry Gomis had been having conversations with Fred Heide and Fred Alley about taking over the management of Door Shakespeare, they arranged for a meeting with the American Folklore Theater Board of Directors.
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Sales Tax Revenue & Scenic Byway Sign
For years I have regularly tracked the county sales tax numbers in this column, and often times, through the years, when I have made an observation or offered an opinion of various subjects, my family and friends have commented that no one else would even care, let alone spend the time to think it through to the degree that I usually do.
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Sales Tax Revenue & Scenic Byway Sign
For years I have regularly tracked the county sales tax numbers in this column, and often times, through the years, when I have made an observation or offered an opinion of various subjects, my family and friends have commented that no one else would even care, let alone spend the time to think it through to the degree that I usually do.
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Shortly after I had finished my work at The Ridges Sanctuary in August of 1990, Charlotte and I began teaching our own nature classes. One of our favorites was “Island Adventures,” our all-day outings to Washington and Rock Islands to study and thrill to the outstanding biodiversity of nature there.
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Shortly after I had finished my work at The Ridges Sanctuary in August of 1990, Charlotte and I began teaching our own nature classes. One of our favorites was “Island Adventures,” our all-day outings to Washington and Rock Islands to study and thrill to the outstanding biodiversity of nature there.
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New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and Fresh Chilled Seafood Salad
Welcome back to Wine:30, season three. We begin this year with a close-up look at one of the most famous of the New World wine regions, New Zealand’s Marlborough appellation.
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New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and Fresh Chilled Seafood Salad
Welcome back to Wine:30, season three. We begin this year with a close-up look at one of the most famous of the New World wine regions, New Zealand’s Marlborough appellation.
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Article posted Thursday, June 30, 2011 10:03am
Question: Who was Washington Island’s first mailman?
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Article posted Thursday, June 30, 2011 10:03am
Question: Who was Washington Island’s first mailman?
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Congratulations to Jeff Kwaterski!
Jeff’s had interest in the Ox, / Something I’ve been told, / Since the family set up shop / When he was six months old.
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Congratulations to Jeff Kwaterski!
Jeff’s had interest in the Ox, / Something I’ve been told, / Since the family set up shop / When he was six months old.
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“We’ve got leopard print and black studded, too."
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“We’ve got leopard print and black studded, too."
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Article posted Thursday, June 30, 2011 9:57am
Dear Mary Pat, One of my dear friends (I think is a dear friend) has a new "friend" in her life. I am overly excited for her, as she seems so happy (when I get to see her).
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Article posted Thursday, June 30, 2011 9:57am
Dear Mary Pat, One of my dear friends (I think is a dear friend) has a new "friend" in her life. I am overly excited for her, as she seems so happy (when I get to see her).
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Article posted Thursday, June 30, 2011 9:56am
Cancer (June 22 – July 22): Jupiter, Saturn and your regional palm reader all signal that you are destined for greater moments in the weeks ahead. Keep that twinkle in your eye and a firm hand on the wheel as you navigate through Fish Creek.
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Article posted Thursday, June 30, 2011 9:56am
Cancer (June 22 – July 22): Jupiter, Saturn and your regional palm reader all signal that you are destined for greater moments in the weeks ahead. Keep that twinkle in your eye and a firm hand on the wheel as you navigate through Fish Creek.
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Three friends Zoe Hazen, Naomi Gallagher and Meg Mathison of Madison, Wisconsin enjoy the waves at Sand Bay Town Park.
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Three friends Zoe Hazen, Naomi Gallagher and Meg Mathison of Madison, Wisconsin enjoy the waves at Sand Bay Town Park.
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Door County’s Fourth of July Schedule of Events
WASHINGTON ISLANDSaturday, July 2• Blessing of the Fleet by the Washington Island Yacht Club at the Ferry docks• 11am-3pm: Picnic on Rock Island State Park featuring free concert and silent auction Monday, July 4• Dusk: Fireworks at Ball Park GILLS ROCKMonday, July 4• 5pm: Food and refreshments• 6:30-7:30pm: Live music by the Twin Hill String […]
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Door County’s Fourth of July Schedule of Events
WASHINGTON ISLANDSaturday, July 2• Blessing of the Fleet by the Washington Island Yacht Club at the Ferry docks• 11am-3pm: Picnic on Rock Island State Park featuring free concert and silent auction Monday, July 4• Dusk: Fireworks at Ball Park GILLS ROCKMonday, July 4• 5pm: Food and refreshments• 6:30-7:30pm: Live music by the Twin Hill String […]
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Holiday Music Motel of Door County Features Hymn for Her and Phil Lee
The Holiday Music Motel will feature a performance by Hymn for Her on July 1 at 7 pm and Phil Lee on July 7 at 8 pm. Hymn for Her is a duo comprised of Lucy Tight and Wayne Waxing, a married couple who travels the countryside in an airstream trailer complete with baby, dog and nanny.
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Holiday Music Motel of Door County Features Hymn for Her and Phil Lee
The Holiday Music Motel will feature a performance by Hymn for Her on July 1 at 7 pm and Phil Lee on July 7 at 8 pm. Hymn for Her is a duo comprised of Lucy Tight and Wayne Waxing, a married couple who travels the countryside in an airstream trailer complete with baby, dog and nanny.
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Copper Box Performs at Sturgeon Bay’s Harmony By the Bay
As a part of the Harmony By the Bay music series, Copper Box will take the stage at the new amphitheater at Martin Park in Sturgeon Bay on July 6 at 7 pm.
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Gibraltar Welcomes New Fire Truck
The Gibraltar Fire Department welcomed the newest addition to its fleet June 28 at a special wet-down ceremony June 28 at the Gibraltar Fire Station. The custom-built Ram truck features ground spray and compressed air foam capabilities in addition to a front mounted hose that can be controlled from the truck cabin.
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Gibraltar Welcomes New Fire Truck
The Gibraltar Fire Department welcomed the newest addition to its fleet June 28 at a special wet-down ceremony June 28 at the Gibraltar Fire Station. The custom-built Ram truck features ground spray and compressed air foam capabilities in addition to a front mounted hose that can be controlled from the truck cabin.
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Gibraltar Grill Features Door County Favorite Jeanne Kuhns and Friends
Jeanne Kuhns with Patrick Palmer and Lynn Gudmundsen will perform July 3 at 7:30 pm at the Gibraltar Grill in Fish Creek. The performance will take place outside on the patio.
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Gibraltar Grill Features Door County Favorite Jeanne Kuhns and Friends
Jeanne Kuhns with Patrick Palmer and Lynn Gudmundsen will perform July 3 at 7:30 pm at the Gibraltar Grill in Fish Creek. The performance will take place outside on the patio.
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When a devastating fire engulfed the Carlsville Roadhouse in the early morning hours of June 14, an army of firefighters from every peninsula fire department converged on the scene, along with millions of dollars in fire trucks.
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When a devastating fire engulfed the Carlsville Roadhouse in the early morning hours of June 14, an army of firefighters from every peninsula fire department converged on the scene, along with millions of dollars in fire trucks.
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The Cookery of Door County Features Live Music Throughout July
The Cookery’s wine bar will be featuring live music every Wednesday and Saturday during the month of July. Lynn Gudmundsen & David Hatch will kick off the month on July 2 with a mix of acoustic classic rock and contemporary folk.
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The Cookery of Door County Features Live Music Throughout July
The Cookery’s wine bar will be featuring live music every Wednesday and Saturday during the month of July. Lynn Gudmundsen & David Hatch will kick off the month on July 2 with a mix of acoustic classic rock and contemporary folk.
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It’s July, which means the live music scene is in full swing on the peninsula. You can find it everywhere – the beaches, the bars, the parks, even on an occasional bus ride – but if you’re looking for the big stage here are a few shows not to miss.
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It’s July, which means the live music scene is in full swing on the peninsula. You can find it everywhere – the beaches, the bars, the parks, even on an occasional bus ride – but if you’re looking for the big stage here are a few shows not to miss.
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The Clearing Folk School of Door County Hosts Ice Cream Social
The Clearing Folk School will host an Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social on July 20. The event will take place form 7 – 9 pm at the Jens Jensen Visitor Center, located at 12171 Garrett Bay Road, Ellison Bay.
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The Clearing Folk School of Door County Hosts Ice Cream Social
The Clearing Folk School will host an Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social on July 20. The event will take place form 7 – 9 pm at the Jens Jensen Visitor Center, located at 12171 Garrett Bay Road, Ellison Bay.
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Sevastopol FAA Hosts Dairy Breakfast
The 30th Annual Dairy Breakfast sponsored by Sevastopol FFA Alumni will take place July 3 from 6 am – 11:30 am. The breakfast will take place at Staats’ Country View Dairy Farms, located at 5706 N. Country View Road, Sturgeon Bay.
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Sevastopol FAA Hosts Dairy Breakfast
The 30th Annual Dairy Breakfast sponsored by Sevastopol FFA Alumni will take place July 3 from 6 am – 11:30 am. The breakfast will take place at Staats’ Country View Dairy Farms, located at 5706 N. Country View Road, Sturgeon Bay.
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Carol Hoehn Offers Tai Chi Workshops in Egg Harbor
Carol Hoehn will present an introductory tai chi chuan workshop at Junction Center Yoga Studio on July 6 from 6 – 7:30 pm, followed by a three-week series of six classes in tai chi chuan in July.
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Carol Hoehn Offers Tai Chi Workshops in Egg Harbor
Carol Hoehn will present an introductory tai chi chuan workshop at Junction Center Yoga Studio on July 6 from 6 – 7:30 pm, followed by a three-week series of six classes in tai chi chuan in July.
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Door County Sail & Power Offers “How to Use a Chart” Seminar
The Door County Sail & Power Squadron is offering a free two-hour seminar on July 9 entitled “How to Use a Chart.” The seminar will begin at 9 am and take place at SkipperBud’s Quarterdeck Marina, located 705 Quarterdeck Lane in Sturgeon Bay.
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Door County Sail & Power Offers “How to Use a Chart” Seminar
The Door County Sail & Power Squadron is offering a free two-hour seminar on July 9 entitled “How to Use a Chart.” The seminar will begin at 9 am and take place at SkipperBud’s Quarterdeck Marina, located 705 Quarterdeck Lane in Sturgeon Bay.
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The Door County Folk Festival (DCFF) will be held in various Door County venues from July 6 – 10. The festival’s staff will include dance leaders, teachers, callers, and singers from the Midwest and beyond.
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The Door County Folk Festival (DCFF) will be held in various Door County venues from July 6 – 10. The festival’s staff will include dance leaders, teachers, callers, and singers from the Midwest and beyond.
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UUF of Door Country Screens “The Invention of Lying”
The UU Fellowship in Ephraim will screen the film The Invention of Lying on July 19 at 4:30 pm. Recommended by frequent UU speaker Rev. Joan Shiels, this fictional film conveys the very real social construct of lying.
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UUF of Door Country Screens “The Invention of Lying”
The UU Fellowship in Ephraim will screen the film The Invention of Lying on July 19 at 4:30 pm. Recommended by frequent UU speaker Rev. Joan Shiels, this fictional film conveys the very real social construct of lying.
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Dickinson Poetry Series Features Michael Farmer
Michael Farmer will be the featured poet in the UU Fellowship’s Dickinson Poetry Series on July 13 at 7 pm. An open mic will follow Farmer’s reading. Farmer, a poet from Baileys Harbor, describes himself in the as "short and sweet."
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Dickinson Poetry Series Features Michael Farmer
Michael Farmer will be the featured poet in the UU Fellowship’s Dickinson Poetry Series on July 13 at 7 pm. An open mic will follow Farmer’s reading. Farmer, a poet from Baileys Harbor, describes himself in the as "short and sweet."
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Children’s Book Combines Door County Talent
Goobadabers, a new children’s book written by Door County resident Gregg E. Powell and illustrated by former Door County resident Corinne Lea, is now available from Publish America.
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Children’s Book Combines Door County Talent
Goobadabers, a new children’s book written by Door County resident Gregg E. Powell and illustrated by former Door County resident Corinne Lea, is now available from Publish America.
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Meet the Hal Grutzmacher’s Writers’ Expose Fiction Judge
Ron Kuka, Faculty Associate and Creative Writing Program Coordinator at the University of Wisconsin – Madison, will judge the fiction category for this year’s Hal Grutzmacher’s Writers’ Expose.
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Meet the Hal Grutzmacher’s Writers’ Expose Fiction Judge
Ron Kuka, Faculty Associate and Creative Writing Program Coordinator at the University of Wisconsin – Madison, will judge the fiction category for this year’s Hal Grutzmacher’s Writers’ Expose.
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“No Haircut” Book Signing in Door County
James Grady, author of the children's book No Haircut, a story about a child fearing a haircut, will be holding a book signing at Book World, Inc., located at 30 N. 3rd Avenue in Sturgeon Bay.
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“No Haircut” Book Signing in Door County
James Grady, author of the children's book No Haircut, a story about a child fearing a haircut, will be holding a book signing at Book World, Inc., located at 30 N. 3rd Avenue in Sturgeon Bay.
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Art galleries are fixtures on the Northern Door Peninsula, and the concert and theater venues are well known throughout the Midwest. Less apparent is the vibrant writing culture that flourishes in the area, with many opportunities for authors to hone their craft and share their work.
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Art galleries are fixtures on the Northern Door Peninsula, and the concert and theater venues are well known throughout the Midwest. Less apparent is the vibrant writing culture that flourishes in the area, with many opportunities for authors to hone their craft and share their work.
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In all sorts of weather, let’s hike together, and so we do at Camp Meenahga. Each one is initiated to the beauty of the Fish Creek region by seeing the Bay and its leafy isles, from the summit of the “Tower.”
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In all sorts of weather, let’s hike together, and so we do at Camp Meenahga. Each one is initiated to the beauty of the Fish Creek region by seeing the Bay and its leafy isles, from the summit of the “Tower.”
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Now when the summer comes, and for awhile / We live through all the haunts we knew when we were young / We say, “Let’s climb the Tower tonight.” / And this we do.
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Now when the summer comes, and for awhile / We live through all the haunts we knew when we were young / We say, “Let’s climb the Tower tonight.” / And this we do.
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American Life in Poetry: Column 323
Joe Paddock is a Minnesota poet and he and I are, as we say in the Midwest, “of an age.” Here is a fine poem about arriving at a stage when there can be great joy in accepting life as it comes to us.
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American Life in Poetry: Column 323
Joe Paddock is a Minnesota poet and he and I are, as we say in the Midwest, “of an age.” Here is a fine poem about arriving at a stage when there can be great joy in accepting life as it comes to us.
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The Results of the 3rd Annual Washington Island Canoe and Kayak Event
Marathon Race 2011:1st: Kevin Leroy, 3:29:322nd: Jonathan Sanborn, 3:34:153rd: Greg Green, 3:38:174th: John Abrahams, 3:39:165th: Joe Zellner, 3:42:296th: Kiril Florov, 3:48:047th: Daniel Sikora8th: Allen Limberg, 3:55:139th: Yuri Ardashnikov, 4:02:5110th: Rick Rojohn, 4:16:5411th: Tom Schneider, 4:25:0812th: Greg Fojtik, 4:27:1713th: Jay Dietz, 4:31:0314th: David Lloyd, 4:35:3915th: Russell Johnson, 4:40:5116th: Mark Di Pasquale, 4:43:2917th: Stephen Bannow, 4:45:3918th: Jim […]
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The Results of the 3rd Annual Washington Island Canoe and Kayak Event
Marathon Race 2011:1st: Kevin Leroy, 3:29:322nd: Jonathan Sanborn, 3:34:153rd: Greg Green, 3:38:174th: John Abrahams, 3:39:165th: Joe Zellner, 3:42:296th: Kiril Florov, 3:48:047th: Daniel Sikora8th: Allen Limberg, 3:55:139th: Yuri Ardashnikov, 4:02:5110th: Rick Rojohn, 4:16:5411th: Tom Schneider, 4:25:0812th: Greg Fojtik, 4:27:1713th: Jay Dietz, 4:31:0314th: David Lloyd, 4:35:3915th: Russell Johnson, 4:40:5116th: Mark Di Pasquale, 4:43:2917th: Stephen Bannow, 4:45:3918th: Jim […]
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The DC Extreme softball team won the Green Bay East ESA 12 and under softball tournament on the weekend of June 24 – 26. The team made up of girls from Gibraltar, Sevastopol, and Sturgeon Bay schools outscored their five opponents 68-0.
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The DC Extreme softball team won the Green Bay East ESA 12 and under softball tournament on the weekend of June 24 – 26. The team made up of girls from Gibraltar, Sevastopol, and Sturgeon Bay schools outscored their five opponents 68-0.
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Upcoming sports events throughout the Door Peninsula
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Upcoming sports events throughout the Door Peninsula
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“Truth be told, what’s normal in the grocery business isn’t healthy for consumers or the environment."
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“Truth be told, what’s normal in the grocery business isn’t healthy for consumers or the environment."
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Landmark Resort of Door County Earns Travel Green Wisconsin Certification
Landmark Resort has received the Travel Green Wisconsin certification from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. “We have been operating the resort in an earth-friendly, environmentally-conscious way for years,” said Patti Taylor, general manager.
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Landmark Resort of Door County Earns Travel Green Wisconsin Certification
Landmark Resort has received the Travel Green Wisconsin certification from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. “We have been operating the resort in an earth-friendly, environmentally-conscious way for years,” said Patti Taylor, general manager.
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100: More gallons of gas used per household per year when urban density drops 50 percent 570: Million pounds of food packaging Americans throw away
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100: More gallons of gas used per household per year when urban density drops 50 percent 570: Million pounds of food packaging Americans throw away
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• Sunday, July 10: “A Round for The Ridges” and “2nd Round for The Ridges” at Alpine Resort.
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• Sunday, July 10: “A Round for The Ridges” and “2nd Round for The Ridges” at Alpine Resort.
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Hometown: Sturgeon Bay Occupation: Retired auto dealer Age: 80 Years Playing: Since I was 14-years-old Handicap: A 9, the highest I have ever been. I used to be a scratch golfer. Home Course: Horseshoe Bay Best 18-hole score: 62 in Florida in the early ‘80s. I’ve had a 65 at Maxwelton and Alpine. Favorite course […]
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Hometown: Sturgeon Bay Occupation: Retired auto dealer Age: 80 Years Playing: Since I was 14-years-old Handicap: A 9, the highest I have ever been. I used to be a scratch golfer. Home Course: Horseshoe Bay Best 18-hole score: 62 in Florida in the early ‘80s. I’ve had a 65 at Maxwelton and Alpine. Favorite course […]
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A Perfect Fit: Deanna Clayton and D.C. Studios
Glass artist Deanna Clayton recently opened D.C. Studios, Inc., after dramatically transforming the space that formerly housed Something Fishy. “It was a last minute decision,” Clayton says of buying the store.
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A Perfect Fit: Deanna Clayton and D.C. Studios
Glass artist Deanna Clayton recently opened D.C. Studios, Inc., after dramatically transforming the space that formerly housed Something Fishy. “It was a last minute decision,” Clayton says of buying the store.
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Wall Sculpting Installation in Progress
Award-winning sculptor Randy Detjen has been commissioned by the new Wisconsin Cheese Masters store in Egg Harbor to create a large- scale wall sculpture in the store.
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Wall Sculpting Installation in Progress
Award-winning sculptor Randy Detjen has been commissioned by the new Wisconsin Cheese Masters store in Egg Harbor to create a large- scale wall sculpture in the store.
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The Art of Sue Vineyard: On Display at the UUF of Door County
Versatile Door County artist Sue Vineyard will display her latest oil paintings throughout July at the UU Gallery in Ephraim. An artist’s reception will take place July 10 from 11 am – 2 pm.
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The Art of Sue Vineyard: On Display at the UUF of Door County
Versatile Door County artist Sue Vineyard will display her latest oil paintings throughout July at the UU Gallery in Ephraim. An artist’s reception will take place July 10 from 11 am – 2 pm.
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Collector’s Choice & Mosaic Project on Display at the Hardy Gallery of Door County
Ephraim’s Hardy Gallery is pleased to announce the 2011 Collection Invitational Exhibition and Collector’s Choice Benefit. This exhibit, which showcases the works of many professional artists working and living in Door County, will be on display from July 16 – August 28, in conjunction with the Community Mosaic Project.
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Collector’s Choice & Mosaic Project on Display at the Hardy Gallery of Door County
Ephraim’s Hardy Gallery is pleased to announce the 2011 Collection Invitational Exhibition and Collector’s Choice Benefit. This exhibit, which showcases the works of many professional artists working and living in Door County, will be on display from July 16 – August 28, in conjunction with the Community Mosaic Project.
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Frykman Studio Gallery of Door County Opens New Space
The Frykman Studio Gallery of Sister Bay has invited the public to visit their expanded gallery space showing David Frykman's fresh and spontaneous oil paintings.
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Frykman Studio Gallery of Door County Opens New Space
The Frykman Studio Gallery of Sister Bay has invited the public to visit their expanded gallery space showing David Frykman's fresh and spontaneous oil paintings.
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A Hint of Glitter at the Jacksonport Craft Cottage
The Jacksonport Craft Cottage will present hand-painted jewelry by Stephanie St. Thomas. Some of the special pieces on display will feature bird, dragonfly, and cat pendants.
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A Hint of Glitter at the Jacksonport Craft Cottage
The Jacksonport Craft Cottage will present hand-painted jewelry by Stephanie St. Thomas. Some of the special pieces on display will feature bird, dragonfly, and cat pendants.
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Wick Displays Pastel Landscapes in Door County Gallery
The George Burr Gallery of Ephraim has received over 30 original pastel works from Gary Wick. Several of the paintings were inspired by Wick’s numerous visits to Door County.
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Wick Displays Pastel Landscapes in Door County Gallery
The George Burr Gallery of Ephraim has received over 30 original pastel works from Gary Wick. Several of the paintings were inspired by Wick’s numerous visits to Door County.
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Edgewood Orchard Galleries of Door County Hosts Michael Michaud Jewelry Trunk Show
Edgewood Orchard Galleries will host a jewelry trunk show for nationally known jeweler Michael Michaud from July 1 – 4. Michaud will showcase his jewelry and home accessory pieces.
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Edgewood Orchard Galleries of Door County Hosts Michael Michaud Jewelry Trunk Show
Edgewood Orchard Galleries will host a jewelry trunk show for nationally known jeweler Michael Michaud from July 1 – 4. Michaud will showcase his jewelry and home accessory pieces.
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Susan Murtaugh Lights Up The Flying Pig of Door County
My Old Flame, on exhibit in The Flying Pig Back Gallery from July 2 – 31, will showcase Susan Murtaugh's mixed media creations. Murtaugh, a graduate of the Chicago Academy of Fine Art, worked over 35 years in advertising.
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Susan Murtaugh Lights Up The Flying Pig of Door County
My Old Flame, on exhibit in The Flying Pig Back Gallery from July 2 – 31, will showcase Susan Murtaugh's mixed media creations. Murtaugh, a graduate of the Chicago Academy of Fine Art, worked over 35 years in advertising.
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Helsinki’s of Door County Hangs Work of Martinez Studio
The large-scale tapestry and paintings of featured artist duo Wence and Sandra Martinez will transform the newly painted red walls of Mr. Helsinki Restaurant and Wine Bar from July 1 – August 28.
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Helsinki’s of Door County Hangs Work of Martinez Studio
The large-scale tapestry and paintings of featured artist duo Wence and Sandra Martinez will transform the newly painted red walls of Mr. Helsinki Restaurant and Wine Bar from July 1 – August 28.
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Women’s Fund of Door County Hosts Fundraiser Luncheon
• The Women’s Fund of Door County will host the 2011 Celebrate Women! luncheon on August 24 from 11 am – 1 pm at the Stone Harbor Resort in Sturgeon Bay.
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Women’s Fund of Door County Hosts Fundraiser Luncheon
• The Women’s Fund of Door County will host the 2011 Celebrate Women! luncheon on August 24 from 11 am – 1 pm at the Stone Harbor Resort in Sturgeon Bay.
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Article posted Wednesday, June 29, 2011 11:32am
Mulligan, Hannigan, Gilligan, Finnigan, Sullivan, and Hooligan, are seven-week-old brothers and sister. They are full of that lively curiosity that makes kittens the amusing companions.
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Article posted Wednesday, June 29, 2011 11:32am
Mulligan, Hannigan, Gilligan, Finnigan, Sullivan, and Hooligan, are seven-week-old brothers and sister. They are full of that lively curiosity that makes kittens the amusing companions.
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Chat rooms, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, text messages, email, Craigslist, blogs, YouTube, and discussion forums may be an innocuous form of communication for some, a way of business for others, or for some – something that you have no idea what I’m talking about.
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Chat rooms, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, text messages, email, Craigslist, blogs, YouTube, and discussion forums may be an innocuous form of communication for some, a way of business for others, or for some – something that you have no idea what I’m talking about.
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Southern Door Graduate Hired as Peninsula State Park Naturalist
• Brian Finnel, a 2006 graduate of Southern Door High School and UW-Stevens Point senior, was recently hired as Peninsula State Park's summer naturalist.
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Southern Door Graduate Hired as Peninsula State Park Naturalist
• Brian Finnel, a 2006 graduate of Southern Door High School and UW-Stevens Point senior, was recently hired as Peninsula State Park's summer naturalist.
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Ports of Call Celebrates Schooner Coast
"Sail-abration" of the Schooner Coast is the theme at the Door County Maritime Museum's annual Ports of Call Gala Friday, July 1, on the Museum’s waterfront grounds in Sturgeon Bay.
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Ports of Call Celebrates Schooner Coast
"Sail-abration" of the Schooner Coast is the theme at the Door County Maritime Museum's annual Ports of Call Gala Friday, July 1, on the Museum’s waterfront grounds in Sturgeon Bay.
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Craft Brewery Legislation Stays in Budget
Gov. Scott Walker ignored a bi-partisan push to veto a measure that impacts beer distribution in Wisconsin when he signed the state's two-year budget Sunday, June 27.
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Craft Brewery Legislation Stays in Budget
Gov. Scott Walker ignored a bi-partisan push to veto a measure that impacts beer distribution in Wisconsin when he signed the state's two-year budget Sunday, June 27.
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Budget Squeezes Craft Breweries
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is scheduled to sign the state budget into law Sunday in Green Bay, but craft breweries are fighting to make sure one provision gets the veto pen.
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Budget Squeezes Craft Breweries
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is scheduled to sign the state budget into law Sunday in Green Bay, but craft breweries are fighting to make sure one provision gets the veto pen.