In this issue
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Chlorofluorocarbons, Ticks & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
There is compelling evidence that man’s activities are affecting the environment, but if we are able to degrade the environment we should also be able to undo deleterious changes.
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Chlorofluorocarbons, Ticks & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
There is compelling evidence that man’s activities are affecting the environment, but if we are able to degrade the environment we should also be able to undo deleterious changes.
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$1.27 trillion The combined net worth of the 400 richest Americans
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$1.27 trillion The combined net worth of the 400 richest Americans
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Welcome to the Notes from the Grove, providing Liberty Grove residents and visitors tid bits of information about goings on in town government. • After many years of using a cassette recorder for taking meeting minutes the town is switching to a digital recorder.
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Welcome to the Notes from the Grove, providing Liberty Grove residents and visitors tid bits of information about goings on in town government. • After many years of using a cassette recorder for taking meeting minutes the town is switching to a digital recorder.
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Traffic Blunders and 21-gun Salutes
Much has been written about the problems of traffic in the county, and it is not my intention to reiterate those problems here; instead, I’d like to mention one particular problem which, quite frankly, scares me.
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Traffic Blunders and 21-gun Salutes
Much has been written about the problems of traffic in the county, and it is not my intention to reiterate those problems here; instead, I’d like to mention one particular problem which, quite frankly, scares me.
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Southern Door School’s Learning Garden
It isn’t a Victory Garden straight out of World War II. It won’t feed hundreds of people. Southern Door’s Schoolyard Garden will, however, teach students about plants and cultivate a bond in the community.
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Southern Door School’s Learning Garden
It isn’t a Victory Garden straight out of World War II. It won’t feed hundreds of people. Southern Door’s Schoolyard Garden will, however, teach students about plants and cultivate a bond in the community.
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Visitor Bureau Takes Mobile Site Live
The Door County Visitor Bureau’s (DCVB) mobile website (see “Visitor Bureau Finds New Way to Connect,” in the June 24 Peninsula Pulse) is now live. Users visiting www.
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Visitor Bureau Takes Mobile Site Live
The Door County Visitor Bureau’s (DCVB) mobile website (see “Visitor Bureau Finds New Way to Connect,” in the June 24 Peninsula Pulse) is now live. Users visiting www.
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Update: Memorial Pole Refurbished Once Before
In our July 22 issue we told you about the re-furbishing of the memorial pole in Peninsula State Park. Ephraim resident Margot Goode informed us that it’s not the first time the pole has been updated.
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Update: Memorial Pole Refurbished Once Before
In our July 22 issue we told you about the re-furbishing of the memorial pole in Peninsula State Park. Ephraim resident Margot Goode informed us that it’s not the first time the pole has been updated.
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Door County League Clarification
Though Jocko Rader was interviewed for Jen Zettel’s July 22 article “Waiting for Sunday” about the history of Door County League baseball and helped Pulse staff gather information on the history of the league, he did not take part in our All-time Team balloting.
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Door County League Clarification
Though Jocko Rader was interviewed for Jen Zettel’s July 22 article “Waiting for Sunday” about the history of Door County League baseball and helped Pulse staff gather information on the history of the league, he did not take part in our All-time Team balloting.
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Door County news in brief.
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Door County news in brief.
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Jack Bunda to be remembered July 30
Door County news to come.
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Jack Bunda to be remembered July 30
Door County news to come.
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Bays Donating Sunday’s Proceeds to Injured Player
The Sister Bay Bays have locked up a spot in the Door County League baseball playoffs for the first time in Adam Biwer’s 11 years with the team. Unfortunately, Biwer won’t be able to take the field when the playoffs start Aug.
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Bays Donating Sunday’s Proceeds to Injured Player
The Sister Bay Bays have locked up a spot in the Door County League baseball playoffs for the first time in Adam Biwer’s 11 years with the team. Unfortunately, Biwer won’t be able to take the field when the playoffs start Aug.
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Gibraltar Voters Approve Airport Land Purchase
Town of Gibraltar electors voted to approve the town’s offer to purchase 20.31 acres along County Highway A to expand the Ephraim-Gibraltar airport property.
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Gibraltar Voters Approve Airport Land Purchase
Town of Gibraltar electors voted to approve the town’s offer to purchase 20.31 acres along County Highway A to expand the Ephraim-Gibraltar airport property.
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“Sexist dairy products. Never in the history of the world has there been a man in a yogurt commercial.” ~ Anonymous
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“Sexist dairy products. Never in the history of the world has there been a man in a yogurt commercial.” ~ Anonymous
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Most visitors to Door County with children have their “P.C.” story. Whether they ate a burger delivered by train, hosed off Rosie the Pig Dog or cruised around the woods in a pedal-cart, the restaurant located at Peninsula Center has built a reputation founded on the tenets of community.
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Most visitors to Door County with children have their “P.C.” story. Whether they ate a burger delivered by train, hosed off Rosie the Pig Dog or cruised around the woods in a pedal-cart, the restaurant located at Peninsula Center has built a reputation founded on the tenets of community.
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Freedy Johnston Plays at Hitching Post
Known for his breakthrough hit, “Bad Reputation,” Freedy Johnston comes to Door County on July 30 to play a live concert in the cozy, log cabin confines of the Hitching Post.
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Freedy Johnston Plays at Hitching Post
Known for his breakthrough hit, “Bad Reputation,” Freedy Johnston comes to Door County on July 30 to play a live concert in the cozy, log cabin confines of the Hitching Post.
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Woodwalk Gallery and Events Barn Features Krista Detor July 29
Singer, songwriter, and pianist Krista Detor will perform on July 29 at Woodwalk Gallery & Events Barn. Detor’s album Mudshow, which was released in 2006 to international critical acclaim, reached the #1 spot on the Euro-Americana Chart.
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Woodwalk Gallery and Events Barn Features Krista Detor July 29
Singer, songwriter, and pianist Krista Detor will perform on July 29 at Woodwalk Gallery & Events Barn. Detor’s album Mudshow, which was released in 2006 to international critical acclaim, reached the #1 spot on the Euro-Americana Chart.
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Egg Harbor’s Peg Egan PAC Features Harry Manx
Harry Manx will take the stage at the Peg Egan PAC in Egg Harbor on July 31 at 7 pm. “Mysticssippi” blues man Harry Manx has been called an “essential link” between the music of East and West, creating musical short stories that wed the tradition of the blues with the depth of classical Indian ragas.
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Egg Harbor’s Peg Egan PAC Features Harry Manx
Harry Manx will take the stage at the Peg Egan PAC in Egg Harbor on July 31 at 7 pm. “Mysticssippi” blues man Harry Manx has been called an “essential link” between the music of East and West, creating musical short stories that wed the tradition of the blues with the depth of classical Indian ragas.
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Glas Suspends Midweek Open Mic Nights Until August 16
Midweek Open Mic at Glas in Sturgeon Bay will be taking a short summer break from July 26 through August 9. The midweek showcase of original music will return to its normal schedule on August 16.
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Glas Suspends Midweek Open Mic Nights Until August 16
Midweek Open Mic at Glas in Sturgeon Bay will be taking a short summer break from July 26 through August 9. The midweek showcase of original music will return to its normal schedule on August 16.
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Door Community Auditorium Features Rickie Lee Jones
The Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present a one-of-a-kind performance by acclaimed songwriter Rickie Lee Jones on July 29. Always a musical maverick, Jones effortlessly incorporates elements of jazz, folk, rock, R&B, soul and spoken word into her work, topping charts and winning Grammy Awards along the way.
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Door Community Auditorium Features Rickie Lee Jones
The Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present a one-of-a-kind performance by acclaimed songwriter Rickie Lee Jones on July 29. Always a musical maverick, Jones effortlessly incorporates elements of jazz, folk, rock, R&B, soul and spoken word into her work, topping charts and winning Grammy Awards along the way.
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Cookery’s Wine Bar in Door County Features Live Music Through August
The Cookery’s wine bar will be featuring live music every Wednesday and Saturday during the month of August. Katie Dahl will be playing Wednesday evenings starting August 3 with the exception of August 17 when Jess Holland will be playing.
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Cookery’s Wine Bar in Door County Features Live Music Through August
The Cookery’s wine bar will be featuring live music every Wednesday and Saturday during the month of August. Katie Dahl will be playing Wednesday evenings starting August 3 with the exception of August 17 when Jess Holland will be playing.
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Harmony by the Bay Presents Duke Tumatoe & The Power Trio
Duke Tumatoe & The Power Trio will perform on August 3 as a part of the Harmony by the Bay music series in Sturgeon Bay’s Martin Park. Chicago-born Duke Tumatoe is a musician/showman who has retained a firm career by fusing gritty R&B, rock, blues, and funk injected with equal parts humor and gut-level sincerity.
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Harmony by the Bay Presents Duke Tumatoe & The Power Trio
Duke Tumatoe & The Power Trio will perform on August 3 as a part of the Harmony by the Bay music series in Sturgeon Bay’s Martin Park. Chicago-born Duke Tumatoe is a musician/showman who has retained a firm career by fusing gritty R&B, rock, blues, and funk injected with equal parts humor and gut-level sincerity.
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Door County Master Gardeners Offers Scarf-Dyeing Class
The Door County Master Gardeners Association is offering a hands-on class with Wisconsin Public Television’s Wisconsin Gardener Shelley Ryan on August 20.
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Door County Master Gardeners Offers Scarf-Dyeing Class
The Door County Master Gardeners Association is offering a hands-on class with Wisconsin Public Television’s Wisconsin Gardener Shelley Ryan on August 20.
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Viva la Cottage Hosts 4th Annual Friends of Viva Trunk Show
The shop and gardens of Viva la Cottage, located at 10038 Highway 57 in Sister Bay, will provide the setting for the 4th annual Friends of Viva Trunk Show on August 6 from 10 am – 5 pm.
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Viva la Cottage Hosts 4th Annual Friends of Viva Trunk Show
The shop and gardens of Viva la Cottage, located at 10038 Highway 57 in Sister Bay, will provide the setting for the 4th annual Friends of Viva Trunk Show on August 6 from 10 am – 5 pm.
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Dyckesville Hosts St. Louis Parish Summer Festival
The Kewaunee Chamber Maids will be the featured attraction at the parade kicking off the St. Louis Parish Summer Festival at 11 am on July 31 on the church grounds in Dyckesville.
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Dyckesville Hosts St. Louis Parish Summer Festival
The Kewaunee Chamber Maids will be the featured attraction at the parade kicking off the St. Louis Parish Summer Festival at 11 am on July 31 on the church grounds in Dyckesville.
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Jacksonport Hosts Cherry Fest August 6
Jacksonport will host the annual Cherry Fest on August 6, sponsored by the Jacksonport Historical Society. The 17th annual event will take place in Lakeside Park.
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Jacksonport Hosts Cherry Fest August 6
Jacksonport will host the annual Cherry Fest on August 6, sponsored by the Jacksonport Historical Society. The 17th annual event will take place in Lakeside Park.
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The Central Coast of California
The Central Coast American Viticultural Area (AVA) is a large wine growing region that spreads from San Francisco Bay south to northern Santa Barbara County.
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The Central Coast of California
The Central Coast American Viticultural Area (AVA) is a large wine growing region that spreads from San Francisco Bay south to northern Santa Barbara County.
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Question: How many pounds of cherries were produced in Door County in 2010?
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Congratulations to Jave Hughes
Jave has quite a history in the county. Her week at Helsinki consumes many hours. During her “off time” she’s at Fine Line Designs Or keeping bees between her “veggies” and flowers.
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Congratulations to Jave Hughes
Jave has quite a history in the county. Her week at Helsinki consumes many hours. During her “off time” she’s at Fine Line Designs Or keeping bees between her “veggies” and flowers.
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Article posted Wednesday, July 27, 2011 2:14pm
Leo (July 23 – August 22): Be a person of fewer words and you will find your jaw to be less aching at the end of the day. Virgo (August 23 – September 22): Mix up your color scheme this month by incorporating more peach and turquoise.
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Article posted Wednesday, July 27, 2011 2:14pm
Leo (July 23 – August 22): Be a person of fewer words and you will find your jaw to be less aching at the end of the day. Virgo (August 23 – September 22): Mix up your color scheme this month by incorporating more peach and turquoise.
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Article posted Wednesday, July 27, 2011 2:12pm
Dear Mary Pat, My niece got married this past weekend in Milwaukee. My husband and I got to the church early, so we got to see everyone coming in. I couldn't help but notice some of the guests' outfits, particularly the younger ones.
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Article posted Wednesday, July 27, 2011 2:12pm
Dear Mary Pat, My niece got married this past weekend in Milwaukee. My husband and I got to the church early, so we got to see everyone coming in. I couldn't help but notice some of the guests' outfits, particularly the younger ones.
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Two first basemen from their respective teams – John Woerfel of the Sister Bay Bays and Cole Biwer of the West Jacksonport Ports – relax, rehydrate and relive old times at Husbys after their recent game on a hot humid Sunday afternoon.
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Two first basemen from their respective teams – John Woerfel of the Sister Bay Bays and Cole Biwer of the West Jacksonport Ports – relax, rehydrate and relive old times at Husbys after their recent game on a hot humid Sunday afternoon.
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It’s amazing how some plants can quite magically appear virtually out of nowhere, especially when the ground and native plants have been disturbed. One I came to learn about and admire is the Strawberry Blite.
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It’s amazing how some plants can quite magically appear virtually out of nowhere, especially when the ground and native plants have been disturbed. One I came to learn about and admire is the Strawberry Blite.
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As the first stars push through the evening sky, the projector fires up at the Skyway Drive-in Theater. From that moment, one would be hard-pressed to recall what year it is, a feeling starting with the Rocky & Bullwinkle-esque cartoon shorts about the mystical concession stand and the deadly power of “Pic” mosquito repellent candles.
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As the first stars push through the evening sky, the projector fires up at the Skyway Drive-in Theater. From that moment, one would be hard-pressed to recall what year it is, a feeling starting with the Rocky & Bullwinkle-esque cartoon shorts about the mystical concession stand and the deadly power of “Pic” mosquito repellent candles.
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At 421 acres, the Harold C. Wilson Three Springs Nature Preserve is the largest purchase ever made by the Door County Land Trust. When the Land Trust purchased the property in 2008, it represented the largest conservation project in Door County in over 40 years.
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At 421 acres, the Harold C. Wilson Three Springs Nature Preserve is the largest purchase ever made by the Door County Land Trust. When the Land Trust purchased the property in 2008, it represented the largest conservation project in Door County in over 40 years.
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Birch Creek of Door County Presents Big Band Jazz Concerts
Yoav “Yoyo” Trifman is from Ra’anana, Israel, a city of 68,000 approximately 20 minutes north of Tel Aviv, but he is currently a student of Birch Creek and performing in Egg Harbor.
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Birch Creek of Door County Presents Big Band Jazz Concerts
Yoav “Yoyo” Trifman is from Ra’anana, Israel, a city of 68,000 approximately 20 minutes north of Tel Aviv, but he is currently a student of Birch Creek and performing in Egg Harbor.
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First Baptist Church in Sister Bay Presents Randy And Marli Brown
Randy and Marli Brown are returning to Door County on July 31. They will be appearing at First Baptist Church in Sister Bay (2622 S Bay Shore Drive) at 8 am and 10:30 am.
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First Baptist Church in Sister Bay Presents Randy And Marli Brown
Randy and Marli Brown are returning to Door County on July 31. They will be appearing at First Baptist Church in Sister Bay (2622 S Bay Shore Drive) at 8 am and 10:30 am.
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Peninsula Music Festival Presents 59th Season
The 59th season of the Peninsula Music Festival (PMF) will feature a few firsts, including the music of Broadway and Hollywood, 6:30 pm concerts on Saturdays, and a Requiem.
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Peninsula Music Festival Presents 59th Season
The 59th season of the Peninsula Music Festival (PMF) will feature a few firsts, including the music of Broadway and Hollywood, 6:30 pm concerts on Saturdays, and a Requiem.
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Washington Island Music Festival
Washington Island may seem an unlikely home for a chamber music festival. However, the island has a rich musical tradition, which the Washington Island Music Festival has enhanced for two decades, bringing world-class artists from the Milwaukee, Chicago, Colorado, and St. Louis symphonies to the island.
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Washington Island Music Festival
Washington Island may seem an unlikely home for a chamber music festival. However, the island has a rich musical tradition, which the Washington Island Music Festival has enhanced for two decades, bringing world-class artists from the Milwaukee, Chicago, Colorado, and St. Louis symphonies to the island.
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Door County YMCA’s Labor Day Run & Duathlon
The YMCA’s 10th Annual Labor Day Weekend Run will take place on September 3. The annual 5k Run/Walk and half-mile children’s race will also have a duathlon for the fourth year in a row with a 2-mile run/12-mile bike/2-mile run.
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Door County YMCA’s Labor Day Run & Duathlon
The YMCA’s 10th Annual Labor Day Weekend Run will take place on September 3. The annual 5k Run/Walk and half-mile children’s race will also have a duathlon for the fourth year in a row with a 2-mile run/12-mile bike/2-mile run.
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Upcoming Door County Sports Schedule and Standings
DOOR COUNTY LEAGUE BASEBALLStandings1. Egg Harbor, 11 – 12. Kolberg, 9 – 33. Sister Bay, 8 – 44. Washington Island, 7 – 55. Maplewood, 4 – 76. Institute, 3 – 87. Baileys Harbor, 3 – 98. West Jacksonport, 2 – 10 UPCOMING SCHEDULEAll games start at 1:30 pm unless noted SUNDAY, JULY 31 SCHEDULEKolberg @ […]
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Upcoming Door County Sports Schedule and Standings
DOOR COUNTY LEAGUE BASEBALLStandings1. Egg Harbor, 11 – 12. Kolberg, 9 – 33. Sister Bay, 8 – 44. Washington Island, 7 – 55. Maplewood, 4 – 76. Institute, 3 – 87. Baileys Harbor, 3 – 98. West Jacksonport, 2 – 10 UPCOMING SCHEDULEAll games start at 1:30 pm unless noted SUNDAY, JULY 31 SCHEDULEKolberg @ […]
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Washington Island Rec Run Results
2k Run• Men1. Jameson Zaballos, 9:212. Peter Zaballos, 9:223. Will Cunzeman 12:16• Women1. Raina Hess, 15:482. Lori Vogel, 15:573. Jeanne Cohen, 18:03 5k Run• Men1. Theodore Williamson, 18:202. JJ Jumper, 19:113. Matthew Rohrer, 20:23• Women1. Audrey Williamson, 21:092. Clara Williamson, 21:253. Rachel Lustila, 25:07 10k Run• Men1. Neil Schalk, 44:072. Tim Kissner, 44:353. Eric Van […]
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Washington Island Rec Run Results
2k Run• Men1. Jameson Zaballos, 9:212. Peter Zaballos, 9:223. Will Cunzeman 12:16• Women1. Raina Hess, 15:482. Lori Vogel, 15:573. Jeanne Cohen, 18:03 5k Run• Men1. Theodore Williamson, 18:202. JJ Jumper, 19:113. Matthew Rohrer, 20:23• Women1. Audrey Williamson, 21:092. Clara Williamson, 21:253. Rachel Lustila, 25:07 10k Run• Men1. Neil Schalk, 44:072. Tim Kissner, 44:353. Eric Van […]
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Kewaunee/Door County Salmon Tournament Catch
Larry Albeck of River Grove, Illinois holds his 26.21-pound Chinook salmon caught off Washington Island on opening day of the 29th annual Kewaunee/Door County Salmon Tournament.
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Kewaunee/Door County Salmon Tournament Catch
Larry Albeck of River Grove, Illinois holds his 26.21-pound Chinook salmon caught off Washington Island on opening day of the 29th annual Kewaunee/Door County Salmon Tournament.
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Northern Door Baseball Wins Regional
The Northern Door Chiefs (18-3) won the Class A American Legion Baseball Regional tournament they hosted July 21 – 24 at Sevastopol Park. With the victory, the Chiefs advanced to the state tournament at Richland Center July 27 where they squared off against Ripon (20-3) in the first round of play.
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Northern Door Baseball Wins Regional
The Northern Door Chiefs (18-3) won the Class A American Legion Baseball Regional tournament they hosted July 21 – 24 at Sevastopol Park. With the victory, the Chiefs advanced to the state tournament at Richland Center July 27 where they squared off against Ripon (20-3) in the first round of play.
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Thoughts on Providing the Experience
American Folklore Theatre (AFT) administration and box office staff met for breakfast this morning to share a few laughs and bolster ourselves for the remaining and busiest period of our summer season.
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Thoughts on Providing the Experience
American Folklore Theatre (AFT) administration and box office staff met for breakfast this morning to share a few laughs and bolster ourselves for the remaining and busiest period of our summer season.
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Former JAG Officer Presents Peninsula Players Seminar
Peninsula Players Theatre’s popular series of free public seminars will continue August 6 with a discussion of military justice in conjunction with the theatre’s production of A Few Good Men.
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Former JAG Officer Presents Peninsula Players Seminar
Peninsula Players Theatre’s popular series of free public seminars will continue August 6 with a discussion of military justice in conjunction with the theatre’s production of A Few Good Men.
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Peninsula Players Theatre of Door County Open “A Few Good Men”
Aaron Sorkin’s riveting courtroom drama A Few Good Men opened July 27 for a three-week run at Peninsula Players Theater. Sorkin is a recent Oscar-winning writer of The Social Network.
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Peninsula Players Theatre of Door County Open “A Few Good Men”
Aaron Sorkin’s riveting courtroom drama A Few Good Men opened July 27 for a three-week run at Peninsula Players Theater. Sorkin is a recent Oscar-winning writer of The Social Network.
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Searching for Surprise: A Fairly Tale
In Searching for Surprise, published by Third Step Press, author/artist Madonna Siles asks readers to imagine a life without inspiration, excitement or surprise.
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Searching for Surprise: A Fairly Tale
In Searching for Surprise, published by Third Step Press, author/artist Madonna Siles asks readers to imagine a life without inspiration, excitement or surprise.
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What is it about scribbling in a notebook with a seeming purpose that had the rest of the house unsettled? Curled up on the couch, in the back seat of a car, locked away in a room, writing and re-writing and biting the pen cap and exhaling and writing some more, my mother, my father, my sisters could not help but ask, “What are you writing about?”
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What is it about scribbling in a notebook with a seeming purpose that had the rest of the house unsettled? Curled up on the couch, in the back seat of a car, locked away in a room, writing and re-writing and biting the pen cap and exhaling and writing some more, my mother, my father, my sisters could not help but ask, “What are you writing about?”
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Door County Author Reflects on Childhood in Chicago
Chicago Kid: From Whence I Came, a new memoir by Door County resident Hughie Boy LeVoy, is now available. The book contains a series of personal scenes over 20 years, spanning birth to marriage.
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Door County Author Reflects on Childhood in Chicago
Chicago Kid: From Whence I Came, a new memoir by Door County resident Hughie Boy LeVoy, is now available. The book contains a series of personal scenes over 20 years, spanning birth to marriage.
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Judy Roy Featured at Dickinson Poetry Reading
Judy Roy of Baileys Harbor will read from her works of poetry at the Dickinson Poetry Series on August 10 at 7 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Ephraim.
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Judy Roy Featured at Dickinson Poetry Reading
Judy Roy of Baileys Harbor will read from her works of poetry at the Dickinson Poetry Series on August 10 at 7 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Ephraim.
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I awoke with a gentle jolt. There was a motor and voices. “Is he alive?” one said. “He just moved his head,” said a female voice.
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I awoke with a gentle jolt. There was a motor and voices. “Is he alive?” one said. “He just moved his head,” said a female voice.
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A Walk Through Moravian History in Ephraim
Moravian history is so in-depth, and integrally linked to the founding of Ephraim by Rev. Andreas Iverson in 1853, that the Ephraim Historical Foundation created a weekly tour in 2010 to share this rich history.
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A Walk Through Moravian History in Ephraim
Moravian history is so in-depth, and integrally linked to the founding of Ephraim by Rev. Andreas Iverson in 1853, that the Ephraim Historical Foundation created a weekly tour in 2010 to share this rich history.
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UUF of Door County Screens “What In the World Are They Spraying!”
The UU Fellowship will screen What In The World Are They Spraying! on August 16 at 4:30 pm as a part of the Movies That Matter series.
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Baileys Harbor’s Bjorklunden Hosts Three Seminars
From August 28 to September 2, Lawrence University’s Bjِrklunden is offering three seminars: “Music in the American Musical", “Murder Afoot," and “Contemporary Cuban Society."
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Door County Sail & Power Offer “Mariner’s Compass” Seminar
August 13, the Door County Sail & Power Squadron is offering a free two-hour seminar, “Mariner’s Compass,” beginning at 9 am at SkipperBud’s Quarterdeck Marina, located at 705 Quarterdeck Lane, Sturgeon Bay.
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“We have made a mistake in sending the EPA in to regulate carbon emissions. I don’t think that was the intent of the original legislation, and I don’t think carbon is a pollutant in the sense of harming our bodies.
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New York Launches Green Infrastructure Plan to Reduce Sewer Overflows
Last October New York City launched a Green Infrastructure Plan that aims to reduce combined sewer overflows, which come after heavy rainstorms, by 40 percent.
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Gibraltar Grill’s Courtesy Cart Boosts Business
When “location, location, location” wasn’t working for co-owner Tom Young at the Gibraltar Grill in Fish Creek, he came up with an innovative way to change the dynamic.
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91: Percent reduction in Mercury and acid gas emissions from coal-fired utilities required by the Mercury and Air Toxics rule under Congressional consideration $140 billion: The value of the health benefits the reduction is estimated to result in each year 1.
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The pivot is the body's motion to the swing. A good pivot supports your ability to swing the club on the correct plane, generate maximum speed and consistently apply the club head squarely to the ball.
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CHERRY HILLS Wednesday Night 3-PersonScramble League Standings• Top 3 from each divisionPalmer Flight (10 Teams)Place Team Name Points Score Scoring Average1. Jason Fuller 66.5 32 31.92. Kevin Kasten 65.5 34 34.33 Jim Bilski 58.5 31 33.2 Nicklaus Flight (8 Teams)Place Team Name Points Score Scoring Average1. Brad Hunsader 65 36 36.12. Randy Dvorak 56.5 40 […]
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Door County Golfer Profile: Frank Stanaszek
Age: 71 Occupation: Retired, owned a Graphic Arts business Home Course: Alpine Handicap: 18 Best 18-hole score: 84 at IdleWild Hole-in-one(s): One and it was at Alpine on the Red Nine hole #6. It was 134 yards, and I used an 8 iron. It was a nice and beautiful day on September 8, 2010. I […]
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Realtors Raise Funds “Fore” The Sunshine House
David Swingen, director of work services at the Sunshine House, looks on during the Door County Board of Realtors golf outing on July 13 at IdleWild Golf Course where 76 golfers participated in the Caddyshack themed golf outing, raising over $1,200 for the Sunshine House in Sturgeon Bay.
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Upcoming Door County Golf Events
• Friday, July 29: 9th Annual Couples Scramble at Cherry Hills. Two-person, 9-hole scramble starting at 5:30 pm. Entry fee is $45 for non-members and $30 members.
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• Judges and superintendents have been selected to evaluate and supervise the educational exhibits at the Door County Fair, taking place August 3 – 7.
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About 70 people enjoyed an opportunity to wander the grounds of Plum Island at the Friends of Plum and Pilot Island annual meeting and picnic. Photo by Tim Sweet.
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Garden Door Welcomes Master Gardeners
Attendees of the Door County Master Gardener's Open House, held July 16 at the Garden Door, located behind the Peninsular Research Station in Sturgeon Bay, peruse various gardens.
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Article posted Wednesday, July 27, 2011 10:46am
She crawled onto a porch in Sturgeon Bay last year as a kitten, lost and hungry. The cat-loving homeowners brought her in, fed her, and she was safe. That is how Briar started life.
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Q &A – Questions and Artists – Bonnie Paruch
The Peninsula Pulse has teamed up with the Door County Art League (DCAL) to reprint portions of interviews conducted by Randy Rasmussen with various artists.
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Paul Salm of the Cornerstone Pub in Baileys Harbor Hits the Ground Running
In a county where August brings a whirlwind of activities, festivals and tourists, Paul Salm’s casual manner and easy, relaxed smile are utterly refreshing.
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• WEP, Inc., recently expanded its facilities – including new training facilities, confidential office space, and a dedicated conference room for those with special needs – in response to increased demand for their services.
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Man Falls from Ellison Bay Bluff
A 28-year-old man fell more than 100 feet off a cliff at Door Bluff Headlands County Park in Ellison Bay Tuesday, July 26. Door County Sheriff Terry Vogel said the man was walking with friends along the bluff when he got too close to the edge and fell over the edge onto the rocks below around 3 pm Tuesday.
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Door County’s White Rose Healing Arts Studio Hosts Open House
August 13 will mark the fourth anniversary of the White Rose Healing Arts Studio in Fish Creek, and the public is welcome to the wakeful meditation open house from 11 am – 5 pm.
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Pastel Artist Featured in Door County’s UU Gallery
Gail Ledbetter of Chicago will exhibit pastels of the less-traveled Door County countryside in August. An opening reception will take place August 7 from 11 am – 2 pm.
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Jewelry Trunk Show at Turtle Ridge
Sparkling faceted amethysts, onyx, petal pearls and opals, usually set off with an interesting focal point, are the signature of Ann Prey's jewelry. On August 7 she will be appearing to present a large body of new work at Turtle Ridge Gallery between 12 – 4 pm.
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Door County Festival of Fine Arts
The eighth annual Door County Festival of Fine Arts (DCFA) will take place August 13 from 10 am – 5 pm in the Sister Bay Waterfront Park. Each artist who participates in the DCFA will show off their talent – not only with finished pieces of fine art but also by demonstrating their artistic process.
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Summer Art Fair at the Settlement Shops in Door County
The Settlement Shops Annual Summer Art Fair will take place July 30 from 10 am – 5 pm. Artists and artisans from Door County and all over Wisconsin will be presenting their latest creations at the fair, including local painters Roberta Champeau and Daryl Asbury.
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“Wee Prints” Are More Than Just Little
Beth Truso’s line of Wee Prints Jewelry, now available at the Santa Fe Shop in Fish Creek, combines her experience in jewelry design with her love of printmaking.
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Door County Outdoor Painters to Paint Local Lighthouses
Door County Outdoor Painters drew interested viewers on July 20 with their plein air paintings at the shore of Eagle Harbor at the Ephraim Firehouse Dock.
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Glass Art by Ruben Fasani on Display at K. Allen Gallery in Door County
The K. Allen Gallery will present the work of glass artist Ruben Fasani. On July 30, the public is welcome to an artist’s reception from 2 – 5 pm, when Fasani will be on hand to discuss his work.
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Jacksonport Craft Cottage Features Handmade Rugs
Sue and Joe Jarosh of the Jacksonport Craft Cottage are pleased to feature hand woven rugs this season. Two Amish families are a source for beautiful rugs woven from cotton.
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Roxanne Hanney Showcasing at Glas in Door County
Roxanne Hanney will be displaying her paintings at Glas Coffeehouse through the month of July. “I love what I am doing more than I ever imagined I would,” said Hanney.
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The Flying Pig’s Back Gallery Becomes Bird House
Alfred Stark has been drawing birds and landscapes since he was a child hiking the woods of northern Illinois.
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Door County Trunk Show to Feature Bumblebead Studio
The jewelry designs of Beth Wenger Johnstone’s Bumblebead Studio will be featured in a trunk show and artist demonstration at Fine Line Designs Gallery on August 6 and 7 from 10 am – 4 pm.
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Fine Line Design Gallery of Door County Announces Final Exhibit
The works of four distinctly different artists are the focal point of Fine Line Design Gallery’s final exhibit of the 2011 season, which will run from August 11 through September 8.
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Door County Art League Features Sherry Mutchler and Marlene Hopfensperger
During the week of July 31, the Gallery of the Door County Art League will feature artwork by Sherry Mutchler and Marlene Hopfensperger. Influenced by teachers Bridget Austin and Ed Fenendael, Mutchler's goal in her watercolors is to "create a sense of curiosity in viewers while expanding the use of brighter colors, contrasts, and negative painting," she said.
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Kimberly Lyon’s “Jewelry Bar” in Door County
The public is welcome to Bren Sibilsky Sculpture in Algoma during the August 12 ArtWave to explore many different fine art pieces and even create their own masterpieces.
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In our childhood days my friends and I often found ourselves wondering why so many visitors flocked to our hometown. We didn't know any place else, and this place didn't seem all that special. It was
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2011 Door County League All-Stars
The Door County League Baseball all-star game originally scheduled to be played July 28 against the Shoreland League all-stars has been canceled. The all-star selections for the Door County League were released, however, and are listed below.
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Door County League Baseball All-Time Team
Door County League baseball has a special place in peninsula culture, with roots dating back to the late 1800s. In this special section of the Pulse we celebrate the league, its great players and its history as its annual All-Star game approaches.
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Door County League Pitchers of the Year
1964: “Fritz” Suchy, West Jacksonport 1965: - 1966: - 1967: - 1968: - 1969: Paul Woerfel, Sister Bay 1970: - 1971: Al Tanck 1972: Lee Petrina 1973:
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Mark Woerfel: Pitching the DCL’s Most Complete Game
Mark Woerfel is the league's most-decorated player, with 11 pitcher of the year awards and 11 championships, with few signs of slowing down at age 57.
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Door County League Baseball’s Unwavering Hold
Many locals and visitors to Door County know the names of those who established the towns and gave birth to what Door County is today. Those names – Increase Claflin, Alexander Noble, Justice Bailey, John Eliasen and Andreas Iverson, and others – will never be erased.
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Devotion: Washington Island baseball fans have no peers
It’s amateur baseball played by aging sluggers, some of whom fit a little too snugly into a less-than-flattering uniform. Fans don’t turn out in droves for rec league volleyball, winter league basketball, or bowling, so why do so many people care so much about Door County League baseball? “It’s good baseball,” says Jeff Pfeifer, who played for 10 years and frequents Sister Bay Bays games.
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Door County League Baseball Champions
Year-by-year Door County League Baseball champions.
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Door County League Batting Champions
1964: Dick Staver, Sister Bay, .533 1965: Dick Staver, Sister Bay (average not available) 1966: Not available 1967: Dick Staver, Sister Bay, .468 1968: Jim Koessl, Sister Bay, .