Category: Door County News
Door County news from the pages of the Peninsula Pulse and Door County Living, the peninsula’s trusted, local sources for information about Door County, Wisconsin.
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City of Sturgeon Bay: On May 18, the 2nd Avenue parking structure was closed for repair to the entire lower section and a majority of the top level.
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Door County Memorial Day Events
Southern Door
The Firing Squad from the George W. Goetz Post 372 Forestville American Legion will conduct Memorial Day services at the following places and approximate times on Sunday, May 24:
Town of Forestville, 7:20 am; Namur (Pit Road), 7:30 am; Brockhausen, 7:40 am; Miesere, 7:50 am; Brown, 7:55 am; Kolberg, 8:05 am; Brussels, 8:20 am; White Star, 8:30 am; Precious Blood, 8:40 am; Stevenson, 9 am; Geises, 9:10 am; Old Catholic (between Maplewood & Forestville), 9:25 am; Maplewood, 9:55 am; Carnot, 10:10 am; Clay Banks, 10:25 am; Vignes, 10:35 am; Mount Olive, 10:45 am; Shiloh Moravian, 10:55 am; Schumacher, 11:05 am; Hainesville, 11:15 am; Salem-Schulties, 11:35 am; Forestville, 11:50 am.
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WHAT HAPPENED
• U.S. World & News Report has just released its Best High Schools Awards, ranking more than 21,000 public high schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia.
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Washington Island Ferry Celebrates 75 Years
As the Washington Island Ferry Line crew prepares for their 2015 peak season, they’ll also be looking forward to celebrating a milestone anniversary. For 75 years, the Washington Island Ferry Line has provided safe and reliable round-trip service to residents and visitors of Washington Island.
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Harbor Ridge Introduces Three Wise Guys Pinot Grigio
Harbor Ridge Winery recently won a gold medal at the Tasters Guild International Competition for its Zinfandel, a rich red wine aged in oak barrels for 16 months.
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One-On-One Business Counseling Sessions Offered on June 4
The Door County Economic Development Corporation and the UW-Green Bay Small Business Development Center will offer free, one-on-one business counseling sessions on June 4, 8:30 am to 5 pm, for any new or existing business owners in Door County.
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The Garden Shop Opens at Turtle Ridge
New in 2015, Turtle Ridge is offering an outdoor dimension to the gallery offerings of handmade leather bags and fiber art. The Garden Shop at Turtle Ridge is an opportunity for them to share a love of plants, nature and the outdoor environment.
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Social Media Marketing Seminars with Constant Contact
The Door County Economic Development Corporation and the Door County Visitor Bureau are bringing representatives from Constant Contact back to Door County for essential training for local businesses on cost-effective tools that can help business owners build and maintain strong relationships with customers through email and social media marketing.
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Since we ran our new business roundup in our May 15 issue, several other people let us know about new businesses they are opening: Door County Farm Market Owner, Lori Haberli Fresh, local produce, meats, dairy and bakery.
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Become Work Certified at Job Center
The Door County Job Center will hold its next Work Certified Session from June 10 – 30, 9 am – 4 pm. Prior to attending each participant will need to complete TABE testing to ensure they are at a compatible skill level for being successful in the program.
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BodyWorks Announces Yoga Offerings
BodyWorks of Door County will offer Outdoor Yoga Classes on the waterfront in Ephraim and Sister Bay again this year, beginning May 23. To welcome students back, BodyWorks will host an open house at all classes running June 1-13.
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Roundtable to Discuss “Safety in the Workplace”
The Sturgeon Bay YMCA’s next Wellness Works Roundtable is set for May 27, 8 – 9 am, with a presentation on “Safety in the Workplace.” The featured speaker will be Kelly Bubolz, OSHA Compliance Assistance Specialist.
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White-Nose Syndrome Confirmed in County
The lethal bat disease known as white-nose syndrome (WNS) has been found in Door County. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources just released the results of its winter surveillance of 75 bat hibernating sites throughout the state.
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Addressing the Student Debt Crisis
During commencement season this spring, credit reports and payment plans are handed out as readily as degrees at universities across the country. Student debt has skyrocketed as education becomes more expensive.
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Baylake Corp. Acquires Bancshares, Inc.
Baylake Corp., holding company for Baylake Bank, announces the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire NEW Bancshares, Inc. in a cash and stock transaction.
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EBC Awarded JEM Grant for Ephraim Hill Climb
The Ephraim Business Council has been awarded a Joint Effort Marketing Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism for its inaugural Ephraim Hill Climb & Concours d’Elegance, worth up to $15,540.
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New Amish quilt designs are now at Jacksonport Craft Cottage Gifts. Owners Sue and Joe Jarosh feature more than 100 new Amish quilts. They recently returned from their six-state tour to get new quilts for their 31st season.
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Report Prevented Planting and Failed Acres
Tim Siehr, executive director of Kewaunee County and Door County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA), reminds producers to report prevented planting and failed acres in order to establish or retain FSA program eligibility.
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Organic Certification Assistance is Available
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced that approximately $11.9 million in organic certification assistance is available through state departments of agriculture to make organic certification more affordable for organic producers and handlers across the country.
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Article posted Thursday, May 21, 2015 11:45am
Ever feel like banging your head against the wall to get someone’s attention? A species of mound-building termites (Macrotermes natalensis) that live in Africa do just that.