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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Featured Stretch: Supine Twist
This pose lets you feel the connection between the shoulders and the hips. Lie on your back with your knees bent. Draw your right knee towards your belly.
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Ingredients: 1 small bunch beets 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup chopped apple 1/4 cup chopped celery 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon water 8 cups fresh salad greens Freshly ground pepper 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts 1/4 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled (optional) Directions: Steam raw beets in water in saucepan […]
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Egg Harbor Buys Former Lena’s Building for Library
The long line of short-lived taverns that have called the old Lena’s Sip and Chat building home since long-time bar-keep Lena Schultz sold it in 1995 has come to an end. The Village of Egg Harbor bought the old tavern in downtown Egg Harbor for $350,000 to construct an expanded library and public space.
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“Lombardi” Coming to Players’ Stage
The play Lombardi is coming to the Peninsula Players Theatre this season, headlining the summer theatre’s 77th season. The Broadway play by Eric Simonson is based on the book, When Pride Still Mattered – A Life of Vince Lombardi, by Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Maraniss.
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Nor’easter Drink 1 1/2 ounce bourbon 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice 1/2 ounce pure maple syrup 1 ounce ginger beer or ginger ale Lime wedge for garnish Combine bourbon, lime juice and maple syrup in a mixing glass and add ice.
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5 New Ways to Use Maple Syrup from Linda Lorenz
1. Mix syrup with water and use it as a base for oatmeal. The maple-infused oatmeal doesn’t need anything else – just enjoy! You can also freeze the syrup-water mix in an ice cube tray for easy use (great in tea as well). 2. Using it as a glaze is really easy. Brush it on […]
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Mrs. Butterworth’s maple syrup may be the cheapest, but its artificial flavor cannot compare to homemade Wisconsin maple syrup, with its rich texture and distinct flavor.
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Featured Stretch: Savasana (Corpse Pose)
Okay, I admit that Corpse Pose isn’t exactly a “stretch” and that it doesn’t look like much of a yoga pose, but it may actually be the most important of them all.
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How our idea of charity stops us from solving our biggest problems
Dan Pallotta is trying to change societal perceptions about how charities should operate.
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Gibraltar Superintendent Search Moves Forward
Gibraltar School is moving forward in its quest to find a new district superintendent for the first time in 15 years. Current Superintendent Stephen Seyfer is retiring at the end of this school year.
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Door County Administrator’s Leave Related to Personnel Problems
Door County Administrator Mike Serpe was placed on paid administrative leave by the county’s Administrative Services Committee Friday, Feb. 24, pending the result of an investigation.
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Room Tax Reform Concerns Tourism Officials
A room tax reform bill making its way through the Wisconsin Legislature could have serious repercussions for the Door County Tourism Zone.
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Wisconsin Senator Frank Lasee has pulled his proposal to exempt second home and condo rentals from lodging industry rules off the legislative agenda. Lasee’s bill, SB 482, would have exempted residential or vacation home rentals of seven days or longer from lodging regulations and inspections, including room tax.
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Sheriff’s Dept. Investigating Bureau’s $41,307 Discrepancy
The Door County Sheriff’s Department is investigating why the Door County Visitor Bureau (DCVB) could not account for $41,307 in its 2010 audit.
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Fulfilling the Diverse Needs of the Door
For its limited space and sparse permanent population, Door County offers residents and visitors a number of opportunities to better their lives through healthcare, the arts, and recreational and learning activities. Take a quick look at how these five nonprofit organizations are enhancing the community. Crossroads at Big Creek 2041 Michigan Street, Sturgeon Bay www.crossroadsatbigcreek.com […]
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Fire District Discussion Will Move Forward
Northern Door officials heard enough at a Feb. 21 presentation about creating a fire district to move the conversation forward.
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Grand View Property Purchase Moving Forward
The efforts to purchase and protect the iconic 16-acre Grand View property overlooking Ellison Bay received a big boost recently when legal issues surrounding the purchase by the Door County Land Trust were resolved.
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The prestigious Horseshoe Bay Golf Club, considered by many golfers as Door County’s finest course, was purchased by a group of 28 members Jan. 25 for about $3 million.
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As a teacher trained in therapeutic yoga, I gasped when I read the title of an article published in The New York Times on January 5. “How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body” sparked my immediate attention.
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How Communities are Innovating to fill Lending Gap
Since banks tightened their purse-strings in the wake of the 2008 meltdown in the mortgage market, small businesses and start-ups have felt the squeeze as much as anyone. Green Bay and Milwaukee programs provide a blueprint for another way to fund small business.