Category: Perspectives

• The Wellness Center of Door County, an independent, non-profit health clinic, recently embarked on a two-phase expansion project at its location just off Jefferson Street at 312 N. 5th Avenue in Sturgeon Bay.

Let the winter snow begin to fly and surely someone will report a large flock of drab-colored warblers at their feeders. One of summer’s most conspicuous and beautiful birds of our country, a regular showpiece, the American Goldfinch, has now turned to soft shades of olive-yellow, tan and brown and, to the untrained eye, might be mistaken for some of the usually somber-colored warblers.

Question: Which of Door County’s five state parks was the last to open to the public?

He greets you each and every one, As soon as you pass through the door. His many years of experience are evident, As he moves from phone to bar to floor.

Scorpio (October 23 – November 21): In this celestial circumstance, give your cell phone an additional charge as a call from a vast distance will be forthcoming.

Dear Mary Pat, I’ve got an acquaintance who has, in her mind, turned into my best friend. Once she was someone I would see out casually, now she’s like a flea a dog can’t shake.

• WEP, Inc.’s Door County Transportation Options Program has successfully launched the first ever employment van pool in Door County, which has been on the road since April 14, 2009.

• The Door County Visitor Bureau (DCVB) recently released their annual Door County winter guide for 2010-2011. The handy guide is designed to help Door County visitors understand their winter options from Nov. to Apr.

Question: Which Door County high school was the first to win a Wisconsin state championship and in what sport was it won?

He arises before the sun, / In any weather with no fuss. / For he knows his responsibility / As he hops aboard the yellow bus.

Scorpio (October 23 – November 21): This star-filled period, change direction. Drop your pursuit of the bungee-jump championship and take up short track speed skating on the new all linoleum Egg Harbor Raceway.

Dear Mary Pat, Are cell phones really accepted anywhere and everywhere these days? I was shocked at a recent performance by the audacity of a young gal and her telephone.

Now that most of the deciduous trees have dropped their leaves and are revealing their cold weather “bare bones” beauty, searching for and measuring potential new record-size trees in the county has taken on more significance.