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What Sex Is A Republican? |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Friday July 03, 2009 |
 She spent six years in the Wisconsin Legislature, but she's currently the president of a public relations and marketing firm, so it figures if Terri McCormick is going to write a book, it's going to have an eye-catching title. "What Sex Is a Republican?" is actually not the full title, but it gives you the gist of her message, which is about a political class that has nothing to do with race, gender or religion. |
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Neumann To Run For Governor |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Friday July 03, 2009 |
 We still don't know if Governor Jim Doyle will run again in 2010, but we now know that Mark Neumann has thrown his hat into the ring. The former Congressman filed his paperwork Wednesday to officially enter the race for Governor. |
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Ridges To Sponsor Dragonfly Workshop |
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Written by DoorCountyDailyNews.com
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Friday July 03, 2009 |
 Dragonflies, one of Door County’s most unique predators, will be the focus of an upcoming workshop sponsored by The Ridges Sanctuary in Baileys Harbor. On Saturday, July 11, Paul Burton will lead an excursion into the “wilds” of the Pickerel Pond area in search of various species of dragonflies. The workshop will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Ridges’ Marshall Cabin, 8288 Hwy Q, Baileys Harbor. |
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Michigan Street: Paving Still Set For August |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Thursday July 02, 2009 |
 The paving portion of the Michigan Street reconstruction project in downtown Sturgeon Bay is still on track to begin in early August. City Engineer Tony Depies says the contracts with Vinton Construction have been recommended for approval and work should begin around August 10. |
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New State Budget Means About $100,000 Less For Sturgeon Bay Schools |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Thursday July 02, 2009 |
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No programs are going to be cut and no positions will be eliminated, but the new state budget means the Sturgeon Bay School District will have about $80,000 to $100,000 less to work with. District Superintendent Joe Stutting says it's a burden that will ultimately be shifted to the taxpayers. |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Thursday July 02, 2009 |
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Following is a schedule of area 4th of July activities (information obtained from various websites):
Sturgeon Bay
July 4
Beginning at 7pm at Sunset Park with music, food, and beverages, followed by an old-fashioned ice cream social. Peninsula Symphonic Band performs at 8pm, with fireworks at dusk. For information call: 800-301-6695 or visit www.sturgeonbay.net. |
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DNR Reminding Boaters About Invasive Species |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Thursday July 02, 2009 |
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With the holiday weekend approaching, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is reminding boaters about the rules in place to help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species. Chris Hamerla, Deputy Conservation Warden in the DNR's Water Guard program, says before entering any body of water, boaters should make sure there are no aquatic plants or zebra mussels attached to their boat, trailer or equipment. |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Thursday July 02, 2009 |
 Wisconsin's seat belt law just got one click tighter. As part of the budget signed by Governor Doyle this week, the state now has a primary enforcement seat belt law. That means police can pull you over solely for not being belted in. In the past, authorities could give you a ticket for the violation, but needed another reason to pull you over. |
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Drug Bust In Sturgeon Bay |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Wednesday July 01, 2009 |
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A 39-year-old Sturgeon Bay man is in custody and more arrests are expected after a drug bust Monday in Sturgeon Bay. Police Chief Dan Trelka says the Door/Kewaunee Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at a residence on the west side of the city and seized nearly eight pounds of high-grade marijuana, numerous marijuana plants and nearly $16,000 in cash. |
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Sign Program Taking Shape |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Wednesday July 01, 2009 |
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A color-coded system of wayfinding signage that reflects Sturgeon Bay's waterfront location and status as an historic port city. That's the vision of the Wayfinding Task Force, which has been working on developing a new permanent wayfinding sign program for the city. |
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Plans For New Senior Center On Hold |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Wednesday July 01, 2009 |
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There's no money for it this year and the county will not be setting any aside for 2010. That's what Door County Board Chairman Leo Zipperer says about the project to build a new Senior Center. |
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Written by DoorCountyDailyNews.com
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Wednesday July 01, 2009 |
 July 4th marks Independence Day, but state health officials say it's also the season when toxic blue-green algae may bloom in ponds and lakes. Individuals can protect themselves, family and pets by avoiding contact with water containing visible amounts of blue-green algae. |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Wednesday July 01, 2009 |
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There's some rumbling about the noise level at the race track at John Miles County Park. Sturgeon Bay Police Chief Dan Trelka has confirmed his department issued a citation to the Thunderhill Raceway for violating the city's excessive noise ordinance. |
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Fish Creek To Host Public Hearing On Lake Levels |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Tuesday June 30, 2009 |
 A public hearing has been scheduled for July 7 in Fish Creek to discuss low water levels on Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. The meeting will give the public a chance to comment on the draft report by the International Upper Great Lakes Study that researched how changes in the St. Clair River - the main outflow for the two lakes - have affected water levels. |
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Putting "The Sommer" Into Summerfest |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Tuesday June 30, 2009 |
 Summerfest may be taking place in Milwaukee, but a little bit of Door County will be represented Wednesday afternoon on the Mid-Gate Stage at the Potawatomi Bingo Casino Pavilion. The Sommer, a rock band made up of two sets of brothers from Sturgeon Bay, earned the right to play at the Big Gig by virtue of their performance at a statewide music competition called Launchpad. |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Tuesday June 30, 2009 |
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Governor Jim Doyle has put pen to paper on the new state budget, signing the $62 billion spending plan Monday at the governor's mansion. Before doing so, Doyle used his veto authority 81 times, including changing the tax break for filmmakers who shoot in the state. |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Tuesday June 30, 2009 |
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He's involved in a lot of things, including helping out with sports play-by-play for the radio stations of DoorCountyDailyNews.com, and now Paul Nimmer is being recognized for his contributions to the community. The 46-year-old Nimmer will be honored during the 37th annual Trout Fest July 17-19 in Kewaunee. |
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New Date For Shurilla Show At DCA |
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Written by DoorCountyDailyNews.com
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Tuesday June 30, 2009 |
 The Door Community Auditorium says the show by Mark Shurilla that marks the 50th anniversary of The Day the Music Died -- a show that was originally scheduled for this Saturday -- has been rescheduled for October 24 at 8 pm. In 1959, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and “Big Bopper” J.P. Richardson perished in a plane crash while on tour through the
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Algoma's Next Neighborhood Watch Meeting July 14 |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Tuesday June 30, 2009 |
 The City of Algoma's next Neighborhood Watch meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 14 at 6 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The meeting will include a discussion on Algoma's Night Out, which is set for July 21. |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Monday June 29, 2009 |
 This puts moving a heavy desk into perspective. Sturgeon Bay Utilities is moving a 55-ton transformer today. It's part of the new substation project at Michigan Street and Lily Bay Road. But SBU Operations Manager Cliff White says the new transformer isn't being delivered to the new substation. |
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Local Reaction To The Death of Michael Jackson |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Monday June 29, 2009 |
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People around the world continue to react to the death of singer Michael Jackson, including those in Door County. We caught up with these folks Thursday evening in downtown Sturgeon Bay. |
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Written by DoorCountyDailyNews.com
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Monday June 29, 2009 |
 Dianne Trenchard shares a s'more with Doc Heidi at the world premiere of Sunsets & S'mores. Friends of Peninsula State Park commissioned American Folklore Theatre (AFT) to create the show, which plays Tuesday and Saturday evenings at Peninsula State Park. |
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Written by Nick Freimuth
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Monday June 29, 2009 |
 The English Inn north of Fish Creek made a major investment to enhance the visual appearance of the outside of the fine dining establishment. After months of work constructing two armored knights upon stallion horses, the project is complete. Each knight is holding a torch that can be seen whenever the establishment is open. |
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Sturgeon Bay Signage Could Include Kiosks |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Monday June 29, 2009 |
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Kiosks, like the kind you might see in a shopping mall, could be part of Sturgeon Bay's new permanent sign program. Randy Morrow, who chairs the Wayfinding Task Force, says the kiosks would be located in the city's various shopping districts. |
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Budget: No Change In Use Value |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Monday June 29, 2009 |
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The state's farming community is breathing a collective sigh of relief. That's because a proposal to change the way agricultural land is assessed for tax purposes was not part of the budget passed by the Wisconsin Legislature. |
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Senate Passes State Budget |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Friday June 26, 2009 |
 Wisconsin's new two-year budget is a step closer to reality after the State Senate early today passed the $62 billion spending plan by a 17-15 vote. The Journal Sentinel says the final compromise came when Democratic leaders agreed to cut the capital gains exemption in half and nix a proposed tax on oil companies that could have raised gas prices. |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Friday June 26, 2009 |
 The wording of the question has been changed and the project itself has been altered. Village officials in Egg Harbor are hoping that will help reverse the result of the May 26 referendum, where residents voted 87-81 against spending $6.6 million for a new marina. |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Friday June 26, 2009 |
 In spite of some challenging economic times, the Door County YMCA blew by its goal of $375,000 and raised $400,450.12 for the Strong Kids Campaign. The total was announced at the Y's annual meeting Wednesday night. |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Friday June 26, 2009 |
 State Representative Garey Bies says lawmakers are getting close to finalizing the budget, but it's tough to know for sure because most of the meetings are going on in private. The Sister Bay Republican says Assembly Speaker Mike Sheridan told him legislators are hoping to have something passed by today. |
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Special Hours For Michigan Street Bridge |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Friday June 26, 2009 |
 Because of the rehabilitation project, the Michigan Street Bridge in Sturgeon Bay remains closed to vehicle traffic -- that'll be the case until late next year -- but there is a change in the bridge hours that will affect mariners. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has announced special operating hours to be in effect until July 10. The bridge will have just one leaf open from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, with both leaves upright at all other times. |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Friday June 26, 2009 |
 Those who appreciate butterflies -- and alliteration -- will be happy to know that the Monarchs have arrived at Main Street Market's Monarch Madness and they're munching on milkweed. Monarch Madness is the name of the Monarch waystation at Main Street Market, the Egg Harbor grocery store that has hundreds of native plants surrounding it as part of a new native landscaping effort. |
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Ridges Sanctuary and McArdle Library Announce “Wild Places” Program |
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Written by DoorCountyDailyNews.com
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Friday June 26, 2009 |
 The Ridges Sanctuary and the McArdle Library in Baileys Harbor are teaming up this summer to connect children and their parents to some special “Wild Places.” Through a variety of programs at both The Ridges and the library, children will discover and explore a special place that they select – at The Ridges, in their own backyard, at a neighborhood park, or any natural area they choose. |
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Special Budget Committee Formed |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Thursday June 25, 2009 |
A special Assembly-Senate committee has been formed to work out compromises in the state's new two-year budget, but it's not clear what effect that will have on the speed of the process. The Journal Sentinel says four Democrats and two Republicans were named to the six-person committee, which convened for 2 1/2 hours last night to work on the more than 180 differences between the Assembly and Senate versions of the budget. |
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Egg Harbor Update: Back To One-Question Referendum |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Thursday June 25, 2009 |
 After flirting with the idea of a two-question referendum for the proposed marina project, the Egg Harbor Village Board Wednesday decided to place a single question on the July 28 ballot. The question will ask voters if the village should exceed the $1,000,000 construction financing cap and borrow up to $4.3 million in additional funds for the project, whose total cost is estimated to be $6.5 million. |
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DCA Hosting Juried Exhibit & Master’s Presentation |
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Written by DoorCountyDailyNews.com
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Thursday June 25, 2009 |
 The Door Community Auditorium is hosting the Door County Art League’s 23rd Annual Juried Exhibit & Master’s Presentation through August 4, which features 73 member artists in all mediums. The 2008 Master Artist Award was presented to Margaret Lockwood at the exhibit’s opening reception. Recognized for her oil abstracts, the artist’s large atmospheric paintings have been exhibited throughout the county. |
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Hospital To Conduct Tornado Drill |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Thursday June 25, 2009 |
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We told you about the emergency exercises going on this week at the power plants in Kewaunee County, and a hospital in Door County is also going to be testing its ability to deal with a disaster. Door County Memorial will be running a tornado drill today to see how the staff responds to a confirmed tornado touchdown. The test will include a simulated phone outage that will allow the hospital to test other forms of communication, like cell phones and two-way radios. |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Thursday June 25, 2009 |
 Those who've shopped at Main Street Market in Egg Harbor or even just driven by have probably noticed the flurry of landscaping activity going on there. Kaaren Northrop, one of the owners, says it's the continuation of an effort they started a couple of years ago to "go native," a philosophy espoused by Cliff Orsted of Door Landscape, the company that's been handling the store's landscaping chores for the last six years. |
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Door County Unemployment Drops Again |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Thursday June 25, 2009 |
 The unemployment rate in Door County has posted another drop, and Kewaunee County continues to have one of the lowest jobless rates in the state. That's the good news from the latest round of numbers released by the State Department of Workforce Development. Door County's May unemployment rate was 7.6%, down from 9.4% in April, and more than 4% lower than the 11.8% reached in March. |
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Guest Editorial: A Transparent Secret |
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Written by Former State Representative Dave Hutchison
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Thursday June 25, 2009 |
 It looks like a special conference committee made up of lawmakers from the Assembly and Senate will hash out a final version of the state budget. Oh by the way…it will be done in secret. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel had a great editorial last Sunday that really went after the legislature for abusing Wisconsin's open meetings law. |
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DoorCountyDailyNews.com Fishing Report |
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Written by DoorCountyDailyNews.com
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Wednesday June 24, 2009 |
 You can access the latest DoorCountyDailyNews.com Fishing Report with Gary Nault by clicking here:
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Peninsula Centennial Painting on Display at Local Banks |
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Written by DoorCountyDailyNews.com
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Wednesday June 24, 2009 |
 An original painting celebrating Peninsula State Park's 100th year is on display at local banks. Created by Door County artist Dave Hackett, the painting depicts a century of park landmarks, including the Camp Meenahga Lookout, Hole #8, Eagle Tower and much more. The painting will be on display at Associated Bank of Sister Bay today through July 15 and at Baylake Bank of Fish Creek from July 15 to August 5. |
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TAPping Into Local Talent |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Wednesday June 24, 2009 |
 The Third Avenue Playhouse -- TAP for short -- is currently in its ninth season of providing quality entertainment for Sturgeon Bay residents and guests. But Executive Director Judy Drew says it wouldn't be around if it weren't for the vision of Amy McKenzie, a local actress whose father ran Peninsula Players for many years. Drew says McKenzie had always wanted to start a local performing arts center, and in 1999 saw that the old Donna Theatre was vacant. |
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Governor Calls For Special Session |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Wednesday June 24, 2009 |
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Governor Jim Doyle yesterday called for a special session of the Legislature, saying lawmakers need to take action on a proposal to expand the tax on hospitals that was passed earlier this year. The proposal would extend the tax to surgical centers, something Doyle says would generate an additional $74 million in federal Medicaid reimbursement aid. Federal rules require the change to be made within a week. That's the reason for the timing of the special session, which is scheduled for 1 pm today. |
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County Board Okays Grant for Runoff Management Program |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Wednesday June 24, 2009 |
 It was not only removed from the table, it passed by a 19-1 vote. The Door County Board made that decision Tuesday in regard to a nearly $800,000 grant from the Wisconsin DNR to help fund a Water Quality Targeted Runoff Management Program. Board Chairman Leo Zipperer says the funds will help farmers pay for manure storage and other methods to help control polluted runoff. |
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DNR Issues Air Quality Watch For Ozone |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Tuesday June 23, 2009 |
 The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Watch For Ozone today for several counties, including Door and Kewaunee. Details of the advisory are below: |
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Egg Harbor Closing In On Referendum Wording |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Tuesday June 23, 2009 |
 Trustees in Egg Harbor have yet to finalize the language for the village’s next marina referendum, but they’re getting close. The Village Board discussed several options during a special meeting Monday, including a recommendation from the Harbor Committee, and in the end decided to go with a two-question approach. |
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Miss Door County Wins Award |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Tuesday June 23, 2009 |
 She didn't win the crown, but Miss Door County did receive an award at this past weekend's Miss Wisconsin Pageant in Oshkosh. Katie Sawyer of Egg Harbor earned a $500 award for having the best interview by a non-finalist. The 2009 Miss Wisconsin crown went to Kristina Smaby, Miss Madison Capital City. The pageant was held at Alberta Kimball Auditorium at Oshkosh West High School. |
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Former Sturgeon Bay Mayor Remembered |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Tuesday June 23, 2009 |
 Sturgeon Bay Mayor Tom Voegele took time out of last week's City Council meeting to recognize a former city leader who passed away recently and Door County supervisors are expected to do the same thing at their meeting today. Norb Schachtner of Sturgeon Bay died June 8 in Chicago. He was 81. Schachtner was the mayor of Sturgeon Bay from 1989 until 1995 and also served for many years on the Door County Board. |
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Warmer Weather (Finally) Settles In |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Tuesday June 23, 2009 |
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It looks like summer has finally arrived. After a wet and chilly spring that extended into early June, it appears warmer weather is settling in, with the user-friendly temperatures of the weekend expected to continue through the week and into the weekend. Forecasters are calling for highs in the mid-80s today and Wednesday, when we'll have an outside chance of a storm. |
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County Board To Discuss Capital Projects |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Tuesday June 23, 2009 |
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A new Senior Center facility, a multi-purpose building at John Miles County Park and technology upgrades are just a few of the upcoming projects set to be discussed by the Door County Board today. All are part of the five-year Capital Improvements Plan that'll be taken up by supervisors as part of the regular budget process.
The Board could also take action on the fate of a water quality management program. |
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County Leader Upset Over Proposed Bidding Requirements |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Tuesday June 23, 2009 |
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Like many municipal leaders, Door County Administrator Michael Serpe is keeping close tabs on the state budget process, and one thing in particular that's grabbed his attention is what he calls "unexplained" provisions that "mysteriously appeared" in the Senate version of the bill that pertain to redefining statutory bidding requirements. In a letter emailed to legislative leaders Friday, Serpe noted the provisions would require all improvement work greater than $25,000 to be bid. He says that would eliminate the ability of the County to do work on its own system with its own crews, and says the provisions would also eliminate the ability of counties to do work for municipalities in their county. |
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Egg Harbor To Hold Special Meeting |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Monday June 22, 2009 |
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Trustees in the Village of Egg Harbor have a special meeting this evening to talk about the language for next month's referendum related to improvements at the municipal marina. It's the second try at a referendum for village officials. On May 26, residents voted down a $6.6 million proposal that would have built a new marina. Today's meeting is set to get underway at 5:30 pm at the Paul J. Bertschinger Community Center. |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Monday June 22, 2009 |
 Some Sturgeon Bay residents could soon be living on a new street without having to move. The City Plan Commission recently discussed the idea of changing the names of two streets: Circle Ridge Road and Division Road. Community Development Director Marty Olejniczak says the request came from the County, which is trying to avoid duplicate street names to make things easier on dispatchers and emergency services. There’s a Circle Ridge Road in Gardner and a Division Road south of Egg Harbor. Both have more addresses than their Sturgeon Bay counterparts. |
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Sturgeon Bay Cutting Ties With Planning Commission |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Monday June 22, 2009 |
 They can change their mind, but members of the Sturgeon Bay City Council this week voted unanimously to cut ties with the Bay-Lake Regional Planning Commission, something the Door County Board did recently. Community Development Director Marty Olejniczak told the Council that when County is a member, all the municipalities automatically become members and the County foots the bill for the dues. But now that the County is dropping out, if Sturgeon Bay wants to stays in they'd be on the hook for about $3,600 a year. |
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Kagen To Hold Tele-Town Hall |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Monday June 22, 2009 |
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Residents of Door and Kewaunee Counties will be able to talk to Congressman Steve Kagen during an interactive telephone conference call tonight. The Tele-Town Hall meeting will start at 7 p.m. Those who participate will be able to ask Kagen questions about the economy, health care or other issues of concern. Kagen held similar meetings in January. |
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Michigan Street Bridge Work To Get "Loud And Dusty" |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Monday June 22, 2009 |
 The Michigan Street Bridge project in Sturgeon Bay is now in demolition mode, something City Engineer Tony Depies calls the "loudest and dustiest" part of any project. Depies says the demolition will involve not only the existing sidewalk but a section of the bridge deck, which is expected to last seven to 10 days. He says after that things should quiet down and become more "neighbor friendly." |
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Giving Back To The Community |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Monday June 22, 2009 |
 Laura Moeller grew up in Sturgeon Bay and now works as the Executive Director of the Community Clinic of Door County. But she probably didn't take the typical path. Moeller's background isn't in medicine. It's in academics. She says she was teaching Environmental Studies at St. Lawrence University in upstate New York seven years ago when she returned to Door County to care for ailing parents. She says she then thought about what she really wanted to do, saying she wanted to align with her internal mission of helping and giving back to the community. |
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Friday June 19, 2009 |
 Ephraim celebrates its 45th Annual Fyr Bal Festival this weekend. Steeped in Scandinavian tradition, Fyr Bal, pronounced fear ball, is Norwegian for bonfire. The festival re-creates customs of early Norwegians celebrating Midsummer’s Eve. Evening bonfires on Saturday represent the burning of the ‘winter witch’ and welcome in the long days of summer. The weekend is fun for the entire family along the shoreline of Eagle Harbor.
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Plan Commission Rejects Bid To Speed Up Wal-Mart Approval Process |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Friday June 19, 2009 |
 A move that would have potentially speeded up the process to approve a new Wal-Mart Supercenter in Sturgeon Bay was rejected Wednesday night by the city's Plan Commission. A request by the retailer to combine the preliminary and final Planned Unit Development approval processes fell by the wayside when the motion didn't receive a second. Commission Chair Dennis Statz says the panel just wasn't ready to make that decision. |
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Firefighters, Police Undergo Dive Training In Sturgeon Bay |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Friday June 19, 2009 |
 Firefighters and law enforcement officers from around the state have descended on Sturgeon Bay to undergo dive training. The Underwater Crime Scene Evidence training program is co-sponsored by the Sturgeon Bay Police Department, Door County Sheriff's Department and NWTC, and consists of classroom work, pool training and a practical exercise at Old Stone Quarry Park. Police Captain Arleigh Porter says 17 divers are taking part in training this week and another 23 will train next week. |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Friday June 19, 2009 |
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The State Senate passed its version of the new two-year budget Wednesday, a version that eliminates Governor Doyle's proposed tax on oil companies and repeals the tax break on capital gains. The vote was 17-16, with all the Republicans voting against it. Senate Majority Leader Russ Decker said the spending plan would "protect working families" by not increasing the sales tax and holding the line on most income taxes. But Republicans say repealing the tax break on capital gains would limit opportunities for investments in Wisconsin and hurt small business owners. |
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SBU Approves Land Sale To Land Trust |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Friday June 19, 2009 |
 More than 300 acres of land along Lake Michigan and the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal is one step closer to being preserved. The parcel is currently owned by the City of Sturgeon Bay and Sturgeon Bay Utilities. Tom Voegele is involved with both entities, as the mayor of the city and a commissioner with SBU, which voted Thursday on a purchase offer from the Door County Land Trust. |
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Miss Door County Competing In Miss Wisconsin Pageant |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Friday June 19, 2009 |
The Miss Wisconsin Pageant is taking place this weekend in Oshkosh and there is Door County representation. Miss Door County, Katie Sawyer from Egg Harbor, is one of 26 women vying for the crown. Katie took part in the swimsuit and evening gown competition last night and will be undergoing the talent and on-stage question portion of the competition tonight at Oshkosh West High School. |
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SBU To Discuss Sale Of Canal Property |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Thursday June 18, 2009 |
Sturgeon Bay Utilities has a special meeting today to talk about the offer from the Door County Land Trust to purchase 332 acres of land along the south side of the Sturgeon Bay Shipping Canal. The property is part of a 388-acre parcel deeded jointly to SBU and the City of Sturgeon Bay. SBU General Manager Jim Stawicki says the Land Trust is offering just under $1.9 million for the land, which includes 700 feet of Lake Michigan beach frontage. |
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Door County To Host Bluegrass Camp |
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Written by DoorCountyDailyNews.com
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Thursday June 18, 2009 |
 This summer, Door County will host the 2nd Annual Door County Bluegrass Camp at the Wagon Trail Resort August 2nd - 7th, complete with an Instructor Kick off Concert at the Third Avenue Playhouse on August 1st. The camp was such a success last summer, hosts Lynn Gudmundsen and Lloyd Michalsen decided to do it again. The public will be able to hear the campers perform twice during the week at a camp performance, and a barn dance in Sister Bay. |
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Petition Drive To Keep DNR Service Center Open |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Thursday June 18, 2009 |
As we've reported, the current version of the state budget would keep the DNR Service Center in Sturgeon Bay open. That is thanks in no small part to local fishing guide Gary Nault, who says he spent the month of May gathering signatures on a petition in support of keeping the office open. Nault says he ended up with more than 100 pages of signatures. |
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Kagen Pushes Health Care Plan |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Thursday June 18, 2009 |
 Congressman Steve Kagen continues to push for reforms in the health care industry but says it's too early to get into discussions about price. The 8th District Democrat says his Standard Health Benefit Plan would guarantee that every insurance company would offer the "same piece of paper," allowing consumers to compare them based on service and price. |
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Foundation Accepting Applications For Arts Fund |
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Written by DoorCountyDailyNews.com
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Thursday June 18, 2009 |
 The Door County Community Foundation announced today that it is inviting local charities to submit applications for financial support from the Community Foundation’s Arts Fund. “The arts describe a broad range of creative activities which can stimulate thought and inspire the soul,” said Bret Bicoy, President & CEO of the Community Foundation. “Therein is the purpose of the Community Foundation's Arts Fund. We hope to promote and celebrate the arts as an integral part of the health of our community.” |
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Kewaunee County Preps For Emergency Exercises |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Thursday June 18, 2009 |
 The prospect of an accident at a nuclear power plant is not pleasant to think about, but emergency response agencies in Kewaunee County have to know what to do in case there is one, and that will take up quite a bit of their time next week. County Emergency Management Director Lori Hucek says the Kewaunee Power Station will conduct a full-scale exercise Tuesday, with the Point Beach Nuclear Power Plant taking part in an ingestion exercise on Wednesday. |
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7th Ave Residents Say "No Way" To One-Way |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Wednesday June 17, 2009 |
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The residents of 7th Avenue have spoken, and the Sturgeon Bay Common Council has listened. There are just eight residents who live on the short stretch of 7th near Oregon on the city's east side, and they all voiced their opposition to a proposed plan to make that segment a one-way street. Six of them spoke at last night's meeting, and the two who couldn't attend had a letter read on their behalf. |
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Lawton: Government Should Be "Collective Imagination" |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Wednesday June 17, 2009 |
 One of the speakers at this past weekend's State Democratic Convention in Green Bay was Lieutenant Governor -- and Door County resident -- Barbara Lawton. Door County Democratic Co-Chair Estella Lauter says Lawton spoke at length about the notion of government being the act of "collective imagination." |
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Plan Commission To Review Wal-Mart Proposal |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Wednesday June 17, 2009 |
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The Sturgeon Bay Plan Commission tonight will review the conceptual plan submitted by Wal-Mart for its proposed Supercenter. The store itself would be 147,315 square feet, with a seasonal garden center at 3,509 square feet. Community Development Director Marty Olejniczak says the plan isn't a whole lot different than the one the city saw when the traffic and economic impact analysis was done earlier this year. |
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Kewaunee County Breakfast On The Farm |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Wednesday June 17, 2009 |
 Farming has changed a lot over the years, and those who visit Kewaunee County's Breakfast on the Farm this weekend will be able to see that first-hand. UW-Extension Agriculture Agent Aerica Opatik says a lot of people who haven't been to a farm in a while are often surprised by the new technology and the sheer size of the operation. |
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State Senate To Take Up Budget Today |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Wednesday June 17, 2009 |
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A 75-cent a month fee on all phones and a hike in the cigarette tax of 75 cents are just two elements of $2.1 billion worth of tax and fee increases included in the current state budget proposal, a bill Senate Democrats are expected to start debating in the full chamber today. |
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School Board Not Out For Summer |
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Written by Nick Freimuth
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Wednesday June 17, 2009 |
 The Sturgeon Bay School Board will accept four retirement letters at tonight's monthly meeting. Carl Cochrane, Ann Harrison, Donna Harvey and Dean Hoegger have turned in their letter of retirement. Constance Rudolph has accepted the open 1st grade teaching position. |
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Sturgeon Bay To Withdraw From Regional Planning Commission |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Tuesday June 16, 2009 |
 The Door County Board took it up a few weeks ago, and now the Sturgeon Bay City Council will take action to withdraw from the Bay-Lake Regional Planning Commission. The Council is expected to vote on a resolution at its meeting tonight. Council members will also view a presentation from Community Development Director Marty Olejniczak, who will give an update on the city's comprehensive plan. |
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Tavern League In Sturgeon Bay |
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Written by DoorCountyDailyNews.com
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Tuesday June 16, 2009 |
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DoorCountyDailyNews.com joins the staff at Stone Harbor Resort and Conference Center in welcoming the Tavern League of Wisconsin to Sturgeon Bay for their convention.
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Tuesday June 16, 2009 |
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It includes a record $2.1 billion in tax and fee increases, but for what it's worth, the state budget is still on track to be passed on time. The Assembly passed the two-year, $62.2 billion spending plan early Saturday, almost exclusively along party lines. Forty-nine Democrats and one Independent voted for it. All 46 Republicans and two Democrats voted against it.
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Police Report Few Problems At Festival |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Tuesday June 16, 2009 |
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Sturgeon Bay Police handed out several tickets for open intoxicants, but other than that Chief Dan Trelka says there were relatively few problems reported during this past weekend's Steel Bridge Songfest. "Amazingly mellow," is how he put it. Trelka, who estimated the crowd at about 5,000, says his officers made just two or three drunk driving arrests the entire weekend. |
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Judgment And Courtesy Key To Boating Safety |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Tuesday June 16, 2009 |
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"If your boat's small and the waves are big, it's probably a good idea to stay off the water." That's the advice of Gary Nault of Gary's Guide Service, who says -- aside from having the proper safety equipment, like life jackets, throwable devices and flares -- the best thing boaters can do to stay safe is use good judgment. Nault says this spring has been one of the windiest he can remember. |
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Assembly Budget Would Keep DNR Service Centers Open |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Tuesday June 16, 2009 |
 It's not a done deal, but the state budget passed this weekend by the Assembly would keep the DNR service center in Sturgeon Bay open. That's a change from the spending plan passed by the Joint Finance Committee, which would have closed 24 of the centers across the state. Sturgeon Bay Mayor Tom Voegele says keeping the field office open would be welcome news. |
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Local Chef's Segment To Air Today |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Tuesday June 16, 2009 |
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You may recall the story we brought you last week about the chef from Stone Harbor Resort and Conference Center in Sturgeon Bay shooting a segment for a local television program. Now we can tell you when it's going to air. The piece with Steve Bertz will air on "Living with Amy" today at 9 am on Channel 11. |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Tuesday June 16, 2009 |
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Mary, Mary, quite contrary, feel free to let your garden grow.
But if you live in Sturgeon Bay, don't let your grass get too high.
The City is getting the word out that it will enforce its ordinance pertaining to weed control, which basically says any property owner within the city should mow all grasses or weeds exceeding ten inches in height. If anyone fails to comply, the city's Weed Commissioner will give a five-day written notice, then have the area mowed or sprayed at the property owner's expense. |
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Sister Bay: Alleged Vandal Caught |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Monday June 15, 2009 |
 Officials in Sister Bay say the person who allegedly damaged the restrooms at Waterfront Park has been caught and they're making good on their promise of providing a reward to the informant. The vandalism occurred between the mornings of Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31. Village officials announced that they'd give a $500 reward to anyone who could provide information that led to the arrest of the person responsible. |
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Democratic Convention In Green Bay |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Monday June 15, 2009 |
 Wisconsin's Democratic Party held its annual convention over the weekend in Green Bay. Lieutenant Governor -- and Door County resident -- Barbara Lawton was one of the speakers. Governor Jim Doyle and U.S. Senators Herb Kohl and Russ Feingold also took to the podium. We'll bring you additional coverage in the coming days. |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Monday June 15, 2009 |
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It was mostly, but not all, business during President Barack Obama's Town Hall Meeting in Green Bay last Thursday. The President writing a note to excuse a girl from school got plenty of media play, but folks in Michigan's Upper Peninsula had to enjoy this exchange between Obama and teacher Matt Stein. |
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YMCA Aquatic Center To Reopen Monday |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Monday June 15, 2009 |
 The Door County YMCA aquatic center in Sturgeon Bay is reopening today at 5:00am. The facility had been closed for annual maintenance and to meet the standards of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool Safety Act. |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Monday June 15, 2009 |
 The kids have been asking about them, and now they're back. Several hundred packs of Milwaukee Brewers trading cards that will be handed out by Door County Sheriff's Deputies and officers with the Sturgeon Bay Police Department. Police Officer Chad Hougaard says the program proved to be very popular last year. |
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Musician Assaulted After Performance |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Monday June 15, 2009 |
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A 29-year-old musician had to be hospitalized after suffering what police believe was an unprovoked attack early Friday morning in downtown Sturgeon Bay. It happened around 2:10 a.m. on Third Avenue after the man had finished playing a set at Poohs Corner Pub. Police Chief Dan Trelka says three men, two 21-year-olds and a 19-year-old -- all from Sturgeon Bay -- confronted the man after his performance. One allegedly struck him in the face with a beer bottle, and all three are accused of kicking and punching him while he tried to fend them off with his guitar. |
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Local Realtor Achieves Emeritus Status |
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Written by DoorCountyDailyNews.com
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Monday June 15, 2009 |
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Karl May received a surprise REALTORR Emeritus Award from Door County
Board of REALTORSR colleague, Bob Starr, at the June DCBR meeting.
This is a status that the National Association of REALTORSR bestows
upon members that have maintained membership for 40 years or more.
Karl is the first and only REALTORR in DCBR history that has achieved this
status.
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Local Musician Performing At Songfest |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Saturday June 13, 2009 |
 He's attended the event the last couple of years as a fan. This year, Randy Bruce returns as a performer. And an accountant. The 60-year-old from Sturgeon Bay, who makes his living as an accountant, says he's helping out the Steel Bridge Songfest this year by volunteering his debit and credit expertise. And he also knows his way around a guitar. |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Saturday June 13, 2009 |
 The fifth annual Steel Bridge Songfest in Sturgeon Bay is off and running. Event director Olivia Lowery says the festival is comprised of two different events. |
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“Fill ‘er Up” Authors Spotlight Service Stations from Bygone Era |
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Written by DoorCountyDailyNews.com
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Friday June 12, 2009 |
 Fifty years ago, the hummable “See the USA in your Chevrolet,” was more than a catchy ad jingle – it also summed up Americans' decades-long romance with the road, epitomizing a time when cars equaled freedom, minus triple-digit gas prices. The mid-part of the 20th century saw cars - and the stations that serviced them - multiplying. And many of those service stations became icons of the era, with ornate architecture ranging from English cottage stonework to arching Asian pagodas. |
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Local Students Selected For Prestigious Music Project |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Friday June 12, 2009 |
 Some of the state's top young musicians are getting ready for what could be the most rewarding musical experience of their life, and that includes two students from Kewaunee County. Matt Christoff of Luxemburg, a bass singer, and Marissa Kinjerski of Kewaunee, who plays the bassoon, will both be taking part in the Wisconsin School Music Association's High School State Honors Music Project. |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Friday June 12, 2009 |
 The Village of Egg Harbor's first referendum attempt to secure funding for a new marina failed, so it would be logical to assume that the amount of the second referendum will be lower than $6.6 million, right? Not necessarily, says Village President Nancy Fisher. |
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Obama Pushes For Health Care Reform |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Friday June 12, 2009 |
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"If we don't get it done this year, we're probably not going to get it done." That's what President Barack Obama had to say about health care reform during his Town Hall Meeting at Southwest High School in Green Bay Thursday afternoon. Obama said health care premiums have doubled in the last nine years and grown at a rate three times faster than wages. |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Friday June 12, 2009 |
 The Door County Economic Development Corporation has made the foray into online social networking by establishing a page on Facebook. Those who'd like to can keep up on the organization's events by becoming a "fan." Fans will also be able to view the 20-year photo history of DCEDC that was presented at the group's annual meeting May 5. |
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Leadership Camp Opportunity For Door County Students |
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Written by Nick Freimuth
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Thursday June 11, 2009 |
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Applications are still being accepted from Door County high school students for the 2009 Rotary Youth Leadership Award Conference. Every year the Sturgeon Bay Rotary Clubs select four area students to gain valuable leadership skills and experience one of the top camps in the state.
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Water Quality Report Available |
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Thursday June 11, 2009 |
 So how IS the water in Sturgeon Bay? You can find out by getting a water quality report at Sturgeon Bay Utilities. SBU says their annual report is now available at their office at 230 Vine Street. The report details the results of water quality testing and what they mean. Anyone with questions about the report or the water utility is asked to stop by SBU’s office or call (920) 746-2820.
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Written by Bob Dohr
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Thursday June 11, 2009 |
 Door County residents who want a say in how the Department of Community Programs is run – including administration, programming or budget-related items – can weigh in during two upcoming public meetings. The first of those has been scheduled. It will take place Tuesday, June 16 at 6:30 pm in the Chambers Room of the Door County Government Center at 421 Nebraska Street in Sturgeon Bay. |
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