After months of investigation, nineteen people have been arrested for illegal drug trafficking in Kewaunee County. Sheriff Matt Joski says this was the result of a year long investigation logged by the Door and Kewaunee County Sheriff's Departments as well as the Algoma, Kewaunee and Sturgeon Bay Police Departments.
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Sheriff Joski commended all those who helped with this bust. That includes all law enforcement authorities and citizen assistance. Those arrested were both men and women ranging from 18 to 61 years old.
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Joski says he has been hearing about the drug problem in the community. He says if you are currently involved in drug trafficking but were not arrested this time, it does not mean the Sheriff's Department does not know about what you are up to.
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Joski says law enforcement authorities will continue their work on cases like these. A year long investigation led to these 19 arrests and one more is still wanted.

The following persons have been arrested in connection with the investigation:

Molly A. Appel, age 23, 698 Marquette Dr #2, Kewaunee
2 counts Manufacture or delivery of THC under 200 grams - near a school
1 count Maintaining a drug trafficking place

Alan M. Applin, age 61, N3156 STH 42, Kewaunee
3 counts Delivery of a schedule I or II narcotic - 2 counts near a park, 1 count near a school

Gregory A. Brown, age 18, 116 N. Quincy St, Green Bay
1 count Manufacture or delivery of marijuana - near a park

Jessie J. Burmeister, age 32, 417 Ellis St, Kewaunee
1 count Maintain a drug trafficking place

Michael A. Cretton, age 19, 713 Dodge St, Kewaunee
3 counts Manufacture or delivery of THC under 200 grams (Party to a Crime) - 2 counts near a park
1 count Manufacture or delivery of THC 200 - 1000 grams (Party to a Crime)

Kellie J. Eytcheson, age 43, E5280 West Wilson Rd, Algoma
1 count Imitation of controlled substance
Tyler J. Frea, age 19, E5468 Fourth Rd, Kewaunee
3 counts Manufacture or delivery of THC under 200 grams
1 count Manufacture or delivery of THC 200 - 1000 grams

Matthew A. Gauthier, age 24, N2657 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Kewaunee
1 count Manufacture or delivery of schedule I, II, or III non-narcotic - near a park
2 counts Manufacture of delivery of THC under 200 g
1 count Manufacture or delivery of THC 200-1000 grams
1 count Manufacture or delivery of a prescription drug
1 count Delivery of a schedule I or II narcotic
8 counts Bail jumping (misdemeanor)

Travis J. Husnik, age 27, N3342 CTH AB, Luxemburg
1 count Manufacture or delivery of cocaine under 1 gram (2nd offense) - near a park
1 count Manufacture or delivery of cocaine 5-15 grams (2nd offense)
1 count Manufacture or delivery of cocaine over 40 grams (2nd offense) - near a park

Benedict J. Kinjerski, age 23, 724 Vliet St Lower, Kewaunee
4 counts Manufacture or delivery of THC under 200 grams - near a school
1 count Manufacture or delivery of cocaine under 1 gram - near a park
1 count Maintaining a drug trafficking place

Jennifer L. Kinjerski, age 33, 1409 Jefferson St, Algoma
1 count Delivery of schedule I, II, or III non-narcotics - near a park

Salvadore A. Levy, age 50, 109 Steele St #5, Algoma
2 counts Manufacture or delivery of cocaine 1-5 grams
1 count Maintaining a drug trafficking place

Michael E. Litersky, age 24, 698 Marquette Dr #2, Kewaunee
2 counts Manufacture delivery of THC (Party to a crime) - near a school
1 count Maintaining a drug trafficking place

Amber R. Mocco, age 22, 109 Steele St #2, Algoma
3 counts Manufacture or delivery of THC under 200 g (Party to a Crime) - 2 counts near a park, 1 count near a school)
2 counts Maintaining a drug trafficking place
1 count Manufacture or delivery of cocaine 1-5 grams

Nolan R. O’Connell, age 17, 237 Mill St #3, Algoma
1 count Delivery of amphetamine

Jessie J. Shemenkowski, age 26, 265 Vans Dr, Algoma
1 count Manufacture or delivery of THC (Party to a crime) - near a park

Kelsey I. Swenson, age 18, N5820 Rosebud Rd, Kewaunee
3 counts Manufacture or delivery of THC (Party to a Crime) - 2 counts near a park

Terrance D. Powell, age 28, 109 Steele St #2, Algoma
4 counts Manufacture or delivery of THC under 200 grams - 3 counts near a park, 1 count near a school
1 count Maintaining a drug trafficking place

Tyler J. Yunk, age 25, 907 Fifth St Upper, Kewaunee
2 counts Manufacture or delivery of THC (Party to a crime) - near a school

The following persons are wanted and have not been arrested in connection with the investigation:

Julius L. Ivy, age 19, 13284 E500 S Rd, St. Anne, IL
4 counts Manufacture or delivery of cocaine - near a park

All arrestees enjoy the presumption of innocence and all charges must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

A relatively new law states that the general public should be able to see their own credit report. A credit report provides you with all of the information in your credit file maintained by a consumer reporting company. A credit file disclosure also includes a record of everyone who has received a consumer report about you from the consumer reporting company within a certain period of time. FISC Consumer Credit Counseling Director Gay Pusdaver says an online website, www.annualcreditreport.com, lists three credit reporting companies that you can use once a year. Since you are allowed one credit report per year from each listed company, Pusdaver suggests only getting one every few months. Otherwise, you would have to wait a full year if you obtained all three at the same time. The credit report is free but there is a cost to get your actual score. Pusdaver talks about why people are interested in their credit reports.
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When asked what was considered a good credit score Pusdaver says it depends on what you are applying for. A sub prime or prime loan for either auto or home loans will be the difference in what your credit score can be.
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Pusdaver says it will take time to improve your credit score. Credit reports will show payment history from the past two years. Pusdaver does not advice visiting the site with the catchy jingle claiming they offer free credit reports. In the next part of this series, we'll talk about how to clean up your credit report and how improve your score.

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Two Door County favorites will team up for a musical performance Northern Delights featuring art and folk songs from Scandinavia and the British Isles May 27th at 7:30 P.M.
Mezzo-soprano Cynthia Stiehl, Ephraim, has entertained audiences throughout the U.S. Judith Jackson, Sister Bay, is both a vocal coach and collaborative accompanist. She also plays with the Peninsula Music Festival. Irish folk songs arranged by Herbert Hughes will be featured. Cynthia Stiehl talked about what other styles of music will be enjoyed by the audience.
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Both Stiehl and Jackson were musicians from a very young age. Cynthia began her vocal performance career at age 12 and has studied classical music since age 14. Judith began studying piano at age four and by the time she was in fourth grade was accompanying her school chorus. The two women met through a mutual friend in Door County more than a decade ago. Stiehl talked about her love for this music.
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The concert will be the first to be held in the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County’s (UUFDC) new, expanded facility at 10341 Water St. (Hwy. 42), Ephraim located in the Green Gables Shops. Coincidently, the concert will be the last Emerson Series of the season and the final performance under the skilled leadership of Erik Eriksson who began the Emerson Cultural Series at UUFDC. He chose the theme for Northern Delights because it is wonderful music too seldom performed.
Admission is $10 at the door with student tickets priced at $5. A reception following the performance will provide an opportunity to meet the performers. For more information, call (920)854-7559 or visit www.uufdc.org.

Graduation is fast approaching for area students and the hopes and dreams of bright futures are just beginning to shine. 305 high school seniors will be graduating from the Kewaunee County school districts in the coming weeks. First to graduate will be Luxemburg Casco this Sunday at 1:30pm in the high school gym. Luxemburg Casco will be graduating 162 seniors with Ben Treml having the honor of Valedictorian and Tyler Will the Salutatorian. Guidance counselor Nancy Frank had kind words for the graduating class.
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Kewaunee will be graduating 102 students on June 1st. The graduation ceremony will be held at the high school gym. Holly Berkovitz is the Valedictorian and Jennifer Franke is the Salutatorian. Robin Kinn and Julie Derrain, the senior class advisors, spoke about the graduating class.
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June 8th, Algoma will be graduating 41 students at 2pm in the high school gym. The Valedictorian will be Jacob Farley and the Salutatorian Brett Beckmann. Kasie Gerlikowski, guidance counselor, enjoyed the graduating class.
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The smallmouth bass spawning period has nearly begun. Gary's Guide Service Owner and Operator Gary Nault said the fishing is excellent at this time. Anglers will be netting some nice size fish and many could still be filled with eggs.
Nault said it is especially important to practice catch and release at this time of year.
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Anglers are finding active smallmouth in shallow water on the bay side harbors. Nault said the time is right for some huge smallmouth to be caught. Other species like perch, walleye and northern have already spawned.
Water temperature is something Nault is watching carefully. He said if it gets too warm too quick, gobies could ruin the spawn. The invasive specie is known for eating fish eggs and anything else they find at the bottom of the water.
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Bass fishing has been tremendous to this point of the season, according to Nault. Reports of salmon being caught on the lake with more regularity are flowing in as well. Nault said fishing in Door County is near its peak right now.
The fishing guide believes that as long as the catch and release method is used on spawning smallmouth bass the fishery in our area will remain one of the strongest in the U.S.

If you are retired or semi-retired, eager to explore new and exciting ideas, enjoy being with others and like making new friends; Door County's Learning in Retirement Program may be for you. Door County Learning in Retirement is for older adults who have a thirst for knowledge. President Eldor Kaiser says Learning In Retirement classes have been offerred since 2005.
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The summer course catalogue is out now for new and existing members and classes are filling up fast. Fourteen new classes are offered this summer.
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Summer classes begin in mid-June. Registration is going on now. In addition, Kaiser says Learning In Retirement is always looking for new course presenters. If you would like to register for classes phone 920-746-8007.

The Sturgeon Bay School Board does not want the Boys and Girls Club to pursue Jaycee Field as a possible sight for a new program center. Sturgeon Bay Superintendant Joe Stutting took a strong stance on the issue and his board backed him up at last night's meeting.
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The city was considering either giving or selling the field to the club. Stutting made contact with the city and the Boys and Girls Club to let them know the school district would not be supportive of Jaycee Field being used for a building site.
Stutting believes Jaycee Field is a well-used area now. The district has had several games and practices on the field including J.V. softball. Stutting said the community throughout the year has used it for numerous other athletic events as well. He said the district supports the Boys and Girls Club but feels there is a better location for them to build.
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The board of education also addressed a shortage in substitute teachers as well. During the months of April and May, the school district had a hard time filling substitute-teaching positions. After researching what the neighboring districts are paying, they found that they have the lowest pay in the area. Stutting said the district will pay substitute teachers $85 a day next school year.
Other items the Sturgeon Bay school board passed include a co-op swim program with Gibraltar Schools, no increase to school fees for the 2008-2009 school year and advertising in the schools.

Sturgeon Bay Utilities is looking to build a substation on the eastside of town, near Lily Bay Road and CR TT. SBU General Manager Jim Stawicki presented to the Sturgeon Bay Common Council Tuesday. He gave an informational presentation on what has happened to this point and what he expects to happen next. Currently, there are two substations on the west side and one on the east side of Sturgeon Bay. One west side substation is on Redwood Street, a residential area. The other is located on Yew Street, in the industrial park.
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On the east side, the substation is on First Avenue near Michigan Avenue.
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Stawicki says Sturgeon Bay Utilities' service territory extends for about 90 square miles and is about 4 times the size of the city proper. SBU serves much of the four neighboring townships he adds. Stawicki says SBU has no site diversity.
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Stawicki says the substation on First is a very tight area. In order to do certain maintenance work, they will have to take it down he adds.
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Stawicki expects this project to cost about $2.8 million. He guessed the substation would be built by December 2009. Tuesday's presentation was purely informative and no action was taken by the council. Stawicki encouraged those concerned about the east side substation to attend Sturgeon Bay Utility Commission as well as Public Service Commission meetings.

Maifest was first observed in the German community of Hermann, Missouri in 1844. A spring celebration, Maifest featured singing, band concerts, dancing, pageants, and feasts accompanied by the sampling of May wine. Continuing the Maifest tradition, Jacksonport hosts a two-day event with a schedule of activities for the entire family this Memorial Day weekend. From a parade with all the trimmings to a horse-pull contest, the fun will begin on Saturday morning and conclude on Sunday afternoon.
“This is a great opportunity to celebrate Door County,” said Mary Seeberg, Maifest spokesperson. “We have something for everyone. There will be food, games, an art fair, softball, a fun run, and music…and that’s just a sampling of the activities. This event is entirely organized and staffed by volunteers, this year 170, who work all year long planning for this very special weekend of fun.”
Jacksonport Maifest was first celebrated in 1973, when members of the local community dedicated the weekend’s activities to the German families who settled in the area more than 150 years ago. In the past 36 years the event has grown and expanded to include a traditional parade--heralded by Grand Marshalls George and Ester Bagnall—as well as, the popular stock car race.
Maifest is sponsored by the Jacksonport Advancement Corporation whose membership includes not only businesses, but also year round residents and seasonal summer residents. “This is a huge undertaking,” emphasized Seeberg, “but it is so much fun. Everyone comes out and participates. We work hard, but it’s so rewarding to see the community come together.
“One of the most moving moments of the weekend is the raising of our flag following the parade. This is very traditional and a reminder of what Memorial Day honors. It is very touching.”
Jacksonport Maifest directly benefits the community. Proceeds directly support improvements at Lakeside Park, the ballpark, equipment for the fire department and first responders. Student activities--including reading programs, sports programs, 4-H programs, and local scholarships—have also received funding from Maifest.
The corn will be roasted rosy, the flag fluttering, the music foot-tapping…visit the quiet side of the peninsula for Maifest, a weekend of fun for the young and not so young.
Visit www.jacksonport.net for a complete Maifest calendar of events.

The Sturgeon Bay School Board, the City and the Boys and Girls Club will discuss the possibility of Jaycee Field being the site for a new Boys and Girls Club at tonight's board of education meeting in the high school library. The city was considering either giving or selling the field to the club. District Administrator Joe Stutting made contact with the city and the Boys and Girls Club to let them know the school district would not be supportive of Jaycee Field being used for a building site.
The board of education will discuss the numerous uses the school has for that property. Stutting believes Jaycee Field is a well used area now. The district has had several games and practices on the field including J.V. softball. Stutting said the community throughout the year has used it for numerous other athletic events too.
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Another major concern Stutting addressed was that Jaycee Field is an area that could be used for future expansion or sports complex. Even though these plans will not happen for many years, Stutting would not want to limit the school by giving up Jaycee Field. Stutting feels there are several other locations that could be used that the school district would support. Amity Field by Sunset was one of them.
The board of education will discuss a shortage in substitute teachers as well. During the months of April and May, the school district has had a hard time filling substitute-teaching positions. After researching what the neighboring districts are paying, they found that they have the lowest pay in the area.
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Other items the Sturgeon Bay school board will address include a co-op swim program with Gibraltar Schools, school fees for the 2008-2009 school year and advertising in the schools. The meeting will include public comment shortly after the 7:00PM start.

Michigan Street will be closed today to traffic from 7:00 A.M. through 4:00 P.M. for the removal of the old pavement and the installation of the new road base. The intersection will re-open as soon as stone has been installed, compacted and leveled.
Unfortunately progress this past week fell a little short of expectations because we were overly optimistic on the progress of the storm sewer installation. Friday was a day to get caught up but equipment failure even hampered construction for that day but as of today, all storm sewer is installed all removals are completed (except for portions of Michigan Street and some sidewalk areas.
Today’s activities will include rough grading and the installation of some road base. There is still about 1,000 cubic yards of material that will be removed from the street in order to install a strong road base to support the new concrete street. Therefore the road will be excavated to a level that is about 18” below the sidewalk level before the 6” of crushed stone or gravel is installed on Wednesday and graded smooth by mid-day on Thursday.
Friday the setup for paving will begin with installation of “String Line”. What this means is that grades for the installation of the road will be staked and the grade to guide the paving machine. Paving is scheduled for May 28th and May 30th. If the weather allows us to pave on these dates the Concrete will be installed for the curb and gutter and the road for the entire length of Third Avenue by this date, with some exceptions. The exceptions are:
• The intersection connections to all of the side streets. While the paving of the main line of the road will go very quickly but the machine doing this work has some limitations in its ability to deal with intersections and bump-out areas. These areas will have to be filled in after the paver goes through the intersections. Concrete pavement will also have to be extended down each of the crossing street to match into the existing asphalt. The installation of the concrete on these cross roads will be the main focus of the work from June 3rd trough the 7th, with Michigan St. being the top priority. Each of the cross streets will need some asphalt repairs and then they will open again as quickly as possible.
• Sidewalk installation will also begin in the first week of June and be used to fill in for the times when road work is being setup or concrete is curing, before becoming the main focus of attention during the second week of June and completed by the 3rd of July.
• Traffic on 3rd Ave will not be possible until after June 15th and then only when it won’t delay the progress of the construction. For example by focusing the sidewalk efforts north of Michigan Street we may be able to open it ahead of the area south of Michigan but only if can safely have the electrician install the street lights and landscapers install the street trees. To create this safe working area parking would be restricted on certain days and additional safety barrels will have to be used and paid for.

Progress to date is close to being on schedule and if the main line paving is completed by May 30th we will be right on schedule. While it is possible that the schedule was too optimistic for some of the storm sewer work, the progress has been acceptable and we have not had any weather delays. If we compare the level of effort to last fall’s utility work by Dorner, we are not as lucky as we were then, but that level of effort may never again be achieved on a public construction project in my lifetime. I can say that for the next few weeks the progress from day to day will appear to be impressive but it will then appear to again slow down, because all of the activity will occur in one or two intersections or blocks while the others remain un-touched for as much as two weeks. It is important to know that progress is continuing and that the level of effort is consistent with a typical 5 block construction project. Could it be improved? Yes it could but only if more people and equipment would be used and on a project of this size that is not “Cost Effective” for the contractor and impossible to describe in on a construction plan or in specification document.
There have been a number of concerns about how this project has progressed; therefore it may be best that I describe my goals for the last few weeks. The first and foremost effort has been to have the road base graded and gravel installed before Memorial Day weekend. To accomplish this I had to allow some of the cross streets to remain closed to traffic rather than expend the time to keep them open when ever possible. This concession saved two maybe three days of construction time but has allowed us to remain on schedule and get the road more presentable for this weekend. Crossing of the streets will be safest at the intersections because of the elevation differences between the sidewalk and the road gravel.
The next major goal is the have the cross streets open and too install as much sidewalk as possible before the Steel Bridge Song Fest brings hundreds or thousands of music lovers to the City. Next is to have all of the concrete pavement and sidewalk installed by the 3rd of July. Each decision that I make in the construction process is an attempt top accomplish these mile stones and get the construction done as soon as possible. Sometimes that means allowing Kentucky Street to be closed a few extra days, or allowing the brush to be stock piled on the job for a couple weeks but in the end we get more days without construction this summer. Hopefully this is how everyone would want me to proceed, and even if they are unclear on what is happening they know that we are getting to the finish of the job as quickly as possible.

Garlic Mustard flowers are in bloom in Door County and Invasive Species Team
Coordinator Bob Bultman needs everyone's help controlling the plant. Garlic Mustard is the first invasive plant to pop up in the spring. Bultman says it is much easier to tackle the problem now, instead of when the plant goes to seed. Bultman says the first step is identification. After that, you'll see just how much this garlic mustard invasion is taking over Door County.
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Bultman says garlic mustard is a biennial plant. That means garlic mustard completes its normal term of life in two years.
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In addition, garlic mustard is very harmful to the soil.
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Even though garlic mustard seems like a harmless weed, it can actually change the fabric of the forest says Bultman. Everyone's help is needed to control garlic mustard and other invasives in Door County. Bultman urges everyone to get educated and help fight the battle. Those walking along public trails or doing lawn work can help a great deal. He asks that everyone learn how to identify garlic mustard and how to eradicate it. Now is the time to pull garlic mustard. The weed will go to seed in a few months and that is not a good time for eradication.

The Door County 4H Cardboard Congregation set record numbers Friday. Over 40 youngsters constructed and slept in cardboard boxes at John Miles County Park Friday
and the group raised about $2,300 for Habitat for Humanity. Previously, the Cardboard Congregation was for 4Hers. This year the event was open to all youth. That boosted the numbers a bit this year says 4H Youth Development Educator Dawn Kuelz.
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Of the $2,300, about $250 were collected from change jars that were set up in various places in Door County and another $250 were raised from a white elephant auction. The rest came from pledges and entry fees for the Cardboard Congregation. Kuelz says this was a great event in a few different ways.
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Kuelz says the 4Hers and their friends did a great job with this event. She says the group was pleased to have had more participants and raise more money than years past.

 The Sturgeon Bay City Council will be nominating and electing a new alderperson to represent the City’s District 7. The seat is open after David McAllister had to resign due to health reasons. The election of a new alderperson is the first item on the agenda and
numerous candidates names may be brought forward. Mayor Tom Voegele will also have to assign the various committee duties held by McAllister to others at tonight's meeting.
The council will also review a change order for the new Maple to Oregon Street Bridge. An adjustment to the amount and cost of concrete has been finalized and the city has the actual cost to move forward. There is a net cost of $122,862, so questions will be asked, according to alderperson Ben Meyer
The Georgenson annexation will be considered for the second and final time. The property is the potential sight at which a Super WalMart could be built. Meyer talked about the type of conversation that may occur this evening.
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A public hearing and consideration of a minor change to the cities “Big Box” code is also on the agenda. Alderperson Meyer said it is always a positive to have the public's input on decisions regardless of the magnitude of the agenda item. Community Development Director Marty Olejniczak discussed the need for a public hearing.
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The Sturgeon Bay City Council will take up other various items like the addition of a fish facility in the industrial park, the creation of a new supervisor position for the public works crew and discussion on Little Lake and lawn fertilizer use.

 The Door County Art League will hold an opening reception for the New Showcase Gallery located in the Top of the Hill Shops in Fish Creek, Friday. The gallery is located at Highway 42 and County F. Vice President of the Door County Art League Jo Anne Rosenfeld and board member Randy Rassmussen joined me yesterday on the Arts and Entertainment Page on 96.7 FM. They talked about the new gallery and expressed their feelings on the new venture during the broadcast. Rosenfeld said many different types of mediums will be on display at the exhibit.
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The New Showcase Gallery will be open Thursday through Monday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM after this week's grand opening. The exhibit will run thru October 19th. The grand opening on Friday will begin at 10:00AM and end at 5:00 PM. A reception will follow with refreshments available until 9:00 PM. Randy Rassmussen further described the gallery.
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The Door County Art League had previously shown at a gallery in Ephraim and Sister Bay. This is the first time since 2000, that the league will have their own gallery. The Door County Art league meets the fourth Monday of every month at the Gibraltar Fire Department. The organization was formed in 1986, incorporated in 1993, for the purpose of developing active community involvement in the field of creative arts. There are nearly 300 members including painters (watercolors, oil, acrylics, pastels, etc.), sculptors, photographers, potters, jewelers, fabric artists and art appreciators.

 The League of Women Voters of Door County has invited Lieutenant Governor and Door County resident Barbara Lawton to their annual meeting on Thursday. Lawton will visit with Door County residents, enjoy dinner and then talk about a number of different topics. League secretary Shirley Senarighi says the League believes they have a pretty exciting speaker lined up.
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This meeting will be held in Egg Harbor on Thursday evening. Previously League of Women Voters meetings were held during the day. The change comes with the season says Senarighi. 
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The event will be held Thursday in Egg Harbor. Dinner ($12) will be served at 6:00PM and the presentation will begin at that time as well. Reservations are required and may be made by calling 743-1527 on or before Saturday, May 17.

 Along with camping and bonfire season comes the potential for the Emerald Ask Borer to be introduced to Wisconsin. EAB is an invasive insect that will cause major damage to ash trees. Door County Invasive Species Team Coordinator Bob Bultman says while the bug has wrecked havoc in neighboring states, it has not yet been detected in Wisconsin and he hopes to keep it that way. 
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Bultman says the Emerald Ash Borer has devastating effects. Compared to the Dutch Elm Disease it is worse and is expected to kill more trees. We need to be sure EAB stays out of Wisconsin says Bultman. He talks about how the Emerald Ash Borer is spread.
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Bultman talks about what will happen if EAB does make its way to Wisconsin
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We all need to do our part to keep the Emerald Ash Borer out of Wisconsin. Bultman says to keep an eye out for roadside firewood stands and be sure to buy locally, no matter where you are.

 The enforcement blitz buckling down on those not wearing their seat belts called Click It or Ticket will begin next week for the Kewaunee County Sheriffs Department. The campaign begins on May 19 and runs through June 1. Sheriff Matt Joski is excited to launch the aggressive national Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement mobilization to increase seat belt use and reduce highway fatalities. This year there is a new emphasis on convincing more motorists to buckle up day and night. Joski said there will be a zero tolerance rule in affect.
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In 2006, 15,046 passenger vehicle occupants died in traffic crashes between the nighttime hours of 6 p.m. and 5:59 a.m., according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and 64 percent of those passenger vehicle occupants killed were NOT wearing their seat belts at the time of the fatal crashes.
The proportion of unbuckled deaths at night is considerably higher than the alarming 46 percent of passenger vehicle occupants who were killed and were not wearing their seats belts during daytime hours across the nation that same year. 
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"Research shows us that there is a problem with drivers and passengers not buckling up at night - when the risk of a fatal crash is greatest,” Sheriff Matt Joski said. “Clearly this is an indication that these individuals are not taking the law seriously. That’s why we’ll be out in force making sure that all passengers, in all vehicles, are buckled up - day and night.”
Sheriff Joski said regular seat belt use is the single most effective way to protect people and reduce fatalities in motor vehicle crashes. He said that in 2006, 72 percent of passenger vehicle occupants involved in a fatal crash who were buckled up survived the crashes, and that when worn correctly, seat belts have proven to reduce the risk of fatal injury to front-seat passenger car occupants by 45 percent - and by 60 percent in pickup trucks, SUVs, and minivans.
Yet nearly one in five Americans (18% nationally) still fail to regularly wear their seat belts when driving or riding in motor vehicles, according to NHTSA’s observational seat belt studies. “Seat belts clearly save lives. But unfortunately, too many folks still need a tough reminder, so we are going to be out in force buckling down on those who are not buckled up,” said Sheriff Joski . “Wearing your seat belt costs you nothing, but not wearing it certainly will."

By Patti Podgers DoorCountyDailyNews.com

Lying off the northernmost tip of Door County’s peninsula is a series of islands.
Individually unique in size, topography, history, and inhabitants, their common denominator is lighthouses. Although several of the lighthouses are available to the public, two have remained illusive for years.
That changed on Friday, May 16th when Plum and Pilot Islands were transferred from the United States Coast Guard to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. And no one could have been prouder than Tim Sweet, the spearhead behind the project.
“This was a long time coming,” Sweet explained. “We have worked very hard for this day to arrive. But I can’t take the credit. So many people were involved in this project including the Coast Guard, Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources, Washington Island’s residents, volunteers, and Fish and Wildlife.”
As the president of the Friends of Plum and Pilot Islands, a non-profit organization that has grown to include more than 200 members in only a year, Sweet is bursting with energy and enthusiasm. “We have already accomplished so much, but we there is so much more to do. It will take hundreds of volunteer hours and a considerable amount of money to complete our goals, but we can do it,” he concluded.
It is only a short ferry ride through Death’s Door to the islands that include not only Plum and Pilot, but also Washington and Rock Islands, as well as several smaller dot islands. Each of the four larger islands offers a unique experience to delight the sports enthusiast, history buff, naturalist and environmentalist, gourmet, and above, lover of lighthouses.
Washington Island, settled by Scandinavians and Icelanders, is home to year round residents. Rock Island, maintained by the Department of Natural Resources, is a pristine destination for hikers and campers. But Plum and Pilot Islands have offered a considerable challenge. The former was a United States Coast Guard Station from 1939 until 1990. Pilot Island is home to at least five major species of birds and a variety of snakes, as well as unique flora and fauna. But the Friends goal is clear…the preservation and stabilization of all of the Plum and Pilot.
Invaded by cormorants, a protected bird, Pilot is uninhabitable and will remain off-limits. Plum, however, is another story. “The potential is huge,” said Sweet. “With time we can make this island a destination for day trippers. The possibilities are endless. It is very exciting to think about and plan for the future of Plum.”
Following the transfer ceremony on Friday the 150th Sesquicentennial of Rock Island’s Potawatomie Lighthouse was celebrated on Saturday afternoon. Restored by the Friends of Rock Island, a group Sweet also heads, the lighthouse features a charming recreation of the light-keepers’ life at the turn of the 20th century. Although it is beautifully restored and preserved, Sweet is quick to remind visitors it was a “solitary life, and not for everyone.”
Door County’s islands are historically significant; their lighthouse beacons a testimony to the courage of the captains and their crews who sailed Death’s Door. It is with great admiration that we salute the Friends of Plum and Pilot Islands, and the Friends of Rock Island for their dedication to the preservation of our history and the story of the men and women of our waters.
My personal thanks to Jim and Kathy Findlay for providing me with lovely accommodations during this special weekend of activities. Findlay’s Holiday Inn provides a sweeping view of Detroit Island, a serene and quiet setting, and lodging that is comfortable and cozy. Visit www.findlaysholidayinn.com or call 800.522.5469 for reservation information.
For information on the Friends of Plum and Pilot Islands, how to become a member, or to make a contribution visit www.plumandpilot.org.

Kewaunee County Republican Party Chair Dave Hutchison attended the Republican Party State Convention over the weekend. The event included energizing speeches by people like Congressman Petri, Congressman Sensenbrenner, Congressman Ryan and Republican National Convention Chairman Mike Duncan. Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty also spoke at the event. He was representing Presidential hopeful John McCain. Hutchison said the speakers were all engaging and insightful.
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Election for national committee representatives, Assembly and Senate reports and remarks from Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker and the Attorney General were also heard. Hutchison said that at every partisan convention there is a fare share of swipes at the opposing party.
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The attendance at the state Republican Party Convention was down from years past, according to Hutchison. However, he found a tremendous amount of enthusiasm and great speakers.
The Democratic State Convention will also be in Stevens Point this year. We will provide balanced coverage of that event the weekend of June 14.

The Algoma Farm Market Kitchen held a Buy Local Forum Thursday that saw over 60 concerned Kewaunee County community members attend. Government officials, elected representatives, business owners and consumers alike poured into the forum to listen, brainstorm and act on the buy local theme. Intended to spark new ideas on how to stimulate the local economy, co-organizer of the forum Claire Thompson of the Kewaunee County UW Extension was thrilled with the event.
Area business leaders learned and discussed ideas about how to jumpstart the local economy by increasing local business-to-business and direct consumer commerce. Thompson talked about the major problem Kewaunee County has with shopping locally.
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As local businesses seek a competitive edge to regional shopping centers, they are finding that by banding together they can strengthen their niche with local consumers and build loyalty among neighboring businesses. The Kewaunee Buy Local Forum was organized to help start the dialogue and spur this effort. Claire Thompson cited some alarming statistical information regarding retail sales leakage.
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The areas that are most affected by retail sales leakage are the general merchandise, apparel and furniture stores. The least affected businesses for retail sales leakage in Kewaunee County are gasoline and service stations, camping and boating stores and automotive dealerships.
Thompson said the other major problem found in her studies of Kewaunee County is the lack of crosspollination of shoppers living in the county. Algoma residents aren’t shopping in Kewaunee, Luxemburg residents do not shop in Algoma and Kewaunee residents are not traveling to Luxemburg to make purchases. Thompson said instead of traveling to Green Bay for groceries, school supplies and clothing, shopping at local businesses will lead to a more successful local economy. More jobs, a more attractive destination for business growth and the service you cannot expect from the big city, are reasons to buy local, according to Thompson.
The Buy Local Forum was a major success and the initiative will continue to grow in Kewaunee County, according to Thompson. She hopes the enthusiasm shown at the forum will continue to grow in Kewaunee County.

The Republican Party of Wisconsin kicked off its 2008 State Convention, held in Stevens Point yesterday. Kewaunee County Republican Party Chair Dave Hutchison checked in at noon yesterday and will be phoning in reports throughout the weekend.
Two prominent leaders in the Republican Party are in attendance. Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty headlined the Banquet Honoring County Chairmen last night. Today, Republican National Committee Chairman Robert M. “Mike” Duncan will deliver the keynote address at the state convention. Hutchison said the Republican Party is talking about Pawlenty as a candidate for Vice President. The Kewaunee County Republican Party Chair described the first day at the convention.
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Tonight's keynote speaker Mike Duncan said, “It will be my honor to address the Republican Party of Wisconsin. As we all know, Wisconsin has been close in previous elections and this time I’m confident we’ll win. John McCain is the right candidate for the Badger State; he’s the person we can trust to lead America to a brighter, more prosperous future,” said Duncan.
Hutchison talked about his expectations for the state convention agenda for today.
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Reince Priebus, Chairman of the Republican Party of Wisconsin, said Republicans from across Wisconsin will use the annual convention to rally toward success in November. We are thrilled to welcome Chairman Duncan and Governor Pawlenty to our convention as we prepare for an exciting campaign season. Both are prominent conservative leaders who are committed to minimizing big government, lowering taxes, and safeguarding traditional values,” said Hutchison.

The Democratic State Convention will also be in Stevens Point this year. We will provide balanced coverage of that event the weekend of June 14.