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Volume 11 Issue 2 August 2011

Child Support Agency: 2010 CERTIFICATE OF OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT At the 2011 Child Support Director’s Conference recently held in Stevens Point, the Door County Child Support Agency was presented with a Certificate of Outstanding Achievement for their efforts in 2010. The award is presented to county child support agencies that demonstrate outstanding improvement in child support performance measures by meeting the following criteria:  Paternity Establishment Rate: 90% or above  Court Order Rate: 80% or above  Current Support Collection Rate: Any increase over 2009 Door County CSA met the criteria by establishing paternities at a rate of 100%, by establishing court orders at a rate above 95%, and by increasing the collection of current support due from 77.6% in 2009 to 79.4% in 2010. Given our tough economic times, the effort put forth by the staff of the CSA to increase collection of current support due is truly an ―outstanding achievement‖. Congratulations to Nancy Moore, Jim Jacobson, Cathy Cravillion and Becky Kiehnau-Conlon and thanks for all of your hard work on behalf of the children and families of Door County and the State of Wisconsin.  Rod Dequaine CSA Director

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Department of Social Services

WHAT IS DOOR COUNTY ECONOMIC SUPPORT? The Economic Support programs in the Department of Social Services provide basic human needs such as food, healthcare, child care, home energy, and employment and training services. Staff perform program eligibility and enrollment as well as referrals of clients to other county, community, and state programs that offer support. Part of the mission statement of the Department is to promote self sufficiency for families and individuals. Our programs are designed to stabilize individuals and families as a first step. This stabilization serves as a platform for other necessary human services like child welfare, long term support for the elderly or disabled, and physical and mental health services.

study in 1999 showed that only 19% of Door County employers offered health coverage. Subsequent studies have shown that from a healthcare perspective, access to health services is a wise front end investment for children and adults. It has also proved to be a valuable enhancement to job retention.

Prior to 1996 this unit of the Department was called Income Maintenance and offered access to the Food Stamp, low-income Medical Assistance, and Aid to Families with Dependent Children programs. In 1995 Governor Tommy Thompson’s administration created a welfare reform program that made Wisconsin a nationwide leader in the effort to move low-income families toward self sufficiency.

Many people are surprised to learn about the numbers or clients served by our staff. Our caseload numbers have fluctuated with the economy and changes in State policy. In July of 2011 Door County had 2317 individuals receiving FoodShare (Food Stamps). This represents a 224% increase as compared to the average monthly recipients in calendar year 2000. There was at least one employed person in 43% of those July FoodShare households. There were 4098 individuals enrolled in Badgercare or Medicaid (2060 adults and 2038 children). The unduplicated total of Door County individuals enrolled in FoodShare, Medicaid/Badgercare, W2, and Child Care programs in July of 2011 was 4485.

The Wisconsin Works (W-2) strategy embraced the premise that with adequate supports, families could be moved toward achievement in the labor force, which would reduce dependence on a monthly payment system. County agencies were asked to rename their Income Maintenance units ―Economic Support’ to emphasize a safety net strategy for ablebodied working individuals and their children instead of the concept of ongoing maintenance. The monthly payments ended in September of 1997 and many parents chose to enroll in W-2. Most Food Stamp recipients were required to participate in the Food Stamp Employment and Training program, which is still offered. The promise of support first included W-2 case management services for very low-income parents and Food Stamp recipients, and child care subsidies for working parents who used regulated care providers. In 1999 the State raised the income eligibility limits for healthcare (Badgercare) for working parents whose employers offered no health coverage or offered coverage that was not affordable. Parents at the higher end of the income scale were required to pay monthly premiums. This was particularly effective in rural areas. A baseline

Badgercare income limits have been raised over the last 10 years, which has not only increased our caseloads, but has also expanded our services to the lowest income clients to include services for individuals with incomes up to 300% of poverty for services such as prenatal care.

There is a notable ripple effect benefit to our county in terms of economic stability. Door County residents spent $2,446,029 in Foodshare benefits in calendar year 2010. The Medicaid/ Badger program provided $16,053,051 in payments to community health care providers, and licensed and certified child care providers received $ 435,668 in subsidies for working parents. We salute our hard working Economic Support staff for their dedicated services to clients and the expertise that they share with other county employees and the community at large.  Contributed by Joanne Ator Economic Support Supervisor Data Source: Wisconsin Department of Health Services

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Door County Historical Museum: TAXIDERMY DEMONSTRATION Door County Historical Museum, 18 N. 4th Ave, Sturgeon Bay

Saturday, August 27, 2011, 10:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Contact person: Anyone at museum 920-743-5809 or e-mail [email protected]

Master taxidermist, Mike Orthober, will be at the Door County Historical Museum on Saturday, August 27, mounting a specimen for the museum’s Seasons of Life display. Mike created the spectacular diorama over a period of years, and continues to add birds and animals. Mike, of Egg Harbor Wisconsin, is well known in the taxidermy field, having won many national and world-wide awards, most recently ―Best in World‖ for warmwater fish and ―2nd in World‖ for a non-game bird. He also judges World Taxidermy Championships and teaches others his methods. Stop by the museum on Saturday, or anytime to see Mike’s beautiful exhibit. The museum is open every day from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. until October 31.  Ann Jinkins Assistant Curator

UPCOMING EVENTS Sept 17 Apples! Displays will show the early history of the apple industry in Door County. Apple treats will be served along with samples of heirloom varieties. Apple games for children. Sept 24 Norwegian Heritage Do you know what hardanger and rosemaling are? Have you ever tasted Valfer or Krumkake? The Sons of Norway and friends will be at the museum to share a bit of Norwegian heritage with you.

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Each year the County sponsors an employee to attend the Leadership Door County program, this year, 2011; Chris Hecht was selected to attend. During the course of the year the class members participate in many different educational venues, The Arts day being one of them. This year during their time at Hands on Art Studio, the class worked together and created a metal structure which is currently being displayed on the first floor of the Government Center.

Leadership Door County Class of 2011: Front row: Don Albert, Shannon LeFevre, Kelly Jorgenson, Janel Veeser, Jack Moneypenny Back row: Steve Beaudot, Brandy Phillips, Chris Hecht, Ross Dippel

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Soil & Water Conservation Department:

SWCD ADDS TO GRANT SUCCESS: EPA AWARDS $702,300 FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF BEACH MANAGEMENT PRACTICES TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY The Door County Soil & Water Conservation Department (SWCD) is proud to announce that it has been awarded $702,300 from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as part of the 2011 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI). This funding will: 1. Allow the SWCD to assist municipalities throughout the county to implement best management practices (BMPs) to reduce stormwater contamination of beaches. 2. Allow the SWCD to begin working with new beaches on both designs and implementation of BMPs to reduce stormwater contamination.

Europe Bay Town Park Beach

Many of you may have noticed differences at beaches in the county. Egg Harbor Village Beach, Ellison Bay Town Park Beach, and Sunset Park Beach have implemented BMPs to reduce stormwater discharge from directly discharging onto the beaches. The BMPs installed include the planting of native vegetation, beach sand nourishment, and installation of biofilters. These three projects were made possible through funding from the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program (WCMP).

Egg Harbor Village Beach, 7.13.10. Constructed bio-filters and native vegetation can be seen to the left of the fence. Beach nourishment sand & increased slope.

The challenge is that there are few funding sources available for addressing stormwater discharge and beach water quality; there are even fewer funding sources that will pay for the actual implementation of practices to reduce bacterial contamination on beaches. The GLRI funding opportunity was precisely what the beach program needed in order to advance these Beach Contamination Abatement projects.

Project Background In 2003, the SWCD began an extensive beach contamination source identification effort at Door County beaches. Primary funding for the project came from the WCMP. Additional funding was also received through generous donations from other local groups and organizations. Substantial amounts of source identification data was collected at over 30 beaches from 2003 through 2007. Daily rainfall data was also collected at multiple locations on the peninsula. It was determined that stormwater discharge during and after rain events is one of the primary sources of E. coli contamination in beach water throughout the county. The most contaminated water (Continued on page 6)

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samples were from shallow waters, indicating that the contamination is originating from onshore sources; not from offshore distance sources. Because stormwater discharge has consistently shown to have a negative impact at beaches in the county, the SWCD worked with local municipalities to help with the remediation of the delivery system that is transporting E. coli to their beaches. Implementation This GLRI grant award announcement is in addition to the existing $250,000 received in 2010. Through the grant received in 2010, SWCD is currently working with three municipalities to implement BMPs:

 County of Door- Baileys Harbor Ridges Beach  City of Sturgeon Bay- Otumba Park Beach  Town of Baileys Harbor- Anclam Park Beach With this 2011 GLRI grant, the SWCD hopes to work with:

 The Town of Gibraltar- Fish Creek Beach  Town of Jacksonport- Lakeside Park Beach  The Village of Ephraim- Village Beach Furthermore, the SWCD will begin working with additional beaches and municipalities that have similar storm water issues on beaches and work with them to produce BMP designs followed by implementation. These municipalities may include:

 Town of Nasewaupee  Town of Sturgeon Bay  Town of Liberty Grove A great deal of work focusing on Door County beaches has happened since 2002, including extensive source identification research including a better understanding of possible sources of contamination, the development of BMP designs to address these sources, and the implementation or construction of these designs to minimize contaminates that are flowing onto our beaches and into our waters. These projects will occur fall 2011 through December 2014. *The $702,300 grant resolution is pending LCC and Board of Supervisors approval. For any clarification, questions, or additional information, please contact Amanda Surfus at the SWCD, (920) 746-2366 or [email protected] Fish Creek Beach

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Soil & Water Conservation Department: Door County Airport & Parks Department:

CONCENTRATED ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATION Forestville Dam Fishing Pier Until recently, you wanted to use The term Megaif Farm or Factory farm is used frequently in the news or when people want to the fishing pier at Forestville describe a large farm, usuallyDam in a negative light. The accurate description is a Concentrated County Park, youOperation had to be(CAFO). part Animal Feeding This acronym CAFO is a description associated with the juggler and part tight rope walker. permitting of a farm that has 1000 or greater animal units. A animal unit is the equivalent of a The oldanimal. pier wasSo, only 3’ wide, 1000lb chickens, turkeys, hogs, beef or dairy animals when combined to weigh 1000 devoid of any railings and lbs constitutes one animal unit. One thousand animal units requires a permit. This permit and supported by floats that sank under associated manure management requirements are the responsibility of the WI Department of the least amount of weight. This Natural Resources. The Soil and Water Conservation Department assists the DNR by providing spring we were able to secure a local knowledge of the topography, County Conservation Aids Program water quality concerns, farm site needs and assists them with insuring compliance with the CAFO Grant to assist with the funding of a permit. new which lastoperation located in the Town of Forestville. It is a custom heifer Doorpier County haswas oneinstalled permitted week. The new fishing pier is 6’ raising facility owned and operated by Randy and Dena Schmidt along with his parents, Ace and wide, 40’ longThey withraise an additional Kay Schmidt. heifers from 350 lb calves to just prior to the heifer giving birth, at such 20’ tee section on the end, hasback to owners farm where it will become part of the milking herd. time the animal is transported railings, is supported by floats The Schmidt's operation have that approximately 5500 heifers at any given time. This is the largest actually work and has handicap custom heifer raising operation in Wisconsin. accessible fishing stations and pedestrian benches at the end. Bring the kids and check it out for Over years many havefishing. been constructed to accommodate animals, feed, equipment some the great catch andbuildings release shore and facilities to handle the manure that is generated by the large number of animals. The Soil and Water Conservation Department staff have been involved with surveying, designs Maplewood Fence and construction supervision of the various facilities. We are responsible for the management of If you County happenOrdinance to take Highway 4223 down toisForestville, you may notice large, 8’ high, Door Chapter which the local permitting of theaconstruction ofsolid the st wooden fence infacilities. down town Maplewood thatthat looks kind of crooked. is only the manure storage Our goal is to insure quality projects areActually installedthis to protect the1 half of the Department fence that will ground and surface waters from nutrient runoff or infiltration. The Zoning hasbeissued this fall or next permits for the construction of some of the building facilities andfinished land disturbances. Ourspring two when it is extended down departments work together with the DNR to insure that a transparent permitting process the side of the trail to County Road J happens. and is a precursor to a new Construction of an anaerobic digester started this past winter and shouldor berest compete inthe July wayside area on 2011. This is a concrete vessel that holds the manure where bacteria breaks it down producing Ahnapee Trail. The reason for the methane; the methane is collected and piped to a building that holds a generator. The generator fence will be obvious when you will produce electricity that will be sold to WI Public Service. It is projected that the electricity check out the surroundings. The produced will power 750 homes. Two additional benefits of digesting manure is the of fence is following thereduction boundaries the odor of the manure that will be applied to the cropland andof it the alsoold makes manure sterile gas the station that Door so that it can be used for animal bedding. The digested manure will haveacquired the liquid removedof County a number years ago from the in-rem leaving behind fiber in which the animals will lay on. system. complete, the If you are interested in visiting their operation, contact them directly andWhen they will give you a tour. wayside will sport parking for 6-8  Contributed Dale Konkol cars and year roundbyrestrooms Conservationist III for trail users. (Continued on page 8)

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Chaudoirs Dock Launch Ramp Rehab After 2 years of delayed grant funding because of budget cycles, new construction laws, rampant cost increases, and a defunct contractor, we finally were able to put together a complete package that forced us to reconstruct Chaudoirs Dock launch ramp during the heart of the boating season. The previous launch ramp was too short, ending at about 12‖ of water because of low water and the end of the ramp was breaking off from ice getting under it. Several boaters had trouble catching their trailers on the broken edges and one actually tore the axle off of his trailer last year. The old ramp was removed after the area was sealed off and pumped out dry. A new, 3 lane, constant slope ramp was extended down to a water depth of 6’ with traction grooves. A new technique using rubber bladders instead of sheet piling was used to hold the water back and worked quite well until one of the bladders failed and flooded the construction area just before the first concrete pour. Once a new bladder was installed, all went well with the project being completed in just less than 40 days. Most of the harbor at Chaudoirs Dock only has a water depth of 2’ or less except for the newly constructed launch area. We hope to find funding to be able to dredge the harbor and entrance channel to depths to match the launch ramp within the next year.

Cana Island Porta-Pottys Are Gone Finally, after 4 years of only being able to provide porta-pottys for the 40,000+ annual visitors to Cana Island, we were able to secure grants to assist us with the construction of permanent restrooms for the Island. In early June of this year, concrete restrooms were installed at Cana which included an enlarged store room for electrical panels and much needed storage space for (Continued on page 9)

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tools and equipment. In keeping with the maritime theme, we were able to have a porthole installed as a window in the storage area. Electrical lines were upgraded and placed underground and a new welcome booth has been installed along with surface upgrades to the causeway. We are approximately 90% complete with our fund rising for the parking land acquisition with a closing date of December 31, 2011.

Barn Quilts and John Miles Horse, Sheep & Swine After 6 years of budgeting, fund raising, and planning, we were able to construct a 20,000 square foot building to house horses, sheep & swine during the fair. The building will also be used to house horses through out the summer for various overnight events and will be used for leased storage during the winter months. This building replaced 5 buildings that date back to 1930. Poultry, turkeys and rabbits were housed in 3 of the buildings and have all now been moved into the old Livestock Judging Building providing them with a much needed increase in display space and a safer environment for the animals. Barn Quilts provided by a UW-Extension program, have been installed on 4 of our buildings with a 5th one currently in production. If you did not notice them during the fair, take a trip through John Miles sometime soon to check them out.

 George K. Pinney Door County A&P Director

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Public Health Department:

Swimmer's Itch: Are YOU In Danger? By Elizabeth Farley

(Source: http://www.dpd.cdc.gov/DPDx/HTML/ImageLibrary/CercarialDermatitis_il.htm)

Have you ever gotten a rash after swimming at the beach during the summer? There are a number of reasons why this might have occurred. One possible reason is swimmer’s itch.

occurs upon penetration of the parasite into the skin. The itch can last as long as one week or possibly longer. Itching can be relieved by using skin lotions and anti-itch creams.

Swimmer’s itch (cercarial dermatitis) is a common skin ailment associated with swimming in any open body of water, such as a lake, river, stream, marsh, pond, or ocean. The common symptom of swimmer’s itch is a pimple-like rash.

The chances of getting swimmer’s itch can be reduced by swimming in water away from the shoreline, avoiding swimming in areas where snails have accumulated, not feeding birds, and immediately toweling off after swimming. According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), “The most important thing to do to prevent the itch is to rub down very briskly right after leaving the water. This can crush the organisms before they can penetrate the skin and showering shortly after leaving the water also should help. Some people have noted that waterproof sunscreens and lotions reduce the infections.” For those individuals that have been exposed and reacted previously, the chance of re-infection increases due to an increase in the individual’s allergic sensitivity.

This rash is caused by one or more parasites (shistosomes) that burrow into the skin and die, which causes an allergic reaction in the body. Humans however, are not the intended target for this particular parasite. We just happen to come into contact with it while swimming. The parasite is typically found on the surface of shallow water near the shoreline. The parasites intended target(s) are actually birds, such as geese, swans, ducks, red-winged blackbirds, grackles, and semi-aquatic mammals, snails, muskrats, and moles. According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, “Only about one third of the people who come in contact with the parasite develop swimmer's itch. People who swim or wade in infested water may experience this itchy rash. All age groups and both sexes can be involved, but children are most often infected due to their habits of swimming or wading in shallow water and playing on the beach as the water evaporates from the skin. Swimmer's itch may be prevalent among bathers in lakes in many parts of the world, including the Great Lakes region of North America and certain coastal beaches.” Swimmer’s itch is not contagious, and there is no treatment. Symptoms usually appear within one to two hours after exposure. An initial tingling sensation

According to the Wisconsin DNR, “It’s best to regard swimmer’s itch in the same manner as mosquitoes, wood ticks and deer flies; there really is nothing that can be done to eliminate them, and our best action is to learn how to reduce exposure. Often these creatures we consider pests are signs of a healthy and diverse outdoor environment. Overall, they shouldn’t discourage us from enjoying the many outdoor activities we can experience when we venture into their outdoor habitat.” Source(s): Swimmer’s Itch. Disease Fact Sheet Series. Wisconsin Division of Public Health, Department of Health Services. Swimmer’s Itch FAQs. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Accessed from http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/swimmersitch/faqs.html. Swimmer's Itch . Wisconsin DNR. Accessed from http://dnr.wi.gov/lakes/swimmersitch/.

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Human Resources Corner NEW EMPLOYEES

Address correct?

RETIREMENTS

Check your payroll stub. Employees who have moved in the last year or had their address change, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing as soon as possible. There is a form on the intranet (P drive) in the Human Resources folder under Employee Address Change.dot, if you want to open it and print it. We need your signature that it is changed. So check your payroll stub and verify the correct address.

♦ Katelyn Kubacki - Community Programs ♦ Andrea Heiman - Library A warm welcome to Door County's newest employees.

♦ Connie Mathey - Finance Department ♦ William Price - Highway Department

APPOINTED

♦ Jan Anderson - Treasurer Department

FLU SHOTS – Flu shots will be offered again in early November 2011. More information will be sent out middle of October via email as to dates, shot times, 3 locations and signup instructions.

HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENTS 2012 We will again be offering Health Risk Assessments in 2012. Target date late January. Watch for the announcement and sign-up information.

Health Insurance Reminder: Please remember to notify Human Resources if you have any dependents that are no longer eligible for coverage based on the plan definition of a dependent. If you are not sure which dependents are still on your coverage, please contact Human Resources. Also, remember upon birth or adoption of a child, you have 30 days to notify/ enroll the new dependent with the Human Resources Department & Auxiant. If you get married, you have 30 days to enroll your spouse to have your family insurance effective on your date of marriage with Auxiant.

YMCA Corporate Membership Employees in certain bargaining groups and the Non-Bargaining Employees joining the Y who pay their membership dues through payroll deduction will need to complete paperwork in the Human Resources Department.

Friendly Reminders: Health & Dental Insurance Participants: Stephanie Steger from Auxiant is on site once a month on a regular basis to help assist employees with questions on their health insurance claims. Watch for the notice each month.

Section 125 – Flex Spending Reminders 1. You can check your Benefit Advantage account at www.benefitadvantage.com 2. Remember to submit your receipts for payment to recoup your deposit. 3. Claim forms are on the ―P‖ drive under Human Resources, titled the ―Section 125 claim form Medical― or call our office to receive a form via snail mail. 4. Everyone is encouraged to use your flex plan money by the end of year. 5. Re-enrollment for 2012 will be coming in November. 6. NEW: Your claims can be emailed to Benefit Advantage also; send to: [email protected]

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Human Resources Corner—Wellness Page Midnight Brownies

Save the Date! October 25, 2011—HPS / Auxiant Overview A refresher on your employee benefit statements. (EOB) ... Question & Answer Sessions. Times to be announced

Coming soon - watch for it! A wall-mounted display designed to educate employees on pertinent health issues and provide details regarding available health promotion activities. This new display will be mounted in the Peninsula Room Hallway.  Kelly Hendee Human Resources Director

Brownie Ingredients  1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed  1/2 cup agave syrup  1/2 cup self-rising flour  1/2 cup egg whites  1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa  2 tbsp vanilla  1 tsp baking powder  6 tbsp mini semisweet chocolate chips Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 8x8 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In a food processor, mix all brownie ingredients (except chips) together. Chop on high, until smooth. Clean off sides and blend for another 20 seconds. Add the chips and stir well. Spread into the 8x8 baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean. Cool for about 1 hour at room temperature. Frosting Ingredients  6 oz. fat-free cream cheese  1/4 cup agave syrup  2 tbsp vanilla extract  2 tbsp semisweet mini chocolate chips, melted Directions With a whisk attachment on an electric beater, blend all ingredients until light and fluffy. Spread evenly over the top of the cooled brownies. In a microwave safe bowl, melt the 2 tbsp of chips with a 2second spray of nonstick cooking oil. Using a spoon, swirl the chocolate on top. Allow it to set in the refrigerator for 20 minutes. Serve and enjoy. Don't forget to have seconds!

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FARE THEE WELL AND OUR BEST TO YOU ~

Community Programs Department: “Play is a fundamental activity for children that must be promoted and encouraged, as it represents the most natural behavior for their balanced development and growth”. Can you imagine an 18 year career of playing with children as a job? On September 26, 2011 Sandy Brown will officially retire from the Door County Department of Community Programs where she has steadfastly promoted the act of play and touched the lives of hundreds of children with developmental delays in our community, serving as the Birth to Three Early Intervention Program Educator. Sandy demonstrated an unyielding commitment to assuring early intervention services prevailed; made available to help all children who demonstrated developmental delays. She convened monthly play groups, provided screenings in the schools, hosted health fairs. Sandy is an accomplished learner in the field of early brain development, infant massage, autism, and early childhood---she has always embraced the spirit of children and used that to guide her work. Sandy will find other ways to foster that spirit and “play” in her retirement. We will miss you Sandy!!  Cindy Zellner- Ehlers Developmental Disabilities Coordinator

Finance Department: Congratulations to Constance R. Mathey (aka Connie) who retired on July 5, 2011 after 26 years of service with the County. Connie was our beloved purchasing/printing employee who worked in the Finance Department. If you wanted an office redone (office furniture), Connie would assist with the planning and design and then get the best quality for the best price. This could only be accomplished because of her great working relationship with vendors. Connie was also very adept in the print shop. There was never a time in my ten years at Door County where Connie was not able to assist a department in this area. We will miss Connie since she was not only our co-worker but our friend. Our best to Connie in this new chapter of her life.  Shirley Scalish, Finance Director

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FARE THEE WELL AND OUR BEST TO YOU ~ The Highway Department sends a fond farewell to William (Bill) Price, who retired on July 31, 2011. Bill was hired as a mechanic in January 1988. He spent 23 years in this capacity. Price was the lead mechanic for the department prior to retirement. Bill worked in Grafton, WI as a supervisor for Lesson Electric until he returned to Brussels and ran the Shell Station until his employment with the Highway Department. Born and raised in Door County, He attended Southern Door High School, graduating in 1966. He married his high school sweetheart Sandy Klessig the same year. They have five children and 10 grandchildren. Bill and Sandy enjoy watching their sons play in county league ball. They are also involved in attending many sports events their grandchildren participate in. In his free time Bill enjoys the huge garage he built five years ago with the help of his sons. He plans on spending much of his time working on cars for friends and tinkering with his own projects. His hobbies include golfing, fishing and hunting. I heard him exclaim as he pulled out the lot, ―What a good group of guys the highway has got!‖

 Contributed by John Kolodziej and Dennis Anschutz

Johnson Family Tour of Wisconsin

Tim Johnson and his two sons, Ben, 11, and Noah, 7, spent a week in their minivan in June visiting each of the 72 counties in the state. Johnson, who was born and raised in Wisconsin, came up with the idea after visiting a cattle barn at the State Fair and realizing there were several counties he had never visited The Johnsons stopped at the Door County Government Center on June 14th. They’ve set up a Facebook page to post all the photos from their journey. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Johnsons-Wisconsin-Tour/175272932529449?sk=wall

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DOOR COUNTY LIBRARY INFO  Material from Kathy, Laura and Beth at the Door County Library.

BOOKS ON A SCREEN via the Library Website and Online Catalog For Adults & Kids: OVERDRIVE (Catalog Access ―InfoSoup.org‖) Audiobooks and e-books to download to your computer, e-reader or listening device. Check out period is one or two weeks. For Kids: TUMBLEBOOKS (Library website kids’ page ―DoorCountyLibrary.org/kidspage‖) With your library card, gain instant access to hundreds of picture books right there on your computer. Choose to read the books yourself or have a narrator read them, then play games related to the books. New books and features are added regularly.

BOOK SALES SEPTEMBER 3 (Saturday) Book Sale 10-4 Marina Fest Tent Sister Bay Discover books, DVD’s and CD’s. Proceeds benefit the Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Library Building Fund. *SEPTEMBER 3, 10, 17, 24 + OCTOBER 1 (Saturdays) Book Sale 9:30-12:30 Sturgeon Bay Library-Basement Hundreds of books for adults, teens and children. Great bargains, new items each week! Proceeds benefit all eight branches of the Door County Library. SEPTEMBER 17 (Saturday) Book Sale 9-2 McArdle Library. Proceeds benefit Baileys Harbor Library

TECH WEDNESDAYS Sturgeon Bay Library

Wednesdays 2:00 p.m.

On Wednesdays, Laura Kayacan will teach a basic technology topic in a free, one-hour class at the Sturgeon Bay Library. Topics to be covered will be Computer Basics (Sep 14), Windows Operating System (Sep 28), Microsoft Office (Oct 5), Internet Basics (Oct 12), Google Docs (Oct 26), Online Genealogy Research (Nov 9), Working with Photos and Picture Files (Nov 16), Facebook (Nov 30), Downloading Audiobooks (Dec 7), and Downloading eBooks (Dec 14). When hands-on computer work will be part of the class, library laptop or netbook computers will be provided, although participants are welcome to bring their own. Call the library for more details and to sign-up in advance: 920-743-6578. Class space is limited, so pre-registration is required. Sign-up for one class or several. Walk-ins are welcome to sit in on a class and listen.

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SPECIAL EVENTS FOR ADULTS

WORLD FILMS

*OCTOBER 2 (Sunday) ―Vintage Wisconsin Gardens‖ by Lee Somerville 1:30 p.m. Crossroads at Big Creek On Sunday, October 2, the Friends of Door County Libraries will help welcome Lee Somerville as she celebrates the publication of her new book ―Vintage Wisconsin Gardens.‖ This program is being co-sponsored by the Friends, Crossroads at Big Creek, the Door County Historical Society and the Door County Master Gardeners Association. It will take place at 1:30 p.m. at Crossroads at Big Creek, located on Michigan Street, just east of Hwy 42/57 in Sturgeon Bay. Somerville, a resident of Sturgeon Bay, developed the book from research she did for her Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture at the Univ. of Wisconsin. Published by Wisconsin Historical Society Press, the book traces the history of Wisconsin ornamental gardens in the 19th and early 20th century and will include recommended plant lists and garden layouts. More information can be found online. Visit www.wisconsinhistory.org/ whspress/books/book.asp?book_id=379 Everyone is welcome!

*SEPTEMBER 21 (Wednesday) World Film 6:30 p.m. Sturgeon Bay Library Film from China: ―Shaolin Soccer‖ A Shaolin Kung Fu expert unites with a washed-up soccer star to build the ultimate team, combining sportsmanship with martial arts.

OCTOBER 20 (Thursday) Wisconsin Poet Laureate, Bruce Dethlefsen 7:00 p.m. Miller Art Museum (Sturgeon Bay Library) In celebration of National Friends of Libraries Week and in cooperation with the Emily Dickinson Poetry Series of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County, Wisconsin Poet Laureate Bruce Dethlefsen will appear at the UU in Ephraim on Wednesday, October 19 and at the Miller Art Museum/Sturgeon Bay Library at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday October 20. According to former Wisconsin Poet Laureate (and frequent instructor at The Clearing) Ellen Kort, ―Bruce Dethlefsen can make a stunning poem of just about anything he aims his pen at.‖ His poems have been read by Garrison Keillor on NPR’s ―Writer’s Almanac‖ and he has published two award-winning poetry chapbooks. Dethlefsen, whose term as the state’s Poet Laureate runs from 2010 to 2012 says, ―If a novel is winter, and a short story is a snow storm, then a poem is a snowball, squeezed.‖ For more information, visit http://www.brucedethlefsen.com/index.html

*OCTOBER 19 (Wednesday) World Film 6:30 p.m. Sturgeon Bay Library Filmed in Russia: ―Anna Karenina‖ An adaptation of the Tolstoy novel filmed entirely in Russia at several of the palaces of Russian Tsars as well as historic mansions of Russian nobility, such as the Winter Palace, Peterhof, Menshikov Palace and Yusupov Palace. *NOVEMBER 17 (Wednesday) World Film 6:30 p.m. Sturgeon Bay Library A film from France, ―My Mother’s Castle,‖ is based on a 1957 autobiographical novel by Marcel Pagnol. This charming film relives beautiful childhood memories of his family at their remote cottage in Provence.

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DOOR COUNTY LIBRARY INFO Forestville Branch News: Thanks for the Donation! The Forestville Library is the recipient of a $349.00 donation from the Bank of Luxemburg (Forestville location) On August 5th they volunteered to hold a ―Hamburger/Brat Fry‖ on our behalf. This was VERY well received and people raved about it. Not only were there brats and hamburgers, but, they also sold chips, bottles of water and yummy desserts.

Community Programs: Birth to Three Program News Sandy Brown, B-3 Educator, will be retiring after 18 years on Sep. 26, 2011. Free PLAY GROUPs for parents and preschoolers, 10:30-noon Mondays, Moravian Church nursery, 323 S. Fifth Ave. This program is sponsored by the Young Parent Support Program and the Door County Birth to Three Program of Community Programs. If you have questions or want more information about a child's development, Call Kathy, Young Parent Support Program, 920-559-0200, or B-3, 920-7465200, for more info.  submitted by Sandy Brown B-3 Educator

The people from Forestville really enjoyed having something like this in our village. We do not normally have this type of festivity, and of course, those of us from the library were thrilled also!

Thanks to our Volunteers! The Forestville Library has been very fortunate this summer in having numerous young volunteers. For those of you who are in tuned to what goes on in our libraries during the summer months, you probably realize that we are swamped with young people. They are determined to keep up their reading skills, and at the same time earn prizes. This creates a very busy place! (yea!!!!) We have run very lean in previous years in this department. Our thanks to the following energetic, pleasant, reliable and may I add, ―FUN‖ , young people. It truly ―takes a village‖ to run a library during the busy Summer months. Alexis Neuville Danielle Tauscher Anna Kiehlar Erin McNulty Amber NcNulty

Upcoming Events: We need your help! DCIST Educating in a New Fashion: DCIST is looking for a few self motivated volunteers to assist in handing out educational materials at upcoming parades and farmers markets around the peninsula. If you have a truck with a hitch, like to mingle with the public, or are a good coordinator, please attend our planning meeting Thursday August 25th, 3:30pm at the Ridges Sanctuary in the Marshal Cabin.

Clark Lake Phragmites Workday: Sept 10th 2011 at 8am, we will take to the waters of Clark Lake to protect the diversity of the State Natural Area and the rest of the shoreline. We are still seeking volunteer help to control the phragmites! Meet at Schauer Park at 8am. Lunch will be provided. Contact Marne for more information and to sign up: [email protected]

Mapping Workshop: With an almost complete inventory

My sincere thanks! Barb Husch Forestville Library

of the phragmites along Door County shorelines, we are looking to obtain the last of the information on the Southern Door bay side. Mark your calendars for November 20th at 8:30am. Meet at Sugar Creek County Park. After we will meet at Rites Cove (2733 Bay Rd) to watch the Packers destroy the Buccaneers.

*For any questions regarding upcoming volunteer opportunities, please contact Marne Kaeske at 920-839-2802

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DOOR COUNTY GOVERNMENT NEWS

NEW ARRIVALS ----

―CONGRAULATIONS---IT’S A CLIVIA!!!‖ (Also called a Kafir Lily)

I’m sure everyone that has come into the Lobby of the Government Center has seen the big beautiful live green plant that is to the left of the front doors. As you can see from the picture, we finally got a flower!! This plant came to the Government Center by the gracious donation of Susie Kohout. She was separating the plant she had in her home and felt it was getting too big for her space, so she brought it to the County Clerk’s Office and asked if we would be willing to display it. After checking with Maintenance and deciding it would be a ―good fit‖, it found its new home. Sue gave us instructions on how to care for this plant, along with about 5 or 6 ―extra‖ plants that some of us took home and planted. As of this date, almost all of the ―extras‖ are surviving and the one at my house surprised me with a flower earlier this summer. Between many ―experts‖ on how to make this beautiful plant flower, signs began showing the first week of July that our efforts were going to pay off. If you are in the building, and, as the old saying goes---―stop and smell the Clivia‖, the fragrance will put a smile on your face.  Linda Viste County Clerks Office

WANTED LEGOS - For use by grandchildren (age 5-10+) who love to build and create. Lego bricks, building parts, wheels, characters, gears, etc. all are wanted! Please call Steve Graf 920-5592070 or contact Kathy at the Library in Sturgeon Bay (920-746-7122) Thanks!

FOR SALE  round glass two-tiered

coffee table, square cream large coffee table, cream colored rocker/glider with ottaman For free:  Roosters, beautiful -

mixed breeds 3 months old Jenny Spude, x5994

GIVE-AWAY Free - Handyman Special. Older riding lawn mower needs a good cleaning and a part or two, so if you like to tinker, this might be your next project. Free delivery, too. Call Orie at 920-495-6601.