Kewaunee Inn Cheddar and Beer Soup will be featured in upcoming cookbook!

John McKevitt, from the Kewaunee Inn resort, in Kewaunee WI was the guest chef last night at a fundraiser for the Lillstreet Art Center. His "Wisconsin Cheddar and Beer Soup" was a big hit; sold out early, helping to raise funds for a worthy cause. This innovative take on a traditional Wisconsin favorite will be featured in an upcomming cookbook resulting from the event. Thanks to all who came out to support Lillstreet, and the Kewaune Inn!

Lillstreet Art Center
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A lively Chicago community of artists, artist residency program, adult and childern art classes, gallery, studio space, education and outreach program. We are dedicated to bringing artists and audience together through our commitment to promoting, supporting and encouraging the fine arts.

More Fresh Snow; More GREAT Ski Conditions Around Kewaunee

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Stop by the Kewaunee Inn to warm up by the fire after your ski!

"Weekly Door County Cross Country Ski Report as of February 25, 2010

Posted on 25. Feb, 2010 by Staff Reporter in Quiet Sports
Weekly Cross Country Ski Report brought to you by Door County Silent Sports Alliance. “Time flies! This is our seventh ski report and the good news is that there is still skiing to report! Much better in the southern half of the county though. We will see how many more weeks we have left…

Thursday February 25, 2010

Potawatomi State Park:

Conditions very good for both striding and skating . Freshly groomed on February 24th. 100% snow coverage.

Crossroads at Big Creek:

Only a dusting of new snow this past week. Trails were groomed and tracked a week ago but have held up well even with a lot of use due to the cold nights. A few more bare spots have appeared but the skiing continues to be very good. Groomer heading for sunny Florida on Sunday but will groom trails this weekend if needed.

Cherry Hills Nordic Center:

With two inches of new snow, trails are soft and slow. It looks to be a windy week, so there may be drifting in the orchard. Otherwise trails are in excellent shape. There is no track set in the orchard. The head groomer will be leaving Thursday, February 25th for one week. Trails will be groomed, but not as often or to as high a standard. They should still be good however.

Whitefish Dunes State Park:

Conditions are fair. New snow less than 1″. Last groomed February 17th. Some sections soft while others are icy depending on how much sun gets to the tracks. Track is at full depth in many areas, but there are a few bare spots and some debris under the cedars and hemlocks. Red Trail that is normally double tracked is presently single track.
Peninsula State Park:

Conditions: Fair to Poor – Melting and freezing has left thin, icy snow with only a dusting of new snow.
Tracks have been too hard and icy to ski in the morning, but thaw enough by mid-afternoon to ski. Snow is melting away daily, and is getting too thin to groom well. The skate deck has been re-groomed, but there are a few spots where the Ginzu pulled up dirt. Tracks have a lot of burn through and are very icy – try waiting until afternoon to get out.
Newport State Park:" Source: Weekly Door County Cross Country Ski Report as of February 25, 2010 Door County Style

Pristine skiing along the Lake Michigan beach is just steps from the door of the Kewaunee Inn. Call for a room, or stop in for a meal before or after your trek.

Easter Egg decorating and hunting, at the Kewaunee Inn

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Did you know there is an egg-decorating guild?!?

"Egg decorating
From Wikipedia,

Egg decorating is the art or craft of decorating eggs. It is quite a popular art/craft form because of the attractive, smooth, oval shape of the egg. Any bird egg can be facilitated in this process, but most often the larger and stronger the eggshell is, the more favoured it will be by decorators.

Goose, duck and hens' eggs are usually "blown" - a hole is made in either end and the contents are blown out. The egg is then either carved, dyed, painted, appliqued or otherwise decorated (using a number of different techniques). Egg decoration is particularly popular in Eastern European countries.

Some eggs, like emu eggs, are so large and strong that the shells may be carved without breaking. Decorations on emu eggs take advantage of the contrast in colours between the dark green mottled outside of the shell and the shell-underlay.

The renowned Russian artist and jeweller Peter Carl Fabergé made exquisitely decorated precious metal and gemstone eggs for the Russian Court. These Fabergé eggs resembled standard decorated eggs, but they were made from gold and precious stones.
Punic decorated egg from Iron Age II

The Persian culture also has a tradition of egg decorating, which takes place during the spring equinox. This time marks the Persian New Year, and is referred to as Norouz. Family members decorate eggs together and place them in a bowl. It is said that it is from this cultural tradition that the Christian practice originates.[1]

Although Orthodox Christian societies sometimes decorate highly their eggs at Easter, like the Ukrainian ones as shown, it is normal to dye only in red all over (perhaps using Cochineal ) to represent the blood of Christ.

Many modern egg artists decorate their "art eggs" by etching or carving, while others paint or cover their eggs with different materials, from paper and fabric to polymer clay. Using eggs as a canvas has become so popular that special terms have developed with the art form. An "eggery" is typically a place where you can purchase supplies for egg art and the process of using a natural egg shell to create an art piece if often called "egging".

Egg artists also have their own guild, The International Egg Art Guild which promotes the craft of egg artistry.

In the USA there are shows in many states where artists show their eggs and vendors of "egging" supplies can be found. Each year, the White House chooses a decorated egg from each State to display at Easter time." Source: Egg decorating - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

At the Kewaunee Inn this year we will do a special Easter Brunch, and we will have an easter egg hunt. We may be able to get an egg coloring contest going - stay tuned for details. call 388-0800 for details.

21 Days till St. Patty's Day!

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Plan to spend it in Kewaunee!

"Welcome back to St-Patricks-Day.com for 2010!
Dedicated to the Irish & Irish at Heart all around the World

St. Patrick's Day is celebrated by the Irish and Irish at Heart in big cities and small towns alike with parades, "wearing of the green," music and songs, Irish food and drink, and activities for kids such as crafts, coloring and games. Its a time for fun. Some communities even go so far as to dye rivers or streams green! See all the Parades & Events going on around the World to celebrate St Patricks Day 2009 here and find your nearest Irish Pub!

Well now St. Patrick's Day wouldn't exist if
not for the man himself! But how much do we know about him? Did you know that he spent six years of slavery in Ireland until he escaped and undertook religious training abroad?
Read more about this great man!

Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig is the Gaelic way of expressing a wish that you have all the blessings of St Patrick's Day and the "luck of the Irish" to go with it. There are many humorous explanations for this expression. One comes from the legend of the 'Little People' of the land, know as leprechauns. Finding or catching a leprechaun (who would then give you gold) was a lucky event that could only take place in Ireland ! The Irish are descendants of great Celtic and Viking fighters and invaders. Their natural fighting skills often ensured survival & hence they became known as the 'lucky' people .a classic case of making your own luck ! But then "The Luck of the Irish" may all be legend.

Saint Patricks Day Parades Worldwide, Irish Pubs all around the globe, Fun Runs, Irish Associations, Irish Music Festivals, Irish Names, Irish Dancing Schools,Irish Music Irish Roots, Irish Festivals,Scottish Highland Games USA & Canada, as well as, Scottish Pipes & Drum Bands.

St Patricks Day is for thinking about our Saint as well as a time to think of loved ones across the water.

So, why is it celebrated on March 17th? One theory is that that is the day that St. Patrick died. Since the holiday began in Ireland, it is believed that as the Irish spread out around the world, they took with them their history and celebrations. The biggest observance of all is, of course, in Ireland. With the exception of restaurants and pubs, almost all businesses close on March 17th. Being a religious holiday as well, many Irish attend mass, where March 17th is the traditional day for offering prayers for missionaries worldwide before the serious celebrating begins.

There's 21 days left until St. Patrick's Day - March 17th 2010 " Source: St Patricks Day - 2010 Saint Patricks Day Parades & Events Worldwide

Everyone's Irish in Kewaunee on the 17th. There is a music and a parade at the Cork on the 14th, and Corned Beef and Cabbage all week at the Kewaunee Inn.

Cool Bridal and Prom show in nearby Algoma

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Tina Marie's is a great shop and they put on a breat show. The Kewaunee Inn will be there, providing H'orderves. Join us, and come by the Inn after; special drinks for parents accompanying their brides and prom-goers - treat Mom or Dad!

"12th Annual Bridal, Prom and Special Occasion Fair



Sunday March 7, 2010 11-4

Style Show at 3 p.m.

Algoma Youth Club
620 Lake Street, Algoma Wis

Over 30 Businesses to help you plan Your Special Day!
Special door prize drawings for the Bride and Groom only
Additional drawings every hour for general participants.
Cover charge $5.00 Under 10 Free

" Source: Tina Marie's Boutique - Algoma, Green Bay, Kewaunee, & Door County's Bridal, Bridesmaids, Prom Dresses and More! Fashion, Accessories and Gift Haus!

the Kewaunee Inn - the primere venue in Kewaunee County for weddings, receptions, wedding and prom dinners. Call 920-388-0800 for more details.

Schools closed in Green Bay, but GREAT Cross Country skiing in Kewaunee!!!

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Ski on the beach on new untracked snow in beautiful sunny Kewaunee just outside the door of the charming, cozy, Historic Kewaunee Inn:

"Several crashes and vehicles in ditches were reported this morning in the Green Bay area as roads remained slippery with more than an inch of lake-effect snow having fallen overnight.

Blowing snow also reduced visibility, according to the National Weather Service office in Ashwaubenon.

More than 3 inches of snow has fallen in the Green Bay area since Tuesday.

Heavy lake-effect snow was seen in Kewaunee, Manitowoc and eastern Brown County this morning, with snow falling at the rate of an inch per hour.

That prompted a winter weather advisory for Kewaunee and Manitowoc counties until 11 a.m. today. Those areas closer to Lake Michigan were expected to get 3 to 5 inches of new snow, bringing the two-day total to 4 to 7 inches.

Even when the snow stops, it'll be whipped around by north winds of 16 to 20 mph and gusting to 24 mph. Thursday will be sunny, but north-northwest winds will linger, gusting to 21 mph." Source: Lingering lake-effect snow snarls Green Bay's morning traffic greenbaypressgazette.com Green Bay Press-Gazette

Call the Kewaunee Inn for information 920-388-0800

Lake Michigan Salmon Fishing Starts in Weeks - start planning!

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Interesting article about the Salmon season starting soon

"Lake Michigan fishing tips from a Charter Boat Captain
from .: Blogs Fishing Talks :. by CaptJedi

Catch more salmon and trout this summer. Part 2, Adjusting to Water Temperature

Captain Andy Derwinski

JEDI Sportfishing Charters

Kenosha, WI

Lake Michigan fishing is like a puzzle with a few of the pieces missing. At least this is how it feels some days. Just when you think you have it figured out, here comes the twist of the week. After 30 years of fishing Lake Michigan from over 20 different ports, there are a few things that remain constant. The most important key to consistently catching fish is location. In the last article we discussed location in relation to information available. Fishing reports, local bait shops and captains, and yesterdays info all help us pick a starting point. So what do we do if we have no information? What if we choose a location and the fish aren’t there? Where do we go now?

Most days, water temperature will determine fish location. If we break it down into seasonal patterns, it can begin to make sense.

Spring in my part of Wisconsin starts in mid April. The fishing can be excellent one day and downright aggravating the next. The key here is to find the warmest water in the area. Sometimes it’s the filtration discharges. Other days it’s runoff from the rivers and streams. Still other days it is small pockets of warmer water located along the shoreline. However, as spring progresses into late May, the warm water pockets are often located well off shore. A great tool is on the web. Just Google “coast watch”. There you can find satellite images showing lake surface temperatures. As I sit here in the dead of winter, the warmest water on the lake is 37.7 degrees. A small pocket located halfway between Kenosha and South Haven, right in the middle of the lake.


I am Captain Andy Derwinski, owner and captain of the JEDI. For the best adventure on the lake, give me a call. 414-788-6603" Source: Google Reader

- Kewaunee is one of the best salmon fishing harbors on Lake Michigan - give us a try!

A good time of year to catch fish?

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A perfect time for a weekend at the cozy Kewaunee Inn

"Ideas For End Of Season Ice Fishing
Monday February 22, 2010
Ice Fishing Pictures Bob Jensen says the end of ice fishing season is a good time to catch a lot of fish. His tips will help you find and catch fish through the ice right now. Don't give up just because the end of the season is near.

picture (c) Getty Images

Ideas For End Of Season Ice Fishing" Source: Ideas For End Of Season Ice Fishing

Come for a weekend of fishing - sit by the fire with a scotch after packing your catch in ice. Call 920-646-0800 for a reservation.

Sunday Brunch has begun at the Kewaunee Inn!

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The dining room at the former Karsten Inn is now open for brunch on Sundays, with a traditional Wisconsin Sunday Brunch. The affordable, elegant, fressh and tasty offerings have been getting great reviews by satisfied guests.

Come in and try, and let Chef Peg know how she did!

Good news for hunters!

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More hunters coming to Kewaunee area.

"MADISON — Some Wisconsin hunters wouldn’t have to worry about putting their guns in cases while they’re driving under a bill approved in the state Senate.

The bill approved Tuesday on a voice vote would allow unloaded firearms that are 26 inches or longer to be transported in vehicles. Bows and cross bows also wouldn’t have to be in cases as long as they are not armed with an arrow or a bolt under the bill.

Under current law, firearms must be transported in closed cases and bows and cross bows must either be in cases or unstrung.

Lobbying records show the National Rifle Association and other groups representing hunters are supporting the bill, which makes other technical changes for group deer hunting" Source: Relaxed gun, bow transporting rules endorsed by Wisconsin Senate greenbaypressgazette.com Green Bay Press-Gazette

Call the Kewaunee Inn for more details

Still good snow conditions for skiing near Kewaunee

"Weekly Door County Cross Country Ski Report

February 18, 2010 to March 18, 2010

Thursday February 18th, 2010
brought to you by Door County Silent Sports Alliance
Potawatomi State Park:

Conditions very good for skating and striding. New snow freshly groomed. Coverage 100%. Classical track well set and skate lane fairly flat.
Crossroads at Big Creek:

2 - 3 inches of new snow since the weekend. Rolled all trails on Monday and Tuesday. Skate lane in excellent condition. Very good base and only a couple of bare spots remain. Track for classic reset on Wednesday February 17th. All skiing very good to excellent.
Cherry Hills Nordic Center:

A couple inches of new snow in the last few days have the trails looking good. Trails last groomed Wednesday February 17th. Skate lane excellent. Diagonal track excellent. Track is set in both the orchard and woods. The current forecast for this weekend looks excellent.
Whitefish Dunes State Park:

Conditions are fair to good. Approximately 1.5 inches of powdery new snow fell on/around February 15th. Trails were groomed and a new track was set February 17th. In the open areas tracks are mostly good, but the area immediately North of Old Baldy has been wind-blown, and is somewhat bare. Trails in the woods are in the best condition, however, snow cover is thin in the Pine and Hemlock stands. For latest trail conditions call the park at 823-2400.
Peninsula State Park:

Most recent snow was 2 inches on February 15th. Last groomed on February 17th. Trails are soft but in good condition. Good coverage in most areas with a few small bare spots. There is one large bare area in a grove of pine trees on the green loop. Otherwise, everything is quite nice." Source: Fish Creek » Weekly Door County Cross Country Ski Report

Call 920-388-0800 form more information, and for information about Affordable Luxury Lodging on the Lake!

The Tall Ships sail past Kewaunee

Wonderful on the water sailing, and on the dock touring adventures will be featured this summer minutes from the Kewaunee Inn, in one of America's prettiest harbor towns, Kewaunee, WI.

"A ship featured in the Hollywood classic “Mutiny on the Bounty” is among four newly announced attractions coming to Green Bay this summer.

Organizers of the Baylake Bank Tall Ship Festival announced today that the festival will include the H.M.S. Bounty, which also was used in the more recent movie “Pirates of the Caribbean II.”

The festival scheduled for Aug. 13-15 on the Fox River is expected to draw 75,000 people.

A dozen ships will be showcased, including the previously announced S/V Denis Sullivan and Unicorn.

In addition to the H.M.S. Bounty, the lineup announced today includes: Amistad, a floating classroom about the American slave trade; Roseway, which focuses on marine ecology education; and Pride of Baltimore II, a top-sail schooner.

The rest of the lineup will be announced in April.

The festival, which is being produced by PMI Entertainment Group, will include interactive ship tours, sailing opportunities on some ships, maritime music and children’s entertainment.

For more information, go to www.tallshipgreenbay.com." Source: Hollywood ship sets sail for Green Bay festival greenbaypressgazette.com Green Bay Press-Gazette

Call the Kewaunee Inn for more information 920-388-0800

The Bistro at the Kewaunee Inn starts its "Old Fashioned Wisconsin Fish Fry" tonight

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mlyo2Mw4k3Y

Perch and Haddock, and all te traditional sides, cole slaw, cold and hot potato salads

"“An Artist’s Food for the Soul,”

Combining the arts -

"“An Artist’s Food for the Soul,” Edgewood Orchard’s Benefit Cookbook for Sale at Hardy Gallery

The 224-page cookbook is filled with delicious recipes from artists, staff, and family, as well as full-color artwork on every page.

The full purchase price of $24.95 is donated back to the Hardy to support youth arts education through the Edgewood Orchard Cookbook Fund of the Door County Community Foundation. One of the many youth programs provided by the Hardy over the years include Exposure to Creativity (ETC), a program initiated in 2007 as a joint effort between the Hardy and Friends of Gibraltar (FOG). The ETC program pairs the high school students of Gibraltar with experienced local artists for specialized learning in a variety of creative fields.

Since its publishing in July 2009, An Artist’s Food for the Soul has raised over $40,000. The cookbook is available for purchase in the Hardy Gallery on Anderson Dock in Ephraim or by calling the Hardy Gallery office at 920.854.2210. The Gallery is open daily from 10 am - 5 pm.

For more information about the cookbook, visit www.edgewoodorchard.com.

The Hardy Gallery is a non-profit arts organization enriching the vibrancy of the Door County community by promoting and fostering local art. For more information about the Hardy, please call 920.854.2210 or visit www.thehardy.org." Source: “An Artist’s Food for the Soul,” Edgewood Orchard’s Benefit Cookbook for Sale at Hardy Gallery Door County Chefs.com

NE Wisconsin is blessed with bounty in food as well as art - visit soon!

"FREE Figure Drawing Instruction"

At the nearby prestigious Kewaunee Academy of Fine Art

Figure drawing has been the standard measurement of an artist’s skills for hundreds of years, probably from the moment we first started capturing the living world around us.

Figure drawing is a very important aspect of todays art, because it aids the artist in that it is one of the key methods of observation and seeing is a large part of what art is about.

With all of this in mind, the Kewaunee Academy of Fine Art is proud to offer FREE figure drawing instruction.

To learn more about the classes we offer, please visit our website.

" Source: FREE Figure Drawing Instruction Barnsite Blog

Visit beautiful Kewaunee, hang out with Artists, paint and draw the beachfront, just blocks from the Kewaunee Inn

COOL BEANS! Kewaunee has the hottest tubing hill around!

"Winter Park Recreation Area - tube, ski or board

Kewaunee County’s Winter Park is a one-of-a-kind attraction that promises fun for the whole family. This County owned facility is specially geared to offer winter time excitement for adults as well as children. Spend a few hours or spend the whole day, either way Winter Park’s family based environment provides a unique and economical outdoor recreational setting for all.

The Winter Park tubing hill features 6 chutes and a vertical drop of 70 feet. Each run is approximately 450 feet long. Riders are transported back to the summit by a state-of-the-art tow lift that hooks each tube to the tow line and pulls riders up the hill. All the tubers need to do is sit back and enjoy the ride. The Winter Park Tube Hill is open every weekend until spring from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturdays and from 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. on Sundays. Riders are required to rent tubes and purchase a lift ticket. The cost for Tubing is $5.00/person for 2 hours. We also offer a family rate of $18.00 for 2 hrs, up to 5 people. The Tubing hill may also be reserved on week-day-nights for groups of 50 or more. Food and beverages are available at the park. Please call (920) 388-0444 for additional details and rates or visit the Winter Park Tubing homepage for directions and other general information.

For the more daring, try your luck at the Winter Park Ski area. Choose one of the five ski runs rated from easy to more difficult. The ski area offers a 160 foot vertical drop and runs over a quarter mile in length – perfect for a family to enjoy. Skiers and snowboarders alike are transported to the summit on a T-Bar lift for an economical $10 / day lift ticket. The Ski Hill is open every weekend from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays and from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. on Sundays. Unfortunately, no rental equipment is available at the hill at this time.

Skiers and tubers are invited to the Winter Park Chalet to warm up by the fire and enjoy food and beverage concessions offered for sale by the Winter Park Recreation Association. Menu items include hot chocolate, soda, pizza, hotdogs, and various other snacks. Winter Park is a cash only facility, so please come prepared. Winter Park is on County F, west of Kewaunee across from Bruemmer Park and adjecent to to the historic Dana Farm.

From Green Bay take Wisconsin 29 toward Kewaunee, and turn left on Birchwood Road, then right on County F.

From the Lakeshore, take WI 42 Kewaunee and proceed west on WI 29 and take County Road C west to County F.

From WI 54 to the north, take County C south from Casco to County F.

Call the recreation hotline for up-to-date conditions and hours of operation at (920) 388-7199, or visit the official webpage for directions and other general information." Source: Winter Park Recreation Area - tube, ski or board

Come to Kewaunee Inn after! 920-388-0800

SAGBRAW (Schramms's Annual Bicycle Ride Across Wisconsin - theBubbler

SAGBRAW (Schramms's Annual Bicycle Ride Across Wisconsin - theBubbler

SAGBRAW comes to Kewaunee County again this year, (but only skirts beautiful Kewaunee); call the Kewaunee Inn for a room, a meal, and a shower; we will come pick you up! 920-388-0800.

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Weekly Door County Cross Country Ski Report as of February 18, 2010 | Door County Style

Weekly Door County Cross Country Ski Report as of February 18, 2010 Door County Style

NEARBY SKIING IS GREAT - COME VISIT!

Call 920-388-0800

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Door County in 2 hours? - Door County Forum - TripAdvisor

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Door County in 2 hours? - Door County Forum - TripAdvisor

Kewaunee Inn get's noticed by TripAdvisor! Thanks Civitas!

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Edible Antics - Having Fun With Food: Wisconsin Food Trends: Buy Local From Farmers; Substitute Sauerkraut For The Coconut

Edible Antics - Having Fun With Food: Wisconsin Food Trends: Buy Local From Farmers; Substitute Sauerkraut For The Coconut

Cool "Buy Local" Wisconsin local foodies at it again

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Maritime Museum In Manitowoc Wisconsin: WWII Submarine History Told In Lake Michigan Community

Maritime Museum In Manitowoc Wisconsin: WWII Submarine History Told In Lake Michigan Community

This wonderful museum is only minutes from charming Kewaunee. One of the finest maritime museums in the country - and you can tour a real U.S. submarine!

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Wondering where to drive this weekend? Try Kohler Arts Center - JSOnline

Wondering where to drive this weekend? Try Kohler Arts Center - JSOnline

Just a short drive from Art Friendly Kewaunee!

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St Valentine's Day History and Customs. Will and Guy's Humor 14th of February

St Valentine's Day History and Customs. Will and Guy's Humor 14th of February

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Kewaunee Housing Market outperforming Door County

Door County’s Home Market Continues to Dip in 2009 While Kewaunee Begins to Stabilize
via Door County Style by Staff Reporter on 2/11/10

Nationwide, the housing market began to slowly gain momentum with each passing quarter, ending the year up an encouraging 4.9% over 2008. The state of Wisconsin mirrored this growth with a drastic swing of being down 22.6% in the 1st quarter of 2009 to being up 25.6% in the 4th quarter. This meant an overall flat year for home sales in the state.

In Door County the average price of a home sold in the 4th quarter of 2009 decreased by 21.7%, with a 14.7% decrease for the overall year. Number of homes sold in Door County increased 8.3% in the 4th quarter of 2009 and experienced an overall drop of 7.4% when comparing 2008 to 2009.

On the other hand, Kewaunee looks as if they, along with the rest of the state, are reaping the benefits of the tax credit. In the 4th quarter of 2009, there were 46 homes sold as compared to 21 homes sold in the 4th quarter of 2008 – a 119% increase. Overall, Kewaunee County’s home market seemed to stabilize in 2009 with a 2% increase in median home price from $99,500 in 2008 to $101,500 in 2009 and a 4.3% drop in total home sales from 140 in 2008 to 134 in 2009.

100 Year Old, 212 lb Sturgeon Caught yesterday

010 Sturgeon Season - Day 1 News Release Published: February 13, 2010 by the Northeast Region

Contact(s): Ron Bruch, DNR Senior Sturgeon Biologist, 920-424-3059

Tom Turner, DNR Public Affairs Manager, 920-662-5122

Winnebago sturgeon spearers harvest 656 on opening day

Winnebago & Up River Lakes Report for Saturday, February 13, 2010

OSHKOSH, Wis. – It was a record smashing day on Lake Winnebago today for the start of the 2010 sturgeon spearing season. Fish biologists working on the Winnebago Pool of lakes have been handling fish in their spring spawning surveys in excess of 200 pounds for several years now, and finally one of these large super-trophies has shown up in the spear harvest. Ron Grishaber of Appleton registered a 212.2 pound, 84.2" sturgeon this morning at the Harrison Registration Station, west of the village of Sherwood.

Another record - the largest male sturgeon ever registered in the spear harvest -- 116.8 pounds, 71 inches -- was brought in to the Winneconne registration station at Critters.

Also a record number of fish greater than or equal to 100 pounds were registered today – 34. Thirty-one of these were taken from Lake Winnebago and 3 were taken on the Upriver Lakes.

Commenting on the number of very large fish in the Winnebago Pool population, Bruch says his team has seen it increasing over the last 15 years due to regulations developed by DNR fisheries staff and the Winnebago Citizens Sturgeon Advisory Committee. These regulations were implemented in the 1990's and were designed to decrease the annual exploitation of adult female sturgeon (which are the largest fish in the stock, but the most vulnerable to overharvest). Another reason for these regulations was due to large hatches of sturgeon over a 20-30 year period in the early 1900s that are now entering the super-trophy size in their life. Lake sturgeon, especially females, are believed to be able to live for 150 years or more. The 212 lb record breaker harvested today has not been aged yet, but it likely in excess of 100 years old.