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    As the recall election of Gov. Scott Walker becomes a virtual certainty, I believe a couple of facts should be crystal clear.

    • Feb. 21, 2012
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    Keta's Potluck: Everyone pitches in for county softball game

    At 85, Sister Bay's Elaine Johnson is one of the spunkiest, sassiest, most good-hearted women I know. She is also, alas, one of the dying breed of Northern Door characters known for mixing good deeds with good times.

    • Feb. 21, 2012
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    Theory column: Anger; what is it good for? Almost absolutely nothing

    This is part two of my column on Anger. If you missed part one, just go to the Advocate website at www.door countyadvocate.com and search for Jamie Palmer.

    • Feb. 21, 2012
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    Peter J. Devlin column: Where almost everyone knows your name

    There are still a few "country bars" in Door and Kewaunee counties. Most are off the highways, usually along roads lettered rather than numbered.

    • Feb. 17, 2012
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    Heidi Hodges column: Scenes from a young love still resonate

    There they are: Flickering images on the screen, captured forever on 8 mm film. So young. So heartbreakingly beautiful.

    • Feb. 17, 2012
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    Letter: Thanks from Jordon's family

    The Southern Door Boys basketball team played the Gibraltar boys varsity team on Feb. 7. Although it seemed the main goal that evening was for each team to win, the score was close with just four minutes left.

    • Feb. 17, 2012
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    Letter: Police showed care, sensitivity

    One of the many blessings of living in the Sturgeon Bay community is the way that friends and neighbors step up and do all that they can for one another in times of crisis. We want to publicly thank the Sturgeon Bay Police Department for the incredible care and sensitivity shown to the Bay and Wehausen families in their recent tragic loss.

    • Feb. 17, 2012
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    Letter: GOP pushing mine site

    Heads up commoners: Wisconsin is about to be violated by Gov. Scott Walker and his merry band of Republican conservationists. His latest "Open for Business" venture comes in the form of an ore body ditch four miles wide, 32 miles long and 1,000 feet deep in Ashland and Iron counties. This proposed canyon had the potential to release toxic elements into the environment, adversely affect water tables and the aquifers. Plus, many acres of trees will fall to the chain saws.

    • Feb. 17, 2012
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    Letter: Don't miss the real issue

    The reaction to the recent ruling of the government on health insurance furnished by religious institutions was quite strong. In some quarters it was very strong indeed, as evidenced by the very strong letter from the bishop read at Mass.

    • Feb. 17, 2012
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    Your letters

    We at the Wellness Center of Door County were pleased to be featured in the Feb. 4 edition of the Advocate. We hope the article will help Door County residents better understand the breadth of services and programs we offer to the men, women, and children of Door County.

    • Feb. 14, 2012
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    Bluhm column: With apologies to Mr. and Mrs. Bader

    You can't blame Scott Bader for thinking we have it in for him — although the evidence might indicate we're not sure who he is in the first place.

    • Feb. 14, 2012
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    Keta's Potluck: St. Valentine has not been a friend over the years

    Valentine's Day, Schmalentine's Day! Who needs it? Thankfully, Hallmark's most lucrative holiday is over (for this year, at least), but I still feel like harping. As one long accustomed to seeing the hearts and flowers go to the gal next door, I learned early on to ignore Cupid's snubs.

    • Feb. 14, 2012
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    Column: My life as a train wreck

    Ever notice we keep doing the same stupid things over and over again? Or is it just me?

    • Feb. 14, 2012
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    Column: Shared reading experience breathes life into a book

    I was a bookworm when I was young. Weird as it may sound, I would occasionally get in trouble at school for reading when I was supposed to be doing something else.

    • Feb. 10, 2012
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    Faith Perspective: Acting out the shape of God

    About 20 years ago I received a call from a man who had been attending the church I was serving. His attendance was sporadic, but then his attendance became a regular thing. Every Sunday morning at 8 o'clock, he was there. Now he wanted to talk.

    • Feb. 10, 2012
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    Your letters

    When President Obama took office he faced an economic situation as bad as in 1930 and a group of unhinged conservatives who had vowed to make him fail. They used every possible means to thwart his initiatives and just as the present candidates who are trying to unseat him they offered no positive solutions; only criticism. We expect some of this activity in an election year, but much of the rhetoric being dumped on the voters is simply wrong.

    • Feb. 7, 2012
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    Keta's Potluck: Our first home was not quite as advertised

    I am writing this on Feb. 2, a date that to me, like Dec. 7, 1941, and Sept. 11, 2001, will forever live in infamy. A lesser woman would never have survived.

    • Feb. 7, 2012
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    Peter J. Devlin column: Everybody must get stone trees

    I think I've spotted the "next thing" in artistic endeavors for the Peninsula: "stone trees." Some apparently already exist in Door County.

    • Feb. 3, 2012
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    Heidi Hodges column: The season of love stories

    First comes love, then comes marriage. That's what they say.

    • Feb. 3, 2012
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    Another View: Whitefish from Green Bay should concern fish eaters

    With fishing conditions ever evolving, the latest catch by Green Bay ice-fishing enthusiasts requires careful examination of the Wisconsin and Michigan fish advisories.

    • Feb. 3, 2012
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    Faith Perspective: Good News is happening everywhere

    The first words Jesus speaks, as recorded in Mark's Gospel, are to announce that the "time is fulfilled and the Kingdom of God has come near; repent and believe the good news."

    • Feb. 4, 2012
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    Your Letters

    Too often we all take for granted the wonderful and talented people right here in our own backyard. People who give of themselves and help others.

    • Jan. 31, 2012
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    Theory: New Year's resolutions can do a world of good

    We make them … and break them. The idea of New Year's resolutions is good, but the execution, flawed.

    • Jan. 31, 2012
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    Keta's Potluck: Nina, Doris, Miss Hofer and the 70th reunion

    Who should call me long distance from Escanaba, yet, but my former classmate Nina Marie Peterson Johnson, who usually only calls to correct me on some picayune mistake I made in Potluck. This time, all Nina wanted to talk about was our mutual friend and my favorite female cousin, Doris-Laverne Anderson Van Haute, who is in Florida recuperating from that wheelchair crash I told you about last month.

    • Jan. 31, 2012
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    Peter J. Devlin column: The check is in the mail

    For the second week in a row, a phone call I received is the inspiration for my writing. This time, instead of an attempt to sell me something as happened last week, this time one of my creditors called demanding to know why I hadn't paid their bill. I was convinced I had.

    • Jan. 27, 2012
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    Heidi Hodges column: Pictures of the past, images of the future

    I came across some photos today — pictures from when my kids were much younger. Actually, the discovery was more than just photos, it was part of a magazine story I did in 2005.

    • Jan. 27, 2012
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    More information about Maritime Museum tower

    In light of some of recent comments concerning the design of the proposed observation tower at Door County Maritime Museum, I thought it might be beneficial to offer some additional background information.

    • Jan. 27, 2012
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    Letter: The true path to unity

    I'd like to offer to a response to Richard Feyen's Faith Perspective "Christian unity seems to be a daunting goal" from the Jan. 21 Advocate. I believe that the unity he seeks is not found by "Seeking ways to understand (the) other person's views" BUT by understanding God's view. God's view, as spoken through his son Jesus, offers a gracious opportunity of perfect unity.

    • Jan. 27, 2012
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    Letter: Civil rights, abortion rights and Christianity

    I have always considered abortion the killing of a human, and so will insist on the civil rights of an unborn child. Laws should reflect this fundamental right to life. Since morality and religion are generally closely tied, Christians have a high profile in right-to-life efforts. This, however, does not equate to Christians imposing morality on others. The child in the womb is human.

    • Jan. 27, 2012
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    Your letters

    Gov. Scott Walker's latest television ad reminds me of the one for Cialis, where the image of the happy couple rising into the sky in a hot air balloon is supposed to distract you from all the warnings about side effects — except Walker's ad doesn't contain those useful warnings!

    • Jan. 24, 2012
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    Keta's Potluck: Unpacking boxes of memories

    God, but I'm old! I lived in an era that seems like yesterday to me and like medieval times to my grandchildren. When I was 12-year-old Adele's age, the atom was the smallest particle of an element in existence, nurses wore white and that sexily curved bottle of Coca-Cola could be yours for a nickel.

    • Jan. 24, 2012
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    Peter J. Devlin column: What's on TV? Not much these days

    I just got off the phone with a telemarketer trying to sell me an "all sports" upgrade to my satellite-delivered television service.

    • Jan. 20, 2012
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    Faith Perspective: Christian unity seems to be a daunting goal

    One does not have to look far to see, or go far to experience, or listen long to hear the divisive and fractious nature of our culture today. This morning, listening to the radio, I heard one commentator state that we are in for one of the most negative election years ever and each party will blame the other.

    • Jan. 20, 2012
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    Your letters: Another view of Christian legacy

    The letter in this paper on Jan. 11, "Our 'Christian' legacy," brings up some good points but leaves out others.

    • Jan. 20, 2012
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    Heidi Hodges column: Football appreciation develops over time

    A week has passed since the Green Bay Packers football team ended its championship quest. A premature loss on their home field sent the team packing before anyone expected.

    • Jan. 20, 2012
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    Your letters: Illinois' economic recovery

    Recently, the chairman of the Democratic Party of Door County falsely described Illinois as being one of the states that is leading the nation toward economic recovery. I respect the chairman's lofty position as a leader of the party, but with that distinction comes the responsibility of being honest so as to move the political process forward.

    • Jan. 20, 2012
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    Your letters: United Way results cause for celebration

    This last week, the United Way of Door County celebrated its 50th year of charitable contributions to Door County. The United Way actually collected $454,988, which in effect was 99.5 percent of the goal.

    • Jan. 20, 2012
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    Your letters: Volpe is a community treasure

    I would sincerely like to thank the Ephraim Moravian Church and all of its board members for making the decision almost three years ago to elect Dawn Volpe as their pastor.

    • Jan. 20, 2012
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