A Newsletter of the Town of Sturgeon Bay Lakeshore Area Fall 2012: Volume 12, no.

From Pat Nell, LFP Corp President

Lake Forest Park Road has been busy this summer, as I am sure you have noticed, and our refurbished sign is a notable result. Its been wonderful to see so many walkers, bicyclists, and children on the road. Perhaps I was more aware of the action because I was home most of the summer tending to puppies. Thanks to all of the children who helped socialize them. We had only one work day this year at Portage Park on September 15 because a grant is allowing others to work on eradicating phragmites. Three of our neighbors hosted potlucks over the summer, and we thank them for their hospitality. Upcoming social events are the Fall Gathering and the Winter Dinner. This newsletter was put together by the wonderful dedicated members of the Association, and I want to thank everyone for pitching in and providing Carol with much of the information included here. Be sure to check the blog for more news and photography of our road. Issues to be covered in future newsletters include fires on the beach, fireworks, overflow parking, and excessive use of fertilizers. As always we welcome suggestions and contributions to the newsletter. I hope to see all of you at the Fall Gathering.

Mid-Winter Dinner: Saturday, January 19

Every year on the third or fourth Saturday in January, residents gather at the Nightingale Supper Club for a casual evening. In 2013, the date is January 19, with cocktails at 5:30 and dinner at 6:30. All are welcome; if the weather is conducive to travel many seasonal owners drive up. To reserve a spot, call Jo Ann Zirtzlaff at 746-0331 or Lois Wendhack at 743-9761. Let Jo Ann know if you would like to be on the annual mail/call reminder list.

Road Sign Refurbished

by Ruth Sandor

At the turning from Michigan onto the Road there stands a sign to guide wayfarers into the neighborhood: colorful, informative, sturdy, and now, illuminated. Metal roofing protects the sign and supports a solar unit powering the downward-washing lights, so that even at night Lake Forest Park Road, the correct USPS designation, can be read. Thanks to Bob Brown, Dennis Connolly, Paul Lutzke, Peg OHarrow, Norm Wilsman, and Sandy Johnson for assessing the physical deterioration, devising a restoration plan, and following through with the tasks needed. Most of the materials needed were things Paul had on hand; the rest were donated by one or the other from the group. Thanks also to Marilyn Carolan, not only for permission to keep the sign where it is, but also for supplying cool refreshments on a sweltering day to the work crew. Jeff Bradley of the Artists Guild advised on the paint and colors; Peg and Norm hauled the sign to Green Bay where new lettering was applied and the surface cleaned. Now
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Fall Gathering: Saturday, October 6

The Fall Gathering of the LFP Corp will be held in the second-floor boardroom at Stone Harbor Resort on Saturday October 6. Coffee starts at 9:30 followed by brunch at 10:00. Board members will meet at 9:00. Dennis Connolly (2732) will show photographs from his trip to Western China. Cost for the brunch is $15.00 per person. Please RSVP to Sandi Johnson at 818-0163 or creekhouse136@aol.com.

protected by new plexiglass, the original colors can again be appreciated. A former sign, with the permission of Dotti Rose (3317), hung for a time in the frame while work proceeded. It was recognized by some, most especially Karen Rissing, daughter of Lois and the late Fritz Wendhack. She stopped to reminisce with Bob Brown while he painted the framework. During her August vacation, Ms. Rissing, an artist, painted a winter scene on a new sign. Watch for the seasonal switch this year.

DNR Field Guide to Invasive Plants

A Field Guide to Terrestrial Invasive Plants of Wisconsin provides photographs, identification and control information, and resources for more information about 58 invasive plant species in the state. The guide helps people learn about both restricted plants such as buckthorn, bush honeysuckle, and phragmites, which are widespread, and prohibited plants, such as poison hemlock and kudzu, which are not yet established in Wisconsin. The guide also provides details on methods for successful control and recommendations for minimizing the spread of invasives. It is available on the DNR website http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/invasives/publications.html and in print via an online order form or by calling 608-2675066. Single copies are $5 plus shipping.

Recap: LFP Corp Annual Business Meeting

The annual business meeting of the Lake Forest Park Corporation was held June 23, 2012 at 3108 LFPR, home of Norm Wilsman and Peg OHarrow. Officers for the coming year were elected for 1-year terms to be re-elected annually for up to 3 years: Pat Nell, President 11; Donna Janning, Vice President 11; Sandi Johnson, Secretary 12; Dennis Connolly, Treasurer 11. Members of the Board of Directors serve staggered 3-year terms: Susan McAninch 11, Liz Wallner '10, and Paul Lutzke 12. Liz Wallner will continue as Chair of the Membership Committee. Meetings are open to any residents on the road. The next meeting will be January 8, 2013. Carol Hollar-Zwick continues as editor of the newsletter. Thank you to outgoing secretary Peg OHarrow for her service to LFP Corp, and to board member Ken Zwick. The 2013 Annual Meeting is scheduled for June 29.

Consider the Frogs . . .

Using herbicides to kill Canary Reed Grass growing along the roadside may also kill the unique frog population in our wetlands on both sides of the road.

Neighbor on NOVA
LFPRs own Bela Sandor (2980), Professor Emeritus of Engineering Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, is a principal in the NOVA TV documentary "The Rise of the Egyptian Chariot." The project is partly based on his paper, "The Rise and Decline of the Tutankhamun-Class Chariot," which is the earliest high-performance machine. His contributions to the NOVA program include describing the chariots on location in the Cairo Museum, evaluating replicas built for the film, and demonstrating on camera the sophisticated and unique designs of the ancient wheels and suspension systems. The program will air on PBS in early 2013. Bela is also well known in the swimming world. In US Masters Swimming, he is All American (No. 1 for ages 7579) in the 50-meter and 100-meter breaststroke in the 2012 competition season.

New Trail in the Kellner Fen

The Door County Land Trust has created a new, short hiking trail on the Kellner Fen property, and it is asking people to use this trail instead of other hiking trails. Why? The fen is a critical staging area for the endangered Hines Emerald Dragonflyone of two in the upper Midwest and walking on or near the sedge mat risks destroying this important habitat. At the Annual Meeting, Bill Sauv (3062), our neighbor and Door County Land Trust Steward, distributed maps of the new trail, which is open to the public, and he encouraged all residents to be eyes and ears on behalf of the fen.

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U.S. Flag Etiquette

Submitted by Sandy Johnson

g. The flag should be displayed during school days in or near every schoolhouse.

The text below comes from www.ushistory.org/betsy/ flagcode.htm and is taken from The United States Code of Federal Regulations, Title 4, Chapter 1, sub paragraph 6. 6. Time and occasions for display a. It is the universal custom to display the flag only from sunrise to sunset on buildings and on stationary flagstaffs in the open. However, when a patriotic effect is desired, the flag may be displayed twenty-four hours a day if properly illuminated during the hours of darkness. b. The flag should be hoisted briskly and lowered ceremoniously. c. The flag should not be displayed on days when the weather is inclement, except when an all-weather flag is displayed. d. The flag should be displayed on all days, especially on New Year's Day, January 1 Inauguration Day, January 20 Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, third Monday in January Lincoln's Birthday, February 12 Washington's Birthday, third Monday in February Easter Sunday (variable) Mother's Day, second Sunday in May Armed Forces Day, third Saturday in May Memorial Day (half-staff until noon), the last Monday in May Flag Day, June 14 Father's Day, third Sunday in June Independence Day, July 4 Labor Day, first Monday in September Constitution Day, September 17 Columbus Day, second Monday in October Navy Day, October 27 Veterans Day, November 11 Thanksgiving Day, fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day, December 25 and such other days as may be proclaimed by the President of the United States the birthdays of States (date of admission) and on State holidays. e. The flag should be displayed daily on or near the main administration building of every public institution. f. The flag should be displayed in or near every polling place on election days.

From Susan Kohout, County Board Supervisor, District 6

I am honored to be representing you on the County Board. It is my hope that I can share information with you periodically, and you can share your questions, opinions, and concerns with me. Please encourage any of your neighbors and friends who live in the District to contact me if they wish to be added to the email contact list. If you choose to be on the email contact list, each month I will send you a brief summary of the items that will be considered by the County Board at their monthly meeting. The agenda and packet are usually ready on Friday for the Board Meeting being held on the following Tuesday. You should receive your email sometime during the weekend before the meeting for your consideration. Contact information: Susan Kohout, 2099 Sunrise Shore Road, Sturgeon Bay, 54235, (920) 743-1527 Email: District6@co.door.wi.us Committee assignments: Resource Planning Committee, Social Services Committee, Library Board, Legislative Committee (chairperson), Long Term Support Planning Committee Be aware of these two great resources: County Website: www.co.door.wi.gov Directory: this is a small book that contains a wealth of information on all local governmental bodies, county parks, and other county information. An updated version will be out mid to late summer from the County Clerk. The first copy is complimentary. Additional directories can be picked up for $2 each. To have the directory mailed, please submit $3 each to Door County Clerk, 421 Nebraska St., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235.

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Between Lake & Forest is distributed by the Lake Forest Park Corporation and sent as a community service to members of the Corporation, which is open to those who own property or are residents of Lake Forest Park Road. If you have items of interest about the LFPR area, you can contact any officer or Carol Hollar-Zwick, Newsletter Editor (920-969-0749 or carolhollar-zwick@sbcglobal.net