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    Mosaic School student Claire Pelto, center, reads information during her social studies class on how to better utilize the South Pier District in Sheboygan. Gary C. Klein/Sheboygan Press Media

    Mosaic School social studies class presents possible improvements for Sheboygan's South Pier District (with video, photos)

    Sheboygan may not have an IMAX theater, but if some of the students at The Mosaic School had their way it would.

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    Corporate teams of volunteers sought for Day of Caring

    Discover a unique way of giving back by completing one of 22 projects as part of a corporate team of volunteers for the 3rd annual Day of Caring set for Friday, July 19. The event is coordinated by the Volunteer Center of Sheboygan County, a program of Partners for Community Development and a United Way of Sheboygan County initiative, which is seeking volunteers to register by May 31.

    • May 17, 2013
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    Community Notes, May 18

    A series of three kayak trips are planned at Camp Y-Koda for 3-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays May 22, May 29 and June 5.

    • May 17, 2013
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    Volunteer opportunities of the week announced

    For more information or to sign up for these or other volunteer opportunities please visit www.volunteersheboygan.com or call 920-459-2780.

    • May 17, 2013
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    Tyler Weser, 7, left, his dad Greg, and his younger brother, Nicholas, 3, ride aboard the Dead Reckon on May 15, 2012, during the 8th annual Ride a Charter Boat Day in Sheboygan. SHEBOYGAN PRESS MEDIA FILE PHOTO

    Free charter boat rides offered Tuesday

    The Sheboygan Area Great Lakes Sport Fishermen's Club will sponsor its 9th annual Ride a Charter Boat Day beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 21.

    • May 17, 2013
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    The group at Immaculate Conception Parish on Saturday, April 20. SUBMITTED PHOTOS

    Children receive First Communion

    Thirty-seven children received their First Communion in the Tri-Parish Faith Community in Sheboygan this past month. This group includes 27 second-graders and 10 older students who completed the Sacramental Preparation program.

    • May 16, 2013
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    Norris Burkes column: Spiritual learning from golf, guns and gurus

    Last month, my Air National Guard colleague, Chaplain Mike Beyer, jokingly asked me, 'How did you become an Air Force officer if you can't play golf?'

    • May 16, 2013
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    Beliefs Planner

    The congregation of Grace UCC, Kohler, will celebrate the confirmation of faith from nine young people at its 10 a.m.

    • May 16, 2013
  1. Sum of All is one of the most beautiful members of the Sum and Substance family of giant hostas. This variety features huge leaves with a darker green center edged in wide border of gold. Rob Zimmer/Post-Crescent Media

    Yard MD: Supersized: Enjoy biggest and brightest hostas (story, video, photos)

    When it comes to hostas, many gardeners prefer the true giants. Monstrous specimen plants that can reach up to nine feet across and four feet high are prized by hosta lovers who are drawn to these massive mounds of durable, heavily textured foliage.

    • May 16, 2013
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    PHS Jolly Pranksters to compete in Milwaukee

    The Plymouth High School Jolly Pranksters encourage fans to cheer them on in the annual ComedySportz High School League Tournament on Saturday, May 18, at the Milwaukee ComedySportz Arena , 420 S. First St., Milwaukee.

    • May 15, 2013
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    Fiesta Latina celebrates Latin American culture

    Fiesta Latina, a first-time event held in conjunction with the West Bend Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership team and Casa Guadalupe Education Center, Inc. will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

    • May 15, 2013
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    Community Notes, May 16

    The Village of Cleveland is holding its 24th anunal village-wide garage sales in conjunction with the Cleveland Lions brat fry and East Wind Garden Club's plant sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

    • May 15, 2013
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    Last year more than 2,500 plants were available at the Piece of Eden plant sale. This year's will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Trinity Lutheran Ministry Center, 904 N. Ninth St. SUBMITTED PHOTO

    Piece of Eden plant sale Saturday

    Congregation members of Trinity Lutheran Church will host their seventh annual Piece of Eden plant sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Trinity Lutheran Ministry Center, 904 N. Ninth St.

    • May 16, 2013
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    Chelsie Hightower of ABC's 'Dancing with the Stars' will be taking part in the Movers & Shakers Gala on Saturday night at Lakeland College's Todd Wehr Center. Submitted

    Fancy footwork: Movers & Shakers Gala features 'Dancing with the Stars' celebrities

    There will be plenty of star power at Lakeland College's Todd Wehr Center on Saturday night thanks to a pair of performers from ABC's 'Dancing with the Stars' and eight local celebrity dancers.

    • May 15, 2013
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    Sheboygan Symphony show set for June 15

    The Sheboygan Symphony will present 'The Magic of John Williams in Concert' at 7 p.m. June 15 at the Stefanie H. Weill Center for the Performing Arts, 826 N. Eighth St., Sheboygan.

    • May 15, 2013
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    Double bass session, class is May 28

    John Smoody, co-principal double bassist with the Sheboygan Symphony and Oshkosh Symphony, is presenting an evening of talking double bass, a master class for current school double bass players followed by a 101 session for beginning double bassists.

    • May 15, 2013
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    Visitors can help the Wade House get ready for spring during the 'At Work & At Play' event on Saturday and Sunday. Submitted

    Wade House hosts 'At Work' event

    On Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., visitors to the Wade House, W7965 Wisconsin 23, Greenbush, will have the opportunity to help the site get ready for spring during the annual 'At Work & At Play' event.

    • May 15, 2013
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    Mr. and Mrs. Drivutz are pictured in their World War II uniforms in 1943. Submitted

    'Women in War Time' takes center stage Saturday

    'Women in War Time' will be the focus of the Third Saturday program that's scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Sheboygan County Historical Museum, 3110 Erie Ave., Sheboygan.

    • May 15, 2013
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    The Plymouth Historical Society, in conjunction with the Plymouth High School drama class, will be holding the Union Cemetery Walk on Sunday. Submitted

    Union Cemetery Walk is Sunday

    The Plymouth Historical Society, in conjunction with the Plymouth High School drama class, will be holding the Union Cemetery Walk from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday.

    • May 15, 2013
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    Plymouth Arts Center to host exhibit

    The Plymouth Art Center's resident oil painting teacher, Kitty Lynne Klich, will present the 15th anniversary exhibit of her adult students' work, titled 'Inside Out.'

    • May 15, 2013
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    The Taylors, a North Carolina-based family gospel quartet, are scheduled to perform Saturday at the Stefanie H. Weill Center for the Performing Arts in Sheboygan. Submitted

    Taylors bringing music with a message to Weill Center

    There's just something about a family harmony that intrigues audiences, and that's why it took two years for Gospel Music Wisconsin to secure a performance by The Taylors.

    • May 15, 2013
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    Last year's Plymouth High School Car Show featured several collectible cars. The 2013 PHS Car Show will be Friday, May 17, at the school. SUBMITTED PHOTO

    PHS to host public car show

    The automotive technology class at Plymouth High School is hosting its second annual PHS Car Show from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, May 17.

    • May 15, 2013
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    Gerbera daisies come in a wide array of colors, shapes and sizes that can add variety to your garden. Submitted Photo

    Gerbera daisy rises in prominence with Garden Bureau distinction

    The National Garden Bureau has marked this year as the Year of the Gerbera daisy, celebrating the bold, vibrant colors, non-stop blooming habit and beloved status of this popular garden flower.

    • May 13, 2013
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    Healthy Sheboygan County 2020 column: Keep prom, graduation season safe

    Prom season is here and while our students look so great and grown up in their outfits, we need to remember that they still are under the legal age for drinking alcohol. Their developing bodies and brains respond differently to alcohol than adults.

    • May 14, 2013
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    Ask the Trainer: Stretch daily to restore balance

    When people find out that I am a certified personal trainer and pilates instructor, they always have questions for me. 'What's the best form of cardio for weight loss?' 'How can I tone my arms (or legs, or abs, or any number of other body parts)?'

    • May 14, 2013
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    A group of the 639 people who competed in the first Acuity Health Challenge, who completed a 2-mile walking or 5k running course last year. SUBMITTED PHOTO

    Registration open for Acuity Health Challenge

    Registration is open for the second annual Acuity Health Challenge which will be held Saturday, July 20. More than 600 people participated in 2012 and more than 1,000 are expected at this year's event.

    • May 14, 2013
  2. Yard MD tip of the week: Creating glass totems for the garden

    Yard MD Rob Zimmer shows you how to create glass totems and bird bath/feeders for your garden in this week's tip of the week.

    • May 7, 2013
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    This image shows club house burgers with buttered buns. AP

    The secret to a great burger? Less is more!

    When the weather turns warm, I find myself craving the smell and taste of a great homemade burger off the grill.

    • May 12, 2013
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    Connie and Carol's Norwegian Waffles. SUBMITTED PHOTO

    Noelle Rulseh: Waffles for a special day

    May 17 is a very special day for two reasons in our family. First, the Norwegian Constitution Day is celebrated on May 17, which means Syttende Mai. Since I'm from a 100 percent Norwegian background, a Norwegian goodie or two will be prepared on that day.

    • May 12, 2013
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    This image shows carbonara pasta salad in a serving dish. AP

    Pasta carbonara remade as a delicious summer salad

    Pasta carbonara — richly cheesy, creamy and studded with crisped pancetta — is easily one of the most comforting of pasta dishes. The only trouble is, with the onset of warmer weather we tend to crave salads more than steaming bowls of pasta.

    • May 12, 2013
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    A mother gives the bottle to her baby on October 8, 2012 in Paris. One year after the National Assembly, the French senate will exam on October 9, 2012, a socialist proposal for a law prohibiding the bisphenol-A used in the food packagings. AFP PHOTO / FRED DUFOUR (Photo credit should read FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images) AFP/Getty Images

    Area births

    A boy, Mason Lucas, born April 28, 2013, to Malia Florian and Casey Camden, of Cleveland. Grandparents are Tami Brost, Lisa Docter, Paul Camden, Todd Johnson, Bill Docter and Mary Camden.

    • May 12, 2013
  3. REPLAY! Yard MD chat: Rob Zimmer answers your gardening questions

    Garden Specialist Rob Zimmer, Gannett Wisconsin Media's Yard MD, chats weekly at 8 a.m. You can also follow him at www.twitter.com/YardMD and 'Like' him at www.facebook.com/YardMD. This week's topic: Heirloom plants and vegetables .

    • May 13, 2013
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    North names Students of the Month

    The administration, faculty and staff of Sheboygan North High School announced the recipients of the Student of the Month award for April.

    • May 11, 2013
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    Plymouth recognizes top seniors

    Plymouth High School recently honored 24 seniors for maintaining a 3.85 grade-point average during the first seven semesters of high school.

    • May 11, 2013
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    Plymouth club competing in Supermileage

    The Plymouth High School High-Mileage Club will compete in the annual Supermileage competition Monday and Tuesday at Road America in Elkhart Lake.

    • May 11, 2013
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    Plymouth newspaper staff wins state awards

    Members of the staff of the Plymouth High School student newspaper, Hi-Lights, recently received 25 awards in the medium-sized school category from the Northeast Wisconsin Scholastic Press Association.

    • May 11, 2013
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    Plymouth forensics team excels at state events

    The Plymouth High School forensics team recently participated in the Wisconsin High School Forensic Association State Meet and the Wisconsin Forensic Coaches' Association State Tournament.

    • May 11, 2013
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    Lutheran to host honors night

    Sheboygan Lutheran High School students will be honored for academic and co-curricular achievement, Christian leadership, collegiate scholarships and scholastic aptitude at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the school gymnasium.

    • May 11, 2013
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    Howards Grove names Students of the Month

    The following students from Howards Grove High School received Student of the Month recognition for April:

    • May 11, 2013
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    EL-G students selected for Badger State

    Emily Wusthoff and Justin Miller, Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah High School juniors, have been selected to participate in Badger Girls and Boys State.

    • May 11, 2013
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    Elks group names Students of the Month

    Sheboygan Elks Lodge #299 named its Student of the Month recipients for March. The students were selected by their respective schools based on academic achievement, school activities and community involvement.

    • May 11, 2013
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    FCCLA group honored at leadership event

    The Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) traveled to the Kalahari resort in Wisconsin Dells for the annual FCCLA state convention on April 15-17.

    • May 11, 2013
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    Urban names Students of the Month

    The following students from Urban Middle School in Sheboygan received Student of the Month recognition for April:

    • May 11, 2013
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    Sheboygan Falls to hold spring concert

    The Instrumental Music Department at Sheboygan Falls Middle School will present a spring concert at 7 p.m. Monday in the Sheboygan Falls High School auditorium.

    • May 11, 2013
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    Farnsworth names Students of the Month

    The following students from Farnsworth Middle School received Student of the Month honors for April:

    • May 11, 2013
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    Farnsworth raises $2,000 in Pennies for Patients

    With the help of students, staff and community members, the Farnsworth Middle School Student Council raised more than $2,000 in their recent Pennies for Patients Campaign to donate to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

    • May 11, 2013
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    CSI unit teaches research, writing, speaking

    Eighth-graders at Riverview Middle School in Plymouth recently completed a CSI unit to develop their skills in research, persuasive writing and public speaking.

    • May 11, 2013
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    Christ Child names Students of the Month

    The following students at Christ Child Academy Middle School met the required criteria and were selected as Students of the Month for April:

    • May 11, 2013
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    LTC honors students, community leaders

    Lakeshore Technical College recognized more than 50 students for their achievements in and out of the classroom on May 3 during the college's 42nd annual awards banquet.

    • May 11, 2013
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    Parkview hosts Family Literacy Night

    Parkview Elementary School in Plymouth recently hosted a Family Literacy Night to promote reading.

    • May 11, 2013

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