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Egg Harbor's Girlfriend & Great Eggscape!

by Connie Erickson
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GIRLFRIEND & GREAT EGGSCAPE

VILLAGE OF EGG HARBOR

MAY 17 - 20

Escape to Egg Harbor for a week end with your friends! It's a week end of relaxation and fun. Enjoy trolley tours, workshops, exercise classes, art and wine crawl, shopping, pajama pizza party and much more!   DETAILS HERE!

P.S.  I recommend you stop by "Tis The Season" at the Main Street Shops...it's the shop in the turret!

 

Door County Private Waste Disposal System Update

by Connie Erickson
google map to real pro systemsJohn Teichtler from the Door County Sanitarian's Office recently spoke to the Door County Board of REALTORS.  I found his information extremely valuable and think you may as well...

There are approximately 15,000 on site waste disposal systems in Door County.  Every three years a maintenance report form must be completed by a WI Licensed Plumber on all systems and submitted to the Door County Sanitarian’s office.

The Door County Sanitarian’s office is in the process of performing a complete inventory on all waste disposal systems in Door County and they are currently, approximately 86% finished with their review.  They anticipate being totally finished by October of 2015.  The Door County Sanitarian’s office has discovered, through the testing, that 30% in the entire comprehensive survey are failing.

In the mid 1900’s the installers stopped putting in steel treatment and holding tanks.  The TMC tanks (steal) are all failing.  Any holding tank which is 17 to 20 years old will most definitely fail the testing criteria.  Prior to 1974, a soil test may be necessary.  If a soil test is necessary on a property owner’s property, the Sanitarian’s department does alert the owner ahead of time.  Prior to 1967, ANY type of system was installed with no requirements for soil depth, soil suitability, or soil absorption.  With ANY type of system installed before 1967, the soil absorption system may not be suited for the soils on the property, and may be a failing on site system.

I found it interesting that replacing “part of” the system is an option in some cases.  With some of the concrete tanks, primarily located in Southern Door, the center wall deteriorates and may collapse within 10 to 12 years.  For a cost of around $800, if discovered early on, these tanks can be repaired and the life span increased substantially.

John Teichtler also spoke about the plastic tanks which are currently being installed in greater than 48” depth of soil and Teichtler said that these tanks could last forever!!!

There are funds for septic replacement systems available for families with an income of $45,000 and less.  It is called the WI Fund Program and it is for those systems installed prior to July, 1978.  In seeking funds, you must be an owner who occupies the property for more than 51% of the year.  The reimbursement is really slow to arrive, so if you are thinking about this, you should call the Sanitarian’s office to begin the process soon.  Some funds are also available for small commercial properties.  

The basic red flags to watch for which may indicate of failing system are effluent ponding or effluent standing in the observation pipes.  Current cost to replace waste disposal systems are as follows:

 Holding Tank:            $5,000 to $8,000 (blasting will be the determining factor here and can +/- $2,000 to                                          $3,000).
    
Conventional:            $6,000 to $8,000.

Mound:                      $15,000 (also depends on soil conditions).

In-Ground    
Pressurized System:    $8,000 to $10,000.

At-Grade System:       $10,000.
 

 

Blossom Run in Egg Harbor

by Connie Erickson
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BLOSSOM RUN

MAY 12, 2012

EGG HARBOR BOAT LAUNCH PARK

The Door County YMCA hosts this low-key, fun, family-oriented event. Participate in a 5 mile run, a 2 mile walk-run or a 1 mile youth fun run! Door prizes and fun outdoor entertainment makes this a great way to kick off the summer season!   DETAILS!

 

Door County Half Marathon & Nicolet Bay 5K!

by Connie Erickson

DOOR COUNTY HALF MARATHON & NICOLET BAY 5K

MAY 5TH

PENINSULA STATE PARK

Running enthusiasts can enjoy our beautiful Peninsula while participating in the Door County Half Marathon and Nicolet Bay 5K. Peninsula State Park is absolutely gorgeous and what a way to enjoy the scenery! The Half Marathon begins at 10 AM. DETAILS HERE!

 

Baileys Harbor Brown Trout Tournament

by Connie Erickson
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BROWN TROUT TOURNAMENT
IN BAILEYS HARBOR
APRIL 20 - 22

Love to fish?  The Baileys Harbor Brown Trout Tournament is one fishing tournament you won't want to miss!  There are generous cahs prizes for the top 60 heaviest fish with a grand prize valued at over $1500 awared to the angler with the biggest fish!  DETAILS HERE!

 

Spring Blossom Trolley Tour

by Connie Erickson
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SPRING BLOSSOM TROLLEY TOUR

DEPARTS FROM STURGEON BAY & CARLSVILLE

EVERY SATURDAY IN APRIL BEGINNING APRIL 7TH

Enjoy a scenic trolley ride through Door County, viewing beautiful blossoms, forest wildflowers, and scenic overlooks. You'll partake in private wine tastings at 2 award-winning Door County wineries and top it off with lunch at the historic White Gull Inn. DETAILS!

 

Titanic's Wake at the Door County Maritime Museum

by Connie Erickson
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TITANIC'S WAKE
DOOR COUNTY MARITIME MUSEUM
STURGEON BAY
MARCH 25 - JUNE 17

April 14, 2012, marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic when it struck an iceberg off the Grand Banks of Newfoundland.  The disaster that followed set off a chain of events that changed maritime history forever.  The exhibit at the Door County Maritime Museum explores the impact of the Titanic's sinking.  DETAILS HERE

 

Northern Door County Real Estate Market Report for February

by Connie Erickson
google map to real pro systems During the 29 days of February, there were 10 property sales in Northern Door reported to our Multiple Listing Service.  Three inland homes, 5 inland lots, 1 commercial property, and 1 waterfront condominium.  The home sales ranged from $151,450 up to $315,000 and sold at an average of 91.23% of their listed price.  The five lots that sold ranged from a low of $11,000 to a high of $135,000 and sold at an average of 81.24% of their listed price.  The one commercial sale was a commercial condominium unit in Egg Harbor that sold for $39,000 (78.16% of its listed price).  The waterfront condominium unit that sold was located at Anchorage Cove in Egg Harbor.  This unit sold for 100% of it listed price of $375,000.

These sales represent an increase over the February 2011 sales, which were only 6 reported in our MLS.

 

Egg Harbor New Year's Day Parade

by Connie Erickson
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Egg Harbor's FROSTY FEST

January 1, 2012

Join in on Egg Harbor's 34th Annual New Year's Day Parade! It starts at 1 PM and is followed by a one-mile Ice Fun Run to benefit the Door County YMCA!

It is fun for the whole family...parade, snow sculptures, food!

P.S. If you see Bob Erickson on January 1, be sure to say, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BIRTHDAY BOY!"

Egg Harbor Receives Environmental Award!

by Connie Erickson
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THE VILLAGE OF EGG HARBOR'S MUNICPAL MARINA RECEIVES THE WISCONSIN CLEAN MARINA AWARD!

 

The Door County Advocate recently reported that the Village of Egg Harbor’s municipal marina will be honored by the Wisconsin Marina Association with the Wisconsin Clean Marina Award! This award was developed through the University of Wisconsin’s Sea Grant Program. According to Peter Devlin’s article in the Advocate, the Village earned the award, in part, due to the management of storm water runoff into the bay of Green Bay, recycling and prohibiting boat maintenance in the marina. I just want to say, THANK YOU to the Village officials who diligently worked on providing us with an environmental award winning, yet beautiful Village marina!

 

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