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MANITOWOC - Silver Creek Bridge on State 42 just south of U.S. 151 in Manitowoc has closed as work to replace the bridge begins.
A full closure of the bridge will be in effect during construction, which is expected to take 50 work days.
Access to property owners and businesses along State 42 will be maintained throughout the project, according to Wisconsin Department of Transportation. The detour will use Interstate 43 and County C.
The $1.03 million state project includes bridge removal and replacement; structure grading; roadway aggregate and aggregate shoulders; asphaltic milling; asphaltic pavement; beam guard replacement and beam guard grading; relocating a driveway near the existing structure; and new pavement marking.
The project will address structural problems with the Silver Creek Bridge related to cracking and spalling, safety issues with hazardous side slopes and critical scour.
WisDOT said the bridge needs to be replaced to avoid further deteriorate and significant safety concerns. It was built in the 1930s and previously repaired in 1967. The new bridge is expected to last into next century, WisDOT said.
People can follow updates on the project online.
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► Two Rivers brings second annual blues festival July 9: Two Rivers’ second annual Bryan Lee Memorial Blues Festival will be from 1 to 9 p.m. July 9 at Central Park.
The music lineup will feature The Jimmys, The Stephan Hull Experience, Reverend Raven & the Chain-smoking Altar Boys featuring West Side Andy, Cathy Grier + the Troublemakers, Six String Therapy and the Bryan Lee Express.
Bryan Lee, a.k.a. the “Braille Blues Daddy” and “Blind Giant of the Blues,” was born March 16, 1943, in Two Rivers and passed away at age 77 on Aug. 21, 2020, in Sarasota, Florida.
Lee began performing professionally at the age of 13 in Two Rivers and continued playing all over the world until 2020. He recorded 18 albums over four decades, bookended by 1979’s “Beauty Isn’t Always Visual” and 2018’s “Sanctuary.”
His achievements included a 2011 Grammy nomination with Kenny Wayne Shepherd, 2011 BMA Blues Rock Album of the Year, 2015 Big City Rhythm and Blues Lifetime Achievement Award, 2016 Legendary Blues Artist - Blues Hall of Fame, and was a recipient of numerous blues societies awards.
The July 9 festival will also include food available from Christie’s Cakes and Steaks, Po’ Manz Food, Cool City Cuisine and CPW365. More info: Darla LeClair at 920-645-4896.
► United Way temporarily pauses Ride United transportation program: United Way Manitowoc County has announced its Ride United program will be temporarily paused starting July 1 because of limited funding.
Since launching the program on June 1, Ride United provided more than 200 rides, quickly depleting a $4,000 pilot grant United Way Manitowoc County received from United Way Worldwide.
The United Way team anticipates an update regarding another round of funding in July and plans to reinstate the program after that. More info: 920-682-8888.
► Garden Walk returns July 16: The Master Gardener Volunteers of Manitowoc County has announced the lineup for its 2022 Garden Walk.
The walk will be from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. July 16.
Tickets will be available the day of the event at any of the participating gardens for $10.
One ticket permits admittance to all gardens. The event is open to ages 10 and older.
The following six gardens will be highlighted:
Steimle Garden, 2321 Stone Road, Manitowoc;
Trader Garden, 1021 Memorial Drive, Manitowoc;
Rohrer Garden, 2408 Jefferson St., Two Rivers;
Detjen Garden, 3122 Riverview Drive, Two Rivers;
Gauthier/Bigler Garden, 2622 Riverside Drive, Two Rivers; and
Crowley/Sawatzky Garden, 4615 Laurie Lane, Two Rivers.
Gardens are nominated by the public and sometimes gardeners themselves. About a year before the event, a committee of Master Gardeners reviews the gardens and selects the best of the best for the Garden Walk.
► Closing reception for Indigenous exhibits at Rahr-West July 31: The closing reception for Rahr-West Art Museum’s “No More Stolen Sisters” and “Culture and Community” exhibits will be 1-4 p.m. July 31.
A program will begin at 2 p.m. that day that includes remarks by artist Valaria Tatera, “Gather ‘Round with Karen Ann Hoffman” and the Red Sand Project. Light refreshments will be provided. The event is free and open to the public.
The “No More Stolen Sisters” exhibition showcases technically diverse artworks of Indigenous artists and allies addressing a range of experiences surrounding the violence against and loss of Indigenous women, girls and two-spirits. Material ranges from works on paper, mixed-media installation, metal, clay, quillwork, textile and paint.
The “Culture and Community: A Celebration of Regional Indigenous Art, Craft, and Tradition” exhibit highlights the excellence of regional Indigenous artists. It features a variety of media ranging from photography to contemporary sculpture and traditional raised beadwork.
Rahr-West Art Museum, 610 N. Eighth St., is a City of Manitowoc facility. It’s open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays and closed Mondays. Admission is free, although donations are accepted. More info: 920-686-3090.
Also, a first-ever plein air PaintOut is set for July 23. The event will be from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. July 23 at Rahr-West. Activities will include demonstrations by Jason Prigge and Pam Clausen, food and drinks. Attendees are also welcome to set up their own gear to paint or draw on the Rahr-West grounds. The event is free and open to the public.
► Ascend plans cornhole tournament for August: Ascend Services in Manitowoc will host a Toss with All Your Heart Bags & Brews Cornhole Tournament fundraiser Aug. 6.
The nonprofit is partnering with Sabbatical Brewing Co. to raise money to go toward its 2022 fundraising goals.
The event will be at Sabbatical Brewing Co., 835 S. 29th St., Manitowoc, and will include a cornhole tournament, a “Toss with the Boss” celebrity bag-tossing competition, a special Ascend drink, raffles, prizes and more. Blue Suede Food Truck will be offering food on site.
Registration is open and can be done on Ascend’s Facebook page or ascendservicesinc.org, or contact Deanna Genske at dgenske@ascendservicesinc.org or 920-682-4663, ext. 111.
Ascend Services, formerly Holiday House, is a private, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization that provides services to individuals with exceptional abilities in a variety of settings.
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