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Wednesday, August 1, 2007

Haunting Sheboygan History

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There are a few areas in Sheboygan, Wisconsin that had stories of haunting experiences. The first one is the Sheboygan Yacht Club, built back in 1931, has a worker telling of a night working alone and turning off the lights in the building only to have turned back on. The employee had an eerie feeling that he was being watched. On another night, he was in the basement of the Sheboygan Yacht Club and saw a shape of a man right before closing. The stories continue to populate, but no more than one person has ever seen this at one time.

Another part of Sheboygan history is the stop sign that drips blood. According to rumors, an Indian man killed his family close by the stop sign where they lived. It has been said if you visit the stop sign late at night and turn your high beams on, you will see blood dripping from the sign. You may also hear footsteps walking closer to you. According to people who have seen and heard this, he may also be chanting an Indian song.

The First National Bank of Sheboygan in the downtown area is said to be haunted by a man who worked there as a custodian, named Duke. He is said to continue to move things, rattle doors and visit frequently. Duke worked for the bank up until the time of his death.

A house on Zimbal Avenue is said to be haunted and have underground tunnels leading to areas around the city. These underground tunnels were everywhere in the olden days. Today, people have said they see figures in the windows and hear sounds coming from the now vacant house.

No one ever knows for sure if haunting are true, only the people who have experienced them can tell the story. If the haunting of Sheboygan exists, more research is needed to find out the details of such occurrences that may have caused the haunting. In the case of the bank haunting, Duke might miss the place and need to keep straightening up. As far as the Sheboygan Yacht Club, what happened there to cause a haunting by a man? The Indian man and his family have not been found as of today, more information is needed as the circumstances behind the killings and how the stop sign fits into the haunting.

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Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Sheboygan's Annual Brat Days

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Sheboygan has a festival that occurs annually since 1953. Brat Days has a long run in the city and has over the years become the necessary thing to do in Sheboygan. In the early years, the event was held on 8th street and people from everywhere came to enjoy brats and beer. Entertainment has changed over the years, but it was for the better. After moving to Kiwanis Park, Brat Days spread out over the entire area. Today, you have a family spot at Fountain Park and the big entertainers and brat-eating contest at Kiwanis Park.

The proceeds that come from the event have filtered back into the community, providing various charities with a substantial amount of money to help keep them open. The Jaycee’s host the annual event and other events throughout the year. In 2006, ESPN broadcast the Championship Brat Eating contest where people from all over the world participated. Brat Days sure has changed over the years. Every year they seem to get better and provide more things to do than just drink beer and eat brats.

The controversy surrounding the brat-eating contest surfaced in 2005, when one local resident complained about overstuffing yourself. This has been the topic of discussion every year before and after the completion. Will it stop? Not if Sheboygan residents continue to support it.

I remember going to Brat Days as a young girl on 8th Street where J.C. Penney’s and H.C. Pranges were located. There also was a Woolworth’s store. The streets were filled with people and the smell of brat and smoke filter throughout the streets. The one thing that has not changed is the flea market that takes place every year, only now it is located at the main event by Kiwanis Park.

Fountain Park hosts the family side of the event with activities throughout the day for children. They have brats and other foods for the little ones to enjoy as well.

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Wednesday, July 18, 2007

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More Sheboygan Wisconsin history deals with the development of the early city. Watch for more tomorrow.

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