November in Wisconsin means football, family, and the start of the holiday season! In this month’s edition of Jensen’s Healthy Home News, we’re celebrating both Touchdowns and Tradition—a look at Green Bay’s Thanksgiving football legacy and the spirit of giving back. We’re also sharing a timely reminder: don’t be left out in the cold this holiday season—schedule your carpet cleaning now to welcome guests to a clean, cozy home. Plus, we remember the Edmund Fitzgerald, 50 years later, along with Joel’s Carpet Tip, our Mega Trivia Question, and November’s special offer! Click Jensen’s Healthy Home News to download the complete newsletter. Here are some highlights:
Touchdowns, turkey and tradition
Thanksgiving in Green Bay has always been about more than turkey and trimmings—it’s about tradition, community and the stories that bring people together year after year.
One of the earliest local connections between football and the holiday happened on November 29, 1923, when the Packers hosted a Thanksgiving game at Bellevue Park, shutting out the Hammond Pros 19–0. Home games on Turkey Day have been rare for Green Bay, but that victory remains a proud chapter in the city’s sports history.
Fast forward to November 22, 1951, and the Packers once again made Thanksgiving headlines—this time by appearing in their first nationally televised game, played in Detroit against the Lions. For many Wisconsin fans, reception was spotty at best, so families gathered around radios or drove to places with television sets to catch the action. That broadcast helped cement the Packers—and Thanksgiving football—as a shared tradition for generations of fans.
But Thanksgiving in Green Bay isn’t just about football—it’s about giving back. Since 1983, Christian Outreach’s Ecumenical Thanksgiving Dinner has been feeding thousands of neighbors each year. Volunteers prepare and deliver hot meals to those who are alone or in need, making sure no one misses out on the warmth of the holiday. It’s a tradition that reflects the heart of the community: caring for one another. Learn more here: www.christianoutreachgb.com.
From historic Packers games to selfless acts of service, Thanksgiving in Green Bay continues to be a celebration of gratitude, unity and the traditions that make Wisconsin feel like home.
Don’t be left out in the cold this holiday season!
Hello friends and clients! Many people are focusing on what they are thankful for this time of year…and many are planning parties to celebrate with family and friends. Which means just about everyone wants their carpets cleaned before their guests arrive. But unfortunately…
Time and again people wait until it’s too late.
…We get that frantic phone call from a client desperate for us to clean before their guests arrive. And year after year we just can’t fit everyone into the schedule in those final weeks before the holidays. So we’re giving you the heads up…
Don’t miss your chance…
Please call us early in the season to avoid missing out on a pre-holiday cleaning appointment. This is just a friendly reminder that our schedule fills quickly this time of year. Your carpets can be sparkling clean, healthy and beautiful for your guests – if you call us in time to secure your spot in our schedule.
Remember…November and December appointments fill up fast!
Unfortunately we just can’t fit everyone in. (As much as we would love to.) So don’t delay, call us today and you can check carpet cleaning off your holiday “to-do list”. We’ll even give you a nice discount if you call us this month – that way if you are a procrastinator (like us) maybe we can get you to call now – instead of later. And, don’t forget your carpets need a professional cleaning every 6-12 months to clean your indoor air and preserve the life of your carpets; it’s the only way to keep them from getting “worn out” before their time. So don’t wait another minute, call us today and get our “Grab a Spot in our Schedule Before it’s Too Late” special…
Call Jensen’s Carpet Care & Restoration 920-393-4062 or email: info@jensenscarpetcare.com before November 30, 2025, and:
- Save $15 OFF Carpet Cleaning*
- Save 33% OFF Carpet Protection**
*Some restrictions may apply. Minimum charge always applies. Not valid with other offers. ** Must be in combination with carpet cleaning.
The wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald: remembering 50 years
November in Wisconsin and the Great Lakes region always carries a certain chill—partly from the weather, and partly from the memory of one of Lake Superior’s most haunting tragedies. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, the largest ship ever lost on the Great Lakes.
On November 10, 1975, the Fitzgerald—a massive iron ore freighter at 729 feet long—was making its way from Superior, Wisconsin, to a steel mill in Detroit. The ship, loaded with 26,000 tons of taconite pellets, encountered a fierce November gale with winds over 60 miles per hour and waves reported at more than 25 feet.
Captain Ernest McSorley and his 28 crewmen fought the storm for hours, but shortly after 7 p.m., the Fitzgerald suddenly disappeared from radar. No distress call was ever sent. All 29 men aboard perished. The exact cause remains a mystery, though theories include structural failure, flooding, or being swamped by an enormous rogue wave.
The wreck was discovered later that month in 530 feet of water near Whitefish Bay, Michigan. In the decades since, the story of the Fitzgerald has become part of Great Lakes lore, remembered in song, books and countless memorials. The ship’s bell was recovered in 1995 and now rests at the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point.
This November, communities across the region will pause to honor the 29 souls lost. The wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald is more than a tale of tragedy—it’s a reminder of the power of nature, the bravery of sailors and the enduring spirit of the Great Lakes.
November Interesting Factoids
TRIBUTE AT MARINERS’ CHURCH (DETROIT)
On May 2, 2023, the day after Gordon Lightfoot’s death, Mariners’ Church (often referred to in Lightfoot’s song as the “Maritime Sailors’ Cathedral” in Detroit) rang its bell 30 times:
- 29 chimes in memory of the 29 crewmen lost in the Edmund Fitzgerald tragedy
- 1 additional chime in honor of Gordon Lightfoot himself
The church has long held memorial ceremonies for the Edmund Fitzgerald. In the years following the ship’s sinking in 1975, the bell would toll 29 times (once for each lost sailor) as part of annual remembrance traditions.