Area: Sister Bay
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Keeper of a Legacy: Joan Vieth Champeau
Who would have thought that a young girl from Menominee, Michigan, who starred in the Frosh Frolics, aspired to be a beautician and worked for a colonel in the Army during the events of Iwo Jima and Tarawa during World War II, would become one of Door County’s finest artists? Joan Vieth Champeau would prove […]
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Construction Update, Sept. 25-Oct. 2
Hwy. 57 Schedule: Sept. 2015 to Nov. 2015 Length: 0.5 Miles Cost: $932,686 Location: Pine Road Mitigation Site and County C and Hwy. 57 intersection. Description of project: The project involves mitigation site maintenance at the Pine Road Mitigation Site and constructing J-turns at the intersection of County C and Hwy. 57. Work includes traffic […]
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Learn CPR at Sister Bay Fire Station
The Sister Bay & Liberty Grove Fire Department will offer classes to educate the community in the proper method of using an AED and performing CPR. All classes are being offered at the Sister Bay Fire Station on Mill Road. The CPR/AED class on Oct. 29 from 6 to 10 pm will teach infant, child […]
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By Zeke Jackson, Sister Bay Village Administrator The colors are starting to change all over the peninsula and there was no better way to spot the color change than on a bike ride and there were plenty of opportunities to take in the scenery on two wheels last weekend with the Peninsula Century Fall Classic. […]
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Marriage, Brooke DeVrou and Erik Linton
DeVrou & Linton Reception Brooke DeVrou and Erik Linton were united in marriage on Aug. 8, 2015, in a garden wedding in Oostburg, Wis. The bride is the daughter of Rev Wayne and Amy DeVrou of Oostburg. The groom is the son of Tim and Cindy Linton of Sister Bay. Erik and Brooke reside in […]
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The Return of Wearable Art to Sister Bay Village Hall
The Door County Wearable Art Show returns to the Sister Bay Village Hall Oct. 3-4. Amy Taylor and her Kinda Nifty Hinged Jewelry will be shown at this year’s show, featuring her 14K and 18K gold and sterling silver jewelry. Her work is completely constructed (no cast elements) with an emphasis on unique hinge work, […]
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Framed: Copper and Xavier Gaddes
Copper and Xavier Gaddes take a book-loving break next to the Little Free Library on Scandia Road. Photo by Sara Larsen.
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Obituary: Elizabeth Louise Wilkinson
Elizabeth Louise Wilkinson (“Betty”), age 91, Prospect Heights, IL and Sister Bay, WI, died unexpectedly September 16, 2015. Betty was born on June 19, 1924 to Walter and Laura (Harker) Koehler in Madison, WI; grew up in Morgantown, WV; graduated from West Virginia University; and did graduate studies at the University of Wisconsin where she […]
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Nancy Ruff Discusses the Importance of Sleep at First Baptist Church
Northern Door Health & Wellness Ministry continues its Community Health Information Programs with an upcoming presentation on sleep on Oct. 25 at 4 pm at First Baptist Church, Sister Bay. Nancy Ruff, Respiratory Care Practitioner and Registered Polysomnographic Technologist, will discuss why sleep is important; sleep disturbances; sleep apnea causes and treatments; and consequences of […]
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Recycling Event for Liberty Grove and Sister Bay Residents
The Liberty Grove Town Board and the Sister Bay Village Board have authorized a cooperative venture to increase recycling and protect the environment. All residents, business owners or operators, and owners of property in the Village of Sister Bay and the Town of Liberty Grove are encouraged to participate in a Shredding/Appliance Recycling Day on […]
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A joint meeting between the Sister Bay Parks, Finance and Marketing Committees with members of the Sister Bay Advancement Association (SBAA), focused on the future of the Midwest Sunsplash Music festival. The committees took no action at the meeting but discussed possible changes to the festival for next year. Village Administrator Zeke Jackson opened the […]
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Movies in the Park Screening of “American Flyers” on Sept. 19
Sister Bay’s Movies in the Park have been changed for the next couple Saturdays. On Sept. 19, to coincide with the Peninsula Century Fall Challenge, American Flyers will be shown at dark. Casablanca will be shown on Sept. 26 at dark. As autumn weather approaches, the movies may move into the Sister Bay Village Hall.
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An ARTrageous Benefit for The Women’s Fund
With the goals of recognizing women artists in Door County and fostering an appreciation for the arts in women and girls, the Women’s Fund of Door County will host its inaugural ARTrageous Benefit on Sept. 26. The one-day exhibit and sale will give individuals the opportunity to purchase art created by 62 recognized women artists […]
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Helen Rose Walther died September 9, 2015, at Hearthside CBRF, in Sister Bay, Wis. She was born November 20, 1921, in Dubuque, Iowa, to Elmer and Laura Collins. She married the love of her life, Robert Blair Walther, on June 7, 1941, in Chicago, IL. Helen and Bob raised their family in Chicago, but vacationed […]
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Construction Update, Sept. 18 – 25
Hwy. 57 and County Road C Schedule: Sept. 2015 to Nov. 2015 Length: 0.5 Miles Cost: $932,686 Location: Pine Road Mitigation Site and County C and Hwy. 57 intersection. Description of project: The project involves mitigation site maintenance at the Pine Road Mitigation Site and constructing J-turns at the intersection of County C and […]
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City of Sturgeon Bay: The Zoning Board of Appeals meets at noon on Sept. 22. The Parks & Recreation Committee meets at 4 pm on Sept. 23. County of Door: Hazard Mitigation Plan meeting, Sept. 21, 4-6 pm, Forestville Town Hall, Maplewood, 7705 County H. The Library Board meets at 5 pm on Sept. 21. […]
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Great Glass Escape Funds Mind Music at Scandia Village
From Sept. 11 – 13, the K. Allen Gallery in Sister Bay hosted The Great Glass Escape, an all-glass event of exhibitions, demos, artist lectures, food and music, to raise money for Mind Music, a fundraiser that will bring musicians and other music programs to Scandia Village for the benefit of individuals with Alzheimer’s and […]
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When I Learned What Husby’s Meant to Sister Bay
For former owner Myles Dannhausen, Husby’s was an acquired love, discovered in the depths of a tragic Sister Bay spring.
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Beer Fest, Bike Ride, Bass Tourney and Cave Tours Make for A Busy Door County Weekend!
Beer, fishing, bats and bike rides – it’s every outdoors lovers dream weekend in Door County! Here are our top picks for the weekend ahead: