PRSRT STD U.S.POSTAGE PAID The KOHLER, WI 53044 KKoohhlleerr PERMIT NO. 6 VillagerVillager219 Church St., Kohler, WI 53044 FREE Published Monthly In Kohler, WI 53044 SEPTEMBER, 2008 Volume 4, Number 2 Kohler Co. pledges $1 million to help refurbish Ebben Field KOHLER, Wis – The Kohler School Board has accepted a pledge of $1 million, extended by Chair, CEO and President Herbert V. Kohler, Jr., for the refurbishment of Ebben Field. The magnitude and timing of this gift – payable in equal increments over five years – will allow the school dis- trict to provide continuity to its athletic pro- gramming in the near term, and will ulti- mately offer a high quality sports facility the entire Kohler learning community can appreciate for years to come. “This gift represents a substantial new investment in our school district infrastruc- ture. We are grateful to Kohler Co. for the significant commitment made to our com- munity,” said Superintendent Dr. Robert Kobylski. “We are indeed fortunate to count the Kohler Co. among our friends. I am thankful, too, for its acknowledgement that private philanthropy is perhaps the differen- tiating factor between a very good public school system and a great one, and that this gift will benefit countless students whose lives we touch.” The financial pledge will allow the school district to begin work on a master plan for Ebben field in close collaboration The track in disrepair at Ebben Field with the Village of Kohler and Kohler Co. It also enables the Kohler School District to construction of a track, viewing stands, porting the Kohler Public Schools,” said riences of our students suggests a strong announcer’s box, and the interior School Board President Dr. Jane Bishop. re-direct fundraising activities currently belief in the power of education and service geared for Ebben Field to support academic football/soccer field. “Their ongoing commitment to improving and other needs. Initial efforts will focus on “Kohler Co. has a long history of sup- both the curricular and co-curricular expe- to our community. Republican primary School in session, Holiday garbage motorists reminded schedule/service coming up September 9 to exercise caution The race for the dle class families. With school back in session, Kohler changes for 2009 Police Chief Bill Rutten asks that motorists 26th Assembly Hou-seye is run- Trash collections following the Labor please remember to drive carefully on the Day holiday will be on Wednesday, District will kick ning on a 4-point streets around the school. (The speed limit is September 3 and Saturday, September 6. off on Tuesday, platform that 15 mph when children are present in the September 9 when includes support- school zones). No Friday pick-uups for 2009 Alex Pieper of ing pro-life, proac- Parents are also reminded that there is no Seasonal Friday garbage pick-up will Kohler will chal- tive legislation, stopping or standing of vehicles in the west- end on September 26. There will be no lenge Job Hou- legislation reform, bound traffic lane on School Street, and Friday pick-ups in 2009 as a cost saving seye of Sheboygan and fiscal restraint. children should be dropped off close to the measure. The Village Board approved a in the Republican Polls will be crosswalk so they can be helped across the street by the crossing guard. Students should five-year contract and fuel surcharge sched- Alex Pieper primary. The win- open on September Job Hou-seye not cross mid-block amongst vehicles where ule with Larry’s Hauling that includes once ner will oppose Democratic incumbent 9 from 7 a.m. to 8 they are harder to see. A student drop-off a week trash pickup beginning January 1, Terry Van Akkeren in the November 4 elec- p.m. at the Kohler Village Hall. This elec- zone is located on the north side of the 2009. Members of the Village Board and tion. Van Akkeren is seeking his fourth tion will be an “open primary” where vot- building under the canopy. The pedestrian Larry Van Akkeren of Larry’s Hauling both term. ers must choose one political party and crossing zone marked with yellow lines reported observations that approximately Pieper’s platform includes focusing on stick with it throughout the ballot. See the should not be blocked by parked vehicles, only one out of five Kohler residents were the economy, lowering energy costs, and Village View news on page 19 for more and motorists should proceed with caution taking advantage of Friday collections. working for affordable healthcare for mid- voter information. through the yellow zone. 2 SEPTEMBER, 2008 KOHLER VILLAGER KOHLERVILLAGER.COM New officer hired Correction: Due to a technical error, an incorrect to Savannah, Georgia. Below is the correct Submitted by Kohler Police Chief Bill Club and Riverside Sportsman Club. He photo was mistakenly inserted in an article photo of the troop at the Juliette Gordon Rutten will be training primarily with Officer Todd appearing in the August issue of The Kohler Lowe house. On August 4, 2008, Adam Schmitz Reinemann for three months prior to being Villager about the Girl Scout troop 543 visit began his employment as the newest police assigned to the Nights/Evening shift. officer for the Kohler Police Department, replacing Officer Steven Weiss, who will be retiring in February. Officer Schmitz grew up near St. Cloud, Wisconsin. He attended St. Mary’s Springs High School, where he was a member of their state championship football team. Officer Schmitz graduated from the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee in December of 2007 with a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice and attended Fox Valley Technical College for his law enforcement recruit training. He also completed an internship with the Saukville Police Department, where he car- ried out events such as Safety Town, National Night Out, and Saukville’s 4th of July parade, and received a Distinguished Chief William Rutten swears Officer Adam Schmitz in as Service Award from the department. Officer a Police Officer at the Kohler Police Department on Schmitz belongs to the Forest Sportsman August 4, 2008. STUMP ELIMINATORS When you’ve got an UGLY STUMP and you want it GONE... Call STUMP ELIMINATORS at 451-0553 or Cell 698-0214 Featuring a professional grade stump grinder, which completely obliterates STUMPS and ROOTS to a depth of 12 inches below the surface. This 35 HP self-ppropelled stump grinder can easily access ANY YARD with a 36 inch entrance. We’ll Remove It Like It Was Never Even There . 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