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VillagerVillager219 Church St., Kohler, WI 53044 FREE Published Monthly In Kohler, WI 53044 DECEMBER, 2011 Volume 7, Number 5 School’s strategic Foundation plan emerges from grants $79,000 community advisory to school As a result of generous giving In addition to technology and by the Kohler community, the classroom academic experiences, groups Kohler School Foundation was the grant provides funding for an able to grant $79,100 to Kohler experience beyond technology and Schools to be used for district en- books. As a result of the contribu- Community input needed next hancements. tions to the Foundation, the district “Our ability to make such a sig- is now able to offer a comprehen- By Marty Lexmond, District thinkers and ethical and innovative nity and Culture nificant contribution to the school sive high school leadership devel- Administrator for Kohler Schools leaders for a complex, global envi- • Create a Technology-enabled is a direct result of the generous opment program. It is intended to During the 2010-2011 school ronment. Learning Environment giving by our community, local provide an experience which year, a number of community ad- Kohler Schools Mission On December 15, 2011 and businesses, parents, and faculty. builds a sense of cohesion and visory groups formed to provide Every day at Kohler Schools we again on January 17, 2012 parents Events like our annual Fall Follies team within each high school advi- detailed input on setting the direc- inspire inquiry; engage hearts, and members of the community are not only community building, sory group. This program is done tion for Kohler Schools. These ad- minds, and bodies; and provide are invited to an input session to but help to raise money that feeds outside of the classroom, and is de- visory groups focused on supports which ensure all students review the strategic areas and re- our Annual Fund and goes directly signed to be adventurous, challeng- achievement and growth for all are college-ready. lated goals. Participants will be back to the students and faculty of ing, and hands-on experiential students, creating a 21st century On Saturday, November 12th, asked to share thoughts about how Kohler Schools,” stated Kohler learning. The initiative is unique to vision of education for our school, the Board met to draft the strategic to best move the school system to- School Foundation president, Nina any offered in Sheboygan County developing a robust technology areas focusing on the next five ward its goals and new vision. Kohler. for high school students. Similar plan, and developing a new vision years. School staff members pro- Please join Kohler Schools on De- This year’s funding will be di- adventure leadership development for our special education services. vided feedback on the strategy cember 15, 2011 or January 17, rected toward improvements in programs are sometimes found in The recommendations from statements on November 18. The 2012 at 7:00 pm. The meetings technology for the entire school’s elite private schools and graduate these advisory groups were used to proposed strategy statements are: will take place in the band room. use which will include two iPad programs. The Foundation is ex- develop and adopt new mission • Maximize Achievement and Kohler School District appreci- mobile labs consisting of twenty- cited to be a part of developing the and vision statements. The new Growth for Each Student ates all the community members five units each. Designed to work student as a whole and to help its mission and vision language are • Create Curriculum and Instruc- and advisory groups. The work of hand in hand with the recent up- future graduates learn to be great aligned with the development of tion that is Inclusive, Engaging, these groups provides a strong grade that made the entire school leaders, team players and creative- the new strategic plan. Collaborative, and Mobile foundation for the development of wirelessly capable, each of these thinkers. Kohler Schools Vision • Attract, Support and Retain the strategic plan. portable labs can be used by The Kohler School Foundation Kohler Schools will be recog- Highly Effective Staff classes in their rooms, then would like to thank its donors, who nized for preparing 21st century • Build a Positive School Commu- wheeled down the hall for a differ- have been the source of these sig- ent project in the next classroom. nificant improvements to the dis- The grant also funds twenty-five trict. For more information on the laptops for the school library that Foundation or to make a contribu- Changes in Village garbage students can check out and use for tion, please visit www.kohler- collection procedures projects. schoolfoundation.org. As reported in the November Kohler Resident so they can direct charged to the resident for both the issue of The Kohler Villager, the you to the correct dumpster. pick-up and disposal. Alterna- Village’s previous waste collection Container weight limit tively, you may take your Freon provider, Larry’s Hauling, was ac- There is a 50 lb. limit on each containing appliance directly to quired by Veolia Environmental yard waste and garbage container. Sheboygan Scrap Metals at no Services. Veolia began collecting If the 50 lb. limit is exceeded, Ve- charge. The business is located at waste in the Village immediately olia will tag the container and not 2801 North 21st Street in Sheboy- on November 1, 2011. Residents remove the rubbish. gan, or call 920-452-1894. When should make note of a few minor purchasing a new appliance, resi- changes. Freon containing appliances If you need to dispose of a dents are encouraged to inquire Yard Waste about the removal of the old appli- Yard waste will continue to be Freon containing appliances ance. picked up on Tuesdays, but if there (freezers, refrigerators, dehumidi- is an excessive amount, residents fiers, or air conditioners), you will Christmas trees should take it to Veolia (located at need to call Veolia directly at 920- Christmas trees are considered 458-6030 to arrange a pickup garbage per Veolia and will be 2905 Paine Ave. in Sheboygan), Kohler School Foundation’s Fall Follies attendees kick off the live auction by winning the where you should let the staff (every third Wednesday of each picked up with the regular garbage “Raise your flag for a week at the school” item. know that you are a Village of month). There will be a fee on Tuesdays. 2 DECEMBER, 2011 = KOHLER VILLAGER KOHLERVILLAGER.COM KPAL seeks Call 920.457.WOOF to schedule your next new members appointment. (Weekends available) Kohler Police Athletic Associ- youth are encouraged to attend the ation (KPAL) is seeking new December 14 KPAL meeting at the 3513 S. 32nd Street, Sheboygan, WI 53081 920.457.WOOF (9663) members. KPAL is dedicated to fire house beginning at 7:00 p.m. www.centralbarkusa.com youth sports in the Village of Lunch, soda and beer will be Kohler, annually donating more served. Current members also plan than $14,000 to Village and school to bring a guest to the meeting. For youth sports, and Girl Scouts and more information, call Robert Boy Scouts programs. Anyone in- Hiers at 467-6673, Dan Borowski terested in being part of the com- at 452-2583, or Bill Kunst at 452- munity by supporting Village 5482.

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The paperwork Visit with Santa up nomination papers at the Vil- should be mailed to the address December 3, 10 & 17 Noon–2pm lage offices during regular busi- noted above or filed personally ness hours, or online at with the Kohler Schools District www.gab.wi.gov. Nomination pa- Clerk, Diane Kelly, or Deputy HOLIDAY SHOPPING HOURS* pers may not be circulated until Clerk, Mr. Martin Lexmond. If Monday–Friday 10am–6pm Thursday, December 1, 2011, and nomination papers are required, Saturday 10am–5pm are due on Tuesday, January 3, the first day to circulate them is Sunday Noon–5pm 2012, at 5:00 pm. If a spring pri- December 1, 2011, and the final Christmas Eve 10am–4pm mary is necessary, it will be held day for filing nomination papers is Some stores open additional hours. on Tuesday, February 21, 2012. 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, The regular spring election will be 2012, in the office of the school held on Tuesday, April 3, 2012. district clerk. If a spring primary is The two-year terms begin on April necessary, it will be held on Tues- 17, 2012. day, February 21, 2012. The regu- Questions may be directed to the lar spring election will be held on *HOLIDAY HOURS MAY VARY. Village Clerk-Treasurer’s Office, Tuesday, April 3, 2012. The three- 725Q WOODLAKE ROAD, KOHLER, WISCONSIN | 920.459.1713 920-459-3873. year terms begin on April 23, SHOPSATWOODLAKE.COM | FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK School Board incumbents are 2012. KOHLERVILLAGER.COM DECEMBER, 2011 = KOHLER VILLAGER 3 Ben Salzmann Rockin’ cellos, modern receives “Economic dancers and a trip to Driver of the Year” the Danger Zone award Headline the new Distinguished Guest Series season KOHLER, Wis. – Nov. 23, 2011 – From the voice of Footloose to a cello rendition of Nirvana’s Smells Like Teen Spirit, the artists featured in the Kohler Foundation’s 2012 Distinguished Guest Series season offer audiences a truly different en- tertainment mix. Single ticket prices listed under shows, or purchase season tickets for all three shows for a great price while supplies last: Adult (A sec- tion) $98, Adult (B section) $78, Student (A section) $49, Student (B section) $39. Student tickets are for those high school age and younger. Group discounts are available. Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch presents the annual “Sheboygan County Economic Driver of Order tickets online at the Year” Award to Ben Salzmann, President and CEO of ACUITY. Salzmann, and his wife, www.kohlerfoundation.org/tickets Ann, live in Kohler. – Photo courtesy of Sheboygan County Economic Development Corp. or by calling (920) 458-1972. All Sheboygan, WI – At its 2011 An- to Work Institute named ACUITY shows will be performed at the nual Meeting, the Sheboygan the Best Mid-Sized Company to Kohler Memorial Theatre, 260 County Economic Development Work For in the nation for the sec- School St., Kohler, Wis. Corporation (SCEDC) presented ond consecutive year. ACUITY is Act 1: Cellicentric its second annual “Sheboygan also ranked as a top employer for dancer/choreographers 23 years Loggins, and his timeless hits, such Saturday, Feb. 18, 7 p.m. ago, today River North Dance as “Danger Zone” from Top Gun County Economic Driver of the workers over 50 by the AARP and This trio of cellists put a new Year” Award to Ben Salzmann, for new college graduates by col- Chicago captivates audiences not and Caddyshack’s “I’m Alright,” spin on the symphony staple. Fea- only in the Windy City but around continue to entertain audiences President and CEO of ACUITY, legegrad.com. tured in Celine Dion’s famous located in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Before being named CEO, Mr. the world. Emotional dancers, after three decades. His guitar riffs Vegas show, Cellicentric combines stimulating music and bold chore- and classic hits will be comple- Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch Salzmann was ACUITY’s Chief musical genres—from classical, was on hand to help the SCEDC Information Officer. ACUITY has ography are hallmarks of the mented by recent tunes that speak rock and jazz to metal, pop and troupe’s jazz-based contemporary to fans old and new. recognize and congratulate Mr. established its position as a tech- folk—for an electric performance Salzmann, and convey the award. nology leader. The company has repertoire. Tickets for this show only: with a few surprising covers (e.g., Tickets for this show only: Adult (A section) - $45; (B section) The “Sheboygan County Eco- received more national technology a tribute to Michael Jackson). nomic Driver of the Year” Award awards than any other insurer from Adult (A section) - $38; (B section) - $35; Tickets for this show only: - $28; Student (A section) - $23; (B sec- signifies ACUITY’s commitment the independent technology stan- Adult (A section) - $35; (B section) to the area business community dards organization ACORD, and Student (A section) - $19; (B sec- tion) - $18 - $25; tion) - $14 and also to establishing the com- ACUITY has consistently been Student (A section) - $18; (B sec- The Kohler Foundation is a pany as an exemplary employer of named a top technology innovator tion) - $13 Act 3: Kenny Loggins non-profit, private foundation choice. In presenting the award to in the Information Week 500. Saturday, April 21, 8 p.m. that supports education, arts Ben Salzmann, the SCEDC indi- Today, ACUITY has over $2 Act 2: River North Dance A recent revival of the original and preservation initiatives in cated that Mr. Salzmann has led billion in assets, employs 650 indi- Chicago 1980s flick Footloose brings the Wisconsin. ACUITY’s transition into one of viduals in Sheboygan County, and Saturday, March 3, 7 p.m. voice of the times back to the fore- the nation’s best mid-sized em- is the 71st largest property casualty Started with only four front. Soundtrack superstar, Kenny ployers. insurance company in the United According to Gary Dulmes, States. ACUITY sells insurance in SCEDC Board Chairman, “ACU- 20 states through over 1,000 inde- ITY has a significant presence in pendent insurance agents. The Cat’s Pajamas to bring pop the City of Sheboygan, and is a ACUITY is in a league of its major employer in the county’s own when it comes to workforce business community. Ben Salz- quality and service. It is for these funk acappella to Kohler mann is a respected business collective reasons, that the She- Considered the fastest rising leader and a driver of economic boygan County Economic Devel- vocal band on the planet, The Cat’s development and talent attraction opment Corporation selected Ben Pajamas have toured the world and retention. We enthusiastically Salzmann of ACUITY for the 2011 since 2005 and have appeared on selected Mr. Salzmann for this “Sheboygan County Economic NBC’s America’s Got Talent, The award and extend our sincere con- Driver of the Year” Award. Next Great American Band on gratulations for his and ACUITY’s The Sheboygan County Eco- FOX, and most recently, NBC’s many contributions to Sheboygan nomic Development Corporation The Sing Off. They have per- County. ACUITY is truly a world- is a countywide private/public formed for Oprah Winfrey, and is class company.” partnership, leading economic de- currently performing their second Under Mr. Salzmann’s leader- velopment efforts to improve the season in Branson at The Branson ship, ACUITY has maintained a economic well-being and long- Mall Music Theatre performance of strong growth and term prosperity of the businesses, The band takes time each Feb- profitability. The insurer has been residents, and communities of She- ruary for their annual Music in named to the Ward’s 50 list of best- boygan County, through collabora- Schools Tour, in which they part- run companies for 12 consecutive tive retention, expansion, and ner with faculty and staff to advo- years. 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[email protected] Prior to joining Lakeland, Wag- Sheboygan Toastmasters 2121 meets the 1st and 3rd Mon- ner was a sous chef and later head day of month at The Highland House on corner of 8th and In- chef for Cucina and The American diana Avenue from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. For additional information Club in Kohler from 1993-2000. contact 920-287-7130. He was a chef and front of the house supervisor at Marco’s Italian Village churches Gardens in Oshkosh from 1989-93. He has an associate degree of applied science degree in the culi- to sponsor annual nary arts from Fox Valley Technical College and is food service sanita- Grace UCC Church Kohler Christmas tion certified. in Kohler announces Walk Chris Meece December schedule Village of Kohler churches in- come and choral pieces by Promoted at vite residents and non-residents Bethany’s choir, participants will The Reverend Thomas M. Christ. The service will include the alike to share their facilities and move on to Grace UCC, 500 Kohler Co. Schroeder and the members of singing of Christmas carols by excitement during the 34th Annual School Street. The walk will con- Grace United Church of Christ, candlelight. Christmas Walk to be held in the clude at St. John Catholic Church 500 School Street, Kohler, invite On Christmas Day the congre- Village on December 11, 2011. at 621 Pine Tree Road, where light everyone to join them in their De- gation will gather at 10:00 a.m. for Participants visit each of the refreshments will be served in the cember celebrations leading up to a celebration of the coming of three churches in Kohler, which fellowship hall of the newly reno- Christmas. Christ and a proclamation of God’s are uniquely decorated for the vated addition after the final pro- A service of carols, anthems, love for mankind. Christmas season. Each site will gram. and readings will take place on De- The public is always invited to provide traditions that support the Participants are encouraged to cember 11, 2011 at 10 a.m. The join the people of Grace Church in spirit of the season, including cover the entire walk, but may join Senior Choir, under the direction these events or at other times of the Christmas carols and devotions. or leave the group at any time. of Audrey Braatz, will sing several year. Regular worship takes place The walk begins at 6:30 p.m. at Each walker is asked to donate a anthems during the service includ- on Sunday mornings at 8:00 and Bethany Lutheran Church, 222 gift of non-perishable food items ing John Purifoy’s arrangement of 10:00 a.m. Church Street. After words of wel- for the local food pantries. Night of Peace. 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Kohler High School sports history 1982 – the year of double gold By Bruce Erickson In the 1970’s it was decided that Diane Arndt, Jenny Molenda and points with 6 rebounds. season and had won 38 in a row It was a beautiful Sunday after- maybe girls could play basketball. Pam Usadel. Next up was a trip to Deerfield over two years. They were defend- noon in Kohler in March 1982. I The WIAA instituted the first girls Kohler emerged with the con- to take on Belleville to play for a ing state champions and were av- can’t remember what the weather state basketball tournament in ference championship that year spot in the State Tournament. eraging 67 points a game. Kohler was like, but it surely was a most 1976. Emily Bartzen had started a with a record of 10 and 1. Their Again using a tough pressing de- dominated this game from the be- beautiful and special day for the basketball unit in her girls P.E. only loss in conference was to fense Kohler forced 30 turnovers ginning with Ann Kattreh hitting Village. The Great Lakes Room of classes in the early seventies. The Ozaukee. They also lost two non- and won 51-44. Ann was again her first three shots and the girls the American Club was packed first sanctioned girls team for conference games to West Bend outstanding as she scored 40 points playing their stifling man-to-man with Kohler basketball fans Kohler began during the 1974-75 East and Sheboygan Lutheran. and pulled down 14 rebounds. defense. Prentice was never in the adorned in their blue and white. At school year. The first coaches were Class C tournament play began Beth Wells chipped in 6 points and game. Kohler had the lead at half- one end of the room was the Sue Kampmann and Len Hucke. at Kohler against Elkhart Lake. 9 rebounds. Kelly Schaetz had an time 25 to 14 and and it was 34 to podium bordered by two gleaming The first members of this team Kohler prevailed by a score of 55- outstanding defensive game. The 22 at the end of three. The account gold trophies and an easel holding were Jean Hoffman, Dorothy 34 with Ann Kattreh pouring in 28 celebration was on and the girls of the game raved about Ann doing pictures of the boys and girls bas- Kohler, Cindy Miller, Judy Wolf, points. Their next opponent was were heading to Madison. everything. She scored 32 points, ketball teams . Everyone was there Vicky Hamel, Karen Kattreh, and Howards Grove and Kohler won Kohler would play Wabeno in pulled down 9 rebounds, and time to celebrate the rare fete of both Kay Schultz. Girls were restricted 48 to 41 with Ann scoring their first Class C game at State. after time was the one forcing the boys and girls teams winning to Saturday morning practice and 27points. During this year a team Wabeno had posted a 22-1 record Prentice errors. Sandy Swanson, State Championships. The pro- the first team went 1 and 14 for the had to play its way out of the con- and had won 16 games in a row. Kris Strenger and Kelly Progar gram that followed included season. ference to advance further along Led by the dazzling play of Ann were cited for their fine guard play speeches from head coaches Len Coach Len Hucke recalled the the tournament trail. The two big Kattreh, Kohler outlasted a strong and Beth Wells and Kelly Schaetz Hucke and Paul Swanson, school first year the girls could’nt do rivals were Oostburg and Ozaukee. Wabeno team 50-45. Kattreh did it for their excellent rebounding. officials Cy Blaser and Mark much. They had trouble dribbling, The Kohler girls had triumphed all. She scored 37 points, going 14 The final score was 47-40. As the Druml, and players representing shooting, and mastering the other over Oostburg in overtime late in for 24 from the field and added 9 final horn sounded the Kohler fans both teams and Village officials. skills connected to basketball. It the season and lost to Ozaukee in free throws many of them in the were in a frenzy and all will re- Each speech was followed by en- just took time. With coach Hucke’ the final game of the season. Oost- clutch. She also pulled down 10 re- member the Kohler team tumbling thusiastic cheers and applause. s patience and skill building the burg and Ozaukee were paired bounds. Wabeno led at halftime 19 on the floor in celebration. Herbert V. Kohler, who was host- Kohler team did find success, and against each other in the tourna- to 18. In the second half Wabeno It is a rare occurrence when two ing the party, took the podium and in the third year of his tenure the ment with Oostburg coming out on employed a 1-3-1 zone but it did outstanding and exceptional ath- was given a standing ovation. He team earned a 17-3 record and a top. not stop Kattreh. Coach Hucke had letes come along like Joe Wolf and said he had joined other Village place in the sectional tournament. Kohler would play Oostburg in Ann come out a little further to get Ann Kattreh. Ann set a state tour- residents in cheering on the teams The team was led by Carla Biwan. the first game of the regionals and the ball but many times she did not nament record for total points (69) the past two weeks with nervous Coach Hucke was a stickler for after trailing at half time rallied need to do that as she took a defen- and the most field goals (27). Dur- anticipation. “I have been asked man-to-man defense (no, it never with 18 points in the third quarter sive rebound and raced the length ing the championship season she what makes Kohler win,” he con- was called girl-to-girl). This is one to win 49 to 44. Next up would be of the court to hit a short jumper. averaged 28 points a game, aver- tinued. “We’ve got a spirit in this skill he thought his girls could state ranked Hilbert, who came Kohler went up by six points at the aged 11 rebounds per contest and community. We’ve got teamwork, master, and this certainly paid off into the regional final game with a end of the third quarter and held on made a remarkable 56 percent of leadership, concentration, and in the 1982 season. Most coaches 20-1 record. Kohler upset Hilbert for a five point victory. Again, the her shots from the field. She was commitment and we’ve got at the time were employing zone 49-44 to move on to the sectionals. rest of the Kohler squad played named to First Team All State Bas- strength and belief in ourselves.” defenses because it was thought it Ann Kattreh had 26 points and outstanding defense. ketball in her junior and senior In a lighter vein he added that he was easier for the girls to learn. Sandy Swanson hit three clutch The headlines in the Madison years. In track she was the State was glad that Mr. Kattreh and Mr. The 1981-82 girls team was a free throws in the final seconds. State Journal on Sunday, March 14 400 meter champion four years in Wolf did not work for the Kohler promising group. It was led by an Kohler would meet Pardeeville said “Kattreh, Defense Lift Kohler a row. She also went to State in Company as on more than one oc- outstanding player, Ann Kattreh. in the first sectional game. They to Title.” That headline could have swimming. casion he was accused of recruit- She was joined on the front line by were sporting a a 19-2 record. been written about all games in In my next article I will cover the ing for the Kohler athletic Beth Wells and Kelly Schaetz. The Using a stifling man-to-man press that tournament year, but the State 1982 boys championship season program. It was a great feeling for guards were Kelly Progar and Kris that caused Pardeeville numerous final game against Prentice was and profile Joe Wolf’s outstanding all involved on this special day. Strenger. The first inside player off turnovers, Kohler gained a 19-6 something special. It would rank high school basketball accom- How did the teams get to this the bench was Janine Capelle and first quarter lead. They never as one of the top upsets in Kohler plishments. place? 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Village Meetings Scheduled for The Spring Primary, if needed, will be held get through. When it is snowing on deep water and finish in the shallow water December on Tuesday, February 21, 2012, and the garbage days, please do not put contain- targeting core muscles with an active cool 12/7 Public Library Board 12:00 pm Spring Election will be held on Tuesday, ers in the street. down. You need not be a strong swimmer April 3, 2012. for this class. (at Library) SNOW REMOVAL AROUND KIOSKS: 12/5 Finance Committee 5:00 pm Congratulations It is the residents’ responsibility to have the Pool Class Fees 12/5 Property Committee 5:15 pm Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Cindi Gamb has snow removed around the kiosks/NDCBU $1.00 for residents per session/$3.00 for 12/12 Village Board 5:30 pm been awarded the International Institute of (neighborhood delivery and collection box non-residents per session 12/15 Plan Commission 4:30 pm Municipal Clerks’ designation of Master unit)/cluster boxes. The Postal Service will You may also purchase a 12-session punch All meetings are held at Kohler Village Municipal Clerk (MMC). IIMC grants the not deliver mail if the carrier is not able to card. $10.00 for residents/$32.00 for non- Hall, 319 Highland Drive, unless otherwise MMC designation only to those Municipal reach the unit – the front as well as the residents indicated. Clerks who complete demanding education backside. Someone in the unit/neighbor- The Pool will close for the season on requirements; and who have a record of hood needs to take the initiative to remove January 3. We will keep you posted From Clerk/ significant contributions to their local gov- the snow; or maybe the responsibility can about reopening in the Kohler Villager. ernment, their community and state. be shared within the unit. The Village is Treasurer not responsible to keep these areas clear of Junior Bombers Basketball Clinic From Police Chief snow. For grades JK-3, Saturdays at 11:00-12:15 Laurie Lindow: January 7th-February 4th in Kohler High CHRISTMAS TREE PICKUP: School Gym. Ken Roeder and the High Bill Rutten: Christmas trees are considered garbage per Office Hours Driving Conditions: Now that winter is School Basketball players will be volun- Veolia and will be picked up with the regu- The Village Offices will be closed: back upon us, we all have to remember to teering to teach participants the basics of lar garbage on Tuesdays. Friday, December 23 drive more carefully. Even though some basketball. The participants will be Monday, December 26 vehicles seem to handle better in the GARBAGE CHANGES: able to play during half time of High Tuesday, December 27 snowy conditions, remember to give your- YARD WASTE: School games. This is a great oppor- Regular office hours are: Monday-Friday, self more distance between vehicles when Yard waste will remain the same; picked tunity for young players to get the experi- stopping. Big SUVs can get going faster 7:00am-4:00pm. up on Tuesdays. OR if you have an exces- ence of playing basketball with their with 4-wheel drive, but have the same friends and classmates. Property Tax Bills problems stopping on slick roads. Snow sive amount, you can take your yard waste Tax bills will be mailed on or before De- banks can reduce visibility, so be aware of to Veolia, located at 2905 Paine Ave. in Fee-$12.00 for residents and $17.00 for cember 15. Watch for a special mailing pedestrians. If a vehicle is parked outside, Sheboygan. Let them know that you are a non-residents. Please register at the Kohler with additional tax information. Tax pay- remember to clear the windows. Proper Village of Kohler Resident and you will be Village Hall, 319 Highland Drive. Go to ments can be paid in person…taxes will be visibility is extremely important, especially directed to the correct dumpster. kohlervillage.org to print a registration with children crossing the streets early in collected at the Kohler Village Hall, 319 CONTAINER LIMITS: form or there are forms available at the Highland Drive. Drop off…24-hour access the morning. Also, remember that getting There is a 50 lb. Limit on EACH yard ready in the winter takes more time, so to Village Hall. In order to guarantee the re- drop box is provided outside the south en- waste and garbage container. If the 50lb. avoid having to rush, plan ahead. ceipt of a Jr. Bomber T-shirt, please regis- trance to Village Hall (Post Office en- limit is exceeded, Veolia will tag the con- ter by January 4. trance). By mail…checks or money orders Snow is on the Way: The Village of tainer and not remove the rubbish. Actions taken by the Village Board dur- only, payable to the Village of Kohler, send Kohler doesn’t have winter parking regula- FREON CONTAINING APPLIANCES: ing their October 10 and 17, 2011, meet- to Village of Kohler, 319 Highland Drive, tions like many other communities with If you need to dispose of a Freon contain- ings: Kohler, WI 53044. A stamped, self-ad- parking on the even or odd side of the ing devices: freezers, refrigerators, dehu- = Approved Resolution 2011-7, Commen- dressed envelope is required for receipt. street throughout the winter months. That midifiers, or air conditioners, you will need dation to Susie Wandschneider Village is typically done so if it snows the commu- to call Veolia directly at 920-458-6030 to Real estate taxes may be paid in full or in Recreation Director. nities can completely clear the streets after arrange a pickup (the 3rd Wednesday of two installments. Payments in full are due = Approved the Kohler Civic Club to pro- the snowstorms over two days. Instead, we each month. There will be a fee charged to January 31, 2012. Installments are due: ceed with their project for a Veterans Me- just rely on residents moving their vehicles the resident for both the pick up and dis- first half due January 31, 2012; second half morial at Woodland Cemetery and promptly after snowstorms. Also, just a re- posal. Or you may take your Freon con- due July 31, 2012. request that 70% of the funds are received minder that it is illegal to blow snow into taining appliance directly to Sheboygan before beginning construction. Real Estate property owners that need a the Village streets. Helping out in these Scrap Metals at no charge: 2801 North 21st = Approved Operator’s Licenses as re- copy of a prior year property tax receipt areas makes our streets cleaner and safer Street in Sheboygan, 920-452-1894. When quested. will need to contact the Sheboygan County during the winter season. purchasing a new appliance, residents are = Approved August 2011 Revenue & Ex- Treasurers Office at 920-459-3015. encouraged to inquire about the removal of pense Reports & bank reconciliation. Dog and Cat Licenses From Public Works the old appliance All dogs and cats over 5 months of age re- quire licensing. Rabies vaccination certifi- Superintendent From Intermin cate is required at time of licensing. Dogs Village Board and cats must be licensed by April 1 of Bruce Neerhof: Rec Director Thomas Schnettler, President each year. The fees are: SNOW EMERGENCY: Brett Edgerle To find out if a snow emergency is in ef- Unaltered dog/cat $12.00 Bruce Neerhof: Bill Kunst Altered dog/cat $ 5.00 fect for the Village, call 459-3881 anytime. Village Pool Open Swim Hours John Pethan Late fee $ 5.00 There is no parking on village streets dur- Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:15-5:30pm ing a snow emergency. A snow emergency Brian Post Nomination Papers for Spring Election Saturdays 9:00-10:30 am ADULTS ONLY is called when accumulation is expected to John Renzelmann Thursday, December 1, 2011, is the first Saturdays and Sundays 1:30-4:30 pm exceed six inches. Snow emergencies are Dietmar Wohlgemuth Jr. day to circulate nomination papers for the typically called from 8:00 AM until 12:00 Christmas Break Pool Activities 2012 Spring Election. Nomination papers PM to give the snowplows an opportunity December 26-January 1 Clerk-Treasurer are available at the Village Offices during to clear the streets with no cars in the way. Open swim daily from 1:30-4:30 pm Laurie Lindow regular business hours or on-line at Water in Motion www.gab.wi.gov. The due date for filing SNOW REMOVAL: Mondays-Wednesdays-Fridays 7:00 am Police Chief nomination papers is Tuesday, January 3, Winter is here. Here are some reminders on This is an energizing experience in the William Rutten 2012, at 5:00 pm. All terms begin on April Village snow removal ordinances and poli- shallow water. The emphasis for this class 17, 2012, and are for two years. The fol- cies. is both a cardio workout and muscle ton- Public Works Supt/Interim lowing offices are to be elected to succeed 1. Please remember to shovel your side- ing. We encourage participants to wear Recreation Director the present incumbents listed: walks within 24 hours after a snowfall water shoes, but they are not required. The Bruce Neerhof Village Trustee –Brett Edgerle event. ability to swim is not necessary. Village Trustee – John Pethan 2. Do not blow or shovel snow back into Fire Chief Deep water Cardio & Abs Village Trustee – John Renzelmann the street. Mike Lindstrom 3. When plows are in operation, please do Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:15-5:15 pm If you have any questions regarding nomi- The participants in this class wear flotation not park on the street. Avoid parking Librarian nation papers, please contact the Village belts for buoyancy. We start with interval Clerk-Treasurer’s Office, 920-459-3873. across from other cars as this narrows Erin Coppersmith the street and plow equipment cannot training of the abdominal muscles in the 16 DECEMBER, 2011 = KOHLER VILLAGER KOHLERVILLAGER.COM

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Lomira Math Crazy Carols Meet results Kohler Elementary Congratulations to Team I for its following team members who third place finish in the Team earned medals in the individual Holiday Musical Competition at the Lomira Math grade level competition at the Meet on November, 14. The mem- Lomira Math Meet. Friday, December 16 bers of Team I were Brendan First Place medal winners: Tim Schneider, Melyssa Louwagie, Valicenti and Alexis Neese. Sec- Ryan Zittel, John Benishek, James ond Place medal winners: Andrew 1:45 p.m. Misfeldt, Tyler Lewis, Tim Vali- Gross and Carson Schnieder. Third centi, and Alexis Neese. Place medal winner: Ryan Zittel. Kohler Memorial Theatre Special congratulations to the

NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION National Honor Society inducts (S.120.06(6)(b), WI STATS.)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election to be held in the School new members District of Kohler on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, two members at large are By Danielle Olejniczak, John Benishek, Claire Hillstrom, iors Kathryn Anderson, Cole to be elected to succeed the present incumbent listed. The term of office for school board members is three years beginning on Monday, April 23, NHS Adviser Michael Krueger, Melyssa Brock, Samantha Dedek, Jessica 2012. Kohler High School's National Louwagie, Megan Mascipinto, Dyksterhouse, Connor Hogan, Honor Society (NHS) was honored Rachel O’Keefe, Charles Olmsted, Shelby Homiston, Madeline Kelly, INCUMBENT to induct many new members this Alex Romanoski, Angela Sjolund, Kristina Kusel, Abigail Lee, Sarah Jane Bishop year. NHS is a premier, national Raymond Venn and Lily Zehfus Leick, Tyler Lewis, Rachel Maggi, John Suralik organization established to recog- welcomed the new members, in the Molly Misfeldt, Katharine O'Neill, nize outstanding high school stu- November 16 induction ceremony. Gregory Suralik, Nate Tures, Tim NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a Campaign Registration State- dents. More than just an honor roll, New members included seniors Valicenti, Katelyn Van Treeck, ment and a Declaration of Candidacy, must be filed no later than 4:00 NHS serves to honor those stu- Andrew Goodell, Jacob Hart, Logan Willis, Seerena Yang, Syd- p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, in the Kohler School District office located at 333 Upper Road, Kohler, Wisconsin, between the hours of dents who have demonstrated ex- Christina Lindstrom, Sarah ney Yang. Congratulations! 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, mailed to the ad- cellence in the areas of Molepske, Lily Proudman, Philip Later this year, the group will dress noted above or filed personally with the school district clerk, Scholarship, Leadership, Service Samuels, Brendan Schneider, continue their school leadership ef- Diane Kelly or school district deputy clerk, Mr. Martin Lexmond. (If and Character. Current members Kendall Wolf, Ryan Zittel, and jun- forts by working to fundraise. nomination papers are required, the first day to circulate nomination pa- pers is December 1, 2011, and the final day for filing nomination papers is 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, in the office of the school dis- trict clerk).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that if a primary is necessary, the pri- mary will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2012.

A description of the school district boundaries can be obtained from the school district office.

Given under my hand, on November, 2011.

______Diane Kelly District Clerk

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KOHLER TIMES is published for residents of the Children with disabilities Kohler School District procedure Kohler Public Schools 333 Upper Road, Kohler, WI 53044 The school district must locate, identify, and 920-459-2920 Front row, left to right: Katelyn Van Treeck, Seerena Yang, Philip Samuels, Andrew Goodell, Cole Brock, Brendan Schneider, Abigail Lee, evaluate all children with disabilities, including Logan Willis, Rachel Maggi, Madeline Kelly Board of Education children with disabilities attending private Back row, left to right: Nate Tures, Sydney Yang, Gregory Suralik, Kendall Wolf, Kathryn Anderson, Tim Valicenti, Katharine O’Neill, Tyler Jane Bishop, President Lewis, Molly Misfeldt, Christina Lindstrom, Connor Hogan, Jessica Dyksterhouse, Ryan Zittel, Sarah Leick, Samantha Dedek, Shelby Laura Kohler, Vice President schools in the school district, regardless of the Homiston, Lily Proudman, Sarah Molepske, Kristina Kusel John Suralik, Treasurer severity of their disabilities. The school district Marlene Yang Diane Kelly has a special education screening program to evaluate all children with suspected disabilities District Administrator Check weekly updates from Marty Lexmond and are at least three years old. Upon request, Editor the school counseling office the school district will screen a child who has Mary Struck . . . at kohlerpublicschools.org click on School Counseling then E-mail submissions: not graduated high school to determine Read monthly updates [email protected] Laura Multer and finally on News You Can Use. New postings Phone: 331-4904 whether a special education referral is appro- from Superintendent priate. A request may be made by contacting every Wednesday with book reviews, resources and opportu- Kohler Times deadline: Lexmond at Jackie Schira, Special Education Director at nities for students and their families. 20th of every month kohlerpublicschools.org 459-2920 x1200. KOHLERVILLAGER.COM DECEMBER, 2011 = KOHLER VILLAGER 17 Kohler students selected to Kohler Elementary perform with CLC Honors looking for Lunch Band Congratulations to fourteen O’Keefe (oboe), Lily Proudman Thursday, January 5, 2012 in the Buddy volunteers! Kohler High School band stu- (clarinet), Brendan Schneider Bradley Hall of Fine Arts at Lake- dents who were selected and will (percussion), John Tengowski land College. This year’s guest perform with the 2012 Central (tuba), Ryan Tengowski (trum- conductor is Dr. Russell Pettitt, Big Brothers & Big Sisters Lakeshore Conference Honors pet), Ray Venn (tenor saxophone), Director of Bands at Lakeland Band. Those selected were Adam Wilkens (trombone), Syd- College. The concert is open to Lunch Buddy Program Andrew Goodell (trumpet), An- ney Yang (clarinet), Lily Zehfus the public. The program is simple. Follow- What’s important is not what you drew Grose (percussion), Sarah (flute), and Ryan Zittel (trumpet). This is quite an accomplish- ing a quick interview, we will do, it’s the time you spend to- Leick (clarinet), Melyssa These selected students will re- ment for all these students. Con- match you with a child who has gether. Louwaugie (trumpet), Rachel hearse and perform a concert on gratulations to all the students. been recommended to Big Broth- Something so small can make a ers & Big Sisters through a school huge difference in a child’s life! staff member. Once we introduce If you are interested in becom- you to your Lunch Buddy, you ing a Lunch Buddy, please con- join that child one day each week tact Laura Multer at Kohler during the school year over their Schools; 803-7203/ lunch period. During that hour, [email protected] or you will eat with him/her, play Ambra at Big Brothers & Big Sis- games, talk, go to the library… ters; 458-0111/[email protected] whatever you would like to do.

Students demonstrate reading skills to Principal Jaberg

Front: Sarah Leick, Melyssa Louwaugie, Ryan Tengowski. Second row: Lily Zehfus, Ray Venn, Brendan Schneider, Lily Proudman, Adam Wilkens. Back: Andrew Gross, Rachel O’Keefe, Ryan Zittel, John Tengowski. Not pictured: Andrew Goodell and Sydney Yang. Kohler High Making a Difference/Key Club holds technology drive

Pranav Karra and Isabella Wick having all her little second grade from the 2nd grade read to Princi- friends share there reading skills pal Jaberg. Mrs. Jaberg enjoys with her.

Ongoing fundraisers at Kohler Schools! It isn’t often that someone gives you money for something you’re going to throw away, but that’s exactly what these programs do. Each label or cap may seem small, but together they add up to hundreds of dollars each year, which helps KSF PTO fund many great activities for the children of Kohler Schools. Elementary students can turn in these items at any time to their classroom collection box. We’re having a collection contest again this year – the top 2 classes with the most points at the end of the year will receive an ice cream party (each box top/label/cap = 1 point). If you don’t have an elementary student but would like to support our school, please give your items to an elementary student or teacher (they’ll be happy to take them off your hands!) VERY IMPORTANT! Please cut along the dashed line and save the coupon only as shown below. The companies do not accept the entire label or package.

Box Tops for Education coupons can be found on General Mills cereals, Pillsbury Refrigerated and Frozen/Dairy, Hamburger Helper, Betty Crocker Snacks and Baking, Ziplock Bags/Containers, Kleenex and many more products. Each coupon is worth 10 cents! Labels for Education coupons can be found on Campbell’s soup, Swanson Soup, Franco American products, By Madeline Kelly merous technologies donated to make an impact in our commu- Prego Sauce, Pepperidge Farms products, and V8 drink lids. Each label earns points for free merchandise. Thursday, November 17th the the effort that will be sent to an nity. The Making a Difference/ Tyson Project A+ coupons can be found on Tyson Chicken products. Each label is worth 24 cents! Kohler High Making a Differ- organization to recycle the elec- Key Club would like to thank the Kemp’s Nickels for Schools caps on gallon and half gallon ence/Key Club held a used tech- tronics in an eco-friendly manner. community and all those involved milk containers. Each cap is worth 5 cents. Kwik Trip Milk Moola caps on Kwik Trip or Kwik nology drive alongside a movie The goal of this event was to for their support, and reminds the Star's Nature’s Touch, and Kwik Quencher screening for the documentary raise awareness in our community community to keep an eye on the products (worth 5¢ each) or Glazers Dozen Fresh, a documentary meant to and to spread the word about the Facebook page for future events, or Half-Dozen donuts packages (worth 10¢ each). Questions? Please contact program coordinator Tina Horth at: [email protected] educate about sustainable eating efforts that Making fundraisers, and news. and agriculture. There were nu- Difference/Key Club is doing to 18 DECEMBER, 2011 = KOHLER VILLAGER KOHLERVILLAGER.COM Regular Board of Education Meeting Minutes Special Board Minutes - October 25, 2011 October 10, 2011 Call to Order Call to Order b. Recommendation to hire Holy Professional Staff (Revised) of Youth Options (New) Jane Bishop called the meeting to Jane Bishop called the meeting to DeBruin as a regular education Policy 4215—Use of Tobacco by Online Courses (New) order at 7:43 p.m. in the Kohler order at 7:00 p.m. in the Kohler aide for Junior Kindergarten Support Staff (Revised) Diane moved to approve the sec- School Cafeteria. Roll Call was Public Library. Roll Call was taken Policy 5512—Use of Tobacco by ond reading of the revised and c. Recommendation to hire Jes- taken by Diane Kelly. The follow- by Diane Kelly. The following Students (Revised) new policies. Marlene Yang sec- sica Vervaeck as the high school ing board members were present: board members were present: Policy 7434—Use of Tobacco on onded. All ayes. Motion carried. cheerleading coach Marlene Yang, Laura Kohler, Jane Marlene Yang, Diane Kelly, Laura School Premises (Revised) Action on a request to approve Bishop, John Suralik and Diane Kohler, Jane Bishop and John d. Discussion of the term sheet for Policy 5310.01—Emergency short-term borrowing the credit commitment or term Kelly Suralik. Nursing Services (New) sheet accepting the offer of Budget Review and Discussion Policy 9150—School Visitors (Re- Statement of Public Notice short-term borrowing through Statement of Public Notice vised) September 12, 2011 @ 3:00 p.m. Laura moved to approve the con- Associated Bank October 24, 2011 @ 10:00 a.m. Policy 9160—Public Attendance sent agenda. Marlene Yang sec- Marlene moved to approve the Approval of Agenda at School Events (Revised) onded. All ayes. Consent agenda term sheet accepting the offer of Approval of Agenda Laura Kohler moved to approve Policy 3132/4132—Vacancies approved. short-term borrowing through As- John Suralik moved to approve the agenda. John Suralik sec- (Revised) sociated Bank. John Suralik sec- the agenda. Laura Kohler sec- onded the motion. All ayes. Action and/or Discussion Items Policy 3340/4340—Grievance onded. All ayes. Motion carried. onded the motion. All ayes. Board President’s Report Resolution Authorizing the Is- Procedure (New—Paul Hemmer) Agenda approved. Closed session is for discussing suance and Establishing Pa- Policy 3425/4425—Benefits (New) Action on a request to approve employees’ salaries. Marlene, rameters for the Sale of Not to Policy 3430/4430—Leaves of Ab- the College and Career Advisor Action/Discussion items Jane and Marty will attend the Exceed $7,300,000 General Ob- sence (Revised) position Consideration and adoption of WASB law seminar in Madison on ligation Refunding Bonds Policy 7540.04—Staff Network Laura Kohler moved to approve a Resolution approving a Friday October 14th. Jane is the and Internet Acceptable Use (Re- the College and Career Advisor Laura moved to approve the reso- $1,000,000 short term revolving state delegate. vised) position. Marlene Yang sec- lution authorizing the issuance credit agreement with Associ- Policy 3120.08—Employment of onded. All ayes. Motion carried. and establishing parameters for ated Bank, National Association Superintendent’s Report Personnel for Co-Curricular/Extra- the sale of not to exceed Accept Kohler School Friends for the 2011-2012 school year The final head count is 606 stu- $7,300,000 general obligation re- Curricular Activities (Revised) donations to classrooms and dents with our revenue limit mem- funding bonds. Diane Kelly sec- Policy 3131—Reductions in Staff field trips Laura Kohler moved to adopt the bership count at 509. The count is (Revised) resolution approving a $1,000,000 onded. All ayes. Motion carried. Marty and Jane expressed deep down 10. There are several fund Policy 3139/4139—Staff Discipline short term revolving credit agree- Consideration for the Kohler appreciation to Kohler School raising initiatives in the district: (Revised) ment with Associated Bank, Na- Schools proposal to the Kohler Friends for their support. Laura Caps for the Cure, Souper Bowl Policy 3140—Termination, Non- tional Association for the School Foundation Kohler moved to accept the and Coats for Kids to name a few. Renewal and Resignation (Re- 2011-2012 school year. John Kohler School Friends donations Marty discussed WiFi in the build- Diane moved to approve the vised) Suralik seconded the motion. A to the classrooms and for field ing. More information is available Kohler schools proposal to the Policy 4140—Termination and roll call vote was taken by Diane trips. Marlene Yang seconded. on the website. The development Kohler School Foundation. John Resignation (Revised) Kelly. All ayes. Motion carried. Suralik seconded. All ayes. Mo- Policy 3242—Professional Growth of a staff handbook and the strate- Diane Kelly—aye; Jane Bishop— tion carried. Requirements (Revised) Adjournment John Suralik gic plan are scheduled for this aye; Laura Kohler—aye; Marlene Policy 3431/4431—Employee moved to adjourn. Marlene Yang year. Andrew Grose and Alexis Approve the second reading of Yang-aye; Laura Kohler—aye. Neese are recognized participants the new and revised policies Leaves (New) seconded. All ayes. Meeting ad- in the Midwest Talent Search. The Bylaw 0100—Definitions (Re- Policy 3432/4432—Sick Leave journed at 8:00 p.m. Adjournment district sponsored a staff competi- vised) (New) Important Future Dates Marlene Yang moved to adjourn. tion during spirit week. Deb Bylaw 0140—Membership (Re- Policy 4131—Reduction in Staff Budget Hearing and Annual Meet- John Suralik seconded. All ayes. LaDuke, Mary Nebel, Lori Neu- vised) (Revised) ing, Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at The meeting adjourned at 8:50 rohr, Tonya DePagter, Jen Roeber Bylaw 0150—Organization (Re- Policy 6520—Payroll Deductions 7:00 pm pm. were the winners. They won lunch vised) (Revised) Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, at Cucina. Bylaw 0610—Meetings (Revised) Policy 8320—Personnel Records November 14, 2011, 7:00 pm (Revised) Review of District Finances Policy 2461—Recording of IEP Policy 9700—Relations with Spe- Marty reported that the preliminary Meetings (New) cial Interest Groups (Revised) budget is on track for the 2011- Policy 3215—Use of Tobacco by Post-Secondary Courses not part 2012 school year. Consent Agenda Approval of the September 13, 2011 Regular Board minutes Approval of Invoices Kohler Public School December Reports of the Committee of the 2011 Whole Lunch Menu

Discussion of a presentation by MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Lisa Voisin from Baird regarding 12 refinancing of district debt Chicken Alfredo Stadium Dog Prepared From Scratch HARVEST OF THE MONTH Fettuccine on a Whole Grain Bun Contains Pork Recommendation for considera- Whole Grain Garlic Toast Tator Tots Whole Grain Item Orange Sherbet Baked Beans tion of the Kohler Schools pro- USDA Food Jamaican Jerk Chicken Grilled Fajita Wrap Farm to School Item posal to the Kohler School FRUIT & VEGETABLE BAR Pears Parsnips Alternative Entrée(s) Alternative Entrée(s) Harvest of the Month Fresh vegetables plus fresh and Foundation canned fruits are available daily with Peas Yogurt Pak Turkey Piegga Contains Peanuts Discussion of mission and vision lunch from the Fruit & Vegetable Bar. Chef Salad Cravin Craisin Salad Contains Tree Nuts 5 6 7 PEARL HARBOR DAY 8 NATIONAL BROWNIE DAY 9 Chef Ted's On Display statements Cheeseburger Pepperoni Pizza Beefy Nachos Mini Corn Dog Cheese Omlet on Whole Wheat Bun Caesar Salad Cheese Sauce Mac & Cheese Hash Brown Reports of the Curriculum & In- Lettuce & Tomatoes Corn& Rice Bake Brownie Fresh Fruit Salad struction Committee Oven Fries Recommendation to approve dis- Pasta Bar Santa Fe Rice Bowl Baked Potato Bar Mexican Shredded Beef Tosada Gourmet Turkey BLT Alternative Entrée(s) Alternative Entrée(s) Alternative Entrée(s) Alternative Entrée(s) Alternative Entrée(s) trict mission and vision statements Turkey Cheese Sub Chicken Salad Sand Buffalo Chicken Wrap Yogurt Pak Turkey Piegga Chicken Caesar Salad Garden Veg Salad Taco Salad Chef Salad Cravin Craisin Salad Our Vision: Kohler Schools will 12 13 14 15 16 be recognized for preparing 21st Toasted Grilled Cheese Cheese Stromboli Hard or Soft Taco Popcorn Chicken Tomato Soup Italian Pasta Salad 1/2 Day with Sides Curly Fries century thinkers and ethical and Fresh Pears Mexican Corn Peas Roast Beef Wrap innovative leaders for a complex, Kettle Chips global environment. Philly Cheesesteak Thai Noodle Bowl General Tso Chicken Corned Beef Sandwich Alternative Entrée(s) Alternative Entrée(s) Alternative Entrée(s) Alternative Entrée(s) Our Mission: Everyday at Kohler Turkey Cheese Sub Chicken Salad Sand Yogurt Pak Turkey Piegga Chicken Caesar Salad Garden Veg Salad Chef Salad Cravin Craisin Salad Schools we inspire inquiry; en- 19 20 21 HOLIDAY CELEBRATION 22 FIRST DAY OF WINTER 23 Like snowflakes, no two cows have gage hearts, minds, and bodies; Meatloaf Sausage Pizza Chicken Marinara exactly the same pattern of spots. Mashed Potatoes / Gravy Popeye Salad Parmesan Pasta and provide supports which en- California Blend Roasted Italian Vegetable The average dairy cow produces Wheat Dinner Roll Garlic Bread Stick seven gallons of milk a day, sure all students are college- 2,100 pounds of milk a month, and ready. Bomber Tailgater Chicken Focaccia 46,000 glasses of milk a year. Alternative Entrée(s) Alternative Entrée(s) Recommendation to approve the Turkey Cheese Sub Chicken Salad Sand Chicken Caesar Salad Garden Veg Salad Lunch Prices Introduction to Facilities and Main- 26 27 NATIONAL FRUITCAKE DAY 28 29 30 Elementary $2.95 tenance course. Secondary $3.25 Additional Milk $0.40 Recommendation to approve the Adult $3.25 Introduction to Family and Con- Extra Entrée $2.00 sumer Education course Reports of the Finance, Person- Please make an appointment nel, and Operations Committee Menus are subject to change without notice. with Chef Ted for any questions or concerns at: In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of Milk Choice of 1%, Skim Recommendation to approve the discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech and 100% Fruit Juice 920-803-7217 disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer is included with Lunch new copier lease with NEP [email protected] KOHLERVILLAGER.COM DECEMBER, 2011 = KOHLER VILLAGER 19 The American Club Resort a KOHLER experience

December Calendar of Events

Special Events at Intentions Junior Drill Program Special events throughout the Sports Core Special Calendar Of Holiday month include: Complimentary Sunday, December 4, 1‐2:30pm Numerology Profiles, Aromather‐ Tuesday, December 20, 4‐5:30pm Activities apy Treatments, Develop Your In‐ COST: $12 Members / $16 Guests tuition, Reiki Body Scans, and Open to intermediate and ad‐ Kohler Events: Holiday will be available at The Immigrant Discussion Groups. Please call vanced players ages 12 and up. Happiness in Kohler Restaurant, The Wisconsin Room, 920‐457‐9543 for more informa‐ The program will be a drill ori‐ Anytime is a perfect time to ex‐ Cucina and Whistling Straits. See tion and a complete schedule or ented program that will provide perience The American Club Re‐ www.AmericanClub.com for the visit us at lots of hitting and point playing sort, especially during the holiday menus. www.intentionsonline.com. situations. (Younger players may season. The Village is decorated participate with pro approval.) with thousands of lights and the New Year’s Eve BUBBLE Winter Solstice Celebration Celebration Sports Core Enrollment limited. sound of caroling is in the air. 920‐457‐4444 Enjoy the holiday season in December 31, 9pm‐1am December 22, 5:30‐7:30pm Kohler. Ring in the New Year at The COMMPLIMENTARY Free Thymes Frasier Fir Sachet American Club. The only AAA Five At the end of a year, it is time to with Purchase For more information and to Diamond Resort Hotel in the release the past and to prepare Wisconsin Trader purchase tickets: Photo courtesy of Kohler Co. Midwest, The American Club is for new opportunities. Clear the Dec 1 – Dec 24 2011 The American Club Resort music. $48 per person plus tax planning a dazzling celebration to karmas of this past year and all Fill your surrounding with crisp, 444 Highland Drive, Kohler , Wis‐ and gratuity. Wine and cash bar say goodbye to 2011 and wel‐ the past experiences that your just‐cut forest fragrance that consin 53044 available throughout the evening. come 2012. Live music by Veloc‐ soul has journeyed through. evokes seasonal celebrations, www.AmericanClub.com Please call for reservations. ity. Special à la carte pricing for Enjoy a powerful practice to re‐ Christmas holidays and the win‐ 1‐800‐344‐2838 The American Club New Year’s lease all the “ghosts of the past” ter solstice. Receive a compli‐ Breakfast with Santa Eve Event, $90 per person plus and change old patterns into new mentary Thymes Frasier Fir Holiday Afternoon Tea December 3 and 17, 2011 tax. Please call 800‐344‐2838 to beginnings. Celebrate this power‐ sachet with any Thymes Frasier December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17 and 9:30‐11am ask about hotel rates. ful time of the year by taking Fir purchase. Choose from pot‐ 23, 2011 Enjoy a fun‐filled morning with a time to re‐center with your fel‐ pourri, reed diffuser, candles, fra‐ 1‐3pm kid friendly buffet breakfast and Christmas Day Dining at The low yogis and yoginis. We will grance mist, hand wash, soap or The Wisconsin Room at The Santa himself. $22.50 Adults and American Club Resort start with a yoga practice to lotion. (One per customer – while American Club $20 or $28 with Children, includes gratuity, plus Sunday, December 25, 2011 warm the body and follow with a supplies last). one glass of sparkling wine, plus tax. Please call for reservations. Enjoy delectable Christmas dining meditation to ease the mind. The 920‐451‐2113 tax and gratuity Please call to at The Wisconsin Room and solstice is the most powerful time make a reservation. Free Paperwhite Bulbs with $50 Mistletoe Brunch Blackwolf Run. See www.Ameri‐ of the year to meditate and to set Sundays, December 4, 11, and canClub.com for the menus. Purchase The Ultimate Holiday Party a conscious intention. Kohler Gardener 18, 2011 920‐457‐4444 Friday, December 2, 2011 10am‐1pm New Year’s Eve Dining at The Dec 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 7pm‐Midnight The Wisconsin Room at The American Club Resort Kids Night Out! Fragrant Paperwhites, an all‐time The Grand Hall of the Great Lakes American Club Saturday, December 31, 2011 Sports Core favorite bulb for indoor forcing. at The American Club $38 Adults, $16 Children 4‐12 Ring in the New Year in the Vil‐ Friday, December 9, 5‐9pm Perfect for the Holidays! Treat your associates, clients, years, Children under 4 years lage of Kohler. In addition to the COST: $20 Fitness / $25 Standard Receive a complimentary bag of friends or club members to a fes‐ free; plus tax and gratuity BUBBLE Reception, don’t miss / $30 Guest Paperwhite bulbs with any pur‐ tive holiday party at The Ameri‐ Please call for reservations. other special menus at The Immi‐ $45 Family fitness rate / $55 chase of $50 or more. (while sup‐ can Club, Midwest’s only AAA grant Restaurant, The Wisconsin Standard family rate / $65 Guest plies last). Five Diamond resort hotel. Enjoy Christmas Eve Dining at The Room and Cucina. See family rate* 920‐458‐5570 a gala evening beginning with a American Club Resort www.AmericanClub.com for the *Family rate applies to families Tuesday’s Tastes reception, followed by an elegant Saturday, December 24, 2011 menus. with three or more children. Woodlake Market Atrium dinner buffet, scrumptious Enjoy special holiday dining at Everyone needs a night out now December 13, 6‐7:30 p.m. desserts prepared by our award‐ The American Club Resort in the and then! Why not make it a fun Sample perfect food and wine winning chefs and dancing to live Village of Kohler. Special menus evening for the kids, too? We will tastings while enjoying great take the children swimming* and company. $15 per person. Pre‐ enjoy dinner from Take 5™ registration is required. Café (included in your registra‐ 920‐457‐6570 Kohler Waters Spa Friends & Family tion fee) and a movie (G or PG‐13 Woodlake Market’s Holiday rated). Popcorn and beverages Open House will also be provided. Don’t for‐ Holiday Boutique Sale Woodlake Market get your pillow and sleeping bag! December 15, 4‐7 p.m. Wednesday, December 7, 9am-7pm Please complete a registration Meet with our Management Kohler Waters Spa, form indicating your menu Team as you learn about all what 501 Highland Drive, Kohler choice. Children MUST be potty Woodlake Market has to offer. For one day only! Get a jump gift sets start at just $25 (before trained to be registered for this From shopping services and holi‐ start on holiday shopping with a discount). program. day tastings to new products and visit to the Spa Boutique in - Free Gift Opportunities – while 920‐457‐4444 additions…this is the perfect way Kohler. supplies last Tennis Clinic to get a taste of your community - Save 30% on all signature bath Lunch Hour: 11am–1pm Sports Core market! and body products including the - Receive a complimentary Friday, December 2, 7‐8pm 920‐457‐6570 new Hollyhock Body Spray and NEOM Luxury Organics Travel COST: $10 Members / $15 Guests Bath Booster along with spa Lotion with every purchase. One Do want to work on a specific robes & more. per guest. Photo courtesy of Kohler Co. part of your tennis game? Take advantage of the themed tennis - Save 20% on SpaRitual Nail After Work: 5-7pm Discount and specials available clinics. The December clinic Care Gift Sets, Kerstin Florian - Receive a complimentary mini December 7, 2011 only. “From the Baseline” is a ground‐ Skincare Holiday Sets & Clar- bottle of SpaRitual Nail Lacquer Call 457-7777 for more informa- stroke clinic. Enrollment limited. isonics. from the Twinkle Collection. One tion. 920‐457‐4444 - Gorgeous pre-packaged holiday per guest. 20 DECEMBER, 2011 = KOHLER VILLAGER KOHLERVILLAGER.COM The American Club Resort a KOHLER experience The American Club Resort earns coveted “Forbes Five-Star Award” The American Club and Kohler Waters Spa named Five-Star Award recipients by Forbes Travel Guide to become part of an exclusive group recognized for guest excellence The American Club Resort in honored to achieve the Forbes detailed explanation of how The American Club home over known internationally for its Kohler, Wisconsin, will usher in Five-Star Award. Our dedicated Forbes Travel Guide compiles its several decades. In 1981 it was breath-taking championship golf 2012 receiving a most distin- staff is exemplary, and each indi- Star ratings, visit refurbished and reopened as a courses, Whistling Straits and guished gift – five sparkling stars vidual works exceedingly hard to www.startle.com, the new inter- luxurious hotel in the heart of the Blackwolf Run, created by leg- – as Kohler Co. announces today deliver outrageous Five-Star ex- active website of Forbes Travel Midwest. Today, the building is endary golf course designer Pete that both The American Club periences and personalized serv- Guide. Follow Forbes Travel recognized by the Historic Hotels Dye. Blackwolf Run will host the hotel and Kohler Waters Spa were ice for each and every one of our Guide on Twitter: of America and pays homage to upcoming 2012 U.S. Women’s awarded the prestigious 2012 guests,” said Debbie Taylor, www.twitter.com/ForbesInspec- its historic beginnings with pho- Open, while Whistling Straits will Forbes Five-Star Award in its Kohler Co. Group President-Hos- tor. tos and memorabilia throughout be the home to the 2015 PGA 54th annual listing of Five-Star pitality & Real Estate. “Along “Our annual ratings represent the resort. Championship and 2020 Ryder and Four-Star hospitality estab- with our AA Five Red Star prop- the best of the best in hotels, The Kohler Waters Spa opened Cup. The courses have played lishments worldwide. erty, The Old Course Hotel, Golf restaurants and spas. They serve at the resort in 2000 and quickly previous host to 1998 U.S. They are also the first and only Resort & Spa in St Andrews, as guideposts for consumers who secured itself as a leader and in- Women’s Open, 2004 PGA Forbes Five-Star hospitality es- Scotland, Kohler Co. is in exclu- are looking for exceptional travel novator in the spa industry. Spe- Championship, 2007 U.S. Senior tablishments in Wisconsin to earn sive global company, offering the experiences,” said Shane O’Fla- cializing in restoring and Open and 2010 PGA Champi- the organization’s highest rating finest resort and golf accommo- herty, President, Inspections & replenishing the body, Kohler onship. that recognizes superior service dations in the world.” Ratings, Forbes Travel Guide. Waters Spa focuses on treatments Learn more about The Ameri- and guest satisfaction. The Amer- The Forbes Five-Star list has Built in 1918 by Walter J. that emphasize the therapeutic can Club Resort at www.Ameri- ican Club hotel is one of only 57 defined the industry’s highest Kohler, The American Club was benefits of water. Based in canClub.com or 800-344-2838. hotels worldwide with this dis- standard of excellence in hospi- commissioned to house immi- Kohler, Wisconsin, the spa has Stay up to date on resort happen- tinction, while the Kohler Waters tality for more than 50 years. As grant workers – “single men of two additional locations in Burr ings on facebook, Spa is one of only 30 spas world- the originators of the prestigious modest means” – who came to Ridge, Illinois, and St Andrews, facebook.com/americanclub and wide. The resort’s fine dining of- star rating system, Forbes Travel work at Kohler Co. Here the men, Scotland. on twitter, fering, The Immigrant Restaurant, Guide provides one of the most most of whom spoke very little In addition to the designation www.twitter.com/theamerican- was honored with the 2012 comprehensive evaluation sys- English, could live in clean and awarded by Forbes Travel Guide, club. Forbes Four-Star Award – an im- tems of hotels, restaurants and comfortable surroundings while The American Club Resort was pressive honor it has now re- spas in the world, with ratings beginning life in their new coun- recently ranked as the #3 Golf ceived three straight years. based on objective evaluations of try and becoming American citi- Resort in North America by Golf “We are incredibly proud and more than 500 attributes. For a zens. Hundreds of workers called Digest Magazine. The resort is The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide Give the gift of Kohler this holiday season with unforgettable experiences and memories for the whole family. 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