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By Kevin Struck, University of Wisconsin-Extension This is the third in a four-part series summarizing the results of the recently completed “Village of Kohler Smart Growth/Long Range Planning Citizen Input Survey.” Last month’s article covered questions 12-26 on the survey, which dealt primarily with transportation, and community facilities and services. This article continues with Question 27, which begins a new section on natural resources, followed by questions on economic development. Residents who wish to see complete, detailed survey results can obtain a copy of the tabulated survey from the Village Clerk’s office. Question 27 asked Is protection of woodlands, wetlands, and open spaces important? An overwhelming 86 percent of respondents answered “Yes.” When asked to identify priority areas for protection, many respondents mentioned the existing parks, the Arboretum, River Wildlife, and related areas. The next question was similar, but focused on “man-made” resources. Identify any cultural and historical resources in the Village of Kohler that are worthy of protection. Typical responses included the Waelderhaus, the American Club, the older homes in the Village, the band shell and Ravine Park, among others. Question 29 kicked off a lengthy section on economic development. As an economic development strategy for Kohler, The American Club, Waelderhaus, Band shell in Ravine Park and historic houses were among the Village of Kohler’s cultural and his- which of the following would you prefer? torical resources identified by Village survey respondents as worthy of protection. (check all that apply). The choices and number of responses were “Small retail specific franchise mentioned most often Kohler should: 1) Develop a single com- Kohler “village center” area 10 years from businesses” (211); “Businesses that attract was Olive Garden. mercial area, 2) Develop several commer- now? (check all that apply). The top out of town visitors/tourists” (161); Businesses sometimes charge more for cial areas, or 3) Not develop any commer- response was “An area dominated with spe- “Businesses that serve primarily local resi- products and services in lower population cial areas. The first option was favored by cialty shops, that attracts visitors to the dents” (130); “Office parks” (129); areas due to smaller inventories. Hence the 35.3 percent of respondents; 19.6 percent community” (141). Following in a strong “Commercial/retail business park” (92); next two questions: Where do you do the preferred the third option; and 18.7 percent second was “An area that provides conven- “Light industrial” (66); “Home-based busi- majority of your shopping for goods and selected the second choice. ience businesses and services largely for nesses” (49); “Other” (16); and “Heavy services? and How often would you sup- Question 35 was more specific. If a village residents” (136). industrial” (15). port retail businesses and/or services in commercial area(s) was/were developed, Switching to the topic of tourism, Focusing directly on small business and Kohler if prices were higher than sur- where should it/they be located? There Question 37 asked Is there a need for a retail development, the next question asked rounding communities? Only 15.1 percent were 210 responses to this open-ended staffed visitor center to provide informa- Does the Village of Kohler need more of respondents said they did most of their question. The majority of respondents tion about the Village of Kohler? A sub- small business/retail development? 49.6 shopping in Kohler (the top destination was favored the Deer Trace location, although stantial majority at 70.2 percent said “No.” percent answered “Needs more,” while Sheboygan at 57.1 percent). Regarding the there was also some support for the Only 12.7 percent said “Yes,” while 12.9 36.6 percent felt the Village was “OK as second question, 64.5 percent of respon- Woodlake area and a few other areas near percent had no opinion and 6.6 percent did is.” Question 31 followed up with What dents said that “Some of the time” they main highways. not respond. types of retail businesses and/or services would shop locally even if prices were The previous development plan for the The next issue of The Kohler Villager would you like to have available in higher; 14.8 percent said “Most of the time” Village, completed around 1980, contained will conclude this series by summarizing Kohler? This was an open-ended question or “Always”; and 17.6 percent answered a recommendation for a “village center.” survey questions related to intergovernmen- yielding 204 suggestions. Ideas mentioned “Never.” Although such a concept has not been real- tal cooperation and land use. most often were affordable restaurants and Question 34 asked about the location of ized, it remains a possibility. Therefore, shops, a bookstore, and a drug store. The commercial development. The Village of Question 36 asked What is your vision of a 2 OCTOBER, 2006 THE KOHLER VILLAGER kohlervillager.com Correction: Some text was missing in the table in the survey article in the September issue of The Kohler Police Kohler Villager and should have appeared as follows: Question 18 began a series of questions related to utilities and community facilities. Officer Retires Respondents indicated a high level of satisfaction with a variety of services. Please indicate On October 1, your level of satisfaction with the following services provided by the Village of Kohler: 2006, Officer Larry Leonhardt retired after 28 ½ years of service to the Village of Kohler. Officer Leonhardt was most recently the senior patrol officer assigned to the day shift Officer Larry Leonhardt and was the local micromanage coordinator for “McGruff House.” He was also a member of the Department's spe- Introducing our latest cialized motorcycle unit. In 1999, Officer Leonhardt received styles in Microfiber. the Department’s “Outstanding Performance” award for the capture of the New double-diamond State of Utah's #1 Felon, who had been quilting gives elegant A Chicago Original… Now in its 14th year! serving time in the Utah State prison system for attempted murder, weapons viola- Black and rich Espresso tions and lewdness. Officer Leonhardt and a fashionable flair Late Nite Catechism his partner were also the first officers to By Vicki Quade & Maripat Donovan locate Waa Lee, a Sheboygan man who that’s always right, had been missing for 21 days, and was day or night. Saturday, November 4, 2006 - 7:30 pm spotted in some tall grass near Blackwolf (doors open at 6:30) Run golf course by Kohler Co. maintenance workers. See what's new in Kohler Memorial Theatre - Kohler High School Officer Matt Hocevar was promoted $20.00 $25.00 at the door $50.00 reserved from part-time to full-time on October 1st Microfiber at to fill Officer Leonhardt’s position. Sweet Potato's today! "Uproarious...Hilarious...Inspired" -- New York Times Officer Hocevar has been a part-time offi- "Something to savor and enjoy " -- Jeffrey Lyons cer for more than one year and will tem- Join us for part catechism class, part stand-up comedy routine. Watch the porarily be assigned to day shift until the authoritarian whims of Sister as she doles out glow-in-the-dark rosaries end of the year. Officer Hocevar is from one moment and confiscates lipstick and chewing gum the next. the area and is looking forward to working full-time in law enforcement. 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The Village Trick-or-Treat will Officer Chad Gross of the Kohler Sue Breitbach - Fenn Agency 3626 Erie Ave. be held Tuesday, October 31, from Police Department will be holding a Safe Sheboygan, WI 53081 4:30 to 6:30 pm. After trick-or- Trick-or-Treat Awareness Program in (920) 457-1950 Bus Monday-Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm treating there will be a bonfire the school for the younger students, Saturday 9:00am to Noon beginning at 7:00 pm in the after which he will pass out trick-or- area northwest of the athletic treat bags from the Police field. Department. During trick-or- Drivers are urged to watch treating, officers will also hand for children who will be dis- out glow sticks/necklaces to any American Family Mutual Insurance Company and its Subsidiaries tracted by the excitement of going house- child who wants one. The glow sticks/neck- Home Office – Madison, WI 53783 amfam.com to-house, and may have obstructed vision laces will make the children more visible as © 2006 002081 – Rev. 4/06 from costumes. they are enjoying the night out. 4VQFSJPS"WF],PIMFS] .PO'SJBNQN4BUBNQN4VOBNQN

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Botanical Gardens of Kohler Fall Festival Saturday, October 7 At The Shops at Woodlake Reservations are required. Please call 800-344-2838 to register for any of the programs listed below. Prices for each event vary and member admission is listed first then non-member admission price. Price is per person. 9:00am-10:00am Seed Saving & Storage – Deb Denzer $6 / $8 10:15am-11:15am Fall Into Garden Care – Becky Scholten $6 / $8 A man shaves more than 20,000 times during his lifetime and how he 12:30pm-1:15pm Leaf Project – Kelly Boeldt shaves is essential to attaining healthier, smoother skin. Includes materials and instruction to make an interesting piece of art with materials Now featured at Scentualities, The Art of Shaving is a unique brand from nature. (Ages 6 and up) $4 / $5 of shaving products expertly designed with the hands-on attention of 1:30-2:30pm How Do Animals Get Ready For Winter?-Deb Denzer. its founders. Passionately devoted to the very best in men’s skin care, (For families) $5 / $7 The Art of Shaving has developed innovative products that relieve and 8:30am-12:00pm Pumpkin Carving Contest Show your creative skills in our pumpkin carving contest cost includes prevent ingrown hairs, razor burn, tough beards and sensitive skin. pumpkin and carving materials. The pumpkin is yours to take home and enjoy. Experience the perfect shave at Scentualities! Cost to enter: $5 per pumpkin. Categories Ages 5-10 8:30am-10am Ages 11-15 8:30am-10am Ages 16 & above 10am-11:30am scent alities Winners are announced and prizes distributed at Noon 765F Woodlake Road • Kohler, Wisconsin 53044 Open 10am-6pm Daily • 920-208-9053

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Seth VandeLeest, a 2000 graduate of Kohler High and a 2004 graduate of UW-White- water with a bachelor's degree in graphic design and a minor in digital media, recently had numerous illustrations and artwork published in Professor Amy E. Arntson's book "Digital Classifieds are $5 per issue. Design Basics." In May of 2006 he received his certification in computer animation from Payment must accompany ad or be made by 20th of month. the Art Academy of San Francisco and is currently employed by Southern Graphic Systems Please do not request billing for classifieds. as a full-time design consultant for Miller Brewing. He also works as an independent con- Make checks payable to tractor developing web sites and graphic design projects. Seth is the son of Greg and Terra Media, L.L.C. and mail or leave in drop box at 219 Church St., Kohler, WI 53044 Martha VandeLeest of Kohler.

BIRTHS Meeting Dates

It’s a girl! Kohler Seniors Isabelle Ava Wohlgemuth was born August 24, 2006 to Cassandra Kohler Seniors will meet Monday, October 2 at 1:30 p.m. at the Vil- L. Wohlgemuth and Dietmar D. Wohlgemuth, Jr. of Kohler. Isabelle lage Hall. All are welcome. weighed 6 pounds 1/2 ounce and was 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Carl & Carol Dulmes, paternal grandparents are Linda & Kohler School Friends Second Monday of the month at 11:15 a.m. in the Library.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Kohler Police Athletic League (KPAL) Second Thursday of every month at the firehouse. Social time To the Kohler High School Class of 1986 begins at 7:00 p.m., meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. The responses received to date indicate that class members would prefer a summer reunion. Therefore, we will reschedule our planned 20th reunion to July of 2007. I hope that Kohler Soccer Club all of you will be able to attend. Please contact me at [email protected] and send me Second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Library. your ideas or comments, and please send me contact information you might have for other classmates as well; specifically e-mail addresses, as we would like to use the convenience Kohler Athletic Booster Club and power of the Internet to coordinate the event. Look forward to hearing from you and First Monday of each month (excluding July) at 7:00 PM in the Li- seeing you soon. brary. In September, the club will meet the second Monday of Sep- tember due to the Labor Day holiday Barrows, Giertz & Howley Elected to Weill Center Board The Weill Center Foundation, Inc. recently elected Conrad Barrows, Deb Giertz and Cindy Howley to serve new three-year terms on the Weill Center’s board of directors. Announcements and milestones are printed free of charge. Mail or leave in drop box at: A Sheboygan native, Barrows is the Director of Planned Giving at Lakeland College. He Terra Media, L.L.C., 219 Church St., Kohler, WI 53044. Please include self-addressed stamped envelope to ensure return of photo prints. and his wife Barbara reside in Elkhart Lake. Classifieds are $5 per issue. Make checks payable to Terra Media, L.L.C. Giertz recently relocated to Sheboygan with her family, and has been an active volunteer in non-profit organizations including the Quad City Symphony Association. Howley, of Plymouth is a musician and vocalist, and has worked with the Youth Theatre Company as a music director and board member since 1994. She is the manager of the Kohler Design Center and Civic Services. “We are very proud to welcome new board members who are proven leaders and volun- teers. Each of them offers strengths that benefit our organization,” notes board president Save the Date! Christine Stenklyft. The board also elected its officers for the 2006-2007 fiscal year. They are: Christine Stenklyft, president; Julie Gentine, vice-president; Mark Leider, secretary and Gerald Loth, ~ Saturday ~ treasurer. November 18, 2006 GIRL SCOUT The Villager HOLIDAY BREAKFAST Famous For Friday Fish Frys Since 1968 At the Waelderhaus Classic American Restaurant ~ Casual Atmosphere In Celebration of its ~ Real Food For Real People ~ Open For Lunch: 11 a.m., Tue. - Fri. 75th Anniversary! Dinner: 4 p.m., Tue. - Sat. It will be an event for all Two party rooms available for your special events Ask about discounts for school/sports related functions generations, highlighting

Sunday Sit Down Breakfast Family Style Banquets the traditions in Legendary Desserts Great Vegetarian Dining Kohler Girl Scouts. 124 Pine St., Sheboygan Falls Phone 920-467-4011 kohlervillager.com OCTOBER 2006 THE KOHLER VILLAGER 9 Students receive street crossing instruction On one of the first days of school this year, newly appointed School Resource Officer Chad Gross taught some of the newest students at the Kohler Schools how and where to cross the road. With the assistance of Police Crossing Guard Harriet Tershner, the students were educated on how to safely cross at the crosswalk with the assistance of the crossing guard. The Kohler Police Department has been conducting this training for the last several years.

On-Going Fundraising Programs at Kohler School:

We will now be participating in the Labels For Education program. This includes front labels from Campbell Soup, Swanson Soup, Franco American products, and Prego Pasta Sauces. UPC codes from Pepperidge Farm products and V8 drinks.

Box Tops for Education – Clip Box Tops coupons from General Mills Crossing guard, Harriet Tershner stops traffic while School Resource Officer Chad Gross instructs cereal, Pillsbury Refrigerated & Frozen/Dairy, Hamburger Helper, Betty Crocker students on how to safely cross the street. Snacks & Baking, and Ziploc Bags/Containers. Early Release Days - 2006-2007 Kemps Milk “Give ‘Em Five” Program - collect caps from gallon and ½ gallon containers Wednesday October 11 12:21 Wednesday November 22 12:21 Golden Guernsey & Morning Glory “Kids Caps & Cash” Program – collect caps Wednesday December 13 12:21 from gallon and ½ gallon containers Wednesday January 10 12:21 Wednesday February 14 12:21 Nature’s Touch “Milk Moola” & “Donuts to Dough” Wednesday March 14 12:21 Program – sold at Kwik Trip – collect caps from Wednesday April 11 12:21 gallon and ½ gallon containers and bag tops from any Wednesday May 9 12:21 Nature’s Touch products. Also, “ovals” from Glazer dozen or ½ dozen donut containers Note for all elementary students: If elementary students are going home for lunch on the above early release days, these students will be dismissed from school at 11:50 a.m. Students staying at school for lunch will be dismissed at 12:21 p.m. Note for all students grades 7-12: There is NO lunch program for grades 7-12 on early release days. Dismissal time for students in grades 7-12 is 12:21 p.m. Tyson Project A+ - Clip the entire label from boxes and bags of Tyson products. Please! LET’S GET STARTED EARNING SOME GREAT “EXTRAS” for our school. Students can turn in their box-tops / caps / labels at anytime to their classrooms. We will be having a contest again this school year for the classes(s) with the most points (each box-top / cap / label = 1 point). No Latex Balloons! Robin Stock / coordinator Latex balloons cannot be brought into the building because of students with severe latex allergies. Mylar balloons are the safe alternative.

Middle School/High School Announcements Has your child ever told you that they didn't hear the announcement about a meeting at the beginning of an athletic season, or the deadline for turning paperwork in for an important activity or college scholarships that are available, etc.? Parents are able to read daily middle school/high school announcements on the school website! Simply go to the website at www.kohler.k12.wi.us Click on An- nouncements. The announcements are updated daily (by 9:00 a.m.) and parents can view announcements for the past five days.

Be a benefactor for Kohler Schools when shopping at Target Did you know that you could be a benefactor for Kohler Schools just by doing your regular shopping? Target has a great school fundraising program called School Fundraising Made Simple. It works in conjunction with the Target VISA and Target Guest Card. When you use your card to pay for your purchases at Target, Kohler Schools will receive an amount equal to 1 % of your total purchase amount. If you use your Target VISA outside of Target, the school receives ½ % of your total purchase amount. We will receive a check twice a year for all accumulated donations and our school can use the money for field trips, equipment or anything else that our school may need. In addition to free money for our school, there are rewards to you! There is no annual fee with either card and upon approval, you'll be able to shop for an entire day and receive an additional 10 % off everything you buy! If you use the Target VISA, you'll be eligible for additional 10% off shopping days, electronic coupons, and special offers. Through the Target VISA pharmacy reward program, you'll earn additional 10 % off shopping days just by paying for your regular Target pharmacy prescriptions with your Target VISA. You can apply for instant credit at Target in Kohler. You'll receive a response in approximately 10 days. Be sure to designate Kohler High School or Kohler Elementary School by calling the toll-free number on the back of your card. If you already have a card and no school designated, please make sure you designate our school by calling 1-800-316-6142 or logging on to Target.com. 10 OCTOBER, 2006 THE KOHLER VILLAGER kohlervillager.com SportsSports Van Treek, Tures qualify for 41st Seventh Annual Packers Golf Invitational Wisconsin State 4-H Horse Expo Enjoys Great Day At Blackwolf Run by Aaron Popkey (Reprinted with permission from Packers.com) Nick Barnett and his teammates discussed yards this past Tuesday, but not the kind found on a football field. Distance to the green was the topic of conversation as the Packers traded their football cleats for golf cleats at the seventh annual Green Bay Packers Golf Invi- tational, held this year at Blackwolf Run’s Meadow Valleys Course in Kohler, Wis. Barnett and a host of other players, including Ahman Green, Mark Tauscher, Aaron Rodgers, Chad Clifton, Nick Collins and Koren Robinson, joined a number of foursomes for the 18-hole scram- Packers player Tyrone Culver takes a swing at the Pack- ers Golf Invitational at Blackwolf Run. Photo/Aaron Popkey ble event. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the foundations of Barnett, Green and Tauscher For Barnett, the day was a welcome chance to get out on a championship golf course and take a short break from football. “I’m not a great golfer, that’s for sure, but it’s been fun to get out with a great group of guys,” he said, with a smile. “I’m not helping our team too much, but we’re having a good time. It’s nice to take a short break from football, too. And to help raise money for some good caus- es is great way to spend the day.” After 18 holes, the groups enjoyed dinner and refreshments in the course’s clubhouse and also enjoyed a silent auction and raffle prizes highlighted by many great offerings. Groups or individuals interested in participating in next fall’s event For the second year in a row, Amy Van Treek and Michaela Tures qualified for the 41st Wisconsin State are encouraged to call Dave Westphal of the Packers’ marketing de- 4-H Horse Expo in Milwaukee. The show was September 13-17, 2006. partment at 920/569-7500.

KOHLER JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL TEAM. Back row L to R: Crystal Simon, Kelsy Stefanczyk, Meghan Case, Sarah Westphalen, Olivia MacDonald, Emma Stock. Middle row: Holly Zehfus, Erika Zimmermann, Ashley Sobecki, Emily Miller. Front: Kristen Tesmer, Lili Giertz kohlervillager.com OCTOBER 2006 THE KOHLER VILLAGER 11

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KOHLER VARSITY VOLLEYBALL TEAM Back row L to R: Lauren Hoepfner, Megan Hansmann, Samantha Linck, Parker Wolf, Caley Hildebrand. Middle row: Brooke Halverson, Julia Damrow, Roma Kaleka, Ann Marie Beine, Angela Limberg. Front: Molley Schaetz, Megan Patterson.

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Updates From Our State Representatives Governor works to make child Tax Collections and tax revenue care expenses tax deductible reimbursements As a parent and a grandparent, I know lation to help ease the tax burden on Wis- Recently the Legislative Fiscal Bureau How these general fund tax dollars the overwhelming joy of wel- consinites. The Legislature (LFB), a nonpartisan service agency are disbursed or spent coming a new child into the Terry Van Akkeren has passed and Governor which provides fiscal and pro- Following is a listing of the family. The emotions you expe- Doyle has already signed into gram information and analyses Joe Leibham largest general purpose tax rience are tremendous! law tax cuts amounting to to the Wisconsin Legislature, revenue funded programs in A whole different set of emo- nearly $700 million in the 2005-06 along with amount released data on the state’s gen- tions take over when you first next four years. and percentage of funds bud- eral fund tax collections for the leave your child in the hands of They include: geted for each area: a child care provider. First it Eliminating all state taxes 2005-06 fiscal year that ran Funding for public kinder- hits you in the heart…. then in on Social Security. from July 1, 2005 to June 30, garten through twelfth grade the pocketbook! Expanding the tuition tax 2006. I thought Capitol Con- schools - $5.1 billion or 40.1 According to the Wisconsin deduction to cover the aver- nection readers may have an in- percent Council on Children and Fami- age cost of tuition at a UW terest in reviewing exactly how State Representative lies, Wisconsin had 339,186 school. much our state collects in gen- Medical Assistance (MA) State Senator children under the age of five in 2003. Expanding deduction to help individu- eral fund taxes and where those Benefits - $1.6 billion or 12.9 At the same time, the study found that als purchase health care. taxes come from each year. percent 74.4% of Wisconsin children come Repealing the automatic gas tax in- General fund tax collections for the University of Wisconsin - $1 billion or from families in which all parents were crease. 2005-06 fiscal year totaled 8 percent in the work force. That's adds up to a lot Passing the single sales factor tax re- $12,030,095,000 which was an increase of pre-school aged children in child form to eliminate a tax penalty on busi- Department of Corrections - $988.9 of 5.6% over the prior year. This increase care. On top of that, of course, an even nesses that create new jobs in Wiscon- million or 7.8 percent larger number of young children need sin. demonstrates the ongoing strength of Aid to Municipalities (Shared Revenue) child care services between the time I wholeheartedly efforts to create a tax ex- Wisconsin’s economy - $946.6 million or 7.4 percent that school ends and their parents end emption for child care costs. We, in state Following is a breakdown of the dif- their work day! government, need to continue our efforts ferent sources of general fund taxes and School Property Tax Levy Credit - Governor Doyle hopes to lessen the to reduce the tax burden on Wisconsin the amount collected over the past year: $469.3 million or 3.7 percent financial burden of child support costs families, while continuing to provide the Individual Income Taxes - Community Aids/MA Payments - with his proposal to make child care ex- quality and level of services our citizens $6,144,299,000 $181.8 million or 1.4 percent penses tax deductible. expect. Under this proposal, parents in Wis- Sales & Use Taxes - $4,127,585,000 Tax Relief for Individuals (Homestead, consin would be able to deduct up to Property taxes: Corporate Income & Franchise Taxes - Earned Income, Farmland, etc.) – $3000 for child care expenses for one The Wisconsin Budget Office has just re- $780,320,000 $176.8 million or 1.4 percent child and up to $6000 for those with two leased an estimate that the median valued State SSI Supplement - $128.3 or 1 per- or more children. It is estimated that home in Wisconsin will see no increase in Public Utility Taxes - $275,147,000 cent this proposed tax deduction could save property taxes on their December 2006 Insurance Company Taxes - nearly $400 per year for a family with property tax bill! Even an analysis by the $134,621,000 Wisconsin Technical College System two children in child care and, in total, independent Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance General Aid - $118.4 or .9 percent will provide approximately $16 million shows that Wisconsin's net property taxes Estate Taxes - $108,571,000 All other expenditures - $1.9 billion or in tax relief to Wisconsin families. Cur- rose by the smallest amount in nearly a Cigarette Excise Taxes - $301,490,000 15.4 percent rent plans are to model it after the feder- decade! Liquor & Wine Excise Taxes - al level, which includes both day care This, clearly, is phenomenal news to Wis- The decisions regarding how our tax and after-school care (with an age limit consin taxpayers!! It is the result of a state $41,023,000 money is spent are made by the Gover- of 13, unless the child is disabled). budget which fully funds public education, Tobacco Products Excise Taxes - nor and the legislature. Over the past This proposed tax break by the Gov- while enacting reasonable property tax $16,421,000 two years, I enjoyed serving as a mem- ernor follows a plan he put forward last limits. ber of the budget writing, Joint Com- Beer Excise Taxes - $9,759,000 month to allow a tax deduction for any This estimate, I must note, is an average. mittee on Finance. As a member, I post-tax premium payments made by There will be variations from house to Miscellaneous Taxes - $90,859,000 sought to ensure that the average tax- workers to employer sponsored health house and from community to community. payer was represented at the budget Again, total general fund tax collec- care plans. It is estimated that nearly But, overall, this is great news for proper- writing table. 640,000 Wisconsin families and indi- ty taxpayers in Wisconsin. tions for the 2005-06 equaled viduals would be eligible for this deduc- $12,030,095,000. I trust you will find Contact Senator Leibham by calling 888-295-8750, or this information helpful in understanding write P.O. Box 7882, Madison, WI 53707-7882, or e- tion and that an average families paying mail [email protected]. Visit on-line at: a $300 monthly premium would save Contact Rep. Van Akkerren by calling his office at Wisconsin’s tax collections. www.leibhamsenate.com. 1-888-529-0026 about $236 a year. E-mail: [email protected]. These proposed deductions continue or write to: Rep. Terry Van Akkeren, P.O. Box 8953, to expand on previously adopted legis- Madison, WI 53708-8953 General Election Tuesday, New Voting Equipment November 7, 2006 The General Election will be held Tues- ceptable form of proof of residence in- day, November 7. The polling place is locat- cludes a current and complete name and Available at the Elections ed in the Kirkpatrick Center at the Kohler residential address. Some examples are: WI The Village of Kohler now new voting equipment that Village Hall, 319 Highland Drive, and will driver's license or ID card; residential lease; has new voting equipment records votes electronically, be open from 7:00 am to 8:00 real estate tax bill; utility serv- available to voters with disabil- such as touch-screen machines, pm. Polling hours have been ice statement. ities. Federal law requires must present a paper record to changed to start at 7:00 am For more information every polling place in the state the voter for review before the statewide for uniformity. about voter registration, absentee voting and upcoming to have voting equipment that's vote is cast. Voter registration is required to vote in the Election. elections, contact the Clerk- accessible to people with dis- Wisconsin now re- If you are not already regis- Treasurers office at 920-459- abilities. Any voter can use the quires a voter-verifiable paper tered, you can register on Election Day at the 3873. For more information about Wiscon- equipment, but the reason for the new record for all voting equipment. That polls or by stopping in the Village Offices sin's voter registration system and election equipment is to make it easier for all peo- means that all of the new equipment must during regular business hours to complete a procedures, contact the Wisconsin State ple to vote at the polling place. produce those records so voters can check registration form. You will need to bring Elections Board at 1-866-VOTEWIS (868- Most voters in Wisconsin are not going them, if they choose, before they leave along your Wisconsin driver's license or state 3947) or [email protected], or see its to see much of the voting equipment in the polling place. ID. If registering on Election Day you will website at http://elections.wi.gov. their polling places change. 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HOURS: KOHLER PUBLIC LIBRARY LOCATION: Monday-Thursday: 8am-8:30pm Kohler Public Library is housed with the Friday: 8am-5:00pm school library in the school building at IBRARY INK Sunday 1-4pm 333 Upper Road. L L KOHLER PUBLIC LIBRARY

FRIDAY HOURS Ricochet by Sandra Brown Attention all parents!!! Wives Behaving Badly by Buchan The library closes at 5pm on Fridays. If Motif for Murder by Laura Childs your child is spending time in the library Trouble in High Heels by Dodd on Fridays, they MUST be picked up be- Murphy’s Law by Foster fore 5 o’clock. Library staff will lock all Mephisto Club by Gerritsen doors promptly and children cannot wait When Madeline Was Young by Jane for their rides inside the library. This may Hamilton result in your child having to wait for you Please come if you would like to make the download site. There are going on a thousand Stolen Season by Steve Hamilton outside, under the main canopy. journal, if you enjoy mysteries, if you like titles from which to choose. Grave Surprise by Harris books discussions, or if you just want to Imperium by Robert Harris BOOK DISCUSSION: have fun with some fun people. Refresh- Library Aide Position Available Cover of Night by Linda Howard Bloodhounds by Peter Lovesey ments will be tea and scones with Jan’s jam The Kohler Public library is looking for a 6 Ranier Drive by Macomber Date: October 19 - Thursday (Smucker’s blood red raspberry). friendly, efficient, multi-task orientated per- A Tale of Two Sisters by Anna Maxed Time: 7:00 PM son to work one night per week and one Sun- After This by Alice McDermott Location: Kohler Public Library STORYHOUR: day every 10 weeks. Job duties include Book of Fate by Brad Metzler Someone asked, at one of our previous dis- Stories, songs, and crafts. checking items in and out for patrons, shelv- Rise and Shine by Anna Quindlen cussions, what books have been read by the Tuesday night at 6:00 pm and repeated ing returned items, phone notification, assist- Morrigan’s Cross by Nora Roberts group. Nobody had a definitive list so this Thursday morning at 10:00 am ing patrons with locating library materials Tryptich by Slaughter month we are going to make a reading jour- and computer usage. Excellent customer Guy Not Taken by Jennifer Weiner nal as part of our get together. I got the idea October 3 & 5: Colors service skills are required. A qualified candi- Piece of Work by Zigman from a new DVD book that the library October 10 & 12: Eric Carle date would also be able to use a computer bought. All the patterns are from the DVD. October 17 & 19: Move Over Rover and proficiently, be a quick learner, be motivated, NON FICTION It looks like an easy project that should be other dog tales be able to work independently, and be highly Guiness World Book of Records 2007 fun to make as well as practical to use. October 24 & 26: Spiders & Other Creepy responsible. Beaded Crochet Since the emphasis is on fun, the book for Crawlies- Kids can wear Halloween cos- My Life as a Furry Red Monster the evening is going to be light. Our group tumes NEW MATERIALS: Please call 459-2923 Raising A Daughter thought of reading the Jane Austen Book October 31 & November 3: BYE - Jan will or email [email protected] if you have A Dress for Diana Club but one of our members said she got be at the WLA conference suggestions of items to purchase for the li- Weekend Knitting bogged down in it because she did not re- brary. Small Plates: Appetiziers as Meals member all of the Austen characters men- NEEDED (Before October 10): 30 BABY Lombardi and Me by Paul Hornung tioned. Reading Lolita in Tehran is quite FOOD JAR LIDS FICTION Eavesdropping: a Memoir of Blindness and heavy so I picked what I hope is a light mys- The kids are going to make a super cool Moral Disorder by Atwood Listening tery. click beetle with them. Thanks. Love, Lies, and Liquor by Beaton The Reason Driven Life Into the Storm by Brockmann iWOZ: Computer Geek to Cult Icon Amazon’s description of the British mystery DOWNLOADABLE AUDIO BOOKS: Bloodhounds: “The plot for this mystery is Kohler Public Library is part of the Wiscon- well thought-out and cleverly developed sin Public Library Consortium that is buying with puzzling turns that keep you guessing. audio books for library patron checkout di- A rare stamp is stolen from a museum, only rectly from the Internet. You can find a list- Library Aide Position to appear between the pages of a mystery ing of titles by going to www.easicat.net and book under consideration by a group of then going to the tab marked Keyword. wing-chair sleuths known as the Blood- Once the keyword screen comes up type in Available hounds. The intrigue deepens when one of the General box the words overdrive audio- The Kohler Public library is looking for a friendly, efficient, multi-task orientated person to the mystery buffs winds up dead. The cat- books. This will pull up the list of books work one night per week and one Sunday every 10 weeks. Job duties include checking items and-mouse game plays out with plenty of available to you to digitally check out. You in and out for patrons, shelving returned items, phone notification, assisting patrons with lo- twists and turns. Mystery lovers will enjoy can listen to the books on the computer or cating library materials and computer usage. Excellent customer service skills are required. A the debates over classic mystery plots that download them to your hand held device. qualified candidate would also be able to use a computer proficiently, be a quick learner, be the Bloodhounds engage in, and the careful Or, you can go to www.esls.lib.wi.us to find motivated, be able to work independently, and be highly responsible. If interested, please pick reader will wisely follow them to glean the grey box marked Download audio books up an application at the library circulation desk. clues to solving the mystery.” here. This is a more direct route to the Pets of the month at the Sheboygan County Humane Society

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Snowflake - Female, spayed and front declawed. A very pretty di- luted Tortishell with white boots. She's a bit sad right now because Comet - Younger Black Lab mix, male, neutered and house- her owner passed away. She's a very sweet gal. broken. He's very friendly and playful. He's good with other dogs and children. He's a fun, family kinda guy. - Photos by Pam Markelz kohlervillager.com OCTOBER, 2006 THE KOHLER VILLAGER 15 THE VILLAGE

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Trick-or-Treat Tuesday, October 31, 4:30 – scheduled meeting of the Board. Also, a writ- exercising water valves. The Department will Deep Water Aerobics Class

6:30 pm ten and signed Form of Objection to Property also be performing maintenance on fire hy- There is no need to be a good swim- The Village Trick-or-Treat will Assessment must be filled out and filed with drants and flushing the mains. The work will mer to participate in the deep-water be held Tuesday, October 31, the clerk within the first 2 hours of the be performed Tuesday through Thursday. Res- aerobics class. We wear flotation from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. After Board’s first scheduled meeting. idents should be aware there will be periods belts. Join us for a fun and gratifying trick-or-treating there will be a General Election Tuesday, November 7 of cloudy and discolored water as sediment exercise experience. Beginning October 3, bonfire beginning at 7:00 pm in The General Election will be held Tuesday, and mineral deposits in the water-mains are this class will be held at 5:45 p.m. on Tues- the area northwest of the athletic field. November 7. The polling place is located in disturbed. days and Thursdays. Class fee is $1.00 per the Kirkpatrick Center at the Kohler Village If you have any questions about Kohler water session or you can purchase a card for $10.00 The Kohler Police Department wants trick or Hall, 319 Highland Drive, and will be open distribution maintenance, please call the Pub- and get 12 classes. treating to be fun and safe for everyone. To from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. Polling hours have lic Works Department at 459-3881. Fall Swim Team help that cause, Officer Gross will be holding been changed to start at 7:00 am statewide for The fall swim team has been cancelled, due to a Safe Trick-or-Treat Awareness Program in Officer Leonhardt Retiring uniformity. no coaching staff. The recreation department the school for the younger students. He will On October 1, 2006, Officer Larry Leonhardt retired after 28 ½ years of service to the Vil- is trying to put a team together for spring. be passing out trick or treat bags from the Po- Voter registration is required to vote in the lage of Kohler. Officer Leonhardt has worked lice Department. During trick-or-treating offi- Election. If you are not already registered, you Fall Open Gym during much expansion in the village and cers will hand out the glow sticks/necklaces to can register on Election Day at the polls or by Watch for information at the Youth Center through many changes in law enforcement any child that wants one. The glow stopping in the Village Offices during regular about open gym and pool for the 7-12 graders over the years. To many of the residents of the sticks/necklaces will make the children more business hours to complete a registration beginning this fall. This program will be on Village, Officer Leonhardt is the Kohler Po- visible as they are enjoying the night out. form. You will need to bring along your Wis- Saturday nights. lice Department. We wish Larry the best in consin driver’s license or state ID. If register- Village Meetings Scheduled for October his retirement. Successful Summer for the Recreation De- 10/9 Property Committee 4:45 pm ing on Election Day you will need to provide partment 10/9 Finance Committee 6:00 pm proof of residence. An acceptable form of Police Officer Matt Hocevar The success of the summer programs is due to 10/16 Village Board 7:00 pm proof of residence includes a current and com- On October 1, 2006, Officer Matt Hocevar the people in the background: baseball coordi- 10/23 2007 Budget Workshop 6:00 pm plete name and residential address. Some ex- was promoted from part-time to full-time to nator - Jim Tesmer; tennis coordinator - All meetings are held at the Kohler Village amples are: WI driver’s license or ID card; fill Officer Leonhardt’s position. Officer Ho- Wendy Tauscheck; pool managers - Dan Hall, 319 Highland Drive. residential lease; real estate tax bill; utility cevar has been a part-time officer for more Teaters, Steph Apitz, Molly Kunst; lifeguard service statement. than one year and will temporarily be as- manager - Bill Kunst. Also, the Village public Open Book and Board of Review scheduled signed to day shift until the end of the year. works crew, who kept the pool and surround- for November For more information about voter registration, Officer Hocevar is from the area and is looking grounds clean and in working order. Associated Appraisal will be holding Open absentee voting and upcoming elections, con- ing forward to working full-time in law en- Thank you to all. Book on Wednesday, November 1, from 9:00 tact the Clerk-Treasurers office at 920-459- forcement. am – 6:00 pm. To schedule an appointment 3873. For more information about Wiscon- Actions taken by the Village Board during with the assessor please call the Clerk-Trea- sin’s voter registration system and election Street Crossing Training their meetings on August 3, 8, and 21, 2006 surers office at 920-459-3873. Open Book is procedures, contact the Wisconsin State Elec- On one of the first days of school this year, Approved operator’s licenses as requested. an opportunity for property owners to meet tions Board at 1-866-VOTEWIS (868-3947) newly appointed School Resource Officer Approved Resolution No. 2006-11, Amend- with the assessor and examine the records for or [email protected], or see its website at Chad Gross taught some of the newest stu- ing the 2006 General Fund Budget and your property and discuss how your assess- http://elections.wi.gov. dents at the Kohler Schools how and where to 2006 Capital Outlay Budget. ment was made. Time spent discussing your cross the road. With the assistance of Police Authorized the hiring of employees for the assessment with the assessor may eliminate New Voting Equipment Available at the Crossing Guard Harriet Tershner, the students Recreation Department as submitted to the the need for a formal appeal to the Board of Elections were educated on how to safely cross at the Board. Review. At open book, the assessor is allowed The Village of Kohler now has new voting crosswalk with the assistance of the crossing Authorized the Village President to repre- to make any changes that are necessary to per- equipment available to voters with disabilities. guard. The Kohler Police Department has sent the Village in day-to-day matters relat- fect the assessment roll. Federal law requires every polling place in the been conducting this training for the last sev- ed directly to the US Senior Open and del- state have voting equipment that’s accessible eral years. egate traffic and safety issues to the Police The Village of Kohler Board of Review will to people with disabilities. Any voter can use Chief. the equipment, but the reason for the new Shoo the Flu & Pneumonia Too! be meeting on Wednesday, November 15, The Aurora Visiting Nurse Association of Authorized the Village President to request starting at 5:00 pm. Property owners that want equipment is to make it easier for all people to 2007 Tourism funding for Police Services vote at the polling place. Wisconsin will be holding “Shoo the Flu & to appear before the Board of Review to ap- Pneumonia Too” flu and pneumonia shot clin- related to the US Senior Open for actual peal their assessment can contact the Clerk- Most voters in Wisconsin are not going to see ics at the Kohler Village Hall on Wednesday, expenditures incurred not to exceed Treasurers office at 920-459-3873 to schedule much of the voting equipment in their polling October 11, 2006, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, $15,000. an appointment. To appear before the Board places change. However, any new voting and Wednesday, November 8, 2006, from Approved June and July 2006 Revenue and you must provide the clerk-treasurer with equipment that records votes electronically, 4:00 to 7:00 pm. If you have any questions Expense Reports. written or oral notice of your intent to file an such as touch-screen machines, must present a about the clinics, please call Aurora Visiting Approved the Village of Kohler Recycling objection at least 48 hours before the first paper record to the voter for review before the Nurse Association of Wisconsin at 453-3944. Program Compliance Assurance Plan. vote is cast. Approved installing a sound system at the Village of Kohler Cable Channel Memorial Theater at a cost of $22,500, Wisconsin now requires a voter-verifiable Cable channel 20, Kohler’s local access chan- contingent on funding of $5,000 from the VILLAGE BOARD paper record for all voting equipment. That nel, is currently inoperable. The Village re- Kohler Foundation; $5,000 from the means that all of the new equipment must pro- Tom Leonhardt, President cently purchased new equipment for the chan- Kohler School Board; $5,000 from the Vil- duce those records so voters can check them, nel and we are in transition to the new equip- lage; and the costs above $15,000 be fund- John Egan if they choose, before they leave the polling ment. This new equipment will allow us more ed by private donations. Bill Kunst place. flexibility with our local channel. Funds ap- Approved charging the Kohler School Bernard Lorenz Leaf Collection starting October 9 proved by the Village of Kohler Tourism Pro- Board 80% of electrical usage for Memori- John Pethan Leaf collection will start on October 9 and motion and Development Committee allowed al Hall Building and the new School Build- Steve Reinbacher continue until December 4. Leaves should be us to purchase this equipment. ing retroactive to July 1, 2006. In the event raked into the street along the curb in a three- Oscar Ward Youth Center hours that the Kohler School Board approves the foot (3’) wide row. No grass clippings, sticks, Monday and Wednesday 3:15 - 6:00 pm metering of the new School Building, then or other garden debris are allowed. The Public Clerk-Treasurer Tuesday and Thursday 3:15 - 7:00pm the electrical usage for the Memorial Hall Works Department follows a schedule for leaf Laurie Lindow Friday 3:15 - 10:00 pm Building would be charged out at 70%. collection. The collection starts on the south Saturday 1:30 - 10:00 pm Approved replacement of water tower con- end of the Village where the trees are more Police Chief Sunday 1:30 - 6:00 pm trols, electrical and soft starters at a cost William Rutten mature and produce more leaves. The route not to exceed $17,167. continues to the west and north sections of the Youth Center business was Approved selling the water park acces- Public Works Supt. Village. During the last part of October and booming this summer. We sories on E-Bay with a reserve of $5,000. early part of November we may only be able Bruce Neerhof sold 592 hot dogs, 500 Appointed Stephen Beaumont to the to get through the Village once a week and grilled cheese sandwiches, Tourism Promotion and Development Fire Chief cannot make exceptions since this will affect 100 pounds of french fries, 480 corn dogs and Committee, Lynn Berg to the Recreation the collection schedule. A second leaf vacuum Mike Lindstrom 250 plain hot pretzels. Just a reminder, the Committee, and Laura Kohler to the Strate- machine will be used during the heaviest Youth Center serves the same great food at gic Long-Range Planning Committee. Recreation Director weeks of the season. great prices all year around. Laura Kohler will be replacing Jim O'Don- Susie Wandschneider nell. Fire Hydrant Flushing and Water Valve Librarian Exercising Pool Hours Tuesday and Thursday 4:30 - 6:30 pm Jan Gebhart During the months of October and November, the Village Public Works Department will be Saturday and Sunday 2:30 – 4:30 pm 16 OCTOBER, 2006 THE KOHLER VILLAGER kohlervillager.com

FACETS opens in Kohler Doll and Teddy Bear Weekend - October 13 & 14 The Shops at Woodlake The Kohler Doll and Teddy Bear Show, presented The Shops at Woodlake Kohler recently unveiled FACETS, a boutique offering fine art by The Nursery Window in The Shops at Woodlake fashions for the multifaceted life of today’s woman. FACETS is a collection of artist made ap- Kohler, will take place on October 14. Internationally renowned artists and vendors will be showcased on parel including hand-dyed scarves, shawls and capelets, beaded and metal jewelry, and knit Saturday from 9am-3pm. In addition, there are work- apparel and separates. shops on Friday, October 13, and two special events As an artist herself, store-owner Mary Mendla appreciates the need to display artwork in on Saturday including an afternoon tea party. Admis- the perfect setting to share with customers. This is Mendla’s first retail store. Prior to this ven- sion to the show is $5 per person at The Inn on Wood- ture Mendla has sold her collection via a studio showroom in Grafton and art shows through- lake and registration and a participation fee is required out the United States showcasing fine casual and business apparel and one of a kind event for the workshops and special events. For more infor- wear. Mendla also offers custom apparel specifically designed for the customer. mation please call Marge Voigt at 1-888-88DOLLS or In addition to Mendla’s pieces, FACETS carries sculptural beaded jewelry from Peter 920-457-8807 or e-mail [email protected]. Ciesla & Skye of Bazyli Studio, Barbie Goldsmith’s metal jewelry made from silver and 18K gold, Robin Bergman’s knits and hand-dyed silk from Hulda Bridgman. “This location is perfect to display these pieces in a beautiful and artistic setting in addition to my showroom,” said Mendla. “The Shops at Woodlake Kohler facilitates my desire to Trick or Treat Pro Shop carry other artists and designers work alongside my complimentary pieces to offer a complete collection of clothes and accessories that are distinctive.” Special at Sports Core Mendla and her husband Joe are from Grafton and have contributed greatly to the bou- Bring in a gently used T-shirt and receive 15% off a new T-shirt of your choice from Nike, tique. The artists’ pieces are displayed and surrounded by store fixtures and furniture designed Life is Good, Marika, PitBull, City Lights or Kaepa. All donated shirts will be passed on to by Joe to make the store aesthetically pleasing and functional. The overall design of the store the Salvation Army. Offer valid through October. Limit of 2 discounts per person. is meant to create a sophisticated minimalist look and feel of a NY fashion design loft. The concept evolves each day. FACETS is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The shop is located between ARTspace and Sachse’s on the west end Reader’s Retreat – Experience of The Shops at Woodlake Kohler. a Storybook Weekend The American Club® is partnering with Harry W. Schwartz Bookshops to offer a Reader’s Horse & Plow Beer Dinners Will Retreat, November 10-12 at Destination Kohler. The weekend is filled with books and lively conversation with celebrity authors as they discuss their best-selling books during Have You Thirsting for More breakfast, lunch or dinner events: Discover the joys of food and beer pairings as The American • Lynn Sherr – Outside the Box Club’s Horse & Plow restaurant hosts a series of beer dinners. • Elizabeth George – With No One As Witness Join the festivities as Executive Chef Ulrich Koberstein pre- • Ann Patchett – Truth & Beauty, and Bel Canto pares an evening featuring a five-course menu paired with a va- • Patrick Ryan – Send Me riety of superbly crafted brews. Distinguished regional brewers • Myla Goldberg – Wickett’s Remedy will be on hand to share tips and information to help you taste different beer styles and create some memorable pairings for The two-night package includes a Friday night reception at the Kohler Design Center, your your next dinner party. choice of over 20 breakout sessions, and discounts on services at Kohler Waters Spa. The schedule: Please call 800-344-2838 ext. 784 to make your reservations today. • Leinenkugel’s - October 7 • Sprecher Brewery - October 14 • New Glarus Brewery - October 21 2006 Kohler Food & Wine Cost per dinner is $50 per person, including tax and gratuity. Make your reservation today by calling 800-344-2838, ext. 787. Experience Featured Events In addition to the culinary demonstrations, tastings and seminars scheduled for the 2006 Kohler Food & Wine Experience, several of the Destination Kohler restaurants will be hosting Wine Maker Dinners. Reservations are required. For complete details, call 2007 United States 800-344-2838 ext. 795 for more information. The complete schedule of events and tickets for the 6th annual Kohler Food & Wine Senior Open Experience are now available online at www.DestinationKohler.com/foodandwine or by As of October 1st there are only 273 days until the United States calling 1-800-344-2838. There is a combination of both ticketed and complimentary Senior Open held on July 2-8th, 2007 at Whistling Straits. demonstrations and activities. To order tickets, call 888-327-0100 or purchase tickets online THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26 today! KohlerChampionships.com Immigrant Restaurant - The Wines of Chimney Rock and the Terlato Family Director-Culinary Arts, Ulrich Koberstein’s five course tasting menu with selected wines. $155 tax and gratuity included. Reception 7-7:30 pm. Dinner seating 7:30pm. À la carte Fall Art Glass Exhibit at Art Novell menu also available. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 Fine Art and Glass Gallery The Immigrant Restaurant - The Great Wines of Louis Jadot Now through November 30, 2006. The Fall Art Show is a oasis of radiance and tranquility Director-Culinary Arts, Ulrich Koberstein’s five course tasting menu with selected wines comparable to the beauty of the changing foliage in autumn at Art Novell at The Shops at $150 plus tax and gratuity. Dinner seating from 6-10 pm. À la carte menu also available. Woodlake. It is a show dedicated to hope, beauty and a serene season. Featuring works created Wisconsin Room - An Evening with the Winemakers by artists from four continents: Sally Portnoy, (Australia), Selma Calheira (Brazil), Peter Kathy Benziger- Benziger Family Winery, Joe Martin-Founder, St. Francis Winery and Layton (UK), Ion Nemtoi, (Romania), Mihai Topescu (Romania), Cynthia Anderson (USA), Vineyards, Alan Phillips-General Manager and Director of Wine Operations, Foley Estates. Remijius Kriukas (Lithuania), Jan Zenka (Czech Republic), and Nicu Zeleznicov (Romania). $95 plus tax and gratuity Winemaker table seating at 8 pm (Limited availability) À la carte Open daily, free admission. Please call (902) 208-7145 for more information. menu also available with seating from 6-10 pm. Cucina - Featuring Managing Director Giovanni Folonari from Tenute A & G Folonari S.C.I.O. FARMERS’ MARKET AT THE Chef’s five course tasting menu with selected wines. $75 plus tax and gratuity Full restaurant menu also offered 5-10 pm SHOPS AT WOODLAKE KOHLER Whistling Straits - Featuring Winemaker Felipe Gonzalez-Gordon from Gonzalez The Shops at Woodlake is now hosting the S.C.I.O. Farmers’ Market Fridays through October Byass Winery 20th from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. in the West parking lot. Chef’s five course tasting menu with selected wines. $95 tax and gratuity included 6 pm seating.