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VillagerVillager219 Church St., Kohler, WI 53044 FREE Published Monthly In Kohler, WI 53044 APRIL, 2010 Volume 5, Number 9 New cellular Raise a glass to the antennas to fill coverage second annual Kohlergaps in Village By Kevin Struck, UW-Extension Festival of Beer Verizon Wireless, Cellcom, and U.S. Cel- lular received approval on March 15 from the Kohler Village Board to install 27 anten- nas just below the roofline on the four exte- Food, Fun and Brews – rior facades of the 80-foot tall Kohler Co. Brass Building, located at 500 Highland Drive. The antennas will be flush mounted May 28-30, 2010 to the sides of the building and enclosed in stealth antenna enclosures to help conceal Plow Beer Garden located at the Inn on the antennas from view. The enclosures will Woodlake Outdoor Terrace. Additional ac- also be painted brown to match existing air tivities, complimentary events, and tastings handling equipment on the building. are offered throughout the weekend. Coverage for wireless devices served by Guests will also be treated to a variety of certain carriers has always been spotty in live music throughout the weekend. Musical portions of the Village. This installation groups scheduled to perform include Copper should address most, if not all, of the cover- Box at the Tapping Party, Water Street Hot age problems, although a fourth carrier, Shots at the Homebrewers’ Competition and Sprint, dropped out of the proposal for finan- Shorts and Chefs, and Cash Box Kings at cial reasons. Blues, Brews & BBQ. “It’s been a long process,” said Verizon Fans can follow the event on Facebook to representative Peter Schau, referring to the find brewery additions, event details, and process of obtaining the necessary permits, special offers by searching Kohler Festival which began as far back as 2006, when a of Beer. proposal was initially brought forth to place A sample of breweries include: antennas on light pole extensions at the – Central Waters (Amherst), Kohler Schools football field. Great Dane (Madison), Leinenkugels The Village’s ordinance regulating wire- (Chippewa Falls), Sprecher (Milwaukee), less communication facilities (e.g., cell tow- Beer lovers are invited to have a second their favorites. The grand prize winning beer Tyranena (Lake Mills) ers and antennas) requires that visual round of its successful Kohler Festival of will be available throughout the summer at International – Chimay, Duvel/Ommegang, impacts on the Village are minimized. Beer, which will be held over Memorial Day the resort’s signature pub and restaurant, the Peroni, Pilsner Urquell Specifically, any facilities must 1) be sited in Weekend, May 28 through May 30, 2010. Horse & Plow, located at The American areas of the Village zoned Industrial; 2) use The popular festival-style event, which sold New to 2010 – Crispin (Waukesha, WI), Club. stealth technology whenever possible to help out in its first year, is full of beer-themed The celebration will commence on Friday Keweenaw Brewing Company (South facilities blend in with surrounding struc- happenings, homebrew competition, and night with a Tapping Party at the Kohler Fes- Range, MI), Left Hand Brewing Company tures or vegetation; and 3) locate new anten- tastings from more than 30 brewers. “We de- tival of Beer Main Stage Tent featuring un- (Longmont, CO) signed this festival to attract beer enthusiasts released and new Wisconsin beers, and the The complete schedule, tickets, and hotel nas on existing structures in lieu of building from all over the country to visit Kohler for Beer Lover’s Seafood Buffet at The Wiscon- packages for out of town guests for the 2010 new structures. The proposed facilities meet a weekend focused on a celebration of Wis- sin Room. The fun continues on Saturday Kohler Festival of Beer are available online all of these requirements. Further, the nearest consin’s passion for beer and its beer making with the Eggs & Kegs breakfast buffet fea- at www.DestinationKohler.com/beerfestival residential structure to the proposed facilities heritage,” said Stephen Beaumont, Director turing a delicious sampling of brews, and the or by calling 1-800-344-2838. Tickets are is over 700 feet away. of Lodging for . Beer Cup Golf Tournament available now a la carte and as day passes. Due to the historical significance of the “We are thrilled with the success of the on the Original Championship Course. The The Saturday Day Pass includes the Cheers Brass Building, the proposed wireless facil- inaugural event last year and look forward weekend’s finale features Sunday evening’s to Beers and Homebrewers’ Competition for ities also had to gain approval from the Wis- to continuing to grow the Kohler Festival of Blues, Brews & BBQ celebration serving $70 per person. The Sunday Day Pass is consin State Historical Society. Beer into one of the largest beer tasting barbeque-style cuisine, live blues music, available for $115 per person and includes Kohler Co., as the owner of the Brass events in the United States.” and, of course, a wide assortment of beers. Eggs & Kegs breakfast, Shorts and Chefs, Building, will receive lease payments from Tickets to the three-day event are avail- New for 2010 is the fun and tasty event, and Blues, Brews & BBQ events. the three carriers in exchange for allowing able now and beer enthusiasts are encour- Shorts and Chefs, featuring top local and re- the installation of wireless antennas and aged to reserve their pints by purchasing gional chefs pairing grilled creations with Two-night hotel packages on Saturday tickets or day passes early. The festival will beer. Other signature events include Cheers and Sunday evenings start at $420 per per- equipment on its property. feature unique offerings including the signa- to Beers at the renowned Kohler Design son at The American Club and are also of- The Federal Telecommunications Act of ture Saturday evening Cheers to Beers Center and a Homebrewers’ Competition, fered at the recently remodeled Inn on 1996 allows local communities to regulate Grand Tasting, where event-goers can sam- judged by American Homebrew Competi- Woodlake starting at just $320 per person. the placement of wireless facilities, such as ple an extensive selection of beers from tion certified judges. On Friday and Satur- Packages include select event tickets. Prices cellular antennas, within the community. breweries around the world and vote for day, guests can raise a stein at the Horse & are based on double occupancy. However, outright bans are not allowed. 2 APRIL, 2010 KOHLER VILLAGER KOHLERVILLAGER.COM From the Village Board PresidentNew . . . Kohler Civic Club is Greetings, primary objective of locating a suitable site Traditionally, commu- outside of our residential areas was met. official – welcomes new nities that have strong In conjunction with the 2010 PGA Cham- economic bases, aca- pionship Tournament at demically strong this summer, we are fortunate to have the members schools, and vital PGA Championship Museum Exhibit at the After securing a tax ID number and in- churches will be sought Woodlake Shops from April 25th through Still time to advertise out as places to live. August 22nd. If you didn’t have the oppor- surance, and agreeing on bylaws, the Kohler Consequently, the Village of Kohler is tunity to view the exhibit in 2004, I’d en- Civic Club is now official. in Village telephone sought out by many people when consider- courage you to do so this year. Even if The new club will absorb some of the directory projects started by the now dissolved ing moving to this area. The three local you’re not an avid golf fan, you’ll be amazed There is still time to purchase advertising Kohler Kiwanis Club, including production Churches have been an integral part of the at the personal items on display from previ- space in the 2010 Kohler Village Directory marketing for moving to this area. ous champions. It’s a virtual history of all and distribution of the Village telephone di- which is produced annually by the Kohler At the March Village Board Meeting a the top champions who are household names rectory, and overseeing the dissemination of building permit was issued to St John’s from the world of golf. funds to Special Olympics. New projects Civic Club. The residents of the Village Catholic Church for an addition and renova- Finally, as the spring rains help to clear and social events are also being discussed. have come to rely upon the directory for tions. The addition will extend from the pres- the landscape, the beauty of the new Lost Civic minded individuals seeking to useful information about locally based busi- ent main entrance to the parking lot. It will Woods Park Pavilion becomes more evident. meet people, develop leadership skills, nesses and services. More importantly, the provide a covered entrance, new gathering The Village Board is pleased to announce serve your community, or just have fun, are proceeds from the directory ads enable the area, and accessibility upgrades. Key archi- that the last leg of construction, which is invited to join the Kohler Civic Club every Kohler Civic Club to provide valuable fi- tectural design elements of the structure will landscaping, will be completed as soon as first and third Thursday of the month for nancial assistance to a number of worth- be integrated into the addition to maintain its the area around the structure dries out. Our lunch at 12:00 noon at Blackwolf Run. (Up- while community causes and organizations. original aesthetic characteristics. It’s fantas- DPW employees will handle the cleaning up coming April meetings are April 1 and 15). The deadline to submit ads is April 15, tic that St. John’s is committed to its current of the shrubbery/trees around the building. Beginning May 1, the group will hold 7:30 location and planning for its future in the 2010. Contact Donna Krueger at don- This is your building, please come by to a.m. breakfast meetings for the summer Village of Kohler. The Village of Kohler’s view it and if interested in using it for a spe- [email protected], or Amy Balge at months at a yet-to-be-determined location. other places of worship, Bethany Lutheran cial occasion contact the Village Clerk’s Of- [email protected] or 458-1617. The annual membership fee will be an af- and Grace UCC, have also shown the same fice. The 2010 directory is scheduled to be commitment in the past by expanding their fordable $25. Until next time…… distributed to all Village of Kohler residents facilities. The continued investment in wor- For more information, contact secretary Steve Reinbacher ship opportunities adds to the strength of our Donna Krueger:[email protected]. sometime in early May. Village President community. Permits for the construction of wireless telecommunications facilities were approved at the March Village Board Meeting for Ver- izon and US Cellular. Their location will be on top of the Kohler Co. Brass Building. This project is the culmination of several years of work with input from village resi- dents, the Kohler Co. and an outside consult-     ant the Village of Kohler engaged. Fees for  the consultant are covered by cellular providers requesting the permits. With the Kohler Co.’s assistance and cooperation, the

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THE KOHLER VILLAGER welcomes contributions of news and photos of civic events from readers. Editorial staff reserves the right to edit as necessary. Advertising and submission deadline: The 20th of each month. KOHLERVILLAGER.COM APRIL, 2010 = KOHLER VILLAGER 3 Organic Long-time public servant Gardening workshop Walter “Butch” Ireland On April 22, 2010 the Sheboygan County Master Gardener Volunteers will present a workshop on Organic Gardening and Sus- tainable Living. This 2-hour session, from dies at 86 6:30 – 8:30 pm, will be held at the Sheboy- Ireland married Mabel F. Spatzek of appreciate the stories he shared with gan County University Extension Campus Sheboygan in 1946, and was me regarding his term in the State located at 5 University Drive in Sheboygan. only 27 when he was elected to Assembly and was inspired by The cost for the seminar is $10.00 for any represent Kohler on the She- his lifetime of service to his Sheboygan County Master Gardener Volun- boygan County Board in country, state, county and teer, and $15.00 for the general public. 1951. He was a State of community,” Liebham said Wisconsin Assemblyman in a press release. “Butch from 1958-1960. and his wife, Mabel, pro- Spring election Ireland’s 35 years on the vided tremendous support County Board included to me and other Republican correction serving four years as its candidates. Whether it was Four school board candidates will be chairman. He also chaired the helping secure funds to en- competing for two vacant seats on the school Sheboygan County Airport sure we had a booth at the board. Following the election, the school Building Committee, and served county fair, reminding us to at- board will appoint someone to fill the unex- on numerous other committees in- tend the Kohler brat frys, or assem- pired term of Jim O'Donnell after he stepped cluding the Sheboygan County Walter Ireland’s senior photo bling yard signs in recent years, down last month. Association of Commerce; Kohler Class of 1940-41 Butch and Mabel were a team Lightfoot School Committee; Rocky Knoll that was dedicated to grassroots participation Walter J. “Butch” Ireland Building Addition and Conversion Commit- in the political process. Butch Ireland will be 1923-2010 tee; Great Lakes Planning Committee; and missed, but I am confident his passion for Critique The public service will live on in those of us he Kohler native Walter J. “Butch” Ireland Building Committee for Sunny Ridge. Ire- inspired and motivated.” passed away at the age of 86 on March 21, land was Secretary of the Kohler Fire De- Kohler Villager partment for 45 years, was member of the In addition to his wife, Mabel, Butch is 2010 at Sunny Ridge Nursing Home where Share your opinions/suggestions about Kohler Police Athletic League, and was Life survived by a daughter, Sandra (George) he had been a resident for three weeks. He the content of The Kohler Villager by com- Member of American Legion Post 83. Sherman of Greenfield, Indiana; four grand- was laid to rest at Kohler Woodland Ceme- pleting this satisfaction survey, or the online Ireland owned Kullman Insurance children, Heidi (Larry) Davidson, Kelly tery on March 24. version at kohlervillager.com/forms. Agency in Sheboygan, retiring in 1986. He (Larry) Hutson, Jessica Sherman and Kelly Ireland was born in Kohler on June 15, (Maybe remain anonymous). was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church (Trent) Brown; and three great-grandchil- 1923 and graduated from Kohler High in Kohler. dren, Nicholas Ireland Hutson, Christina How satisifed are you with coverate of the School in 1941. He furthered his education State Senator Joe Leibham considered Hutson and John Hutson. He was preceded Village (government, etc.)? at Marquette University, then served his Ireland a good friend and mentor: “Butch in death by his parents, and a sister, Ruth country in the U.S. Air Force during WWII. 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Sports Kohler Kohler track coach Duane DuMez said track and The Lewis Flyers women’s

higher. We just wanted to be an All-Ameri- just wanted to be an We higher. can this season, and now that she has earned this award, we will try to win a National said Lewis University in the next year,” Title track and cross country coach Dana Schwarting. “Sami has a great work ethic, and always does more than is expected of If she can continue to improve just a lit- her. she will be able to compete at tle each year, the post-collegiate level.” Sami is the first one in his 30-year coaching All-American status. history to receive an “This is a great accomplishment and well This honor is a reflection on her deserved. said hard work ethics and her coachability,” DuMez. field team was the 2010 conference champi- Valley ons in the 15-college Great Lakes Conference. Samantha also has participated in the 55 meter hurdles, pentathlon (indoor: hurdles, 800m run, high jump, weight throw, and long jump) the heptathlon (outdoor: pentathlon events plus javelin and 200m dash). "). 4 ⁄ 1 Kohler Co. Kohler Jimmy Johns Sweet Potatoes Dr. Jeff Herold Dr. ot Just Soccer Plymouth Foam Bitter eumann Bitter Masters Gallery Big Apple Bagels Dr. Peter Steinert Peter Dr. Falls Healing Arts Falls Healing Dr. James Magestro Dr. Wenig Funeral Homes Wenig Blattners Piggly Wiggly Blattners Piggly Wal-Mart Supercenter orth Supercenter Wal-Mart KOHLER VILLAGER APRIL, 2010 The earning of this status caps a great in- “Samantha was jumping great at the end Samantha Linck, a 2007 Kohler graduate, All-American sta- Samantha received her The Kohler Soccer Club would like to thank the generous businesses that sponsored Also, a very big thank you to all the volunteers who worked so hard make this years The top eight finishers at the national event All-American collegiate status. earn door season for Samantha. Despite fighting she was able to set a through a foot injury, new Lewis University indoor record with her top jump of the season 1.75 meters (5' This jump also earned her the field ath- 9"). lete of the week award from Great Lakes Conference and ranked her in the top Valley Division II in three high jumpers in NCAA the nation. of the season, and definitely peaked at right time. She had a couple early misses at lower heights which kept her from placing received All-American status for the high received Track Division II Indoor jump at the NCAA Al- and Field National competition held in buquerque, New Mexico on March 12-13. Samantha is a junior at Lewis University in Romeoville, IL. tus by placing seventh in the national com- petition with a jump of 1.71 meters (5' 7 Sami Linck earns All-American honors 8 the Scott Roberts Memorial 3 x 3 Soccer Tournament: the Scott Roberts Memorial 3 x Soccer Kohler Soccer Club Soccer Kohler thanks sponsors event a big success. We especially would like to thank the Kohler Public Schools for all We event a big success. their support!!! KOHLERVILLAGER.COM APRIL, 2010 = KOHLER VILLAGER 9 SCTA announces TLC Casuals is summer tennis Celebrating 14 Years on the Riverfront! During the month of programs in Kohler April Save 15% OFF The Sheboygan County Tennis Association School Tennis Coach Wendy Tauscheck will All Dresses, Scarves and Purses (SCTA) will be sponsoring the following be offering two sessions of Total Tennis Stop in for Not valid with other offers or coupons. Expires 4/30/10. tennis events this spring and summer: Mini-Camp at Kohler this summer: Mystery Tennis Block Party: Sunday, May 2, noon- Session 1 for girls ages 13-18, June 28-July Discounts CASUALS 3 pm at Sheboygan South High Tennis 2 April 14-18 2IVERFRONT$RIVEs3HEBOYGAN Courts. Join us for fun games, drills, and on- Session 2 for boys and girls ages 13-18, July   sWWWONLINEAPPARELSHOPCOM court activities at this free event – activities 26-30 are geared for all members of the family! In- The mini-camps, held from noon-3 pm each formation will be available for many area day of the session, will focus on tennis fit- KHS basketball season wrap-up summer tennis programs, such as lessons, ness – specifically strength and condition- tournaments, and camps. ing, along with footwork, agility, stretching, Both the boys and girls Kohler was selected to the All-Central Midwest Youth Team Tennis: This team- strokes, and nutrition. Erika Tauscheck, high school basketball teams ad- Lakeshore Conference Second Team based program utilizing the QuickStart pro- ACSM (American College of Sports Medi- vanced to the second round of their by the league’s coaches, and junior gram (lower nets, foam balls, and smaller cine) certified fitness instructor, along with respective postseason state tourna- point guard Nick Tesmer made hon- former Kohler High School tennis player racquets) is for kids ages 10 and under be- ments. orable mention. For the girls, Anna gins June 14. Registration opens April 1. Charlie Reinertsen, will assist Coach Contact Kayce Reinertsen at 452-2533 for Tauscheck. Registration forms are available Three players earned all-confer- Berlin, a senior, also merited honor- more information. in the high school office. Contact Wendy ence honors. Senior Frank Marzano able mention. Tauscheck at 467-3770 or USTA Junior Team Tennis: This team- [email protected] with any based program for kids ages 11-18 begins questions. June 14. Various age and ability levels are offered. Registration opens April 1. Contact Village of Kohler Recreation Department Wendy Tauscheck at 467-3770 or Tennis Lessons [email protected] for more information. Six one-week sessions of tennis lessons for Dog Walking & Pet Sitting Service kids ages 4-14 will again be offered through Registration forms for these programs are the Rec Department. Session 1 will begin the available in both the elementary/middle Working long hours? Going away for the weekend? school and high school offices. Visit the week of June 21, and lessons will again be SCTA website at SCTAonline.tripod.com for held during the morning, Monday through registration forms and more information. Friday of each week. 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Kohler Recreation Department Actions taken by the Village Board Village Meetings From Public Works June 14-18, 2010 during their meeting on February Scheduled for Superintendent Ages 3-4: 9-10 am or 1-2 pm, $65, 8, 2010: (Roosevelt Park) Approved December 2009 Revenue & April: Bruce Neerhof: Ages 5-6: 10:30–noon or 2-4 pm, $80 Expense Reports. (Roosevelt Park) Approved hiring Recreation Dept. em- 4/5 Property Committee 4:45 pm Grass clippings pickup begins ployee, Kaleigh Ladwig. Ages 7-9: 9–noon, $110 4/5 Finance Committee 5:00 pm Approved payment request 3 to Hamann March 23, 2010 (Lost Woods Park) 4/6 Tourism Promotion & Village residents are encouraged to mulch Construction for Lost Woods Park Shel- Development 7:30 am as much of their grass clippings as possi- Ages 10–14: 1–4 pm, $110 ter, $22,688.10. 4/12 Village Board 5:30 pm ble. If this is not possible, grass clippings (Lost Woods Park) Approved purchasing John Deere V-Flex 4/14 Public Library Board 4:00 pm may be placed by the curbside on Tuesdays Ages 9-14,9–noon and 1- 4 pm, $155 7 Iron Flex Deck for $6,000 less $1,500 (at Library) in a solid container, such as a bushel bas- (Lost Woods Park) trade-in. 4/22 Plan Commission 4:30 pm ket or garbage can, not to exceed 50 lbs. Accepted bid from Flowfast Great Lakes Registration available now at www.chal- LLC to install broadcast quartz MMA All meetings are held at Kohler Village NO PLASTIC BAGS ARE ALLOWED. Hall, 319 Highland Drive, unless otherwise lengersports.com resin floor in the locker rooms & steps by indicated. Yard waste pickup – began Open to all residents and non-residents the pool, cost $14,895. March 23, 2010 Contact: Valerie Wandschneider, 208-9757 Approved agreement with Alpha-Terra for 2010 Annual Safety training for $3,850 & Yard waste is picked up on Tuesdays and Pool reopening April 1 From Clerk/ must be placed in solid containers. Brush co-op with the City of Sheboygan Falls should be neatly piled in five-foot lengths. ew Open Swim Hours on appropriate elements. Treasurer O PLASTIC BAGS ARE ALLOWED. Approved the school installing a timing Winter Pool Schedule Beginning April 1 system at the pool by a licensed electri- DO OT RAKE GRASS, LEAVES OR cian. Laurie Lindow: DEBRIS ITO THE STREET. Open Swim: Saturday and Sunday 1:00- 4:00 pm, lap swimming any time Approved renting Fenwood Park to Spring Election Reporting of Illicit Discharge Whistling Straits/PGA for Tuesday and Thursday 4:00-6:00pm. The regular Spring Election will be held on It is a requirement in the Village of Kohler $100/night/RV during the 2010 PGA Tuesday, April 6. Polls will be open from Storm water permit with the DNR to edu- We’re trying to tweak our pool hours to ac- Championship. 7:00 am – 8:00 pm. For more information cate the Public on illicit discharges to the commodate more residents. The earlier Approved the pool plan from Water Tech- about voter registration, absentee voting storm water system. An illicit discharge hour is designed to bring in more families. nology, Inc. & advertising for bids. and upcoming elections, contact the Clerk- would be the dumping of any chemical, pet See you at the pool in April. Approved request from for a Treasurer’s office at 920-459-3873. For wedding fireworks display on 6/26. waste, or hazardous substance into the Water in Motion more information about Wisconsin’s voter street or a storm basin inlet. The substance Approved forming a Centennial Commit- Monday-Wednesday- registration system and election proce- would eventually make its way into the tee & appointed Scott Anderson, Tom Friday 7:00 AM dures, contact the Wisconsin State Elec- causing a pollution haz- Leonhardt, Amy Biznek, Sheryl Lind- tions Board at 1-866-VOTEWIS ard. To report an illicit discharge, please This is an energizing experience in the strom & Steve Reinbacher to the Com- (868-3947) or [email protected], or see call the Public Works office at 459-3881. shallow water. A cardio workout and mus- mittee. their website at http://elections.wi.gov. Approved the following Resolutions: Garage Sale Signs cle toning are the emphasis for this class. We encourage participants to wear water 2010-1, Amending the 2009 General One temporary “garage sale” or “for sale” shoes, but they are not required. Ability to Fund & Capital Outlay budgets. From Police Chief sign shall be permitted on each lot or par- swim is not necessary. Please bring towels, 2010-2, Commendation to Robert E. cel. Signs located on public property will shampoo and soap. Dickman. Bill Rutten: be removed by the Public Works Depart- 2010-3, Adopting an Updated Emergency ment or Police Department. Fee $1.00 for residents per session Operations Plan. Soliciting Without Permits $2.00 for non-residents per session 2010-4, Supporting the 2011-2015 The Village of Kohler has been experienc- A card will be available for purchase at the County Library Service Plan. ing an increase in door-to-door salesper- From Rec. pool. The cost will be $10.00 for 12 ses- sons soliciting without first obtaining sions for residents and $32.00 for non-resi- permits. The fees for the permits are nomi- Director Susie dents. nal, but the important aspect is that the Vil- lage is aware of exactly who is soliciting. Wandschneider: Deep Water Cardio and Abs KOHLER VILLAGE BOARD Background checks can be run and only le- This class is held on Tuesday and Thursday Steve Reinbacher, President [email protected] gitimate organizations are allowed to so- at 4:45-5:45pm. The participants in this Brett Edgerle licit. If someone is soliciting legally, they A week of quality soccer instruction exclu- class wear flotation belts for buoyancy. 25 John Egan will not be upset if they are asked to see sively for the players in our community! minutes are cardio exercises, 20 minutes Thomas Gast targeting specific muscle groups and 15 their permit. If no permit has been issued, Over the past 20 years Challenger’s vast John Pethan minutes are spent in the shallow water tar- please send them on their way and contact army of British coaches have helped hun- Brian Post geting the core muscles. You need not be a the police department immediately. Non- dreds of thousands of boys and girls learn, John Renzelmann strong swimmer to take advantage of this profit organizations and established local improve, master and fall in love with the class. The fee for this class is the same as businesses (i.e. Sears, etc.) that may be sport of “soccer.” going door-to-door are exempt from the the Water In Motion class. Clerk-Treasurer Challenger is excited to bring one of their permits issued by the Village. Laurie Lindow high quality coaching schools to the Just a Reminder Kohler Recreation Dept. The week-long Police Chief Drivers should be aware that the warmer program will be conducted at Lost Woods William Rutten weather will allow more and more bicycles Park and Roosevelt Park. Each will contain Public Works Supt. and scooters to be out and about. Please be Challenger’s own brand of innovative aware of the children when driving through practices; small sided games; camp world Bruce Neerhof the village. Bikes and scooters are allowed cup; cultural education; character building; Fire Chief on the sidewalks. Scooters are not allowed and FUN! Mike Lindstrom on the streets. Also, the newer motorized British Coaching Staff scooters are not allowed on the streets or Individual skill development Recreation Director sidewalks. Those are allowed on private Daily World Cup style Tournament Susie Wandschneider property only. Fantastic cultural experience Free Soccer Ball & Camp T Shirt Librarian Host your own British coach – call now Erin Coppersmith for more info! KOHLERVILLAGER.COM APRIL, 2010 = KOHLER VILLAGER 11 MEETING DATES CLASSIFIEDS

Kohler Civic Club First and third Thursdays, 12:00 noon Blackwolf Run, 7:30 a.m. after May 1. Kohler School Friends Huge 2nd annual Salem United Church Wed.: April 7 & May 5; Mon:, June 7, 10:00 a.m. in the Kohler Public Library. of Christ rummage sale Kensington Ave., one block north of Piggly-Wiggly in Kohler Seniors Plymouth. Five rooms of merchandise plus outdoor items. KOHLER VILLAGE IS UNIQUE in so many ways!!! Kohler Seniors will meet at Furniture, electronics, antiques, clothing, shoes, jewelry, the Design Center on April 5th at 1:30 to see what's new. There are elevators if crafts, books, holiday items, toys, sports equipment, garden items, tools. Brat fry & bake sale. stairs are a problem. Dessert will be served at Village Hall after the tour. It's Saturday, April 24, 8:00 to 3:00. No early sales. always fun to see what's new with the BOLD LOOK OF KOHLER! Kohler Police Athletic League (KPAL) Second Thursday of every month at the firehouse. Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. Kohler Soccer Club Olive N Ash Kohler Employee Discount Olive N Ash in The Shops at Woodlake invites all Kohler Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Library. employees to enjoy happy hour prices through Kohler Athletic Booster Club the month of April during all business hours. Also take an additional 10% off all cigar purchases. First Monday of each month (except January, June and July) at 5:30pm in the li- Must present employee badge or name tag. brary. Business Hours: Mon-Fri 4pm-Close; Saturday 11am-Close; Sheboygan Toastmaster 2121 meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of month at The Sunday 2pm-7pm Highland House on corner of 8th and Indiana Avenue from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. For additional information contact 920-287-7130.

Announcements and milestones are printed free of charge. Mail or leave in drop box at: 219 Church St., Kohler, WI 53044. Classifieds are $5 per issue. Payment must accompany ad or be made by 20th of month. Please do not request billing for classifieds. Please include self-addressed stamped envelope to ensure return of photo prints. Make checks payable to Classifieds are $5 per issue. Make checks payable to The Kohler Villager. Terra Media, L.L.C. and mail or leave in drop box at 219 Church St., Kohler, WI 53044 First graders hold “Olympic Games” KHS students take on cyberbullying Kohler High School Behavioral Studies educating middle school students on the I students recently took part in a 2-part col- dangers of cyberbullying. The PSAs were laboration on the subject of cyberbullying. presented live to middle school students in Via videoconference in the Distance Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Learning Center, KHS students worked Missouri, and here in Kohler. All of the with high school students at Blackhawk PSAs done by KHS students have been High School in Blackhawk, PA, and Tech- nology High School in Newark, NJ, in posted on the school website learning about cyberbullying—what it is, (www.kohlerpublicschools.org). Any com- its effects, and how to prevent it. For the ments or questions may be directed to final project students developed 30-90 sec- Heather Reader-Schubert at Reader-Schu- First-graders carry Olympic torches as they march to the Village Gym to participate in ond public service announcements (PSAs) [email protected]. their own Olympic Games. The first grade classes studied the history of the games and learned about the Winter Games in Canada to prepare for their own Olympics. Each stu- dent won a gold medal when the games concluded. BUSINESSBUSINESS CARDCARD CORNERCORNER

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Send or drop off business card and $15 payment (per month) to: Terra Media, L.L.C., 219 Church St., Kohler, WI 53044 KOHLERVILLAGER.COM Arts Center regular museum hours. Student ArtStudent Exhibition: Stacy Stanley, grades K-7 Stacy Stanley, Works may be viewed during Works Exhibition Nicole Struck, senior– Drawing Margaret Goodell, grades 8-12 & Denisa Boy, senior - Mixed Media Denisa Boy, Artists students of: are the Kohler March 14 – April 11 Paige Kukla, grade 8 – Mixed Media Michaela Tures, junior – Fused Glass junior – Fused Michaela Tures, Lucas Sass, grade 2 – Tempera Paint Lucas Sass, grade 2 – Tempera Caleb Adams, grade 4 – Mixed Media Clara Montes, grade 3 – Tempera Paint Clara Montes, grade 3 – Tempera Connor Cassidy, grade 2 – Mixed Media Connor Cassidy, Cindy Zhang, grade 3 – Watercolor Paint Cindy Zhang, grade 3 – Watercolor Michael Janssen, grade 4 – Mixed Media Megan Conklin, grade 7 – Colored Pencil Isabella Solano-Lara, grade 1 – Oil Pastel at John Michael Kohler Congratulations to the following Kohler Sarah Westphalen, senior – Fabric Design senior – Fabric Sarah Westphalen, Amanda Egbert, & Marker grade6 – Fabric Morgan Fenton, grade 8 – Fabric Sculpture Morgan Fenton, grade 8 – Fabric Olivia MacDonald, senior – Acrylic Painting Youth Art Month Youth the Twenty-Fourth Annual Sheboygan County students who have their artwork displayed at Junior Achievement Business Challenge Kohler High School students par- Twenty Achievement Busi- ticipated in the Junior Acuity on March 6. ness Challenge at The team of Lizzie Diehl and Nate Suther- land won the Industry F prize and received a $50 US Savings Bond. team and Kevin Beine’s VanDyke Natalie won the marketing competition portion at Their logo design the Business Challenge. was chosen as the best, and they get to Advertising spend two hours at DuFour working with one of their marketing spe- They will digitize their logo, as cialists. well as select the colors for next year’s T-shirts. Business Challenge Other Kohler participants were Patrick Stanley VanderSchaaf, Stillwell, Douwe Jon Anne Feltner, Kayman, Hunter Clark, Stinson, Maren Bogard, Christine Leffel, Kara Saemann, Hannah Fenton, Kaitlin Van Austin Esche, Carissa Gartman, , Ashley Sobecki, Meghan Case, Treeck, and Dominic Gischia. Danielle Dyksterhouse, senior – Acrylic Painting Christina Scheppmann, senior – Acrylic Painting All we House lights will be so that we don’t jeopardize our so that we don’t At Business World, you will spend most World, At Business So, if you are ready for some summer LaCrosse. All high school freshman, soph- LaCrosse. omores, juniors, and seniors are encouraged to apply. of your time with “company” 15 a With other students from across the state. your business person acting as your advisor, company will participate in interactive com- petitions, tour local businesses, and connect with leading business professionals. fun, contact Mrs. Grossen, the program co- ordinator at KHS or check out the website Early bird ap- www.wibusinessworld.org. April 15. plication deadline is Prom 2010 May 1 Prom 2010 is scheduled for Saturday, from 8:00 pm-2:00 am. at the Music will be from 8:30 until midnight with the presentation of prom court at 9:30. students should plan on arriving by no then 9:00 p.m. later Each student who purchases a ticket for prom will receive two complimentary tickets to be used by their parents or other members of their family to view the crowning cere- Due to the necessary restrictions on mony. balcony, Waelderhaus numbers in the must ask that parents honor this two honor must ask that parents ticket limit ability to use this beautiful prom facility. and proceed may begin to enter Parents crown- to the balcony 15 minutes before (9:15). ing ceremony brought up for an intermission following the presentation of the court and parents will be invited down to the main floor take pic- When the house lights are dimmed, tures. approximately 10 minutes after court pres- entation, all parents will be asked to exit. Once students arrive at Prom, they will not be allowed to leave and return. If the dance area becomes warm, students may walk out- side but must remain in the supervised flag- stone area immediately fronting the entrance. Students who are not attending Prom, are not serving for Prom, who a fam- ily ticket holder attending the court presen- tation are not welcome. cke Room #209 Business World 2010 Business World Mrs. Elizabeth Bley Room # 112 Mrs. Karen Busch-Bittner Room # 102 Mrs. Kelly DeAmico Room # 204 Mrs. Judy Farwig Room # 207 Mrs. Katie Magle Room # 201 Amanda Pantel Room # 117 Ms. Mrs. Debra LaDuke Room # 116 Mrs. Lori Neurohr Room # 120 Duane DuMez Mr. Room # 123 Len Hu Mr. unior Kindergarten Mrs. Amy AbelJ unior KindergartenAmy Room # 110 Mrs. Senior Kindergarten Mrs. Jody Solberg Room # 106 First Grade Mrs. Mary Nebel Room # 206 Ann BarleltSecond Grade Mrs. Room # 202 DePagter2/3 Split/LoopTonya Mrs. Room # 115 Third Grade Mrs. Jen Roeber Room # 114 Fourth Grade Mrs. Carolyn Eickholt Room # 130 Fifth GradeAnn Bitter Mrs. Room # 119 Sixth Grade Matthew Bayens Mr. Room #213 April 7, 2010 at 10:00 am May 5, 2010 at 10:00 am June 7, 2010 at 10:00 am Hey freshman, sophomores, juniors, and 2010. World Then attend Business 2010 will be held June World Business

For 2010, the Kohler School Foundation Please see guidance counselor Laura seniors! Are you ready for your future? seniors! you enjoy spending four days on a Would college campus making lasting friendships Do Wisconsin? with students from all over you know what career and education op- tions are available to you in the 21st Cen- tury? hundreds of students take Every summer, advantage of this opportunity to learn how to prepare for the future in our increasingly competitive global marketplace. 20-23 at St. Norbert College, July 27-30 Edgewood College, and July 18-21 at UW- Graduating Seniors: is proud to announce two new additional The Grover Family available scholarships: Scholarship and the E.J. McKelvey Schol- arship. Each of these scholarships totals $5,000 ($2,500 renewable over two years). In addition, the Kohler School Foundation will again award one student with a one- All qualified time $3,000 scholarship. graduating seniors are encouraged to apply. Multer for more information and applica- The completed application packet is tions. due in the Kohler School Foundation mail- by 8:00 a.m. on box (in the District Office) April 15, 2010. Thursday, 2010-2011 Tentatively planned teacher assignments 2010-2011 Tentatively KSF PTO Meeting PTO KSF Date Changes: In April and May the Kohler School In will Organization Teacher Friends Parent of the month Wednesday meet on the first (instead of the second Monday). In June, we will meet on the first Monday since it's All meetings will the final week of school. Par- be held in the Kohler Public Library. ents are welcome and encouraged to attend! to the Ele- . Written re- . Written

Kohler School News Kohler KOHLER VILLAGER E-mails or oral requests APRIL, 2010 Presales for the high school yearbook Registration for Summer 2010 Kohler mentary Principal by each year’s deadline. of quests should be to the attention Susan Jaberg. The requests should be 1. by May received review all the parent request and may necessary data (test records, health records, teacher records, behavioral as well con- progress reports, etc.) sulting with the sending and/or receiv- ing teachers. requests per child throughout the child’s grades JK-6 career. students whose parents are making spe- the first time. cific teacher requests for requests will lead to unbalanced classes in areas of gifted and talented, special etc. needs, gender, will not be considered their daughter/son be placed in a spe- cific classroom in writing Kohian Year- book Presales 2010 book will be in FULL COLOR! This hardbound are now being accepted. book will be for the 2009-2010 school year and contain over 850 pictures of students The cost for a pre-sold book in grades 7-12. To price). is being held at $50 (last year’s please send a check guarantee your copy, Year- to Kohler Public Schools, (Attn: April 9th. Only a book), before Friday, small amount of extra copies will be avail- able in the fall for $55, so reserve your copy today! Kohler Kare April 1st. Kare are being accepted starting Forms can either be picked up from the Kohler Bomber pamphlet rack outside the from Mrs. Neil in the District Office,also the Kohler School cafeteria or printed off web page.If any parent has questions or concerns,please contact Mrs Neil at 459-2920 ext 1493. 2. The Elementary Principal will consider 3 . are limited to two teacher Parents 4. to in placement will be given Preference 5. the be denied if granting may Requests Procedures for parent Procedures input regarding elementary classroom placement input into the process should only Parental that there is strong be made when it is felt educational evidence that their child will benefit by placement with a certain class- important that It is very room teacher. be organ- rooms in the elementary grades ized in the best groupings possible. Proce- requests are as follows: dures for 1. must submit their request that Parents 12 KOHLERVILLAGER.COM APRIL, 2010 = KOHLER VILLAGER 13 Music otes Honor Roll addition: Getting to On February 27, Kohler music students Danielle Dyksterhouse, Lever Harp solo: Honor Roll (3.40 – 3.899) participated in the WSMA District Solo & Mary Molepske, Vocal Solos: Patrick Still- Graduation Year: 2010 Ensemble Festival. Results were fantastic! well, Connor Hogan, Kitty O’Neill, Seer- Markus Cook know Because of limited space only the first ena Yang, Kelsey Jordan, Abby Berlin, KHS seniors place results are listed. Congratulations to Michael Krueger, Jessica Dyksterhouse, all participants! Courtney Gmach, Vocal Duets: Shelby By AJ Bocchini Class C Homiston and Molly Misfeldt, Vocal Trio: Kohler Jazz Ensemble II, Brass & Percus- Alex Mauer, Michelle Davila, and Lea sion Ensemble Vocal Solos: Elyse Springer Gutschow, Cole Kukla, Joseph Pellowski, Class A Jacob Porter, Megan Conklin, Katie Ru- Oboe Solo: Holly Zehfus, Clarinet Quartet: Early Release is Wednesday, April elle, and Elizabeth Weber, Vocal Erin Lammers, Brenna Hogan, Lauren 14th. The Kohler Pool will be open Duets/Dbl. Duets: Megan Conklin, Lily Henderson & Alex Mauer, Vocaql Solos: again so join us for OPEN SWIM Hart, John Tengowski, and Andrew Miller. Kelsey Wright, Rachel O’Keefe, Lizzy from 1:00-3:00. Look for details to Andrew Bryce, Andrew Miller, John Ten- Diehl, AJ Bochinni, Carlo Gischa, Katie come home in our flyer. gowski, and Aidan Hogan, Vocal Trios: Anderson, Kara Saemann, Lea Springer, Lily Hart, Alyson Jordan & Mara Todd, Michelle Davila, Sarah Leick, Charles Vocal Triple Trio: Audra Hoffmann, Re- Olmstead, Austin VanTreeck, Kelsey Ste- Welcome to another edition of Getting to becca Stock, Katie Lindow, Mack Wolf, fanczyk, Vocal Duets: Seerena Yang and Middle School Know Kohler High School Seniors for the Kelsey Jordan. Marisa Adams & Adrienne Alborg, Vocal Track otes month of April. This month I interviewed Mixed Quartet: Grace Lofgren, Annabelle Class A State [Qualified for State First day of practice will by April 12. (Please Holly Zehfus. I hope you find it as interest- Goese, Phillip Case, and Calvin Ste- Festival] have all your forms, etc in by then). There ing as I did. fanczyk, Parade Drum Solos – Will Hape- Swing Choir, Madrigal Singers, Jazz En- will be a meeting for anyone interested in ame: Holly Zehfus man, Alex Dietrich, Snare Drum Duet – semble I, Percussion Ensemble, Flute and Middle school track on April 6 at the event Parents names: Mark and Charyl Will Hapeman & Alex Dietrich, Piano Solo Piano Solo: Lily Zehfus, Piano Solo: Erin lobby. We will have practice schedules and Zehfus – Cole Kukla, Trumpet Quartet – Billy Lammers, Marimba Solo: Dominic Gis- meet dates. O’Neill, Phil Case, Brett Mueller, Brennan How many years have you been a student chia, Piano Solo: Markus Anderson, Vocal Tentative Middle School Meet Schedule: at Kohler Schools? Ladwig, Marimba Solo – Anne Benisheck, Solos: Ryan Tengowski, Danielle Dykster- April 26 - Cedar Grove I have been attending Kohler since the Trombone Duet – Zach Neil & Cody Gart- house, Rachel O’Keefe, Greg Suralik, May 6 - Elkhart Lake first grade. mann, Trumpet Solo – Tony Stillwell, Alto Brenna Hogan, Melyssa Louwagie, Katie May 11 - Ozaukee What activities have you been involved in? Saxophone Solo – Evan Koross, Drum Set Anderson, Shelby Homiston, Lauren May 12 - Oostburg Solo: Christine Leffel, French Horn Duet: Drury, Jordan Kusel, Patrick Stillwell, Do- I've been involved in 4H, Key Club, Math Team, and Student Council. Christian Ertel & Hannah Fenton, French minic Gischa, Olivia MacDonald, Markus Horn Solo: Hannah Fenton, Trombone Anderson, Theater Solos: Markus Ander- What is your favorite class and why? Solo: Adam Wilkens, Drum Set Solo: Peter son, Katie Anderson, Jordan Kusel, Patrick Golf Outing My favorite class is math because I like Nebel. Stillwell, Lauren Drury, Shelby Homiston, Save the date - Kohler Booster Club Golf how it makes sense. Class B Brenna Hogan, Greg Suralik, and Rachel Outing, Saturday, June 26, 9:00 - Town and What is your best memory at Kohler Vocal Solos: Grace Lofgren, Annabelle O’Keefe, Vocal Duets: Lauren Drury and Country. Please contact Doug Bocchini at School? Goese, Vocal Duets: Brooke Dietrich & Brenna Hogan, Rachel O’Keefe and [email protected] or call 920 458- My favorite memory is the time that Elyse Gutschow, Emery Edmunds & Zach Melyssa Louwagie, Danielle Dyksterhouse 6674 for more information. Look for more Danielle was singing in the choir room Neil, Lindsey Griswold & Annabelle and Holly Zehfus, Markus and Katie An- details to follow. and somebody walked in. Goese, Vocal Triple Trio: Sara Ertel, derson, Rachel O’Keefe and Charles Olm- What are your plans after high school? Alyssa Drury, Morgan Fenton, Lindsey stead, Vocal Quartets: Dominic Gischia, Performance Camp I plan on going to Michigan Tech to Griswold, Grace Lofgren, and Jenny Markus Anderson, Patrick Stillwell, Jordan major in either Math or Biology. Parents - Save these dates: Kohler Fitness Louwagie, Alto Saxophone Solo – Kusel. Where do you see yourself 20 years from Performance Camp - Monday - Thursday - Annabelle Goese, Piano Solo – John Ten- Special thanks to Mrs. Kukla, Mrs. Hucke, now? 8:00 am - 10:00 am, June 14 - July 15. Look gowski, Annabelle Goese, Tuba Solo – Mrs. Sue Hildebrand, Mrs. Sue Billman, I might be a doctor. for registration forms in the District office. John Tengowski, Bb Clarinet: Lily Proud- Ms. Peggy Hoffmann, and Mrs. Jeanne If you could visit any place in the world, Contact Ken Roeder or Doug Bocchini for man, Parade Drum Solo and Drum Set Mueller for accompanying many of the where would it be? more information. Solo: Brendan Schneider, Piano Solo: student performances. I would visit Ireland.

Kohler School District April Children with disabilities procedure Classic Cafe Lunch Menu 2010 The school district must locate, identify, and evaluate all children with disabilities, including children with disabilities attending private schools in the school district, MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY regardless of the severity of their disabilities. The school district has a special ed- 1 APRIL FOOLS' DAY 2 GOOD FRIDAY ucation screening program to evaluate all children with suspected disabilities and Chicken Stirfry Brown Rice are at least three years old. Upon request, the school district will screen a child HARVEST OF THE MONTH Fortune Cookie No School who has not graduated high school to determine whether a special education referral

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KOHLER PUBLIC LIBRARY CESUS HELP AVAILABLE GOIG O VACATIO??? LET US Fantasy in Death JD Robb LOCATIO: An employee of the US Census Bureau HELP YOU!!! Think Twice Scottoline Kohler Public Library is housed with the will be available at the Kohler Public Li- Please let Erin know if you or your family Big Girl Steel school library in the school building at 333 brary from March 19-April 19 to aid you is planning a vacation for the upcoming Upper Road. with any Census 2010 questions. Hours are year. The library would be happy to pur- O FICTIO as follows: chase travel guides specific for your desti- The History of White People Nell Painter WITER HOURS: Mondays 4pm-8:30pm nation. Stop in, or email You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up: a love Monday-Thursday: 8am-8:30pm Thursdays 1pm-4pm [email protected] story Annabelle Gurwitch Friday: 8am-5pm Wednesdays 8am-12pm Explaining Autism Sunday 1-4pm Fridays 9am-12:30 pm EW MATERIALS: I Can’t Believe It’s ot Fattening Please tune into TMJ4 for weather related Please call 459-2923 or email Erin at Getting Organized in the Google Era closings. ***BOOK SALE*** [email protected] if you Courage and Consequence Karl Rove We’re doing spring cleaning early this have suggestions of items to purchase for Every Day in Tuscany Frances Mayes We will be closed on Friday, April 2 and year! The library will be getting new car- the library. Anything Goes: a biography of the roaring Sunday, April 4. peting this summer, and in anticipation 20s we’re doing a thorough weeding of our BOOKS DVDs LIBRARY PARKIG SPOTS collection. Check in every day for new ad- FICTIO The Fourth Kind Just a reminder that library parking spots ditions to our used book sale. All items are Secrets of Eden Bohalian 2012 are for library patrons only. Please don’t $1. Proceeds go towards our summer read- The Silent Sea Cussler Moon park there if you are dropping off or picking ing program prizes. Hell Gate Fairstein Precious up your kids, or attending an after school A Week in December Sebastian Faulks Fraggle Rock: complete first season events. Tickets will be issued if you are KIT CLUB Abraham Lincoln: vampire hunter Seth Olivia Takes Ballet parked there illegally. This policy is to en- We meet the second Tuesday of every Grahame-Smith The Princess and the Frog sure that elderly patrons and patrons with month at 6:30. Please join us for an The Spellmans Strike Again Lisa Lutz Where the Wild Things Are small kids don’t have to park at the back of evening where we work on our projects Game Over Fern Michaels Love Happens the parking lot. and share our skills. Everyone is welcome. Split Image Robert B Parker Up in the Air Worst Case Patterson Dr. Suess’ 107th Birthday Submitted by the Middle School Student Council On your mark . . . get set . . . GO! On March 2nd , middle school students read to the younger ele- mentary students in honor of Dr. Suess. We were not the only ones THE who celebrated his birthday: other elementary students and teachers dressed as the famous “Cat in the Hat.” Everyone had a great time and the younger kids seemed to really enjoy it. We were all inspired by this memorable and creative writer.

FPCG@SCDBCT8CPPG CLASSIC The Kohler Performing Arts Organiza- Q r†r‡†6Hˆ†vphyA‚ 6yy6tr† tion invites you to join them for the 13th annual PAO Auction and Dance on April akes a Villag Fitness T e 24th at Pine Hills Country Club. Go 2010 “South of the Border” for an evening of dinner, dancing, and fabulous auction Register today for the 2010 Race! items. Check your mail for this special invi- Saturday, June 12th, 2010 at 9:00 am tation to arrive soon. One hundred percent 5K Run & 1 Mile Run/Walk of the proceeds support the middle and high school music programs. Kohler stu- Registration forms are available dents will be showcasing their talents in the Kohler School Ofce throughout the evening. or online at www.kohlerschoolfriends.com Many exciting auction items will be available this year. Some particularly fab- ulous items include: a trip for two to Mex- ico, dinner for eight at Riverbend, Packer Fifth grade Battle tickets, Badger box seat tickets, and a Pizza Bash with the Kohler music teach- of the Books ers. As always, wonderful class baskets Submitted by Mrs. Susan Jaberg On March 8, 2010, Kohler 5th graders held their annual Battle will be available in the silent auction. You of the Books contest. Battle of the Books brings together compet- also have the opportunity to participate in itive teams of 5th graders to challenge their book knowledge. All a cash raffle. A vqh’6ƒ vy(‡u&)ƒ€ the team members learn to work together and encourage each other The fiesta begins at 6:00pm. Your to read with better comprehension. The team with the most correct Th‡ˆ qh’6ƒ vy ‡u&)ƒ€ ticket includes an authentic Mexican din- answers wins! Kohler has held a Battle of the Books for the last Tˆqh’6ƒ vy ‡u!)"ƒ€ 16 years! Winners are: ner, dancing, entertainment and a chance to bid on wonderful auction items. A cash FPCG@SH@HPSD6GUC@6US@ 1st place: Laura Lee, Ian Ruminski, Maddie Weiland, Cole Kroitzsch, Cailey Warren. bar will be available. Tickets are available for $37.50 ($10.00 of each ticket is tax de- UD8F@UT)%$vhq‰hpr%&h‡‡uri‚‘‚ssvpr 2nd place: Jim Conklin, Jenna Ladwig, Charlie Keller, Allison Uvpxr‡†h‰hvyhiyrh‡†pu‚‚y‚ssvprqˆ vt†pu‚‚yu‚ˆ † Pieper, Catherine Sutherland. ductible). To reserve your tickets now, call Brr hyhq€v††v‚‡vpxr‡†t‚‚qs‚ h’ƒr s‚ €hpr 3rd place: Ryan O’Gorman, Caleb Adams, Emma Hapeman, Kristine Fenton at 287-7396. Come join SPRING 2010 PRODUCTION Megan Sprinkman, Amanda Renzelmann. us “South of the Border”! KOHLERVILLAGER.COM APRIL, 2010 = KOHLER VILLAGER 15

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Alter Egos Exhibit Easter Egg Hunt America’s Test Kitchen Book Signing In partnership with the Sheboygan County Celiac ARTspace – A Gallery of the John Michael Kohler Woodlake Market Demonstration Kitchen Connections Group, Woodlake Market is hosting a Arts Center April 3, 9am – 9pm, Complimentary April 10, Noon-1:30pm gluten-free gathering that is open to the public. March 1-April 25 Kids, visit our store today and look for the hidden Meet America’s Test Kitchen television host and Join us to sample new products, take along Collaborative works by Wisconsin artists Theresa Easter eggs! When you find up to three eggs, bring Cook’s Illustrated magazine founder Christopher recipes and coupons as well as share lifestyle tips Abel and Kelli Hoppmann. No purchase necessary. them to our Courtesy Desk and exchange them for Kimball as he signs copies of the Test Kitchen’s with others. 457-6570 treats from our Easter basket. Limit three eggs per most popular titles. Enjoy complimentary wine Intentions Special Events child, 10 years of age and under, please. from Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi. Complimen- Earth Day Meditation Intentions 457-6570. tary admission. Intentions April 1-30 Apr 22, 5pm Special events throughout the month include: 40 Days to a Personal Revolution Begins Thai Massage Connect with Mother Earth with a guided medita- Well-being Sample Readings, Free Numerology Yoga on the Lake Yoga on the Lake tion. Please call 920-457-9543 for a reservation. Profiles, Free Aromatherapy Treatments, Develop Beginning April 5, $99 per person* April 13, 6:30-8pm Walk-ins welcome. Free. Receive a free reusable Your Intuition, Free Reiki Body Scans, and Discus- In 40 Days to Personal Revolution, Baron Baptiste Learn basic Thai Yoga massage. Fee. Please call shopping bag with any purchase, while supplies sion Groups. Please call 457-9543 for more infor- — one of the world’s most beloved master yoga 920-453-2817 for more information and reserva- last. mation and a complete schedule or visit us at teachers — inspires us to transform more than tions. 920-453-2817 body and mind: He gives us the tools we need to Celebrate Earth Day www.intentionsonline.com. Now You’re Cooking! Spice Up Your Life set ourselves free to live the healthful life we’ve al- Kohler Gardener Woodlake Market Spring Break Special: It’s Spring so Take a ways imagined. In the next 40 days you will create Apr 22-30 April 13, 6-7pm, $10 Break and relax at Kohler Waters Spa! a whole new way of being and living. This break- Create a more sustainable landscape by purchas- Have you ever looked at the spice selection and Kohler Waters Spa through program will radically change your body ing one of our many native plants. Stop in for a list wondered, “What am I supposed to do with this?” April and awaken the sacred within your soul. A daily of our native plants and coupon for a future pur- Tonight is your opportunity to learn more about the Buy one spa service at regular price and get a sec- combination of asana practice, meditation, diet, chase. wide variety of spices available, what they taste ond service at half price along with waived usage and personal reflection will cultivate a solid foun- and smell like as well as the best ways to use them Cucina Wine Dinner fees. Take time for yourself or grab your best dation from which students can live and grow. Re- in the kitchen. We’ll also learn how to mix our own Cucina friend and enjoy the day together. Enjoy spa gardless of your level of experience, this program spice blends for use on meat, fish and poultry. A April 22, 6pm amenities including relaxation pool with waterfall, will reveal mental clarity, lightness of body, and an glass of wine, appetizers, take-home spice kit and Enjoy a wine dinner at Cucina hosted by Lucia Rai- whirlpools, cool plunge, steam, sauna, lounge illumination of spirit. areas, spa fitness center and spa boutique. recipes will be provided. 457-6570 mondai, owner and winemaker, Villa Monteleone, WEEKLY MEETINGS: Every Monday evening 6:50 Veneto, Italy. Limited to forty guests. $65 plus tax To reserve a spa appointment, please call 800- Crispin Cider Seminar pm-7:15pm or Saturday morning 6:30am right be- and gratuity per person. Please call 800-344-2838 344-2838. Valid Sundays through Fridays. Some Horse & Plow fore the 7am class, this allows you to get a jump for information and reservations. restrictions apply. Discount taken on the lower- April 15, 6-8pm start on your day. This meeting is a session for us priced service. Second service must be taken by This event will feature 4 different cider selections Heal the Waters Ceremony to talk about progress made throughout the 40 same person on same spa visit. Not good with from Crispin Ciders. Each selection will be paired Yoga on the Lake days program and it is recommended that all par- other special offers or discounts. Spring Break with a sampling course of cheeses and tapas-style April 23, 6:15pm ticipants attend. special expires April 30, 2010. food. Michael Christensen, Region Manager Mid- In honor of Earth Day please join Yoga on the Lake Lemon Drop Pedicure PRACTICE: Participants are recommended to have west for Crispin, will be on hand to discuss the his- and Intentions on the Lakeside Terrace. This cere- Kohler Waters Spa 6 days of asana practice. Recommended reading: tory of Crispin ciders and describe the unique mony is to recognize and honor the source of life April 40 Days to Personal Revolution by Baron Baptiste qualities of the cider selections. Our chefs will be for all. It will be time to honor and be more con- Pretty toes are a spring and summer requisite so (available for purchase at the studio) and The available to describe their pairings for the seminar. scious of how we interact with water. Three Season Diet: Eat the Way Nature Intended by $30 per person, which reflects a $5 donation to drop in for our relaxing Lemon Drop Pedicure now Earth Expo – Celebrating Earth Day’s 40th year! John Douillard. Feeding America. available even earlier – starting April 1 through Au- April 23, 10am-4pm gust 31. Experience a relaxing well-being bath MEDITATION: There will be a practice of medita- Ladies Night Out April 24, 10am-3pm soak scented with lemon oil, a citrus sugar scrub tion, twice daily, with increasing sitting times as Woodlake Market Kohler Co. is collaborating with local businesses in and moisturizing foot mask and lotion, accompa- the week’s progress. April 15, 6-7:30pm, $15 continuing to build awareness and appreciation for nied by a refreshing glass of cold lemonade. 50 Do you stress at the thought of throwing a party? our environment. Come and join in the free activi- minutes - $85. Gratuity not included. Call for ap- FOOD CLEANSE: Each of the six weeks will focus Join us tonight as we share easy ideas and hints ties, eco-friendly giveaways and discounts pointment 800-344-2838. Kohler Waters Spa at on a weekly dietary awareness theme centered for hosting the perfect party on a budget. Summer throughout the , The Shops at The American Club. KohlerWatersSpa.com. around discovering and practicing a vibrant new is just around the corner, so we’ll talk about cre- Woodlake, Woodlake Market and Kohler Experien- health for the physical body. The fourth week’s di- Spring means flowers! ative invitations, décor, food and drinks for easy tial Learning Center (Saturday 10am-2pm only). etary awareness practice includes a three day fruit Kohler Waters Spa entertaining. You won’t want to miss this event! cleanse. Wine and samples will be provided. 457-6570 Earth Day Activities April Woodlake Market We’re celebrating with 30% off all signature Holly- *This includes unlimited yoga for the time frame of Community Appreciation Day April 24, 11am-3pm: Organic Brat Fry with free or- hock bath, body and gift products including Body the program and the book 40 Days to a Personal Intentions and Yoga on the Lake ganic beer samples from New Glarus Brewery Wash, Body Lotion, Shampoo, Conditioner, Mas- Revolution. April 18 11am-3pm: Earth Expo Vendor Fair sage Oil, Travel Candles and Room Spray. Visit the 11am-3pm - Sample a variety of relaxation tech- 1-3pm: Kids can learn about their carbon footprint, Spa Boutique or KohleratHome.com. Tuesday’s Taste Woodlake Market niques and take a playful look at insight as we color their own set of Save The Earth memory Shop New Earth-Friendly Toys April 6, 6-7:30pm, $10 bring our weekday favorites together on the same cards and decorate an Earth cookie. 457-6570 Movers & Shakers – Kid’s Toys Join us the first Tuesday of each month when we day. Try one, try them all. Free Includes Reiki Body Scans, Mini Aromatherapy Treatments, Serenity Meals in Minutes April 1-30 invite one of our beer, wine or liquor vendors to talk Woodlake Market Did you know that plastic milk jugs and water bot- about their various products. Tonight, Jason Ker- Now - Meditation On Demand, Electronic Numerol- ogy Profile and Develop Your Intuition. April 27, 6-7pm, $10 tles are used to make trucks, tea sets, and stuffed stein from Pinnacle Wines will share his knowl- Ever wonder what to do with tortellini besides hav- animals? Shop our new “green” toy selection and edge of fine wines. Woodlake Market pairs each 2:45pm: Enjoy walking meditation as we head to ing it cold in a salad or hot with sauce? Tonight enter your child to win a basket of earth-friendly beverage with gourmet foods, giving you the op- Yoga on the Lake for a complimentary 1 hour class Laurie will show you how to make tortellini with toys. portunity to sample some new food and drinks. 3-4pm Yoga: 60 minute practice developing bal- bacon, greens and brown butter and serving it with Grab your friends for a night of relaxed fun and Enter to Win! ance, flexibility and strength with students of all a freshly baked rustic baguette from the Kitchens make your reservations now. 457-6570. Scentualities levels. of Kohler. A glass of wine, samples and recipes April 1-30 Diabetes and You 4:15 pm: Join us on the Lakeside Terrace for a will be provided. 457-6570 Enter to Win the ultimate doeskin robe by Woodlake Market special ceremony for peace. Celebration includes a Chinese Joss paper burning and light refresh- Food for Life Chadsworth & Haig. April 8, 5-5:30, Complimentary Woodlake Market Enzymatic Therapy - Balancing Your Blood Sugar ments. Please call Intentions for reservations. 920- Reduce. Reuse. Recyle. April 29, 6-7pm, $15 Josh Weeden, supplement specialist, will offer a 457-9543. Wisconsin Trader Do you or someone you know suffer from Celiacs seminar on what you can do to keep your blood Receive the following Special discounts during this Apr 1-30 disease? Tonight’s class will be an opportunity to sugar lower and avoid diabetes. 457-6570. event please see Intentions and Yoga on the Lake ask questions and find support from others dealing Being earth friendly never looked so good! Receive for details: Yoga On The Lake - 20% off all non-sale $5.00 back in Wisconsin Trader bucks for every Water Street Hot Shots with the same dietary issues. A light gluten-free retail items/10% off 20-Pack of Classes, Intentions meal and beverages will be served. 457-6570 $50 purchase of our earth friendly dishware. Horse & Plow - Free Door-Sealing Ceremony with a Feng Shui April 9, 8-11pm Easter Egg Decorating Consultation booked by April 30th. Purchase two Water Street Hot Shots The Horse & Plow is proud to present live music Woodlake Market Healing Reiki sessions and get one free purchased Horse & Plow throughout the year. Open to the public; no cover April 1, 3-4:30pm, $10 per kit (each kit includes 2 by April 30th. April 30, 8-11pm charge. The Horse & Plow is proud to present live music dozen hard-boiled eggs) Enzymatic Therapy - Healthy Aging There are so many ways to decorate Easter eggs America’s Test Kitchen Dinner throughout the year. Open to the public; no cover Woodlake Market charge. and just as many ways to make a mess. So leave The American Club April 19, 9-9:30am, Complimentary the fuss to us and bring the kids to our Atrium April 9, 6:30pm Josh Weeden, supplement specialist, will lead a Wade Imre Morissette Café to decorate eggs. Woodlake Market will pro- Enjoy an intimate reception and dinner at The seminar on healthy aging and what you can do to Yoga on the Lake vide the eggs, dye and all things needed to deco- American Club with Christopher Kimball and fellow keep your body running right and moving well. April 30-May 2, 2010 rate them. You bring the creativity! This event is for cast members, followed by a question and answer 457-6570 children 10 years of age and younger, and they session. Wine pairings provided by Woodbridge by must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. 457- Robert Mondavi. $130 per person, plus tax (gratu- Gluten-Free Gathering 6570. ity included). Please call 800-344-2838 with any Woodlake Market additional questions. April 20, 6:30-8pm, Complimentary Continued on page 20 16 APRIL, 2010 KOHLER VILLAGER KOHLERVILLAGER.COM

Continued from previous page... Kohler Juniors share in the excitement Four free junior admissions permitted with every paid adult at PGA Championship For the first time ever at a PGA Champi- Kohler Earth Expo will feature onship, each paid adult admission will re- ceive up to four complimentary junior activities, eco-product admissions for children age 17 and under. The family-friendly ticket option for the season’s final major, August 9-15, at give-a-ways and discounts Whistling Straits in Kohler, WI focuses on attracting more youth to the excitement of Kohler Co. has teamed up again this year AP will demonstrate how to incorporate envi- professional golf. with local businesses to continue building ronmentally friendly products into our everyday The expanded complimentary junior ad- awareness and appreciation for our environ- lives. missions program allows families to enjoy ment through earth friendly activities, sustain- of distributing more tickets than our friends able educational booths, various eco-product SUSTAIABLE the Championship at an affordable cost. Save Water America – Kohler Design Center in Minnesota.” give-a-ways and discounts throughout the day “Starting at $60, a family of six can come to parking lot a practice round,” says Barry Deach, Cham- Valuing the development of young peo- around Kohler Co. Learn how Kohler Co. is dedicated to edu- ple through golf and building excitement for Activities will run 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fri- pionship Director. “I can’t think of any cating America on the importance of water con- other major golf championship that provides the sport is a top priority of The PGA of day, April 23; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Satur- servation. Visit www.SaveWaterAmerica.com America and Kohler Co. In fact, Kohler do- day, April 24 at the Kohler Design Center, this kind of access to the finest all-profes- for a sneak peek. Also, purchase water-saving sional field in the sport, and at such a rea- nates $1 for every round played on the Woodlake Market, Shops at Woodlake and KOHLER products at a special discount. sonable price.” Straits course to The First Tee, an organiza- Kohler Experiential Learning Center Kid /Par- as you learn more Celebrate Earth Day Practice rounds run Monday through tion that impacts young people through the ent Activities (Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. only). about your carbon footprint – Woodlake Market Earth Day is a day to remind us that we are Wednesday and offer spectators the only op- game of golf. Offering complimentary jun- Organic and healthy food and beverage vendor ior admissions further extends this shared able to make our world a more environmentally fair portunity to bring cameras and to seek auto- friendly place. graphs from the players. mission and illustrates both organizations’ REEWABLE Complimentary junior tickets were intro- dedication to the initiative. “I’m proud of RECYCLEABLE Renewable energy and home tips – Kohler the commitment The PGA of America and Create a more sustainable landscape – duced at last year’s 91st PGA Champi- Design Center onship at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Kohler have made to families and to youth Kohler Gardener Learn about programs that allow you to re- interested in golf,” says Scott Anderson, Learn how to make and use a rain barrel and Chaska, MN where two junior admissions ceive energy from renewable resources, like 92nd PGA Championship General Chair- see compost demos. wind and water. were given per one adult ticket purchase. The efforts were met with great enthusiasm man and Group President-Hospitality and Green Design – Kohler Design Center For more information, please contact Re- Real Estate, Kohler. Co. “It’s clear that Nicole Facciuto, Designer and Environmen- becca Schramm at 920-457-4441 ext. 74294 or resulting in more than 40,000 junior admis- youth participation in the sport of golf is in- talist, TV Host for HGTV Network and LEED- [email protected]. sions distributed throughout the week. The 92nd PGA Championship seeks to creasing and we couldn’t be happier.” exceed last year’s success in an effort to get Visit www.pga2010.com or call (800) more young people interested and excited PGA-GOLF to purchase tickets for the 92nd Calendar of Events, continued from page 19 about the game of golf. “We’re excited to PGA Championship. Complimentary junior double the offer of free junior admissions tickets are available onsite at the Will Call Hip Hop Core Yoga and Meditation Alter Egos Exhibit for the fans in Wisconsin,” says Deach. “We Office at the Championship entrance on the April 30, 6:30-9pm, $50 ARTspace – A Gallery of the John Michael Kohler proudly take on the ‘border battle’ challenge day of admission. Combining the best of world music grooves and a Arts Center March 1-April 25 vigorous vinyasa flow, Wade transforms your yoga Collaborative works by Wisconsin artists Theresa practice into the ultimate playground. Be trans- Abel and Kelli Hoppmann. No purchase necessary. ported to a deep place of release as Wade wraps Kohler Golf Academy for up the class with live music. Be prepared to sweat, Intentions Special Events Intentions work your physical body and journey to a new April 1-30 Women Weekends in May place of freedom in mind and spirit. Open to all lev- Special events throughout the month include: May 13-16, 20-23, 27-30 Spa Association and Director of Wellness els. Well-being Sample Readings, Free Numerology Community Rate $700 per person Businesses for Kohler Co. , 90-minute Yoga Profiles, Free Aromatherapy Treatments, Develop The Kohler Golf Academy for Women on the Lake session, golf specific, wine and Dynamic Transformative Yoga Your Intuition, Free Reiki Body Scans, and Discus- May 1, 9:30am-12:30pm, $55 sion Groups. Please call 457-9543 for more infor- packages have been enhanced with touches cheese reception at Kohler Waters Spa, one A dynamic flow class based on Wade’s intelligent mation and a complete schedule or visit us at of yoga and wellness. 18-hole round of golf on the Original Cham- sequencing principles. Come explore and learn www.intentionsonline.com. In addition to top golf instruction and on- pionship Course at Blackwolf Run (River course lessons with Kohler Golf Academy course holes 1-4 and 14-18 and holes 10-18 alignment and the art of sequencing. Together we’ll Spring Break Special: It’s Spring so Take a Break delve deeper into a variety of asanas (backbends, certified instructors, ladies will enjoy Kohler of the Meadow Valleys course), site of the and relax at Kohler Waters Spa! Waters Spa discounts, a 90-minute group 2012 U.S. Women’s Open Championship, inversions, and twists). Throughout the workshop, Kohler Waters Spa yoga session and a wine and cheese reception lunches at Blackwolf Run and Cucina, addi- Wade will offer tips and nuggets to help you trans- April at the Kohler Waters Spa. tional golf rounds available at a discounted form your physical practice into a true mindful ex- Buy one spa service at regular price and get a sec- This is a golf experience with a woman’s rate on the Original Championship Course perience. Find peaceful bliss as Wade finishes the ond service at half price along with waived usage fees. Take time for yourself or grab your best friend touch! and Irish course, unlimited use of practice fa- class with live music. Come prepared to sweat, and enjoy the day together. Enjoy spa amenities in- Package includes: 9 hours of golf instruc- cilities, daily bag storage, cleaning, locker and learn. Open to all levels of students! Also great cluding relaxation pool with waterfall, whirlpools, tion with Kohler Golf Academy certified in- and shoe service and 20% discount on all for teachers! Leave feeling empowered and truly cool plunge, steam, sauna, lounge areas, spa fit- structors, 60-minute Wellness Presentation by services purchased at Kohler Waters Spa alive. ness center and spa boutique. Jean Kolb, Chairperson of the International throughout the weekend. 2010 Demonstration Kitchen schedule

Saturdays through April 2010 to presentation to final tasting. Upcoming sessions*: April 24 – Springtime Brunch – Chef Ulrich Come in from the cold and warm up with All sessions are priced at $25 each or attend April 3 – Traditional Italian Easter – Chef Koberstein (Destination Kohler), Chef Paul Shi- wonderful tastes and aromas at our Saturday with a companion at two for $40. 11a.m. and 2 Lenny Sorce, Riverbend mon (Cucina), Chef Lenny Sorce (Riverbend), Demonstration Kitchen sessions. Tucked away p.m. For more information and reservations, Chef Paul Smitala (Blackwolf Run) April 17 – The American Club Pizza Crusts, in The Shops at Woodlake Kohler, the working call 457-8000. All demonstrations presented by Calzones and Pomagia – Head Baker Doug *Some sessions may be sold out kitchen provides an intimate, informal setting chefs of The Kitchens of Kohler. Schedule sub- Stieber for chefs and guests to interact from preparation ject to change.