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VillagerVillager219 Church St., Kohler, WI 53044 FREE Published Monthly In Kohler, WI 53044 DECEMBER, 2008 Volume 4, Number 5 Kohler family of five aims high Enlistment of youngest McKnight culminates family Air Force tradition Janet and son Brandon, 22, are reservists eral Base Realignment and Closure with the 440th Airlift Wing, based at Pope Commission and the wing reassigned to AFB, N.C. Son Robert, 20, is on active Pope AFB, which is located within the duty, stationed in Japan. Son Allen, 19, just Army’s Fort Bragg.) left for basic training and also will serve on It’s like seeing double looking at Janet active duty. Gregory (a.k.a. Dad) served on and Brandon’s military-civilian occupa- active duty from 1984-‘90 as a helicopter tions. Both are assigned to the 440th crew chief, attaining the rank of sergeant. Medical Squadron. Janet, a master ser- The Air Force even gets credit for Janet geant, is a medical laboratory specialist. and Greg’s matrimonial match-up and as Brandon, a senior airman who enlisted in the springboard for their offspring. Before July 2005, is a biomedical equipment jour- joining the Reserve in 1992, Janet served neyman. As a civilian, Janet is ACL on active duty from 1982-‘85 with a stint at Histology supervisor with Aurora Health Tyndall AFB, Fla., where Greg was sta- Care in West Allis. Brandon is a tioned at the time. They met, their relation- Biomedical Equipment Technician II with ship took flight, and they wed in 1986. Universal Hospital Services in Madison. Greg was later reassigned to Elmendorf He’s also a part-time volunteer firefighter AFB, Alaska, which became the McKnight intern with the Blooming Grove Fire boys’ birthplace. Department. Talk about full plates. Being a Kohler-based Air Force “I enjoy the small successes of rebuild- reservist requires stick-to-itiveness and get- ing the 440th at Pope,” Janet said. “I dis- up-and-go, in more ways than one. Once a like leaving home every month to go there. month on a Friday, Janet and Brandon drive But it’s been more than a year now so it’s 65 miles to Milwaukee’s Mitchell Airport, getting easier and feeling more like home board a 440th Airlift Wing C-130 transport away from home. There are good people plane with many comrades, and make the there who I enjoy working with.” 3-hour, 950-mile flight to Pope AFB. They And spoken like a true mom: “I’m also perform their duties on Saturday and able to see Brandon and am very proud to Sunday, then reverse the process: fly to see him build a strong reputation for him- Milwaukee, drive to Kohler, get home self. He’s really quite impressive in his The McKnights: Allen, Rob, Brandon, Greg, Janet Photo: Keith Leistekow about 8 p.m. Sunday. They’re also required work.” to serve two weeks of active duty each year, As for the reservist triad, “It has been a By guest writer Master Sgt. Bob Reeve You see, four among this familial quintet not necessarily at Pope or even in the U.S., difficult road to balance family, full-time (USAFR Ret.) are Air Force members and the fifth is a for- and are virtually on 24/7 alert status. work and a successful military career,” Kohler’s McKnights and their ties to the mer member. Interestingly, only one of the (Note: The 440th Airlift Wing was Janet said. “When away working with the Air Force make them a truly unique family, four works on airplanes and it’s Mom who based at Gen. Mitchell International Air Force I’m engaged and enjoy the chal- clearly dedicated to the noble cause of has the most service time. Airport Air Reserve Station in Milwaukee lenges. I know that my work is appreciated. national defense and scattered to the four Off we go into the wild blue yonder to from 1957 until June 2007 when the instal- Continued on page 3 winds in the process. meet these McKnights in shining armor. lation was abandoned by action of the fed- Village tax levy down slightly for 2009 How the Village’s 20% piece of The 2009 property tax levy for the Public Health Services (animal control): 0% 2008 Kohler property the pie is allocated Village of Kohler, which was approved by Culture/Recreation/Education (library, tax distribution the Village Board on November 17, has youth center, parks, etc.): 16.4% State of WI Lakeshore Tech 1% Debt General Sheboygan been set at $1,628,180 – down slightly from Debt Service (principal, interest & fiscal College Government 7% County 24% Service the 2008 levy of $1,628,836. The largest charges): 12.3% 12.3% 13.3% capital expense for 2009 is expected to be Although the Village mails out and col- Culture/ “street projects” at $620,500. lects property tax bills, only about 20 per- Recreation/ General fund expenditures are planned to cent of a property owner’s payment is allo- Education 16.4% be allocated as follows: cated to the Village. The majority of the Public Safety Kohler General Government (legal counsel, vil- property tax payment is distributed to 34.1% School Village of District 48% Public lage hall, postage, etc.): 13.3% Sheboygan County and the Kohler School Kohler 24% Works Public Safety (police, fire, etc.): 34.1% District. See the “Village View” on page 23 23.9% Public Works (streets, storm sewers, of this issue for details about tax bill mail- garbage collection, etc.): 23.9% ings and payment options. 2 DECEMBER, 2008 KOHLER VILLAGER KOHLERVILLAGER.COM

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McKnights, Continued from page 1 Like father like son, he’s taken a bride their perception of highest quality technical while in uniform. Rob returned to Kohler on school training tipped the scale in favor of But there’s always stress in leaving my November 20 and the next day married the Air Force. They figured that skills civilian job, expecting a challenge to get Alissa Brock, who graduated from acquired and lessons learned in their chosen caught up when I return. There’s been Sheboygan North High School last spring. fields would be readily transferable to the some guilt that has come from leaving Three days later the newlyweds soared to private sector. The GI Bill, travel opportu- Greg and the boys every month for all the Far East. nities, and the call of patriotism also made these years,” she said of her 16 years in the “Who wouldn’t want a honeymoon in the military look pretty attractive. Reserve. “But they became very self-suffi- Japan?” Janet said. “I joined because I wanted to help other cient and independent.” Allen, who this year graduated from people, assist in protecting our country and “I wasn’t ready to settle into the college Kohler High School like his brothers before our rights, and to become a better person life,” Janet said of her 1982 enlistment, him, left on December 2 for eight weeks of overall,” Brandon said. fresh out of Hartford High School. “I had a basic training at Lackland AFB, Texas. Said Rob, “I like the respect people give desire to leave Wisconsin and see the Then come 13 weeks of technical school me for serving my country. Someone has to world. The Air Force gave me that oppor- (Security Forces) training, also at Lackland. do it and I’m proud that I decided to.” tunity while learning a trade and deciding He said he’s leaning toward a civilian law Having three precious sons in uniform what career path I wanted to take. enforcement career, which prompted him to and potentially in harm’s way could certain- Fortunately, it gave me the foundation for sign up for what’s essentially military police ly be cause for parental concern. How do the (civilian) work that I still do today.” work. Upon completion of tech school, he’ll She’ll be eligible to retire in less than a Janet and Greg see it? be assigned to a base still to be determined. “I don’t have any reservations about my year but said her retirement plans are indef- All three McKnight boys credit their par- boys serving their country,” Janet said. inite. ents for their decision to join the military “It’s an opportunity for them to learn and Robert (a.k.a. Rob) and Allen are the and choose the Air Force over other branch- grow into young men who will have a sense new kids on the McKnight Air Force block. es. of pride for what is sacrificed for our free- Rob enlisted last January, hoping to Brandon: “The fact that my parents were dom. They will experience ups and downs become a pararescueman. He injured a involved with the military introduced me to and see firsthand the reality of our country shoulder early in training and it didn’t suf- the idea of enlisting. Although I may have at war. But I have concerns as all parents ficiently heal for him to continue. He was made the same decision if they had not are concerned for their children’s safety.” transferred to the aircraft maintenance served, their experience made it much easi- field, schooled as a turboprop/turboshaft er for me to compare and contrast serving in “I always have concerns but the posi- engine mechanic and aerospace propulsion the military with other options after high tives outweigh the negatives,” said Greg, technician, then assigned to Yokota Air school.” 47, a native of St. Petersburg, Florida, and Base in Tokyo. Rob: “Always hearing the positive talk plant manager with Stern Tanning Co. in He’s seeing more of the world at his about the military at home was huge. Milwaukee. “I think that it (military serv- Photo: Keith Leistekow young age than most people see in a life- Growing up with my mom in the Air Force ice) is a great opportunity and it’s given me Newlyweds Rob and Alissa McKnight time. An airman first class, Rob said via e- and a prior-service father, who to this day the life that I have today. I hope the boys get out of it as much as I did. I don’t regret mail that his unit is deployed for temporary has a GI haircut and military-training- (Editor’s note: Bob Reeve is a 24-year duty to Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, instructor mustache, joining the service just any of the time I spent in the service and veteran, including 16 years with the 440th Vietnam, Guam, Korea and The seemed like the right thing to do.” hope that they will have those same experi- Airlift Wing. He was noncommissioned offi- Philippines as the need arises. As a relative Allen: “I’m sure that having everybody ences.” newcomer he hasn’t gone to those places else in my family in the Air Force had some- It was Rob who perhaps best summed up cer-in-charge of the wing’s public affairs yet, but is now trained and likely to accom- thing to do with it. Peer pressure?” Kohler’s McKnights: “We really are the office when he retired in 2004. He and his pany the unit on future deployments. There were other factors. All three said definition of an Air Force family.” wife now reside in Broomfield, Colo.) Relative of Kohler kids deployed to Afghanistan Christmas care package being assembled for troops

Trent Stock, a second grader, and care package to go to the soldiers for Kelsey Stock, a third grader at Kohler Christmas. Community members inter- School had an exciting summer participat- ested in helping with a donation are asked ing in their big sister Nicole’s wedding. to please contact Robin Stock at 467- Nicole married Sergeant Mike Stuckert on 2999. August 9th. Mike’s unit of the Army The following items are greatly need- National Guard from Elgin Illinois ed: Gum and hard candy, powdered deployed to Afghanistan on October 30, drinks, snacks, coffee, chapstick, pens, 2008. Their tour is expected to last 12 envelopes, paper, magazines, books, months. Mike has previously spent 16 DVDS, AA batteries, disposable cameras, months in Iraq. twin sheets, blankets, pillows, cards of Trent and Kelsey will be assembling a encouragement and prayers. STUMP ELIMINATORS When you’ve got an UGLY STUMP and you want it GONE... Call STUMP ELIMINATORS and we’ll remove it like it was Never Even There… Providing Complete Stump Removal, Site Restoration, and Tree Trimming 451-0553 Nick Biendarra - Owner Operator STUMP – or – Experienced, Licensed & Insured ELIMINATORS 698-0214 Trent and Kelsey Stock with Sergeant Mike Stuckert 4 DECEMBER, 2008 KOHLER VILLAGER KOHLERVILLAGER.COM Songbirdie VeraIntroducing Bradley Ornaments KOHLER ASSOCIATES, FAMILY & FRIENDS Hand-painted glass ornaments, available for a limited time Studio to hold in three colorful choices. grand opening One Day Only! open house Shopping Day at Songbirdie Studio will be holding its Kohler Waters Spa Boutique grand opening, open house on Saturday, December 6th, during Sheboygan Falls Vera Bradley proudly “Main Street Memories” Celebration. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3 There will be plenty of Christmas Cheer on 9am–7pm celebrates the joy of hand, with TWO grand concerts (piano concert from 1:00-2:00 and the vocal concert Enjoy complimentary hot cider and cookies all day the holiday season while you shop. Get a jump start on great holiday spa from 2:30-3:30), christmas giveaways, door gifts for friends, teachers, neighbors. with a collection of prizes, christmas carolers, homemade christmas goodies, hot apple cider, and gift ideas guaranteed Take 30% off all signature Hollyhock, WatersTM

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Kohler High School classmates from the Class of ’48 enjoyed their 60th Reunion this past July 5th and 6th. A traditional Friday night fish dinner at the Seabird Restaurant in Sheboygan started the weekend activities, and on Saturday the classmates had two tours plus lunch and their reunion dinner. Classmates also toured the Stephanie Weill Center for the Performing Arts in Sheboygan, guided by Bill Jens, Sheboygan. Lunch at Blackwolf Run Restaurant and a reunion dinner at The Bull Restaurant in Kohler con- cluded reunion activities.

Pictured reunion attendees after touring Kohler Schools, led by Kohler Elementary School Principal Susan Jaberg: Walter Sohn, Oostburg; Al Weeden, West Bend; Andrew Carolan, Sun Prairie; Dr. John Reinemann, Sheboygan; Richard Sutter, Hartford; Elroy Wirtz, Beloit; Sister Canise Kolbeck, Milwaukee; Principal Susan Jaberg; and Charmaine Chopp Kneevers, Sheboygan Falls. Hospice Center launches holiday memories light display The public is invited to enjoy the many Sponsor); Meyer Electric Services; Wenig matched with $2 for every $1 given by displays lighting up the countryside and Funeral Homes; 1420 AM The Breeze; our anonymous Memorial Donor. This grounds of the Sharon S. Richardson Veolia Environmental Services; SaberCor; donor family recently issued a challenge Community Hospice. The show is open Zimmer Funeral Home, Inc.; The Duke of Dear Amy, grant in the amount of $500,000 through from December 1-31 for drive through Devon; Jim Pankow, Inc.; Home Care “My Husband has been given a great job opportunity. January 31, 2009. Plan to join us - cre- We are trying to decide if we should put the home on from 6-9 p.m. daily at W2850 State Road Resources; and Libby's House. Volunteers ate new holiday memories and share old the market now or if I should stay here and wait until 28 in Sheboygan Falls. For safe entry - and staff will be available to share a candy memories with your family and friends. spring... approach from the east on Hwy 28, and cane and holiday cheer with all visitors. Thank you for your support throughout We are worried about putting our home on the market make an easy right turn into the Center. There is no admission charge; however, 2008 - warmest holiday wishes. Call during the winter. Do you have any suggestions that will help it sell during the winter months? “– Sue The Holiday Memories Light Display is donations for the Patient Care Fund are Linda Cates, Development Director

Dear Sue- made possible by our generous sponsors: welcome. Any donations dropped into the with any questions at (920) 467-1800. Congratulations on the great job offer! I will do Town & Country Electric (Lifetime box outside the Holiday Gatehouse will be See ad on page 14 for more information. A: everything I can to make this a easy move for you and your family. Yes, In many parts of the country, selling a home during the winter months can be a challenge. Dreary, cold weather and the end-of-the-year holidays can keep buyers away and heighten fears of your home staying on the mar- Lakeland Automotive is Proud to Welcome ket longer than expected. However, there are a few things you can do to enhance “curb appeal.” And when that happens, buyers will take notice. Jim Truman to our Sales Staff When setting the asking price through a comparative marketing analysis, compare similar homes sold in the winter months. Many Jim Truman is a resident of the Village of Kohler and owners set their asking price too high because of comparisons Jim Truman is a resident of Sheboygan county and with sales prices during peak seasons. Always try to compare like has joined our staff with over 28 years of automotive properties sold at the same time of year. has joined our staff with over 28 years of automotive Once we’ve settled on an asking price, its time to spruce up the experience. interior and exterior of your home. I recommend opening as many experience. curtains as possible to add light and color to rooms. Also, I suggest “I understand the importance of customer that you keep spring and summer pictures of your home out on tables and in clear view. Photos of your front yard flowers or the satisfaction.“I understand I am the dedicated importance to providing of customer all my backyard shade tree in full summer bloom can help swing many buyers in favor of a purchase. satisfaction.customers with I am the dedicated best automotive to providing purchasing all my Staying on top of winter maintenance and chores is another customers with the best automotive purchasing sure-fire way of adding value to your home. A neatly shoveled experience they could possibly have.” driveway and cleared walkway can add a nice touch. Make sure experience they could possibly have.” the furnace is in good working condition and that the room temper- “I am excited to be able to service Kohler and ature is kept at a comfortable level. Also, check to see that the basement if dry and sealed from any drafts. Sheboygan“I am excited County to be in ablemy new to serve position Sheboygan at Lakeland County Take yourself on a tour of your home. Start in the basement and work you way through the house. More than likely you’ll see many inAutomotive my new position and invite at youLakeland to call Automotive or stop by and and see invite previously undiscovered cluttered spaces and needed repairs that you to call or stop by and see me. can turn off potential buyers. me.” Don’t overload your home with holiday decorations, either. The Jim Truman buyer should have a chance to see you home in its everyday condition. You will soon see with my suggestions and marketing plan we will have you placed strongly against whatever competition exists and get your home SOLD! 920-458-6171 If I can offer anyone else advise or if you would like to hear more about my strong marketing plan to set my listings apart from the competition, please go to my web site, Toll Free www.AmyGutschow.com or EMAIL ME DIRECTLY AT: [email protected]. 800-458-1679 4000 N. Frontage Road, Sheboygan www.lakelandauto.com 5000800625 6 DECEMBER, 2008 KOHLER VILLAGER KOHLERVILLAGER.COM

Chef Paul Smitala Honored with Salute to Excellence Award Chef Paul Smitala, from Blackwolf Run Restaurant at the championship golf course in Kohler, was honored as the chef recipient at the 2008 Salute to Excellence Awards, presented by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association Education Foundation (WRA EF). The WRA EF honors Chef Paul Smitala with the Chef Award for both his passion for the industry and for dedicating his time to education and his community. Chef Smitala has been involved in the restaurant industry for over 20 years as a reliable and stable source of information for the community, lending his time and expert- ise for workshops, demonstrations and facility renovation design to area ProStart® schools. Chef Smitala has proven his enthusiasm for education by serving as a mentor to foodservice students at Sheboygan North and South High Schools and Lakeshore Technical College. He has acted as an ACF Apprenticeship Program Sponsoring Chef for Milwaukee Area Technical College. And, his activity on the Sheboygan Area School District Food Service and Hospitality Co-op Advisory Committee, the Moraine Park Technical College Advisory Council, the Milwaukee Area Technical College Culinary Advisory Council, and his service as Kitchen Volunteer Coordinator for the Meals on Wheels Love Bowls Fundraiser, all demonstrate Chef Smitala’s loyalty to the community and to the future of foodservice. Each year, the WRA EF recognizes five individuals and one company for dedication and commitment to education in the restaurant industry as Salute to Excellence hon- orees. Other 2008 Salute to Excellence hon- orees include: Joe Bartolotta (Bartolotta Restaurant Group), Jenn Solloway-Malvitz (Fox Valley Technical College), Russ Tronsen (Badger High School), and David Ross (Lake Lawn Resort). Each honoree has worked in a variety of roles to create opportunities for people interested in foodservice industry careers. They work in different parts of the state and in different pro- fessions, but they share an enthusiasm and optimism for the future of the restaurant industry. The Salute to Excellence awards were presented at the 2008 Celebration of Excellence held on Sunday, October 5 at the Nakoma Golf Club in Madison. KOHLERVILLAGER.COM DECEMBER, 2008 KOHLER VILLAGER 7 Fiorini to perform in Milwaukee Ballet Company’s The Nutcracker Kohler High School senior Angela their summer intensive program for advanced Looking for the Lisa Fiorini will again perform in students. While in Atlanta, she was selected to Milwaukee Ballet Company’s The perform a featured pas de deux during the final Nutcracker throughout the month of performance showcase. December. Angela auditioned for and Perfect Gift? received the role of Clara and Marie’s friend, a role she loves as it allows for her to act, as well as dance. The Milwaukee Ballet Company performs at the Marcus Center for Performing Arts, in downtown Milwaukee, where Angela will perform in eleven of the twenty performances. Angela will also be performing locally with the Moscow Ballet in their Great Russian Nutcracker at the Stephanie Wiell Center for Performing Arts in downtown Sheboygan. She auditioned for and will perform the role of the Spanish Dancer on the evenings of December 10th and 11th. A Community Bank & Trust Gift Card Angela is currently a student in the Milwaukee Ballet School’s Pre- is the perfect gift to bring Holiday Cheer! Professional Academy, where she trains under full artistic merit scholarship. She most recently attended additional training with The Atlanta Ballet during Angela Lisa Fiorini

Annual Christmas Walk to be held Where the community and trust come together! The Kohler Kiwanis Club and churches Christmas carols, choral pieces and in the Village of Kohler are jointly spon- devotions will be shared at each site. The 1160 Fond du Lac Ave., Sheboygan Falls soring the 32nd Annual Christmas Walk in public is invited and participants are encour- Kohler on December14, 2008. aged to cover the entire walk, but may join 467-9596 The walk begins at 6:30 p.m. at St. or leave the group at any time. Each walker John’s Catholic Church at 621 Pine Tree is asked to donate a gift of non-perishable communitybankandtrust.com Rd., then proceeds to Grace UCC, 500 food items for local pantries. Light refresh- School St. The walk concludes at Bethany ments to be served in the fellowship hall of Gift Cards available at all branch locations! Lutheran Church, 222 Church St. Bethany Lutheran Church after the service.

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A DIVISION OF RICHARDSON INDUSTRIES, INC. How Kohler voted on November 4 A total of 1,353 Kohler voters turned Alex Pieper was favored by his home- my campaign,” said Pieper. Rep to Assembly out to cast their ballots in the November 4 town of Kohler receiving 716 votes to Van 577 Terry Van Akkeren The November 4 election results for the general election. The voter turnout rate Akkeren’s 577, but it was actually the City 716 Alex Pieper Village of Kohler are as follows: was 90.6 percent. of Sheboygan’s 13th ward that delivered Winner: Terry Van Akkeren 150 Democratic Though Barack Obama was the victor Pieper the most votes at 739, (though Van District Attorney 335 Republican in the presidential election, John McCain Akkeren received 1,211 votes from that 802 Joe DeCecco 2 Wisconsin Green was the winner in Kohler. Congressman ward making him the eventual winner). The 1 Libertarian County Clerk Tom Petri was also favored by Kohler vot- 13th ward encompasses an area widely sur- 798 Julie Glancey rounding Evergreen Park and the quarry on President - Vice President ers, as well as Kohler resident Alex Pieper, Treasurer the city’s northeast side. 546 Obama & Biden who lost to incumbent Terry Van Akkeren 811 Laura Henning-Lorenz for the state assembly race. “I want to thank the village of Kohler 781 McCain & Palin Register of Deeds The national results for the presidential for all their support. I learned a great deal 0 McKinney & Clemente 809 Ellen Schleicher election were Obama/Biden: 365 electoral about myself and my community. 0 LaRiva & Moses votes/66,882,230 popular votes over Wherever I went throughout the village, my 7 Nader & Gonzalez The various election results from McCain/Palin 173/58,343,671. Tom Petri friends and neighbors appreciated that I was 1 Baldwin & Castle throughout Sheboygan County can be won his 16th term to U.S. House of running and supported me in many ways, 0 Wamboldt & Klimisch viewed by visiting the Sheboygan County Representatives defeating challenger and for that I am grateful. It was a fantastic Rep in Congress website’s election results page at: Roger Kittelson 208,196 to 116,932. Terry experience that I will take with me in each 344 Roger A. Kittelson www.co.sheboygan.wi.us/html/d_cnty- Van Akkeren defeated Alex Pieper 16,044 new endeavor. I am so thankful for my wife, 962 Tom Petri clrk_elect.htm. to 8,460. Carrie, for all her work and support during Winner: Tom Petri Start a new tradition Find your perfect Christmas tree at Restoration Gardens. This year find the perfect tree, from people who know trees. Fresh Balsam Fir from Nova Scotia, Fraser Fir from Northern Wisconsin, Canaan Firs and White Spruce in sizes from 4´ to 14´. Make us your new holiday tradition, plus we offer FREE delivery in Kohler. • FREE Christmas tree delivery in Kohler • Handmade wreaths with dried florals, garlands, boughs and branches for natural holiday decorating. Cookies & Pictures with Santa Saturday, Dec. 13 from 1 to 3pm We provide the first cookie & decorations free, one cookie per child. Additional cookies will be available for purchase.

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eco-friendly destinations article. As seen in The Chicago Tribune KOHLERVILLAGER.COM DECEMBER, 2008 KOHLER VILLAGER 9 Kohler/Howards Grove production of High School Musical Access online photo gallery from: www.kohlervillager.com (click on the “Photos” link)

Waelderhaus announces holiday activities The annual Gingerbread Festival offers fam- Now ilies an opportunity to experience the sights and sounds of an old fashioned Christmas at the historic Waelderhaus in Kohler, WI. Admission is free and includes holiday musical performances each Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Add to this the OPEN! excitement of seeing more than 50 gingerbread houses amidst the old world craftsmanship of Featuring…Any Kind of Dessert the spectacular Waelderhaus. Each year the Kohler Foundation invites local classes, pre-school through high school, to • CAKES • COOKIES • BARS • PIES be part of the annual Gingerbread Festival competition. Using candies, sweet treats and other edible items, the youngsters build creations that • MUFFINS • AND SO MUCH MORE stretch the imagination. Visitors are asked to vote for their favorites, and the popular vote ORDERS APPRECIATED determines the winners in five age categories. Cash prizes are awarded for first, second and We feature at least ~ Call 2-3 days ahead ~ third places in each age category. Local musical groups will share their holiday spirit amid a delight of gingerbread creations 1 Diabetic Dessert Christmas Cookie Tins and authentic Austrian Christmas decorations. Packed full of 6 varieties Musical performances will take place in the DAILY large, central room known as the “saal.” The of cookies ~ schedule follows: 8” x 3” November 29, Saturday, Golden Chordeliers - 00 Sheboygan Senior Center Order Your… only $20 November 30, Sunday - St. Mary’s Parish Orders must be placed by 12/23/08 School, Belgium THANKSGIVING December 6, Saturday - Concordia Singers of Sheboygan PUMPKIN PIE NOW! CAKE ORDER December 7, Sunday - Cooper Elementary School 9” Pies December 13, Saturday - Northern Lights – Any order North High School 00 % $20 or more December 14, Sunday - Madrigals – Kohler only off High School $8 5 Good only at May not be combined with any other special. December 20, Saturday - Jane Van Maaron Orders must be placed by 11/25/08 Orders must be placed by 12-31-08 Music Group - Violinists December 21, Sunday - Spencer Hamann. Located inside… Admission to the Waelderhaus and the special musical performances is free. Visitors are welcomed to the Gingerbread Festival weekdays 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; and Blattner’s Sundays 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. The Waelderhaus will be closed Christmas Eve day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve Day, and New Year’s Day Regular Waelderhaus tours will continue to 1166 FOND DU LAC, SHEBOYGAN FALLS • 467-0477 be offered daily at 2, 3, and 4 p.m. throughout the month of December. Admission is always To place orders or speak directly to Natalie~call (920)946-7436 free. Group tours are available by appointment and may be arranged by calling the Natalie’s Hours are Mon 8am-1pm; Wed-Sat 8am-6pm Waelderhaus. For more information or to arrange a tour, please call the Waelderhaus at Pastries available during Piggly Wiggly Hours 10 DECEMBER, 2008 KOHLER VILLAGER KOHLERVILLAGER.COM KohlerSports Blue Bombers boys – a season of success Submitted by Coach Scott Feltner The Kohler High School Boys varsity soccer team achieved many successes on and off the field this fall. They were Central Lakeshore Conference Champions for the second year in a row with a perfect 14 wins and 0 losses. They were also WIAA Regional Champions for the third year in a row. The team has won Regionals every year since becoming a varsity program three years ago. The team’s overall record was 22-3 and they finished the regular season ranked #1 in the state by the Wisconsin Soccer Coaches Association. The team also won the Wrightstown Invitational tournament and the Central Wisconsin Christian Invitational tournament. According to head coach Scott Feltner, the Central Wisconsin Tournament was one of the highlights of the season, “Because one of the teams dropped out of the tournament we had to play two top ten teams with only a half hour rest between games. We beat #4 ranked Central Wisconsin Christian 2-1 and then turned around and beat Columbus (eventual 2008 WIAA State Champions) 3-0. It was the best soccer I had seen the team play and led directly to our #1 state ranking.” Standing from left: Doug Bocchini, Brandon Tomlin, AJ Armstrong, Tucker Barrie, Peter Cope, Eric Mehoke, Steven Esche, Garrett Griswold, Ryan Zittel, The Blue Bombers had 11 shutouts dur- Shane Anderson, Nick Venn, Austin Van Treeck. Kneeling: Alex Romanoski, Kevin Beine, Adam Kellner, Sam Mehoke, Ryan Stefanczyk, Shawn Vroom, ing the season and averaged 4.4 goals per Jimmy Mani game with a goals against average of 1. team, they managed to pick up many indi- omore to make the All Conference team, Ryan Stefanczyk and Senior Defender They scored 109 goals overall while only vidual honors as well. Senior Forward Shawn Vroom. Shane Anderson. Mani was chosen as a letting in 25 over 25 games. Coach Feltner Jimmy Mani led the conference in scoring All Conference (First Team) players unanimous #1 pick by all of the CLC coach- said, “This team’s success was built on this year with 27 goals despite being double included Jimmy Mani, Senior Midfielder es. defense. We had a close knit group of sen- and triple teamed all season. Junior Forward ior defenders who included Steven Esche, Austin Van Treeck was second in the con- Shane Anderson, Doug Bocchini, AJ ference with 18 goals. Mani, Van Treeck Armstrong and Sam Mehoke.” and Senior Doug Bocchini were all voted Kohler High volleyball The team proved they are good athletes “All Tournament” at the Wrightstown but they are good students too as they are Invitational tournament. team makes strides being considered for the National Soccer The team placed more players (7) on the lowing girls were also recipients of team Coaches Association of America Academic CLC All Conference teams than any other Submitted by Coach Becky Luedtke awards: Molly Schaetz – Most Improved, award for the second year in a row. The team in the conference. Austin Van Treeck, The Kohler Varsity Volleyball Team Kelsey Stefanczyk – Most Valuable Player, award is given to high school varsity teams Doug Bocchini, and Senior Goalkeeper made big improvements this year both indi- Crystal Simon – True Blue Award, Jordyn that have a cumulative 3.25 GPA as a team. Steven Esche were All Conference (Second vidually and as a team. The team finished 5- Scheuren – Outstanding Senior Award, Kali While achieving much success as a Team). They were joined by the only soph- 27 overall for the season and finished 8th place in conference out of 10 teams. Kelsey Lidhold – Most Improved JV, Christina Stefanczyk and Megan Patterson were Lindstrom – JV True Blue Award. voted all-conference honorable mention for Congratulation to all girls on a hard fought the Central Lakeshore Conference. The fol- season.

Group photo from October 25 Sports Core Junior Tennis Tournament champions Kara Saemann (Girls 16s), Audra Hoffmann (Girls 14s), Tyler Lewis (Boys 16s), Tim Valicenti (Boys 14s). (See complete write-up in November issue of The Kohler Villager).

CORRECTION: Kohler girls varsity tennis #3 doubles Alex Mauer & Mary Molepske finished the season From front left: Megan Patterson, Sarah Westphalen, Nicole Beine 2nd row: Kelsey Stefanczyk, Molly with a record of 13-3, not 13-8 as reported in the November issue of The Kohler Villager. Schaetz Top row: Coach Becky Luedtke, Anna Berlin, Carissa Gartman, Jordyn Scheuren, Crystal Simon, Coach Diane Navis. Photo courtesy of Network Photography. KOHLERVILLAGER.COM DECEMBER, 2008 KOHLER VILLAGER 11 West End Shops in Sheboygan Falls offer unique shopping experience A group of retail establishments located and dried arrangements for weddings, accompaniments such as soup, salad, in a historical district in downtown funerals, and special occasions. Gift items quiche, gourmet cheeses, and mouth- Sheboygan Falls partnered together to form include candles, oil lamps, comfort candles, watering desserts. Their ever-evolving Main Street the West End Shops. stained glass, fusion art glass, tea pots, furniture, décor, and tea room are a Located west of the Evans store on Pine picture frames, wall signs, hand bags, baby destination you’ll visit again and again. Visit Memories Street, the shops are committed to giving items that are both plush and framed, hand www.atriumtearoom.com. their customers a unique shopping embroidered dish towels made locally, and The Corner Studio, 222 Pine Street, bills in Historic experience in one location. hand etched jewelry boxes by a local artist. itself as Sheboygan County’s most unique Sheboygan Falls The group consists of The Wine House, The also store offers items for weddings, jewelry store. Award winning goldsmiths Share-N-Flowers & Gifts, Magpie’s showers, birthdays, or any special day, Karin Burg and Tim Pinkert create one-of-a Saturday, December 6 Cottage, Richardson Furniture Emporium, including wedding pictures done by a local -kind jewelry in platinum, gold, and silver. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Atrium Tea Room, The Corner Studio, and artist. In addition to custom jewelry, they also size The Fringe, A Country Inn. Magpie’s Cottage, at 312 Pine Street, is rings, repair jewelry, and remount * Carriage Rides * Pony Rides The Wine House, located at 217 Pine a creative specialty shop featuring high diamonds and gemstones. Visit * Live Family Entertainment www.cornerstudiojewelers.com Street in Falls, features wines priced quality, reasonably priced yarns, fabrics, * Holiday Raffle between $9 and $15, with emphasis on beads, and gift items for everyone from The Fringe, A Country Inn, located five * Shopping Specials & Discounts wines to drink everyday for various novice to expert. The shop also provides minutes west of I-43 at 711 Giddings occasions. They offer a friendly demonstrations and quick drop-in “learn to Avenue, is an historic structure that was * Free Gift Wrap with Purchase atmosphere to shop and explore, including knit” classes. Visit magpiescottage.com. formerly owned by members of the Kohler * Santa Photos * Holiday Music a tasting bar where they offer tastes of Richardson Furniture Emporium, 202 family before it was transformed into a * Decorated Christmas Cookie Contest wine daily for a small fee. Their motto is Pine Street, invites visitors to step inside unique bed and breakfast. Patrons are * “Jingle Bell Christmas” Holiday “discoveries” to enhance the mind and the their two beautifully restored, century-old invited to enjoy one of four brand new and Parade at 5 p.m., sponsored by M & I palate to various wines of the world “one buildings to see the unique selection of spacious luxury rooms that are custom * Letters to Santa wine at a time.” quality furniture, home accents and décor, designed for comfort, privacy, and quiet Wines are arranged according to the bath and body care, and ever-changing gift relaxation for both Wisconsin business For more info. call 467-6206 types of grapes they are made from. Wines galleries. It is a truly special shopping travelers and vacationers alike. Lodgers from different countries but made from the experience where shoppers can feel fabrics, enjoy a delicious home style breakfast each same grape offer wine connoisseurs a see intricate details of quality construction, morning while relaxing in the ultimate in chance to explore the different styles of and behold the varied selection of all they comfort. wine a grape can produce. The Wine House have to offer including design services that The common area in The Fringe can also strives to be Sheboygan County’s wine help create stylish interiors that transform a comfortably fit up to 40 people, from small store by assembling an inventory based on house into a home. Visit family gatherings (including showers, taste and style of its customers, whether it richardsonfurnitureemporium.com reunions and small weddings) to business is white, red, or semi-dry. Visit Atrium Tea Room, 202 Pine Street, meetings. Other events held at The Fringe www.thewinehousesite.com promises a precisely brewed pot of have included scrapbooking weekends, art Share-N-Flowers & Gifts, 308 Pine premium tea from their trained tea artisans. and jewelry shows, wine tasting parties, and Street, sells fresh flowers as well as silk They also offer a sampling of retreats.Visit wwwthefringecountryinn.com. Join Sports Core and receive worth of $100 groceries 711 Giddings Avenue from Woodlake Market! Sheboygan Falls 920-467-3172

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Domenica Kristina Plaza Homiston was born November 5 in MARY OVERBECK MANUELE Santiago, Chile. Her parents are Kristi Homiston de Plaza and Antonio Mary Overbeck Manuele, age 76, many beloved dogs. Plaza and brother, Diego, of Santiago, Chile. Grandparents are Richard passed away peacefully on November Mary is survived by her loving hus- and Janice Homiston of Kohler and Arturo and Myrna Plaza of Santiago, 3, 2008 after a brave battle with cancer. band of 38 years, Frank Manuele, their Chile. She was born on March 28, 1932 in six children Raye Robinson (Ralph), Sheboygan, Wisconsin, to the late Carl Jennifer Swoboda (Mike), Peter Jacob and Rosalie Overbeck and graduated in (Cindy), Frank Manuele, Laura Jacob, 1950 from Kohler High School in Timothy Manuele and their 10 grand- MEETING DATES Wisconsin. She spent many years in children. All will miss her greatly. She South Florida and has lived in is predeceased by her sister Nancy Jacksonville for the last fifteen years. Health and Hope Support Group for adults being treated for major Whitaker. Mary lived the active lifestyle and depression A Memorial Service in celebration of loved boating, golfing, fishing and Six-week series begins Thursday, September 18 from 10 - 11:30 a.m. at the her life will be held at 1:00 p.m., waterskiing while raising her children. United Way building, 2020 Erie Avenue, Sheboygan. Call Mental Health Wednesday, November 5, 2008 in America for information, 458-3951. She later worked many years as an agent secretary for Equitable Life Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home in Kohler School Friends Assurance Society and retired in 1987 Jacksonville Beach, with the family Second Monday of the month at 10:00 a.m. in the Theatre lobby. after fifteen years of service. After receiving friends at 12:00 p.m., before retirement, she and Frank moved back the service. Kohler Police Athletic League (KPAL) from Springfield, Illinois to Jacksonville Please visit our online Tribute at Second Thursday of every month at the firehouse. Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. to be close to her loving family. She www.quinn-shalz.com. Services under loved to go to her grandchildren’s ath- the care and direction of Quinn-Shalz, Kohler Soccer Club letic games and to play bingo with her A Family Funeral Home, Jacksonville Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Library. friends. Over the years, she also had Beach, Florida. Kohler Athletic Booster Club First Monday of each month (excluding July) at 7:00 pm in the Library. WHO’S NEWS Kohler Kiwanis Club Every Wednesday at noon at The American Club, lower level banquet rooms (unless noted otherwise). Rich Balge, president. 459-5787 Ext. 1102. Molepske appointed as Announcements and milestones are printed free of charge. Mail or leave in drop box at: 219 Church St., Kohler, WI 53044. Please include self-addressed stamped envelope to ensure return of photo chief executive officer at prints. Classifieds are $5 per issue. Make checks payable to The Kohler Villager Bank First National Thomas J. Bare, President, Bank First accomplished during his tenure here,” stat- National, has announced his plans to retire ed Mr. Molepske. as President of Bank First National and Dave Diedrich has been with Bank First director of the Bank and First Manitowoc National as Senior Vice President – Bancorp, Inc. effective December 31, 2008. Business Banker and Executive Officer Mr. Bare has agreed to continue in a con- since 2007. Mr. Diedrich also worked at sulting role at the Bank through mid 2009. Bank First National from 1996 to 2004 as The Bank’s Board of Directors has Vice President. He has over 29 years of appointed Michael B. Molepske as Chief banking experience. Mr. Diedrich was Executive Officer and David J. Diedrich as instrumental in developing and implement- President effective January 1, 2009. ing the bank’s strategic plan and is involved Messrs. Molepske and Diedrich will work with other management areas of the bank. FREE together to provide leadership and direction Mr. Diedrich is a graduate of the University Holiday Memories to meet the organizational goals. “I am con- of Wisconsin – Green Bay and obtained his fident that Mike and Dave can assist our Master of Business Administration from the organization in attaining the goals and University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Drive Thru expectations of shareholders, customers Indiana. Mr. Diedrich and his wife Sandy and employees. I look forward to continu- reside in Manitowoc. “I’m grateful to have Light Display ing to work alongside Mike, Dave, and our the Board and Mr. Bare’s support as we con- existing team of highly talented managers tinue to focus on the culture and vision of to implement Bank First National’s strate- Bank First National which has made us a gic plan in the months ahead,” stated Mr. leader in the financial services areas,” stat- December 1-31 Bare. ed Mr. Diedrich. Mike Molepske has been with Bank First First Manitowoc Bancorp, Inc. (OTCBB: Daily 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. National since 2005 in the capacity of FMWC.OB) provides financial services Regional President and Executive Officer. through its sole subsidiary, Bank First Prior to joining the bank he was President at National, a national banking association Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice a large regional bank. Since joining Bank incorporated in 1894. The Bank is an inde- W2850 State Rd. 28, Sheboygan Falls First National, Mr. Molepske has coordinat- pendent community bank with 15 banking ed the opening of a location in Sheboygan locations in Manitowoc, Brown, Calumet Thank You to Our Sponsors and the acquisition of Acuity Bank in and Sheboygan counties. The Bank has Sheboygan. The Sheboygan location has grown through both acquisitions and de assets in excess of $144 million. Mr. novo branch expansion. The Bank offers Molepske is originally from Manitowoc loan, deposit, investment advisory and trust and holds his Bachelor of Business products at each of its banking offices. Administration from the University of Insurance products are available through its Wisconsin – Madison. He obtained his wholly owned subsidiary, The Vincent Master of Business Administration from the Group, Inc. and asset management services University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. Mr. are available through its wholly owned sub- Molepske and his wife Amy reside in sidiary, George V. Reis Investment Group, Kohler with their two children. “I am very Inc. The Bank employs approximately 250 excited to expand my leadership position at full time equivalent staff and has assets of Bank First National and honored that the $769 million as of October 31, 2008. Donations Appreciated ~ All Proceeds to Patient Care Fund Board selected me for this role. I have a For more information on Bank First deep respect for Tom Bare and what he has National, visit www.BankFirstNational.com. KOHLERVILLAGER.COM DECEMBER, 2008 KOHLER VILLAGER 15

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Pets of the month at the Sheboygan County Humane Society

See all the Humane Society’s “Coona” adoptable pets at #D8-07-441– Coona MySCHS.Petfinder.com is a spayed 5 year Visit the Sheboygan County old female Humane Society at: Coonhound. She 3107 N. 20th St. came to the shelter Sheboygan, WI 53083 as a stray in July 920-458-2012 and is still waiting to be discovered by her Shelter hours: new family. The Monday: Noon - 4:30 p.m. shelter staff is hop- Tues.& Thurs: Noon - 6:30 p.m. ing that Coona will Wed. & Fri.: Noon - 4:30 p.m. be “home for the hol- Saturday: Noon - 4:00 p.m. idays” because she Closed Sundays. is so deserving, amazingly sweet, The Humane Society offers discount smart and well-man- adoption rates on adult cats. Please nered. help us end pet overpopulation in Sheboygan County, please SPAY and “Ariel” NEUTER your pets. C8-10-1261– This pretty little gray female with lime green eyes came to the shelter as a stray with her front paws declawed. It’s amazing that she survived “out there” with all the dangers in the world. Now that the holidays are near, Ariel deserves a safe, warm home and to be the sugar plum cat of your home. KOHLER TIMES Kohler Public School Newsletter Produced and published by the School District of Kohler with the cooperation of staff, community members, and the Village of Kohler DECEMBER 2008 EDITION Ebben Field Update: Hungry? The Fall construction cycle of the Committee. This advisory committee will The Junior Class of Kohler High School is holding a Ebben Field restoration project has come be primarily responsible for soliciting pub- prom fundraiser on January 15, 2009. It will be held in to a close. With help from moderate lic input on the Ebben Field Master the school cafeteria from 4:30-7:30 with Chef Ted weather patterns, the construction crew Planning Project, as well as presenting sub- Weidman of Taher Foods preparing the meal. was able to place the foundational layer of sequent recommendations to the School asphalt for the new track. The track was Board. The goal is to create a thoughtful Menu also given a basic striping pattern so that and aesthetically pleasing multi-use facility An all you can eat pasta bar with choice of cheese tortellini or cavatappi pasta the Spring track season can begin on time. that meets the needs of both the school and tossed with choice of marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, pesto sauce, and topped Please note that the Ebben Field complex the community for years to come. A num- with your choice of chicken or Italian sausage. will be closed for the winter. As a matter ber of community forums and focus groups of safety, we ask that individuals avoid will be scheduled so that all stakeholders The meal also includes Caesar salad with French bread, coffee or lemonade. traversing the area. can share ideas and offer suggestions Price At the November Board meeting, The regarding the design and development of $7.00 per person at the door or $6.50 per person with pre-purchased ticket. Kohler Public Schools Board of the Ebben Field complex. Specific details Education approved the creation of the on meeting dates and times will be forth- $4.00 for children 8 years old and under. Ebben Field Master Planning Steering coming. Children 2 years old and younger free! Thanks to you … another successful Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair Hints of the holidays could be found at Kohler School on November 15th as the Kohler School Friends PTO held their annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair. Kohler School Friends would like to thank everyone who helped to make this year's Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair a success. The proceeds of the Craft Fair pay for field trip transportation and curriculum materials that our JK - 12th grade students use in the classroom every day. Without your continued support of this event, funding these items would not be possible!

2008 Craft Fair Committee Milwaukee Bucks Vicki Friske Ryan Tengowski Michael Venn Ted Weidman Event Co-Chairs – Suzanne Fink & Diane Venn Milwaukee Wave Cody Gartman Laura Tesmer Nick Venn Patti Wenberg Applications – Marlene Yang Odyssey Fun Center Alvida Groom Lynn VanderSchaaf Ray Venn Nancy Wright Facility – Katie Maki Pick ‘n Save Jane Halverson Michelle VanZeeland Nicole Wallander Marlene Yang Finance – Lisa Morrissett Plymouth Foam Sarah Hapeman Diane Venn Raffle – Martha Safford & Mary Janssen Q Mart Stacy Harriott Concessions – Kim Post Road America Julia Hart Bake Sale – Lisa Gartman & Tracy Maggi Rochester Inn Bed & Breakfast Kathy Hoekstra Volunteers – Beth Tengowski & Holly Pellowski Salon 511 – Kathy Hillstrom Michele Hoeppner Decorations – Elise Cantrell & Katie Creek Bob & Michelle Schwoerer & Len Hucke Advertising – Laurie Lindow family Lori Hucke Design & Print – Vicki Friske Sheboygan Falls YMCA Steven Jaberg Hospitality – Cathy Cassady Sheboygan Youth Sailing Club Sue Jaberg Storage Facility – Ray Venn SkyBox Sports Pub & Grille Michael Janssen Sweet Potato’s Boutique Travis Janssen Sponsored by 2008 Craft Fair Donors Rich Tengowski Kathy Kane Kohler School Friends Bicycle Works Torke Coffee Roasting Co. Jen Kelm Big Apple Bagels Village of Kohler Tourism Key Club Students February 7, 2009 Blattner’s Piggly Wiggly Woodlake Market Bobbi Knapp Kohler School Cafeteria The Bull at Pinehurst Farms Logan Knapp Camp Anokijig 2008 Craft Fair Volunteers Dave Krueger Doors Open 6:30, Game Starts 7:00 Camp Y-Koda Michelle Albrecht Donna Krueger Nothing's too Trivial for Trivia Night! Chissy’s Bar & Grill Paula Anderson Deb LaDuke Is your head full of useless information, like this? Firehouse Pizza Ev Baka Nancy Madigan Which two US states have the most national park sites? Melvin Free Lisa Bates Karen Mani What are five of the first eight Jelly Belly flavors introduced in 1976? The Gameboard, LLC Carol Benishek Dale Neil What is unusual about Mona Lisa’s eyebrows in the famous Leonardo da Vinci painting? Who said this? “It's wonderful to be here in the great state of Chicago.” Green Bay Gamblers John Benishek Linda Neil How many times can a woodpecker peck in 1 second? Green Bay Packers Anna Berlin Zach Neil Even if you don't know these answers, it's sure a lot of fun guessing! Join us for Trivia Night on Amy Gutschow – Realty Executives David Berlin Lori Neurohr February 7, 2009. Todd Gutschow – Larry’s Distributing Lesley Cassidy Celeste Nugent – Tickets are $100 per table. Highland House Restaurant Caren Chung Tamra O’Keefe – The top table will receive a cash award of $200. – 50/50 raffle, gift basket raffle, and much more. Lori Hucke Sarah Chung Rachel O’Keefe – Assemble your own 8 person team or register as an individual and we will try to match you up with a team. Shari Jensen – Village Realty Kelly DeAmico Ann Reinbacher – Each table of 8 will be scored as a team. KPAL Henry Dentz Kristin Renzelmann – Complimentary beverages and light snacks will be served. Players are welcome to bring own munchies and beverages. – Tables are reserved on a first response basis and a limited number of tables are available, so please reserve now. Herbert V. Kohler, Jr. Tonya DePagter Jen Roeber – Walk-ins will be accepted the evening of the event if tables are available. Kohler Company Sue Dexheimer Mel Romanoski – Questions will be oriented toward adults. Kohler Jazz Band Sonia Egbert Sue Ruminski – All proceeds benefit the Kohler School Friends Organization and will be used to enhance the curriculum for all students. – For additional questions please call Diane Kelly, 920-452-2737. Kohler Madrigals Heather Ertel Kathy Rutten To reserve 1 table of eight (8) in your name at $100.00 per table. Kohler Police Department Cathy Farrell Martha Safford

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Counselor’s Corner Happy Holidays from the Student Services office. On November 13th all Kohler students were asked to participate in Mix It Up at Lunch Day. This was a national event and a simple call to action for students to step out of their comfort zones to meet new people in the school cafeteria. Students in grades Kindergarten through 12th were assigned to a table as they came into Winter lunch. At the table they had the opportunity to meet and talk with other students they might not otherwise get to know. Our students did a nice job of participating. Prizes such as cards for KFC, Quiznos, McDonalds, Marcus Theatre and Target were given via a raffle for participating students. This is a positive event and I am currently looking for a few motivated students or a student organization who might want to take over the running of this annual event. If you know of a student or a student group who would like to run future Mix It Up at Lunch Wonderland events please contact me. As always, parents feel free to make an appointment to meet with me or call (459-2921 ext. 1301) or send an e- mail ([email protected]) if you have any questions or concerns regarding your child(ren). Kohler Elementary Musical Upcoming ACT/SAT Dates: Test Test Date Registration Deadlines th ACT February 7, 2008 January 6, 2009 Friday, December 19 , 2008 April 4, 2009 February 27, 2009 June 13, 2009 May 8, 2009 2:00 p.m. SAT January 24, 2009 December 26, 2008 March 14, 2009 February 10, 2009 Kohler Memorial Theatre May 2, 2009 March 31, 2009 June 6, 2009 May 5, 2009 Apply on-line at www.act.org for the ACT or at www.collegeboard.com for the SAT or registration materials avail- Junior Kindergarten through Grade 6 able in the Student Services Office. Kohler High School’s code is 501-035 The ACT and the SAT are typically administered at the following local schools: UW- Sheboygan, Sheboygan North, Sheboygan South, and Sheboygan Falls. Students are responsible for completing the registration process for these college entrance tests. Presidential Awards for ACT recommends that students take the ACT Assessment during the spring of their junior year. Reminder to all seniors who are still working on post-secondary school applications or scholarship applications the student services office will not be open over the holiday break. If a student needs a transcript or Excellence in Mathematics to have forms signed they should take care of this BEFORE the December 24th – January 4th break in order to meet the end of the month or end of the year deadlines. Mrs. Multer and Mrs. Anderson are not and Science Teaching in the office over the holidays. Scholarships This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Students are encouraged to check the daily announcements as well as the bulletin board across from the stu- Mathematics and Science Teaching. (PAEMST) The National Science Foundation dent services office for information regarding available scholarships. A list is also available on school’s high and Wisconsin held a gala celebration to highlight these twenty-five years by school and Mrs. Multer’s school website. honoring all of Wisconsin’s state and national PAEMST awardees. Jessie Good Financial Aid Information and Dana Krejcarek, national awardees, were invited as two of Wisconsin’s out- USE www.fafsa.ed.gov – This is the real government Financial Aid site … standing educators. Elizabeth Burmaster, State Superintendent of Public DON’T CONFUSE “fafsa.com” a site that charges families for filling out the fafsa . . . remember the first F in FAFSA Instruction, and Anthony Evers, Deputy State Superintendent honored each of stands for Free them with a commemorative pin and recognition at the Capital Rotunda. Complete the FREE application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) as many institutions require this information for Governor Jim Doyle proclaimed November 20, 2008 as Presidential Awardee Day determining aid and scholarship packages. Students can pick up these forms in Mrs. Multer’s office or better yet for Wisconsin. they can apply on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gove after January 1st. Income Tax information from your 2008 form is needed so you will have to complete this first. You can get a head start on the FAFSA form by visiting the website and getting a PIN so that everything is ready when the new form is available after January 1, 2009. Parents and students need to get their own pin in order to sign their application electronically. Parents you can use the same PIN for multiple students in your family. Kohler Families are invited to the following Financial Aid Workshops: A Financial Aid Workshop will be held at in the Plymouth High School Auditorium on Wednesday, January 7 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

A Financial Aid Workshop will be held at Sheboygan Falls High School on Monday, January 12th at 6:00 p.m. College Goal Sunday 2-21-2009 @ 2:00 PM @ UW Sheboygan One University Avenue Sheboygan, WI 53081 College Goal Sunday is a free event designed to assist families in completing the FAFSA form, considered the essential first step to attaining financial aid for higher education. Post High School Options Night For Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors and Parents Monday, March 16, 2009 6:30 p.m. UW-Sheboygan Are you confused about all the possibilities for life after graduation? If so, come and investigate all of your options. Students and parents should not miss this chance to explore today’s choices for life after high school!!!

KOHLER TIMES is published for residents of the Kohler School District Kohler Public Schools EMERGENCY OR INCLEMENT WEATHER 333 Upper Road, Kohler, WI 53044 920-459-2920 CLOSING PROCEDURES Board of Education As we begin another year, it is once again time to review the procedures for school closings due to inclement weather. Dr. Jane A. Bishop, President, As in the past, we ask parents to discuss this issue with their children NOW - before the actual emergency occurs. If Jim O’Donnell, V. President you are generally not home during the day, be sure your child knows NOW where they are to go if school closed early Diane Venn, Clerk (Will they go home with a classmate? Older sibling? A relative? Have you made prior arrangements with this individual to John Suralik, Treasurer be on “stand by” for these occasions?) In emergency closing situations, forty or fifty children wanting to call home/work to find out where to go, seriously delays the entire closing process. Please make sure your arrangements in advance and be Laura Kohler, Member sure your child is fully aware of what to do. District Administrator Any decision to close schools for all or any portion of a school day will be made as early as possible in order to afford Dr. Robert Kobylski parents the opportunity to make alternate child care transportation plans. All closing announcements or early dismissals will be made on the following area radio/television stations: Editor Mary Struck WHBL (1330 AM), WXER (104.5 OR 96.1 FM ), WSTM (91.3 FM) “The Breeze,” WLKN (98.1) E-mail submissions: [email protected] Phone: 331-4904 WTMJ - Channel 4, WFRV - Channel 5, WISN - Channel 12, NBC 26 - Channel 26, WLUK -Channel 11, WITI - Channel Kohler Times deadline: 20th of every month 6, WBAY-TV/DT 2 - Channel 2. KOHLERVILLAGER.COMTHE KOHLER TIMES – NEWSLETTER OF KOHLER PUBLIC SCHOOLS DECEMBER, 2008 KOHLER VILLAGER 19

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BOARD OF EDUCATION Kohler School District REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES Monday, October 13, 2008

The Regular Board meeting of the Board of Education, Kohler Presentations, Recognitions and Resolutions - The first Superintendent/Parent Listening Session has been Persons Requesting to Address Members of the Board of Public School District, was held at 7:00 p.m. in the Kohler School - The Board recognized Kelly Suralik as National Merit Scholarship held at Woodlake Market. This session was well Education Library, Dr. Jane Bishop, Board president, presiding. The meet- recipient and Nicholas Henegar as National Merit Scholarship finalist. attended and positive dialogue was shared. None. ing was announced in the Sheboygan Press and the agendas Formal recognition will be held at the November Board meeting. Consent Agenda: At 8:25 p.m., moved by Mr. O’Donnell, seconded by Mr. Suralik were posted at the Kohler Village Hall, the Kohler Public Library - The Board recognized Lori Neurohr as Wisconsin Representative Moved by Ms. Venn, seconded by Mr. O’Donnell to approve the to adjourn the meeting back to Closed Session. Ms. Venn; Teacher of the Year to National Teacher of the Year Program. and the main entrance of the school building in compliance with items on the Consent Agenda. All ayes. Motion carried unanimously. aye, Mr. O’Donnell; aye, Dr. Bishop; aye, Mr. Suralik; aye. the Open Meeting Law of Wisconsin Statutes. Communications/Announcements/Schedules Motion carried unanimously. Action and/or Discussion Items: Board President’s Report: Dr. Bishop called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. in the Kohler Consideration / Approval of Kohler School Friends Donation - Dr. Bishop reminded the members of the Board to complete the At 9:00 p.m., meeting was called to order back into open session. Library. List - Discussion was held. assignments regarding Neola Policy Review. Roll call was taken by Ms. Venn, Board Clerk. Roll call was taken by Ms. Venn, Board Clerk. - Dr. Bishop shared an update regarding the non-motorized trans- Moved by Mr. O’Donnell, seconded by Mr. Suralik to approve the Present: Dr. Jane A. Bishop President portation grant. Kohler School Friends Donation List. All ayes. Motion carried unani- Jim P. O’Donnell Vice President mously. Present: Dr. Jane A. Bishop President Review of Financial Statement: Diane L. Venn Clerk Jim P. O’Donnell Vice President - Dr. Kobylski reviewed the information regarding the financial state- Approval of first reading of policy “Use of Cameras and Other John Suralik Treasurer Diane L. Venn Clerk ment, third Friday count results, expenditures/revenue, and reminded Recording Devices in Locker Rooms” – Discussion was held. Dr. Dr. Robert Kobylski Superintendent John Suralik Treasurer everyone that our Annual Meeting will be held October 27th. Kobylski notes that this policy comes to us at this time due to state Lee Benish MS/HS Interim Principal Dr. Robert Kobylski Superintendent statute. Wendy Nasgovitz HR/IT Administrator Lee Benish MS/HS Interim Principal Superintendent’s Report: Nikki L. Schneider Executive Asst to Wendy Nasgovitz HR/IT Administrator Dr. Kobylski noted the following: Moved by Ms. Venn, seconded by Mr. O’Donnell to approve the first Supt/Board Tamra O’Keefe Director Special - Ebben Field track demolition is progressing; the pulverization reading of policy “Use of Cameras and Other Recording Devices in Absent: Laura Kohler Member Ed/Psychologist process of the existing track will begin on Wednesday. The track will Locker Rooms”. All ayes. Motion carried unanimously. Susan M. Jaberg EL Principal be painted prior to the start of the winter months. The Phase II mas- Nikki L. Schneider Executive Asst to Supt/Board Sanctioning of Ebben Field Track “Task Force” – Discussion was ter planning and needs assessment processes will begin once the Report of Action Taken in Executive Session Absent: Laura Kohler Member held. Dr. Kobylski notes that Mr. Tom Schnettler will act as project track work has been completed. This phase will include upgrades of - The Board approved Ms. Kristen Romanoski as assistant high Susan M. Jaberg EL Principal manager visiting twice a day and reporting back to Dr. Kobylski, the current electrical capacity, fencing, press box, etc. school math team coach/head middle school math team coach. committee chair. Dr. Kobylski thanked all those involved for their - Homecoming activities were very successful; congratulations to Mr. Report of Action Taken in Executive Session efforts in making this process smooth and successful thus far. Dr. At 9:01 p.m., moved by Ms. Venn, seconded by Mr. O’Donnell Benish for his hard work. Board approved the hire of Sandy Lacerda as 50% special educa- Kobylski will facilitate all communication with the Board of Education. to adjourn the meeting. All ayes. Motion carried unanimously. tion teacher - NWEA testing has been completed at this time and data analysis has begun. Moved by Ms. Venn, seconded by Mr. O’Donnell to sanction the cre- Respectfully submitted by: Board approved the hire of Colette Veldhorst as 7th grade girls - SIAC Committee formation - Dr. Kobylski is in the process of formation of the Ebben Field Track Task Force. All ayes. Motion carried Kohler School District basketball coach for the 2008 basketball season ing a School Improvement Advisory Committee for the purpose of unanimously. Board approved Ken Roeder as head boys basketball coach for Nikki L. Schneider identifying 21st century skill sets necessary for success in an the 2008 basketball season. Preview of the Annual Meeting – Dr. Kobyski presented a brief Executive Assistant to the Supt/Board increasingly globalized community. overview of the upcoming Annual Meeting. No action was required. Persons Requesting to Address Members of the Board of Several teachers and community members have responded. The first Education meeting is expected to be held in November. None. Ways Busy Parents Can Help Children Succeed in School Submitted by Susan Jaberg -Elementary Principal

Yes, I was a busy parent! How did I cause” after 9:00 p.m.! She would only get her part, which caused us a great deal of together for bike trips even though she is survive? How did my child grow into a upset if she let things go until later. As a stress, we convinced her that she would be grown up and on her own. Biking is an healthy adult? Sometimes I still won- mother, I would insist on her completing no good to anyone if she didn’t take time activity that is special to both of us. der! I’d like to share with you some homework early. for herself. 6. Send notes with your child to school. approaches that worked for my hus- 4. Remember to set priorities! My hus- 5. Spend one-on-one time. Kids need both I often see adorable notes in children’s band, Steve and me. band will tell you this is the most impor- “quality” and “quantity” time with you. lunch boxes that say, “Have a great day!” Researchers have been surprised to tant rule of parenting. Our daughter signed There’s nothing like spending time alone or “I love you!” Children are always learn that, when Parents are asked if up for everything possible in her freshman with a parent to make a child feel special. showing me the notes their parents send to they wanted more time or money, most year of high school. She was convinced My daughter and I’d go for a bike ride school. Once they get older, they hide people answered, “More time.” With that she couldn’t get into college unless she every weekend. It was not only enjoyable them, but trust me they still enjoy receiv- most parents already feeling so harried was in everything. After much stress on but good for our health. We still try to get ing them. Wouldn’t you!!! they hardly have time to sit down for a meal, how can they find the time to help their children succeed in school? Kohler School District December The following are some suggestions 2008 from experts and me that might help! Lunch Menu 1. Use the time in the family car with MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY your child to have important discussions Prepared From Scratch 1 2 345 or review homework. Parents this is Contains Pork Grilled Cheese Sandwich Fresh Baked Pizza Grilled Chicken Sandwich "Beef Stroganoff" French Toast truly the best time to have those uncom- Homemade Soup Cheese or Pepperoni Sweet Potato Fries Beef and Gravy Scrambled Eggs Vegetarian Entrée Crackers Caesar Salad Sugar Snap Peas Buttered Noodles Hash Brown fortable discussions. Turn off the radio Broccoli Grapefruit Harvest of the Month Wheat Dinner Roll and have the heart-to-hearts. My daugh- Alternative Entrée Alternative Entrée Alternative Entrée Alternative Entrée Alternative Entrée Taco Salad Chef Salad Fajita Salad Chicken Caesar Salad Oriental Salad ter, Maria always knew that when the Buffalo Chicken Wrap Egg Salad Sandwich Roasted Veggie Focaccia Turkey BLT Wrap Tuscan Piegga radio was turned down I was probably Fruit & Vegetable Bar 8 9 10 11 12 Fresh vegetables, plus fresh Chicken&Cheese Quesadilla 3 Cheese Stromboli 1/2 Day of School BBQ Chicken Legs Turkey Tetrazzini going to have the human growth talks. and canned fruits, are Salsa & Sour Cream W/Zesty Pizza Sauce Sandwich and Salad Barley Baked Pilaf Garlic Bread available daily with Mexican Corn & Rice California Blend Choice Served Green Beans Marinated Vegetables We’d be on the freeway….there was no lunch from way she could escape. She’s a grown the Fruit & Alternative Entrée Alternative Entrée Alternative Entrée Alternative Entrée Alternative Entrée woman and still laughs about my Vegetable Asian Chicken Noodle Salad Mediterranean Vegetable Bowl Chicken Caesar Salad Tuna Salad Garden Vegetable Salad Bar Ham Rollup Italian Turkey Sandwich Turkey Sub Chicken Club Sub Barcelonai Chicken Wrap approach. Car time is also a good time to 15 16 17 18 19 Hard or Soft Shell Tacos Chicken Nuggets Chili Con Carne Fresh Baked Pizza Cheeseburger on review spelling words or practice for the Lettuce,Tomato,Cheese Tator Tots Cheese & Sour Cream Cheese or Sausage Wholegrain Bun ACT Test. Mexican Rice Popeye Salad Corn Bread Marinated Pasta Salad Lettuce & Tomato Milk Choice of 1% or skim Oven Fries 2. Plan for the day ahead. Have your is included with Lunch Alternative Entrée Alternative Entrée Alternative Entrée Alternative Entrée Alternative Entrée children organize the night before school Chef Salad Taco Salad Fajita Salad Chicken Caesar Salad Oriental Salad so they know what they are planning to Buffalo Chicken Wrap Egg Salad Sandwich Roasted Veggie Focaccia Turkey BLT Wrap Tuscan Piegga LUNCH PRICES 22 23 24 CHRISTMAS EVE 25 CHRISTMAS 26 wear or what they’ll need tomorrow. Elementary $3.25 Italian Lasagna Beef Hot Dog Secondary $3.25 Garlic bread on a Wheat Bun Place notes on the counter the night Caesar Salad Mac & Cheese See you in Additional Milk $0.40 before an event. We had a recipe box Adult $3.25 Alternative Entrée Alternative Entrée 2009! with pre-made reminder cards and extra MENU IS SUBJECT TO Spinach Garden Salad Crispy Chicken Salad CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE blank cards. We’d set out the cards the Ranch Chicken Wrap Smoked Turkey Wrap 29 30 31 1 JANUARY night before. In the morning, we’d wake Chef's Special offered to Secondary Students HARVEST OF THE MONTH up to; “Don’t forget permission forms” or Daily as additional Spinach “Piano Lessons” or “Lunch Money” Lunch Choice

Everyone had cards even the family cat! Grapefruit 3. Find your child’s “prime time” for Ted Weidman Chef / Manager studying. This may be a key to his suc- 920-459-2920 x 1439 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720- cess in school. My daughter was a “lost 2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. 20 DECEMBER,THE KOHLER 2008 TIMES – NEWSLETTERKOHLER VILLAGER OF KOHLER PUBLIC SCHOOLS KOHLERVILLAGER.COM

7th & 8th Basketball (Boys) Varsity Basketball (Boys) 2008−2009 2008−2009 Day Date Opponent Place Time Day Date Opponent Place Time S Saturday Nov. 22 Kohler Scrimmage Kohler High School Gym TBA Thursday Jan. 08 @ Ozaukee High School Ozaukee High School 4:00PM Tuesday Nov. 25 @ Kiel High School Kiel High School 7:30PM Tuesday Jan. 13 Random Lake High School Village Gym 4:00PM Tuesday Dec. 02 @ Sheboygan Co Christian High Sheboygan Co Christian High 7:30PM Thursday Jan. 15 Oostburg High School Kohler High School 4:00PM Sch Sch Tuesday Jan. 20 @ Cedar Grove High School Cedar Grove High School 4:00PM Friday Dec. 05 Kohler Tournament Kohler High School Gym 8:00PM Thursday Jan. 22 Howards Grove High School Kohler High School 4:00PM Saturday Dec. 06 Kohler Tournament Kohler High School Gym TBA Tuesday Jan. 27 Elkhart Lake High School Kohler High School 4:00PM Saturday Dec. 13 Oostburg High School Kohler High School Gym 7:30PM Tuesday Feb. 03 Ozaukee High School Kohler High School 4:00PM Tuesday Dec. 16 Random Lake High School Kohler High School Gym 7:30PM Thursday Feb. 05 @ Random Lake High School Random Lake High School 4:00PM Monday Dec. 22 @ Sheboygan Falls High School Sheboygan Falls High School 7:30PM Tuesday Feb. 10 @ Oostburg High School Oostburg High School 4:00PM Tuesday Jan. 06 Howards Grove High School Kohler High School Gym 7:30PM Thursday Feb. 12 Cedar Grove High School Kohler High School 4:00PM Saturday Jan. 10 Ozaukee High School Kohler High School Gym 7:30PM Tuesday Feb. 17 @ Howards Grove High School Howards Grove High School 4:00PM Tuesday Jan. 13 @ Elkhart Lake High School Elkhart Lake High School 7:30PM Thursday Jan. 15 @ Lutheran High School Lutheran High School 7:30PM Thursday Feb. 19 @ Elkhart Lake High School Elkhart Lake High School 4:00PM (Sheboygan) (Sheboygan) Tuesday Jan. 20 @ Cedar Grove High School Cedar Grove High School 7:30PM Friday Jan. 23 Sheboygan Co Christian High Kohler High School Gym 7:30PM 7th & 8th Basketball (Girls) 2008−2009 Sch Tuesday Jan. 27 @ Oostburg High School Oostburg High School 7:30PM Day Date Opponent Place Time Friday Jan. 30 Elkhart Lake High School Kohler High School Gym 7:30PM Tuesday Oct. 14 @ Ozaukee High School Ozaukee High School 4:00PM Tuesday Feb. 03 @ Random Lake High School Random Lake High School 7:30PM Thursday Oct. 16 Random Lake High School Village Gym 4:00PM Thursday Feb. 12 @ Howards Grove High School Howards Grove High School 7:30PM Tuesday Oct. 21 Oostburg High School Kohler High School 4:00PM Saturday Feb. 14 @ Ozaukee High School Ozaukee High School 7:30PM Thursday Oct. 23 @ Cedar Grove High School Cedar Grove High School 4:00PM Thursday Feb. 19 Lutheran High School Kohler High School Gym 7:30PM Tuesday Oct. 28 Howards Grove High School Kohler High School 4:00PM (Sheboygan) Tuesday Nov. 04 Elkhart Lake High School Kohler High School 4:00PM Friday Feb. 27 Cedar Grove High School Kohler High School Gym 7:30PM Tuesday Nov. 11 Ozaukee High School Kohler High School 4:00PM Tuesday Mar. 03 Regionals Kohler High School TBA Thursday Nov. 13 @ Random Lake High School Random Lake High School 4:00PM Thursday Mar. 05 Regionals Kohler High School TBA Monday Nov. 17 @ Oostburg High School Oostburg High School 4:00PM Saturday Mar. 07 @ Regionals Regionals TBA Tuesday Nov. 25 Cedar Grove High School Kohler High School 4:00PM Thursday Mar. 12 @ Sectionals Sectionals TBA Tuesday Dec. 02 @ Howards Grove High School Howards Grove High School 4:00PM Friday Mar. 13 @ Sectionals Sectionals TBA Thursday Dec. 04 @ Elkhart Lake High School Elkhart Lake High School 4:00PM Saturday Mar. 14 @ Sectionals Sectionals TBA

Varsity Basketball (Girls) 2008−2009 Freshman Basketball (Boys) 2008−2009 Day Date Opponent Place Time Monday Nov. 10 (Practice) Kohler High School TBA Day Date Opponent Place Time Monday Dec. 01 Lutheran High School Kohler High School Gym 7:30PM Tuesday Nov. 25 @ Kiel High School Kiel High School 6:00PM (Sheboygan) Monday Dec. 01 Lutheran High School Village Gym 6:00PM Friday Dec. 05 Kohler Tournament Kohler High School Gym 6:15PM (Sheboygan) Saturday Dec. 06 Kohler Tournament Kohler High School Gym TBA Tuesday Dec. 02 @ Sheboygan Co Christian High Sheboygan Co Christian High 4:30PM Tuesday Dec. 09 Howards Grove High School Kohler High School Gym 7:30PM Sch Sch Friday Dec. 12 @ Elkhart Lake High School Elkhart Lake High School 7:30PM Saturday Dec. 13 Oostburg High School Kohler High School Gym 6:00PM Thursday Dec. 18 Oostburg High School Kohler High School Gym 7:30PM Tuesday Dec. 16 Living Word Lutheran Village Gym 6:00PM Saturday Dec. 20 Wisconsin Valley Lutheran High Kohler High School Gym 3:00PM Tuesday Jan. 06 Howards Grove High School Village Gym 6:00PM Tuesday Dec. 23 @ Ozaukee High School Ozaukee High School 7:30PM Saturday Jan. 10 Ozaukee High School Village Gym 6:00PM Friday Jan. 09 Random Lake High School Kohler High School Gym 7:30PM Thursday Jan. 15 @ Lutheran High School Lutheran High School 4:30PM Tuesday Jan. 13 @ Sheboygan Co Christian High Sheboygan Co Christian High 7:30PM (Sheboygan) (Sheboygan) Sch Sch Tuesday Jan. 20 @ Cedar Grove High School Cedar Grove High School 6:00PM Friday Jan. 16 @ Cedar Grove High School Cedar Grove High School 7:30PM Tuesday Jan. 27 @ Oostburg High School Oostburg High School 6:00PM Saturday Jan. 17 @ Montello Jr/Sr H.S. Montello Jr/Sr H.S. 3:00PM Tuesday Feb. 03 @ Living Word Lutheran Living Word Lutheran 5:30PM Saturday Jan. 24 @ Lutheran High School Lutheran High School 7:30PM Thursday Feb. 12 @ Howards Grove High School Howards Grove High School 6:00PM (Sheboygan) (Sheboygan) Saturday Feb. 14 @ Ozaukee High School Ozaukee High School 6:00PM Thursday Jan. 29 @ Howards Grove High School Howards Grove High School 7:30PM Tuesday Feb. 17 Sheboygan Co Christian High Village Gym 6:00PM Thursday Feb. 05 Elkhart Lake High School Kohler High School Gym 7:30PM Sch Saturday Feb. 07 @ Oostburg High School Oostburg High School 7:30PM Friday Feb. 27 Cedar Grove High School Village Gym 6:00PM Tuesday Feb. 10 Ozaukee High School Kohler High School Gym 7:30PM Friday Feb. 13 @ Random Lake High School Random Lake High School 7:30PM Tuesday Feb. 17 Sheboygan Co Christian High Kohler High School Gym 7:30PM Sch Friday Feb. 20 Cedar Grove High School Kohler High School Gym 7:30PM Tuesday Feb. 24 Regionals Kohler High School Gym TBA Thursday Feb. 26 Regionals Kohler High School Gym TBA Saturday Feb. 28 @ Regionals Regionals TBA Friday Mar. 06 @ Sectionals Sectionals TBA Saturday Mar. 07 @ Sectionals Sectionals TBA December 26, 2008 Junior Varsity Basketball (Girls) Kohler High School Gym 2008−2009

Day Date Opponent Place Time 6:30 p.m. Monday Dec. 01 Lutheran High School Kohler High School 6:00PM (Sheboygan) Open to any Kohler High School Graduate Friday Dec. 05 Kohler Tournament Kohler High School 4:30PM Saturday Dec. 06 Kohler Tournament Kohler High School TBA Men and Women Tuesday Dec. 09 Howards Grove High School Kohler High School 6:00PM Bring all of your friends to see if your favorite basketball player has still Friday Dec. 12 @ Elkhart Lake High School Elkhart Lake High School 6:00PM got it. Watch the former State Champion players do their thing. It has Thursday Dec. 18 Oostburg High School Kohler High School 6:00PM Saturday Dec. 20 Wisconsin Valley Lutheran High Kohler High School 2:00PM been ten years since we had a State championship. These players are Tuesday Dec. 23 @ Ozaukee High School Ozaukee High School 6:00PM planning a reunion for this event. Let’s support them once again. Friday Jan. 09 Random Lake High School Kohler High School 6:00PM Tuesday Jan. 13 @ Sheboygan Co Christian High Sheboygan Co Christian High 6:00PM Go Bombers!!!!! Sch Sch For our older alumni, have you got enough in you for 5 minutes on the Friday Jan. 16 @ Cedar Grove High School Cedar Grove High School 6:00PM Saturday Jan. 17 @ Montello Jr/Sr H.S. Montello Jr/Sr H.S. 1:30PM court. No??? Come on over to encourage the others. Saturday Jan. 24 @ Lutheran High School Lutheran High School 6:00PM Player Fee $5.00 (Sheboygan) (Sheboygan) Thursday Jan. 29 @ Howards Grove High School Howards Grove High School 6:00PM Spectator fee Adult $3.00 Student $2.00 Grade 1-12 $1.00 Thursday Feb. 05 Elkhart Lake High School Kohler High School 6:00PM The gym will open at 6:00 for player warm up. Saturday Feb. 07 @ Oostburg High School Oostburg High School 6:00PM Tuesday Feb. 10 Ozaukee High School Kohler High School 6:00PM Friday Feb. 13 @ Random Lake High School Random Lake High School 6:00PM Tuesday Feb. 17 Sheboygan Co Christian High Kohler High School 6:00PM Sch Friday Feb. 20 Cedar Grove High School Kohler High School 6:00PM JUNIOR BOMBER

Junior Varsity Basketball (Boys) BASKETBALL CLINIC 2008−2009 For boys and girls ages JK-3rd grade. Day Date Opponent Place Time Tuesday Nov. 25 @ Kiel High School Kiel High School 6:00PM In the Kohler High School Gym Tuesday Dec. 02 @ Sheboygan Co Christian High Sheboygan Co Christian High 6:00PM Saturdays @ 8:00 a.m. Sch Sch Friday Dec. 05 Kohler Tournament Kohler High School 4:30PM January 10---February 7 Saturday Dec. 06 Kohler Tournament Kohler High School TBA Fee $12.00 resident $17.00 non-resident Saturday Dec. 13 Oostburg High School Kohler High School 6:00PM Tuesday Dec. 16 Random Lake High School Kohler High School 6:00PM Conducted by Ken Roeder and Monday Dec. 22 @ Sheboygan Falls High School Sheboygan Falls High School 6:00PM Tuesday Jan. 06 Howards Grove High School Kohler High School 6:00PM The Village of Kohler Recreation Department Saturday Jan. 10 Ozaukee High School Kohler High School 6:00PM With the assistance of the high school basketball players, Mr. Roeder will Tuesday Jan. 13 @ Elkhart Lake High School Elkhart Lake High School 6:00PM Thursday Jan. 15 @ Lutheran High School Lutheran High School 6:00PM instruct the participants in the basic basketball skills, good sportsmanship (Sheboygan) (Sheboygan) Tuesday Jan. 20 @ Cedar Grove High School Cedar Grove High School 6:00PM and how to have fun while playing the game. Please have you children Friday Jan. 23 Sheboygan Co Christian High Kohler High School 6:00PM dressed appropriately and wear clean athletic shoes. Sch Tuesday Jan. 27 @ Oostburg High School Oostburg High School 6:00PM Any interested participants will be able to play during halftimes of games on Friday Jan. 30 Elkhart Lake High School Kohler High School 6:00PM January 30 and February 5. More information on these dates will be hand- Tuesday Feb. 03 @ Random Lake High School Random Lake High School 6:00PM Thursday Feb. 12 @ Howards Grove High School Howards Grove High School 6:00PM ed out at practices. Saturday Feb. 14 @ Ozaukee High School Ozaukee High School 6:00PM Thursday Feb. 19 Lutheran High School Kohler High School 6:00PM Please register at the Kohler Village Hall, 319 Highland Drive, Kohler, Wil (Sheboygan) Additional registration forms are available at kohlervillage.org. Friday Feb. 27 Cedar Grove High School Kohler High School 6:00PM KOHLERVILLAGER.COMTHE KOHLER TIMES – NEWSLETTER OF KOHLER PUBLIC SCHOOLS DECEMBER, 2008 KOHLER VILLAGER 21

A Candlelight Getting to know Celebration was enjoyed at the Kohler Elementary Kohler High School as students feasted on Chef School seniors Carved Turkey, By AJ Bocchini mashed potatoes & gravy, home-make stuffing, winter squash, cranberry relish and a pumpkin bar. Our Thanksgiving event also served as dress up day. The halls were filled with girls in velvet dresses and young men in dress shirts From left: Taylor Sager, Mr. Scott Sager (Father) and Nicole Hoh. The students are in Mrs. Magle’s Senior and ties. Kindergarten.

Welcome to my Christmas Edition of “Getting to Know Early Release Day Activities for Kohler High School Seniors.” For my last edition of 2008, I interviewed Lili Giertz. December and January! Name: Lili Giertz ICE SKATING Parents names: Norm and Deb Giertz December 10th How many years have you been a student at Kohler Schools? 1:00-3:00 p.m. I have been attending Kohler since the eighth grade. Ice skating is a great way to spend the afternoon with family and friends! Please join us at the Sheboygan Lakers Ice Center (aka Blue Line Ice Center) during Public What extra-curricular activities have you been involved in? Skating from 1:00-3:00. The Ice Center is located at 1202 S Wildwood Avenue in Sheboygan. Admission cost is $3 I have been the following extracurricular activities: for skaters 12 years old and under and $4 for those over 12 years old. The cost to rent a pair of skates is $3. Please Future Problem Solvers, Key Club, Math Team, and note that supervision and transportation is the sole responsibility of the parent/guardian. Please let us know you are Testing the Waters. coming by signing-up for this activity on the KSF Bulletin Board outside the Elementary Office or by emailing What is your favorite class and why? Lesley Cassidy at [email protected]. My favorite class is Science because I’m going into OPEN SWIM engineering and I like problem solving. January 14th What is your best memory at Kohler School? 1:00-3:00 p.m. My best memory at Kohler School is hanging out with We had a great turn-out in November, so please join us again for a fun afternoon of swimming at the Kohler Pool! my friends. Please note that children under the age of 9 years old will not be allowed in the pool without parent/guardian supervision. In addition, the Pool rules will be enforced and non-resident fees will apply. Sign-up will take place in What are your plans after high school? January. I hope to go to the University of Illinois and become Questions? Contact Lesley at the above email address. an engineer. If you had an hour to yourself to do anything you wanted, what would you do? Healthy Holiday Snacks I would relax and read a book. by Linda Piette, Where do you see yourself 20 years from now? Get your kids into a festive spirit this year, and give them Stuffed dates I see myself as an engineer at a successful company some delicious, healthy treats with our easy-to-make hol- Dried fruits are traditional holiday foods. In earlier times and may be married. iday snacks. The three quick recipes below save time, they were the only fruits available during cold winter help your children avoid extra fat and calories, and pro- months. This easy-to-make treat is a classic, and one that If you could visit any place in the world, where would you vide ample opportunities for creativity! So let the fun even the youngest child can help to make. go? begin! What you need: I would go to France because I want to see Paris. The search for green and red fruits is all part of the fun. It whole dates (pits removed) can begin in your own pantry, or in the supermarket. Mix walnut halves family favorites with something new. Some preserved granulated or powdered sugar (optional) fruits, such as dried cranberries or canned cherries may require a bit of supermarket sleuthing. Specialty stores Simple directions: Slide walnut halves into the slits on each date. Squeeze the date flesh around the nut. Roll in granu- Children with disabilities procedure and food catalogs are another good source for exotic lated or powdered sugar or leave plain. Arrange the stuffed The school district must locate, identify, and evaluate all children with dis- additions. See what you can dig up! abilities, including children with disabilities attending private schools in the dates on a serving plate. school district, regardless of the severity of their disabilities. The school What you need: Roasted chestnuts district has a special education screening program to evaluate all children Green fruits: Fresh roasted chestnuts are a seasonal food, available only with suspected disabilities and are at least three years old. Upon request, kiwis during the winter holiday season. Although popular for cen- the school district will screen a child who has not graduated high school to green grapes turies in Europe, North America, and Asia, many Americans determine whether a special education referral is appropriate. A request green apples have never tried them. Unlike other nuts, chestnuts are rel- may be made by contacting Tamra O'Keefe, Special Education Director at gooseberries (canned) atively low in fat and calories, which makes them a healthy 459-2920 x1200. honeydew melon (fresh or frozen) snack. Remember, fresh chestnuts are perishable, so store them in the refrigerator and keep them covered to prevent ONGOING SCHOOL POLICIES Red fruits: drying out. Although this is quick and easy, cutting the tough strawberries outer shell does require a sturdy adult hand. Children can No Latex Balloons cherries (canned or dried) peel off the brittle shells with their fingers, after baking. Latex balloons cannot be brought into the building red grapes because of students with severe latex allergies. Mylar bal- What you need: loons are the safe alternative. cranberries (dried) pomegranates fresh chestnuts No Animals on School Grounds red apples It is Kohler School District’s policy that no animals are Simple directions: Preheat oven to 425 F. Cut criss-cross allowed on school grounds. Dogs and cats must be on Simple directions: Wash, peel, and cut fruits as needed. slits through the shiny brown outer shell. This lets steam leashes and on sidewalks when near the school. If a stu- Arrange on a platter in the shape of a wreath. escape and prevents the chestnuts from exploding. (If the dent or parent would like to bring a pet to school, he/she cut is deep enough it also makes peeling off the shells eas- must receive permission from the Principal in advance. Tips for preschoolers: Adults can cut fruits into triangles ier). Put in a shallow pan and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. This policy is in effect for the safety of our students. and squares. Talk about the colors and shapes of the fruit Take them out of the oven and let them cool for about 10 while arranging. Your child can help arrange the fruits by minutes or long enough to handle. Be sure to peel away Tardy? Absent? Parents, please call the office color, kind, and shape. In the event that your child will not be attending school or both the outer shell and the bitter inner husk. Enjoy the will be tardy, please call the attendance voice mailbox and Tips for older children: Encourage your child's artistic sweet nutmeats inside. let the office know the reason for the child’s absence/tardi- expression in arranging the fruits. Creative ideas include Note: Instead of baking chestnuts in an oven, try cooking ness. You can reach the Attendance voice mailbox by dial- concentric circles, wedges, pictures, or something a little them over an open fire. Avoid putting them directly in the ing 459-2920 Ext. 5. more abstract. flames or they will scorch. 22 DECEMBER,THE KOHLER 2008 TIMES – NEWSLETTERKOHLER VILLAGER OF KOHLER PUBLIC SCHOOLS KOHLERVILLAGER.COM Band students selected to HATS ON DAY Celebrated at Honors Bands Kohler Elementary as part of The Kohler band department is proud to announce that two of their middle school music students were selected to perform with the Northeastern Middle Level Honors Band. Kristina Kusel (flute) and Kathryn Samuels (flute) were selected to perform with Making a Difference Month. the Honors Band. Hosted at St. Norbert College on Saturday, November 3, students Kohler Elementary School participated HATS ON DAY was founded by a worked all day with guest composer Rob Grice. After six hours of rehearsal, the in HATS ON DAY on Friday, October 24, group of 6th grade students in St. Louis, Northeastern Honors Band performed an impressive concert. 2008. Missouri in 1995. It’s amazing what a few Congratulations Kristina and Kathryn! HATS ON DAY is a nationwide event children working together can do to make where students pay a nominal fee for the a difference. Our Kohler Students raised privilege of wearing a hat of their choice to over $400.00 to support the Foundation for school to help raise childhood cancer Children with Cancer. Yes, Students you CLC HONORS CHOIR awareness and funds for the Foundation for do make a difference!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Central Lakeshore Conference Honor Choir students will present a concert on Children with Cancer. Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 7:00 PM at the University of Wisconsin-Sheboygan in the theater. Greg Carpenter, director of choirs at Marquette University, will be conducting the choir. Each conference nominates the top choral students from their school to sing in a 90 voice choir.

Choral students from Kohler singing in the honors choir are pictured left to right: Mark Nebel, Danielle Dyksterhouse, Katie Stastny, Markus Anderson, Tucker Barrie, Lauren Drury, Ryan Stefanczyk, Lili Giertz, and Steven Esche. Lauren Drury and Markus Anderson will be accompanying the choir. WINTER BAND AND CHOIR CONCERT The Kohler Band and Choir will present their winter concert on Sunday, December 7, 2008 at 3:00 PM in the Kohler Memorial Theater. Come hear a medley of Jamaican songs and a beautiful Cornish Folk Song “I Love My Love” sung by the high school choir and an English Madrigal “Say Love” sung by the Kohler Madrigal Singers. The high school band guarantees to ease you into the holiday season with Intrada Festivo. They will also perform a medley of songs from Phantom of the Opera. Markus Anderson, Lauren Drury, and Sydney Yang will accom- pany the choirs. Blue Elementary Students are Bombers Having a Ball! Going Did you ever wonder what happens to all those Campbell’s Soup Labels that are collected at school? Green The Kohler School Friends has a Box-tops / Caps / Labels Submitted by Kelly Suralik Coordinator, Robin Stock, who The Kohler High School Student counts every single label for us and sends them in to Campbell’s. This Council has initiated a recycling program fall, we were able to submit 18,900 in the elementary, middle, and high Campbell’s Soup Labels and pur- schools. The start date for the program is chase (6) balls for each of the 21 January 5th, 2009. New recycling recep- elementary classrooms. That’s 126 tacles will be placed in classrooms, playground balls! throughout hallways, and in the cafeteria. Thank you to all the families & Items that can be recycled include glass, friends of Kohler School who take plastic, aluminum, paper, and tin; all recy- the time to send in their labels, box clables can be placed in the same contain- tops and milk caps all year long. er. The Student Council would like to Keep them coming -- they really thank the Kohler Kiwanis Club, the do make a difference! A special Kohler School Friends, and the Knowlton- thank you goes out to Robin and her family for donating their time Kinsley Family for their generous dona- Robin Stock, KSF Label Coordinator, and Vicki Friske, KSF President, pictured with Mrs. DeAmico’s class and to count & cut all those labels & their new playground balls. Mrs. DeAmico has had the classroom that's collected the most box-tops / caps / tions to the program. box tops. labels for the last two years! KOHLERVILLAGER.COM DECEMBER, 2008 KOHLER VILLAGER 23 THE VILLAGE News and notices from the Village departments VIEW Also visit www.kohlervillage.org

Village Meetings Scheduled for December gal to blow snow into the Village streets. for residents non-perishable food items and for Beer and Liquor License to include Yoga On 12/3 Public Library Board 4:00 pm Helping out in these areas makes our streets non-residents $2.00 and non-perishable food the Lake at 725B Woodlake Road opening (at Library) cleaner and safer during the winter season. items. October 23, 2008. 12/8 Property Committee 4:45 pm FROM PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTEN- Christmas Break Pool Activities Approved hiring new Recreation 12/8 Finance Committee 5:00 pm DENT BRUCE NEERHOF December 26 - January 4 Department employees, Allison Moore and 12/9 Tourism Promotion & Snow Emergency Open swim Daily from 1:30-4:30 pm. Open until Dave Hart. Development 4:15 pm To find out if a snow emergency is in effect for 6:30 pm on December 30. Approved request from Chief Rutten to 12/11 Planning Commission 4:30 pm the Village, call 459-3881 anytime, or watch attend the 2008 Attorney General’s Summit 12/15 Village Board 7:00 pm Water in Motion Kohler Cable Channel 989. There is no parking Monday-Wednesday-Friday 7:00 AM on All meetings are held at the Kohler Village on village streets during a snow emergency. A This is an energizing experience in the shallow Public Safety October 22-23 in Wisconsin Hall, 319 Highland Drive, unless otherwise snow emergency is called when accumulation is water. A cardio workout and muscle toning are Dells. indicated. expected to exceed six inches. Snow emergen- the emphasis for this class. We encourage partic- Approved request from Susie FROM CLERK/TREASURER LAURIE cies are typically called from 8:00 AM until ipants to wear water shoes, but they are not Wandschneider to attend Wisconsin Park 12:00 PM to give the snowplows an opportunity LINDOW required. Ability to swim is not necessary. and Recreation to clear the streets with no cars in the way. Nomination Papers for Spring Election Please bring towels, shampoo and soap. Conference from November 5-7 in La Monday, December 1, 2008, is the first day to Salt Fee $1.00 for residents per session Crosse. circulate nomination papers for the 2009 Spring Village residents are welcome to obtain salt $2.00 for non-residents per session Approved Interim Sanitary Sewer Services Election. Nomination papers are available at from the containers located at Valley Rd and A card is available for purchase at the pool. The Agreement, An Amendment to the 1975 the Village Offices during regular business Upper Rd; Church St. and School Rd; and cost is $10.00 for 12 sessions for residents and Joint hours or on-line at http://elections.state.wi.us. Lower Rd and W. Riverside Dr. $22.00 for non-residents. Sewage Treatment Agreement for a boundary The due date for filing nomination papers is Snow Removal change to authorize sanitary sewer service Tuesday, January 6, 2009, by 5:00 pm. All Deep Water Cardio and Abs Winter is here. Here are some reminders on To Morgan Aircraft. terms begin on April 21, 2009, and are for two This class is held on Tuesday and Thursday at Village snow removal ordinances and policies. Approved purchase of new wing post assem- years. The following offices are to be elected to 5:30-6:30pm *** This class will be held from Please remember to shovel your sidewalks with- succeed the present incumbents listed: 5:30-6:30 pm. The participants in this class wear bly for payloader snowplow, cost not to in 24 hours after a snowfall event. flotation belts for buoyancy. 25 minutes are car- Exceed $830 plus shipping. Village President – Tom Leonhardt Do not blow or shovel snow back into the dio exercises, 20 minutes Approved purchase of new tires for trucks in Village Trustee – John Egan street. Please remove vehicles from the street targeting specific muscle January 2009, cost $2,923. Village Trustee – William Kunst when the plows are in operation. groups and 15 minutes are Approved salt storage building repairs for Village Trustee – Tom Gast Snow Removal Around Kiosks spent in the shallow water $2,619 from budgeted funds remaining from If you have any questions regarding nomina- It is the residents’ responsibility to have the targeting the core muscles. masonry repairs at Memorial Hall. tion papers, please contact the Village Clerk- You need not be a strong swimmer to take snow removed around the kiosks/NDCBU Approved purchase of kitchen cabinets for Treasurer’s Office, 920-459-3873. The Spring advantage of this class. (neighborhood delivery and collection box the Fire Department, cost not to exceed Primary, if needed, will be held on Tuesday, The fee for this class is the same at the Water in unit)/cluster boxes. The Postal Service will not $5,125. February 17, 2009, and the Spring Election will deliver mail if the carrier is not able to reach the Motion class. Approved appointment of Tom Gast to the be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2009. unit – the front as well as the backside. New Pool usage rates Compensation Committee and Collective Office Hours Someone in the unit/neighborhood needs to take The Village Board has readjusted the non-resi- Bargaining Committee. The Village Offices will be closed from the initiative to remove the snow; or maybe the dent usage rates. Beginning October 1, Non-resi- Wednesday, December 24 through Friday, responsibility can be shared within the unit. The dents accompanied by a Village resident will be Approved annual renewal for the Joint December 26 in observance of Christmas. The Village is not responsible to keep these areas $2.00 per visit per person. Non-residents not Powers Agreement with the Sheboygan Village Offices will be open on Wednesday, clear of snow. accompanied by a Village resident will be $5.00 County Sheriff’s Department required by Wis. State Stat. 146.70(9). December 31 in order to collect property tax Christmas Tree Pickup per person per visit. payments. Regular office hours are Monday – Christmas trees are considered garbage because A Village resident is any person Approved engagement letter from Virchow Friday, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm. of the potential of lights or other ornaments that living within the Village limits, Krause & Company for the 2008 audit. FROM POLICE CHIEF BILL may be accidentally left on the tree. Residents receiving a Village tax bill. Approved recommendations from the RUTTEN should put them at the curb to be picked up This does not necessarily Compensation Committee regarding 2009 Trick or Treat Update with regular garbage. include all of the Kohler postal non-represented employee salaries as pre- The Kohler Police Department is happy to say If you have any questions or concerns that you customers. sented. that we were able to provide over 500 glow would like to discuss with the Public Works Junior Bombers Basketball Clinic necklaces to the trick-or-treaters in the village Department, you may contact our office at 459- For grades JK-3, Saturdays at 8:00 am January on Halloween night. The glow necklaces went 3881 or via email at 10-February 7 at the Kohler High School Gym fast and many good comments were received [email protected]. Ken Roeder and the High School Basketball from the residents about this program. The players will be volunteering to Building Permits police department wants Halloween to be a fun teach participants the basics of A reminder that building permits are required and safe activity for the families of the Village basketball. The participants will for new structures, additions, remodeling, of Kohler and this helped that cause. We will then be able to play during half KOHLER accessory structures, pool, plumbing, electrical, be handing out the glow necklaces again next time of High School games on HVAC, siding, roofing, fences, signs and drive- year. January 30 and February 5. VILLAGE BOARD ways that encroach on right-of-way. Any ques- Driving Conditions Fee—- $12.00 for residents and $17.00 for non tions about building permits and/or permit fees Tom Leonhardt, President Now that winter is back upon us, we all have to residents. can be directed to the Public Works Department remember to drive more carefully. Even though John Egan at 459-3881. Please register at the Kohler Village Hall, 319 some vehicles seem to handle better in the School Street. Go to www.kohlervillage.org to Thomas Gast snowy conditions, remember to give yourself It is necessary to have approval from Kohler print registration slips or they may be picked up Bill Kunst more distance between vehicles when stopping. Co., if stated in your property deed, and the at the Village Hall. Big SUVs can get going faster with 4-wheel John Pethan Village Plan Commission before construction drive, but have the same problems stopping on Actions taken by the Village Board during Steve Reinbacher begins on projects including, but not limited to slick roads. Snow banks can reduce visibility, their meetings on October 20 and 27, 2008: fences, accessory buildings, garages, home John Renzelmann so be aware of pedestrians. If a vehicle is Approved closing the boulevard at Orchard additions and decks. Guidelines are available at Clerk-Treasurer parked outside, remember to clear the win- Court. the Public Works Department that include nec- dows. Proper visibility is extremely important, Approved the following Ordinances: 2008-5, Laurie Lindow essary items for submission to Kohler Co. and especially with children crossing the streets Amending Chapter 11.18 of the Municipal the Village Plan Commission. Police Chief early in the morning. Also, remember that get- Code, Regarding Speed Restrictions. This William Rutten ting ready in the winter takes more time, so to FROM RECREATION DIRECTOR SUSIE amendment reduces the speed limit on avoid having to rush, plan ahead. WANDSCHNEIDER Greenfield Drive to 25 mph. 2008-6, Public Works Supt. Village pool Hours Snow is on the Way Amending Chapter 11.40 of the Municipal Bruce Neerhof Open swim hours will be as follows: The Village of Kohler doesn’t have winter Code, Regarding Enforcement and Penalty. Fire Chief parking regulations like many other communi- Winter Pool Schedule Open Swim - Saturday and Sunday 2:00-4:30 This amendment increases the overtime park- Mike Lindstrom ties with parking on the even or odd side of the ing fine from $6 to $10. street throughout the winter months. That is pm, Lap swimming 3:30-4:30 pm Approved Operator’s Licenses as requested. Recreation Director typically done so if it snows the communities Tuesday and Thursday 4:30-6:30 pm Approved September 2008 Revenue & Susie Wandschneider can completely clear the streets after the snow- FAMILY FUN NIGHT AT THE POOL Expense Reports. storms over two days. Instead, we just rely on Bring your favorite floating toys and watch a Librarian residents moving their vehicles promptly after movie on the wall of the pool. Join us on Approved request to amend the premises Erin Coppersmith snowstorms. Also, just a reminder that it is ille- Friday, December 12 from 6:00-8:00 pm. Fee— description for the Kohler Co. 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2009 Demonstration Kitchen Schedule of KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolate Interactive Cooking Demonstrations Announced of the Month The 2009 schedule of Saturday interaction between the guests and the chefs. Demonstration Kitchen sessions is now Each session includes a chef-selected wine, available. Home chefs and culinarians alike beer, liquor, tea or coffee pairing to will be inspired by the chefs of The Kitchens complement the cuisine. of Kohler. On the heels of the Kohler Food and Two sessions will be offered Saturdays at 11 Wine Experience, Kohler chefs continue to a.m. and 2 p.m. from January 3 through April educate guests from January through April with 25. All sessions are priced at $25 each, or interactive cooking demonstrations, tastings, attend with a companion at two for $40. The wine pairings and cooking tips. presentation will last approximately one hour The Demonstration Kitchen is a culinary and includes beverages and food tastings. classroom with a functional kitchen centrally For reservations call (920) 457-8000 or toll located in The Shops at Woodlake Kohler next free at (800) 344-2838 and ask for to Ann Sacks Tile. The Kitchen seats up to 40 Demonstration Kitchen reservations. A www.DestinationKohler.com. Schedule and This month Kohler Original Recipe people allowing for comfortable and candid complete schedule of programs is available at chef participation are subject to change. Chocolates proudly features Peppermint White Chocolate Fondue, Peppermint Meltaway, Egg Nog Truffle and Buttered Rum Truffle. These products have been developed with 2009 Demonstration Kitchen Schedule the holidays in mind! The Peppermint White Chocolate Fondue is cookies, pretzels, and Jan 3 Feb 14 March 21 freshly made marshmallows all to be dipped in Chef Christopher Thee – Blackwolf Run, Chef Chef Doug Stieber, Head Baker – The American Chef Doug Stieber, Head Baker – The American a heavenly pot of peppermint white chocolate. Gary Wigand – Whistling Straits Club Club Chef Benjamin Sommerfeldt – The Wisconsin THE AMERICAN CLUB COOKIES AND BIS- LAHVOSH, BREADSTICKS & SCONES The Peppermint Meltaway is peppermint Room, Chef Lenny Sorce – Riverbend and milk chocolate perfectly balanced to melt COTTI TOO! March 28 SIGNATURE DISHES OF DESTINATION in your mouth. An Egg Nog Truffle is a white Feb 21 Pastry Chef Richard Palm – The American Club KOHLER chocolate shell filled with an egg nog ganache Chef Benjamin Sommerfeldt – The Wisconsin TARTS FOR ALL TO ENJOY! SIGNATURE DISHES OF WHISTLING STRAITS to warm any cold day! Buttered Rum is filled Room RESTAURANT April 11 with special rum ganache surrounded by white BRUNCH FAVORITES FROM THE WISCONSIN Teo Zagroba, Beverage Manager chocolate. A WISCONSIN ROOM FAVORITE ROOM A MEMORABLE DESSERT CLASSIC FROM Andrew Stockel, Food & Beverage Manager The seasonal offerings from Kohler Original RIVERBEND Feb 28 PAIRING FOOD AND WINE Recipe Chocolates are available exclusively to Rod Markus, President and Tea Master, The guests of Craverie. Sure to become new holiday Jan 10 April 18 Rare Tea Cellar Executive Sous Chef Ryan Anderson – The favorites for friends and family. Craverie is Pastry Chef Richard Palm – The American Club Chef Lenny Sorce – Riverbend American Club located at 725D Woodlake Dr. in The Shops at STRUDELS AND STREUSELS Pastry Chef Richard Palm – The American Club AMERICAN SPRINGTIME LAMB Woodlake. All other Kohler Original Recipe Jan 17 TEAS FROM RARE TEA CELLARS Chocolates can be found online at April 25 Chef Dan Dries, Special Events – The American www.KOHLERchocolates.com. Craverie March 7 Chef Ulrich Koberstein, Group Director-Culinary Club Chocolatier Café hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. Chef Paul Smitala – Blackwolf Run Arts-Destination KOHLER Chef John Beauvais, Garde Manger – The MAPLE SYRUP DEMONSTRATION Executive Sous Chef Ryan Anderson – The American Club March 14 American Club December Featured HEALTHY MEDITERRANEAN Sean McMullen, Manager – The Horse & Plow Chef Gary Wigand – Whistling Straits, Chef Paul Jan 24 Chef Joe Austreng – The Horse & Plow Shimon – Cucina Events Yoga On The Lake Special Events Chef Gary Wigand – Whistling Straits BREWTOPIA – PERFECT BEER AND FOOD WISCONSIN CHEESES Located at The Shops at Woodlake HEARTY CHOWDERS FOR COLD WINTER PAIRINGS DAYS 12/13 De-Stress Your Holidays with Yoga, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Jan 31 Fee: $30 SC Members-$25 Chef Paul Shimon – Cucina 12/21 Celebrating the Solstice, 4-6 p.m. GARLIC AND OIL – ESSENTIAL FOODS OF Special Holiday Offer for Friends & Family Fee: $27 SC Members-$22 ITALY As a valued Village of Kohler resident please Room at the Inn on Woodlake from December 12/31 New Year’s Eve Rock ‘n’ Roll Vinyasa Feb 7 enjoy a special offer for accommodations in 1-30, and $145 for a Standard Guest Room at Class, 10 p.m.-Midnight Chocolatier Karen Saberniak – Craverie December at The American Club and the The American Club from December 23-26. Fee: $60 SC Members-$50 Megan Turk, Manager – Craverie recently renovated Inn on Woodlake resort For reservations and moreinformation call Call 920-453-2817 to register or visit the SWEETS FOR YOUR SWEETHEART hotels. Special rates: $105 for a Prairie Guest 800-344-2838. Rates based onavailability. reception desk at Yoga on the Lake. DESTINATION KOHLER CALENDAR OF EVENTS Fabulous Fondues at Craverie Kohler Waters Spa Shopping Day Positive Potential Dog Sledding December, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. December 3, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. December 9, 6:30 p.m. December 27, 9-11 a.m. Craverie Chocolatier Café Enjoy complimentary hot cider and cookies all day Intentions Explore the outdoors on a dog sled! Up to four peo- Enjoy a heavenly pot of peppermint white chocolate Join our discussion group to exchange ideas and ple are pulled by 12 dogs at the Kohler Experiential fondue with cookies, pretzels and freshly made while shopping for the holidays. Take 30% off al sig- share positive influences. Free. Call 920-457-9543. Learning Center. Event is weather permitting. $20 marshmallows for dipping. $10. 920-208-4933 nature Hollyhock, Waters and John Michael Kohler for Him bath and body products and logo'd apparel Beer Maker Dinner Series - Goose Island Beer per person per ride for approximately 10 minutes. Holiday Customer Service Center including spa robes, hats and tranquility towels. Call Company New Year’s Eve Gala & Celebration Package December 1-24 December 11 from 6:30-9 p.m. 920-457-7777 for more information. December 31, 7 p.m.-1 a.m. The American Club The Shops at Woodlake Horse & Plow Celebrate New Year’s Eve with an overnight package Concierge on-site for gift suggestions, complimenta- Holiday Open House Join the festivities as the chef prepares an evening for two guests at The American Club. Package ry gift-wrapping and Toys for Tots collection center. December 4, 4:30-7:30 p.m. featuring a five-course menu paired with a variety of 12/1-12/23, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 12/24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. includes the New Year’s Eve dance with open bar Woodlake Market superbly crafted brews. The beer maker will be on from 10-1 p.m.. Package prices start at $176.50. Happy Special at Salon at Sports Core Stop by during this open house to sample new and hand to share tips and information to help you taste different beer styles and create some memorable Package including the reception, dinner and dance December 1-14 unique appetizers, foods and beverages that are Salon at Sports Core pairings for your next dinner party. $55 per person, from 7:30 p.m.-1 a.m. with overnight accommoda- sure to be a hit at your holiday party. Complimentary. Enjoy a complimentary heat infusion skin treatment inclusive of tax and gratuity. tions at The American Club starts at $277.50. from Thermasoft during select services. Thermasoft Visit with Santa Holiday Cookie Decorating My Favorite Things - Chocolate Shop & Spa is a deep heat therapy treatment for silky, soft hands December 6, 1-3 p.m. December 13, 1-3 p.m. Package and feet. The Nursery Window Woodlake Market Atrium Café Available Sunday-Thursday through March 31, 2009 Kids ages 12 and under can stop in and decorate a Tuesday Tastes Reiki Seminar This package includes a $50 Shops at Woodlake gift December 2, 6-7:30 p.m. holiday cookie! While supplies last. Complimentary. December 6, 1 p.m. certificate; a two-course lunch, non-alcoholic bever- Woodlake Market age, and two Kohler Original Recipe Chocolates at Intentions Horse-drawn carriage rides Rebecca Turley of Majestic Fine Wines will be join- December 13 & 20, 1-3 p.m. the Craverie Chocolatier Café; and a 50-Minute Learn about healing energy at our free seminar. Call ing us this evening where we will be pairing holiday The Shops at Woodlake Chocolate Pedicure at Kohler Waters Spa. $150 per 920-457-9543 for reservations. wines with cheeses. $10. Registration suggested Complimentary. Call 920-459-1713 for information. person. Price includes gratuity and tax. 920-457-6570.