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Published Monthly In Kohler, WI 53044 OCTOBER, 2010 Volume 6, Number 3 Kohler Food & Wine Experience marks milestone 10th anniversary with exciting collection of celebrity chefs and presenters Celebrity chefs from Food Network, Bravo’s “Top Chef,” Cooking Channel and FOX gather in Kohler October 21-24, 2010
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Anne Burrell Sara Moulton Graham Elliot Brian Voltaggio Michael Voltaggio Culinary enthusiasts have come to testant on Bravo’s Top Chef Masters good for donation); the Grand Wine Tast- = Gourmet Marketplace at The American Kohler, Wis. for 10 years to experience and = Aida Mollenkamp – Host of Food Net- ings ($25) on Friday and Saturday; the Ma- Club learn from the best wine experts, nationally work’s Ask Aida; Contributor on Food jors Dinner at Whistling Straits ($150) on = Chef demonstrations and samplings at the renowned chefs and regional restaurateurs. Network’s Best Thing I Ever Ate; and Saturday; Oktoberfest ($35) on Saturday Kohler Design Center, enter to win The This year’s milestone anniversary of the Host of Cooking Channel’s FoodCrafters featuring a live band and beer tasting at the Kitchens of Kohler chef-inspired Kohler = Kohler Food & Wine Experience is marked The Voltaggio Brothers – Winner and Stella Artois Main Stage; Sunday Cham- STAGES Sink and two Karbon faucets with a strong lineup of celebrity chefs and runner-up on Bravo’s Top Chef pagne Brunch ($60) at The American Club prize package presenters who will continue to add flavor = Marc Mondavi – Third generation mem- Resort-Hotel; and concluding the weekend’s to this time-honored celebration, October ber of one of Napa Valley’s legendary events, the Ultimate Tailgate Party on Sun- HOTEL PACKAGES 21-24, 2010. winemaking families and co-proprietor day featuring the live television broadcast of Guests can enjoy accommodations at the “We are delighted to unveil this year’s with his brother Peter, Jr., at Charles Krug the Green Bay Packers football game featur- iconic American Club Resort-Hotel, the collection of celebrity chefs and presenters, Winery ing tailgate-style food and beverages for Midwest’s only AAA Five Diamond resort which includes longtime supporters of the = Marc Stroobandt – Belgian Master Beer purchase (free entry, $35 food and beverage hotel, or the Inn on Woodlake, a three-dia- event as well as new faces,” said Chef Ulrich Sommelier, Stella Artois wristband). mond boutique hotel in Kohler. The Taste of Koberstein, Group Director of Culinary Arts 2010 SPECIAL EVENTS TICKETS the Vine Package features overnight accom- – Kohler Co. “Just like a fine wine, the Co-sponsored by Food & Wine maga- The schedule, tickets and pricing for the modations at The American Club, and two Kohler Food & Wine Experience gets better 2010 Kohler Food & Wine Experience are zine, Kohler Food & Wine Experience offers tickets to Taste of the Vine (from $459 per with age – especially with our milestone 10th available online at KohlerFoodandWine.net a weekend of gala wine tasting events, wine person). The Feast of Talent Package fea- anniversary event.” and spirits seminars, culinary demonstra- or by calling 800-344-2838. Ticketed event prices start at $20 and many events and tast- tures overnight accommodations for two The complete schedule of events, tickets tions, artisan cheeses, gourmet food makers ings are complimentary. Events sell out nights at The American Club, two tickets to and hotel packages are now available for and specialty shopping. Many of the Kohler event goers. Details and tickets are available quickly and it is advised to make reserva- Taste of the Vine and two tickets to Feast of Food & Wine Experience special events take tions early to help ensure best selection and at www.KohlerFoodandWine.net or 1-800- the Talent (from $719 per person). Package place at the Stella Artois Main Stage spon- availability. Events, presenters, locations 344-2838. sored by Stella Artois/Anheuser-Busch. and times are subject to change. Visit the prices based on double occupancy. CELEBRITY PRESENTERS & CHEFS Signature events of the festival include Facebook page at Kohler Food & Wine Ex- SPONSORS Guests at the four-day celebration will Taste of the Vine at the Kohler Design Cen- perience to receive regular updates about the The 2010 Kohler Food & Wine Experi- have the opportunity to learn from some of ter and Feast of the Talent at The American event. ence is co-sponsored by Destination Kohler, the country’s best chefs and wine experts, in- Club Resort-Hotel. Taste of the Vine (Friday, COMPLIMENTARY ACTIVITIES Food & Wine Magazine, The American cluding: October 22) features a collection of wineries Complimentary demonstrations, tastings Club Resort, Kohler Waters Spa, Stella Ar- = Anne Burrell – Host of Food Network’s sampling their best vintages, including an and activities are scheduled during the tois and Domaine Serene in cooperation Secrets of a Restaurant Chef and Worst exclusive 6-liter bottle from Domaine Kohler Food & Wine Experience weekend with The Village of Kohler Tourism Promo- th Cooks in America; and Mario Batali’s Carneros honoring the 10 anniversary of in various locations throughout the Village tion Committee. Sous Chef on Food Network’s Iron Chef the Kohler Food & Wine Experience. Feast of Kohler including: Additional event sponsors include Aqua- America of the Talent (Saturday, October 23) is a one- = Grocer Vendor Fair featuring samples fina, Badger Liquor, Hoegaarden, Jones = Sara Moulton – Cookbook Author; Host of-a-kind dinner featuring menu courses se- from more than 30 vendors at Woodlake of Cooking Live and Sara’s Secrets on the lected by the participating celebrity chefs Market Dairy Farm, Kobrand, Leffe, L’eft Bank, Food Network; and Food Editor on ABC who will dine with guests for intimate and = Tastings, specials, trunk shows, seminars, Pepsi, Reinhart Food Service, Riedel Wine Good Morning America unforgettable evening. drawings & events at The Shops at Wood- Glass Company, Stone’s Throw Winery, = Graham Elliot – Chef/Owner of Graham Traditional events for the weekend in- lake Torké Coffee Roasting Co., Wirtz Beverage Elliot Restaurant in Chicago; Judge on clude the Thursday-evening Kohler Chefs’ = Kid and family-friendly activities and Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Milk Market- FOX Network’s MasterChef; and Con- Challenge ($20 plus a suggested canned events ing Board. 2 OCTOBER, 2010 = KOHLER VILLAGER KOHLERVILLAGER.COM
From the Village Board President . . . “GROWTH is is evidenced with the Kohler School Dis- golfing event!!! Mark your calendars for the Grace UCC the only evidence of trict’s new superintendent, Mr. Marty Lex- Women’s U.S. Open Golf Tournament at life”, (John Henry mond. His most recent position was in the Blackwolf Run in 2012!!! announces Newman). In the area of curriculum and instruction for the The Village Board is continuing the same vein, one could Milwaukee School District. The Village budgeting process for 2011. Throughout the say that growth de- Board is pleased to welcome Mr. Lexmond months of October and November, the Vil- school year mands change. The and extend our congratulations to him. The lage Board Chairpersons will meet with their movement from Village Board will work closely with him, respective committees for finalizing their schedule summer to fall is the Kohler School Board and staff for con- proposed budgets. On November 15th, the Grace United Church of Christ, 500 certainly a change tinuing the excellence of the Kohler Schools Budget Hearing will be held for the Village School Street, Kohler, announces its school for those who live in and assisting with the growth and changes Board to make the final adjustments to the year schedule. From September 12 through the Midwest…which is evidenced by the for the Kohler Schools. proposed 2011 Budget. The public is invited June 5, 2011, the people of Grace United change from humid temperatures to those of The Village Board vacancy was filled on to attend that meeting. Every attempt will be Church of Christ will worship at both 8 a.m. less humidity and lower temperatures. In the September 20th at a Special Board Meeting. made to continue to enhance the amenities and 10 a.m. on Sundays, with a church school program for children 4 years of age Village of Kohler other changes have taken Eight Village residents stepped forward to of our community in a fiscally responsible through grade 8 starting at 8:45. Throughout place this past year. Most evident are the be considered for the position. This was un- manner. the year the Sr. Choir, under the direction of new shelter/pavilion at Lost Woods Park and believable and encouraging that such a large With the cooler fall days edging us closer Audrey Braatz, will provide a variety of mu- the new Children’s Swimming Pool. Plus, number of candidates were interested in to the winter season, you may want to con- sical experiences twice a month, and the there are the ongoing maintenance projects serving on the Village Board. Obviously, sider attending the Kohler Food & Wine Ex- Children’s Choir will sing once a month. and upgrading of the Village’s infrastructure. only one could be selected. Congratulations perience – from October 21-24. An Both choirs sing only at the 10:00 a.m. serv- Amazing how these changes, even in the to Tom Schnettler. opportunity to pick up a few special gifts for ice. Child care is also available only during midst of our dour economy, bring a feeling There will be three vacancies on the Vil- the holiday season!!! the 10:00 service following a children’s time in worship. of rebirth and a zest for living. lage for the Spring Elections: the Village Best of wishes… Our thoughts continue to be with Ann Board President position and two Village The public is always welcome to join the Reinbacher and her family. On October 11th, trustee positions. John Egan, people of Grace United Church of Christ at the 5:30 p.m. monthly Village Board This past summer was the Men’s PGA at Interim Village President during its services of worship. Meeting, the Steve Reinbacher Memorial Whistling Straits. It goes without saying that Plaque will be presented to Ann and her Mr. Herbert Kohler’s love for golf has family. Also, a memorial plaque in Steve’s changed the area dramatically. Having Shop During the month of October name will be displayed in the Kirkpatrick worked in the tech check area, where be- Center at that time. The public is welcome tween 15,000 to 20,000 cell phones, i-pods, let’slet’sgivethanks give thanks and encouraged to attend these two brief cer- knives, cameras, and a few breast milk ma- and donate non-perishable foods emonies. The meeting will be held in the chines were checked in, there was a feeling to the local food pantry... Kirkpatrick Center. that the crowds would never stop coming. Bring in 1 food item10% = Offpurchase Further growth and change in the Village Hats off to Mr. Kohler for another successful on the riverfront Bring in 2 foods= itemitems15% = Offpurchase Bring in 3 foods= itemitems20% = Offentire 635 Riverfront Dr. • Sheboygan purchase 451-3084 (Not valid with other coupons or discounts) Open M-Th 10-530; Fri 10-6; Sat 10-5; Sun 12-4 Expires 10-28-09 5000967487
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During the 1960’s, Dr. Cicely On October 16, 2010, the place to be is Saunders, a British physician began the modern the Main Stage Tent at the Shops at Wood- hospice movement by establishing St. Christo- lake. The Kohler School Foundation’s An- pher’s Hospice near London. St. Christopher’s nual Fall Follies promises to be a great time. organized a team approach to professional care- giving, and was the first program to use modern With the theme, “Rooted to the Past, pain management techniques to compassion- Branching into the Future,” the Kohler ately care for the dying. The first hospice in the School Foundation hopes to show a healthy United States was established in New Haven, respect of the tradition behind Kohler Connecticut in 1974. Hospice offers care that seeks to comfort School, while also giving a glimpse into cur- rather than cure, offering comprehensive, com- rent curriculum and what can be accom- passionate care for people at the end of life and plished in the future. Attendees are support for their families. Hospice is not a place encouraged to show school spirit by wearing but a concept of care and can be provided in nu- anything from past, representing an era, to merous settings including assisted living facili- ties, hospitals and long-term care facilities. present. From letter jackets and senior Some hospices have residential units designed sweaters, old prom dresses and uniforms, to to provide a homelike setting where hospice is basic Bomber Blue and White – the event is provided. Patients facing the advancing stages both casual and comfortable. of terminal illness are eligible for such care. This may be a result of one of many conditions in- The auctions, both silent and live, will be cluding: end stage heart disease or cancer, de- bigger than ever before. Silent auction items mentia, lung, liver, or kidney diseases, or are in all price ranges. Exciting items will be Alzheimer's to name a few. Finding a cure at this “on the block”, including an Orlando condo point is no longer desired or expected by the pa- stay, a “car for the summer,” a graduation tient, family or both. Hospice care becomes ap- propriate when treatments are no longer party package, Packer tickets, an off-to-col- effective and the burden of the disease becomes lege kit, a weekend to Chicago’s Park Hyatt, Kohler School Art Teacher, Stacy Stanley, explains the process for painting the tiles for the kids’ too much to bear for the patient and family. dinner for 10 at River Wildlife, and more. A mosaic bench. Hospice provides relief from physical and unique donation this year came from the emotional pain so that the patient and family can Tiger Woods Foundation: an autographed to benefit the Annual Fund. Students in first, This is a great way to showcase the students’ spend their remaining days with comfort and dignity. If a patient’s condition improves, he or Master’s Flag from his First Major win in second, and third grades will create a mosaic talents with unique resources right around she can be discharged from hospice and return 1997. This very rare piece of golf history garden bench, mirror and fire pit for the auc- them. The relationship between students and to aggressive treatment or resume daily life. If will be auctioned live. tion. The students learned new techniques by community is clearly visible in these great the patient should later need to return to hospice, This year, the Kohler School Foundation incorporating this project into their visual art works of art,” says Lisa Madeira, art project Medicare and most insurance programs will classes. The one-of-a-kind mosaic pieces are allow additional coverage. Care focuses on the wanted to highlight the artistic talent of the coordinator. entire family. Hospice teams teach families how students. Fifth grade elementary students being made with the collective efforts of the Tables for the event are being sold to be involved in their loved one’s care. Hospice will be working with a local, yet nationally- Kohler School art department, volunteer quickly: invitations will be available in the care does not end when a patient dies. Grief sup- known glass artist, Beth Lipman, to create parents and local businesses. “We wanted to School’s District Office. Tickets are $37.50 port staff and volunteers usually maintain con- hanging glass leaves to be sold at the event demonstrate a truly collaborative process. tact with families for months after the death of per person, ($300 per table) with $20 of each a patient offering a variety of bereavement and ticket considered tax deductible. The event counseling services. will be held October 16 from 6:30 p.m. to 11 Submit your questions regarding Short Term Rehab, p.m. You may refer to the website, Long Term Care or Respite stays to: www.myrockyknoll.com and click on the www.kohlerschoolfoundation.org for pic- “Ask Rocky” tab OR mail to: tures of last year’s event and updates on the Ask Rocky 2010 Fall Follies as it approaches. N7135 Rocky Knoll Parkway Plymouth, WI 53073
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New, Used or Refinance... SameGREAT TOM GAST BOB TAUBENHEIM CHUCK STALZER RATE! POSITION – Firefighter and Trustee. POSITION – Firefighter. POSITION – Firefighter and Trustee. DUTIES – It shall be the duty of active fire- DUTIES – It shall be the duty of active DUTIES – It shall be the duty of active fire- fighters to obey all commands of their offi- firefighters to obey all commands of their fighters to obey all commands of their offi- cers while on duty. It is also the duty of a officers while on duty. It is also the duty cers while on duty. It is also the duty of a firefighter to be prompt at all meetings, fire of a firefighter to be prompt at all meet- firefighter to be prompt at all meetings, fire alarms, and fire drills. The firefighter must ings, fire alarms, and fire drills. The fire- alarms, and fire drills. The firefighter must assemble at the engine house without delay fighter must assemble at the engine house assemble at the engine house without delay and assist in getting the apparatus to the without delay and assist in getting the ap- and assist in getting the apparatus to the scene in readiness for operation as soon as scene in readiness for operation as soon as paratus to the scene in readiness for opera- possible. possible. tion as soon as possible. YEARS OF SERVICE – 11 years as active YEARS OF SERVICE – 16 as active fire- YEARS OF SERVICE – 15 fighter and 6 years as trustee. firefighter and 6 years as trustee. OCCUPATION – Auto Technician, 15 OCCUPATION – Current Shift Manager at OCCUPATION – Manager, Personal Lines years. Point Beach Nuclear Plant for 10 years, pre- Underwriting. HOBBIES & INTERESTS – Coaching viously a Submarine Lieutenant in the U.S. HOBBIES & INTERESTS – Golfing, cook- Youth Football in Sheboygan Falls. Navy for 11 years. ing and spending time with grandchildren FAMILY – Wife Stacey, Daughters Kaitlyn HOBBIES & INTERESTS – Camping, fish- and family. and Abagail and Sons Lucas and Mason. ing, golfing, bowling and spending time FAMILY – Wife Rita; Son Rob and Wife with family. YEARS IN KOHLER – Moved to Kohler Melody with granddaughters Alex and at 8 years old and graduated from Kohler FAMILY – Wife Sara and Daughters Sami Noelle; Daughter Molly and husband Rob and Veronica. with granddaughters McKenna and Riley. High School in 1993. Currently living in Sheboygan. YEARS IN KOHLER – 11. YEARS IN KOHLER – 25.
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New! Winter 2010 Teacher seeking Colors & Styles So many great colors, styles and finance professionals collections to choose from. Shown:Tote in Versailles, Twirly Birds Pink, Baroque, Buttercup andTwirly Birds Navy for economics project It's a winter of color-filled By Heather Reader-Schubert, Social Studies with 10 minutes of feedback time. The pre- surprises with five new Teacher, Kohler High School sentations will take place Tuesday, Novem- patterns and five new styles Dear Kohler Community: ber 2nd and Wednesday, November 3rd, from Vera Bradley. I am searching for a few business profes- 2010, from 2:25-3:15 p.m. each day. The sionals—business owners, individuals work- goal is to make our overall project as real- Stop in to Sweet Potato's to ing in the financial field, etc.—to participate world as possible. If you are interested or view this most merry, bright in this semester’s economics business proj- would like more information, please and original collection yet. ect simulation at Kohler High School. I am contact Heather Reader-Schubert at looking for individuals to come in to listen [email protected] or to and give feedback on student business call (920) 459-2920 ext. 1451 (Leave a proposals. Each business proposal presenta- message if no answer). I look forward The Shops at Woodlake, Kohler, WI M - Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5 tion will consist of a 5 minute pitch along to hearing from you! 6 OCTOBER, 2010 = KOHLER VILLAGER KOHLERVILLAGER.COM Book review The Company Town: The Industrial Edens and Satanic Mills that Shaped the American Economy Hardy Green. New York: bombs, makes for especially ABOUT THE BOOK’S AUTHOR: ness history, technology, and careers. He is Basic Books, 2010. 248 pp. interesting reading. Hardy Green is a for- the author of the academic history On Strike Utopia or Exploita- Finally, Green briefly ex- mer Associate Editor at Hormel: The Struggle for a Democratic tionville? Drawing on his amines the type of “town” as- at BusinessWeek, Labor Movement. Green has taught history background as a historian of sociated with today’s new where he was respon- at New York’s School of Visual Arts and corporate social experimen- companies. Rather than man- sible for the maga- Stony Brook University, from which he holds tation, Hardy Green, a for- ufacturing based communi- zine’s book review a PhD in U.S. History. He lives in New York mer associate editor at ties, these sprawling coverage. He still City. BusinessWeek, attempts to technology-related centers, writes regularly www.thecompanytownbook.com, paint a portrait of the evolu- built by companies like about the book publishing industry, and has www.hardygreen.com, tion of American industry Google, rely on automation published features on travel, investing, busi- Twitter: @hardygreen1 by highlighting several of and consequently only em- the more than 2,500 com- ploy hundreds instead of the pany towns that sprang up thousands required by manu- around such well-known facturing companies in their Distinguished guest brands as Hershey, U.S. Steel, Maytag, heyday. Phillips Petroleum, and, yes, Kohler. The Overall, the book is an engaging look at Company Town offers vivid and at times the history of industry in the United States. series tickets for 2010- fascinating stories about captains of industry That is, however, also its chief flaw. We and the work places and products they cre- learn more about textile milling and nuclear ated. fission than we do about the actual towns 2011 season on sale Moving mostly chronologically through supporting them. The chapter titled “Ex- Season tickets are now on sale for the Ballet Hispanico of New York some of the major innovations in American ploitationville” is a typical example. Of the 2010-2011 Distinguished Guest Series pre- Ballet Hispanico includes elements of “M,” history, Green begins with the textile mills chapter’s 32 pages, only eleven are actually sented by the Kohler Foundation. Season Maray Gutierrez Project and Club Havana. of New England, focusing especially on the about company towns. Much of the content ticket holders gain admittance to all three In “M,” the choreographer explores the development of Lowell, Massachusetts in dwells on employer/employee relations, Distinguished Guest Series events: iconic male/female images and gender role- the early 1800s. The heart of the town was unions, and strikes—as if they were some- - The Diary of Anne Frank, taking the playing in Latin American cultures. The the mill and boardinghouses, which pro- how peculiar to company towns. (In actual- audience back to 1933 Germany during Maray Gutierrez Project explores the Asian vided jobs and housing for Yankee girls who ity we know that strikes revolve around World War II influence in the Latino Diaspora, while the worked 12-hour days, six days a week. By labor issues and can happen anywhere - International dance through Ballet Club Havana segment displays Latin social the 1930s, Lowell’s labor force had transi- workers are organized. Two of the most fa- Hispanico of New York dancing at its best. Accented by bright cos- tioned to immigrant workers, textile produc- mous strikes in U.S. history, the postal strike - John Tesh Live In Concert tumes, the Ballet Hispanico of New York tion had largely shifted to the South, and the of 1970 and the air traffic controller strike Adult season tickets range from $78 to performance features rhythms of the Congo, town itself was in decay. Today the mill dis- of 1981, for instance, had no connection $98, while student discount prices range Rumba, Mambo and the Cha Cha. trict is a national park and Lowell is trying whatsoever to company towns.) from $39 to $49. Call 920-458-1972 or visit to reinvent itself as a high-tech center. The book contains no maps to show the Saturday, April 9, 8 p.m. www.kohlerfoundation.org/tickets to pur- Next, in a chapter entitled “Utopia,” location or layout of any of the towns, pre- John Tesh Live in Concert chase tickets. Green explores the development of pater- cious few photographs of any of the com- John Tesh – a former television host, and nalistic towns like Pullmann, Illinois; Her- munities, and little direct descriptions from Saturday, October 30, 7 p.m. now a recording artist, music director and shey, Pennsylvania; and Corning, New inhabitants about the impact of company The Diary of Anne Frank syndicated radio show host of Intelligence York. In these company towns the founders towns on their work. The subtitle (over The Barter Theatre – one of the longest run- for Your Life – adds Kohler to his 75-city believed that pleasant working and living which, admittedly, the author might not ning professional theatres in the country – tour, delivering a high-energy evening of in- conditions encouraged dependable and have had control) is downright misleading. brings this famous story to life on stage by telligence, music, hip-hop and dance suit- hard-working employees. In Pullmann, for Company towns did not shape the American capturing the claustrophobic and cramped able for the entire family. example, which was developed by the economy. They were nothing more than living space of Anne Frank and her family All performances take place at Kohler maker of the Pullmann passenger train support structures, at best. If anything as they hide from the Nazis. Memorial Theatre (260 School Street, sleeping cars, houses came with natural gas shaped the American economy, it was inno- Saturday, February 12, 7 p.m. Kohler, WI 53044.) and running water, a rarity for the 1880s, vation and consumer demand. (And “Sa- and the town included a Moorish-style the- tanic” Mills? Yes, the factories could be ater, a library, a “Queen Ann-style” hotel, oppressive, but I doubt whether any exor- and a school, parks, and playing fields. At cists were called in!) least one critic, however, saw the enterprise The six pages of the book devoted to the as “benevolent, well-wishing feudalism.” Village of Kohler embody the book’s flaw. Indeed, the company employed “inspec- We are told this particular company town’s tors,” who kept an eye on residents day and population and its location relative to Mil- night to make sure their opinions and habits waukee. A mere six brief sentences are al- were acceptable. located to telling us that landscape architects From here the author ventures to the were hired, construction began in 1912, and other extreme, taking a look at dingy coal the result was “a picturesque settlement of towns, southern mill towns, and steel towns. winding streets, parks, and brick and frame Gary, Indiana, the city that quickly grew up houses amid plentiful greenery.” That’s it. around the massive U.S. Steel plants there, The rest describes the Kohlers themselves, That last one mayu surpriserprise yo uyou gets an in-depth look. The company largely the current resort offerings, company prod- since for some time now people have thoughtught they they left the development of the town to private ucts, and especially the past relations be- need to wait to move in to Pine Haven. real estate promoters, which resulted in tween management, workers, and unions. One more thing we should clarifywhen cheap frame houses and no codes for run- There’s plenty about strikes, and very little comparing senior housing options, ning water, toilets, or sewers. Not that its in- about the town itself. please make certain all the details of what’st’s habitants spent much time at home: they Given that Green’s career focus has been included and add on costs are made clear.r. were either working one of their lengthy on business and his Ph.D. is in U.S. History You may be surprised to find that the optiontion seven-day-a week shifts or brawling at one and not geography, architecture, or plan- that looks like it costs the least, really isn’t.’t. of the local saloons (at one point there was ning, it is perhaps not surprising that the one saloon for every 88 citizens in Gary). focus of the book is on the history of com- Our continuum of care and solid historyassure assure we we off offerer In subsequent chapters, Green discusses panies rather than towns. The book is well the best in physical, spiritual, and emotionalonal care care al onalongg oil towns (e.g., Beaumont, Texas); auto in- written and interesting for those seeking in- with all the other great things you alreadykn know babout t us. dustry centers (e.g., Dearborn, Michigan); formation about the history of industry in meatpacking towns (e.g., Austin, Min- For more information about America. If, on the other hand, you are any of our homes, call Jane at nesota); and a few of the places that sprang drawn by the title into expecting to read up almost overnight to support our nation’s 467-2401, ext. 127 or visit us about life in any of the wide variety of com- online at www.pinehaven.org military efforts during World War II. One of pany towns that have dotted the country, these, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, where pluto- you’ll probably be a bit disappointed. Our hearts and rooms are open to all. nium was produced for the first atomic – Kevin Struck KOHLERVILLAGER.COM OCTOBER, 2010 = KOHLER VILLAGER 7 Who’s News? Kira Gutschow places in Miss Teen Wisconsin USA finals Kira Gutschow of Kohler, a senior at North High School and daughter of Todd and Amy Gutschow, competed and placed in the Pageant finals of the 2011 Miss Teen Wis- consin USA, held at the Fond Du Lac PAC onSunday, September 19, 2010. She was Honored to be named 2nd runner up. This was Kira's first pageant. Prizes in- cluded several scholarships, a beautiful Tro- phy and a portfolio of photos.
Kohler grad Tom Schnettler works on appointed to fill Village American Board vacancy Idol Tom Schnettler was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Village Board of Trustees Tucker Barrie, a 2009 graduate of Kohler left by John Egan, who was appointed to be High School, has been working as a produc- interim Village Board President after the tion assistant on American Idol Milwaukee. passing of Steve Reinbecher. A total of eight Tucker is currently majoring in film at Co- Kohler residents applied for the position, in- lumbia College in Chicago. American Idol cluding Liz Fehling, Bill Kunst, Jim O’Don- Milwaukee final auditions will be held Oc- nell, Tim Pilgrim, Tony Schultz and Dietmar tober 2 and 3 in Milwaukee. Wohlgemuth, Tom Schnettler and Jim Price. Price later withdrew his name. Scnettler re- ceived four of the six votes cast at a Special Board Meeting on September 20. Schnettler’s past appointements and serv- ice includes: volunteer fireman, fire chief, Village President, School Board member, Board of Zoning and Appeals, Plan Com- mission, church president, church building committee, and school building committee. Schnettler is married to Joan, and has five October 29–31 kids, all graduates of Kohler High School. Yoga on the Lake Unlock your inner bliss Online Sheboygan art
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NEW! 340 South Pier Drive 6018 Superior Ave. Sheboygan, WI 53081 Kohler, WI 53044 MEETING DATES 920-395-2280 920-467-8370 restorationgardens.com Kohler Civic Club First and third Thursdays, 12:00 noon Blackwolf Run, 7:30 a.m. after May 1. Kohler School Friends 10:00 a.m. second Wednesday of the month in the Library from Septem- ber through May. NAME Kohler Seniors Seniors! It's Bingo time.....White Elephant Style! The first Monday in Oc- for our frog! tober (the 4th) , 1:30 P.M., at Village Hall. Everyone round up and wrap up Fill out the entry form below and return to Movers & Shakers Kids Toys by October 31, 2010. your surprise contribution to the winning gifts. Everyone is welcome. You could win a $200 Kohler Police Athletic League (KPAL) gift basket! Second Thursday of every month at the firehouse. Meetings begin at Create a cool name for the Movers & Shakers frog. 7:00 p.m. If your name is chosen, you will FROG NAME receive a Movers & Shakers Entrant’s contact information: gift basket – Kohler Soccer Club valuedd at $200!$200! Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Library. NAME ADDRESS Enter now! Kohler Athletic Booster Club PHONE Contest runs First Monday of each month (except January, June and July) at 5:30pm in September 18 - October 31, 2010 E-MAIL the library. AGE Kohler Speakez's Toastmasters Yes! I want to receive The Shops at Woodlake e-newsletter and special offers by e-mail. Meets the 2nd and 4th Thur. from 12:10-1p.m. at the Kohler Co. Human No purchase necessary to enter or win. Void where prohibited. Entry form, official rules and odds of winning are available at Movers & Shakers Kids Toys located at 765E Woodlake Road in Resource Garden Level meeting room. Guests will need to sign in and The Shops at Woodlake, Kohler, Wisconsin 53044. Entries must be received by 10/31/10. One entry per person. have an ID to enter the building. Contact Perie Villani for more information Contest runs September 18 – October 31, 2010. 889-2728, [email protected]
Sheboygan Toastmaster 2121 meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of month at The Highland House on corner of 8th and Indiana Avenue from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. For additional information contact 920-287-7130. Located in Announcements and milestones are printed free of charge. Mail or leave in drop box at: 219 The Shops at Woodlake Church St., Kohler, WI 53044. Open daily 10am–6pm moversandshakerskidstoys.com Please include self-addressed stamped envelope to ensure return of photo prints. 920-453-2874 Classifieds are $5 per issue. Make checks payable to The Kohler Villager. KOHLERVILLAGER.COM Grade 5/6 campers Grade 7-12 campers
Sports Kohler KOHLER VILLAGER = OCTOBER, 2010 OCTOBER, What motivates an athlete? A passion for A What motivates an athlete? 2 Campers in grades 7-12 put effort the camp For the first time this summer, Their efforts All campers worked hard. Campers who participated in summer fit- Kohler Summer Fitness Summer Kohler yet Camp has best year becoming the best player on a field or court, an internal motor that never stops, the will- ingness to improve oneself so your team im- proves, or a basic desire to improve their Whatever the reason, over 70 level of fitness. student/athletes from grades 5-12 partici- That is fitness camp. pated in this summer’s the most in camp history! 4 days a week for 5 weeks dur- hours a day, agility Weightlifting, ing their summers. drills, plyometrics, endurance training and more, provided a great way for these kids to improve baseline movement and strength were outstanding and Their efforts skills. they should be commended! was extended to student/athletes in grades 5 2 These campers met 1 hour per day, and 6. They partici- times per week, for 5 weeks. pated in fitness stations and strengthening activities as an introduction to summer fit- ness. were fantastic and they should be com- mended! Hopefully we will see even more participation next summer. ness (all are not pictured): Danielle Hart, Zittel, Christina Alex Romanoski, Ryan Lindstrom, Eric Mehoke, Garrett Griswold, Jacob Hart, Connor Hogan, Rachel Maggi, Neill, Molly Misfeldt, Ben Morris, Kitty O’ Lauren Chorowicz, Billy O’ Alex Falconer, Neill, Erin Quam, Phil Case, Lindsey Gris- Cameron Brett Mueller, wold, Jacob Porter, Keefe, Scheuren, Monique Felix, Jack O’ Hapeman, Will Ben Madigan, Katie Ruelle, Aidan Andrew Bryce, Dominic Bocchini, Hogan, Connor Sbrocco, Nick Christensen, Patrick Marzano, Hank Biznek, Frannie Hill- strom, Sam Pfrang, Michael Chorowicz, Allie Bryce, Lily Bohn, Michael Maggi, Do- Amanda Megan Renzelmann, minic Carey, Grace Madigan, Windsor, Egbert, Eddie Michael Stock, Lucas Knuth, Welsh, Jacob Jim Conklin, Emma Hapeman, Charlie Alex Phillips, Kellie Hoekstra, Twohig, Erik John- Wagner, Joseph Charlie Keller, son, Ian Ruminski, Luke Silvestri, Charlie Dominic Nick Cooper, Anthony Krier, Kelly, Grace Nu- Michmerhuizen, Kaleigh Roeder, gent, Michael Janssen, Ben Maki, Jose and Jacob Morales, Carter Hunsucker, Krueger. Submited by Ken Roeder 10 KOHLERVILLAGER.COM OCTOBER, 2010 = KOHLER VILLAGER 11 Team Sweet Potato’s walks for the cure Team Sweet Potato’s walking group, after walking together every Tuesday and Thursday morning in September, joined 16,000 people for the Susan G. Komen Walk for the Cure 5k walk/run along Mil- waukee’s lakefront on Sunday, September 26, 2010. The walkers included: (back row to front, left to right: Cindy Geldreich, Michelle Maxwell, Tanya Hansen, Lori Udovich, Rachel Montes, Keri Roeder, Bridgitte Zielke, middle row; Katie Miller, Nina Hughes, Joni Stefanczyk, Jenn Guttschow, Jane Letscher, Gena Gebler, Lynn Erbstoesser, Mapi Mesalles, Sue Dex- heimer, front row; Ann Reinbacher, Lauren Schmitt, Robin Stock, Nina Kohler, Suzie Herold, Shawna Uselding. Experience an 1860s Halloween and Harvest Event at the Wade House Autumn Celebration October 16 & 17 Where can you take the entire family to seekers may step into the 19th century café as you choose from a variety of freshly- experience an 1860s Halloween and Harvest kitchen and “take a peek into the future” by made sandwiches, pizza, baked goods and celebration? Wade House Historic Site in contemplating apple peelings, roasting hot and cold beverages. Greenbush is the perfect setting to learn hazelnuts over an open fire, or playing Three All this and more awaits you at Wade about the origins of American Halloween Luggies (dishes). Included with admission House Historic Site in Greenbush. Located customs, play seasonal games of the period, is an opportunity to carve an Irish Jack midway between Fond du Lac and Sheboy- enjoy hot beverages, experience a leisurely O’Lantern from a turnip, or you may carve gan off Highway 23, Wade House is a non- horse-drawn autumn color tour, and listen to the traditional North American lantern from profit organization owned and operated by hair-raising ghost stories! a pumpkin. the Wisconsin Historical Society. The entire Treat yourself to a two-mile long horse- Venture inside the Herrling Sawmill, site is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through- drawn wagon ride over picturesque tree- which will be filled with tales of All Hal- out the weekend. Admission is $11 for lined sunken gravel roads. Appreciate the lows Eve past for those brave enough to par- adults, $9.25 for seniors and students (with warmth of cozy blankets as you are trans- take. Stop by the Blacksmith Shop to ID), and $5.50 for children ages 5-17; chil- ported back in time to the 19th century observe the smithy hard at work, and learn dren under 5 are always free. For informa- where there are no distractions other than to play a 19th century game of Snap-Apple tion about this and other special events, the crackle of leaves and the sounds of the greet you inside the historic tap room. Dis- or Ducking for Apples. please call (920) 526-3271 or visit our web- horses’ hooves along the timeworn path. cover how Americans adapted Irish customs Enjoy a selection of temptingly delicious site at www.wadehouse.org. A variety of unique seasonal activities and began to use native North American offerings at the Greenbush Cupboard café awaits you on the first floor of the Wade pumpkins as Jack O’Lanterns to celebrate on site, sure to delight any member of your House. As you enter, costumed staff will Halloween in a new, unique way. Curiosity group. 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Village Meetings Scheduled for October From Police Chief FIRE HYDRANT FLUSHING AND = Approved the school coop swim team 10/4 Finance Committee 5:00 pm WATER VALVE EXERCISING: usage schedule as presented for the 2010 10/5 Property Committee 4:45 pm Bill Rutten: During the months of October and Novem- swim season from 8/10-11/15. 10/6 Public Library Board 4:00 pm ber, the Village Public Works Department = Approved having the DPW crew replace (at Library) Trick-or-Treat: The Kohler Police Depart- will be exercising water valves. The De- the tennis shed with a wood build shed, 10/11 Village Board & Budget ment wants trick-or-treating to be fun and partment will also be performing mainte- cost not to exceed $1,300. Workshop 5:30 pm safe for everyone. To help that cause, Offi- nance on fire hydrants and flushing the = Approved operator’s licenses as re- 10/18 Village Board Budget cer Sass will be holding a Safe Trick-or- mains. The work will be performed Tues- quested. Workshop 5:30 pm Treat Awareness Program in the school for day through Thursday. Residents should be = Approved hiring Rec. Dept. employees 10/28 Planning Commission 4:30 pm the younger students. He will be passing out aware that there will be periods of cloudy Hannah Fenton & Nicole Connell for the 10/25 Recreation Committee 5:30 pm trick-or-treat bags from the Police Depart- Youth Center. st and discolored water as sediment and min- All meetings are held at Kohler Village ment. Trick-or-Treating will be on Oct. 31 eral deposits in the water-mains are dis- = Approved payment of K-W Electric, Inc. Hall, 319 Highland Drive, unless otherwise from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. During this time, of- turbed. If you have any questions about invoice for theater electrical project, indicated. ficers will hand out the glow necklaces Kohler water distribution maintenance, $19,000. throughout the Village to any child that please call 459-3881. = Approved payment of Aldag-Honold wants one. The glow necklaces will make Mechanical, Inc. invoice for A/C system From Clerk/Treasurer the children more visible as they are enjoy- in theater, $96,228. ing the night out. From Rec. Dept. = Approved May 2010 Revenue & Ex- Laurie Lindow: Street Crossing Training: On one of the pense Reports. Fall Election first days of school this year, School Re- Susie Wandschneider & = Approved the proposed fee schedule for The General Election will be held Tuesday, source Officer Jeff Sass taught some of the Valerie Wandschneider theater rental and changes to the rental November 2, 2010. The polling place is lo- newest students at the Kohler Schools how agreement form requiring a certificate of cated in the Kirkpatrick Center at the and where to cross the road. With the assis- Phone Numbers: insurance and hold harmless agreement. Kohler Village Hall, 319 Highland Drive, tance of Police Crossing Guards, Harriet Youth Center 459-3880 = Approved the proposed fee schedule for and will be open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. Tershner and Lori Wychesit, the students Pool 459-2423 gymnasium rentals and changes to the rental agreement form requiring a certifi- Voter registration is required to vote in the were educated on how to safely cross at the HALLOWEEN cate of insurance and hold harmless Election. If you are not already registered, crosswalk with the assistance of the crossing Trick or Treat and Bon Fire Sunday, Oc- agreement. you can register on Election Day at the guard. The Kohler Police Department has tober 31st = Approved request for fireworks permit polls or by stopping in the Clerk-Trea- been conducting this training for the last Trick or Treat 5:00-7:00 pm from Riverbend for 9/4/10. surer’s office during regular business several years. The Bon Fire will begin at 7:15 pm, north- = Approved Laurie Lindow’s attendance at hours, 7:00 am–4:00 pm, to complete a west of the High School Athletic Field, WMCA master academy course on 8/18. registration form. You will need your Wis- park at the Inn on Woodlake. The Kohler = Approved the engagement letter with consin driver’s license number or state ID Fire Department will be monitoring this Michael Best & Friedrich LLP regarding number. If registering on Election Day you event. need to provide proof of residence. An ac- 2010 Tax Assessments. ceptable form of proof of residence in- Fall Pool Schedule = Appointed John Egan to fill the unex- cludes a current and complete name and Open Swim pired term of Village President until residential address. Some examples are: WI Saturday & Sunday 1:30-4:30 pm, Lap April 2011. driver’s license or ID card; residential swimming 3:30-4:30 pm = Approved three-party Design Engineer- lease; real estate tax bill; utility service Tuesday & Thursday 5:30-7:00 pm, Lap ing Services contract between Sheboy- statement. For more information about swimming anytime gan Cty., Village of Kohler, WI DOT, voter registration, absentee voting and up- ***NEW CLASS*** and Kapur & Assoc. Inc. for the Non- coming elections, contact the Clerk-Trea- Officer Sass and Lori Wychesit talk about cross- SATURDAY MORNINGS Motorized Transportation Pilot Program, surer’s office at 920-459-3873. ing the street safely with the new students. 9:00 am Deep water aerobics for adults total cost not to exceed $84,652.32. = Approved appointments to standing Voter Public Access 10:00-11:00 am lap & open swim for adults only committees, special committees and Wisconsin voters can look up their polling commissions as presented. place and other election-related informa- This will be an on-going program. tion on the Internet using a function of the Water in Motion Aurora Visiting Nurse Association Shoo state’s voter registration system. It’s avail- Monday-Wednesday-Friday 7:00 am the Flu & Pneumonia Too! able on the Elections Division page at This is an energizing experience in the Where: Kohler Village Hall http://gab.wi.gov, the Government Ac- shallow water. The emphasis for this class When: October 13, 2010, 10 am – 2 pm countability Board’s website. Go to the is both cardio workout and muscle toning. November 3, 2010, 4 pm – 7 pm Elections & Voting tab, then select voters, We encourage participants to wear water Cost: $30 Flu Shot then select Registration & voting. shoes, but they are not required. The ability $55 Pneumonia Harriet Tershner stops traffic while Officer Sass to swim is not necessary. Please bring tow- Medicate Part B, Medicare Advantage Voter Public Access gives the public a assists the kids in crossing Church St. means of getting information about voter els, shampoo and soap. Plans & Medicaid accepted. Present your registration, voting history, normal polling Deep Water Cardio and Abs: card. Participants must be 9 years or older place locations, current office holders, and From Public Works Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 pm to receive a vaccination. A parent or sample ballots for upcoming elections. Superintendent The participants in this class wear flotation guardian MUST be present with anyone belts for buoyancy. 25 minutes are cardio under age 18. For more information, please The information provided on Voter Public call the Aurora Visiting Nurse Association Access pages comes directly from the Bruce Neerhof: exercises, 20 minutes targeting specific muscle groups and 15 minutes are spent in of WI at 800-862-2201. Statewide Voter Registration System LEAF COLLECTION: (SVRS) and is maintained by local clerks. the shallow water targeting the core mus- Leaf collection will start on October 4th and cles. You need not be a strong swimmer to Voters who find any out-of-date informa- continue until December 3rd. Leaves should tion should report it to their local municipal take advantage of this class. Please register KOHLER VILLAGE BOARD be raked into the street along the curb in a at the Pool. clerk. three-foot (3’) wide rows. No grass clip- John Egan, President Voters can search for the own information pings, sticks, or other garden debris is al- Pool Class Fees Brett Edgerle using their name and birth date. You can lowed. The Public Works Department $1.00 for residents per session John Egan $3.00 for non-residents per session also search by address to find the polling follows a schedule for leaf collection. The Thomas Gast collection starts on the south end of the Vil- You may also purchase a 12-session punch location for that particular address. In rare John Pethan cases, a voter may vote on a provisional lage where the trees are more mature and card. Brian Post ballot, and the Voter Public Access page produce more leaves. The route continues to $10.00 for residents will also allow that voter to check the sta- the west and north sections of the Village. $32.00 for non-residents John Renzelmann tus of her/his provisional ballot. During the last part of October and early Actions taken by the Village Board Tom Schnettler part of November we may only be able to Instructions for using Voter Public Access during their meetings on August 9, 18 Clerk-Treasurer Fire Chief are provided on the site. Voters who do not get through the Village once a week and and 25 2010: cannot make exceptions since this will affect Laurie Lindow Mike Lindstrom find registration information about them- = Approved Resolution 2010-11, Support- Police Chief Recreation Director the collection schedule. A second leaf vac- selves in Voter Public Access should con- ing Sheboygan County’s Application for Susie Wandschneider uum machine will be used during the heavi- William Rutten tact the municipal clerk to make sure they Tiger II Funding, for Reconstruction of Public Works Supt. Librarian est weeks of the season. are properly registered to vote. the Recently Acquired State of WI Rail- Bruce Neerhof Erin Coppersmith road Right-of-Way from Plymouth to Kohler. 15 Cheese
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KOHLER VILLAGER KOHLER = Kathi Appelt plans to arrive at 9:30am Kathi If you would like additional information Kohler School Friends has provided the funding. Several of her books will be avail- able for student purchase prior to the author visit. Please keep an eye out for those forms to go home. Af- and give about a 45 minute presentation. terwards, she will personally sign books that were purchased. Students and family mem- bers are encouraged to attend her book talks as she is at the Mead Library on Saturday, one of the keynote speakers. Appelt or the Sheboygan Chil- about Kathi Book Festival, please checkout the dren’s following website: sheboyganchildrensbookfestival.org Join the fun! (JK-SK-1st grades) Parade (JK-SK-1st An Annual lower Elementary Wednesday, October 27th, 2010 Dress up for the Day! up All are invited! Dress Elementary School Fake tatto0s provided in the lunch room
DISTRICT MEETING DISTRICT Susan Jaberg Submitted by Principal-Mrs. NOTICE FOR ANNUAL ANNUAL NOTICE FOR Halloween Events in the Notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of School District Kohler, Lunch Menu: Mummies on a Stick, Peter Pumpkin County of Sheboygan, State of Wisconsin, that an Annual Meeting of said district that an Wisconsin, County of Sheboygan, State for the transaction of business will be held in District Library school on The 2010, at seven-thirty o’clock p.m. the twenty-fifth day of October, Monday, Budget Hearing of said district for review the budget will be held in same place on the same day at seven o’clock p.m. 2010. Dated this 1st day of October, Any parent that does not want their child’s name published as part of the Any parent that does not want their child’s Will take place in the large Gym at approximately After a year of planning, The Sheboygan After a year of planning, In preparation for this event, the library Alyca Arentsen, Library Media Spec. & Arentsen, Alyca Puffs, Graveyard Veggies Bar,hot lunch. Puffs, Will Be Served for honor roll should send a written letter stating such to: Kohler Schools 333 Schaaf Vander Attn: Lynn WI 53044, Upper Road, Kohler, Parents who want child Parents honor excluded from should write school roll Author to Visit to Author Elementary Kohler Submitted by Denise Roth, Reading Spe- cialist & Book Festival Steering Committee Book Festival Steering Committee Book Festival is slated for Octo- Children’s ber 15-17. In conjunction with this event, several schools in Sheboygan County will be hosting author visits. Kohler Elementary is Appelt will be proud to announce that Kathi giving an author presentation for grades JK- October 15th. 3 on Friday, has purchased several of her books. Class- room teachers will be reading her books to get their students familiar with her poetry- The JMKAC has sup- type style of writing. plied event bookmarks for students and the In the U.S., International Walk to School Day is expected Walk to include 5,000 schools from all from the U.S. Walkers 50 states. Ray Venn Kendall Wolf Lily Zehfus Zittel Ryan Walk to School events work create Walk by the The event is being organized will join children and adults in 40 countries around the world. safer routes for walking and bicycling emphasize the importance of issues such as increasing physical activity among children, congestion, concern traffic pedestrian safety, for the environment and building connec- tions between families, schools and the broader community. school district and support from the Kohler Police.
Kohler School News Kohler The students listed will partici- pate in this year’s water testing water pate in this year’s Kohler Public Schools will be Approximately 350 students from Kohler The event will begin at 7:30a.m.with program at Kohler High School at Kohler program This science enrichment program allows students to participate in a community service project and also encourages them to use some of their biology chemistry skills. The students will be actively involved in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting biology The Kohler and chemistry data related to the water quality of Sheboygan River. Run Golf Course. Some of the Wolf group is responsible for testing the river near Black tests include dissolved oxygen, biological oxygen demand, pH, temperature, total phos- The water total solids, fecal coliform, and macroinvertebrates. phates, nitrates, turbidity, and also to the local Depart- test results are sent to the Maywood Environmental Center, parts of the ment of Natural Resources. Other Sheboygan County schools test different Along with pre- All of the results are shared at a forum in spring Maywood. river. senting the data, students suggest explanations for their findings, and work together to land conser- explore possible action plans that might have a positive impact on the area’s vation and the environment. Students attend sessions where water quality experts pro- vide needed information. Students involved in the program are currently taking physics, Ms. Krejcarek is the science teacher leading this or chemistry. advanced honors biology, group. Team: the Waters Testing 2010-2011 SeniorsIlirian AmetiMaren BogardDan ChenSarah ChungKaitlin EscheHannah FentonCarissa GartmanDanielle HartKaylie LadwigChristine LeffelMeghan LongAlex MauerMary MolepskeAustin Neerhof John Benishek Jenna Peters Andrew Goodell Junior Kara Saemann Vajna Von Vicky Garrett Griswold Jacob Hart Shawn Vroom Claire Hillstrom Michael Krueger Christina Lindstrom Melyssa Louwagie Eric Mehoke Sarah Molepske Peter Nebel Charles Olmsted Rachel O’Keefe Lily Proudman Alex Romanoski Brendan Schneider Greg Suralik Schaaf Alex Vander Sophomores: Kitty O’Neill & Katelyn Van Treeck Van Sophomores: Kitty O’Neill & Katelyn joining schools from around the world to celebrate International to School Day on October Walk 6, 2010. Elementary will be walking to school on Oc- tober 6th along with parents, teachers and community leaders. Families and teachers that drive to school will meet at the Kohler Market at 7:30a.m. and walk to- gether. kids, parents and community leaders walk- will Walkers ing from all over the village. arrive at the school playground around 7:45 a.m. Other special activities associated with the walk include music, characters, and prizes.
Kohler Public Schools to Kohler celebrate International to School Day on Walk 6, 2010 October KOHLERVILLAGER.COM OCTOBER, 2010 OCTOBER, KOHLERVILLAGER.COM 16 OCTOBER, 2010 = KOHLER VILLAGER KOHLERVILLAGER.COM 2010 KOHLER MADRIGAL KSF PTO Craft SINGERS Auditions were held on September 15th. The 2010 Kohler Madrigal Singers are: Fair Welcomes
Soprano singers: Brenna Hogan, Shelby Homiston, Kim Lammers, Rachel O’Keefe, Kendall Wolf. New Chairperson Alto singers: Katie Anderson, Jessica Dyksterhouse, Sarah Leick, and Melyssa Louwagie. Tenor singers: David Shapiro, Ryan Tengowski, Logan Wright, and Ryan Zittel. for 2010 Bass singers: Cole Brock, Jacob Hart, Charles Olmsted, and Greg Suralik. The Kohler School Friends PTO is ex- Proceeds from each Craft Fair are used the Congratulations singers! cited to announce a new event chairperson, following September to purchase academic Vicki Friske, for the 2010 Holiday Arts & materials for the teachers at Kohler School Crafts Fair. Vicki has been part of the and also pay for transportation to & from WINTER VOCAL CONCERT Craft Fair planning committee since 2001, field trip sites. These benefits are extended chairing two of its sub-committees and as- to all students from 4K through 12th grade. Mark your calendars for the Kohler Winter Vocal Concert on Monday, December sisting with many other aspects of the Craft This September, nearly $19,000 of income 13th at 7:30 p.m. in the Kohler Memorial Theatre. The concert features the middle Fair over the years. This year's planning from the 2009 Craft Fair was allocated for school choir, madrigal singers, and the high school concert choir. committee is a mix of seasoned committee field trips and teacher "Wish List" items. chairs and new faces, which will ensure a This year's Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair successful event built on experience, en- will be held on Saturday, November 20th, thusiasm and fresh ideas. If you'd like to 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00p.m. at Kohler join this year's team or if you're interested School. The Craft Fair will feature 80 in donating an item for our raffle, please artists and crafters, a Holiday Cafe, a raf- email the organization at kohlerschool- fle, bake sale and live entertainment. This [email protected] event is held in conjunction with the Amer- The Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair is the ican Club's Holiday Market and is spon- largest fundraiser for our Parent Teacher sored by Kohler School Friends PTO and Organization, the Kohler School Friends. the Village of Kohler Tourism Committee. Kohler School receives grant from Target Submitted by Denise Roth Thanks to the Target Grant, the JK classes are updating their curriculum! A grant was written for $2000 to purchase new ABC-Time, writing, math and concepts materials. They will be using the Frog Street Press Early Literacy Program. This program integrates letters, numbers and concepts into themes allowing ideas to be revisited several times a day. It uses the “Read and Sing” concept to stimulate the mind. They are also purchasing the Kohler elementary students from Mrs. Magle’s 2nd grade spent time reading to their Handwriting without Tears program, which uses special magnetic boards to assist young principal for September’s “Reading” theme. writers. Both programs should be up and running by mid-September. Mrs. Bley and Mrs. From left: Erin Pelliegrino, Molly Hunsucker, Ava Hoffmann, Ryan VanZeeland, Cooper Andrews are very excited to use their new teaching tools and may be asking for additional Zielke, Mrs. Susan Jaberg, Rory Potter, Anna Koppel, Rachel Marventano and Nadia items or supplies needed for their newly developed themes. Wandschneider.
Kohler School District October Children with disabilities procedure Lunch Menu 2010 The school district must locate, identify, and evaluate all chil- dren with disabilities, including children with disabilities at-
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Prepared From Scratch tending private schools in the school district, regardless of 1 the severity of their disabilities. The school district has a spe- Eggs Benedict Contains Pork HARVEST OF THE MONTH Sandwich cial education screening program to evaluate all children with Breakfast Potato Casserole Vegetarian Entrée Fresh Fruit Salad suspected disabilities and are at least three years old. Upon Split Harvest of the Month Peas request, the school district will screen a child who has not Blueberries Fresh vegetables plus fresh and Alternative Entrée(s) Contains Peanuts Pumpkin canned fruits are available daily with Buffalo Chicken Wrap graduated high school to determine whether a special edu- lunch from the Fruit & Vegetable Bar. Popeye Salad Contains Tree Nuts 45678 cation referral is appropriate. A request may be made by Tilapia Stromboli Cheeseburger Mini Corn Dogs Chicken Divan contacting Tamra O'Keefe, Special Education Director at Wild Rice Pilaf 3 Cheese or Pepperoni Oven Fries Mac-n-Cheese Whole Grain Pasta Sugar Snap Peas Caesar Salad Corn California Blend Wheat Dinner Roll 459-2920 x1200. Chocolate Chip Cookie Did you know that you
Alternative Entrée(s) Alternative Entrée(s) Alternative Entrée(s) Alternative Entrée(s) Alternative Entrée(s) can order bagged lunch Chicken Salad Sandwich Slider Combo Italian Sub Yogurt Pak Buffalo Chicken Wrap from Chef Ted for your KOHLER TIMES is published for residents of the Cobb Salad Cravin Craisin Salad Taco Salad Chicken Casear Salad Popeye Salad Kohler School District 11 COLUMBUS DAY OBSERVED 12 13 14 15 next field trip? Call the Chicken Parmesean Homemade Pizza Chicken Nuggets Chili con Carne kitchen for details! Kohler Public Schools Whole Grain Pasta Tossed Salad 1/2 Day Mashed Potatoes Whole Grain Bread Italian Vegetables Fresh Fruit Salad and Gravy 333 Upper Road, Kohler, WI 53044 Italian Sub Broccoli 920-459-2920 Taco Salad Board of Education Alternative Entrée(s) Alternative Entrée(s) Alternative Entrée(s) Alternative Entrée(s) Chicken Salad Sandwich Slider Combo Yogurt Pak Buffalo Chicken Wrap Cobb Salad Cravin Craisin Salad Chicken Casear Salad Popeye Salad Jane Bishop, President 18 19 20 21 22 Laura Kohler, Vice President Chicken Wok Stromboli Chicken Patty Enchiladas Grilled Turkey-Cheese Brown Rice 3 Cheese or Pepperoni Whole Grain Bun Spanish Rice on Wheat Advocados, eggplants, John Suralik, Treasurer Stir Fry Vegetalbes Broccoli Salad Tator Tots Firenze Corn Salad Potato Wedges cucumbers, chilies and Marlene Yang Fortune Cookie tomatoes are all fruits that are prepared and served as Diane Kelly
Alternative Entrée(s) Alternative Entrée(s) Alternative Entrée(s) Alternative Entrée(s) Alternative Entrée(s) vegetables. Chicken Salad Sandwich Slider Combo Italian Sub Yogurt Pak Buffalo Chicken Wrap District Administrator Cobb Salad Cravin Craisin Salad Taco Salad Chicken Casear Salad Popeye Salad 25 26 27 28 29 Marty Lexmond Chicken Tenders Homemade Pizza Halloween Meal BREAKFAST/LUNCH PRICES Editor Baked Potato Halves Marinated Cucumber Salad Mummy on a Stick Elementary $3.25 Vegetable Medley Peter Pumpkin Cheese Puffs Secondary $3.25 Mary Struck Grave Yard Veggie Bar Additional Milk $0.40 Pumpkin Bar Adult $3.25 E-mail submissions: [email protected] Extra Entrée $2.00 Phone: 331-4904 Alternative Entrée(s) Alternative Entrée(s) Chicken Salad Sandwich Slider Combo Cobb Salad Cravin Craisin Salad If you have questions or comments, Kohler Times deadline: Menus are subject to change without notice. please contact me for an appointment: Milk Choice of 1%, Skim Ted Weidman 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 and 100% Fruit Juice 20th of every month 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 Chef / Manager information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250- is included with Lunch 9410 or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. 920-457-2920 ext 1439 KOHLERVILLAGER.COM OCTOBER, 2010 = KOHLER VILLAGER 17 Public expression of Procedures for school closings due to inclement weather: board members We ask parents to discuss this issue with their children now – before the actual emer- gency occurs. If you are generally not home during the day, be sure your child knows The Board President functions as the offi- This bylaw shall apply to all statements where they are to go if school closed early: will they go home with a classmate; an older cial spokesperson for the Board. and/or writings by individual Board mem- sibling; or a relative? Have you made prior arrangements with this individual to be on From time-to-time, however, individual bers not explicitly sanctioned by a major- “stand by” for these occasions? Please make your arrangements in advance and make sure your child is fully aware of what to do in case school closes early. Board members make public statements ity of its members, except as follows: Any decision to close school for all or any portion of a school day will be made as early on school matters: A. correspondence, such as legislative pro- posals, when the Board member has re- as possible in order to afford parents the opportunity to make alternate child care trans- A. to local media; ceived official guidance from the Board portation plans. All closing announcements or early dismissals will be made on the Kohler B. to local officials and/or State officials. on the matters discussed in the letter School web site www.kohlerpublicschools.org and the following area radio/television sta- Sometimes the statements imply, or the B. routine, not for publication, correspon- tions: readers (listeners) infer, that the opinions dence of the District Administrator and WHBL (1330 AM), WXER (104.5 OR 96.1 FM), WSTM (91.3 FM) “The Breeze”, expressed or statements made are the offi- other Board employees WLKN (98.1) cial positions of the Board. The misunder- standings that can result from these C. routine “thank you” letters of the Board WTMJ – Channel 4, WFRV – Channel 5, WISN – Channel 12, Channel 6. incidents can embarrass both the member D. statements by Board members on non- and the Board. Therefore, Board members school matters (providing the state- should, when writing or speaking on ments do not identify the author as a member of the Board) school matters to the media, legislators, On-GoingFundr aisingProgr ams at KohlerSchoo l: and other officials, make it clear that their E. personal statements not intended for views do not necessarily reflect the views publication Labels For Education - Clip UPC CODES from CampbellSoup, Swanson of the Board or of their colleagues on the Soup, Franco Americanproducts, and Pepperidge Farm products. LIDS from V8 drinks and Prego sauces. Board. ClippedUPC must includethe Campbell’s ogol also.
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Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes Call to Order the motion. All ayes. Motion car- COTW meeting on Tuesday, August utilizing Fund 80, the Board may open Jane Bishop called the meeting to ried. 17th at 6:00 p.m. She met with other budget allocations within Fund 10. order at 5:45 p.m. in the District Office Laura Kohler moved for the considera- members of the Kohler Memorial The- Thank you to Marlene and John for Conference Room. Roll Call was taken tion of the full board to hire a 5K ater Committee and will bring the new continually to develop strategies. by Marlene Yang. The following board teacher for the 2010-2011 school fee structure to the B & G committee Consent Agenda members were present: Jane Bishop, year. Diane Kelly seconded. All for review. 1. Approval of the July 12, 2010 Regu- Laura Kohler, Diane Kelly and Marlene ayes. Motion carried. NWEA Growth Report Susan Jaberg, lar Board Meeting minutes Yang. John Suralik was absent. Diane Kelly moved for the considera- Elementary/Middle School Principal, 2. Approval of Invoices Statement of Public Notice tion of the full board to hire a junior presented NWEA Growth. The goal is Friday, August 6 @ 10:30 am varsity volleyball coach. All ayes. to mark continuous improvement not Reports of the Finance Committee Motion carried. Approval of Agenda only in the Middle School, but the Ele- Consideration of Finance Committee’s Marlene Yang moved to approve the Adjourn to Open Session—Marlene mentary School and High School as recommendation to bring the Heartland agenda. Laura Kohler seconded. All Yang moved to adjourn to open ses- well. The challenge is for the staff and Business Solutions proposal to the ayes. sion. Laura Kohler seconded the mo- students to utilize this assessment tool Buildings and Grounds Committee and tion. Adjourned to open session at and to set high achievable goals. recommends the district does a third Adjourn to Closed Session to con- 6:58 p.m. sider employment, contracts and Superintendent’s Report Marty Lex- party assessment of the project. Reconvene in Open Session/Roll mond remarked that notable themes performance-related information for Approval of Kohler School Friends’ Call of Members (Distance Learning kept rising to the top with his teacher employees over which the school Wish List/Field Trip monies Center) discussions: Communication; Aca- board has jurisdiction or exercises Laura Kohler moved to approve the Jane Bishop called the meeting to demic Achievement and growth; Build- responsibility pursuant to Wiscon- items and reports included in the con- order at 7:00 p.m. Marlene Yang called ing community within the high school; sin State Statute § 19.85 (1)(c,e) sent agenda. Diane Kelly seconded the roll. Diane Kelly, Laura Kohler, Building community between middle Marlene Yang moved to adjourn into the motion. All ayes. Motion carried. closed session at 6:30 p.m. Laura Jane Bishop and Marlene Yang were and high school teachers; Curricular Kohler seconded the motion. All ayes. present. John Suralik was absent. alignment; Integrating technology. The Pledge of Allegiance roof project is on track and Ebben Field Call to Order/Roll Call—Jane Bishop, lights are going up. Marlene Yang, Laura Kohler and Diane Persons Requesting to Address Kelly were present. John Suralik was Members of the Board of Education Review of District Finances – The absent. Communications/Announcements/S planning and final development of the 2010-2011 school year will include ad- Executive Action/Discussion items: chedules/Presentations ditional contingency funding within Laura Kohler moved for the considera- Jane reminded board members that Fund 27 based on a three year aver- tion of the full board to hire a 6th the Welcome Back to School Breakfast th age rate of growth in expenditures. By grade aide. Diane Kelly seconded is August 27 at 7:30 a.m. There is a 18 OCTOBER, 2010 = KOHLER VILLAGER KOHLERVILLAGER.COM LIBRARY LINK KOHLER PUBLIC LIBRARY OCTOBER, 2010 KOHLER PUBLIC LIBRARY SPECIAL PROGRAMS: GOING ON VACATION??? LET Juliet: A Novel Fortier LOCATION: Early Release Magic Show US HELP YOU!!! Freedom Jonathan Franzen Kohler Public Library is housed with Wednesday Please let Erin know if you or your fam- The Widower’s Tale Julia Glass the school library in the school build- October 13, 2010 ily is planning a vacation for the up- The Red Queen Gregory ing at 333 Upper Road. 12:30pm coming year. The library would be Ape House Sara Gruen Veil of Night Howard FALL HOURS: Get ready for Halloween with Magi- happy to purchase travel guides specific Queen of the Night Jance Monday—Thursday: 8am-8:30pm cian Glen Gerard! Back by popular for your destination. Stop in, or email Hangman Kellerman Friday: 8am—5pm demand, Mr. Gerard will perform in [email protected] I’d Know You Anywhere Lippman Sunday 1—4pm the library, Skippy Dies Murray We open at 9am on non-school days: It’s a special Halloween themed show… NEW MATERIALS: Body Work Paretsky October 28 & 29 so don’t miss it! Appropriate for all Please call 459-2923 or email Erin at ages. [email protected] if you Demons and Druids James Patterson LIBRARY PARKING SPOTS Tales From Beyond…Halloween have suggestions of items to purchase The Postcard Killers James Patterson Just a reminder that library park- for the library. In Harms Way Ridley Pearson ing spots are for library patrons Thursday October 21, 2010 BOOKS Shift Tim Kring only. Please don’t park there if you are Portobello Rendell 7pm Non-Fiction dropping off or picking up your kids, or The Rembrandt Affair Daniel Silva Join Magician Bruce Hetzler for an The I Hate to Cook Book Bracken attending an after school events. Tickets Safe Haven Nicholas Sparks will be issued if you are parked there il- evening of the strange, macabre, and Pinheads and Patriots O’Reilly supernatural side of Halloween. This Last Night at Chateau Marmont legally. This policy is to ensure that eld- Fiction program is sure to get you in the mood Weisberger erly patrons and patrons with small kids The Violin of Auschwitz Anglada for spooks and scares! Appropriate for Mary Tudor: Princess, Bastard, don’t have to park at the back of the Burn Barr teens and adults. Queen Whitelock parking lot. Mothers and Other Liars Bourret DVDs KNIT CLUB Tough Customer Sandra Brown BECOME A FRIEND! Prince of Persia We meet the second Tuesday of every The Atlantis Code Brokaw The Kohler Public Library has its own City Island month at 6:30. Please join us for an A Stranger Like You Brundage page on Facebook! Become a “fan” and Date Night evening where we work on our projects Cure Cook get updates on programs and tips on MacGruber and share our skills. Everyone is wel- Maybe This Time Cruise new books. Simply search “Kohler Nine come. Crocheters welcome! 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Grill & Go in 5 month long students “vote” for teachers the history of German brewing and the October 1 – 31 Take 5 at Sports Core by donating pennies, coins, or cash for unique selections for the beer dinner. Surround yourself with luxurious soft- Enjoy 20% off any Panini all month their favorite teacher. All donations go Chef Stanley Austreng will be available ness from Frette… long. Offer expires October 31, 2010. to the Cancer Fund. (920) 453-2817 to discuss his pairings and food philos- Enter to win a Frette towel set for two! Take 5 now offers improved efficiencies ophy. $50 per person. Set includes 2 bath sheets, 2 hand Harvest Days – Family, Food, Fun and less customer waiting time. Made- 800-344-2838 towels and 2 face towels. Saturdays and Sundays in October to-order panini’s are now rare, but our Friday, October 22 (open 10:00am – October 2-3, 9-10 & 16-17 Restorative Yoga with Deb cold case offers a delicious variety to 8:00pm) 11am-4pm Yoga on the Lake please anyone’s taste buds. If you pre- Join us between 5:00pm and 8:00pm Adults and Children ages 6 and above Thursday, October 14, 7-9pm, Donation fer a hot option, we’re happy to pop to meet with a representative from $5 requested your selection on our grill. Yummie Tummie. Receive a 10% dis- 5 and under-free Restorative yoga is an important tool (920) 208-4947 count on all Yummie Tummie pur- Events include: Towering Hay Fort, for everyone. It is useful when you feel chases. Be one of the first 50 Retro Prices! Pumpkin Patch, Wagon Rides, Corn weak, fatigued, or stressed from daily customers to purchase a Yummie Tum- Kohler Waters Spa Maze, Children’s Crafts at Movers & activities or major life events. Restora- mie and receive a complimentary gift! As the Kohler Waters Spa continues to Shakers, Kohler Design Center Activi- tive yoga is especially good for those Saturday, October 23 (open 10:00am – celebrate the ten year anniversary, dis- ties & Entertainment, Woodlake Market suffering from stress, cancer, 8:00pm) cover the healing power of the sea in Events. menopause, injury, depression or other Join us any time between 10:00am and this restorative back treatment, Sea Purchase tickets at the Information challenges. Even those who feel per- 4:00pm to meet with a representative Foam Back Pack. Starting with a trig- Center (ARTspace Plaza) located at fectly healthy report that restorative from Yummie Tummie and be entered ger point head massage, a warm sea The Shops at Woodlake yoga has helped them develop more into an hourly drawing for a compli- foam mud pack relaxes and soothes Call 800-344-2838 or visit TheAmeri- energy and sleep better. The power of mentary Skinny Tank! Receive a 10% your muscles and dissolves stress. A canClub.com for more information restorative yoga lies in its ability to nur- discount on all Yummie Tummie pur- full-body moisturizer application com- ture ones own internal healing Teen Yoga chases. Be one of the first 50 cus- pletes this service. (not recommended processes. Yoga on the Lake tomers to purchase a Yummie Tummie for people with iodine sensitivity.) 50 Donations to the Cancer Fund. (920) Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4-5 pm, and receive a complimentary gift! minutes $95 (retro price) Retro pricing 453-2817 Drop in class Sunday, October 24 (Open 10:00am – available October 1 – December 31, $7 per class (student rate) The Yoga of Eating & Food 6:00pm) 2010. Call for appointment 800-344- Yoga empowers teenagers to become Yoga on the Lake You ate. You drank. You were merry. 2838. more confident. This life skill can be Saturday, October 16, 10:30am-1pm, Visit Scentualities for a Yummie Tum- Time to Plant your Spring Bulbs! called upon to cope with and balance $35 mie and reshape yourself for the holi- Kohler Gardener the stresses of school work and life. Enlightened Eating: The yogic path to days ahead. Receive a 10% discount October 1-31 Students will gain a sense of well-being diet and weightloss. on all Yummie Tummie purchases. Receive a complimentary bag of bulbs while developing strength and flexibil- This workshop will provide time tested “Mocktails” from Jelly Belly with a purchase of $50 or more (while ity. (920) 453-2817 yogic answers to diet, eating and food Movers & Shakers supplies last). in order to obtain your optimal weight. Mini Muscles October 22 –23 (920) 458-5570 We will learn helpful tips and tools to . Sports Core achieve a healthy body and metaboilsm Stop in for a “mocktail” from Jelly Belly The Cream of the Crop! 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Salon at Sports Core Oct 1-30 Celebrate during Spa Week! 45 min yoga practice designed to boost Sunday, October 24, 11am-2pm Special events throughout the month Kohler Waters Spa digestion and metabolism. Join Salon at Sports Core for the fight include: Well-being Sample Readings, October 11-17 1 hour we will prepare and eat together against breast cancer. complimentary Numerology Profiles, During this special week, enjoy select a delicious satisfying organic lunch fit For 3 hours only, the Salon will offer Aromatherapy Treatments, Develop Kohler Waters Spa services for only for a yogi! $10 haircuts (styling not included), $5 Your Intuition, free Reiki Body Scans, $50! Gratuity not included. Spa Week (920) 453-2817 fingernail polish change and $5 on-site and Discussion Groups. Please call chair massages provided by Kohler gift cards cannot be used with this pro- Rock’n Vinyasa Live 920-457-9543 for more information and Waters Spa therapists. Walk-ins are motion. 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Continued from previous page... Riverbend featured in new book: Twenty remarkable homes illuminate the rich history of residential architecture What do you see when you look at a ($45.00, ISBN: 978-0-87020-452-4), by stately old home? The exquisite crafts- M. Caren Connolly and Louis Wasserman manship, detailed embellishments, and im- with photographs by Zane Williams, opens posing silhouette of a notable historic the door to venerable homes throughout home inspire our awe, but also conjure the state, satisfying our curiosity and illu- questions of the story behind the structure. minating the considerable contribution We want to know who built this house, Wisconsin's historic homes have made to what brought them here, why they selected American residential architecture. that particular style, and how this historic Riverbend, located in the Village of home has survived when so many succumb Kohler, was selected as one of the 20 to development pressures. “Wisconsin's homes featured. The gracefully rambling Own: Twenty Remarkable Homes” estate of former Wisconsin Governor Wal-
ter J. Kohler opened its doors in June 2001 Own” offers an intimate tour of residential as a luxurious, private membership retreat. treasures that have endured the test of The opening culminated a 14-month time. restoration of Riverbend, acclaimed as one “In a very real sense, history is just sto- of the 30 most beautiful mansions in ries about people. This marvelous book America in the 1960s. uses stories about people – where they Authors M. Caren Connolly and Louis came from, what they believed in, what Wasserman and the Wisconsin Historical they dreamed of, and especially what kind Society researched and carefully consid- of homes they built – to present a com- ered 1,500 potential houses before narrow- pelling history of a special part of Amer- ing the selection to twenty remarkable ica. From a quirky octagon of the 1850s to residences constructed between 1854 and an Art Moderne marvel of the 1930s, the 1939. Built for captains of industry, a beer houses on these pages remind us of the baron, Broadway stars, and more, these richness of Wisconsin's heritage – and the houses are a mix of public museums you importance of keeping it intact and alive.” may have visited and private homes -Richard Moe, President, National Trust you've been hoping for an invitation to ex- for Historic Preservation plore. These homes are representative of “‘Wisconsin’s Own: Twenty Remark- the diverse architectural styles in Wiscon- able Homes’ is so visually and intellectu- sin, including: an Italianate along the Mis- sissippi; an interpretation of a ally stunning that you can forget the iPad sixteenth-century northern Italian villa or Kindle. You'll want to hold this exhaus- overlooking Lake Michigan; an Adiron- tively researched book in your hands. dack-style camp in the North Woods; a A must-see for lovers of historic homes.” - fourteen-bedroom Georgian Revival man- Mary Van de Kamp Nohl, Milwaukee sion on Lake Geneva. The Prairie School Magazine is also represented, with examples by “Wisconsin's Own” is generously Frank Lloyd Wright and his mentor Louis funded by the Jeffris Family Foundation Sullivan. of Janesville, committed to funding proj- Elegantly illustrated with the color pho- ects that preserve Wisconsin's cultural his- tography of Zane Williams complemented tory through the preservation of regionally by historical images and watercolors and and nationally important buildings and line drawings by the authors, “Wisconsin’s decorative arts projects.