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“It was like Christmas everyday” for Kohler Co. associatesserving overseas

The holidays will be a little closer to

home for more than twenty Kohler Co. as-

sociates and immediate family members

serving in hostile fire zones such as Iraq and

Afghanistan.

When Marita Samuels began working at

Kohler Co. two years ago, some of her fel-

low associates learned her husband, John,

had been deployed to Iraq, and wanted to

help. (The Samuels have two children who

attend Kohler schools). Mrs. Samuels organ-

ized a collection drive in Kohler’s marketing

department, delivering approximately 25

boxes to her husband, who dispersed the

contents to his unit. When John

Samuels was deployed a second

time (only nine months after re-

turning home from his first deploy-

ment), more departments at Kohler

joined the collection efforts. A Veter-

ans Day collection this past Novem-

ber yielded 205 boxes filled with badly

needed personal care items and snacks,

along with Christmas lights which were

reportedly a huge hit with the servicemen.

CPL Jeremy Graff wrote: “I think I got all

of the packages now. I got the quilt yester-

day. They came a couple at a time, so it was

like Christmas everyday! Everyone was very

happy when I was handing out the supplies.

The PX here is starting to run out of some

hygiene items, so the packages came in very

handy. The Christmas lights, especially

boosted morale . . .”

According to Mrs. Samuels, thirty Kohler

Co. associates were instrumental in sorting,

organizing, completing customs forms, fill-

ing the boxes, affixing labels, and transport-

ing the boxes to the Kohler post office.

Kohler postmaster Larry Wills said it was

the largest volume order for one-time parcels

to come through the Kohler Post Office as

long as he’s been postmaster. An overflow

of boxes had to be stored in the neighboring

Kirkpatrick Room. Wills started early and

worked late for two days, but said he was

happy to do “anything for the troops.”

The collection effort was led by the

Kohler Co. stewardship department, which

also donated shipping costs, as well as vinyl

donation posters and banners that were

placed throughout the Kohler Co. campus.

Vaunie Weaver from Kohler’s compensa-

tion department led the charge to obtain

“Camo Quilts” produced by the Camo Quilt

Project in Plymouth; Jennifer White, Senior

Internal Auditor baked brownies for each

service member; Richard Kind, Kohler En-

gines, donated $200 from charitable dona-

tions collected from their annual golf tour-

nament, which was used to buy hand and

foot warmers. Other items included summer

sausage and crackers, beef jerky, candy, new

magazines, absorbent socks donated by

Wigwam, baby wipes donated by Rockline

Industries, unscented lotions, crèmes, and lip

balms donated by Olivü 426 (for two female

service members serving in Afghanistan

and Iraq), and much needed

everyday personal

items like

It’s that time again already! Another

round of local elections are just around the

corner and circulation of nomination papers

for the 2010 spring election may begin Tues-

day, December 1, 2009. The nomination

forms are available at the Village offices dur-

ing regular business hours or on-line at

http://elections.state.wi.us. The filing dead-

line is Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at 5:00 p.m.

All terms begin on April 20, 2010, and last

for two years. The following offices are to

be elected to succeed the present incum-

bents: Village Trustee – Brett Edgerle, Vil-

lage Trustee – John Pethan, Village Trustee

– John Renzelmann.

Questions regarding nomination papers

may be directed to the Village Clerk-Trea-

surer’s Office, 920-459-3873. A spring pri-

mary, if needed, will be held on Tuesday,

February 16, 2010, and the regular spring

election will be held on Tuesday, April 6,

2010.

Tower of boxesat the Kohler post office

awaiting their journey overseas.

cotton swabs, tissue, and deodorant, which,

according to John Samuels, some troops

joked was REALLY badly needed.

Marita said she was especially humbled by

the response of her fellow associates who

served in Vietnam, one of whom stated,

“Many of us didn’t receive this type of ac-

knowledgement when we served, so it is im-

portant to thank our fellow service members

and let them know that they are remembered.”

Kohler Co. associates assembling care packages.

Brandon Monka and his platoon were recipients of some of the care packages from Kohler.

Planning to run for spring elections?Candidates may begin circulating nomination papers on December 1

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Villager

I’m pleased to share that the Village

Board has adopted a 2010 budget that re-

flects a zero percent increase in the mil rate.

It will remain at $4.08 per thousand of as-

sessed value as in 2009. The total budget for

2010 is $3,869,031 compared to $3,919,798

in 2009. A flat mil rate was my objective as

we began the 2010 budgeting process and

with the support of the Village Board that

goal was obtained along with a reduction in

the total budget. I believe that we have

adopted a budget that is fiscally prudent, yet,

allows us to continue to enhance the ameni-

ties we have come to expect as residents in

our unique village. My sincere thanks to all

involved in the process!

Included in the budget is a capital ex-

pense of $350K for a new roof on the Me-

morial Hall complex which includes the

Youth Center, Pool, Memorial Theatre and

Village Gym. The current roof is at the end

of its life expectancy and needs to be re-

placed. This project will be coordinated with

the roof replacement of the school so both

entities can realize the cost benefit of having

the projects completed simultaneously.

After much discussion at the monthly

meeting on November 16th, the Village

Board voted unanimously to include the re-

placement of the children’s pools in the

2010 budget. The amount allocated for the

children’s pools is $310K. The initial plan

was to budget this for 2011. Your Village

Board will work diligently to insure that this

project is completed at or below the bud-

geted amount. With the present status of the

economy, the Village should benefit from

the competitive bidding, which was realized

with the Lost Woods Park Shelter.

Hopefully, you had the opportunity to

ring in the holiday season on November

27th at the Shops at Woodlake. The tradi-

tional lighting of the tree took place, Santa

arrived, carols were sung, reindeer were on

display, and carriage rides available for all.

Wishing you and your family a safe,

happy, and joyous holiday season!

Until next year…

Steve Reinbacher

Village President

From the VillageBoard President . . .

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Meet the members of theKohler Fire DepartmentMessage from the president . . .Dear Village of Kohler residents,

I would like to say “hello” to all of you.My name is Dietmar Wohlgemuth and Iam the new President of the Kohler FireDepartment Business Organization. TheBusiness Organization is comprised of 33active firefighters, and 19 social and honorary elected members. The firefightersdrill twice a month, and the business organization meets once a month.

With the support of all of the chiefs, wedecided to start a monthly article introducing firefighters, social and honorarymembers, and a quarterly article addressing safety and fire prevention. So being thefirst monthly article I thought it would beappropriate to have all the chiefs introduced.

This quarter, with the heating seasonupon us, I would like to ask everyone tomake sure your furnace is in good workingorder. If you have a fireplace, you shouldhave it cleaned and checked for properventilation. Since this is the season thatfurnaces are on and fireplaces are in morefrequent use, it is also a good practice tohave a carbon monoxide detector and fireextinguisher in your home. As always,check to make sure your smoke detectorsare in working condition. These simplepreventative measures will help to keepyou and your family safe.

Have a safe and happy holiday season.The next quarterly letter will be after thefirst of the year. I hope that you enjoy themonthly profiles.

Sincerely,,Dietmar WohlgemuthKohler Fire Department President

GARY LI�DOWPOSITION: Deputy Chief, Operations and

Training, EMT for Kohler Village Emer-

gency Medical Services.

DUTIES OF DEPUTY CHIEF: It shall be

the duties of the Deputy Chief to assist the

Chief in the discharge of his duties and per-

form the duties of the Chief in his absence.

As Operations and Training, it his duty to set

specific drills for refreshing current skills

and learning new skills.

YEARS OF SERVICE: 23. Gary started in

August of 1986 as a firefighter, became part

of EMS in 1988, was appointed Deputy

Chief 1990.

OCCUPATION: Worked at Old Wisconsin

Sausage for 30 years; currently working at

Point Beach Nuclear Plant as Fire Marshall,

and LTC as an adjunct fire instructor.

HOBBIES: Fishing, camping, cooking,

shooting sports.

FAMILY: Wife Laurie, daughters Katie and

Allie.

YEARS LIVING IN KOHLER: 49 years.

JACK JARVIS

POSITION: Deputy Chief, Fire Prevention

Coordinator, Secretary of Fire Department

Business Organization.

DUTIES: Assist the Chief in the discharge

of his duties and perform the duties of the

Chief in his absence. As the Fire prevention

coordinator: help the community – including

local groups, schools, and citizens – with fire

prevention tips and materials. As the Secre-

tary of the Business Organization: keep a

record of proceedings of the department,

call the roll, record absences, keep the books

and preserve the records of the department.

OCCUPATION: Retired from Kohler Co.;

with 38 years of service, 36 of those as Man-

ager of Recreation in Human Resource.

YEARS OF SERVICE: 28. Jack started in

1981. Through those years he was a Fire-

fighter, Lieutenant and Captain of the hose

company, and Safety Officer, then appointed

Deputy Chief in 1998.

HOBBIES: Hunting, fishing, family,

grounds keeper at Saron UCC Church.

FAMILY: Wife, Marian, son Jonathan,

daughter Jacqueline.

YEARS IN KOHLER: 17 years and now re-

sides in the Town of Sheboygan Falls.

MIKE LI�DSTROM POSITION: Chief of the Fire Dept., First

Responder for Kohler Village Emergency

Medical Services.

DUTIES OF THE CHIEF: The chief shall

have sole and absolute control and command

over all persons connected with the fire serv-

ice of the fire department and shall possess

full power and authority over its organiza-

tion.

YEARS ON DEPARTMENT: 24. Mike

started on 7/22/85 as a firefighter. Became

part of EMS in 1988. Through the years he

was Lieutenant of the hose company, Deputy

Chief for 2 years, then was appointed the

Chief position on January 7th, 1991.

OCCUPATION: Pottery Division, Kohler

Co. He has worked at Kohler Co. for 31

years.

HOBBIES: Hunting, fishing, exercising.

FAMILY- Wife Sheryl, son Greg, daughters

Rachael, Becky, and Christina.

YEARS LIVING IN KOHLER: 47 years.

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kohler residents

December 12, 11AM-4PM

Movers & Shakers is more than a toy store; it’s

an experience. And the magic begins as soon

as you step inside. Guests are greeted with a

fairy tale environment, complete with a rainbow

of candies, exciting toys, cool costumes, fun

games and much more.

join the celebration saturday, december 12

Enjoy in-store activities and specials

throughout the day.

Movers & Shakers is located in

The Shops at Woodlake Kohler.

920-453-2874 for more information

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Please submit colored drawing before December 15. Please provide your name, address and phone number on the back of this drawing. Random winner of Movers & Shakers $50 gift card will be notifi ed in January.

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Leadershipchange at PineHaven ChristianCommunitiesSheboygan Falls, WI – Pine Haven’s Board

of Directors has appointed Roger Leys as

the Interim Executive Director of Pine

Haven Christian Home, with Cathy Kelling

BSN, RN, being appointed as Interim

Administrator. The board is confident that

these changes will support the mission and

values of Pine Haven as they look to the

future. Jeff Jenkins, former Administrator,

has accepted a position with another long

term care provider in Indiana near his fam-

ily.

Pine Haven Christian Home in Sheboy-

gan Falls opened in 1950 and has had

multiple expansions and today they offer 49

beds in the skilled nursing wing and 140

licensed rooms in the residential center

wing. Their sister facility, Prairie Crossing,

offers assisted living apartment homes in a

welcoming senior community. The newest

addition to the community will be Pine

Haven-Oostburg which is currently under

development. While Pine Haven Christian

Communities are supported by eighteen

local churches, residents of all faiths and

backgrounds are welcome. Pine Haven’s

mission is to provide quality, compassionate

care in a Christian environment. For more

information about Pine Haven visit

www.pinehaven.org or call 467-2401.

NEW to SweetPotato’s –The leather collectionA product line of stylishaccessories and hand-bags, as well as businessand travel bags.

As fashionable andbold as it is functional,the Colorful Leather

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permission from the copyright holders. This

includes photos from newspaper website gal-

leries, professional photography studios, and

basically any photos or graphics lifted from

any website that doesn’t specifically authorize

free use and distribution of its images.

Photos or graphics from Microsoft’s clipart

gallery are okay. Network Photography has au-

thorized me to reprint team photos, but the

photos must be credited to them, so please let

me know when a photo you submit is from

Network Photography. The Sheboygan Presshas denied my requests in the past to reprint

sports photos, due to policies regarding “com-

petitive” publications. (This includes photos

you purchased from them). If you do receive

authorization, please include the photo credits

when sending photos to me.

All photos on The Kohler Villager galleries

are free to distribute or reprint, but please in-

clude the following credit: “Photo by Mary

Struck, The Kohler Villager.” If you submit

photos taken by friends, you should get their

permission as well, and ask them if they want

to be credited as the photographer. If you sub-

mit your own photos, please let me know if

you want to be credited. On a side note: don’t

forget to identify people in photos you send me

(unless the group is too large).



Corporate Sponsor:Blattner’s Piggly Wiggly* Carriage Rides * Pony Rides

* Live Family Entertainment* Holiday Raffle

* Shopping Specials & Discounts* Santa Photos * Holiday Music

* Decorated Christmas Cookie Contest* “Christmas Carols on Parade”

Holiday Parade at 4pm, sponsored by Dr. Christine Tempas

* Letters to Santa*Community Tree Lighting afterParade at the Municipal Building

For more info. call 467-6206

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or professional party, Craverie

Chocolatier Café offers a setting

unlike any other. This year, celebrate

the holidays in front of a warm

fireplace overlooking Woodlake.

The Craverie offers a number of

unique activities as well as

delicious cuisine.

Our relaxed, elegant atmosphere

accommodates up to 60 guests.

So make your reservations today.

Movers & Shakers offers morethan toys for girls and boys Fairytale Destination now open atThe Shops at Woodlake Kohler

Movers & Shakers Kid's Toys is a fairytale

destination for shoppers searching for

unique toys and gifts for children of all ages.

Set to open at The Shops at Woodlake

Kohler on November 27, 2009, Movers &

Shakers is an enchanted forest-themed store

selling interactive and experiential toys,

games, children’s crafts, dress-up clothes,

dolls, stuffed animals, and candy.

“As you step into the store you will be

surrounded by candy, you’ll feel like you

just landed in Candyland!” said Store Man-

ager Schanina Bennett. “Little ones and

adults alike will be mesmerized by the deli-

cious candy offerings to please any sweet

tooth.”

At the heart of the store is a large tree that

sets the scene of the enchanted forest sur-

rounded by themed-room vignettes. Cus-

tomers will enjoy discovering the

surrounding rooms filled with items that are

difficult to find at any mass merchandise

store. Signature items include nostalgic

pedal cars and tricycles, dress-up clothes

and costumes for boys and girls, dolls by

Corolle, and a matchless collection of hand-

crafted plush toys by Hansa.

“We take pride in locating products that

create a sense of nostalgia reminiscent of toy

stores of years past. The décor and toy of-

ferings make it a destination – you could

spend hours browsing in this store,” said

Bennett.

Select Movers & Shakers products will

also be available for purchase online at

www.KohleratHome.com making it easy to

send special gifts this holiday season and for

year round gift-giving. Enjoy free shipping

at www.KohleratHome.com for orders over

$100 placed through Dec 21.

Movers & Shakers will be open daily

from 10am to 6pm. For more information or

to inquire about specialty toy products call

920-453-2875. Store managers plan to host

children’s birthday parties and crafting ac-

tivities throughout the year.

Grand Opening EventFriday, November 27

A celebratory grand opening event is

scheduled for all to enjoy. Bring the family

for a day of fun and festivities at the grand

opening event. The first 100 customers will

receive a complimentary gift and all shop-

pers are encouraged to enter to win a wagon

filled with holiday goodies valued at over

$100. Check a photo with Santa off your

holiday to-do-list with Pictures with Santa

(bring your own camera) available from

12:30pm to 5:30pm. Children are encour-

aged to write a letter to Santa to be mailed

to the North Pole.

Open House for Village of

Kohler Residents Saturday, December 12, 11am-4pm

Movers & Shakers Kid's Toys is more

than a toy store; it’s an experience. And the

magic begins as soon as you step inside.

Guests are greeted with a fairy tale environ-

ment, complete with a rainbow of candies,

exciting toys, cool costumes, fun games and

much more.

Enjoy in-store activities and specials

throughout the day. Movers & Shakers is lo-

cated in The Shops at Woodlake Kohler. For

more information call 920-453-2874 or visit

www.ShopsatWoodlake.com.

Interior and toys at the new Movers &Shakers toy store located in The Shops atWoodlake.

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Kohler scholarshiprecipient awardedprofessionalballet contracts

Angela Fiorini, 2009 Kohler High Schoolgraduate and Ruth DeYoung Kohler Arts Ex-cellence scholarship recipient, has receivedtwo professional dance contracts. She will beperforming The �utcracker with the DaytonBallet, and Coppelia with The Kentucky Bal-let Theater.

Fiorini, a freshman in the College Conser-vatory of Music at the University of Cincin-nati was selected through audition whenseveral regional ballet company artistic direc-tors visited CCM during the first weeks of thefall term.

Angela is pursuing a BFA in ClassicalBallet. Angela was also selected to participatein CCM’s Winter Dance Ensemble, whereshe will perform her professor’s original cho-reographed pas de duex Love, as well as acorps de ballet piece from La Bayadere.

Watson to dance in theMoscow Ballet’s GreatRussian �utcracker

Jonathan Watson of Kohler will once

again perform with Moscow Ballet’s GreatRussian �utcracker at the Stephanie H.

Weill Center for the Performing Arts on

Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.

Jonathan will be seen in the role of the

Big Chinese Dancer. He has been dancing

with the Diane Remy School of Dance and

Baton for 10 years. He studies ballet, tap,

jazz and baton.

Watson has been seen in leading roles in

the dance school’s productions of MaryPoppins and Thumbelina, in which he ap-

peared as Michael and Hans Christian An-

derson respectively.

Jonathan is an 8th grade student at Trinity

Lutheran School in Sheboygan.

Jonathan Watson performing the St. Louis Blues March from the school’s 2009 recital, When You’re Smiling.

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�OURISH Farm-to-family philanthropyconducts “Mission: Apple Rescue!” Farm-to-Family Philanthropy, students inlocal culinary arts programs, and guests inlocal shelter programs have teamed up for“Mission: Apple Rescue” to supplement thefood supplies at The Salvation Army and theBoys & Girls Club. Carol Christensen, founder of NOUR-ISH, saw hundreds of pounds of applesgoing to waste due to a windstorm and pre-mature cold temperatures and contactedKaren Sullivan and Kathy Wiesman, instruc-tors of Culinary Arts at Sheboygan NorthHigh School, and Jill Lewinski, instructor ofConsumer Education at Kohler HighSchool, to offer a last-minute communityservice opportunity to their students. “These apples needed to be picked withinone to two days, which could be accom-plished, but then what?” Christensen said.“NOURISH team members alone couldn’tpossibly store or process the hundreds ofpounds of apples. Karen, Kathy and Jillwere both gracious and creative enough tocome up with some wonderful and delicioussolutions.” Those solutions come in the form ofapple pies, applesauce and apple crisp tohelp feed struggling families and children inlocal shelter and after-school programs. Sullivan and Wiesman estimate the aspir-ing young chefs will prepare over 30 Dutchapple pies and 30 batches of chunky apple-sauce. “Even though our schedule was com-pletely packed through the end of thesemester, Kathy and I feel that service workis always a valuable learning experience,”Sullivan said. “The students said the projectwas fun, they were glad to help out the com-munity, and hoped everyone would enjoythe pies and applesauce and can hardly wait

to make their own pies.” Lewinski’s students will prepare applecrisp for 60 children involved in an after-school program run by the Boys & GirlsClub. Christensen noted that Lewinski hasalways been more than willing to provideany assistance to NOURISH at the drop ofa hat. “Jill told me, ‘I am always ready tohelp, just tell me what you need, where youneed it and we’ll be there.’” Homeless shelter guests are helping, too.Alongside NOURISH, The Salvation Armyand Bridgeway-SCIO shelter guests havewashed and prepared apples and fresh veg-etable snacks for hungry children at theBoys & Girls Club. Local apples have evenfound their way to Safe Harbor DomesticAbuse Shelter, where with a little instructionfrom NOURISH culinary professionals, theshelter guests make applesauce for The Sal-vation Army. “In our first year, NOURISH has man-aged to foster a chain reaction of ‘paying itforward,’” said Executive Chef Mike Zeller,director of culinary for the philanthropy.“We have had the chance to tour severallocal organic farms and learn about sustain-able agriculture. We have been able to pre-pare meals at many Sheboygan shelters andthe Boys & Girls Club with the freshly-picked produce, educating underprivilegedpeople about the value of local and healthyfoods. This has encouraged and enabled thehomeless and hungry to help each other. Inturn, the farmers are now offering someextra produce at no charge to the sheltersand after-school programs. We’re starting tosee success in our most important missionsof gracious teaching and paying it forward.” Although the main component of

Students from Jill Lewinski’s Consumer Education class help prepare apples.

NOURISH consists of purchasing sharesand leading small group tours at sponsoringorganic farms during the growing season,Christensen said she is always looking formore ways to maximize and stretch the over-abundance of fresh food in SheboyganCounty. One of the first orders of businesswas to establish a “harvest hotline” for farm-ers to call for a last-minute plea to save foodthat would otherwise go to waste unless har-vested. She continues to be amazed by Sheboy-gan County’s overwhelmingly positive re-sponse to NOURISH. “People like Karen,Kathy, Jill, their students, and strugglingfamilies are all enthusiastically embracing

our program and are coming up with delight-

ful and effective new ideas everyday on how

to increase our reach,” Christensen said. “It’s

like the Energizer Bunny: we keep going and

going.”

Contact: Carol Christensen, Founder and

Head Tour Guide

[email protected]

(920) 918-0251, P.O. Box 911, Sheboygan,

WI 53082.

Website: www.nourishfarms.org

NOURISH is a program of the Sheboygan

County Interfaith Organization (SCIO), an

agency of the United Way of Sheboygan and

Plymouth.

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John McGivern Show BringsHoliday Humor to WinterTheatre in Sheboygan Audiences can give themselves an

evening of laughter and joy when Wiscon-

sin’s favorite storyteller and humorist, John

McGivern, brings It’s Holiday Time in theMcGivern World to the John Michael

Kohler Arts Center Friday, Dec. 4, through

Sunday, Dec. 6.

McGivern’s new show combines previ-

ously unheard recollections with classic sto-

ries of Christmases past and growing up as

one of six children in an Irish Catholic

working-class family in Milwaukee. New

tales include “Childhood Snow Storms,”

“Christmas Mass/Altar Boy Chronicles,”

“Corned Beef/Wooden Pews...Deadly Com-

bination,” “St. Rose Orphanage-Orphans”

and “Are those Ball Bearings on the Christ-

mas Cookies?”

“In addition to making us laugh, John’s

stories spark a personal connection because

his humor reflects real families and their

strengths and foibles,” said Ann Brusky,

John Michael Kohler Arts Center perform-

ing arts coordinator. “We are very pleased to

bring him back as a holiday treat for all.”

An actor and playwright, McGivern’s

fans refer to him as the “Garrison Keillor of

Wisconsin.” McGivern “…paints richly col-

ored word memories that affectionately il-

lustrate the quirks and benefits of Wisconsin

culture,” wrote Damien Jacques, theater

critic for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

It’s Holiday Time in the McGivern Worldwill have just three performances in Sheboy-

gan: Friday and Saturday, Dec. 4 and 5, at

7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 6, at 1 p.m.

Tickets are $24 ($19 for Arts Center

members and full-time students through age

21). Tickets are available for purchase on-

line or by calling the Arts Center at (920)

458-6144. For more information, visit

www.jmkac.org/Footlights2009.

Those attending the Friday or Saturday

show can make a full evening of it with a

dinner based on in the ARTcafe. Chef Eliz-

abeth Giovannetti has put together a menu

of seared salmon with penne pasta, roasted

vegetables, and a light white wine sauce; or

roasted pork loin with cranberry chutney,

roasted baby red potatoes, and a green side

salad.

Dinner guests are asked to arrive be-

tween 5:30 and 6:15 p.m. if attending the

performance. Reservations are recom-

mended. Dinner includes appetizers, choice

of entrée, and dessert. The cost is $29.95

($25.95 for members/$10.95 children under

12). Wine, beer, beverages, tax, and gratuity

are not included.

John McGivern’s holiday humor will haveSheboygan audiences laughing December4-6 at the John Michael Kohler Arts Cen-ter. Photo courtesy John Michael KohlerArts Center.

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The public is invited to join Grace United

Church of Christ, 500 School Street, Kohler

in celebrating the holiday season with carols,

anthems, and readings on December 13 at

10 a.m. The senior choir, under the direction

of Audrey Braatz, will sing several anthems

during the service including Mark Hill’s “A

God With Us, Emmanuel!” During the 10

a.m. service on December 20, the children

of the church school and the children’s choir

will present a proclamation of good news

centered around the Christmas story. With

costumes and readings, drama and song, the

Christmas story will be presented as never

before. On Christmas Eve two distinct serv-

ices are offered: The 6:30 p.m. service will

be designed to help younger children expe-

rience the true meaning of the night and will

include a Christmas story, carols and can-

dles. The 11:00 p.m. service will be a tradi-

tional service of carols and readings.

College students of Grace UCC will read

portions of scripture and the congregation

and choir will intersperse carols and other

Christmas music between the readings. This

service will look at the promised light of

God from creation to Christ and will include

singing Christmas carols by candlelight.

All are invited to attend regular weekly

services led by the Reverend Thomas M.

Schroeder every Sunday morning at 8 a.m.

and 10 a.m.

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Life was like a dream . . .For over 40 Kohler High stu-

dents, the past three months have

been spent creating the dream

world of William Shakespeare’s

classic play, A MIDSUMMER

NIGHT’S DREAM. Just a few

weekends ago, the actors of the

production finally had a chance to

perform to enthusiastic audiences

filled with family and friends.

Those people lucky enough to at-

tend saw a show filled with music

and mirth. Songs from the sixties

and seventies were interspersed

with Shakespeare’s dialogue and

a bit of dancing, giving audiences

of all ages something to enjoy. A

Fairy Tea Party kicked off the

Sunday matinee performance

with over thirty children attend-

ing. Young guests, many dressed

in their best fairy garb, got to meet

the fairies from the play, tour the

backstage and participated in a

fairy dance lesson, face painting

and photographs with their fa-

vorite cast members.

Students are already hard at

work preparing for their spring

production, a musical version of

ALICE IN WONDERLAND.

This production will be produced

and directed entirely by the stu-

dents. ALICE IN WONDER-

LAND will play April 8 –11,

2010.

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Classifieds are $5 per issue. Payment must accompany ad or be made by 20th of month.

Please do not request billing for classifieds. Make checks payable to

Terra Media, L.L.C. and mail or leave in drop box at 219 Church St., Kohler, WI 53044

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MEETING DATESKohler School Friends

Second Monday of the month at 10:00 a.m. in the Kohler Public Library.

Kohler Seniors

Kohler seniors meet the first Monday of each month at the Village Hall at 1:30

p.m.

Kohler Police Athletic League (KPAL)

Second Thursday of every month at the firehouse. Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m.

Kohler Soccer Club

Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Library.

Kohler Athletic Booster Club

The November meeting will be held Monday, November 9, at 5:30 p.m. in the

Kohler Library. The December meeting will be held Monday, December 7, at 5:30

p.m. in the Kohler Library. There will be no meeting in January.

Announcements and milestones are printed free of charge. Mail or leave in drop box at: 219Church St., Kohler, WI 53044.

Please include self-addressed stamped envelope to ensure return of photo prints.

Classifieds are $5 per issue. Make checks payable to The Kohler Villager.

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KohlerSportsDecember 26, 2009

Kohler High School Gym6:30 p.m.

Open to any Kohler HighSchool

Graduate Men andWomen

Bring all of your friends to see if your

favorite basketball player has still

got it. Watch the former State Cham-

pion players do their thing. It has been

ten years since we had a State cham-

pionship. These players are planning

a reunion for this event. Let’s support

them once again.

Go Bombers!!!!!For our older alumni, have you got

enough in you for 5 minutes on the

court. No??? Come on over to encour-

age the others.

Player Fee $5.00

Spectator fee Adult $3.00 Stu-

dent $2.00 Grade 1-12 $1.00

The gym will open at 6:00 for player

warm up.

Kohler HS golfer Jenna Petersselected to ALL-State Team

Kohler High School golfer, Jenna Peters was re-

cently named to the 2008 Girl’s All-State Golf 3rd

Team by the Wisconsin High School Golf Coaches

Association (WHSGCA) for her performance last

spring. The All-State committee met following last

month’s WIAA Girl’s State Tournament to select

the 2009 team. Because Jenna competes on a boy’s

team during the spring season, her name will be

added to the 2008 team corresponding to the school

year in which her achievements occurred. Jenna’s

performance last spring garnered her first team All-

CLC honors, top ten finishes in both the conference

tournament and WIAA Regionals, as well as the

4th lowest scoring average (40.59) in the CLC.

Jenna is only the second Kohler golfer to be se-

lected to an All-State team in school history. The

first was her brother, Ryan, who was also awarded

3rd Team honors in 2006.

State Finalist - 2009Sectional Champion – 2009

Regional Champion – 2009; ’08; ’07; ‘06CLC Conference Champion – 2009; ’08; ’07

�SCAA Academic Award – 2009, ‘08Frank Marzano - All-CLC First TeamAdam Kellner - All-CLC First TeamAustin Van Treeck - All-CLC First TeamShawn Vroom - All-CLC First TeamKevin Beine - All-CLC Second TeamTim Kaufmann - All-CLC Honorable MentionScott Feltner – Wisconsin Soccer Coaches Association Coach of the Year

2009 State Championship Runner-upThe Players, Coaches, and Parents of

the Kohler Soccer Club Wish toCongratulate the Kohler High School

Boys Soccer Team on a Successful 2009 Season!Thanks for Representing

our Community with pride!

A special thanks to our seniors for their leadership and years of commitment.

Kevin Beine, Frank Marzano, Tim Kaufmann, Austin Van Treeck, Adam Kellner, Peter Cope

Max Becker

Kevin Beine

John Benishek

Peter Cope

Andrew Goodell

Garrett Griswold

Jake Hart

Connor Hogan

Tim Kauffman

Adam Kellner

Frank Marzano

Eric Mehoke

Austin Neerhoff

Charles Olmsted

Nick Pfrang

Alex Romanoski

Brendan Schneider

Austin Van Treeck

Ray Venn

Shawn Vroom

Ryan Zittel

Team Members

Coach Scott Feltner

Coach John Schad

Photo courtesy of Network Photography

Photo courtesy of Mary Struck, The Kohler Villager



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LIBRARY LINKKOHLER PUBLIC LIBRARY

FALL HOURS:

Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday 1-4 p.m.

KOHLER PUBLIC LIBRARY LOCATIO�:

Kohler Public Library is housed with the

school library in the school building at

333 Upper Road.

KOHLER PUBLIC LIBRARY

LOCATIO�:

Kohler Public Library is housedwith the school library in the school build-

ing at 333 Upper Road.

WI�TER HOURS:

Monday—Thursday: 8am*-8:30pm

Friday: 8am*—5pm

Sunday 1—4pm

*The library will open at 9 on all non-school

days

HOLIDAY CLOSI�GS:

We will be closed December 24-27 and

December 31-January 3 in observance of

Christmas/New Years.

LIBRARY PARKI�G SPOTS

Just a reminder that library parking spotsare for library patrons only. Please don’t

park there if you are dropping off or picking

up your kids, or attending an after school

events. Tickets will be issued if you are

parked there illegally. This policy is to en-

sure that elderly patrons and patrons with

small kids don’t have to park at the back of

the parking lot.

SPECIAL EVE�TS!SCROOGE!

Back by popular demand is Dirk Milstead

as Scrooge. Once again, Dirk will be per-

forming the Christmas Carol by Dickens as

a one-man show. This is NOT to be

missed!

Please join us in the library on Monday, De-

cember 14 at 9:45 or 11:15 (same show is

performed twice).

K�IT CLUBWe meet the second Tuesday of every

month at 6:30. Please join us for an

evening where we work on our projects

and share our skills. Everyone is welcome.

FI�D US O� THE WEB!!

The library has gone digital! Check us out

at www.kohler.lib.wi.us

We’re also on Facebook, just search

Kohler Public Library and become a fan to

get book tips, updates, and reminders for

upcoming events.

�EW MATERIALS:

Please call 459-2923 or email Erin at cop-

[email protected] if you have

suggestions of items to purchase for the li-

brary.

BOOKSFICTIO�

The Gift Ahern

Kiss and Tell Brabant

Rainwater Sandra Brown

You Better �ot Cry Burroughs

Ragged End of �owhere Chaney

The Corps featuring local author Isla Bick

Sand Fish Gargash

Ford Country Grisham

Ice Linda Howard

Last �ight in Twisted River John Irving

Knit the Season Jacobs

Blood Game Johansen

The Lacuna Kingsolver

Eating the Dinosaur Klosterman

Wishin and Hopin Wally Lamb

In Big Trouble LippmanMatchless: a Christmas story Gregory

Maguire

Vintage Caper Mayle

A Body in the Sleigh Page

A Christmas Promise Anne Perry

Bed of Roses Nora Roberts

The Scarpetta Factor Cornwell

Southern Lights Steel

Lakeshore Christmas Wiggs

�O� FICTIO�

If I Had a Hammer: building homes andhope with Habitat for HumanityRachael Ray’s Book of 10Drinking Beer With George George

Wendt

Bon Jovi: When we were beautifulWoodrow Wilson: a biographyThe Guinea Pig Diaries

DVDs

�irvana Live a ReadingStar TrekG.I. Joe Rise of CobraTransformers, Revenge of the FallenGhost of Girlfriends PastLand of the LostMary PoppinsMe and You and Everyone We KnowThirtysomething Season 1Monsters vs AliensThe Proposal

MUSIC

The Airborne Toxic EventMidwinter Graces Tori Amos

Away We Go original motion picturesoundtrackAxis of JusticeThe Circle Bon Jovi

Coming to Terms Carolina Liar

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Killers

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THE VILLAGEVIEW

KOHLER VILLAGE BOARDSteve Reinbacher, President

Brett EdgerleJohn Egan

Thomas GastJohn PethanBrian Post

John Renzelmann

Office Hours

The Village Offices will be closed:

Thursday, December 24

Friday, December 25

Friday, January 1

The Clerk-Treasurer’s Office will be open on

Thursday, December 31, to collect property tax

payments. Regular office hours are Monday–Fri-

day, 7:00 am–4:00 pm.

From Police ChiefBill Rutten:Trick or Treat Update: The Kohler Police De-

partment is happy to say that we were able to

provide over 500 glow necklaces to the trick-or-

treaters in the village on Halloween night. The

glow necklaces went fast and many good com-

ments were received from the residents about

this program. The police department wants Hal-

loween to be a fun and safe activity for the fami-

lies of the Village of Kohler and this helped that

cause. We will be handing out the glow neck-

laces again next year.

Driving Conditions: Now that winter is back

upon us, we all have to remember to drive more

carefully. Even though some vehicles seem to han-

dle better in the snowy conditions, remember to

give yourself more distance between vehicles

when stopping. Big SUVs can get going faster

with 4-wheel drive, but have the same problems

stopping on slick roads. Snow banks can reduce

visibility, so be aware of pedestrians. If a vehicle

is parked outside, remember to clear the windows.

Proper visibility is extremely important, especially

with children crossing the streets early in the

morning. Also, remember that getting ready in the

winter takes more time, so to avoid having to rush,

plan ahead.

Snow is on the Way: The Village of Kohler does-

n’t have winter parking regulations like many

other communities with parking on the even or

odd side of the street throughout the winter

months. That is typically done so if it snows the

communities can completely clear the streets after

the snowstorms over two days. Instead, we just

rely on residents moving their vehicles promptly

after snowstorms. Also, just a reminder that it is

illegal to blow snow into the Village streets. Help-

ing out in these areas makes our streets cleaner and

safer during the winter season.

From Public WorksSuperintendentBruce Neerhof:Snow Emergency

To find out if a snow emergency is in effect for

the Village, call 459-3881 anytime or listen to

WHBL 1330AM. There is NO parking on village

streets during a snow emergency. A snow emer-

gency is called when accumulation is expected to

exceed six inches. Snow emergencies are typi-

cally called from 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM to

give the snowplows an opportunity to clear the

streets with no cars in the way.

Salt

Village residents are welcome to obtain salt from

the containers located at Valley Rd. and Upper

Rd.; Church St. and School St.; and Lower Rd.

and W. Riverside Dr.

Snow Removal

Winter is here. Here are some reminders on Vil-

lage snow removal ordinances and policies.

1. Please remember to shovel your sidewalks

within 24-hours after a snowfall event.

2. Do not blow or shovel snow back into the street.

3. Please remove vehicles from the street when the

plows are in operation.

Snow Removal Around Kiosks

It is the residents’ responsibility to have the snow

removed around the kiosks/NDCBU (neighbor-

hood delivery and collection box unit)/cluster

boxes. The Postal Service will not deliver mail if

the carrier is not able to reach the unit – the front

as well as the backside. Someone in the

unit/neighborhood needs to take the initiative to

remove the snow; or maybe the responsibility

Village meetingsscheduled for September

12/9 Public Library Board 4:00 pm

(at Library)

12/14 Property Committee 4:45 pm

12/14 Finance Committee 5:00 pm

12/10 Planning Commission 4:30 pm

12/21 Village Board 5:30 pm

All meetings are held at Kohler Village Hall,

319 Highland Drive, unless otherwise indicated.

Beginning in January, the Kohler Village

Board meetings will be changed to the second

Monday of the month instead of the third Mon-

day. Due to the Board meeting change, the Prop-

erty and Finance Committee meetings will be

changed to the first Monday of the month, and

the Plan Commission meeting will be changed to

the first Thursday of the month.

From Clerk/Treasurer Laurie Lindow:Kirkpatrick Center & Park Rentals

Beginning January 1, Village residents may start

making reservations for the year for the Kirk-

patrick Center and Village Parks. Non-residents

of the Village can make reservations after Febru-

ary 1. Phone reservations will no longer be ac-

cepted. A rental agreement form must be

completed and appropriate fees paid to make a

reservation. Reservations can be made in the Vil-

lage Office during regular business hours. Parks

are available for rental from April 1–October 15.

The new fees are:

Residents Non-residents

$25.00 $ 50.00 security deposit (returned

after verification that facility has not

been damaged)

$50.00 $200.00 Kirkpatrick Center rental

$25.00 $200.00 park rental fee

$50.00 $250.00 park rental fee if using

kitchen facility at Lost Woods Park

Tax Bills

Tax bills will be mailed on or before December

15. Watch for a special mailing with additional

tax information. Tax payments can be paid in

person…taxes will be collected at the Kohler Vil-

lage Hall, 319 Highland Drive. Drop off…24-

hour access drop box is provided outside the

south entrance to Village Hall (Post Office en-

trance). By mail…checks or money orders only,

payable to the Village of Kohler, send to Village

of Kohler, 319 Highland Drive, Kohler, WI

53044. A stamped, self-addressed envelope is re-

quired for receipt.

Real estate taxes may be paid in full or in two in-

stallments. Payments in full are due February 1,

2010. Installments are due: first half due February

1, 2010; second half due July 31, 2010.

Dog and Cat Licenses

All dogs and cats over 5 months of age require li-

censing. Rabies vaccination certificate is re-

quired at time of licensing. Dogs and cats must

be licensed by April 1 of each year. The fees are:

Unaltered dog/cat $12.00

Altered dog/cat $ 5.00

Late fee $ 5.00

�omination Papers for Spring Election

Tuesday, December 1, 2009, is the first day to

circulate nomination papers for the 2010 Spring

Election. Nomination papers are available at the

Village Offices during regular business hours or

on-line at http://elections.state.wi.us. The due

date for filing nomination papers is Tuesday, Jan-

uary 5, 2010, at 5:00 pm. All terms begin on

April 20, 2010, and are for two years. The fol-

lowing offices are to be elected to succeed the

present incumbents listed:

Village Trustee –Brett Edgerle

Village Trustee – John Pethan

Village Trustee – John Renzelmann

If you have any questions regarding nomination

papers, please contact the Village Clerk-Trea-

surer’s Office, 920-459-3873. The Spring Primary,

if needed, will be held on Tuesday, February 16,

2010, and the Spring Election will be held on Tues-

day, April 6, 2010.

Clerk-TreasurerLaurie Lindow

Police ChiefWilliam Rutten

Public Works Supt.Bruce Neerhof

Fire ChiefMike Lindstrom

Recreation DirectorSusie Wandschneider

LibrarianErin Coppersmith

www.kohlervillage.org

can be shared within the unit. The Village is not

responsible to keep these areas clear of snow.

Christmas Tree Pickup

Christmas trees are considered garbage because of

the potential of lights or other ornaments that may

be accidentally left on the tree. Residents should

put them at the curb to be picked up with regular

garbage.

If you have any questions or concerns that you

would like to discuss with the Public Works Depart-

ment, you may contact our office at 459-3881 or via

email at [email protected].

Building Permits

A reminder that building permits are required for

new structures, additions, remodeling, accessory

structures, pool, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, sid-

ing, roofing, fences, signs and driveways that en-

croach on right-of-way. Any questions about

building permits and/or permit fees can be di-

rected to the Public Works Department at 459-

3881.

It is necessary to have approval from Kohler Co., if

stated in your property deed, and the Village Plan

Commission before construction begins on projects

including, but not limited to: fences, accessory

buildings, garages, home additions and decks.

Guidelines are available at the Public Works De-

partment that include necessary items for submis-

sion to Kohler Co. and the Village Plan

Commission.

From Rec. Director SusieWandschneider:[email protected]

Village pool hours:

Winter Pool Schedule

Open Swim: Saturday and Sunday 2:00-5:00 pm,

Lap swimming 3:30-4:30 pm

Tuesday and Thursday 4:30-6:30 pm

FAMILY FU� �IGHT AT THE POOL

” Polar Express”

Bring your favorite floating toys and

watch “ Polar Express” on the wall of

the pool. Join us on Friday, December

11 from 6:30 pm-end of movie.

Fee—Non-perishable food items for residents,

$2.00 and non perishable food items for non-resi-

dents.

Christmas Break Pool Activities

December 26-January 3, open swim

daily from 2:00-5:00 pm. Open until

6:30 pm on December 30.

Water in Motion

Monday-Wednesday-Friday 7:00 am

This is an energizing experience in the shallow

water. A cardio workout and muscle toning are the

emphasis for this class. We encourage participants

to wear water shoes, but they are not required.

Ability to swim is not necessary. Please bring

towels, shampoo and soap.

Fee $1.00 for residents per session/$2.00 for non-

residents per session

A card will be available for purchase at the pool.

The cost will be $10.00 for 12 sessions for resi-

dents and $22.00 for non-residents.

Deep Water Cardio and Abs

Tuesday and Thursday 4:45-5:45 pm

The participants in this class wear flotation belts

for buoyancy. 25 minutes are cardio exercises, 20

minutes targeting specific muscle groups and 15

minutes are spent in the shallow water targeting

the core muscles. You need not be a strong swim-

mer to take advantage of this class. The fee for

this class is the same as the AM class.

Pool usage rates

A Non-resident accompanied by a Village resident

is $2.00 per visit per person.

A Non-resident not accompanied by a Village resi-

dent is $5.00 per person per visit.

A Village resident is any person living within the

Village limits, receiving a Village Water Bill. This

does not necessarily include all of the Kohler postal

customers.

Junior Bombers Basketball Clinic

January 9-February 6

For grades JK-3, Saturdays at 8:00 am

in the Kohler High School Gym

Ken Roeder and the High School Basketball

players will be volunteering to teach participants

the basics of basketball. The participants will

then be able to play during half time of High

School games.

Fee—- $12.00 or residents and $17.00 for non-

residents.

Please register at Kohler Village Hall, 319

Highland Drive. Go to kohlervillage.org to print

registration slips or they may be picked up at the

Village Hall.

�ew programs to look forward to:

▪ Aqua Trekking—Deep water exercise wearing

flotation belts for the jogger interested in no im-

pact workout.

▪ Ageless Yoga—for an ageless person interested

in a less strenuous yoga workout using a chair or

standing.

▪ Scuba and snorkeling in the Kohler Pool.

There will be more information on these pro-

grams in the January Kohler Villager and on the

village website, www.kohlervillage.org.

Actions taken by the Village Board during their

meetings on October 19 and �ovember 2, 2009:� Denied request from River Wildlife to lease Fen-

wood Park.� Approved Operator’s Licenses as requested.� Approved request to temporarily amend the premises

description for the American Club alcohol beverage

license to include Intentions until 10/25/09, provided

the American Club provides the liquor and licensed

servers.� Approved lease between the Village and USPS from

5/1/2012-4/30/2017 for annual rent of $6,501.� Approved the contract with Associated Appraisal

Consultants, Inc. for assessor services for the 2010-

2012 assessment years. � Approved September 2009 Revenue & Expense Re-

ports.� Approved Dorner payment request #3 for

$101,958.99 for School Street project.� Approved purchasing two 4-Gas Monitors and

Docking Station from Vorpahl Fire & Safety for

$2,535 with funds from the sewer equipment re-

placement fund. � Approved proposal to perform a water rate study by

Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP.� Approved the revision to the Hamann Construction

contract for the Lost Woods Park Pavilion to accept

HVAC alternate bid #1 for an electric wall heater for

an additional $900, total contracted price $273,622.� Approved the following requests for Tourism Pro-

motion & Development Committee funds:

$5,000 - 2009 Community Christmas Tree

$6,000 – Village sign located on Greenield Drive

$40,000 – Christmas Kohler direct mail campaign� Appointed Stephen Beaumont to the Tourism Pro-

motion & Development Committee.� Approved 2010 wage schedule as presented & rec-

ommended by the Compensation Committee.� Approved offering a retirement incentive to Robert

Dickman.� Approved change to the Recreation Dept. structure.� Approved Ordinance 2009-8, Creating a Moratorium

on the Installation of Mail Receptacles and directed

Attorney Bauer to draft an Ordinance regulating mail

receptacles.� Approved the following Resolutions:

2009-14, Amending the 2009 Capital Outlay

Budget for the Lost Woods Park shelter.

2009-18, Appointed Steve Reinbacher as author-

ized representative to execute lease documents

with the USPS.



Pet Waste andWater Quality

Pet owners, take heed . . . When you clean up after your pet, do youdump the waste in the street or storm sewer? Do you leave it to decay

on the sidewalk or the grass near the street? If so, you may be causingpollution or health problems.

Are you polluting our Lakesand streams?Pollutants from improperly disposed petwaste may be washed into storm sewersby rain or melting snow. Storm sewersusually drain directly into our lakes andstreams, carrying many pollutants alongwith the water.

Pollutants commonly found in urban lakes,streams and ponds include:

• Pet Waste • Oil and antifreeze• Sediment • Toxic chemicals• Pesticides and fertilizers

When pet waste is washed into lakes orstreams the waste decays, using up oxygenand sometimes releasing ammonia. Lowoxygen levels and ammonia combinedwith warm temperatures can kill fish.

Pet waste also contains nutrients thatencourage weed and algae growth. Overlyfertile water becomes cloudy and green –unattractive for swimming, boating andfishing.

Perhaps most importantly, pet wastecarries diseases which make water unsafefor swimming or drinking.

Are you risking your health?When pet waste is disposed of improperly,not only water quality suffers – your healthmay be at risk, too. Pets, children who playoutside, and adults who garden are most atrisk for infection from some of the bacteriaand parasites found in pet waste. Flies mayalso spread diseases from animal waste.Diseases or parasites that can be transmittedfrom pet waste to humans include:

Campylobacteriosis – A bacterial infectioncarried by dogs and cats that frequentlycauses diarrhea in humans.

Cryptosporidium – A protozoan parasitecarried by dogs, cats, mice, calves andmany other mammals. Common symp-toms include diarrhea, stomach cramps,nausea and dehydration. May be fatal topeople with depressed immune systems.

Toxocariasis – Roundworms usually trans-mitted from dogs to humans, often without noticeable symptoms, but maycause vision loss, a rash, fever, or cough.

Toxoplasmosis – A protozoan parasitecarried by cats that can cause birthdefects such as mental retardation andblindness if a woman becomes infectedduring pregnancy; also a problem forpeople with depressed immune systems.Symptoms include headache, muscleaches, lymph node enlargement.

Pet waste may not be the largest or mosttoxic pollutant in urban waterways, but itis one of the many little sources of pollutionthat add up to a big problem. Fortunately,there are some simple things we can all doto help keep our water clean. See theother side for ways to keep pet waste outof local waterways.

Storm water samplescollected in Wisconsincities almost alwayshave high levels ofbacteria which violatewater quality standards.Common sources ofbacteria include sanitarysewer overflows, petsand urban wildlife.

TYOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

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he job of cleaning up after your pet can be as simple as taking a plastic bagor pooper scooper along on your next walk. What should you do with

the waste you pick up? No solution is perfect, but here are the choices:

A few words of cautionAround Your Home – If you leave petwaste to decay in your yard, be sure it doesnot become a problem. To prevent waterpollution, clean up areas near wells, stormdrains, ditches and waterways. Alwaysremove waste from areas where childrenplay. They are the most frequent victimsof diseases from pet waste. Of course, thebest protection for children and adults iswashing hands with soap and water.

1 Flush it down the toilet . . .

In Your Community – Many communi-ties have “pooper scooper” laws thatgovern pet waste cleanup. Some of theselaws specifically require anyone whotakes an animal off their property to carrya bag, shovel, or pooper scooper. Anywaste left by the animal must be cleanedup immediately. Call your city or villageclerk to find out more about local petwaste laws.

The water from your toilet goesto a septic system or sewagetreatment plant that removesmost pollutants before the waterreaches a lake or stream.

To prevent plumbing problems,don’t try to flush debris such asrocks, sticks or cat litter. Catfeces may be scooped out andflushed down the toilet, butused litter should be put in asecurely closed bag in the trash.

Check local ordinances first.Putting pet waste in the trash isagainst the law in some com-munities. Even if legal and easy,it is not the best solution. Wastetaken to landfill or incinerator canstill cause pollution problems.

Another option is to install anunderground pet waste digesterthat works like a small septictank. Before buying one, checklocal laws that may restrict theiruse, design or location.

Dig a hole or trench that is:• About 5 inches deep;• Away from vegetable gardens;• Away from any lake, stream, ditch or well.

Microorganisms in the top layer of soil willbreak down the waste and release nutrients tofertilize nearby plants.

Be cautious. Keep pet waste away from veg-etable gardens and water supplies to preventdisease. Don’t add pet waste to your compostpile. The pile won’t get hot enough to kill dis-ease organisms in pet waste.

2 Bury it in the yard . . . 3 Put it in the trash . . .1 2 3

JUNIOR BOMBERBASKETBALL CLINIC

For boys and girls ages JK-3rd grade.In the Kohler High School Gym

Saturdays @ 8:00 a.m.January 9—-February 6

Fee $12.00 resident $17.00 non-residentConducted by Coach Ken Roeder and the Village of

Kohler Recreation Department

With the assistance of the high school basketball players, Mr. Roeder will in-struct the participants in the basic basketball skills, good sportsmanship andhow to have fun while playing the game. Please have you children dressedappropriately and wear clean athletic shoes. Any interested participants

will be able to play during halftimes of high school games. More information on these dates will be handed out at practices.

Please register at the Kohler Village Hall, 319 Highland Drive, Kohler, Wi.Additional registration forms are available at kohlervillage.org.

Snorkeling and ScubaTraining in the Kohler Pool

The Village of Kohler Recreation Department is happy to an-

nounce that we have made arrangements with Underwater Con-

nection of Menominee Falls to offer Scuba and Snorkeling

training at the Kohler Pool on January 20, 2010.

The Snorkeling class will be from 6-7pm.

No age limit. Fee $15.00

Need 8 registered participants to hold class

The DISCOVER SCUBA class will be from 7:15-8:15

10 Yrs and older. Fee $25.00

Need 8 registered participants to hold class

All equipment will be provided

More information, registration and waiver forms will be available

at the Village Hall.

On-Going Fundraising Programs at Kohler School:

LET�S GET STARTED EARNING SOME GREAT

�EXTRAS� for our school. Students can turn in their box-tops / caps / UPC�s at anytime to their classrooms. We will be having a contest again this school year. Each classroom will be tallied monthly and the top two classes with the most points at the end of the school year will receive an ice-cream party (each box-top / cap / label = 1 point).

Robin Stock / coordinator

Kemps Milk �Give �Em Five� Program -collect caps from gallon and ½ gallon containers

Golden Guernsey & Morning Glory�Kids Caps & Cash� Program � collect caps from gallon and ½ gallon containers

Nature�s Touch �Milk Moola� & �Donuts to Dough�Program � sold at Kwik Trip � collect caps from gallon and ½ gallon containers and bag tops from any Nature�s Touch products. Also, �ovals� from Glazer dozen or ½ dozen donut containers

Box Tops for Education � Clip Box Tops coupons from General Mills cereal, Pillsbury Refrigerated & Frozen/Dairy, Hamburger Helper, Betty Crocker Snacks & Baking, Ziploc Bags/Containers, Kleenex and many more products.

Labels For Education - Clip UPC CODES from Campbell Soup, Swanson Soup, Franco American products, and Pepperidge Farm products. LIDS from V8 drinks and Prego sauces. Clipped UPC must include the Campbell�s logo also.

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Kohler School News

2009-10 Budget

The general instructional budget (Fund 10) for the 2009-

10 school year presents an approximately $40,000 in-

crease from the previous year’s actual un-audited general

fund expenditures. This represents a modest .65% in-

structional budget expenditure increase. For perspective,

the 2008-2009 proposed Fund 10 expenditure increase,

as compared to the previous year’s actual expenditures,

was $616,000 or a 10.75% increase. This year’s nominal

increase is due to extensive efforts directed toward non-

classroom level expenditure reductions.

Expenses – The relatively small increase in ’09-’10 bud-

geted expenditures reflects decisions involv-

ing non-classroom staffing reductions. At the

administrative level, the district accrued con-

siderable savings primarily with the superin-

tendent’s assumption of the high school

principalship. There were also staffing reduc-

tions at the library media position as well as

exceptional services support staff reductions

due to the realignment of the special services

department. Additional expenditure reduc-

tion items included a voluntary administra-

tive salary freeze, a one-year extension of the

textbook ordering cycle, and a 15% reduction

in the district supply budget. Other smaller

line item reductions associated with optimiz-

ing our budgetary efficiency standards have

allowed the School District to present to its

constituents a 2009-2010 budget that reveals

a $4,207.00 All Funds budget surplus.

Equally important, the current budget also

contains a $100,000 line item expenditure for

the initial costs associated with long overdue

capital improvements; namely, the roof re-

pairs and information/ communication tech-

nology systems upgrades.

While the district’s recent expenditure reduc-

tion efforts can be considered a significant

budgetary accomplishment, future cost con-

tainment measures will be required given the

uncertainties associated with the State of

Wisconsin’s financial commitment to educa-

tional funding. Our learning community

should know that budget cuts, to-date, have

not diminished either the quality or quantity

of our academic programming in the Kohler

School District. Our standards are high, and

they will remain so.

Revenues – The significant changes from the previous

year are as follows:� The number of out-of-district students attending Kohler

Schools has increased by 11 students and currently

stands at 120 while the number of Kohler resident stu-

dents attending other school districts remains at 38. The

net positive change to the ’09-’10 budget from the in-

crease in the open enrollment differential will be ap-

proximately $68,000. � State equalized aid to the district has decreased by

$123,201.� The State mandated increase in allowable per pupil

spending decreased 27% from the previous year, result-

ing in a loss in expected revenue to the district of

$39,580.

Property Tax LevyFor the 2009-10 school year, the approved tax levy is

$5,481,338, an increase of approximately $414,000 or

8.2%. The mill rate for this year will be 9.74 per thou-sand dollars of equalized value, a decrease of approxi-

mately 4%. The Tax Levy is calculated using the revenue

cap method determined by the State of Wisconsin. The

predominant factors that led to the increase in the levy

include:

Reduction in Sate Equalized Aid ~$123,000

Allowable Per Pupil $ Increase ~$106,000

Increase in Student Membership (3-yr Ave.) ~$93,000

Referendum Debt ~$76,000

Community Service ~$13,000

The State of Wisconsin continues to reduce the previous

State Aid contribution to Kohler each year. Again, that

amount was reduced by $123,201 this year and is expected

to decline 15% per year as the State attempts to address the

overall school funding difficulties. Through the revenue

cap procedures, the loss of $123,201 in State Aid was

added directly to the local property tax levy.

Enrollment ImplicationsThe Open Enrollment Program for public school choice

was approved by the State legislature twelve years ago.

Through this program, 120 out-of-district students have

enrolled in Kohler Schools for this school year and 38

Kohler School District resident students have enrolled in

other districts. The revenue from other districts for the

students who have Open Enrolled in totals just over

$740,000. The public choice students come to us from

Howards Grove, Plymouth, Oostburg, Elkhart Lake, Ke-

waskum, Sheboygan, and Sheboygan Falls School Dis-

tricts while Kohler students have chosen Sheboygan and

Sheboygan Falls school districts. An estimated 14 stu-

dents residing within our district have also decided to at-

tend private schools.

Unfortunately, due to the general downturn in the econ-

omy, and the associated job displacements, the district wit-

nessed an increase in the number of families with children

relocating to other geographic areas. The number of Vil-

lage resident students declined this year by a net 11 stu-

dents. For the three previous school years, the net number

of student families moving in and out of the district was

balanced, resulting in static Village student enrollment.

Student enrollment is the crucial factor in the discussions

over any district’s financial forecasting model. Clearly,

local economic conditions, and student enrollment, will

continue to be monitored closely.

Academic AchievementKohler students continue to test well in the 4th, 8th, and

10th grade State Testing Program (WKCE). When com-

pared to the 36 Wastern Wisconsin school districts that

make up CESA 7, our students scored well above the

state average in all categories and ranked number 1 in

many categories. In addition, the graduating class of

2009 scored an average composite score of 27.0 on the

ACT®, placing them, once again, #1 in the State of Wis-

consin. Each of the last five graduating classes has been

in the ACT® top ten of all high schools in the State of

Wisconsin.

The school district is committed to the principle of con-

tinuous improvement. For example, we are entering the

final phase of our comprehensive 4K-12 curriculum

audit. To-date, our curriculum evaluation processes have

revealed avenues for systemic improvement. Teachers

are meeting in vertical teams with the aim of identifying

both curricular and instructional areas of opportunity. At

the high school, in particular, efforts are focusing on in-

creasing the number of thematic and interdisciplinary

pathways. Kohler Schools is proud of its reputation for

academic excellence, knowing that our programs and

practices address the multivariate needs of students

across the ability spectrum.

Recent technological enhancements, such as Smart Boards

and classroom multimedia systems as well as our new Dis-

tance Learning Center have provided teachers with in-

creased opportunities for creative lesson planning aimed

at the ongoing development of a Twenty-First Century

learning environment.

Challenges

The expense of operating the Kohler Schools will con-

tinue to rise while the prospect of increased enrollment,

and therefore increased revenue, is less certain. There is

no known residential development planned within the

Kohler School District. While we have positive longitu-

dinal data with regard to Open Enrollment differentials,

the competition from other school districts to attract

Kohler students, and retain their own, is expected to in-

crease demonstrably. The district will intensify its mar-

keting efforts in an attempt to optimize our enrollment

capacity through the Open Enrollment process.

The current status of teacher contract negotiations leaves

the district with a high degree of expense uncertainty mov-

ing forward. A fiscally responsible successor agreement is

critical to the district’s future given the ambiguous nature

of the school funding deliberations at the State level.

Additionally, the operating budget will be constrained by

the added principal payments associated with approxi-

mately $1,000,000 in facilities repairs and upgrades cur-

rently being considered by the Board. For these projects,

the district is attempting to take full advantage of the 0%

Qualified School Construction Bonds program that consti-

tutes an element of recent the Federal stimulus package

(ARRA).

Conclusion

The ongoing tradition of scholastic excellence emanating

from the Kohler Public Schools has been a cornerstone

of the Village’s sense of community pride and public at-

traction. The goal of the School Board, Administration,

and Staff is to continually improve and grow. Working

with our partners in education, the Kohler Company and

the Village Board, and with the support of the parents,

district residents, the Kohler School Foundation, Kohler

School Friends, PAO, Booster Club, as well the Kohler

Foundation and RDK Foundation and other school en-

richment focused groups, the challenges will be met, and

new opportunities will develop. Know, that with this

broad-based support, our students will continue to re-

ceive a progressive Twenty-First-Century education.

Respectfully submitted,

Dr. Robert Kobylski, Superintendent

2009 SUPERI�TE�DE�T’S REPORT

TO

CITIZE�S OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF KOHLER

BUDGET HEARI�G & A��UAL MEETI�GOCTOBER 27, 2009


HIGHEST HONORS (3.90-4.0) Graduation Year: 2010 KEVIN BEINE TIM KAUFMANN JORDAN KUSEL MATTHEW OLLMANN HOLLY ZEHFUSGraduation Year: 2011 DAN CHEN MARY MOLEPSKE Graduation Year: 2012 JOHN BENISHEK CLAIRE HILLSTROM LILY ZEHFUS RYAN ZITTEL Graduation Year: 2013 KATHRYN ANDERSON CONNOR HOGAN MADELINE KELLY KRISTINA KUSEL TYLER LEWIS KATHARINE O’NEILL GREGORY SURALIK KATELYN VAN TREECK SYDNEY YANG Graduation Year: 2014 BROOKE DIETRICH ANNABELLE GOESE VALERIE LINCK WILLIAM O’NEILL COURTNEY RUTTEN Graduation Year: 2015 MEGAN CONKLIN ANNIKA LEE KATHERINE RUELLE CONNOR SBROCCO MACKENZIE WOLF

Honor Roll (3.40 – 3.899)Graduation Year: 2010 MARKUS ANDERSON ANNA BERLIN ANTHONY BOCCHINI MEGHAN CASE MARKUS COOK MICHELLE DAVILA LAUREN DRURY DANIELLE DYKSTERHOUSESTANLEY KAYMEN MALIN OTTANDER CHRISTINA SCHEPPMANN LEA SPRINGER SARAH WESTPHALEN Graduation Year: 2011 MAREN BOGARD SARAH CHUNG ELIZABETH DIEHL KAITLIN ESCHE ANNE FELTNER HANNAH FENTON DANIELLE HART ERIN LAMMERS CHRISTINE LEFFEL ALEXANDRA MAUER JENNA PETERS KARA SAEMANN Graduation Year: 2012 ANDREW GOODELL JACOB HART KIMBERLY LAMMERS CHRISTINA LINDSTROM MELYSSA LOUWAGIE MEGAN MASCIPINTO ERIC MEHOKE SARAH MOLEPSKE PETER NEBEL

RACHEL O’KEEFE CHARLES OLMSTED ALEX ROMANOSKI KENDALL WOLF Graduation Year: 2013 COLE BROCK SAMANTHA DEDEK MADELINE HEUN SHELBY HOMISTON ALEX JOHNSTON KELSEY JORDAN ABIGAIL LEE SARAH LEICK RACHEL MAGGI NICHOLAS PFRANG ALEXIS RODRIGUEZ NATHANIEL TURES TIMOTHY VALICENTI NATALIE WESTPHALEN LOGAN WILLIS SEERENA YANG Graduation Year: 2014 ANNE BENISHEK PHILIP CASE ALEXANDER FALCONER MORGAN FENTON CODY GARTMAN LINDSEY GRISWOLD BRENNAN LADWIG ZACHARY NEIL KEVIN WILKENS LOGAN WRIGHT Graduation Year: 2015 MARISA ADAMS ANDREW BRYCE KALEIGH CHILDS NICHOLAS CHRISTENSEN ALEXANDER DIETRICH

WILLIAM HAPEMAN LILY HART AUDRA HOFFMANN ALYSON JORDAN KATHERINE LINDOW CARSON SCHNEIDER

HONORABLE MENTION (3.0-3.399)Graduation Year: 2010 JUSTIN BAUER DENISA BOY PETER COPE ADAM KELLNER EMILY MILLER MEGAN PATTERSON KELSEY STEFANCZYK PATRICK STILLWELL NICOLE STRUCK NATALIE VAN DYKE AUSTIN VAN TREECK ERIKA ZIMMERMANN Graduation Year: 2011 ILIRIAN AMETI NICOLE CONNELL JOSEPH FERENCZ CARISSA GARTMAN LAUREN HENDERSON BRENNA HOGAN MICHAELA TURES VICTORIA VON VAJNA Graduation Year: 2012 GARRETT GRISWOLD SHANNON HOEPPNER MICHAEL KRUEGER LILY PROUDMAN PHILIP SAMUELS BRENDAN SCHNEIDER ANGELA SJOLUND

RYAN TENGOWSKI RAYMOND VENN Graduation Year: 2013 MAXWELL BECKER JESSICA DYKSTERHOUSE ALEX GRAY KARIANNA HEINS MARI-KATHLEEN MARZANO JULIA MAUER JAMES MISFELDT MOLLY MISFELDT NICHOLAS SCHEPPMANN KYLE STRUCK THOMAS SUTHERLAND ADAM WILKENS KELSEY WRIGHT EMMA ZIEMER Graduation Year: 2014 EMERY EDMUNDS DEREK EGBERT EVAN KOROSS PAIGE KUKLA GRACE LOFGREN JENNIFER LOUWAGIE BRETT MUELLER JOHN NEBEL JOSEPH PELLOWSKI CAMERON SCHEUREN NEIL SCHMID DAVID SHAPIRO CALVIN STEFANCZYK MADELAINE TODD Graduation Year: 2015 DOMINIC BOCCHINI HANNAH CANTRELL ANNASTAZIA HARRIOTT REBECCA STOCK SARAH SUTHERLAND

Please note that honor roll grade point average is calculated on quarter grades, not semester grades. The honor roll will not include students who have: 1) An incomplete, 2) Less

than 2.0 credits, or 3) Grades of D or F.

First quarter honor roll

Hats On DaySubmitted by Principal Susan Jaberg

Our Kohler School District participated

in “Hats On Day” this past Friday, Novem-

ber 13th, 2009. All Students and Staff were

encouraged to wear a hat to school and in

doing so donate a small amount of money

for Childhood Cancer Research. The ele-

mentary school had almost 100% participa-

tion. Hats On Day is a nationwide event

where students pay a nominal fee for the

privilege of wearing a hat of their choice to

school to help raise childhood cancer aware-

ness. Childhood Cancer is the leading cause

of death (excluding accidents) for children

under the age of 20. Hats On Day encour-

ages the students to gain more understanding

for the estimated 12,400 children under the

age of 20 who are diagnosed with cancer

every year. Our Kohler School District sup-

port for cancer research was fantastic! We

raised over $ 672.08 for the Foundation for

Children with Cancer. Hats Off to all our

generous students and faculty.

The worst feeling is having your child

get picked on at school or in the commu-

nity. Then it happens, the first question you

might ask is why? Did my child provoke

it? Is it a one time situation? Is it just a

joke? Should I just let it go? As a principal,

I honestly see very few situations that

aren’t two sided. In short, both individuals

have blame in the development of the con-

flict.

What I seldom see in my office is bul-

lying. The reason, the victim usually does-

n’t come forward. The individual feels bad

enough and hopes it goes away.

What is bullying? It’s defined as a series

of intentional and repeated cruel incidents

involving the same victim. It is an imbal-

ance of power!

What can parents do to prevent this be-

havior? The following are recommenda-

tions from Jim Jelinski of Creative

Education Services of Dubuque Iowa. � Let your children know that being different

is okay for them and for others! The most

common reason for being picked on is in-

tolerance of others.� Model non-violent behaviors at home.

Avoid physical punishments. Don’t

allow sibling abuse.

� Monitor TV. The average child is likely

to have watched 8,000 on-screen mur-

ders and more than 100,000 acts of vio-

lence by the end of elementary school.

� Teach your children to speak up in un-

comfortable situations, and encourage

them to walk away, try humor or say

“Please stop!”

� Always intervene during hurtful behav-

ior: Say, “We don’t do that here, with

“that” referring to anything meant to hu-

miliate or embarrass or hurt. Do this if

it’s your child or someone else’s! Bul-

lying is a behavior that’s not warranted

under any circumstance. Remember it

takes a village to raise a child!

� Cyber-bullying which uses technology

to harass others is a big problem. Keep

any eye on what your children electron-

ically send to others and view what is

coming back to them. The use of com-

puters to bully is a big problem in mid-

dle school.

If you suspect your child is a victim of bul-

lying at school, check out the warning

signs and document detailed information.

Try not to overreact, but report it to school.

How Parents canhelp Prevent

BullyingSubmitted by Principal Susan Jaberg


Elementary and Middle School Parents....Check out the Kohler School Website for

our daily announcements.kohler.k12.wi.us

Early Release Dayis Wednesday, December 9th

Please join us for IceSkating at the Sheboy-gan Lakers’ Ice Center.Look for details to comehome in our flyer!

Kohler Chess ClubOpen to all students grades SK-12th Grade Friday’s in the

Public Library

3:30p.m. until 4:45p.m.Club Dates: December: 4th, 11th, 18th

January: 8th, 15th, 29th

February: 5th, 12th, and 19th, 2010.

Our Tournament is set for January 16, 2010.Coach: Mr. Alex Pieper

Home Phone: 920-208-3826Club Fee: $5.00

Tournament Fees are not included. Registration form due in the office by Dec. 6th.EmergencyClosingProcedure

We ask parents to discuss this issue with their

children now – before the actual emergency oc-

curs. If you are generally not home during the day,

be sure your child knows where they are to go if

school closed early: will they go home with a

classmate; an older sibling; or a relative? Have you

made prior arrangements with this individual to be

on “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.

Any decision to close school for all or any por-

tion of a school day will be made as early as possi-

ble in order to afford 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 sta-

tions:

WHBL (1330 AM), WXER (104.5 OR 96.1 FM),

WSTM (91.3 FM) “The Breeze”, WLKN (98.1)

WTMJ – Channel 4, WFRV – Channel 5, WISN –

Channel 12, Channel 6.

KHS Engineering Club

“Taking Flight”

Kohler Schools are excited to announcethat Student Access will be availablestarting December 1st for students in 7th –12th grade. Student Access is much likeFamily Access that parents use to checktheir students grades and other vitalinformation via the internet. Now our olderstudents will be able to view their individualstudent information without access to theinformation of their siblings. Student Accesswill allow students to track their grade book,graduation requirements (high school only),attendance and view their report cards.Finally, and most exciting, the students willbe able to view their own current schedulesas well as make scheduling requests duringthe open course requests window viaStudent Access. Students 7-12 will be

distributed their access codes during the

month of December. Mrs. Multer will

teacher the current 8th graders, Class of

2014 how to use Student Access to make

course requests for the 2010-2011 during

the Individual Planning Conferences in

December. The remaining high school

students will be taught how to enter their

course requests for the 2010- 2011 school

year during sessions held in the computer

lab during school hours the first week of

January. If you have any questions

regarding Student Access please contact

Technology Coordinator, Wendy Nasgovitz

at ext. 1304. Questions regarding course

requests should be directed to Laura Multer,

School Counselor at ext. 1102.

Not only is it Kohler's first year participating in Project

G.R.I.L.L, but also their first year with an engineering

club. The club consists of over 20 students and is lead by

the Technology Education instructor, Dave DeBruin.

Project G.R.I.L.L. is a program put on by Lakeshore

Technical College to not only expose high school students

to job opportunities in manufacturing, but also to get them

interested and excited about career possibilities.

Kohler is one of the six participating schools. Each

school has partnered with a sponsor company and has to

make a grill. The grill must be functional, well-built, and

be of an agreed-upon design with their partner company.

Each school must be sure to stay within budget and guide-

lines. At the end of the year, there will be an unveiling

party held at Road America where all of the schools come

together and have a grill-off.

Kohler has been partnered with Curt G. Joa, Inc. and

has regular meetings with their training coordinator and

members of their design team. They discuss time lines, de-

sign, and fabrication processes. Curt G. Joa, Inc. has been

an excellent sponsor so far, and we cannot wait to work

with them more throughout this process.

"It's great to see how involved and excited the kids are

about this. They are using their individual talents to come

together and make something meaningful. I'm excited to

see how this project comes together in the end," says De-

Bruin.

Look forward to more information about our upcoming

web page that tracks our progress!

Emily Miller, Student Project Leader

Introducing Student Access



Santa’s Rockin’Christmas Countdown

Kohler Elementary

Holiday ShowGrades JK-6

December 18th

1:45 p.m.

Kohler Memorial Theatre

Introducing StudentAccess – Wave of theFuture!Kohler Schools are excited to announce that Student Access will be

available starting December 1st for students in 7th – 12th grade. Student

Access is much like Family Access that parents use to check their stu-

dents grades and other vital information via the internet. Now our older

students will be able to view their individual student information without

having access to the information of their siblings.

Student Access will allow students to:

Track their grade book� Check graduation requirements (high school only)� Check their attendance� View their report cards� View their schedule� Finally, and most exciting, the students will be able to use Student

Access to do their “own” scheduling for the current and following

year during the open course requests window. (Training will be pro-

vided during school hours).

As always, if there are any questions or concerns, please feel free to con-

tact Lynn Vander Schaaf at 459-2920 x 1100

By Tamra O’Keefe-Director of Excep-tional Education/School Psychologist

Thanks to federal special education

stimulus monies during the 2009-2011

school years, the Kohler School Dis-

trict Exceptional Education Depart-

ment has been able to implement

Smart board technology, portable key-

boards, software upgrades and curric-

ular materials to improve the

education for many students.

Since the monies were released in

September 2009, Smart boards have

been purchased for two Exceptional

Education and three co-taught class-

rooms at the middle school level.

Matt Baynes sixth grade, Len Hucke

and Jeff Smith’s co-taught sixth grade

and Ashley Pasiewicz’s Elementary

Exceptional Education classrooms

have all implemented web based les-

sons involving geography, racing for

math facts and interactive science and

social studies. “The excitement the

student’s have when using the Smart

board is phenomenal,” says Ms.

Pasiewicz. “It is a great tool to foster

the student’s interaction within the

lesson. It will be wonderful to move

toward integrating technology and

moving away from worksheets.”

Also at the Middle School and

High School levels, Monica LaBudde

(MS Social Studies) and Lori

Schmid/Chris Berry HS/MS Excep-

tional Education have Smart boards

installed and are waiting for retro-

fitting with pre-existing projectors to

begin using them. “Our students are

inquiring everyday to know when

they will be available” indicated Mrs.

LaBudde. “There is so much you can

do with the board. They can’t wait to

interact with the boards to learn about

geography and other social studies

topics in a non-traditional manner.”

Arlie Thee, Speech Pathologist for the

Kohler District expressed excitement

in the multi-modality of new technol-

ogy advances including 10 portable

keyboards that have on-board the-

saurus, dictionaries, and math skills

and can text-to-speech. “It is very ex-

citing that we can now provide stu-

dents with visual supports, and reach

the kinesthetic learner to address all

learning styles for optimal educational

development.”

The Exceptional Education team

met multiple times to research the best

allocation of resources as these are

one time limited funds. LANGUAGE

a comprehensive integrated

reading/writing program that spans

across the 3rd to 12th grade, Trans-

math a geometry/algebra curriculum

for 7th-12th grade and Readwell a

phonemic skills/early reading pro-

gram were also purchased for the Ex-

ceptional Education program. “These

are all research based programs rec-

ommended for early literacy skills and

reading/writing development sup-

ported by the National Reading

Panel,” indicated Tamra O’Keefe.

“We are so fortunate to have addi-

tional monies this year to improve

programming for all students. Ulti-

mately, the Exceptional Education and

Regular Education Departments are

looking for ways to best reach all stu-

dents, so that we can provide inclu-

sion opportunities for Exceptional

Education students and multiple meth-

ods of learning to reach the struggling

non-Exceptional Ed. students as

well.” “The Smart boards are cool…

,” the sixth graders in Mr.

Smith/Hucke’s room commented.

Other purchases include updated

Boardmaker software for students

who need visual supports, 12 new

computers, projectors for Mr. Baynes

and Ms. Pasiewicz’s rooms, braillers

for visually impaired students and

computer software. All materials and

supplies for the Exceptional Educa-

tion Department come from a special

budget allocated for Exceptional Ed.

from Federal Funding. The AARA

funding provided for Exceptional Ed-

ucation during the 2009-2011 school

years is an additional account, which

has benefited both Regular and Ex-

ceptional Educational children in the

district.

Smartboards, Curriculum,

and Technology Upgrades

Thanks to Federal Special

Education Stimulus Dollars

KohlerPublic SchoolsprospectiveStudent OpenHouse

Experience the excellence, energy and creativity of

the Kohler Public Schools at our Open House on Fri-

day, January 15, 2010.

This Open House is a school-wide event that fea-

tures current and past students, as well as faculty who

are eager to share their excitement about the academic

and extracurricular opportunities available to prospec-

tive students. KPS encourages prospective students to

talk to students and faculty at all grade levels. Here you

will learn about Kohler Public Schools’ student-cen-

tered learning approach and interdisciplinary programs.

Student tour guides will give all of our visitors a special

tour of the 4K-12 campus, and the administration will

conduct information sessions to answer questions

about curricular initiatives. We will even offer a com-

plimentary “student dinner” in our dining center. We

also invite you to watch Friday night basketball. The

Kohler Blue Bombers take on the Ozaukee Warriors at

no cost to you.

We have designed the program to be flexible so that

you can chose which sessions you would like to attend.

Upon arrival, review the schedule, pick the sessions

which are of most interest to you and plan your evening

accordingly.

Come and see for yourself all that the Kohler Public

Schools has to offer: Friday, January 15, 2010, 5:00

p.m. – 7:30 p.m.



Counselor’s CornerHappy Holidays from the School Counseling Department. If you have noticed that this

column has been missing for the last several months, it is because I have been focusing

on doing weekly News You Can Use updated via a blog posting on my website at

http://teacherweb.com/WI/KohlerElementarySchool/MrsMulterGuidance/t.aspx . The

postings are archived so feel free to check them out for the most complete and up to

date information. As the school website is scheduled to be revamped for 2010 – look

for further notices as to where this feature will be available.

As always, parents feel free to make an appointment to meet with me or call (459-2921

ext. 1102) or send an e-mail ([email protected]) if you have any questions or

concerns regarding your child(ren).

Upcoming ACT/SAT Dates:

Test Test Date Registration Dead-

lines

ACT February 6, 2010 January 5, 2010April 10, 2010 March 5, 2010June 12, 2010 May 7, 2010

SAT January 23, 2010 December 15, 2009

March 13, 2010 February 4, 2010

May 2, 2010 March 25, 2010

June 5, 2010 April 29, 2010

� Apply on-line at www.act.org for the ACT or at www.collegeboard.com for the SAT

or registration materials available 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.

� 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 orscholarship applications the student services office will not be open over the holidaybreak. If a student needs a transcript or to have forms signed they should take care ofthis BEFORE the December 24th – January 3rd break in order to meet the end of themonth or end of the year deadlines. Mrs. Multer and Mrs. Vander Scaaf are not in theoffice over the holidays.

ScholarshipsStudents are encouraged to check Mrs. Multer’s website for information regarding

available scholarships.

Financial Aid InformationUSE www.fafsa.gov – This is the real government Financial Aid site …

DON’T CONFUSE “fafsa.com” a site that charges families for filling out the fafsa . . .

remember the first F in FAFSA stands for Free

Complete the FREE application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) as many institutions

require this information for determining aid and scholarship packages. Students can

pick up these forms in Mrs. Multer’s office or better yet they can apply on-line at

www.fafsa.ed.gov after January 1st. Income Tax information from your 2009 form is

needed so you will have to complete this first. You can get a head start on the FAFSA

form by visiting www.pin.ed.gov and getting a PIN so that everything is ready when

the new form is available after January 1, 2010. 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 13th from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

A Financial Aid Workshop will be held at Sheboygan Falls High School on Tuesday,

January 12th at 6:00 p.m.

College Goal Sunday 2-21-2010 @ 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 �ight

For Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors and Parents

Monday, March 15, 2010

6:00 p.m.

UW-Sheboygan

Are you confused about all the possibilities for life after graduation? If so, come and in-

vestigate all of your options. Students and parents should not miss this chance to

explore today’s choices for life after high school!!!

Happy holidays. I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving. This month I interviewedPatrick Stillwell. I hope you find it as entertaining and interesting as I did.

�ame: Patrick Stillwell

Parents’ names: Dr. Scott and Cindy Stillwell

How many years have you been a student at Kohler Schools?I have been attending Kohler since freshman year.

What activities have you been involved in?I have been involved in Hockey, Madrigals, Swing Choir, and Testing the Waters.

What is your favorite class and why?My favorite class is Choir because I love singing.

What is your best memory at Kohler School?My best memory came during the 2008 band trip to New York.

What are your plans after high school?I plan to go to college and major in Music Theater.

Where do you see yourself 20 years from now?I see myself hopefully on Broadway.

If you could visit any place in the world, where would it be?If I could visit any place in the world, it would be Alaska.

Getting to know KHSseniors

by AJ Bocchini

The physics classes enjoyed

teaching their sports projects to

the 4th and 5th graders!


A regularly scheduled meeting of the Kohler Public Schools Board of Education will beheld on OCTOBER 12, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Kohler School Library, 333 Upper Road,Kohler, WI.

Call to OrderJane Bishop called meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Roll call was taken by the Clerk, Diane Venn.The following board members were present: Board President, Dr. Jane Bishop; Vice-President,Laura Kohler; Treasurer, John Suralik; Member, Jim O’Donnell.

A. Statement of Public Notice—Posted Oct 7, 2009 at 1:30 pmB. Approval of Agenda Diane Venn moved to approve the agenda. Laura Kohler seconded

the motion. All ayes. Motion carried.

Adjourn to Closed Session pursuant to State Statute 19.85 (1)(a,c) A motion was made byDiane Venn. It was seconded by Jim O’Donnell. All ayes. Motion carried. The meeting movedinto closed session at 6:32 pm.

Adjourn to Open Session—Diane Venn moved to open session. Jim O’Donnell seconded themotion. All ayes. Motion carried.

Reconvene in Open Session/Roll Call of Members (Kohler School Library) Jane Bishopcalled the meeting to order at 7:04 pm. Diane Venn called the roll. The following board mem-bers were present: Board President, Dr. Jane Bishop; Vice-President, Laura Kohler; Treasurer,John Suralik; Member, Jim O’Donnell.

Pledge of Allegiance

Persons Requesting to Address Members of the Board of Education

Communications/Announcements/SchedulesBoard President’s Report—Jane Bishop is pleased to announce that she met with the Memo-rial Hall committee last week. The original agreement that established the parameters the vil-lage shares with the school was established in 1953. Some parts of the “pink agreement” needto reflect the 21st century. The Village Board of Trustees would like to discuss with the KohlerCompany modifications to the pink agreement in January. The school need to hold the stu-dents to no eating or drinking in the theater or village gym. The village is also moving forwardwith improving lighting on the stage.2009 Senior Survey Presentation/Acknowledgement—Amy Biznek was the lead person whoconducted the Senior exit survey. The goal was to get a better understanding of the students’high school experience. First, the students completed on online survey which was completelyanonymous and easy to administer. Then, adult volunteers led focus groups based on thequestions in the survey. On average, the seniors felt most positive about Kohler’s academicreputation, teaching staff, math & science departments, open campus and lunch. Commonthemes were: communication, class variety, and current middle school structure. The commit-tee tried to develop a step by step action plan for the district as a result. This data is only asnapshot of one class at one time. If the district defines the scope of the study, more data canbe gathered. Bob and Jane commended the committee and volunteers for their efforts. Leethanked them for volunteering their time and for finding ways to better serve “our customers”—the Kohler student body.

2010 National Merit® Scholarship Semifinalists: Jordan Kusel & Stanley Kaymen—Bob re-ported that he and Laura Multer just completed the finalist application packets. Congratulationsto these 2 students. Jane Bishop noted that the families should be commended as well.

Review of District Finances—Annual meeting October 27. The public is invited and al mem-bers of the publicl are encouraged to come.

Superintendent’s Report—1. The Kohler Public school is scheduled to administer the H1N1 vaccine on Oct 26th. 2. Ms Dani Olejnizcak and John Schad are co-advisors for the National Honor Society. There

is new language for NHS bylaws. The final draft will be sent to NHS HQ by early November. 3. DLC used by Mr. DuMez class watch reconstruction of dinosaur bones. Joel Somerville and

Am History class connected live with Senator Herb Kohl. Kohler student asked for timetableof withdrawing troops in Iraq while another class from a different school asked what HerbKohl does in his free time. Len Hucke and class will hook up with Milwaukee Public Museumand watch a mummy unwrapped.

4. Enrollment Count head count was 628 but the make up of students has changed. Villageresidents comprised 508 students in 2010 school year while it comprised 518 students in2009. FTE calculation was almost same as last year.

Consent Agenda Laura Kohler moved to approve consent agenda. Diane Venn seconded themotion. All ayes. Motion carried. Thank you to KSF for efforts and monies toward the school. C. Approval of the September 14, 2009 Regular Board Meeting minutesD. Approval of September 22, 2009 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes E. Approval of invoicesF. Approval of KSF Wish List/Field Trip monies G.Approval of Resignations (2)H. Approval of Maternity Leave request (1)

Action and/or Discussion Items:

A. Consideration of DGS request to serve alcohol on school property during scheduledevents –Jane Bishop stated the pink agreement expressly prohibits alcohol in the theater hallor in the gathering area. Jim O’Donnell made a motion to approve the sale of alcohol in thecafeteria for DGS events. John Suralik seconded the motion. Diane & Laura have issue withserving alcohol on school grounds. One aye. Three nayes. Motion denied.

B. Consideration of C&I Committee recommendation to approve a Community ServiceHigh School graduation requirement—40 hour community service requirement: 2010 ex-empt; 2011—10 hours, 2012—20 hrs; 2013—30 hours; 40 hours thereafter for each graduationclass. Kohler HS has 17 volunteer coordinators to find opportunities for the students and makesure the experience is meaningful. Diane Venn made a motion to approve the C & I’s recom-mendation to transition to a 40 hour community service graduation requirement and adding this

requirement to the list of specific criteria for granting a high school diploma. Laura Kohler sec-

onded the motion. All ayes. Motion carried. Jane Bishop and Bob thanked the volunteers for

their efforts.

C. Consideration of C&I Committee recommendation to approve the transition to the

BYU Online Independent Study Program as a replacement for NEWOCS—BYU program

offers a variety of courses at the HS as well as collegiate level and is less expensive than

NEWOCS and youth options. Laura Kohler moved to approve the C & I’s Committee’s recom-

mendations to offer online High School and College courses through BYU’s Independent Study

Program. John Suralik seconded the motion. All ayes. Motion carried.

D. Consideration of C&I Committee recommendation for new High School courses:

A.P. Economics would have differentiated instruction within the economics course. There is no

added cost. A Senior Project would build creativity within curriculum. It is an Independent study

course that is project-based. Laura Kohler moved to approve the C & I’s committee recommen-

dation to add AP Economics and Senior Project to the High School Program of Studies. Diane

Venn seconded the motion. All ayes. Motion carried.

E. Consideration of Policy Committee recommendation for First Reading approval of the

following Board Policies:

a. 165.1 Regular Meetings (Revision)

b. 166 Agendas (Revision)

c. 5113 Open Enrollment (Revision)

d. 5113.01 Open Enrollment of Part-Time Students (Deletion)

e. 5610 Suspension & Expulsion (Revision)

f. 5771 Search & Seizure (Revision)

g. 8900 Fraud (New)

h. 2414 Human Growth & Development (Revision)

i. 5350 Student Suicide (Revision)

j. 9151 Use of Cameras in Locker Rooms

k. 3122.01 Drug-Free Workplace - Professional Staff (Revision)

l. 4122.01 Drug-Free Workplace - Support Staff (Revision)

m.5520 Disorderly Conduct (Replacement)

n. 5540 The Schools & Other Governmental Agencies (Revision)

o. 5540.01 Investigations Involving Suspected Child Abuse (New)

p. 6610 Student Activity Account (Revision)

q. 8310 Public Records (Revision)

r. 2260.01 English Language Proficiency (Delete/Move)

s. 2260.01 Section 504/ADA Prohibition Against Discrimination

t. 2260.02 English Language Proficiency (from r)

u. 2461 Suspension/Expulsion Special Ed. students(Delete/Move)

v. 5605 Suspension/Expulsion of Students with Disabilities (from u)

w. 8330 Student Records (Revision)

Diane Venn made a motion to approve the first reading of the following policies that have been

modified to reflect the current state of the law: Policy 165.1, 166, 5113, 5113.01, 5610, 5771,

8900, 2414, 5350, 9151, 3122.01, 4122.01, 5520, 5540, 5540.01, 6610, 8310, 2260.01,

2260.01, 2461, 5605, 8330. Laura Kohler seconded the motion. All ayes. Motion carried.

F. Consideration of Athletic Director’s recommendation to hire Jeff Wolf as coach and

Heather Reader-Schubert as assistant coach for middle school girl’s basketball Jim O’-

Donnell moved to approve hiring Jeff Wolf as coach of the middle school girl’s baskeball team,

as well as Ms. Heather Reader-Schuber as the assistant coach of the middle school girl’s bas-

ketball team. Diane Venn seconded the motion. All ayes. Motion carried.

G. Acceptance of donations from Kohler company to the HS Art Deptarment—Diane

Venn made a motion to accept the donations from the Kohler Company to the HS Art Depart-

ment. Jim O’Donnell seconded the motion. All ayes. Motion carried.

H. Consideration of Electronic Board Meetings—Jim O’Donnell moved to approve the tran-

sition to electronic board meetings. Laura Kohler seconded the motion. All ayes. Motion car-

ried.

I. Consideration of RESOLUTION DECLARING OFFICIAL INTENT TO REIMBURSE EX-

PENDITURES FROM PROCEEDS OF QUALIFIED TAX CREDIT BONDS—Jim O’Donnell

made a motion to approve the resolution declaring official intent to reimburse expenditures from

proceeds of Qualified Tax Credit Bonds (Resolution I). Diane Venn seconded the motion. Jane

Bishop—aye; Laura Kohler—aye; John Suralik—aye; Diane Venn—aye; Jim O’Donnell—aye

J. Consideration of RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE BORROWING OF NOT TO EX-

CEED $1,610,000; AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF GENERAL OBLI-

GATION PROMISSORY NOTES THEREFOR — John Suralik made a motion to approve the

resolution authorizing the borrowing of not to exceed $1,610,000; and providing for the is-

suance and sale of general obligation promissory notes therefor (Resolution J). Jim O’Donnell

seconded the motion. Jim O’Donnell—aye; Diane Venn—aye; John Suralik—aye; Laura

Kohler—aye; Jane Bishop—aye

K. Budget Hearing & Annual Meeting Review—Dr. Kobylski is soliciting help of constituants.

He will try and have the Baird three year forecast at the annual meeting.

Persons Requesting to Address Members of the Board of Education

Adjournment—Diane Venn moved to adjourn the meeting. Laura Kohler seconded the motion.

All ayes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 pm.

Important Future Dates:

Annual Meeting — Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Regular Board Meeting — Monday, November 9, 2009

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF KOHLER

Mission Statement

The mission of Kohler Schools is to encourage individual growththrough quality education, mutual respect and effective communication.

Board of EducationRegular Meeting

OCTOBER 12, 2009


On November 21st, the Kohler School Friends PTO transformedKohler School into a winter wonderland of shopping for their an-nual Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair. The Kohler School Friendswould like to thank everyone who helped to make this year’sCraft Fair a huge success!

The proceeds of the Craft Fair will go directly into the class-rooms of Kohler Schools – as educational materials in thehands of our children and teachers, as well as field trips andprograms which enrich the educational experiences of our stu-dents.

2009 Craft Fair Committee

Event Coordinator – Suzanne FinkAdvertising – Laurie LindowApplications – Marlene YangBake Sake – Lisa Gartman, Tracy Maggi, Diane VennConcessions – Kim Post, Sandy WeilandDecorations – Katy CreekDesign & Print – Vicki FriskeFacility – Katie MakiFinance – Lesley CassidyHospitality – Cathy CassadyRaffle – Kathy Hillstrom, Claire HillstromStorage Facility – Ray VennVolunteers – Beth Tengowski

2009 Craft Fair Donors

Adams FamilyMarcus AndersonBadger Carpet CareBatkiewicz FamilyBemisBetty Brinn Children’s MuseumBicycle WorksBig Apple BagelsBlattner’s Piggly WigglyBobbi KnappThe Bread and BeanBulitz FamilyCafé KitaCentral BarkChef TedVicki Clark

KSF PTO celebrates another successfulHoliday Arts & Crafts Fair

The Corner StudioCoulson FamilyDramm CorporationFasse Paint CompanyFirehouse PizzaMelvin FreeGreen Bay PackersJanelle GriswoldHillstrom FamilyHogan FamilyLori HuckeShari Jensen - Village RealtyJohn Michael Kohler Art CenterLegacy StudiosJulie LippertLong FamilyKeller FamilyKohler CompanyKohler GardenerKohler High School Jazz BandKohler High School MadrigalsKohler Police DepartmentKohler Public SchoolKohler School Friends PTOKohler School StaffKohler Spirit StoreKohler Waters SpaKPALJill LewinskiJill Lewinski’s Home Ec. StudentsBarb MacDonaldBonnie MascipintoMauer FamilyMilwaukee AdmiralsMilwaukee BucksMilwaukee Public MuseumMilwaukee WaveMolepske FamilyPick ‘n Save on 25thPlymouth FoamProudman FamilyQ-Mart in KohlerQuizno’s in KohlerRebecca’s BlessingsRochester Inn

Martha SaffordSheboygan County YMCASheboygan Symphony Or-chestraSiberian OutpostSnowbound Dog MassageSuperior Lawn & GardenSuperior LiquorSweet Potato’s BoutiqueRestoration GardensRich TengowskiTorke Coffee Roasting Co.Under the Rainbow DogGroomingVillage of Kohler TourismWhispering OrchardsThe Wine HouseYoga on the Lake

2009 Craft Fair Volunteers

Amy AbelMarcus AndersonPaula AndersonAnn BarteltLisa BatesMatt BayensNicole BeineCarol BenishekDave BerlinChris BerryBetty BleyCindy BleuelAnn BitterKaren BittnerMary Jo BraatzRebecca BruderChristine CampioneCarol ChristiansenCaren ChungSarah ChungDave DeBruinMike DellgerTonya DePagterSue Dexheimer

Duane DuMezSonia EgbertCarolyn EickholtJudy FarwigKim FeltnerHannah FentonDave FinkNoah FinkKara FriskeTim FriskeBrent GartmanCody GartmanJessie GoodJodi GrossenAmy GutschowJane HalversonDanielle HartJulia HartSonja HeinsFrannie HillstromChristy HitchcockRita Huber Lori HuckeSteve JabergSue JabergMary Beth JanssenTravis JanssenBobbi KnappJennifer KoeppenDana KrejcarekDona KruegerMichael KruegerWendy KuklaMonica LaBuddeDebra LaDukeChristine LeffelKatie MagleAmy MolepskeSarah MolepskeLaura MulterDale NeilLinda NeilLori NeurohrCeleste NugentMary Nebel

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The school district must locate, identify, and evaluate all childrenwith disabilities, including children with disabilities attending pri-vate schools in the school district, regardless of the severity oftheir disabilities. The school district has a special educationscreening program to evaluate all children with suspected disabil-ities and are at least three years old. Upon request, the schooldistrict will screen a child who has not graduated high school todetermine whether a special education referral is appropriate. Arequest may be made by contacting Tamra O'Keefe, Special Ed-ucation Director at 459-2920 x1200.

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Have a snack, such as fruit, an hour before a big feast. If you are too hungry, you

probably will overeat.

Take a walk insteadof a second helping. Fresh vegetables plus fresh and

canned fruits are available daily with lunch from the Fruit &

Vegetable Bar.

HOLIDAY TIPSNever skip a meal to conserve calories,

it may make you more apt to overeat at the next meal.

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Destination Kohler Calendar of EventsFreshly Baked CookiesKohler Design CenterTuesdays in December Enjoy complimentary freshly baked cookies whiletouring the Kohler Design Center. While supplieslast.

Holiday Community DaysKohler Waters SpaDecember 1-17, 2009Enjoy 30% off spa services Monday through Thurs-day plus complimentary spa access. Offer goodthrough December 17, 2009. Not good with otheroffers. Does not apply to contracted groups. Call800-344-2838 to reserve your spa appointment.

Give the Gift of HealthSports CoreDecember - JanuaryJoin Sports Core now through January and receivea reduced enrollment fee of $160 (normally $295)and a $100 grocery gift card from Woodlake Mar-ket. Offer also includes a complimentary personaltraining session, 50% off a Salon service and manymore valuable coupons.

ARTspace December - January 17One & Only: Gifts Made by Hand. One-of-a-kindjewelry, glass, ceramics, sculpture, and wearableart created by more than 50 artists from acrossNorth America.

Holiday Customer Service CenterThe Shops at WoodlakeNovember 27 – December 24, Daily from 10 a.m.to 6 p.m., December 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.The Shops at Woodlake Holiday Concierge will beavailable for gift suggestions, complimentary gift-wrapping, The Shops at Woodlake gift certificates,dining recommendations, and Toys for Tots collec-tion center. The Holiday Customer Service Center islocated next to Scentualities.

Great Gingerbread FestivalThe WaelderhausNovember 27-December 30, Sunday – Friday, 1-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.The Waelderhaus hosts this annual holiday event.Live musical entertainment Saturday and Sundaysat 2 p.m. Call 920-452-4079 for more information.Closed Dec 24 & 25.

Free Thymes Bath Soak with PurchaseScentualitiesDecember Receive a complimentary Thymes Bath Soak withany Thymes purchase of $50 or more. Soak awayholiday tension with the gently uplifting aromas ofEucalyptus, Filigree, Lavender, Kimono Rose, orAzur. One per customer, while supplies last.

Tuesday’s TasteWoodlake MarketDecember 1, 6-7:30 p.m. $10.Enjoy an evening with co-workers and friends whilesampling new wines, perfect for holiday entertain-ing. The wines will be paired with gourmet foodsfrom Woodlake Market that are sure to tantalize thetaste buds. Pre-registration recommended.

Family & Friends One Day SaleKohler Waters Spa BoutiqueDecember 2, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.Take 30% off all signature Hollyhock and JohnMichael Kohler for Him bath and body products, aswell as logo’d apparel, spa robes, hats and tran-quility towels. Prepackaged holiday gift sets start-ing at $25 (before discount). Enjoy hot cider andcookies while you shop.

Tiny Tot KampsSports CoreDecember 2 & 15, 9-10:30 a.m.. Ages: 2-3These popular programs are offered monthly forour younger friends to enjoy (and give Mom or Dada bit of a break too). We offer age-appropriatecrafts and games with a story tying it all together.Snack and beverage are included. $7.75 Mem-ber/$12 Guest

Free Aromatherapy TreatmentsIntentionsDec 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, Noon to 5 p.m.Bring the body, mind and spirit into balance. No appointment needed.

Choose Well Live Well MenuWoodlake MarketDecember 3, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. ComplimentarySample today’s menu of Turkish chicken with spiceddates and twice-baked sweet potatoes. Our menuitems are available ready-to-eat, ready-to-heat or asingredients to make it at home, making healthy eat-ing an easy option.

Family & Friends Pro Shop EventSports CoreDecember 4, 7 a.m.-8 p.m. & December 5,8 a.m.-6 p.m.It’s holiday shopping season, and we’re pleased toannounce our extra special, annual two-day sale.Fun and unique gift ideas and stocking stuffers at25% off. Enjoy hot cider and cookies (9 a.m.-2p.m.) while you shop.Friends & Family Yoga on the Lake Event

Friends & Family Yoga on the Lake EventYoga on the LakeDecember 4, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. & December 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. It’s holiday shopping season, and we’re pleased toannounce our extra special, first annual two-daysale. Come in and shop our fun and unique giftideas. Enjoy hot cider and cookies (10am-3pm)while you shop.

Holiday Afternoon TeaThe Wisconsin RoomDecember 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19 and 26, 1-3 p.m.$18 or $25 with one glass of sparkling wine, plustax and gratuity. Celebrate the season as you enjoy savory tea sand-wiches, scones, tea breads and sweets includingKohler Original Recipe Chocolates…and of course,a cup of tea with pots of Mighty Leaf Tea. Please call800-344-2838 to make a reservation.

Reiki Body ScansIntentionsDecember 4, 11 & 18, 2-6 p.m. Free.Free Reiki Body Scan to determine the body’s en-ergy field and help you maintain high energy.

Sample Holiday Harvest WineWisconsin TraderDecember 5, 12, 19This festive semi-sweet fruit wine from Three LakesWinery features tart cranberries blended with mildrhubarb. Perfect as a dessert wine or serve it withyour next holiday meal - a Wisconsin tradition!

Horse-drawn Carriage RidesThe Shops at WoodlakeDec 5, 12, 19. 1-3 p.m.Enjoy complimentary Horse-drawn Carriage Ridesto celebrate the season.

Holiday Cookie DecoratingWoodlake MarketDecember 5, 1-2:30 p.m. ComplimentaryKids – stop in and decorate a holiday cookie with allthe trimmings. Woodlake Market will also be sellingtheir holiday cookie kits starting today! All the fun ofdecorating roll-out cookies without the fuss.

Live EntertainmentHorse & PlowDecember 5, 9-11 p.m. Complimentary.Enjoy live music from Frog Water.

Massage Away Your Holiday Stress with ThaiYoga MassageSports Core December 5, 10:15-11:45 a.m.Join Elise Cantrell and learn basic Thai Yoga Mas-sage techniques as both a giver and receiver. Bringa partner or come solo. These techniques will helpto increase flexibility, relieve muscle and joint ten-sion and balance the body’s energy systems. Pleasebring a blanket and yoga mat and wear loose fittingclothing. Workshop held at Sports Core. $22 Fitness

/ $25 Standard / $30 Guest – Sign up with yourspouse or a friend and receive 15% off.

Reiki SeminarIntentionsDecember 5, 1 p.m.Learn about healing energy at our free Reiki seminar.Please call 920-457-9543 for reservations.

Kidz Dinner and a MovieThe American ClubDecember 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.$25 plus tax.Let us take care of your children while you enjoy din-ner in one of The American Club’ s restaurants. Wewill play games, dine and watch a movie with thegroup of children that gather. Kidz make friends theysee year after year at this fun event.

Develop Your IntuitionIntentionsDec 7, 14, 21, & 28. Noon to 5 p.m.Take a mini self-assessment and learn specific exer-cises to help you strengthen your natural ability orlearn a new skill. No appointment needed.

Thai One On with Chef TedWoodlake MarketDecember 8, 6-7 p.m. $15Thai food is known for its enthusiastic use of fresh,rather than dried, herbs and spices. Chef Ted willshow you how to make an assortment of deliciousThai recipes. Register with a friend and each save $5off the ticket price. Pre-registration recommended.

Positive Influences Discussion GroupIntentionsDecember 8, 6:30 p.m. Free.Join our discussion group to exchange ideas andshare positive influences. Free DVD presentation, fol-lowed by discussion, featuring Law of Attraction inAction by Esther & Jerry Hicks.

New Glarus Beer DinnerHorse & PlowDecember 10, 6:30-9 p.m. $60 plus tax and gratuity.Mark Goldsberry, Market Representative, from NewGlarus will be joining the Beer Dinner as a specialguest host. Limited number of seats available.

Holiday Open HouseWoodlake MarketDecember 10, 4-7 p.m. ComplimentaryAre you looking for a new appetizer to serve duringyour holiday party or wine to give as a hostess gift?Visit us during our annual open house to sampleunique foods and beverages that are sure to pleaseyour guests.

Choose Well Live Well MenuWoodlake MarketDecember 11, 4:30-6 p.m. ComplimentarySample today’s menu of honey mustard tilapia and aginger roasted beet salad. Our menu items are avail-able ready-to-eat, ready-to-heat or as ingredients tomake it at home, making healthy eating an easy op-tion.

Live Entertainment at Horse & PlowDecember 11, 8-11 p.m. Complimentary.Enjoy live music from Water Street Hot Shots.

Movers & Shakers Open House for Village ofKohler Residents December 12, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Movers & Shakers is more than a toy store; it’s anexperience. And the magic begins as soon as youstep inside. Guests are greeted with a fairy tale envi-ronment, complete with a rainbow of candies, excit-ing toys, cool costumes, fun games and much more.Enjoy in-store activities and specials throughout theday. Movers & Shakers is located in The Shops atWoodlake Kohler. For more information call 920-453-2874 or visit www.ShopsatWoodlake.com.

Breakfast with SantaThe American ClubDecember 12 and 19 $22.50 plus tax.Enjoy a fun-filled morning with a kid friendly buffetbreakfast, singing, & dancing. A knee-knocker buffetprovides children with a scrumptious buffet breakfast

at their level. Peppermint Patty and her elves pro-vide singing and dancing fun with Christmassongs and stories. What Santa Claus will be in at-tendance for each child to sit on his lap and tellhim their Christmas wish! Don’t miss out on thefun!

Snowmen at Night Children’s ProgramSports CoreDecember 12, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Ages: 4-6Join us for an afternoon of fun and food! We willkeep the kids busy with group games, a craft anda story. Lunch will be served. $10 Fitness/$12Standard/$15 Guest

Gingerbread House DecoratingWoodlake MarketDecember 12, 1-5 p.m. $10 per houseDo you love the look of decorated gingerbreadhouses but can’t imagine the time it takes to bakeand assemble one? Let us do the work for you!All you do is bring the kids to decorate it, thentake it home to display their masterpiece. Frost-ing, trimmings and candy are provided. Thisevent will be limited to 20 houses. Pre-registra-tion recommended.

Choose Well Live Well MenuWoodlake MarketDecember 16, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. ComplimentarySample today’s menu of macaroni and cheeseand a chilled asparagus salad with roasted redpepper and tarragon vinaigrette. Our menu itemsare available ready-to-eat, ready-to-heat or as in-gredients to make it at home, making healthy eat-ing an easy option.

Well-Being ReadingsIntentionsDecember 17. Tarot with a twist. Fee. Please call 920-457-9543 for more information and reservations.

Special Event! Stained Glass Brass HolidayConcertKohler Memorial TheaterDecmeber 19. 7:30 p.m. Complimentary.The Village of Kohler and Destination KOHLERpresent Stained Glass Brass in concert at KohlerMemorial Theatre located at Kohler High School.A family-oriented holiday concert features tradi-tional carols and popular Christmas favorites.Children of all ages will learn how brass instru-ments work. A sing-along will close the concert.For information call 920-803-4875.

Winter Solstice Celebration Yoga on the LakeDecember 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Complimentary.The winter solstice marks the shortest day andthe longest night of the year. On this day, we cele-brate to bring warmth, light and cheerfulness intothe dark time of the year. It is the time to look onthe past year’s achievements and to celebratewith family and friends. Experience this magicaltime of year in a candle lit space overlooking thelake, taught by Deb Sampson, Shawn La Dukeand Katie Presutti. Please join us and welcomethe Winter Solstice, the pivot point from which thedaylight will grow stronger and brighter, for anevening of yoga and camaraderie. Social to fol-low. You may register for this event at the studio,by calling 920-453-2817 or online at www.yoga-on-the-lake.com.

Kohler Shut Down PartyHorse & PlowDecember 23, 5 p.m. until closeEnjoy a complimentary appetizer bar during theannual Kohler Shut Down Party.

Christmas Eve CelebrationThe American ClubDecember 24, 8 p.m. Complimentary.Join the Sheboygan Symphony Holiday Singersand Executive Pastry Chef Richard Palm at thetraditional Christmas Eve Celebration which com-mences with carols in the Grand Hall of the GreatLakes. Chef Palm then joins us to read some of

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Kohler culinary gurutalks cheese onlineWritten by �icole Svacina of The KohlerCapsule Wisconsinites know cheese. More than

600 varieties are produced here. Beyond

cheddar, Colby and Swiss are the artesian

cheeses: distinctive, specialty-flavored

cheeses that are great to use in cooking and

entertaining.

“I can’t think of having a good meal

without cheese,” said Chef Ulrich Kober-

stein, Group Director – Culinary Arts, Hos-

pitality & Real Estate. Koberstein recently

appeared on a live, interactive Webcast,

sponsored by the Wisconsin Milk Market-

ing Board and Sargento Cheese, to pro-

mote the use of Wisconsin artesian

cheeses.

“The unique initiative encourages the

use of Wisconsin artisan cheeses not only

during the holiday season, but all year

through—as we do in The Kitchens of

Kohler restaurants,” he said.

Koberstein prepared salmon sliders and

answered audience questions during a por-

tion of the 30-minute broadcast. He also

suggested the audience visit the many local

cheese makers and experience The Ameri-

can Club and The Kitchens of Kohler

restaurants during their visit to Sheboygan

County.

“We are blessed to have many great

cheeses made in our backyard,” he said.

Go to www.LiveArtisanCheeseChat.com

to watch the Webcast and check out the

salmon sliders recipe at

www.Sargento.com/recipes.

his favorite holiday stories including telling the his-tory of the tradition of Buche de Noel the Yule log.Enjoy a piece of Yule Log and a glass of sparklingwine or punch as the celebration concludes.

HaflaYoga on the LakeDecember 29, 7-8:30 p.m. Complimentary. Keepyour holiday spirit moving. Join specialist KristiKrueger for an evening of Middle Eastern dance per-formances by local students that will inspire you to

Destination Kohler Calendar of events continued . . .

January through April 2010, come in from the

cold and warm up with wonderful tastes and

aromas at our Saturday Demonstration Kitchen

sessions. Tucked away in The Shops at Woodlake

Kohler, the working kitchen provides an intimate,

informal setting for chefs and guests to interact

from preparation to presentation to final tasting.

All sessions are priced at $25 each or attend

with a companion at two for $40. 11 a.m. & 2

p.m. For more information and reservations, call

920-457-8000. All demonstrations presented by

chefs of The Kitchens of Kohler. Schedule

subject to change.

January 9 – Warm Up for Winter – Hearty

Comfort Foods

Executive Sous Chef Ryan Anderson, Executive

Chef Gary Wigand - Whistling Straits, Chef Joe

Austreng - Horse & Plow, Chef Benjamin

Sommerfeldt - Wisconsin Room

January 16 – Warm Puddings For a Cold Day

Pastry Chef Richard Palm-The American Club

January 23 – Classic German Dishes

Chef Christopher Thee - Blackwolf Run

January 30 – Homemade Pasta & Ravioli

Chef John Beauvais Garde Manger - The

American Club

February 6 – Chocolate Masterpieces for your

Sweetheart

Karen Saberniak - Craverie Chocolatier Café

February 13 – Romance from The Immigrant

Restaurant – The World of Small Plates

Executive Sous Chef Ryan Anderson - The

American Club and Immigrant Manager Andrew

Stockel

February 20 – Cuisine from Wisconsin

Chef Dan Dries, Special Events - The American

Club

2010 Demonstration KitchenscheduleSaturdays, January-April

Village of Kohler residents and their family

and friends can enjoy a special offer at The

American Club and the recently renovated Inn

on Woodlake this holiday season. Rates start at

$139 for The American Club and $99 at the Inn

on Woodlake from December 1-30 based on

availability. For information and reservations

call 920-457-8000 and mention the “Home for

the Holidays” special offer.

Hillcrest Trees & Landscaping offers a

Christmas Tree “honor lot” in the west parking

lot of The Shops at Woodlake near the site of

the Community Christmas Tree. Hillcrest will

offer trees, wreaths and bough bundles from

Nov. 27-Dec. 24. This will add a real look, feel

and fragrance of the holidays and provide con-

venient shopping for Village of Kohler resi-

dents and other local shoppers.

Or get free Christmas Trees at Woodlake

Market. Receive a free all natural locally grown

White Pine Tree with the purchase of $150.00

or more at Woodlake Market. Take your tree

home or have it tagged for delivery for an addi-

tional $10.00. Tree deliveries scheduled for De-

cember 5 and 12.

Home for theHolidaysSpecial Offer!

Oh ChristmasTree!Trees Available inthe Village

Ingredients

Relish: � 3/4 cup sour cream � 1/2 cup (2 oz.) Sargento Artisan

Blends® Shredded Wisconsin Sharp

White Cheddar Cheese � 1/4 cup each: finely diced cucumber,

onion and red bell pepper � 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice � 1 tsp. smoked paprika � Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Sliders: � 1-1/2 cups (6 oz.) Sargento Artisan

Blends® Shredded Wisconsin Sharp

White Cheddar Cheese � 1 lb. cooked and flaked salmon* � 2/3 cup fresh breadcrumbs � 1/2 cup finely diced red or yellow

bell pepper � 1/4 cup mayonnaise � 1 Tbsp. each: chopped chives, fresh

lemon juice, whole grain mustard � 1 egg � 2 Tbsp. canola oil � Accompaniments: � 8 mini burger buns or rolls, split,

lightly toasted if desired

� Bibb lettuce leaves � Sliced tomato � Thinly sliced onion

Directions

1. For relish, combine all ingredients in

a medium bowl; mix well. Season to

taste with salt and pepper; set aside.

2. For sliders, combine all ingredients

except oil in a large bowl; mix well.

Shape into 8 patties about 1/2 inch

thick.

3. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet

over medium heat until hot. Add pat-

ties (in batches if necessary); cook 3

to 4 minutes per side or until golden

brown and cheese has melted to form

a crust. Serve in buns with the relish,

lettuce, tomato and onion.

Helpful Tips

*Purchase 1-1/4 lb. raw skinless salmon

fillets and bake in a 350°F oven until

opaque in center. Let cool to room tem-

perature before flaking.

Summary

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Serves: 4

Salmon Sliders with Wisconsin White Cheddar Relish

Ice SkatingWood Lake / Inn on WoodlakeAs weather permits The ice skating rink on Wood Lake will open soon(weather permitting) for skaters to enjoy the pictur-esque surroundings with family and friends. Therink is located South of the island. Skater amenitiesinclude benches at the lake’s edge, rubber mats forsafety, night-time lighting, music and restrooms.Skaters are welcome to bring their own skates andrental skates will be available at the Inn on Wood-lake for $5 per pair for two hours. The rink will beopen daily until 8 p.m. The rink will be closed ifconditions are unsafe. For more information and tohear about Skater Specials at The Shops at Wood-lake call 920-459-1713.

February 27 – Seafood Favorites from

Whistling Straits

Chef Gary Wigand - Whistling Straits

March 6 – Making Homemade Sausages

Chef Paul Smitala - Blackwolf Run

March 13 – Before the Pasta…Antipasti

Chef Paul Shimon - Cucina

March 20 – Classic Puff Pastry

Pastry Chef Richard Palm - The American Club

March 27 – Wisconsin Room Barbecue

Chef Benjamin Sommerfeldt - Wisconsin Room

April 3 – Traditional Italian Easter

Chef Lenny Sorce - Riverbend

April 17 – American Club Pizza Crusts,

Calzones and Pomanghia

Chef Doug Stieber, Head Baker-The American

Club

April 24 – Not Quite Breakfast…Not Quite

Lunch – Springtime Brunch

Chef Ulrich Koberstein, Group Director-

Culinary Arts-Destination Kohler, Chef Paul

Shimon-Cucina, Chef Lenny Sorce - Riverbend,

Chef Paul Smitala - Blackwolf Run.

add a little dance to your life. Donations for SafeHarbor are appreciated. You may register for thisevent at the studio, by calling 920-453-2817 oronline at www.yoga-on-the-lake.com.

New Year’s Eve Rock’n Vinyasa ClassYoga on the LakeDecember 31, 10 p.m. to Midnight. $50What a perfect way to bring in the New Year!Please join Deb Sampson for a New Year’sRock’n Vinyasa that will empower you to let goof the stress of the season, ground you in thenow and open you up to the possibilities of theNew Year! In this two hour class we will integrateasana, pranayama and meditation surrounded bycandlelight and inspired by music. All levels wel-come. Pre-registration is required for this event.Please contact the studio or sign up online byDecember 20. Treats/champagne will be servedat midnight. You may register for this event at thestudio, by calling 920-453-2817 or online atwww.yoga-on-the-lake.com.

Live Entertainment at Horse & PlowDecember 31, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Complimentary.Enjoy live music from the Dave Steffen Band andcelebrate with party hats, horns and complimen-tary Champagne Toast at Midnight.

New Year’s Eve Bubble CelebrationDecember 31, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $75 per person,plus tax.Ring in the New Year with a bang at the NewYear’s Eve Bubble Celebration at The AmericanClub. The only AAA Five Diamond resort hotel inthe Midwest, The American Club is planning adazzling celebration to say goodbye to 2009 andwelcome 2010. Signature hors d’oeuvres,sparkling drinks, open bar, and live music. TheInn on Woodlake is offering an overnight pack-age. Call 800-344-2838 for reservations.


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