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Village of Kohler tax rate dropsThe state tax rate for village purposes,

police department, fire department, streets,parks and village government dropped 4%from last year’s rate according to KohlerVillage Board President Tom Leonhardt.

The mill rate for next year will be $4.08per thousand compared to the previousyear’s mill rate of $4.25. This will save each

homeowner $17 per $100,000 of assessedvaluation.

The drop in the tax rate resulted from areduction in the tax levy (amount needed tofund Village purposes). The Village Boardworked very hard to maintain the currentlevel of services and find efficiencies toreduce the cost to the taxpayer.

Tax rates stated are perthousand of assessed value

% Change

2004 2005 2006 2007 2006 to2007

State of Wisconsin 0.21 0.21 0.18 0.17 -5.6%

Sheboygan County 6.54 6.65 5.69 5.22 -8.3%

Village of Kohler 4.97 5.14 4.25 4.08 -4.0%

Kohler School District 10.73 10.95 9.77 10.36 6.0%

Lakeshore Tech College 1.72 1.78 1.55 1.51 -2.6%

Gross Tax Rate 24.17 24.73 21.44 21.34 -0.5%

State School Credit (1.21) (1.28) (1.39) (1.64) 18.0%

Net Tax Rate 22.96 23.45 20.05 19.70 -1.7%

2007 Lottery Credit (109.68) (102.60)

2007 Tax RatesTaxing Entity Tax Levy Assessed Value Tax (Mil) Rate 2006 Levy % change

State of Wisconsin 69,047.02 398,770,230 0.00017 71,646.46 -3.63%

Sheboygan County 2,081,598.64 398,770,230 0.00522 2,246,553.79 -7.34%

Vilage of Kohler 1,628,836.00 398,770,230 0.00408 1,679,163.92 -3.00%

Kohler School Dist. 4,132,888.00 398,770,230 0.01036 3,857,288.00 7.14%

LTC 600,329.00 398,770.230 0.00151 613,803.00 -2.20%

Gross Tax Rate 0.02135

State Credit 548,130.02 (398,770,230) (0.00137) 548,130.00

Net Tax Rate 0.01996

Kohler School ACTComparisons

As reported in The Kohler Villager lastmonth, the Class of 2007 from Kohler HighSchool scored the best in the State ofWisconsin on the ACT Test. The chartbelow was released by the CESA 7 Agencyout of Green Bay comparing the countyschools to Kohler’s ACT score.

Superintendent Jeff Dickert was pleasedwith the comparison and stated, “The teach-ers, support staff, students, and the commu-nity support continues to make a differencefor our children when compared to othersaround the county and the State.”

Class of 2007 ACT ComparisonArea Schools Percent Tested Score

Kohler High 87% 26.2

Cedar Grove-Belgium High 66% 22.8

Oostburg High 73% 22.6

Sheboygan Falls High 59% 22.5

Sheboygan North High 57% 22.4

Random Lake High 67% 22.3 State Average 22.3

Howards Grove High 67% 22.2

Elkhart Lake High 56% 22.1

Plymouth High 70% 22.0

Sheboygan South 51% 21.9

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Kohler student art on displayat Sheboygan Falls art gallery

Each month, Tana Georgiaff Gallery ofFine Art in Sheboygan Falls features art-work created by art students at KohlerSchools. The idea to feature student art-work at the gallery was conceived byDenise Keller-Kochan, the gallery’s EventsCoordinator, who then sent out letters toarea schools. Stacy Stanley, the elemen-tary/middle school art teacher at Kohler

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Dr. 53081 - Cosmetic and reconstructivesurgery offered by local surgeonsBy Mary Struck, Publisher/Editor

This is the second in a two-part seriesabout cosmetic surgery services offered inSheboygan.

In the December issue of The KohlerVillager I wrote about noninvasive cosmet-ic procedures provided by QuintessaMedical Spa (part of the services offered atCampbell Facial Plastic Surgery). The sec-ond of this two-part series focuses on moreinvasive cosmetic procedures provided bytwo local plastic surgeons: Dr. AndrewCampbell of Campbell Facial PlasticSurgery, and Dr. Thaddeus O’Neill, a plas-tic and reconstructive surgeon at AuroraSheboygan Clinic (both advertisers in TheKohler Villager).

Dr. Thad O’Neill has you covered fromhead to toe

Dr. Thad O’Neill completed seven yearsof surgical training and sees a wide varietyof patients, treating conditions from thehead to the toe. Many of his patients arethose needing reconstructive surgery fol-lowing breast or skin cancer, facial trauma,or wounds. He also treats children with con-genital birth marks, moles, injuries, etc. Hisexperience in plastic and reconstructive sur-gery for medical conditions allowed him toexpand into cosmetic surgery, providingbreast augmentation, liposuction,abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) and bodycontouring, face/brow/neck lifts, and ble-pharoplasty (eye lid lift). Noninvasive pro-cedures are also available, such as Botox,chemical peels, and Restylane, which is asoft tissue filler that treats facial lines orwrinkles without having to perform surgery.

Dr. O’Neill sees patients of all ages seek-ing reconstructive or comestic procedures.He said he’s performed many breast aug-mentation and body contouring procedures,and the highlight of his practice is perform-ing body contouring procedures on womenwho’ve given birth and are approachingmiddle-age because they are less perfec-tionistic and so appreciative of seeing theirfigures returned to pre-birth shape.

All surgeries are performed in fully-equipped surgery suites at the SheboyganClinic, or at Aurora Sheboygan MemorialMedical Center. Dr. O’Neill’s practice islocated in the same building as the VisitingNurses Association. Parking at the back ofthe building is provided, along with a pri-vate entrance.

Patients who see other Aurora HealthCare Center providers benefit in seeing Dr.O’Neill because he has access to personalhealth records, which gives him additionalinformation to make the best recommenda-tion. Dr. O’Neill also practices at AuroraHealth Center in Fond du Lac and is affili-ated with Aurora Medical Center inOshkosh.

Dr. Campbell can help you put your bestface forward

As a facial plastic surgeon, Dr. AndrewCampbell of Campbell Facial PlasticSurgery specializes in performing cosmeticand reconstructive surgery on the face,head, and neck region. A facial plastic sur-geon is typically board certified in otolaryn-gology (the branch of medicine that special-izes in the diagnosis and treatment of ear,nose, throat, and head and neck disorders).Dr. Campbell’s training allows him to per-form Deep Plane facelift surgeries whereunderlying tissue layers and muscles of the

face are lifted and repositioned, and excesssagging skin is removed, to help reverse thesigns of aging and drastically improve theappearance of the face and jaw. This moreintensive procedure obtains a longer lastingeffect than standard lifts. Because the DeepPlane lift puts less tension on the facial skinitself, the result is a natural looking facerather than an overly tightened look.

Popular among younger patients is themini face lift, also referred to as the “week-end face lift.” It’s performed under localanesthesia and has a shorter recovery timethan the traditional face lift. The procedureis similar to a traditional face lift, however,the procedure is much quicker and incisionsare fewer and smaller for a mini face lift.

Because a facelift will not reduce allwrinkles, many patients follow up withlaser resurfacing or a chemical peel that canfurther improve skin tone and surfaceappearance.

Other treatments performed by Dr.Campbell include: Rhinoplasty (nose sur-gery), forehead/brow lift, eyelid surgery(Blepharoplasty), chin augmentation, cheekaugmentation, Otoplasty (ear surgery),facial reconstruction, ear (Auricular) recon-struction, and reconstruction after skin can-cer removal and fat grafting. Dr. Campbellalso has extensive experience in performingrevision surgeries for those whose time hascome for a revision lift, or are unhappy withthe outcome of a previous facial plastic sur-gery.

Campbell Facial Plastic Surgery offers anon-institutional environment for perform-ing facial plastic and reconstructive surgeryprocedures. Patients begin their surgerywith a complimentary facial massage andaromatherapy. After surgery, patients returnto their private room for a relaxing andpampering recovery.

Surgical suites provide a soothing, relax-ing environment with beautiful, hand-paint-ed murals and rich wood floors. Patientsopting for a 24-hour overnight stay recoverin private suites featuring fine spa linens, afully adjustable hospital-style bed hiddenby cherry head and foot boards, and a cus-tom upholstered chair that can be pulled outinto a single bed allowing a family memberor friend to stay with their loved-oneovernight. Patients receive individualized,one-on-one care from a registered nurseduring the overnight stay.

New at Quintessa Medical Spa is anadvanced skin analysis system called theClarity Pro. I was invited to give this newtechnology a try as a white light and safeUV image of my face was captured andentered into a software program. The imageof the face is then projected onto a largescreen with graphic overlays that revealinformation regarding skin tone, texture,wrinkles, pore health, and acne predictions.The facial scanner even shows how muchdamage is under the skin by revealing spots

that will eventually emerge as visible agespots on the face. The technology projectshow long a person can stay in sun before theskin is damaged further, and forecasts thechances of a person getting skin cancer dueto harmful UV rays. A graph displays a per-sonal score for wrinkles, classifying severi-ty level ranging from fine lines to deep linesindicated by different shades of blue linessuperimposed on the projected image ofyour face.

What’s even more beneficial about thisnew technology is that once facial productsor procedures are recommended based onyour image analysis the Clarity Pro canthen be used to monitor the progress of aparticular facial cream or procedure (suchas microdermabrasion) to see if they aresucessfully reducing wrinkles or repairingsun damage.

Sheboygan area residents no longer haveto travel out-of-town for quality, cosmeticor reconstructive surgery. In fact, patientsfrom other cities like Milwaukee are travel-ing to Sheboygan to take advantage of themore reasonable rates, quality care, andnew technologies offered by Sheboyganarea plastic surgeons.

Dr. Thaddeus O’Neill of Aurora earnedhis medical degree from Rush MedicalCollege in Chicago and completed his plas-tic surgery residency training at theDivision of Plastic, Reconstructive andHand Surgery at the University ofCincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati,Ohio. He also served as chief resident andclinical instructor ingeneral surgery at theUniversity ofCincinnati College ofMedicine.

Dr. O’Neill com-pleted seven years ofsurgical training andis board certified ingeneral surgery by the American Board ofSurgery. He is a member of the AmericanCollege of Surgeons and the AmericanMedical Association and stays up to date onthe most current and innovative cosmeticprocedures through his involvement in stateand national surgery associations and con-tinuing education. More information can befound at aurorahealthcare.org or call 457-4461 to arrange a consultation.

Dr. Andrew Campbell has been a mem-ber of the American Academy of Facial

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAF-PRS - www.aafprs.org) since 1995. He isboard certified by boththe American Board ofFacial Plastic Surgery(ABFPRS - www.abf-prs.org) and theAmerican Board ofOtolaryngology (ABOto- www.aboto.org)

Following his gradu-ation from the Indiana University School ofMedicine, Dr. Campbell was accepted at histop choice for residency, the University ofCincinnati, where he spent one year in ageneral surgery internship followed by fourfull years training in otolaryngology/headand neck surgery. In his last year of training,Dr. Campbell was presented with the AltarPeerless Memorial Award for recognition asthe most outstanding chief resident. Duringthis time, he spent years in training withseveral outstanding facial plastic surgeons,mastering techniques in facial rejuvenationand facial reconstruction.

Dr. Campbell has authored many medicalarticles and book chapters, and was invitedby the ABFPRS to administer the oral examto certify new medical doctors applying forthe facial plastic surgery specialty. He isalso active in Face to Face (www.faceto-facesurgery.org), an organized internationaleffort by facial plastic surgeons across thenation to provide education to physiciansand surgical care to less fortunate patients inother parts of the world.

Dr. Campbell also recently appeared onThe Morning Blend show on Milwaukee’sWTMJ-TV (Channel 4). His website, whichofferes virtual tours of the facility and serv-ices, is at campbellplastics.com, or phone866-633-2030 to arrange a consultation.

Renee Meyer, aesthetician at Quintessa Medical Spa,prepares the Clairty Pro skin analysis system.

Before and after photo showing face lift and laserresurfing. (Stock photo)

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New subdivisions can beenvironmentally friendlyBy Kevin Struck, UW-Extension

Residential growth itself has many bene-fits, but some residents often oppose newsubdivisions if they bring negative impactsto their neighborhood and the environment.While a small number of developers withinSheboygan County have incorporated envi-ronmentally friendly conservation princi-ples into their projects, a new subdivisiondeserves high praise for taking the protec-tion of natural features to a higher level.WindMor on County Road Y, about twomiles north of Kohler, is on its way tobecoming a renowned example of how thespecial features of a property can co-existharmoniously with development.

WindMor is a 76-acre rolling propertythat has been in the Rahn family since the1880’s. The property borders the Town andCountry Golf Course and the Pigeon River.The subdivision’s developer, WindridgeHomes of Sheboygan, worked hard to dis-turb as little of the site as possible. Abouthalf of the subdivision, including a 9-acrevirgin oak and beech forest, will remainundeveloped as common green space withwalking paths, a naturalized “wet” meadow,and restored forest land for WindMor resi-dents to enjoy.

Town of Sheboygan officials and resi-dents have expressed a desire to retain asmuch of their shrinking rural character aspossible. WindMor reflects this goal andthen some. Because the terrain was pre-

served and building sites were carefullylocated on the property, the subdivision willbarely be visible from adjacent roadways.Windridge Homes and its engineer, Miller

Engineers & Scientists of Sheboygan, putextraordinary effort into ensuring that thesubdivision limits harm to natural features,promotes on-site infiltration of precipitation

without storing water in unattractive artifi-cial ponds, and buffers the impact of thehome sites from neighboring uses. “Whatwe’ve done at WindMor is so beyond thenorm that we had to carefully select con-tractors who wanted to meet our standards,”said John Sigwart, an engineer with Miller.“It’s a lot of extra work and in some casesextra expense. But, in the long-term, we feelit’s worth it.”

The conservation strategy at WindMorbegan with marking off areas to be pre-served. Layout of home sites and streetlocations came second. This ensured thatpreservation of the best features was a pri-ority not an afterthought. Unlike many sub-divisions where vegetation is stripped awayand the land is graded flat, clearing andgrading were minimized at WindMor. Thispractice, along with preserving soils suitedfor infiltration, decreasing the standardamount of paved surfaces, and requiringrain barrels and rain gardens on each build-ing site will improve the quality ofstormwater runoff and promote groundwa-ter recharge. The site will also benefit froma landscaping plan that emphasizes theremoval of invasive species and the plant-ing of species native to Sheboygan County.

Subdivisions like WindMor will providefor sustainable growth while enhancing thenatural amenities of Sheboygan County.

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Girl Scout Troop 543 hostsHoliday Tea

Girl Scout Troop 543 Hosted the Mother/Daughter Holiday Tea at the Walderhaus. Kohler GirlScouts of all ages came to the tea to share their favorite doll.

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JMKAC January calendar listingsSUNDAY, JANUARY 13Preschool Open House. Imagine youryoung child learning and exploring theworld through an arts-based curriculum in anurturing, creative environment. The JohnMichael Kohler Arts Center's Preschooloffers that and so much more! Attend a freeOpen House at the Arts Center Preschool tomeet the teachers and learn more about thisfabulous program.Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m.Fees: Open House is FREE

FRIDAY, JANUARY 18 ANDSATURDAY, JANUARY 19The Cooking Show con Karimi & Castro: ALive Cooking Performance for Your Heart,Mind, Stomach, and Funny Bone. Savor atasty theatrical experience with revolution-ary chefs Karimi & Castro as they dish upIranian-Guatemalan-Filipino food, culturalconsciousness and humor, along with deli-cious culinary samples.Time: 7:30 pm.Fees: $15. Ticket price includes food.

MONDAY, JANUARY 28Preschool Registration Opens to theGeneral Public.Time: During regular Arts Center hoursFees: $90 deposit is required at registration;for more information regarding tuition andfees, please call 920-458-6144.Begins January 28 until classes are full.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 29Independent Lens: Banished. Learn aboutthree towns that expelled African-American residents during the late 1800sand early 1900s. Descendants of those orig-inally banished return to the still-whitetowns to learn more about their ancestors’-tumultuous histories and the racial cleans-ing that followed the American Civil War. Time: 7:00 pm.Fees: FREE

Join the John MichaelKohler Arts Center on anartful walk through localhistory

Calling all local history buffs, artists,writers, and researchers! Join the JohnMichael Kohler Arts Center’s unique publicart project, Sidewalk Stories. Project partic-ipants will collect stories of Sheboygan’spast and then create original works of artbased on those stories. Eventually the sto-ries and art will be stamped into city side-walks around General King Park and otherlocations in Sheboygan.

Amy Horst, coordinator of the ArtsCenter’s Connecting Communities pro-gram, says Sidewalk Stories is an ambitiousproject. “The end product will be great –imagine how exciting it will be to exploreour community’s history by following thepath of time right in our sidewalks!”

Sign up now to take part in this fascinat-ing project! The public is invited to take anactive role in Sidewalk Stories, collectingoral histories from local residents, creatingimages corresponding to the stories gath-ered, and even pouring concrete. The proj-ect begins in early February with a series ofworkshops, and winds up in August whenthe final product is installed in city side-walks. Participation by all ages and experi-ence levels is welcome, and you may takepart in any or all phases of Sidewalk Stories.

Artist Anne Wallace, working with oralhistorian Dr. Norma Cantú, both of Texas,is spearheading Sidewalk Stories. Wallace isa veteran leader of community-based artprojects, many of which combine oral histo-ry with art to give voice to those whose sto-ries otherwise go unheard. Her art has beenshown all over the U.S. plus Ireland andAustralia.

“Anne is a great teacher and giftedartist,” says Horst. “The people who workwith Anne gathering oral histories, creatingimagery, and installing the sidewalk panelsare going to go on an amazing journeythrough history and art. This is a greatopportunity for our community to do someunique creative research and art with anationally-recognized artist.”

In early February, Wallace will lead oral

history workshops. Oral history capturesthe previously undocumented stories ofeveryday people. A trained interviewerdraw outs candid and unrehearsed memo-ries, which are recorded in writing, or onvoice- or videotape. Often, the storiesshared would be lost to time if not docu-mented with oral history. Wallace willteach how to frame interview questions,conduct and transcribe interviews, andgather the personal histories and memoriesthat make Sheboygan unique. Participantswill conduct interviews at retirement homesand community clubs, and interview peopleof all ages—even each other. Call the ArtsCenter at 920-458-6144 for a completeschedule of workshop dates, times, andfees.

In mid-March, Wallace leads a series of“imagery” workshops. Project participantscreate images that illustrate Sheboygan’spast using old photographs or other historicimages significant to the region. Or, theywill use the collected oral histories as inspi-ration to create original images. Call theArts Center for details on Wallace’simagery workshops.

Once images are complete, Wallace –working in the Kohler Co. Foundry throughan Arts/Industry residency with the ArtsCenter—will cast them into iron reliefs,along with significant or gripping languagerecorded in the oral histories. Finally, inlate summer, selections from the project’soral histories and images plus Wallace’sreliefs will be stamped into wet sidewalkconcrete.

For more information about SidewalkStories, visit www.jmkac.org/sidewalks.

Sidewalk Stories is part of the ArtsCenter’s CONNECTING COMMUNITIESprogram and is supported in part by anaward from the National Endowment forthe Arts, which believes that a great nationdeserves great art, with additional fundingfrom Robert W. Baird Co. Foundation,Inc., and an Anonymous Donor.

John Michael Kohler Arts Center2008 Benefit Gala

John Michael Kohler Arts Center willhost its annual Benefit Gala on Saturday,January 26, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at the ArtsCenter. As in the past, the theme of this fan-tastic fundraiser is a well-kept secret untilinvitations are mailed.

For nineteen years, the Arts Center hashosted THE premiere fundraising gala inthe area and the auction is the most innova-tive and original around. Last year, over300 guests supported the sold-out Gala thatraised over $178,000 to benefit Arts Centerprogramming, directly impacting over160,000 children and adults each year.Guests are encouraged, but not required, todress according to the theme.

Gala guests can enjoy exotic beveragesfrom the cash bar or complimentary wine,beer, and soda, and feast on a sumptuous

dinner created by The American Club.Music will be provided by the Chicagoband Dynasty. Live and silent auctions willfeature an incredible variety of items,including: round trip [business class] air-line tickets; sporting and entertainmentevent tickets; trips and excursions; special-ly prepared dinners; and of course, one-of-a-kind works of art.

Special overnight rates at the nearby Innon Woodlake and The American Club willbe available for Gala guests on the night ofthe event. Guests may make Gala reserva-tions at varying donation levels, beginningat $200 per person. Corporations are invitedto purchase tables of ten; corporate spon-sors will be acknowledged at the Gala, inthe program, and in all event publicity.

John Michael Kohler Arts Centerupcoming events

Get Cooking With Karimi & Castro atthe John Michael Kohler Arts Center

The John Michael Kohler Arts Center ispleased to invite you to The Cooking Showcon Karimi & Castro on Friday, January 18,and on Saturday, January 19, at 7:30 p.m.Called “a live cooking performance foryour heart, mind, stomach, and funnybone,” this unique improvisational theaterpiece is part cooking show, part comedyshow and part political discussion.Audiences can expect lots of interactionwith the performance's two characters, por-trayed by Robert Karimi and John ManalCastro, who also wrote the script.

The play introduces us to revolutionarychefs “Mero Cocinero Karimi” and“Comrade Cocinero Castro” as they dish upIranian-Guatemalan-Filipino food, culturalconsciousness, and humor. (In Spanish,Cocinero means “Chef”). Karimi andCastro also serve up delicious culinarysamples, guaranteeing every audiencemember their own satisfying taste! Livecooking demonstrations, food tasting, com-edy, and politics simmer into a feast for thesenses.

Robert Karimi is a national poetry slamchampion and a performer on HBO's DefPoetry Jam. He will be in residence at theArts Center from January 2 throughFebruary 23 through a Midwest Voices andVisions Fellowship, funded by the JoyceFoundation in collaboration with the ArtsCenter's Arts/Industry program. His philos-ophy and ideas on performance and culturehave been published in the book TotalChaos: the Art & Aesthetics of Hip-Hop.Karimi directs film and theater productions,and teaches workshops about comedy,mixed race issues, performance and cross-cultural spirituality. To learn more aboutRobert Karimi, visit his website atwww.kaoticgood.com.

John Manal Castro studied comedy writ-ing at Second City and received his B.A. inFilm and Television Arts at Cal StateUniversity. A film director, producer, andwriter, he also is a professionally trainedchef and runs a catering company in LosAngeles.

Fresh from stops in Anchorage,Minneapolis, and Off-Broadway, Cookingcon Karimi & Castro has garnered ravereviews. The Associated Press calls it, “Aglobally flavored recipe that packs somepunch lines.” The New York Theatre

Experience notes, “In the end it is an expe-rience very much like enjoying a delectablemeal with good friends-you are thrilledwhile immersed in it, and it is always,always too short.”

Tickets for Cooking con Karimi & Castroare $15 ($13 for Arts Center members orstudents under 21) and are available at thedoor or by phoning the Arts Center at 920-458-6144. Food samples are included in theticket price. For more information about theperformance, visit www.jmkac.org.

Cooking con Karimi & Castro is part ofthe Arts Center’s CONNECTING COM-MUNITIES program. ConnectingCommunities projects are supported in partby an award from the National Endowmentfor the Arts, which believes that a greatnation deserves great art.

…And for dessert:If you like what you see, hear, and taste at

The Cooking Show con Karimi & Castro, sign upto participate in the Arts Center's unique publicperformance project with Robert Karimi. CalledCenter to Center to Center: A ConnectingCommunities Collabor-ation, the project teamsKarimi with members of the community to cre-ate an original multi-disciplinary show. Usingtheater, spoken word, movement, music, andhumor, the group will explore issues of mixedidentity and the intersections of various culturesin Sheboygan. Participation in the Center toCenter to Center project is free and no experi-ence is needed. All ages are welcome; studentsage thirteen and younger must participate withan adult.

Anyone can attend all or some workshopswith Karimi, held on Tuesdays and Thursdaysfrom January 22nd through February 12th atthe Arts Center. Workshops will run from 5:00-8:00 p.m. nightly. In the workshops, participantswill interact, move, tell stories, laugh, talk aboutfood, explore their centers and, ultimately, cre-ate a final performance piece.

Performance rehearsals will begin onFebruary 18 on a schedule determined byKarimi and project participants. To appear in thefinal public performances on February 29 andMarch 1, participants must commit to allrehearsals plus both public performances.

The end result-a full-length theater piece-willbe performed for the public on Friday, February29, and Saturday, March 1, at 7:30 p.m. Ticketsare $7 (or $5 for Arts Center members or full-time students age 21 or under). For more infor-mation on Center to Center to Center, call theArts Center at 920-458-6144 or visitwww.jmkac.org/karimi.

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Kohler SeniorsKohler Seniors meeting - Monday, January 7, 1:30 pm. Kohler Police Chief BillRutten will review information relating to fraud and identity theft. All are welcomeeven if you’re not a senior.

Kohler School FriendsSecond Monday of the month at 11:15 a.m. in the theatre lobby.

Kohler Police Athletic League (KPAL)Second Thursday of every month at the firehouse. Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m.

Kohler Soccer ClubSecond Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Library.

Kohler Athletic Booster ClubFirst Monday of each month (excluding July) at 7:00 pm in the Library.

Kohler Kiwanis ClubEvery Wednesday at noon at The American Club, lower level banquet rooms(unless noted otherwise). Lance Northey, president. 459-2920 Ext. 1102.

Announcements and milestones are printed free of charge. Mail or leave in drop box at:Terra Media, L.L.C., 219 Church 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 Terra Media, L.L.C.

Send or drop off business card and $15 payment (per month) to:Terra Media, L.L.C., 219 Church St., Kohler, WI 53044

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METTING DATES

Entertainment By: CCD Children,Students, and Local Talent

Children & Teen Games The Annual “Cake Walk”

25th Annual Winter Festival Saint John Evangelist Parish

Kohler, WI—11:00AM to 6:00PM Sunday, January 27, 2008

(after special 10:00 AM Mass at St. John’s)

Carry Outs Available -

Delivery Service for the

HomeboundCall 458-9931

Great Food & FellowshipJohnsonville Brats, Hamburgers, Chicken Breast Sandwiches,

Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Kids Meals, Wonderful Home-made Desserts

Beer, Soda, & Coffee

Craft SaleCraft SaleCraft Sale———Hand Made By Local ArtisansHand Made By Local ArtisansHand Made By Local Artisans

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Football League for grades 3-6 was again agreat success. 54 kids played on 4 differentteams. This year’s Champions were theEagles, who defeated the Giants in anotherthrilling championship game.

Thank you to all the coaches, parents andvolunteers who help with this program.Without you the program could not succeed.

Special thanksextended to KohlerPolice Athletic Leauge

Special thank you to the KPAL whoagain sponsored the league and to Dr. ScottStillwell for sponsoring this years Pizza/IceCream Awards Party.

This program is becoming a great feederprogram to the Sheboygan Falls UnitedTackle Football League for grades 5-8. Welook forward to great things from these kidsin the future.

JANUARY 2008 EDITION

KOHLER TIMESKOHLER TIMESKohler Public School Newsletter

Produced and published by the School District of Kohler with the cooperation of staff, community members, and the Village of Kohler

PAO Auctionand Dinner

to be held atBlue Harbor

Saturday, April 19, 2008PAO Auction/Dinner

Blue Harbor

Viva Las Vegas!Co-CChairs:Pam Esche &Kathy Mauer451-11885

Volunteers & DonationsAppreciated

Chinese forChildrenUW Sheboygan Department of ContinuingEducation

Kohler KouchRaffle

Sponsor High School Student Council

Winner and Guest will receive:Two front row tickets on the Kohler Kouch.Two Kohler Bomber MealsTwo Kohler Water Bottles

Ticket Prices:1 Ticket for $1.00 or 6 Tickets for $5.00

Where to purchase:

Tickets can be purchased M-F7:30 a.m.- 8 a.m. in the cafeteria And/or

Prior to all Basketball GamesDec. 21 vs Sheboygan Lutheran Girls

Jan. 4 vs Cedar Grove BoysJan. 18 vs Sheboygan Lutheran Boys

Jan. 25 vs Ozaukee GirlsFeb. 1 vs Howards Grove Boys

Feb. 8 vs Oostburg GirlsFeb. 15 vs Random Lake Boys

Feb. 22 vs Howards Grove Girls

Blue BomberBullying Hotline

459-2920 x1234For students andparents to report

bullying or harrassment

Focus will be an interactive learning environment with learning ofcolors, numbers, animals, songs, and basic daily living vocabulary.Class will be designed with fun, risk-free environment with conversa-tion relating to the real life. Teaching materials will be made by theteacher from zero level to beginning level and further to intermediatelevel.

Instructor Ms. Li is a native of China, and has been a teacher inChina. She is DPI certified and has over twenty years of teaching atK-12 and adult level. She is currently teaching for the Sheboygan AreaSchool District. She has taught Pre School and elementary level pre-vious to coming to Sheboygan from Madison. She has taught adults inChina.

Dates: Wednesdays, February 6th through April 23rd (12-weekclass)

Time: 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. for children 4 years through 1st grade

ORTime: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for children 2nd to 5th grade

Fee: $174 includes materials

OR

Dates: Saturdays February 2nd through April 26th

Times: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for children 4 years through 1stgrade

OR

Times: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for children 2nd to 5th grade

Fee: $174 includes materials

Fees can be paid by check or Visa. Registration begins the first week

NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION(S.120.06(6)(b), WI STATS.)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election to be held in the School District of Kohler on Tuesday, April 1, 2008, two mem-bers at large are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. The term of office for school board members is threeyears beginning on Monday, April 28, 2008.

INCUMBENT(S)Gordon J. Wuthrich

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a Campaign Registration Statement and a Declaration of Candidacy, must be filed no laterthan 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 2, 2008, in the Kohler School District office located at 333 Upper Road, Kohler,Wisconsin, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. on Monday through Friday, mailed to the address noted above or filedpersonally with the school district clerk, Diane L. Venn or school district deputy clerk, Jeffrey P. Dickert. In case the incumbentfails to file a declaration of candidacy and nomination papers, where required, by January 2, 2008, all candidates for the officeheld by the incumbent, other than the incumbent, may file a written declaration of candidacy or nomination papers, whererequired, no later than 72 hours after January 2, 2008

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 5, 2008.

Given under my hand, on November 21, 2007.Diane L. Venn, ClerkBoard of Education

Mrs. JabergPromoted to

PrincipalUpon Susan Jaberg's completion of her principal certifica-

tion program the Board of Education promoted the Dean ofStudents to Principal of the Kohler Elementary School. Mrs.Jaberg will continue her duties as the leader of KohlerElementary School, but the completion of the PrincipalCertification will give her increased knowledge and tools tohandle the increasingly demanding job of educating theyoungest children in our schools. Congratulations to Mrs.Jaberg!!

Volunteer in the New Year!Become a “Lunch Buddy” mentor

If you are thinking about your New Year’s resolutions for 2008, consider becoming a mentor atKohler Elementary School. Teaming up with Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Sheboygan County sincelast year, Kohler Elementary is participating in the Lunch Buddy Program. Volunteers spend onelunch time per week with referred students to have lunch, talk, play games, and just “hang out”. Allin-person contact occurs on school grounds. Big Brothers & Big Sisters will coordinate your matchto ensure that your efforts are worthwhile.

Over 100 students throughout Sheboygan County have already benefited from this program.Children who’ve participated in Lunch Buddies have a reported improvement in self-confidence,respect, trust, and peer relationships.

It’s easy to get started! Just call Big Brothers & Big Sisters at 458-0111 or emailambra@bbbssc.org or call Paula Anderson at Kohler Elementary, 459-2920 ext 1101 or email ander-sonp@kohler.k12.wi.us and we will get the process started.

Take a little time to make a little friend!

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Children with disabilities procedureThe school district must locate, identify, and evaluate all children with disabilities, includ-ing children with disabilities attending private schools in the school district, regardless ofthe severity of their disabilities. The school district has a special education screening pro-gram to evaluate all children with suspected disabilities and are at least three years old.Upon request the school district will screen a child who has not graduated high school todetermine whether a special education referral is appropriate. A request may be made bycontacting Jeff Dickert, District Administrator, Kohler School District, at 459-2920 x1003.

KOHLER TIMES is published for residents of the Kohler School District

Kohler Public Schools333 Upper Road, Kohler, WI 53044

920-459-2920

Board of EducationJim O'Donnell, president,

Gordon J. Wuthrich, V. president,Diane L. Venn, clerk,

Dr. Jane A. Bishop, treasurerLaura E. Kohler, member

District AdministratorJeffrey P. Dickert

EditorMary Struck

E-mail submissions: strux@charter.netPhone: 331-4904

Online Archives: kt.kohlerschoolfriends.com

Kohler Times deadline: 20th of every month

Office of SuperintendentKOHLER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Kohler, WI 53044

BOARD OF EDUCATIONKohler School District

REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTESMonday, November 12, 2007

The Regular Board meeting of the Board of Education, Kohler Public SchoolDistrict, was held at 7:00 p.m. in the Kohler School Band Room, Mr. Jim P.O'Donnell Board president, presiding. The meeting was announced in theSheboygan Press and the agendas were posted at the Kohler Village Hall, theKohler Public Library and the main entrance of the school building in compli-ance with the Open Meeting Law of Wisconsin Statutes.

Mr. O'Donnell called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Kohler School BandRoom.

Roll call was taken by Ms. Venn, Board Clerk.

Present: Jim P. O'Donnell PresidentDr. Jane A. Bishop V. President Gordon J. Wuthrich Treasurer Diane L. Venn ClerkLaura E. Kohler Member Jeffrey P. Dickert SuperintendentLance D. Northey MS/HS PrincipalSusan M. Jaberg El Dean of StudentsWendy M. Nasgovitz Human Resource/IT Administrator Tamra L. O'Keefe School Psychologist/AdministratorNikki L. Schneider Secretary to Supt/Board

State of the District AddressThe members of the Board reported on various subjects relative to theirassigned committees. Approximately 35 members of the community were inattendance.

Items Of Concern Regarding Agenda/Open Meeting ForQuestions From The PublicNone.Review of the Financial StatementNone.

Consent Agenda:

Moved by Dr. Bishop, seconded by Ms. Kohler to approve allitems on the Consent Agenda. All ayes. Motion carriedunanimously.

VIII. Action and/or Discussion Items:A. Consideration of B&G Property proposal exchange

with Kohler Company – Discussion held.

Moved by Ms. Kohler, seconded by Ms. Venn to approvethe Buildings & Grounds Committee to negotiate with

Kohler Company the property exchange proposal with theKohler Company with the idea of acquiring the piece

of land free of charge. All ayes. Motion carried unani-mously.

Consideration of Finance Committee’s recommendation forframework of rental contract with the Kohler Public LibraryBoard – Discussion was held.

Moved by Mr. Wuthrich, seconded by Dr. Bishop to accept theFinance Committee’s recommendation to contract between

school and the Kohler Public Library Board. All ayes. Motion carriedunanimously.

Consideration of Policy Committee’s recommendation for first reading:1. Revisions to Policy 460 – Student Scholarships – Discussion washeld.

Moved by Dr. Bishop, seconded by Ms. Kohler to sendPolicy 460 – Student Scholarships back to the Policy

Committee for further discussion. All ayes. Motion carriedunanimously.

2. Policy 461 – Wisconsin Academic Excellence HigherEducation Scholarship – Discussion was held.

Moved by Ms. Kohler, seconded by Mr. Wuthrich to approvethe first reading of Policy 461 – Wisconsin

Academic Excellence Higher Education Scholarship. Allayes. Motion carried unanimously.

At 9:15 p.m., moved by Ms. Venn, seconded by Dr. Bishop to adjournthe meeting.

Respectfully submitted by:

Kohler School District

Nikki L. SchneiderAdministrative Secretary to the Supt/Board

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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17Spaghetti Lettuce salad Breadstick

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Feb. 1 Cinnamon waffles Sausage Applesauce

January Lunch Menu

Kohler Student CouncilBy Ben Steinert

The Kohler Middle School Student Council is doing a lot to help outthe world and the community. We have been trying to keep school fun this yearby having, what we like to call, "School spirit days".

School Spirit days are certain dates each month in which we have some-thing that is different from a regular school day. For example, last month wehad a pajama day. Everybody wore P-J's to school.

We recently had a cookie dough sale. In this people could win prizes/money if you sold enough cookie dough. Somebody even won a prize of $46!This project brought in $2,000. Wow!!! The student council has never had thismuch money in our account.

We also had a penny war to raise even more money. In the penny war gradeK-8 brought in pennies and put them into their jars. How many pennies youhave is your score, but silver and paper money deducts from the points. So, ifyou had 500 pennies, but somebody put in 3 quarters you would now onlyhave 425 pennies. The 4th grade won!!! They received an ice cream party!

We raised $1,257 and this money will be going toward sending items to thetroops in Iraq. Rockline is willing to give us $20,000 of disposable wipes if weare willing to send them. The middle school sent out flyers to people aroundKohler to raise money for this cause also.

I would also like to take the time to thank all of the parents who havehelped to chaperone our dances and field trips. Thank you parents!!! Withoutyou none of this would be possible.

Well that's all I have to say about the Kohler Middle School StudentCouncil. Until next time… I'm Ben Steinert, reporter for Kohler Middle SchoolStudent Council.

Kohler Soccer teamawarded AchievementMedals

The Kohler boys soccer team was recognized as CLC conference champions by the Kohler School Board

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HIGH SCHOOL / MIDDLE SCHOOL2007-2008

1st Semester Exams:January 23 and January 24, 2008

Wednesday, January 23Period 2 8:00 - 9:15 AMLoudspeaker announcements 9:13Period 8 9:25 - 10:40 AMPeriod 4 10:50 - 12:05 PMLunch

1:00 Building re-opensPeriod 6 1:15 - 2:30 PMMake-up exams 2:30 - 3:30 PM

Thursday, January 24Period 1 8:00 - 9:15 AMLoudspeaker announcements 9:13Period 3 9:25 - 10:40 AMPeriod 7 10:50 - 12:05 PMLunch

1:00 Building re-opensPeriod 5 1:15 - 2:30 PMMake-up exams 2:30 - 3:30 PM

AttendanceStudents are required to attend school only for scheduled exams. Teachers in

physical education, art and music classes will not give semester exams becausetheir elementary school classes conflict with the semester test schedule.Students will not attend these classes nor will they be required to attend studyhalls. However, EVERY OTHER CLASS IS SCHEDULED TO MEET FOR THEENTIRE TIME PERIOD INDICATED. Students may use the library for supervisedstudy on both days from 8:00 AM until 3:30 PM.

BusesSchool buses will follow regular schedules. If students decide to come only for

scheduled tests, responsibility for transportation belongs to the parents and thestudent.

Mrs. Roeber's classbecomes publishedauthors!!If You Give a Third Grader a Notebook…If you give a third grader a notebook, he will ask for a pencil to go with it. He will begin towrite a story. The story will remind him of the book he published in third grade. He willwant to get it out and read all of the cause and effect stories he and his classmates wrote.The illustrations will remind him of all the fun his class had writing, revising, editing, typ-ing, and illustrating their stories. He will read all of the stories over and over. Then he willremember just how excited he was the day those hardcover books arrived and how proud hewas to be a real author. He will want to write another story. He will look for the pencil, andchances are…if you give him a pencil, he will want a notebook to go with it!

Counselor’s CornerHappy New Year to all from the Student Services office. Our ElementaryStudents have started the 3rd Unit: Making Positive Decisions in guidance whichwill focus on learning how to make positive and responsible decisions and say-ing “No” to harmful ones.

Parents of 7-12 graders: During the month of January our students will havethe opportunity to take the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS). The YRBS isa research survey that will ask our students about health behaviors that result inunintentional and intentional injuries, tobacco use, and alcohol and other druguse. This survey is being administered to students all over Wisconsin and thenation. Students will be asked to fill out a computer-based questionnaire thattakes approximately 20 minutes to complete.

The survey has been designed to protect your child’s privacy. Students will notput their names on the survey. Also, no class or student will ever be mentionedby name in a report of the results. We would like all 7-12 grade students to takepart in the survey, but the survey is voluntary. If you do not want your child totake part in the survey, sign and return the passive parental permission form thatwill be sent via e-mail a week or two before the survey administration date foryour student(s).Data from the survey will be used to assess needs for programming and teachingex. Wellness Day topics. Data will also be used to meet No Child Left Behindrequirements. Information obtained can also be used to assess the bullying issueand progress being made in this area.If you have any questions or concerns regarding this survey please contact LauraMulter.

Parents feel free to stop by my office, call (459-2921 ext. 1301) or send an e-mail (multerl@kohler.k12.wi.us) if you have any questions or concerns regardingyour child(ren).

Financial Aid InformationUSE www.fafsa.ed.gov – This is the real government Financial Aid site …DON’T CONFUSE “fafsa.com” a site that charges families for filling out thefafsa . . . remember the first F in FAFSA stands for FreeComplete the FREE application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA), as many insti-tutions require this information for determining aid and scholarship packages.Students can pick up these forms in Mrs. Multer’s office or better yet they canapply on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gove after January 1st. Income Tax informationfrom your 2006 form is needed, so you will have to complete this first. You canget a head start on the FAFSA form by visiting the website and getting a PIN sothat everything is ready when the new form is available after January 1, 2008.Parents and students need to get their own pin in order to sign their applicationelectronically. Parents you can use the same PIN for multiple students in yourfamily.

A Financial Aid Workshop will be held in the Plymouth High SchoolAuditorium on January 9 from 6:00-8:00 pm. Jane Lemke from Wells

Fargo Bank will be the presenter.

Post High School Options NightFor Sophomores, Juniors and Parents

Monday, February 11, 20086:00 - 8:00 p.m.UW-Sheboygan

Are you confused about all the possibilities for life after graduation? Ifso, come and investigate all of your options. Students and parents should

not miss this chance to explore today’s choices for life after highschool!!!

College Goal Sunday 2-10-2008 @ 2:00 PM@ UW Sheboygan

One University AvenueSheboygan, WI 53081

College Goal Sunday is a free event designed to assist families in completing theFAFSA form, considered the essential first step to attaining financial aid for

higher education.

Upcoming ACT/SAT Dates:Test Test Date Registration DeadlineACT February 9, 2008 January 4, 2008

April 12, 2008 March 7, 2008June 14, 2008 May 9, 2008

SAT March 1, 2008 January 29, 2008May 3, 2008 April 1, 2008June 7, 2008 May 6, 2008

Registration materials are available in the guidance office or apply on-line atwww.act.org for the ACT or at www.collegeboard.com for the SAT Kohler HighSchool’s code is 501-035. ACT recommends that students take the ACT

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Girls 7th & 8th BasketballDay Date Opponent Place TimeTuesday Oct. 30 Cedar Grove High School Kohler High School 4:00PMThursday Nov. 01 @ Howards Grove High School Howards Grove High School 4:00PMTuesday Nov. 06 @ Elkhart Lake High School Elkhart Lake High School 4:00PMThursday Nov. 12 Random Lake High School Kohler High School 4:00PMTuesday Nov. 13 @ Ozaukee High School Ozaukee High School 4:00PMTuesday Nov. 20 Oostburg High School Kohler High School 4:00PMThursday Nov. 29 @ Cedar Grove High School Cedar Grove High School 4:00PMThursday Dec. 06 Elkhart Lake High School Kohler High School 4:00PMMonday Dec. 10 Howards Grove High School Kohler High School 3:45PM

Girls Varsity BasketballDay Date Opponent Place TimeTuesday Nov. 27 @ Elkhart Lake High School Elkhart Lake High School 7:30PMFriday Nov. 30 Kohler Tournament Kohler High School TBASaturday Dec. 01 Kohler Tournament Kohler High School TBATuesday Dec. 04 Cedar Grove High School Kohler High SchoolGym 7:30PMFriday Dec. 07 @ Random Lake High School Random Lake High School 7:30PMMonday Dec. 10 Sheboygan Co Christian High SchKohler High School Gym 7:30PMThursday Dec. 13 @ Ozaukee High School Ozaukee High School 7:30PMFriday Dec. 21 Lutheran High School(Sheb.) Kohler High School Gym 7:30PMFriday Jan. 04 @ Willows Academy Willows Academy TBASaturday Jan. 05 @ Woodlands Academy Woodlands Academy TBAFriday Jan. 11 @ Howards Grove High School Howards Grove High School 7:30PMTuesday Jan. 15 @ Oostburg High School Oostburg High School 7:30PMThursday Jan. 17 Elkhart Lake High School Kohler High School Gym 7:30PMSaturday Jan. 19 @ Cedar Grove High School Cedar Grove High School 3:00PMTuesday Jan. 22 Random Lake High School Kohler High School Gym 7:30PMFriday Jan. 25 Ozaukee High School Kohler High School Gym 7:30PMThursday Jan. 31 @ Sheboygan Co Christian High Sheboygan Co Christian High 7:30PMTuesday Feb. 05 @ Lutheran High (Sheb.) Lutheran High (Sheb.) 7:30PMFriday Feb. 08 Oostburg High School Kohler High School 7:30PMFriday Feb. 22 Howards Grove High Kohler High 7:30PMTuesday Feb. 26 Regionals Kohler High School Gym TBAThursday Feb. 28 Regionals Kohler High School Gym TBA

Boys Varsity BasketballDay Date Opponent Place TimeTuesday Nov. 20 Kiel High School Kohler High School Gym 7:30PMTuesday Nov. 27 Sheboygan Co Christian HighSch Kohler High School Gym 7:30PMFriday Nov. 30 Kohler Tournament Kohler High School Gym TBASaturday Dec. 01 Kohler Tournament Kohler High School Gym TBAThursday Dec. 06 Oostburg High School Kohler High School Gym 7:30PMFriday Dec. 14 @ Howards Grove High School Howards Grove High School 7:30PMThursday Dec. 20 Elkhart Lake High School Kohler High School Gym 7:30PMSaturday Dec. 22 @ Lutheran High School(Sheb.) Lutheran High School(Sheb.) 7:30PMFriday Jan. 04 Cedar Grove High School Kohler High School Gym 7:30PMTuesday Jan. 08 Sheboygan Falls High School Kohler High School Gym 7:30PMThursday Jan. 10 @ Ozaukee High School Ozaukee High School 7:30PMSaturday Jan. 12 @ Random Lake High School Random Lake High School 7:30PMTuesday Jan. 15 @ Sheboygan Christian HighSch Sheboygan Christian HighSch 7:30PMFriday Jan. 18 Lutheran High School(Sheb.) Kohler High School Gym 7:30PMThursday Jan. 24 @ Oostburg High School Oostburg High School 7:30PMFriday Feb. 01 Howards Grove High School Kohler High School Gym 7:30PMThursday Feb. 07 @ Elkhart Lake High School Elkhart Lake High School 7:30PMSaturday Feb. 09 @ Cedar Grove High School Cedar Grove High School 7:30PMTuesday Feb. 12 Ozaukee High School Kohler High School Gym 7:30PMFriday Feb. 15 Random Lake High School Kohler High School Gym 7:30PM

7th & 8th Gr. Boys BasketballDay Date Opponent Place TimeThursday Jan. 10 Ozaukee High School Kohler High School 4:00PMTuesday Jan. 15 @ Random Lake High School Random Lake High School 4:00PMThursday Jan. 17@ Oostburg High School Oostburg High School 4:00PMTuesday Jan. 22 Cedar Grove High School Kohler High School 4:00PMThursday Jan. 24@ Howards Grove High School Howards Grove High School 4:00PMTuesday Jan. 29 @ Elkhart Lake High School Elkhart Lake High School 4:00PMTuesday Feb. 05@ Ozaukee High School Ozaukee High School 4:00PMThursday Feb. 07 Random Lake High School Kohler High School 4:00PMTuesday Feb. 12 Oostburg High School Kohler High School 4:00PMThursday Feb. 14 @ Cedar Grove High School Cedar Grove High School 4:00PMTuesday Feb. 19 Howards Grove High School Kohler High School 4:00PMThursday Feb. 21 Elkhart Lake High School Kohler High School 4:00PM

Kohler Music DepartmentConcert Dates 2007-08

DATE TIME EVENTOct. 30 7:00 p.m. 6th Grade Parent's Concert (in Cafeteria)Nov. 19 7:30 p.m. Fall Band Concert Dec. 11 7:30 p.m. Winter Vocal Concert (MS & HS & Madrigal)Dec. 20 2:00 p.m. JK-6 Elementary MusicalJan. 3 7:30 p.m. CLC Honors Band ConcertMarch 4 7:30 p.m. MS Band & Choir ConcertMarch 11 7:30 p.m. HS Band & Choir ConcertMarch 15 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Solo & Ensemble at Kohler HSApril 26 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. State Solo & Ensemble at MilwaukeeMay 5 7:30 p.m. Spring Band Concert May 15 6:00-8:00 p.m. Arts FestivalMay 16 2:00 p.m. Spring Elementary Musical May 27 7:30 p.m. Spring Vocal Concert (MS & HS & Swing)May 26 8:00 a.m. Memorial Day Parade

All concerts subject to change.

Any changes will be listed in the Kohler Times.

Fridays areSpirit Days at

KohlerElementary

No Latex BalloonsLatex balloons cannot be brought into the building because of students with severe latex allergies. Mylar balloonsare the safe alternative.No Animals on School GroundsIt is Kohler School District’s policy that no animals are allowed on school grounds. Dogs and cats must be on leash-es and on sidewalks when near the school. If a student or parent would like to bring a pet to school, he/she mustreceive permission from the Principal in advance. This policy is in effect for the safety of our students.

Tardy? Absent? Parents, please call the officeIn the event that your child will not be attending school or will be tardy, please call the attendance voice mailboxand let the office know the reason for the child’s absence/tardiness. You can reach the Attendance voice mailbox bydialing 459-2920 Ext. 5

Ongoing School Policies

Teachers convert lessonsusing DifferentiatedInstruction theoriesThe Kohler Public School Teachers are busy converting their lessons using theDifferentiated Instruction theories to enhance learning of all students. Our goal is thateach child will learn the materials at their own ability level. Differentiated Instructionlessons look much different from lessons of the past. If you walk about the KohlerSchool hallways, you'll view students approaching the learning process in a method thatbest fits their learning style. The differentiated instruction method encourages all stu-dents to be engaged and moving forward in their lessons.

Students in Mrs. Stacy Stanley's class draw their own renditions of a Marc Chagall original.From left to right: First graders; Katie Lacerda, Sarah Sobecki, and Claire Koeppen.

Students in Mrs. Carolyn Eickholt 4th's grade and Mrs. Jill Lewinski's Family and ConsumerClass bake Gingerbread cookies together. From left to right: Alissa Griswold, Emma Herold,Ben Tures, Lani Chung, Emilly Guesneau and Senior Martha Rodriguez

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NEW!Early Release Day Activities

The Kohler Wellness Program is looking forward to providing you with great indoor and outdoor activity optionsfor you and your family/friends on Early Release Days starting this January. Our goal is to get you up and movingin a fun-filled environment. Keep your eyes and ears open for announcements at school and in the Kohler Times.Sign up for these events will be available on the KSF Bulletin Boards, located in the Kindergarten hallway and alsoin the hallway outside of the Elementary Office.

January 9th- Open SwimTo kick off the year, we will have an Open Swim at 1:00 p.m. at the Kohler Pool. Supervision will be pro-vided by lifeguards and pool staff.

February 13th- SnowshoeingCamp Y-Koda staff will be coming to Kohler School to do snowshoeing with the kids from 1:00-2:00 p.m.Camp staff will provide both instruction and supervision.Cost will be $2.85/child. Participation is limited to students in grades K-6. Class size limited to 30 kids.

March 12th- Yoga ClassOne hour of yoga instruction provided by Elise Cantrell. Participation is limited to students in grades 3-6.Class size limited to 20 kids.

April 9th- Open Gym (grades K-2) or Kayaking* (grades 3-6)Grades K-2 will have open gym time from 1:00-2:00 p.m.Grades 3-6 will have an opportunity to go kayaking at Camp Y-Koda for $2.85/child. Instruction andsupervision provided. Class size for kayaking is limited to 16 kids.

May 14th- Climbing Wall @ Camp Y-Koda*The cost is $5 per person, the session is approximately 2 hours in length. Once again, instruction andsupervision will be provided. Maximum number of kids allowed to participate is 30, with an age limitstarting at 10.

June 14th- Kohler Classic 5K & 1 Mile Run* transportation to/from CampY-Koda events is the responsibility of the parent.

As we begin another year, it is once again time to review theprocedures for school closings due to inclement weather.

As in the past, we ask parents to discuss this issue with theirchildren NOW – before the actual emergency occurs. If you aregenerally not home during the day, be sure your child knowsNOW where they are to go if school closed early (Will they gohome with a classmate? Older sibling? A relative? Have youmade prior arrangements with this individual to be on "standby" for these occasions?) In emergency closing situations, fortyor fifty children wanting to call home/work to find out where togo seriously delays the entire closing process. Please make sureyour arrangements are made in advance and be sure your childis fully aware of what to do.

Any decision to close schools for all or any portion of aschool day will be made as early as possible in order to affordparents the opportunity to make alternate child care transporta-tion plans. All closing announcements or early dismissals willbe made on the following area radio stations:

RADIO STATIONSWHBL (1330 AM) includes WWJR (106.5 FM &

WBFM (93.7 FM); WSTM (91.3 FM) WLKN (98.1).

TELEVISION STATIONSWTMJ - Channel 4; WFRV Channel 5;

WISN Channel 12; NBC 26; FOX Channel 16; WLUK FOX Channel 11;

WITI FOX Channel 6.

Emergency orInclement WeatherClosing Procedure

Emma Stock of Kohlerstarred recently as Juliet atRoncalli High School’smodern-day adaptation ofWilliam Shakespeare'sRomeo and Juliet. Emmais a sophomore at Roncalli,a Catholic high schoollocated in Manitowoc,Wisconsin. The play ranfor three nights. She ispictured with DanBahnaman of Two Rivers,who played Romeo.

Stock stars as JulietFa-La-La -Madrigals endtheir season

The Kohler Madrigal Singers ended their season on a good note. The singers sang forcompany Christmas parties, private parties, schools, nursing homes, and other events.They brought a lot of joy to many people. Our next performance will be Saturday, March1, 2008, for the 4th annual Unity Musical Festival. More details on this event will becoming.

BAND NOTESOn Thursday, January 3, 2008, nine members of the Kohler Symphony Band will beperforming a concert as members of the Central Lakeshore Conference Honors Band.The concert begins at 7:30 pm. and is at the Kohler Memorial Theatre. This year’sguest conductor is Dr. Andrew Mast, Assistant Professor of Music and Director ofBands at the Lawrence University Conservatory of Music. He conducts the WindEnsemble and Symphonic Band as well as teaches courses in conducting and musiceducation. The concert is open to the public.

Those performing are Lili Giertz (flute), Caley Hildebrand (french horn), Colin Johnson(trumpet), David Olmsted (trumpet), Angela Limberg (oboe), Sam Mehoke (percus-sion), Jessica Patterson (bassoon), Charlie Reintersen (alto sax), and Katie Stastny (clar-inet).

The public is invited to hear the finest high school musicians in the Central LakeshoreConference in the annual concert. The concert is free!

SOLO & ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL AT KOHLERThe Kohler Music Department will be hosting the WSMA District Solo & EnsembleFestival at Kohler High School on Saturday, March 15. This annual event will featuremany Kohler students who will have prepared solos and various types of ensembles thatare adjudicated during public performances. Mark your calendars for this big event.

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LIBRARY LINKKOHLER PUBLIC LIBRARY

HOURS:Monday-Thursday: 8am-8:30pm

Friday: 8am-8:30pmSunday 1-4pm

KOHLER PUBLIC LIBRARY LOCATION:Kohler Public Library is housed with the

school library in the school building at333 Upper Road.

KOHLER PUBLIC LIBRARYLOCATION:Kohler Public Library is housedwith the school library in theschool building at 333 UpperRoad.

FALL HOURS:Monday – Thursday: 8 am-8:30pmFriday: 8am-8:30 pmSunday 1-4 pm

LIBRARY PARKING SPOTSJust a reminder that library park-

ing spots are for library patronsonly. Please don’t park there ifyou are dropping off or pickingup your kids, or attending an afterschool events. Tickets will beissued if you are parked there ille-gally. This policy is to ensure thatelderly patrons and patrons withsmall kids don’t have to park atthe back of the parking lot.

BOOK GROUPI have gotten requests from sever-al patrons to start up another bookgroup. I would like to get a feel

for how many people are interest-ed in participating. We can eithermeet mornings or evenings, oncea month. Depending on howmany people join, we can all taketurns choosing titles for discus-sion.

STORYHOUR: Thursdays at 10:30, beginningJanurary 10, 2008

GOING ON VACATION???LET US HELP YOU!!!Please let Erin know if you or

your family is planning a vaca-tion for the upcoming year. Thelibrary would be happy to pur-chase travel guides specific foryour destination. Stop in, oremailcoppersmithe@kohler.k12.wi.us

NEW MATERIALS: Please call 459-2923 or emailErin atcoppersmithe@kohler.k12.wi.usif you have suggestions of itemsto purchase for the library.

Kohler School District Boardof Education NotesBoard of Education

The Board recognized over 30students for excellent classroomachievement during the first quar-ter of the 2007-08 school year.The Board recognized the CLCConference Champion SoccerTeam.Approved new multi-media posi-tion and contract for senior slideshow.Approved adding assistant mathcoach due to increased participa-tion numbers in the middle andhigh school.Approved salary increase for theSchool Nurse.Approved salary increase for theOccupational Therapist.Accepted a $3,375 donation fromthe Kohler Foundation for themusic department.Accepted a $1,000 donation forman anonymous donor to pay forthe Pep Band director’s salary.Accepted a donation of aVCR/DVD from the DavidKohler family.Approved the continuation of theSheboygan Lutheran/KohlerFootball Co-op for another twoyears.Reviewed the results from thefirst exit survey of families thatleft the District. Administrationwill review the results and takeaction as approved by the C&ICommittee.

Dr. Bishop was named the WASBState Convention Delegate.Discussion was held on a scholar-ship committee policy. The Policycommittee will continue to workon the policy.Administration presented a planto explore a ground level crossingon Greenfield Avenue to replacethe tunnel.The Board accepted conditionsfrom the Village of Kohler toreturn to the enforcement of thePink Agreement concerning theKohler Memorial Hall and poolarea.Approved the first reading torevise policies 111 – SchoolDistrict Goals, 240 –Organizational Chart, 461 –Wisconsin Academic ExcellenceHigher Education.

Finance CommitteeBegan forecasting the budget forthe 2008-09 school year. Reviewed three-year extension tobussing contract.Moved to Board of Ed. threedonations and the SheboyganLutheran/Kohler Football Co-op.

H.R. CommitteeRecommended to the Board thecreation of new positions formulti-media and assistant mathteam advisor. Recommended to the Board thesalary increase to School Nurseand Occupational Therapist.

Prepare for negotiations with thesupport staff union called KESPA.

Policy CommitteeReviewing polices 460 – StudentScholarships and 723 –Emergency Plan.Reviewing District’s involvementin Baccalaureate program regard-ing complaint received by a par-ent.

Buildings & GroundsApproved new interior signagefor core values and ACT scores.Reviewed Ebben Field restorationplan and timelines. ApprovedSuperintendent to send out RFP’sto athletic field design consult-ants.Reviewed administration plan toreplace tunnel with at grade cross-ing of Greenfield Ave.Reviewed Five-Year Long RangePlan. Made several adjustments.Considered a new electricalagreement with the Village ofKohler to re-meter the KohlerMemorial Hall and Pool area formore accurate billing process.Considered Kohler SchoolFoundation proposal for newfunding project concerning tech-nology in the school.Discussed the process to reviewdrop-off/pick-up procedures forthe front area of school.

Curriculum and InstructionConsidered presentation byMS/HS Principal Northey con-

cerning InternationalBaccalaureate Program for futureyears at Kohler High.Received update on new MiddleSchool program.Set Open Enrollment seats avail-able for the 2008-09 school year.Discussed open enrollment adver-tising in response to SheboyganSchools’ direct solicitation ofKohler students.Discussed that two major privateuniversities in the State ofWisconsin do not considerweighted grades as well as U.W.-Madison. Weighted grades do notgive any student in another schoolany advantage as all grades arereturned to a 4.0 system by theadmission counselors at these uni-versities. Administration directedto research comparable gradingpractices to procure data onwhether our students are gradedharder than their peers at other topschools in the State of Wisconsin.

School Curriculum Committee –Adhoc

Reviewed courses and curriculumform Kohler and 18 other top highschools in the State and otherstates. Future meetings will makerecommendations to the C&ICommittee for proposed changesin Kohler High School courseofferings.

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THE VILLAGEVIEW News and notices from the Village departments

Also visit www.kohlervillage.org

VILLAGE BOARDTom Leonhardt, PresidentJohn EganThomas GastBill KunstJohn PethanSteve ReinbacherOscar Ward

Clerk-TreasurerLaurie Lindow

Police ChiefWilliam Rutten

Public Works Supt.Bruce Neerhof

Fire ChiefMike Lindstrom

Recreation DirectorSusie Wandschneider

LibrarianErin Coppersmith

direct marketing activities.$30,000 for AMEX/Kohler Waters Spacardholder offer.

Cell Phone RecyclingDon’t trash your old cell phone – recycleit! Cell phones contain toxics like lead,mercury, and arsenic that can pollute theair, land, and water. When recycledresponsibly, the metals can be put backinto circulation, decreasing the need fornew metal mining. There are over 500 mil-lion cell phones sitting in drawers andlandfills. Another 130 million will beadded this year alone – the solution iseasy, free and tax deductible!

The Kohler Senior Citizens will have areceptacle box for your old cell phones atVillage Hall for the month of January.Start the New Year right – Recycle! Formore information on recycling your oldcell phones go towww.RecycleMyCellPhone.org.

Continuing ProgramsRetired Men’s Group willmeet at the Youth Centeron Tuesday, January 8 at 1:00 pm Thefuture of this group will be discussed.

Aquatic ExerciseShallow water workout6:30-7:30 A.M.Monday-Wednesday-Fridaynon-resident $1.00

Deep Water ExerciseAnd Aerobics5:15-6:15 P.M.Tue-Thu$1.00 per session$2.00 non-resident

Summer Program will bemailed with the April waterbill. Please check the KohlerVillage website for anyadvanced information.

Actions taken by the Village Board dur-ing its meeting on November 19, 2007:

Approved the following Ordinances:2007-11 Adopting the Village of KohlerComprehensive Plan 2007-2027.2007-12 Amending Section 20.12.050 ofthe Municipal Code Regarding UsesAllowed in the Industrial District.2007-13 Amending Chapter 11.20 of theMunicipal Code Regarding Parking.2007-14 Budget Adoption and Tax Levy.Approved the following Resolutions:2007-12 Designating US Bank as aVillage of Kohler Public Depository.2007-13 Supporting the Intent ofSheboygan County to Apply for a StateComprehensive Planning Grant.Approved a Certified Survey Map subdi-viding land parcel where Best Buy islocated.Approved operator’s licenses as request-ed.Authorized hiring a new employee forthe Recreation Department Approved new corporate charge accountagreement and policy.Approved August 2007 Revenue &Expense reports.Approved request to amend the premisesdescription for the Kohler Co. Class Aand B Beer and Liquor License to add theCraverie at 725D Woodlake Roadthrough June 30, 2008.Approved purchasing a mixer for theWillow Creek wastewater pump station,cost $6,315.Approved a change to the employeemanual that managers and supervisorsmust obtain Village Board approval forattendance at all seminars and confer-ences of one full day or longer in lengthand/or requiring an overnight stay.Approved the following requests forTourism Promotion and Developmentfunds:$2,438.90 for reimbursement to theKohler School District for Kohler Timesprinting.$30,000 for 4th quarter online and directmarketing advertising for ChristmasKohler.$95,000 for 1st quarter magazine insertfor Destination Kohler.$30,000 for Destination Kohler gift card

anyone may request up to three gunlocksfrom the Kohler Police Departmentthrough that program.

FROM PUBLIC WORKS SUPERIN-TENDENT BRUCE NEERHOFSnow EmergencyTo find out if a snow emergency is ineffect for the Village, call 459-3881. Thereis no parking on village streets during asnow emergency. A snow emergency iscalled when accumulation is expected toexceed six inches. Snow emergencies aretypically called from 8:00 am until 12:00pm to give the snowplows an opportunityto clear the streets with no cars in the way.

SaltVillage residents are welcome to obtainsalt from boxes located around the village.

Snow RemovalWinter is now upon us. Here are somereminders on Village snow removal ordi-nances and policies.1. Please remember to shovel your side-walks within 24 hours after a snowfallevent.2. Do not blow or shovel snow back intothe street.3. Please remove vehicles from the streetwhen the plows are in operation.

Snow Removal Around KiosksIt is the residents’ responsibility to havethe snow removed around thekiosks/NDCBU (neighborhood deliveryand collection box unit)/cluster boxes. ThePostal Service will not deliver mail if thecarrier is not able to reach the unit – thefront as well as the backside. Someone inthe unit/neighborhood needs to take theinitiative to remove the snow; or maybethe responsibility can be shared within theunit. The Village is not responsible to keepthese areas clear of snow.

Village Ice Skating RinkThe Village ice skatingrink, located at RooseveltPark, will be open dailyuntil 9:00 pm as weather permits.

Christmas Tree PickupChristmas trees will be pickedup curbside during scheduledgarbage pick-ups.

FROM RECREATION DIRECTORSUSIE WANDSCHNEIDERJunior Bomber Basketball ClinicGrades JK-3Saturdays in the High School GymJanuary 12 - 12:30 pmJanuary 19 - 8:00 amFebruary 2 - 8:00 amFebruary 16- 8:00 amFebruary 23- 8:00 amFee: Resident $10.00Non-resident $15.00This is a wonderful learning experience forboys and girls, coached by Ken Roeder,assisted by high school athletes.Registration slips are available at theVillage Hall and on the Village website,www.kohlervillage.org. Please return theseregistration slips to the Village Hall, 319Highland Drive. Registration must beturned in by January 5 to be guaranteed aT-shirt.

Village Meetings Scheduled for January1/2 Public Library Board 4:00 pm

(at Library)1/10 Plan Commission 4:30 pm1/14 Property Committee 4:45 pm1/14 Finance Committee 6:00 pm1/21 Building Committee 6:00 pm1/21 Village Board 7:00 pmAll meetings are held at the Kohler VillageHall, 319 Highland Drive, unless other-wise indicated.

FROM CLERK/TREASURER LAURIELINDOW www.kohlervillage.orgTax BillsTax bills were mailed on December 13.Tax payments can be paid inperson…taxes will be collected in theClerk-Treasurer’s Office at the KohlerVillage Hall, 319 Highland Drive. Dropoff…24-hour access drop box is providedoutside the south entrance to Village Hall(Post Office entrance). By mail…checks ormoney orders only, payable to the Villageof Kohler, send to Village of Kohler, 319Highland Drive, Kohler, WI 53044.Stamped, self-addressed envelope isrequired for receipt.

Real estate taxes may be paid in full or intwo installments. Payments in full are dueJanuary 31, 2008. Installments are due:first half due January 31, 2008; secondhalf due July 31, 2008.

Dog and Cat LicensesAll dogs and cats over 5 months of agerequire licensing. Rabies vaccination cer-tificate is required at time of licensing.Dogs and cats must be licensed by April 1of each year. The fees are:

Unaltered dog/cat$12.00Altered dog/cat $ 5.00Late fee $ 5.00

Village AssessorAt the September Village Board meeting,the Village Board approved a contract withNational Appraisal Corp., 3359 South 13thStreet, Milwaukee, WI 53215. NationalAppraisal Corp. will be handling theVillage’s residential assessments for the2008 and 2009 assessment years.

Office HoursThe Village Clerk-Treasurer’s office willbe closed January 1 in observance of theNew Years Holiday. Regular office hoursare Monday–Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

FROM POLICE CHIEF WILLIAMRUTTEN www.kohlerpolice.comDeer Abatement ProgramThe Village again will be participating in adeer abatement program approved by theWI DNR. The Village will be making thedeer taken in the hunt available to whoeverwould like one. If you are interested inclaiming a deer, call the Kohler PoliceDepartment (459-3877) and ask to beplaced on the list.

GunlocksThe Kohler Police Department continuesto supply Masterlock trigger locks to anyVillage Resident who would like one. Inaddition to the trigger locks provided, theKohler Police Department also is partici-pating in the U.S. Department of Justicegunlock grant program, Project Childsafe.These gunlocks are the cable style and

2008 Trash Pick-up ScheduleHousehold WasteTuesdays - year roundFridays - May through September

RecyclingTuesdays - year round

YardwasteTuesdays - April throughNovember

Holiday schedule for 2008Tuesday, Jan. 1pick up on Wednesday, Jan. 2Tuesday, May 27pick up on Wednesday, May 28Friday, May 30pick up on Saturday, May 31Friday, July 4pick up on Saturday, July 5Tuesday, Sept. 2pick up on Wednesday, Sept. 3Friday, Sept. 5pick up on Saturday, Sept. 6

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One Day Wine SaleJanuary 12, 9am-9pmWoodlake MarketA selection of wines from around theworld. Close outs, over stocks and discon-tinued wines available at volume discounts.

Five Diamond Dine AroundJanuary 17, February 7, March 13, April 24Experience an evening of delicious cuisine,fine wines and personal interaction withthe Kitchens of Kohler chefs at a selectgroup of five Kohler Restaurants. Let ourhost accompany you on a shuttle throughthe Village and guide you through a culi-nary evening starting with a welcomereception at the Greenhouse, followed bythree distinct Kohler restaurant diningexperiences at Cucina, Blackwolf Run andthe Wisconsin Room and ending withdessert and cordials at The Winery Bar.Call 920-457-8000 for more information.Each evening event begins promptly at6pm. $125 per person includes tax, gratuityand alcohol.

DESTINATION KOHLER CALENDAR OF EVENTSWinterfest February 2, 10am to 3pm (more informationabove)Enjoy a day of family fun in a winter won-derland at The Shops at Woodlake Kohler.Activities include an ice carving contest,cook-off, snowshoe clinic, and dog sleddingdemonstration. No admission fee. Someevents are weather dependent. For informa-tion call (920) 459-1713.

Jewelry & Accessories Show February 2-3Saturday 9am-5pm & Sunday 9am-3pmThe American Club - The Grand Hall of theGreat Lakes Whether you’re looking for that perfectValentine’s Day gift or you just want to giveyourself a little present, there’s something foreveryone at the Jewelry & Accessories Showat The American Club. Featuring one-of-a-kind scarves, purses, pins, bracelets, earrings,and other unique treasures created by artisansfrom across the country. Admission fee of $5per person includes a complimentary glass ofsparkling wine.

Destination Kohler proudly wel-comes back Christopher Kimball for areturn visit March 28 and 29, 2008.Host of the most watched cookingprogram on public television,America’s Test Kitchen, Kimball isfounder, editor and publisher ofCook’s Illustrated magazine and a cel-ebrated cookbook author and newspa-per columnist on all things delicious.

Don’t miss the chance to meetKimball and other cast members at avariety of events including a Fridayevening dinner at The American Club,Saturday cooking demonstrations atThe Shops at Woodlake and booksignings at the Kohler Design Center.Call 800-344-2838 for reservations.

The chefs of Destination Kohler take cen-ter stage during the DemonstrationKitchen program demonstrating recipesand cooking tips on Saturdays at TheShops at Woodlake Kohler. Two sessionswill be offered Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 2p.m. from January 5 through April 26. Allsessions are priced at $25 each, or attendwith a companion at two for $40. Thepresentation will last approximately onehour. For reservations or more informa-tion call (920) 457-8000 and ask forDemonstration Kitchen reservations.

JANUARY EVENTS January 5 Soups - Warming Hearts onCold Days with Chef Leonard Sorce –Riverbend, Chef Gary Wigand – WhistlingStraits, Chef Benjamin Sommerfeldt – TheWisconsin Room

January 12 Dessert Classics with PastryChef Richard Palm – The American Club

January 19 It’s a Fiesta - The Cuisineof Mexico with Special Events Chef DanDries – The American Club

January 26 A Little Sweet Talk withChocolatier Katie Schaub – Craverie

FEBRUARY PREVIEWFebruary 2 Are You Going to Eat That?Italian Family-Style Menus with Chef PaulShimon - Cucina

February 9 Cooking with Daddy withChef Gary Wigand - Whistling StraitsDads, bring your kids and share a specialtime together at this fun presentation byGary Wigand and his four-year old daughter.

February 16 Quick Bread Recipes -Breads from the Hearth of Kohler withChef Doug Stieber, Head Baker - TheAmerican Club

February 23 Toasting Our Best BeerMakers - Food and Beer Pairings withManager Sean McMullen and Chef BrettMuellenbach - Horse & Plow

A complete schedule of programs can befound at DestinationKohler.com.

Demonstration Kitchen 2008 - January & February

Winterfest: Annual Celebrationat The Shops At Woodlake

Winterfest at The Shops at WoodlakeKohler is an annual celebration of winterin Wisconsin. Set for February 2, 2008,this annual event offers al fresco activi-ties typical to the Midwest: ice carvingcontest, dog sledding demonstrations,warm-kettle soup cook-off, and manyother events and presentations.

The 2008 Winterfest offers two newtwists to the traditional event. This yearEisstockschiessen or German curling, agame played on ice in the winter and onasphalt or other surfaces during the restof the year, similar to curling and shuf-fleboard, will be demonstrated on WoodLake. The game became popular inBavaria and Austria by the late 19th century.

This year’s cook-off is separated intotwo divisions: home chefs and culinarystudents. This is the first year that culinarystudents from area high-schools will beable to compete solely against each otherfor a Winterfest trophy.

For those that wish to step in fromthe out-of-doors come inside TheShops at Woodlake for tastings andcomplimentary product samples, spe-cial offers and contests. As always,there is no admission fee forWinterfest.

The daylong event is scheduledfrom 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with indoorand outdoor activities held throughoutthe day. Events are complimentaryunless indicated. Some events areweather dependent.

For more information onWinterfest and to confirm weatherdependent events, please call TheShops at Woodlake at 920-459-1713.

America’s Test Kitchen ComesBack to Kohler!

Christopher Kimball

Kohler OriginalRecipe Chocolate ofthe Month: CocoaDark Mountain Toffee

The Cocoa Dark Mountain Toffee was addedto the Kohler Original Recipe Chocolatesrepertoire in November 2007. It is called the"Cocoa" Dark Mountain Toffee because wehave added cocoa nibs to the internal toffeeand as a garnish at the summit of thispyramid-shaped chocolate. Cocoa nibs are therawest form of chocolate. The "nib" is a cacaobeans that is roasted and crushed. It has abitter chocolate, yet complex flavor thatprovides an interesting cocoa concept to ourdark mountain line. Available at the Craverieat The Shops at Woodlake Kohler.