Kohler Family of Five Aims High: Villager
Kohler Family of Five Aims High: Villager
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Volume 4, Number 5
DECEMBER, 2008
The 2009 property tax levy for the
Village of Kohler, which was approved by
the Village Board on November 17, has
been set at $1,628,180 down slightly from
the 2008 levy of $1,628,836. The largest
capital expense for 2009 is expected to be
street projects at $620,500.
General fund expenditures are planned to
be allocated as follows:
General Government (legal counsel, vil-
lage hall, postage, etc.): 13.3%
Public Safety (police, fire, etc.): 34.1%
Public Works (streets, storm sewers,
garbage collection, etc.): 23.9%
Public Health Services (animal control): 0%
Culture/Recreation/Education (library,
youth center, parks, etc.): 16.4%
Debt Service (principal, interest & fiscal
charges): 12.3%
Although the Village mails out and col-
lects property tax bills, only about 20 per-
cent of a property owners payment is allo-
cated to the Village. The majority of the
property tax payment is distributed to
Sheboygan County and the Kohler School
District. See the Village View on page 23
of this issue for details about tax bill mail-
ings and payment options.
Village tax levy down slightly for 2009
Enlistment of youngest McKnight culminates family Air Force tradition
By guest writer Master Sgt. Bob Reeve
(USAFR Ret.)
Kohlers McKnights and their ties to the
Air Force make them a truly unique family,
clearly dedicated to the noble cause of
national defense and scattered to the four
winds in the process.
Janet and son Brandon, 22, are reservists
with the 440th Airlift Wing, based at Pope
AFB, N.C. Son Robert, 20, is on active
duty, stationed in Japan. Son Allen, 19, just
left for basic training and also will serve on
active duty. Gregory (a.k.a. Dad) served on
active duty from 1984-90 as a helicopter
crew chief, attaining the rank of sergeant.
The Air Force even gets credit for Janet
and Gregs matrimonial match-up and as
the springboard for their offspring. Before
joining the Reserve in 1992, Janet served
on active duty from 1982-85 with a stint at
Tyndall AFB, Fla., where Greg was sta-
tioned at the time. They met, their relation-
ship took flight, and they wed in 1986.
Greg was later reassigned to Elmendorf
AFB, Alaska, which became the McKnight
boys birthplace.
Being a Kohler-based Air Force
reservist requires stick-to-itiveness and get-
up-and-go, in more ways than one. Once a
month on a Friday, Janet and Brandon drive
65 miles to Milwaukees Mitchell Airport,
board a 440th Airlift Wing C-130 transport
plane with many comrades, and make the
3-hour, 950-mile flight to Pope AFB. They
perform their duties on Saturday and
Sunday, then reverse the process: fly to
Milwaukee, drive to Kohler, get home
about 8 p.m. Sunday. Theyre also required
to serve two weeks of active duty each year,
not necessarily at Pope or even in the U.S.,
and are virtually on 24/7 alert status.
(Note: The 440th Airlift Wing was
based at Gen. Mitchell International
Airport Air Reserve Station in Milwaukee
from 1957 until June 2007 when the instal-
lation was abandoned by action of the fed-
eral Base Realignment and Closure
Commission and the wing reassigned to
Pope AFB, which is located within the
Armys Fort Bragg.)
Its like seeing double looking at Janet
and Brandons military-civilian occupa-
tions. Both are assigned to the 440th
Medical Squadron. Janet, a master ser-
geant, is a medical laboratory specialist.
Brandon, a senior airman who enlisted in
July 2005, is a biomedical equipment jour-
neyman. As a civilian, Janet is ACL
Histology supervisor with Aurora Health
Care in West Allis. Brandon is a
Biomedical Equipment Technician II with
Universal Hospital Services in Madison.
Hes also a part-time volunteer firefighter
intern with the Blooming Grove Fire
Department. Talk about full plates.
I enjoy the small successes of rebuild-
ing the 440th at Pope, Janet said. I dis-
like leaving home every month to go there.
But its been more than a year now so its
getting easier and feeling more like home
away from home. There are good people
there who I enjoy working with.
And spoken like a true mom: Im also
able to see Brandon and am very proud to
see him build a strong reputation for him-
self. Hes really quite impressive in his
work.
As for the reservist triad, It has been a
difficult road to balance family, full-time
work and a successful military career,
Janet said. When away working with the
Air Force Im engaged and enjoy the chal-
lenges. I know that my work is appreciated.
You see, four among this familial quintet
are Air Force members and the fifth is a for-
mer member. Interestingly, only one of the
four works on airplanes and its Mom who
has the most service time.
Off we go into the wild blue yonder to
meet these McKnights in shining armor.
Kohler family of five aims high
Continued on page 3
The McKnights: Allen, Rob, Brandon, Greg, Janet
General
Government
13.3%
Debt
Ser vi c e
12.3%
Cul t ur e/
Rec r eat i on/
Educ at i on
16.4%
Publ i c
Wor k s
23.9%
Publ i c Saf et y
34.1%
2008 Kohler property
tax distribution
How the Villages 20% piece of
the pie is allocated
Photo: Keith Leistekow
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College
7%
State of WI
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Village of
Kohler
24%
Kohler
School
District 48%
Sheboygan
County 24%
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But theres always stress in leaving my
civilian job, expecting a challenge to get
caught up when I return. Theres been
some guilt that has come from leaving
Greg and the boys every month for all
these years, she said of her 16 years in the
Reserve. But they became very self-suffi-
cient and independent.
I wasnt ready to settle into the college
life, Janet said of her 1982 enlistment,
fresh out of Hartford High School. I had a
desire to leave Wisconsin and see the
world. The Air Force gave me that oppor-
tunity while learning a trade and deciding
what career path I wanted to take.
Fortunately, it gave me the foundation for
the (civilian) work that I still do today.
Shell be eligible to retire in less than a
year but said her retirement plans are indef-
inite.
Robert (a.k.a. Rob) and Allen are the
new kids on the McKnight Air Force block.
Rob enlisted last January, hoping to
become a pararescueman. He injured a
shoulder early in training and it didnt suf-
ficiently heal for him to continue. He was
transferred to the aircraft maintenance
field, schooled as a turboprop/turboshaft
engine mechanic and aerospace propulsion
technician, then assigned to Yokota Air
Base in Tokyo.
Hes seeing more of the world at his
young age than most people see in a life-
time. An airman first class, Rob said via e-
mail that his unit is deployed for temporary
duty to Thailand, Cambodia, Laos,
Vietnam, Guam, Korea and The
Philippines as the need arises. As a relative
newcomer he hasnt gone to those places
yet, but is now trained and likely to accom-
pany the unit on future deployments.
Like father like son, hes taken a bride
while in uniform. Rob returned to Kohler on
November 20 and the next day married
Alissa Brock, who graduated from
Sheboygan North High School last spring.
Three days later the newlyweds soared to
the Far East.
Who wouldnt want a honeymoon in
Japan? Janet said.
Allen, who this year graduated from
Kohler High School like his brothers before
him, left on December 2 for eight weeks of
basic training at Lackland AFB, Texas.
Then come 13 weeks of technical school
(Security Forces) training, also at Lackland.
He said hes leaning toward a civilian law
enforcement career, which prompted him to
sign up for whats essentially military police
work. Upon completion of tech school, hell
be assigned to a base still to be determined.
All three McKnight boys credit their par-
ents for their decision to join the military
and choose the Air Force over other branch-
es.
Brandon: The fact that my parents were
involved with the military introduced me to
the idea of enlisting. Although I may have
made the same decision if they had not
served, their experience made it much easi-
er for me to compare and contrast serving in
the military with other options after high
school.
Rob: Always hearing the positive talk
about the military at home was huge.
Growing up with my mom in the Air Force
and a prior-service father, who to this day
has a GI haircut and military-training-
instructor mustache, joining the service just
seemed like the right thing to do.
Allen: Im sure that having everybody
else in my family in the Air Force had some-
thing to do with it. Peer pressure?
There were other factors. All three said
their perception of highest quality technical
school training tipped the scale in favor of
the Air Force. They figured that skills
acquired and lessons learned in their chosen
fields would be readily transferable to the
private sector. The GI Bill, travel opportu-
nities, and the call of patriotism also made
the military look pretty attractive.
I joined because I wanted to help other
people, assist in protecting our country and
our rights, and to become a better person
overall, Brandon said.
Said Rob, I like the respect people give
me for serving my country. Someone has to
do it and Im proud that I decided to.
Having three precious sons in uniform
and potentially in harms way could certain-
ly be cause for parental concern. How do
Janet and Greg see it?
I dont have any reservations about my
boys serving their country, Janet said.
Its an opportunity for them to learn and
grow into young men who will have a sense
of pride for what is sacrificed for our free-
dom. They will experience ups and downs
and see firsthand the reality of our country
at war. But I have concerns as all parents
are concerned for their childrens safety.
I always have concerns but the posi-
tives outweigh the negatives, said Greg,
47, a native of St. Petersburg, Florida, and
plant manager with Stern Tanning Co. in
Milwaukee. I think that it (military serv-
ice) is a great opportunity and its given me
the life that I have today. I hope the boys
get out of it as much as I did. I dont regret
any of the time I spent in the service and
hope that they will have those same experi-
ences.
It was Rob who perhaps best summed up
Kohlers McKnights: We really are the
definition of an Air Force family.
Newlyweds Rob and Alissa McKnight
R e la tive o f K o h le r
k id s d e p lo ye d to
Afgh a n ista n
Christmas care package being
assembled for troops
Trent Stock, a second grader, and
Kelsey Stock, a third grader at Kohler
School had an exciting summer participat-
ing in their big sister Nicoles wedding.
Nicole married Sergeant Mike Stuckert on
August 9th. Mikes unit of the Army
National Guard from Elgin Illinois
deployed to Afghanistan on October 30,
2008. Their tour is expected to last 12
months. Mike has previously spent 16
months in Iraq.
Trent and Kelsey will be assembling a
McKnights, Continued from page 1
Trent and Kelsey Stock with Sergeant Mike Stuckert
(Editors note: Bob Reeve is a 24-year
veteran, including 16 years with the 440th
Airlift Wing. He was noncommissioned offi-
cer-in-charge of the wings public affairs
office when he retired in 2004. He and his
wife now reside in Broomfield, Colo.)
care package to go to the soldiers for
Christmas. Community members inter-
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to please contact Robin Stock at 467-
2999.
The following items are greatly need-
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drinks, snacks, coffee, chapstick, pens,
envelopes, paper, magazines, books,
DVDS, AAbatteries, disposable cameras,
twin sheets, blankets, pillows, cards of
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4 DECEMBER, 2008
KOHLER VILLAGER
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will helpit sell duringthewinter months? Sue
Dear Sue-
Congratulations on the great job offer! I will do
everything I can to make this a easy move for you
and your family. Yes, In many parts of the country,
selling a home during the winter months can be a challenge.
Dreary, cold weather and the end-of-the-year holidays can keep
buyers away and heighten fears of your home staying on the mar-
ket longer than expected.
However, there are a few things you can do to enhance curb
appeal. And when that happens, buyers will take notice.
When setting the asking price through a comparative marketing
analysis, compare similar homes sold in the winter months. Many
owners set their asking price too high because of comparisons
with sales prices during peak seasons. Always try to compare like
properties sold at the same time of year.
Once weve settled on an asking price, its time to spruce up the
interior and exterior of your home. I recommend opening as many
curtains as possible to add light and color to rooms. Also, I suggest
that you keep spring and summer pictures of your home out on
tables and in clear view. Photos of your front yard flowers or the
backyard shade tree in full summer bloom can help swing many
buyers in favor of a purchase.
Staying on top of winter maintenance and chores is another
sure-fire way of adding value to your home. A neatly shoveled
driveway and cleared walkway can add a nice touch. Make sure
the furnace is in good working condition and that the room temper-
ature is kept at a comfortable level. Also, check to see that the
basement if dry and sealed from any drafts.
Take yourself on a tour of your home. Start in the basement and
work you way through the house. More than likely youll see many
previously undiscovered cluttered spaces and needed repairs that
can turn off potential buyers.
Dont overload your home with holiday decorations, either. The
buyer should have a chance to see you home in its everyday con-
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me.
Kohler High School classmates
from the Class of 48 enjoyed their
60th Reunion this past July 5th and
6th.
A traditional Friday night fish
dinner at the Seabird Restaurant in
Sheboygan started the weekend
activities, and on Saturday the class-
mates had two tours plus lunch and
their reunion dinner.
Classmates also toured the
Stephanie Weill Center for the
Performing Arts in Sheboygan,
guided by Bill Jens, Sheboygan.
Lunch at Blackwolf Run
Restaurant and a reunion dinner at
The Bull Restaurant in Kohler con-
cluded reunion activities.
Pictured reunion attendees after touring Kohler Schools, led by Kohler Elementary School Principal Susan Jaberg: Walter Sohn, Oostburg; Al Weeden, West Bend;
Andrew Carolan, Sun Prairie; Dr. John Reinemann, Sheboygan; Richard Sutter, Hartford; Elroy Wirtz, Beloit; Sister Canise Kolbeck, Milwaukee; Principal Susan
Jaberg; and Charmaine Chopp Kneevers, Sheboygan Falls.
Class of 1948 holds its 60th reunion
Hospice Center launches holiday memories light display
The public is invited to enjoy the many
displays lighting up the countryside and
grounds of the Sharon S. Richardson
Community Hospice. The show is open
from December 1-31 for drive through
from 6-9 p.m. daily at W2850 State Road
28 in Sheboygan Falls. For safe entry -
approach from the east on Hwy 28, and
make an easy right turn into the Center.
The Holiday Memories Light Display is
made possible by our generous sponsors:
Town & Country Electric (Lifetime
Sponsor); Meyer Electric Services; Wenig
Funeral Homes; 1420 AM The Breeze;
Veolia Environmental Services; SaberCor;
Zimmer Funeral Home, Inc.; The Duke of
Devon; Jim Pankow, Inc.; Home Care
Resources; and Libby's House. Volunteers
and staff will be available to share a candy
cane and holiday cheer with all visitors.
There is no admission charge; however,
donations for the Patient Care Fund are
welcome. Any donations dropped into the
box outside the Holiday Gatehouse will be
matched with $2 for every $1 given by
our anonymous Memorial Donor. This
donor family recently issued a challenge
grant in the amount of $500,000 through
January 31, 2009. Plan to join us - cre-
ate new holiday memories and share old
memories with your family and friends.
Thank you for your support throughout
2008 - warmest holiday wishes. Call
Linda Cates, Development Director
with any questions at (920) 467-1800.
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6 DECEMBER, 2008
KOHLER VILLAGER
Kohler High School senior Angela
Lisa Fiorini will again perform in
Milwaukee Ballet Companys The
Nutcracker throughout the month of
December. Angela auditioned for and
received the role of Clara and Maries
friend, a role she loves as it allows for
her to act, as well as dance. The
Milwaukee Ballet Company performs at
the Marcus Center for Performing Arts,
in downtown Milwaukee, where Angela
will perform in eleven of the twenty per-
formances.
Angela will also be performing
locally with the Moscow Ballet in their
Great Russian Nutcracker at the
Stephanie Wiell Center for Performing
Arts in downtown Sheboygan. She audi-
tioned for and will perform the role of
the Spanish Dancer on the evenings of
December 10th and 11th.
Angela is currently a student in the
Milwaukee Ballet Schools Pre-
Professional Academy, where she trains
under full artistic merit scholarship.
She most recently attended additional
training with The Atlanta Ballet during
Fiorini to performin Milwaukee
Ballet Companys The Nutcracker
their summer intensive program for advanced
students. While in Atlanta, she was selected to
perform a featured pas de deux during the final
performance showcase.
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in the Village of Kohler are jointly spon-
soring the 32nd Annual Christmas Walk in
Kohler on December14, 2008.
The walk begins at 6:30 p.m. at St.
Johns Catholic Church at 621 Pine Tree
Rd., then proceeds to Grace UCC, 500
School St. The walk concludes at Bethany
Lutheran Church, 222 Church St.
Christmas carols, choral pieces and
devotions will be shared at each site. The
public is invited and participants are encour-
aged to cover the entire walk, but may join
or leave the group at any time. Each walker
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A total of 1,353 Kohler voters turned
out to cast their ballots in the November 4
general election. The voter turnout rate
was 90.6 percent.
Though Barack Obama was the victor
in the presidential election, John McCain
was the winner in Kohler. Congressman
Tom Petri was also favored by Kohler vot-
ers, as well as Kohler resident Alex Pieper,
who lost to incumbent Terry Van Akkeren
for the state assembly race.
The national results for the presidential
election were Obama/Biden: 365 electoral
votes/66,882,230 popular votes over
McCain/Palin 173/58,343,671. Tom Petri
won his 16th term to U.S. House of
Representatives defeating challenger
Roger Kittelson 208,196 to 116,932. Terry
Van Akkeren defeated Alex Pieper 16,044
to 8,460.
Alex Pieper was favored by his home-
town of Kohler receiving 716 votes to Van
Akkerens 577, but it was actually the City
of Sheboygans 13th ward that delivered
Pieper the most votes at 739, (though Van
Akkeren received 1,211 votes from that
ward making him the eventual winner). The
13th ward encompasses an area widely sur-
rounding Evergreen Park and the quarry on
the citys northeast side.
I want to thank the village of Kohler
for all their support. I learned a great deal
about myself and my community.
Wherever I went throughout the village, my
friends and neighbors appreciated that I was
running and supported me in many ways,
and for that I am grateful. It was a fantastic
experience that I will take with me in each
new endeavor. I am so thankful for my wife,
Carrie, for all her work and support during
How Kohler voted on November 4
my campaign, said Pieper.
The November 4 election results for the
Village of Kohler are as follows:
150 Democratic
335 Republican
2 Wisconsin Green
1 Libertarian
President - Vice President
546 Obama & Biden
781 McCain & Palin
0 McKinney & Clemente
0 LaRiva & Moses
7 Nader & Gonzalez
1 Baldwin & Castle
0 Wamboldt & Klimisch
Rep in Congress
344 Roger A. Kittelson
962 Tom Petri
Winner: Tom Petri
Rep to Assembly
577 Terry Van Akkeren
716 Alex Pieper
Winner: Terry Van Akkeren
District Attorney
802 Joe DeCecco
County Clerk
798 Julie Glancey
Treasurer
811 Laura Henning-Lorenz
Register of Deeds
809 Ellen Schleicher
The various election results from
throughout Sheboygan County can be
viewed by visiting the Sheboygan County
websites election results page at:
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clrk_elect.htm.
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each Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 between
Thanksgiving and Christmas. Add to this the
excitement of seeing more than 50 gingerbread
houses amidst the old world craftsmanship of
the spectacular Waelderhaus.
Each year the Kohler Foundation invites
local classes, pre-school through high school, to
be part of the annual Gingerbread Festival com-
petition. Using candies, sweet treats and other
edible items, the youngsters build creations that
stretch the imagination. Visitors are asked to
vote for their favorites, and the popular vote
determines the winners in five age categories.
Cash prizes are awarded for first, second and
third places in each age category.
Local musical groups will share their holiday
spirit amid a delight of gingerbread creations
and authentic Austrian Christmas decorations.
Musical performances will take place in the
large, central room known as the saal. The
schedule follows:
November 29, Saturday, Golden Chordeliers -
Sheboygan Senior Center
November 30, Sunday - St. Marys Parish
School, Belgium
December 6, Saturday - Concordia Singers of
Sheboygan
December 7, Sunday - Cooper Elementary
School
December 13, Saturday - Northern Lights
North High School
December 14, Sunday - Madrigals Kohler
High School
December 20, Saturday - Jane Van Maaron
Music Group - Violinists
December 21, Sunday -
Spencer Hamann.
Admission to the Waelderhaus and the spe-
cial musical performances is free. Visitors are
welcomed to the Gingerbread Festival weekdays
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; and
Sundays 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. The Waelderhaus will
be closed Christmas Eve day, Christmas Day,
New Years Eve Day, and New Years Day
Regular Waelderhaus tours will continue to
be offered daily at 2, 3, and 4 p.m. throughout
the month of December. Admission is always
free. Group tours are available by appointment
and may be arranged by calling the
Waelderhaus. For more information or to
arrange a tour, please call the Waelderhaus at
Kohler/Howards Grove production of High School Musical
Access online photo gallery from: www.kohlervillager.com (click on the Photos link)
10 DECEMBER, 2008
KOHLER VILLAGER
Make a change toward a new
and healthier YOU.
We invite you to join Sports Core October 6 through December 9
and receive a $100 gift card from Woodlake Market, along with:
Reduced enrollment fee of $175 (normally $295)
Complimentary personal training session OR
nutrition consultation at Woodlake Market
20% off metabolic services designed to help
target your ideal exercise program
Complimentary tickets to a Taste of Tuesday
event at Woodlake Market
More than a place to exercise, Sports Core Health & Racquet Club
focuses on balance, harmony and wellness and has professionally
trained and certied staff committed to assisting you in programs and
activities that t your needs, interests and lifestyle.
From swimming and tennis to group tness classes, salon services and
the all new Kinesis tness equipment, we offer a
wide range of activities to enhance your tness and
outlook on life.
Proudly serving members for 29 years!
For more information
or a tour call Sports Core
at 208-4664.
Join
Sports Core and receive
worth of
groceries
from Woodlake Market!
$100
* Carriage Rides * Pony Rides
* Live Family Entertainment
* Holiday Raffle
* Shopping Specials & Discounts
* Free Gift Wrap with Purchase
* Santa Photos * Holiday Music
* Decorated Christmas Cookie Contest
* J ingle Bell Christmas Holiday
Parade at 5 p.m., sponsored by M & I
* Letters to Santa
For more info. call 467-6206
Main Street
Memories
in Historic
Sheboygan Falls
Saturday, December 6
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
West End Shops in Sheboygan Falls
offer unique shopping experience
and dried arrangements for weddings,
funerals, and special occasions. Gift items
include candles, oil lamps, comfort candles,
stained glass, fusion art glass, tea pots,
picture frames, wall signs, hand bags, baby
items that are both plush and framed, hand
embroidered dish towels made locally, and
hand etched jewelry boxes by a local artist.
The also store offers items for weddings,
showers, birthdays, or any special day,
including wedding pictures done by a local
artist.
Magpies Cottage, at 312 Pine Street, is
a creative specialty shop featuring high
quality, reasonably priced yarns, fabrics,
beads, and gift items for everyone from
novice to expert. The shop also provides
demonstrations and quick drop-in learn to
knit classes. Visit magpiescottage.com.
Richardson Furniture Emporium, 202
Pine Street, invites visitors to step inside
their two beautifully restored, century-old
buildings to see the unique selection of
quality furniture, home accents and dcor,
bath and body care, and ever-changing gift
galleries. It is a truly special shopping
experience where shoppers can feel fabrics,
see intricate details of quality construction,
and behold the varied selection of all they
have to offer including design services that
help create stylish interiors that transform a
house into a home. Visit
richardsonfurnitureemporium.com
Atrium Tea Room, 202 Pine Street,
promises a precisely brewed pot of
premium tea from their trained tea artisans.
They also offer a sampling of
A group of retail establishments located
in a historical district in downtown
Sheboygan Falls partnered together to form
the West End Shops.
Located west of the Evans store on Pine
Street, the shops are committed to giving
their customers a unique shopping
experience in one location.
The group consists of The Wine House,
Share-N-Flowers & Gifts, Magpies
Cottage, Richardson Furniture Emporium,
Atrium Tea Room, The Corner Studio, and
The Fringe, A Country Inn.
The Wine House, located at 217 Pine
Street in Falls, features wines priced
between $9 and $15, with emphasis on
wines to drink everyday for various
occasions. They offer a friendly
atmosphere to shop and explore, including
a tasting bar where they offer tastes of
wine daily for a small fee. Their motto is
discoveries to enhance the mind and the
palate to various wines of the world one
wine at a time.
Wines are arranged according to the
types of grapes they are made from. Wines
from different countries but made from the
same grape offer wine connoisseurs a
chance to explore the different styles of
wine a grape can produce. The Wine House
also strives to be Sheboygan Countys wine
store by assembling an inventory based on
taste and style of its customers, whether it
is white, red, or semi-dry. Visit
www.thewinehousesite.com
Share-N-Flowers & Gifts, 308 Pine
Street, sells fresh flowers as well as silk
accompaniments such as soup, salad,
quiche, gourmet cheeses, and mouth-
watering desserts. Their ever-evolving
furniture, dcor, and tea room are a
destination youll visit again and again. Visit
www.atriumtearoom.com.
The Corner Studio, 222 Pine Street, bills
itself as Sheboygan Countys most unique
jewelry store. Award winning goldsmiths
Karin Burg and Tim Pinkert create one-of-a
-kind jewelry in platinum, gold, and silver.
In addition to custom jewelry, they also size
rings, repair jewelry, and remount
diamonds and gemstones. Visit
www.cornerstudiojewelers.com
The Fringe, A Country Inn, located five
minutes west of I-43 at 711 Giddings
Avenue, is an historic structure that was
formerly owned by members of the Kohler
family before it was transformed into a
unique bed and breakfast. Patrons are
invited to enjoy one of four brand new and
spacious luxury rooms that are custom
designed for comfort, privacy, and quiet
relaxation for both Wisconsin business
travelers and vacationers alike. Lodgers
enjoy a delicious home style breakfast each
morning while relaxing in the ultimate in
comfort.
The common area in The Fringe can
comfortably fit up to 40 people, from small
family gatherings (including showers,
reunions and small weddings) to business
meetings. Other events held at The Fringe
have included scrapbooking weekends, art
and jewelry shows, wine tasting parties, and
retreats. Visit wwwthefringecountryinn.com.
Sheboygan Falls
202 Pine Street
920-467-6659
222 Pine Street
920-467-4675
www.magpiescottage.com
Fabric ~ Fiber ~ Fun!
312 Pine Street
920-467-9978
202 Pine Street
920-467-6659
217 Pine Street ~ 920-467-1701
308 Pine Street
920-467-2600
711 Giddings Avenue
920-467-3172
12 DECEMBER, 2008
KOHLER VILLAGER
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Bill Cain
REALTOR
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School s
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Mary Struck, Publisher
Mary
Verhelst
14 DECEMBER, 2008
KOHLER VILLAGER
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(920) 459-6020 (800) 459-6020
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Office: (920) 893-8842 x313
Toll Free: (800) 470-2684
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www.billcain.com
[email protected]
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Proudly serving the
insurance needs of Kohler.
Sue Breitbach Fenn Agency
3626 Erie Ave.
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(920) 457-1950
[email protected]
www.suebfenn.com
Home Office Madison, WI 53783
American Family Mutual Insurance
Company and its Subsidiaries
We're here to help you with
all of your insurance needs.
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920-698-2797
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Pattys Animal Walking Service
Providing daily exercise for your pet
PattyGeise
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16 DECEMBER, 2008
KOHLER VILLAGER KOHLERVILLAGER.COM THE KOHLER TIMES NEWSLETTER OF KOHLER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
KOHLER TIMES is publishedfor residents of the
Kohler School District
Kohler Public Schools
333 Upper Road, Kohler, WI 53044
920-459-2920
Boardof Education
Dr. J aneA. Bishop, President,
J imODonnell, V. President
DianeVenn, Clerk
J ohnSuralik, Treasurer
LauraKohler, Member
DistrictAdministrator
Dr. Robert Kobylski
Editor
MaryStruck
E-mail submissions: [email protected]
Phone: 331-4904
Kohler Times deadline: 20th of every month
EMERGENCY OR INCLEMENT WEATHER
CLOSINGPROCEDURES
As we begin another year, it is once again time to review the procedures for school closings due to inclement weather.
As in the past, we ask parents to discuss this issue with their children NOW- before the actual emergency occurs. If
you are generally not home during the day, be sure your child knows NOWwhere they are to go if school closed early
(Will they go home with a classmate? Older sibling? A relative? Have you made prior arrangements with this individual to
be on stand by for these occasions?) In emergency closing situations, forty or fifty children wanting to call home/work to
find out where to go, seriously delays the entire closing process. Please make sure your arrangements in advance and be
sure your child is fully aware of what to do.
Any decision to close schools for all or any portion of a school day will be made as early as possible in order to afford
parents the opportunity to make alternate child care transportation plans. All closing announcements or early dismissals
will be made on the following area radio/television stations:
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, NBC 26 - Channel 26, WLUK -Channel 11, WITI - Channel
6, WBAY-TV/DT 2 - Channel 2.
Counselors Corner
Happy Holidays from the Student Services office.
On November 13
th
all Kohler students were asked to participate in Mix It Up at Lunch Day. This was a national
event and a simple call to action for students to step out of their comfort zones to meet new people in the
school cafeteria. Students in grades Kindergarten through 12
th
were assigned to a table as they came into
lunch. At the table they had the opportunity to meet and talk with other students they might not otherwise get to
know. Our students did a nice job of participating. Prizes such as cards for KFC, Quiznos, McDonalds, Marcus
Theatre and Target were given via a raffle for participating students. This is a positive event and I am currently
looking for a few motivated students or a student organization who might want to take over the running of this
annual event. If you know of a student or a student group who would like to run future Mix It Up at Lunch
events please contact me.
As always, parents feel free to make an appointment to meet with me or call (459-2921 ext. 1301) or send an e-
mail ([email protected]) if you have any questions or concerns regarding your child(ren).
UpcomingACT/SAT Dates:
Test TestDate RegistrationDeadlines
ACT February 7, 2008 January 6, 2009
April 4, 2009 February 27, 2009
June 13, 2009 May 8, 2009
SAT January 24, 2009 December 26, 2008
March 14, 2009 February 10, 2009
May 2, 2009 March 31, 2009
June 6, 2009 May 5, 2009
Apply on-line at www.act.org for the ACT or at www.collegeboard.com for the SAT or registration materials avail-
able in the Student Services Office. Kohler High Schools 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 arestill workingonpost-secondaryschool applications or scholarshipapplica-
tions thestudentservices officewill not beopenover theholidaybreak. If a studentneeds a transcriptor
to haveforms signedtheyshouldtakecareof this BEFORE theDecember 24
th
J anuary4
th
breakin
order to meettheendof themonthor endof theyear deadlines. Mrs. Multer andMrs. Andersonarenot
intheofficeover theholidays.
Scholarships
Students are encouraged to check the daily announcements as well as the bulletin board across from the stu-
dent services office for information regarding available scholarships. A list is also available on schools high
school and Mrs. Multers school website.
Financial Aid Information
USE www.fafsa.ed.gov This is the real government Financial Aid site
DONT 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. Multers office or better yet
they can apply on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gove after January 1
st
. Income Tax information from your 2008 form is
needed so you will have to complete this first. You can get a head start on the FAFSA form by visiting the web-
site and getting a PIN so that everything is ready when the new form is available after January 1, 2009. Parents
and students need to get their own pin in order to sign their application electronically. Parents you can use the
same PIN for multiple students in your family.
Kohler Families areinvitedto thefollowingFinancial AidWorkshops:
A Financial Aid Workshop will be held at in the Plymouth High School Auditorium on Wednesday, January 7
from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
A Financial Aid Workshop will be held at Sheboygan Falls High School on Monday, January 12
th
at 6:00 p.m.
CollegeGoal Sunday2-21-2009@2:00PM
@ 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.
PostHighSchool Options NightFor Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors andParents
Monday, March16, 2009
6:30p.m.
UW-Sheboygan
Are you confused about all the possibilities for life after graduation? If so, come and investigate all of your
options. Students and parents should not miss this chance to explore todays choices for life after high school!!!
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in
Mathematics and Science Teaching. (PAEMST) The National Science Foundation
and Wisconsin held a gala celebration to highlight these twenty-five years by
honoring all of Wisconsins state and national PAEMST awardees. Jessie Good
and Dana Krejcarek, national awardees, were invited as two of Wisconsins out-
standing educators. Elizabeth Burmaster, State Superintendent of Public
Instruction, and Anthony Evers, Deputy State Superintendent honored each of
them with a commemorative pin and recognition at the Capital Rotunda.
Governor Jim Doyle proclaimed November 20, 2008 as Presidential Awardee Day
for Wisconsin.
Presidential Awards for
Excellence in Mathematics
and Science Teaching
Winter
Wonderland
Kohler Elementary Musical
Friday, December 19
th
, 2008
2:00 p.m.
Kohler Memorial Theatre
J unior Kindergarten through Grade 6
19 KOHLERVILLAGER.COM DECEMBER, 2008
KOHLER VILLAGER KOHLERVILLAGER.COM THE KOHLER TIMES NEWSLETTER OF KOHLER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
7th & 8th Basketball (Boys)
20082009
Day Date Opponent Place Time
Thursday Jan. 08 @ Ozaukee High School Ozaukee High School 4:00PM
Tuesday Jan. 13 Random Lake High School Village Gym 4:00PM
Thursday Jan. 15 Oostburg High School Kohler High School 4:00PM
Tuesday Jan. 20 @ Cedar Grove High School Cedar Grove High School 4:00PM
Thursday Jan. 22 Howards Grove High School Kohler High School 4:00PM
Tuesday Jan. 27 Elkhart Lake High School Kohler High School 4:00PM
Tuesday Feb. 03 Ozaukee High School Kohler High School 4:00PM
Thursday Feb. 05 @ Random Lake High School Random Lake High School 4:00PM
Tuesday Feb. 10 @ Oostburg High School Oostburg High School 4:00PM
Thursday Feb. 12 Cedar Grove High School Kohler High School 4:00PM
Tuesday Feb. 17 @ Howards Grove High School Howards Grove High School 4:00PM
Thursday Feb. 19 @ Elkhart Lake High School Elkhart Lake High School 4:00PM
7th & 8th Basketball (Girls) 20082009
Day Date Opponent Place Time
Tuesday Oct. 14 @ Ozaukee High School Ozaukee High School 4:00PM
Thursday Oct. 16 Random Lake High School Village Gym 4:00PM
Tuesday Oct. 21 Oostburg High School Kohler High School 4:00PM
Thursday Oct. 23 @ Cedar Grove High School Cedar Grove High School 4:00PM
Tuesday Oct. 28 Howards Grove High School Kohler High School 4:00PM
Tuesday Nov. 04 Elkhart Lake High School Kohler High School 4:00PM
Tuesday Nov. 11 Ozaukee High School Kohler High School 4:00PM
Thursday Nov. 13 @ Random Lake High School Random Lake High School 4:00PM
Monday Nov. 17 @ Oostburg High School Oostburg High School 4:00PM
Tuesday Nov. 25 Cedar Grove High School Kohler High School 4:00PM
Tuesday Dec. 02 @ Howards Grove High School Howards Grove High School 4:00PM
Thursday Dec. 04 @ Elkhart Lake High School Elkhart Lake High School 4:00PM
Varsity Basketball (Girls)
20082009
Day Date Opponent Place Time
Monday Nov. 10 (Practice) Kohler High School TBA
Monday Dec. 01 Lutheran High School
(Sheboygan)
Kohler High School Gym 7:30PM
Friday Dec. 05 Kohler Tournament Kohler High School Gym 6:15PM
Saturday Dec. 06 Kohler Tournament Kohler High School Gym TBA
Tuesday Dec. 09 Howards Grove High School Kohler High School Gym 7:30PM
Friday Dec. 12 @ Elkhart Lake High School Elkhart Lake High School 7:30PM
Thursday Dec. 18 Oostburg High School Kohler High School Gym 7:30PM
Saturday Dec. 20 Wisconsin Valley Lutheran High Kohler High School Gym 3:00PM
Tuesday Dec. 23 @ Ozaukee High School Ozaukee High School 7:30PM
Friday Jan. 09 Random Lake High School Kohler High School Gym 7:30PM
Tuesday Jan. 13 @ Sheboygan Co Christian High
Sch
Sheboygan Co Christian High
Sch
7:30PM
Friday Jan. 16 @ Cedar Grove High School Cedar Grove High School 7:30PM
Saturday Jan. 17 @ Montello Jr/Sr H.S. Montello Jr/Sr H.S. 3:00PM
Saturday Jan. 24 @ Lutheran High School
(Sheboygan)
Lutheran High School
(Sheboygan)
7:30PM
Thursday Jan. 29 @ Howards Grove High School Howards Grove High School 7:30PM
Thursday Feb. 05 Elkhart Lake High School Kohler High School Gym 7:30PM
Saturday Feb. 07 @ Oostburg High School Oostburg High School 7:30PM
Tuesday Feb. 10 Ozaukee High School Kohler High School Gym 7:30PM
Friday Feb. 13 @ Random Lake High School Random Lake High School 7:30PM
Tuesday Feb. 17 Sheboygan Co Christian High
Sch
Kohler High School Gym 7:30PM
Friday Feb. 20 Cedar Grove High School Kohler High School Gym 7:30PM
Tuesday Feb. 24 Regionals Kohler High School Gym TBA
Thursday Feb. 26 Regionals Kohler High School Gym TBA
Saturday Feb. 28 @ Regionals Regionals TBA
Friday Mar. 06 @ Sectionals Sectionals TBA
Saturday Mar. 07 @ Sectionals Sectionals TBA
Junior Varsity Basketball (Girls)
20082009
Day Date Opponent Place Time
Monday Dec. 01 Lutheran High School
(Sheboygan)
Kohler High School 6:00PM
Friday Dec. 05 Kohler Tournament Kohler High School 4:30PM
Saturday Dec. 06 Kohler Tournament Kohler High School TBA
Tuesday Dec. 09 Howards Grove High School Kohler High School 6:00PM
Friday Dec. 12 @ Elkhart Lake High School Elkhart Lake High School 6:00PM
Thursday Dec. 18 Oostburg High School Kohler High School 6:00PM
Saturday Dec. 20 Wisconsin Valley Lutheran High Kohler High School 2:00PM
Tuesday Dec. 23 @ Ozaukee High School Ozaukee High School 6:00PM
Friday Jan. 09 Random Lake High School Kohler High School 6:00PM
Tuesday Jan. 13 @ Sheboygan Co Christian High
Sch
Sheboygan Co Christian High
Sch
6:00PM
Friday Jan. 16 @ Cedar Grove High School Cedar Grove High School 6:00PM
Saturday Jan. 17 @ Montello Jr/Sr H.S. Montello Jr/Sr H.S. 1:30PM
Saturday Jan. 24 @ Lutheran High School
(Sheboygan)
Lutheran High School
(Sheboygan)
6:00PM
Thursday Jan. 29 @ Howards Grove High School Howards Grove High School 6:00PM
Thursday Feb. 05 Elkhart Lake High School Kohler High School 6:00PM
Saturday Feb. 07 @ Oostburg High School Oostburg High School 6:00PM
Tuesday Feb. 10 Ozaukee High School Kohler High School 6:00PM
Friday Feb. 13 @ Random Lake High School Random Lake High School 6:00PM
Tuesday Feb. 17 Sheboygan Co Christian High
Sch
Kohler High School 6:00PM
Friday Feb. 20 Cedar Grove High School Kohler High School 6:00PM
Varsity Basketball (Boys)
20082009
Day Date Opponent Place Time
S Saturday Nov. 22 Kohler Scrimmage Kohler High School Gym TBA
Tuesday Nov. 25 @ Kiel High School Kiel High School 7:30PM
Tuesday Dec. 02 @ Sheboygan Co Christian High
Sch
Sheboygan Co Christian High
Sch
7:30PM
Friday Dec. 05 Kohler Tournament Kohler High School Gym 8:00PM
Saturday Dec. 06 Kohler Tournament Kohler High School Gym TBA
Saturday Dec. 13 Oostburg High School Kohler High School Gym 7:30PM
Tuesday Dec. 16 Random Lake High School Kohler High School Gym 7:30PM
Monday Dec. 22 @ Sheboygan Falls High School Sheboygan Falls High School 7:30PM
Tuesday Jan. 06 Howards Grove High School Kohler High School Gym 7:30PM
Saturday Jan. 10 Ozaukee High School Kohler High School Gym 7:30PM
Tuesday Jan. 13 @ Elkhart Lake High School Elkhart Lake High School 7:30PM
Thursday Jan. 15 @ Lutheran High School
(Sheboygan)
Lutheran High School
(Sheboygan)
7:30PM
Tuesday Jan. 20 @ Cedar Grove High School Cedar Grove High School 7:30PM
Friday Jan. 23 Sheboygan Co Christian High
Sch
Kohler High School Gym 7:30PM
Tuesday Jan. 27 @ Oostburg High School Oostburg High School 7:30PM
Friday Jan. 30 Elkhart Lake High School Kohler High School Gym 7:30PM
Tuesday Feb. 03 @ Random Lake High School Random Lake High School 7:30PM
Thursday Feb. 12 @ Howards Grove High School Howards Grove High School 7:30PM
Saturday Feb. 14 @ Ozaukee High School Ozaukee High School 7:30PM
Thursday Feb. 19 Lutheran High School
(Sheboygan)
Kohler High School Gym 7:30PM
Friday Feb. 27 Cedar Grove High School Kohler High School Gym 7:30PM
Tuesday Mar. 03 Regionals Kohler High School TBA
Thursday Mar. 05 Regionals Kohler High School TBA
Saturday Mar. 07 @ Regionals Regionals TBA
Thursday Mar. 12 @ Sectionals Sectionals TBA
Friday Mar. 13 @ Sectionals Sectionals TBA
Saturday Mar. 14 @ Sectionals Sectionals TBA
Freshman Basketball (Boys)
20082009
Day Date Opponent Place Time
Tuesday Nov. 25 @ Kiel High School Kiel High School 6:00PM
Monday Dec. 01 Lutheran High School
(Sheboygan)
Village Gym 6:00PM
Tuesday Dec. 02 @ Sheboygan Co Christian High
Sch
Sheboygan Co Christian High
Sch
4:30PM
Saturday Dec. 13 Oostburg High School Kohler High School Gym 6:00PM
Tuesday Dec. 16 Living Word Lutheran Village Gym 6:00PM
Tuesday Jan. 06 Howards Grove High School Village Gym 6:00PM
Saturday Jan. 10 Ozaukee High School Village Gym 6:00PM
Thursday Jan. 15 @ Lutheran High School
(Sheboygan)
Lutheran High School
(Sheboygan)
4:30PM
Tuesday Jan. 20 @ Cedar Grove High School Cedar Grove High School 6:00PM
Tuesday Jan. 27 @ Oostburg High School Oostburg High School 6:00PM
Tuesday Feb. 03 @ Living Word Lutheran Living Word Lutheran 5:30PM
Thursday Feb. 12 @ Howards Grove High School Howards Grove High School 6:00PM
Saturday Feb. 14 @ Ozaukee High School Ozaukee High School 6:00PM
Tuesday Feb. 17 Sheboygan Co Christian High
Sch
Village Gym 6:00PM
Friday Feb. 27 Cedar Grove High School Village Gym 6:00PM
Junior Varsity Basketball (Boys)
20082009
Day Date Opponent Place Time
Tuesday Nov. 25 @ Kiel High School Kiel High School 6:00PM
Tuesday Dec. 02 @ Sheboygan Co Christian High
Sch
Sheboygan Co Christian High
Sch
6:00PM
Friday Dec. 05 Kohler Tournament Kohler High School 4:30PM
Saturday Dec. 06 Kohler Tournament Kohler High School TBA
Saturday Dec. 13 Oostburg High School Kohler High School 6:00PM
Tuesday Dec. 16 Random Lake High School Kohler High School 6:00PM
Monday Dec. 22 @ Sheboygan Falls High School Sheboygan Falls High School 6:00PM
Tuesday Jan. 06 Howards Grove High School Kohler High School 6:00PM
Saturday Jan. 10 Ozaukee High School Kohler High School 6:00PM
Tuesday Jan. 13 @ Elkhart Lake High School Elkhart Lake High School 6:00PM
Thursday Jan. 15 @ Lutheran High School
(Sheboygan)
Lutheran High School
(Sheboygan)
6:00PM
Tuesday Jan. 20 @ Cedar Grove High School Cedar Grove High School 6:00PM
Friday Jan. 23 Sheboygan Co Christian High
Sch
Kohler High School 6:00PM
Tuesday Jan. 27 @ Oostburg High School Oostburg High School 6:00PM
Friday Jan. 30 Elkhart Lake High School Kohler High School 6:00PM
Tuesday Feb. 03 @ Random Lake High School Random Lake High School 6:00PM
Thursday Feb. 12 @ Howards Grove High School Howards Grove High School 6:00PM
Saturday Feb. 14 @ Ozaukee High School Ozaukee High School 6:00PM
Thursday Feb. 19 Lutheran High School
(Sheboygan)
Kohler High School 6:00PM
Friday Feb. 27 Cedar Grove High School Kohler High School 6:00PM
Dec ember 26, 2008
Kohl er Hi gh Sc hool Gym
6:30 p.m.
Open t o any Kohl er Hi gh Sc hool Gr aduat e
Men and Women
Bring all of your friends to see if your favorite basketball player has still
got it. Watch the former State Champion players do their thing. It has
been ten years since we had a State championship. These players are
planning a reunion for this event. Lets support them once again.
Go Bomber s!!!!!
For our older alumni, have you got enough in you for 5 minutes on the
court. No??? Come on over to encourage the others.
Player Fee $5.00
Spectator fee Adult $3.00 Student $2.00 Grade 1-12 $1.00
The gym will open at 6:00 for player warm up.
JUNIOR BOMBER
BASKETBALL CLINIC
For boys and girls ages JK-3rd grade.
In the Kohler High School Gym
Saturdays @ 8:00 a.m.
January 10---February 7
Fee $12.00 resident $17.00 non-resident
Conducted by Ken Roeder and
The Village of Kohler Recreation Department
With the assistance of the high school basketball players, Mr. Roeder will
instruct the participants in the basic basketball skills, good sportsmanship
and how to have fun while playing the game. Please have you children
dressed appropriately and wear clean athletic shoes.
Any interested participants will be able to play during halftimes of games on
January 30 and February 5. More information on these dates will be hand-
ed out at practices.
Please register at the Kohler Village Hall, 319 Highland Drive, Kohler, Wil
Additional registration forms are available at kohlervillage.org.
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KOHLER VILLAGER
THE
VILLAGE
VIEW
News and notices from the Village departments
Also visit www.kohlervillage.org
KOHLER
VILLAGE BOARD
TomLeonhardt, President
John Egan
Thomas Gast
Bill Kunst
John Pethan
Steve Reinbacher
John Renzelmann
Clerk-Treasurer
Laurie Lindow
Police Chief
WilliamRutten
Public WorksSupt.
Bruce Neerhof
Fire Chief
Mike Lindstrom
Recreation Director
Susie Wandschneider
Librarian
Erin Coppersmith
Beer and Liquor License to include Yoga On
the Lake at 725B Woodlake Road opening
October 23, 2008.
Approved hiring new Recreation
Department employees, Allison Moore and
Dave Hart.
Approved request from Chief Rutten to
attend the 2008 Attorney Generals Summit
on
Public Safety October 22-23 in Wisconsin
Dells.
Approved request from Susie
Wandschneider to attend Wisconsin Park
and Recreation
Conference from November 5-7 in La
Crosse.
Approved Interim Sanitary Sewer Services
Agreement, An Amendment to the 1975
Joint
Sewage Treatment Agreement for a boundary
change to authorize sanitary sewer service
To Morgan Aircraft.
Approved purchase of new wing post assem-
bly for payloader snowplow, cost not to
Exceed $830 plus shipping.
Approved purchase of new tires for trucks in
January 2009, cost $2,923.
Approved salt storage building repairs for
$2,619 from budgeted funds remaining from
masonry repairs at Memorial Hall.
Approved purchase of kitchen cabinets for
the Fire Department, cost not to exceed
$5,125.
Approved appointment of Tom Gast to the
Compensation Committee and Collective
Bargaining Committee.
Approved annual renewal for the Joint
Powers Agreement with the Sheboygan
County Sheriffs Department required by
Wis. State Stat. 146.70(9).
Approved engagement letter from Virchow
Krause & Company for the 2008 audit.
Approved recommendations from the
Compensation Committee regarding 2009
non-represented employee salaries as pre-
sented.
for residents non-perishable food items and for
non-residents $2.00 and non-perishable food
items.
Christmas Break Pool Activities
December 26 - January 4
Open swim Daily from 1:30-4:30 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 partic-
ipants 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 is available for purchase at the pool. The
cost is $10.00 for 12 sessions for residents and
$22.00 for non-residents.
Deep Water Cardio and Abs
This class is held on Tuesday and Thursday at
5:30-6:30pm *** This class will be held from
5:30-6:30 pm. The participants in this class wear
flotation belts for buoyancy. 25 minutes are car-
dio 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 swimmer to take
advantage of this class.
The fee for this class is the same at the Water in
Motion class.
New Pool usage rates
The Village Board has readjusted the non-resi-
dent usage rates. Beginning October 1, Non-resi-
dents accompanied by a Village resident will be
$2.00 per visit per person. Non-residents not
accompanied by a Village resident will be $5.00
per person per visit.
AVillage resident is any person
living within the Village limits,
receiving a Village tax bill.
This does not necessarily
include all of the Kohler postal
customers.
Junior Bombers Basketball Clinic
For grades JK-3, Saturdays at 8:00 am January
10-February 7 at 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 on
January 30 and February 5.
Fee- $12.00 for residents and $17.00 for non
residents.
Please register at the Kohler Village Hall, 319
School Street. Go to www.kohlervillage.org to
print registration slips or they may be picked up
at the Village Hall.
Actions taken by the Village Board during
their meetings on October 20 and 27, 2008:
Approved closing the boulevard at Orchard
Court.
Approved the following Ordinances: 2008-5,
Amending Chapter 11.18 of the Municipal
Code, Regarding Speed Restrictions. This
amendment reduces the speed limit on
Greenfield Drive to 25 mph. 2008-6,
Amending Chapter 11.40 of the Municipal
Code, Regarding Enforcement and Penalty.
This amendment increases the overtime park-
ing fine from $6 to $10.
Approved Operators Licenses as requested.
Approved September 2008 Revenue &
Expense Reports.
Approved request to amend the premises
description for the Kohler Co. Class A and B
gal to blow snow into the Village streets.
Helping out in these areas makes our streets
cleaner and safer during the winter season.
FROM PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTEN-
DENT BRUCE NEERHOF
Snow Emergency
To find out if a snow emergency is in effect for
the Village, call 459-3881 anytime, or watch
Kohler Cable Channel 989. There is no parking
on village streets during a snow emergency. A
snow emergency is called when accumulation is
expected to exceed six inches. Snow emergen-
cies are typically 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 Rd; and
Lower Rd and W. Riverside Dr.
Snow Removal
Winter is here. Here are some reminders on
Village snow removal ordinances and policies.
Please remember to shovel your sidewalks with-
in 24 hours after a snowfall event.
Do not blow or shovel snow back into the
street. 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
(neighborhood 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 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
Department, 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, siding, roofing, fences, signs and drive-
ways that encroach on right-of-way. Any ques-
tions about building permits and/or permit fees
can be directed 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 Department that include nec-
essary items for submission to Kohler Co. and
the Village Plan Commission.
FROM RECREATION DIRECTOR SUSIE
WANDSCHNEIDER
Village pool Hours
Open swim hours will be as follows:
Winter Pool Schedule
Open Swim - Saturday and Sunday 2:00-4:30
pm, Lap swimming 3:30-4:30 pm
Tuesday and Thursday 4:30-6:30 pm
FAMILY FUN NIGHT AT THE POOL
Bring your favorite floating toys and watch a
movie on the wall of the pool. Join us on
Friday, December 12 from 6:00-8:00 pm. Fee
Village Meetings Scheduled for December
12/3 Public Library Board 4:00 pm
(at Library)
12/8 Property Committee 4:45 pm
12/8 Finance Committee 5:00 pm
12/9 Tourism Promotion &
Development 4:15 pm
12/11 Planning Commission 4:30 pm
12/15 Village Board 7:00 pm
All meetings are held at the Kohler Village
Hall, 319 Highland Drive, unless otherwise
indicated.
FROM CLERK/TREASURER LAURIE
LINDOW
Nomination Papers for Spring Election
Monday, December 1, 2008, is the first day to
circulate nomination papers for the 2009 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, January 6, 2009, by 5:00 pm. All
terms begin on April 21, 2009, and are for two
years. The following offices are to be elected to
succeed the present incumbents listed:
Village President Tom Leonhardt
Village Trustee John Egan
Village Trustee William Kunst
Village Trustee Tom Gast
If you have any questions regarding nomina-
tion papers, please contact the Village Clerk-
Treasurers Office, 920-459-3873. The Spring
Primary, if needed, will be held on Tuesday,
February 17, 2009, and the Spring Election will
be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2009.
Office Hours
The Village Offices will be closed from
Wednesday, December 24 through Friday,
December 26 in observance of Christmas. The
Village Offices will be open on Wednesday,
December 31 in order to collect property tax
payments. Regular office hours are Monday
Friday, 7:00 am 4:00 pm.
FROM POLICE CHIEF BILL
RUTTEN
Trick or Treat Update
The Kohler Police Department 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 comments were received
from the residents about this program. The
police department wants Halloween to be a fun
and safe activity for the families of the Village
of Kohler and this helped that cause. We will
be handing out the glow necklaces 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 handle 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 win-
dows. Proper visibility is extremely important,
especially with children crossing the streets
early in the morning. Also, remember that get-
ting ready in the winter takes more time, so to
avoid having to rush, plan ahead.
Snow is on the Way
The Village of Kohler doesnt have winter
parking regulations like many other communi-
ties 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 snow-
storms over two days. Instead, we just rely on
residents moving their vehicles promptly after
snowstorms. Also, just a reminder that it is ille-
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