December 2011

Volume 7, Number 5DECEMBER, 2011

School’s strategic plan emerges fromcommunity advisorygroupsCommunity input needed next By Marty Lexmond, District Administrator for Kohler Schools

During the 2010-2011 schoolyear, a number of community ad-visory groups formed to providedetailed input on setting the direc-tion for Kohler Schools. These ad-visory groups focused onachievement and growth for allstudents, creating a 21st centuryvision of education for our school,developing a robust technologyplan, and developing a new visionfor our special education services.

The recommendations fromthese advisory groups were used todevelop and adopt new missionand vision statements. The newmission and vision language arealigned with the development ofthe new strategic plan.Kohler Schools VisionKohler Schools will be recognizedfor preparing 21st century thinkers

and ethical and innovative leadersfor a complex, global environment.Kohler Schools MissionEvery day at Kohler Schools weinspire inquiry; engage hearts,minds, and bodies; and providesupports which ensure all studentsare college-ready.

On Saturday, November 12th,the Board met to draft the strategicareas focusing on the next fiveyears. School staff members pro-vided feedback on the strategystatements on November 18. Theproposed strategy statements are:• Maximize Achievement and

Growth for Each Student • Create Curriculum and Instruc-

tion that is Inclusive, Engaging,Collaborative, and Mobile

• Attract, Support and RetainHighly Effective Staff

• Build a Positive School Commu-nity and Culture

• Create a Technology-enabledLearning EnvironmentOn December 15, 2011 and

again on January 17, 2012 parentsand members of the communityare invited to an input session toreview the strategic areas and re-lated goals. Participants will beasked to share thoughts about howto best move the school system to-ward its goals and new vision.Please join Kohler Schools on De-cember 15, 2011 or January 17,2012 at 7:00 pm. The meetingswill take place in the band room.

Kohler School District appreci-ates all the community membersand advisory groups. The work ofthese groups provides a strongfoundation for the development ofthe strategic plan.

Foundation grants $79,000to school

As a result of generous givingby the Kohler community, theKohler School Foundation wasable to grant $79,100 to KohlerSchools to be used for district en-hancements.

“Our ability to make such a sig-nificant contribution to the schoolis a direct result of the generousgiving by our community, localbusinesses, parents, and faculty.Events like our annual Fall Folliesare not only community building,but help to raise money that feedsour Annual Fund and goes directlyback to the students and faculty ofKohler Schools,” stated KohlerSchool Foundation president, NinaKohler.

This year’s funding will be di-rected toward improvements intechnology for the entire school’suse which will include two iPadmobile labs consisting of twenty-five units each. Designed to workhand in hand with the recent up-grade that made the entire schoolwirelessly capable, each of theseportable labs can be used byclasses in their rooms, thenwheeled down the hall for a differ-ent project in the next classroom.The grant also funds twenty-fivelaptops for the school library thatstudents can check out and use forprojects.

In addition to technology andclassroom academic experiences,the grant provides funding for anexperience beyond technology andbooks. As a result of the contribu-tions to the Foundation, the districtis now able to offer a comprehen-sive high school leadership devel-opment program. It is intended toprovide an experience whichbuilds a sense of cohesion andteam within each high school advi-sory group. This program is doneoutside of the classroom, and is de-signed to be adventurous, challeng-ing, and hands-on experientiallearning. The initiative is unique toany offered in Sheboygan Countyfor high school students. Similaradventure leadership developmentprograms are sometimes found inelite private schools and graduateprograms. The Foundation is ex-cited to be a part of developing thestudent as a whole and to help itsfuture graduates learn to be greatleaders, team players and creative-thinkers.

The Kohler School Foundationwould like to thank its donors, whohave been the source of these sig-nificant improvements to the dis-trict. For more information on theFoundation or to make a contribu-tion, please visit www.kohler-schoolfoundation.org.

Kohler School Foundation’s Fall Follies attendees kick off the live auction by winning the“Raise your flag for a week at the school” item.

As reported in the Novemberissue of The Kohler Villager, theVillage’s previous waste collectionprovider, Larry’s Hauling, was ac-quired by Veolia EnvironmentalServices. Veolia began collectingwaste in the Village immediatelyon November 1, 2011. Residentsshould make note of a few minorchanges.Yard Waste

Yard waste will continue to bepicked up on Tuesdays, but if thereis an excessive amount, residentsshould take it to Veolia (located at2905 Paine Ave. in Sheboygan),where you should let the staffknow that you are a Village of

Kohler Resident so they can directyou to the correct dumpster. Container weight limit

There is a 50 lb. limit on eachyard waste and garbage container.If the 50 lb. limit is exceeded, Ve-olia will tag the container and notremove the rubbish. Freon containing appliances

If you need to dispose of aFreon containing appliances(freezers, refrigerators, dehumidi-fiers, or air conditioners), you willneed to call Veolia directly at 920-458-6030 to arrange a pickup(every third Wednesday of eachmonth). There will be a fee

charged to the resident for both thepick-up and disposal. Alterna-tively, you may take your Freoncontaining appliance directly toSheboygan Scrap Metals at nocharge. The business is located at2801 North 21st Street in Sheboy-gan, or call 920-452-1894. Whenpurchasing a new appliance, resi-dents are encouraged to inquireabout the removal of the old appli-ance.

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Three Village Board Trusteesand two School Board memberswill seek re-election in the 2012spring election.

Up for election on the Villageboard are Brett Edgerle, JohnPethan, and John Renzelmann.Anyone interested in challengingthe incumbents for the three Vil-lage Board Trustee seats may pickup nomination papers at the Vil-lage offices during regular busi-ness hours, or online atwww.gab.wi.gov. Nomination pa-pers may not be circulated untilThursday, December 1, 2011, andare due on Tuesday, January 3,2012, at 5:00 pm. If a spring pri-mary is necessary, it will be heldon Tuesday, February 21, 2012.The regular spring election will beheld on Tuesday, April 3, 2012.The two-year terms begin on April17, 2012.

Questions may be directed to theVillage Clerk-Treasurer’s Office,920-459-3873.

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Jane Bishop and John Suralik. ACampaign Registration Statementand a Declaration of Candidacy,must be filed no later than 4:00p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2012,in the Kohler School District officelocated at 333 Upper Road,Kohler, between the hours of 8:00a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Mondaythrough Friday. The paperworkshould be mailed to the addressnoted above or filed personallywith the Kohler Schools DistrictClerk, Diane Kelly, or DeputyClerk, Mr. Martin Lexmond. Ifnomination papers are required,the first day to circulate them isDecember 1, 2011, and the finalday for filing nomination papers is4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3,2012, in the office of the schooldistrict clerk. If a spring primary isnecessary, it will be held on Tues-day, February 21, 2012. The regu-lar spring election will be held onTuesday, April 3, 2012. The three-year terms begin on April 23,2012.

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Ben Salzmann receives “EconomicDriver of the Year”award

Sheboygan, WI – At its 2011 An-nual Meeting, the SheboyganCounty Economic DevelopmentCorporation (SCEDC) presentedits second annual “SheboyganCounty Economic Driver of theYear” Award to Ben Salzmann,President and CEO of ACUITY,located in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefischwas on hand to help the SCEDCrecognize and congratulate Mr.Salzmann, and convey the award.

The “Sheboygan County Eco-nomic Driver of the Year” Awardsignifies ACUITY’s commitmentto the area business communityand also to establishing the com-pany as an exemplary employer ofchoice. In presenting the award toBen Salzmann, the SCEDC indi-cated that Mr. Salzmann has ledACUITY’s transition into one ofthe nation’s best mid-sized em-ployers.

According to Gary Dulmes,SCEDC Board Chairman, “ACU-ITY has a significant presence inthe City of Sheboygan, and is amajor employer in the county’sbusiness community. Ben Salz-mann is a respected businessleader and a driver of economicdevelopment and talent attractionand retention. We enthusiasticallyselected Mr. Salzmann for thisaward and extend our sincere con-gratulations for his and ACUITY’smany contributions to SheboyganCounty. ACUITY is truly a world-class company.”

Under Mr. Salzmann’s leader-ship, ACUITY has maintained aperformance of strong growth andprofitability. The insurer has beennamed to the Ward’s 50 list of best-run companies for 12 consecutiveyears. Additionally, ACUITY hasachieved national recognition forits employee-friendly work envi-ronment. Recently, the Great Place

to Work Institute named ACUITYthe Best Mid-Sized Company toWork For in the nation for the sec-ond consecutive year. ACUITY isalso ranked as a top employer forworkers over 50 by the AARP andfor new college graduates by col-legegrad.com.

Before being named CEO, Mr.Salzmann was ACUITY’s ChiefInformation Officer. ACUITY hasestablished its position as a tech-nology leader. The company hasreceived more national technologyawards than any other insurer fromthe independent technology stan-dards organization ACORD, andACUITY has consistently beennamed a top technology innovatorin the Information Week 500.

Today, ACUITY has over $2billion in assets, employs 650 indi-viduals in Sheboygan County, andis the 71st largest property casualtyinsurance company in the UnitedStates. ACUITY sells insurance in20 states through over 1,000 inde-pendent insurance agents.

ACUITY is in a league of itsown when it comes to workforcequality and service. It is for thesecollective reasons, that the She-boygan County Economic Devel-opment Corporation selected BenSalzmann of ACUITY for the 2011“Sheboygan County EconomicDriver of the Year” Award.

The Sheboygan County Eco-nomic Development Corporationis a countywide private/publicpartnership, leading economic de-velopment efforts to improve theeconomic well-being and long-term prosperity of the businesses,residents, and communities of She-boygan County, through collabora-tive retention, expansion, andattraction efforts for business andemployment development.Visit sheboygancountyedc.com.

Rockin’ cellos, moderndancers and a trip tothe Danger Zone Headline the new DistinguishedGuest Series season KOHLER, Wis. – Nov. 23, 2011 –From the voice of Footloose to acello rendition of Nirvana’s SmellsLike Teen Spirit, the artists featuredin the Kohler Foundation’s 2012Distinguished Guest Series seasonoffer audiences a truly different en-tertainment mix. Single ticket prices listed undershows, or purchase season ticketsfor all three shows for a great pricewhile supplies last: Adult (A sec-tion) $98, Adult (B section) $78,Student (A section) $49, Student (Bsection) $39. Student tickets are for thosehigh school age and younger.Group discounts are available.Order tickets online atwww.kohlerfoundation.org/ticketsor by calling (920) 458-1972. Allshows will be performed at theKohler Memorial Theatre, 260School St., Kohler, Wis.Act 1: CellicentricSaturday, Feb. 18, 7 p.m.

This trio of cellists put a newspin on the symphony staple. Fea-tured in Celine Dion’s famousVegas show, Cellicentric combinesmusical genres—from classical,rock and jazz to metal, pop andfolk—for an electric performancewith a few surprising covers (e.g.,a tribute to Michael Jackson). Tickets for this show only:Adult (A section) - $35; (B section)- $25; Student (A section) - $18; (B sec-tion) - $13Act 2: River North DanceChicagoSaturday, March 3, 7 p.m.

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dancer/choreographers 23 yearsago, today River North DanceChicago captivates audiences notonly in the Windy City but aroundthe world. Emotional dancers,stimulating music and bold chore-ography are hallmarks of thetroupe’s jazz-based contemporaryrepertoire.Tickets for this show only:Adult (A section) - $38; (B section)- $28; Student (A section) - $19; (B sec-tion) - $14Act 3: Kenny LogginsSaturday, April 21, 8 p.m.

A recent revival of the original1980s flick Footloose brings thevoice of the times back to the fore-front. Soundtrack superstar, Kenny

Loggins, and his timeless hits, suchas “Danger Zone” from Top Gunand Caddyshack’s “I’m Alright,”continue to entertain audiencesafter three decades. His guitar riffsand classic hits will be comple-mented by recent tunes that speakto fans old and new. Tickets for this show only:Adult (A section) - $45; (B section)- $35; Student (A section) - $23; (B sec-tion) - $18The Kohler Foundation is a non-profit, private foundationthat supports education, arts and preservation initiatives inWisconsin.

The Cat’s Pajamas to bring popfunk acappella to Kohler

Considered the fastest risingvocal band on the planet, The Cat’sPajamas have toured the worldsince 2005 and have appeared onNBC’s America’s Got Talent, TheNext Great American Band onFOX, and most recently, NBC’sThe Sing Off. They have per-formed for Oprah Winfrey, and iscurrently performing their secondseason in Branson at The BransonMall Music Theatre

The band takes time each Feb-ruary for their annual Music inSchools Tour, in which they part-ner with faculty and staff to advo-cate the importance of studentparticipation in the arts, both in theclassroom and beyond. A clinic forarea vocal students will be held in

the afternoon at Kohler HighSchool, then the public is invited tosee The Cat’s Pajamas perform atthe Kohler Memorial Theatre on

February 9, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.Tickets are $8. Proceeds will ben-efit the Kohler Schools music de-partment.

Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch presents the annual “Sheboygan County Economic Driver ofthe Year” Award to Ben Salzmann, President and CEO of ACUITY. Salzmann, and his wife,Ann, live in Kohler. – Photo courtesy of Sheboygan County Economic Development Corp.

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Andrew Ollmann awardedscholarship from WisconsinCouncil of the Blind and Visually Impaired

The Wisconsin Council of theBlind & Visually Impaired recog-nizes the importance and value ofeducation for individuals who areblind and visually impaired. Thisis reflected in their programs andpresentations, advocacy for acces-sible educational materials forpost-secondary students, and fund-ing of scholarships for students incollege and vocational school pro-grams.

This year, the Council awardednine $1,500 scholarships at theirAnnual Scholarships and AwardsLuncheon on November 19 inMadison. To qualify for a scholar-ship, applicants must be highschool graduates or returning stu-dents, carrying a full load ofclasses as defined by the institu-tion they will be attending, andhave a cumulative GPA of at least

2.5. They must also provide veri-fication of vision impairment fromtheir eye care professional.

Among the scholarship recipi-ents is Andrew Ollmann of Kohler.A junior at St. Norbert College,Andrew is pursuing a major in Re-ligious Studies Youth Ministrywith a minor in Spanish with agoal of going on to Theology grad-uate school and then teaching. Hisextracurricular activities include:Alianza Latino Club, St. NorbertCollege Disability Advocacy Clubof which he is vice president, Be-yond Borders, Community Schol-ars, Stump the Professor whichraised money for autism aware-ness, and Wheelchair Bowl, afundraiser for Cerebral Palsy.

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Studies students have all beenmade more aware of the relevanceof thoughtful dialogue about diver-sity and identity due to Andrew’sown personal courage and in-tegrity. Andrew’s own lifestyle isa challenge to religiously imposednotions of inclusion and exclusion,and thus he ‘lives’ his ideas of em-pathy and belief.”

Founded in 1952, the Wiscon-sin Council of the Blind & Visu-ally Impaired is a private,nonprofit agency. Its mission is topromote the dignity and independ-ence of people in Wisconsin whoare blind or visually impaired byproviding services, advocating leg-islation, and educating the generalpublic. The Council is funded byan annual drive, private grants andbequests. More information atwww.wcblind.org.

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Kohler High's production ofYou’re a Good Man Charlie Brownclosed November 13th after threesuccessful performances. Over 900people attended the musical. Forthe younger audience members, itwas a chance to see some familiarcharacters sing and dance. Formany of the adults, it was a bit ofnostalgia, remembering a comicstrip that made the arrival of theSunday paper something to antici-pate. KHS thespians are alreadyplanning for their spring produc-tion set for April 12-15th.

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The Sheboygan County Eco-nomic Development Corporation(SCEDC) is comprised of localbusiness leaders and members whoare working toward a collaborativeeffort to retain and expand existingbusinesses in Sheboygan County,and attract new businesses and de-velopment. The group’s goal is toimprove the economic well-beingand long-term prosperity of thebusinesses, residents, and commu-nities of Sheboygan County.

The SCEDC held its 2011 an-nual meeting in the Acuity buildingon Novmeber 15, where hundredsof attendees gathered for compli-mentary cocktails and hors d’oeu-vres, and the opportunity tonetwork with other business lead-ers and guests. Lt. Gov. RebeccaKleefisch presented the 2011 Eco-nomic Driver of the Year award toBen Salzmann, President and CEOof Acuity.

Guests then moved to a meetingroom for a business meeting and towatch a preview of MilwaukeePublic Television’s Around theCorner with John McGivern pro-gram, which will feature Sheboy-gan area attractions in its February23 episode. The show will air lo-cally on MPTV Channel 10 at 7:30p.m. (The station plans to film asegment in Kohler in the near fu-ture).

Guests were also treated to thedebut of the SCEDC’s revampedpromotional video titled “Keepingthe Promise of SheboyganCounty,” which highlights the She-boygan area and local businesses.

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“Tools of the trade”in today’s technologyKohler business owners collaborate inusing virtual tools to market pneumatic,electric and hydraulic torque tools

Nuts and bolts have been hold-ing together some of humanity’sgreatest inventions since the early1,400s -- from Gutenberg’s famousmovable type printing press as itled the printing and mass commu-nications revolution, to the imple-ments and assembly lines thatdrove the Industrial Revolution.Many of those great inventions be-came obsolete a long time ago, butthe simple nut and bolt fastenercontinued on without fanfare, rein-forcing bridges and skyscrapers,holding together miles and milesof pipelines, and keeping ships andjet planes intact as they take ussafely around the world. Theyeven took man to the moon andback, as the Apollo spacecraft waslaunched into orbit through the useof explosive bolts on the three-stage rocket structure.

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

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The Reverend Thomas M.Schroeder and the members ofGrace United Church of Christ,500 School Street, Kohler, inviteeveryone to join them in their De-cember celebrations leading up toChristmas.

A service of carols, anthems,and readings will take place on De-cember 11, 2011 at 10 a.m. TheSenior Choir, under the directionof Audrey Braatz, will sing severalanthems during the service includ-ing John Purifoy’s arrangement ofNight of Peace.

On December 18, during the10a.m. service, the children of theChurch School and the Children’schoir will present a proclamationof good news centered around theChristmas story. With costumesand readings, drama and song, theChristmas story will be presentedas never before.

Christmas Eve will find GraceUnited Church of Christ offeringtwo distinct services. The 6:30p.m. service will be designed tohelp younger children experiencethe true meaning of this night. Thisservice will include a Christmasstory, carols and candles. The11:00 p.m. service will be a tradi-tional service of carols and read-ings. Members of the congregationwill read portions of scripture andthe congregation and choir will in-tersperse carols and other Christ-mas music between the readings.This service will look at the prom-ised light of God from creation to

Christ. The service will include thesinging of Christmas carols bycandlelight.

On Christmas Day the congre-gation will gather at 10:00 a.m. fora celebration of the coming ofChrist and a proclamation of God’slove for mankind.

The public is always invited tojoin the people of Grace Church inthese events or at other times of theyear. Regular worship takes placeon Sunday mornings at 8:00 and10:00 a.m.

Village churchesto sponsor annualKohler ChristmasWalk

Village of Kohler churches in-vite residents and non-residentsalike to share their facilities andexcitement during the 34th AnnualChristmas Walk to be held in theVillage on December 11, 2011.

Participants visit each of thethree churches in Kohler, whichare uniquely decorated for theChristmas season. Each site willprovide traditions that support thespirit of the season, includingChristmas carols and devotions.

The walk begins at 6:30 p.m. atBethany Lutheran Church, 222Church Street. After words of wel-

come and choral pieces byBethany’s choir, participants willmove on to Grace UCC, 500School Street. The walk will con-clude at St. John Catholic Churchat 621 Pine Tree Road, where lightrefreshments will be served in thefellowship hall of the newly reno-vated addition after the final pro-gram.

Participants are encouraged tocover the entire walk, but may joinor leave the group at any time.Each walker is asked to donate agift of non-perishable food itemsfor the local food pantries.

Grace UCC Churchin Kohler announces December schedule

Chef Mark Wagner named directorof dining services at Lakeland College

Kohler’s Mark Wagner, a formerchef at Cucina and The AmericanClub has been named director ofdining services at Lakeland Col-lege.

Wagner joined Lakeland’s staffin 2000 as a chef and was namedassistant director and executivechef in 2008. He was selected fol-lowing a nationwide searchprocess.

Prior to joining Lakeland, Wag-ner was a sous chef and later headchef for Cucina and The AmericanClub in Kohler from 1993-2000.He was a chef and front of thehouse supervisor at Marco’s ItalianGardens in Oshkosh from 1989-93.

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Kohler High School Boys Soc-cer Coach Scott Feltner was namedCoach of the Year in the smallschool division by the WisconsinSoccer Coaches Association. Thiswas the second time in three yearsFeltner has won the award, havingwon it previously in 2009 when theBlue Bombers were runners up inthe WIAA State Final game. In2011, Kohler had a 24-3 record,winning their fourth conferencetitle in five years and sixth WIAAregional title in a row.

The Blue Bombers were theonly public school in Division 3making it to the WIAA Sectionalfinals, losing to state finalists Win-nebago Lutheran Academy 3-0.

Feltner has a record of 116-34-5 inhis six years coaching at Kohler."They say good players make goodcoaches and I have been fortunateto have some good players comethrough the program here" saidCoach Feltner, “This year we hada strong group of seniors whoachieved just about every goal theyset for themselves for the season.”

Feltner currently has seven for-mer players playing college soccerand expects to see even more play-ing college ball next fall. “I wouldbe very surprised if at least three orfour of this year’s class don’t endup playing at the next level,” saidFeltner.

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Coach Feltner looks on as the Kohler soccer team celebrates winning the 2011 WIAA Regional Championship.

Eight players from Kohler'ssectional finalist boys soccer teamgarnered All-Central LakeshoreConference honors in all-confer-ence voting. Midfielder EricMehoke was a unanimous choice,joined by forward John Benishek,midfielder Connor Hogan andgoalkeeper Ryan Zittel. GarrettGriswold and Ray Venn made thesecond team and Billy O’Neill andAlex Romanoski received Honor-able Mention.

“This was the highest numbersof players ever placed on the AllConference team,” said KohlerCoach Scott Feltner. “It reflectsthe respect the players earned inthe conference this year from theother coaches in our conference.Going 14-0 in the conference willdo that for you.”

Eric Mehoke also was nomi-nated for All State honors by theconference coaches.

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1982 – the year of double goldBy Bruce Erickson

It was a beautiful Sunday after-noon in Kohler in March 1982. Ican’t remember what the weatherwas like, but it surely was a mostbeautiful and special day for theVillage. The Great Lakes Room ofthe American Club was packedwith Kohler basketball fansadorned in their blue and white. Atone end of the room was thepodium bordered by two gleaminggold trophies and an easel holdingpictures of the boys and girls bas-ketball teams . Everyone was thereto celebrate the rare fete of boththe boys and girls teams winningState Championships. The pro-gram that followed includedspeeches from head coaches LenHucke and Paul Swanson, schoolofficials Cy Blaser and MarkDruml, and players representingboth teams and Village officials.Each speech was followed by en-thusiastic cheers and applause.Herbert V. Kohler, who was host-ing the party, took the podium andwas given a standing ovation. Hesaid he had joined other Villageresidents in cheering on the teamsthe past two weeks with nervousanticipation. “I have been askedwhat makes Kohler win,” he con-tinued. “We’ve got a spirit in thiscommunity. We’ve got teamwork,leadership, concentration, andcommitment and we’ve gotstrength and belief in ourselves.”In a lighter vein he added that hewas glad that Mr. Kattreh and Mr.Wolf did not work for the KohlerCompany as on more than one oc-casion he was accused of recruit-ing for the Kohler athleticprogram. It was a great feeling forall involved on this special day.How did the teams get to thisplace? Let’s look back at the 1982season.THE GIRLS

In the 1970’s it was decided thatmaybe girls could play basketball.The WIAA instituted the first girlsstate basketball tournament in1976. Emily Bartzen had started abasketball unit in her girls P.E.classes in the early seventies. Thefirst sanctioned girls team forKohler began during the 1974-75school year. The first coaches wereSue Kampmann and Len Hucke.The first members of this teamwere Jean Hoffman, DorothyKohler, Cindy Miller, Judy Wolf,Vicky Hamel, Karen Kattreh, andKay Schultz. Girls were restrictedto Saturday morning practice andthe first team went 1 and 14 for theseason.

Coach Len Hucke recalled thefirst year the girls could’nt domuch. They had trouble dribbling,shooting, and mastering the otherskills connected to basketball. Itjust took time. With coach Hucke’s patience and skill building theKohler team did find success, andin the third year of his tenure theteam earned a 17-3 record and aplace in the sectional tournament.The team was led by Carla Biwan.Coach Hucke was a stickler forman-to-man defense (no, it neverwas called girl-to-girl). This is oneskill he thought his girls couldmaster, and this certainly paid offin the 1982 season. Most coachesat the time were employing zonedefenses because it was thought itwas easier for the girls to learn.

The 1981-82 girls team was apromising group. It was led by anoutstanding player, Ann Kattreh.She was joined on the front line byBeth Wells and Kelly Schaetz. Theguards were Kelly Progar and KrisStrenger. The first inside player offthe bench was Janine Capelle andthe first guard off the bench wasSandy Swanson. Other membersof the team were Janine Brown,

Diane Arndt, Jenny Molenda andPam Usadel.

Kohler emerged with the con-ference championship that yearwith a record of 10 and 1. Theironly loss in conference was toOzaukee. They also lost two non-conference games to West BendEast and Sheboygan Lutheran.

Class C tournament play beganat Kohler against Elkhart Lake.Kohler prevailed by a score of 55-34 with Ann Kattreh pouring in 28points. Their next opponent wasHowards Grove and Kohler won48 to 41 with Ann scoring27points. During this year a teamhad to play its way out of the con-ference to advance further alongthe tournament trail. The two bigrivals were Oostburg and Ozaukee.The Kohler girls had triumphedover Oostburg in overtime late inthe season and lost to Ozaukee inthe final game of the season. Oost-burg and Ozaukee were pairedagainst each other in the tourna-ment with Oostburg coming out ontop.

Kohler would play Oostburg inthe first game of the regionals andafter trailing at half time ralliedwith 18 points in the third quarterto win 49 to 44. Next up would bestate ranked Hilbert, who cameinto the regional final game with a20-1 record. Kohler upset Hilbert49-44 to move on to the sectionals.Ann Kattreh had 26 points andSandy Swanson hit three clutchfree throws in the final seconds.

Kohler would meet Pardeevillein the first sectional game. Theywere sporting a a 19-2 record.Using a stifling man-to-man pressthat caused Pardeeville numerousturnovers, Kohler gained a 19-6first quarter lead. They nevertrailed as they won going away 56-38. Ann Kattreh had 25 points and8 boards and Beth Wells scored 8

points with 6 rebounds. Next up was a trip to Deerfield

to take on Belleville to play for aspot in the State Tournament.Again using a tough pressing de-fense Kohler forced 30 turnoversand won 51-44. Ann was againoutstanding as she scored 40 pointsand pulled down 14 rebounds.Beth Wells chipped in 6 points and9 rebounds. Kelly Schaetz had anoutstanding defensive game. Thecelebration was on and the girlswere heading to Madison.

Kohler would play Wabeno intheir first Class C game at State.Wabeno had posted a 22-1 recordand had won 16 games in a row.Led by the dazzling play of AnnKattreh, Kohler outlasted a strongWabeno team 50-45. Kattreh did itall. She scored 37 points, going 14for 24 from the field and added 9free throws many of them in theclutch. She also pulled down 10 re-bounds. Wabeno led at halftime 19to 18. In the second half Wabenoemployed a 1-3-1 zone but it didnot stop Kattreh. Coach Hucke hadAnn come out a little further to getthe ball but many times she did notneed to do that as she took a defen-sive rebound and raced the lengthof the court to hit a short jumper.Kohler went up by six points at theend of the third quarter and held onfor a five point victory. Again, therest of the Kohler squad playedoutstanding defense.

The headlines in the MadisonState Journal on Sunday, March 14said “Kattreh, Defense Lift Kohlerto Title.” That headline could havebeen written about all games inthat tournament year, but the Statefinal game against Prentice wassomething special. It would rankas one of the top upsets in KohlerHigh School basketball history.Prentice entered the final gamewith a record of 25 and 0 for the

season and had won 38 in a rowover two years. They were defend-ing state champions and were av-eraging 67 points a game. Kohlerdominated this game from the be-ginning with Ann Kattreh hittingher first three shots and the girlsplaying their stifling man-to-mandefense. Prentice was never in thegame. Kohler had the lead at half-time 25 to 14 and and it was 34 to22 at the end of three. The accountof the game raved about Ann doingeverything. She scored 32 points,pulled down 9 rebounds, and timeafter time was the one forcingPrentice errors. Sandy Swanson,Kris Strenger and Kelly Progarwere cited for their fine guard playand Beth Wells and Kelly Schaetzfor their excellent rebounding.The final score was 47-40. As thefinal horn sounded the Kohler fanswere in a frenzy and all will re-member the Kohler team tumblingon the floor in celebration.

It is a rare occurrence when twooutstanding and exceptional ath-letes come along like Joe Wolf andAnn Kattreh. Ann set a state tour-nament record for total points (69)and the most field goals (27). Dur-ing the championship season sheaveraged 28 points a game, aver-aged 11 rebounds per contest andmade a remarkable 56 percent ofher shots from the field. She wasnamed to First Team All State Bas-ketball in her junior and senioryears. In track she was the State400 meter champion four years ina row. She also went to State inswimming.

In my next article I will cover the1982 boys championship seasonand profile Joe Wolf’s outstandinghigh school basketball accom-plishments.

Kohler High School sports history

Ann Kattreh and Joe Wolf


Candied Masterpieces and Songs of the SeasonReturn to the Gingerbread Festival Waelderhaus invites community to vote on gingerbreadhouses and enjoy free music KOHLER, Wis. – Nov. 21, 2011 –A community tradition for 14years, the annual Gingerbread Fes-tival at Waelderhaus again temptsyour holiday spirit with a ginger-bread house competition and sea-sonal serenades of localperformers.

Join in on the festivities the dayafter Thanksgiving and then stopin through the holidays for week-end musical acts and to vote onour favorite gingerbread master-piece. Gingerbread Competition

Every year, local pre-schoolthrough high school groups are in-vited to submit unique gingerbreadhouses decorated with candy andother edible items. These creationsare displayed at the Waelderhaus(1100 West Riverside Drive,Kohler), where visitors can casttheir votes for their favorites. Thewinners in five age categories willreceive cash prizes for first, sec-ond and third place.

“Last year’s competition wel-comed impressive newbies alongwith returning contest veterans.This year, everyone’s stepped uptheir games. You’ll have to checkit out,” said Debbie Weber, man-ager of the Waelderhaus.

Visitors may view these amaz-ing submissions during the ex-tended holiday hours (see below). Free Weekend Music

While browsing the ginger-bread house entries, Waelderhausvisitors can listen to classic Christ-

mas songs performed by myriadlocal acts, from celebrated pianiststo a German band making itsWaelderhaus debut, on Saturdaysand Sundays, 2 p.m.

Kicking off the season on Sat-urday, Nov. 26, are the perennialfavorites, Golden Chordaliers, achorus of 20-30 area seniors. Thegroup rehearses at the SheboyganSenior Citizen Center before per-forming at events throughout theyear, such as at Brewers games.They will bring a mix of Christ-mas and other holiday favorites tothe Waelderhaus.

The music continues the verynext day, Sunday, Nov. 27, with pi-anist Johanna Schilling. Thisyoung prodigy was a recipient ofthe Ruth DeYoung Kohler Schol-arship, which celebrates artisticmerit and is presented annually by

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WINTER HOURS:Monday—Thursday: 8am-8:30pmFriday: 8am—5pmSunday 1—4pmWe will open at 9am on all non-schooldays. We will be closed December 23-26 andDecember 30-January 2.

SPECIAL HOLIDAY PROGRAMBack once again is the very popular one-man-show “Scrooge” performed by DirkMilsted! Please join us and the 7thgrade at 12:45 in the Memorial Theater.

REMINDER TO ALL PARENTSIn accordance with the Library Boardpolicies, children under the age of 10should not be left alone in the library.Also, library cards are required to useboth public and school computers.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDWe are looking for long time villageresidents to spend some time sortingthrough old photographs. We have awhole filing cabinet full of pictures thatare not labeled or identified and wewant names for these faces! Stop inanytime and grab a stack of post-itnotes.

KNIT CLUBWe meet the FIRST Tuesday of everymonth at 6:30. (note the switch fromthe second Tuesday to the first) Pleasejoin us for an evening where we workon our projects and share our skills.Everyone is welcome. Crocheters wel-come!

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Shelter hours:Monday: Noon - 4:30 p.m., Tues.& Thurs:Noon - 6:30 p.m., Wed. & Fri.: Noon -4:30 p.m., Saturday: Noon - 4:00 p.m.,

Closed Sundays.

The Humane Society offers discount adop-tion rates on adult cats. Please help us endpet overpopulation in Sheboygan County,

please SPAY and NEUTER your pets.

Pets of the month at the Sheboygan County Humane Society


THE VILLAGEVIEW www.kohlervillage.org

Village Meetings Scheduled for December12/7 Public Library Board 12:00 pm (at Library)12/5 Finance Committee 5:00 pm12/5 Property Committee 5:15 pm12/12 Village Board 5:30 pm12/15 Plan Commission 4:30 pmAll meetings are held at Kohler VillageHall, 319 Highland Drive, unless otherwiseindicated.

From Clerk/Treasurer Laurie Lindow:Office HoursThe Village Offices will be closed:

Friday, December 23Monday, December 26Tuesday, December 27

Regular office hours are: Monday-Friday,7:00am-4:00pm.Property Tax BillsTax bills will be mailed on or before De-cember 15. Watch for a special mailingwith additional tax information. Tax pay-ments can be paid in person…taxes will becollected at the Kohler Village Hall, 319Highland Drive. Drop off…24-hour accessdrop box is provided outside the south en-trance to Village Hall (Post Office en-trance). By mail…checks or money ordersonly, payable to the Village of Kohler, sendto Village of Kohler, 319 Highland Drive,Kohler, WI 53044. A stamped, self-ad-dressed envelope is required for receipt.

Real estate taxes may be paid in full or intwo installments. Payments in full are dueJanuary 31, 2012. Installments are due:first half due January 31, 2012; second halfdue July 31, 2012.

Real Estate property owners that need acopy of a prior year property tax receiptwill need to contact the Sheboygan CountyTreasurers Office at 920-459-3015.

Dog and Cat LicensesAll dogs and cats over 5 months of age re-quire licensing. Rabies vaccination certifi-cate is required at time of licensing. Dogsand cats must be licensed by April 1 ofeach year. The fees are:

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

Nomination Papers for Spring ElectionThursday, December 1, 2011, is the firstday to circulate nomination papers for the2012 Spring Election. Nomination papersare available at the Village Offices duringregular business hours or on-line atwww.gab.wi.gov. The due date for filingnomination papers is Tuesday, January 3,2012, at 5:00 pm. All terms begin on April17, 2012, and are for two years. The fol-lowing offices are to be elected to succeedthe present incumbents listed: Village Trustee –Brett EdgerleVillage Trustee – John PethanVillage Trustee – John Renzelmann

If you have any questions regarding nomi-nation papers, please contact the VillageClerk-Treasurer’s Office, 920-459-3873.

The Spring Primary, if needed, will be heldon Tuesday, February 21, 2012, and theSpring Election will be held on Tuesday,April 3, 2012.

CongratulationsDeputy Clerk-Treasurer Cindi Gamb hasbeen awarded the International Institute ofMunicipal Clerks’ designation of MasterMunicipal Clerk (MMC). IIMC grants theMMC designation only to those MunicipalClerks who complete demanding educationrequirements; and who have a record ofsignificant contributions to their local gov-ernment, their community and state.

From Police Chief Bill Rutten:Driving Conditions: Now that winter isback upon us, we all have to remember todrive more carefully. Even though somevehicles seem to handle better in thesnowy conditions, remember to give your-self more distance between vehicles whenstopping. Big SUVs can get going fasterwith 4-wheel drive, but have the sameproblems stopping on slick roads. Snowbanks can reduce visibility, so be aware ofpedestrians. If a vehicle is parked outside,remember to clear the windows. Propervisibility is extremely important, especiallywith children crossing the streets early inthe morning. Also, remember that gettingready in the winter takes more time, so toavoid having to rush, plan ahead.

Snow is on the Way: The Village ofKohler doesn’t have winter parking regula-tions like many other communities withparking on the even or odd side of thestreet throughout the winter months. Thatis typically done so if it snows the commu-nities can completely clear the streets afterthe snowstorms over two days. Instead, wejust rely on residents moving their vehiclespromptly after snowstorms. Also, just a re-minder that it is illegal to blow snow intothe Village streets. Helping out in theseareas makes our streets cleaner and saferduring the winter season.

From Public WorksSuperintendentBruce Neerhof:SNOW EMERGENCY:To find out if a snow emergency is in ef-fect for the Village, call 459-3881 anytime.There is no parking on village streets dur-ing a snow emergency. A snow emergencyis called 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.

SNOW REMOVAL:Winter is here. Here are some reminders onVillage snow removal ordinances and poli-cies.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. When plows are in operation, please donot park on the street. Avoid parkingacross from other cars as this narrowsthe street and plow equipment cannot

get through. When it is snowing ongarbage days, please do not put contain-ers in the street.

SNOW REMOVAL AROUND KIOSKS:It is the residents’ responsibility to have thesnow removed around the kiosks/NDCBU(neighborhood delivery and collection boxunit)/cluster boxes. The Postal Service willnot deliver mail if the carrier is not able toreach the unit – the front as well as thebackside. Someone in the unit/neighbor-hood needs to take the initiative to removethe snow; or maybe the responsibility canbe shared within the unit. The Village isnot responsible to keep these areas clear ofsnow.

CHRISTMAS TREE PICKUP:Christmas trees are considered garbage perVeolia and will be picked up with the regu-lar garbage on Tuesdays.

GARBAGE CHANGES:YARD WASTE:Yard waste will remain the same; pickedup on Tuesdays. OR if you have an exces-sive amount, you can take your yard wasteto Veolia, located at 2905 Paine Ave. inSheboygan. Let them know that you are aVillage of Kohler Resident and you will bedirected to the correct dumpster.CONTAINER LIMITS:There is a 50 lb. Limit on EACH yardwaste and garbage container. If the 50lb.limit is exceeded, Veolia will tag the con-tainer and not remove the rubbish. FREON CONTAINING APPLIANCES:If you need to dispose of a Freon contain-ing devices: freezers, refrigerators, dehu-midifiers, or air conditioners, you will needto call Veolia directly at 920-458-6030 toarrange a pickup (the 3rd Wednesday ofeach month. There will be a fee charged tothe resident for both the pick up and dis-posal. Or you may take your Freon con-taining appliance directly to SheboyganScrap Metals at no charge: 2801 North 21stStreet in Sheboygan, 920-452-1894. Whenpurchasing a new appliance, residents areencouraged to inquire about the removal ofthe old appliance

From Intermin Rec Director Bruce Neerhof:Village Pool Open Swim Hours Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:15-5:30pmSaturdays 9:00-10:30 am ADULTS ONLYSaturdays and Sundays 1:30-4:30 pm

Christmas Break Pool ActivitiesDecember 26-January 1Open swim daily from 1:30-4:30 pm

Water in Motion Mondays-Wednesdays-Fridays 7:00 amThis is an energizing experience in theshallow water. The emphasis for this classis both a cardio workout and muscle ton-ing. We encourage participants to wearwater shoes, but they are not required. Theability to swim is not necessary. Deep water Cardio & AbsTuesdays & Thursdays 4:15-5:15 pmThe participants in this class wear flotationbelts for buoyancy. We start with intervaltraining of the abdominal muscles in the

deep water and finish in the shallow watertargeting core muscles with an active cooldown. You need not be a strong swimmerfor this class.

Pool Class Fees$1.00 for residents per session/$3.00 fornon-residents per sessionYou may also purchase a 12-session punchcard. $10.00 for residents/$32.00 for non-residents

The Pool will close for the season onJanuary 3. We will keep you postedabout reopening in the Kohler Villager.

Junior Bombers Basketball ClinicFor grades JK-3, Saturdays at 11:00-12:15January 7th-February 4th in Kohler HighSchool Gym. Ken Roeder and the HighSchool Basketball players will be volun-teering to teach participants the basics of

basketball. The participants will beable to play during half time of HighSchool games. This is a great oppor-

tunity for young players to get the experi-ence of playing basketball with theirfriends and classmates.

Fee-$12.00 for residents and $17.00 fornon-residents. Please register at the KohlerVillage Hall, 319 Highland Drive. Go tokohlervillage.org to print a registrationform or there are forms available at theVillage Hall. In order to guarantee the re-ceipt of a Jr. Bomber T-shirt, please regis-ter by January 4.

Actions taken by the Village Board dur-ing their October 10 and 17, 2011, meet-ings:= Approved Resolution 2011-7, Commen-

dation to Susie Wandschneider VillageRecreation Director.

= Approved the Kohler Civic Club to pro-ceed with their project for a Veterans Me-morial at Woodland Cemetery andrequest that 70% of the funds are receivedbefore beginning construction.

= Approved Operator’s Licenses as re-quested.

= Approved August 2011 Revenue & Ex-pense Reports & bank reconciliation.

Village BoardThomas Schnettler, PresidentBrett EdgerleBill KunstJohn PethanBrian PostJohn RenzelmannDietmar Wohlgemuth Jr.

Clerk-TreasurerLaurie Lindow

Police ChiefWilliam Rutten

Public Works Supt/Interim Recreation DirectorBruce Neerhof

Fire ChiefMike Lindstrom

LibrarianErin Coppersmith


KOHLER PUBLIC SCHOOLS NEWSLETTER

Congratulations to Team I for itsthird place finish in the TeamCompetition at the Lomira MathMeet on November, 14. The mem-bers of Team I were BrendanSchneider, Melyssa Louwagie,Ryan Zittel, John Benishek, JamesMisfeldt, Tyler Lewis, Tim Vali-centi, and Alexis Neese.

Special congratulations to the

following team members whoearned medals in the individualgrade level competition at theLomira Math Meet.

First Place medal winners: TimValicenti and Alexis Neese. Sec-ond Place medal winners: AndrewGross and Carson Schnieder. ThirdPlace medal winner: Ryan Zittel.

Kohler ElementaryHoliday Musical

Friday, December 161:45 p.m.

Kohler Memorial Theatre

Crazy Carols

Lomira MathMeet results

National Honor Society inductsnew membersBy Danielle Olejniczak, NHS Adviser

Kohler High School's NationalHonor Society (NHS) was honoredto induct many new members thisyear. NHS is a premier, nationalorganization established to recog-nize outstanding high school stu-dents. More than just an honor roll,NHS serves to honor those stu-dents who have demonstrated ex-cellence in the areas ofScholarship, Leadership, Serviceand Character. Current members

John Benishek, Claire Hillstrom,Michael Krueger, MelyssaLouwagie, Megan Mascipinto,Rachel O’Keefe, Charles Olmsted,Alex Romanoski, Angela Sjolund,Raymond Venn and Lily Zehfuswelcomed the new members, in theNovember 16 induction ceremony.New members included seniorsAndrew Goodell, Jacob Hart,Christina Lindstrom, SarahMolepske, Lily Proudman, PhilipSamuels, Brendan Schneider,Kendall Wolf, Ryan Zittel, and jun-

iors Kathryn Anderson, ColeBrock, Samantha Dedek, JessicaDyksterhouse, Connor Hogan,Shelby Homiston, Madeline Kelly,Kristina Kusel, Abigail Lee, SarahLeick, Tyler Lewis, Rachel Maggi,Molly Misfeldt, Katharine O'Neill,Gregory Suralik, Nate Tures, TimValicenti, Katelyn Van Treeck,Logan Willis, Seerena Yang, Syd-ney Yang. Congratulations!

Later this year, the group willcontinue their school leadership ef-forts by working to fundraise.

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

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election to be held in the SchoolDistrict of Kohler on Tuesday, April 3, 2012, two members at large areto be elected to succeed the present incumbent listed. The term of officefor school board members is three years beginning on Monday, April 23,2012.

INCUMBENTJane BishopJohn Suralik

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a Campaign Registration State-ment and a Declaration of Candidacy, must be filed no later than 4:00p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, in the Kohler School District officelocated at 333 Upper Road, Kohler, Wisconsin, between the hours of8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday, mailed to the ad-dress noted above or filed personally with the school district clerk,Diane Kelly or school district deputy clerk, Mr. Martin Lexmond. (Ifnomination papers are required, the first day to circulate nomination pa-pers is December 1, 2011, and the final day for filing nomination papersis 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2012, in the office of the school dis-trict clerk).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that if a primary is necessary, the pri-mary will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2012.

A description of the school district boundaries can be obtained from theschool district office.

Given under my hand, on November, 2011.

____________________________Diane KellyDistrict Clerk

/paba

Check weekly updates from the school counseling office

. . . at kohlerpublicschools.org click on School Counseling then

Laura Multer and finally on News You Can Use. New postings

every Wednesday with book reviews, resources and opportu-

nities for students and their families.

Front row, left to right: Katelyn Van Treeck, Seerena Yang, Philip Samuels, Andrew Goodell, Cole Brock, Brendan Schneider, Abigail Lee,Logan Willis, Rachel Maggi, Madeline KellyBack row, left to right: Nate Tures, Sydney Yang, Gregory Suralik, Kendall Wolf, Kathryn Anderson, Tim Valicenti, Katharine O’Neill, TylerLewis, Molly Misfeldt, Christina Lindstrom, Connor Hogan, Jessica Dyksterhouse, Ryan Zittel, Sarah Leick, Samantha Dedek, ShelbyHomiston, Lily Proudman, Sarah Molepske, Kristina Kusel

Read monthly updatesfrom Superintendent

Lexmond atkohlerpublicschools.org

KOHLER TIMES is published for residents of theKohler School DistrictKohler Public Schools

333 Upper Road, Kohler, WI 53044920-459-2920

Board of Education

Jane Bishop, PresidentLaura Kohler, Vice President

John Suralik, TreasurerMarlene YangDiane Kelly

District AdministratorMarty Lexmond

EditorMary Struck

E-mail submissions:[email protected]

Phone: 331-4904

Kohler Times deadline: 20th of every month

Children with disabilities procedure

The school district must locate, identify, and

evaluate all children with disabilities, including

children with disabilities attending private

schools in the school district, regardless of the

severity of their disabilities. The school district

has a special education screening program 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 to determine

whether a special education referral is appro-

priate. A request may be made by contacting

Jackie Schira, Special Education Director at

459-2920 x1200.


Ongoing fundraisers at Kohler Schools! It isn’t often that someone gives you money for something you’re going to throw away, but that’s exactly what these programs do. Each label or cap may seem small, but together they add up to hundreds of dollars each year, which helps KSF PTO fund many great activities for the children of Kohler Schools.

Elementary students can turn in these items at any time to their classroom collection box. We’re having a collection contest again this year – the top 2 classes with the most points at the end of the year will receive an ice cream party (each box top/label/cap = 1 point).

If you don’t have an elementary student but would like to support our school, please give your items to an elementary student or teacher (they’ll be happy to take them off your hands!)

VERY IMPORTANT! Please cut along the dashed line and save the coupon only as shown below. The companies do not accept the entire label or package.

Box Tops for Education coupons can be found on General Mills cereals, Pillsbury Refrigerated and Frozen/Dairy, Hamburger Helper, Betty Crocker Snacks and Baking, Ziplock Bags/Containers, Kleenex and many more products. Each coupon is worth 10 cents!

Labels for Education coupons can be found on Campbell’s soup, Swanson Soup, Franco American products, Prego Sauce, Pepperidge Farms products, and V8 drink lids. Each label earns points for free merchandise.

Tyson Project A+ coupons can be found on Tyson Chicken products. Each label is worth 24 cents!

Kemp’s Nickels for Schools caps on gallon and half gallon milk containers. Each cap is worth 5 cents.

Kwik Trip Milk Moola caps on Kwik Trip or Kwik Star's Nature’s Touch, and Kwik Quencher products (worth 5¢ each) or Glazers Dozen or Half-Dozen donuts packages (worth 10¢ each).

Questions? Please contact program coordinator Tina Horth at: [email protected]

The program is simple. Follow-ing a quick interview, we willmatch you with a child who hasbeen recommended to Big Broth-ers & Big Sisters through a schoolstaff member. Once we introduceyou to your Lunch Buddy, youjoin that child one day each weekduring the school year over theirlunch period. During that hour,you will eat with him/her, playgames, talk, go to the library…whatever you would like to do.

What’s important is not what youdo, it’s the time you spend to-gether.

Something so small can make ahuge difference in a child’s life!

If you are interested in becom-ing a Lunch Buddy, please con-tact Laura Multer at KohlerSchools; 803-7203/[email protected] orAmbra at Big Brothers & Big Sis-ters; 458-0111/[email protected]

Congratulations to fourteenKohler High School band stu-dents who were selected and willperform with the 2012 CentralLakeshore Conference HonorsBand. Those selected were

Andrew Goodell (trumpet), An-drew Grose (percussion), SarahLeick (clarinet), MelyssaLouwaugie (trumpet), Rachel

O’Keefe (oboe), Lily Proudman(clarinet), Brendan Schneider(percussion), John Tengowski(tuba), Ryan Tengowski (trum-pet), Ray Venn (tenor saxophone),Adam Wilkens (trombone), Syd-ney Yang (clarinet), Lily Zehfus(flute), and Ryan Zittel (trumpet).

These selected students will re-hearse and perform a concert on

Thursday, January 5, 2012 in theBradley Hall of Fine Arts at Lake-land College. This year’s guestconductor is Dr. Russell Pettitt,Director of Bands at LakelandCollege. The concert is open tothe public.

This is quite an accomplish-ment for all these students. Con-gratulations to all the students.

By Madeline KellyThursday, November 17th the

Kohler High Making a Differ-ence/Key Club held a used tech-nology drive alongside a moviescreening for the documentaryFresh, a documentary meant toeducate about sustainable eatingand agriculture. There were nu-

merous technologies donated tothe effort that will be sent to anorganization to recycle the elec-tronics in an eco-friendly manner.The goal of this event was to raiseawareness in our community andto spread the word about the ef-forts that Making Difference/KeyClub is doing to make an impact

in our community. The Making aDifference/Key Club would liketo thank the community and allthose involved for their support,and reminds the community tokeep an eye on the Facebook pagefor future events, fundraisers, andnews.

Pranav Karra and Isabella Wickfrom the 2nd grade read to Princi-pal Jaberg. Mrs. Jaberg enjoys

having all her little second gradefriends share there reading skillswith her.

Kohler Elementarylooking for LunchBuddy volunteers!Big Brothers & Big SistersLunch Buddy Program

Front: Sarah Leick, Melyssa Louwaugie, Ryan Tengowski. Second row: Lily Zehfus, Ray Venn, Brendan Schneider, Lily Proudman, AdamWilkens. Back: Andrew Gross, Rachel O’Keefe, Ryan Zittel, John Tengowski. Not pictured: Andrew Goodell and Sydney Yang.

Kohler students selected toperform with CLC HonorsBand

Kohler High Making aDifference/Key Club holdstechnology drive

Students demonstratereading skills to Principal Jaberg


Special Events at IntentionsSpecial events throughout themonth include: ComplimentaryNumerology Profiles, Aromather‐apy Treatments, Develop Your In‐tuition, Reiki Body Scans, andDiscussion Groups. Please call920‐457‐9543 for more informa‐tion and a complete schedule orvisit us atwww.intentionsonline.com.

Winter Solstice CelebrationSports Core December 22, 5:30‐7:30pmCOMMPLIMENTARYAt the end of a year, it is time torelease the past and to preparefor new opportunities. Clear thekarmas of this past year and allthe past experiences that yoursoul has journeyed through.Enjoy a powerful practice to re‐lease all the “ghosts of the past”and change old patterns into newbeginnings. Celebrate this power‐ful time of the year by takingtime to re‐center with your fel‐low yogis and yoginis. We willstart with a yoga practice towarm the body and follow with ameditation to ease the mind. Thesolstice is the most powerful timeof the year to meditate and to seta conscious intention.920‐457‐4444

Kids Night Out!Sports CoreFriday, December 9, 5‐9pm COST: $20 Fitness / $25 Standard/ $30 Guest $45 Family fitness rate / $55Standard family rate / $65 Guestfamily rate**Family rate applies to familieswith three or more children.Everyone needs a night out nowand then! Why not make it a funevening for the kids, too? We willtake the children swimming* andenjoy dinner from Take 5™Café (included in your registra‐tion fee) and a movie (G or PG‐13rated). Popcorn and beverageswill also be provided. Don’t for‐get your pillow and sleeping bag!Please complete a registrationform indicating your menuchoice. Children MUST be pottytrained to be registered for thisprogram.920‐457‐4444

Tennis ClinicSports CoreFriday, December 2, 7‐8pmCOST: $10 Members / $15 GuestsDo want to work on a specificpart of your tennis game? Takeadvantage of the themed tennisclinics. The December clinic“From the Baseline” is a ground‐stroke clinic. Enrollment limited. 920‐457‐4444

Junior Drill ProgramSports CoreSunday, December 4, 1‐2:30pmTuesday, December 20, 4‐5:30pmCOST: $12 Members / $16 GuestsOpen to intermediate and ad‐vanced players ages 12 and up.The program will be a drill ori‐ented program that will providelots of hitting and point playingsituations. (Younger players mayparticipate with pro approval.)Enrollment limited. 920‐457‐4444

Free Thymes Frasier Fir Sachetwith PurchaseWisconsin TraderDec 1 – Dec 24 2011Fill your surrounding with crisp,just‐cut forest fragrance thatevokes seasonal celebrations,Christmas holidays and the win‐ter solstice. Receive a compli‐mentary Thymes Frasier Firsachet with any Thymes FrasierFir purchase. Choose from pot‐pourri, reed diffuser, candles, fra‐grance mist, hand wash, soap orlotion. (One per customer – whilesupplies last).920‐451‐2113

Free Paperwhite Bulbs with $50PurchaseKohler GardenerDec 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18Fragrant Paperwhites, an all‐timefavorite bulb for indoor forcing.Perfect for the Holidays!Receive a complimentary bag ofPaperwhite bulbs with any pur‐chase of $50 or more. (while sup‐plies last).920‐458‐5570

Tuesday’s TastesWoodlake Market AtriumDecember 13, 6‐7:30 p.m.Sample perfect food and winetastings while enjoying greatcompany. $15 per person. Pre‐registration is required.920‐457‐6570

Woodlake Market’s HolidayOpen HouseWoodlake Market December 15, 4‐7 p.m.Meet with our ManagementTeam as you learn about all whatWoodlake Market has to offer.From shopping services and holi‐day tastings to new products andadditions…this is the perfect wayto get a taste of your communitymarket!920‐457‐6570

The American Club Resorta KOHLER experience

December Calendar of Events

Kohler Events: Holiday Happiness in KohlerAnytime is a perfect time to ex‐perience The American Club Re‐sort, especially during the holidayseason. The Village is decoratedwith thousands of lights and thesound of caroling is in the air.Enjoy the holiday season inKohler.

For more information and topurchase tickets:The American Club Resort444 Highland Drive, Kohler , Wis‐consin 53044www.AmericanClub.com1‐800‐344‐2838Please consider these events foryour special events listings:

Holiday Afternoon TeaDecember 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17 and23, 20111‐3pmThe Wisconsin Room at TheAmerican Club $20 or $28 withone glass of sparkling wine, plustax and gratuity Please call tomake a reservation.

The Ultimate Holiday PartyFriday, December 2, 20117pm‐MidnightThe Grand Hall of the Great Lakesat The American ClubTreat your associates, clients,friends or club members to a fes‐tive holiday party at The Ameri‐can Club, Midwest’s only AAAFive Diamond resort hotel. Enjoya gala evening beginning with areception, followed by an elegantdinner buffet, scrumptious

desserts prepared by our award‐winning chefs and dancing to livemusic. $48 per person plus taxand gratuity. Wine and cash baravailable throughout the evening.Please call for reservations.

Breakfast with SantaDecember 3 and 17, 20119:30‐11amEnjoy a fun‐filled morning with akid friendly buffet breakfast andSanta himself. $22.50 Adults andChildren, includes gratuity, plustax. Please call for reservations.

Mistletoe BrunchSundays, December 4, 11, and18, 201110am‐1pmThe Wisconsin Room at TheAmerican Club$38 Adults, $16 Children 4‐12years, Children under 4 yearsfree; plus tax and gratuityPlease call for reservations.

Christmas Eve Dining at TheAmerican Club ResortSaturday, December 24, 2011Enjoy special holiday dining at

The American Club Resort in theVillage of Kohler. Special menuswill be available at The ImmigrantRestaurant, The Wisconsin Room,Cucina and Whistling Straits. Seewww.AmericanClub.com for themenus.

New Year’s Eve BUBBLE CelebrationDecember 31, 9pm‐1amRing in the New Year at TheAmerican Club. The only AAA FiveDiamond Resort Hotel in theMidwest, The American Club isplanning a dazzling celebration tosay goodbye to 2011 and wel‐come 2012. Live music by Veloc‐ity. Special à la carte pricing forThe American Club New Year’sEve Event, $90 per person plustax. Please call 800‐344‐2838 toask about hotel rates.

Christmas Day Dining at TheAmerican Club ResortSunday, December 25, 2011Enjoy delectable Christmas diningat The Wisconsin Room andBlackwolf Run. See www.Ameri‐canClub.com for the menus.

New Year’s Eve Dining at TheAmerican Club ResortSaturday, December 31, 2011Ring in the New Year in the Vil‐lage of Kohler. In addition to theBUBBLE Reception, don’t missother special menus at The Immi‐grant Restaurant, The WisconsinRoom and Cucina. Seewww.AmericanClub.com for themenus.

For one day only! Get a jumpstart on holiday shopping with avisit to the Spa Boutique inKohler.- Save 30% on all signature bathand body products including thenew Hollyhock Body Spray andBath Booster along with sparobes & more. - Save 20% on SpaRitual NailCare Gift Sets, Kerstin FlorianSkincare Holiday Sets & Clar-isonics.- Gorgeous pre-packaged holiday

gift sets start at just $25 (beforediscount).- Free Gift Opportunities – whilesupplies last

Lunch Hour: 11am–1pm- Receive a complimentaryNEOM Luxury Organics TravelLotion with every purchase. Oneper guest.After Work: 5-7pm - Receive a complimentary minibottle of SpaRitual Nail Lacquerfrom the Twinkle Collection. Oneper guest.

Discount and specials availableDecember 7, 2011 only. Call 457-7777 for more informa-tion.

Kohler Waters Spa Friends & FamilyHoliday Boutique SaleWednesday, December 7, 9am-7pmKohler Waters Spa, 501 Highland Drive, Kohler

Special Calendar Of Holiday Activities


The American Club Resorta KOHLER experience

The American Club Resortearns coveted “Forbes Five-Star Award”The American Club and Kohler Waters Spa named Five-StarAward recipients by Forbes Travel Guide to become part of anexclusive group recognized for guest excellence The American Club Resort inKohler, Wisconsin, will usher in2012 receiving a most distin-guished gift – five sparkling stars– as Kohler Co. announces todaythat both The American Clubhotel and Kohler Waters Spa wereawarded the prestigious 2012Forbes Five-Star Award in its54th annual listing of Five-Starand Four-Star hospitality estab-lishments worldwide.

They are also the first and onlyForbes Five-Star hospitality es-tablishments in Wisconsin to earnthe organization’s highest ratingthat recognizes superior serviceand guest satisfaction. The Amer-ican Club hotel is one of only 57hotels worldwide with this dis-tinction, while the Kohler WatersSpa is one of only 30 spas world-wide. The resort’s fine dining of-fering, The Immigrant Restaurant,was honored with the 2012Forbes Four-Star Award – an im-pressive honor it has now re-ceived three straight years.

“We are incredibly proud and

honored to achieve the ForbesFive-Star Award. Our dedicatedstaff is exemplary, and each indi-vidual works exceedingly hard todeliver outrageous Five-Star ex-periences and personalized serv-ice for each and every one of ourguests,” said Debbie Taylor,Kohler Co. Group President-Hos-pitality & Real Estate. “Alongwith our AA Five Red Star prop-erty, The Old Course Hotel, GolfResort & Spa in St Andrews,Scotland, Kohler Co. is in exclu-sive global company, offering thefinest resort and golf accommo-dations in the world.”

The Forbes Five-Star list hasdefined the industry’s higheststandard of excellence in hospi-tality for more than 50 years. Asthe originators of the prestigiousstar rating system, Forbes TravelGuide provides one of the mostcomprehensive evaluation sys-tems of hotels, restaurants andspas in the world, with ratingsbased on objective evaluations ofmore than 500 attributes. For a

detailed explanation of howForbes Travel Guide compiles itsStar ratings, visitwww.startle.com, the new inter-active website of Forbes TravelGuide. Follow Forbes TravelGuide on Twitter:www.twitter.com/ForbesInspec-tor.

“Our annual ratings representthe best of the best in hotels,restaurants and spas. They serveas guideposts for consumers whoare looking for exceptional travelexperiences,” said Shane O’Fla-herty, President, Inspections &Ratings, Forbes Travel Guide.

Built in 1918 by Walter J.Kohler, The American Club wascommissioned to house immi-grant workers – “single men ofmodest means” – who came towork at Kohler Co. Here the men,most of whom spoke very littleEnglish, could live in clean andcomfortable surroundings whilebeginning life in their new coun-try and becoming American citi-zens. Hundreds of workers called

The American Club home overseveral decades. In 1981 it wasrefurbished and reopened as aluxurious hotel in the heart of theMidwest. Today, the building isrecognized by the Historic Hotelsof America and pays homage toits historic beginnings with pho-tos and memorabilia throughoutthe resort.

The Kohler Waters Spa openedat the resort in 2000 and quicklysecured itself as a leader and in-novator in the spa industry. Spe-cializing in restoring andreplenishing the body, KohlerWaters Spa focuses on treatmentsthat emphasize the therapeuticbenefits of water. Based inKohler, Wisconsin, the spa hastwo additional locations in BurrRidge, Illinois, and St Andrews,Scotland.

In addition to the designationawarded by Forbes Travel Guide,The American Club Resort wasrecently ranked as the #3 GolfResort in North America by GolfDigest Magazine. The resort is

known internationally for itsbreath-taking championship golfcourses, Whistling Straits andBlackwolf Run, created by leg-endary golf course designer PeteDye. Blackwolf Run will host theupcoming 2012 U.S. Women’sOpen, while Whistling Straits willbe the home to the 2015 PGAChampionship and 2020 RyderCup. The courses have playedprevious host to 1998 U.S.Women’s Open, 2004 PGAChampionship, 2007 U.S. SeniorOpen and 2010 PGA Champi-onship.

Learn more about The Ameri-can Club Resort at www.Ameri-canClub.com or 800-344-2838.Stay up to date on resort happen-ings on facebook,facebook.com/americanclub andon twitter,www.twitter.com/theamerican-club.

The Ultimate Holiday Gift GuideGive the gift of Kohler this holiday season with unforgettable experiences and memories for the whole family. For the Family:2012 U.S. Women’s Open Holiday Gift PackageGive the gift of quality family-time by attending the much antic-ipated 2012 U.S. Women’s Open,July 2-8. Now through December22, when you purchase either fourchampionship tickets or twochampionship badges, you’ll re-ceive the Holiday Gift Package (a$90 value!). Kids 17 & under getin free with a paid adult. Don’t’miss out on a unique way to cele-brate as a family and maybe in-spire the kiddos to pick up golf!Buy your Holiday Gift Package at2012uswomensopen.com or call920-453-2889. Holiday package includes:- Two adult 2012 U.S. Women’s

Open hats with USGA logo- One-year membership to the

Wisconsin State Golf Associa-tion*

- Holiday gift box (including rib-bon and tissue)Holiday card

*Applies to new members only.Offer valid while supplies last.For the Spa-Goer:Don’t miss the newest treatmentat Kohler Waters Spa, special forthe winter season. The MoroccanOil Hair Treatment begins with aninvigorating massage of the scalpto promote circulation followedby an application of oil, trans-forms hair with its protein richand omega 3 oils and vitamins.After shampooing, a restorative

OR hydration mask is applied asyou relax and experience a gentlehand massage. The mask is thor-oughly rinsed with cool water andyour hair towel dried, leaving youwith revitalized, healthy hair. 50minutes - $70. For gift cards inany increment, visit www.KohlerWatersSpa.com. For the Sweet Tooth:Give the gift of something sweetthis holiday season. The newKohler Original Recipe Choco-lates Caramel Trio is availableonly through December at theCraverie Chocolatier Café andwww.kohlerchocolates.com. Thisspecial holiday offering comes inthree delicious flavors, in a 6-piece box ($11.95) or individually

($2.25 each). Choosefrom mouth-watering flavors suchas: Rosemary Caramel, SaltedVanilla Bean Caramel andPumpkin Spice Caramel. Get Cozy at the CraverieChocolatier Café.For The One Who has Everything:For that person you find most dif-ficult to buy for, opt for TheAmerican Club Resort Gift Cardand let them decide how they’llspend it…enjoying the award-winning golf courses, relaxing atthe Five-Star Kohler Waters Spaor indulging in fine dining. Visitwww.KohleratHome.com for theGift Card that will standout thisseason.

For the One Who Dreams inGreen:There’s nothing better than get-ting on the golf course and play-ing well. Help the golfer in yourlife improve his or her game inthe off-season. Kohler Golf Acad-emy is offering a 60-minute golflesson including video analysis,CD review, Whistling Straits golfshirt and hat. While the retailvalue of this package is $185, youcan purchase this gift now for just$99. Buy this package today bycalling Kohler Golf Academy In-door Studio at 920-565-6075.


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