Published Monthly In Kohler, WI 53044 Volume 1, Number 4 November, 2005

Why was TIF rejected as a

development financing tool?
In the days since the Village of Kohler
plan commission voted 5-1 on September
29 against a motion to approve Tax
Incremental District No. 3 many residents
have expressed a desire to know why the
TIF proposal put forth by the Kohler
Company (the developer) was rejected. In
addition to the issues raised by several vil-
lage residents throughout the process, vari-
ous members of the plan commission
opposed to the TIF proposal voiced a num-
ber of concerns, including but not limited
to the following.
TIF is a state regulated financing tool
intended to accomplish one or more of
the following: 1) eliminate blighted
areas, 2) rehabilitate areas declining in
value, 3) promote industrial develop-
ment, 4) promote the creation of jobs,
and 5) encourage mixed use develop-
ment (a mix of industrial or commercial
and residential integrated into a single
cohesive development). The developers
proposal, which had a final total incre-
ment value that was almost entirely based
on residential development on prime
lands, did not satisfactorily meet the goals
set forth by the state.
For the next 20 years or so, all property
taxes from the proposed subdivision
would have gone to paying for the infra-
structure (sewer, roads, etc.) related to the
development rather than to the school,
village, and county as is normally the
case. Any new costs for additional stu-
dents, snow plowing, police protection,
and so forth as a result of the 200+ new
homes would have to be covered by vil-
lage taxpayers outside the new subdivi-
sion.
The proposal did not appear to meet the
need for more moderately priced homes
in the village, including housing for sen-
ior citizens.
The expenses for sewer line expansion
and other infrastructure costs cited by the
Kohler Company as expenses that should
be shared by others could be addressed by
a more appropriate method than a TIF dis-
trict.
Developers throughout Wisconsin rou-
tinely pay for sewer line expansions and
other hefty infrastructure costs, as well as
substantial per lot impact fees, without
subsidies from taxpayers.
The Kohler Company at first insisted a
pedestrian bridge spanning Greenfield
Drive be included in any approved pro-
posal or the Company would not purchase
the bonds to fund the project improve-
ments. This condition was subsequently
changed the Company would not do the
TIF district at all if the pedestrian bridge
was not included. Later, the condition was
changed again the Company declared it
would not do any more development in
Kohler if the bridge was not included.
These increasingly demanding condi-
tions, as well as many factors related to
the bridge itself, were not acceptable to
some plan commission members.
In response to the plan commission
action, Alice Edland, group vice president,
hospitality and real estate for Kohler
Company, stated, Kohler Company is dis-
appointed that the planning commission
has chosen to stop development in the
Village of Kohler for the foreseeable future
by rejecting the proposed project plan.
With the capital projects that need to be
undertaken by the municipality in the
upcoming years and the annual increases in
spending by the Village Board, the result
will be an increase in local property taxes
for everyone. Recent developments like
Deer Trace Kohler have increased the tax
base, but have not decreased taxes as we
had assumed they would due to increased
spending by the Village Board over the
past few years. We felt strongly that the
projects included in the proposed tax incre-
mental financing (TIF) district would pro-
vide the needed tax base growth in the
future to benefit all property owners.
Uncertain future for Kohler
Schools major annual fundraiser
The Kohler School Friends annual
Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair will take place
Saturday, November 12 from 9:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. After a one year hiatus due to the
school renovations, this years fair promis-
es to be bigger and better than ever, featur-
ing over 70 crafters, Holiday Cafe, raffle,
bake sale and entertainment.
The Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair is the pri-
mary fundraiser for Kohler School Friends,
with the 2003 fair raising over $15,000.
Proceeds go toward teaching materials,
field trip busing costs, guest speakers for
special programs and a yearly teaching staff
wish list of items teachers would normal-
ly have to pay for out of pocket, or pass the
cost on to parents.
The Kohler School Friends Holiday Arts
& Crafts Fair, along with the Wisconsin
Holiday Market, which takes place at the
American Club November 11-13, draws
thousands of visitors to the Village that
weekend, helping to promote tourism.
After three years of dedicated service, the
co-coordinators are retiring and the com-
mittee has so far been unsuccessful in find-
ing interested individuals to fill those posi-
tions for next year. Co-coordinator Diane
Venn said its crucial that volunteers step
up to the plate now so they have the
opportunity to shadow the co-coordinators
before and during the show. The co-coordi-
nators will also be available for assistance
and training for next years show.
Interested individuals should be organ-
ized, able to lead and delegate, and find sat-
isfaction in seeing a year-long process cul-
minate into an exciting and rewarding
event. Behind the co-coordinators are capa-
ble committee chairpeople who manage
their own committees and report to the co-
coordinators.
Anyone interested in keeping this impor-
tant fundraiser going may contact Diane
Venn at 451-9255 or dvenn@charter.net, or
Michelle VanZeeland at 208-1100 or
shellvz@charter.net
The 2003 Kohler School Friends Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair raised over $15,000
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The Kohler Police Department is currently staffed by 7
full-time, and 3 part-time law enforcement officers. Each
month, an officer will be featured in this section.
Officer Steven Weiss
Officer Steven Weiss, a native of Sheboygan, was
hired by the Kohler Police Department on September
25, 1990.
Officer Weiss wanted to be a police officer as a
child, but it wasnt until after he had worked for Kohler
Company for five years that he decided it was time to
go back to school to pursue a career in law enforce-
ment.
Prior to being appointed as a Kohler Police Officer,
Weiss held positions as a Sheboygan County Game
Warden and Sheboygan County Sheriffs Department
Deputy assigned to the Corrections Division.
In addition to his State of Wisconsin certification as
a Law Enforcement Officer, Weiss is a State Certified
Firearms Instructor, a certified Field Training Officer
and a State Certified Medical First Responder. Officer
Weiss has received formal training in evidence collec-
tion and currently serves as the department's evidence
technician and custodian. Steve is also a very experi-
enced motorcycle rider and serves as part of the depart-
ments cadre of motorcycle patrol officers.
Steve is quite a handyman and therefore informal-
ly serves as the department's maintenance division.
Steve takes great pride in assuring that all department
equipment and particularly the departments vehicle
fleet are all maintained at a high level.
Officer Weiss said that fatalities are always the most
memorable calls, but a few other interesting incidents
stand out. One incident involved a live high power line
that had come loose and fell across CTH PP. Amazingly,
no cars ran over it, but the line had also fallen across a
large propane tank at Kohler Company. Thankfully it
didnt trigger an explosion. Another incident involved
workers who rented a house on Riverside Drive while
they worked on Whistling Straits. After they had fin-
ished the job and moved on, a large mortar shell was dis-
covered in the basement of the apartment. Part of
Whistling Straits sits on the site of a former U.S. Army
base called Camp Haven, and the workers must have
dug up the shell and brought it home with them. Officer
Weiss said the shell was taken to a gravel pit to be deto-
nated. Even though the detonation took place behind
large mounds of gravel, a piece of shrapnel flew over
one of the mounds and shot straight through the back
window of a squad car.
Officer Weiss is a member of the Sheboygan County
Law Enforcement Association and personally knows
nearly every officer in Sheboygan County. He is very
involved in outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing,
and snowmobiling, and has traveled extensively, both
domestically and abroad.
Visit the Kohler Police Department website at:
www.kohlerpolice.com
Meet the officers of the
Kohler Police Department
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Reverend Thomas Schroeder to
take sabbatical
by McLean Bennett
May the grace of Jesus Christ, the love
of God, and the fellowship of the Holy
Spirit be with you, your loved ones, and all
of Gods creation. For nearly seventeen
years, these have been the inspiring and
comforting words with which Reverend
Thomas Schroeder of Grace United Church
has closed his weekly services. In the
months to come, however, Mr. Schroeder
may make less of an appearance at church;
he has officially requested a sabbatical
beginning in May, 2006.
The idea of a sabbatical goes back to the
biblical idea of the Sabbath and the seventh
day of rest, Schroeder said. For him, a
sabbatical provides an opportunity to study
the Bible and learn more about his faith
without the weekly responsibilities of
preparing a scripture lesson or sermon.
However, he maintains that his sabbatical
will only be temporary and that he hopes to
return to the church as soon as possible.
This is not a retirement, he said. I hope
to share what I have learned for at least
another ten years.
Rev. Schroeder also maintains that work-
related stress was not a factor in his decision
to take a leave of absence. However, he did
admit that he was beginning to fall into a
sleepy routine and wanted to refresh his
faith and his joy at work. At the beginning
of his career, Rev. Schroeder stated that he
was full of life and energy, but that his ener-
gy and stamina have diminished somewhat
over the years. He feels that a sabbatical
will help reinvigorate him and renew his
energy and faith.
And who wouldnt feel reinvigorated
after a sabbaticalespecially the one that
Rev. Schroeder has planned? Beginning in
May, Rev. Schroeder plans to travel to
Turkey and follow in the footsteps of the
apostle Paul. From there, he plans to visit
Geneva and the Vatican, where he will
study the origins of Christianity and renew
his faith. Time permitting, he added, I
would also like to visit Ireland. When
Christianity moved to Ireland, the rest of
Europe was entering the Dark Ages. In my
mind, Ireland was monumental in the pre-
serving of Christianity.
There are several matters that must be
resolved before Rev. Schroeder can take his
leave of absence, however. First of all, he
must be sure that he has enough finances in
place to travel throughout Europe and see
the things he wants to see. Furthermore, his
sabbatical must be approved by the congre-
gation of Grace United Church. The
church council has already approved my
sabbatical, but they have suggested that the
church members vote on the matter as
well, Schroeder said.
After seventeen years of dutiful service
to the residents of Kohler, Rev. Schroeder is
certainly deserving of some time off.
However, his sabbatical should not be
viewed as a time of relaxation and leisure.
He plans to spend his time off in study and
in deep thought, and though he hopes to
find some rest and relaxation along the
way, the purpose of his vacation is to
strengthen his faith and enhance his career
at the church.
McLean Bennett is a Kohler high school
senior interested in pursuing a degree in
journalism.
Reverend Thomas Schroeder speaks to his congregation Submitted Photo
St. Johns
Parish to hold
drawing for
trip to Ireland
St. Johns Parish will be holding
a drawing for a trip for two to
Ireland during its annual Winterfest
on Sunday, January 29th, 2006. Trip
includes round trip airfare from
Chicago to Dublin, and seven nights
lodging and breakfasts at the
Castleday Manor (taxes not includ-
ed).
Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20.
Drawing will take place at 6 p.m.
See any member of St. Johns Parish
for tickets or contact Jeff Long at
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Experience the magic of live theater as the
Kohler Foundations Distinguished Guest
Series brings world class music, dance, and
drama to the local stage. For over 60 years,
The Distinguished Guest Series has delivered
world class entertainment at reasonable
prices.
The season opens on December 2nd with a
performance by the Salzburg Marionette
Theater in the family favorite Hansel &
Gretel. It is the start of an impressive and
entertaining season suitable for all ages.
Salzburg Marionette Theater Hansel &
Gretel - December 2, 2005
The Internationally acclaimed Salzburg
Marionettes, founded in 1913, has cast its
spell around the globe with entrancing per-
formances of legendary operas, magical fairy
tales and intricate ballets. The theaters multi-
talented puppeteers are musically trained, the-
atrically astute and physically fit to handle the
nearly life-size marionettes. Watch the classic
story of Hansel and Gretel recreated by hand-
made puppets brought to life by these masters
expertly dancing with their strings.
Unhampered by gravity, the marionettes can
offer more stage action than human actors do,
and so enhance the hair-trigger emotions of
the characters. The Salzburg Marionette
Theaters most wondrous accomplishment is
the puppeteers skill at making figurines emu-
late not fantasy, but reality - heads tilt quizzi-
cally, arms flail in despair, and the story is
brought to life.
The Russian National Ballet performing
Giselle - January 30, 2006
Giselle - stylishly staged by the Russian
National Ballet company of 50 and accompa-
nied by Adolphe Adam's spellbinding roman-
tic opera- centers on a nobleman who falls in
love with a village girl. She dies and returns
as a spirit to save him. The enormously pop-
ular Giselle was first seen in Moscow in
1843, just two years after its creation in
Paris. When Giselle was forgotten everwhere
else in Europe, Russian dancers and ballet-
masters preserved and honored it. Today is
stands as one of our most popular ballet per-
formances.
Mark Twain Tonight! starring Hal
Holbrook - April 9, 2006
Mark Twain Tonight! has become perhaps
the longest-running show in theatre history.
Hal Holbrook adds to his Twain material
every year, editing and changing it to fit the
times. Twain trafficked in the absurdity of
human behavior, the disorder that arises when
a selfish species
seeks to advance
itself through well-
meaning institu-
tions like demo-
cratic government
or religion. As a
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The combination
of Holbrook's phys-
ical and vocal tal-
ents and the potency of Twain's words is a
mesmerizing thing to behold.
Hal Holbrook performed his first solo as
Mark Twain at the Lock Haven State Teachers
College in Pennsylvania in 1954. The follow-
ing year Holbrook performed his Mark Twain
character at a night club in Greenwich Village.
In 1959 Mr. Holbrook opened at a tiny theatre
off-Broadway in New York. The State
Department sent him on a tour of Europe,
where he became the first American dramatic
attraction to go behind the Iron Curtain fol-
lowing World War II. In 1966 he won a Tony
Award and a Drama Critics Circle Award.
Holbrooks CBS television special, Mark
Twain Tonight!, was nominated for an Emmy
Award. Since then, Holbrook has appeared in
some 50 television movies and mini-series,
been nominated for 12 Emmys and won five.
Watch as Hal Holbrook becomes Mark
Twain!
All performances will be held at the
Kohler Memorial Theatre at 260 School
Street in Kohler at 7:00 p.m. Season subscrip-
tions are available for $85 for A seating and
$65 for B seating. Student (high school and
younger) season subscriptions are $45 seated
with a parent or other adult.
Season subscribers realize a substantial
discount and are given preference over single
ticket purchasers.
Single ticket prices are as follows (based
on A or B seating):
The Salzburg Marionette Theater, Hansel
& Gretel: $32/$27
Russian National Ballet, Giselle: $32/$27
Mark Twain Tonight! starring Hal
Holbrook: $45/$35
Student single ticket pricing is $15.
Tickets or a free brochure that details the
entire season may be ordered by calling 920-
458-1972.
The Kohler Foundations Distinguished
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performing arts series in the state.
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Kohler Police Athletic League
seeking new members
Residents are invited to join the Kohler
Police Athletic League (KPAL) and
become involved with the many special
events sponsored by the organization.
Organized in 1954, KPAL has evolved
into an incorporated, non-profit organiza-
tion that generates funds by holding an
annual spring brat fry, running bingo
games, and encouraging members to
donate time for special events.
In 2003, the KPAL donated over
$12,000 to the community for such pro-
grams as the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts,
various athletic programs like kids base-
ball, flag football and the soccer club, and
annualy awards $2,000 in student scholar-
ships.
KPAL meets the second Thursday of
every month at the firehouse. Social time
begins at 7:00 p.m. and meetings begin at
7:30 p.m.
For more information, contact Tom Gast
at 458-8315.
New officer joins Kohler
Police Department
Officer Jeff Sass (right) being sworn in on his first day at the Kohler Police Department.
On September 22, 2005, Jeff Sass
started as the newest police officer for the
Kohler Police Department, replacing
Officer Ohrmund who recently changed to
a part-time officer. Officer Sass comes to
the Village with experience after having
worked for the San Jose Police Department
for 6 years. Officer Sass and his wife
Tamara, who was also a San Jose officer
and was recently hired by Sheboygan
Police Department, recently relocated to
the area due in a large part to the character
of the Village of Kohler and surrounding
area. Officer Sass was sworn in on his first
day in front of his family with Tamara
pinning his badge onto his new Kohler
Police Department uniform.
by Pam Esche
In its first season as a school sponsored
team, the Kohler Boys JV soccer team was
undefeated. On a combined basis, Kohler
outscored its opponents 67 to 11. Their one
tie was a scoreless game against Stock-
bridge. In their final game of the season,
however, Kohler defeated Stockbridge (4-1).
Coach Scott Feltner remarked on his
teams incredible success, The first time I
realized we had a shot at this was when we
played our third game of the season against
Kewaunees varsity squad. Before the
game, we talked about maintaining our
composure and playing our game whether
we were ahead or behind. At half time, we
had a comfortable lead at 2 to 0. In the first
twenty minutes of the second half, we gave
up four goals and were down 4 to 2. We
made a couple of tactical adjustments but
the boys never really changed their game or
their attitude. We were the better team and
we stuck three more unanswered goals into
the net to prove it, winning the game 5 to 4.
He also complimented the two seniors on
the team, Michael Olmsted and Stephen
Samuels by saying, They set the standard
for the team both on and off the field. A lot
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Benjamin Tengowski (6), a senior kindergartner at Kohler Schools competed in his first
gymnastics meet with the Sheboygan YMCA Springers on Oct. 9, 2006. He took 2nd
place for parallel bars, 3rd place for rings and floor exercise and 5th place in the all
around competition for level 4 ages 8 and under. The boys level 4 team took home the
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of seniors would be more concerned about
padding their college resumes than partici-
pating in a sport that was only at the junior
varsity level. For these two guys it was all
about the love of the game. Their legacy
will live on whatever happens to the soccer
program in the years to come.
Leading scorers during the season were
Joe Cripe, a junior with 18, Mark Feltner, a
sophomore with 13, and Jimmy Mani, a
freshman with 11. Also contributing with
goals were Tim Fehling (junior), Ryan Ste-
fanczyk (freshman), Tyler Gilbreath (fresh-
man), AJ Armstrong (freshman), Alex Linck
(freshman), Stephen Samuels (senior),
Michael Olmsted (senior) and Sam Mehoke
(freshman).
Defensively, of the 94 shots on goal by
their opponents, freshmen keepers Steven
Esche and Shane Anderson allowed only 11
goals between them. Esche credited the
Olmsted Wall comprised of brothers:
David, a sophomore with 66 tackles, and
Michael, a senior with 47 tackles, with pre-
venting numerous shots from ever reaching
the goal. According to Esche, Their speed,
deflections and ability to back me up when
I came out of the goal made my job a lot
easier. Forceful defensive support was
also supplied by Aaron VanTreeck (junior),
Kyle Wuthrich (junior), Allen McKnight
(sophomore), together with tackles by Felt-
ner, Samuels, Fehling, Mehoke, Gilbreath
and Cripe.
With only two seniors graduating next
spring, Kohlers prospects look bright. Ac-
cording to Jeff Armstrong, the assistant
coach, Last year a majority of the JV team
played on the Kohler Club team. There has
always been a core group of players that
have just wanted to play soccer in Kohler.
This group, which continues to grow, seems
to strive to support and build on the
strengths of a team and not just on one or
two players. That's a great start for success
and it shows.
Andy Cope, a junior injured early in the
season, will hopefully be returning next
year. Waiting in the wings and ready to con-
tribute further are freshmen: Douglas Boc-
chini, Tucker Barrie, Andrew Schneider,
Nick Venn, and Brandon Tomlin. There are
also several eighth graders looking forward
to having a chance to participate on the
team.
Kohler JV Soccer Team Posts 15-0-1
Record in its First Season
Submitted photo
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NOVEMBER, 2005

THE KOHLER VILLAGER kohlervillager.com

ADVANCE SKIN CARE
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defend your skin against the environ-
ment, stress and the signs of aging.
Call 452-2624.
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Milestones
Pamela M. Free has completed the 3 year
Child Health Associate - Physician Assis-
tant (CHAPA) program at the University
of Colorado Health Sciences Center in
Denver, Colorado and has obtained nation-
Kohler student attends national
student leadership conference
Kale Schnettler, a student at Kohler High
School participated in the National Student
Leadership Conference, August 2-12 in
Washington D.C. NSLC, Entrepreneurship
& Business Conference, is an extraordinary
leadership development program for
outstanding high school students. While
attending the NSLC, Kale had the
opportunity to study, experience and
develop the skills and traits that define and
identify a leader. This year, gifted high
school students from across the United
States and from 45 countries around the
world were immersed in a learning
environment unlike any they have ever
experienced. These young leaders return to
their schools with increased potential and
newly developed abilities that enable them
to make a positive difference in their
communities.
Through participation in this extra-
ordinary program, students develop their
abilities to think on their feet, to engage in
critical analysis, and to communicate
effectively--skills that will serve them well
as leaders in high school, college, and
throughout their lives. The NSLC mission is
to identify and recognize outstanding young
leaders from around the world, and to
provide them with a unique learning
environment that encourages not only
academic achievement, but also diversity,
cooperation, and social responsibility. The
students leave the program with a true
feeling of accomplishment and confidence in
their ability to handle the challenges that lie
ahead.
al certification. Pam has accepted a PA po-
sition at the Sixteenth Street Community
Health Center in Milwaukee where she
will provide care to pediatric patients.
Former Kohler grad obtains certification
Attention All Residents!
The Kohler Kiwanis Club will be working on updates and changes on listings
for Village residents in the 2006 Kohler Village Directory. We would
appreciate receiving information by November 15. These changes could
include new listings, deleting listings, or changing listings from the 2005
Directory. E-mail changes to Jan Homiston at jrhomiston@charter.net. If you
have already sent changes to Jan this year, the corrections will be made for
2006. Thank you for your assistance.
PARENTS DAY OUT!
Babysitting Event, JK 4th Grade
Dates: Nov. 26th; Dec. 3rd, 10th, and 17th.
Time: 9am till 3pm each Saturday.
Call Allison Lichtenberg @ 452-4202 or email
cmlich@charter.net for a flyer or more details.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Speaker will give talk on new
Medicare Part D Prescription plan
Pat Hafermann from the Sheboygan County Division on Aging will speak
about the new Medicare Part D Prescription plan at the Village Hall on
November 7, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. All residents are welcome to attend.
Kohler High School Class of
1955 holds 50th reunion
A picnic was held August 25th at the home of Rodney and Joanne Marco from noon til early
evening. Prizes were handed out as everyone enjoyed each others company during beautiful
weather.
Pictured left to right: Joanne Dzwonkowski (Marco), Sheboygan; Judy Reinemann (Vreeke),
Sheboygan; Karen Kohls (Brand), Kohler; Kathleen Seybold (Hrobsky), Menomonee Falls;
John Kerwin, Sheboygan Falls; Tom Kohls, Sun City, AZ; Ken Conger, Kohler; Diane Lienau
(Daehn), Sheboygan. Absent: Mike McGrey, Senecca, NC.
Kohler Seniors
First Monday of each month (2nd Monday if it lands on a holiday)
1:30 p.m. at the Village Hall.
If no program or entertainment is planned, a social hour will take place.
This months program: Speaker Pat Hafermann from Division on Aging will
speak to all residents on the new Medicare Part D Prescription program.
Meeting Dates
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One issue that most legislators in the State
Capitol can agree on is the need to increase
funding for our state
nursing homes under
the Medicaid pro-
gram. The only ques-
tion is. will we see
that increase passed
into law!
The state budget
originally proposed
by Governor Doyle
included a 1.4% in-
crease in the Medic-
aid reimbursement
rate for nursing
homes. A disagree-
ment between the Governor and the majority
party of Legislature on the funding source for
that 1.4% increase, however, lead to an im-
passe on the issue.
Last month the issue of nursing home
funding came before both the State Assembly
and the State Senate in the form of a veto
override vote.
Concerns about the override stemmed
around the source of the funds should the veto
override be successful. It was feared that an
override would have taken the funds from the
state funding for public schools. If this were
the case, schools would have been able to re-
place the lost state funds with property tax
dollars and state homeowners could have seen
an increase in their property taxes. This,
clearly, was not what we wanted to do. So,
due to this and other concerns, the Legislature
failed to override the Governors veto.
Even though the Governors veto on this
issue was upheld, the issue of nursing home
funding is not over. The Legislature can eas-
ily address this issue and provide the needed
funding.
I am a cosponsor of legislation which will
provide our states nursing homes with a 1.4%
increase in funding under the Medicaid pro-
gram. That bill, Senate Bill 343, was intro-
duced by Senator Bob Jauch (D-Poplar) and
Representative Gary Sherman (D-Port Wing).
This bill provides the same rate increase as
was provided by Governor Doyle in his budg-
et and that version of the budget which was
approved by the State Legislature.
The legislative proposal for nursing home
funding will dedicate the first draw of general
purpose revenue from the budget stabilization
fund (currently $65 million) to provide a 1.4%
annual increase in the Medical Assistance re-
imbursement rate for nursing home providers.
Increase for state nursing home
funding needed
Back in April, I was pleased to join Rep-
resentative Steve Kestell (R-Elkhart Lake) in
leading an effort be-
fore the state legisla-
ture to honor the life
and military service
of United States Ma-
rine Corporal Brian
Prening. Corporal
Prening, a native of
Plymouth, was lead-
ing a three-man fire
team against insur-
gents in Babil
province, Iraq, just south of Baghdad, and
lost his life while assisting a fellow Marine
during the firefight. As with each military
ceremony, it was appropriate that the legisla-
ture, on behalf of the citizens of Wisconsin,
recognize the ultimate sacrifice of our native
son.
Shortly after the ceremony, Representa-
tive Kestell and I were contacted by Bill
Prening, Brians dad. Mr. Prening informed
us that Brian was an avid hunter and had
earned a number of Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) preference points toward a
bear hunting license. Preference points are
earned over time by an individual and are
necessary to obtain a license to hunt or trap
certain animals in Wisconsin.
Mr. Prening asked if there was a way in
which Brians preference points could be
transferred to another minor, so his sons pas-
sion for hunting could be passed on to the
next generation. Unfortunately Representa-
tive Kestell and I learned that no such
process exists, under current law.
In an effort to accomplish Brians wish,
Representative Kestell and I have authored
Senate Bill (SB) 189 and Assembly Bill (AB)
384, legislation that seeks to create a system
to transfer earned hunting license preference
points and unused hunting licenses to a
minor in the event of the applicants untime-
ly death.
Specifically, the bill will allow an individ-
ual seeking a license for hunting bear, Cana-
- In Brians memory -
Legislation seeks transfer system for
hunting license/preference points
Joe Leibham
Updates From Our State Representatives
State Senator
Terry Van Akkeren
State Representative
The increase will be retroactive beginning
July 1, 2005.
The biennial cost of this much-needed rate
increase will be approximately $33 million
using funding reserves. Though the amount is
identical to both Governor Doyles and the
Joint Finance Committees budget proposals,
this proposal is distinctive in that it achieves
the goal of funding the rate increases without
diminishing resources from other priorities,
increasing nursing home tax assessments, or
creating a greater deficit in the Medicaid
budget.
The Legislative proposal also differs from
earlier funding proposals in that it requires
that a minimum of 50% of the reimbursement
increase be spent on nursing home staff
salaries and benefits.
One point which was mentioned time and
time again by representatives of our states
nursing homes was the need for this increase
in order to hire staff and provide decent wages
to those who care for our nursing home resi-
dents. This bill not only provides additional
state funds, but ensures that at least half of
these funds are used to pay those who work
hard every day caring for our nursing home
residents.
That makes it a win-win proposition.
The nursing homes will see a rate increase and
nursing home employees will see half of that
increase!
Personally, I dont need to look far from
home to understand the fiscal situation of
many of our states nursing homes and the
need for an increase in their Medicaid reim-
bursement rates. This is evident right here in
Sheboygan County.
Clearly nursing home funding is an issue
that needs to be addressed (not only in Wis-
consinbut also by our federal government!).
Hopefully, legislative leaders in Madison will
put partisan politics aside and move quickly to
pass this funding bill into law. Governor
Doyle has already agreed to sign it. Sothere
should be nothing preventing our nursing
homes from getting this much needed in-
crease!
We need to ensure that our nursing home
residents are well cared for and we need to en-
sure that those who care for them can earn a
decent wage. These additional funds will pro-
vide some help to do that!
da geese, wild turkey and elk, as well as
otter and fisher trapping and bonus deer
permits, to designate another person like
Brian probably would have designated Mr.
Prening to select a minor to inherit the
applicants preference points in the event of
their untimely death.
In addition, the legislation will also
allow this same process to be used when the
hunter has received a hunting, or trapping,
license but has not yet had a chance to put
it to use.
As hunters know, it can take a very long
time to earn certain preference points in
order to obtain a hunting license. In the
case of an individual like Brian, who is
seeking to obtain a bear license, it is esti-
mated that the current wait time is between
seven and nine years. SB 189/AB 384 will
allow the preference points and licenses
earned by an individual to be transferred to
a minor, who under normal circumstances
would probably not be able to obtain a bear
license until much later in life.
More and more we hear about how
fewer young people are taking up hunting
and other outdoor sporting activities. SB
189 and AB 384 will allow for more young
people to get involved in hunting and con-
tinue Wisconsins long-standing sporting
tradition. More importantly, it will allow
an individual like Brian to pass on a tradi-
tion he enjoyed.
I am hopeful that this legislation will be
passed by the legislature this session and
signed into law by Governor Jim Doyle
later this fall.
As a citizen, I am humbled by Brians
ultimate sacrifice for our country and for
freedom across the world. As his State Sen-
ator, I am honored to move this legislation
forward in his memory.
It is an honor representing the residents
of the 9th District in the State Senate!
Contact Senator Leibham by calling 888-295-8750,
or write P.O. Box 7882, Madison, WI 53707-7882, or
e-mail Sen.Leibham@legis.state.wi.us. Visit on-line
at: www.leibhamsenate.com.
Contact Rep. Van Akkerren by calling his office at
1-888-529-0026
E-mail: Rep.VanAkkeren@legis.state.wi.us.
or write to: Rep. Terry Van Akkeren, P.O. Box 8953,
Madison, WI 53708-8953
Nakita & Zoe - Both females, white Shepard and Beagle mix,
spayed and housebroken. Very friendly and sweet. Good with
kids. Available on the Buddy Plan - 2 for the cost of 1.
Ted C5-807 - Younger male, neutered. A very handsome guy who
loves to cuddle. He likes to hug you. He's good with other cats and
loves kids. - Photos by pam markelz
Visit the Sheboygan County
Humane Society at:
3107 N. 20th St.
Sheboygan, Wi 53083
920-458-2012
www.MySCHS.com
Shelter hours:
Monday - Noon - 4:30p.m.
Tues.& Thurs., Noon-6:30p.m.
Wed. & Fri. Noon-4:30p.m.
Sat.& Sun. Noon - 4:00p.m.
Closed Sundays.
Pets of the month at the Sheboygan County Humane Society
FROM VILLAGE PRESIDENT TOM
LEONHARDT
Beautification Committee
The Village Board recently created a new
subcommittee called the Village Beautifi-
cation Committee. The purpose of the
committee is to help recommend projects
that would beautify the Village and help
make it once again a Garden Communi-
ty. Members of this committee are Tom
Leonhardt (Village President), Bruce
Neerhof (Village Public Works Superinten-
dent), John Geiger (Kohler Company Di-
rector Landscape Architecture and
Group Maintenance), and Darlyn Krepsky
(Village Resident). Please contact any of
these people if you have an idea that
would beautify the community with plant-
ings or flowers.
Sheboygan County Federal Grant
The Village Board recently passed a reso-
lution stating its intent to ask for funds
from the federal grant money that She-
boygan County was awarded for pedestri-
an paths and bicycle paths. More on this
subject will be announced after the first of
the year when applications will be submit-
ted.
Office Hours
I will be having office hours at Village Hall
starting Monday, November 7. I will be at
Village Hall the 1
st
and 3
rd
Mondays
from 10:00 am 12:00 noon to speak
with you and listen to your concerns or
ideas. I look forward to seeing you.
FROM CLERK-TREASURER LAURIE
LINDOW
Nomination Papers for Spring Election
Thursday, December 1, 2005, is the first
day to circulate nomination papers for the
2006 Spring Election. The due date for fil-
ing nomination papers is Tuesday, Janu-
ary 3, 2006, at 5:00 pm. All terms begin
on April 18, 2006, and are for two years.
The following offices are to be elected to
succeed the present incumbents listed:
Village Trustee - John Pethan
Village Trustee Steve Reinbacher
Village Trustee Oscar Ward
If you have any questions regarding nomi-
nation papers, please contact the Village
Clerk/Treasurers Office, 459-3873.
Drop Box
There is a new drop box for Village Hall.
The box is located outside Village Hall on
the south side of the building. Any corre-
spondence or payments, including
water/sewer and tax bills, for the Village
Offices can be dropped in the box. The
box will be checked daily.
Office Hours
The Village Offices will be closed:
Thursday, November 3, while staff attends
training
Thursday, November 24, and Friday, No-
vember 25, in observance of the Thanks-
giving Holiday
Regular office hours are Monday Friday,
8:00 am 5:00 pm.
FROM POLICE CHIEF BILL RUTTEN
www.kohlerpolice.com
New Officer Hired
On September 22, 2005, Jeff Sass started
as the newest Police Officer for the Kohler
Police Department, replacing Officer
Ohrmund who recently changed to a part-
time officer. Officer Sass comes to the Vil-
lage with experience after having worked
for the San Jose Police Department for 6
years. Officer Sass and his wife Tamara,
who was also a San Jose Officer and was
recently hired by Sheboygan Police De-
partment, recently relocated to the area
due in a large part to the character of the
Village of Kohler and surrounding area.
Officer Sass was sworn in on his first day
in front of his family with Tamara pinning
his badge onto his new Kohler Police De-
partment uniform.
Triad Council Vehicle Checks
The Kohler Police Department would like
to thank Sheboygan Chevrolet for the win-
terization checks of the seniors of the Vil-
lage of Kohler. This program allowed the
elderly or disabled residents to have their
vehicles checked without charge prior to
the onset of winter. The Triad Council
sponsors this program along with the
Kohler Police Department with the mainte-
nance work donated by Sheboygan
Chevrolet. This was the second year our
department participated in the program;
we will hopefully participate again next
year.
School Crossing Guards
The Kohler Police Department has two
very dependable and dedicated crossing
guards that keep the Villages children
safe. They provide a valuable service, at
five different time intervals of up to 25
minutes, during each and every school
day. Please help them out by instructing
your children who are going straight home
to do so before the crossing guards are
done with their shifts. If anyone has a
question of the time intervals, please con-
tact the Police Department or Officer
Reinemann at the school.
Gunlocks
With gun deer hunting season right
around the corner, the Kohler Police De-
partment is reminding all those with
firearms to use caution when handling
firearms. Also, the Kohler Police Depart-
ment continues to supply Masterlock trig-
ger locks for all residents who want one.
One free gunlock can be obtained from
the Police Department just by stopping in.
For those who have already obtained one
in 2005, another can be obtained starting
in 2006. In addition to the Masterlock trig-
ger locks provided for by the Kohler Police
Department, a federal program, Project
Childsafe continues to have locks avail-
able at the Police Department. These
locks are the cable lock variety and any-
one may request up to three of those for
their guns too.
FROM PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTEN-
DENT BRUCE NEERHOF
Leaf Collection
Leaf collection will continue until Decem-
ber 2
nd
. Leaves should be raked into the
street along the curb in a three-foot (3)
wide row. No grass clippings, sticks, and
other garden debris are allowed.
Snow Emergency
To find out if a snow emergency is in ef-
fect for the Village, call 459-3881 anytime,
or watch Kohler Cable Channel 20. 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 emergencies are
typically called from 8:00 am until 12:00
noon to give the snowplows an opportuni-
ty to clear the streets with no cars in the
way.
Sand/salt
Village residents are welcome to obtain a
sand-salt mix from boxes located around
the Village.
Snow Removal
Winter is nearly upon us. Here are some
reminders on Village snow removal ordi-
nances and policies.
1. Please remember to shovel your side-
walks within 24 hours after a snowfall
event.
2. Do not blow or shovel snow back into
the street.
3. Please remove vehicles from the street
when the plows are in operation.
FROM RECREATION DIRECTOR SUSIE
WANDSCHNEIDER
Pool Hours
Tuesday and Thursday 4:00 - 6:30 pm
Saturday and Sunday 2:00 - 4:30 pm
Additional hours during the Thanksgiving
Holiday
Thursday 2:00 - 4:30 pm
Friday 2:00 - 4:30 pm
Winter Swim Team
Winter swim team will
begin November 15. Anyone who can
swim the length of the pool--6
th
grade can
participate. Please pick up registration
forms at the Village Hall or the Pool. Reg-
istration is $60. We will need at least 15
participants. Practices will be Tuesday and
Thursday at 3:30 pm and Saturday at 1:00
pm. This program will continue until Janu-
ary 15.
Registration for Junior Bombers Bas-
ketball
Watch the December Villager for registra-
tion forms and information.
Youth Center News
Youth Center Hours
Monday - Thursday 3:15 - 6:30 pm
Friday 3:15 - 10:00 pm
Saturday 1:30 - 10:00 pm
Sunday 1:30 - 6:00 pm
Additional hours:
Holiday weekends the snack
bar Is open until 6:30 pm daily and 7:30
pm Friday and Saturday.
Menu
We have a wonderful menu including
burgers, chicken fingers, mozzarella
sticks, fries, mini corn dogs, hot dogs,
grilled cheese, hot pretzels; all at very af-
fordable prices. Stop by for a quick family
meal, send the kids with the babysitter, or
call ahead.
7
th
& 8
th
Grade Basketball Games
Access from the Village gym to the Youth
Center during 7
th
and 8
th
grade basket-
ball games will be limited to half time and
between games. There is no food or
drinks allowed in the Village gym. There
will be an adult at the doors for security
purposes.
Village Board Action during the Septem-
ber 19, 2005, meeting:
Approved $20,000 additional funding for
stainless steel handrails ($11,800) and
new theatre steps ($8,200) at the
Memorial Theatre, cost of project to
come from the Building Fund.
Approved obtaining bids for Memorial
Building exterior improvements includ-
ing ADA ramp, lights at wheelchair
ramp, new theatre steps, steps east of
the theatre steps and handrails at the
Memorial Building.
Approved operators licenses as re-
quested.
Approved request to hire full-time Police
Officer to fill vacancy left by Officer
Ohrmund.
Approved request to hire part-time Po-
lice Officer for three months, with status
to be reviewed at that time.
Approved April 2005 through July 2005
Revenue and Expense Reports.
Approved the Martenson & Eisele, Inc.
contract for Smart Growth Comprehen-
sive Plan for $31,000 with the under-
standing work would not begin prior to
January 1, 2006, and dependent on the
outcome of the proposed TIF.
VILLAGE NEWS www.kohlervillage.org
Approved Special Use Permit for Vanity
Shops of Grand Forks, Inc. for a Vanity
clothing store to be located in the Deer
Trace Shopping Center, corner of CTH
A and STH 28.
Approved additional funding incurred
with Michael Best & Friedrich for negoti-
ating the terms and conditions of a de-
velopment agreement, cost $6,700.
Approved retaining Lynda Templen as
bond counsel and in negotiation of the
development agreement.
Approved request from Kohler Credit
Union for re-imaging their permanent
signage to include their new logo and
raising the front monument by 12.
Approved Tom Leonhardts attendance
at the Wisconsin League of Municipali-
ties 2005 Annual Conference in Green
Bay.
Approved having Village Board take
back responsibility to negotiate develop-
ment agreement from the Planning
Commission.
Approved engagement agreement to re-
tain Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek, S.C.
and Attorney Lynda Templen in connec-
tion with the development agreement
and bond financing.
Approved amended engagement letter
for Financial Advisory Services related
to TIF from Ehlers & Associates, Inc.
Directed the Planning Commission to
remove the Woodland Road Water Ex-
tension from the proposed TIF project
plan.
Approved the following Ordinances:
No. 2005-4, An Ordinance Amending
Section 20.08.040 of the Municipal
Code of the Village of Kohler, She-
boygan County, Wisconsin Regulating
Outdoor Furnaces. Outdoor furnaces
are prohibited and shall not be in-
stalled or operated within any zoning
district in the Village
No. 2005-9, An Ordinance Amending
Section 7.04.070 of the Municipal
Code of the Village of Kohler, She-
boygan County, Wisconsin Regarding
Cats and Dogs. No one shall keep,
own or harbor at his or her home, if
located in an area classed as a resi-
dential district under the zoning ordi-
nance, more than two cats or dogs
over three months of age which are
males or spayed females, or one cat
or dog which is an unsprayed female
over three months of age. The keep-
ing of any cats or dogs contrary to the
provisions of this chapter constitutes
a public nuisance.
Approved the following Resolutions:
No. 2005-14, A Resolution Amending
the 2005 General Fund Budget.
No. 2005-15, A Resolution Designat-
ing the National Incident Manage-
ment System (NIMS) as the Basis for
Incident Management in the Village of
Kohler.
No. 2005-16, A Preliminary Resolu-
tion Declaring Intention to Levy Spe-
cial Assessments for the Extension
and Installation of Water Main, Fire
Hydrants, and Services within Wood-
land Road North of STH 23 and Sun-
set Road to address the executed
agreement dated April 27, 1966. Also,
directed the Planning Commission to
remove the Woodland Road Water
Extension from the proposed TIF
project plan.
No. 2005-17, A Resolution to Request
Federal Funds Granted to Sheboygan
County Under the Non-Motorized
Transportation Pilot Program.
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NOVEMBER, 2005

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KOHLER PUBLIC LIBRARY
KOHLER PUBLIC LIBRARY
PARKING:
There are two designated library parking
spaces; Mr. Dickert has said that number
will be increased to five. These spaces
are located in the visitor parking area
right after you drive through the canopy.
KOHLER PUBLIC LIBRARY
ENTRANCE:
For school security purposes, it is
necessary for the Public Librarys outside
entrance to remain locked during school
hours. Between the hours of 8am-3pm on
school days, you will need to enter the
library via the main school entrance under
the canopy. Please stop in the office and
pick up a Library Patron name card and
then proceed to the library. We apologize
for any inconvenience that this may
cause, however we all recognize that
safety of children comes first.
ATTENTION STUDENTS AND
PARENTS:
The public library is now running off of
the Eastern Shores Library system
server/network. This affects students after
school at the library in two ways.
1. Students are not able to access their
school accounts/files through the public
library. Therefore, students need to plan
ahead and save their work on discs during
school if they need to work on them after
school. The library has discs available
free of charge for their usejust ask at
the circulation desk.
2. Students will not be able to access all
of the programs that the school owns but
the public library does not. This includes:
Accelerated Reader and Microsoft
Publisher.
The computer lab belongs to the school
and is not monitored at night by the
public library staff; however we are
working out a plan with the school to
allow students with prior approval to
work in the lab unsupervised.
We apologize for any inconvenience that
this may cause.
***As always, everyone must have a
library card or drivers license in order to
use the computers during public library
hours***
EASI-CAT MANAGEMENT:
Easicat is the online catalog that is
available on line at www.easicat.net .
Its so much fun so feel free to order
books. Your library card number with no
spaces and all zeroes is your patron id.
Your password is the last four digits of
your phone number. We will call you
when your books arrive.
Easicat Tips:
Please call us at 459-2923 if you dont
want us to call you when your holds
arrive. We know that some of you are
diligent about checking your account
online so you know if your books have
arrived. We enjoy calling and talking
with you but if you dont feel it is
necessary please let us know.
ATTENTION EASICAT USERS!!
You can now suspend your holds when
youre going out of town!!!
Vacations are upon us and you may want
to suspend any holds you have placed
while you are gone. You can do this by
accessing Easicat and then clicking on
patron account at the top.
You do not loose your place
in the queue while you have
a suspension on your
requested titles. The book
will not be shipped during
the time you are gone but
the next available copy will
be shipped when you return and release
the suspension.
BOOK DISCUSSION
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Date: November 17, 2005
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Kohler Public Library
Synopsis: Quote taken from the Amazon
review page
The Kite Runner follows the story of Amir,
the privileged son of a wealthy
businessman in Kabul, and Hassan, the
son of Amir's father's servant. As children
in the relatively stable Afghanistan of the
early 1970s, the boys are inseparable.
They spend idyllic days running kites and
telling stories of mystical places and
powerful warriors until an unspeakable
event changes the nature of their
relationship forever, and eventually
cements their bond in ways neither boy
could have ever predicted. Even after Amir
and his father flee to America, Amir
remains haunted by his cowardly actions
and disloyalty. In part, it is these demons
and the sometimes impossible quest for
forgiveness that bring him back to his war-
torn native land after it comes under
Taliban rule. ("...I wondered if that was
how forgiveness budded, not with the
fanfare of epiphany, but with pain
gathering its things, packing up, and
slipping away unannounced in the middle
of the night.")
Refreshments will be provided by the
library.
STORYHOUR
Stories, songs and a craft designed to
promote a love of books.
Time: 6:45 PM repeated 10:00 AM
Thursday (The October dates
will be on Thursday but the
day could be changed to
Friday at 10 if this is more
convenient. Could you
please let us know which day
you would like better by
calling 459-2923 or e-mailing
jgebhart@esls.lib.wi.us. Thank you.)
November 1 & 3Down By the Station
November 8 & 10Jack and Jill
November 15 & 17Imagine, Childrens
Book Week **Free book for all children
who attend**
November 22 & 24OFF
November 29 & December 1Im
Tall/Im Small
NEWTITLES:
FICTION
Anansi Boys Gaiman
At First Sight Nicholas Sparks
Blue Smoke Nora Roberts
Breath of Snow and Ashes Gabaldon
Chill Factor Sandra Brown
Cinnamon Kiss Mosley
Consent to Kill Flynn
Courting Disaster Pence
Darwin Conspiracy Darnton
Deep Black: Payback Stephen Coonts
Directors Cut Gansky
The Divide Nicholas Evans
Everyone Worth Knowing Weisberger
Fiddlers: a Novel of the 87
th
Precinct Ed
McBain
Forgiven Karen Kingsbury
Friends, lovers, chocolate: the Sunday
Philosophy Club McCall Smith
Gabriels Angel Nora Roberts
Goodnight Nobody Jennifer Weiner
Hannahs Hope Karen Kingsbury
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS:
Thanksgivng: November 24 and 25 and 27
th
HOURS:
Monday Thursday: 8am-8:30pm
Friday: 8am 8:30pm
Sunday 1am 4pm
KOHLER PUBLIC LIBRARY LOCATION:
Kohler Public Library is housed with the
school library in the school building at
333 Upper Road.
Irish Gilt Ralph McInerny
Midnight in Death J.D. Robb
Missing Mom Joyce Carol Oates
On Beauty Zadie Smith
Predator Patricia Cornwell
Shalimar the Clown Salman Rushdie
Son of a Witch Gregory Maguire
Wedding in December Anita Shreve
NON FICTION
100 People who are Screwing Up
America Goldberg
Andrew Jackson his life and times
Brands
Design Ideas for Bathrooms
Design Ideas for Kitchens
Dress Your Best Clinton Kelly
For God and Country James Yee
Inside the Not-So-Big House
Mark Twain: a life
A Million Little Pieces Frey
Never have your dog stuffed Alan Alda
Simply Felt
DVDs
Cinderella
Interpreter
Kicking and Screaming
Kingdom of Heaven
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
Unleashed
Batman Begins
Bewitched
Herbie
AUDIO
At First Sight Sparks
Cold Fire Koontz
The Divide Evan
First Impressions Deveraux
True Believer Sparks
Freakonomics
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THE KOHLER VILLAGER

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Kohler Public School, 333 upper Rd., Kohler
One block from the American Clubs Wisconsin Holiday Market
$3 (adults) $1 (kids 6-12 under) FREE (5 & under)
70 crafters ' Holiday Caf ' Bake Sale ' Entertainment
RAFFLE
7 PACKER TICKETS WITH TAILGATE BASKET
7 (2) $150 KOHLER WATERS SPA GIFT CARDS (awarded separately)
7BEAD PARTY FOR (8) AT ABACUS JEWELRY
7HOME MAKEOVER ONE-HOUR CONSULTATION WITH
TERRI BARRIE PLUS ACCESSORY PIECE
7BLUE HARBOR OVERNIGHT WITH (6) WATERPARK PASSES
7ATTEND THE FAIR & enter to win over 50 other prizes!
Complimentary shuttle service provided between our Craft Fair,
The American Clubs Wisconsin Holiday Market, and The Shops at Woodlake
Visit our Web site at: craftfair.kohlerschoolfriends.com
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Holiday traditions will adorn
The American Club on November
11-13 with the return of the Wisconsin
Holiday Market.
More than 100 craft artisans from
around the Midwest will gather for the
weekend presenting decorating ideas
and displaying gifts ranging from the
traditional to the unconventional. Enjoy
complimentary demonstrations, live
entertainment and a special luncheon in
the historic Wisconsin Room.
The Wisconsin Holiday Market is
the perfect one-stop holiday shopping
destination. Vendors offer an array of
hand-made items including heirloom
Santas, teddy bears, ornaments,
wreaths, candles, painted dishes and
serving pieces, angels, wooden toys
and sleds, handmade pottery, woven
baskets and potpourri.
New to this year's event, the Kohler
Design Center will display holiday
dining tables decorated with splendid
items from The Shops at Woodlake
Kohler. Interior experts will also be
conducting presentations in table
design and dcor.
The American Club's cardamom
bread, a holiday signature at the hotel
and a long-standing Market favorite, will
again be available for purchase. Also to
be found are the new varieties of Kohler
Original Recipe Chocolates that feature
the Buttery Original, Cranberry, Java and
Nutty Terrapins.
Hours and Admission
Show hours for the Wisconsin
Holiday Market are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on
Friday, November 11; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on
Saturday, November 12; and 9 a.m. to
4 p.m. on Sunday, November 13.
Daily admission to the show, which
includes admission to all vendor
locations, is $6 for adults and $1 for
children ages 12 and under. Strollers are
not permitted in the exhibit area. Tickets
for the special luncheon in the Wisconsin
Room are available at the door.
Complimentary shuttle service will be
offered from multiple locations at The
Shops at Woodlake Kohler, The Ameri-
can Club and the Kohler Design Center.
AWealth Of Wondrous Things
The American Club Hosts the Annual Wisconsin Holiday Market
In Celebration of Chocolate -
Welcome to Cocoa Beach
November 18 from 7-9 p.m.
Bask in the incredible tastes and aromas
amid a sea of chocolate desserts created by
The American Club talented pastry chefs.
Enjoy gourmet chocolates with an evening
theme entitled, "Welcome to Cocoa Beach".
Savor every imaginable chocolate dessert
created by our own talented pastry chefs.
Event is Friday evening, 6:30 p.m. is the
reception followed by an evening of
unlimited chocolate delights. 7-9 p.m. at
The American Club.
Feast of the Seven Fishes Buffet
Fridays, November 25, December 2, 9, 16,
23 & 30
This is an Italian tradition celebrated by
families throughout the world offering an
array of fish selections in addition to the
seafood dishes. Buffet will be featured in the
Wisconsin Room from 6 to 9 p.m.
$32.00 Adults, $14.00 Children 12 and
under, 3 and under free; plus tax and
gratuity. (800) 344-2838 for reservations.
Mistletoe Brunch
Sundays - November 27, December 4, 11
& 18
Enjoy a holiday Mistletoe Brunch in the
Wisconsin Room at The American Club.
$32.00 Adults, $14.00 Children, plus tax and
gratuity. Children 3 and under free. 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m.
The Winery Live Entertainment
Riley McKinch, classical pianist, will fill the
Winery Bar with a delightful musical
experience on Saturday evenings throughout
the winter from 6:30-10:30 p.m. Riley has
been playing for The American Club for
several months first performing on Valentine's
Day. Enjoy a range of classical compositions,
such as Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata and Fr
Elise.
Dine & Wine Passport at Cucina
Cucina is pleased to introduce the "Dine &
Wine Passport" program and a tempting new
lunch menu offering a new variety of Italian
classics. The Dine & Wine Passport offers
guest the opportunity to enjoy a compli-
mentary bottle of Corvo Rosso or Corvo
Bianco wine. After a sandwich, pizza, or
pasta dish is purchased during eight separate
lunch visits, one will be awarded with a
certificate for the complimentary bottle of
wine for their next dinner visit at Cucina.
Holiday Customer Service Center to Open
at The Shops at Woodlake Kohler
The holiday concierge is available with gift
suggestions, dining recommendations, gift
certificates and complimentary gift-wrapping
from November 25th through December
24th.
Salon at Sports Core Gets a Make Over
A renovation is planned for the Salon at
Sports Core in an effort to continuously
improve the services provided to salon
guests. The project will feature luxury
shampoo bowls, a bamboo laminate floor,
redesigned seating area, a custom cosmetics
center and a new color scheme featuring
soothing hues.
To accomplish this project, the Salon will
be closed November 7-13 and is scheduled
to reopen on the 14th.
The new environment of the Salon will
esthetically reflect the talent of the
technicians and an even more pleasing
experience.
Nestled on peaceful Wood Lake in
the charming Village of Kohler, The
Shops at Woodlake is an enchanting
holiday shopping destination. Unique
galleries, restaurants and more than
25 specialty shops offer a wonderful
diversion for you and your favorite
shopping companions. The Shops at
Woodlake unwind, explore and get
wrapped up in the holiday spirit!
Our holiday concierge is available
with gift suggestions, dining
recommendations, gift certificates
and complimentary gift-wrapping
from November 25-December 24.
Saturdays
November 26, December 3, 10 and 17
Demonstration Kitchen Presentations
2pm. Fee. Call 920-457-8000 for more
information or reservations.
Sundays
November 27, December 4, 11 and 18
Complimentary horse-drawn
carriage rides 1-3pm
725Q Woodlake Road, Kohler, WI 53044
Management Office 920-459-1713
ShopsatWoodlake.com
GREAT gifts.
GREAT tidings.
GREAT experience.
SHOPPING HOURS
MondayFriday
10am6pm
Saturday 10am5pm
Sunday Noon5pm
Christmas Eve
10am4pm
New Years Eve
10am4pm
Some stores open
additional hours.
DEMONSTRATING CULINARY CLASSICS AND
CONTEMPORARY COOKING:
2005/2006 DEMONSTRATION KITCHEN SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
The chefs from the Kitchens of Kohler are
stepping out of their restaurants to demonstrate
amazing dishes and cooking tips in the
Demonstration Kitchen at The Shops at
Woodlake Kohler.
The Demonstration Kitchen is a culinary
classroom with a functional kitchen located at
The Shops at Woodlake Kohler next to Baker
Odds & Ends and Past Basket shops. The
Kitchen seats up to 40 people, which allows
for comfortable interaction between the guests
and the chefs throughout the preparations,
presentations and tastings.
In November and December, there will be
one demonstration at 2 p.m. and in January,
February, March and April, there will be two
demonstrations at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Guests
enjoy samplings of dishes and a glass of a
chef-selected wine pairing. All sessions are
priced at $20 each, or attend with a com-
panion at two for $35. The presentation will
last approximately one hour.
For reservations or more information call
(920) 457-8000 or toll free at (800) 344-2838
and ask for Demonstration Kitchen reser-
vations. A complete schedule of Demonstra-
tion Kitchen programs can be found at
DestinationKohler.com.
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER
SCHEDULE - 2 p.m. Sessions
November 26 - Christmas in the Caribbean
with Nicholas Arnold, Riverbend Chef
December 3 - Cooking with Your Teenager
with Paul Smitala, Blackwolf Run Chef
December 10 - Italian Christmas Favorites
and Traditions with Walter Reichstadter,
Cucina Chef
December 17 - Secrets from the Kitchens
of Whistling Straits with Gary Wigand,
Whistling Straits Chef
Calendar of Special Events & Happenings