Published Monthly In Kohler, WI 53044 Volume 2, Number 6

January, 2007
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By Kevin Struck, University of Wisconsin-
Extension
The property tax has a long and some-
times colorful history. Dating from about
6,000 B.C., the earliest known tax records
were in the form of clay tablets unearthed
in the ancient city-state of Lagash in mod-
ern day Iraq. Property taxes were also col-
lected in ancient Egypt, Persia, and China.
In the 11th century A.D., Lady Godiva rode
naked on a white horse through Coventry,
England to protest the tax assessment on
her husband's property (he received a
reduction).
From 1662 to 1689, a hearth tax was
administered in England to obtain an esti-
mate of a building's value. Assessors
recorded the number and size of hearths in
each home and calculated the value accord-
ingly. Closer to home, property taxes have
existed in Wisconsin even before the
Territory of Wisconsin was formed in 1836.
Today, assessors still count hearths - and
much more. A multitude of factors go into
determining values for property and
improvements, including the number of
bedrooms and bathrooms, the construction
materials used inside and out, and consider-
ations such as a location along water or
next to protected green space.
In 2006, the Village of Kohler under-
went a community-wide revaluation. The
new values were used to calculate an updat-
ed tax rate of $20.06 per thousand dollars of
value. Village Treasurer Laurie Lindow said
the Village mailed out 1,029 tax bills in
mid-December and that most residents
seem to prefer to pay before the end of the
year. We have a drop box out front, but we
still get a number of residents who like to
stop in at the counter, just to make sure we
receive it, said Lindow.
Although the Village mails out and col-
lects tax bills, only about 20 percent of the
payment is allocated to the Village. The
majority of the property tax payment is dis-
Its that time of year again
property tax payments due
Continued on page 2
Kohler Village Board approves grant applications
for Non-Motorized Transportation Pilot Program
The Kohler Village Board approved sub-
mitting two grant applications for projects
that will be requested of the Sheboygan
County Non-Motorized Transportation
Pilot Program. The Village approved sub-
mitting a grant application for extending an
existing walking/biking path on the east
side of Woodland Road, and also approved
a grant resolution to support the Kohler
School Board's application for installation
of a tunnel beneath Greenfield Drive.
In July 2005, the U.S. Congress adopted
the new transportation budget, which
included special provisions to create a Non-
Motorized Transportation Pilot Program
(NMTPP), Sheboygan County is one of
four communities in the country selected to
participate in this pilot program. The four
communities are tasked with demonstrating
the extent to which bicycling and walking
can carry a significant portion of the trans-
portation load, and represent a major por-
tion of the transportation solution, As part
of the Pilot Program, Sheboygan County
will receive up to $25 million over four
years to develop a network of non-motor-
ized transportation facilities that connect
directly with transit stations, schools, resi-
dences, businesses, recreation areas, and
other community activity centers. This net-
work might include sidewalks, bicycle
lanes, and pedestrian and bicycle trails. The
other pilot communities are Columbia,
Missouri; Marin County, California, and
Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The application deadline for 2006 was
December 15, 2006. Recommendations for
program and project funding will be made
by the Citizens Advisory and Technical
Committee by February 22, 2007. Final
award decisions will be made by the
Sheboygan County Board of Supervisors
Joint Resources and Transportation
Committee at their regular meeting on
February 22, 2007. Applicants will receive
written notification if their application has
been awarded funding after February 28,
2007.
The following individuals are members
of the Sheboygan County Non-Motorized
Transprotation Pilot Project Advisory
Committee: Dirk Zylman, NMTPP
Committee Chairman; Jeff Agee-Aguayo,
Bay Lake Regional Planning Commission
Transportation Planner; Gene Bohman,
interested citizen; Bill Bremmer, FHWA
State Division Manager; Dr. Jeffrey Britton,
local Pediatrician, bicycle enthusiast; Susan
Buesing, Pigeon River Elementary School
Principal; Brenda Dehne, interested citizen,
bicycle enthusiast; Dan Dittrich, interested
citizen, bicycle enthusiast; Dr. Jacob
Gerend interested citizen; Tom Gierke, Ice
Age Park & Trail Foundation; Fred (Fritz)
Goebel, bicycle enthusiast; Amy Horst,
Connecting Communities Coordinator
John Michael Kohler Arts Center; Jay
Hoekstra, Kohler Company; Tom Holton,
former City of Sheboygan DPW; John
Howell, Bemis Manufacturing; Tom
Huber, Wisconsin Department of
Transportation State Bicycle and
Pedestrian Coordinator; Dolcye Johnson,
interested citizen; Jane Kettler, bicycle
enthusiast, Tom Leonhardt, Village of
Kohler President; Dave Kuckuk, Maywood
Environmental Center; Bob McDermott,
Village of Random Lake President;
Michael McFadzen, Chairman of the
Wisconsin State Trails Council; Michael
Janikowski, retired Sheboygan Area
School District teacher, Dr. Tom Ries, local
physician, bicycle enthusiast, Alan
Rudnick, elected official, City of
Sheboygan business owner; Andy Schmitt,
Village of Adell President; Steve Schmitt,
City of Sheboygan Falls Chamber/Main
Street, David Smith, member of
Sheboygan County Bicycling Club; Kevin
Struck, Growth Management Educator for
UW-Extension; Charlotte Zieve, interested
citizen.
Sample tax bill
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THE KOHLER VILLAGER welcomes contributions of news and photos of civic
events from readers. Editorial staff reserves the right to edit as necessary.
Advertising deadline: The 15th of each month (or call or e-mail if more time is
needed). All other articles deadline: The 20th of each month.
The
Villager
tributed to Sheboygan County and the
Kohler School District. The portion of the
Village's budget financed by property taxes
in 2006 totaled $1,635,131. This number is
projected to increase slightly in 2007 to
$1,679,164. Major projects completed in
2006 included the West Park Lane and ten-
nis court resurfacings, the remodeling of
the Police Department, and renovations at
Kohler Memorial Theatre.
With all of the news about shared rev-
enues, rising or falling tax rates, proposed
amendments such as TABOR, and so forth,
its often easy to overlook the property tax
bill itself, which contains important and
detailed information, some of it complex
and often confusing. The remainder of this
article addresses some frequently asked
questions related to tax bills.
Item 1: A rising tax rate means taxes
will go up, right? Not necessarily; nor does
a falling tax rate mean taxes will go down.
Since the tax rate is calculated by dividing
the tax levy (the amount of money a com-
munity determines it needs to cover its
annual expenditures) by the value of prop-
erty base (the total value of all property in
a community; sometimes called the tax
base), it is possible for the tax rate to go up
even when the levy goes down - if the value
of property base declined, perhaps due to
deflation or numerous businesses shutting
down. On the other hand, the tax rate can
go down while the levy is actually going
up, that is, the community is spending more
money. This can occur when the value of
property base increases enough to offset
the levy increase.
Item 2: Can I see how my community is
doing by comparing its spending with other
communities? Various organizations like
the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance routinely
publish reports examining trends in munic-
ipal spending and comparing communities
against one another. While this may offer
some helpful insights, experts are also
aware that comparisons can sometimes be
misleading.
First, a municipality can reduce proper-
ty tax rates and levies by charging for serv-
ices such as garbage pickup separately
from the general property tax. This might
make such a municipality's tax rate and
levy look better when compared to others,
but the homeowner in that municipality is
still paying, one way or another.
Major municipal projects can also have
a bearing from year to year on how commu-
nities compare. The community that had
substantial construction/repair charges
incurred in a given year might have a larg-
er tax levy in that particular year than a
community without such projects. In subse-
quent years, the situation might be
reversed.
Another possible factor is community
demographics, which can 1) increase state
aids to some communities and lower them
for others, and 2) place a higher demand on
community services. For example, through
no fault of its own, a community might
have a larger than normal number of chil-
dren, which could mean a new park has to
be developed and maintained, a school
addition might be necessary, and more
school buses are running on the communi-
ty's roadways thereby leading to a shorter
pavement lifespan.
The number of variables that can come
into play when trying to compare commu-
nities is almost unlimited. Depending on
needs and circumstances, communities
offer varying levels and types of services.
Therefore comparisons are generally more
useful when they focus on what is different
and why, and what works and what does-
n't, says Kate Lawton, Local Government
Specialist with the University of
Wisconsin-Extension.
Item 3: What is the Ave. Assmt. Ratio?
Assessed value is the fair market dollar
value assigned to a property by the asses-
sor. A property owners total assessment is
a combination of the assessed value of the
land and improvements. Because the real
estate market is constantly fluctuating, the
assessed value seldom remains the true fair
market value for long. Since the property
assessment process is labor intensive and
time consuming, communities usually wait
a few years to update the values (a process
known as a revaluation). The state, there-
fore, estimates the total value of all assess-
ments in a community at a certain percent-
age of the current fair market value. This
year, for example, the state estimates prop-
erties within the Village of Kohler are
assessed at 96.87 percent of their market
value. This estimate is called the average
assessment ratio. It happens to be reason-
ably close to 100 percent because the
Village underwent a revaluation this year.
Property taxes, continued from page 1
It is important to note that property taxes
are levied on the Total Assessed Value, not
the Total Estimated Fair Market Value.
Item 4: How much does the Wisconsin
lottery take in and what percentage of that
amount goes for tax relief? According to the
Wisconsin Department of Revenue, in fiscal
year 2005-2006 total lottery sales were just
under $509 million. Of this total 56.1 per-
cent was paid out as prize money, 5.6 per-
cent went to retailer commissions, and 6.6
percent was allocated to computer system
and administrative expenses. This left
approximately 32 percent for property tax
relief, about $153 million, to spread across
approximately 1.6 million properties.
Item 5: Why didnt I receive a lottery
credit? Only owners of a home in
Wisconsin who use the home as their pri-
mary residence on January 1 of the year in
which property taxes are levied qualify.
Primary residence is defined as the home
where an individual lives more than six
months of the year. If temporarily absent, it
is the home to which the owner returns.
Only one primary residence may be
claimed. You may have to apply for Lottery
and Gaming Credit if you have purchased a
home since 1999 or you now use your prop-
erty as your primary residence. An owner
who qualifies for the credit, but whose tax
bill does not reflect the credit, may claim
the credit until January 31 following the
issuance of the tax bill with the treasurer
responsible for collecting the property
taxes. More information is available online
at http://www.dor.state.wi.us/faqs/slf/lottcr.html.
Item 6: Why is my legal description
incomplete? Properties within a subdivision
or created by certified survey map are con-
cisely identified by their lot number. Other
properties, however, must be described by
their location in the Public Land Survey
System (section, town, and range) and/or a
metes and bounds description of their
boundary. Some complex metes and
bounds descriptions can literally run on for
several pages. To save space, the legal
description on a tax bill is generally a high-
ly abbreviated form of the description on
your property deed. Even then, longer
descriptions will be incomplete on the tax
bill. Therefore, always refer to your deed or
referenced boundary survey for the true
legal description of your property.
In conclusion, property taxes have a
long history and have undergone many
changes. In the not too distant future tax
bills will probably arrive via computer and
feature automatic account debits. No pre-
diction on whether there will be a future
Lady Godiva.
Garbage will
be picked up
January 3rd
Garbage pick-up dur-
ing the week of New
Years will be on
Wednesday, January 3.
Christmas trees will
be picked up curbside
during scheduled garbage
pick-ups. The trees are considered garbage
due to the potential for lights or other orna-
mentation to be accidentally left on the tree.
Brian Beeck
509 Broadway Avenue
Sheboygan Falls, WI
920-467-4205
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Thanks to many whove supported the Kohler Villager!
Since the August, 2005 launch of The
Kohler Villager, I have received many pos-
itive and supportive comments, but this
publication would not be possible without
the support of Kohler residents, non-resi-
dent subscribers, the many contributors
who have kept me supplied with the con-
tent that so many enjoy reading, and most
of all, a special thank you to advertisers,
without which this endeavor would not be
possible.
Thank you to the following businesses
that have advertised in the August, 2005
issue of The Kohler Villager through
December, 2006:
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Amy Gutschow - Village Realty &
Development
Angels in Aprons LLC
Art Imigs
Associated Psychological Health Services
Barthel TV
Bicycle Works, LLC
Blackwolf Run
Bullard Childrens Dentistry
Burkart Heisdorf Insurance
Cagle Cabinet Warehouse, LLC
Candidate Jeffrey Dickert
Candidate Jim ODonnell
Candidate Job Hou-Seye
Candidate Kenneth Conger
Candidate Terry Van Akkeren
Cedar Landing
Chiyoko's Grooming
Cucina
D&H Sales and Service
DeBruin Construction
Dennis Baumann
Dierkes Properties
Dietzos Christmas Acres
Dr. Andrew Campbell - Quintessa Medical
Spa
Dr. George Hess
Edward Jones Investments
Elaine Hitchcock
EssenceDVDs.com
Essentially Fit
Ez Auctions 4u, LLC
Falls Healing Arts
Gallery Viriditasa
Groove Salon
Holy Family School
Hospice Advantage
Intentions
Jerry's Lawn & Garden Service
Johnson Bank
Jon Rost Associates, LLC
Just Drive
Katarina Pastries
Keeping in Touch Massage
Kohler Company
Kohler Credit Union
Kohler Gardener
Kohler Waters Spa
Larson Eyecare
Lindman Eyecare
Main Dish Kitchen
Mark Wildermuth - Sentry Insurance
Mary Ann Fibiger
Meals on Wheels
Mental Health Association
Mike's Lawn & Landscape
Mobile Mud
Mrs. Lackovich's Christmas House
Nest
Nia The Technique
O2M Productions
Optima
Past Basket
Remax Universal Realty, LLC
Restoration Gardens
Richardson's Furniture
River Wildlife
Road America
Scentualities
Shari Jensen - Village Realty &
Development
Sheboygan Theatre Company
Silver Maple Flooring
Silverwater Productions
Skybox
Sports Core
Stardust Limousine
Steiner Group
Sue Breitbach-Fenn, American Family
Insurance
Sweet Potatos
Synergy Team Workout
Terri Barrie - Making Spaces
The American Club
The Botanical Gardens of Kohler
The Gameboard
The Horse & Plow
The Immigrant
The Shops at Woodlake
The Villager Restaurant
Thyme Savours
Visionary Eye Care
Whistling Straits
Windridge Homes
Winkel Contracting
Wisconsin Trader
Woodlake Market
YouveGotWine.com
Thank you also to the following con-
tributers:
Kohler Public Schools and staff
Kevin Struck, UW-Extension
McClean Bennett, former sudent writer
All the various groups, organizations and
individuals whove contributed photos,
articles and content.
Cordially,
Mary Struck, editor
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Caitlin Brotz, a 2000 Kohler High
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Kohler, has recently opened Olivu 426, a
natural body products store at 511 N. 8th
Street in Sheboygan. While Caitlin does
have some products on her shelf ready for
sale, the bulk of the products in her store
are made by the customers themselves. It is
a shopping experience unlike any other in
Sheboygan County, as customers make
gifts for others, or something for them-
selves to indulge in such as custom soaps,
lip balms, stick lotions (great for travel),
cream lotions, bath soaks, perfumes, body
scrubs, and custom diffusers.
Your rich experience will begin as soon
as you walk into Olivu. Awaiting you is a
fireplace, calming music, soft colors and
candles complementing the aromas from a
wide array of organic herbs that can be
used to create products for your specific
needs. Caitlin's four years of experience in
the creation of natural body products is
evident in the quality of the products as
well as the experience. After receiving a
lesson in how to create and use the wide
array of essential oils and organic herbs
available, Olivu customers are guided
through making their own products.
Walk-in customers looking for a one-
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welcome, and Caitlin opens her store for
custom parties, which were previously
held in customer homes. Groups of up to
10 may gather at the store and receive cus-
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What differentiates Olivus concept from
the typical home party is the opportunity to
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The parties are ideal for wedding show-
ers, holidays, or just for fun. For a unique
birthday party idea, children as young as
10 may gather to make their own lip balms
and soaps for themselves, or as gifts for
their favorite adults. Party hostesses create
guest lists and provide refreshments and
receive gifts for hosting the party.
Each of the organic materials contain
different properties designed to moistur-
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the product with the specific properties as
well as the scent and look you desire.
Olivu also offers handmade jewelry,
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Olivu is open Tuesday through Friday
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enth grade class, along with social studies
teacher Joel Somerville and English
teacher Mike Dellger, went on a field trip
to the Sheboygan Falls/Kohler cemeteries
as part of their annual Family History unit.
After seeing a demonstration of how to
make a rubbing of an image on a grave-
stone, students are then required to find a
stone, record the data, and do a rubbing of
their own. As an extension of this project,
the students are then required to find their
persons obituary on microfilm at Mead
Library and then write a fictional day in
the life of that person.
The three-week unit culminates in a
genealogy booklet that contains, among
other things, a four-generation pedigree
chart and two family interviews. Both
Messrs. Somerville and Dellger have
extensive backgrounds in genealogy
research, which they are eager to pass on
to their students. As Mr. Dellger says,
Each of us is a link in a very long chain.
Students visit cemeteries
for geneology field trip
February 34, 2007
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Students left to right are: Alex VanderSchaaf, Alexis Korman, Daniele Neese, Erin Johnson
Ryan Zittel, Kendall Wolf
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CLASSIFIEDS
Kohler Seniors
Please join the Kohler seniors on January 8 at 1:30 p.m. at the Village Hall. We
will make plans for the coming year and play White Elephant Bingo. Please
bring a white elephant for prizes. All are welcome.
Kohler School Friends
Second Monday of the month at 11:15 a.m. in the Library.
Kohler Police Athletic League (KPAL)
Second Thursday of every month at the firehouse. Social time
begins at 7:00 p.m., meetings begin at 7:30 p.m.
Kohler Soccer Club
Second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Library.
Kohler Athletic Booster Club
First Monday of each month (excluding July) at 7:00 PM in the Library.
Meeting Dates
Announcements and milestones are printed free of charge. Mail or leave in drop box at: Terra
Media, L.L.C., 219 Church St., Kohler, WI 53044.
Please include self-addressed stamped envelope to ensure return of photo prints.
Classifieds are $5 per issue. Make checks payable to Terra Media, L.L.C.
Classifieds are $5 per issue. Payment must accompany ad or be made by 20th of month.
Please do not request billing for classifieds.
Make checks payable to
Terra Media, L.L.C. and mail or leave in drop box at 219 Church St., Kohler, WI 53044
CONTRACTING SERVICES
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
To the Kohler High School Class of 1986 The responses received to
date indicate that class members would prefer a summer reunion. Therefore, we
will reschedule our planned 20th reunion to July of 2007. I hope that all of you will
be able to attend. Please contact me at jhorneck@msn.com and send me your
ideas or comments, and please send me contact information you might have for
other classmates as well; specifically e-mail addresses, as we would like to use
the convenience and power of the Internet to coordinate the event. Look forward
to hearing from you and seeing you soon.
Sheboygan area singles, divorced and widowed. Please join us for
our monthly meetings and Breakfast Club. Monthly meetings are held every first
and third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Lakeshore Lanes, 2519 South
Business Drive, Sheboygan. Breakfast Club is every first and third Saturday of the
month at Arabella's Family Restaurant, 725 Indiana Ave., Sheboygan at 10 a.m.
Call 920.254.9514.
Order of Elks recognizes
Kohler student as
Student of the Month
The Order of the Elks has a long-stand-
ing tradition of providing encouragement
and activities for the youth of our Nation.
In keeping with that tradtion, the
Sheboygan Elks Lodge #299 is implement-
ing recognition for Student of the Month
within Sheboygan County.
One student per month will be recog-
nized from the twelve area high schools.
Kale Schnettler was selected to receive this
honor for the month of November. He was
presented with a $50 check and a placque
from Scott Valenstein, the Exaulted Ruler.
Kohler Middle School
November Students of
the Month
October Students of the Month have been named at Kohler Middle School by the Middle
School faculty and Middle School Principal, Mr. Lance Northey:
Receiving the honor in the 7th grade were:
Rachel OKeefe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David OKeefe
Ryan Zittel, son of Tim Zittel and Debbie Zittel
Receiving the honor in the 8th grade were:
Emma Fulop, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Fulop
Christian Ertel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rick Ertel
This is a monthly award given to seventh and eighth grade students on the basis of aca-
demic performance, leadership, school involvement, and citizenship. The students are
selected through faculty recommendation. Congratulations!
Food drive challenge held
by Kohler Middle School
The Kohler Middle School Student Council held a food drive challenge in November.
The 6th graders donated the most food items and won a pizza party. All food items were
donated to local food pantries.
From left: Laura Multer, Kale Schnettler, Scott Valenstein
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Sponsored by
Kohler School Friends
Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007
Kohler School Cafeteria
Doors Open 6:30, Game Starts 7:00
Do you scream the answers to TV game show questions?
Do you remember little details that evade others?
Do you love to compete with friends?
Do you know it ALL?
Did you miss the last trivia night?
Talk to someone who attended and dont be left out again!!
10 rounds of 10 questions each, for a total of 100 questions.
Tickets are $80 per table.
The top table will receive a cash award of $160.
Assemble your own 8 person team or register as an individual and we will
try to match you up with a team.
Each table of 8 will be scored as a team.
Complimentary soda and snacks will be served. You may bring appetizers
or snacks (no alcoholic beverages or smoking are permitted on school
grounds).
Tables are reserved on a first response basis and a limited number of
tables are available, so please reserve now.
Walk-ins will be accepted the evening of the event if tables are available.
Questions will be oriented toward adults.
All proceeds benefit the Kohler School Friends Organization and will be
used to enhance the curriculum for all students.
For additional questions please call Diane Kelly, 920-452-2737.
Residents and non-residents alike -- gather your neighborsyour friendsyour co-
workers for a night full of laughs, entertainment, and we promise...A LOT OF TRIVIA!!!!
To reserve 1 table of eight (8) in your name at $80.00 per table, pick up a
form at the Library, Village Hall or School Office
- or -
Mail your payment with your name, address, phone # and names of team
members joining you at your table of 8 payable to:
Kohler School Friends
c/o Diane Kelly
634 Roosevelt Rd.
Kohler WI 53044
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The mill rate for the 2006-07 school year
was set by the Board of Education at the
Annual Meeting held in October. The mill
rate was set using the State of Wisconsin
revenue cap formula. This years mill rate is
9.46. That is down one tenth of a mill from
the previous year. Individual tax bills may
vary due to the growth or decline of proper-
ty value in each municipality located within
the District. For example, the Village of
Kohlers worth grew at 12 percent this year,
while the property in the Town of Wilson
that is located within the School District
boundaries grew at 5.6 percent. Also, the
revaluation of each property in the Village
of Kohler will change individual tax bills in
the Village, dependent on if your houses
property value grew more than the average
house in Kohler. The graph below shows
the continued downward trend of the
Districts mill rate over the last 15 years.
By Mrs. LaDuke
The children in Mrs. LaDukes third
grade class recently participated in the
Read for a Need Program. They received
pledges for the minutes of Silent Reading
they achieved for the month of November.
When the students had received all pledged
groceries and collected them at school,
they had a grand total of 240 items! These
non-perishable groceries were donated to
Safe Harbor to help children less fortunate.
Great job with reading and helping others!
Kohler third-graders take
part in Read for Need
program
Mrs. Grossens Business Management class took a tour of the Kohler Company on December 13.
The tour consisted of the Pottery, Brass, and Foundry Departments. The class observed production
of toilets, sinks, and faucets and robotics in action!
Business Management class
tours Kohler Company
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Sports
Sports
The Kohler Classic
to make another
"Run"!
The Kohler School Friends organ-
ization is bringing back the
Kohler Classic in 2007, so get out
your running shoes and start train-
ing. This year the race will take
place on June 16th and feature
both a 5K run/walk and a 1 mile
run/walk for the children.
Registration for the event will be
available to the public in February.
We are currently searching for talent-
ed individuals to design a logo for our
shirts and to create a name for this
Dozens of volunteers pitched in to make
the Kohler Invitational basketball tourna-
ment a success, and the teams on the court
took care of the rest. Held November 30 -
December 1, the tournament featured four
high school boys teams, four high school
girls teams, and eight boys teams in the
5th/6th grade bracket, which also included a
team free-throw shooting contest.
The highlight of the tournament was a
Kohler victory over St. Lawrence Seminary
(Mt. Calvary) in the high school boys cham-
pionship game. Kohler won 41-38 when
junior Christian Wolf made a three-point
shot as the final buzzer sounded. The basket
was part of 21 points Wolf scored in the
game. Senior Chris Gianfreda chipped in 6
points and junior Craig Bishop added 5.
Kohler had advanced to the championship
game by defeating Oneida Nation 62-52.
Wolf again paced the Blue Bombers with 30
points, while Bishop had 10.
The high school girls team made it to the
girls championship game by beating Oneida
Nation 40-29. Senior Rachel Saemann led
the way with 17 points and 14 rebounds.
Sheboygan Falls ended the Blue Bombers
hopes for a title, however, by winning 52-
27. Junior Brooke Halverson scored 9
points to lead Kohler.
Kohler had a 5th grade team and a 6th
grade team entered in the boys 5th/6th
grade tournament. The 6th grade team
defeated Sheboygan Holy Family 5th and
St. John Lutheran (Random Lake) before
losing to Sheboygan Holy Family 6th in a
well-played championship game. Sixth
grader Ryan Halverson made a half court
shot as the first half ended in the team's
opening game, which it ultimately won by a
single point.
Kohler basketball
tournament a
success
Tengowski is State
Champion
On Saturday December 16th, Ben
Tengowski (1st Grade - Mrs. Wolfert)
competed in the YMCA Boys State
Gymnastics Meet at the Greater
Marinette/Menominee YMCA. Ben
had a personal best with his All-Around
score at 56.0, scoring nothing below a
9.1 on the individual events. He
took home gold in all 6 events plus
the All-Around competition. Ben
will compete in Seattle at the end of
June in the YMCA Gymnastics
Nationals Competition.
year's race. Entries
can be dropped
off in the Ele-
mentary School
Office through
January 26th. Winners
will receive a free T-shirt, (2) water-
park passes to Blue Harbor, and brag-
ging rights for the year! Questions or
comments regarding this years event,
please contact Carol Benishek or
Suzanne Fink.
Ben Tengowski
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Nick Venn, Shane Anderson, Kristin Tesmer, and Lili Giertz at Bond Falls.
Kohler Students
take Trees for
Tomorrow trip
to Michigans
Upper Peninsula
Four Kohler students took a trip to Bond Falls in
the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for Trees for
Tomorrow, a natural resources education camp for
students in the 10th or 11th grade.
Wisconsin statute 19.81 (1) states that "in
recognition of the fact that a representation-
al government of the American
type is dependent upon an
informed electorate, it is
declared to be the policy of the
state that the public is entitled to
the fullest and most complete
information regarding the affairs
of government as is compatible
with the conduct of government
business."
That, in essence, is the basis
for Wisconsin's Open Meetings
Law.
The law goes on to say that
"to implement and ensure the public policy
herein expressed, all meetings of all state
and local governmental bodies shall be pub-
licly held in places reasonably accessible to
members of the public and shall be open to
all citizens at all times unless otherwise
expressly provided by law."
The Open Meetings Law applies to virtu-
ally all meetings of state and local govern-
mental bodies; be it the state assembly, the
city council, the school board or any com-
mittees of those bodies. The law, according
to a compliance guide created by the
Wisconsin Attorney General, determines
what a governmental body is by focusing on
the manner in which the body was created.
For that reason, advisory committees created
by constitution, statute, ordinance, rule or
order are also subject to the Open Meetings
Law!
But what good is a public meeting if no
one knows when or where it is taking place?
The state Open Meetings Law, also, has pro-
visions which require public notice of gov-
ernmental meetings.
State law requires that notice of meetings
be given "to the public, to those news media
who have filed a written request for such
notice and to the official newspaper" or to a
news medium likely to give notice in the
area.
Public notice must be given at least 24
hours in advance of the meeting unless for
good cause such notice is impossible. Even
in such cases, notice must be given with at
least 2 hours advance notice. Public notices
must set forth the time, date, place and sub-
ject matter of the meeting, including any
subject intended for discussion in a closed
session.
It is important to note that although the
Open Meetings Law requires governmental
meetings be open to the public, it does not
Wisconsins open meetings law
The election season has come to a close
and it is now time for the legislature and the
Governor to get to work at addressing the
needs and concerns of the residents of the
State of Wisconsin. I am thankful
and humbled by the confidence
and trust that was placed in me
by the voters of the 9th Senate
District on Election Day and I
look forward to energetically and
effectively serving as the voice
and vote for all district residents
in the State Senate for the next
four years.
As a result of the elections,
the Republicans will now serve
as the minority party in the State
Senate. There will be 18 Democratic
Senators and 15 Republican Senators serv-
ing in the Senate for the next two years.
While this change will most likely impact
my ability to successfully author and pass
legislative proposals, I look forward to
working with my colleagues at identifying,
understanding and addressing issues that
are important to the residents of the 9th
District and the State of Wisconsin as a
whole.
I will aggressively work to move for-
ward the goals and objectives that I present-
ed to the voters during my re-election cam-
paign, including:
* Moving Wisconsin out of the top 10 high-
est taxed states in the nation;
* Delivering permanent property tax relief;
* Making Wisconsin more attractive for job
growth and new business development;
* Making health care more affordable and
accessible;
Thankful to serve
Updates From Our State Representatives
require that the public be allowed to participate
in those meetings. Other state laws, however,
provide for public hearing on cer-
tain issue specific matters. Unless
covered by such a statute, it is up to
the governmental body to deter-
mine whether or not to allow public
participation in a meeting.
The state Open Meetings
Law even provides for the record-
ing, filming or taping of govern-
mental bodies and states that
"whenever a governmental body
holds a meeting in open session, the
body shall make a reasonable effort
to accommodate any person desir-
ing to record, film or photograph the meeting."
There are, of course, issues which are
exempted from being held in an open meeting.
The law provides for very specific exemptions.
Even when such issues are being considered, it
is important to note that the law requires that
these meetings first be convened in open ses-
sion before going into closed session to consid-
er those specific issues. Some exemptions
which allow a governmental entity to convene
in closed session include: consideration of a
dismissal, demotion or discipline of a public
employee or consideration of employment, pro-
motion, compensation or performance evalua-
tion of an employee.
Finally, state law provides that the "motions
and roll call votes of every meeting of a govern-
mental body shall be recorded, preserved and
open to public inspection." Exceptions to
this law allow for closed votes for the election
of a body's officers.
The Wisconsin attorney general is required,
by law, to give advice on the law and enforce
the law. District attorneys can, also, enforce the
law within their counties. And, if a district
attorney refuses or does not take action within
20 days of receiving a complaint relating to the
law, the person who filed the complaint can
bring legal action to enforce the law.
The Wisconsin Open Meetings Law is, in
my view, one of our state's most important
laws. We need to continue to ensure open
access to all levels of government. We are
called public servants for a reason. We are all
here to serve the public and we need to pro-
vide that service in open with full public
access!
* Providing a state tax deduction for
Health Savings Accounts;
* Protecting SeniorCare and enhancing
FamilyCare;
* Strengthening our education
system by directing more of our
education funding directly into
classroom instruction;
* Establishing a photo ID
requirement to vote;
* Balancing good stewardship
measures with continued eco-
nomic growth; and
* Fighting for the improvement
of Highway 23.
Most important, I look
forward to addressing the issues and con-
cerns that are brought to my attention by
the residents of the 9th Senate District. As
in the past, I will work to make myself
available and accessible to area citizens. I
plan to host my first round of "Constituent
Input Sessions" in January. Please watch
for more information on these sessions in
later Capitol Connection columns.
In addition, you should always feel
welcome to contact me with your ideas,
questions or concerns at any of the num-
bers listed below.
Again, I am appreciative of the confi-
dence and trust that was placed in me by
the voters and humbled by the responsibil-
ity of serving as your voice and vote in the
State Senate for the next four years.
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
Terry Van Akkeren
State Representative
Joe Leibham
State Senator
Photos of 2006
Kohler Elementary annual Halloween Parade
Traditional kindergarten and first grade Thanksgiving celebration
Black &
Orange Day
The 5th and 6th grade
Planning Council
decided to organize a
Black & Orange Day
so that the entire ele-
mentary school could
celebrate Halloween.
On Monday, October
30th, all the students
were asked to wear
black and orange
clothing. Two class-
rooms had 100% par-
ticipation. Mrs.
Nebel's 1st grade class
won the pinata and
Mrs. Magle's class
won a special treat.
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Teachers, support staff, and students of
Kohler School took time out of their already
busy schedules to bundle up and ring bells
for the Salvation Army on Saturday,
December 9, 2006. This year bellringers
appeared at three different locations.
The following is a list of the people who
braved the cold in order to help others have
a Merry Christmas: Len Hucke, John
Schad, Ken Roeder along with Kaleigh,
Tyler and Charlie, Jenny VanDyke and
Carter Udovich; Deb and Galen LaDuke;
Laura, Brent, Adam and Owen Multer;
Shirley Wolfert; Lori Neurhor; Jen and Jim
Roeber along with Aleah and Ben, Betty,
Paul and Landen Bley; Kelly and Jon Cole
with Hailey and Maddie; Mary Nebel and
Julie Manz.
Wendy Kukla brought her son Cole and
his friend, Calvin Stefanczyk, and Sue
Dexheimer.
Kohler Schools staff and
students ring bells
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LIBRARY LINK
KOHLER PUBLIC LIBRARY
WIRELESS INTERNET IS HERE!!
The Kohler Public Library is excited to
announce that we now offer wireless
Internet service. To take advantage of this
new service, all you need to do is bring in
your laptop computer with a wireless card,
sit down at a table, and log on! Please
help spread the word to students and out-
of-town guests.
CSI - FINGERPRINTINGWORK-
SHOP
Date: January 10, 2007
Place: Kohler Public Library
Time: 12:30 PM
Thom Jones from DeKalb, Il will be in the
library to present an early release CSI pro-
gram that is open to the public. No pun
intended but this will be a hands-on pro-
gram.
The program is free and everyone is wel-
come.
BOOK DISCUSSION
The group will resume in the spring when
Victoria Houston comes to talk about how
she got into writing her mystery Loon
Lake series. Our snowbirds will also have
returned by this time.
OVERDRIVE AUDIO BOOKS
The library is aware that there is a problem
with some people downloading audio
books. I have contacted Eastern Shores
and they are contacting Overdrive to see
why we are having a problem with
Overdrive recognizing patron library
cards. We hope to have this service up
and functioning properly by early in the
year. I am sorry about the inconvenience.
STORYHOUR: Stories, songs, and a
craft project
Thursdays at 10:00 AM
January 7: New Year/Seasons
January 14: Red Hearts
January 21: Down on the Farm
January 28: Birthdays
NEWMATERIALS: Please call 459-
2923 or email jgebhart@esls.lib.wi.us if
you have suggestions of items to purchase
for the library.
FICTION
Nip, Tuck, Dead by Avocato
Vertigo by Baratz-Logsted
Empire by Orson Scott Card
Fire Dancer by Colleen Coble
Treasure of Khan by Cussler
Boleyn Inheritance by Philippa Gregory
Shape Shifter by Hillerman
True Evil by Iles
Brother Odd by Koontz
Cross by Patterson
Short Straw by Stuart Woods
Richochet by Mary Higgins Clark
Drop Dead Gorgeous by Linda Howard
Valley of Silence by Nora Roberts
Born in Death by J.D. Robb
Murder at the Opera by Margaret Truman
NON-FICTION
Chicken Soup for the Shoppers Soul
Coaching Team Basketball
Digital Photographer's Handbook
Jane Adams: Champion of Democracy
Complete Guide to the National Parks
Plymouth a photographic Guide by the
Plymouth Historical Society
HOURS:
Monday-Thursday: 8am-8:30pm
Friday: 8am-8:30pm
Sunday 1-4pm
KOHLER PUBLIC LIBRARY LOCATION:
Kohler Public Library is housed with the
school library in the school building at
333 Upper Road.
DVDs
Clerks 2
Superman Returns
The Devil Wears Prada
Lady in the Water
Material Girls
My Super-Ex Girlfriend
Wickerman
Buster
D6-11-679
Three Year Old Neutered Male - Terrier/Pug Mix
Buster was surrendered to the shelter when his person became ill
and could not care for him any longer. He would do best in a quiet
household.
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.
Saturday Noon - 4:00p.m.
Closed Sundays.
Pets of the month at the Sheboygan County Humane Society
LIBRARY PARKING
The library parking spots are intended for
library patrons only. Please do not park
there while dropping off or picking up chil-
dren. Library patrons do use the library
during drop off/pick up times and they are
often left with no available spots. Thank
you for your help.
Mrs. DeAmicos Junior Kindergarten class with the gingerbread house, The Three Little Pigs they
entered in the Waelderhaus gingerbread contest.
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Village Meetings Scheduled for January
1/3 Library Board 4:00 pm
(Held at the Kohler Public Library)
1/4 Planning Commission 5:00 pm
1/8 Property Committee 4:45 pm
1/8 Finance Committee 6:00 pm
1/15 Village Board 7:00 pm
1/16 Tourism Promotion &
Development Committee 8:00 am
All meetings are held at the Kohler Village
Hall, 319 Highland Drive, unless otherwise
indicated.
Tax Bills
Tax bills were mailed on December 15.
Tax payments can be paid in persontaxes
will be collected at the Kohler Village
Hall, 319 Highland Drive. Drop off24-
hours access drop box is provided outside
the south entrance to Village Hall (Post
Office entrance). By mailchecks or
money orders only, payable to the Village
of Kohler, send to Village of Kohler, 319
Highland Drive, Kohler, WI 53044.
Stamped, self-addressed envelope is
required for receipt.
Real estate taxes may be paid in full or in
two installments. Payments in full are due
January 31, 2007. Installments are due:
first half due January 31, 2007; second half
due July 31, 2007.
Clerk-Treasurers Office Hours
Regular office hours are Monday Friday,
8:00 am 5:00 pm. The Office will be
closed for the Holidays on Monday,
January 1 and Tuesday, January 2.
Dog and Cat Licenses
All dogs and cats over 5 months of age
require licensing. Rabies vaccination cer-
tificate is required at time of licensing.
Dogs and cats must be licensed by April 1
of each year.
The fees are:
Unaltered dog/cat $12.00
Altered dog/cat $ 5.00
Late fee $ 5.00
POOL HOURS
Tuesday and Thursday
4:30-6:30 pm
Saturday and Sunday
2:30-4:30 pm
POOL CLOSING is scheduled for
February 9. Reopening will be announced
in future news and on cable.
Deep Water Aerobics
***New time****
5:00 p.m.
We wear flotation belts so there is no need
to be a good swimmer. Join us for a fun
and gratifying aerobic and muscle toning
experience. Check us out. Weve added
aquatic kick boxing. This 45-minute class
is held at 5:00 pm on Tuesdays and
Thursdays. Class fee is $1.00 per session
or you can purchase a card for $10.00 and
get 12 classes. Non-Resident $2.00 per
class or $22.00 for 12 session card.
Date with Dad
February 10, 2:00-4:30
An afternoon for Dads and
their daughters. Grade 1
and older. Dancing, fun,
games and snacks. $6 per
person resident, $9 non-
resident. Registration at the Village Hall.
Open Gym Saturdays
Watch for information at the Youth Center
about open gym for the 7-12 graders.
6:30-8:00 pm.
YOUTH CENTER
The Youth Center Menu has
the same great things to eat
that were available during
the summer months. Stop in
and find out about the specials.
Hours:
Monday & Wednesday 3:15-6:00 pm
Tuesday & Thursday 3:15-7:00 pm
Friday 3:15-10:00 pm
Saturday 1:3010:00 pm
Sunday 1:30-5:00 pm
GRILL HOURS.
Monday-Thursday and Sunday - up to 30
minutes before closing
Friday and Saturday - up to 7:30 pm
Sunday - up to 5:00pm
JUNIOR BOMBERS
Grades JK-3
Registration slips are available
at the Village Hall.
Saturdays 12:30 p.m. January 6 - February
10. $10.00 fee for residents, $15.00 non-
residents. Any registrations after January 5
will not be guaranteed a T-shirt.
**Summer Program updates will be
mailed with your water bills.**
Kohler Police Department Explorer
Post: The Kohler Police Department is
holding an Explorer Post organizational
meeting on Thursday January 11, 2007 at
7:00 pm in the Kirkpatrick Center at
Village Hall. Youth that are interested in a
career or any aspect of Law Enforcement
are encouraged to attend. If you have ques-
tions, contact School Resource Officer
Gross.
Deer Abatement Program: The Village is
not participating in the deer abatement pro-
gram this year. The Village had a helicop-
ter count done in Feb 2002, with a total of
243 observed. The Village participated in
the program in January 2003, 2004 and
2005, removing deer from the area. All the
deer removed were given away to area res-
idents. The number of car vs. deer acci-
dents has significantly been reduced from
approximately 75 a year to less than 20 a
year. The Village will be conducting a hel-
icopter count again in early 2007 when
there is significant snow on the ground to
make the deer visible. The Village will
then re-evaluate the need to continue with
the program.
Gunlocks: The Kohler Police Department
continues to supply Masterlock trigger
locks to any Village Resident that would
like one. In addition to the trigger locks
provided, the Kohler Police Department
also is participating with the U.S.
Department of Justice gunlock grant pro-
gram, Project Childsafe. These gunlocks
are the cable style and anyone may request
up to three gunlocks from the Kohler
Police Department through that program.
Snow Emergency: To find out if a snow
emergency is in effect for the Village, call
459-3881. 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 emer-
gencies are typically called from 8:00 AM
until 12:00 PM to give the snowplows an
opportunity to clear the streets with no
cars in the way.
Sand/Salt: Village residents are welcome
to obtain a sand-salt mix from boxes locat-
ed around the village.
Snow Removal: Winter is nearly upon us.
Here are some reminders on Village snow
removal ordinances 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.
Snow Removal Around Kiosks: It is the
residents responsibility to have the snow
removed around the kiosks/NDCBU
(neighborhood delivery and collection box
unit)/cluster boxes. The Postal Service
will not deliver mail if the carrier is not
able to reach the unit the front as well as
the backside. Someone in the unit/neigh-
borhood needs to take the initiative to
remove the snow; or maybe the responsi-
bility can be shared within the unit. The
Village is not responsible to keep these
areas clear of snow.
Village Ice Skating Rink: The Village ice
skating rink will be open daily until 9:00
PM as weather permits.
Christmas Tree Pickup: Christmas trees
will be picked up curbside on Tuesdays.
Actions taken by the Village Board dur-
ing their meetings on November 20, 27,
December 7, 2006
Approved Ordinance No. 2006-13,
Appointing Alternate Members for the
Board of Review.
Authorized Bruce Neerhof to hire
Larrys Water & Sewer to make emer-
gency repairs to sewer piping on the
East Riverside Drive sewer main as
soon as possible with cost of materials
and labor not to exceed $24,122.
Approved the Storm Water Partnership
Agreement for NR216 education
requirements at a cost of $5,059.
Approve awarding the bid for the
Kohler welcome sign on CTY PP to
Mike Koenig Construction Co., Inc. for
$21,666.17.
Approve funding $55,000 for Memorial
Hall Theatre air conditioning, contin-
gent upon the Kohler School District
approving funding of $55,000.
Approved submitting the grant applica-
tion for extending the path on the east
side of Woodland Road to the
Sheboygan County Non-Motorized
Transportation Pilot Program.
Approved a grant resolution to support
the Kohler School Boards application
to the Sheboygan County Non-
Motorized Transportation Pilot Program
for installation of a tunnel beneath
Greenfield Drive.
Approved a 50X100 ice rink to be set
up west of the pool deck area.
Approved operators licenses as
requested.
Approved change of agent for Class A
and B beer and liquor license for the
American Club including the Carriage
House/Design Center/Woodlake
Market/Inn on Woodlake/Sports
Core/River Wildlife/Blackwolf
Run/Riverbend/Stables/Wisconsin
Trader/Cucina including the outdoor
patio area/Kohler Experiential Learning
Center/Demonstration Kitchen/Kohler
Waters Spa.
Approved September 2006 Revenue &
Expense Reports.
Adopted Ordinance No. 2006-12,
Budget Adoption and Tax Levy
Ordinance.
Approved Resolution No. 2006-13,
Carry Over Funds from the 2006
Budget to the 2007 Budget.
VILLAGE BOARD
Tom Leonhardt, President
John Egan
Bill Kunst
Bernard Lorenz
John Pethan
Steve Reinbacher
Oscar Ward
Clerk-Treasurer
Laurie Lindow
Police Chief
William Rutten
Public Works Supt.
Bruce Neerhof
Fire Chief
Mike Lindstrom
Recreation Director
Susie Wandschneider
Librarian
Jan Gebhart
THE
VILLAGE
VIEW
News and notices from the Village departments
Also visit www.kohlervillage.org
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JANUARY, 2007

THE KOHLER VILLAGER kohlervillager.com

The American Club Celebrates 25 Years of Luxury
The American Club, the Midwests only
AAA five-diamond resort-hotel, celebrates
its 25th anniversary as a luxury resort in
the heart of the Midwest.
Built in 1918, The American Club
served as a dormitory for Kohler Co.s
immigrant employees who came from
Europe after World War I. The building
was rededicated on December 5, 1981, by
Herbert V. Kohler, Jr., Chairman, CEO and
President of the Kohler Co., as an elegant
50-room village inn welcoming guests
with Old World charm. Renovations began
in 1978, in the same year the building was
placed on the National Register of Historic
Places. After three years it was trans-
formed into a deluxe hotel.
The offerings upon re-opening included
guests privileges at the nearby Sports Core
The Horse & Plow Beer Maker Dinner
Series
Discover the joys of food and beer pairings
as The Horse & Plow hosts a sequence of
beer dinners. Enjoy a five-course menu
paired with a variety of crafted brews.
Distinguished regional brewers will be on
hand to share tips and help you taste differ-
ent beer styles. Reception 6:30pm &
Dinner 7:30pm. $40 per person, inclusive
of tax and gratuity. Call 920-457-8000.
January 10 - Fullers Brewery
February 21 - Capital Brewery
March 14 - ATaste of Ireland
April 11 - Beers of Belgium
May 9 - Rogue Ales
June 13 - Leinenkugel Brewing Co.
Two Left Paws Mobile Pet Adoption
January 13, 2007 from 11am-3pm
Pet Port of Call located at The Shops at
Woodlake
Shops at Woodlake Winter Clearance
Sale
Jan 19-21, 2007
The heat is on at The Shops at Woodlake.
Exceptional savings and incredible mark-
downs in select stores.
Reiki Seminar - Complimentary
January 20, 2007 at 1pm
Intentions at The Shops at Woodlake
DESTINATION KOHLER
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Learn about this healing energy at our free
seminar. Please call 920-457-9543 for
reservations.
Winter Warm Up at Take 5
January 23-25. Stop by the Take 5 Caf for
a free sample of Organic Steel Cut Oatmeal
with choice of raisins, nuts, milk or fruit.
Steel cut oatmeal is made from
unprocessed oats that still have the hull
which results in a crunchy, nutty flavor that
is better and more nutritious than instant
oatmeal.
Jewelry & Accessories Show
February 3-4, 2007
Theres something for everyone at the
Jewelry & Accessories Show at The
American Club. Featuring one-of-a-kind
scarves, purses, pins, bracelets, earrings,
and other unique treasures created by arti-
sans from across the country. Entrance fee
is $5 and includes a complimentary glass
of sparkling wine.
Winterfest
February 10, 2007
Enjoy a day of family fun in a winter won-
derland at The Shops at Woodlake Kohler.
Activities include an ice carving contest,
cook-off, snowshoe clinic, and dog sled-
ding demonstration. No admission fee.
Some events are weather dependent. For
information call (920) 459-1713.
health & rac-
quet facility,
River Wildlife
hunt & wilder-
ness club and
distinctive din-
ing in the now
four-diamond
Immigrant
Restaurant &
Winery, The
Horse & Plow
and The
Wisconsin
Room.
In the short span of 25 years, the
Hospitality & Real Estate division of the
Kohler Co. is now comprised of two
hotels with more than 350 guest rooms,
Demonstration Kitchen: Another Season of Interactive
Cooking Demonstrations
The chefs of Destination Kohler take
center stage during the Demonstration
Kitchen program demonstrating recipes
and cooking tips on Saturdays at The
Shops at Woodlake Kohler. This program
is coordinated by the Director of Culinary
Arts Ulrich Koberstein and 12 chefs from
the Kitchens of Kohler.
The Demonstration Kitchen is a culi-
nary classroom with a functional kitchen
centrally located at The Shops at Woodlake
Kohler next to Ann Sacks Tile. The
Kitchen seats up to 40 people allowing for
comfortable and candid interaction
between the guests and the chefs while
tasting a chef-selected wine to compliment
the cuisine.
Two sessions will be offered Saturdays
at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. from January 6
through April 28. All sessions are priced at
$25 each, or attend with a companion at
two for $40. 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 reservations. A complete schedule
of programs can be found at
DestinationKohler.com.
The Demonstration Kitchen
January 6
Garde Manger Don Jakubowski The
American Club
Spa Cuisine & Healthy Meals
With New Years resolutions fresh in mind,
discover healthy, flavorful foods that you
can make at home. Learn about low-fat
cooking techniques including poaching,
steaming and grilling, as well as how to
select ingredients that are rich in flavor and
low in fat and cholesterol.
January 13
Special Events Chef Dan Dries
The American Club
Say Cheese Wisconsin Artisanal Cheeses
Every cheese has a story. Learn about dis-
tinctive cheeses made in Wisconsin and
how they are created. Discover how to use
these cheeses in cooking a complete meal
from hors doeuvres to dessert.
January 20
Chef Doug Stieber, Head Baker
The American Club
Let the Bread Bug Bite The American
Club Breads
Bake beautiful European-style breads.
Chef Stieber will offer his unique insights
and tips on bread-making techniques, such
as how to make a bread starter to create
ten restaurants,
four of the
worlds most
acclaimed golf
courses, a
health facility,
conference
center and
meeting space,
a wildlife
sanctuary,
botanical gar-
dens, hunting
and fishing,
shopping facilities, a world-class spa, pri-
vate members-only club, and other venues.
In addition to the resort in Wisconsin, the
Kohler Co. Hospitality & Real Estate divi-
sion recently purchased and renovated the
Old Course Hotel in St. Andrews,
Scotland. Along with the purchase, the
company has unveiled the first flagship
Kohler Waters Spa and an extensive
remodel of The Duke's St Andrews, one of
the finest healthland golf courses in the
United Kingdom.
Historic hotel tours of The American
Club are offered Monday through Saturday
at 2pm. The tours are complimentary for
hotel guests and $5 per person for the pub-
lic. Contact The American Club Concierge
at 920-457-8000 to make a reservation to
learn about the spirit of the original build-
ing and its renovation and rebirth as a
deluxe resort hotel. Events & activities to
honor the anniversary will be released in
2007.
French baguettes, rosemary and olive oil
focaccia and flavorful, nutritious five-grain
bread.
January 27
Pastry Chef Richard Palm
The American Club
Chocoholics Anonymous Everything
Chocolate
Its a chocolate-lovers dream! From White
Chocolate Banana Rum Truffles to a
Chocolate-Coffee Two-Tone Tart, to a Milk
Chocolate Napoleon, indulge in the deca-
dence of white, dark and milk chocolate
desserts.
February 3
Chef Brett Muellenbach
The Horse & Plow
Tailgating with Brett
Just in time for Super Bowl XLI! Youll
begin by creating a BBQ sauce to accom-
pany beer-braised baby back ribs, then
delve into chili for those cold playoff
games. Then youll explore homemade
beer-mustard pretzel dip and, finally, add
some upscale flair to the tailgating party
with prosciutto-wrapped scallops.
*A complete schedule of topics and chefs
can be found at DestinationKohler.com.
Chef Sean McMullen of The Wisconsin Room (right) and Garde Manger Don Jakubowski (left)
demonstrate recipes during a 2006 Demonstration Kitchen seminar.