June 2006

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President Bush names Kohler teacher
one of nation’s top educators
President George W. Bush honored
Kohler Schools science teacher Dana
Krejcarek with the 2005 Presidential
Award for Excellence in Mathematics
and Science Teaching, the Nation’s high-
est honor for teaching in these fields.
Krejcarek is the only science winner
from Wisconsin and one of 100 7th-12th
grade teachers nationwide to receive the
prestigious award.
In a citation given to Krejcarek,
President Bush commended her “for
embodying excellence in teaching, for
devotion to the learning needs of the stu-
dents, and for upholding the high stan-
dards that exemplify American education
at its finest.”
As an awardee, Krejcarek receives a
$10,000 grant from the National Science
Foundation (NSF), the independent fed-
eral agency that administers the awards
program on behalf of the White House,
and an all expenses-paid trip to
Washington, DC for a week of celebrato-
ry events and professional development
activities.
In a letter to Awardees, President Bush
said “Math and science are critical com-
ponents of America’s technological and
competitive strength. Through my
American Competitiveness Initiative, my
Administration is working to advance
American innovation and support the
efforts of teachers by increasing invest-
ments in research and development, pro-
moting education in math and science,
and encouraging entrepreneurship and
technological advances.”
Established by Congress in 1983, the
annual presidential awards program iden-
tifies highly qualified mathematics and
science teachers in all 50 states, the
District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the
U.S. Territories, and the U.S. Department
of Defense Schools. This year’s recipi-
ents – recommended for the award by a
panel of leading mathematicians, scien-
tists, and educators are – 7th-12th grade
teachers. “These teachers exemplify what
President Bush’s American Competi-
tiveness Initiative aims to achieve by rais-
ing the bar for math and science education
for all students, who are our future leaders
of innovation,” said John H. Marburger,
Dana Krejcarek is the only science winner from Wisconsin and one of 100 7th-12th
grade teachers nationwide to receive the prestigious award
Dana Krejcarek in Washington, DC for the
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics
and Science Teaching.
– Photo by Daniel Splaine/National Science Foundation.
Village president Tom Leonhardt is
hoping to receive suggestions from
Kohler residents on how to spend some of
the $24 million non-motorized transporta-
tion grant money awarded to Sheboygan
County.
Sheboygan County is one of four coun-
ties in the nation to receive the four-year
grant for a pilot program which hopes to
demonstrate the value of nonmotorized
transportation facilities. Other recipients
include Marin County in California,
Columbia County in Missouri, and the
Minneapolis-St. Paul area.
The program will help construct side-
walks, bike lanes, and trails that will help
people on foot and bicycle reach transit
Village residents may now display one
temporary garage sale sign on private
property. In the past, garage sale signs
were prohibited on private or public prop-
erty. Residents may not, however, install
signs on public property. The official ordi-
nance reads as follows:
One temporary "garage sale" or "for sale"
sign shall be permitted on each lot or par-
cel. Signs located on public property will be
removed by the Public Works or Police
Department.
Just finished remodeling and have
unwanted hardware materials to get
rid of?
Consider donating slightly used or
worn items to the Habitat ReStore in
Plymouth. The Habitat ReStore is a build-
ing materials reuse and surplus store that is
the second of its kind in Wisconsin.
Overstocked, discontinued or slightly used
or worn items such as cabinets, plumbing
Village President seeking
input from residents for
recreation trails
stations, businesses, schools, homes,
recreation areas, and other destinations.
Leonhardt said one of the projects the
Kohler Village Board is looking at is
extending the path on Woodland Road
north to Cty O.
Besides Leonhardt, two other Kohler
residents will serve on the Citizens
Advisory and Technical Committee for
the pilot program: Jay Hoekstra, repre-
senting Kohler Company, and Kevin
Struck, representing the University of
Wisconsin - Extension.
To contribute suggestions, residents
may call Tom Leonhardt at 458-3388 or
980-9710 (cell), or leave suggestions at
the Village Hall.
Kohler Village Board adopts new ordinance for
garage sale signs
III, Director of The Office of Science and
Technology Policy, Executive Office of
the President.
“I am truly humbled and honored to
receive this award,” Krejcarek said. “My
trip to Washington, DC was wonderful –
rewarding both personally and profes-
sionally. I am very excited and looking
forward to sharing all of the materials and
ideas that I received in Washington from
other recipients, scientists and science
leaders with my students and colleagues. I
have had so much support from my stu-
dents, their parents, my colleagues, and
the administration here at Kohler. It has
been an exciting journey!”
The National Science Foundation is an
independent federal agency that supports
fundamental research and education
across all fields of science and engineer-
ing with an annual budget of nearly $5.58
billion. NSF funds reach all 50 states
through grants to nearly 2,000 universi-
ties and institutions. NSF also awards
over $200 million in professional and
service contracts yearly. For more infor-
mation, visit www.paemst.org.
fixtures, electrical
supplies, windows, hardware, lumber,
doors, roofing, flooring and much more
are donated to the ReStore, then resold
to the public at a generous discount (40-
60%) from their original fair market
value. Anyone can shop at The ReStore
which is open to the general public and
contractors. Proceeds from the ReStore
will be used to fund more Habitat for
Humanity homes in the Sheboygan
area.
The Habitat ReStore is located at
3003 County Road C (Eastern Ave.) in
Plymouth (next to Dairy Queen). Hours
are Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to
5 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
New and used building materials in
good, reusable condition can be donat-
ed to the Habitat ReStore by calling
(920) 892-4175 or e-mailing habitatre-
[email protected].
Signs of the times . . .
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By McLean Bennett
On June 11, the members of Kohler High
School’s class of 2006 will walk down the
aisle and accept their high school diplomas.
However, the graduation ceremony will
only be one of several important cere-
monies that this year’s crop of seniors will
enjoy.
Kohler High School is well known for its
wide array of unique and time-honored
graduation traditions. The ceremonies will
kick off in May and will last approximately
two weeks when, on June 11, the students
will finally receive their much-anticipated
diplomas.
Honors Night
Honors Night, the first of several pre-
graduation ceremonies, will take place on
May 31 in Kohler Memorial Theatre.
Laura Multer, a school counselor at
Kohler High School, stated that the purpose
of Honors Night is to showcase the achieve-
ments of the graduating seniors and to
reward the students for all their hard work.
Typically, more than $200,000 in schol-
arship money is awarded to Kohler gradu-
ates each year. Among the scholarships
awarded on Honors Night are the numerous
Kohler Foundation Scholarships.
Furthermore, one student from Kohler
High School is nominated each year to be
considered for the Herbert V. Kohler schol-
arship, also known as the “HVK” scholar-
ship. The HVK scholarship, which is worth
between $25,000 and $50,000, is awarded
to one graduating senior from Sheboygan
County each year; Kohler High School is
allowed to nominate one senior to be con-
sidered for the prestigious award.
Since 2002, approximately $1,319,495
in scholarship money has been awarded to
seniors on Honors Night. However, the
amount of money awarded can vary greatly
from year to year; for example, approxi-
mately $637,310 was given to graduating
seniors in 2004, but a mere $71,760 was
given in 2002.
There are several factors that determine
the amount of money to be awarded to a
particular class of seniors. According to
Laura Multer, one of the most important
factors is the number of students who
choose to attend public schools and the
number of students who choose to attend
private schools; when more graduates head
off to private schools, more scholarship
money is usually awarded.
Kohler High School graduation is rooted in tradition
See Graduation Tradition, page 8
Multer estimates that approximately 50
to 75 scholarships, with a net worth of about
$228,425, were awarded last year on
Honors Night. Most of the scholarships
were relatively small, but some were quite
valuable.
The most valuable scholarship given
away during last year’s ceremony was the
Katie McClary Memorial scholarship,
worth $10,000. The Walter and June
Vollrath Memorial scholarship, worth
$5,000, was another one of last year’s most
coveted prizes. The HVK scholarship,
worth $25,000 for students attending public
Above photo, Scroll Night
in 1927.
At left, Scroll Night 1994.
(Note: Some of the
youngsters in this photo
(along with the author of
this article) are 2006
graduates who will be
marching in their caps
and gowns for this year’s
Scroll Night on June 7th).
These historic photos are
courtesy of Darryl Gumm’s
“The Village of Kohler – A
Historic Photo Essay” DVD
which can be ordered at
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schools and $50,000 for students attending
private schools, was not among the scholar-
ships given away at last year’s ceremony.
Honors Night is scheduled to take place
on May 31 in Kohler Memorial Theatre.
The ceremony will begin at 7:00 p.m. and is
open to the general public. “I recommend
younger students to come and see,” Multer
commented. “It’s just a really nice evening
to recognize students’ accomplishments.”
Baccalaureate
On June 4, less than one week after
Honors Night, the class of 2006 will cele-
brate Baccalaureate.
A document provided by the Kohler
High School office states that
“Baccalaureate is a service inherited from
the universities of Western Europe.”
According to the document, the title of the
ceremony is derived from the Latin terms
bacca and laurens; both terms refer to the
wreaths of berries and laurel worn by grad-
uates in medieval Europe.
According to Lance Northey, the princi-
ple at Kohler High School, the ceremony
used to be extremely widespread and was
celebrated by numerous high schools across
the nation. However, Northey went on to
say that the tradition appears to be dying
out and that Kohler High School remains
one of the few schools in the area that still
celebrates the event.
Northey stated that Kohler’s version of
Baccalaureate takes on a motivational
theme. He also stated that the ceremony has
some religious background as well.
At the ceremony, which takes place at the
Waelderhaus, the seniors come together to
hear a motivational message, which is tradi-
tionally given by a local clergyman. This
year’s speech will be given by Father
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Administrative Assistant,
Jodie L. Kuklinski
Jodie Kuklinski was hired by the
Kohler Police Department as a full-time
administrative assistant on September 7,
2004. Prior to working for the Kohler
Police Department, Jodie held positions at
Donohue & Associates, Inc. as their
receptionist/plans and specifications coor-
dinator; Schenck Business Solutions as an
executive assistant to the vice president;
and Superior Services a/k/a Onyx Waste
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the vice president of operations.
Jodie attended high school in Valders,
Wisconsin and graduated in 1993. After
graduation, she moved to Groton,
Connecticut. During her three years in
Connecticut, Jodie worked as a legal
assistant for the Law Offices of McGarry
& Messier.
In addition to her work experience,
Jodie has attended numerous specialized
training seminars including some recent
job-specific training for the department as
follows:
- NIMS – Incident Command System for
Law Enforcement
- Open Records, Records Retention, and
Legal Update
- Building Teamwork and Providing
World-Class Customer Service
- Police Records Systems Operations
In her time off, Jodie enjoys spending
time with her young family. When the
weather is nice, she enjoys taking
walks/bike rides with her family and two
Italian greyhounds. Jodie also enjoys
roller-skating, bowling, scrap booking,
and going to movies when her schedule
allows. Between working full-time, rais-
ing a family, and taking care of their two
dogs, one cat, and 30 fish, there isn’t
much time left over for anything else.
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Now that we’re well into May, you might
look around your house and yard and
decide it’s time for a little spring cleaning, if
you’re the sort of person who does that
kind of thing. But even if you aren’t, you
can probably benefit from “sprucing up”
another part of your life - your investment
portfolio. Why? Because things change in
your life. And while your investment and
insurance products and strategies may
have been appropriate for you at one time,
that may no longer be the case.
So, once you decide to clean up your port-
folio, what should you look for? Here are a
few ideas to consider:
Avoid “redundant” holdings. Do you
have too many of the same type of
stocks “cluttering” your portfolio? Too
many people think that, when it comes
to investing, they can’t get “too much of
a good thing.” Consequently, if they
have two growth stocks from the same
industry, they add a third. Or, on the
other side of the investment spectrum,
if they like the steady income from their
fixed income they might buy another.
Depending on your individual needs,
you may find that growth stocks and
fixed income can play a role in your
diversified portfolio, but “overloading”
on either of these securities - or any
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goals. For example, if you add too
many of the same type of growth
stocks, you may expose yourself to a
market downturn that is particularly
hard on one specific sector. Or, if you
divert some of your investment dollars
toward additional fixed income, you
may deprive yourself of needed growth
opportunities.
Financial Focus
Time for a Portfolio "Spring Cleaning”?
Examine “automatic” investments.
Are you still automatically moving
money from your checking account into
an investment that you first purchased
years ago, under different circum-
stances? Could this money possibly be
better directed elsewhere? Check your
automatic purchases carefully to see if
they still meet your needs.
Review your insurance coverage.
When you first start out in your career,
and you have a young family, you defi-
nitely need a certain amount of life
insurance to replace your income, pay
for your mortgage, educate your chil-
dren, etc. But, as your children grow
and leave home, and you finish paying
for your home, your needs for life
insurance will change. Go over your
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appropriate. You may find that a differ-
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helping you meet other types of needs,
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Scroll Night Brat Fry
Grace UCC
500 School Street
Wednesday, June 7th
5:00 to 7:00 pm
The people of Grace UCC invite the public to join them for its annual
Scroll Night Brat Fry. Items to be served include hamburgers, chicken
sandwiches, hot dishes, salads, homemade desserts, beverages, and of
course brats. Stay and eat or carry your food down to the KHS Scroll
Night festivities.
Leave the cooking to us so you can relax and enjoy one of the finest tradi-
tions of Kohler School and the Village community. Be sure to leave some
room for dessert!
Academic Dean at
Lakeland College
takes the pulpit
Dr. Timothy Fulop fills in for Rev.
Thomas Schroeder at Grace United
Church of Christ
By McLean Bennett
On May 1 Rev. Thomas Schroeder of
Grace United Church of Christ officially
began his long-awaited and much-anticipated
sabbatical. Schroeder will be away from the
church for several months while he visits Eu-
rope and spends some time with his family.
Replacing Schroeder is Dr. Timothy Fulop,
a Sheboygan resident with several prestigious
degrees in religion and philosophy. Fulop re-
ceived a Bachelor of Arts degree in philoso-
phy at Wheaton College, a Master of Divini-
ty degree at Princeton Theological Seminary,
and a Ph.D. in religion at Princeton Universi-
ty.
Fulop currently works full-time as the
Academic Dean at Lakeland College. Lake-
land College, located in nearby Sheboygan, is
a small, private liberal arts school and is affil-
iated with the United Church of Christ.
In a recent phone interview, Fulop stated
that his main duties at Lakeland College in-
clude overseeing the academic workings of
the school and supervising the faculty. He
also stated that he teaches a religion course
during one semester each year.
Fulop stated that he was first approached
by Schroeder to fill in at Grace UCC as a sub-
stitute pastor about six months ago. When
asked how he felt about being asked to fill in
for Schroeder, Fulop said that he was “happy
to help out.” Fulop went on to say, “I enjoy
preaching. I want to be of service.”
However, this is not the first time that
Fulop has been called upon to fill in for an ab-
sent reverend. Before moving to Sheboygan
three years ago, Fulop had spent 18 months as
an interim pastor at Windsor Avenue Presby-
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stated that he frequently performs “supply”
preaching for various pastors while they are
on vacation during the summer.
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at the church on April 30. The following Sun-
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Retirement Brings New Hopes and Missions
After 36 years of teaching kindergarten at
Kohler Elementary School, Mrs. Mary Jo
Braatz will be retiring after the 2005/2006
school year. But her mission to serve chil-
dren won’t end on the last day of school
coming up on June 9th. For several years
now, Mary Jo has worked to help the people
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Mary Jo got her students involved begin-
ning in 2001 when in lieu of Christmas gifts
for herself, she asked all of her Senior
Kindergarten students to donate gently used
clothing and simple toys for some Honduran
children in need. The SK children also sup-
ported the need with monetary gifts which
helped purchase water purification systems
that would be installed in some of the Hon-
duras village homes. Many Kohler residents
were able to see first-hand the positive re-
sults this brought to the kindergartners as
well as the Honduran families, as pictures
were displayed on a bulletin board each year
outside the SK classroom. The smiles of the
children alone were enough to tell the story
of their gratitude and the world of difference
it had made in their lives and well-being.
Now Mary Jo has the desire to do more. She
is not sure where this endeavor will take her,
but feels that her retirement has opened a
door to allow her to reach out to help more
children in need throughout the world and to
make a difference both here in Kohler and
globally.
“Having children in the Kohler School
District, I really appreciated what Mrs.
Braatz taught them,” said Kimberly Oreck-
Madson. “My teenager was thrilled to see
the shirt she donated being worn by a needy
teenager so far away in another country. As
I spoke with Mrs. Braatz more about the de-
tails of her future plans, she began to glow.
She plans to give to children right here in
our community who cannot afford such
things as a new backpack or new pair of
shoes. As Mary Jo helps children all over
the globe, what a privilege it would be for
us to also join in and be a part in supporting
her mission.”
Oreck-Madson said the community of
Kohler is being asked to “open their hearts,
as Mary Jo has touched theirs over the
years,” by donating to her fund for charita-
ble works.
Braatz said she would also be touched to
hear from her former students or their par-
ents by card or a letter whether they donate
to her cause or not.
Mrs. Braatz, along with the other two
retiring teachers, Mr. Daniel Buhr and Mrs.
Sally Klein will all be missed as they have
each given 36 years of service to Kohler
Schools, and touched so many lives in so
many ways.
Donations, cards or letters can be sent to:
Friends of Mary Jo Braatz Fund
c/o Kohler Public Schools
333 Upper Road
Kohler, WI 53044
Information submitted by
Kimberly Oreck-Madson
Pictured left to right in 1970: Shirley Wolfert, Mary Jo (Unrath) Braatz , Dan Buhr, Sally (Hoppe) Klein
and past teacher, Peggy Nissen.
Mrs. Braatz with kindergartners at Blue Harbor Resort
Graduation tradition, continued from page 2
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Thomas Lijewski of St. John’s Parish.
Baccalaureate is scheduled to take place
on June 4 at the Waelderhaus. The ceremo-
ny will begin at 3:00 p.m. and is open to the
general public.
Scroll Night
Unlike Honors Night and Baccalaureate,
both of which are celebrated by other
schools besides Kohler, Scroll Night is an
event entirely unique to Kohler High
School. The ceremony has been a tradition
at Kohler since 1927.
The main purpose of the event is to allow
the graduating seniors to sign the “scroll,”
which is actually a binder containing the
signatures of every student to have graduat-
ed from Kohler High School. The scroll is
usually locked in a vault within the school
and is taken out every year for the momen-
tous ceremony.
Although the main purpose of the cere-
mony is the signing of the scroll, a multi-
tude of other events takes place during the
ceremony as well.
One of the most anticipated events to
take place during the ceremony is the May-
pole dance, which is performed by 4th and
5th graders from Kohler Elementary
School. According to Lance Northey, the
Maypole dance is a folk dance that is root-
ed in Western European culture.
Aside from the signing of the scroll and
the traditional Maypole dance, the ceremo-
ny also includes a “memories speech.” The
speech, given by one male and one female
member of the graduating class, details the
class’s journey through elementary, mid-
dle, and high school.
Immediately following Scroll Night is
the traditional faculty-student dinner.
Teachers and administrators join the sen-
iors for a dinner at the American Club.
During the dinner, a guest speaker address-
es the students and gives an inspirational
speech, and a slideshow is displayed.
Scroll Night is scheduled to take place
on June 7 at Ravine Park. The event will
begin at 6:00 p.m. and is open to the gener-
al public. The faculty-student dinner, how-
ever, is open only to the seniors and school
staff.
Graduation
On June 11, only twelve days after Hon-
ors Night and four days after Scroll Night,
the graduation ceremony will finally take
place.
Graduation may be the most recogniza-
ble and least unique ceremony that Kohler
celebrates, but it is undeniably the most im-
portant ceremony.
At the final ceremony, the class of 2006
will come together one last time to receive
their much-anticipated high school diplo-
mas.
Although the graduation ceremony is the
least unique of all celebrations recognized
by Kohler, the ceremony isn’t completely
without its own unique traditions.
The event is lined with speeches, music,
and even a multimedia slideshow. The
slideshow, which is produced in part by
students, details the history of the class and
includes pictures, music, and biographies
of individual students.
The first graduation ceremony was cel-
ebrated in 1927, the year that the first
group of Kohler High School graduates –
which included only seven students walked
down the aisle and received their diplomas.
This year marks the 80th graduation cere-
mony and will see the passing on of 30
high school graduates.
The graduation ceremony is scheduled
to take place on June 11 in Kohler Memor-
ial Theatre. The event will begin at 2:00
p.m. and is open to the general public.
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CLASSIFIEDS
Kohler Seniors
Seniors Meeting: Monday, June 5th. Tom Leonhardt, Village President, will dis-
cuss the survey recently authorized by the Village Board and stress the impor-
tance of its completion by everyone.
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. Payment must accompany ad. Make checks payable to Terra Media,
L.L.C. and mail or leave in drop box at 219 Church St., Kohler, WI 53044
FOR SALE
Tan leather loveseat.
Two years old – good condition
Asking $200 or best offer
254-4463
Mail or leave in drop box your business card and $15 (per issue) payment at:
Terra Media, L.L.C., 219 Church St., Kohler WI 53044
Payment must accompany card. Make checks payable to Terra Media, L.L.C.
Business Card Corner
Business Card Corner
(920) 452-5696
Mark S. Winkel Contractor
Licensed-Insured – Insulation Service, Walls & Attics,
Energy Efficient. Replacement Windows, Siding Service.
Financing Available. Residential - Commercial
920-458-0185
512 Ontario Ave., Sheboygan
HOME NEEDED!
Missionary family of 4 coming home for a break
would like to rent in Kohler for 1 year starting Nov.
2006. They can afford about $500. Can you help
this special family? Leisl Schneider, 457-0273
HELP WANTED
Stardust Limousine is looking for part-time chauffeur
to drive limousine in Sheboygan/Kohler area during
week or weekends. Must be experienced, good driver
with a good driving record & knowledgeable of
Sheboygan & surrounding area. Call Mike: 452-5696.
Calling all Kohler High School
1986 graduates!
Kohler High School Class of 1986 will be celebrating its 20-year class reunion in
Kohler the weekend of November 24 & 25th. Organizers are looking for classmates’
contact information. Please send to [email protected].
ESTATE SALE
Household items, furniture and antiques.
Saturday, June 3 – 9 am-2 pm
435 Summit Rd., Kohler
MILESTONES/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Kohler sixth graders meet Wisconsin’s Governor Doyle at the Lions State Convention in
Middleton. The students were there to learn more about Lions Quest, a program imple-
mented by the school’s guidance department. Pictured from left to right are, Jameson
Dickert, Kendall Wolf, Ben Steinert and Melyssa Louwagie. More information on the
program will appear in the July issue of The Kohler Villager/Kohler Times
Weddings
Births
Adoptions
High school reunions
Awards
Announce it here for free!
E-mail announcements and photos to kohlervillager.com
or mail or leave in drop box at 219 Church St., Kohler
(Include self-addressed stamped envelope with
photos you would like returned).
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Sports
Sports
The Central Lakeshore Conference
(CLC) tournament was held on May 18
at Fire Ridge Golf Club in Grafton.
Consistent winds of 22 to 25 mph
made for very challenging playing
conditions for all of the teams. Kohler
shot a team score of 319, which was a
bit higher than its normal 18 hole
score, but still low enough for a com-
fortable margin of victory. Second
place was taken by Howards Grove
with a score of 341, followed by She-
boygan Lutheran in third at 360. Head-
ing into the WIAATournament Series,
Kohler finished its stellar regular sea-
son with a dual meet record of 11-0
and a record of 68-4 against all teams
played in tournaments and invitation-
als.
All five Kohler players finished in
the top ten individually. Based on the
memories of several of the longer
tenured coaches in the conference, this
may be a first in CLC history. The
Team placing was as follows:
1st Place: Jon Peters - 75
2nd Place: Mark Kolb - 77
3rd Place: Michael Leffel - 81
8th Place: Ryan Peters - 86
10th Place: Kale Schnettler - 87
This year marked the second con-
secutive team title for Kohler and the
second consecutive individual title for
Jon Peters, who won the title last year
at Hon-e-Kor in Kewaskum with a
score of 75.
“The Kohler Community should be
proud of how these young men have
represented the school and the village over the
last three seasons,” head coach Dirk Willis
said. “I have received numerous compliments
from other coaches about the class of these five
young men and how they present themselves
and what a fine impression they have given
others of our community. These comments re-
ally began last season at the State tournament
From left to right (2005 photo): Kale Schnettler, John Peters, Dirk Willis (Coach), Mark Kolb, Ryan Peters,
Michael Leffel
Kohler boys golf team wins
conference and compliments
The Kohler boys’ tennis team capped
its season of excellence in the Eastern
Wisconsin Conference by dominating
the eight-team conference tournament
and claiming the league champi-
onship. Undefeated during the season
in conference duals, the team won five
of the seven flights at the tournament,
which was held at the Sports Core.
Flight champions included John Rein-
ertsen at No. 1 Singles (6-1, 6-4);
Charlie Reinertsen at No. 2 Singles (6-
0, 6-2); Tim Fehling at No. 4 Singles
(6-1, 6-0); Dan Knabel-Michael Gar-
land at No. 1 Doubles (6-2, 6-3); and
Kyle Wuthrich-Michael Knabel at No.
2 Doubles (6-4, 6-3). Colin Johnson
took third place at No. 3 Singles, and
Tyler Gilbreath-Andy Cope won their
third place match at No. 3 Doubles.
Kohler boy’s tennis team
claims league championship
Dan Knabel (left) and Michael Garland (right) discuss strategy during a doubles match on the second day of
the conference tournament.
when several coaches and parents from other
teams felt compelled to approach me and let me
know their feelings. This has carried over to
this season, as I continue to receive compli-
ments about the character of our young men at
every event we have attended around the state.
They will be a hard act to follow in Kohler ath-
letics.”
Every year, the first consecutive Satur-
day and Sunday in June is designated as
Free Fishing Weekend throughout the state
of Wisconsin. This year’s free fishing
weekend takes place June 3rd-4th.
Residents and nonresidents of all ages
can fish without a fishing license (and trout
stamps) over these two days. However, all
other fishing regulations (length limits, bag
limits, etc.) apply.
A popular local spot for families is
River Park in Sheboygan Falls, which hosts
free fishing in the park's lagoon along with
a host of other activites, including canoe-
ing, fish printing, petting zoo, archery, B.B.
guns, plus much more. Hands-on demon-
strations in archery, fly tying, tomahawk
and hatchet throwing, canoeing, and more.
Rods, reels and bait available and licenses
are not required. All activities are demon-
strated by certified instructors. The event is
hosted by Camp Y-Koda Outdoor Skills &
Education of the YMCA and Sheboygan
County Conservation Association.
Road America
announces new
partnership with
Kohler Company
Road America has announced a new
partnership with Kohler Company for the
promotion of the Kohler International Chal-
lenge with Brian Redman, July 12-16,
2006. Held annually at Road America, the
International Challenge is one of the largest
vintage gatherings in the United States with
over 30 classes of cars in ten race groups.
Vintage car events are one of the fastest
growing segments in motorsports today. Typi-
cal vintage enthusiasts appreciate the finer
things life has to offer and are very involved
in the celebration of the performance automo-
bile and its colorful history.
Kohler's interest in racing started in the
1970s when they became a sponsor of Wynn-
furst Racing, owned by Jeff Miller of Elkhart
Lake. Miller raced his first June Sprints in
1969, became a Kohler pilot in 1970 and
gained Kohler sponsorship in 1974. Since that
time, Wynnfurst has run its cars with Kohler
engines. Since 1997 Kohler has also spon-
sored the Kohler / SCCA Chicago Region
June Sprints®. Jeff Miller, his son Jason who
also races, and the Wynnfurst team do most of
the engine design and planning and use
Kohler engineers for high-end assistance
when needed. According to Jeff Miller,
Kohler has been a great supporter.
In conjunction with the Kohler Interna-
tional Challenge, the John Michael Kohler
Arts Center will benefit from a charity golf
outing at Blackwolf Run. Scheduled for
Wednesday, July 12, 2006, the Drivers with
Drivers Charity Golf Challenge, will help
raise funds for the world-acclaimed facility.
People interested in participating in the golf
outing should contact Road America for de-
tails. The registration deadline is May 31st.
Wisconsin’s Free
Fishing Weekend
Coming up
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Pee Wee hockey team dominates on
the ice in recent tournaments
The Wisconsin Stars Pee Wee at Team
hockey team took first place in the 2006
Cheese Cup tournament in Appleton the
weekend of May 5-7. They were undefeated
against the Blue Devils, CWAAAand Green
Bay. Alex Falconer and Tony Stillwell con-
tributed wtih goals and Cameron Scheuren
had many great saves as goalie
The Wisconsin Stars also took first place
in the previous weekend, April 28-30 at the
Chicago Classic Tournament. They played
five games and were undefeated.
The Wisconsin Stars Pee Wee A Team
participated in a tournament, the Seven
Bridges Spring Classic in Chicago, the
weekend of May 19-21.
Mighty Mites demonstrate their
skills during Admirals game
Kohler first graders Mike Stock, Luke Silvestri
and Jim Conklin, along with other teammates from
the area, had the opportunity to play a hockey game
during the Admirals game intermission in Milwau-
kee this past winter. The boys play on a Mighty
Mites team at Blueline in Sheboygan.
Left to right: Mike Stock, Luke Silvestri and Jim Conklin
Left to right: Alex Falconer, Cameron Scheuren and Tony Stillwell
Attention Village Residents, Alumni,
Friends and Family
1
st
Annual KHS
Sports Booster
Club Golf Outing
Saturday, July 1
st
, 2006
Town and Country
Golf Club
8:00 am Registration begins (at Riverwoods Nine –
North of Entrance)
9:00 am Shotgun Start – Scramble Format 18 Holes
Awards ceremony for raffle/door prizes follows
immediately after golf!
Individual / Team Fee: $75 / $300
(deadline June 16
th
, 2006)
Fees include: green fees, golf cart, lunch, sleeve of
balls, prizes, meeting new people and
catching up with old friends.
Forms can be picked up in the High School office,
Village Hall or mailed / e-mailed to you.
Contact Doug Bocchini for questions:
920 458-6674
[email protected]
Sports
Sports
(See the Kohler Times for more sports articles)
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MAY, 2006

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It was five years ago that the Wis-
consin State Journal ran a series of in-
vestigative articles concern-
ing the legislative caucuses
and the use of taxpayer paid
caucus staff on political
campaigns.
Since then, we have seen
the conviction of five state
legislators: former Senators
Chuck Chvala and Brian
Burke and former Represen-
tatives Scott Jensen, Steve
Foti and Bonnie Ladwig.
And, despite all of this, the State
Legislature (or should I say…the State
Assembly) has failed to enact any major
ethics reform legislation this session!
Legislation was introduced early in
the 2005-2006 Legislative session to
address the issue of legislative/govern-
mental ethics and oversight by State
Senator Michael Ellis (R-Neenah).
Senate Bill 1 (introduced by Senator
Ellis on January 11th, 2005) proposed to
abolish the Elections Board and Ethics
Board and replace them with a non par-
tisan Government Accountability
Board. Senate Bill 1 would give the
new board independence by freeing it
from political ties and increasing its
power to investigate complaints with
the addition of an enforcement division.
The new Governmental Accountabil-
ity Board would replace an inherently
political Elections Board, which is set
up with top lawmakers having control
over who sits on the board. The current
law lets politicians pick board members
who are loyal to them, leaving elected
officials with significant control over
the board that should be policing them.
Amazingly, some actually point to
the caucus scandal and the subsequent
conviction of five state legislators as a
demonstration that the system works.
But, in my view, they are wrong! It was
investigative journalism by the Wiscon-
sin State Journal that brought these is-
sues to light. And legal actions were
brought against legislators and legisla-
tive employees by the district attorney's
office, not action by either the State
Elections Board or Ethics Board. These
facts point to a need for reform….not a
Need for ethics reform
As regular Capitol Connection readers
know, I have been a proponent and sup-
porter of the Taxpayer Protection
Amendment (TPA). The TPA
was a proposed state constitu-
tional amendment that would
have created guidelines and re-
strictions on taxation and spend-
ing policies for all units of gov-
ernment in Wisconsin.
Last week, after months of
debate and consideration, I was
pleased to vote in favor of the
TPA. As your State Senator, I
believe taxes and government
spending need to be brought under control
in Wisconsin. Unfortunately, the majority
of the members of the State Senate did not
agree with this approach and therefore the
proposal will not move forward at this
time.
I am disappointed that the legislature
failed to approve the TPA. As I said above,
taxes in Wisconsin, at all levels, are too
high and they must be brought more in line
with our citizen's ability to pay for them.
This proposal would have empowered the
taxpayers to retake control of government
spending and taxation.
I was pleased to work hard to advance,
and vote for, this proposal with the goal of
protecting the people of our State from
higher levels of taxation and I will contin-
ue to work to reduce our overall level of
taxation and bring government spending
more in line with our families' ability to
pay.
Overall, I am pleased with the success
the legislature has had in addressing Wis-
consin's high tax climate. Below, I have
listed a number of the pro-taxpayer provi-
sions that I helped to move through the leg-
islature and get signed into law.
Two-Year Property Tax Cap-Ties prop-
erty tax increases to economic growth. Ad-
ditional increases will need to be approved
by taxpayers via a referendum.
Eliminate the State Tax on Social Secu-
rity Benefits-Eliminates Wisconsin's tax on
social security benefits. Wisconsin was
one of only 15 states that taxed social secu-
rity benefits.
Taxpayer protection continues
Updates From Our State Representatives
need to continue the status quo.
Following its introduction, Senate Bill 1
had a public hearing before the
Senate Committee on Campaign
Finance Reform and Ethics and,
on November 1st of 2005, was
amended and passed by the Sen-
ate by a vote of 28-5.
Once in the Assembly,
SB 1 was referred to the Assem-
bly Committee on Campaigns
and Elections, where the bill
also received a public hearing
and was recommended for pas-
sage. It was then sent to the Assembly
Rules Committee in order to be scheduled
for consideration by the full Assembly. But
there SB 1 languished….. never to see the
light of day.
In the final days of the legislative ses-
sion, Representative Mark Pocan made a
motion to bring SB 1 up for a vote in the
State Assembly. It was, however, shot
down by the majority party on a vote of 43-
53 (with 5 Republicans, Representatives
Albers, Davis, Hines, McCormick and Pet-
tis, joining all of the Assembly Democrats
in voting to take the bill up). The majority
party, led by Speaker John Gard, unfortu-
nately prevailed in their efforts to kill SB 1.
Yes, the Assembly did tinker around the
edges of ethics reform by taking action to
require the repayment of attorney's fees by
legislators and legislative employees who
are convicted of crimes (AR 55). And we
did pass an Assembly rule to prohibit mem-
bers of the State Assembly from taking
"personal financial contribution made by a
lobbyist" for the remainder of 2006.
BUT…as a member of the Wisconsin
State Assembly, I am ashamed at our failure
to adopt any real ethics reform this session.
SB 1 would have been a meaningful step
forward to clean up corruption in the Capi-
tol and restore confidence in our public of-
ficials!
Out and About:
I had a wonderful time earlier this month at
the Kohler Fire Department Brat Fry. It
was good food and a good time for a good
cause!!!!
Permanent Reduction of the State Gas
Tax-Permanently reduces the gas tax by
$.01, saving Wisconsin taxpay-
ers more than $45 million over
the next two years.
Repeal Automatic In-
crease of Fuel Tax - Stops the
automatic increase of our gas
tax and requires elected legisla-
tors to vote for any proposed tax
increase.
Income Tax Deduction
for Health Insurance Premiums-
Creates a 100% individual in-
come tax deduction for the
amount paid for a health insurance policy if
their employer pays nothing toward their
health insurance. It also phases in a 100
percent individual income tax deduction
for premiums paid by people who are non-
employed, such as retirees with supple-
mental insurance.
Eliminate the Tax on Jobs-Eliminates
the jobs tax and adopts the single sales fac-
tor approach for allocating corporate in-
come taxes to keep Wisconsin competitive
with neighboring states.
Property Tax Credit for Disabled Veter-
ans-Allows veterans 65 or older with a
service-related disability of 100 percent, or
the un-remarried surviving spouse of a per-
son who died while on active duty in the
U.S. military, to receive a tax credit for
taxes paid on a principal dwelling.
Livestock Farm Investment Tax Credit-
Expands the current dairy investment tax
credit to apply to livestock farm modern-
ization or expansion.
My top priority as your State Senator, is
to eliminate wasteful and unnecessary gov-
ernment spending and reduce the tax bur-
den placed on Wisconsin's hard working
individuals and families. While I am
pleased with many of our results, I remain
committed to moving forward additional
measures that will protect our taxpayers
and create a better environment in our state
that is conducive to growing our economy
and creating more higher-paying jobs.
Contact Senator Leibham by calling 888-295-8750, or
write P.O. Box 7882, Madison, WI 53707-7882, or e-mail
[email protected]. Visit on-line at:
www.leibhamsenate.com.
Contact Rep. Van Akkerren by calling his office at
1-888-529-0026
E-mail: [email protected].
or write to: Rep. Terry Van Akkeren, P.O. Box 8953, Madi-
son, WI 53708-8953
Terry Van Akkeren
State Representative
Joe Leibham
State Senator
Left Photo: The Kohler Fire Department Braf Fry.
Above: Senator Joe Leibham talks with an attendee at the Brat Fry.
(Terry Van Akkeren also made an appearance at the event).
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FROM CLERK-TREASURER
LAURIE LINDOW
Registered Voters: As a requirement
of the Statewide Voter Registration
System, after each Election our office
will be mailing postcards to all voters
that registered at the polls. If you
registered to vote on Election Day,
April 4, 2006, you will be receiving a
postcard in the mail. Please notify the
clerk-treasurer’s office if your name
or address is incorrect on the post-
card. If the information on the post-
card is correct, there are no further
steps for you to take. For more elec-
tion information, see the State Elec-
tions Board website:
http://elections.wi.gov.
Summer Hours: May 30 - Septem-
ber 1, the Village Office hours will be:
Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00
pm, Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 noon.
FROM POLICE CHIEF BILL
RUTTEN
www.kohlerpolice.com
Remodel Project is Underway: If
you haven’t been by the police de-
partment lately, take a look. The po-
lice department is adding an outside
lobby that will be accessible 24 hours
a day and will add space and security
to the building. Some of the space in
the police department is being reno-
vated to make the existing space
more efficient and useable. The proj-
ect should be done by the end of
summer and will not affect the servic-
es provided by the police department.
Bike Safety Day: The Kohler Police
Department in conjunction with the
Village of Kohler Recreation Depart-
ment is again sponsoring the Bike
Safety Day on Saturday June 10
th
at
12:30 pm. The event is being held at
the Village Hall. Licenses are re-
quired and are available for $2.50 for
any bikes with wheels larger than
16”. Bike licensing forms are now lo-
cated on the Kohler Police Depart-
ment website at
www.kohlerpolice.com and can be
completed prior to coming. All partici-
pants will receive an inspection of
their bike, a free helmet and either a
bike lock or a bike light.
Helmet Sightations: The Kohler Po-
lice Department in cooperation with
Aurora Health Care and the local
Dairy Queens will again be participat-
ing in the Helmet Habit “Sightation”
program. The Kohler officers may
issue “Sightation” coupons to children
16 and under when they are wearing
their helmets while biking, skating or
skateboarding.
Do we have your bike? If you
haven’t seen your bike lately, we may
have it. The Kohler Police Depart-
ment regularly gets dozens of found
bikes each year, many in great
shape. Some don’t have a non-expir-
ing Kohler bike license that allows
our department to return it to its right-
ful owner. In those cases, the bike is
kept until either it is claimed or auc-
tioned off. If you are missing your
bike or any other property, call the
police department at 459-3877.
FROM PUBLIC WORKS SUPERIN-
TENDENT BRUCE NEERHOF
Larry’s Hauling Industrial Site: Just
a reminder that Larry’s Hauling has
an industrial site for yard waste only.
It is located in the Sheboygan Falls
Industrial Park at 113A Balsam Road.
Dumpsters are located between the
Hagemeir Construction and New
Dawn buildings. Residents may
dump all materials into the dump-
sters. Please take any containers
with you.
Use of Village Trucks for Special
Collections: Use of a Village truck
for special pick-ups can be arranged
only with the approval of the Public
Works Superintendent. These in-
clude the following items: dirt, clean
topsoil, gravel and sod.
Residents must load materials into
the truck themselves. Do not place
materials in bags. If you would like to
arrange a special pick up, please call
459-3881.
If a resident has materials from a re-
modeling or other construction proj-
ect, they may call Larry’s Hauling at
467-1919 to rent a dumpster.
Be a Leak Seeker: Water bill higher
than usual? Check all faucets for
leaks. Just a slow drip can waste 15-
29 gallons per day. Put a drop of
food coloring in the toilet tank to see
if it leaks into the bowl. Based on ex-
perience, it is found that leaking toi-
lets are the reason for unusual water
usage 90% of the time.
Garage Sale Signs
One temporary "garage sale" or "for
sale" sign shall be permitted on each
lot or parcel. Signs located on public
property will be removed by the Public
Works or Police Department.
FROM RECREATION DIRECTOR
SUSIE WANDSCHNEIDER
Summer Playground
Open to all Village
Youth entering 1
st
grade
and older. Monday-
Thursday, June 26-August 10. No
Fee, registration is required. Drop in
anytime for a fun afternoon with
planned activities.
Flag Football Camp
Grades 1-3 July 24-28
3:00 pm for 75 minutes.
Please consult your summer
brochure for more exciting things to
do this summer.
Youth Center Employment - will
begin training in August. Please pick
up and fill out an application at the
Village Hall. Include a schedule of
your availability to work.
Village Board Action during their
March 20, 2006, meeting:
Approved appointments to com-
mittees and commissions.
Awarded bid and approved the
agreement for Police Dept. and
Village Hall remodeling projects to
Mike Koenig Construction Co., Inc.
for an amount not to exceed
$143,953.
Approved the revised north/south
interceptor agreement with the
Town of Sheboygan Sanitary Dis-
trict #2.
Approved bid of $108,779 from
Northeast Asphalt for West Park
Lane paving and tennis court proj-
ects.
Approved purchasing a Giant Vac
Leaf Loader from Bruce Municipal
Equipment, cost $26,665.
Approved operator’s licenses as
requested.
Approved Temporary Class B Beer
license for Kohler Fire Dept. bray
for May 7.
Approved Cigarette licenses for
River Wildlife, Blackwolf Run,
American Club, Woodlake Market,
and Riverbend.
VILLAGE NEWS www.kohlervillage.org
Approved Ordinance No. 2006-3,
Repealing and Recreating a
Schedule of Deposits for Violation
of Village Ordinances, Resolu-
tions, and Bylaws with review of
deposit amounts to be on par with
neighboring communities.
Approved a Memorandum of Un-
derstanding with Sheboygan
County to facilitate the purchase of
accessible voting equipment
Approved creating a new position
of Lifeguard Manager for the pool
management.
Approved March 2006 Revenue
and Expense reports.
Approved the following requests
for Tourism funds: $20,000 for the
American Club/Destination Kohler
Holiday Experience direct market-
ing campaign; $15,000 for the
Shops at Woodlake Holiday Sea-
son television campaign; $9,000
for new cable channel equipment
with the understanding that it be
utilized with a tourism focus.
Approved additional funding of
$820 and authorized the Planning
Commission to have a community
survey compiled for Smart Growth
Planning by the UW-Extension Of-
fice.
Approved Certified Survey Map for
part of the E ½ of the NE ¼ of Sec-
tion 5, Township 14 North, Range
23 East, Town of Wilson, Sheboy-
gan County, Wisconsin subject to
annexation of stated property.
Constructin of the outside
lobby addition to the Police
Department is underway.
The lobby will be larger,
more visable and user-
friendly, and will be acces-
sible 24 hours a day.
Some of the space in the
police department is being
renovated to make the ex-
isting space more efficient
and useable. The office
area will be protected by
bullet-proof glass.
The project is expected to
be done by the end of
summer and will not affect
the services provided by
the police department.
Part-time
janitorial
position available
Part-time janitorial position to clean
the Village Hall, Fire Department
and Village Garage.
Mondays 7:00-4:00 PM. Thursdays
7:00-9:00AM. Ten hours per week.
Applications available at the
Village Hall.
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LIBRARY LINK
KOHLER PUBLIC LIBRARY
SCRAPBOOK CROPS WILL RESUME
IN THE FALL
BOOK CLUB:
Date: June 19, 2006
Book: The Namesaker by Jhumpa Lahiri
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: Kohler Public Library
The Namesake takes the Ganguli family from
their tradition-bound life in Calcutta through
their fraught transformation into Americans.
On the heels of an arranged wedding, Ashoke
and Ashima Ganguli settle in Cambridge,
Massachusetts, where Ashoke does his best to
adapt while his wife pines for home. When
their son, Gogol, is born, the task of naming
him betrays their hope of respecting old ways
in a new world. And we watch as Gogol
stumbles along the first-generation path,
strewn with conflicting loyalties, comic de-
tours, and wrenching love affairs. With empa-
thy and penetrating insight, Lahiri explores
the expectations bestowed on us by our par-
ents and the means by which we come to de-
fine who we are. From amazon.com
KOHLER PUBLIC
LIBRARY SUMMER 2006
TUESDAY afternoons—times will vary
Back by popular demand we will have work-
shops for older kids on Tuesday afternoons.
Because of the skill level involved, these
workshops will be limited to kids 9 years old
and up. And because we will need to provide
them with supplies, interested kids will have
to RSVP by the Friday before. NO WALK-
INS. Workshops that you can look forward to
are:
June 20: 1:30-2:30
Diana Paredes Beading Workshop
June 27: 2:00-3:00
Drama Workshop with Veronica Hilke
July 4: CLOSED
July 11: 12:30
Jill Lewisnki presents: Fairytales, Foods,
and Fun
July 18: 1:30-2:30
Modern Dance Workshop with Renee
Hisey
July 25: 12:30
Jodi Hilton’s Wet Felting Workshop
Aug 1: 12:30
Summer Photo Scrapbook with Jan
August 8: 12:30
Dragita the Wonderdog and Jill Wiesz
August 15: 12:30
Mammoth Sinkhole Workshop with Jan
August 22: 12:30
Make a Doll for your Doll with Linda from
the Nursery Window
August 29: 12:30
Jill Wiesz and her Amazing Chickens
WEDNESDAYS at 12:30
Our Wednesday programs are open to chil-
dren of every age. Parents, baby-sitters and
grandparents are all encouraged to bring
their kids and enjoy singing, storytelling, and
other entertainment.
June 14: MadCap Puppets
June 21: Fur, Feathers, and Fun with
Kathy Luck: Puppeteer
June 28: Truly Remarkable Loon, jug-
gling
July 5: Reid Miller’s Traveling Trou-
badour Show
July 12: Traveling Lantern—a Chil-
dren’s Theater Show
July 19: Comedy Magic of Lou LaPore
July 26: All about Llamas with Jodi
Hilton
August 2: Snakes Alive—Pet the snakes
after the show!
August 9: Jeff Carpenter’s Magic and
Clown Workshop
August 16: Tom Pease—Signer/Musician
August 23: David Stokes’ Nature Show
with Live Animals
August 30: Ice Cream Break Up Party
THURSDAYS at 10am
On Thursdays, the library will hold story
hour that is geared towards preschool aged
kids. Stories, songs, and crafts based on
weekly themes are performed by our librari-
an, Jan.
June 15: Knight & Fairy Tale Princess Tea -
Enrollment limited to 30 children.
Please call 459-2923 to enroll for stories,
craft and tea. Presenter Mrs. Fredericks.
June 22: Stuff & Fluff Workshop – Stories
with animal stuffing and fluffing to follow.
The Library will buy four animals for the kids
to stuff. Kids can make their own animal
afterwards with the presenter for a fee. A
catalog will be in the library if you do want
to purchase your own animal. Presenter
Angie Gordon.
June 29: Russell the Sheep and the Lost
Treasure
July 6: Scaredy Squirrel
July 13: Snap, Snap, Snap
(Alligator Stories)
July 20: Dance of Tails & Tales –
Presenter Renee Hisey
July 27: Down on the Farm
August 3: Bodacious Boa Stories
August 10: Dinosaur Discovery
August 17: Mouse & Moose Magic
August 24: Zingy Zoo
NEWMATERIALS: Please call 459-2923
or email [email protected] if you have
suggestions of items to purchase for the li-
brary.
FICTION
Edge of Battle Dale Brown
Hard Way Lee Child
Two Little Girls in Blue Mary Higgins Clark
Promise Me Harlan Coben
Full of Grace Dorothea Frank
Definitely Dead Charlaine Harris
Enemy Mine Kay Hooper
Haviland Touch Kay Hooper
Shiver Lisa Jackson
Anybody Out There marian Keyes
The Englisher Beverly Lewis
HOURS:
Monday-Thursday: 8am-8:30pm
Friday: 8am-8:30pm
Sunday 1-4pm
The library will be closed Sunday, May 14;
Sunday, May 28; and Monday, May 29.
KOHLER PUBLIC LIBRARY LOCATION:
Kohler Public Library is housed with the
school library in the school building at
333 Upper Road.
Susannah’s Garden Debbie Macomber
Sea Gypsy Fern Michaels
House Frank Peretti
Second Sight Amanda Quick
Vanished Karen Robards
Dead Watch John Sandford
Absurdistan Gary Shteyngart
Man of My Dreams Curtis Sittenfeld
The House Danielle Steel
The Debutante Divorcee Plum Sykes
Digging to America Anne Tyler
NON-FICTION
What’s it all about?: Philosophy & the Mean-
ing of life
What we Believe But Cannot Prove
Kingdom Coming: The Rise of Christian Na-
tionalism
I Am My Mothers Daughter
The RealAge Diet
RealAge Workout
Hey There, Cupcake! 25 cupcake recipes
Orienteering
The Shangri-La Diet
You: the Smart Patient
The Complete Idiots Guide to Geocaching
Knitting Over the Edge
Woodall’s Great Lakes Campground Guide
Day Trips From Orlando
Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World With
Kids
DVD
Aeon Flux
Casanova
Match Point
Shop Girl
Tristan + Isolde
Family Stone
Hoodwinked
Last Holiday
Big Momma 2
Grandma’s Boy
Rumor Has It
Doogal
The Producers
The Ringer
Something New
White Countess
Cheaper By the Dozen 2
Josie - Australian Shepard/Lab mix, female, spayed and
housebroken. Very mellow and laid back but still enjoys play-
ing ball. She's friendly and sweet.
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
- Photos by Pam Markelz
See these pets in color
at kohlervillager.com
Midnight (Tag 054) - Younger female, spayed. A very
sweet and cuddly gal. She's good with other cats
and loves kids. She's a great lap kitty.
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Kohler Gardener is located at
The Shops at Woodlake Kohler
Open daily 10am - 6pm • 920-458-5570
Don’t let FATHER’S DAY
go to the birds …
Celebrate
Feather’s Day!
JUNE 12-18
RECEIVE 15% OFF
all bird feeders, birdbaths, birdhouses
and bird food.
Or perhaps the perfect gift for Dad is
Guy Wolff pottery, a garden statuary,
cologne, a potted plant, or a variety
of annuals, perennials or shrubs.
BIRD-SCAPING
Saturday, June 17
1-2pm
Learn how to incorporate food, water,
shelter and nesting into your gardens.
Presented by Belinda Abendschein,
nature specialist and bird artist.
To register please call 920-458-5570.
The Botanical Gardens
of Kohler
JUNE
Calendar of Events
FAMILY TREASURE HUNT
SATURDAY, JUNE 24
10am-Noon at Kohler Gardener
Receive prizes along the way!
Member Admission: $25/family
Non-Member Admission: $32/family
YOGA IN THE PARK
EVERY TUESDAY
10-11am at Kohler Arboretum
If the weather is questionable, please
call 920-457-4444 between 9-9:30am
for information on class cancellations.
Botanical Gardens or Sports Core
Member Admission: $4
Non-Member Admission: $5
We are pleased to present the following
programs and classes brought to you by The Botanical Gardens
of Kohler and Kohler Gardener at The Shops at Woodlake.
Please call 800-344-2838 to register.
SPECIAL EVENTS
BRING THIS AD IN TO KOHLER GARDENER AND
RECEIVE 10% OFF ANY SINGLE, REGULAR-PRICED ITEM.
Members receive a 20% -100% saving on classes, workshops,
lectures, tours and travel opportunities.
Please contact Kelly Boeldt at The Botanical Gardens of Kohler
920.803.3296 for membership information.
PREFERRED PLANTS
THURSDAY, JUNE 1
5:30-6:30pm at The American Club®
Member Admission $10
Non-Member Admission: $12
HEIRLOOM VEGETABLES &
KITCHEN GARDENS
SATURDAY, JUNE 3
9-11am at Restoration
Gardens, Kohler
Complimentary tea, coffee
and desserts will be served
Admission: $15
Member savings do not apply.
EDIBLE FLOWERS
MONDAY, JUNE 5
7-8pm at The American Club
Recipes and samples will be shared
Member Admission: $15
Non-Member Admission: $20
BUTTERFLY GARDENS
SATURDAY, JUNE 10
Noon-1pm at Kohler Gardener’s
Butterfly Garden
Member Admission $8
Non-Member Admission $10
BASIC TREE ID
THURSDAY, JUNE 15
2-3:30pm at Kohler Arboretum
Member Admission: $10
Non-Member Admission: $12
SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPES
SATURDAY, JUNE 17
10-11:30am at Kohler Design Center
Admission: Complimentary
BIRD-SCAPING
SATURDAY, JUNE 17
1-2pm at Kohler Gardener
Admission: Complimentary
WILDLIFE CONTROLS
MONDAY, JUNE 26
5:30-6:30pm at The American Club
Member Admission: $10
Non-Member Admission: $12
NEW LAWN INSTALLATION
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28
5:30-6:30pm at Kohler Gardener
Member Admission: $8
Non-Member Admission: $10
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
FUN-DAMENTALS FOR KIDS
VISIT CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN
FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2006
7:45am-5pm
Cost includes transportation to and from Chicago, lunch, guided tram tour
and guided walking tour of the Chicago Botanic Gardens.
Member Cost: $64 • Non-Member Cost: $80
TRAVEL
JUNIOR MASTER GARDENERS
TUESDAY, JUNE 27
10-11am at The American Club
First of a seven-week certificate program for children ages 8-11.
Children can enroll in as many (or few) classes as desired, but completion of
seven classes is required for certification.
Member Admission: $8 • Non-Member Admission: $10
TOURS
KOHLER GARDENS TOUR
EVERY WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY AT THE AMERICAN CLUB
10-11am or by appointment
An experienced horticulture professional from Kohler Landscape
will lead this guided tour highlighting specific plants in season.
Member admission: $5
Non-member admission: $7
Children 12 and under: Complimentary
The Botanical
Gardens of Kohler
Become a member today.
For more information,
please contact Kelly Boeldt
at 920-803-3296.
Visit Kohler Gardener to receive
10% OFF our entire selection of
rose bushes for the month of June!
Everything is
COMING UP
Kohler Gardener is located at
The Shops at Woodlake Kohler
Open daily 10am – 6pm • 920-458-5570
ROSES
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Destination Kohler Calendar of Events
Golf Wisconsin Days
June 10-11, 2006
Blackwolf Run and Whistling Straits are
proud to participate in the Golf Wisconsin
Days - June 10 & 11, 2006. During this
two day period, all junior golfers (up to
age 18) will receive complimentary green
fees* when accompanied by a parent or
adult. Call 800-618-5535 to and book your
tee time today.
*Complimentary green fees apply on the
River, Meadow Valleys and Irish courses
only. Golf car, caddie fees, and gratuity not
included.
The Botanical Gardens of Kohler
Highlighted Events
Heirloom Vegetables & Kitchen Gardens
on Saturday, June 3 from 9-11am at
Restoration Gardens in Kohler. Compli-
mentary tea, coffee and desserts will be
served. Admission: $15
Family Treasure Hunt on Saturday, June
24 from 10am-Noon at Kohler Gardener
Receive prizes along the way! Member Ad-
mission: $25 per family / Non-Member
Admission: $32 per family
Sustainable Landscapes on Saturday, June
17 from 10-11:30am at the Kohler Design
Center. Admission: Complimentary
Please call 800-344-2838 to register for
any of the programs and for a complete
listing of events.
The Shops at Woodlake Events
June 3 Intentions - Reiki Seminar. 1pm.
Learn about healing energy at our free
seminar. Limited seating. Please call 920-
457-9543 for reservations.
June 7 Intentions - Aura Drawing, au-
thor/artist Larry Borth draws your personal
energy portrait. Learn what your energy
field reveals about you. $25 fee. Walk-ins
welcome or call 920-457-9543 for an ap-
pointment.
June 10 Pet Port of Call - Two Left Paws
mobile pet adoption. 11am-3pm
June 17 Kohler Gardener - Belinda Abend-
Ticket Launch for 2007 U.S. Senior Open at
Whistling Straits
Tickets are now available for purchase
for the 2007 United States Senior Open to
be held on July 2-8, 2007, on the world-
championships Straits Course at
Whistling Straits. As of June 2, 2006,
tickets can be purchased by visiting
www.KohlerChampionships.com or by
calling 1-888-327-0100. And in keeping
with U.S. Senior Open tradition, juniors
17 years of age and younger will be pro-
vided complimentary access each day of
the event.
"This event is the perfect setting for a
family to spend time together over the 4th
of July next year," said Barry Deach,
Tournament Director for Kohler Golf.
A variety of ticket options are available
to accommodate all interested attendees.
Two week-long ticket packages are avail-
able: The Independence Club Ticket
Package ($315) and the Season Ticket
Package ($200). The Independence Club
Ticket Package offers seven individual
daily tickets to the grounds of Whistling
Straits, but also to the U.S. Senior Open’s
Independence Club pavilion. In addition,
each ticket package comes with seven
daily $10 food and beverage coupons and
one complimentary Official Championship
Journal voucher. And finally, for every two
sets of Independence Club Ticket Packages
purchased, one all-week preferred parking
pass will be provided.
The Season Ticket Package offers seven
individual daily tickets and one compli-
mentary Official Championship Journal
voucher offering a savings of more than
$150 in comparison to purchasing individ-
ual daily tickets.
Daily Ticket prices are $25 per day for
Practice Rounds on Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday, $65 per day for Championship
Rounds 1 and 2 on Thursday and Friday,
and $75 per day for Saturday and the Final
Championship on Sunday.
*Ticket prices do not include tax and
shipping & handling charges.
schien from Reinders presents “Birdscap-
ing”. How to incorporate food, water, shel-
ter and nesting into your garden. Limited
seating. Call 920-458-5570 for reserva-
tions. Complimentary.
Summer Solstice @ Sports Core
June 21st from 6-8pm
Sports Core invites Kohler Villager readers
to join them on the evening of June 21
st
from 6-8 pm for yoga and celebration.
Complimentary attendance, but please reg-
ister in advance (457-4444) and stop at the
reception desk when you check in.
Horse & Plow Live Entertainment
Alex Wilson Band
Saturday, June 10th 9:30pm-1am
UPCOMING EVENTS: JULY
Sousa Concert — July 4, 2006
Celebrate Independence Day on a Great
American note with a rousing Sousa Con-
cert performed by the award-winning Kiel
Municipal Band. This old-fashioned open-
air social recalls the 1919 and 1925 Sousa
Concerts in Kohler’s Ravine Park. Please
support the Kohler Volunteer Fire Depart-
ment by purchasing beverages at the Sousa
Concert/4th of July.
Take Your Daughter to the Course Week
— July 10-16, 2006
Blackwolf Run and Whistling Straits are
proud to present Bring Your Daughter to
the Course Week, July 10-16, 2006. This
week long event is designed to encourage
female junior golfers to learn more about
the game of golf. All female junior golfers
(up to age 18) will receive complimentary
green fees* when accompanied by a parent
or adult. In addition, the PGA Profession-
als of Kohler will provide a complimentary
golf clinic on Monday, July 10 from 6-7pm
at Blackwolf Run.
*Complimentary green fees apply on the
River, Meadow Valleys and Irish courses.
Golf car, caddie fees, and gratuity not in-
cluded.
Summer Sidewalk Sale at The Shops at
Woodlake — July 21-23, 2006
Special savings and incredible markdowns
during this annual event.
To purchase tickets and for additional
information visit:
www.kohlerchampionships.com or call
1-888-327-0100
GET YOUR FAMILY’S
“HEALTH CHECK-UP”
LEARN HOWTO PROMOTE
HEALTHY LIVING
Healthy Living Expo
Discover what’s new and necessary to live a healthy and safe lifestyle. The Healthy
Living Expo is free and open to the public offering demonstrations, kids aerobic classes,
complimentary use of the Sports Core facility, bicycle safety and other educational dis-
plays. This event is designed to promote health, safety, wellness, and activities for fami-
lies in the community.
DATE: Sunday, June 25th
TIME: Noon to 3 p.m.
LOCATION: Sports Core Health & Racquet Club
Willow Drive off Highland Drive in Kohler, Wis.
The Kohler Fire Department, State Farm
Insurance and the Kohler Police are re-
turn exhibitors at the Healthy Living
Expo hosted by Sports Core providing
demonstrations on fire safety, emergency
phone calls and bicycle safety. These are
just a few of the important safety tips
one will discover at the Healthy Living
Expo.