Professional Documents
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October, 2006
Kohler
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Waelderhaus, The American Club, and
historic homes valued by residents
By Kevin Struck,
University of Wisconsin-Extension
This is the third in a four-part series
summarizing the results of the recently
completed Village of Kohler Smart
Growth/Long Range Planning Citizen Input
Survey. Last months article covered ques-
tions 12-26 on the survey, which dealt pri-
marily with transportation, and community
facilities and services. This article contin-
ues with Question 27, which begins a new
section on natural resources, followed by
questions on economic development.
Residents who wish to see complete,
detailed survey results can obtain a copy of
the tabulated survey from the Village
Clerks office.
Question 27 asked Is protection of
woodlands, wetlands, and open spaces
important? An overwhelming 86 percent of
respondents answered Yes. When asked
to identify priority areas for protection,
many respondents mentioned the existing
parks, the Arboretum, River Wildlife, and
related areas.
The next question was similar, but
focused on man-made resources. Identify
any cultural and historical resources in
the Village of Kohler that are worthy of
protection. Typical responses included the
Waelderhaus, the American Club, the older
homes in the Village, the band shell and
Ravine Park, among others.
Question 29 kicked off a lengthy section
on economic development. As an econom-
ic development strategy for Kohler,
which of the following would you prefer?
(check all that apply). The choices and
number of responses were Small retail
businesses (211); Businesses that attract
out of town visitors/tourists (161);
Businesses that serve primarily local resi-
dents (130); Office parks (129);
Commercial/retail business park (92);
Light industrial (66); Home-based busi-
nesses (49); Other (16); and Heavy
industrial (15).
Focusing directly on small business and
retail development, the next question asked
Does the Village of Kohler need more
small business/retail development? 49.6
percent answered Needs more, while
36.6 percent felt the Village was OK as
is. Question 31 followed up with What
types of retail businesses and/or services
would you like to have available in
Kohler? This was an open-ended question
yielding 204 suggestions. Ideas mentioned
most often were affordable restaurants and
shops, a bookstore, and a drug store. The
specific franchise mentioned most often
was Olive Garden.
Businesses sometimes charge more for
products and services in lower population
areas due to smaller inventories. Hence the
next two questions: Where do you do the
majority of your shopping for goods and
services? and How often would you sup-
port retail businesses and/or services in
Kohler if prices were higher than sur-
rounding communities? Only 15.1 percent
of respondents said they did most of their
shopping in Kohler (the top destination was
Sheboygan at 57.1 percent). Regarding the
second question, 64.5 percent of respon-
dents said that Some of the time they
would shop locally even if prices were
higher; 14.8 percent said Most of the time
or Always; and 17.6 percent answered
Never.
Question 34 asked about the location of
commercial development. The Village of
Kohler should: 1) Develop a single com-
mercial area, 2) Develop several commer-
cial areas, or 3) Not develop any commer-
cial areas. The first option was favored by
35.3 percent of respondents; 19.6 percent
preferred the third option; and 18.7 percent
selected the second choice.
Question 35 was more specific. If a
commercial area(s) was/were developed,
where should it/they be located? There
were 210 responses to this open-ended
question. The majority of respondents
favored the Deer Trace location, although
there was also some support for the
Woodlake area and a few other areas near
main highways.
The previous development plan for the
Village, completed around 1980, contained
a recommendation for a village center.
Although such a concept has not been real-
ized, it remains a possibility. Therefore,
Question 36 asked What is your vision of a
The American Club, Waelderhaus, Band shell in Ravine Park and historic houses were among the Village of Kohlers cultural and his-
torical resources identified by Village survey respondents as worthy of protection.
Kohler village center area 10 years from
now? (check all that apply). The top
response was An area dominated with spe-
cialty shops, that attracts visitors to the
community (141). Following in a strong
second was An area that provides conven-
ience businesses and services largely for
village residents (136).
Switching to the topic of tourism,
Question 37 asked Is there a need for a
staffed visitor center to provide informa-
tion about the Village of Kohler? A sub-
stantial majority at 70.2 percent said No.
Only 12.7 percent said Yes, while 12.9
percent had no opinion and 6.6 percent did
not respond.
The next issue of The Kohler Villager
will conclude this series by summarizing
survey questions related to intergovernmen-
tal cooperation and land use.
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On October 1,
2006, Officer
Larry Leonhardt
retired after 28
years of service
to the Village of
Kohler. Officer
Leonhardt was
most recently the
senior patrol
officer assigned
to the day shift
and was the local
coordinator for McGruff House. He was
also a member of the Department's spe-
cialized motorcycle unit.
In 1999, Officer Leonhardt received
the Departments Outstanding
Performance award for the capture of the
State of Utah's #1 Felon, who had been
serving time in the Utah State prison sys-
tem for attempted murder, weapons viola-
tions and lewdness. Officer Leonhardt and
his partner were also the first officers to
locate Waa Lee, a Sheboygan man who
had been missing for 21 days, and was
spotted in some tall grass near Blackwolf
Run golf course by Kohler Co. mainte-
nance workers.
Officer Matt Hocevar was promoted
from part-time to full-time on October 1st
to fill Officer Leonhardts position.
Officer Hocevar has been a part-time offi-
cer for more than one year and will tem-
porarily be assigned to day shift until the
end of the year. Officer Hocevar is from
the area and is looking forward to working
full-time in law enforcement.
Kohler Police
Officer Retires
Officer Larry Leonhardt
Shoo the Flu &
Pneumonia Too!
The Aurora Visiting Nurse
Association of Wisconsin will be
holding "Shoo the Flu & Pneumonia
Too" flu and pneumonia shot clinics at
the Kohler Village Hall on
Wednesday, October 11, 2006, from
10:00 am to 2:00 pm, and Wednesday,
November 8, 2006, from 4:00 to 7:00
pm. If you have any questions about
the clinics, please call Aurora Visiting
Nurse Association of Wisconsin at
453-3944.
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Late Nite Catechism
By Vicki Quade & Maripat Donovan
Saturday, November 4, 2006 - 7:30 pm
(doors open at 6:30)
Kohler Memorial Theatre - Kohler High School
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The Village Trick-or-Treat will
be held Tuesday, October 31, from
4:30 to 6:30 pm. After trick-or-
treating there will be a bonfire
beginning at 7:00 pm in the
area northwest of the athletic
field.
Drivers are urged to watch
for children who will be dis-
tracted by the excitement of going house-
to-house, and may have obstructed vision
from costumes.
Leaf Collection to
begin October 9
Leaf collection will start
on October 9 and con-
tinue until December 4.
Leaves should be raked
into the street along the
curb in a three-foot (3') wide
row. No grass clippings,
sticks, or other garden
debris are allowed. The
Public Works Department follows a
schedule for leaf collection. The collec-
tion starts on the south end of the Village
where the trees are more mature and pro-
duce more leaves. The route continues to
the west and north sections of the Village.
During the last part of October and
early part of November we may only
be able to get through the Village once
a week and cannot make exceptions
since this will affect the collection
schedule. A second leaf vacuum
machine will be used during the heav-
iest weeks of the season.
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Officer Chad Gross of the Kohler
Police Department will be holding a Safe
Trick-or-Treat Awareness Program in
the school for the younger students,
after which he will pass out trick-or-
treat bags from the Police
Department. During trick-or-
treating, officers will also hand
out glow sticks/necklaces to any
child who wants one. The glow sticks/neck-
laces will make the children more visible as
they are enjoying the night out.
Village Trick-or-treat
time: 4:30-6:30 pm
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It has been eleven years since The
Milwaukee Cat Club has presented a
Cat Show in this area, according to
Dennis and Gloria Baumann and
Aaron and Joni Schloseky, co-show
managers. On October 7th and 8th,
there will be a Cat Fanciers
Association sanctioned Cat Show at
the Sheboygan Armory.
See four different rings of judging both
days including judging of purebred kittens,
shorthair and longhair open, championship
and premier classes. Not only will there be
judging of many beautiful purebred cats, but
cats/kittens may be available for sale to lov-
ing homes. A selection of quality vendors
will be in attendance with unique cat items.
Admission is only $5.00 adults, $3.00 chil-
dren 12 and under, $2.00 Seniors 62 and
over. Free for children 3 and under.
Look for a 50 discount coupon at
Sheboygan County veterinarian
offices, The Sheboygan Press,
The Beacon and The Kohler
Villager.
Try to win a free admission for 2 on
WHBL radio, too. There will be twelve
opportunities to win!
Come to the Feline Renaissance
Faire; if you have the dress of the times,
meet the royalty, their staff and the peas-
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assets in a particular area - leaving them
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Save the Date!
~ Saturday ~
November 18, 2006
GIRL SCOUT
HOLIDAY BREAKFAST
At the Waelderhaus
In Celebration of its
75th Anniversary!
It will be an event for all
generations, highlighting
the traditions in
Kohler Girl Scouts.
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Phone 920-467-4011
The Villager
Famous For Friday Fish Frys Since 1968
Classic American Restaurant ~ Casual Atmosphere
~ Real Food For Real People ~
Open For Lunch: 11 a.m., Tue. - Fri.
Dinner: 4 p.m., Tue. - Sat.
Two party rooms available for your special events
Ask about discounts for school/sports related functions
Sunday Sit Down Breakfast Family Style Banquets
Legendary Desserts Great Vegetarian Dining
Sigma Alpha Lambda is proud to announce that Emily Rose Van Dyke of Kohler, WI,
has recently become recognized as a member of Sigma Alpha Lambda, National Leader-
ship and Honors Organization at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Sigma Alpha Lamb-
da is a national leadership and honors organization dedicated to promoting and rewarding
academic achievement and providing members with opportunities for community service,
personal development, and lifelong professional fulfillment. Emily is the daughter of Daniel
and Jennifer Van Dyke of Kohler, WI
Seth VandeLeest, a 2000 graduate of Kohler High and a 2004 graduate of UW-White-
water with a bachelor's degree in graphic design and a minor in digital media, recently had
numerous illustrations and artwork published in Professor Amy E. Arntson's book "Digital
Design Basics." In May of 2006 he received his certification in computer animation from
the Art Academy of San Francisco and is currently employed by Southern Graphic Systems
as a full-time design consultant for Miller Brewing. He also works as an independent con-
tractor developing web sites and graphic design projects. Seth is the son of Greg and
Martha VandeLeest of Kohler.
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On-Going Fundraising Programs at Kohler School:
LETS GET STARTED EARNING SOME GREAT EXTRAS for our school. Students can turn in their
box-tops / caps / labels at anytime to their classrooms. We will be having a contest again this school year
for the classes(s) with the most points (each box-top / cap / label = 1 point).
Robin Stock / coordinator
Kemps Milk Give Em Five Program -
collect caps from gallon and gallon containers
Golden Guernsey & Morning Glory
Kids Caps & Cash Program collect caps
from gallon and gallon containers
Natures Touch
Milk Moola & Donuts to Dough
Program sold at Kwik Trip collect caps from
gallon and gallon containers and bag tops from any
Natures Touch products. Also, ovals from Glazer
dozen or dozen donut containers
Box Tops for Education Clip Box Tops coupons from General Mills
cereal, Pillsbury Refrigerated & Frozen/Dairy, Hamburger Helper, Betty Crocker
Snacks & Baking, and Ziploc Bags/Containers.
We will now be participating in the Labels For Education program. This
includes front labels from Campbell Soup, Swanson Soup, Franco American
products, and Prego Pasta Sauces. UPC codes from Pepperidge Farm products
and V8 drinks.
Tyson Project A+ - Clip the entire label from boxes and
bags of Tyson products.
Be a benefactor for Kohler Schools
when shopping at Target
Did you know that you could be a benefactor for Kohler Schools just by doing your regu-
lar shopping?
Target has a great school fundraising program called School Fundraising Made Simple. It
works in conjunction with the Target VISA and Target Guest Card. When you use your card to
pay for your purchases at Target, Kohler Schools will receive an amount equal to 1 % of your
total purchase amount. If you use your Target VISA outside of Target, the school receives %
of your total purchase amount. We will receive a check twice a year for all accumulated dona-
tions and our school can use the money for field trips, equipment or anything else that our school
may need.
In addition to free money for our school, there are rewards to you! There is no annual fee
with either card and upon approval, you'll be able to shop for an entire day and receive an addi-
tional 10 % off everything you buy! If you use the Target VISA, you'll be eligible for additional
10% off shopping days, electronic coupons, and special offers. Through the Target VISA phar-
macy reward program, you'll earn additional 10 % off shopping days just by paying for your reg-
ular Target pharmacy prescriptions with your Target VISA.
You can apply for instant credit at Target in Kohler. You'll receive a response in approximate-
ly 10 days. Be sure to designate Kohler High School or Kohler Elementary School by calling the
toll-free number on the back of your card. If you already have a card and no school designated,
please make sure you designate our school by calling 1-800-316-6142 or logging on to
Target.com.
Please!
No Latex Balloons!
Latex balloons cannot be brought into the building be-
cause of students with severe latex allergies.
Mylar balloons are the safe alternative.
Early Release Days - 2006-2007
Wednesday October 11 12:21
Wednesday November 22 12:21
Wednesday December 13 12:21
Wednesday January 10 12:21
Wednesday February 14 12:21
Wednesday March 14 12:21
Wednesday April 11 12:21
Wednesday May 9 12:21
Note for all elementary students: If elementary students are going home for
lunch on the above early release days, these students will be dismissed from school
at 11:50 a.m. Students staying at school for lunch will be dismissed at 12:21 p.m.
Note for all students grades 7-12: There is NO lunch program for grades 7-12 on
early release days. Dismissal time for students in grades 7-12 is 12:21 p.m.
Middle School/High School
Announcements
Has your child ever told you that they didn't hear the announcement about a meet-
ing at the beginning of an athletic season, or the deadline for turning paperwork in
for an important activity or college scholarships that are available, etc.?
Parents are able to read daily middle school/high school announcements on the
school website! Simply go to the website at www.kohler.k12.wi.us Click on An-
nouncements. The announcements are updated daily (by 9:00 a.m.) and parents can
view announcements for the past five days.
Students receive street
crossing instruction
On one of the first days of school this year, newly appointed School Resource Officer
Chad Gross taught some of the newest students at the Kohler Schools how and where to
cross the road. With the assistance of Police Crossing Guard Harriet Tershner, the students
were educated on how to safely cross at the crosswalk with the assistance of the crossing
guard. The Kohler Police Department has been conducting this training for the last several
years.
Crossing guard, Harriet Tershner stops traffic while School Resource Officer Chad Gross instructs
students on how to safely cross the street.
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distinguished private wilderness club
whose members share a love of nature,
the environment and outdoor recreation.
Enjoy natures gifts year-round on more
than 500 acres of unspoiled land, 7 miles
of the meandering Sheboygan River and
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Member activities include guided
horseback rides, clay shooting sports,
canoeing, kayaking, fishing, hike-in
campsites and overnight stays at our
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Contact River Wildlife at
920.457.0134 for additional details
or membership application.
Dining and hunting privileges are not included.
Land use only.
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General Family Membership
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Student Membership $44.10
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KOHLER VARSITY VOLLEYBALL TEAM
Back row L to R: Lauren Hoepfner, Megan Hansmann, Samantha Linck, Parker Wolf, Caley Hildebrand.
Middle row: Brooke Halverson, Julia Damrow, Roma Kaleka, Ann Marie Beine, Angela Limberg.
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Business Card Corner
Business Card Corner
Send or drop off business
card and $15 payment (per
month) to:
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Trick-or-Treat Tuesday, October 31, 4:30
6:30 pm
The Village Trick-or-Treat will
be held Tuesday, October 31,
from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. After
trick-or-treating there will be a
bonfire beginning at 7:00 pm in
the area northwest of the athletic field.
The Kohler Police Department wants trick or
treating to be fun and safe for everyone. To
help that cause, Officer Gross will be holding
a Safe Trick-or-Treat Awareness Program in
the school for the younger students. He will
be passing out trick or treat bags from the Po-
lice Department. During trick-or-treating offi-
cers will hand out the glow sticks/necklaces to
any child that wants one. The glow
sticks/necklaces will make the children more
visible as they are enjoying the night out.
Village Meetings Scheduled for October
10/9 Property Committee 4:45 pm
10/9 Finance Committee 6:00 pm
10/16 Village Board 7:00 pm
10/23 2007 Budget Workshop 6:00 pm
All meetings are held at the Kohler Village
Hall, 319 Highland Drive.
Open Book and Board of Review scheduled
for November
Associated Appraisal will be holding Open
Book on Wednesday, November 1, from 9:00
am 6:00 pm. To schedule an appointment
with the assessor please call the Clerk-Trea-
surers office at 920-459-3873. Open Book is
an opportunity for property owners to meet
with the assessor and examine the records for
your property and discuss how your assess-
ment was made. Time spent discussing your
assessment with the assessor may eliminate
the need for a formal appeal to the Board of
Review. At open book, the assessor is allowed
to make any changes that are necessary to per-
fect the assessment roll.
The Village of Kohler Board of Review will
be meeting on Wednesday, November 15,
starting at 5:00 pm. Property owners that want
to appear before the Board of Review to ap-
peal their assessment can contact the Clerk-
Treasurers office at 920-459-3873 to schedule
an appointment. To appear before the Board
you must provide the clerk-treasurer with
written or oral notice of your intent to file an
objection at least 48 hours before the first
scheduled meeting of the Board. Also, a writ-
ten and signed Form of Objection to Property
Assessment must be filled out and filed with
the clerk within the first 2 hours of the
Boards first scheduled meeting.
General Election Tuesday, November 7
The General Election will be held Tuesday,
November 7. The polling place is located in
the Kirkpatrick Center at the Kohler Village
Hall, 319 Highland Drive, and will be open
from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. Polling hours have
been changed to start at 7:00 am statewide for
uniformity.
Voter registration is required to vote in the
Election. If you are not already registered, you
can register on Election Day at the polls or by
stopping in the Village Offices during regular
business hours to complete a registration
form. You will need to bring along your Wis-
consin drivers license or state ID. If register-
ing on Election Day you will need to provide
proof of residence. An acceptable form of
proof of residence includes a current and com-
plete name and residential address. Some ex-
amples are: WI drivers license or ID card;
residential lease; real estate tax bill; utility
service statement.
For more information about voter registration,
absentee voting and upcoming elections, con-
tact the Clerk-Treasurers office at 920-459-
3873. For more information about Wiscon-
sins voter registration system and election
procedures, contact the Wisconsin State Elec-
tions Board at 1-866-VOTEWIS (868-3947)
or seb@seb.state.wi.us, or see its website at
http://elections.wi.gov.
New Voting Equipment Available at the
Elections
The Village of Kohler now has new voting
equipment available to voters with disabilities.
Federal law requires every polling place in the
state have voting equipment thats accessible
to people with disabilities. Any voter can use
the equipment, but the reason for the new
equipment is to make it easier for all people to
vote at the polling place.
Most voters in Wisconsin are not going to see
much of the voting equipment in their polling
places change. However, any new voting
equipment that records votes electronically,
such as touch-screen machines, must present a
paper record to the voter for review before the
vote is cast.
Wisconsin now requires a voter-verifiable
paper record for all voting equipment. That
means that all of the new equipment must pro-
duce those records so voters can check them,
if they choose, before they leave the polling
place.
Leaf Collection starting October 9
Leaf collection will start on October 9 and
continue until December 4. Leaves should be
raked into the street along the curb in a three-
foot (3) wide row. No grass clippings, sticks,
or other garden debris are allowed. The Public
Works Department follows a schedule for leaf
collection. The collection starts on the south
end of the Village where the trees are more
mature and produce more leaves. The route
continues to the west and north sections of the
Village. During the last part of October and
early part of November we may only be able
to get through the Village once a week and
cannot make exceptions since this will affect
the collection schedule. A second leaf vacuum
machine will be used during the heaviest
weeks of the season.
Fire Hydrant Flushing and Water Valve
Exercising
During the months of October and November,
the Village Public Works Department will be
exercising water valves. The Department will
also be performing maintenance on fire hy-
drants and flushing the mains. The work will
be performed Tuesday through Thursday. Res-
idents should be aware there will be periods
of cloudy and discolored water as sediment
and mineral deposits in the water-mains are
disturbed.
If you have any questions about Kohler water
distribution maintenance, please call the Pub-
lic Works Department at 459-3881.
Officer Leonhardt Retiring
On October 1, 2006, Officer Larry Leonhardt
retired after 28 years of service to the Vil-
lage of Kohler. Officer Leonhardt has worked
during much expansion in the village and
through many changes in law enforcement
over the years. To many of the residents of the
Village, Officer Leonhardt is the Kohler Po-
lice Department. We wish Larry the best in
his retirement.
Police Officer Matt Hocevar
On October 1, 2006, Officer Matt Hocevar
was promoted from part-time to full-time to
fill Officer Leonhardts position. Officer Ho-
cevar has been a part-time officer for more
than one year and will temporarily be as-
signed to day shift until the end of the year.
Officer Hocevar is from the area and is look-
ing forward to working full-time in law en-
forcement.
Street Crossing Training
On one of the first days of school this year,
newly appointed School Resource Officer
Chad Gross taught some of the newest stu-
dents at the Kohler Schools how and where to
cross the road. With the assistance of Police
Crossing Guard Harriet Tershner, the students
were educated on how to safely cross at the
crosswalk with the assistance of the crossing
guard. The Kohler Police Department has
been conducting this training for the last sev-
eral years.
Shoo the Flu & Pneumonia Too!
The Aurora Visiting Nurse Association of
Wisconsin will be holding Shoo the Flu &
Pneumonia Too flu and pneumonia shot clin-
ics at the Kohler Village Hall on Wednesday,
October 11, 2006, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm,
and Wednesday, November 8, 2006, from
4:00 to 7:00 pm. If you have any questions
about the clinics, please call Aurora Visiting
Nurse Association of Wisconsin at 453-3944.
Village of Kohler Cable Channel
Cable channel 20, Kohlers local access chan-
nel, is currently inoperable. The Village re-
cently purchased new equipment for the chan-
nel and we are in transition to the new equip-
ment. This new equipment will allow us more
flexibility with our local channel. Funds ap-
proved by the Village of Kohler Tourism Pro-
motion and Development Committee allowed
us to purchase this equipment.
Youth Center hours
Monday and Wednesday 3:15 - 6:00 pm
Tuesday and Thursday 3:15 - 7:00pm
Friday 3:15 - 10:00 pm
Saturday 1:30 - 10:00 pm
Sunday 1:30 - 6:00 pm
Youth Center business was
booming this summer. We
sold 592 hot dogs, 500
grilled cheese sandwiches,
100 pounds of french fries, 480 corn dogs and
250 plain hot pretzels. Just a reminder, the
Youth Center serves the same great food at
great prices all year around.
Pool Hours
Tuesday and Thursday 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Saturday and Sunday 2:30 4:30 pm
Deep Water Aerobics Class
There is no need to be a good swim-
mer to participate in the deep-water
aerobics class. We wear flotation
belts. Join us for a fun and gratifying
exercise experience. Beginning October 3,
this class will be held at 5:45 p.m. on Tues-
days and Thursdays. Class fee is $1.00 per
session or you can purchase a card for $10.00
and get 12 classes.
Fall Swim Team
The fall swim team has been cancelled, due to
no coaching staff. The recreation department
is trying to put a team together for spring.
Fall Open Gym
Watch for information at the Youth Center
about open gym and pool for the 7-12 graders
beginning this fall. This program will be on
Saturday nights.
Successful Summer for the Recreation De-
partment
The success of the summer programs is due to
the people in the background: baseball coordi-
nator - Jim Tesmer; tennis coordinator -
Wendy Tauscheck; pool managers - Dan
Teaters, Steph Apitz, Molly Kunst; lifeguard
manager - Bill Kunst. Also, the Village public
works crew, who kept the pool and surround-
ing grounds clean and in working order.
Thank you to all.
Actions taken by the Village Board during
their meetings on August 3, 8, and 21, 2006
Approved operators licenses as requested.
Approved Resolution No. 2006-11, Amend-
ing the 2006 General Fund Budget and
2006 Capital Outlay Budget.
Authorized the hiring of employees for the
Recreation Department as submitted to the
Board.
Authorized the Village President to repre-
sent the Village in day-to-day matters relat-
ed directly to the US Senior Open and del-
egate traffic and safety issues to the Police
Chief.
Authorized the Village President to request
2007 Tourism funding for Police Services
related to the US Senior Open for actual
expenditures incurred not to exceed
$15,000.
Approved June and July 2006 Revenue and
Expense Reports.
Approved the Village of Kohler Recycling
Program Compliance Assurance Plan.
Approved installing a sound system at the
Memorial Theater at a cost of $22,500,
contingent on funding of $5,000 from the
Kohler Foundation; $5,000 from the
Kohler School Board; $5,000 from the Vil-
lage; and the costs above $15,000 be fund-
ed by private donations.
Approved charging the Kohler School
Board 80% of electrical usage for Memori-
al Hall Building and the new School Build-
ing retroactive to July 1, 2006. In the event
that the Kohler School Board approves the
metering of the new School Building, then
the electrical usage for the Memorial Hall
Building would be charged out at 70%.
Approved replacement of water tower con-
trols, electrical and soft starters at a cost
not to exceed $17,167.
Approved selling the water park acces-
sories on E-Bay with a reserve of $5,000.
Appointed Stephen Beaumont to the
Tourism Promotion and Development
Committee, Lynn Berg to the Recreation
Committee, and Laura Kohler to the Strate-
gic Long-Range Planning Committee.
Laura Kohler will be replacing Jim O'Don-
nell.
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
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