Grad of North High Culinary Arts Program awarded scholarships

Four Sheboygan North High School graduates who participated in the Culinary Arts Program while in high school were awarded scholarships totaling $15,000 at the Wisconsin Restaurant Association Education Foundation's Salute to Excellence event at The Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake Oct. 18.

The four students and the sponsors of the scholarships were: Erin Molzner (2008), sophomore at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, WRA Eastern Shore Chapter/NRAEF Co-Branded Scholarship; Brian Shaw (2009), freshman at Fox Valley Technical College, WRA Milwaukee Chapter/NRAEF Co-Branded NRAEF Scholarship; Alex Theodoroff (2009), freshman at Kendall College in Chicago, WRAEF/NRAEF Co-Branded Scholarship; and Tiana Wieck (2009), freshman at Moraine Park Technical College, the Herbert and Nada Mahler Scholarship.

Jefferson Elementary annual book fair running through Oct. 26

Jefferson Elementary School is in the midst of its annual book fair, running through Monday, Oct. 26. Students can purchase books during the school day and the Family Fun Night on Monday. from 6 to 7:30 p.m..

The book fair will have a selection of more than 200 books for the students to purchase. Family Fun Night is open to the public.

Sheboygan Lutheran High School September Students of the Month

Sheboygan Area Lutheran High has chosen its Students of the Month for September, based on their service, behavior, leadership, attitude and academic achievements. They are:

Senior, Josh Stenklyt; junior, Brian Dahlke; sophomore, Carly Mittnacht; and freshman, Alyssa Blaha.

Plymouth High students make valuable find along the highway

Years ago, the Plymouth High School Student Council adopted a 2-mile stretch of state Highway 57 just south of Plymouth.

Calvin Jacoby is sure glad they did.

For at least eight years, council members have been going out twice a year to pick up trash along the highway. They start by fueling up on doughnuts, then split into four groups, each taking half a mile, and are done in a couple of hours.

"Usually there are a couple of weird finds, but normally it's empty bottles and cans, wrappers, car junk, etc.," said advisor Daniel Lamb, a social studies teacher. He remembers a student finding a $20 bill once.

But on Sept. 19, the group found a wallet containing a significant amount of cash. "The wallet was still in good shape — this was during the stretch of beautiful weather we had in September," Lamb said.

In addition to the cash, it also contained a driver's license — Calvin Jacoby's driver's license, which he had gotten the day he lost the wallet. "Needless to say, he was pretty thrilled that he was getting his wallet back," Lamb said.

Calvin said he and his dad bought some gates at Fleet Farm Aug. 28 and were taking them home in a pickup truck when they stopped along the highway to tie them down better. His wallet fell out of his pocket, though he didn't realize it until later.

They went back and looked in vain for at least an hour. Three weeks later, the students found Calvin's wallet in the grass about a foot off the gravel, Lamb said.

Calvin was relieved when he heard the wallet had been found — and surprised to get it back intact. "I figured it was gone forever," he said. "It's good to see that there's honest people out there."

In appreciation, Calvin made a $20 donation — to the council's doughnut fund.

Kiel High School Veterans Day program open to the public

On Wednesday, Nov. 11, Kiel High School will present its annual Veterans Day Program in the KHS gymnasium from 10:20 to 11:20 a.m. The public is invited to the event, which will honor veterans and auxiliary members.

The program will consist of introductory remarks by Faye Billmann, English and German teacher, three student Voice of Democracy speakers and a presentation by members of the Rhine Center American Legion Post 387 — Franklin. Patriotic music will be provided by the choirs of the high school, under the direction of Mark James Glasow, and the Symphonic Band, under the direction of Kevin Carlton.

Sheboygan Area School District offers Child Find screening Nov. 4

The Sheboygan Area School District will conduct a free monthly developmental screening (Child Find) for all children who live in the district and have reached their third birthday on Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 4: p.m., at the Early Learning Center, 1227 Wilson Ave.

Any child who is older than 3 who has not yet begun kindergarten qualifies to be screened.

Children are screened in the areas of motor development, language and cognitive skills. Parents also are interviewed regarding their child's development.

After the screening, the results will be discussed with parents and recommendations will be made if additional screening or evaluation is needed. Parents will also have the opportunity to ask questions of staff.

For more information about the screening or to schedule an appointment, call Mary Neeb at (920) 459-6722.

Riverview students raise $13,780 through Cherrydale fundraiser

Students raised $13,780 for Riverview Middle School in Plymouth by selling a variety of items from Cherrydale Farms, including candy, wrapping paper and ceramic items.

The proceeds will help fund field trips, classroom technology tools and improvements to the walking path on the school grounds, said Jean Trakel, fundraiser co-chairperson.

Teachers can submit funding requests to the Riverview Association of Parents and Teachers, which organized the fundraiser, said president Kathy Willeford.

Last year, the organization purchased guided reading books, curriculum-enhancing materials for classrooms, a Smartboard and various exercise items for the playground, including a gravel walking path. The money from this year's fundraiser will purchase two additional Smartboards for classrooms, offset the cost of field trips at each grade level and asphalt the walking path.

In appreciation of their efforts, students who sold at least five items are invited to a Green & Gold Experience in December, with a variety of inflatables and contests during the school day and a fun family evening. Students who sold at least 35 items can ride with friends in a Hummer and enjoy other special incentives. One student sold more than 100 items and will receive 5 percent back, which she plans to use to help fund a trip to camp next year.