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🌱 What changes will Kiel’s new city administrator bring to City Hall?
Also, don't miss Breakfast with Santa at Quit Qui Oc Golf Course on the Kiel Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- What changes will Kiel’s new city administrator bring to City Hall?
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Frigid with clouds and sun, with a high of 19 and low of 6 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Friday: A little snow in the p.m., temps: high: 22, low: -8.
- Saturday: Frigid; breezy in the morning, with a high of -2 and low of -5 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Ryan Pafford, former fire chief, tapped for Kiel city administrator (htrnews.com) — Kiel has selected former Plymouth fire chief Ryan Pafford as its new city administrator, taking over after Dave Funkhouser’s recent resignation. With more than 20 years in public service, Pafford will oversee day-to-day city operations and carry out directives from Kiel’s mayor and Common Council, focusing on transparency, strong operations, and long-term community growth.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Pilates Mat Class
The Refinery Wellness Center LLC , 2011 Wisconsin Ave , New Holstein
6:00 pm - Old World Christmas Market
The Osthoff Resort & Spa , 101 Osthoff Ave , Elkhart Lake
10:00 am - Mike Malone – Christmas Jazz
Ziegler Winery , W3953 Winnebago Heights Rd , Malone
5:00 pm - Naughty but Nice Christmas Cocktails | Cooking School
The Osthoff Resort & Spa , 101 Osthoff Ave , Elkhart Lake
6:00 pm - Goats in Ugly Sweaters | Free Baby Goat Petting | Dec 13
LaClare Creamery Cheese Shop , Cafe , Malone
10:00 am - Reindeer Brunch | Conference Center
The Osthoff Resort & Spa , 101 Osthoff Ave , Elkhart Lake
9:00 am - Bottle Feeding Baby Goats | Dec 14
LaClare Creamery Cheese Shop , Cafe , Malone
11:00 am - Christmas | Brunch and Baby Goat Snuggles | Dec 21
LaClare Creamery Cheese Shop , Cafe , Malone
10:00 am - Ziegler Winery
Ziegler Winery , W3953 Winnebago Heights Rd , Malone
5:00 pm - Jackson Taylor @ Ziegler Winery
Ziegler Winery , W3953 Winnebago Heights Rd , Malone
5:00 pm - Ring in the New Year with Free Baby Goat Petting
LaClare Creamery Cheese Shop , Cafe , Malone
10:00 am
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Sunday December 21
Friday December 26
Wednesday December 31
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Highway 151 is blocked between Lemke Rd. and Highway 67 due to a crash, with all lanes closed in both directions and an estimated duration of one hour, but has since reopened between Chilton and Valders.
11:19AM on Dec 10: Highway 151 is blocked between Lemke Road and Highway 67 in Calumet and Manitowoc counties due to a crash. (Nextdoor )
- Worthington Enterprises posted a job opening for Production Lead in Chilton. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Chilton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kiel here.
🗞 Nearby News
Elkhart Lake
- You'll likely find a unique gift at the Old World Christmas Market (sheboyganpress.com)
- 4 Midwest Christmas towns sure to enchant families (chicagoparent.com)
- Stephen Glynn (whbl.com)
Chilton
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-- The Patch AM Team
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