Cold Hands, Warm Hearts, Kids Embrace Winter Fun at Kiwanis Park

ByChristine Plocar
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The icy bite of early December couldn’t compete with the laughter echoing across Kiwanis Park on December 7, 2025. As the first snowfall of the season blanketed the hills, children bundled in snowsuits raced up and down, determined to squeeze every ounce of joy from winter’s arrival. Among them were brothers Ivan and Arlo Hall, whose excitement was impossible to miss as they trudged uphill again and again, cheeks red from the cold, smiles wide with anticipation of the next ride down.

Their father, Andrew Hall, watched nearby, sharing stories of how winter fun extends beyond the park and into their own backyard. “We drag them around the yard with the lawn tractor,” Hall said with a laugh. I’ve got a snowblower attachment for our lawnmower because we do a lot of different snow things. We have friends over and stuff. And they like to go behind it in their sled so I’ll take them around the block during a snowstorm.” The family turns snowstorms into gatherings, inviting friends over and creating memories that last far longer than the snowfall itself. Sometimes, he even tows the kids around the block during a storm, sleds trailing behind as laughter cuts through the swirling snow.

Moments like these are a reminder that warmth doesn’t always come from the temperature—it comes from togetherness. In the heart of winter, with frozen fingers and foggy breaths, Ivan and Arlo and the other children at Kiwanis Park showed that joy is often simplest: a snowy hill, a trusty sled, and the freedom to be a kid. As December settles in, these small, magical moments are what truly make the season shine. ❄️

Sheboygan Life Editor

Christine Plocar - Lifelong Sheboygan Resident & Community Advocate
My name is Christine Plocar, and I am proud to be a lifelong resident of Sheboygan. Growing up on farms in the area, I spent my early years helping my parents raise chickens and horses, and I loved planting gardens that blossomed with each season. Even now, I continue this tradition by raising chickens.

Education has always been important to me. I attended Fairview Elementary in Plymouth, followed by Farnsworth Middle School, and completed my high school education at both North and South High schools in Sheboygan. After the loss of my mother, I returned to school and, in a moment of pride, graduated with my daughter in 2014, earning honors despite the challenges we faced.

My entrepreneurial spirit has been a constant throughout my life. When I got my first computer, I knew that data entry and e-commerce were paths I wanted to explore. The summer of 2022 was a turning point for me when I met Brian Bateman. He saw my potential and gave me the opportunity to learn data entry and website management. Today, I play an active role in managing Sheboygan Life, where I write articles that highlight the positive aspects of our community and work to promote the good in our beloved city.

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