The Bridge
News of Newburg

On Saturday, October 26^th there will be a bon fire in Newburg Firemen’s Park starting at 7 p.m. They are now collecting brush for their pile. Please no glass or nails or garbage. Please adhere to this as clean-up becomes a real problem if there are nails and glass in the brush pile.

By Diane Miller

It’s sad to begin each Village newsletter reminiscing about a local volunteer, friend and neighbor that  we have lost.

All of us at Welcome, H.O.M.E. offer our deepest condolences to the McHugh family.  Giles McHugh, as a  Newburg Lion, supported our unique wheelchair accessible design project since day one!

My fondest memory is caught in a photo of Giles using my wheelchair as a wheel barrel.  He balanced heavy pieces of lumber on the arms (I was not in the chair at the time) to transport them down the trail in the woods to the boardwalk the Lion¹s were building for us.  Next spring we will plant a rose bush along Memory Lane - the split rail fence that leads to our driveway - in his honor.  

We’ve had a fairly busy summer around here.  July saw the Bed and Breakfast full almost every night.  Our overnight guests were from near - like West Bend, Racine, Fond du Lac and far - Mexico, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Seattle, Washington just to name a few. Families and individuals were here for an array of reasons -  graduation parties, birthday parties, to work in the area, to explore the wheelchair friendly designs we have throughout the house and grounds or, just to relax.   We’ve got lots of vacancies right now, although we are booked for the last week of August, 2003 - the 100th Harley Birthday celebration.  

Our Bed and Breakfast is open to the public.  We are VERY wheelchair friendly!  The price for an overnight stay is still only $50 per night - per room.  Welcome, H.O.M.E.  gift certificates are available.   The holiday season is not far off... have a parent, friend, co-worker who may enjoy a country get away?

 
Welcome, H.O.M.E. is also a great day trip destination.  In August our local lady volunteers (Marie, Millie, Armella, Marge, Amanda) hosted a second annual cook out for retired nuns living in Fond du lac.  Also this summer we saw an 85th birthday party as well as an array of group meetings like the staff from all around the state from Wisconsin Citizen Advocacy, members of an advisory group from West Bend East High School, the West  Bend Lioness Club and the Port Washington Lions, the West Bend area Multiple Sclerosis support group...  Did you know the lower level of Welcome, H.O.M.E. is available for small group events - family reunions, celebrations, business or school in-service days, club or organization meetings?  There is no set fee for the use of this space, however, a donation is appreciated.

Some people include a meal with their meeting whether it¹s a full dinner catered in, pizza delivered to the door or a pot luck.  The Port Lion¹s use our grill and have a b-b-q in September.  A tour of the demonstration home may be included in your event, however this is not a requirement.  

 
The furnishings (all of which have been donated from various people and places) Welcome, H.O.M.E. provides downstairs include a number of varied seating groups  -  sofa, chairs, a TV and VCR, plus dining room tables.  The  kitchen corner  has a sink, stove, coffee pots, microwave, miscellaneous kitchen stuff.  ( We can always use more pots and pans, cooking utensils and flatware -  just in case you have extra you don¹t know what to do with...)  There¹s also a carpeted kid¹s corner with books, Lego table, games.  A rest room is nestled behind the kitchen.   A gas fireplace heats this 1,000 square foot area.  Windows and large sliding glass door provide natural light plus an exit leading to the trail in the prairie.

 
It’s time to prepare for winter, unfortunately.  On Wednesday morning October 30 we will have our annual fall Work Party.   If you¹d like to join us from 8:30 - noon or so come on up.  Weather permitting - hope for a long Indian Summer - we¹ll be doing a lot of outdoor tasks.

Volunteers still keep this place running.  The trail Howard Hoel spent a weekend in June digging for us is now complete thanks to the labors of Leo, Orv and Guenther who spent the summer spreading traffic bond and building  a handrail and bench. The 250 foot trail leads from the driveway near the house to a boulder the glacier must have dropped on a hillside many, many years ago.  In fact, Marge gave us a photo of her leaning on the boulder 50+ years ago and there is not a tree insight. Today this great lookout point in the woods makes you feel like you're sitting in the tree tops.

Along with the end of summer comes the annual sale of Entertainment Coupon books.  A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each book supports Welcome, H.O.M.E.  Southeastern Wisconsin books still cost only $35.  Traveling this year?  We can get you books (prices vary) for other areas of Wisconsin and from 150 areas of the country  (including Ft. Lauderdale, San Francisco, Hawaii, Phoenix, Ft. Myers, Orlando, Denver, Chicago, Atlanta, San Diego.... Start your vacation or business travel by saving money.

For those of you unfamiliar with these money saving coupon books  each book has hundred of pages of 2 for 1 coupons. Coupons totaling  $1,000’s in 50% off discounts - valid immediately  - are good until October 31, 2003!  The coupons are for restaurants - from fine dining to fast food - movies, dry cleaning, bowling, sporting events, groceries, golf, travel, skiing, auto services like oil changes, optical services,  hotels and much more. Just use your  No No’s,  Jail House and Culvers coupons and you’ve already saved over $35 - the cost of the book.
 Buy your book now, supplies are limited  - available at No No’s or at Welcome, H.O.M.E. (675-2525).

Our annual raffle tickets are also now for sale.  Grand prize is round trip tickets for 2 on Midwest Airlines.  Get your tickets at Welcome, H.O.M.E.  for $1 each, 6 tickets for $5 or 13 tickets for $10.  The drawing is January 1, 2003.   Odds of winning are great. Congratulations Jack on winning the 2002 drawing.

With this,  all of us at Welcome, H.O.M.E. wish all of our Newburg neighbors a safe, healthy, happy holiday season.
Diane Miller, hostess of
Welcome, H.O.M.E. Bed 'n Breakfast
a VERY wheelchair friendly country retreat
in quaint Newburg,  Wisconsin.  
www.hnet.net/~welcomehome

The Newburg Lioness Club would like to thank the Village of Newburg for the success of the village-wide rummage sale and for the success of the car show held on the same day.

Look for signs as to the date of "Pictures With Santa". The date will be sometime in November and it will be held at the Newburg Fire Department. Also, the Newburg Lioness will be selling Poinsettia plants in November. These will be delivered in early December – just in time for the holiday season.

For more information or to place an order, please call Lonna Karnitz at 675-6931.

Snowmobile season is right around the corner and prediction is for lots of snow. The trails are usually open if there is 6 inches of snow or more. For the hot line, please call 334-6061 to see if the trails are open or not. Please observe the trail boundaries and don’t go outside them. People grant the club permission to ride the trails – don’t abuse this.

From November 1^st to April 1^st, except on Main Street (CTY. MY) parking shall be permitted only on the even numbered sides of the streets on even-numbered dates as of 11 p.m. the previous night to

6 a.m. the following morning and on odd numbered dates as of 11 p.m. the previous night to 6 a.m. the following morning. Violations of this ordinance will result in a $25 ticket. If the vehicle has not been moved within 24 hours, the vehicle may be towed away and the owner will be responsible for towing ($55) and storage costs. The vehicles will be towed to Goeden’s Auto Body in St. Michael’s.

Don’t throw out those old clothes, curtains, blankets, etc. We will take any clothes – worn or in good condition. Having a rummage sale? Don’t get rid of the "leftovers" we will take them. Proceeds will go towards club activities and community service project.

Bring all clean items in large plastic trash bags and place in trailer any time. Usable/wearable donations go to the US and Third World countries; others will be made into rags or recycled. What a great way to help out others in need while at the same time cleaning out those closets.

The drive will be held Friday, October 11 through Sunday, November 10^th. It’s a ways off, but now is the time to start saving your used/old clothes.

Drop off point will be 241 Highway 33, Newburg. For more information, call Deb Wollner (675-2508) or Phyllis Damrow (675-2493).

Wellspring is a not-for-profit educational organization offering programs to the public in wellness education, ecology and gardening, the arts and personal growth, in fulfillment of its mission "to live in harmony with self, others and the earth." An organic garden school runs from mid-March to mid-November. There is also a garden summer camp for teens which is held in July.

Wellspring is supported primarily by volunteer help, program fees and contributions from its members and other donors. Wellspring is a labor of love, serving thousands of people each year. Gifts of time and money are always welcome.

Special upcoming events at Wellspring include:

Medicine Wheel Teachings and Sweat Lodge
Led by Native American Elders
October 18-20^th at Wellspring
Call 312-645-1551 to register or for more information

Saturday, November 9^th at 6 p.m. at Wellspring
Call ahead for reservations – 675-6755.
Adults - $15, couples - $25, children under 12 $5

8 p.m.
Candle Light Ceremony
Overnight – optional
$10 (no alcohol)
New Year’s Day Brunch and Retreat - $10

Recently the Dept. of Public Works met to go over the garbage and recycling contract for the village of Newburg. The current contract runs out on December 31, 2002. Bids were sent out for this and the Dept. of Public Works is happy to announce that garbage and recycle collection will now be performed by Superior Services. They signed a 5 year contract with Superior Services. The only difference is that starting in January – more exact January 3, 2003 our garbage and recycling will be collected on FRIDAYS instead of Tuesdays. A flyer will be placed in the tax statements (which come out in December) reminding people of the change.

Dear Neighbor:

On Saturday, November 9, 2002 there will be a benefit dance at Newburg Sportsman’s Club. This dance will assist long-time community member and friend, Chuck Dickmann, his wife and child.

Earlier this year, Chuck was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lymphoma and has been undergoing treatments. While these treatments are helping, progress is not as expected and Chuck must undergo more extensive treatments and possible bone marrow transplant.

Due to circumstances beyond their control, insurance has run out and money is tight. With the upcoming treatments – we felt the need to HELP. The proceeds from this benefit dance will be donated to Chuck to help cover mounting medical costs and assist in the payment of past medical bills.

To show your support, we are asking for cash donations from your business. A large poster with the names of all donors will be displayed the evening of the dance. We are also accepting gifts which will be used in a raffle that evening. The cover charge is $5 and lunch, munchies and beer will be available.

Please pass on to all your friends and family to come join the fun. The dance will run from 7 p.m. to midnight with music by Sturgeon Eddy.

Should you have any questions, please contact Holly Gerner at 675-2935. If you would like to send a donation, they would like to receive them by October 30^th. Please send to Chuck Dickmann Family, PO Box 31, Newburg, Wisconsin 53060. Hope to see you there.

Sincerely,

Linda Chesak, Holly Gerner, Paul & Linda White and Amy Habersetzer.

The following are upcoming events at Riveredge Nature Center on Hawthorne Drive in Newburg. Call 675-6888 for more information.

October 13

"Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf"
1-2 p.m.

Rustle through the fallen leaves in one of the colorful forests at Riveredge. Hear a fall story and take home a seasonal craft project.

October 26

Hiking Club
9:30 a.m. to noon

Whether your pace is fast or slow, your hiking gear high or low tech, your trail experience maximal or minimal, you are invited to join this group for a fun walk. They are a loosely organized group of diverse ages and abilities who share an enthusiasm for recreational walking. To register, contact Mary Nolan or LaVonne Suring at 376-2715.

October 27

Prairie Seed Collecting
2 – 3:30 p.m.

Help gather seeds from the Riveredge prairies. You will be given brief instruction on how to identify common species. Some of the seed may be taken to start your own prairie. The rest of the seed will be used for plantings at Riveredge.

Also on the 27^th is a Hike Along. From 1-2:30 p.m. for anyone interested in exploring the diverse land that Riveredge has to offer.

November 1

Night Prowl
7-8 p.m.

Whoo’s looking at you? It could be a Great Horned Owl or a tiny bat. Unravel the mysteries of the night on this exciting night hike. Dress warmly.

November 2

12th Annual Prairie Invertebrate Conference
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Prairie Invertebrate Conference focuses on extending awareness of prairie-associated species, their ecology, distribution and classification. Pre registration is required.

November 3

1-2 p.m.
"Winter is Coming"

We each prepare for cold weather in our own special way. Find out how animals prepare for winter. Maybe we can help.

November 5

Riveredge Bird Club
7 p.m. program
"Climate Change and Effects on Nesting"

With all the concern over West Nile Virus, we sometimes forget that other less visible issues may affect bird populations. One of these issues is how changes in our climate may or will affect our birds of Wisconsin.

November 10

Hike Along
1-2:30 p.m.

Join a member of the education staff and see what you can find. Different areas of the land will be explored, depending on the season and what’s happening out there. All ages are welcome to explore the natural world at Riveredge.

November 17

1-2:30 p.m.
Hike Alongs for Kids Only

This is an extension of our regular Hike alongs as described above. The hikes are designed for school-aged children who want to explore the amazing and interesting land at Riveredge. A member of the Educational Staff will help the kids explore different areas of land, depending on the season and what’s happening out there. Parents can tag along or do their own thing during the hike.

November 17

2-3:30 p.m.
"A Season of Simplicity – How to Create a Homespun Holiday"

Amid the bustle of the holidays, most of us long for a simpler, more meaningful holiday season. Be it Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Thanksgiving or Christmas many people face the holidays with trepidation. This workshop will give advice and tips on simplifying this hectic time of year from others who practice what they preach.