The Bridge
News of Newburg

By Roger Krell

The Newburg Lions/Lioness Club is again holding their Car Show and Village of Newburg Rummage Sale on August 17th. We hope this will be bigger and better than ever. The Lioness will again be asking the residents of Newburg for a donation of $5 which will be used to offset expenses for advertising. They will then be put on the Rummage Sale map, which will be available to the public.

The Car show will again be held in Firemen’s Park with free admission. One of the many highlights of the show will be the presentation of the Giles McHugh Best of Show Award. This Award was named in honor of Giles for his many years of dedication to the Car Show and the Newburg Lions Club. Another event will be the presentation of the new pumper by the Newburg Fire Department. We will be inviting Fire Departments from the surrounding area to come and view the Newburg Fire Department’s pride and joy, while their families enjoy the rummage sale and festivities in the park.

The Concession Stand in the park will offer the usual delicious hamburgers, brats, hot dogs and of course – soda and beer. We will be popping our own corn this year with a popcorn popper donated by West Bend Lakes. The Lioness plan of having many different kinds of games for the young and older children. Rockin’ Ron will be providing the great entertainment again this year. Other events are still in the planning stage, and who knows – in Newburg the Sky is the Limit. There will be a clinic held which will fingerprint and take photos of your children. The fingerprints and photos will be given to the parents or guardians for safe-keeping in case anything unfortunate happens to your child. This is sponsored by Edward Jones Investments of West Bend whose representative, Rory Demmer, is a member of the Newburg Lioness Club. We hope to have members of our local law enforcement help conduct this important clinic. The Newburg Lions/Lioness are co-sponsoring this public service and it’s all FREE.

We are also selling our BIG RAFFLE TICKETS again this year at a cost of $50 each. We know its a lot of money, but the good that the profits from these tickets generate is unsurpassed. In fact, all the profits from all of the Lions/Lioness functions get passed onto the community and other Lion endorsed funds and charities. If you don’t ever sponsor any other fund or belong to any other organization or volunteer for anything, now is the time to redeem yourself. Buy a ticket or two. It will make you fee so good.

If you would like to buy a ticket or volunteer to help at one of our Lion functions, contact any Lion member. Better yet, if you would like to join the Lions or Lioness, you would be welcomed with open arms. We are also registered at Pick n’ Save and our number is 546470. We would appreciate part of your grocery tab put towards our account.

Another event we are planning is the Golf Tournament and Steak Fry. You can participate in one or both events. We will also be drawing the winners of the BIG TICKET RAFFLE during the course of the day. Other forms of entertainment are being planned for this day. It all takes place on Sunday, September 7th at West Bend Lakes Golf Club. More information about this event at a later date.

Thank you – Roger Krell, President

By Lonna Karnitz

The Newburg Lioness Club will once again be selling our Geraniums for our Spring Fund Raiser. The colors are Red, White, Pink and the very popular Lavender. Prices are 6 for $17.50 or 12 for $32.00. You can call 675-6931 or 675-6284 to place your order. Orders are due no later than April 20^th.

We will also be having our Easter Egg Hunt on the Welcome H.O.M.E. grounds located on Highway Y at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 19^th. Bring your own baskets. Age groups are 2 to 4 and

ages 5-9.

We will also be selling the famous Racine Kringles at the Easter Egg Hunt. You can either place an order by calling 675-6931 and pick them up at the Easter Egg Hunt, or just show up at the Easter Egg Hunt and pick them up there. Either way, they will be available. They make a GREAT Easter morning treat.

We are always looking for new members. You are welcome to join our meetings, which are held at the Newburg Fire Station every 2^nd Tuesday of the month. Come and see what we are about.

Anyone interested in becoming a member of the Lions or Lioness can call Roger Krell (338-8204) or Lonna Karnitz (675-6931).

The Newburg Sportsmen’s Club is making plans for spring and summer activities just as the last weeks of winter indoor archery leagues come to a close. We have hosted over 50 youth on Saturday mornings for archery and Monday though Friday night adult leagues. It’s been a great way to keep in shape and not lose the shooter’s eye during the off season months.

The annual Wisconsin Deer & Turkey Expo is coming up on April 4, 5 & 6 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. Many members will take this in to see new products, talk to the experts, and view the "Wall of Shame". (Mounts of illegally killed game animals)

Hunter Education classes will begin at the clubhouse on April 21^st through May 12^th. Registration is now closed for this spring’s class. Trapper Education will be held at the club facilities on April 25, 26, and 27. You may call Slade, at 629-1531 to sign up for this class.

4-H will be using the club’s trap facilities for trap shoot training this spring under the direction of Bob Banazak and 4-H trainer Alan Ratzel. They will be engaged in shooting on Wednesday nights beginning on May 14^th through July 2^nd.

It’s also time to form summer trap teams. Anyone interested in shooting trap on Tuesday nights is invited to form teams of six shooters and join the summer league. Individuals interested in shooting may also want to call for information. Often other teams may be short one or two persons. Individuals may also shoot practice rounds during the summer without being on a regular team. For information on starting dates and times, contact either Tim Steinert (675-9167) or Jonathon Isselman (675-6021).

Summer 3D archery will begin on Thursday nights starting on May 8^th through August 28^th. This league is always filled with returning shooters. However, the club does hold four, open to the public, 3D archery shoots during the summer. These will be on May 18^th, June 22^nd, July 27^th, and August 24^th. These events are great ways to tune up your shooting skills for the fall hunt. Twenty-eight 3D animal targets are set in lifelike settings with unmarked distances. The May shoot will also incorporate a sportsman’s rummage sale.

Club President, Joe Fuehrer, has been appointed as a Washington County delegate to the Wisconsin Conservation Congress.

By Diane Miller

It’s St. Patrick’s Day and I just saw the first  blue birds of the season sitting on the roof.   Next  they’ll check out all the bird houses to see if one is to their liking.  They should be building their nests in a couple  weeks.  We’re usually fortunate enough to have at least one family nest along our prairie line.  Also saw a flock of robins and some red winged black birds in the prairie. On my stroll down the trail in the woods today a woodcock was hiding in the brush.   I¹ve heard them, but never had the pleasure of seeing one before.  Their camouflage is perfect in the fallen brown leaves.  I bet I’ve passed a number of them without even knowing they were there - which, of course, is their plan!

So what’s coming up at Welcome, HOME with the arrival of spring, after a nicely mild winter?  We have some interesting guest reservations.  We make our lower level - far more than just a basement  -   available to groups for meetings, in service and training days, retreats.  Call Diane if you’d like more information or to stop up and see what we have.

 
At the end March the staff from the 16th Street Community Health Clinic are coming for a retreat day.  They plan to take advantage of our rural location - a real treat for the majority of these folks who live and work on the south side of Milwaukee - while they participate in a day of in service and rejuvenating.

 
During the first week of April New Horizons Un-Limited - a nonprofit organization that assists people living with disabilities learn about computers - is hosting a 2 day workshop at Welcome, H.O.M.E.  Most of the registered attendees  (20) are from the Waukesha area.

As soon as the seedlings we ordered  from the Washington County  tree program arrive Rick Gramall, Charlie Wilfer and Nick Mathieu (thanks for the daffodils fellas’) are going to plant them.  We added about 60 small trees to our grounds every spring in the hope of perpetuating the rural nature of our surroundings and maintaining a consistent rejuvenation of the woodland.  We plant native trees since they require the least amount of attention to thrive and will attract regional wildlife and birds.

If you, your entire family, scouts, pioneers, youth group, company, church, civic organization are looking for a volunteer project. we usually have a "to do" list.   Bob Schwinn, Leo Miller, Orv and Guenther are typically working on some project Wednesday mornings from 8:00 - 11:30.  Stop  up to offer a hand, have some coffee and just see what’s new.

Later in April when the early woodland flowers - hepatica, bloodroot, skunk cabbage -  begin to  appear, Welcome, H.O.M.E. once again will gladly share our place with you for the annual Newburg Lioness Club Easter Egg Hunt.  In order to ensure the fun and safety of all who attend - especially the kids - we ask that you LEAVE  YOUR DOGS  AT  HOME, please!   
 
During the month of May Lifetime members of the Telephone Pioneers will be hosting an all day meeting here.  The Coalition of Service Providers from Washington County will be touring to get a better idea of how we can be of service to their clientele. And, perhaps one of the prettiest days of the year, the Newburg Lioness geranium delivery. Although the geraniums are pre-sold by the Lioness’, the entire order is delivered to them at  Welcome, H.O.M.E.  Here the Lioness’  have plenty of space to sort the plants by the orders they have previously taken.  Hundreds of blooming geraniums all in one place creates a breathtaking sight.
 
In June the SOS mothers (a support group for families who have a child with a developmental disability) will enjoy a day of  BBQ and visiting.  On June 25  Welcome, H.O.M.E. will host a Chamber Exchange.  This is a monthly West Bend Area Chamber of Commerce event. Members (and potential members) of the chamber are invited to attend for a $3 (at the door) admission fee.  Refreshments are provided by the host.  We will be featuring our breakfast  pizza, home made breads, s¹mores and Bloody Mary’s.  This is a good opportunity to showcase our program and our community.

 
Mark your calendars - on Sunday , September 14,  Welcome, H.O.M.E. will be having an event that is still in the planning stages. We hope to offer breakfast, quilts on display, tours of the house, family activities and just an overall fun day.   We¹ll let you know more as we get the plans firmed up.  Any quilters who would like to show off your work for a day, give us a call.  Diane at 675-2525  or Jane Derks at 692-2554.

 
Some people are planning ahead - making arrangements for their summer vacations or family events. The Bed and Breakfast  is already reserved for several nights in May by families from Colorado and Chicago. During the Harley Celebration in  August Welcome, H.O.M.E. will have some physicians and their wives from Phoenix, Arizona here for a couple of nights, then air traffic controllers from Olathe, Kansas the remaining 4 nights.   All of them are excited about being out in the country.

Remember, although designed to be VERY wheelchair friendly, the Welcome, H.O.M.E. Bed and Breakfast is open to the public.  We charge just $50 per night per room and, we still have lots of nights available.  If you have guests coming in from out of town, or business associates needing a place to stay, give us a call.  If you’d like to see what our accommodations are, stop up or call to arrange for a quick tour.  
 
If you’re curious about how to make a home, apartment user friendly to someone living with physical limitations or compromises - anyone have a parent who is aging? - call about touring Welcome, H.O.M.E. That’s what we¹re here for.  Tours are free of charge and the house is filled with ideas ranging from simple to more complex.

While the Welcome, H.O.M.E. woods is not public land, we are VERY willing to share.  As the weather warms  we invite you to feel free to enjoy our wheelchair friendly grounds.  However, we do ask you to help us by :

 
 1.)  not riding bikes on the trail

The trails in the woods, picnic tables, Porta-Potty are all paid for and maintained by Welcome, H.O.M.E. Inc. - a nonprofit organization that is operated by volunteers, supported by private donations.  We have no official affiliation with Riveredge Nature Center, although we are good friends and neighbors.

 
Hope this answers some of the questions you may have.  If not, don’t hesitate to ask.

  
Wishing all our neighbors a safe and sunny spring.

If you have a dog, a license may be obtained. All dogs must have a rabies vaccination and licensed by April 1^st yearly. Licenses obtained after April 1^st are subject to a $25.00 late charge. A license is required for all dogs, whether you own or rent at your residence.

By Trustee Bill Sackett

Spring is coming and everyone is getting ready to plant shrubs, trees, etc. Please remember, no obstructions are permitted in the "right of way" of the village streets. If you have any questions regarding the right of ways in the village, please contact the village office at 675-2160.

We have purchased new flags to replace some of the older and damaged ones.

We will be doing crack filling and line striping on the village streets this spring. Crack filling to help preserve the road infrastructure of the village and re-stripe parking areas, etc. for safety purposes. This will be done before our Newburg Fireman’s picnic in June.

By Chief Michael Maeder

Spring is nearing and more children are out riding bikes during hours of darkness. Parents are responsible for children’s safety. Parents can be issued a citation for allowing their children to ride a bike at night without proper lighting on their bikes.

During hours of darkness, a white light must shine forward and be able to be seen at a distance of 50 to 500 feet. A red reflector must be on the rear of the bike, at least 2 inches long. A red flashing light can be used, but still must have the reflector. This is what the state law requires. Let’s have a safe summer.

Although not a state law, bike helmets should be worn. This is protection for everyone.

by Mary Ann Ihm

See our announcement on the back page regarding our upcoming Earth Day Celebration to be held on April 26th at Wellspring. It all starts off with our Herb sale at 9 a.m. Many other activities planned during the day. Hope to see you there.

Also, fresh, organic vegetables and herbs are available May through November from Wellspring Gardens. Now is the time to sign up for a season’s share. Just give Mary Ann a call at 675-6755 and join the list of families receiving fresh produce each week for 25 weeks. No need to drive to West Bend – get your fresh veggies right here in NEWBURG.

By Phyllis Damrow

If you missed the sign up, there is still room for you to join. We have many new children and families that are joining us this year and we are very happy to have them!

Our season will start in June. Please come to the Firemen’s Park any Wednesday, Thursday or Friday from 6-10 p.m. for some good fun, food and entertainment. We can always use people to volunteer for umpiring a game or 2 or even help in our concession stand.

Along with the sign up, the children were asked to either sell candy or pizza’s. When these youngsters come to your door, please be generous. This is the only fundraiser to help offset expenses.

Schedules for the upcoming season will be available in late May. Please call Phyllis Damrow at 675-2493 for a copy of the schedule or if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you at a game or two.