The Bridge
News of Newburg

A Hunter Education class will begin again at the clubhouse in August. Registration will begin July 1^st at Sager’s Mens Apparel, in West Bend. Registration is limited.

Summer 3D archery shoots: The remaining public shoots will be on 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. One arrow only per target is allowed. If you haven’t participated in a 3D shoot before, this is a very relaxed event. The walking trail is not only scenic but provides good exercise for all. Competition is available for cubs, youth, traditional equipment, hunter, and trophy classes. If you’d just like to see what this is all about, come for a walk without shooting. Food and beverages are available all day at the clubhouse.

Summer Trap League: The trap league is going very well with highly competitive shooting. There is a good mix from very young shooters to very "experienced" shooters. Anyone interested in shooting practice rounds is invited to participate. You do not have to be on a team for open practice. Trap shooting is on Tuesday nights after 6:00 p.m.

Summer Raffle: The club’s summer raffle is in full swing. Cash prizes ranging from $1000 to $50 are offered. Ticket prices re $5.00 each with a maximum of 1000 tickets to be sold. The prize drawing will be held at 4:00 p.m. on August 24^th. Proceeds go toward our local club scholarship program as well as outdoor improvements. Tickets are available from any club member and at the clubhouse.

The Newburg Lions and Lioness are making lots of plans for the Sunday, August 17th Car Show. The Newburg Community Rummage Sale takes place on the same day as the car show. The sign up flyers are being stuffed into paper boxes and on front steps of homes all over the Newburg area the last week of June. The sign up deadline is July 20th. The cost is only $5.00 and that will help to defray the costs of advertising for the event. If you need a sign up sheet, stop in Tri Par in Newburg and you can pick one up there. The map has been expanded upon this year to map a route that will send people up Hwy. M to bypass the bridge if it is actually out at that time. If any of you were here last year you will remember that we were inundated with swarms of eager shoppers! Sign up now and get on the map, it is your ticket to selling lots of goodies and for $5.00 you can't get more for your advertising money.

There are two other events that will be sponsored by the Lions and Lioness this year and both of them are free to the public. We are setting up a tent on the grounds of the car show where you can get your child fingerprinted. If you haven't already taken that precaution to insure your child's safety you should do it this summer. We are also sponsoring Diabetes screening with the help of our county diabetes educator Sandy Stockhausen. She has generously offered her time to the community. She will be setting up in the same area as the fingerprinting. We will post the hours for this testing as the date gets closer for the event. Please take the time to stop in and have yourself tested for diabetes, it only take a few minutes and with early detection you can start a program of diet and medication that can get the disease under control.

Don't forget that the car show is also a fun place to take the kids. We have lots of games for them and prizes that they can win. There will be popcorn and build your own Sundae – also the bouncing air ride and many other games for the children. This event is a good community event with lots of good food, cold beer, soda and some of the coolest cars you will ever see.

Lioness Barbara McHugh

262-675-2520 (message phone for rummage sale questions)

By Roger Krell, President

On Sunday, August 17th – The Lions Club annual Car Show will be taking place at the Newburg Firemen’s Park, along with the Rummage sale listed above. We hope this will be bigger than ever. The Fire Department’s new pumper will be on display with fire fighters explaining its functions. This is a great opportunity for the people of the village to see how this new pumper works and find out how much skill it takes to operate. Food and refreshments will be available and all kinds of fun and games for the children. Rockin Ron will again provide the musical entertainment. The awards show will take place at about 3:30 p.m. with the Giles McHugh Best of Show Award highlighting the event. There is no admission and everyone is welcome.

On Sunday, September 7^th we are holding a Steak Fry and Golf Jamboree at the West Bend Lakes Golf Club. The profits from this event will go to the Newburg, West Bend and Fillmore Fire Departments to be used towards training and equipment for the new Washington County Dive Teams. The Newburg Lions and the West Bend Lakes Golf Club will hold a Golf Tournament in the morning and Open Golf in the afternoon. Whichever event you golf, the profits will go to the Washington County Dive Team. The Steak dinner will start during half-time of the PACKER GAME and continue until 7 p.m. Again, these profits also go to the Dive Teams. There will be other golf games of skill to participate in during the afternoon along with refreshments. The drawing of the Big Raffle will also take place in the afternoon, where up to $21,000 will be given away. Everyone is welcome and there will be several TV’s to watch the PACKER game or you can come and join us after the game.

These are our two major events that we hope you will support. If you would care to donate any prizes or money for these events, you can do so by contacting Roger Krell at 262-338-8204. Since the Newburg Lions were given their charter, they have donated over $97,000 to Lion endorsed charities and to the community. They can do this because they don’t own any big plush Clubhouses and other toys. We rely on the people of the community to open their hearts and pocketbooks to us. Our meeting places are also provided free of charge by West Bend Lakes and Sandy’s Parkside Inn and the Lioness meet at the Newburg Fire Department. We thank them. If you would like to join the Newburg Lions, please contact me.

Have a great summer, and we hope to see you at one of these events – or better yet, both of the events.

Early registration was taken in April for current students of St. John's Lutheran School, but anyone who is still interested in enrolling their child(ren) for the 2003-2004 school year may due so at any time.

Final registration & fee payment dates are set for Sunday, August 10th at 9:00 - 9:30 am (between church services) and Monday, August 11th at 4:00 - 7:00 pm. 

We are excited about the new school year with two new recent graduates of Martin Luther College in New Ulm, Minnesota joining us. Mr. Brian Mensching will be the new Principal and teacher for grades 5 & 6.  Mr. John Becker will be our Athletic Director and teach grades 3 & 4.  Our current teachers are loving, kind and energetic. Mrs. Kathy Mellon guides the youngest, teaching our 4-year-old pre-schoolers and the kindergarteners. Miss Lynn Affeldt teaches grades 1 & 2 and coaches the cheerleaders. Mr. Steve Enter brings experience and stability to the staff having taught over 25 years. He teaches grades 7 &8 and directs the children's hand bell choir & adult choir.

We have a fine facility which includes a dining area, large gymnasium, and a very large outdoor play area with a new playground set, soccer field, and baseball diamond. 

If you are looking for a "church home" our summer service times are Sundays at 8:00 am & 9:30 am and Mondays at 7:00 pm.

Please call the school office at 675-6852 to view our facilities, to get enrollment forms or to get more information on the church or school. (If no one answers during the summer break please leave a message and someone will return your call as soon as possible.)

Welcome, H.O.M.E. Bed & Breakfast House Of Modification Examples
by Diane Miller

Summer just arrived - but we¹re already planning for fall.  Mark your calendars  for Sunday, September 14.   Welcome, H.O.M.E.  B & B is hosting Celebrate Autumn on the Prairie   - a family fun day.  Free Admission.    Breakfast will be available from 9:00 - Noon. We’ll have home baked goodies  for sale from  noon - 3:00.  The entire house will be filled with Quilts.  Quilts will be on display  and for sale.  Folks will be telling quilting stories and giving demonstrations.    Music will be provided by Brennan Totten.
 
Tickets for the quilt raffle are now available.   A full size quilt donated by It¹s A Stitch Quilt Guild is the grand prize. Stop up to see the quilt or buy a ticket or two...

Quilter’s exhibitor space is still available - call Jane Derks for details 692-2554. And, we can always use more volunteer hands prior to and during the event.  Call Diane 675-2525 if you’re interested or just curious.

We’re updating our web site.  Take a look at  www.hnet.net/~welcomehome

Welcome, H.O.M.E. B & B is set on slightly less than 18 acres of land which includes our prairie, meadow and woods.  The land, house, trails in the woods, picnic tables, Porta-Potty are all paid for (and maintained by)  Welcome, H.O.M.E. B & B.  (not by the Village of Newburg).  In return for your generosity as a community, Welcome, H.O.M.E. B & B  likes to share our place with you.  Feel free to enjoy it.    

Hope this answers some questions you may have.  If you’d like a tour of Welcome, H.O.M.E. B & B, would like more information about volunteer opportunities, have guests coming to visit and not enough room to put them up at your house...  give Diane a call at 675- 2525. Have a good summer! 

by: Matt Bednarski

As many of the residents of Newburg already know, the Main Street Bridge will be replaced this year. In 2001 Washington County began the design process for the new bridge. The County determined the age and recent damage to the bridge necessitated the replacement.

The construction will cause some inconvenience, but it will be for a relatively short period of time and is necessary.

The project will be let (or bid) during July of this year. The construction will begin some time during mid August. The deadline for opening the bridge to traffic is currently set for December 1, 2003. It will be closed again some time next year for a short time to complete paving, pavement marking, and final landscaping items.

Main Street (CTH MY) will be closed during construction. Access to the residence on Hickory Road and to businesses and residences within the project limits on Main Street will be maintained throughout construction. Automobile traffic from one side of the Milwaukee River to the other will be detoured onto Highway 33, Highway M, and Highway Y. Hickory Road from Main Street to Enge Drive will also be closed to through traffic. Those of you living north of Enge should use Shady Lane as a detour. A temporary pedestrian bridge will be constructed over the Milwaukee River north of the project, to accommodate pedestrian traffic from both sides of the Village during construction.

Please do not hesitate to contact Village Hall or the Village Engineer at 262.241.4466

By Phyllis Damrow

Our season is well on its way. We have many new teams as well as new coaches and families. We have grown from 265 players last year to 327 players this year.

We now have the boys’ leagues back in town again, this year. No more traveling to other diamonds. They play their games on Thursday nights at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. The boys are ages 9-11 doing fast pitch. It is great to see the talent that our children have.

The Pee Wees and Co-Ed teams play their games in the park and at the Trenton Town All diamonds. Their games are at 6 p.m. or 7 p.m.

The girls slow pitch teams have their games on Wednesday and Friday nights at Newburg Firemen’s Park.

We have one traveling little league team ages 12 & 13 and they seem to be having a good time playing different teams from the area. They also play at Newburg Firemen’s Park.

Sports Day will be Saturday, July 12^th in the park with games and food starting at 10 a.m. and going until 10 p.m. Pee Wee Co-Ed Awards Day is set for Saturday, August 2^nd with games starting at noon and going on until 5 p.m. After the awards there will be a Parents Game. Come and see the fun that the parents have. All Star Games will be Friday, August 8^th. The Girls All Star game will be at 6 p.m. and the Boys All Star game will be at 7 p.m. The awards will be at 8:30 p.m.

Come on down to the Firemen’s Park any Wednesday, Thursday or Friday and enjoy a game, great food and fun. If you have any questions or would like a schedule, please either stop in at the Newburg Firemen’s Park or call Phyllis Damrow at 675-2493. I am always there if anyone needs assistance.

If you want any information or even a schedule, you can call Phyllis Damrow at 675-2493 or you may also get one at the park on any game night.

The Myraneers meet every third Wednesday of the month at the Trenton Town Hall on Highway 33. The meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. Anyone interested in joining 4-H may call Beth Remmel at 675-2233 or Phyllis Damrow at 675-2493.

Upcoming events for the Myraneers are:

Washington County Fair – July 23-27

4-H Open House at Fair Park on September 14^th

Annual Halloween Dance at Newburg Fire Station on October 25^th from 5:30 – 10 p.m.

You are welcome to come and see us in action at the fair. Check out the main pavilion for the many 4-H project exhibits. You can see what 4-H is all about by coming to the Open House in September. Each Washington County club will have a booth there. You are invited to our annual Halloween Dance. The cost is $3 per person. There will be a DJ, games, food and drinks and door prizes. The best time to join 4-H is in September. Give us a call or we will see you at the September meeting.

Do you have a stash of aluminum cans you don’t know what to do with? Mr. and Mrs. Richard Becker at 218 Highway MY (right up from the bridge) will be collecting aluminum cans for The American Cancer Relay For Life. Collection will be held from July 11-July 21. The relay will take place in West Bend on August 1^st and 2^nd. There will be a wired off area at the end of the driveway for you to place your bags of cans into. All donations are greatly appreciated.

Sunday, September 28^th from noon to 3 p.m.

If you have never been to Wellspring – here is your chance to see the place. We’re ¾ mile from the bridge at 4382 Hickory Road. See you in September.

Sunday, July 13 – Solar Sunday from noon – 4 p.m.

Enjoy the day in the sun on Solar SUNday. Create and test your own solar oven, build and race a solar powered car, embark on a SUNquest. Solar model car race at 3 p.m. Solar bake off at 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 16 – Canoeing Horicon Marsh from 9 – 4 p.m.

Explore the wonders of nature with your child. During this day-long excursion, canoe some of the many channels flowing through the largest freshwater cattail marsh in the United States. Bring your binoculars and cameras, we’ll provide the canoes and transportation.

Sunday, July 20 – Advance Fly-Fishing Clinic from 1-3 p.m.

This clinic is designed for those who have been bitten by the bug of fly fishing and have experience in the basic casting and fishing technique, but would like to move to the next step. Learn wading skills, casting skills required with moving water in front of you and a tree line behind you. Please bring your own equipment. Riveredge will provide the hip boots, if needed.

Sunday, July 27 – Hike Along from 1-2:30 p.m. Hike Alongs are designed for anyone interested in exploring the diverse Riveredge landscape. Join a member of the Educational Staff and see what you can find. Explore and experience the natural world.