Newburg Lions Club                                Bike a Thon

Lady Lioness                                             Wellspring

Welcome H.O.M.E.                                Dog Licenses

Dept. of Public Works                         Police Dept.

Newburg Baseball                                   June-Dairy Month

Newburg Picnic                                       Myraneers 4-H

St. John’s                                                Smart Growth

Construction Projects                         Riveredge Nature

Upcoming events for April are:

Sunday, April 18th from 1-2:30 p.m . "Hike Along" gives children of all ages the opportunity to explore the varied lands at River Edge. Each season is a new experience.

Sunday, April 25th from 10-3:30 p.m. "Annual Riveredge Earth Work & Learn Day".

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The Newburg Lions are starting out the new year by selling tickets for their Big Raffle. They are again giving away over $21,000 in prizes. The first place prize is a $10,000 bond or $5,000 cash. That's unbelievable. Wait there's more The 2^nd place prize is $2,000, the 3^rd place pays $1,000 and then there will be drawings for 47 more lucky people who will each get $100. This is insane, next yet another drawing where 50 more winners will receive $75 each.. We aren't done yet. Starting on April 12^th our meeting night we will have an Early Bird drawing for $100 and this will take place at every meeting each month until September when we will have the drawings for all the marbles on the 11^th at the Newburg Firehouse Hall. These tickets cost $50 each and your chances of winning are 1 out of 5. We will also be serving refreshments and there just may be other raffles taking place, too. Everyone is invited for the festivities. This is your chance to help your community by purchasing one of the tickets. We only sell 500 tickets and 100% of our profits go back into the community and other Lion endorsed charities.

Soon the Newburg Lioness will be approaching the village residents about the "GREAT RUMMAGE SALE" on SUPER SUNDAY, August 15^th. They will be inviting everyone to sign up for the rummage sale and will be requesting a small fee to defray the expenses for advertising. The Car Show and Kids Fest along with a Craft and Rummage Sale in the Firemen’s Park will also take place that day.

In June, the Lions are sponsoring a Golf Tournament with profits going to a charity not yet announced and many other prizes. It will be a family involved tournament and information will be available very soon.

Lions President - Roger F. Krell

Riveredge Bike-A-Thon

Is set for Sunday, June 27^th with various mile courses. More information is at Riveredge.

Newburg Lady Lioness

It’s their 13^th Annual Geranium Plant Sale. The colors are Red, White, Pink and the very popular Lavender. Prices are 1 for $3.75; 6 for $18.00 or 12 for $33.00. You can call 675-2071; 675-6339 or 675-6284 to place your order. Orders are due no later than April 20^th.  Orders will be delivered around May 7^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 10^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).

9:00 a.m. Herb Sale – come and buy fresh herbs for your kitchen or garden. An herbalist will be here with home remedies, soaps and hand-made items. There will be live music, food and drinks to purchase.

Noon – We will dedicate our new greenhouse built with round timbers from our own woods and insulation made of stacked straw bales. Afterwards, feel free to walk the river trails before heading home with your herbs.

Leaves transformed into soil. Thanks to those who bring leaves to Wellspring’s compost piles each year. By the time the next fall season rolls around they have turned into beautiful humus for our garden beds. Come to our Earth Day celebration and see the transformation for yourself. Save Saturday, April 24^th open from 9-1 p.m. See you again this fall with your leaves.

I heard a woodcock in the brush today.  The crows are squawking at the hawks soaring over head while chasing them away.  Listened as two Phoebes called to one another from trees on either side of Hwy Y.  (It’s mating season). The bird feeder on the front porch is knocked over every morning - raccoons must be back.  Found an antler along the trail.  Smelled a skunk the other night.  It must be spring !!!  

What’s coming up at  Welcome, House Of wheelchair friendly Modification Example  this spring?

Well, in April students from the West Bend high schools will be touring the house to see what wheelchair friendly design ideas we have to offer.  The Volunteer Center will host a workshop in our lower level meeting space.  We¹ll be planting cedar, sumac and pine tree seedlings.  Each spring we add 60+ native seedlings to preserve and regenerate our rural landscape.

April 10th the Welcome, H.O.M.E. woods will once again be the site of the annual Newburg Lioness Club Easter Egg Hunt.  ( I just found an egg along the trail from last year’s hunt!)  This is always a fun morning - no matter what the weather, but warm and sunny would be great!   We look forward to seeing the Easter bunny and all the neighborhood kids.

   
May 1, 2004 will be our sixth anniversary.   Seems unbelievable that we opened our doors to the public six years ago. Time flies...  In those 6 years we’ve had guests from across the state, from numerous states of the nation as well as from India, Sweden and Mexico.  One Saturday in May (exact date is yet to be determined) we will have a Spring Work Day.  Join us as we clean up the house and the grounds.  We¹ll begin the day about 8:30 am ( with coffee, juice and bakery).   Typically folks stay as long or as short as their schedules allow. Don’t have time to get involved with a project that day?  Feel free to stop up and say Hi.

We pretty much always have a "TO DO LIST" around here.  If you, your family, scouts, pioneers, youth group, church or civic organization are looking for a volunteer project give us a call.  We’ll gladly try to work something out with you.  Neighbors and friends Bob Schwinn, Leo Miller, Bill Kuptkovic, Orv and Guenther are typically working up here Wednesday mornings from 8:00 - 11:30.  Stop up to offer a hand,  have some coffee or just to see what¹s new.    
The month of May also brings what is perhaps one of the prettiest days of the year up here on the hill -  the Newburg Lioness geranium delivery.  Although the geraniums are pre-sold by the Lioness’, the entire order is delivered to  Welcome, H.O.M.E. for sorting.  Hundred’s of blooming geraniums all in one place creates a breathtaking sight. Later in the month the Ozaukee Homemakers plan to hold their meeting here.

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.  I’m looking forward to  meeting B & B guests from Kansas. These 2 couples had originally planned to attend the Harley Celebration last summer. Unfortunately,  last June one of the fellows was diagnosed with cancer and has been receiving intense chemotherapy all year.  This summer they want to come relax, get away from it all.  Can’t think of a better place than Newburg in June to do that!!!!!!

Mark your calendars - on Saturday , September 18,  Welcome, H.O.M.E. will be hosting our second Celebrate Autumn on the Prairie .  Free Admission 9:00 - 3:00.   We will be raffling off a queen size quilt.  Tickets are now available.   Florence McHugh won last fall¹s quilt!    Enjoy a baked apple breakfast,  music,  quilts, weaving, spinning, wood craft, bake sale, jams, jellies, relishes, kids activities - just an overall fun family day.   Anyone (crafters, bakers, musicians and volunteers) interested in exhibiting at or helping with this event call Jane Derks at 692-2554.

  
Although designed to be VERY wheelchair friendly,  Welcome, H.O.M.E. Bed and Breakfast is open to the public.  We still charge just $50 per night, per room.  Have family, friends,  business associates needing a place to stay?  Before you make a reservation we invite you to stop in - see what our overnight accommodations are.  Call Diane to arrange a tour - 675-2525.

 
Just a reminder, although the Welcome, H.O.M.E. B & B woodland and prairie are not public land, we are VERY willing to share with you.  The trail in the woods, the picnic tables, the Porta-Potty are all paid for and maintained by Welcome, H.O.M.E. Inc.   We are a nonprofit organization that is operated entirely by volunteers, supported totally by private donations.  Feel free to enjoy our wheelchair friendly grounds at your leisure.   We do ask you to please be courteous of others by following a few simple rules.

 1.)   Do not ride bikes on the trail  - they create ruts that are dangerous to people who walk with crutches or canes.

 2.)  Leave your dogs at home when you come to take a walk or to attend an event  at Welcome, H.O.M.E. - some of our guests have service dogs with them and we don’t want to take any  chances of an accident happening.

3).  Take all of your litter home with you, please -  we don¹t want to attract any more raccoons than we already share the woods with now.

THANK YOU for your cooperation !!! Enjoy 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 Mark Chesak

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.

Also, the 4th Saturday of each month our Dept. of Public Works will go through the village and pick up cut brush and branches that you have placed at the curbside. We will only be doing this on the 4th Saturday starting on April 24th.

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.

Can I ride by Electric Scooter on the Roadway? Can motorized scooters be operated lawfully on roads in Wisconsin? Can they be registered? This question was asked of WI DOT general counsel and this is their response:

ANSWER – NO.

Motorized scooters are play vehicles and cannot be operated on public roads. Motorized scooters are motor vehicles, but cannot be legally registered.

Play Vehicles – A motorized scooter could be considered a "play vehicle" under s. 340.01 (43m), Wis. Stats. Described as: "Play vehicle" (a) means a coaster, skate board, roller skates, sled, toboggan, unicycle or toy vehicle upon which a person may ride. Wisconsin law clearly prohibits the operation of play vehicles upon any roadway. 346.78 – Play vehicles not to be used on roadway. No person riding upon any play vehicle may attach the same or himself or herself to any vehicle upon a roadway or go upon any roadway except while crossing a roadway at a crosswalk. This law prohibits people from driving mini-bikes, go-carts and battery powered "Barbie" cars on public roads.

Motor Vehicles – the quick answer as to why motorized scooters cannot be registered is because they do not bear the federally required manufacturer’s certification of compliance. Likewise, because they cannot be registered, they cannot be operated on the highway.

If motorized scooters cannot be ridden on the public roads, where can they be ridden? Motorized scooters, of course, can be operated with permission on private property, and on private roads and driveways. In addition, motorized scooters could be operated on sidewalks within any municipality that has enacted an ordinance authorizing their use – Newburg has not authorized this ordinance as of yet.

Other Considerations – motorized scooter riders must posses a valid operator’s license. Section 343.05 (3) (a) provides – no person may operate a motor vehicle which is not a commercial motor vehicle upon a highway in this state unless the person possesses a valid operator’s license issued to the person by the department which is not revoked, suspended, cancelled or expired.

by Phyllis Damrow

There is still time to sign up if you missed the baseball sign up in March. We had a great turnout and look forward to the many teams, coaches, sponsors and families for another great season. Anyone with questions on the league or concession stand or other general questions – please call Phyllis at 675-2493.

By Phyllis Damrow

The Myraneers 4-H Club will be holding a "June is Dairy Month" day at the State Bank of Newburg on Friday, June 11th from 3-6 p.m. Stop in for free ice cream. Also, during June Dairy Month – we will have a box set up at Tri-Par in Newburg and each week we will draw two names for a free gallon of 2% milk. We look forward to seeing you on June 11th and hopefully you are one of the lucky winners from our Tri-Par June Dairy Month drawings.

They are on the web at www.newburgpicnic.com. It will start off on Friday, June 4^th at 6 p.m. with rides and food. Saturday is wristband day from noon until 5 p.m. Sunday will start with a huge parade at noon. If you are interested in volunteering for any of the various activities, please feel free to contact the Newburg Fire Department or if interested in working in the Hamburger Stand, contact Mark Chesak (675-6673) or the Beer Tent, contact Mark Falkner (675-2710).

Myraneers 4-H Clothing Drive

Don’t throw out those old clothes, curtains, blankets, etc. We will take any clothes, gently used or not! Having a rummage sale? We will take your leftovers. Bring all clean items in large plastic trash bags and place them in the trailer anytime beginning Friday, October 8^th through Sunday, November 7^th. Usable/wearable donations will go to the United States and Third World countries. Others will be made into rags or recycled. Proceeds will go toward club activities and community service projects. The trailer will be located at 241 Highway 33, east of Tri-Par and west of No No’s on the south side of Highway 33. Look for the semi-trailer on the front lawn with Myraneers clothing drive signs. For more information or pick up, call 675-6518 or 675-2493. Your support has always been outstanding for this event.

St. John’s Lutheran School

The beginning of March marks the start of pre-registration for the next school year. Our preschool through 8^th grade curriculum consists of all secular subjects to give the children a complete education in all elementary branches of general knowledge. The students also receive daily religious instructions from their teachers.

St. John’s Lutheran Church will be celebrating their 100^th Anniversary in the 2004-2005 school year. There will be three special celebrations throughout the coming year. The first celebration will be on Sunday, July 10^th at 9 a.m. This will be an all teacher and student reunion.

On May 21^st the school will put on an entertainment night with the children performing a play and signing songs in the gym. Please come and join us.

Vacation Bible School will be held the week of June 14^th. Please call if you would be interested in signing up your children. If you have any other questions – call St. John’s Church and School at 675-6852.

By Phil Beitz, Trustee

The last issue of Bridges provided you with an overview of the Smart Growth Law and the impact this law will have on Newburg’s planning process. The cornerstone of the law and all of the planning is public participation. The only way your elected representatives can reflect your interests and wishes is for you to make those interests and wishes known. Criticism and complaint of actions taken by the Village Board or the advisory committees serves no one, but input and discussion during the planning and development results in understanding and acceptance.

In an effort to foster public participation in our planning effort, a temporary work group committee has been appointed to complete two recommendations:

1. A public survey to gauge public opinion and sentiment on planning issues, and

2. A formal public participation plan to be adopted by ordinance to meet the requirements of the Smart Growth Law.

We hope to complete the survey within the next month or two and, if approved by the Village Board, hope to have it sent out by mid-summer. Your response to this survey will be one of the most important steps in the planning process as this will be a major source of how you want the Village to develop and what issues are important to you. Please recognize how vital your input is and take the small amount of time necessary to complete and return the survey. We will make every effort to make it as convenient as possible.

Meanwhile, don’t forget that any ideas, opinions, comments or complaints about planning or any other Village issue are welcomed, and every effort will be made to respond to you. You may contact the Village Hall by phone (675-2160); fax (675-2287; email villagehall@village.newburg.wi.us, or write the Village Hall at P.O. Box 50, Newburg, WI 53060. You also have the opportunity to express your opinions in person at the Public Forum held at the beginning of every Village Board meeting or at any committee or commission meetings. Board meetings are held on the second and fourth Thursday of each month; committee/commission meetings are held as they occur. Meeting notices are posted on the bulletin board at the Village Hall and at the Newburg State Bank and at Tri-Par.

Upcoming projects for the Village of Newburg this year include:

Overlay on Enge Drive. A well deserved overlay of new blacktop will be placed on Enge Drive. This will include the removing of the top several inches and placing down several new inches of blacktop.

Final overlay on our new bridge. This should take place sometime in May and should last 2 weeks. Traffic should be able to travel on this road during this time. This will smooth out the dips and bumps.

Major construction on Division and Salisbury. As part of the street construction plan, Division and Salisbury will be reconstructed this year. This will include the street, sidewalk, curb and gutter. It is currently being bid out and construction should begin in May and last pretty much of the summer.

 

 

River Edge Nature Center

Phone #: 262-675-6888

Upcoming events at Riveredge Nature Center include:

Tuesday, April 6 – 6 p.m. "Who Cooks for Poor Sam Peabody?" There will be a bird hike at 6 p.m. followed by a program from 7-9 by Madison’s John Feith who will discuss the trials and tribulations involved in recording bird songs and producing a CD of bird songs. CD’s will be available for purchase at the meeting.

Friday, April 16 – 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Award winning film. Riveredge’s Sustainability Series presents a set of award-winning films, exploring our connection to the natural world. Ages 12 through adult. No fee.

Saturday, April 17 – 1-2:30 p.m. Watching for Warblers and Other Spring Migrating Birds. Join a Riveredge Interpretive Naturalist on bird walks that are scheduled to follow the progression of Spring migration at the center. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Saturday, April 24 – 9:30 a.m. to noon. "The Breath Walk" (north segment of the mid-Kettle Moraine Trail – 6.6 miles) The leader is June Kiehnau. Call Riveredge for details. No fee.

Sunday, April 25 – 10-3:30 p.m. Earth Day and Learn Day. Use your heart, hands and mind to begin to rebuild the natural web of life through the Earth Work and Learn Day. Dress for the weather and plan to get dirty!!! No fee.

Friday, April 30 – 7:30-10:00 a.m. Bird walks with Paul Boyer. Start your Friday morning bird walk. Join Paul and see the best of the migrating spring birds. Bring your binoculars and field guides – or borrow from Riveredge’s equipment.

Should you have any questions on garbage collection or recycle collection on Fridays, please contact Onyx directly at 800-387-0949.