Temporary Disc Golf Course at King Park on July 3rd

The City of Milton is in the process of developing a disc golf course, and needs your help. On Sunday, July 3, 2011 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. a temporary disc golf course will be set up at King Park to determine the best lay out for the course and to let residents learn about the sport. King Park is located near the Milton Post Office (150 Hilltop Drive). Once the course layout is finalized, a permanent course will be established at King Park.

Disc golf is a sport played with specialized discs, similar to a frisbee. Players throw the disc into a basket or at a target from a designated tee area. Similar to traditional golf, the object of the game is to complete each hole with the fewest number of throws. Currently, the closest course to Milton is in Lustig Park in Janesville.

For additional information, contact Community Services Manager Inga Jacobson at 608-868-6900 ext. 4 or by e-mail at ijacobson@ci.milton.wi.us.

Support the Crime Prevention Fund!

New items are available to purchase to support the Milton Police Department's Crime Prevention Fund.

Frisbees and Color-Changing Water Bottles are both for sale at the Police Department, City Hall, and the Library for $3 each, or two for $5.

Milton Independence Day Celebration Event Schedule

 

Milton Independence Day Celebration

Event Schedule 
July 1 - 4
Schilberg Park

Friday, July 1st

(6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.)

• Carnival (7-10:30 p.m.) - $1 Ticket Night
• Softball (6-10 p.m.)
• Food Court (6-10 p.m.) & Beer Tent
• Register for Bean Bag Tournament (beer tent)
• Milton Mayhem Football Game (7 p.m.)
• Police vs. Fire Department Softball Game (7 p.m.)
• Raffles
• Entertainment - DJ - Red Hot (7-11 p.m.)

Saturday, July 2nd

(8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.)

• Carnival - Wristbands (Noon - 4 p.m.)
• Softball (9 a.m. - 10 p.m.)
• Kickball Tournament (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
• Volleyball
• 3-on-3 Basketball (8 a.m.)
• Food Court (10 a.m. - 10 p.m.) & Beer Tent
• Entertainment - HK Automatic (7-11 p.m.)

Sunday, July 3rd

(8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.)

• Carnival - Buddy Day (Noon - 4 p.m.)
• Softball (9 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
• Senior Stroll for Hunger
• Helicopter Rides (2 p.m. to Dusk)
• Food Court (11 a.m. - 10 p.m.)
• Beer Tent
• Pedal Tractor Pulls (Noon)
• Milton Raptors Baseball Game (1 p.m.)
• Bean Bag Tournament (10 a.m.)
• Horseshoes
• Entertainment
• Fish Frye Band (3:30 - 6:30 p.m.)
• Kind of a Big Deal (7-11 p.m.)

Monday, July 4th

(8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.)

• Carnival
• Softball (9 a.m. - 7 p.m.)
• Milton Muskrats Youth Baseball (1-6 p.m.)
• Optimist Run
• Food Court (2-9 p.m.)
• Beer Tent
• Independence Day Parade - 1 p.m. presented by Air Products
• Helicopter Rides (2 p.m. - Dusk)
• Entertainment
• Joe Roberts at Lamar Park -  3-5 p.m.  
• UW-Marching Band Fifth Quarter Show (7:30 p.m.) presented by Penn Color and United Ethanol
• Rainbow Bridge (7-11 p.m.)
• FFA Alumni Fireworks at Dusk presented by Blain's Farm & Fleet

Independence Day Parade Road Closure

Below is a press release from Lieutenant John Conger of the Milton Police Department regarding the road closures for the Milton Independence Day Parade.




Once again this year the route for the annual Independence Day Parade in the city of Milton will be closed at 12:30pm. The parade begins at 1:00pm, therefore, those planning to attend the parade, or those participating in the parade should be to there destinations prior to 12:30pm. The route closure will extend from W. Madison Ave and Crescent Drive on the West side of town to W. Madison Ave. and Hilltop Drive in the center of town.


Also, this year the Milton Police Department will be providing Handicapped Parking availability. The area designated for such parking is the front lot of the Milton Middle School on E. Madison Avenue.


Cooperation with this road closure and handicapped parking will be appreciated.

Milton Independence Day Celebration T-Shirts For Sale

Milton Independence Day Celebration T-Shirts are for sale at City Hall located on the second floor of the Shaw Municipal Building, 430 E. High Street, Milton, Wisconsin. The cost is $5.00 per shirt and sizes range from Youth Medium to Extra-Large. Only cash or check will be accepted.

The Celebrate Milton Committee will also be selling t-shirts at the Concert in the Park on Thursday, June 16th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at North Goodrich Park. The event was organized by The Gathering Place and will feature the Turtle Creek Ramblers.

For additional information, please contact Jerry Schuetz at (608) 868-6900 ext. 4 or by e-mail at jschuetz@ci.milton.wi.us.

Guns and Hoses 2011

Below is a press release from Milton Police Lieutenant John Conger.



Officers from the City of Milton Police Department along with other local law enforcement agents are teaming up with the Milton/Milton Township Fire Department for a charitable softball game. The event is being billed as “Guns and Hoses 2011” and will be held at Schilberg Park on Friday July 1st at 7:00 p.m. Staff will be on hand to collect donations from those attending. All proceeds raised during the event will go towards a beautification project at the Milton Cemetery. T-shirts commemorating the game will also be available to order for $15. You will be able to choose between fire department red t-shirts, and blue law enforcement t-shirts.

Varsity Lanes in Milton is also partnering up in this effort. On July 1st, between 4pm and 10pm, they will donate $5 towards this project for every large pizza that is sold on site. 

On May 26th it was discovered that vandals had caused well over $60,000.00 in damage at the cemetery. That same week 2 juvenile males were taken into custody on felony charges of Criminal Damage to Religious Property in connection with the incident. The quick arrests were the result of community members coming forward to help us quickly identify those that were responsible. 

Since the incident occurred the City of Milton Public Works Department has spent considerable time, totaling approximately $2,500.00 in labor, putting the headstones back together, when feasible, and bringing the cemetery back to the best state possible. However, some of the damage to memorials is irreparable, and will never be able to be brought back to its original state. 

We would like to invite people from around the area to attend the event and donate to this worthy cause. We are hopeful that our community will come forward and help support the effort to once again make the Milton Cemetery a well groomed environment where families can go to visit the memorials of loved ones.

Sponsors Needed for Concert in the Park

The Gathering Place is still looking for sponsors for the Concert in the Park scheduled for this Thursday, June 16th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at North Goodrich Park that will feature the Turtle Creek Ramblers. 

If you are interested in sponsoring the concert, please contact Paula Schutt at The Gathering Place by calling (608) 868-3500 or by e-mail at tgpdirector@charter.net.

Fourth of July Parade Registration Deadline - Friday, June 17th

The deadline to submit a registration form for the Fourth of July Parade is this Friday, June 17th at noon.  Click on this link to access the form through the City's website: http://ci.milton.wi.us/CityInformation/DocumentLibrary.aspx?Command=Core_Download&EntryId=4259

Submitting forms timely will allow the Celebrate Milton Committee to appropriately plan for the event. 

Registrations that will feature horses need to include documentation of a current Coggins test in order to be eligible to participate in the parade.  All motorized vehicles must be driven by a licensed driver, and a copy of their driver's license is required with the registration form.

The Celebrate Milton Committee is also looking for volunteers to help at the parade by lining up parade participants.  If you are interested, please contact Inga Jacobson at 868-6900 ext. 4 or by e-mail at ijacobson@ci.milton.wi.us.

Concert in the Park - Turtle Creek Ramblers

Good family fun is in the works this summer at North Goodrich Park in Milton. Three evening summer concerts are planned with the first one being presented this Thursday, June 16th.  The Turtle Creek Ramblers, a band that is skilled in entertaining their audiences with a mixture of Old Time Family Country, Gospel and Bluegrass will perform from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.  The concert is free with a goodwill offering being taken that will benefit The Gathering Place.

Concessions will be available for purchase. The Gathering Place will have grilled brats for sale, the Milton Band Parents will be selling soda and water and the Friends of the Library will be selling root beer floats. The Celebrate Milton Committee will also be selling Fourth of July T-Shirts for $5.00.  Please bring your own lawn chairs.

For more information contact The Gathering Place at 608-858-3500.

City of Milton Meeting Notifications - Week of June 13 – June 17, 2011

The following official City meetings will take place this coming week. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are held in the Common Council Chambers (lower level of City Hall, 430 E. High St.)

• Monday, June 13th
• Plan Commission @ 4:30 p.m.
• Community Development Authority @ 6:00 p.m. 
• Wednesday, June 15th 
• Library Board @ 7:00 p.m.(City Hall Conference Room, Second Floor)

Agendas for these meetings will be posted at all three official posting places by 5:00 pm at the end of this work week. Those locations include City Hall (430 E. High St.), Piggly Wiggly (727 S. Janesville St.) and Dave's Ace Hardware (430 S. John Paul Rd.).

In addition, the agendas and most meeting packets (which include related memos and other supporting materials) will be posted on the City's website by the end of this work week. Click here to access those materials.

You are welcome to contact City Hall with any questions about these meetings at info@ci.milton.wi.us or call (608)868-6900 (ext. 5).

Reminder: Office Hours Changed

Reminder: Hours for city offices changed this week for a 90-day trial period.  The hours were changed as follows:

• City Hall: Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Police Department: Monday - Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• Public Works Garage: Monday - Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Friday 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. 

The most significant changes for the departments occur on Fridays.  If you need to submit a payment after hours, place it in the water bill drop box located in front of City Hall.

Joe Roberts Named Fourth of July Parade Marshall

The Celebrate Milton Committee is proud to announce that Joe Roberts will serve as the Parade Marshall for the 2011 Milton Fourth of July Parade. Joe has been an active participant in the Fourth of July Parade for a majority of his life, and he led Milton’s parade for 15 years. The Milton Fourth of July Parade is presented by Air Products, and it will be held on Monday, July 4, 2011 at 1 p.m.

Joe Roberts was born in Watertown, South Dakota in 1927, and he moved to Milton in 1929 with his family. He lived with his family in the Milton House while he attended Milton schools. At age 18, Joe enlisted in the Navy and served three years in the South Pacific Islands on the USS George DE 697.

Joe was employed by Rock County in a variety of positions and held several leadership positions for local union organizations. In addition, Joe has been active since age 17 pitching for fast-pitch softball and he played with his ship’s softball team. He pitched for the 7up Rockets who went to the state tournament twice. Joe also played and managed the City of Janesville Volleyball and traveling teams.

Joe and his country band is a fixture at area celebrations and have donated their time for many performances at senior centers, health care facilities, and benefits for Veterans and retirement homes. He has also been active in promoting bluegrass music, hiring numerous bands from around the Midwest to perform locally for entertainment purposes.

In 1998, he started working with the high school students in the greenhouse program with Bob Johnson. Joe continues to help Nicole Reese with the greenhouse, tending plants, and helping the students plan and care for their projects.

In his limited spare time, Joe enjoys riding his horse, Rio. Joe started riding horseback in the Fourth of July Parade in 1937 on a borrowed pony.

Any organization is welcome to participate in the Fourth of July Parade. Registration forms are due by noon on June 17, 2011.

Registrations for horses need to include documentation of the current Coggins test in order to be eligible to participate in the parade. All motorized vehicles must be driven by a licensed driver, and a copy of their driver’s license is required with the registration form. Forms are available at Milton City Hall, 430 E. High Street, Suite 3 and on the City of Milton’s website (www.ci.milton.wi.us).

The Celebrate Milton Committee is looking for volunteers to help line up parade participants. If you are interested in helping, contact Inga Jacobson at 868-6900 ext. 4 or by e-mail at ijacobson@ci.milton.wi.us.

For additional information, please contact Jerry Schuetz at (608) 868-6900 ext. 4 or by e-mail at jschuetz@ci.milton.wi.us.

MAYC - Summer Interns Needed

Below is a recent message from the Milton Area Youth Center regarding a recruitment for interns for their summer session.  Those interested should contact Nate Crandall or Jon Cruzan through the e-mail addresses listed at the bottom of the announcement.  

Milton Area Youth Center is offering select internships for our summer session which runs from June 8 through July 8. The hours are Monday – Friday, noon to 3 p.m. Some additional planning time will likely be required. Job duties will include program planning & implementation, MAYC Mentor duties, MAYC facility management, and close, pro-active communication with MAYC Director. We are able to offer modest scholarships for those selected to work with us this summer.

Requirements are:

• Graduate of High School or minimum age of 18.
• Strong commitment to lead, serve, and develop positive relationships with 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students in a faith-based drop-in youth center setting. 
• Prior experience working with youth programming through schools, camps, youth centers, recreation programs, and the like, especially in a faith-based setting is desirable.

Interested Candidates should request an application by contacting either:

• Nate Crandall: natecran@gmail.com
• Jon Cruzan: jcruzan@charter.net

City of Milton Meeting Notifications - Week of June 6 – June 10, 2011

The following official City meetings will take place this coming week. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are held in the Common Council Chambers (lower level of City Hall, 430 E. High St.)

• Monday, June 6th
• Parks & Recreation Commission @ 7:00 p.m.(City Hall Breakroom, Lower Level)

• Tuesday, June 7th
• Public Works Committee @ 6:00 p.m.
• Common Council @ 7:00 p.m.

Agendas for these meetings will be posted at all three official posting places by 5:00 pm at the end of this work week. Those locations include City Hall (430 E. High St.), Piggly Wiggly (727 S. Janesville St.) and Dave's Ace Hardware (430 S. John Paul Rd.).

In addition, the agendas and most meeting packets (which include related memos and other supporting materials) will be posted on the City's website by the end of this work week. Click here to access those materials.

You are welcome to contact City Hall with any questions about these meetings at info@ci.milton.wi.us or call (608) 868-6900 (ext. 5).

Milton Public Library June Activities

The Milton Public Library will be hosting a variety of activities in June.  A list of selected activities is below.  For a full listing, visit the library's website.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover - Thursday, June 16 at 4 p.m.
Ages 4 and older-Bring your favorite stuffed animal to the library for a bedtime story and craft, and then tuck them in for the night. You can pick-up your stuffed animal the next day starting at 10 a.m. Registration is required.

All Day Parade Craft Day - Wednesday, June 22
Ages 3 and older - Have fun making your own fans and dragons. All supplies provided.

Pint Size Polkas - Monday, June 27 at 6:30 p.m.
Put the fun of polka together with great education, and Pint Size Polkas provides one unbeatable children's polka music package that's fun for the whole family!

Lego Build Days – Tuesdays from 2-3 p.m.- June 21 and 28
Join us and create your own masterpiece! Legos will be provided. No personal Legos please!

Movie Mondays – June 20 and 27 at, 2 p.m.
Free movies and snacks at the library!

39 Clues Photo Scavenger Hunt - Monday, June 13, starting at 3 p.m.
Teams of three or less will have 48 hours to find as many of the 39 clues and document their findings with a photograph. The various clues will take the teams on a journey around Milton to visit the city’s landmarks, businesses, and people, with a couple silly tasks thrown in. Clues can be picked up at the front desk of the library.

Board of Library Teens (BLT) Meeting - Wednesday, June 29 at 4 p.m.
The BLT serves to promote the library to their peers and plans activities and special projects to benefit the library and its teen patrons. We’re always looking for more members! Ask for an application at the front desk.

Hieroglyphics and Aztec Sun Craft - Thursday, June 30 from 3-4:30 p.m.
With the use of homemade salt clay, write in Hieroglyphics like the Egyptians or create Sun Gods like the Aztecs. Crafts will need to dry over night and may be picked up the following day. Registration is required.

Free Beginner Computer Classes - June 27-28
Call the Library for details at 608-868-7462.

Fish Fry Fundraiser at The Gathering Place

You're Invited!

WHAT: Fish Fry Fundraiser to benefit The Gathering Place

WHEN: Friday, June 3, 2011 serving 4:30 p.m. through 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: 715 Campus Street, Milton, WI 53563

Enjoy a fish and chicken buffet this Friday, June 3rd at The Gathering Place in Milton.  There will also be a silent auction during the event.

Tickets are $11.00 per person and can be purchased at the door.

Menu includes tender marinated roast chicken and white flaky Alaskan cod (fried and baked) served with fresh baked pumpernickel rye rolls, creamy cole slaw, American potato salad and German potato salad, coffee or iced tea. Beer, wine, and soda will be available for purchase. The all-you-care-to-eat buffet will be served from 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

For more information please call The Gathering Place at 868-3500.

Cemetery Vandalism Arrests

Below is a press release from Milton Police Lieutenant John Conger regarding arrests that were made in connection with the cemetery vandalism that occurred last week.


This evening the City of Milton Police Department arrested two individuals on charges of Disorderly Conduct for their respective roles in the recent criminal damage to the Milton Cemetery. One suspect was a 16 year old male from Janesville, and the other suspect was a 16 year old male from Milton. One was taken into custody at approximately 8:00 p.m. at a local business as the result of an anonymous tip, and the other was taken into custody at his home in Milton. The male from Janesville was turned over to Janesville police as he was a runaway from their community. The Milton male was released to the custody of his parents.

We are urging any family members who had memorials damaged to contact our agency immediately. At this point we can only pursue misdemeanor charges for Disorderly Conduct. Being able to identify victims in this case will allow our agency to request felony charges of Criminal Damage to Religious Property resulting in excess of $60,000 worth of damage.

Any potentially victimized families should contact the Milton Police Department at 757-2244.