Saukville Says ...

Village of Saukville e-Newsletter 

Don't leave pets outdoors when the temperature drops below freezing.

Dogs need outdoor exercise but take care not to keep them out for lengthy periods during very cold weather.  Short-coated dogs may feel more comfortable wearing a sweater during walks. Pets are safer indoors in all sorts of weather and should never be left outdoors unattended.

Wind-chill can threaten a pet's life, no matter what the temperature.

Outdoor dogs must be protected by a dry, draft-free doghouse that is large enough to allow the dog to sit and lie down comfortably, but small enough to hold in his/her body heat.  The floor should be raised a few inches off the ground and covered with cedar shavings or straw.  The house should be turned to face away from the wind, and the doorway should be covered with a flap of heavy waterproof fabric or heavy plastic.

Pets spending a lot of time outdoors need more food in the winter.

Keeping warm depletes energy.  Routinely check your pet's water dish to make certain the water is fresh and not frozen.  Use plastic food and water bowls rather than metal; when the temperature is low, your pet's tongue can stick and freeze to metal.

Warm car engines are dangerous for cats and small wildlife.

Parked cars attract small animals that may crawl up under the hood looking for warmth.  To avoid injuring any hidden animals, bang on your car's hood to scare them away before starting your engine.

De-icing chemicals are hazardous.

The salt and other chemicals used to melt snow and ice can irritate the pads of your pet's feet.  Wipe the feet with a damp towel every time after coming in from outdoors - even if you don't see salt on walkways.

Antifreeze is a deadly poison.

However, it has a sweet taste that attracts animals.  Wipe up spills and store antifreeze out of reach.  Better yet, use antifreeze-coolant made with propylene glycol; if swallowed in small amounts, it will not hurt pets, wildlife, or people.

December 10th - 11:00 a.m. - Veterans Park 

Civil Air Patrol's Ozaukee Composite Squadron will conduct this WAA ceremony. Seven ceremonial wreaths will be placed to remember those who served, to honor their sacrifices, and to teach our younger generations about the high cost of our freedoms.   

Specially designated wreaths for the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine, and POW/MIA will be placed on memorials during a ceremony that will be coordinated simultaneously at over 400 participating locations all across the Country. 

For more information visit www.WreathsAcrossAmerica.org .  If you would like more information about local events, please e-mail Cadet 2nd Lieutenant Mitchell Lemons at goalkeeper171717@gmail.com  .

                      Saturday, December 10th

                         8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

                    Crossroads Museum, 200 N. Mill Street

The Village of Saukville now has a Community Food Pantry located at St. Peter's UCC, 166 W. Dekora St.  You can donate by placing non-perishable food items in barrels at businesses and churches throughout the Village.  A barrel is located in the main lobby of Village Hall and also at Oscar Grady Library.  All donated food is placed with Ozaukee County families.

For those who need the Food Pantry services, it will be open the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Thursdays of each month starting in January.  Contact St. Peter's UCC at 262-284-0588 for more information. 

ALL BUILDING, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING PERMIT AND INSPECTION SERVICES  for the Village of Saukville are now being administered by the Village of Grafton Inspection Department as part of a cooperative intergovernmental agreement.  Permit forms will continue to be available at Village Hall and on our website, but all questions, permit processing, and inspection services will be handled by the Village of Grafton Inspection Department.  The Village of Grafton Inspection Department is located at 860 Badger Circle, and can be reached at 262-375-5305 or Village of Grafton Inspection Dept.