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Village of Saukville e-Newsletter 

Summer Story-Times & Events at Oscar Grady Library

Make sure to join us for our Summer Story-Times that take place each Tuesday through July 31st.  Each 30 minute story-time will feature a book and songs that introduce a new exciting theme each week.  This story time is for children ages 2-4.  Registration is not required.

Bedtime Stories will take place on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

 - July 25th and August 1st.

Children can come dressed in their pajamas and bring their favorite stuffed animal or blankie.  Families welcome!  No registration required. 

Seeing Stars Traveling Planetarium with Paul Kinzer, Star Lab Director - Open to kids 1st thru 6th grade. Wednesday, July 18th at Immaculate Conception Church gymnasium, 2:00 or 3:30 p.m.  Limted seating so get your child's advance ticket at Oscar Grady Library.

Learn "Stargazing Basics" at Oscar Grady Library - Wednesday, July 18th, 6:00 p.m. 

A presentation for teens and adults based upon Paul Kinzer's book "Stargazing Basics".  Possible stargazing outdoors after event, weather permitting.  Registration not required.

To help keep cool this summer, here are some tips to keep safe in hot weather: 

1. Never leave children, disabled persons, or pets in a parked car - even briefly. Temperatures in a car can become life threatening within minutes.  On an 80-degree day, the temperature inside a car even with the windows cracked slightly can reach 100 degrees in less than 10 minutes!  Click here for demonstration of extreme heat in cars
2. Keep your living space cool.  Cover windows to keep the sun from shining in.  If you don't have an air conditioner, open windows to let air circulate.  When it's hotter than 95 degrees, use fans to blow hot air out of the window rather than to blow hot air on to your body.  Basements or ground floors are often cooler than upper floors.
3. Slow down and limit physical activity.  Plan outings or exertion for the early morning or after dark, when temperatures are cooler.
4. Drink plenty of water and eat lightly.  Don't wait for thirst, but instead drink plenty of water throughout the day.  Avoid alcohol or caffeine and stay away from hot, heavy meals.
5. Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing.  Add a hat or umbrella to keep your head cool...and don't forget sunscreen!
6. Don't stop taking medication unless your doctor says you should.  Take extra care to stay cool, and ask your doctor or pharmacist for any special heat advice.
7. Taking a cool shower or bath will cool you down.  A shower or bath will actually work faster than air conditioning.  Applying cold wet rags to the neck, head and limbs also cools down the body quickly.

• Keep it cool.  Water your lawn and plants early in the morning when the sun's rays aren't working to evaporate your water.
• Let it grow.  Adjust the height of your lawnmower to cut your grass higher.  This helps protect roots from heat stress and reduces the loss of moisture to evaporation.
• Sidewalks don't need water.  Avoid planting turf in areas that are difficult to irrigate properly such as steep inclines and isolated strips along sidewalks and driveways.
• Conserve water naturally.  Select plants that are native to your region and can thrive with little or no extra watering.  Your local nursery can help you identify and

  select drought-tolerant plants.

  Second Quarter Water Billing Due Date - 7/26/12

Remember, to avoid late fees, always pay your water/sewer bill by the DUE DATE, or sign up for ACH direct debit and never have another late fee.  You will still receive the green post-card bill indicating your usage information and debit date.  Just click here for the Utility Automatic Payment Authorization form and return your completed form to Village Hall for account set up.