 Saukville Says...The Village of Saukville Weekly e-Newsletter
August 17, 2012 |
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The paving will be completed the week of August 13th. The section under the I43 overpass will be completed when the overhead work is completed. The final pavement markings are planned to be completed in August. There may be closures to accommodate the completion of the overhead signage and signals. The project schedule is to complete the majority of the work by late summer.
Questions/Concerns should be directed to Wis DOT Field Representative Paul Piccione, 262-235-4000.
I43
The work continues on demolition of the old deck. The new pier and abutment work will follow directly. This will require lane restrictions at the interstate exchange through September.
Questions/Concerns about the I43 project can be directed to the field office at 262-268-0059.
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FYI...The Village's Weather Warning Sirens are tested on the first Friday of each month at 1:00 p.m., weather permitting, to ensure that they are operational should severe weather arise.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR FALL FUN! |
 Sunday Saukville Farmers Market - Sundays thru October 28th- Sept. 8 - Sno-Seekers Swap Meet at Grady Park and Parade of Cars
- Sept. 8 - Village Wide Rummage Sale
- Sept. 9 - Saukville Fire Dept. / Pleasant Valley Auto Custom Car Show at Grady Park
- Sept. 11 - 9/11 Remembrance - Silent Parade begins at 7 p.m. followed by Memorial Ceremony at Grady Park
- Oct. 6 - Fire Dept. Open House - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Saukville Fire Dept.
- Oct. 27 - Saukville Scare 5K Family Run/Walk Race begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. at Grady Park
Pets are welcome; Costumes are encouraged!
Sponsored by the Saukville Chamber of Commerce, 268-1970 -
Oct. 28 - Trick or Treat in the Village - 4-7 p.m.
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Fall Events for Adults at Oscar Grady Library | |
 All adults are invited one Tuesday night of each month to attend the Oscar Grady Library Adult Book Discussion Group, to meet others in the community who share their love of books and to discuss selected popular fiction and non-fiction titles.
On Tuesday, August 21st from 6:30-7:30 p.m., we will be discussing The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley.
Introducing Flavia de Luce, an eleven-year-old with a penchant for poison that she nurtured to defend herself from her nasty older sisters. One day, while searching for ingredients, Flavia discovers a dead body in the cucumber patch. For Flavia, the summer begins in earnest when murder comes to Buckshaw: "I wish I could say I was afraid, but I wasn't. Quite the contrary. This was by far the most interesting thing that had ever happened to me in my entire life." Limited copies of this book will be available at the circulation desk. All are welcome to attend!
Friday August 31st, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Penny Seidl, Reiki Master of Crystal-Haven Body, Mind & Spirit will be teaching a class at the library on whole body wellness through the use of crystals. In this class, she will describe how gem stones have been used for over 5,000 years for healing qualities and energy balancing and show several of the unique gems, fossils, and minerals that can be found right in Ozaukee County! This class is free and open to all ages. Registration is not required. |
Village Wide Rummage Sale | |
 The 3rd Annual Village Wide Rummage Sale is Saturday, September 8th.
This event is sponsored and coordinated by the Saukville Area Historical Society.
If you would like to participate and have your address listed as a sale location, simply complete the registration form and mail it into the SAHS with the $5.00 fee. Registration deadline is August 31st. SAHS will then include your sale in the brochure/map that will be available to rummage sale enthusiasts via local businesses.
You can also pick up registration forms at Village Hall and other local businesses. |
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Branch Chipping - the chipper will tour the Village every Monday through Oct. 29th, weather permitting. Branches must be curbside by 6:30 a.m. Monday mornings; 3" maximum diameter; cut ends facing street; no stumps or compost; 20 minute time limit per address. If you have larger branch piles that will require longer than 20 minutes to chip, please contact the DPW at 284-0545 for fee information and to make arrangements.
Please Help Keep the Sewers Clean...
When you are working outside around the house, keep in mind these tips to ensure clean water, clean streets, and unclogged storm sewer grates:
- Don't discharge grass clippings into the street;
- Don't pile raked leaves over sewer grates if you are putting them curbside for pick-up;
- Don't sweep garbage or debris from your driveway or sidewalk into the street;
- Never flush any automotive fluids into the streets or sewers;
- Never throw or dispose of any material into storm sewers.
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Put a Lid on it! Have you Checked Your Roof Lately? | |
Of all the exterior components of your house, your roof is the most important. It keeps moisture, in the form of rain and melting snow or ice, from entering the house which can severely damage the structure and contents. Routine inspections of your roof are important to identify curled or missing shingles and identifying compromised valleys, peaks, flashing, vent penetrations, and roof edges where water can enter. A properly constructed roof system using good quality materials should have a life expectancy of at least 20 to 25 years. Should your house need a new roof, avoid placing a second layer of shingles. While it is allowed by code, it creates other issues. With a full "tear off" of an old roof, sections of rotted or damaged roof deck can be identified and repaired, as well as doing a thorough job of re-flashing and resealing valleys and edges. The other problem with a second layer is that you are doubling the weight of the roof. This can stress the structural portion of the house. Select a good quality shingle from a reputable manufacturer. Likewise, use a heavier felt underlayment. Since the labor is much the same for installing a cheap versus a better quality shingle, opt for the better, especially if you plan to remain in your house for some time. A roof also needs to be properly vented so make sure that is taken into account. And don't overlook your gutters. If they are damaged, bent, leak, or don't drain properly, give serious consideration to replacing them as well. |
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Cross Connection Program | |
What Is a Cross Connection?
 A cross connection is a direct or potential connection between any part of the public water supply system and a source of contamination or pollution. The most common form of cross connection is a garden hose, which is easily connected to the public water supply system and can be used to apply a variety of potentially dangerous substances, including chemicals and fertilizer. Other common cross connections include dishwashers, toilets, pressure washers, boilers, pools, and lawn sprinkler systems.
In order to reduce overall costs for compliance with DNR Regulation NR810.15, the Village of Saukville Water Utility has contracted with Hydro Designs, Inc. (HDI), of New Berlin, Wisconsin to assist in managing our Cross Connection Control program.
HDI will be sending postal notices and will begin to perform initial inspections of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings throughout the Village to detect actual and potential cross connections and make recommendations for the installation of backflow prevention devices or assemblies where necessary. This will help ensure that contaminated or polluted water cannot backflow into clean drinking water. There is no cost for the inspection and each inspection takes less than 45 minutes on average for a business and less than 20 minutes for a home inspection. |
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Wanted...Dedicated Individuals |
 The Village is seeking dedicated individuals who are currently certified or are interested in becoming certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) for the Saukville Fire Department.
For more information, call the Saukville Fire Department at 262-284-5800 and leave a message. |
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