 Saukville Says...The Village of Saukville Weekly e-Newsletter
August 31, 2012 |
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 All Village offices will be closed Monday, September 3rd in observance of Labor Day. Enjoy your "last weekend of summer"!
Trash collection will be Friday, September 7th. |
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 STH 33
Except for the area under the I-43 overpass and the revised overhead signs - the project is paved, pavement marked, and signed. The roadway is open to 4 lanes, except for where the contractor works during the day. Work continues on the traffic signals, street lighting systems, and the last sections of concrete that need to be graded out and poured. This work is scheduled for completion the week of September 4th. The final surface paving underneath the I-43 overpass will be done Wednesday, September 5th at night. The area between the ramps will be closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following morning. Emergency vehicles will be allowed through.
Motorists are reminded to be cautious using the new roundabouts as others not familiar with them are still learning how to navigate through them. Slow down and be patient. The general comments so far is that most people like them.
Questions/Concerns should be directed to Wis DOT Field Representative Paul Piccione, 262-235-4000.
I-43
Crews continue forming up and pouring the new overpass decks. Their work will require lane closures underneath. This project has an October 2012 completion timeline.
Questions/Concerns about the I-43 project can be directed to the field office at 262-268-0059.
Local Street Work
Two streets, Parkside Lane and E. Whitegate Drive, are scheduled for slurry sealing. This will require an overnight closure but residents will be informed of the day these streets are to do be sealed.
Stay tuned to "Saukville Says" for updates. |
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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.
Look for a brochure/map available to rummage sale enthusiasts at local businesses including Village Hall and Oscar Grady Library. |
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Fall Events for Adults at Oscar Grady Library | |
 Book Discussions for Adults
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.
Contact the library at 284-6022 for upcoming titles and information.
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. |
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 Now that grass is growing again, please DO NOT cut or blow grass, leaves, or lawn debris into the street. The debris will clog storm sewer grates and create a potential flood hazard.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping Saukville clean.
We are also asking residents to help with the watering of the Village street-trees. They are still stressed from the drought. Only 5 gallons of water a week is needed for trees younger than 10 years to stay healthy.
Remember, there will be NO CHIPPING next week because of Labor Day. Chipping will resume on Monday, September 10th. Have a great Labor Day weekend.
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 Were you aware that you can follow the rise and fall of the Milwaukee River as it passes thru the Village. This information is always available on the National Weather Service website or by clicking on the link at the bottom of our homepage.
Click "River Status" to view.
Weather conditions permitting, the monthly test of the Village warning sirens will occur on September 7th at 1:00 p.m. The sirens are tested monthly to ensure their readiness if needed to alert residents of severe weather. |
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Urban Wildlife | |
 Due to the proximity of the Village to the Milwaukee River and numerous wooded areas, residents often find themselves looking at deer, raccoons, skunks, opossums, and other wild creatures in their yards from time to time. While these creatures may appear benign, residents are urged not to feed or approach them. When encouraged to co-habitate near humans, they lose some of their natural fear and can become quite bold. In addition to doing property damage such as entering attics and garages, they can also be dangerous to humans and pets and may suddenly attack without provocation. Many are also known hosts for rabies. There have been at least 2 instances in recent years where deer have jumped through windows and caused considerable damage to the house in both cases. If you are experiencing problems with wildlife, do not try to catch it or call the Humane Society. There are reputable wildlife control contractors that are experienced with this that are listed in the phone book.
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- School Starts - Tuesday, Sept. 4th!!!
 - Sundays thru October 28th (closed 9/2/12) Sunday Saukville Farmers Market
- Sept. 8 - Sno-Seekers Swap Meet and Parade of Cars at Grady Park
- 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. at the Fire Dept. followed by Memorial Ceremony at Grady Park
- Oct. 6 - Saukville Fire Dept. Open House - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- 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 Saukville Chamber of Commerce, 268-1970
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School Starts September 4th. The Port Washington-Saukville School District, City of Port Washington, and the Village of Saukville are united in an exciting program developed to promote character within each other and within the community.
CHARACTER COUNTS!® strengthens young lives through character education. It's a national initiative in partnership with schools, communities, businesses, and other organizations helping millions of youth and adults develop universal values.
THE SIX PILLARS OF CHARACTER®: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, Citizenship
CHARACTER COUNTS!® is two things: an educational framework for teaching universal values and a national coalition of organizations that support each other. We are proud to be a Character Counts Community. October 21st is CHARACTER COUNTS!® Week. Find more info on their website. |
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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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