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The Village of Saukville Weekly e-Newsletter
November 9, 2012

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Election Day 2012                                                   Election Results

Thanks-Hand ShakeA special thank you to all of the election inspectors and Mary Kay Baumann, Deputy Clerk, as well as Village staff who helped make this election day, and the many leading up to it, run so smoothly.  Special appreciation goes out to the Feith Family YMCA and its amazing staff for hosting the 2012 Presidential Election.

 

We would also like to thank Saukville American Legion Post 470 for the use of their facility for the all other elections throughout the year.

Veterans Day is Sunday, November 11th.

Veterans DayThis Saturday, November 10, 2012, we will be commemorating a special event in our local history, and more importantly honoring our Veterans.  A special Ozaukee Co. Civil War display will run through Friday, November 16th in the Ozaukee County Board Room.  See more info at:  

http://www.co.ozaukee.wi.us/history/1862CivilWarRiot150Anniversary/Index.htm

 

In honor of Veterans Day, the sirens in the Village will be sounded (weather permitting) at 11:00 am on Sunday, November 11th.

 

Also, PWHS will host a Community Veterans Day event on Monday, November 12th, beginning at 10:20 a.m.    See more info at:

http://www.ozaukeepress.com/editorials/daily-news/3554-pwhs-to-hold-veterans-day-program-monday

Fall Yard Clean-Up Reminders
Leaf Collection runs through November 30th:

NOTE:  Leaf piles are picked up first; curb line is cleaned later. 

  - Only 1 truck does leaf vacuuming so it may take a few days 

Leaves-Rake

    to complete one pick-up event.

  - There is no scheduled pick-up. Sweeping will be  done as

    time and weather permit.

  - Do not make leaf piles too large. 

  - Do not park vehicles near or on piles.

  - Do not include brush or plant materials.

To avoid wind-blown accumulation, you are encouraged to bring leaves to the DPW Compost Site for disposal - Saturdays Only - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.   Final Day - November 17th.
Oscar Grady Library                                                                                            Events Calendar

Turkey DinnerFood for Fines

The library's Food For Fines Program and will run through December 7th.  Patrons are encouraged to bring in non-perishable food items for donation to the Ozaukee County Food Pantry.  They can bring in as much or as little as they like to receive up to $5.00 of their Saukville library fines dismissed per library card.

 

A list of the items most needed will be available (supplied by Family Sharing) at the circulation desk if patrons are interested in donating where the need is the greatest during the holiday season. 

Winterizing Your Vehicle  & Preparing for Winter Driving
Cold, snow, ice, and slippery roads are coming again.  Are you and your vehicle ready?

 

Now is the time to winterize and gather items for an emergency kit in your vehicle, and make sure you have a NOAA Weather Radio with fresh batteries in your home. 

Blizzard

*   Check the tread on your tires.  More tread equals more traction. 

*   Replace your wiper blades. 

*   Top off the windshield washer fluid and keep extra on hand.

*   Check the anti-freeze protection level.  -20° F or lower is recommended.

*   Check battery age and charge level.

*   Check for exhaust leaks that could release deadly fumes into the

    passenger compartment.

*   Keep blanket(s), gloves, hat, boots, flashlight, shovel, cat litter or sand

    in the trunk in case you get stuck.

*   Have a window scraper and brush within easy reach. 

MOST Importantly, get an emergency kit in your car.  It could save your life!  

 

Keep in mind that every year there are new or inexperienced drivers driving in the winter for their first time.  Increase your following distances and give yourself extra time to stop.  Stay far away from maintenance vehicles.  When in doubt, slow down! 

 

Additional winter weather tips and how to put together a winter emergency kit are available at the ReadyWisconsin website (readywisconsin.wi.gov).  In addition, there are numerous winter storm maps and a history of Wisconsin's winter weather produced by the National Weather Service.  For complete info, go to:        http://ready.wi.gov/winter/docs/Winter_Awareness_Media_Packet2012.pdf 

 

ReadyWisconsin will air Television and Radio Public Service Announcements in November, urging viewers and listeners to keep an emergency kit in their vehicles.  Wisconsin residents are also encouraged to sign up for a chance to win a winter survival kit on the ReadyWisconsin website: readywisconsin.wi.gov.  Share your winter survival story on Facebook for another chance to win: www.facebook.com/readywisconsin.

 

 

Street Light Outage

If you know of a defective street light in your neighborhood, please report it directly to WE Energies at the following web site.  Click on "Read" at the top of the page for instructions.

http://www.we-energies.com/slo/streetlight_outage.htm   or...call 800-662-4797 to report the outage.  Be sure you have either a pole # or address location when reporting outages.

Fall is Furnace Tune Up Time

Furnace

Before winter closes in, now is the time to have your furnace tuned up and prepared for Winter.
Doing so will reap a number of benefits: 

 

*  Change out dirty air filters that can lower air quality.

*  Ensure it is operating to its optimal efficiency given high fuel costs.

*  Check for exhaust leaks that could lead to deadly carbon monoxide poisoning (the "silent  killer").

*  Check for fire related hazards such as leaking fuel delivery lines.

*  Check thermostat operation to make sure maximum comfort is being delivered.

 

Homes with fireplaces or free standing heating stoves should also have their chimneys cleaned and inspected so that there is no blockage due to animal activity, soot accumulation, or vegetative debris.  Many heating service providers offer fall tune-up and inspection specials.  Take advantage of these offers.  Your budget, home,  and even your life  may be in the balance. 

Be wise and be safe.

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