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Local Teacher of the Year reflects on 22 years of serviceBy Nikki AckermanStaff Writer

Jackson Elementary School kindergarten teacher Jennifer Hoffmannhas come full circle: this fall she will have in her class the daughter oone of her very first students.

Yes, it has come to that, the 22-year teaching veteran said with laugh.However, when meeting the energetic educator and experiencing he

enthusiasm and sincerity firsthand, one could never accuse Hoffmann olosing her passion for her first love of teaching kids, even after twodecades.

I just love it, she said. I especially love the reading and the writingwith the children and seeing them get that first Aha!moment.

Named this years Rolfs Educational Foundation Elementary Teacheof the Year for the West Bend School District, Hoffmann has many admirers and supporters who see her strengths shine through every day.

She does a great job, commented school principal Brian HeimarkObviously theres the nurturing component, but theres also the teachingand she does a great job combining both and preparing her students fofirst grade.

Prior to winning the award, Hoffmann was content to continue withher usual routine sans the larger-scale recognition; however, her colleagues had a different idea and nominated her for the local award. To beligible, at least three individualsand Hoffmann still doesnt know th

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As summer gets underway, area communities are preparing totake their annual stand against crime while coming together asneighbors with various National Night Out and related events.

Held across the country the first Tuesday of August since1984, the National Association of Town Watch (NATW)-spon-sored National NightOut was created to in-crease awarenessabout police, fire andsafety programs incommunities.

Since then, manyarea municipalitieshave carried out theseefforts each summer,putting their own spin

on the family-friendlyevent.

Area events anddates include:

GermantownThursday, Aug. 1, 5 to 9 p.m., at the policedepartment: Since 2010, the village has held a NeighborsAgainst Crime Night Out event. The N.A.C. Night Out was or-ganized by the group of individuals who participated in Lead-ership Germantownan annual program that encourages lead-ership abilities and skill buildingthat year, and is now largelyrun by dispatcher Laurie Schultz, who was a member of thatclass, with assistance from Dione Jeffrey of Distinct Photogra-phy.

We used to have our own safety fair at the police depart-

ment and this was based on the same principle as that, but on abigger scale, she explained.

Although the village event is not affiliated with the officialNATW organization, the festivities are always held in early Au-gust and include the same type of crime-awareness and safety-promotion activitiesall at no cost to attendees.

The point is to make it a completely free night for familiesto enjoy, Schultz said. We want them to learn that communitysafety begins with them and to expand the police-fire-commu-nity relationship into something really positive.

Along with dinner provided by Aldos R-Bar Pizza andRoberts Frozen Custard, the N.A.C. features a wide variety ofactivities such as tae kwon do demonstrations, a bounce houseprovided by Life Church, childrens games, music by a dee jayand a child ID station run by the Washington County Sheriffs

Department.We also bring the fire department in for a vehicle extricationdemonstration, which people love to see, and the police depart-ment does a taser demonstration, which always goes over reallywell, Schultz noted.

The only problem for the tasing demo, she said with a laugh,is finding a volunteer.

Families will also have the opportunity to learn how to setup a block watch program in their area.

The main thing is building strong relationships within thecommunity and helping residents to see that crime preventionstarts in their neighborhoods, she said.

There will also be raffles and attendees will receive one raffle ticket for each non-perishable food item donated for StBoniface Food Pantry and/or gently used clothing item for OurKids Closet.

From 450 participants the first year, the event has grown intoover 700 attendees, and all the fun and education is dependenon the generosity of the community, Schultz emphasized.

Because the event is funded by donations from the publicanyone who wouldlike to contribute canwrite a check payableto the GermantownPolice Departmenwith NAC Night inthe memo portion(All envelopes can bemade to Schultzs attention.)

My account is re

ally low right now andif I dont get donations, future eventare in jeopardy, saidSchultz.

Along with the donations of clothing and non-perishablesthe police department will also be accepting brand new stuffedanimals as well.

Menomonee FallsTuesday, Aug. 6, 5:30 to 9 p.m.throughout the village: While Menomonee Falls held the traditional National Night Out for the last couple years, the villageis going back to its roots this year with the neighborhood blockparties it had organized for the two decades prior to that.

Described by Officer Jim Kirchberger as unique, the village-wide block party idea involves neighborhoods, streets and

subdivisions in cook outs, ice cream socials, whatever they wanto organize and allows community members to develop relationships with each other.

Then, during the parties, police and fire officials and McGrufthe Crime Dog will make their rounds and interact with resi-dents.

Its more personal this way, said Kirchberger. It getneighbors out of their homes and allows them to meet, aside

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After finishing near the top at the state bowling championshipin previous seasons, Germantowns Tyler Tschetter took home thetitle this year.

Tschetter, who graduated from Germantown High School inJune, won the Wisconsin High School Bowling Club State Cham-pionship boys single title March 1-3 in competition held inSchofield.

During an interview, Tschetter noted that he finished fifth lastyear in singles competition while Germantown finished second inteam competition. He also went to state as a individual qualifier hisfreshman year and with the team his sophomore season. Withstrong performances at state in previous seasons, Tschetter wasthinking about a possible title.

I knew it was a possibilityI just want to perform well anddo my best, Tschetter said. It was kind of in the back of my mindthe whole time some of the big guys graduated after last year,so (a first place finish) was definitely a possibility.

In the finals competition, Tschetter was seeded second and beatRyan Schroeder of Kenosha Bradford in the semifinal, 240-230.Tschetter then faced Aaron Turner of of Kenosha Tremper in thefinal, winning the title match 268-201.

To get to the final, Tschetter bowled three rounds on March 1and three more on March 2 to get among the top five bowlers whocompeted on March 3.

Tschetter explained that the state tournament featured a largercrowd and the best high school bowlers in the state.

Tschetter has been bowling since second grade. He said he be-

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from just waving to each other as theyre cutting the grass.The officer said the popularity of this event is indicative of

the villages dedication to crime prevention and sense of com-munity as Menomonee Falls received the honor of the countrysTop Neighborhood Watch Program in 2009 and boasts more

than 150 neighborhood watch groups.The whole motivation behind the event is crime prevention

awareness and encouraging neighborhoods to take ownershipof their communities, Kirchberger said.

Anyone who wants to donate money or prizes to the eventcan contact Kirchberger at (262) 532-8723.

KewaskumTuesday, Aug. 6, 6 to 9 p.m., at St. Lucas Evan-gelical Lutheran Church, 1417 Parkview Drive, Kewaskum: Thevillages traditional National Night Out, held for the past threeyears at the church, aims to reach all ages, said organizer Pas-tor Tim Henning.

We have a bounce house for the kids, plus we always try tohave things for the teens since theres very usually very littlefor them to do, he said.

The community-wide event involves the police and fire de-

partments as well as the countys Council on AODA (Alcoholand Other Drug Abuse).

For entertainment, the River City Irregulars will performfrom 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and the Kewaskum Big Band will be onfrom 8 to 9 p.m. Food options will include picnic fare like hotdogs and popcorn.

Its kind of like a big block party at the church, said Hen-ning. Its a really fun event and a great way to have peoplecome out and take a stand against crime. We work on making itbetter every year.

SussexWednesday, Aug. 7, 6 to 8 p.m., at the PaulineHaass Public Library and Weyer Park (next to Village Hall): Fornearly a decade, the village has offered a National Night Out/IceCream Social event as a way to promote safety and inform thepublic, said Lt. Torin Misko of the Waukesha County Sheriffs

Department.Basically it is an opportunity for the police and fire depart-ments to show the services they offer and touch base with thecommunity and provide them with informational material, hesaid.

Misko, who acts as director of police services for Sussex, saidthe villages focus of the event is on highlighting resources, suchas the local SWAT team, as well as the Citizens Police Acad-emy and Police Explorers.

There are also vehicles on display, he noted.The fire department brings in their engines and ambulances,

plus a crash simulator demonstrates the impact of a crash, hesaid. And the police department has all of its vehicles outsuchas the armored Bear Catfor the kids to crawl around in.

We also have our K-9 unit there, Misko added.

In conjunction with the NNO, the library always puts on anice cream social, offering free treats to the public.Its a fun time, said Misko. We always get a big crowd,

about 1,000 people or so.According to Kirchberger, the crime prevention and commu-

nity safety events held across the country each August onlybring good to their respective areas.

This is a totally positive thing and residents really enjoy it,he said.

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(Family Features) How safe do you feel in your neighborhood? Unfortunately, residential crime happens more often than you might thinkwhich leaves many homeowners feeling uneasy. But there are step

you can take to protect your home and your neighborhood. One of thbest preventive measures you can take is to simply get to know youneighbors.

A national poll by Nextdoor.com, a free and private social networfor neighborhoods, found that 67 percent of homeowners feel safer intheir home and neighborhood because they know their neighbors. Inaddition, 76 percent said they thought their neighborhood would besafer if they communicated more with neighbors.

The single most important thing you can do to create a safe neighborhood is to get to know your neighbors, said Matt Peskin, directoof the National Association of Town Watch (NATW), a nonprofit dedicated to community crime and drug prevention. People who knoweach other look out for one another. And now with online tools making it easier, there's no excuse not to connect and communicate withthose who live around you.

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Create a neighborhood watch online and off: Host an in-personmeeting to discuss how to communicate with neighbors in emergencsituations or organize foot patrols. For daily vigilance, use an onlinetool, like Nextdoor.com, to share urgent alerts or safety tips.

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identities of everyone who submitted lettersmust write in on be-half of the teacher, and then a panel of former honorees selectsthe winner.

Although she knew she had been nominated, Hoffmann had noinkling she had been chosenbut that changed at an eventful all-

school assembly held in her honor May 6.My family and colleagues knew I had won three weeks be-

fore I did, she said. They kept the secret really well.That day, the teacher was called into the assembly as her fam-

ily (husband, Jim, and sons Shawn, 19, and Austin, 17, along withher mother Carol Beaster and mother-in-law Maryellen Hoff-mann) waited behind a closed curtain.

Everyone was thereJJ the Jaguar, our school mascot, andMr. Heimark and school officials and the superintendent (TedNeitzke), along with someone from the Rolfs team, Hoffmannrecalled. And when the principal announced that we were thereto honor the Elementary Teacher of the Year, the curtain openedand there was my family holding a sign.

Although a monetary sum of $1,000 is included as part of the

award, Hoffmann said the real gift is the humbling recognition.I felt so honored and blessed, she said. As teachers, we

work so hardat school, at home, behind the scenestrying to getthe kids to reach their full potential that to be recognized for thatis a true honor.

Hoffmann said watching the uncertain group of incomingkindergarteners flourish into capable children each year is her fa-vorite part of the job.

The most rewarding thing is seeing the children come in onthe first day of school when everything is so new and then watch-ing them grow and blossom, she said. By the end of the year,it is bittersweet. Its neat to see how theyve grown and to knowI helped them do that.

But by then I want to keep them! the teacher added with a

laugh.Former colleague and mentor Sue Muellerwho spearheadedthe nomination efforts for Hoffmannsaid it is exactly that kindof affection and concern for each student that makes her friend aspecial teacher.

When I (filled in as a substitute teacher) in her class earlierthis year, so many of the kids talked about being part of a kinder-garten family, Mueller shared. Jennifer really creates a warmand wonderful learning atmosphere in which every child is

known and cared about, and they know that.Since Hoffmann graduated from Cardinal Stritch and entered

the teaching field in 1991, some things have changedfor example, kindergarten has gone from half to full day and the learningexpectations have risenhowever, the core has remained the samfor the elementary educator.

I always wanted to be a teacher, she said. I always lovedbabysitting and doing things like that.Originally planning to go into special education, Hoffman

said she enjoys being able to get the best of both worlds, as sheteaches both regular and special education children in her classes

She earned her Masters Degree from National Louis University in 2000 and continues to employ new learning techniqueseven known to pop into the school on a Saturday to set aclass mission and learning goals for the yearand come up withinnovative ideas to make the school experience as enjoyable apossible for the children.

I want to make learning fun so, for example, to mark the 50thday of school, we had a 1950s-themed day that included a sockhop and rootbeer floats, she said. We also have a Polar ExpresDay for which kids come in their jammies and an Ocean BeachDay right after our ocean animal unit and the kids wear theiswimsuits.

Hoffmann also facilitates the schools annual Field Day, a dayof games for kindergarten through second grade, participates inthe schools leadership team and opens her classroom to studenteachers.

But for everything the educator takes on, she gives crediwhere credit is due.

None of this would be possible without my team at JacksonElementary, she said. My fellow teachers, the parents, the families, my mentor...we all work together so nicely as a school family.

The Grafton residentwho also enjoys running, scrapbookingstamping and volunteering at her church, St. Paul Lutheransaid

her future holds many more years of teaching 5-year-olds.I plan to stay here until I retire, she said. It has been a

happy, good place for me.Other 2013 Rolfs honorees were: Sandy McFarlan-Tibbits,

reading teacher at Barton Elementary School; Tabitha Sargent, language arts teacher at Badger Middle School; and Ryan Johnson, a technical education teacher at West Bend West HighSchool.


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Home Solutions for Seniors Living Alone(NewsUSA)Accidental falls make up the majority of hospital

visits for seniors living alone. Despite the healthy desire to be in-dependent and self-reliant, living alone presents challenges forolder adults or those losing their mobility.

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, nineout of ten Americans over age 60 want to stay independent and live

in their own home. But over 45 percent of them suffer from one ormore chronic illnesses, and 33 percent fall at least once throughoutthe year.

Simple tasks become exponentially harder for handicappedadults or senior citizens living alone who may not have full rangeof motion, sharp eyesight or strong bones. But that doesn't meanolder adults can't live independently by themselvesthey must sim-ply be aware of their limitations.

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don't have a car or valid license.Problem: Senior falls.Solution: Protect yourself against falls by installing safety sup-

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The bathroom is particularly hazardousone-third of seniors suf-fer falls in the bathroomdue to unforgiving surfaces and tasks likegetting in and out of the tub. Look into showers tailored around the

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Turn the lights on: Keep a dim porch light on all night to discour-age crime. Encourage others to do the same. Consider also leaving an

interior light on when gone for the evening or longer. Update your home security: Ensure all exterior doors have dead-

bolt locks. Lock all windows and connect them to your home alarmsystem. Shut and lock gates and garages to reduce hiding places. Andkeep ladders in a locked garage or shed.

Get to know the police: Make an effort to meet your neighborhoodofficers. Report questionable behavior or activity in your area. Attendor help organize an event, like National Night Out, that strengthens tiesbetween police and residents.

Nearly 10,000 neighborhoods nationwide are using Nextdoor to cre-ate a virtual neighborhood watch to alert residents about suspicious ac-tivity, share safety tips or send urgent alerts about critical issues, like abreak-in or house fire.

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ents, said Nirav Tolia, CEO and co-founder of Nextdoor. There areso many ways our neighbors can help us, and technology can play animportant role in bringing back a sense of community.

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Knowing how to get in and out of tubs and showers properly anequipping homes with necessary safety precautions can reduce senior falls, keep them out of the emergency room and possibly extentheir life.

According to research from the Centers for Disease Control anPrevention, 1.6 million older adults seek emergency care each yeafor fall-related injuries, fractures or head trauma. In addition to potentially losing their independence, seniors 65 years old and up hava 25 percent chance of dying within six months to a year if they faand break a hip.

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Bringing together people interested in historyespecially the his-tory of the Village (formerly Town) of Richfield in WashingtonCountythe Richfield Historical Society has a mission to discover,collect, preserve and promote the history of of the Richfield com-munity.

Whether due to an interest in one's own genealogy or the devel-opment of this special place in southern Washington County, the 300members and friends of the Richfield Historical Society find com-mon ground in numerous activities and events which enables eachto better understand who they are and the values we share with thosewho came before them.

The 29-acre Richfield Historical Park, owned by the Village ofRichfield and managed by the Historical Society, has seen vast de-velopment in restoration, refurbishing and expansion of the buildingson the site. The site was placed on the State Register of HistoricPlaces in 2006 and the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.Much of the restoration work has been done by the strong and mo-tivated volunteer base, which in 2012, logged over 9,000 volunteerhours. The park, located at 4399 Pleasant Hill Road in Richfield, in-cludes the Messer/Mayer Grist Mill with all its original equipment

intact, the miller's home, supporting buildings and a pioneer home-stead featuring log buildings.

Social and fund-raising activities as well as several educationalprograms for all ages sponsored by the Society provide opportuni-ties for the community to enjoy local events and become more awareof the history of the Richfield and surrounding communities.

The signature event of the Historical Society is its two-dayThresheree on Sept. 21 and 22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This event ia trip down memory lane for everything farming, including fieldthreshing and horse and tractor plowing and log sawing using a powerful steam engine. Small engine displays and demonstrations sharan area along with antique equipment from the Gehl Company oWest Bend. The Model T Ford will be featured this year. The evenwill also include food, music, a tractor parade and tours of theMesser/Mayer Mill and the miller's house and log buildings alongwith many other activities to interest attendees of all ages.

Upcoming events...Other upcoming events at the Richfield Historical Park include Richfield Art at the MillSaturday, July 27, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m

Over 50 artists will be offering a variety of art for sale at this jurieart fair. The event will include live music by the Meisel Music Collective and food by Bilda's Friess Lake Pub. A plein air event foartists will also take place.

Vintage baseball gamesSunday, Aug. 18, beginning at 11 a.m.Two vintage baseball games will be played between the Milwauke

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3rd annual Old Iron Swap MeetSunday, Oct. 6, 8 a.m. to 4 p.mThose in need of an old item for their antique equipment are encouraged to attend this event.

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Keep Pets Healthy and Cool During Hot Weather

(Family Features)Summer is for relax-ingfor pets too. Manypet parents indulgetheir animal compan-ions with vacations,

special meals, hotelstays and trips to thespa. In fact, an esti-mated $53 billionwere spent on pets lastyear.

Yet many familieswith pets may not real-ize the longer, hotterdays of summer re-quire pamperingaround their healthand safety.

During hot sum-mer months, its im-

portant for pet parentsto pay extra attentionto their dogs coats,said Dr. Simon Starkey, veterinary expert for PetSmart. Petsneed to be protected from sun and excessive heat.

Here are a few simple tips to ensure your pet stays healthyand cool:

Stay Hydrated: In the summer, pet parents need to helpkeep pets hydrated and make water accessible, even outdoors.Some pets simply dont drink enough water, so adding wetfood to their regular dry food diet is a great option. Wet foodcontains more moisture and can help pets stay hydrated whenits hot outside. However, wet food is not a substitute fordrinking water, so refresh water bowls several times through-out the day.

Supplement Diets: Summer often means taking dogs fora run on the beach and longer daylight hours for playing. Tostay active, pet vitamins and supplements are great additionsto support overall health with nutrients beyond those found infood. There are also supplements specifically formulated tosupport healthy skin and coat.

Relax in Style: Whether your pet accompanies you on pic-nics or long road trips, your companion needs a comfortableplace to relax, such as on a cozy bed.

Travel Smart: Acollapsible travel bowfrom Top Paw is must-have travel accessory for summer weekends. Bring it on vaca

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Get GroomingSome pets get a shorhaircut every summebut others should nobe shaved down. Removing dead fur fromthe undercoat keepdogs cooler, promote

new hair growth andhelps ensures healthyskin. Ask your veteri

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(Family Features) Mealtime can be a daily challenge no matterthe size of your household. Part of that challenge can be having theright cookware. More than simply tools in the kitchen, cookware isa way to enjoy the process of cooking and bring family and friendstogether. The notion of upgrading your cookware may be far frommind, but having the right pot or pan will keep family and friendscoming back for more.

A recent survey concludes that most Americans own a piece ofcookware that is approximately 17 years old. This survey also re-veals that three out of 10 Americans admits to not knowing how toproperly gauge the wear and tear of their cookware. When you knowhow to properly evaluate your cookware, youll have confidence inyour supplies, making the process of cooking even more rewarding.

Step OneCheck Your Cookware: Look at your pots and pans toassess the wear and tear of each. Check for signs of chipping, rust-ing, or warping that may affect the performance. Flip it over andlook at the bottom to see if it is burned, which could affect how thepot or pan heats. Also, check the handles and lids to see if they arebent or missing.

Step TwoTest It Out: Once youve checked the condition ofyour cookware, its time to test it out. Chipping, rusting, and warp-ing can affect the cooking or cleanup performance of your pots and

pans. Be sure to test your cookware to ensure these flaws are onlycosmetic. If your cookware is nonstick, a good test is to fry an egg -if it sticks to your pan then it is likely time to buy yourself a re-placement.

Step ThreeReevaluate Your Needs: Once youve reviewed andtested your cookware, you can decide what you should keep, whatto reinvest in and what you need to recycle. Start by asking yourselfhow often you cook, how much do you cook, and do you find your-

self needing different sizes and shapes of pans while cooking?A good rule of thumb when looking for new cookware is to loo

for pots and pans that are branded by manufacturers with a long trackrecord.

Finally, its important to feel the cookware in your own handsVisit your local retail store and pick them up. Find out if the handlefeel comfortable, the weight is goodand if you love the color and

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(Family Features) Did you ever find yourself skipping a meal soyou could enjoy a snack? Well youre not alone. In fact, accordingto a national survey commissioned byDole Banana Dippers and conducted byWakefield Research, nearly 60 percent ofwomen have skipped a meal so theycould enjoy a snack without feeling

guilty.With so many hours in a day, its nearly

impossible to just eat three meals. Every-one needs a snack to keep them feelingsatisfied throughout the day. However,its important to make smart choiceswhen you reach for that mid-day pick-me-up. Next time you are consideringskipping lunch, keep these tips in mind soyou can have your snack and eat yourmeal, too.

Manage Your Sweet Tooth: Everyonce in a while its OK to give into yoursweet tooth. Depriving yourself wontmake your body or your mind happy. So

next time youre craving a sweet treat,reach for something that wont leave youfeeling guilty. For example, try bananaslices dipped in dark chocolate.

Enhance Whats in Your Eyesight:You are more likely to eat a healthy snackif its within reach. So, keep a bowl offruit on your counter to reach for whenyou are feeling hungry. And if you find

yourself overindulging at work, keep a container of mixed nuts onyour desk; they will fill you up quickly and give you extra energy to

help get you through the day. Bring Out the Bowl: It can be hard to

stop reaching for potato chips once youstart; before you know it, the whole bagis gone. To help keep track of just how

many servings you are eating, purchassnacks packaged in individual servingsized containers. If you are a club shopper, or if you just prefer to purchase thewhole bag, remember that snacking ouof the bag will make you more likely tooverindulge. To avoid this, put yousnack on a plate or in a bowl; it will helpyou realize just how much youre eating

Slow It Down: Do you tend to waiuntil you are extremely hungry to have snack? Before you inhale your treatstake a breath and remember that whenyou eat your snack too quickly, you dongive your body time to digest and proces

whether or not you are satisfied. Easlowly and savor every bite. You will feeas if you are eating more than you actually are, and your body will have time todecide if it is full or not.

So next time that 3 p.m. grumble rollaround, remember these tips to help yousnack smart.


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(Family Features) Millions of Americans are expected to take summer vacation this year. If youre one of those hitting the road toreach your final destination, here are a few reminders to help ensur

youre road-trip-ready. Check under the hood: Even if you properly care for your ve

hicle year round by keeping up with regularly scheduled maintenance, it is wise to check your vehicles oil, coolant and wiper fluilevels before heading out on the road. Hot summer temperatures cacause your engine to overheat, so keep an eye on all of the warninglights on your dashboard - from the engine light to the gas gauge.

Inspect your vehicle: To help avoid any unfortunate surprisesdo a thorough check of your vehicle, paying special attention to thonly part that actually touches the road - your tires. Be sure to properly check all four tires with a tire pressure gauge. The optimum tirpressure required for your car can be found on a sticker in the doojamb, on the inside of the glove compartment door or in the owner'manual.

The proper inflation is essential for the performance and

longevity of a tire, said Ron Margadonna of Michelin. In factkeeping your tire pressure at the recommended level can boost fueefficiency by one mile per gallon.

Check the weather: Unexpected storms are common during thsummer months and the first few minutes of a rain shower can be dangerous time for drivers. Oil and grease trapped on roadways riseto the surface and can create slippery driving conditions that can impact the traction and grip of your car. In fact, stopping on a wet roacan take up to four times the normal distance as a dry road. Its besto slow down and increase the space between you and the vehicle infront of you.

Prep friends, family and your home: Remember to tell neighbors, friends and family that youll be out of town. Ask your neighbors to keep an eye on the house and have someone pick up youmail and newspaper. Its also a good idea to set up timers on lamp

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Family Matters CirculationWelcome to the tenth edition of Family Matters. We plan to continually grow the page count and quantity of this family-friendlymonthly publication. At present, we print and distribute 10,000 copies, and a copy can be picked up at one of the following locationsPlease call 262-238-6397 or email [email protected] with article ideas, to advertise, or to receive a stack of Family Matters at your business. Past and current issues may also be found online at www.DiscoverHometown.com.


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