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Summer is a prime time for thieves looking for easy targets. Two targets <br />of opportunity include vehicles parked outside and unlocked garages. <br />Remember to “hide it, close it, lock it, light it.” <br />1. Keep your garage doors closed when working in the backyard, or when <br />going on that healthy walk or bike around the block. <br />2. At the end of the day, double check that your vehicle and garage doors <br />are closed and locked. <br />3. Remove garage door openers, keys, cash, and other valuables from your <br />vehicles. Keep other items hidden. <br />4. Turn on outdoor garage or house lights and backyard lights overnight. <br />Protect Your Garage and Vehicle from Theft <br />State Fair Parking Reminders <br />If you are attending the Minnesota State Fair (August 26–September <br />6), you can park your vehicle at one of the Park & Ride lots in and <br />around Arden Hills and take a bus to the fairgrounds, free of charge.* <br />• Catholic United Financial, 3499 Lexington Avenue N. <br />• North Heights Lutheran Church, 1700 Hwy. 96 W. <br />• Presbyterian Church of the Way, 3382 Lexington Avenue N. <br />*Please note: there will NOT be Park & Ride locations at Bethel <br />University, Anderson Center, 2 Pine Tree Drive or Gathering Place, <br />3245 New Brighton Road this year. <br />Park & Ride lots fill quickly and residents often park on nearby <br />streets. Please heed the “No Parking” signs located on some of the <br />nearby streets. Violators may be ticketed. For a full list of Park & Ride <br />locations and hours, visit mnstatefair.org/transportation. <br />Water Conservation Tips <br />At the time of this writing, <br />Minnesota is in the midst of a <br />statewide drought. If you haven’t <br />started thinking about conserving <br />water, now is the time. <br /> Fix leaks. To check if your <br />toilet is leaking, flush while <br />the reservoir is still filling, add <br />a few drops of food coloring <br />to the reservoir water, and wait <br />15 to 20 minutes. If the water <br />in the bowl changes color, <br />the flapper valve needs to be <br />replaced. This simple fix will <br />save approximately 20 gallons <br />of water a day! <br /> Shower swiftly. Taking a <br />shorter shower can save <br />gallons of water, and a low- <br />volume shower head will <br />conserve over 13,000 gallons <br />of water a year in an average <br />household. <br /> Water smart, not more. <br />Make sure your sprinkler or <br />irrigation system isn’t watering <br />your driveway or sidewalk. <br />The wee hours of 4 to 8 a.m. <br />are best to avoid evaporation; <br />install a sprinkler timer if <br />you’re not an early bird.