Mark Your Calendars for Our Upcoming Fall Events Paper Shredding Day September 17 Highland Village Restaurant Week October 9-15 Fallen Officer Bike Race & 5K October 15 Fall Festival November 5
CITY COUNCIL Charlotte Wilcox (Mayor, Place 1) cwilcox@highlandvillage.org Michelle Schwolert (Mayor Pro Tem, Place 2) mschwolert@highlandvillage.org Mike Lombardo (Place 3) mlombardo@highlandvillage.org Barbara Fleming (Place 4) bfleming@highlandvillage.org Fred Busche (Place 5) fbusche@highlandvillage.org John McGee (Place 6) jmcgee@highlandvillage.org William Meek (Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, Place 7) wmeek@highlandvillage.org City Manager – Michael Leavitt 972-899-5131 City Secretary – Angela Miller 972-899-5132 Municipal Complex 1000 Highland Village Road www.highlandvillage.org HVTV 15 (Time Warner) 43 (Verizon)
The City of Highland Village recently conducted our first resident satisfaction survey. The purpose of the survey was to gauge the community’s perception of life in Highland Village, the services provided, communication with residents and the level of satisfaction for the amount paid in property and sales taxes. The survey results were very positive. Over 65% of those surveyed expressed satisfaction of the services they receive in relation to the property and sales taxes paid. Residents rated the appearance of Highland Village high in regard to quality of life as well as the safety of the community, the parks and trails system and the services provided by the Fire Department. The survey measured resident’s opinion of aspects of life in Highland Village, with the most attractive aspects listed as the City's appearance, available activities and the safety of the community. Residents express high level of satisfaction with the services provided by each department, particularly the interaction with staff members and the positive outcome of the interaction. Public Safety was looked at more closely by assessing satisfaction with Police and Fire handling of calls and response time to calls. Nearly 90% of respondents are pleased with the services provided by the Police Department. HVPD also received high marks on professionalism, response
time and handling the situation, with ratings above 90% for each. Most respondents use HVPD eWatch and the HVPD website (www.hvpd.com) to stay up to date on crime, safety issues and concerns, and news and events. The Fire Department also received high marks, with over 80% satisfaction levels particularly with residents who have lived in Highland Village longer than ten years. Among the respondents who called the HVFD, a mean score of 9.62 was given for response time to an emergency call and a 9.72 for response time to a non-emergency call. Communication with residents was also a focus in evaluating the current communication tools and inquiring as to the best method of communication with residents. The majority of respondents found information about the City from the city website, City Connections (monthly utility bill insert) and The Villager & The Guide to Fun (quarterly newsletter). Seventy-two percent of respondents rated the City website as the most useful communication method. Additionally, over 70% of the respondents said they were likely to use a City mobile app. Of course no survey gives all positive results. We did learn there is a general lack of awareness of the City’s emergency (continued on page 2)
(continued from page 1) reverse call back system. As the survey was underway, we were in the process of moving to a new system for our emergency notifications. The new system, Nixle, provides the ability for the City to call residents in the event of an emergency, and it adds the ability to send a text and email message which reaches residents faster than a phone call. In emergency situations relaying information in the quickest manner is of utmost importance. You can, and should, sign up to receive our notifications. Just visit hvpd.com and search Nixle or text your zip code to 888777. The survey recommendations include continuing education and training to maintain the high-quality customer service provided by staff members, continue to update and ensure the City website is user-friendly for the repetitive user and those who go to the site for information, and review the survey details with each department and identify areas to improve city service to the community. City of Highland Village employees take pride in providing high quality service to the residents. While we are pleased with the positive results of the survey, we are always looking for ways to improve the services we provide our residents. Please continue to let us know how we are doing by emailing comments or concerns to cityhall@highlandvillage.org or calling us at 972-899-5131.
Four Reasons Why You Shouldn't Text and Drive Distracted driving has become a dangerous practice on our streets and highways. In the United States, 3,328 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes that involved distracted driving in 2012 alone, while an estimated 421,000 people were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving a distracted driver according to distraction.gov. That was a nine percent increase from the estimated 387,000 people injured in 2011.
So why should you NOT text and drive?
Aside from the statistics of numbers of crashes, deaths and injuries, here are some graphics that can show you just what it is you’re doing when you choose to text and drive, why it is so dangerous, and what can be done to prevent it.
You’re Taking Your Eyes Off the Road
Five seconds is the minimal amount of time your attention is taken away from the road when you’re texting and driving. If you’re traveling at 55mph, then that means you will drive the length of a football field without looking at the road. Of all the activities associated with distracted driving, sending text messages is the most dangerous. A person is 23 times more likely to have a motor vehicle crash while sending a text message, than if they were only driving. That number towers over the other activities associated with distracted driving. Source: textinganddrivingsafety.com
You May Think You Can Do It … But You Can’t, Safely
• 71 percent of teens and young people say they have composed or sent SMS messages while driving according to NHTSA.gov
• 78 percent of teens and young adults say they have read an SMS message while driving according to NHTSA.gov
A big part of the problem: People don’t think it’s a problem.
• 77 percent of young adults are very or somewhat confident that they can safely text while driving
Are You Registered to Vote?
In order to vote in the November 8, 2016 Presidential Election, you must be registered to vote at least 30 days before the election – last day to register to vote is Tuesday, October 11, 2016. Simply complete a voter registration application and mail it to the Denton County Elections Administrator, Lannie Noble, P.O. Box 1720, Denton, TX 76202. You may obtain a Voter Registration Application for Denton County at the Highland Village City Secretary’s Office located at the Municipal Complex, 1000 Highland Village Road, 972-899-5132; at the Denton County Elections Office, 701 Kimberly Drive, Suite A101, Denton, TX 76208; at the Denton County Elections website, http://www.votedenton.com; or by calling Denton County Elections at 940-349-3200. The Municipal Complex, located at 1000 Highland Village Road, will be an early voting location for the November 8, 2016 General Election. Denton County residents may cast their ballot at any early voting location throughout Denton County. Early voting by personal appearance will be conducted at the Highland Village Municipal Complex on the following dates and times: October 24 – 28 Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. October 29 Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. October 30 Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. October 31 – November 4 Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. On Election Day, Tuesday, November 8, 2016, residents must vote at their assigned precinct location. For additional information, please call the Denton County Elections Office at 940-349-3200 or visit the Denton County Elections website at http://www.votedenton.com.
• 55 percent of young adult drivers claim it’s easy to text while they drive
But it’s a big problem: Teens who text while driving spend approximately 10% of their driving time outside of their lane. Sources: distraction.gov; textinganddrivingsafety.com
It’s Illegal in a Lot of Places
Texas is one of only seven states that doesn’t completely ban texting while driving, but many local jurisdictions have passed laws making it illegal in their cities. The state also has laws banning texting while driving in certain situations. Here’s a list of the state laws:
• Texas has banned the use of handheld phones and texting in school zones • Ban on all cell phone (handheld and hands-free) for bus drivers (Primary law)
• Ban on all cell phone (handheld and hands-free) for novice drivers (Primary law) • Ban on texting for novice drivers (Primary law) • Ban on texting for bus drivers (Primary law)
Note: In Texas bus driver laws pertain to bus drivers with passengers age 17 and under. Novice drivers are defined as all drivers at the intermediate stage, first 12 months.
Hey Adults! You Have to Set the Example!
Why wouldn’t young drivers think it’s okay to text and drive? They’ve seen other people do it, perhaps even their parents. This is where adults can help educate on the dangers of distracted driving — by setting the example and taking the “it can wait” approach. There are also many different resources for parents to help educate their kids about distracted driving. From text-free-driving pledges to drivecams that monitor a driver’s activity and provide real-time video, there are lots of ways to curb this growing epidemic. Source: textinganddrivingsafety.com
Conclusion: It’s Dangerous! Just Don’t Do It!
Back to School Safety Tips ............. FOR THE KIDS
✘ Walk the school route along with your children before the first day of school to make sure it is safe and your child knows the route. ✘ When you can’t walk with your children, encourage them to walk with a friend. ✘ Encourage your kids to avoid short cuts unless they have been pre-approved. ✘ Tell your children to stay observant and aware of their surroundings as they walk. If they think they are being followed, they should immediately go to a trusted adult and tell them. ✘ Make sure your child knows what to do if they think they are in danger – they should yell “help” or “you are not my mom/dad” and run to the nearest business or back to school. ✘ Tell your child, if a stranger asks them questions, they should not get close to the car. Make sure they know to never get in a car with a stranger – anyone the kids and parents don’t know or know very well. ✘ Establish a code word with your child to identify a person as a trusted adult. ✘ Make sure your child knows they should never go near any adult they don’t personally know who asks for assistance. Some “bad” adults might ask for help or even claim they are looking for a lost puppy. ✘ Make sure your children know who is a trusted adult: law enforcement, store owners, or a teacher, to name a few. ✘ Tell your child that if they are ever in a situation that makes them uncomfortable, they have the right to say no, loud and clear.
FOR THE ADULTS. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Be constantly aware that many of our kids are walking to school and routinely crossing our trails and roadways. Drive safely and vigilantly. Kids won’t be looking for you, so you need to be on the lookout for them. Stay off the cell phone, particularly in the school zones and obey the speed limits. The police department will continue to deploy our Speed Trailer to remind people to SLOW DOWN! Keep your speed under control and be prepared to give kids the right-of-way. In general, be careful and watch your speed; HVPD officers will be particularly vigilant during the back to school time in observing and enforcing the city’s speed limits in order to ensure the safety of not only our children but everyone in our city.
Follow These Ghoulishly Good Best Practices To help ensure adults and children have a safe holiday, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has compiled a list of Halloween Safety Tips, including do's and don'ts on the trick-or-treat trail: ♦ A parent or responsible adult should always accompany young children on the neighborhood rounds ♦ If your older children are going alone, plan and review the route that is acceptable to you ♦ Agree on a specific time when children should return home ♦ Only go to homes with a porch light on and never enter a home or car for a treat Children and adults are reminded to put electronic devices down, keep heads up and walk, don't run, across the street. NSC offers the following safety tips for parents – and anyone who plans to be on the road during trick-or-treat hours: Safety Tips for Motorists ♦ Watch for children walking on roadways, medians and curbs ♦ Enter and exit driveways and alleys carefully ♦ At twilight and later in the evening, watch for children in dark clothing Trick-or-Treating ♦ Instruct your children to travel only in familiar, well-lit areas and avoid trick-or-treating alone ♦ Tell your children not to eat any treats until they return home ♦ Teach your children to never enter a stranger's home Costumes ♦ All costumes, wigs and accessories should be fire-resistant ♦ If children are allowed out after dark, fasten reflective tape to their costumes and bags to make sure they are visible ♦ When buying Halloween makeup, make sure it is nontoxic and always test it in a small area first ♦ Remove all makeup before children go to bed to prevent skin and eye irritation Provided by the National Safety Council
With summer turning to fall and our children’s minds turning to Halloween, it is a good time to review some Halloween Fire Safety Tips from Sparky the Fire Dog and the NFPA. When choosing a costume, stay away from long, trailing fabric. If your child is wearing a mask, make sure the eye holes are large enough so they can see out. Provide children with flashlights to carry for lighting or glow sticks as part of their costume. Dried flowers, cornstalks and crepe paper catch fire very easily.
When lighting candles inside jack-o-lanterns, use long, fireplace-style matches or a utility lighter. Be sure to place lit pumpkins well away from anything that can burn and far enough out of the way of trick-or-treaters, doorsteps, walkways, and yards. Remember to keep exits clear of decorations, so nothing blocks escape routes.
Keep all decorations away from open flames and other heat sources like light bulbs and heaters. Use a battery-operated candle or glow-stick in jack-o-lanterns. If you use a real candle, use extreme caution. Make sure children are watched at all times when candles are lit.
Make sure all smoke alarms in the home are working.
For some, the magic of Halloween is veiled in the mystery of faces covered by frightening masks or the glee of toddlers dressed in cute costumes. For others, it's the trick-or-treating, classroom dress-up parties or family trips to a neighborhood haunted house.
160,000 medically consulted nonfatal injuries occurred among pedestrians in motor vehicle incidents, according to Injury Facts 2015, the statistical report on unintentional injuries created by the National Safety Council.
For moms and dads, often there is a fine line between Halloween fun and safety concerns, especially when it comes to road and pedestrian safety. In 2013, an estimated 6,100 pedestrian deaths and
Tell children to stay away from open flames including jack-o-lanterns with candles in them. Be sure they know how to stop, drop and roll if their clothing catches fire.
NSC research revealed the reasons for pedestrian deaths and injuries varied by age. Darting or running into the road accounted for about 70 percent of pedestrian deaths or injuries for those age 5 to 9 and about 47 percent of incidents for those 10 to 14. In the U.S., October ranked No. 2 in motor vehicle deaths by month. The NSC list put August first, with 3,370 deaths, followed by October, 3,200, and September, 3,170.
CALLING ALL VETERANS
All area Veterans, you are invited to the Highland Village Business Association Luncheon on Thursday, November 10, 2016, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Lewisville. Please join us so we may say thank you and honor you for your service to our country. The lunch is a time for fellowship with other Veterans in the area as well as the forum for Congressman Burgess’ awarding of Congressional Commendation to local Veterans.
Please RSVP by November 4 to Crystal Babcock at (972) 899-5131 or cbabcock@highlandvillage.org. We look forward to saluting you at this event!
Slideshow Pictures
Over the years a slide show of pictures of our area veterans has been shown, and we’d like to add to that presentation. If you are a veteran and have a picture from your time in the service, or if you have a relative you’d like honored, we want those pictures. You can scan your picture and send to us via email to cbabcock@highlandvillage.org, be sure to include the name, rank, and branch of service in the email. You can also call us at (972) 899-5131 to schedule a time to come by and we’ll be happy to scan your picture for you. Please send us your pictures by October 28. Contact Crystal Babcock at cbabcock@highlandvillage.org or (972) 899-5131 for more information on sponsoring a veteran, to make your reservations, or to schedule a time to scan your picture. 13th ANNUAL SALUTE OUR VETERANS LUNCHEON When: Thursday, November 10, 2016 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Where: Hilton Garden Inn 785 SH-121 Bypass Lewisville, TX 75067 Cost: Veterans and Spouse – No Charge All others – $20.00 (Payable at the door)
Sponsor a Veteran at the Salute Our Veterans Lunch
Since 2004 the City of Highland Village and Highland Village Business Association have honored our veterans by hosting the Salute Our Veterans luncheon during the week of Veterans Day. The Salute Our Veterans luncheons have been a huge success and, as in the past, we are asking for your help to sponsor the lunches of our veterans. HVBA would like to take the opportunity to invite YOU to sponsor our veterans by paying for their lunch. Sponsorships begin at $40.00, which covers the cost of two veteran’s lunches. If you choose to sponsor additional veterans, the lunches are sold in increments of $20.00, allowing you to choose the amount of your donation, $80.00 for four veterans, $120.00 for six veterans, etc. At the luncheon, last year over 150 veterans, representing all branches of service, from Highland Village, Lewisville, Flower Mound, and surrounding areas had their lunch paid through sponsorship funds. We invite your business or you, as an individual, to become a sponsor. Please forward your sponsorship by October 28. If you have any questions regarding sponsorship or our Salute Our Veterans luncheon, please contact Crystal Babcock at (972) 899-5131 or email cbabcock@highlandvillage.org. What a great opportunity to give back to those who gave so much for our country! Please mark your calendar and plan to join us on Thursday, November 10. With your help, we will all be able to recognize and pay tribute to the veterans in our area who have served, and continue to serve, to make our country a free and safe place to live. HOW DO YOU SPONSOR A VETERAN? Make check payable to: “City of Highland Village” Mail to: Highland Village Business Association Salute Our Veterans Sponsorship 1000 Highland Village Road Highland Village, TX 75077
FALL 2016
Special Events
Special Events
NFL PPK – NFL Punt, Pass & Kick
Concerts in the Park
Tai Chi Gung Event
Cheerleading
The NFL Punt, Pass & Kick (PPK) program is a national skills competition for boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 15 to compete against each other in punting, passing and place kicking in a fun and engaging forum. The PPK program is free to kids who want to participate!
Grab your lawn chairs and blankets and head to the Concerts in the Park. Feel free to come out and enjoy the park before then and pick out your spot. It will be a fun evening for the whole family to enjoy. The concerts will start at 7:00 p.m. Concert dates: October 8 Pilot Knoll Park (Park entry fee will be waived for concert attendees.) October 15 Doubletree Ranch Park October 22 Unity Park Check out www.hvparks.com for more details. ..........................................................................................
Master Lama Rasaji is coming back to Highland Village! Come experience Tai’ Chi Gung and The Circle of Chi with the only Master Lama living in the Western World. Uncover the healing power within the physical body.
Season: Saturdays • September 17, 2016 to November 5, 2016
When: September 10, 2016 Where: Brazos Park Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. http://www.nflppk.com
Fall Festival Join us for the 2016 Fall Festival on Saturday, November 5 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The .......................................................................................... event will consist of a variety of FREE, FUN, FAMILY Family Campout: September 24-25 activities at Unity Park. Patrons will enjoy live music, It’s time to pack your family (or friends), tents and sleeping carnival games, bounce houses, face painting, balloon bags and head to Pilot Knoll Park for a family campout. artist, artisan displays, craft and food vendors, and more! The activities will include a tent decorating contest, Vendor applications are now being accepted at s’mores, late night movie, and more! Fifty dollars per www.hvparks.com. Make sure to check campsite (up to 4 campers, each additional camper $10) www.hvparks.com for upcoming price includes all activities, dinner and snack for information about this fun festival. .......................................................................................... breakfast. Space is limited, so sign up early! Registration deadline Our Village Glows is September 16. November 19 Sign up in person at Our Village Glows, a festive community event enjoyed The Robert & Lee by thousands of Highland Village and surrounding area DuVall Center or online at www.hvparks.com. residents and organized by the Highland Village Women’s .......................................................................................... Club, The City of Highland Village and The Shops at Paper Shredding Day Highland Village, is a holiday tradition and Saturday – September 17 features the lighting of a 60-foot Christmas 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. tree and light show themed “Let it Glow! Holiday Light Show Spectacular,” which Shred-N-Go Mobile Document Shredding service will includes 245,300 LED tree lights be at Pilot Knoll Park (218A Orchid Hill Road, Argyle, synchronized to holiday music. The TX 76226) for residents. Mobile, on-site paper shredding celebration also includes activities ensures that all discarded information is protected from for the entire family including unauthorized use eliminating the possibility of fraud or musical entertainment, horse-drawn identity theft. Shred-N-Go exhibits the highest ethical carriage rides, face-painting, standards in mobile document destruction for privacy cookie decorating, ornament protection within shredding law compliance. making and Santa’s arrival. This event is free and for Highland Village residents only! Business shredding is not allowed. Please have your I.D. to present at the gatehouse.
Friday, September 23 from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Master Lama Rasaji will provide a FREE demonstration at The Robert & Lee DuVall Center. Come learn why diet and exercise alone are no guarantees to health and longevity. Tai’ Chi Gung 101: Saturday, September 24 from 1:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Tai’ Chi Gung 102: Sunday, September 25 from 1:00 p.m. -7:30 p.m. Workshop Registration: Register online before September 1: 2 for 1 special, 2-day workshop $225; Register after September 1: 2 for 1 special, 2-day workshop $265 Register anytime or pay at the door: $165 Per person for 2-day workshop $95 Per person for 1-day workshop For more information and registration, please visit www.rasaji.com or contact Peggy Campagna at 214-206-6665.
Recreational Leagues Fall NFL Flag Football
The City of Highland Village and Neighborhood Sports is offering a fall NFL Flag Football league for boys and girls from 1st to 10th grade. Teams are made up of your favorite NFL teams in this 5 on 5 game focusing on fundamentals in passing, receiving, running and defense. Regular Player Registration – $135 Volunteer Head Coach’s Child – $110 Divisions: 1/2 grade, 3/4 grade, 5/6 grade, 7/8 grade, 9/10 grade Game Location: Brazos Park Highland Village Practice: One weekday practice per week Season: Games played on Saturdays Regular season is September 17 – October 22. End of season playoff tournament is November 5. Register online at www.nsports1.us. Information, including registration, can be found at www.hvparks.com.
Cheer Grade Divisions: Pre-K/K, 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8/9, 10/11/12 Register individually, with friends, or as a team. Fee: $175 includes uniform, poms, and a one-day cheer clinic Location: Brazos Park Register online at www.nsports1.us. ..........................................................................................
Kickball This fall the Parks and Recreation Department will be offering adult co-ed kickball at Unity Park. Registration will be held from August 8 – 26 for the fall leagues and games will start September 7. To sign up your team or if you are interested in being a free agent visit www.teamsideline.com/highlandvillage. Sign up early, limited space is available! Format: Nine games of League Play, plus top four making the playoffs Fees: $250 Team League: Wednesday nights Time: Wednesday - 6:45, 7:45, 8:45 Play Begins: September 7
Community Education Basic Hunter Education Course
American Red Cross Babysitting & CPR Class
This course is designed for novice or young hunters, Come learn the skills to be a responsible babysitter. ages nine years and above. The course covers the Learn how to care for children and infants, be a good core competencies of firearm and hunting safety, leader and role model, and keep you and children safe. hunting ethics and wildlife conservation. All You will learn how to write resumes, interview for jobs, materials are provided. make good decisions, solve problems and The Basic Hunter Education Course lasts a become certified in Child/Infant CPR. maximum of six hours of classroom instruction. Come have fun with lots of activities This time does not include registration, breaks, and learn a lifetime skill.Everyone will test administration and certification card receive a Babysitter Training Handbook. distribution. The course will be taught by This class is an eight-hour class. a certified Texas Parks and Wildlife volunteer instructor. Ages: 10-14 The following are required in order When: Saturday, September 10 to obtain certification: Saturday, October 8 • Attend the entire course. Saturday, November 12 • Take the written exam and get Where: The Robert & Lee DuVall at least 75% correct to pass. Center • Upon successful completion, you will receive a temporary card. Your instructor will send Time: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. in the originals for processing. (bring a sack lunch) You may legally hunt with a valid Texas hunting license Min/Max: 5/10 and your temporary certification card. Your permanent Cost: $100 per class; includes all supplies Texas Hunter Education certification card will be mailed and certification through American out within a short period of time. Red Cross Ages: 9 and Up When: Saturday, September 10 Instructor: Sharond Grimes, Home Economist Saturday, October 8 *Registration deadline is one week prior to class start Where: The Robert & Lee DuVall Center date. For registration and more information, please visit Time: Registration 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. www.hvparks.com. Course Instruction 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. testing to follow Cost: $15; Please bring a lunch *Registration is done onsite the day of the course. For more information please visit www.hvparks.com. ..........................................................................................................................................................................................
Sew Fun Class A class designed to motivate your child to learn and build self-esteem as well as motivate and stimulate their creativity. The class enables your child to gain valuable firsthand experience. Curriculum includes: Safety and operation of sewing machines, sewing techniques, and making fun crafts. Bring your machine or use one that is available. Come have fun and build new friendships! Ages: 7 & up When: Saturday, September 17 • Saturday, October 15 • Saturday, November 19 Where: The Robert & Lee DuVall Center Time: 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; Please bring a lunch Min/Max: 4/8 Cost: $100 per week; includes all supplies Instructor: Sharond Grimes, Home Economist *Registration deadline is one week prior to class start date. For registration and more information please visit www.hvparks.com.
Community Education Children’s Christmas Cooking Class Come join this class to learn about basic nutrition in meal planning, kitchen safety, cooking tools and equipment, small appliance, table setting and etiquette. There will be lots of hands-on activity in making easy and fun holiday-themed meals. Build your confidence in the kitchen and make new friends. This is an eight-hour class. Ages: 7-14 When: Saturday, December 10 Where: The Robert & Lee DuVall Center Time: 9:30 a.m.– 5:30 p.m. Min/Max: 5/10 Cost: $100 per participant; includes all supplies Instructor: Sharond Grimes, Home Economist *Registration deadline is one week prior to class start date. For registration and more information please visit www.hvparks.com. ..........................................................................................
Puppy K Class This four-week class covers all things puppy! In this class, we work on all the early development skills your young puppy needs to grow up into a well-adjusted adult dog, as well as introduce your puppy to all the basic commands. This is an investment in your puppy’s future!! Puppies 12 weeks to 8 months are encouraged to join. (No aggressive dogs allowed.) Class Series: Wednesday, October 26 – November 16 Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Where: The Robert & Lee DuVall Center Cost: $98 per dog/human team Ages: Adult must accompany children Instructor: Anne O’Neill – Specialty Pet Training To register go to www.SpecialtyPetTraining.com or call 972-768-7947.
Basic Manners Class This four-week class is a great workshop if you are just starting out with training or looking to take things to the next level. We will focus on the basic commands: Sit, Stay, Coming when Called and Leash Walking, as well as problem behaviors such as pulling on the leash and not jumping up. (No aggressive dogs allowed.) Class Series Thursday, October 6 - October 27 Wednesday, November 30 – December 21 Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Where: The Robert & Lee DuVall Center Cost: $98 per dog/human team Ages: Adult must accompany children Instructor: Anne O’Neill – Specialty Pet Training To register go to www.SpecialtyPetTraining.com or call 972-768-7947. ..........................................................................................
Beyond Basic Class This four-week class is a good next step to taking basic obedience to the next level. This is an intermediate level class so any dog who has completed Basic Manners Class or a Basic Obedience Class can attend. This is a great class to round-out an in-home program or the perfect next step in any group class training. We will focus on refining the basic commands such as: Stay at a distance, heel, coming when called around distractions, leave-it on walks and proper greetings. Class Series: Tuesday, September 27 - October 18 Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Where: The Robert & Lee DuVall Center Cost: $98 per dog/human team Ages: Adult must accompany children Instructor: Anne O’Neill To register go to www.SpecialtyPetTraining.com or call 972-768-7947.
Community Education
Fitness Classes
Senior All-Star Trips
Texas Isshinryu Karate Kai
Sunday Morning Pilates Strength & Core for 50+
Fit4Mom
GrapeFest – Grapevine
Join us for real, authentic karate! Traditional Okinawan karate and self-defense for all ages, genders, sizes, and body types are invited to enroll in our karate classes, but you must be willing to learn and work hard through an extensively developed technical curriculum. We hope to see you in the dojo soon!
Pilates Strength & Core is designed for active adults to strengthen and tone your body, help promote bone density and increase flexibility. This class incorporates Pilates mat exercises, upper body strength training and a fun group of people, which will improve your overall fitness level and leave you feeling refreshed, without stress or strain on your joints. Modifications included for beginning through advanced students. Please bring a thick mat and a set of 2, 3 or 5 pound weights.
FIT4MOM's Stroller Strides is a total fitness program that moms can do with their babies. It includes power walking and intervals of strength and body toning exercises using exercise tubing, the stroller and the environment. Taught by certified and specially trained fitness instructors, it is a great workout for any level exerciser. Stroller Strides instructors weave songs and activities into the routine designed to entertain and engage baby, while moms are led through a series of exercises specific to her role as mom!
When: Monday 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Where: The Robert & Lee DuVall Center For more information, please visit www.txikk.com or contact Jennifer Wiederkhr at jwiederkehr@verizon.net or 469-964-1668.
Fitness Classes Tai Chi Gung Come learn this Ancient Tibetan art of health and regeneration in a group practice setting. When: Mondays from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. with an instructor Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. with video instruction Where: The Robert & Lee DuVall Center Cost: FREE Ages: All ages are welcome ..........................................................................................
Turbo Techniques Elite Speed & Agility Training Improve physical and overall athletic ability with a program specially designed to develop the flexibility, speed, agility, balance, core strength, power, and coordination that translates into improved performance in every sport and physical activity. Athletes can learn acceleration speed mechanics, multi-directional techniques, and power movements from former world class and world record sprinter and certified speed and agility expert LORENZO DANIEL. Ages: 8+ (Provisions upon request) When: Thursdays (8-week sessions) Where: Unity Park Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Cost: $120.00 or $15.00 per session Min/Max: 10/20 For more information and registration, please visit www.turbotechniques.com or contact LoRenzo Daniel at lorenzo.daniel@turbotechniques.com.
When: Where: Time: Cost:
Sundays The Robert & Lee DuVall Center 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. $35/month for 4 classes/monthly or $10 drop-in fee Instructor: Wendy Dolan For more information and registration, please contact Wendy Dolan at 214-385-0578 or wendyjd1@yahoo.com. ..........................................................................................
Camp Gladiator
Camp Gladiator is an award-winning outdoor fitness program for all ages and all fitness levels. We have a four-week camp cycle that includes Endurance Training, Functional Training, High-Intensity Interval Training, and Metabolic Conditioning. Members receive unlimited sessions at any/all 300+ locations with certified personal trainers in a high-energy and fun group setting. Unity Park Camps When: Tuesday, Thursday Where: Unity Park Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Contact: Caroline Pollard, Trainer, at carolinepollard@campgladiator.com or 817-891-3769. Doubletree Ranch Park Camps When: Monday, Wednesday (beginning August 29, 2016) Where: Doubletree Ranch Park Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Contact: Maggie McDonald, Trainer, at maggiemcdonald@campgladiator.com or 214-708-9720.
When: Tuesdays Time: 9:30 a.m. Where: Unity Park (next to Kids Kastle playground) For more information and registration, please visit www.flowermound.fit4mom.com. For questions, contact Cassie Haynes at flowermound@fit4mom.com. ..........................................................................................
Stand up Paddle Boarding Stand up paddle boarding is the fastest-growing sport in the United States. Bluet SUP is happy to announce stand up paddle board rentals at Pilot Knoll Park Highland Village. Bluet SUP will be offering daily rentals, SUP yoga classes, private lessons, tours, and group parties. Please see www.BluetSup.com, Facebook and Instagram for current classes, rental days and times. A fantastic new way to explore Lake Lewisville walking on water! When: April 9 – Labor Day Time: Wed-Sun 9:00 a.m.– Until sundown (Mon-Tues by Appt Only) Where: Pilot Knoll Park Cost: Wed–Thurs $15 per person for 60 minutes, Friday–Sunday $25.00 for 90 minutes All equipment is provided and detailed on land instructions for a fun experience. Age: Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by parent (After Labor Day, please check the website and social media for all events and times. We will be open during the Fall Season.) For more information, please contact Juliet 214-717-2031 or at bluetsup@gmail.com
When: Friday, September 16 Time: Bus leaves The Robert & and Lee DuVall Center at 10:00 a.m. Estimated time of return is 4:00 p.m. Cost: $3 Resident; $5 Non-resident (Wine, activities and lunch will be available for purchase at the festival.) Come out to the 30th annual GrapeFest – A Wine Experience being held on the historic Main Street in downtown Grapevine. You will be able to sample the finest premium wines from Texas, Oregon, and Argentina which are usually not available in Texas. If you are more of a beer person, you are in luck as there will also be a large variety of craft and domestic brews to taste. Grab a gift for yourself or someone else from one of the several local artisan booths or visit a cute boutique located on Main Street. The Foodie Fun area will feature not only food for purchase but also chef demonstrations, classes, and food seminars. Please register by Friday, September 9, online or at The Robert & Lee DuVall Center. For more information and registration, please visit www.hvparks.com. ..........................................................................................
Autumn at the Arboretum – Dallas When: Wednesday, October 26 Time: Bus leaves The Robert & Lee DuVall Center at 10:00 a.m. Estimated return time is 4:00 p.m. Cost: $15 Resident, Non-resident $17 (Lunch will be available for purchase at the restaurants on-site.) The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is located in Southern Dallas along White Rock Lake. The Arboretum goes all out in Autumn! You will be able to take a stroll among 150,000 fall flowers, visit the nationally acclaimed Tom Thumb Pumpkin Village that boasts over 65,000 different kinds of pumpkins, gourds, and squash. A multitude of special events are also available throughout the festival including a hay bale maze and scavenger hunts. Bring a packed lunch for a nice picnic overlooking the lake or go to Café on the Green for a casual outdoor dining experience. Please register by Thursday, October 20 online or at The Robert & Lee Duvall Center. For more information and registration, please visit www.hvparks.com.
Session I
Session II
Aug 29 - Oct 1
Date
Time
Location
Pee Wees (Ages 4-6)
Wed Sat
5-6 p.m. 10-11 a.m.
Unity Park HVTC
Elementary (Grades 1-5)
Wed Sat
5-6 p.m. 10-11 a.m.
Unity Park HVTC
Tournament
Nov 7 - Dec 17
JUNIOR CLASSES
Beginner–Intermediate Programs
Advanced Programs
Session III
Oct 3 - Nov 5
Cost (per 5-week session) 1 day per week 2 days per week $79 $115 $79
$115
Date
Time
Location
Cost (per 5-week session) 1 day per week 2 days per week
3 days per week
Fall Package (All You Can Play Aug 29-Dec 17)
Mon Wed Thur
4:30-6:00 p.m. 4:30-6:00 p.m. 4:30-6:00 p.m.
HVTC HVTC HVTC
$89
$169
$209
$475
$169
$209
$475
Entry-level tournament players, advanced elementary players, junior high players.
High School
Mon Wed Thur
5:45-7:30 p.m. 5:45-7:30 p.m. 5:45-7:30 p.m.
HVTC HVTC HVTC
$89
Fallen Officers Bike Race and 5K What Is It?
An officer is killed in the line of duty every 61 hours. Throughout history, there have been more line of duty deaths in the State of Texas than any other state or territory. Since January 1 of this year, 70 officers have been killed in the line of duty across the nation, including 14 from Texas. The Texas Police Chiefs Association’s Officer Survivor Fund provides monetary assistance to Texas families of fallen heroes within 24 hours following an officer’s line of duty death.
Get Involved...
The Fallen Officers Bike Race is a community event that takes place at The Shops at Highland Village. Activities include a 5K run, civilian bike race, and a police team bike race. There is live music, demonstrations, raffle prizes, a silent auction, kids' zone, food, and drinks throughout the day.
Junior Leagues
Last year, we raised $22,000 for the Officer Survivor Fund, help us reach our goal of $30,000 this year!
USTA Junior Team Tennis. National youth league played on Sunday afternoons. Children play singles and doubles, all levels and ages, fee $69. Contact Christopher Brown (972-839-8553).
Sponsorship Opportunities...
JV / Varsity High School Players, Champ / Superchampionship qualified.
We welcome any sponsorship you are able to provide. Some key ways to get involved are:
ADULT CLASSES Date
Time
Location
Cost (per 5-week session)
1. Making a financial contribution.
Tennis 101 (Adult Beginner Drill)
2. Donate products or services for the raffle, auction, or door prizes for race runners.
Tennis 201 (Intermediate Drill)
3. Purchase booth space to promote your business at the event. This year, all vendors are encouraged to have a wellness or safety activity at their booth to promote a healthy and active community.
Thur 7:30-8:30 p.m. HVTC $65 Sat 11 a.m.-Noon HVTC An introduction to the sport of a lifetime. Basic strokes of tennis (forehand, backhand, volleys, serves) are introduced. Rackets are available to borrow. Thur
7:30-8:30 p.m.
HVTC
$65
Adult Leagues The city currently fields Tennis Competitors of Dallas teams and can accommodate additional teams. The league has matches on Thursday mornings, with home matches at HVTC and away matches at area clubs. Contact Christopher Brown (972-839-8553) if interested in forming a team. *Adult classes require at least three enrollments to be held.
Enrollment Form (please circle choices) Session: Junior Classes: Adult Classes:
I Pee Wees Tennis 101
II Elementary Tennis 201
III Tournament
High School
Student Name:__________________________________________ Age:__________ Boy/Girl Parent Name: _________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________
Program Locations Highland Village Tennis Center 101 Clearwater Drive South
Unity Park 2200 Briarhill Blvd.
Programming Questions and Inclement Weather Status Contact Tennis Directors • Christopher Brown (972-839-8553) David Gray (469-774-4560)
3 Ways to Register:
Cell Number: __________________________________________________________________
IN PERSON at The Robert & Lee DuVall Center (948B Highland Village Road) across road from Highland Village Tennis Center
E-mail: _______________________________________________________________________
ONLINE at HVParks.com
Amount Paid: __________________________________________________________________
MAIL enrollment form to – Attn: Parks and Recreation, 1000 Highland Village Road, Highland Village, TX 75077
4. Restaurants can also participate in Restaurant Week, which will be October 9 - October 15 this year. Participating restaurants can choose to either donate a percentage of their sales that week (either on the entire menu or select items), or they can host a Tip-a-Cop event where a uniformed Police Officer will come to the restaurant and collect tips for the Fund. Members of the Highland Village Business Association will be going around to Highland Village restaurants in July and August to sign up participants.
Fallen Officers Bike Race and 5K Facts...
The Fallen Officer Bike Race and 5K will take place on October 15, 2016, at The Shops at Highland Village.
Event Schedule:
8:00 a.m. – 5K Starts
9:00 a.m. – 5K Awards 2:00 p.m. – Vendors Open/Music Starts 4:00 p.m. – Posting of the Colors Honor the Fallen Parade of Police Bike Teams 5:00 p.m. – Citizen Bike Race Starts; Police Bike Teams will start immediately after the final citizen crosses the finish line. 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Headlining Band (Citizen and Police Bike Team Awards will be given during the band’s break). There will also be a Kids Zone with face painting, bounce houses, bicycle safety demonstrations, and wellness activities throughout the day. For the adults, there will be a designated Beer Garden set up in The Patio between Blue Goose Cantina and Rockfish Seafood Grill. To honor the Fallen, there will be a Memorial Table with tributes of each Texas Police Officer we have lost in the line of duty since October 2015. Admission is free to enjoy the festivities. Race entry (5K and Civilian Bike Race) is $25.00. Restaurant Week will take place October 9 - October 15 leading up to the event, as well as the day of the event. Dine in a participating restaurant where an HVPD Officer will be hosting a Tip a Cop event or the restaurant may choose to donate a portion of your sale to the Officer Survivor Fund.
TXFallenPD T-Shirt...
As we all mourn the senseless loss of four Dallas Police Officers and one DART Police Officer, many of us are looking for ways we can help the families and friends as they cope with the loss of their spouse, parent, child, or sibling. Currently, the TXFallenPD shirt with the names of each Texas Police Officer killed in the line of duty since 2008 is available for purchase. All proceeds go directly to the Fallen Officer Fund. T-shirts can be purchased online at www.TXFallenPD.com, at the Highland Village Police Department, the HVPD Store Front in the Shops at Highland Village and various retailers throughout the city. Details about the Fallen Officer Bike Race and 5K can be found at www.TXFallenPD.com.
How to Ride DCTA Connect Shuttle and Community On-Demand Services DCTA’s new Connect Shuttle and Community On-Demand services are a great addition to the Highland Village community. Plus, they’re both easy to ride. Check out these quick tips below on how you can ride these two new services to get where you need to go!
TRAVEL TOOLS
PLAN YOUR TRIP
Visit DCTAshuttle.net to plan your trip. Start with where you want to go and when you need to get there, then work backward to determine your departure time.
BUY YOUR FARE
Pay the exact cash fare of $1.50 for adults or 75 cents for elderly (age 65 or older), persons with disablities or Medicare cardholders and students ages five through 18. Valid DCTA Connect, Local System and Regional fare are also accepted. Visit RideDCTA.net to discover where you can purchase your ticket.
FIND YOUR RIDE
Arrive at least five minutes before your departure time. Have your ticket ready and check for Connect Shuttle signage on the vehicle before boarding.
RIDE YOUR ROUTE
Always wait for the vehicle to come to a complete stop before boarding or exiting. Allow others to exit the vehicle before boarding. Follow all posted instructions and enjoy the ride.
NEED TO TRANSFER?
If you need to transfer to another DCTA service, make sure you coordinate the entire length of your trip at the start for a seamless travel experience.
SCHEDULE YOUR TRIP
You can schedule your trip in as little as two hours or as much as seven days in advance by calling DCTA Customer Service at 940.243.0077, Monday through Friday, from 5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you’re scheduling a medical trip, please call at least 24 hours in advance for the best trip availability.
BUY YOUR FARE
There are various fare options for Community On-Demand service. Pay Aexact cash fare of $3 for a Community On-Demand trip. You can also purchase and/or use a DCTA Local System, Regional System or Access fare.
BE READY TO BOARD
After scheduling your trip, you will receive a 30-minute, ready-time window. Make sure you’re ready to board and wait in a place where you can hear or see the Community On-Demand vehicle arrive.
NEED TO TRANSFER?
If you need to transfer to another DCTA service, make sure you coordinate the entire length of your trip at the start for Aa seamless travel experience.
DCTA offers a variety of travel tools to enhance your overall experience. Whether waiting for a vehicle or purchasing your next ticket, these tools make travel planning easy and convenient.
WHERE'S MY RIDE Utilize Where's My Ride to access real-time arrival times of Denton and Lewisville Connect bus or A-train schedules. Where's My Ride can be accessed online, via text or over the phone.
GOPASSSM Download the GoPass application, available on the App Store or Google Play, to purchase your ticket straight from your mobile phone.
GOREQUEST Have a question or comment? Download the GORequest application and send your feedback to a DCTA staff member who will answer your question or address your comment in a timely manner.
NEED TO CANCEL?
If you need to cancel your scheduled trip, call DCTA Customer Service at 940.243.0077. Trips must be cancelled at least two hours prior to your reserved trip.
For more information about Connect Shuttle or Community On-Demand, please visit DCTAshuttle.net.
RIDER ALERTS Sign up for DCTA Rider Alerts to receive up-to-date email notifications regarding schedule delays, service changes and promotions.
Save Your Drains, Bag the FOG (Fats, Oils & Grease) With the holiday season approaching, it is important to think of your drains before they clog. Grease from cooking makes its way into your private sewer pipes and the City’s sewer mains when you dispose of it by pouring down your kitchen sink drain. Grease disposed of through your kitchen sink clogs your drains and creates sewer back-ups. Blocked sewer pipes can cause raw sewage to back up into your house, and could cause the City’s sewer mains to clog causing raw sewage to back up into your neighbor’s houses. Sewer back-ups lead to expensive cleanup and plumbing repair bills that must
HIGHLAND VILLAGE'S POTABLE WATER SYSTEM
Few people, when turning on a faucet, give much thought to where their water comes from or how it gets to them. But only within the past hundred years or so has a safe and steady water supply become something that citizens can take for granted. This remarkable achievement, often overshadowed by more dramatic technological developments, is nonetheless one of the most important advances in modern civilization, drastically reducing water-borne diseases and fostering new developments in technology and industry that would not be possible without a clean, consistent supply of water. The City of Highland Village Utilities Division works to plan, operate, and maintain a “Superior Rated” public water supply and system. The City’s Utility Division employs sixteen full-time employees to produce and distribute water for more than 17,000 citizens and visitors of Highland Village. Providing water service to the customer also requires support from other City staff to properly design, finance and provide quality assurance. Highland Village obtains its water from five water wells that pump from the Trinity Aquifer and subscribes to three million gallons a day from the Upper Trinity Regional Water District (UTRWD) who takes water from Lake Lewisville and Lake Chapman. The water is drawn then treated to make it safe and palatable to drink. The finished water is stored in tanks then pumped through a complex of approximately 99-miles of distribution piping system that reaches every customer in the community.
be paid for by the homeowner. Here are a few tips to help you avoid a sewer back up in your pipes. • Wipe or scrape dishes before washing. • Remove grease or oil from your pans with a paper towel before washing. • Dispose of food scraps into the trash and minimize the use of garbage disposals. • Cool down grease; pour it into a container and dispose of it in the trash.
PROPER LEAF AND GRASS DISPOSAL Improper leaf and grass disposal can result in flooding.
We all take pride in the appearance of our lawns, however blowing yard clippings and leaves into the curb inlets and drainage ditches are a reoccurring summer and autumn activity. This could potentially lead to serious flooding. Something we may not be aware of is when we blow grass clippings and debris into the street it will eventually flow down the drainage pipes and could lead to serious flooding and costly repairs. Instead of blowing your grass and leaves into the street, mulch it back into the yard. This will cut back on the need for fertilizer too. You may need to discuss with your yard maintenance company as well to educate them on this matter.
Report Standing Water, Street Repairs, Downed Trees, and More!
When you see areas in the city that need the attention of City staff, you can report those locations using iPhone or Android smartphones. Just download the city’s Eye on Highland Village app by searching GoRequest in the iPhone Store or Google Play.
STORMWATER / DRAIN MAINTENANCE In response to citizen and/or staff notification, storm water issues due to the 2016 flooding are investigated by City staff. If the issue is determined to be a City issue, City crews will schedule and restore appropriate stormwater flow as time and weather permits. Some storm drain systems within the City were built many years ago and may not have sufficient capacity to handle storm water runoff. These systems are being identified, and appropriate system upgrades will be recommended for inclusion in future Capital Improvement Programs as funding is available.
WATER TASTE AND ODOR All water has its own unique taste and odor characteristics. Highland Village like many other water suppliers, occasionally experiences taste and odor changes. In the summer and early fall, microscopic organisms, such as algae, in area lakes occasionally give water an earthy taste and odor. The odor may be more noticeable in hot water from your pipes. Temperature change, excessive rainfall and flooding can also alter the taste of the water. You may detect a difference in taste after returning home from an extended trip. This is caused when the water is stored in the house plumbing for a long time. Flush the water for a few minutes and the taste should return to normal. These changes do not affect the safety of the water.
What is storm water pollution? Storm water pollution is the untreated contaminated water that drains off rooftops, yards, and streets flowing into the storm water drainage system. Pollutants are picked up as water (from rain, hoses, sprinklers, etc.) drains from streets, parking lots, and lawns and enters catch basins throughout the City. Any pesticides, petrochemicals, heavy metals, or other materials that are on these impervious surfaces have the potential of being washed into the drainage system. From there, the storm water flows through a system of pipes and open channels into streams and eventually into Lake Lewisville.
Is Highland Village's runoff really a pollution concern? Yes. All of the runoff that occurs in Highland Village flows into Lake Lewisville, which is our primary source of water and that of many Metroplex cities. We are located in the Trinity River Watershed, which includes 17,965 square miles, or approximately six percent of the state’s landmass. The Trinity River serves as a primary water supply to more than five million people in the upper basin centered around the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area.
BUZZ OFF!
HOW TO PROTECT STORMWATER QUALITY You can protect our untreated water resources:
✔ Do Report illegal dumping to Code Enforcement at 972-899-5092; ✔ Do Use the least toxic alternatives for managing pests and diseases in landscapes;
4 WAYS TO PREVENT MOSQUITO BITES
West Nile virus. Chikungunya. Dengue fever. Zika. These mosquito-transmitted diseases are four good reasons to make repelling mosquitoes a priority. Below are some tips, based on the four Ds, to reduce your chance of that next mosquito bite.
✔ Do Follow package directions when applying pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers; ✔ Do not apply pesticides or fertilizers when rain is expected, it will wash away to the nearest creek or body of water and contaminate it; ✔ Do not dispose of toxic chemicals through your home’s storm water or sanitary sewer system. For more information on free pick-up of hazardous household chemicals, call the City of Highland Village Public Works Office at 972-899-5091 or visit our website;
Drain or dump any standing water around your home: Clean out leaf-filled gutters; dump bird baths and flower pot drain dishes every week; and store buckets, toys, wading pools, wagons, and wheel barrows so they do not catch and hold water; and screen rain barrels and cisterns to keep out mosquitoes.
Day, dusk and dark. Some kinds of mosquitoes are active at any time, day or night. West Nile virus mosquitoes are active from dusk to dawn; but mosquitoes that carry Zika and chikungunya are active in shady areas all day. Mosquitoes can bite anytime the temperature rises above 55° F.
Dress to discourage mosquito bites. When you’ll be outdoors for an extended period, wear long pants and loose fitting, long-sleeve shirts. Fabrics with tight weave usually work better than knits or other loosely woven materials.
DEET or another mosquito repellent recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is your best defense if you must be outdoors when mosquitoes are active.
Choose the right repellent.
Protect your children.
Based on extensive testing, the CDC recommends using insect repellents that contain one of the four best active ingredients: DEET, IR3535, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus (paramenthane-3, 8-diol).
Remember that the potential harm to adults or children using insect repellents is much less than that from contracting Zika or other mosquito-borne disease. When applying repellent to children, take these steps:
✔ Do not direct fallen leaves to the storm inlets, they will block the flow of water and could cause flooding.
MOSQUITO PREVENTION IS THE BEST SOLUTION Mosquito season is coming to an end! The City has a mosquito surveillance program targeted to capture and test the mosquito species that can transmit the West Nile Virus to humans. Staff monitors mosquito updates for the Denton County area too. Here are some tips to help prevent mosquito breeding habitat. ✖ Empty standing water from idle containers such as: ◆ Flower pots ◆ Buckets ◆ Cups, dog bowls ◆ Toys
✖ Clean out French drain systems so they can drain correctly or treat with larvacide.
If you want something natural that works, choose oil of lemon eucalyptus. Other “natural” insect repellents, which often contain essential oils like lavender and citronella, are not scientifically shown to be effective.
✖ Repair access points in rain capturing systems or treat with larvacide.
All of the products on the CDC list will fully prevent mosquitoes from biting for known lengths of time.
✖ Clean bird baths regularly. ✖ Clean roof gutters to eliminate standing water.
✖ Apply an insect repellent when outdoors. ✖ Report dead bird sightings to City’s Drainage Division or Code Enforcement. With more people enjoying outdoor activities, the City of Highland Village reminds residents to remember the four D’s: drain, dress, DEET and dusk/dawn.
• Follow the label directions carefully and don’t over apply. • Do not apply any insect repellent to babies under two months old, and avoid oil of lemon eucalyptus (paramenthane-3, 8-diol) for children under three years old.
For help in choosing the best repellent, see the Environmental Protection Agency’s Repellent Finder at https://www.epa.giv/insect-repellents/find-insect-repellent-right-you
• Do not apply an insect repellent directly to the face or hands of chldren; apply it first on adult hands and wipe it on the child.
Sonja Swiger, Extension Medical/Veterinary Entomologist Mike Merchant, Extension Urban Entomologist The Texas A&M University System
• Wash children’s hands and faces before they eat and after they return indoors.
1000 Highland Village Road Highland Village, TX 75077
CPR
with QR Code The Highland Village Fire Department conducts CPR/First Aid courses the third Wednesday of each month for our residents and neighboring communities. Training covers Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Adults, Infants and Children and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training. Our next classes are scheduled for September 21, October 19 and November 16 and will be held at the Highland Village Fire Station from 6:00 pm-9:00 pm. CPR costs are $40 for residents of Highland Village and $50 for non-residents with residential rates for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Class size is limited, please sign-up early! Please register online through our website at www.highlandvillage.org or simply scan the QR code with your smart device to go directly to our CPR information page.
PRSRT STD US Postage Paid Permit NO 226 Lewisville, TX
How Old Is Your Electrical Panel? Did you know that many older homes are built with panels that don’t meet today’s electrical standards and can create a fire hazard? Inspecting your panel periodically is a great idea. If you see anything that looks unusual such as scorch marks or corrosion or you have frequent circuit overloads then it might be time to call a licensed electrician. Other reasons for inspecting and/or considering an upgrade to your electrical panel, besides age alone, include remodels that include the addition of electronics or home theaters, additional living spaces, air conditioning upgrades, or the addition of a pool or hot-tub.