Village of South Barrington Village Hall Update August 4, 2017

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1 Homeowner Associations: Please forward the weekly update to your residents. *Please verify dates and times of Homeowner Association meetings with your Association. Village of South Barrington Village Hall Update August 4, 2017 Scheduled Meetings & Events SWANCC-Meeting at Oakton Community College, 1600 E. Aug 9, 2017 Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Golf Road, Room 1606, Des Plaines, IL Aug 10, 2017 Thursday 7:30 p.m. Village Board Meeting Aug 14, 2017 Monday 2:00 p.m. Finance Committee Meeting (Rescheduled from 8/7/17) Aug 15, 2017 Tuesday 1:00 p.m. Public Works Committee Aug 17, 2017 Thursday 4:30 p.m. Public Safety Committee Aug 17, 2017 Thursday 7:00 p.m. Conservancy Commission Aug 22, 2017 Tuesday 8:00 p.m. The Glen Homeowners Association* Aug 23, 2017 Wednesday 5:00 p.m. Building & Zoning Committee CANCELLED Aug 24, 2017 Thursday 6:00 p.m. Woods (Regency) Homeowners Association* Upcoming Homeowner Town Hall Meetings with Mayor McCombie and Village Board of Trustees featuring the following HOAs: September 14 th - The Glen, Hunters Ridge, Barrington Homestead, Bridlewood, Falcon Lakes, Grey Cliffe, Preserves, Terra Vita and Nathan s Glen November 9 th Greensward, Pheasant Ridge, South Barrington Estates, South Barrington Green, Stoneridge AS ALWAYS, ALL RESIDENTS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND ANY MEETING!

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4 NORTHWEST MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT 147 W. Hintz Rd. Wheeling, IL Phone: (847) Fax: (847) Mosquito Update August 3, 2017 NUISANCE MOSQUITOES: Control efforts: (larviciding and night-time spraying) along with the ongoing dry-down of nuisance flood water areas have reduced these mosquitoes. The last significant rainfalls that produced these mosquitoes were July resulting in nuisance mosquitoes above our 5-year New Jersey Trap average (see below). We have engaged our night spraying program to help reduce their numbers (see for night spray schedule updates). Currently, NOAA s weather prediction for additional rainfall this afternoon is for about 0.44 inches. Crews continue to treat these mosquitoes with the insect growth regulator methoprene. These daytime and evening biting mosquitoes are capable of extended flight ranges when seeking a blood meal. CULEX MOSQUITOES: Typically, as warmer & drier weather moves in during August these conditions tend to produce more stagnant water that disease transmitting Culex mosquitoes prefer. Per our gravid trap mosquito collections (see below) Culex mosquitoes are currently at below normal numbers. However, Culex mosquitoes are considered the primary mosquito species in our territory that are capable of transmitting West Nile virus to humans, birds and other animals. Typically; it is believed, that West Nile virus is first amplified in the mosquito/bird populations before humans are noticeably infected. As more birds become infected bitten by infected Culex mosquitoes they infect more mosquitoes and the cycle amplifies. Birds develop prolonged; elevated, West Nile virus levels in their blood making them more efficient hosts for West Nile amplification. Humans may become infected after they are bitten by West Nile virus infected Culex mosquitoes. Typically, Culex mosquitoes fly less than 2 miles per evening. (See Reducing the Risk of Mosquito Bites below). Residents of the District are strongly advised to continue inspecting their properties for stagnant water filled containers that may produce these mosquitoes. Examples of mosquito production areas encountered by homeowners can be viewed at: The most prevalent Culex production habitats holding water on homeowner properties are: water containing leaf & seed clogged rain gutters, buckets, unmaintained swimming pools, un-rimmed tires and virtually any container holding water and organic debris (i.e. leaves, grass, etc.) for 7 days or longer. Crews have finished treating storm water catch basins for Culex mosquito control throughout the District and will be continuing to treat for these mosquitoes that are produced from any other likely stagnant water container sources that these mosquitoes prefer to lay their eggs in. After recent rainfall, ditches, culverts and other high organic water areas may become important production areas for these mosquitoes if the water doesn t evaporate before the mosquito larvae become the adult biting mosquitoes. MOSQUITO VIRUS SURVEILLANCE IN ILLINOIS: NWMAD has detected WNV in 41 Culex mosquito batches collected from gravid traps. 689 Culex mosquito batches have been tested thus far for West Nile virus infection in NWMAD territory. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has reported West Nile virus in mosquitoes (481 batches), and 10 birds from 35 counties as of 8/2/17. See the following link for West Nile virus detections ( TWO human WNV cases have been reporteded by IDPH in 2017 from Will and Kankakee Counties. It is essential that people avoid biting

5 18, May , June , July , Aug , Sept Average # mosquitoes mosquitoes and wear protective clothing and mosquito repellent as required. NWMAD WEBSITE: The NWMAD website has additional information on homeowner mosquito control practices. The Mosquito Update newsletter will be available at this site as well as other information on NWMAD contacts, mosquito information links, employment opportunities and mosquito night spray schedules. NIGHT SPRAYING: Night spraying for the current biting nuisance mosquitoes has begun and future scheduling will be posted on our website. Please check: for future updates. REDUCING THE RISK OF MOSQUITO BITES: As temperatures increase, avoid outdoor activity if possible from dusk to dawn when the mosquitoes bite the most. If you do go out wear light colored, loose fitting, protective clothing and insect repellent (always read label warnings and directions). Make sure mosquitoes do not enter homes through unscreened or damaged doors and windows. Residents are encouraged not to create mosquito harborage or resting areas on their properties. Make sure tall grassy areas are trimmed and other unnecessary vegetation is cut back. If plants must be watered do so in the morning so the vegetation and soil has a chance to dry making it less attractive to mosquitoes. Empty any containers holding stagnating water for 7 days or longer like: tire casings, birdbaths, clogged rain gutters, flowerpots and rain barrels that may produce mosquitoes. Neglected swimming pools may produce thousands of mosquitoes. Call the District to report any large stagnant water areas that remain wet for more than 7 days and do not contain fish. Mike Szyska, Director ( mszyska@nwmadil.com) PLEASE FORWARD THIS INFORMATION TO APPROPRIATE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES Year Average vs New Jersey Traps 5 year ave 2017

6 drive. Supercar Saturdays August 5 8 am noon Near ipic Theaters Enjoy the largest variety of cars from classics to muscle cars and exotics to modified contemporary cars. DETAILS ONLINE

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8 Did you know that today is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day is observed annually on August 4. This is a day to enjoy those tasty bits of chocolate in your favorite cookies. For the same reason we thank Ruth Graves Wakefield for chocolate chips, we also celebrate her name on National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. For if it weren t for her curiosity and invention, we wouldn t hover around ovens savoring the moment the timer dings. If she had never wondered what chunks of chocolate would taste like mixed into a sugar cookie dough, we would know the ecstasy that is a warm chocolate chip cookie melting on our tongue, our eyes closing in heavenly satisfaction and perfect smiles crowning our faces. No, if it weren t for Ruth Graves Wakefield, entire generations would have been denied the bliss that is a chocolate chip cookie. We could even go so far as to say she is responsible for all those other nuggets of goodness. Those morsels of butterscotch, peanut butter and white chocolate we get to enjoy in much the same way we enjoy our chocolate delights. Nothing, though, rates quite as high as the chocolate chip cookie that Ruth Grave Wakefield brought to us in No, nothing. HOW TO OBSERVE: Make your favorite chocolate chip cookies and throw some extra chocolate chips into the mix! Post on social media using #ChocolateChipCookieDay.

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