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hey are the deadliest creatures on Earth. More than a million people a year die because of them. They are …. mosquitoes! Mostly, I think of a mosquito as that nasty little whining noise keeping me wide awake and slapping myself in the night, or the source of wildly itching red welts I try so hard not to scratch every summer. In these parts, mosquito bites usually are more of an irritant than a serious threat. Most deaths caused by mosquito-borne diseases occur in Africa (where malaria is rampant), the Caribbean, Latin America and parts of Asia. However, because of our unusually wet spring, health care practitioners are preparing this summer for more
West Nile virus, dengue fever and a new illness to Texas – chikungunya (chik-UN-gun-ye) virus. Dr. Gregory Anstead, a specialist in infectious diseases at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio who once lectured on “Death Delivered on Gossamer Wings,” is also sounding a cautionary note. “I think we do have to be concerned, especially with all the spring rain,” he said. “In Dallas, where the worst outbreak of West Nile in the United States occurred in 2012, there were very similar conditions – a very rainy spring and a hot summer that increases mosquito replication.” He added: “Chikungunya is interesting. We’ve only seen a few cases in Texas, mostly travelers returning from the Caribbean, but it’s incredible how quickly it has spread in some places. Basically, it was unknown in the Americas until December 2013. The first cases were in … the Caribbean, and in eight months it went from one to 350,000 cases in the Americas. Now it’s half a million.” Should we expect the worst? Probably not. Most acquiring West Nile or even dengue fever experience zero symptoms to mild ones. Same with chikungunya. Seventy percent of those infected will be symptom-free in a week. Horses
are particularly susceptible to West Nile, but there’s an effective vaccine for them (though not for humans). There are no vaccines – or curative medical treatments – for dengue fever or chikungunya. Even minor cases can keep you down for a week, and seriously threaten older and very young folks, and those with kidney disease, diabetes or weak immune systems. The best prevention is not to get bitten. Both Bexar County and the city of San Antonio, through the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District, have spraying programs to control mosquitoes, but only in public areas. Olmos Park, Terrell Hills, Alamo Heights, Windcrest and most cities have their own spraying procedures or contracts. However, mosquitoes still thrive on some privately owned land, and in any backyard with standing water or pools without chlorination. Dr. Anil Mangla, the chief epidemiologist with Metro Health, has some practical recommendations for protecting yourself this summer. “Number one, use insect repellent. Look for products that say (Environmental Protection Agency)approved on the label, with ingredients such as DEET which, used in moderation
… is generally quite safe. There’s also citronella, and products with oil of lemon or eucalyptus are showing very good results,” the epidemiologist said. Sawyer Picaridin Insect Repellent with black-pepper extracts and Repel with oil of lemon eucalyptus topped a recent Consumer Reports list of mosquito repellents. “Number two,” Mangla said, “try to wear long-sleeved, loose shirts and pants outdoors, and three, don’t let standing water accumulate around your home.” Since mosquitoes are most active at dawn and dusk, be especially careful then. Perspiration, dark clothing, movement, larger bodies and pregnant women attract mosquitoes. Unfortunately, according to recent genetic research, some folks are just born mosquito magnets. If you do get bitten, here’s what to watch for beyond the darned itch. Fever, headache and joint pain usually appear three to seven days after a bite. It might just be flu, but if you’ve been bitten, check with a doctor. A simple blood test for mosquitoborne diseases can set your mind at ease. Don’t let fretting about mosquitoes curtail your summer fun. Follow these tips and be ready to swat the little buggers! Give Yerkes a buzz at syerkes@ salocallowdown.com.
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olitical leaders, merchants and LOCAL Community News are banding together to help promote business growth in Hollywood Park, Hill Country Village and north San Antonio. Members of the newly formed Greater North Business Alliance hope to “champion entrepreneurial success of companies,” according to a mission statement. “The businesses can all benefit by learning what services are offered nearby and allow them to coordinate their needs and find ways to work together to grow their markets,” said Hollywood Park Mayor Chris Fails. Both Hollywood Park and Hill Country Village officials have pledged their support and are encouraging
JUNE 29 - JULY 27, 2015 businesses to join. Hollywood Park was the first official member. “This alliance can serve as an accompaniment to the other business organizations to offer a view on a more localized level,” Fails added. The motto is “Strength Through Partnership.” One of those spearheading the effort to create the pro-business group is LOCAL sales representative Marc Olson, who helped form a similar group two years ago for Castle Hills and Shavano Park. The first meeting of the Greater North Business Alliance is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 11 at Hollywood Park City Hall, 2 Mecca Drive. There will be a catered lunch. The website for the new organization, which is not a chamber of commerce, is greaternorthba.com. Officials said there are a number of benefits to joining the Greater North Business Alliance, including: n Networking with other business professionals in the area. n New contacts, exposures and referrals — both personally and professionally — in a professional business-related atmosphere. n Informative monthly meetings designed to help local business
owners be successful. n A link to members' business webpages on the Alliance website. n Membership recognition on the website to encourage business activity. n Annual membership recognition in LOCAL. n Ribbon-cutting photo opportunities that will be included on the website. n Excel file of fellow Alliance members upon request. n Discounts on breakfast, lunch and dinner meetings/events. n Opportunity to promote your company through LOCAL. “By business owners working together, they can offer ideas and tools to assist each other while also providing me with ideas and needs to help Hollywood Park be even more pro-business,” Fails said. The Alliance’s benefits will only
grow as more members join and participate, Olson said. He added the Alliance gives businesses a platform to share ideas and practices. “The Alliance helps foster business relationships in the local community. (It) will help build and support great companies,” Olson said. To join the alliance, there is a membership fee of $120 per year as well as $10 for the monthly luncheon, which helps pay for speakers and the facilities. Applications can be found on the website. “The Alliance is excited to start working within our local business communities to help build and support great companies through business meetings and networking events,” Olson said. For more, contact him at 669-3973, or email molson@salocallowdown.com.
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NEISD TRUSTEES MEETING North East Independent School District trustees are scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m. in the NEISD board room, 8961 Tesoro Drive.
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CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT GROUP Meetings are from 4 to 6 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at Baptist HealthLink, 288 W. Bitters Road. One main topic per hour is covered in group discussions, which may be large or small. A syllabus and more information are available at http:// chronicpainsupportsa.wix.com/cpsgsa.
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HILL COUNTRY VILLAGE The City Council meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 116 Aspen Lane.
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SAN ANTONIO CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE The group meets the third Thursday of each month at Grady’s Bar-B-Q, 6510 San Pedro Ave., for a 6 p.m. dinner and 7 p.m. meeting. Those interested in Civil War history are invited to share stories and ideas. No reservations are required. For more, contact Nancy Hodges at lyndz76@yahoo.com or Daniel Snell at surveyking@satx.rr.com.
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SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS, CAMP 153 Hood’s Texas Brigade, Camp 153, holds its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at Grady’s Bar-B-Q, 6510 San Pedro Ave. The speaker will be Joe Owen, author of “Blood and Glory: The Texans at Gettysburg.” Members and guests are welcome to eat beginning at 6 p.m.; no reservations are required. The Camp meets the third Tuesday of each month. For more, visit www.hoodstexasbde.com.
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HOLLYWOOD PARK CITY COUNCIL The Council meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 2 Mecca Drive.
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HAPPENING continues from pg. 05 EVENING AGLOW MEETING San Antonio Evening Aglow International, a Christian “transformational kingdom” group, meets the third Tuesday of each month for fellowship, song and an inspirational message. The gathering starts at 7 p.m. at Anne Marie’s Catering, 12475 Starcrest Drive at Bitters Road. Everyone is welcome. For more, visit www.aglow.com.
JULY 21
CHAIR-ITY GALA Annual fundraiser benefiting Ronald McDonald House starts at 7 p.m. at Old San Francisco Steakhouse. The spotlight is on the 50-plus chairs decorated by local artists, designers and art students, which will be available in live and silent auctions. Tickets cost $100 and are available through a link at www. ronaldmcdonaldhouse-sa.org. Old San Francisco Steakhouse is at 10223 Sahara.
JULY 21
NATURE’S GARDEN SUMMER CAMP From 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. each day, kids 7 to 10 years old can learn about life in the garden – the plants, bugs, birds and mammals, as well as the geology and water cycle. The cost is $60 per child. Phil Hardberger Park is presenting
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the camp in conjunction with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, and the sessions are in the park’s Salado Creek Outdoor Classroom, 13203 Blanco Road. To register, go to www.philhardbergerpark. org. The camp will also be held Aug. 10-13. MORGAN’S WONDERLAND HOSTS SENIORS Let age work in your favor during Senior Fridays at Morgan’s Wonderland, 5223 David Edwards Drive. For $8, there are senior activities 11 a.m. to noon every second and fourth Friday. For more, call 495-5888 or visit www.morganswonderland.com.
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Open and Opening Soon 1. 3 SASSY CHICKS BOUTIQUE, 16350
Blanco Road, Suite 129, opened a few months ago and offers women’s apparel, accessories and gifts — including umbrellas that look like wine bottles. It also is “an independent dealer of Sarahjane oilcloth bags,” according to its Facebook page. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and closed Sunday. For more, call 408-1040 or visit Facebook. com/3sassychicks. (See story on page 16)
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Blanco Road, held a grand opening on May 30 and is the newest concept from Adrian Martinez (China Garden, Smoke the Restaurant) and bartender Matt Dulaney (Blue Box, Bohanan’s Bar, Esquire Tavern) to bring handcrafted cocktails to the North Side. There also is craft beer and wine. Open daily 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. For more, call 4449495 or check out facebook.com/ hiddendragonsa (See story on page 17)
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3. SOLANA ZOE, 16600 Huebner Road, is a women’s apparel and accessory boutique that recently moved from Cadillac Plaza, 14259 Blanco Road. Owner Bianca De La Cruz said she focuses on having very distinct looks and exclusive pieces that are edgy and fun. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For more, call 408-1831 or visit facebook.com/solanazoe. IN OTHER NEWS
DISTRICT 10 COUNCILMAN MIKE GALLAGHER recently submitted a City Council request for “safe exchange zones” to help residents safely broker e-commerce transactions with strangers who use sites such as Craigslist. These “safe exchange zones” are meant to provide an extra sense of security to both buyers and sellers, as well as possibly deter acts of violence. THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
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DISTRICT 9 COUNCILMAN JOE KRIER STARTED HIS “Joe in the District” program on June 3. On a biweekly basis, he invites city staff members and makes site visits to learn about neighborhood problems and assist in solving constituents’ issues. Krier kicked off the inaugural meeting by inviting staffers from the city’s Transportation & Capital Improvements Department. Residents can apply for the program by calling 207-0955. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SAN ANTONIO FIRE DEPARTMENT, Catholic Charities, the Society of St. Vincent De Paul, The United Way and the city of San Antonio are hosting the 19th Annual Project Cool Kickoff through Sept. 30. City fire stations — except No. 23 — will accept donations of 20-inch box fans for seniors. Elderly residents in need of a fan should call the United Way Helpline at 211. THE BLUFFVIEW OF CAMINO REAL HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION RECENTLY REPORTED an increased number of solicitors in the neighborhood. President Don Phillips said in the May newsletter he has notified the neighborhood’s security patrol. Phillips asked residents to avoid interacting or talking with solicitors. The HOA is also on the lookout for a person suspected of stealing mail from a Bluffview mailbox, and Phillips urges neighbors to report suspicious activities to the police.
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LOWDOWN continues from pg. 07 THE SANTA FE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION IS LOOKING FOR help on their social committee. The HOA is seeking residents who “enjoy fostering a sense of community” with planning and carrying out events such as the upcoming Splash Day, Summer Ice Cream Social and more. Email Natalie Price at ntprice05@att.net if interested or for more information. THE HOLLYWOOD PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION WANTS TO REMIND residents that it’s fawn season again, and while a fawn may look abandoned, it’s typical for deer mothers to leave their offspring unattended for 14 or more hours at a time. Animal advocates urge residents to leave fawns alone unless they are sitting in an unsafe place such as the street or an ant bed. STUDENTS FROM MACARTHUR HIGH SCHOOL BROUGHT HOME top awards from the University Interscholastic League State Academic Meet May 26. Michelle Navarro and Alyssa Parson placed third and fourth, respectively, in computer applications, and Tristan Pace received a gold medal for winning the physics section of the science test.
FIFTEEN STUDENTS FROM EISENHOWER MIDDLE SCHOOL received the President’s Volunteer Service Award, which recognized their contributions while volunteering 50 to 100 hours of service to the community. ON MAY 27 AND 28, DRISCOLL MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS PRESENTED contributions of $150 each to Samantha Lee of the Animal Defense League and to Richard Miller of the 100 Club of San Antonio. CHURCHILL HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR BILAL PAZIR won second place in the nation at the All-USA High School Japanese Speech Contest held at the University of California at Irvine, California, on May 23. He receives an all-expense-paid trip to Japan to compete in the international speech contest as a representative of the United States. It will be held in Ehime Prefecture on July 30. SIERRA “KIOKO” ARTEAGA, A BRADLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT, is the winner of the Paper Retriever of Texas Art Contest and the recipient of a Certificate of Achievement presented and signed by North East Independent School District Superintendent Brian G. Gottardy. Her artwork featuring the words “Give Back” and “Recycle” accompanied by a girl tossing paper at a tree is featured on a Paper Retriever recycling truck.
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school zones and the safety devices they use. The City Council has made midfiscal year 2015 budget adjustments, allowing for some improvements to be immediately put in place. The city counted more than 1,000 San Antonio school zones; 513 had flashing beacons while another 530 were static. Only 400 zones had crosswalks, which are striped annually. The northernmost council districts with growing populations and newer campuses — Districts 8, 9 and 10 – account for 16 percent of the city’s school zones. Combined, 10 percent of those school zones in Districts 8-10 have flashing beacons. According to city figures, a majority of pedestrian/vehicular accidents recorded from January 2013 to October 2014 happened inside Loop 410, where most of the fatal crashes occurred in the same timeframe. San Antonio now has a policy where a new public school must, at its own expense, place a flashing beacon in the school zone, said Mike Frisbie, the city’s Transportation & Capital Improvements director. For older schools, the city could split the cost of installing a flashing beacon with the respective school district. Frisbie said the
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