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Being prepared and informed may help you to avoid the messy and often expensive issue of frozen pipes. The American Red Cross provides information and suggestions around how to prevent water pipes in the home from freezing, and how to thaw them if they do freeze.

Why Pipe Freezing is a ProblemWater has a unique property in that it expands as it freezes. This expansion puts tremendous pressure on whatever is containing it, including metal or plastic pipes. No matter the “strength” of a container, expanding water can cause pipes to break. Pipes that freeze most frequently are those that are exposed to severe cold, like outdoor hose bibs, swimming pool supply lines, water sprinkler lines, and water supply pipes in unheated interior areas like basements and crawl spaces, attics, garages, or kitchen cabinets. Pipes that run against exterior walls that have little or no insulation are also subject to freezing.

Preventing Frozen PipesBefore the onset of cold weather, prevent freezing of these water supply lines and pipes by following these recommendations:• Drain water from swimming pool and water sprinkler supply lines following

manufacturer’s or installer’s directions. Do not put antifreeze in these lines unless directed. Antifreeze is environmentally harmful, and is dangerous to humans, pets, wildlife, and landscaping.

• Remove, drain, and store hoses used outdoors. Close inside valves supplying outdoor hose bibs. Open the outside hose bibs to allow water to drain. Keep the outside valve open so that any water remaining in the pipe can expand without causing the pipe to break.

• Check around the home for other areas where water supply lines are located in unheated areas. Look in the basement, crawl space, attic, garage, and under kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Both hot and cold water pipes in these areas should be insulated.

• Consider installing specific products made to insulate water pipes like a “pipe sleeve” or installing UL-listed “heat tape,” “heat cable,” or similar materials on exposed water pipes. Newspaper can provide some degree of insulation and protection to exposed pipes – even ¼” of newspaper can provide significantprotectioninareasthatusuallydonothavefrequentorprolongedtemperatures below freezing.

PREVENT FROZEN PIPES

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During Cold Weather, Take Preventative Action• Keep garage doors closed, if there are water supply

lines in the garage.• Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow

warmer air to circulate around the plumbing. Be sure to move any harmful cleaners and household chemicals up out of the reach of children.

• When the weather is very cold outside, let the cold water drip from the faucet served by exposed pipes. Running water through the pipe - even at a trickle - helps prevent pipes from freezing.

• Keep the thermostat set to the same temperature both during the day and at night. By temporarily suspending the use of lower nighttime temperatures, you may incur a higher heating bill, but you can prevent a much more costly repair job if pipes freeze and burst.

• If you will be going away during cold weather, leave the heat on in your home, set to a temperature no lower than 55° F.

To Thaw Frozen Pipes• If you turn on a faucet and only a trickle comes out,

suspect a frozen pipe. Likely places for frozen pipes include against exterior walls or where your water service enters your home through the foundation.

• Keep the faucet open. As you treat the frozen pipe and thefrozenareabeginstomelt,waterwillbegintoflowthrough the frozen area. Running water through the pipe will help melt ice in the pipe.

• Apply heat to the section of pipe using an electric heating pad wrapped around the pipe, an electric hair dryer, a portable space heater (kept away from flammablematerials), or by wrapping pipes with towels soaked in hot water. Do not use a blowtorch, kerosene or propane heater,charcoalstove,orotheropenflamedevice.

• Apply heat until full water pressure is restored. If you are unable to locate the frozen area, if the frozen area is not accessible, or if you can not thaw the pipe, call a licensed plumber.

• Checkallotherfaucetsinyourhometofindoutifyouhave additional frozen pipes. If one pipe freezes, others may freeze too.

Future Protection• Consider relocating exposed pipes to provide increased

protection from freezing.• Pipes can be relocated by a professional if the home is

remodeled.• Add insulation to attics, basements, and crawl spaces.

Insulation will maintain higher temperatures in these areas.

For more information, please contact a licensed plumber or building professional.

Article Courtesy of the American Red Cross

“Pipes” cont. from Page 1February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and one topic that all parents and coaches should understand is the use of mouthguards in sports. It is estimated that anywhere from 10-

40% of dental accidents in children occur during a sporting activity. Not surprisingly, youth sports that have mandated the use of facemasks and mouthguards, including football, hockey, and lacrosse, have seen a significant decreasein oral and facial injuries. However, dental injuries can occur during any type of sporting activity! You may know a teenager who has taken an elbow to the face during a basketball or soccer game, or a grade-schooler hit in the jaw by an errant pitch at baseball practice. These injuries – such as cracked or lost teeth, or even nerve (root) damage – can be serious and often costly. For this reason, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry strongly advocatesfortheuseofcorrectlyfittingmouthguardsforyouth sports.

There are three types of mouthguards, each with their own benefitsanddrawbacks.1) Over-the-counter mouthguard – This is usually held in placebyclenching the teeth,making itdifficult tospeakand breathe while wearing. It is the least expensive option, and is certainly better than no mouthguard at all.

2) “Boil and bite” mouthguard – This is designed to be put in hot water and then formed to the individual’s mouth. It can vary in comfort, protection, and cost, but is the most commonly used mouthguard.

3) Custom fabricated mouthguard – This is made in a dental office directly on amold of the individual’s teeth.Offeringthebestfitandcomfort,thismouthguardiscustomfit,andthedesigncanaccommodateforbracesorprovidespace for those teeth that may not be fully erupted.

As you can guess, most kids won’t bring up the idea of wearing a mouthguard, especially if it’s not required for their sport. However, if you are a parent or a coach, you are in a great position to help kids reduce their risk of a sports-related dental injury. Consider discussing mouthguards – you just might save a tooth!

Submitted by: Dr. James Derrico and Dr. Matthew Van Beek at College Square Dental


Green Trails Improvement AssociationBoard of Directors

Peter Bakas - President - Area N, TYN-APCLeslie Lavin - Vice President - Area E, WGL(W)

Bill Swiderski - Treasurer- Area A, HF3, 4&5Susan Quasney - Secretary - Area I, SR1

Chris Lotysz - Area B, HF1, OKSMarg Hough - Area C, WV1,2,TLOJoe Broda - Area D, HF2, WGL(E)

Alden Snyder - Area F, CWD, HTW, WGL 1-31 Mark Munoz - Area G, PRM

Pat Coughlin-Schillo - Area H, GR1 &2, LWS, SR5Mike Monroe - Area J, SR2, BLM

John Warrington - Area K, SR3, LW2 Robert Klaeren - Area L, SR4, LW1, AWC, CG apts.

Tom Maslanka - Area M, HPT Michael Olson - Area O, GT apts.

Green Trails Pathfinder is a newsletter of the Green Trails Improvement Association

Board Meeting is on the second Tuesday of the month. All Green Trails residents are welcome.

NEXT MEETING: February 13, 20187:30 p.m. - Trinity Church (Grounds for Hope Cafe)

2701 Maple Ave, Lisle

PROPERTY MANAGERC&R Property Advisors

P.O. Box 3106Lisle, IL 60532

Telephone: 630-210-8353Julie Maschmeier

Please call C&R Property Advisors if you need information or have

questions regarding Green Trails.

GTIA Yearly Assessment Policy

SELLING? REFINANCING?Anyone selling or refinancing within the Green Trails Improvement Associa-tion area should require a letter from C&R Property Advisors, regarding their status of the yearly assessment charge. Requests for such may be called into the Management Office or requested by letter. Information to provide is as follows: 1) Property address; 2) Seller’s attorney name and phone number; 3) Buyer’s name; and 4) Date of closing. All this information will be required no less than 10 days prior to the close, and will require $100 for the PAL. If notice is given less than 10 days prior to close, there is an additional fee of $75 (total of $175) for the PAL. A PAL for a refinance is a flat fee of $100 - no penalty fee for late notice in this case. C&R Property Advisors, P.O. Box 3106, Lisle, IL 60532. Contact Julie Maschmeier, 630-210-8353.

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Assessments are paid annually. The billing for the new year’s assessment will be mailed out no later than Nov. 29th. Payment is due Jan. 1st. If payment is not received by Feb. 1st, an administrative fee is added to the assessment. If an owner does not receive an invoice by Dec. 10th, notify management immediately. GTIA policy states the homeowner is responsible for paying on time, with or without the invoice. If your address has changed, or if you have any questions regarding your bill, call Julie Maschmeier, at C&R Property Advisors at 630-210-8353.

Summary of GTIA Board Meeting Minutes January 9, 2018 Pending Board Approval

In Peter Bakas’ absence, Les Lavin called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM at Trinity Grounds for Hope. Board members present: Joe Broda, Marg Hough, Bob Klaeren, Les Lavin, Tom Maslanka, Michael Monroe, Michael Olson, Susan Quasney, Alden Snyder, William Swiderski, John Warrington. Board members excused: Peter Bakas, Pat Coughlin-Schillo and Mark Munoz. Board member absent: Chris Lotysz. Management: Tom Maschmeier. Paula Gleason was Recording Secretary. A quorum was present.Open Forum: None Minutes of the Prior Meeting: Minutes of the December meeting were reviewed. Board Motion: Bob Klaeren moved to approve the December minutes, Michael Monroe seconded. Motion was passed by a unanimous voice vote. Treasurer’s Report: William Swiderski reviewed the December Balance Sheet, and Income and Expense Statement. Relative to the January check register, a question was asked as to why there was no annual salary increase included for the Recording Secretary, Newsletter Editor, or Management; Les Lavin and William Swiderski will research the issue.Board Motion: Michael Olson motioned to accept the check register expenditures of $14,112.46 for January, Alden Snyder seconded. Motion was passed by a unanimous voice vote.Management Report: Telephone log line items were included in the Board packet. Management distributed copies of an amended Board of Directors roster and asked that any changes be forwarded to them for revision.Management is creating the 2018 Maintenance Calendar with Balanced Environment for seasonal programs. In reference to a GTIA resident’s problem with several Osage Orange trees encroaching onto their property, Management visited the site with Balanced Environment who will prepare a quote for the two trees which are in need of removal and another four trees that will require trimming. Management will confirm that all trees areon GTIA common area before authorizing the work. Managementnotified the residentof the process; thework will be scheduled, weather permitting. There are also two nearby Oak trees that may need to be taken down.Regarding account HF1024, a large Jack Pine was

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removed in the fall from the common area adjacent to the resident’shomeand thestumpwasflushcut. Itwill benecessary to access the stump through the resident’s front yard; consequently, this work will be scheduled once the weather permits in order to minimize any impact to the turf. To date, 2018 annual assessments of approximately $267,000 has been collected, which is about $1,400 above the same period last year. On behalf of the GTIA Data Management System Committee, Management submitted an initial inquiry request for the document digitization project to: IDP Innately, eFileCabinet, and EverSource FM. Once received, the proposals will be reviewed by the subcommittee and Management.Management completed five paid assessment letters inDecember.Management will send out eight welcome packages for sales completed in December.ManagementfiledthreeReleaseandCancellationofLienforms.Management provided a list of December newcomers. Board Directors are encouraged to call on newcomers in their respective areas. Finance Committee: No report. Maintenance Committee: Les Lavin commented that IDP Innately was the only company that responded to Management’s inquiry on digitization in the amount of approximately $7,000 annually. The committee is considering alternative means to undertake parts of the process. This will entail a large amount of time and effort, butwouldinvolvesignificantinvolvementofthecommitteein any regard. Consequently, it is anticipated that costs can be reduced by removing such components from the contract.Bill Swiderski provided information that Betty Long had done some of the Board book digitization, and he has completed the balance of scanning. The committee will look into assembling the documents into a searchable digital file, which will be made available to all Boardmembers. Communication Committee: Marg Hough presented a draft of suggested committee member rosters and noted that she would assign anyone who did not sign up for committee assignments to committees as necessary. More Board members will be assigned to the Nominating Committee in order to increase that committee’s membership. Marg suggested that the Communications Committee needs to establish a regularly scheduled meeting date and will submit suggestions to the committee for this initiative.

“Minutes” cont. from page 3Parks Committee: Bob Klaeren provided a synopsis of the December Park District Board Meeting. Joe Broda will attend the January Park District Board meeting.Old Business/New Business: Michael Monroe queried about progress on the residential request for a stop sign at Abbeywood and Benedictine. Joe Broda and Alden Snyder reported that they had gone to the Village of Lisle meeting, when this was reviewed, and the outcome was to re-stripe the pathway edges and/or replace the signs with Amber.Board Member Area Reports: NoneAdjournmentBoard Motion: There being no further business, Michael Olson motioned to adjourn the meeting, Michael Monroe seconded. The motion was passed by a unanimous voice vote; the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 pm.Respectfully submitted, Paula Gleason, Recording Secretary, Signature on File

Some Little Known Facts About Valentine’s DayWhen did it all start?There are various theories on the origin of Valentine’s Day, but the most popular dates back to the time of the Roman Empire during the reign of Claudius II, 270 A.D. Claudius didn’t want men to marry during wartime because he believed single men made better soldiers. Bishop Valentine went against his wishes and performed secret wedding ceremonies. For this, Valentine was jailed and then executed by order of the Emperor on Feb. 14. While in jail, he wrote a love note to the jailor’s daughter, signing it, “From your Valentine.” Sound familiar?

More Valentine’s Day-related history• The ancient Romans celebrated the Feast of Lupercalia

on Feb. 14 in honor of Juno, the queen of the Roman gods and goddesses. Juno was also the goddess of women and marriage.

• Many believe the X symbol became synonymous with the kiss in medieval times. People who couldn’t write their names signed in front of a witness with an X. The X was then kissed to show their sincerity.

• Girls of medieval times ate bizarre foods on St. Valentine’s Day to make them dream of their future spouse.

• In the Middle Ages, young men and women drew names from a bowl to see who would be their Valentine. They would wear this name pinned onto their sleeves for one week for everyone to see. This was the origin of the expression “to wear your heart on your sleeve.”

• In1537,England’sKingHenryVIIofficiallydeclaredFeb.14 the holiday of St. Valentine’s Day.


Coyotes are yellowish gray with bushy black tipped tails, and whitish throats and bellies. They are 23 to 26 inches high and 3 to 4.5 feet long and weigh 20 to 40 pounds. Coyotes may be mistaken for wolves, but are smaller with narrower snouts and more prominent ears. They run with their tails hanging down below their backs; dogs and foxes usually run with their tails sticking straight out.

Coyotes are extremely adaptable and opportunistic, skills that enable them to survive in different habitats, including suburban neighborhoods. They travel along trails, ridges, and waterways, defecating or urinating to mark their territories along the way. They are considered nocturnal, but it is nor-mal for them to be active during the day.

Coyotes may hunt in family units called packs, but they more often hunt alone or in male-female pairs. Dens are used only dur-ing the breeding season, and can be under hollow trees, logs or brush piles, or in abandoned buildings; but they are most often in vacant fox or woodchuck burrows. Litters average six to seven pups, which are born in April and May, and are on their own in six to nine months. Some people believe that coyote populations are increasing, but there is no data to support this. It is more likely that more people are seeing many of the same coyotes.Coyotes’ barks and yips can carry 2 or 3 miles. Their diverse vocalizations can make two or three individuals sound like six or more. Howls increase during mating season, and decrease when the animals have their young. Contrary to popular belief, coyotes do not howl to announce a successful kill.

Over 90 percent of a coyote’s diet is small mammals, but it will eat birds, snakes, insects, fish, fruit and vegetables, and will feed on what is most available, such as squirrels, voles, mice, rabbits, and injured or sick deer.Preventing ProblemsCoyotes prefer to be as far from humans as possible, but as with other species, a loss of habitat has left them few choices. To prevent problems in your yard, you must eliminate two main attractants: food and shelter.

• Do not encourage coyotes by feeding them. The majority of cases of bold or aggressive coyotes occur when people feed wildlife.

• Keep pet food and water dishes inside.• Do not allow spills to accumulate below bird feeders.• Keep grills and barbecues clean. Even small food scraps may attract animals.• If possible, do not keep garbage cans outside.• Use enclosed compost bins, not exposed piles. Do not add pet waste, meat, milk or eggs.• Keep ground clear of fruit from trees.• Protect vegetable gardens with heavyduty fences.• Use welded wire to prevent animals from accessing openings under decks, elevated sheds, concrete slabs and porch-

es.• Use frightening devices, such as sirens, sensor lights, or motionactivated sprinkler systems, or lights to discourage

animals from approaching your house at night.• Clear all bushes and dense weeds near the home, where coyotes may find cover and small animals to feed upon.• Encourage neighbors to follow these steps to further prevent problems.

Coyote EncountersLike domestic dogs, coyotes test their limits around humans. Each encounter teaches a coyote something new, and without negative reinforcements, a coyote can develop aggressive habits. A coyote may start to regularly move through residential ar-eas, around parks or schools, walk down streets or sidewalks, bask in yards or parks, decrease the distance between itself and humans or pets, or chase or attack pets during the day, even those on leashes or near their owners. A coyote’s bold behaviors do not necessarily mean that it will become aggressive toward people, but a coyote that maintains its fear of humans will be less likely to cause problems in general. Still, some people are concerned that coyotes are a threat, but attacks on humans are rare. For perspective, it is worth noting that there has not been one documented case of a coyote biting a human in DuPage County, whereas roughly 900 people are bitten by domestic dogs in DuPage each year.

Living With Coyotes in Dupage County

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What to do if you encounter a coyote• If you encounter a coyote, be confident and

bold. Make loud noises, and make yourself look larger by raising your hands above your head or flaring your jacket wide open to let the coyote know you are “top dog.”

• Do not be submissive, turn your back or run.• If you are uncomfortable, leave the area calmly,

facing the coyote as you leave.• If walking on trails frequented by coyotes, carry

a deterrent, such as an air horn, whistle, walking stick or cane.

• Always keep yourself between a coyote and children or pets.

• If you are followed by a coyote, you are likely walking through its territory, and it is merely escorting or “shadowing” you to make sure you are not a threat.

• Although unlikely, if you encounter aggressive behavior, throw clods of earth or sticks near the ground by the coyote first and then, if necessary, toward its body, never at its head.

• Report aggressive behavior in a forest preserve to the Forest Preserve District at 630-933-7200. Report encounters on private property to your local municipality.

• For more information on living with coyotes, visit http://web.extension.illinois.edu/wildlife/.

• For general information on coyotes, visit http://www.dupageforest.org/Conservation/NaturalResources/Mammals.html.

Coyotes and PetsSurvival for coyotes is difficult, and they are known to kill foxes to remove territorial competition. Individual coyotes may view domestic dogs in the same manner, especially small dogs that tend to be aggressive toward larger canines. Male coyotes may also be drawn to do-mestic dogs in heat, as well as male dogs to female coy-otes. While encounters are rare, especially for larger dogs, and many are initiated by the dog and not the coy-ote, owners should always take a few simple precautions.

• Walk your dog on a leash.• Never leave dogs unattended in your yard, and

always keep them inside at night.• Keep your yard well illuminated, when outdoors

at night with your pet.• Keep cats indoors.• Coyotes can be creatures of habit. If you en-

counter one at the same place and time while walking your pet, change your route or the time that you walk.

• To keep coyotes out of your yard, install 6 foot high wiremesh fencing extended at least 6 inches underground. Install a “roller” system at the top so animals cannot pull themselves over.

Public Health ConcernsCoyotes are not considered to be a significant source of diseases that can be transmitted to humans. They may carry rabies, but there have not been any reports in Du-Page County in recent years. They may also carry dis-temper, sarcoptic mange, heartworm, and other canine diseases, but transmissions are uncommon. Always keep pets’ vaccinations current.What Not To Do

• Trapping and removing a coyote is not always the solution to the problem. Removing the ani-mal is illegal without the proper permits and only creates an open space for another animal. A trapped adult may also leave young behind to die of starvation in an inaccessible area. Focus on removing the attraction, not the animal.

• Never move young from the den.• Do not use poisons. They are inhumane and may

be illegal. They can also result in secondary poi-soning of raptors, wild scavengers, and neigh-borhood pets.

• It is illegal to keep wild animals, even for a very short time. They have specialized nutritional, housing, and handling needs that you are unlike-ly to be able to provide. Inexperienced individu-als who attempt to raise or treat them inevitably produce unhealthy, tame animals that cannot sur-vive in their natural habitats.

Willowbrook Wildlife CenterIf you come across a wild animal and are concerned, leave it alone. Call Willowbrook Wildlife Center for advice at 630-942-6200. The center is located at 525 S. Park Blvd. in Glen Ellyn and is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day except select holidays. Re-corded messages provide general information for callers when the center is closed.

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KIDSThursday Kids ClubGrades K-2. Registration Required. Meeting Room A/B. 4:00-4:45 PMAnything can be discovered between the pages of a book! Every week we will focus on a different theme with books, crafts, science experiments, and more! February’s themes are Feb. 1 - Wacky Colors, Feb. 8 - Button Art, Feb. 15 - Valentine’s Day, and Feb. 22 - 3 Little Pigs Challenge!

Funday Monday & Terrific TuesdayGrades K-5. Registration required. Meeting Room A/B, 4:00-5:00 PMCombine fantastic fun with education at the Library! This month we create our own toys with Toy Shop Creations (Feb. 5 & 6) use math to learn magic in Mind Bending Tricks (Feb. 12 & 13) divert disasters in Lego WeDo Drop & Rescue (Feb. 19 & 20) andmakegraphpaperportraitswithMinecraftSelfies(Feb.26& 27).

Science Saturday: Winter Challenge - Snow! Grades3-5Saturday, February 3, 10:30-11:30 AM | Meeting Room BPut your engineering skills to the test by building snowflakes, igloos, and snowmenwith the materials provided. You’ll have to be creative with this one!

Pajama StorytimeAges 2-6. Wednesday, February 7 & 21, Youth Services Activity Room. 6:00-6:30 PMBring your favorite stuffed animal and cuddle up for a night storytime at the library. Stories will be heard, songs will be danced to, and everyone will have a blast!

TEENSYA Thursday: Between the PanelsThursday, Feb. 8, 4:15-5:00 PM | Meeting Room A or BWant to read comics, but aren’t sure where to start? Love them already and want to share your faves and get new recommendations? Join our new YA Comic Book Club! This month we read Unbeatable Squirrel Girl by Ryan North.

YA Thursday: Treat Yo’ SelfThursday, February 15, 4:15-5:15 PM | Meeting Room BLife is hard. Learn how to treat yourself to a little pampering with DIY lip balms, sugar scrubs, face masks, and more!

Teen Book Club: Readers Rejoice!Friday, February 16, 6:00-8:30 PM | Meeting Room BThePerksofBeingaWallfloweristoldthroughaseriesofletterswritten by Charlie, a high schooler who is navigating all of life’s ups anddowns.Hisstory isfilledwithhumorandangst,andoffersabittersweet look at what it takes to keep moving forward. Read the book, then join us to watch the movie, snack, and discuss!

Practice SAT ExamSaturday, February 24, 1:00-4:00 PM | Meeting Room A/BThe Lisle Library District, in cooperation with C2 Educate, will be hosting an SAT practice test. Work out your pre-test jitters by taking a practice exam.

ADULTS50+ Mixer with Kym Franovelgia!Thursday, February 8, 1:00-3:30 PM | Meeting Room A/BEnjoy an afternoon of Italian Baroque music by the Bel Sonore Chamber Ensemble. Savor Vivaldi, Tartini, Caldara, and others!

Film Screening: 13th and Community DiscussionFriday, February 9, 6:00-8:30 PM | Meeting Room AAva DuVernay’s 13th is a critically-acclaimed documentary focused on America’s prison systems, which are disproportionately filledwithAfrican-Americans.Joinusforthisfilmscreeninganddiscussion as we delve into this thought-provoking look at the politics surrounding US prisons.

Lisle Library District Writer’s Group Friday, February 16, 6:30-8:30 PM | Meeting Room AThe Writer’s Group meets on the third Friday of every month! The group shares three pages of written work, be it creative fictionornon-fiction,poetry,orotherwrittenformats,andgiveshelpful feedback. Writers can join anytime - the door is open to all writers of any format.

20s & 30s: Bad Art PartyTuesday, February 22, 7:00-8:30 PM | Meeting Room BCabin fever getting the best of you? Join us for a bad art party! Create the worst art imaginable and share your masterpiece with your cohorts. Odds and ends will be provided, and the worst art created will win a special, but very ugly, prize. Light refreshments will be provided.

LITERACY

ESL for You! Literacy/English Language Development (ELD) ClassSaturdays, 10:00 AM-Noon | Feb. 10 & 24If you, or someone you know, needs help with speaking, reading, writing, or communicating in English, come to class! No reg-istration required; classes are in session all year.

Conversation GroupSaturdays, 10:00 AM-Noon | Feb. 10 & 24Improve your conversation skills at our English Conversation Group that meets on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month. Some speaking skills are required to learn new vocabulary words and phrases, and to engage in lively conversation.

Lisle Library EventsFor more information, or to register for any of these events, visit lislelibrary.org or call 630-971-1675


Recycling OpportunitiesFREE Electronics, Small Applicance & Rechargeable Battery RecyclingDate/Time: February 17, 2018, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PMLocation: Communter Parking Lot B, Parking lot just west of the Village Hall, 925 Burlington Ave., LisleThe Village’s waste and recycling hauler, Republic

Services, no longer collects electronics curbside. In order to assistant residents with collecting unwanted electronics and to ensure environmentally-responsible recycling of these devices, DuPage County and the Village of Lisle have partnered with eWorks Electronics Recycling Services, Inc. to develop an electronics recycling drop-off program to collect electronics on a regular basis. Items that will be accepted at no charge include: PCs, laptops, printers, scanners, copiers, fax machines, servers, keyboards, VCRs, portable MP3 players, DVD players, DVD recorders, game consoles, mice, digital converter boxes, cable receivers, satellite receivers, cell phones.Televisions and monitors will be accepted for $25 - $35 based on size. Visit www.lisleparkdistrict.org for more information.

The Pathfinder islooking for articles, photographs, and suggestions. If you have an idea or a submission, please send it to

[email protected]. We can-not accept anything promoting a business, but we would be happy to highlight the ac-complishments of our residents, local fun-draisers, and opportunities available to our neighborhood and our neighbors. Make sure to include your contact information in case any additional information is required.

TIDBITS by Paula Gleason

‘Tis time for the wearin o’the green and Guinness – it’s good for you!

2 C Guinness beer (+ extra for yourself) 1 egg 1 tsp baking soda Enough flour to thicken batter 1 tsp salt 8 4-oz boneless cutlets cod or haddock 1/2 tsp ground black pepper Tartar Sauce, parsley to garnish

Take a sip of Guinness. In large mixing bowl, add beer, baking soda, salt, pep-per and egg. With a whisk, slowly add enough flour until the batter is thick and adheres to a wooden spoon. Heat oil in a deep fryer or in a deep sided saute pan to 350 degrees. Dredge fish in flour, shaking off excess and dip in batter, covering all sides of fish. Take a sip of Guinness. Holding battered fish, gen-tly dip into hot oil, holding halfway in, wait 15 seconds and drop into oil. This will prevent the fish from sticking to the bottom. Take a sip of Guinness. Flip fish over when brown on one side and cook altogether about 6 – 8 minutes, depending on the thickness of the filets. The fish should be all one color all the way thru, or 140 degrees internal temperature. Take a sip of Guinness. Arrange filets on serving platter adorned with tartar sauce and parsley. May also garnish with lemon slices. Serve with Guinness!

Murphy’s Law: Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.

Being happy doesn’t always mean getting what you want, it means loving what you have and being thankful for it.

You’ll never plough a field by turning it over in your mind.

May you always have love to share, health to spare, and friends that care!

May your warm and lovin’ heart be filled with joy and laughter, And may this little Irish wish, bring you happiness ever after!

Guinness Fish Fry (Makes 8)


Green Trails Classified Ads

FOR SALE:• Drive Heavy Duty Wheelchair, 22 inch seat with foot and arm rests. $60. 19 Inch Samsung Flat Screen TV, $30. Short sleeve dress shirts size 22 and 5X. Ironed and clean, like new. $3. LA Axis, Zipper Down Sweat-ers 4X and 5X, $8. Izod V Neck Button Down Sweat-ers, 4X and 5X, $8. White Wooden Kitchen Chairs (2), $5 each. Please Call 630-428-0132.FOR RENT:

• LUXURIOUS MOUNTAIN CONDO Winter Park, CO. Ski in, ski out. Fully furnished 1 BR mountain home. Sleeps 4, fireplace, fully kitchen, deck with breathtaking view of the Continental Divide. Hot tub, snow mobiling, tubing hill, sleigh rides, dog sledding. Call 630-460-0010.

Green Trails residents may submit ads and ar-ticles for publication in the Pathfinder free of charge according to approved guidelines:

1. Ads must be received by the editor on or before the 12th of each month to be considered for publi-cation. Ads may be sent by e-mail or by USPS. If sent by USPS, the ads must be typed or printed on 8 ½ X 11 paper. (2030 Carriage Hill Rd. - Lisle) 2. Ads must include the residents GTIA Account Number (as found on their Pathfinder label), name, address, telephone number and/or e-mail address. 3. Ads will be limited to 25 words. 4. Renewal ads must be re-submitted each month according to these guidelines. 5. Ads that do not meet policy guidelines will not be printed. 6. Ads for businesses will not be accepted for free publication. 7. First-time classified ad submissions will take priority over repeat ads, and the editor will have discretion over revisions to ads.DISCLAIMERThe Green Trails Improvement Association does not endorse any of the products or services listed in the Pathfinder.

SUBMITTING CLASSIFIEDS• Classifieds must be renewed monthly via e-mail with “pathfinder” in the subject line.• No phone-in ads or phone renewals.• Classifieds should be sent to Beth Haugeberg at: [email protected]. Questions: Call Beth at 1-630-416-7693.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE:

• VERY NICE townhome in Highpoint. MOVE IN READY. Newly updated. Newly refinished hardwood floors. New garage door opener. New paint. 2 BR 1.5 bath, garage, basement, pool access. Lawn maintenance and snow removal included. Call 630-460-0010.

• Green Trails RANCH home for sale in Naperville Schools! 6643 Grenoble Ct. All new wooden floors, updated kitchen & baths, new windows, and newly painted. New AC, roof, and siding. Move in ready! 3 bdrms with a possible 4th, with a partial finished base-ment. Private yard backs up to walking trails. Please call after 5pm, 630-456-19998 or 630-901-2513. No real estate calls please.

You can submit classifiedads online! Just go to greentrails.org and navigate to Pathfinder. Then just click Ad Submission Form to submit your ad.

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