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January 2013

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Board of Directors ................2

Social Committee ..................3

Playgroup..............................3

Pet Tales................................4

Sled Hills & Skating Areas ..5

Winter Storm Tips................6

Safe Winter Driving ............6

Blood Drive ..........................7

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ViewsThe Newsletter of the Penncross Knoll Homeowners Association

PENNCROSSKNO L L

Happy

New Year!

It’s hard to

believe another

year has come

and gone. It’s

equally exciting

to think about

what the New

Year will bring.

One tradition the

HOA has

continued to

support is the

annual sleigh

ride. This year

we had over 50

people enjoy the

lights, carols and

camaraderie of

dear family and

neighborhood

friends.

On behalf of all of us on the HOA, may your new year be

filled with good times, good friends and good fortune!

All the best, Jim Tobolski ~ HOA President

Horse Drawn Carriage Rides!

Save the Date

Trivia

NightSaturday, March 2

Penncross Knoll Views2 January 2013

Dear EditorArticles, classified ads and written

submissions for the Penncross

Knolls Views newsletter are to be

submitted to Julie Tobolski by the

15th day of February, April, June,

August, October and December.

The Penncross Knoll Views newsletter is a

bi-monthly publication for the homeowners.

Newsletters are mailed to residents in January,

March, May, July, September and November.

EDITOR

Julie Tobolski • 630-922-5885

[email protected]

Classified ads are free to all Penncross Knoll residents.

A classified ad is something to sell, looking for something to

buy, lost items, found items, or in need of childcare, etc.

All other advertising should be addressed to our publisher,

Preferred Business Services as identified below.

COMMERCIAL DISPLAY

ADVERTISING DEADLINE

15th of each month

Preferred Business Services, Inc.

Contact - Jan Foster

971 Waterside Court • Aurora, IL 60502

630-585-9340 • Fax 630-585-8232

E-mail: [email protected]

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“The appearance of an advertisement in this newsletter should not be interpreted as an endorsement of theproduct, service or provider in the advertisement. The Association is not responsible nor liable for the

content of any advertisement published, herein.”

Jim Tobolski ........................................President

Mike Valek ..........................................Vice-President

Colleen Palubin ..................................Secretary

Lisa Olmstead ....................................Treasurer

Jeff Horwath........................................Member-at-Large

Contact Address:

Penncross Knoll HOA

PO Box 9130

Naperville, IL 60567-9130

Contact Board Members: [email protected]

Price Group 630-922-0233

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Board of Directors

Penncross Knoll Homeowners Association

Property Management Company

If you are interested in advertising in thePenncross Knoll newsletter, contact Jan Foster atPreferred Business Services. She can be reached

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Penncross Knoll ViewsJanuary 2013 3

Penncross

Knoll

Playgroup

Meeting on

Fridays

Call MelissaWesling for more

information at815-370-2665.

Are you new to

Penncross Knoll?

Have you been here for a

while?

Are you ready to meet

some great parents in

Penncross Knoll?

Have you ever wondered what

our amazing neighborhood

has to offer for its young

children?

Does your child just need to

burn off some energy during

our long winter months?

There are so many great

reasons to join the Penncross

Knoll playgroup. If you have a

child (or children) ages 0 to pre-

kindergarten, you are invited to

join our neighborhood

playgroup.

Please contact Melissa Wesling

at [email protected]

or 815-370-2665 with your

contact information.

THE PENNCROSS KNOLL

SOCIAL COMMITTEE NEEDS YOUR

HELP!Advantages on becoming a volunteer...

You meet new people and it’s fun...

You feel a sense of satisfaction making people

happy and it’s fun...

You help the kid’s in the neighborhood meet

new friends and it’s fun...

To sign-up for fun times, contact any

board member.

DISTRICT 204 CALENDAR

01/07/13 School Resumes

01/11 End of Semester

01/21 NO SCHOOL Martin Luther King Day

01/14 NO SCHOOL Teacher Work Day

02/18 NO SCHOOL President’s Day


I RESCUEDMY BESTFRIEND!

Pet TalesBy the Naperville Area Humane Society

Hello, they call me Miss Kitty. I don't

mean to brag, but I am a beautiful

Siamese mix cat. Unfortunately, I was

abandoned at the Naperville Area

Humane Society. I really miss having a

person of my own to snuggle with. I am

a very affectionate, twelve year old cat

(who doesn't act a day over five) with

LOTS of love to give. Come meet me

soon!

Top Five Reasons to ADOPT A CAT#5 Cats are quiet. Ideal fortownhomes, condos, apartments oranything with a shared wall. Lots ofpurrs, not a lot of barking.

#4 Cats are self reliant, and selfcleaning! No bathing necessary foryour new feline friend. Just think ofall the money you save by not going tothe groomer. And, if you adopt fromthe Naperville Area Humane Society,they provide free lifetime nail trims!

#3 You can go on an overnight tripguilt free. Cats pace themselves whenthey eat. There are a few exceptions tothis rule, but for the most part leavingplenty of food and water out is all youneed to do to enjoy yourself and nothave to rush home by midnight.

#2 Cats are much easier to “pottytrain” than dogs. Their neat and tidyinstincts lead them straight to thelitter box. Make sure you keep upyour end of the bargain by scoopingtwice a day and you will never have toworry about a 5:00 a.m. walk in thesnow!

And the #1 reason to adopt a cat isyou will save lives! Not only will yousave the life of the cat you adopt, butyou will open up the cage space forother cats in need of a new home.

The Naperville Area HumaneSociety is desperately looking for newhomes for the many cats in their care.

For one weekend only onJanuary 26-27, 2012, the normal

adoption fee will be waived for allcats 6 months and older. The cats willstill receive their spay or neutersurgery, vet exam, vaccinations,microchip, collar and carrier. Pleasesee napervilleareahumanesociety.orgor call NAHS at 630-420-8989 for moredetails.

To learn more about feral/straycats, please attend TNR 101: Trap-Neuter-Return. This free adulteducational seminar will be held atNAHS, 1620 W. Diehl Rd., Napervilleon January 15, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. Spaceis limited, so register today bycontacting Terri Hancock at 630-420-8989, ext. 117 or [email protected].

Hello, I’m Miss Kitty!


Sled Hills and SkatingAreas Ready for Snow/Cold

Winter Wonderland

Makes Sledding

the Beautiful

Choice

Remember the winters when you were

a child? You would wake in the morning

and dash to the window wishing that

snow had fallen. At the first flake, you

would be hoping enough snow would

fall. When mom and dad finally gave

you the nod, you would race to bring out

your sled.

Sledding is a winter sport that can be

enjoyed by all ages. Racing down a hill

together can be a family experience

that will bring treasured memories, or

you can enjoy sledding with a

companion your own age. It's also fun

for spectators who can enjoy the

scenery and guard the thermos of hot

chocolate.

Finding a good hill is of great

importance. You want to make sure you

have a good slope, but not too steep,

and with no trees in your path. There

should be an even covering of snow.

The hill should be well away from

streets.

Before heading out, be sure you are

dressed for the weather in warm,

protective clothing and that you will be

sledding in daylight, not in the dark.

• Kids should wear a helmet and sled

only when an adult is present.

• Stay away from frozen lakes and

ponds where the ice may be unstable.

• Don't sled headfirst. It increases the

chance of head injury.

• Never have the sled pulled by a car.

It's a dangerous practice.

• Do not attempt to sled on plastic

sheets. They are easily torn by

obstructions under the snow and can

result in injury.

For additional safety tips check out the

National Safety Councilís tips for Safer

Sledding and Tobogganing at

www.nsc.org/library/facts/sledding.

With a record-setting lack of snow in

December, the Naperville Park District is

waiting to open sled hills and outdoor

skating areas until winter weather

arrives and stays long enough to

permit these activities. Skating

areas typically open on or after December 15; however, they can

open only after a period of extreme cold. Likewise, sled hills require a

minimum amount of snow in order to open. Weather and conditions

permitting, the skating season continues through February 15 and the

sledding season runs through February 28.

Neighborhood Park Ice RinksThe Park District maintains winter skating rinks at four locations. The

following ice rinks will be lighted and open until 10:00 p.m.:

Centennial Park • 500 W. Jackson Avenue

Nike Sports Complex • 288 W. Diehl Road

Commissioners Park • 3704 111th Street

The fourth rink, located at Gartner Park at 524 Gartner Road, is not lighted

and closes at dusk.

Hockey play is allowed only at the two hockey rinks at Centennial Park. A

third rink at Centennial Park is for free skating only. The rink at Nike Sports

Complex permits broomball, with priority over open skating on Tuesdays and

Thursdays from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Open skating has priority over broomball

at all other times.

Neighborhood Park Sled HillsSled Hills are open when the ground is frozen with 2 or more inches of snow

and when there is no visible grass. Please note that wooden sleds, metal-

runner sleds, skis, toboggans or snowboards are not allowed on Naperville

Park District sled hills. Bring your inner tube or plastic sled.

The following sled hills are located in community parks or neighborhood

parks. They have no concessions and close one hour after sunset, except

Rotary Hill, which is lighted and open weekdays until 9:00 p.m. and Friday

and Saturday until 10:00 p.m.

Arrowhead Park • 711 Iroquois Avenue

Brook Crossings • 1015 95th Street

Country Lakes Park • 1835 North Aurora Road

Gartner Park • 524 W. Gartner Road

May Watts Park • 804 S. Whispering Hills Drive

Riverwalk Sled Hill at Rotary Hill • 441 Aurora Avenue

Snowboarding HillNaperville Park District has designated one hill in its parks to be used as a

snowboarding hill. The hill at Weigand Riverfront Park, located at Washington

Street and Ring Road, 2436 S. Washington Street, will be used as a

snowboarding hill only. Snowboards are restricted on all other Park District

hills. Sledding is not allowed at Weigand Riverfront Park.


Winter Storm Preparedness

The most recent major winter storm impacted much of Illinois on February 1 – 2,

2011. Record snowfall was reported in many locations with measurements

ranging from 10 to 23 inches in central, western and northern Illinois. Wind gusts

from 40 to 60 mph created drifts several feet high. In addition, more than 4 inches

of sleet and severe icing of trees and power lines impacted areas of south central

and southeast Illinois, where power outages lasted nearly a week. Roads were

closed, including many interstates, and nearly 4,000 people had to be rescued

across the state. Warnings for the storm were issued almost 30 hours ahead of

time.

Did the storm impact you? Were you ready for the conditions? As we prepare for

this winter season, use these guidelines to keep you and your family safe this

season. In an emergency, we all have a role to play in ensuring our capability to

respond to an incident. Being informed and preparing to respond, helps ensure

your personal safety, security and resiliency.

Create a Disaster KitStock enough supplies to last at least three days, if not more, for each person in

your household. Some important kit items are listed below:

• Battery-powered National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Weather Radio and a battery-powered commercial radio and extra batteries.

• Foods that do not require cooking or refrigeration are best. Include high energy

foods such as dried fruit and granola bars.

• Extra medications and special items for babies or elderly.

• Extra water in clean containers.

• Flashlights and extra batteries. Do not use candles.

• First-aid kit, non-prescription drugs, and personal sanitary items.

• Pet supplies.

Winterize Your Home• Winterize your fuel supply • Insulate walls and attics • Caulk and weatherize

doors and windows • Install storm windows or cover windows with plastic.

Prevent Frozen Pipes• Locate and insulate the pipes most susceptible to freezing; typically those near

outer walls, in crawl spaces or in attics.

• Heat tape or thermostatically controlled heat cables can be used to wrap pipes.

Be sure to use products approved by an independent testing organization, such

as Underwriters Laboratories Inc., and only for the use intended (exterior or

interior). Closely follow all manufacturers' installation and operation instructions.

• Seal any leaks that allow cold air inside where pipes are located.

• Disconnect garden hoses and shut off and drain water from pipes leading to

outside faucets.

• Make sure you know how to shut off the water, in case pipes burst.

Prepare for Possible Isolation in Your Home• Make sure you have sufficient heating fuel. After a severe winter storm, regular

fuel carriers may not reach you for days.

• Have emergency heating equipment (fireplaces, wood burning stoves or space

heaters) and ample fuel so you can keep at least one room of your house warm.

Always ensure proper ventilation to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.

• NEVER use an outdoor grill to heat your home or to cook food indoors.

• Keep fire extinguishers on hand and make sure your family knows how to use

them.

Winter Safety Tips

Remember the 3 P’s:

Prepare, Protect, Prevent

If you are traveling during winter

weather here are the three Ps:

PREPARE your vehicle: Do a

proper pre-trip inspection to

make sure all systems are

working properly. Clear snow

and ice from all windows, hood

and roof. Don’t forget the trailer.

Make sure all lights on the

vehicle, inside and out, are

working properly. Road salt and

winter sludge tend to cover

lights, reducing visibility. Clean

headlights and tail lights

frequently when it's snowing.

PROTECT yourself: Use extra

caution when traveling across

bridges and overpasses. Listen

to weather reports and allow

extra time to reach your

destination. Stock your vehicle

with basic supplies like warm

clothing, blankets, flashlights,

extra food, bottled water, road

flares and a first aid kit. Be

aware of wind conditions and

their effect on load weight. Keep

your tank full. A half-full tank can

lead to water condensation in

the fuel line.

PREVENT crashes: Avoid

fatigue. Get plenty of rest before

a trip and take breaks.

Increase your distance between

other vehicles on the road and

leave plenty of room for

stopping. Slow down and

reduce speed by 50 percent on

slick surfaces.


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