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 NEXT NEWSLETTER March 2013 Views The Newsletter of the Penncross Knoll Homeowners Association PENNCROSS KNOLL 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 Night Saturday, March 2
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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
NEXT NEWSLETTER
March 2013
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!
“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
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!
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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.
Penncross Knoll Views6 January 2013
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