Oakhurst ORACLE - Oakhurst Community Association
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Oakhurst ORACLE - Oakhurst Community Association
Oakhurst ORACLE The Newsletter of the Oakhurst Community Association Back to School Issue August 2013 Kerry Clemm & Kathy Lengiewicz Steck Elementary PTA Co-Presidents Hello Fellow Residents! t is hard to believe that summer is already coming to an end and the 2013-2014 school year is imminently upon us! As many of us are gearing up for "Back to School" by establishing routines, collecting supplies, and meeting new teachers, we hope you will take a moment to join the PTA at our local schools. We all know PTA helps fund and organize fun programs at school, such as assemblies and celebrations, but did you know that a much larger portion of PTA funds go towards school educational and support programs? Among other things, the PTA funds teacher supplies for classrooms, educational extras, STEM programming, as well as new and updated technology. Every PTA is constantly evaluating the needs of the school it supports to provide financial support where it's most needed. When it comes to PTA support make no mistake that the number one component is YOU. Your membership makes all this possible and helps students take their school experience to a higher level, but it also provides you with exclusive benefits and discounts. We strongly urge you to become a member and offer your support. Your membership is good for one school year so you do need to update your membership, even if you have belonged to PTA in the past. Joining PTA does not obligate you to volunteer, but your involvement would be greatly appreciated! We are a friendly bunch and are starving for more help and fresh ideas! We have volunteer opportunities that cover a wide range of interests and time commitments! There are opportunities that appeal to singles, working and stay-at-home parents, grandparents, retirees and more. We welcome any help you are able to give! It takes a strong community to support our schools and a strong community is definitely what we are blessed to have here in Oakhurst. Thank you for supporting your PTA through your membership and involvement and have a wonderful school year! I INSIDE THIS ISSUE Community Calendar ......................3 Classified Ads ..................................4 Neighborhood Safety Seminar ........4 WVHS 5K Run................................6 Steck Family Fun Run ....................6 Lovely Lines ....................................7 Five More Years to Fit In ................8 WVHS Pig Roast ............................9 New Playground at Eola CC ........11 Kindergarten Playgroup ................11 President’s Message ......................12 Nomination Form ..........................13 McCoy & Eola Proposal ................14 Working Youth Listing..................16 Fischer PTSA ................................17 Alderman’s Corner Ward 8 ..........18 WVHS Pancake Breakfast ............20 A Little Help for Our Trees ..........22 Steck PTA ......................................23 2 Oakhurst Oracle August 2013 August 2013 3 Oakhurst Oracle 2013 Oakhurst Community Association Meeting Schedule Oakhurst homeowners and residents are always welcome to attend. Association meetings begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. in the Oaks Clubhouse. COMMUNITY CALENDAR August - October 2013 8/15 Steck Kindergarten Meet-Up! 10 – 11 a, Oakhurst Park 8/16 McCarty “Back to School” Resale! 7 – 9 p, McCarty Elementary 8/17 McCarty “Back to School” Resale! 8 a – 1 p, McCarty Elementary 8/22 School Begins 8/23 WVHS 2013 Pig Roast! 4 – 8 p, Waubonsie Valley High School 8/24 WVHS Pancake Breakfast! 7:30 – 10:30 a, Waubonsie Valley High School 8/29 Final Thurs. – Aurora Farmers Market East 1 – 6 p, Our Lady of Mercy Church • 701 S. Eola 9/02 Labor Day – No School/Library Closed 9/03 No School – Building Articulation 9/08 Library re-opens on Sundays, 1:00 – 5:00 p Until Memorial Day 9/11 Final Wed. – Aurora Farmers Market West 1 – 5 p, West Aurora Plaza, 1901 W. Galena Blvd. 9/21 Oakhurst Community Association Board Nominations Due 9/22 Warriors on the Run 5K! 9 a, Waubonsie Valley High School 9/24 Oakhurst Community Association Meeting 7 p, Oaks Clubhouse DEADLINE IS THE 26TH OF EACH MONTH 9/28 Steck Family Fun Run 5K & Mile! 9 a, Steck Elementary COMMERCIAL ADVERTISERS CONTACT 10/01 Preferred Business Services, Inc. 971 Waterside Court • Aurora, IL 60502 630-585-9340 • Fax 630-585-8232 E-mail: [email protected] • pbspublications.com Community Warm-Up Drive Begins Eola Public Library thru 10/25 Get $1 off late fines or a free book for new or gently used winter clothing donations. 10/14 Columbus Day – No School 10/16 No School (PM) 10/19 Final Sat. - Aurora Farmers Market 8 a – 12 p, Transportation Center • 233 N. Broadway 10/22 Oakhurst Community Association Meeting Followed by the Annual Meeting 7 p, Oaks Clubhouse September 24 • October 22 Fly Girl Fitness by Vanessa Classes Monday, Tuesday Thursday evenings! $20 OFF first session! Join my high energy and fun Zumba classes! Jump, shake, twist and burn up to 800 calories per class! Local dance studio Dance Dynamics 1709 Town Center Street #106 Aurora 60504 Contact Vanessa at 630-881-9003 Ditch the workout join the party! Send articles for submission, non-profit club & group notices, working youth listings and classified ads such as For Sale and Lost & Found to: [email protected] or The Oakhurst Oracle c/o The Oakhurst Community Association 2218 Ogden Avenue, P.O. Box 113 Aurora, IL 60504 DEADLINE FOR AD COPY IS THE 15TH OF EACH MONTH Publication of paid advertisements in this newsletter are not an endorsement or recommendation of any advertised product or service. The Oakhurst Community Association is neither responsible nor liable for the content of any advertisement published, herein. 4 August 2013 Oakhurst Oracle CLASSIFIED ADS WANTED - Interested in purchasing a Digital or DMD pinball machine (1985-1997). Please call or text 630-362-3090. FOR SALE - Pool bond with all 2013 dues paid in full. Enjoy the rest of the swim season for just $900. 630-851-2323. FOR SALE - Pool bond for sale $375 or best offer. All dues are current and paid. Please call 630-567-2370 if interested. FOR SALE - Three-piece furniture set, including a full-size bookcase headboard, night stand, and four-drawer dresser. Pottery Barn honey pine finish. Good condition $1000 or best offer. Full-size, black, double pedestal bed with ample storage underneath. 6 drawers on each side. Perfect for small rooms, kids rooms, and dorm rooms $270 or best offer. Contact Alexis Handel at 630-244-5535. FOR SALE - Chicago Cubs seat cushion. Brand new with official MLB-merchandise tags and handle. One side is royal blue vinyl with "CHICAGO CUBS" lettering. Other side resembles a baseball: soft, white with curved red stitching. Round, 14" wide and 3 1/2" deep. $20. Ann at 630-820-9896. FOR SALE - Men's clothes sizes range from 46 to 54, XL, XXL, XXXL. Suits, jackets, pants, shirts. Some brand new and some slightly used. All in very good condition. If interested please call 630-978-6505. FOR SALE - Looking for a unique and special piece of jewelry for yourself or gift? Call Mishelle Williams at 630-851-6526 or check out www.Mishelle.OrigamiOwl.com. AVAILABLE - Local Oakhurst resident available for help around the home. Light yardwork, dog walking, pet waste removal, furniture moving, many services available. If interested, please call Rob at 331-999-4957. August 2013 5 Oakhurst Oracle J & J Painting of Naperville, Inc. “A house is an investment that no one wants ruined by a bad paint job.” • Exterior painting and staining • Interior painting • Only top of the line products used • Fully insured • Reference available - “Past jobs speak for themselves!” • Group rates Start scheduling your exterior painting now! “NO ONE will beat our job quality!” CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE 630-551-7302 Kingston Builders, Inc. We specialize in all aspects of new construction and remodeling. • • • • Room Additions Kitchens Decks Basements • • • • Bathrooms Interior Trim Exterior Trim Guaranteed Work Call JAY SCHMIDT for a FREE Estimate 630-327-9735 Email: [email protected] www.kingstonbuildersinc.com 6 Oakhurst Oracle August 2013 August 2013 7 Oakhurst Oracle Lovely Lines Swimming has to be one of life’s greatest summer pleasures. I recall going to the Peoria Park swimming pool at the foot of Galena hill. My brother Ray and I rode our bikes to the top of the hill and then walked through the wooded area to the pool. I put baby oil on my skin which proceeded to burn terribly each and every summer. I remember jumping off the high dive and being scared to death. But I kept doing it because I wanted to overcome my fear. Once a lifeguard dove into the deep water and lost his swim trunks. All the other life guards seemed to think that was quite funny since it had happened to him and not to them. Some summer days I would take tennis lessons and some days I would spend at the Prospect Branch Library. I wanted to read the 10 required books so I could go to the party at the end of the summer held at the main branch and receive my gold star certificate. Those childhood summers were indolent and innocent. Now I enjoy summer swimming at the local swim center. This morning I was in the fifth lane. The center opens at 7 a.m. so I can swim the halfmile of 32 laps and be home by 7:50 a.m. I can swim a lap in about 55 seconds. The retired assistant superintendent of the Batavia Schools was in lane 4. He told me that he had decided to learn to swim now that he has the time. I replied that he seemed to be learning very quickly and was doing a fine job. The little Chinese lady was in lane three. She always uses a yellow swim board and never gets her hair wet or takes off her glasses. Her English is so poor I cannot understand a word she says. She goes at a very slow pace almost treading water. A dad with his three year-old son was in lane two and the mom was in lane one. I watched the little boy swim the length of the pool and marveled at his endurance. I told his dad that he was one lucky little boy to learn to swim so young at the hands of his father. Dad smiled. The lifeguard David watched us all, ready to intervene if trouble presented itself. Back and forth we went. Sometimes doing the back stroke, sometimes the butterfly. The butterfly is my favorite. By about lap 8, I am breathing hard and I know that the heart muscle is being strengthened. Some days I do not feel like swimming at all, but I get started and keep going because it is such good exercise. I love to float on my back, eyes closed, feeling the beauty of the weightless world. It is perfect peace. I enjoy watching the babies and small children taking their swimming lessons. And I think what a great gift they are being given to learn to swim and enjoy the water as such tender ages. In 1943 due to wartime shortages, the U.S. government decreed that material for swimsuits had to be restricted, so that brought about the invention of the skimpy two-piece swimsuit. “She Wore an Itsy-Bitsy Jo Fredell Higgins Teeny-Wenny Yellow Pot Dot Bikini” was on top of the charts during the 1960s. I wore a bikini in my 20s, but the memory is pretty vague. That’s good. Most swimmers today at the center wear a one-piece suit. Some wear swim hats and some don’t. Even when I wear my Speedo swim hat, my hair is completely wet, so I wash it with Ultra Swim shampoo to eliminate the chlorine. I went to put my blue swim hat on the other day and it tore apart. So I bought a new white one for the remainder of this season. I own several swimsuits, but prefer the navy blue one with small white polka dots. Swimming was first recorded in paintings during the Stone Age about 7,000 years ago. Swimming as an organized activity is recorded in ancient Egypt around 2,500 BC. The first heated swimming pool was built by Gaius Maecenas of Rome in the first century BC. The first written reference was around 2,000 BC. Nicholaus Wynmann wrote the first book on swimming titled “The Swimmer” in 1538. Competitive swimming began in Europe in 1800s. By 1862 the first indoor pool was built in England. In 1875 Matthew Webb was the first swimmer to cross the English Channel. In 1912 women were allowed to swim in the Olympics held in Stockholm. Swimming is the greatest of pastimes. It is the best exercise imaginable. I think in a previous life, I actually was a dolphin. It feels like home to me when I am in the water. Or on the water. Or fishing. Or boating. Or sailing. Or, of course, swimming. Jo Fredell Higgins is an internationally published and award-winning writer, photographer, historian and essayist. Jo was named a "Community Champion" in 2012 by the Compassion Foundation for her volunteer work with 20 local organizations. 8 August 2013 Oakhurst Oracle five more years to fit in By Ann E. Funck ot another high school reunion, I can hear you say. Yep; it's been five years since the 40th one, and my apricot culottes and white crocheted short sweater are still my favorite outfit. But I couldn't wear it again because it's memorialized in the front row of that class reunion photo. What to wear to the reunion and finally fit in? Again, the site of carousal was the yacht club on the lake. This summer, evening temperatures were often in the low 50s. We had the heat and the air conditioning on in the same week. "I'll be there in undershirt and shawl," I told a former classmate. Shapeless ponchos are suddenly popular. Maybe I could fool my classmates with my old macramé shawl. I ended up wearing a flamboyant dress with burgeoning red, white and purple begonias all tussling for prominence. Even though it's a decade old, I thought it was a fun thing. My friend Marian would be driving us to the yacht club. She wore a navy silk three-piece, with the sleeveless top striped with white, and capri pants. She looked classy enough to conduct a Capital Appreciation Seminar compared to me in my wild and kicky dress which threatened to cartwheel onto a stage. "We look like man and wife," Marian said with a smirk. The first event at the yacht club would be Mass at 5:30 p.m. “Let’s skip it,” Marian said. “But what will we say when we stroll in late?” I asked, actually thinking: How rude! “We’ll say we got lost.” I convinced her to start out at 5:20 p.m. for the half hour trip, instead of later, and we did get lost. The boys’ high school, who planned the reunion with our school, was to post “helpful signs along the way.” I had to run into a fire station that looked deserted to ask directions. The fireman was pacing in the hall talking N on a cell phone. “Where is the yacht club?” “I don’t know. I’ve been here only a year,” he said. “What if we had a fire there tonight?” I inquired. “Well, that’s why we have this map on the wall.” When we finally hurried into the club, I was disheveled. I demanded to know where the signs were. I was informed that Jay was in charge of them. He was the hunkiest boy I’d gone to grade school with. He was wearing khakis, like guys do who admired Steve McQueen, and I saw, above his belt buckle, he still had Steve’s tight abs. “The signs are on that table,” Jay pointed. “They were too small to make any difference, so I didn’t put them up.” The black lettering was pretty discreet on the 8½ by 11” sheets, but we would have pulled over and read it. He obviously hadn’t matured since his grade school days. I didn’t know him in high school because I never say the boys’ high school, supposedly only three blocks away, or even heard the boys. After school, I had to ride the bus straight home in the opposite direction. I was on the loser list that required blind dates for the school dances. “We missed Mass,” I told Jay. Marian and I tried to look downcast. “There wasn’t any,” he replied. “The two priests we called were out of town.” “Oh, that’s too bad,” Marian said, with another smirk. “You’ll have to do some powerdrinking to catch up,” someone said behind me. Well, as usual, I didn’t fit in. I was the only soul wearing a dress. The chunky nun who came fit in, though. Especially in our class photo taken that evening. She wore a sedate gray and white ensemble that blended with her white hair and plastic lawn chair and faded into the standing rows behind her. The reunion gave me a chance to distribute my business card to everyone who would speak to me. I've awarded over 400 cards so far — usually to strangers. I explain that, though I have no business, I have a name to be reckoned with: Ann Funck. No “e” and no middle name. What can they say? I say: at least neither name is a four letter word. My best friend from grade school came. Her business card told me that her brilliant career of renting out clowns is still vigorous. Marian, who claims to have legs in terrible shape, used the latest spray-on pantyhose which, if you overlook the orange smears that had rubbed off onto one leg of her capris, looked fab. I needed old-fashioned pantyhose to disguise my foot wrinkles and attract oglers. Marian also is confident enough to wear sleeveless tops, which I haven't imposed on my associates for the last 20 years. I did compliment her on her upper arms. She said she lifts weights. I have weights; I use them as doorstops. Well, there's another five years till our 50th reunion to figure out how to finally fit in. Just five to find the dress that will make a statement, yet a subtle one. It's funny how, of all the old classmates I've talked to in the years after graduation, not one thought she was popular or smart enough. The two or three who might have been don't show up. The flotsams are still trying to fit in — but now just for fun. By our 50th, I'll bet no one will be comparing. Just happy to be shuffling in, flaws and all. By then, we'll need those rented clowns around. I'll wear another blingbling thing. And like the laughs. Ringa-ding-ding! Fifteen years of Ann’s monthly true tales are now in a book titled, A CHEAP SEXY CAR & More Serious Humor. Entertainment for everyone, it is 450 pages and $20 -- or $25 if mailed. For a copy, please email her at [email protected] or call 630-820-9896. August 2013 Oakhurst Oracle 9 10 August 2013 Oakhurst Oracle SUTFIN MECHANICAL • Furnaces • Air Conditioning • Water Heaters • Humidifiers • Air Cleaners • Boilers • Heat Pumps • UV Lights • Thermostats • Maintenance Plans Family owned and operated by a Naperville resident. 630-778-6100 Scan or Visit Sutfin Mechanical.com for cost-saving coupons! August 2013 11 Oakhurst Oracle New Playground for Eola Community Center Do you have a child entering Kindergarten at Steck Elementary School next year? A new, modern-style playground with age-specific features will soon be built adjacent to the Eola Community Center following approval by the Fox Valley Park District Board of Trustees. Would you like them to meet their classmates and make new friends before school starts in August? Highlights include a small-scale water spray/splash pad, a brick entry patio and a four-square play area. The playground will feature a rubberized, multi-colored surface instead of traditional mulch. Other features include a single-bobble rider, seesaw, spinner bowl and separate areas targeting children in age range of 2 to 5 and 5 to 12. PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE STECK SUMMER KINDERGARTEN MEET UP GROUP! “This exciting project will offer expanded playground opportunities for the many young participants who are involved in programs at Eola,” said facility manager Ivan Chambers. “It’s also a great stopping-off point for families that utilize the popular Waubonsie Lake trails nearby.” The total play area will be expanded to accommodate separate, additional play structures and assorted freestanding pieces. Completion is expected by early fall. WVHS Marching Band Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Come out and enjoy breakfast with your family! Saturday, August 24, 2013 7:30-10:30 a.m. WVHS Cafeteria Cost at door $5.00/person or $15.00/family Kids 4 and under are free! See page 20 for more details on this event! Proceeds will support the Marching Warriors’ participation in four major band competitions this fall. Thank you for your support! We will meet at the playground at Oakhurst Park in front of the clubhouse on August 15th, 2013 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. We will have a small snack, do some ice breaker activities and play at the park together! This is a volunteer, parent run group. A parent is required to stay and siblings are welcome. Additional dates and activities will be scheduled based on interest. If you would like to be on the email list, please email [email protected]. Any questions, comments or suggestions can be directed to Carrie Bessey (630-251-6324) or Kerry Clemm (630-957-8439), or send to [email protected]. Hope to see you there! 12 August 2013 Oakhurst Oracle President’s Message By Bill Bernard T he key to Oakhurst's image is its 10 monument walls and the landscaping at the intersection of Eola Road and McCoy Drive. These are some of the board's highest priority items along with overall landscaping for keeping Oakhurst's appeal and value visible to everyone who passes through our neighborhoods. We were informed late last year that our monument walls are in need of significant repair in order to keep them both safe and beautiful. Based on that concern, the board commissioned an engineering study of the monuments and those results were presented to the board at last month's meeting. Armed with this information, the board will be budgeting for the repairs and maintenance, as well as working with our engineering firm to identify a vendor to perform the work. This will be an expensive project and will take a significant portion of our reserves to complete. However, the alternative – the continued decay of these monuments – is unacceptable. So, too, is the decay of the landscaping at McCoy and Eola. This intersection is the most visible in all of Oakhurst, and the health of the plantings, as well as the general lack of visual interest is a significant concern. The board has chosen to work with our landscaper on concepts for improving the pop and flair of the landscaping here. One concept that we are working with is included on page 14 in this newsletter. We are striving to choose materials that will be hardy and survive the salt spray from these major roads, provide interest and color year round, and promote Oakhurst to all who pass by. Unfortunately, we have identified that the first order of business is to remove the spruce trees from the existing landscaping. These trees are dying, having been planted too close together, too close to the maple trees behind them, and too close to the bushes in front of them. Failure to remove them swiftly will cause additional issues with the other existing plantings that we are not yet ready to remove or replace. This will have to be a multi-year project, based on both the expense of the monument repairs, and the board's desire to be financially responsible to homeowners whose annual dues are the association’s only funds for these projects. We ask your patience as we make the necessary changes to ensure this first look many have of Oakhurst can become a real showpiece. HOMEOWNER UPDATES Residents are responsible for informing the association of a change of address or name. If you belong to a condo or townhome association, you must make sure to report your change of address with both the Oakhurst Community Association and the condo or townhome association. If you are making a name change, legal documentation, such as a marriage certificate, must be supplied. Please call 630-897-0500 or fax 630-897-2440. WATER Please water any young trees and shrubs planted by the city or association to enhance the beauty of our community. Proper watering is vital to their survival. During periods of low rainfall, please water generously every 7 to 10 days. Thank you! PRUNING Please trim any parkway trees that overhang our neighborhood streets and sidewalks, impair driver visibility or block signage. Also, please prune any bushes that protrude over sidewalks and impede walkers or bicyclists in our community. Thank you! REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT OF PARKWAY TREES If the city has removed your parkway Ash tree due to Emerald Ash Borer infestation, call Customer Service at 630-256-4636 to request planting of a replacement tree. See www.aurora-il.org for more information and the “City of Aurora Approved Street Tree Species List.” NEW CITY IRRIGATION RULES Lawn watering is permitted between 6 to 9 a.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. on odd or even calendar days based on the last digit of a resident’s street address number. Permanently installed in-ground watering systems now fall under the same oddeven system and times. Watering with a hand-held hose is permitted at all times. See www.aurora-IL.org for more information! LAWN / PROPERTY VIOLATIONS Please keep Oakhurst beautiful! Report lawn and trash violations to the City of Aurora at (630) 256-4636. Please mow your property regularly and keep it free of weeds and dead plant material. Dispose of junk and trash properly. VAUGHN STREET PROPERTIES Unkempt properties along Vaughn Road have prompted a number of phone calls to the Baum Property management office. These properties are not part of the Oakhurst Community Association, but are located in Naperville Township. Complaints regarding these properties should be directed to the Naperville Township office at 630-355-2786. RECREATIONAL VEHICLE VIOLATIONS Recreational vehicles may be parked in a driveway for no more than 24 hours for loading. Violations regarding recreational vehicles parking for longer should be submitted, in writing, on a signed, witness violation complaint form. Download the form from the Oakhurst Website. Violations of this type may also be reported to the City of Aurora at 630-2564636. Recreational vehicles parked on streets should be reported to the City of Aurora. BLOCKED SIDEWALK VIOLATIONS Any vehicle parking on the sidewalk should be reported to the City of Aurora at (630) 256-4636. It is unlawful to park on any sidewalk, except within 24 hours after a snowfall and then only upon the driveway of a residential premise. BOARD NOMINATIONS DUE SEPTEMBER 21, 2013 Nominations are being taken for the upcoming Board of Directors’ election at our Annual Meeting on September 24. Four board positions will be filled. Please consider nominating yourself or a fellow Oakhurst owner. Completed forms should be returned to Baum Property Services no later than Friday, September 21, 2013. See page 13 for Nomination Form. Keep Oakhurst Beautiful! August 2013 Oakhurst Oracle 13 Please turn newletter clockwise to view. August 2013 Oakhurst Oracle 15 16 August 2013 Oakhurst Oracle WORKING YOUTH DIRECTORY NAME ABINGTON WOODS Kevin Lubinski ASHBROOK Friday Gervais Tori Hall Achint Nagasamudra Alex Tabb Sonja Tabb Juliana Yaacoub AUTUMN MEADOWS Kelly Ellam Mike Ellam Drew Ellam Nikki Ellam Alexia Lyons Natalie Lyons Zachary Lyons BRECKENRIDGE Tara Dillinger Carla Dillinger Christian Freitag Ryan Kallas Andrew Kallas Jason Paximadas Richard Poterack Ally Reilly CARRIAGE ESTATES Madeline Butler Adam Krusic Jessica Groves Kim Groves HUNTERS GLEN Chelsea Dean INVERNESS Caroline Church Natalie Church Kristen Dodson Caitlin Fernandez Alexis Gottschalk Madison Herman Shelby Herr Calvin Houghton Lincoln Houghton Morgan Kemerling Casey Kemerling Aleksandra Masiak Jordan Masiak Remington Rook Katie Rumrey PHONE SERVICE 630-770-2254 B,MH,P,Y,O,V 630-820-3329 630-898-9295 630-978-1781 630-978-1571 630-978-1571 815-341-1784 B,MH,P,V B,P,MH,V B,P,Y,O,V Y,O B-RC,MH B,P,V 630-851-9029 630-851-9029 630-851-9029 630-851-9029 630-898-6160 630-898-6160 630-898-6160 B-RC,P,MH,V B,Y,P,O,V B,Y,P,O,V B,P,MH,O,V B-RC,P,V B-RC,P,V B,Y,P,O 630-236-6320 630-236-6320 630-499-1839 630-820-8790 630-820-8790 630-499-5846 630-585-0384 630-585-5111 B-RC,P,V B,P,MH,V P,Y,O,V P,V,O,Y P,V P B,P,MH,O,V B,MH,P,O,V 630-373-5232 630-499-5431 630-851-8326 630-851-8326 B-RC,MH,P,V Y,P MH,V B,MH 630-962-9708 B,Y,MH,V 630-499-9899 630-499-9899 630-820-4065 630-898-7214 630-851-5169 630-585-6855 630-978-1060 630-820-1971 630-820-1971 630-499-0437 630-499-0437 630-236-6434 630-236-6434 630-585-6788 630-898-1236 B-RC,P,Y,O,V P B,P B-RC,MH,P,Y,O,V P,MH,O,V B,P,MH,O,V B,P B,P,Y,O,V Y,P,MH,O,V B,Y,P,MH,O,V Y,P,O,V B-RC,MH,Y,O,V B,Y,P,MH,O,V B,P,MH,O B,MH NAME INVERNESS Jennifer Vickers Allison Vickers Emily Vickers Lauren Vivian Amy Walsh Abe Weisler Sam Weisler Jonah Weisler MAYFAIR Sarah Anas Katie Caputo Kayla Cordes Kendra Diehl Audra Diehl Emily Flori Lucas Flori Scott Hoglund Amy Lenenfeld Kaitlyn Manion Hanna McIntosh Allison Readnour Paige Readnour Connor Readnour Schuyler Staub Ginna White Anne Wesley STANFIELD Julia Beer Nicholas Brunelle Natale Brunelle Loretta Elder Brooke Kottkamp SUMMERFIELD Hannah Buckner Alesia Degand Marianna Guerrieri Gina Guerrieri Ashley Murray Tara Perillo Audria Wagenknecht Ellen Wagenknecht Taylor Westwood THE WOODS Taylor Kolb Megan Lachat Michael Lachat Thomas Lachat Haley Valente PHONE SERVICE 630-820-5443 630-820-5443 630-820-5443 630-851-9179 630-820-1255 630-236-7522 630-236-7522 630-236-7522 B,MH MH,V,P P,O,V B,P B,MH B,RC,P,Y,O,V B,RC,P,Y B,RC,P,Y,V 630-692-0538 630-675-0452 630-978-4641 630-229-0165 630-229-0165 630-898-4505 630-898-4505 630-236-6242 630-236-9070 630-499-7428 630-820-2959 630-499-0137 630-499-0137 630-499-0137 630-820-3661 630-692-1862 630-898-5985 B,P,MH B,P,MH,V B,MH,P,O,V B,P,MH,V B,P,MH,V B,P Y,P,O P,Y,O,V MH,P,V B-RC,MH,P,V B,MH B,P,V B,P, V P,Y,V B,P,O B-RC,MH,P,YO,V B-RC,P 630-585-2206 630-499-0581 630-499-0581 630-375-6803 630-978-1515 B,P,Y,O,V MH,O,P,Y,V B,MH,O,P,Y,V B,V,O B,P,MH,V 630-585-6312 630-236-8767 630-375-9467 630-375-9467 630-375-9101 630-615-0045 630-499-5837 630-499-5837 630-851-5067 B,MH,P B,P,MH,V B,MH,V B,P,MH,V B,P,V B,Y,P,MH,V B,Y,P,MH,O,V B,Y,P,MH,O,V B-RC,MH,V 630-585-5164 630-236-7920 630-236-7920 630-236-7920 630-375-9473 B,MH,O,V B,P,MH,V B,Y,P,O,V B,Y,P,O,V P,Y,MH Notify [email protected] to ADD, CHANGE, or DELETE a Working Youth Listing. The Working Youth Directory is a service for youth, ages 12 and above, living in the Oakhurst community. Parents: If you wish your child to be listed in this directory, please email [email protected]. Include your child's name, address, neighborhood within Oakhurst, home phone number of a parent who will be responsible for fielding requests, and the service(s) you permit your child to provide. Be sure to talk with your child about personal safety before listing in this directory. Each monthly issue of the Oracle is posted online to the community association's website, www.oakhurstcommunity.org. B-RC: Red-Cross Certified Babysitter, B: Babysitter, MH: Mother's Helper, P: Pet Sitter, Y: Yard Help, O: Odd Jobs, V: Vacation Watch August 2013 Oakhurst Oracle 17 18 August 2013 Oakhurst Oracle r e n r o C Alderman’s Rick Mervine Alderman 8th Ward • www.MyWard8.com • [email protected] 331-452-5136 RiverEdge Park City Of Aurora Downtown Aurora on the Fox River New Watering Regulations August 16th – Peter Frampton, B.B King, more August 17th – The Pink Floyd Experience August 18th – Brigit Mendler & R5 August 23rd – Full Moon Fever, Tom Petty trib. August 24th - Bruce Hornsby, Two Brothers August 30th – Get the LED Out, Amer. LED Zep For more info: www.RiverEdgeAurora.com Odd/Even watering system in effect: • Based on the last number in your address and the date • May water between 6 - 9 AM and then again from 6 to 9PM • Both regular and in-ground systems • Areas without address considered even • No watering August 31st Q & A with the 8th Ward Alderman A t least once a year, I like to use this format to touch on a number of topics at once. Most of these questions are taken from those I’ve been asked by residents in recent weeks. Please note the special events and information in the boxes. There’s a lot going on! Q: Do our streets get swept? A: Yes, usually about 4 or 5 times a year. This happens more in the spring and fall in an attempt to keep the street drains cleared of debris to keep storm water flowing into the drains. Q: Are all Ash trees destined to die off? A: Not necessarily. There are some species of Ash trees that appear to be more resistant to the EAB than others but they are not the predominate numbers that were planted. Q: Is the city planning for traffic redirection as road construction looms in the next few years? A: Yes. The current traffic synchronization project improving traffic signals and synchronizing them will be complete by the end of the year for all major city roads. Aurora traffic engineers are working with IDOT and project engineers to determine the detours with the least amount of impact and protect the neighborhoods at the same time. More on this as we approach each project. Q: How is the city doing financially? A: The city operates with a balanced budget and keeps required reserves to pay our bills on time. Its bond ratings are superior and we are able to replace equipment, resurface streets and maintain services. The EAB problem adds expense as does every major storm but the City Council and the city staff have a controlled spending approach in an attempt to maintain our way of life and protect our property. Key focus in the coming years will be the expansion of the city’s already successful economic development efforts to bring more jobs and non-residential property tax. Q: Why does it seem that construction projects all seem to happen at once, particularly those coming in the next few years? A: Many of these projects have their origin 5 to 10 years earlier and are all competing for the same thing – money. Aurora uses a variety of sources to fund road construction projects including motor fuel tax funds, state and federal sources. When the funding becomes available and you are ready for the project you say ‘YES!’ The alternative is to delay or get at the end of the funding line again. Grants are a very good source of funding but may not always be available. We jump on them when they are. Q: The city cut down my parkway tree and I would like it replaced? What are the plans? A: Since the city will cut down 4,000 trees this year and usually cuts and replaces 300, replacement will not come as fast. The number of replacements for 2013 hasn’t been determined yet but I don’t expect them to be more than 1200 – 1300. There is also a plan in the works to allow residents to replace the tree from an approved tree species list or participate in the cost of replacement so it happens sooner. That information isn’t ready for release yet but I’ll let you know when I know. For now, if you lost a parkway tree, call Customer Service (630-256-INFO) and tell them you would like a replacement. At least make certain you are on that list when it does happen. One more thing – yes, there are a lot of dead trees to remove and they know about them. They’re working 2 shifts, 6 days a week to get them. Q: What are the plans for Waubonsie Lake? A: This is another tough year for the look of the lake. Very clear water and shallow conditions make it perfect for algae and weed growth. Fertilizer use on our lawns doesn’t help. The most recent estimate to solve the problem is upwards of $2.4 million, not money the city has laying around. We are looking at alternatives to some of the methodology and other funding sources to solve the situation but that will take some additional time. It doesn’t look nice but the lake is healthier than it’s been in years. Continued on next page... August 2013 19 Oakhurst Oracle Alderman’s Corner, continued... With the end of summer approaching, kids are headed back to school soon. Many of our neighborhood kids walk to school. Drive your neighborhood streets as though lives depended on it – they do! NO TEXTING, stay focused and SLOW DOWN! Annual Shred Event Our Very Own Farmer’s Market Saturday, September 7th, 8:00 a.m. to Noon Fire Station 8, McCoy at Gregory, west of mall Every Thursday, 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Our Lady of Mercy, Eola Rd. next to library • Bring your personal papers and records for shredding • Up to 5 bankers boxes allowed • Paper and files only • When the trucks are full, it’s over! • Fresh farm to table products • Daily picked sweet corn • Pet supplies, breads, crafts & more • Through August 29th Look up, focus on the road and Keep Them Alive, DRIVE 25! Remember, 20 MPH in the SCHOOL ZONE when children are present! It is my pleasure to serve our 8th Ward, Rick Mervine, 8th Ward Alderman [email protected] (331) 452-5136 Customer Service Line: (630) 256-INFO (4636) (M – F, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.) unique educational experience that will prepare them for 21st century careers.” Quinn Announces $3.5 Million for STEM School Governor Pat Quinn announced a $3.5 million capital investment to help build the John C. Dunham STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Academy at Aurora University. The investment will allow construction of the school to begin immediately and open for the 2014-2015 school year. “We must be sure that all of today’s children are prepared and ready for the opportunities of tomorrow,” Governor Quinn said. “STEM education is hands-on approach to learning that makes the classroom to come to life and allows minds to grow. I commend the entire Aurora community for collaborating on this effort to ensure our students get a "It is clear that STEM education is essential in preparing our students for thriving careers in the global workforce,” Aurora Mayor Tom Weisner said. “The John C. Dunham STEM Partnership School at Aurora University will be the educational epicenter for Aurora’s third through eighth grade students and their teachers who are leading the way in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.” When fully operational, the John C. Dunham STEM Partnership School on the Aurora University campus will serve approximately 200 students in third through eighth grades from four area public school districts: Aurora East, Aurora West, Indian Prairie District 204 and Oswego. The school’s curriculum will be aligned to new educational standards and is being developed cooperatively by the four participating districts, the university, the corporate sector, and governmental and not-for-profit partners. 2013 Aurora’s Farmers Market Dates & Locations Aurora’s Farmers Market - East Every Thursday through - August 29 New Hours: 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. New Location: Our Lady of Mercy Church - 701 E. Eola Road, Aurora Open every Thursday afternoon for your convenience on your way home from work. Shop Aurora's Farmers Market for seasonal favorites! Join neighbors and come enjoy the familiar flavors. Each week with our Healthy Growing Initiative, your shopping experience includes a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. Aurora’s Farmers Market Downtown Every Saturday through October 19 New Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. New Location: Aurora Transportation Center - 233 N. Broadway, Aurora Aurora’s Farmers Market - West Every Wednesday through September 11 New Hours: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Location: West Aurora Plaza 1901 W. Galena Blvd. 20 Oakhurst Oracle August 2013 August 2013 21 Oakhurst Oracle Come join us for a free trial day from 9am - 12pm! 22 Oakhurst Oracle August 2013 A Little Help Goes a Long Way Trees beautify and lend value to our homes, neighborhoods, parks and business areas. At the same time, trees conserve energy, help clean the air, protect rivers and streams, and provide a habitat for wildlife. For these reasons, the City of Aurora encourages parkway tree planting in the community. “The City owns and maintains all of Aurora parkway trees. Trees are pruned when necessary throughout the year. We ask residents help out by watering trees during drought conditions. Newly planted trees need special attention to ensure they become established. It would be helpful if residents water new parkway trees every 10-14 days, for two years after transplanting. If there is a problem with a parkway tree, please call Customer Service at (630) 256-INFO (4636). The City plants a limited quantity of 2-inch caliper trees each year along city-owned parkways. A majority of the trees are planted in fall; however some tree species are planted in the spring because they respond better to transplanting at this time. Fall planting is usually finished by mid-November while spring planting is completed by mid-May. The City tries to follow a tree-planting program that insures a wide diversity of tree species is planted throughout the community. Species diversity is an important step to help prevent against substantial tree canopy loss due to devastating diseases like the Dutch Elm disease of the 1950s and 60s, and more recently the Emerald Ash Borer. The City recently updated its Approved Street Tree Species List to include more than 70 different species. Many of the selections are trees native to Northern Illinois or improved cultivars bred to handle the tough site conditions and compacted soils found along our urban parkways.” The Oakhurst Board of Directors strongly encourages residents to help the City of Aurora by watering parkway trees, and even pruning trees overhanging streets and sidewalks. The City is overwhelmed by the side effects of the EAB infestation and past droughts. City crews are working around the clock, Monday through Saturday, just to keep up with the removal of dead Ash trees. The Oakhurst BoD appeals to your generosity and understanding, that water sustains life, to water newly planted material on berms and neighborhood sign beds, if in reachable distance. We greatly appreciate every help in this matter. August 2013 Oakhurst Oracle 23 24 Oakhurst Oracle August 2013 August 2013 Oakhurst Oracle 25 26 Oakhurst Oracle August 2013 August 2013 27 Oakhurst Oracle Comprehensive Pain Management for Patients Pain is very personal. No patient has exactly the same experience. Your pain may be the result of an injury, stress, disease, age or another medical condition. As such, no single treatment will adequately resolve every need. That’s why Valley Pain Care Centers offers a broad range of pain management services. Whether you need help targeting specific symptoms or you want a more holistic and functional medicine approach, our experienced team of practitioners can help. Conditions & Treatments Gregory Arnold, M.D. Director of Valley Pain Care Centers With our comprehensive services, we provide care for a variety of conditions, including: • • • • • • • • • Herniated or ruptured discs Pain in the arms and legs Back pain Muscle pain Lingering post-operative pain Nerve or neuropathic pain Cancer pain Shingles Reflex sympathetic dystrophy or complex regional pain syndrome • Failed back syndrome • Vertebral compression fractures • Osteoporosis To treat pain, we create plans that combine conventional techniques with: • Interventional pain management with precision injections • Functional medicine • Pain injections with the option of having sedation with an anesthesia provider Turner Pain & Wellness 1222 North Eola Rd. Aurora, IL 60502 630-499-8804 Jeremiah Loch, CRNA, PhD Vincent Tello, M.D. Through our holistic and functional medicine approach, we want to help patients: • Improve overall health and well-being • Understand how manual medicine, homeopathy, and botanicals can be used alongside conventional medical techniques and practices • Prevent future pain by targeting the causes of their pain • Create a personalized therapeutic approach to care Kiswaukee Community Hospital One Kish Hospital Dr. DeKalb, IL 60115 www.kishhospital.org 815-748-2987 St. Margaret’s Hospital 600 E. First Street Spring Valley, IL 61362 815-664-PAIN (7246) Valley West Community Hospital 11 East Pleasant Ave. Sandwich, IL 60548 www.valleywest.org 815-786-8484 www.valleypaincarecenters.com 28 Oakhurst Oracle August 2013 SICK & TIRED OF BEING SICK & TIRED? 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