tall grass whispers january 2015 winter wonderland 15 - whispers input due for march ... winter...
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
• Architectural Improvement....3• Board of Directors ..................8• Children’s Services ..............14• Resident Services..................15• Youth Services List ..............16SPECIAL TOPICS • Winter Wonderland ..............2• College Coaching Corner........9• Community Bulletin Board....5• Dine Around Naperville ......13• Editor Wanted ........................6• Fashion Forward ....................5• WVHS March Madness ......10• Market Day ..........................13• Pet Tales ................................4• Summer Nanny List ..............6• Your Health & You ................7CLUBS & GROUPS• Clubs & Groups ..................11
UPCOMING EVENTS
January 15 - Whispers Input
Due for February
February 2 - Board Meeting -
Clubhouse
February 15 - Whispers Input
Due for March
DON’T FORGET TO SENDARTICLES AND PHOTOS!
The Newslet ter of the Tal l Grass Homeowners Associat ion
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HOA Board officers and committee members are volunteer positions. The association is alwaysseeking volunteers for events and committees. If you are able to help, please email Stacy Donnelly at
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January 2015From the Board
Dear Tall Grass residents,
Annual HOA due statements and a recap of theassociation’s income and expenses were sent to allhomeowners in December. If you did not receive it,
please contact Stacy Donnelly at MC Property Management at630-985-2500 ext. 6626 or email [email protected]. As customary,dues must be paid in full by January 30th or a $50 late fee will beassessed. Interest may also be added to unpaid balances. Pleasenote that single family dues are $625 and townhomes are $375.
We would like to thank all the volunteers who made ourWinter Wonderland another great success! We are fortunate tohave residents who consistently volunteer for a variety of eventsand groups.
Also, please note there is no January board meeting. Regularmonthly meetings resume in February. The board normallymeets the second Monday of every month and welcomesresidents input and comments. However, in February the boardwill meet on the first Monday of the month, February 2, 2015.
Sadly, this time of year there can be a higher number ofburglaries, especially vehicle burglaries. Please pay attention toany unusual activity in the area and call the Naperville police ifyou see anything or anyone out of the ordinary in ourcommunity.
Tips to prevent burglary are as follows:• Close garage door. Theft usually occurs because owners make ittoo easy for the thief. Even leaving the garage door open just alittle is enough to invite trouble.• Keep doors locked at all times.• Maintain exterior home lights/install motion detectors.• Always lock your car door and never leave valuables on yourseat in plain sight.• Park in well-lit areas.
TGHOA Board of Directors & MC Property Management Corp.
Tall Grass Whispers2 January 2015
Another Winter
Wonderland has
come and gone.
This year’s event
was a great
success and
enjoyed by all!
We want to thank
our wonderful
volunteers for
stepping up and
making this event
happen this year.
Coordinators -
Shashi Lingayat ,
Diane Nelson and
Connie Bambalas
Helpers -
Renata Sliva,
Gita Ramaiya,
Tricia Barrus,
Zach Nelson,
Sujata Lingayat,
Whitney and
Hallie Bambalas,
Colleen and
Kathleen Quaid,
Leah Williams,
Gloria and Liaw
Huang,
Jennifer Nied,
Connor
Eggenberger, and
Linda Skurnak.
We would also
like to recognize
and thank
Garret Howicz for
his portrayal of
Santa!
And finally, we
thank Dan
Hennessey for his
generous
donation of
libations for the
event.
w i n t e r w o n d e r l a n d
Tall Grass Whispers 33January 2015
No new exterior construction or alteration of any existing
structure on any lot may be undertaken until the Homeowners
Association approves the proposed work.
Please complete this application and wait for written approval if
you are planning such exterior work at your home.
DO NOT PROCEED WITH ANY WORK UNTIL
YOU HAVE RECEIVED WRITTEN APPROVAL.
Mailbox ChangePlease note there has been an addition to the Architectural Guidelines under number (X), letter (v). Masonry,
metal, and other constructed mailboxes must be approved by the Architectural Review Committee. No plastic
mailboxes are allowed. If you currently have a plastic mailbox, please consider replacing it. The Architectural
Guidelines can be found on the Tall Grass Website www.tallgrassnews.com.
Tall Grass Whispers4 January 2015
WHORESCUED
WHO?Pet TalesBy the Naperville Area Humane Society
Dr. Ann Hohenhaus, a boardcertified veterinary oncologist,
lists some of the important signs that can help you save your
pet’s life and detect cancer early.
1. Bleeding or discharge from any place on the body, such as
the mouth, eyes or nose, or in the urine
2. Change in urination or defecation habits
3. Sores that do not heal
4. Bad smell from the mouth or body
5. Difficulty chewing or swallowing
6. Loss of energy; reluctance to exercise
7. Loss of appetite
8. Explained weight loss
9. Swellings or lumps that enlarge
10. Lameness or stiffness
Please be aware of the above signs and bring your pet
for veterinary checkups on a regular basis. Also keeping
your pet at a good weight and limiting their exposure to
second hand smoke and other environmental hazards such
as lawn chemicals may decrease their risk for cancer. Early
diagnosis can help improve the chances of treatment
success, whether your pet has cancer or any other serious
disease.
To learn more about the financial and emotionalimpact canine and feline cancer has on local families,please attend the “Cancer Bites” adult educationseminar at the Naperville Area Humane Society. It willbe held on Tuesday, January 20 at 6:30 p.m.
Our adult education seminars are free, however
donations are gladly accepted. Space is limited, so register
today. Contact Terri Hancock, humane education manager, at
6304208989 x117 or email
[email protected] to reserve your
spot. Seminars are educational only, please leave your pets
at home.
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Did you know that according to NCI’s Center for CancerResearch, roughly 6 million new cancer diagnoses are madein dogs and a similar number made in cats each year in the
United States alone?
I am a two year old cattle dog mix and alreadyI have quite a few stories to share with you. Iwas found pregnant in Kankakee County.Good thing they transferred me to theNaperville Area Humane Society. Shortly afterI settled into my foster home, I delivered 12beautiful puppies! Yep-9 girls and 3 boys!They all got adopted quickly and now it is myturn. I get along well with dogs and cats. Myfoster family even said I was house trained! Iam very sweet, but I can be a bit shy andnervous at times so I would love to find a calmhouse to call my own.
Tall Grass WhispersJanuary 2015 5
Yasmin is a 15 year Tall Grass resident. She is the mother of a 20 year old son and 17 year old daughter, both of whom have inherited her
love for fashion. To submit fashion questions, please call 708-822-0194 or email [email protected].
It's that time of year again, Pantone recentlyannounced its color of the year: Marsala! Here aresome descriptions of it: "A naturally robust and
earthy wine red, Marsala enriches our minds, bodies andsouls." "The impactful, full-bodied qualities of Marsalamake for an elegant, grounded statement color when usedon its own or as a strong accent to many other colors.""This hearty, yet stylish tone is universally appealing andtranslates easily to fashion, beauty, industrial design,home furnishings and interiors. " Leatrice Eiseman,Executive Director, Pantone Color Institute®
So what are your thoughts on this color? To me,marsala is one of the easiest colors to wear and itcoordinates well with many other colors. It's not a pure,bright red, more of a maroon, so almost anyone can wear
it. It looks good with almost all types of coloring and it also seems appropriate for all age groups. It'swarmth works well with other jewel tones like royal blue and emerald green, but it's also very strikingwith both neutrals and lighter shades. I recently saw a picture of marsala worn with a pastel blue, and itwas both striking and unexpected. Another interesting, and slightly more daring combination ismarsala with hot pink.
Marsala works well as both the main component of an outfit as well as an accent color. if you'reopen to giving it a try, think about a scarf, gloves, tights, or even a lipstick. If you're already loving it, a
sweater, a pair of pants, a skirt, or even a monochromatic look can be good options. One of myfavorite purchases this season is a matching skirt and top set in a marsala/maroon color.
You don't have to look very hard to find marsala in the stores right now, and it's available at a widevariety of price points. Give it a try!A Great Online Fashion Retailer You May Not Know About:
Ideel.com (formerly ideeli.com) is a retailer that offers limited time sales on men's, women's, children's and householditems. It is a members’ only shopping site, but since membership is free, all it requires is a quick sign up. My personalexperience with ideel has been positive. I find brand names that I'm familiar with as well as some really good deals.Shipping is a fixed rate of $9.95 for most orders, with a free month of shipping afterwards. Unless it is stated that an itemis "no returns", returns are free for merchandise credit. If you would rather get your money back, returns are $8.95.
I recently bought a set of cutlery that retailed for $250 for $69.99. Another of my favorite purchases was a set of 1000thread count bed sheets for $59.99. So obviously the deals are there if you can find what you want. There are new salesdaily, so it's definitely worthwhile to check back regularly.
FashionYÉÜãtÜw
By Yasmin Ahmed
'To me, clothing is aform of self-expression - there arehints about who youare in what you wear.'- Marc Jacobs
Writers and
Photographers
WANTED!
Residents are encouraged to submitarticles and photographs to Whispers!Do you have a hobby you arepassionate about? You could be acolumnist for Whispers! Share yourideas and tips with your fellow residentson a monthly basis or as a one-timearticle. Your neighbors are interested inwhat you have to say! Sendsubmissions to [email protected] bythe 15th of the month. Please sendphotos as attachments.
Community Bulletin Board
SNOW REMOVAL
Please remember that clearing sidewalksand driveways are the responsibility ofresidents and homeowners. It is extremelyimportant to clear sidewalks for safety,especially for children who are walking toschool. It is also important to clear thesnow as soon as possible so that it doesnot freeze and become a sheet of ice.Please keep in mind that it is a cityviolation not to shovel your sidewalk andcomplaints received for not shovelingsidewalks are reported to the city of Naperville.
Tall Grass Whispers6 January 2015
Summer Nanny List
It’s not too early to start thinking about a summerjob! We are already starting to put the summernanny list together which will begin running in theMarch issue of Whispers. If you would like to belisted, forward details to Kerry Hadden,[email protected], with your Name - PhoneNumber - Email address - Description
Please include the information below in yourdescription to help parents determine if you are agood match for their family:1. Availability - start / end date, weekends,weekdays, hours2. Experience - as a nanny, childcare provider,teacher or babysitter3. Transportation – do you have access to a carto take children to activities?4. Other - CPR certified, major, year of college,tutoring possibilities, etc.
The Summer Nanny List is open to graduatinghigh school seniors, college students and otheradults living in Tall Grass. It will run March -
August.
WHISPERS NEWSLETTEREDITOR WANTED
Do you have 3 to 4 hours per month to
volunteer for Whispers?
Accept and organize submissions from
the Board and Tall Grass residents
Edit content (30 to 45 minutes)
Note changes on a Word document for
publisher (30 to 45 minutes)
Create a calendar (15 to 20 minutes)
Update the Youth Services List
(10 to 15 minutes)
Proofread the final issue (30 to 45 minutes)
Work as part of a team with a proofreader,
the board and the publisher.
Meet specific deadlines.
The guidelines are fairly flexible and
everyone appreciates the volunteer nature
of the work. It is a great way to get
involved! No design experience necessary!
If you are interested contact Anne-Marie at
Tall Grass WhispersJanuary 2015 7
One of the biggest questions that I am oftenasked is “How can I increase mymetabolism?” which is then usually followed
by the statement, “I have a slow metabolism”. The firstthing that needs to be addressed is how to definemetabolism. Metabolism is the overall process of takingthe calories we ingest and burning those calories forenergy for all our body systems. In order to gain onepound we need to eat 3500 calories more than we burn,and to lose one pound we need to eat 3500 calories lessthan we burn. This is usually over one week’s time. Soon average an increase or decrease of 500 calories per dayfor seven days will cause us to gain or lose approximatelyone pound per week.
The “metabolism” dilemma is one that usually dealswith weight loss, or with someone that feels that theyseem to continue to gain weight without knowing why.This causes someone to feel that they have a slowmetabolism. While there is always a possibility of athyroid problem, which should be evaluated by aphysician, many people that feel their metabolism is“slow” need to honestly evaluate their food intake andtheir energy output. Calories in and calories out is thebalance we need to either lose weight or to maintain ourideal weight. While there are charts to determine idealweight or body mass index, ultimately we need to achievea healthy lifestyle that includes a good weight for ourbody type, healthy medical status and an active fitness
routine.In order to balance our calorie intake and output, we
first need to look at what type of calories we are eating. Ifwe are always eating high fat foods, our calorie intakewill be much greater, and it takes more effort to burn fatcalories than carbohydrate or protein. Fat is 9 calories pergram, while carbohydrate and protein is 4 calories pergram. We burn carbohydrates first for energy, but if weeat excess carbohydrates, those will also be converted tostored fat in our body. Protein is digested very efficiently,and we actually burn a little bit more to thoroughly digestprotein. So a diet that has low to moderate amounts ofhealthy fats (more Omega-3s), appropriate amounts ofcomplex carbs (mainly fruits and veggies) and leanprotein will naturally be lower in calories than a high fatdiet. In order to truthfully evaluate what we are eating,we should keep a log of what we eat and how much of itwe eat.
Next, we need to address how much we are eating.While eating large portions and too many meals will addcalories to our daily intake, not eating during the day willactually cause our body to slow our metabolism downand burn less calories, compensating for the reducedintake. So eating healthy sized portions at numerousmeals during the day will help keep our metabolismworking efficiently all day long.
In order to actually have a tangible increase inmetabolism, we must exercise! We must incorporatemore activity into our daily activities (always consultyour physician, first). By moving and exercising, we areincreasing our calorie burning and also gradually creatingmore lean muscle mass. Having more lean muscle massversus fat in our bodies will actually increase our basalrate, which means we burn more calories just sitting atour computer or watching television than someone thathas less lean muscle mass. But we don’t get lean musclemass by sitting at our computer or watching TV, thatcomes from exercise and activity. In order to improve ourbasal rate, we need to do weight training and someaerobic activity. Both will enhance our fitness level andkeep us healthier from a physical ability standpoint, aswell as a metabolism standpoint.
So in order to Rev Up our wonderfully designed bodyand make it run like a finely tuned machine, we need togive it the proper fuel of healthy food and keep itmaintained properly with exercise and activity.
Your Health and... You Ready, Set... GO!Revving UpMetabolismBy Patty Minta, Nutrition Specialist
Tall Grass Whispers8 January 2015
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Committee Contacts
INFORMATION GUIDEBoard of Directors
Derreck Robinson President 630-768-6157
Chris BenVau Vice President 630-962-8776
Jasmine Grassi Secretary 630-946-6299
Bob Hajek Treasurer 949-278-2405
John Bull Director 630-430-6380
Doug Haddad Director 630-841-0683
Eric Cannon Director
TALL GRASS CLUBHOUSE ..........................................630-922-6870
3324 Deering Bay Drive Fax 630-922-3491
Onsite Clubhouse Attendant - Stacy Donnelly X6626 ....630-985-2500
Email: [email protected] • Website: www.tallgrassnews.com
Clubhouse Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Mon - Wed - Fri
Non-Emergency Naperville Police ..............................630-420-6666
Police or Fire Emergency from Cell Phone ................630-420-0911
Management Company
MC Property Management Corp.14224 McCarthy RoadLemont, IL 60439
Property Mgr - Michaelene ConradP: 630-985-2500 X6606F: [email protected]
Asst. Property Mgr - Nicole DeRushaP: 630-985-2500 [email protected]
Clubhouse Attendant -Stacy DonnellyP: 630-985-2500 [email protected]
Carlo Caprio, [email protected], ext 6615
Club ContactsFOOTBALL John Vasieck
PLAYGROUPS Kerry Leaf (Tuesday Group) 630-484-6505
Amy Guise 858-204-3662
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The Whispers newsletter is produced by volunteers based oncontent submitted by the Board, Committee Chairs and otherresidents. An electronic copy is available on the Tall GrassWebsite (tallgrassnews.com) by the last day of each month.Hard copies are delivered by mail the first week of the month.Timing for receipt can vary due to volunteer schedules!
Tall Grass Resident Deadline• Input is to be submitted to Whispers Staff by the 15th of the month• Residents who would like to submit articles of interest to the development should contact one of the editors.
• Articles should be in publishable format and will include the author'sname.
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• For-profit business advertising by residents is handled through thePublisher as Commercial Advertising.
• All copy is subject to approval and editing by the newsletter staff.• Reprints are not authorized without the permission of the author andWhispers Editor.
Tall Grass Pool 630-922-6871
Tall Grass Pool
ARCHITECTURAL/DESIGN REVIEW
Board Liaison Derreck Robinson 630-768-6157
COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Board Liaison Jasmine Grassi 630-946-6299
WHISPERS
Co-Chair Anne Marie Pasquinelli
Board Liaison & Chair Doug Haddad 630-841-0683
WEBSITE - www.tallgrassnews.com
Website Chair Doug Haddad 630-841-0683
LANDSCAPING & BEAUTIFICATION
Board Liaison & Chair Doug Haddad 630-841-6983
PARKS
Co-Chair Dawn Summers 630-922-3684 [email protected]
PONDS
Board Liaison & Chair Doug Haddad 630-841-0683
POOL
Board Liaison Chris BenVau 630-962-8776
SWIM TEAM
Chair Matt Bergman [email protected] 630-640-6860 www.tallgrasslightning.com
Board Liaison Chris BenVau 630-962-8776
SOCIAL COMMITTEE
VACANT
TENNIS
Tennis Hotline 630-978-6746Tennis Weather Hotline 630-978-4829Mike Lange [email protected] 630-978-6746 Co-Chair Erin Brubach
Co-Chair Cara Genzer
Board Liaison Chris BenVau 630-962-8776
Editor - Anne Marie Pasquinelli • [email protected]
Residents’ Lists - Kerry Hadden • [email protected]
Proofreader - Dianna Demovic-Novello • [email protected]
Board Liaison - Doug Haddad • [email protected] • 630-841-0683
Tall Grass Whispers Staff
Tall Grass Management
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Tall Grass Whispers10 January 2015
Social Committee Needs Volunteers•
We are looking for volunteers for theTall Grass Social Committee.
If interested, contact Stacy Donnelly630-985-2500 X6626 or [email protected]
Please consider volunteering a small amount of yourtime in helping out with the Social Committee. It is agreat way to meet neighbors and make new friends.
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PLEASE GET INVOLVED!
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It’s NOT a Book ClubYou didn’t read the book this month? Neither did we! You are invited to
meet new people, enjoy snacks, wine, and good conversation on amonthly basis. It’s all of the fun and none of the pressure! Contact
[email protected] if you are interested. We promise not to talk about
the best sellers list!
TALL GRASS CLUBS & GROUPSLooking for New Participants
PLAYGROUPS
The Tall Grass Playgroup offers you the
opportunity to get together with other
parents and children - perhaps even
sharing some parenting tips while your
children enjoy the company of others.
Maybe you can plan some interesting
outings together! These groups are
especially helpful to parents new to the
subdivision.
Contact Kerry Leaf (Tuesday Playgroup)
at kleaf10@yahoo 630-484-6505 and
Amy Guise (Friday Playgroup) at
mirandausc@hotmail 858-204-3662.
Are You Interested inStarting a Club or Group?
If you would like to organize a
club or group for Tall Grass
resident participation, please
send your detailed
information by email to
Visit the Indian Prairie School District Website for links to all of these schoolsgeneral info, sports schedules, PTA/PTSA events and much more: www.ipsd.org.
Waubonsie High School • Main Building: Green Campus
2590 Ogden Avenue. • Aurora, IL 60504 • Main Office: 630-375-3300 Attendance Hotline:630-375-3303 • Attendance Office: 630-375-3347/3348Athletics Hotline: 630-375-3180 • Box Office Hotline: 630-375-3286
Scullen Middle School
2815 Mistflower Lane • Naperville, IL 60564 • Main Office: 630-428-7000 Main OfficeFax: 630-428-7001 Homework Hotline: 630-428-7003 • Absence Hotline: 630-428-7002
Fry Elementary School
3204 Tall Grass Drive • Naperville, Illinois 60564 • Main Office: 630-428-7400 • Fax: 630- 428-7401Attendance Phone: 630-428-7402 • Office Phone: 630-428-7404
Whispers would like to include information on your child's school and events. Please forward specific highlights to [email protected].
Include as much information as possible to make your event or star shine!
School Board meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday evenings at the Crouse Education Center, 780 ShorelineDrive, Aurora, IL 60654. Phone 630-375-3000. Check the IPSD website for more information.
Interested in forming a
Yoga Group?
Contact Archana at
Looking for all riders and all types of motorcycles.Contact Drew Robertson at [email protected] or 630-689-9922.Motorcycle Group
Month Date of Pick-up Oline Orders
January 1/10/2015 1/14/2015
February 2/14/2015 2/18/2015
March 3/7/2015 3/11/2015
April 4/11/2015 4/15/2015
Thank you Tall Grass residents for referring
advertisers in our newsletter. When
possible, please call them for their services.
They make this newsletter free of charge
and are a good source of reference. To
advertise go to www.pbspublications.com or
call 630-585-9340.
Fry Elementary School
Market Day Sale Calendar
Pick-up 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Tall Grass Whispers12 January 2015
Tall GrassHOA
Clubhouseand Patio
Rental Fees
Clubhouse Rental
6 hours = $200
($100 rental fee and
$100 mandatory
cleaning fee)
Day Shift10:00 am to
4:00 pm
Evening Shift5:30 to 11:30 pm
Clubhouse Deposit
$500 (Not Cashed)
Patio Rental
4 hours = $75
(Only during pool hours)
Patio Deposit $100
(Not Cashed)
Want to Place a Classified Ad?Submit information to Kerry Hadden at [email protected] with “Whispers
Classifieds” as the subject line. All ads will run for one month. Please resubmit, ifneeded. The Whispers submission deadline is the 15th of the month.
The HOA does not endorse, nor guarantee, any product or position that is listed inthe classifieds.
Whispers Paid Advertising
vs. Resident Services ListingThe following comments are meant to avoid confusion regarding the appropriate content of Paid Advertising
versus the Resident Services Listing. Residents should be aware that the Paid Advertising Section ishandled completely by our Publisher, Jan Foster of Preferred Business Services, Inc. (PBS). The paidadvertising covers the cost of producing, printing and mailing our monthly newsletter. Many otherdevelopments use PBS to publish their newsletters, so there are some common features. Ad fees, content,format and location within the paid advertising section are at the discretion of the Publisher. Tall Grassresidents are eligible for a 10% advertising discount for homeowners, but this information must be providedin advance of placing ads. The Tall Grass Resident Services Listing is meant to be simple offerings andnot detract from paid advertising. As such, if the Editor or Publisher feels submitted content is notappropriate, content may be changed or not published in the Resident Services Listing. We try to provideas much flexibility as possible and appreciate your understanding.
Reminder to ResidentsPlease do not include copies of Whispers articles in other publications
without the permission of the author and editor. Most individuals are willing to share, but want to be acknowledged
for their work and know where it is being distributed.Thanks, The Whispers Team
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Send them [email protected] details of the
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Attention Students!
Showcase your talents inthe Whispers Student
Section! Submitdrawings, articles,
photography or otheritems of interest [email protected]
Tall Grass WhispersJanuary 2015 13
Dine Around NapervilleTraverso’s Italian Family Restaurant2523 Plainfield/Naperville Road • Naperville
www.traversosrestaurant.com • 630-305-7747Mon-Thurs 4 - 10:30pm • Fri & Sat 4pm - 11:30pm • Sun 12 - 9:30pm
Longtime Naperville Resident, Ray Kinney serves as host of a local cable segment, Dine Around Napervillepromoting entertainment and dining options in Naperville. A small business owner, family man, and self‑proclaimed Foodie, Ray spends quite a bit of time dining out in his favorite place to be – Naperville, Illinois. In this column, Ray willshare his insights and opinions on the local dining scene. For a complete listing of Naperville restaurants, check outwww.dinenaperville.com
Ilove Italian food…it really is aweakness and Naperville isblessed with more than a few
great Italian offerings – one of ourfavorites is Traverso’s onNaperville/Plainfield Road. Great fordelivery or take- out, but the best wayto experience all they have to offer isto grab the family and head on out foran authentically home made Italianmeal.
Traverso’s opened theirNaperville location 1993 and theyhave been creating a loyal followingever since. The stand-alone building isvery nicely decorated, and as youwalk in you immediately know youare in an Italian restaurant – from thedécor, to the music, to the delicioussmells emanating from the kitchen, allof them proudly indicate the Italianheritage of the Traverso family!
Their lounge is nicely sized withample seating at the bar along withplenty of dining tables and comfybooths. A great place to grab a drink,a great pizza and a ball game – theatmosphere is upbeat and friendly,and with multiple screens, you cancatch whatever game you want. Hard
for me to NOT say this is the bestpizza in town – it certainly is at thetop of the list. Deliciously crisp thincrust is my preference, and Traverso’sreally nails it with their “PullmanClassic Thin-Crust Pizza.” You can’tgo wrong with the plethora of freshingredients and toppings to choosefrom – along with a gluten free optionas well. Hard to beat a pitcher of beerand Traverso’s thin-crust.
The hostess stand and a wallseparate the dining room – so you candine in a quiet atmosphere away fromthe crowd in the lounge. Nicely sized,they have seating for 90 – along with aprivate dining room for special get-togethers. One of my weaknesses isfresh bread, olive oil and Parmesanand that is always how we begindinner at Traverso’s!
Their extensive menu haswonderful selections to try and sharewith family or friends – our favoriteappetizers being Fried Calamari andProsciutto Ovalino, the kids like thechar-broiled lemon wings too. TheMinestrone is a must – traditional anddelicious, another great way to startyour meal. Paula loves the house
salad, a great mix of crispy romaineand iceberg lettuce along with carrots,cabbage and roma tomatoes – yum!The “Mama T. Handmade Selections”are all homemade – with familyrecipes that add authenticity andflavor! Emily loves the FettucciniAlfredo – but always adds chickenbecause, well, she can! My go to onthe pasta are the delicately decadenthand-made gnocchi, like pillows ofdeliciousness in every bite! Sara likesthe Mellanzabi Rollatini – sautéedeggplant stuffed with spinach andricotta cheese, baked with mozzarellacheese and served with – yep, morepasta! JR is a fan of the Pork ChopsVesuvio – expertly prepared centercut chops sautéed in white wine,garlic and oregano, served withVesuvio potato wedges.
One of the few places that hasgluten free pasta, Traverso’s tries theirbest to satisfy any dietary concerns –and that is greatly appreciated by mywife and family!
If you can leave room for dessert,the cannoli’s and tiramisu are a must!
Tall Grass Whispers14 January 2015
Tall Grass Children’s Services Listing
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Tall Grass Resident Services Listing
Service (alphabetical) Resident Name
Phone / E-Mail
Description
(3 lines or less)
Accessories Stylist Sharon Maguire
312-342-4014
Jewelry & accessories stylist for Stella & Dot. Host a trunk show
or contact me to set up a personal styling session! Shop online
any time at www.stelladot.com/sharonmaguire
Cakes and Cards Kausi Chandran
630-294-5823
Will bake and decorate cakes. Great for special occasions and
kids birthdays. Will also custom design cards for such occasions.
At least 1 week advance notice required.
College Savings &
Retirement Plans
Cecilia Chou
630-362-5658
Licensed financial advisor providing free, no-obligation
consultation on saving for college, retirement planning, 401k roll-
over options, insurance and overall financial health
Divorce Attorney
Collaborative /
Uncontested
Julie Parker
312-909-0274
Former divorce trial attorney now helping families navigate a
divorce in a kinder, gentler, collaborative way, focusing on the best
interests of the family going forward.
DVD Movies & Slideshows Judy Rosenthal
630-904-7354
Creating Custom Video Montage and Slide Shows. Photos/video
and music put into a DVD Movie. Great for sports banquets,
graduations, birthdays, anniversaries and vacation memories.
Fine Art / Design Kavya Tiwari
630-605-9636
Experienced artist offering logo, portrait, and graphic design for
personal and commercial enjoyment, Skilled in painting, drawing,
and digital art. Discover art made just for you!
Fitness - Personal Training Eric M. Navarro
312-340-8999
N.A.S.M. Certified Personal Trainer with over 10 yrs experience.
Specializing in weight loss, pre-post natal, muscle toning, core
training, sports specific, special populations, youth training.
Fitness - Personal Training Emily Salmon
773-960-6464
NASM Certified Personal Trainer, AFAA Certified Group Fitness
Instructor with specialty in pre-/post-natal fitness. Available for 1-
on-1 or small group training of all populations.
Flight Instructor Jason Watt
636-395-6334
FAA Certified Flight Instructor will help you achieve your dreams to
obtain a pilot's license. Take a discovery flight today!
Interior Home Services -
Wallcoverings, Painting and
Sewing
Joanne Besterfield
630-835-8633
20+ years fine wallcovering installation and removal. Custom
interior painting & fabric creations for the home. Call for details to
discuss your specific needs!
Jewelry making
Stained glass work
Shubhra Jain
630-445-5077
Learn or buy Jewelry and/or Stained glass works from a well
known crafter whose collections are with many local, national and
international companies and individuals. Contact for details.
Music - Entertainment Catherine Sliva
630-677-3089
String quartet will play any event throughout the year. We play
different genres, including classical and popular music. For more
information, see www.chicagoquartet.com.
Painting
Murals, Faux Finishing,
Furniture
Laura Campbell
630-922-0402
Faux Finishing/Murals/Custom Painted Furniture & Cabinets
portfolio and samples available. Check out The Paint Lady on
facebook!
Personal Shopper Yasmin Ahmed
708-822 0194
Personal shopper/stylist will help in closet organization, putting
outfits together, and purchasing outfits for both daily wear and
special occasions.
Pet Sitting
Dog Walking /
Yard DooDoo Pickup
Christina Benecke
630-854-8241
Year round pet sitting/dog walking in Tall Grass for 10 years.
Work at Wheatland Animal Hospital. Customize your pet's care
while you are away by staying comfortably at home.
Pet Services
Dog Sitter/Walker
Connie Bambalas
630-303-2116
Responsible adult with dog/pet sitting experience. Will take
excellent care of your precious pet. Please call or email for more
info, references and rates.
Photography
Family Portraits
Karthika Gupta
630-261-5663
Photography enthusiast will orchestrate a family photo session in
the comfort of your home. Capture precious family moments
during holidays, special occasions or any time.
Roofing and Waterproofing Dan Wagner
630-335-1023
Roof Leak Stop Service
Sharpening
Knives, Tools, Etc.
Austin Nelson
331-472-0969
Sharpening available for knives, scissors, pruning shears, and
other garden tools for a reasonable price.Skincare and Wellness Emily Salmon
773-960-6464
Specializing in botanically based, vegan certified skincare and
wellness products that are Pure, Safe and Beneficial.
www.emilysalmon.myarbonne.com
Weight Loss/Nutrition Loree Rozanski
630-215-8822
Isagenix Nutritional System helps you lose and maintain weight,
improve nutrition & remove toxins from your body, improve lean
muscle, increase energy and help with aging.
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Tall Grass Whispers16 January 2015
Dina Abdalla 14 630-922-0357 X (History) X
Omar Ahmed 16 630-904-5125 (Chem/Hist/Alg) X
Sarah Anderson 18 630-922-6370 X (Math/History) X
Charley Barbary 16 630-922-2413 X X
Tyler Beckett 13 630-536-8661 X X X
Lily Braun 19 630-538-6797 X X
Natalie Braun 13 630-904-6370 X X
Austin Bruner 17 630-904-8040 X X X
Sohum Buch 15 630-922-6540 X X X M
Saloni Buch 14 630-922-6540 X M
Chatterjee, Vicram 14 630-922-3076 X M
Rachel Coppola 14 630-995-3185 X
Kristin Cotter 13 630-804-5280 X X
Chelsea Davis 13 256-690-7494 X X
Regan Dougherty 15 630-219-4073 X X Spanish/Reading
Olivia Fair 14 630-337-7141 X
Natalie Fair 12 630-605-0419 X X
Mikey France 15 630-904-4679 X
Eric France 13 630-904-4679 X X
Cole Goggio 10 630-778-5909 X
Aarush Gupta 16 630-904-2069 Tutor Math/Physics/Chem
Katyayni Gupta 15 331-330-5363 Violin, math, French X
Haley Harbath 12 630-418-7621 X X X
Shannon Hobbs 13 815-616-2653 X X
Shannon Hohman 16 630-888-6759 X
Priscilla Ike 18 630-922-5663 X S
Amelia Jerkatis 16 630-877-7409 X M
Sophie Jerkatis 13 630-649-8280 X X X M
Jazmine Juarez 15 630-904-7833 X X
Riddhi Kashyap 15 630-699-2345 X X M
Riddhi Kashyap 11 630-922-6463 X X M
Gwen Kibbe 15 630-849-8015 X X
Naomi Kibler 14 630-730-6155 X X
Caroline Kittridge 12 630-922-4458 X
Emily Korte 14 630-428-7576 X X
Taggart Lohman 13 630-904-3619 X X
Kayla Lohman 11 630-904-3619 X X
Sarah Mathews 13 630-904-5695 X
Laura Mathews 11 630-904-5695 X
Anna McClellan 14 630-922-6297 X X
Michelle Mercado 19 630-904-0908 X
YOUTH SERVICES LIST
NAME AGE PHONE NO. BS PS LM SR T
Michael Mercado 18 630-904-0908 X X X X
Megan Mercado 15 630-904-0908 X
Hunter Minassian 13 630-717-0272 X X
Tiffany Morrison 18 630-922-0641 X X
Sanjay Nagaranthal 16 630-445-5411 Guitar & Elem S X
Anjana Narasimham 15 630-922-4440 Violin
Meghan Pallardy 14 630-922-8276 Piano X
Ryan Parker 13 630-369-0775 X X X
(Reading/History/Science/Math)
Annie Payne 16 630-904-7544 X
Mike Payne 13 630-904-7544 X X X X
Madison Riley 15 630-995-1922 X
Jenna Romano 18 630-904-5565 X X
Jori Romano 16 630-904-5565 X X
Tom Schultz 18 630-470-0666 X X X X
Mary Schultz 14 630-922-0609 X X
Vishal Shah 11 630-631-4357 (Math/Reading) X
Rital Shah 20 630-770-3500 X(Chemistry, biology, math, english/writing) Bollywood & Classical Indian dance
Megan Shamsi 13 630-445-2134 X X
Alexa Shamsi 13 630-445-2134 X X
Jimmy Shehee 15 630-922-9820 X X
Monica Sliva 18 630-922-7908 X X
Mary Sliva 16 630-922-7908 X X
Alexa Steffl 15 630-904-8878 X X
Cole Steffl 11 630-904-8878 X
Sydney Stevens 14 630-922-5402 X X (Math/Eng) X
Kiley Storin 14 630-779-0089 X
Nicole Tachie 13 630-862-8495 X X
Amber Tinney 11 630-470-9794 X X
Jake Tobiason 14 630-922-9826 X X X
Taylor Tobiason 12 630-922-9826 X X
Emily Toth 15 217-592-2646 X
Manisha Virupannavar 15 X (Reading,Dance) S
Christopher Vitro 15 630-922-3756 X X X SP
Callie Vitro 13 630-922-3756 X X
Sarah Vitro 11 630-922-3756 X X
Courtney Williams 14 630-305-8134 X X
Chandan Yashraj 15 630-904-3809 M
NAME AGE PHONE NO. BS PS LM SR T
BS = Babysitting • PS = Pet Sitting • LM = Lawn Mowing • SR = Snow Removal • T = Tutor • M = Math Tutor • S = Spanish TutorH = History Tutor • D = Dance Teacher • P = Piano
The appearance of the names listed above should not be interpreted as an endorsement of qualification.
The Association is not responsible nor liable for the performance of any youth as published herein.
ATTENTION TO ALL WHO ARE ON THE YOUTH SERVICES LISTIf you would like to be added to the list please send your name, phone number, age, type of service you wish to perform (from those onthe list) to [email protected]. Please put “Whispers Youth Services” in the subject line of your message. This information is due by the15th of the month.
Youth Services ParticipantsWe would like to keep the Youth Services list current. If you are included on the list and your information has changed or if you wouldlike to be removed from the Youth Services list, please send an email to [email protected] with “Youth Services” in the subject line.
Remember to include what information you would like changed.