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The Newsletter of the Oakhurst Community Association
From Our Property Manager
December 2014
Submitted by Tina Straits, Property Manager
2014 saw some changes at the Oakhurst Community Association. The most exciting change is
the updated Oakhurst Community Association Website. If you have not been to the Website
lately, now is the time to do so. The updated Website is very user friendly and a great tool to
show why Oakhurst is a wonderful place to live.
The site allows you to download the CCR’s, Rules and Regulations and a variety of forms. You
can catch up on back issues of the Oracle newsletter on the Website. There are some excellent
articles in the newsletter that are well worth reading. You can also click on links to nearby
attractions, school information and the like. Residents can provide pictures to display on the
Website gallery. We thank the residents that have provided us with beautiful pictures to date for
the gallery. Keep them coming!
One of the most noticeable changes in Oakhurst is the trees that are being removed. The City of
Aurora is taking down infected Ash trees along the parkways. It is a bit of a shock driving along a
parkway lined with trees one day and empty of those trees the next. The Oakhurst Community
Association has also taken down 100+ trees throughout the neighborhood and will continue to
do so over the next few years. Next to the Ash trees, the evergreens were the hardest hit due to
the weather conditions, pests, salt from the roadways and general aging. Replacement of some
of the trees that have been taken down will begin next year. Replacement will be with a variety
of species to avoid a repeat of the situation facing us with the Ash trees.
Another change is new members on the Board of Directors. We welcome Noel Houghton,
serving as Secretary and Simonne Primo serving as Director-at-Large. A big thank you goes out
to Bernie Biernacki for his service to the Board of Directors!
The biggest change coming in 2015 will be at the stadium
entrance. The Board of Directors is in the process of getting a
design for this area over the next few months. The changes
will include hardscaping and new plant material. Preliminary
plans should be ready for the January meeting. Look for
details to come regarding this exciting renovation.
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Classified Ads ..................................2
Community Calendar ......................3
OCA Reps ........................................4
From the Board ................................5
Alderman’s Corner ..........................7
Holiday Cookies ............................10
Where’s the Ground Beef? ............11
Youth Directory ............................16
The Happy Gardener ....................20
Lovely Lines ..................................21
Dine Around Naperville................22
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CLASSIFIED ADS
STILL LOOKING FOR THEIR "FOREVER HOMES" & HOPE TO BE
"HOME FOR CHRISTMAS"
3 kittens available for adoption.
Friendly, sweet and lovable, each
with a different personality. Rescued
from under our front porch here in
Oakhurst in August. Fostered in a
household with teens, adult cats, calm
Lab and bunny. Spayed/neutered,
current on vaccinations, microchipped,
dewormed, and FeLV/FIV negative. Call
Robin Church at 630-499-9899 or email
gotfriendlies@feralfixers.org
Kora...Reunited
with her siblings
after six fearful
days at animal
control.
Smallest, but
most brave and
adventurous.
Black with white
underbelly.
AVAILABLE - Our racoon ferret, Lulu is very sad due to the kids leaving
for college. She needs children to play with! Lulu is very affectionate and
gives kisses. Loves to play and be cuddled. She is three years old and a
great pet $125 to the appropriate home. She has a 3 story cage on
wheels, ramps, hammock and toys $265. Call Margie at 630-207-2698.
FOR SALE - Kawai digital piano with bench $600. Student clarinet $200.
Echo shred Nvac model es 255 used once $225. Craftsman lawn mower
6.5hp $75. Call Nancy at 630-270-8022.
FOR SALE - Pool bond $1,000. Contact Jada at 630-373-5232.
Macho...
Friendly,
black/white
tuxedo
kitten who
loves cat
teasers,
strings,
"mice" and
plays fetch
like a dog.
Clemme...Affectionate, shy and
always looking for a warm lap to
snuggle. Black with white neck
and underbelly.
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2015 HOA
Meeting Schedules
The Autumn Lakes Association meetings in
2015 will take place at the McCoy Street Fire
Station at 7:00 p.m. on February 3, May 12,
September 8 and November 10. Autumn Lake
residents are invited to attend.
Got Photos?
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
December 2014 & January 2015
12/19
Winter Garden of Youth Art
Opening Reception 5-7p, 20 E. Downer Place
Show continues thru January 23
12/20
Electronics Recycling <Free>
9a-1p, 720 N Broadway Avenue
12/22
Winter Break begins!
12/24
Christmas Eve
Libraries closed
We're looking for great photos for
the Oakhurst Website! Donate
your scenic shots of our
community or fun photos of community events to
newsletter@oakhurstcommunity.org.
Photo resolution should be 300 dpi or higher. Be
sure to include an acknowledgement so we can
recognize your contribution! Thanks!
City offices close at noon
12/25
Merry Christmas!
City offices & libraries closed
12/26
Happy Kwanzaa!
12/31
New Year's Eve
City offices close at 12p
Libraries close at 5p
Send articles for submission, non-profit club
and group notices, working youth listings and
classified ads such as
For Sale and Lost & Found to Robin Church at
newsletter@oakhurstcommunity.org
12/31
New Year's Eve Bubble Bash
9a-12p, DuPage Children's Museum
Discount registration thru 12/8
12/31
Ringin' in the New Year!
12p, Downtown Naperville & Carillon
DEADLINE IS THE 26TH OF EACH MONTH
5:30p, Family countdown
11:15p, Traditional countdown
COMMERCIAL ADVERTISERS CONTACT
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E-mail: fosterpbs@msn.com • pbspublications.com
DEADLINE FOR AD COPY
IS THE 15TH OF EACH MONTH
01/01
Happy New Year!
City offices & libraries closed
01/05
School resumes
01/11
12th Annual Chocolate Festival
Benefiting 360 Youth Services
12-4p, Naperville Central High School
440 Aurora Ave, Naperville
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.
01/16
Teacher Work Day - No school
01/19
Martin Luther King Jr Day - No school
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Important Information
From the Board
OUTSMART CRIME
During the rush of the holiday season,
remember to lock your car doors and keep any
valuables out of sight. Would be thieves are
looking for easy pickings during the holidays.
WINTER DRIVING
Winter weather is here and with it snow and
ice. Each year Oakhurst experiences a
number of accidents due to these conditions.
Slow down when these conditions are present
so that you don’t become one of these
statistics. Take care to be extra careful near
the schools to ensure the safety of the
students.
RULES AND REGS REMINDER
All rubbish, trash and garbage shall be
regularly removed from the properties and
shall not allowed to accumulate thereon.
Between schedule pickups, garbage cans,
recycle bins, regular landscape waste and
other similar items should be stored in your
garage or in an area screened from the view
of neighboring units, streets and property
located adjacent to the unit. Seasonal tree
and bush trimmings too large for landscape
waste bags may be stored for no longer than
seven days in the rear only of your unit.
Sealed garbage bags, hard containers, recycle
bins and/or seasonal tree and bush trimmings
may be placed outside for collection no earlier
than 7:00 pm the night before collection day.
Containers are to be removed from the street
by 7:00 pm the day of collection.
HOLIDAY DECORATIONS
Holiday lights and decorations may be
displayed from November 15th through
January 31st, but may not be illuminated after
January 15th. The take down date may be
extended at the sole discretion of the Board of
Directors in response to weather conditions.
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Alderman’s
Rick Mervine
Alderman 8th Ward • www.MyWard8.com • AldermanMervine@aol.com 331-452-5136
TRASH Talk!
Winter Snow Guide
• Remove all vehicles from the street during a 2”+ snowfall until all
roads have been plowed.
• Be a good neighbor and shovel your sidewalk – make a path for
school kids.
• Main roads are plowed first, then the neighborhoods. Streets
should all be cleared within 12 hours after the end of snowfall.
• Do not shovel snow into the street – pile it on the parkway.
• Slow Down! Drive safely. Kids may be out playing in the snow.
Road Construction Update
Since we’re now into winter, we’re no longer in construction
season. Here are a few updates as of the last week in November:
New York Street - Very frustrating lack of progress due to a severe
shortage of cement to make concrete in the Chicago area. This led
eventually to colder weather and now the plan is to pave the side
street and business connections to the open travel lanes with asphalt
for the winter. Minor work during the winter months with a
resumption in the Spring. www.EastNewYorkStreet.com for more
detail and to get email updates.
Rt. 59 - Also plagued with cement shortages. Shifting lanes and traffic
patterns.
Ogden Avenue Railroad Overpass - Also hit by cement shortages,
they will be building the bypass road that will provide one lane in each
direction during the overpass construction.
Eola Widening - Final engineering is completing. Plans still call for a Fall
2015 start to utility construction.
Montgomery at Normantown & CN Railway Traffic Light - The city’s
portion of the construction is underway. First quarter, 2015 tentative
completion.
Kautz Road Multi-Use Path - The Kane County Forest Preserve has
agreed to consider the paving of a portion of the proposed multi-use
path through the eastern edge of the forest preserve, marking a change
from previous planning discussions. This will involve engineering work
and the potential for higher cost for the project, but engineers are
evaluating the different options. The timetable has moved a few more
months. More when more detailed information is known. Planning
continues for the addition of multi-use paths along Montgomery Road
from Kautz to Middlebury.
Vehicle Burglaries
An 18 year old resident of our community has been arrested in
connection with many of the recent vehicle burglaries. Police have said
the method used was as they expected – this individual walked through
the community and checked for unlocked cars in most of the cases.
There is a new proposal for Refuse/Recycling under discussion in
Aurora. I have been pushing for lids for recycling containers and
larger recycling containers. The new plan does that and proposes
lidded, wheeled toters for both Refuse and Recycling containers. It
continues the free leaf and brush pickups as well as the current yard
waste program. I believe there may need to be some tweaking of
the plan but it’s headed in the right direction for many people. Let
me know what you think. See the plan at www.Aurorail.org/TrashTalk.
Lock your cars and remove valuables from sight.
Holiday Fun & Festivities • Santa in the Park
Santa comes to Aurora’s Phillips Park! Children who want to give
their holiday wish list to Santa Claus in person can visit Jolly St. Nick in
December at the David and Karen Stover Visitors Center at Phillips Park,
1000 Ray Moses Drive. Santa will be available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 6 to 7, 13 to 14 and 20 to 21. Parents are
encouraged to bring their cameras. The free event is sponsored by the
Friends of Phillips Park. For more information, call the Visitors Center
at 630-256-3750
Mary Poppins
The Disney classic hits the big stage at the Paramount through
January 4th in an original production of this family musical. The live
orchestra and cast flying throughout the theater bring timeless family
entertainment to us during the holidays. Visit ParamountAurora.com
for more information or to reserve tickets. The second in this season’s
highly acclaimed Broadway series of original productions.
Festival of Lights - Now thru December 28
Friday-Saturday 5:00 - 10:00 p.m. | Sun-Thurs 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Phillips Park. Presented by the Rotary Club of Aurora in partnership
with the City of Aurora. Admission is free, donations accepted.
www.AuroraFestivalofLights.com. One of the largest free outdoor
holiday light displays in Northern Illinois, Festival of Lights, returns for
its eighth year in 2014 with even more dazzling displays.
This signature winter event is a drive through of more than one
mile of spectacular lighted displays at Phillips Park, 1000 Ray Moses
Drive. Many new animated displays and 50 additional lighted holiday
trees have been added to this year's event. Last year's festival set a
record when almost 21,200 cars visited the four-week event.
Have a Wonderful Holiday Season! From our family to yours, it is an
honor to serve you in the 8th Ward.
No texting while driving, stay focused and SLOW DOWN!
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
AldermanMervine@aol.com (331) 452-5136
Customer Service Line: (630) 256-INFO (4636)
(M – F, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
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or you want a more holistic and functional medicine approach,
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Gregory Arnold, M.D.
Director of Valley Pain Care Centers
With our comprehensive services, we
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1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. powdered ginger
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
dash salt
6 Tbsp. butter, softened
3/4 cups sugar, divided
3 Tbsp. milk
3 Tbsp. molasses
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cinnamon, baking
soda, ginger, cloves, nutmeg and salt. Set aside. In a second large
bowl, cream together the butter and 1⁄4 cup of the sugar until
fluffy. Add the milk, molasses, remaining 1⁄2 cup sugar and
vanilla and mix well. Gradually add the dry ingredients and beat
until well blended. Shape the dough into a 6-inch disk, wrap in
plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°. Shape the dough into little balls
(about 2 tsp.each). Lightly coat hands with cooking spray. Place
on lightly greased cookie sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes until
golden and a bit crinkly. The colder the dough is the more
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2 sticks butter, softened
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2 tsp. almond extract
1/2-1 tsp. pure vanilla extract (optional)
1/2 tsp. salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup vanilla sugar for rolling
1/2-1 tsp. salt for rolling
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream together the
butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the almond extract, vanilla and
salt and mix well. Add the flour and mix just until blended; do not
over beat. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls.
In a small bowl, combine sugar or vanilla sugar and salt to
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Where’s the Gr ound Beef?
By Ann E. Funck
o much beef for sale is named
Angus - Certified Angus.
Steaks and ground beef.
Whatever happened to good old generic
ground beef? It was called hamburger
even. Where are the everyday, common
cattle? Are current cattle Scottish and all
named Angus? What if a cow’s mom
was generic and the pop was Angus?
Would the price be half the difference?
Since at least 2013, a sale price for
ground beef -- if you can find a sale or
the generic -- has been $2.49 to $3.49 a
pound and now is $3.99 or more. I’ve
had to revise the previous sentence three
times in six weeks because of rising beef
prices. One butcher said the drought out
West was to blame.
I remember a sale price of $.99
several years ago. Sometimes you can
unearth ground beef for less than $3 a
pound, usually in five pound “tubes”
that look like government-issue food
pantry items. Buying one of those is
positively embarrassing. Often, it has
the highest legally allowed ratio of fat
(27%) to lean (73%), but the late foodie
James Beard said the fat’s where it’s at.
Fancy recipes call for the leanest ground
beef and then add a pat of butter to the
middle of the patty. Cute!
I don’t care if our Weber grill goes
up in flames, I want hamburgers made
of regular, tasty ground beef -- with its
own fat!
The other day, as I was scanning
Angus ground beef package prices at the
grocer’s, the prices did, like the song at
that very moment playing on the store’s
speakers, “Take My Breath Away.” In
fact, the Delmonico steak sale price of
$4.49 a pound was not much more than
the cheapest Angus ground beef price of
$3.99. The non-sale steak price has been
rising about fifty cents a pound each
month.
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And what’s this “Certified” really
mean – on Angus or anything? For
example, water. Is bottled “natural
spring water” certified to actually be
from those “French Alps”? I’ve been
reading in news articles that most
bottling companies use water from
suspect sources. Who knows where it’s
been? ‘Maybe from up the lazy river at
children’s swimming camps. The
bottlers could dilute with 90% tap water
and still claim their aqua to be from
those cool Provencean peaks. ‘Like
bakeries use dabs of butter and 90%
salty grease and, if cornered, say their
baked goods are made with real butter.
The bakeries’ butter dabs might even be
the “whipped” kind now foisted upon
us at restaurants -- mainly salty water
and air.
The point is: Do we really know
where any beef has been? And how
would we know if the beef’s from a
quasi-Angus cow?
There are myriad grades of ground
beef and they escalate in price. What
used to be cuts of steak now
differentiate ground beef grades: ground
chuck, ground round, ground sirloin,
ground tenderloin. These labels are to
confuse the customer into simply
snatching any package that looks red
and ground. I have yet to find ground
filet mignon, but I’m sure it’s sold where
I don’t shop, and the price per pound
would justify sprigs of locally-grown
saffron and free-range lobster tails
framing the meat.
We could resort to chicken (breast
born to be bland) or fish (farm-raised
and tasting like cream of wheat), but
their prices have skyrocketed too -–
except for the humble canned tuna.
Tuna is so trite, and trite is so tedious.
But we can alternate tuna salad and
fried tuna patties for dinner with
something I recently saw advertised:
“Imitation Cooked Octopus, 1 lb. bag,
$3.49.” That’s imaginative! But is the
faux octopus certified? So many fussy
diners.
If people would chew on fake
octopus, maybe we can bring back
chicken gizzards, which I like. Of
course, the gizzards have the depth of
flavor of chicken dark meat which is not
so popular. Americans prefer white
meat that’s “mild,” like chicken breast.
They also want mild fish –- no sea
creatures tasting “fishy,” so I couldn’t
guess what flavor is added, besides the
ubiquitous sea salt, to the 1 lb. bag of
fatuous octopus.
The sad scenario of entrees’ ever
rising prices is leading us to
vegetarianism. Being basically
indecisive, it might be a relief for me,
when dining out, to forgo meat and
even fish and choose the vegetarian
white meat of potato, rice, or pasta for
my entree. But there had better be a
sauce that’s accredited and
splendiferous.
So, where’s the ordinary ground
beef? And steak? They are gradually
going the way of steak tartare. Dare we
ask if we’re really carnivorous? And
monogamous? Forget that last -- and
most analysis. As droughts persist, meat
in general will soon be out-dated. The
actual animals –- Angus or nameless -will expire due to our looming water
shortage that’s been predicted for years
in grazing states.
Water is the epitome of bland -manna for the masses who prefer “mild”
and certified. Water will be the prime
Kobe beef: prized and high-priced. The
well-heeled already have home delivery.
Butlers will be in training. Platinum
trays will balance crystal flutes of iced,
be-lemoned aqua -- the lemon for a
spritely pop of color more than any
flavor.
Currently, a prescient ad for the
brand of Icelandic Glacial brags: “Direct
from Iceland’s legendary Olfus Spring,
this pristine natural spring water is
filtered through ancient lava rock,
creating remarkable purity and optimal
mineral balance. Clean, crisp and
untouched, celebrate nature’s perfection
with every sip... 8.4 Naturally Alkaline,
100% Carbon Neutral, 100% Sustainable
Spring.”
100% tasteless. 90% ridiculous.
Order it rare. Water -- ya got a beef?
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 hand-delivered -- or $25 if mailed. For a copy, please email her at rfunck222@msn.com or call 630 820-9896.
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the happy gardener
December 2014
Article Source: Becca Massat
The Growing Place
make a difference with a garden
It’s Time to Perk Up Your
Porch With Some Color!
ith the onset of plummeting temperatures, all
of our pretty summer annuals have withered
away, leaving our homes’ curb appeal sadly
lacking. Between the cloudy gray days and the old brown
leaves, it’s time to perk up our porches with some sparkle,
fragrant greens and holiday color.
Let’s begin the transformation. First, make sure your
pots are winter-worthy. Then, there are a few ways to set
the scene. For symmetry, set up matching pots either side
of the front door. For an asymmetrical look, set a larger pot
on one side with two smaller on the other side—this
creates a balanced whole. Add in a door embellishment
such as a wreath or swag, and possibly small porch-light
arrangements or bows. This now creates a picture-perfect
entry to welcome your holiday guests.
Color is what draws your eye! Pick your theme.
W
Trends this year highlight mixed combinations of gold and
platinum. Even on their own, these reflective metals are
classic. Copper or bronze easily span the Thanksgiving
into New Year’s range of themes. Traditional red and
green is always in style. For fun, swap out that traditional
pine green for lime accents. Even plum mixed with lime
can add a modern pop of color.
The basic ingredients for a typical 10” pot consists of a
taller center item that might be about 2-3’ in height (or
more if a larger pot); at least 3 varieties of greens, about a
half to full bundle of each, and your theme items. If your
pot needs to be visible from the street, then add items such
as sparkling twigs, twinkling lights, glittering bows and
bright accents. If you prefer a woodland or natural theme,
choose cones, white birch branches, winterberries and
other natural offerings. If your pot is viewed from a closer
perspective, then consider more detailed embellishments
such as outdoor safe ornaments.
Greens are the starting material for your pots and
should be a mix of tones and textures. You need at least
one draping green, several filler greens and an item to add
height. There are shades of green, too. Variegated Cedar
adds bright lime and golden colors and is a nice,soft
draping green. You may also consider Incense Cedar in a
medium green with tiny gold tips, while Coned Cedar has
bluer foliage and little brown cones. White Pine tips and
Port Orford are perfect filler greens. The taller center could
be birch logs, a cut spruce top or Redtwig Dogwood
branches. Curly willow branches also add wonderful
height, texture and color.
After choosing your greens, bring out your personality
with embellishments. Branches dipped in glitter come in a
variety of colors with glittered Pinecones to match. Natural
Birch branches, Sugar Cones and Lemon Leaves add
simplicity and texture. The ribbon wall spills sparkle,
plaids and cheery prints– choose an accent that speaks to
you! Branched light sticks (lit with tiny LED lights) add
twinkle.
If you need help in designing your container, or
choosing your ingredients, we’ll be happy to help you!
There are basic pots already filled with greens that allow
you to just add your personal touch. We can also do it all
for you and create custom pots based on your theme and
color preferences.
Expert Tip: You can keep your greens fresh longer by
spraying them with WiltPruf®. This waxy spray coats the
needles and slows down the evaporation of moisture and
drying. If possible, keep your greens out of direct sunlight.
Water your pots thoroughly and allow them to freeze to
hold in the greens and moisture.
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Lovely Lines
Zechariah & Elizabeth
Zechariah listened. What was that
sound? A faraway bell? The breath of
God? A nocturne?
He knew the sheep were asleep for
the night and that the shepherds had
put to bed the many lambs. Candles do
not make a sound nor did the high
wooden rafters. Zechariah looked up
and down and left and right. He saw
nothing, but the sound persisted. The
sound was melodious and seemed far
away, faint, unrecognizable. It was a
soothing sound and a puzzlement.
Zechariah was a priest who had
gone into the church temple of God this
day to burn incense. Many people were
praying outside. He and his wife
Elizabeth were without children, as the
Bible tells us.
Suddenly, Zechariah knew what the
sound was.
It was an angel’s wing, fluttering
nearby.
Then the angel Gabriel appeared to
him. The angel told him not to be
afraid. Gabriel told him that God had
answered his prayers. He and Elizabeth
would have a child and name him John.
“O Zachariah! Lo! We bring thee tidings
of a son whose name is John and we
have given the same name to none
before him.” Zechariah cried unto his
Lord, a cry in secret, “My Lord! Lo! The
bones of me wax feeble and my head is
shining with grey hair and I have never
been unblest in prayer to Thee, my
Lord.”
When Zechariah left the temple, he
could not speak. “Then he came forth
unto his people from the sanctuary and
signified to them: Glorify your Lord at
break of day and fall of night.”
Shortly, thereafter, Elizabeth
became pregnant. She was so thankful
at her older age to be with child. All
during this time, Zechariah could not
speak. When she delivered the baby
boy, it was decided to call him John as
the angel had asked. Immediately,
Zechariah could speak again. Everyone
was filled with joy and excitement.
They knew that God’s hand was on the
family. And it would also come to pass
that a virgin shall conceive and bear a
son and shall call his name Emmanuel.
“And he shall be called Emmanuel, sent
from God. He will be born of a virgin,
Jo Fredell Higgins
eating honey, declaring ‘make straight
the path of the Lord,’ the Christ Jesus.”
Zechariah was an old man who had
believed in his Lord. He had listened
and he had learned about the almighty
hand of God.
“Angels were making their rounds.
Oh, what a beautiful sound,” begins the
song. They flew to the east and to the
west. They gathered in heavenly choirs
to announce His birth. Glorious angels,
at every point of light. Angels have
been spoken of as hosts, legions, armies.
Their numbers range from 100,000 to
the 49 million of the Jewish Kabbalah.
In Scripture, Matthew asked that
“thousands of thousands of angels
administered to him ten thousand times
a hundred stood before him.” In
Matthew 24:31 it was written that “And
he shall send his angels with a great
sound of a trumpet.”
And so it came to pass that she
brought forth her first born Son and laid
him in a manger for there was no room
for them at the inn. “Peace on Him the
day he was born, and the day He dieth
and the day he shall be raised alive.”
Peace to you, Dear Reader, this
Christmas season and forevermore.
Jo Fredell Higgins is an internationally published and award-winning writer, photographer, historian and essayist. Jo’s ninth book will be released next year.
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Dine Around Naperville
Tap In Pub & Carvery
2155 CityGate Lane • Naperville, IL 60563 • 331.457.5798
Sun-Thurs 11am - 12 midnight • Fri & Sat 11am - Close
www.tapinpub.com
Longtime Naperville Resident, Ray Kinney serves as host of a local cable segment, Dine Around Naperville
promoting 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 will share his insights and opinions on the local dining scene. For a complete listing of Naperville restaurants,
check out www.dinenaperville.com
A
fter a brief Indian summer,
we are headed into winter,
and to me that means
comfort food is on the menu - you
know, the kind that warms you inside
and out! Tap In Pub located in
CityGate Centre at Rt. 59 and Ferry
Road not only serves up great comfort
food and awesome beer, they have
recently remodeled and added two
state-of-the-art HD golf simulators for
your enjoyment!
For most golfers, the change in
season means the clubs are put away
until spring... but this winter we have
a cool new option at Tap In Pub! The
two HD golf simulators allow you to
play golf at some of the best courses
in the world - no matter if it is raining,
sleeting or snowing! The simulators
incorporate revolutionary, proprietary
software and computer vision
technology to make you feel like you
are right on the course, surrounded by
all the sights, sounds and experiences
in beautiful, vivid HD. You can grab
some friends and play 18 holes at
Pebble Beach, Bandon Dunes, St.
Andrews and many more. Experience
some of the best golf courses in the
world, without leaving Naperville.
The recent remodel also resulted
in an updated menu, while keeping
some of the original favorites like the
Carvery Pastrami Sandwich,
Thanksgiving Sliders and of course,
pizzas from their brick pizza oven.
My favorites on the appetizer menu
depends on the day, but it is hard for
me to resist the Food Truck Tacos -- 3
pork tacos with guacamole, sour
cream, black beans, cilantro and
pickled red jalapenos - simply
delicious. To share with friends, I love
their Nacho Platter -- a nice balance
of roast beef, roast pork, black beens,
caramelized onion and jalapenos
topped with a great cheese blend of
Colby and Provolone -- served with
sour cream, guacamole and a
delicious roasted corn salsa. I do
love the fried pickle spears as well.
For main dishes, they have an
excellent choice of Carvery
Sandwiches, but I love their Chicken
Pot Pie -- one of my all time favorites
in the comfort food category in a
delicious butter crust. Their burgers
are ginormous so be prepared to
leave with a full belly. And let’s not
forget their mac ‘n cheese pizza -what’s not to love about that?
In addition to their unique, homestyle menu, Tap In Pub has eight
ever-changing tap handles with a
wide mix of local and regional craft
beers. Their bottled-beer menu also
has an eclectric selection of craft and
non-craft beers for every pallet, from
the uber beer geek to the novice.
Between the two HD golf
simulators and 15 HDTV’s, Tap In Pub
is becoming the place to go for Hawks
and Bulls games or a place to drown
your sorrows about the Bears.
College football Saturdays are a great
time to grab your clubs, play some
golf and enjoy great pub food in a
relaxing setting.
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Good until 12/31/14.
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