July/August 2015 - Stonehedge Community Homeowners Association

Stonehedge Community Homeowners Association
Stonehedge ~ Orchard Cove ~ Marywood
SCHA Press
July-August 2015
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7th Annual Sandbag Scramble
See page 8
Ice Cream Social
Wednesday, August 12 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Rain date: Thursday, August 13
Brighton Park
"Thank You" to our Chairperson - Mike Harbert
Welcome to our new Block Captains!
Thank you to Lisa Metzger for her years as Block Captain for Cromwell Drive-South and welcome to the new Block Captain, Tom
Hjellming. Thank you also to retiring Middleton Court Block Captain, Kate Haeger and welcome to that block's new co- Block
Captains Missy And Scott Stancey.
Thanks to Tom, Missy and Scott for stepping up to volunteer!
2015 S C H A Board Members
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NEWSLETTER!
Bruce Mitroff, President 462-9495 bpmitroff@sbcgobal.net
Carrie Kunkel, 1st Vice President, 221-1644
There are 750 families in our StonehedgeMarywood-Orchard Cove neighborhood
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YOU REACH THEM ALL!
Matt Gronlund, 2nd Vice President, 690-4986
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Chris Cozart, Treasurer, 462-9778 Cdcozart@aol.com
2015 SCHA Newsletter Schedule
Mike Harbert, Secretary, 653-4711 mike_harbert@
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Membership and Directory
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SCHA history
The SCHA is a community in south
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Wheaton and consists of three
subdivisions - Stonehedge,Orchard Cove
and Marywood. The Stonehedge
subdivision was started in 1977 by
Levitt Homes and continued and
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completed in 1978 by local builders Joe
Keim, Ed Keim and Faganel Builders.
The Orchard Cove subdivision was
established in 1985. Development began
on the Marywood subdivision in 1994. Both Orchard Cove & Marywood were
built by Joe Keim.
Market Statistics Summary for Wheaton Stonehedge
Joe Eriser
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY
630-217-1438
jeriser@koenigrubloff.com
www.JoeEriserHomes.com
MARKET TRACKER
Latest 6 Months
Welcome to Market
Tracker, an exclusive
Berkshire Hathaway
residential real estate
report. This Wheaton
Stonehedge market
summary offers a look
at sales activity for the
latest 6 months along
with current market
statistics.
Questions?
Give me a call or email
I’m here to help!
The statistics presented in Market Tracker are compiled from data generated by MLS. Due to possible reporting inconsistencies, days on market, average prices, and rates of appreciation should be used to analyze trends only. Property and statistical
data sourced from MLS is solely for your personal use in buying or selling property and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
All representations and warranties regarding the information are disclaimed. Reproduction or any other use is prohibited.
Share Your Summer Recipes On SCHA Facebook Page!
Share your favorite summer bbq, salad, dip, soup, casserole, appetizer or dessert recipe (and picture!) on your SCHA
community's secure SCHA Facebook Page. Contact FB administrators Lisa Pieroni (lisacpieroni@gmail.com) or
Christina Piazzi (christinapiazzi@hotmail.com) to become a community follower, and participant!
What's NEW at your
Wheaton Public Library
*Coming Soon! Cafe on the Park on the main level overlooking Adams Park
*Roku streaming device with Library's digital collection including 200 movies available to Library cardholders
for 7 days
*Three-hours of free in-library use of laptop computers for Library cardholders
*Children's Department featuring story time, kids movies, family game night, family story time and more.
*Free outdoor concerts returning this summer to West Plaza
Take the Summer Off
from financial worry
Whether you need a pre-approval for a
new home or a refinance to consolidate
debt, cover unexpected expenses, or just
looking for a lower interest rate, don’t
worry, I’m here to help.
Cadagin ad here
Call me today for a free evaluation.
Mark Cadagin
Mortgage Banker
630-376-0505 - Direct
630-220-2278 - Cell
mark.cadagin@1amllc.com
EQUAL HOUSING LENDER
Mark Cadagin (IL:31.0001775 NMLS:214150) is an agent of Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp., dba 1st Advantage Mortgage (IL:MB.0004263 NMLS:2551) an Illinois Residential Mortgage Licensee located at 701 E. 22nd St. Suite 125, Lombard, IL 60148. Telephone 630-376-2100.
Regulated by IDFPR, 122 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60603. Telephone 312-793-3000. Copyright © 2015 Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp. dba 1st Advantage Mortgage. All Rights Reserved. 00518-19 06/2015.
Plan Your Family Summer Activities!
At The Morton Arboretum www.mortonarb.org/education - Theatre Hikes
Iron Mask All performances at 1 p.m. Weekends in July
Adaptation of the Man in the Iron Mask, the 17th-century swashbuckling tale
Clue, The Musical All performances at 1 p.m. Weekends in August
Based on the board game most of us grew up with, this piece gives the audience a chance to play along
with the performers. An answer sheet is passed out in the program, the audience picks a killer a
weapon and a room.
Downtown Wheaton www.wheaton.il.us -
French Market - every Saturday 8 am - 2 pm
Kline Creek Farm www.dupageforest.com
Step back in time and experience what life was like on a DuPage County Farm in the 1890s. Stroll through restored
farmstead structures and meet the historically-costumed interpreters operating this living-history farm using the
tools and techniques of the past. Activities and events at the farm re-create the seasonal rhythms that have governed
farm life for centuries.
At Cantigny Park. www.cantigny.org
Cantigny Park 60th Anniversary Celebration and McCormick Day - July 30
Dog Days. Saturday, August 1, 2015 | 10am - 4pmFree with $5 per car parking Bring your dog out and
enjoy a special dog play area, vendors from the dog world and some specially trained pooches to entertain.
All dogs must have current vaccination tags and be sociable with others.
Sunday Bandshell Performances for Kids at Noon, July 5, July 26 and August 16
-
One to One
Summer Tutor for Math grades 6-12 and Physics
Hour sessions for algebra, geometry,
trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus, and physics
Sidewalk Repair Program
The city of Wheaton has an ongoing sidewalk
repair program. You can see the current
projects underway at this link.
http://www.wheaton.il.us/departments/
publicworks/streets.aspx?id=7778
If your sidewalk is a "high severity
distressed" sidewalk, please contact Mike
Wakefield, Superintendent of Streets
MWakefield@wheaton.it.us
Nicholas Kern
WWS Senior, National Honor Society, Honors Student
Call (630) 682-0211 or email kernn1998@gmail.com for more
information
Just a reminder.....Standing water in your yard can
attract mosquitoes, so be sure to clear standing
water!!!
Hey kids, be a Book Reviewer for the Chicago Tribune this summer!
Summer is a great time to crack open a book. To encourage children’s literacy and jump-start creativity, we’re once
again offering kids the chance to be published in the pages of Printers Row Journal through the Chicago Tribune
Children’s Read & Write program.
Children ages 5-16 are invited to submit reviews about books they read this summer. At the start of the school year,
we’ll publish a selection of reviews in Printers Row Journal and online.
Here’s how to participate:
• First, read a book. Go to www.chicagotribune.com/readandwrite or visit your local library for suggestions.
• Next, in 150 words or less, write your thoughts about the book’s lessons, storylines and characters. Younger
children are welcome to draw instead.
• Visit www.chicagotribune.com/readand write to download and fill out a permission slip. Fill it out and email it
along with your written review (attached as Word or plain text files, please) to print ersrow@tribpub.com. Pictures
should be submitted as PDF files.
• All submissions should be emailed by Aug. 10.
Young Artists' Spotlight
Calling all young artists!
Submit your summer art projects
•
The Willis Clan (From TLC’s hit
•
Latting Rodeo Productions (2
•
International Demolition Derby
for the September-October
Newsletter "Young Artists
Spotlight" page.
Drawings, Paintings, Poems,
Sculptures, Woodwork,
Handmade Objects,
Photography!
Submit to anitajwarren@comcast.net
July 22-26, 2015
•
•
TV show)
sanctioned Rodeo Shows)
(2 shows)
Spirits of DuPage (Beer and wine
tasting event)
More details at
DuPage county fair.org
Incident Report from
Chief of Police Mark W. Field, 630-260-4861
Incident: June 8, 2015
WHEATON, Ill. – The Wheaton Police Department
received a report of a suspicious situation on
Sunday, June 7, 2015 at approximately 12:27 a.m.
An unknown male suspect approximately 20-25
years old, 5’7” tall, medium build, possibly Hispanic,
wearing a light purple hooded sweatshirt entered a
residence on Bluegrass Circle in the doorway
between the garage and the residence.
A female who lives in the residence observed the
suspect as he left the residence.
This case is under investigation with the area under
additional patrols.
Anyone with additional information is encouraged to
contact Investigative Division Commander James
Volpe at (630) 260-2056.
The Wheaton Police Department encourages
residents to call 9-1-1 immediately to report
suspicious persons, vehicles, or situations.
The 7th Annual Stonehedge
Sandbagger Scramble
!
Where – Arrowhead Golf Course; 18 holes or 9 holes
When – Friday, August 21st tee times starting at 1PM
Format – 4-person scramble
Cost - $57 a person for 18 and $28.50 for 9; which includes a golf cart
August 11th – deadline for the foursome captain to write a check to
Jim Knasel; total of $228 for 18 holes and $114 for a 9 hole foursome.
Arrowhead needs the money to guarantee the tee times.
Who to contact to sign up – Jim Knasel at jknasel@sbcglobal.net or
cell at 630-248-4226
Other information – there will be prizes for the winning team, longest
drive and closest to the pin. There are only 8 tee times reserved so it
is first come first serve. Each male in the foursome will tee off from
the white tees. Women will tee off from the red tees.