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I n s i d e t h i s
i s s u e :
Board Meetings 2
Board Announce-
ments
3
President’s Letter 3
Neighborhood
News
4
Clubhouse Updates 5
Community Interest 6
Announcements and
Reminders
8
S p e c i a l
p o i n t s o f i n -
t e r e s t :
Lake Chamin-
wood Preserve
Crime-proof tips
Spring Vendor
Fair
Pool Opening
Summer Karate
Program
The Truth about
Thieves
Bringing the latest news to our evolving Kipling Community
April/May 2013
The Kipling Kronicle
Page 2
B o a rd o f D i re c t o rs
Kipling Estates Homeowners Association Board of Directors
All Board members can be reached through the Clubhouse 815-725-9922.
Kipling Estates Clubhouse Contacts
Clubhouse Manager Diane Gallico 815-725-9922 dianeg@kiplingcommunity.com
Communications Manager Brenna Joyce 815-725-9922
Administrative Assistant Cathy Miller 815-725-9922 cathym@kiplingcommunity.com
Clubhouse Staff Betty Presley 815-725-9922 bettyp@kiplingcommunity.com
Clubhouse Staff Terri Lanzisero 815-725-9922
Clubhouse Staff Maria Koss 815-725-9922
Handyman Dave Jaral
Callaway Glen
June 10, 2013 - 7:00 PM
September 23, 2013 - 7:00 PM
November 25, 2013 - 7:00 PM
Galway
May 22, 2013 - 7:00 PM Annual Meeting
The Townes
June 12, 2013 - 7:00 PM
September 12, 2013 - 7:00 PM
December 4, 2013 - 7:00 PM Annual Meeting
Board Meetings - All take place in the Kipling Clubhouse
KEHA Master Board
June 5, 2013 – 7:00 PM - Annual meeting
July 17, 2013 - 7:00 PM
September 18, 2013 - 7:00 PM
November 20, 2013 - 7:00 PM
Englewood Pointe
April 30, 2013 - 7:00 PM
August 13, 2013 - 7:00 PM
November 5, 2013 - 7:00 PM
Devonshire
May 7, 2013 - 6:30 PM - Annual meeting
July 16, 2013 - 6:30 PM
September 17, 2013 - 6:30 PM
November 12, 2013 - 6:30 PM
St. Andrews Estates
May 21, 2013 - 6:30 PM - Annual Meeting
Butterfield Ridge
May 7, 2013 - 6:30 PM - Annual meeting
July 16, 2013 - 6:30 PM
September 17, 2013 - 6:30 PM
November 12, 2013 - 6:30 PM
President Bob Bradley Devonshire President
Vice President Frank Zimmerle Galway
Secretary Sue Olson Galway President
Treasurer Patti McGrath Saint Andrews Estates President
Landscaping Director Linda Ramlot Butterfield Ridge President
Director Cathy Zwirblis The Townes President
Rules and Regulations Director Nancy Erwin Courtyards of Kipling President
Director Jeanne Eggert Englewood Pointe President
Ad Hoc Director Chrissy Kuehl Callaway Glen President
All meetings take place in the Kipling clubhouse
at 850 Wynstone Drive.
Architectural Meetings
The meetings will be at 6:30 PM
4/9/13, 4/23/13, 5/7/13, 5/21/13, 6/11/13, 6/25/13,
7/9/13, 7/23/13, 8/6/13, 8/20/13, 9/3/13, 9/17/13,
10/1/13, 10/15/13, 10/29/13 and 11/12/13
B o a rd o f D i re c t o r ’s B u s i n e s s
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Letter From the President
Dear Kipling Residents,
This is my annual appeal for residents to get involved in their neighborhood homeowner’s association. Again let me state,
“No matter how many times we write about this subject, nothing seems to change. We get the same people over and over
again.”
Being a board member on your neighborhood association is not very time consuming. It involves a few meetings, possibly
some emails or phone calls. Only the president of each neighborhood spends additional time working with the master board.
Let me repeat an old saying - “If we always do what we always did, we always get what we always got.” New board mem-
bers have different thoughts and I believe that is very healthy for our neighborhoods.
Many of our neighborhood associations will be holding board elections in the next few months. I don’t know all the schedules
but I do know that they are always looking for new input. I’m not sure how many officers will be needed for each neighbor-
hood; many of them rotate their terms. But I would encourage new people to get involved. Check with your current president
to see what board positions might be available.
Bob Bradley
First Management Solution
(Townes)
815-834-4308
Bay Property Services, Inc.
(Devonshire)
708-974-4900
Hillcrest Property Manage-
ment (Englewood Point)
630-627-3303
Hillcrest Property Manage-
ment (Courtyards)
630-627-3303
Waste Management 800-796-9696
Property Contact Numbers February 2013 Financial Summary
February 2013 Income 8,292.64$
February 2013 Expenses 28,335.50$
YTD Income though 2/28/13 83,306.82$
YTD Expenses through 2/28/13 51,794.07$
Reserve deposits as of 2/28/13 8,632.00$
Account Balances as of 2/28/13
Operating Accounts
Leaders Bank Operating Account 42,311.94$
Standard Bank MM Capital Expenditure Account 43,759.21$
86,071.15$
Reserve Accounts
Leaders Reserve Money Market 61,891.91$
Leaders CD 10/26/12 52,109.65$
Leaders CD 9/21/12 26,850.74$
Leaders CD 10/1/12 51,271.62$
Standard Bank CD 11/21/12 58,986.99$
Standard Bank Reserve Money Market account 54,780.65$
305,891.56$
Total Account Balances as of 2/28/13 391,962.71$
Accounts Recievable as of 2/28/13 82,648.05$
Accounts Payable as of 2/28/13 1,864.05$
Vacation Home Lookouts
The Vacation Home Lookout is a free service
offered by the Shorewood Police Depart-
ment. Residents can complete a Vacation
Home Lookout form which allows the police
department to collect necessary information
so that officers may know the circumstances
at the residence and whom to contact in the
event of a problem. If requested, an officer
can check the exterior of the residence.
Please be aware that this service is based on
availability. The vacation home lookout ser-
vice is for residences only and requests can-
not be made for more than 30 days. This
service is not intended for unoccupied resi-
dences or businesses. Forms are available at
the Shorewood Police Department or, you
can complete one online.
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N e i g h b o r h o o d N ew s
Lake Chaminwood Preserve: The new two-
lake, 120-acre preserve, named for the nearby
towns of Channahon, Minooka and Shore-
wood, features a .69-mile loop trail, shoreline
fishing and boating for canoes and kayaks.
Small boats with electric trolling motors are
allowed if they are brought in by truck. No
trailer parking is available. Opens at 6 a.m.
Friday. Located off Shepley Road west of the
Interstate 55 frontage road in Troy Township.
The 120-acre Lake Chaminwood Preserve
was acquired between 2000 and 2011. The
preserve is part of the DuPage River preserva-
tion system, which conserves more than 1,500
acres of land.
Prior to the District’s acquisition of the land,
its two lakes were created and used for quar-
rying.
Lake Chaminwood Preserve protects a 35-
acre lake, a 12-acre lake, and a portion of the
DuPage River with associated wetland habi-
tat. It also features 0.69 mile of paved trail,
ideal for many activities including biking,
hiking, running, in-line skating, cross-country
skiing, and snowshoeing.
The preserve offers one picnic shelter for
groups of less than 25 people. The shelter is
not available for rental. The preserve also
offers access to shoreline fishing on the two
lakes. Catch and release fishing is encour-
aged. There is also a canoe/kayak launch and
no launch pass is required. All persons in a
canoe or kayak must wear a personal flotation
device at all times. The preserve allows for
the launch of small fishing boats, and there is
no launch fee or District permit required.
However, only watercraft that can be carried
on top of a vehicle is permitted. There is no
boat trailer parking at the preserve.
Lake Chaminwood Preserve
Crime-proof outside areas • Lighting is one of
the most cost-effective deterrents to burglary.
• Keep yard, porch, garage doors, pathways and
entrances well lit at night. • Consider motion de-
tecting lights which turn on automatically as
someone approaches. • Trim plants and shrubs
that could serve as hiding places for criminals.
• Cut back tree limbs that could help thieves climb
into windows • Consider light timers for exterior
lighting to establish a routine and appearance of
occupancy.
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C l u b h o u s e U p d at e s Fro m D i a n e
Woo Hoo! The Pool will open
on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at
10:00 am!
Kipling Resident Kids will re-
ceive a free kite on Opening Day
of the pool, while supplies last in
celebration of the season.
The clubhouse is selling the
pool chairs to make way for
new chairs. The lounge chairs
are $3.00 - $5.00 each and the
straight back chairs are $3.00
each while they last.
Saturday, March 16, Kipling
Clubhouse hosted a “Spring
Vendor Fair” . It was a great
time for residents to come out
and meet their neighbors and
support their community. Free raffles were
offered. Winners were Linda Morack, Liz
Christ, Susan Semrov, and Jackie Morris.
Some of the vendors present were: Pampered
Chef, Tastefully Simple, Origami Jewelry,
Graceful Creations, 31 Sweets &
Treats, Adrianna’s Cakes, and more
Free refreshments were served, it was a fun
day for all. Look for another to be held this
summer. Something for the entire family!
Some of our winners of the “free” raffles that
were offered (Photographs on bottom pg.6)
Linda Morack won a floral arrangement
Liz Christ won a “31” basket
Susan Semrov won a “sweet treat & jewelry
basket”
Jackie Morris won a “Tastefully Simple &
Pampered Chef Basket”
Water Aerobics will
once again be of-
fered! Certified instruc-
tor, Tara Wilhelm, will
be leading Classes on
Monday and Friday mornings at 9:15 am un-
til 10:00 am. Tuesday and Thursday eve-
nings at 7:15 pm until 8:00 pm $5.00 per
class. Tara teaches at LA Fitness, and is cer-
tified in yoga.
Tara is also willing to have regular exercise
classes here at the clubhouse if there is inter-
est from our residents. If interested, please
call the clubhouse and let us know.
Free Fitness Club P90X, Insan-
ity, Turbo Fire and more. In-
structor Adam Underhill would
like to introduce you to some
serious workouts. Call the clubhouse for
dates and times, (815) 725-9922.
Karate Classes held each Tuesday
afternoon from 4:30 – 5:30 Con-
tact Sensei Thomas at (815) 351-
1923. Summer Classes added to
the schedule for your convenience.
The tennis Court will open
April 1st. Tennis lessons will
again be offered thru Ed Kretz.
Session 1 will be June 10 -14,
9:00am - 10:30am and session 2 will be June
24 – 28. Cost is $25.00 for the week. Call
Ed at (815) 725-6963, or the clubhouse.
The Clubhouse will be closed on Sun-
day, May 12th. Mother’s Day
Pool Opening
Spring Vendor Fair
For Sale
Clubhouse Classes
Fit for Free P90X
Karate Class
We want to hear your suggestions for activities at
the clubhouse. Give us a call or stop in and let us
know what kind of activities you would like to have.
Tennis Anyone?
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C o m mu n i t y I n t e re s t
Bukekan Karate’s Summer Program By: Sensei Wayne Thomas
Is Your Portfolio Truly Diverse?
The financial markets always move up and
down. As an investor, you're no doubt
happy to see the "ups"- but the "downs" can
seem lika a real downer. Isn't
there any way to help smooth out the volatil-
ity in your investment portfolio?
Your best bet is to diversify your holdings.
Unfortunately, many investors
think that if they own a few stocks and a
bond, they're diversified. But you
have to go deeper. For the equity portion of
your portfolio, you may want to
own stocks representing many different in-
dustries, as well as international
stocks. And when you purchase bonds, don't
just stick with U.S. Treasury
securities- consider corporate and municipal
bonds, too. You can diversifiy
even further by owning short-term, intermedi-
ate-term and long-term bonds.
Keep in mind that diversification can't guaran-
tee a profit or protect against
loss. Nonetheless, building a diversified port-
folio is a smart investment move-
so look for diversification opportunities when-
ever possible.
Presented by: Paul Kalafut, Shorewood's Ed-
ward Jones Financial Advisor
Member SIPC
I am very pleased to an-
nounce that the Bukekan Ka-
rate Dojo’s summer program
will begin at the Kipling Es-
tates’ Clubhouse on June 4,
2013.
Karate classes will be held on Tuesday and
Thursday. The Bukekan’s Tuesday afternoon
classes will continue to meet from 4:30-
5:30PM. The Thursday morning karate
classes will begin on June 13th from 9:00-
10:00AM. New this year is the opportunity
for select students to study Matayoshi
Kobudo. Kobudo classes will meet on Thurs-
day afternoon beginning on June 6th from
4:30-6:00PM.
After a few years of studying karate and much
hard work, our new orange belts may now be
eligible to study Matayoshi Kobudo. Any stu-
dent wishing to study Kobudo must be evalu-
ated by Sensei Thomas to see if he or she is
mature enough to participate.
As always, my classes focus on teaching re-
spect, developing a positive attitude, and en-
couraging hard work. Classes are taught in
Japanese, and the cost will depend on how
many times per week your student will be
training. A parent must sign a Waiver and
complete the online Registration Form, http://
www.bukekan.com, before his/her student(s)
can participate. Please make your check pay-
able to Wayne Thomas.
For more information, please contact Sensei
Wayne Thomas at (815) 351-1923 or via e-
mail at wht@bukekan.com.
Vendor Fair Basket winners—see article on page five for names and basket descriptions.
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Kipling Estates Clubhouse
850 Wynstone Drive
Shorewood, Illinois 60404
K i p l i n g E s t a t e s
H o m e O w n e r s
A s s o c i a t i o n
NOW HEAR THIS...NOT ALL THIEVES ARE STUPID!
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your business in the
next issue of the
Kipling Kronicle.
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* Deadline for all Ads is the 15th of the previous
month. Newsletters will be printed and distributed
every other month. Next issue June/July.
Welcome Home!
GLOVE COMPARTMENT INFORMATION: A friend of a friend left their car in the long-term parking while away,
and someone broke into the car. Using the information on the car's registration in the glove compartment, they drove the car
to the people's home and robbed it. If we are going to leave our cars in long-term parking, we should not leave the registra-
tion/insurance cards in it, nor your remote garage door opener.
GPS: A couple of weeks ago a friend reported that someone had their car broken into while they were at a sporting event.
Things stolen from the car included a garage door remote control, some money and a GPS that had been prominently
mounted on the dashboard. When the victims got home, they found that their house had been ransacked and just about eve-
rything worth anything had been stolen. The thieves had used the GPS to guide them to the house, used the garage remote
control to open the garage door and gain entry to the house. The thieves knew the owners were at an event and knew what
time the event was scheduled to finish. They knew how much time they had to clean out the house. Something to consider
- if you have a GPS don't put your home address in it. Put a nearby address (like a store or gas station) so you can still find
your way home if you need to, but no one else would know where you live if your GPS were stolen.
CELL PHONES: This lady has now changed her habit of how she lists her names on her cell phone after her handbag was
stolen which contained her cell phone. 20 minutes later when she called her husband, from a pay phone telling him what
had happened, her husband told her that he received her text asking about our Pin number and he replied a little while ago.
When they rushed down to the bank, the bank staff told them all the money was already withdrawn. The thief had actually
used the stolen cell phone to text the husband (hubby) in the contact list and got hold of the pin number. Within 20 minutes
the thief had withdrawn all the money from their bank account.
Moral of the lesson:
1. Do not disclose the relationship between you and the people in your contact list. Avoid using names like Home, Honey,
Hubby, Sweetheart, Dad, Mom, etc....
2. And very importantly, when sensitive info is being asked through texts, CONFIRM by calling back.
3. Also, when you're being texted by friends or family to meet them somewhere, be sure to call back to confirm that the
message came from them. If you don't reach them, be very careful about going places to meet 'family and friends' who text
you.
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