CFNA News (all)

The Board holds periodic meetings, all of which are open to Century Farms Home owners. Below are scheduled board meetings and other CFNA events and news.
  • [02/13/2014] Patty Gustin advised that the Harbor Chase case has been scheduled for the March 4th City Council meeting.
  • [01/14/2014] View the agenda for the Harbor Chase Nursing Home meeting; John Tarantino from Cress Creek has arranged a room at the Cress Creek Country Club to facilitate a meeting between the developer of the proposed Harbor Chase nursing home and our homeowners. The meeting will be this Thursday, January 16th at 6:00 pm at the Cress Creek Country Club 1215 Royal St George Dr, Naperville, IL 60563. Neighbors are invited to attend this meeting with their questions. It is the developers intention to answer questions and address zoning issues that may make traffic and safety an issue for our homeowners. I am certain that we can ask him questions outside of this spectrum as well at this time. The developer, Charlie Jennings of Harbor Retirement Associates, will attend along with his architect and his civil engineer to answer our questions/concerns. They will bring a full set of plans and an architecture presentation board that will show the materials selected for use in construction. Charlie Jennings has been very generous with his time, reaching out to me through texting and emails. He will be traveling out of state to meet with us. I am certain that we can make it a neighborly exchange of ideas to benefit the area as a whole. --Fran Bixler
  • [12/04/2013] View the letter from the City of Naperville about a public hearing for rezoning and developing the property next to Century Farms.
  • [8/25/2013] The next CFNA meeting will be at 7 pm, Wednesday, 28 August in our very own Century Farms Park at the Gazebo. Bring your own chairs.
  • [5/19/2013] There will be one final summer tennis registration/informational meeting next Tuesday (May 21st) at the CCC Tennis Courts. Jon Teune, the director of the CCC Tennis Program, will be at the tennis courts from 7:00pm-8:00pm to accept registrations and answer any questions you may have regarding the CCC Summer Tennis Program. Also, feel free to contact Jon directly at: 630-306-6648 or jon-at-westsuburbantennis.com . You can view this summer's program details/registration forms at: 1.) the CCC website or 2.) www.westsuburbantennis.com
  • [4/23/2013] Here is the link to the City of Naperville's website for flood recovery assistance, see these contact numbers (PDF) as well. FYI, if your furnace or hot water tank was under flood water, you might want to contact your HVAC company or plumber to replace gas valves and question about replacement of furnace through your insurance. Please Google legionella bacteria with flood waters and furnaces for more information. IMPORTANT FLOOD DISASTER RECOVERY INFORMATION -- The information below is located on the City of Naperville's Home Page. Please see below for very important information regarding Federal Disaster Assistance Funding for the recent flooding. There is a deadline of 10am Wednesday - April 24th. ----------------- Media Release Monday, April 22, 2013 Residents and Businesses Asked to Share Flood Damage Information with the City Data Will be Used by State For Consideration of Federal Disaster Assistance Funding NAPERVILLE, Ill.— Naperville residents and businesses that experienced flood damage due to the recent rains are asked to please visit the City's online Citizen Support Center at bit.ly/naperfloodreport and report details of their losses via an online form. This information will be used by the State of Illinois to apply for federal aid, so resident participation is crucial. Due to regional and state deadlines, all information should be provided to the City no later than 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. The public is encouraged to spread the word about this information request with their neighbors and friends to help ensure maximum participation. Paper copies of the form will be available for those without computer or Internet access by this evening in the Community Relations Division of the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St., or at all three Naperville Public Library branches at the Adult Reference Desks: Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave.; Naper Boulevard Library, 2035 S. Naper Blvd.; and 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive.
  • [3/21/2013] Our Annual Meeting is scheduled for next Thursday, March 28, 2013. This is the 2013 Annual Meeting of Voting Members to be held. Sign-in will begin at 6:30 and the meeting will start at 7:00 PM. We will be meeting at: 400 S . Eagle , Naperville Municipal Center's Lunch Room. As in the past, we will need your proxies to establish a quorum. See the proxy that Baum Property Management has prepared for us. It is an election time, Diane McManigal and Fran Bixler are running for the same two spots on the board. The format for the proxy has changed, ballots will be available at the meeting. However the proxies will work to achieve quorum regulations. Please print in the name of one of the board members if you wish them to cast your vote for Diane and Fran.
  • [3/10/2013] Lance Jansen from Cress Creek Commons has shared with Century Farms residence an invitation to apply for Pool and Tennis memberships in Cress Creek Commons
  • [3/4/2013] See the March 2013 Naperville Area Homeowners Confederation newsletter (NAHC), shared by Patty Gustin. "This month we provide information on our planned District 204 and City Council Candidate Forums. We also preview our March 23rd general meeting which will focus on Plant Care and Gardens. Neighbors and neighborhoods can learn about issues and opportunities in the community along with news from the City of Naperville, local organizations, and civic groups in the monthly News Briefs. We proudly publish monthly updates from the Naperville Public Library, DuPage Children's Museum, Naperville Park District, ACTHA, KidsMatter, Morton Arboretum, Naper Settlement and more."
  • [3/29/2012] The CFNA re-elected board members Shekhar Tewatia, Sean Flaherty and Ghanshyam Agarwal to new two year terms.
  • [8/13/2011] The CFNA Board invites residents to join them at a meeting to discuss the 2012 Budget Aug 24th, 2011 at 7:00 pm at the Naperville Municipal Center building
  • [3/24/2011] Century Farms welcomes in the new Board members Fran Bixler (Secretary) and Diane McManigal (Director). Shekhar Tewatia becomes President and Sean Flaherty Vice President. Ghanshyam Agarwal becomes Treasurer. We thank departing members Craig Barbret (President) and Hong Chao (Treasurer) for their years of service to the community.
  • [3/19/2011] 7 pm, March 23rd (Wed) is the 2011 Annual Meeting of Voting Members to elect two members to the CFNA Board. The meeting will be in the lunch room of the Naperville Municipal Center (lower level, down the hallway by the door to the underground parking garage). If you're not able to attend, please send in your proxy form so that a quorum may be achieved. There are currently two candidates for the two open positions: Fran Bixler and Diane McManigal.
    Diane McManigal, an eleven year resident of Century Farm, has lived in Naperville since 1979. She has seen the city grow and residential neighborhoods expand since that time. Her 34 year teaching career with Woodridge School District 68 served junior high students and their families. Diane previously served on the Century Farm Pond Committee, block captain and served as a volunteer for other CFHO activities.
  • [10/27/2010] This spooky weather calls for a bonfire. Come one, come all Saturday, Oct 30, for Century Farms' Annual Pumpkin Carving/Decorating Contest. Meet at the Gazebo at from 4:00-5:30 p.m. Pls. bring pumpkins, gizmo's & old newspapers. Children needs to be supervised by an adult. Hot cocoa & pretzels will be available. Bonfire follows from 6 pm-10 pm behind The Flaherty's (1527 William Penn) & follow the trail. Don't forget your flashlights.
  • [7/13/2010] New CF resident James Huang has created a Century Farms Facebook group for use by our neighobrhood.
  • [5/13/2010] 7 families are participating in the Annual Century Farms Garage Sale. The weather looks great for this weekend, sunny and upper 60's! Perfect!! So, everyone take a walk or a drive and visit our sales we have all worked so hard on! -- Tracey P.
  • [4/23/2010] Due to inclement weather, the following activities have been postponed or rescheduled: Planting of butteryfly garden:  Postponed till Friday, April 30, 5 pm till 6:30 pm. Meet us at the wetland between Commons Rd. and Pond 1.  Bring shovels, rakes, muscles and a positive attitude ( Grumpasaurus rex is extinct!). Critter Hunt:  Postponed till further notice.  Stay tuned and we'll let you know when this event is happening. Spring Bonfire:  Will be held after the next Critter Hunt on the upland between ponds 2 and 3.  Take the nature trail alongside 1527 William Penn Dr. to get there.
  • [4/22/2010] Join us in planting a Butterfly Garden! Friday, April 23rd, 5 pm to 6:30 pm. If it rains at 4 pm, the event will be cancelled and will be rescheduled for Friday/April 30th from 5 to 6:30 pm. Location: meet at the Gazebo at the Century Farms Park. Please wear OLD SHOES OR RUBBER BOOTS with socks (no sandals). Don’t forget to bring garden gloves. Use sunscreen and wear a hat. Adult volunteers needed to supervise kids. For questions call: Diane Barbret or Sean Flaherty.
  • [4/10/2010] The Century Farms Natural Areas committee and the Mill St. School Environmental Club will be installing some native plants on the property this spring.  Please join us on April 23 from 5:30-6:30 at the wetlands alongside pond 1 on Commons.  Bring your kids and a small shovel and rake if they'd like to help out.  There will be a critter hunt for the kids thereafter. Sean Flaherty
  • [3/25/2010] Many thanks to Jason Xi, Bing Qian and Ken Budnik for their service to the community. The newly elected CFNA Board is: Craig Barbret, President (2011); Hong Chao, Vice President (2011); Shekhar Tewatia, Treasurer (2012); Sean Flaherty, Secretary (2012); Ghanshyam Agarwal, Director (2012)
  • [1/15/2010] Patty Gustin made available this document about ice dams in roofs
  • [10/30/2009] CF resident Neelam Akhand notes that she is offering yoga classes in her home every Thursday at 9 pm for $10/class.
  • [10/6/2009] Join us for Halloween fun at Century Farms on Oct. 11th/Sunday. Pumpkin Carving Contest starts at 4:30 pm at the Gazebo. Please bring your pumpkins, carving tools and newspapers. Join us our Annual Bonfire along Pond 1 behind the property of The Ansari's at 767 Sigmund Rd. at 6:30 pm. Please bring some drinks, snacks or dessert to share. Don't forget to bring chairs, blankets and insect repellent. Anyone willing to haul wood, please contact Sean Flaherty.
  • [9/19/2009] View the Naperville Park District plans for Nike Park and send them your feedback.
  • [8/29/2009] The next CFNA Board meeting will be 24 September, 7 pm in the Lower Level Lunch Room at the Naperville Municipal Center (400 S. Eagle). The agenda includes the finance committee report, natural areas committee report, pond 3 dredging status and the fountains/aerator contract. New business includes the November 18th 2010 Budget Meeting and a note that the 2010 Annual Meeting will see the filling of three open Board seats.
  • [6/26/2009] Visit http://www.freedomheroesofnaperville.org, a new site honoring our military heroes by documenting their service.
  • [5/20/2009] The next board meeting is Thursday May 21 at 7:00 pm at the Municipal Center.
  • [4/21/2009] Thanks to Fran Bixler, the 2009 Annual Events Calendar for Spring/Summer (pdf) is now available.
  • [4/13/2009] CFNA Board meeting schedule for 2009: Our next three board meetings are set for the year, they are as follow: 5/21, 9/24, and 11/18. Always at 7:00 pm and at the lower level at the Municipal center.
  • [3/25/2009] There is an important CFNA Board meeting tonight with election of two new board members. It is not too late to fax your proxy to Baum Property Management.
  • [3/23/2009] Visit Naperville Community TV candidate interviews to view the candidates and their positions before voting on April 7th (Part of Candidate's Voice on nctv17.com
  • [3/17/2009] Information is now available on the 2009 CFNA Board candidates
  • [1/24/2009] The next CFNA Board meeting will be March 25, 2009 at 7:00 pm CST in the lower level at the Naperville Municipal Center.
  • [1/12/2009] The Illinois Emergency Management Agency Radon program is offering (while supplies last) free radon testing kits.
  • [1/7/2009] Residents are reminded to visit the (members-only) Century Farms forums to post and view posts from their neighbors. Although the cfna chat list doesn't allow advertisements, there is a thread in the forums devoted to advertising of services and goods within our community.
  • [11/18/2008] The next CFNA Board meeting will be December 2, 2008 at 7:00 pm at the Municipal Center downtown Naperville. See the CFNA 2009 Proposed Budget (11/15 revision).pdf
  • [11/11/2008] Yoga for kids ages 5-11yrs old (in the Century Farms forums password-protected for CF members only) by Neelam
  • [11/10/2008] Legal opinion letter regarding the V3 proposal to redesign CFNA pond #3 (pdf) from Keay & Costello, P.C.
  • [10/31/2008] 10/31 revision to the 2009 proposed CFNA budget (.xls) from Bing Qian
  • [10/30/2008] The revised 2009 proposed CFNA budget (.xls) is now available on the CFNA Wiki (password protected for CFNA members only; contact Tim Yao if you need the access info)
  • [10/26/2008] We have planned a spook-tacular Halloween parade on Oct 31. The parade will start at the park at 3:30PM and go around pond 1 along Sigmund Rd, William Penn and then Commons Rd ending at the park. Rachna Rana
  • [10/19/2008] Don't miss the Pumpkin Carving Contest today at 4:30 in the Gazebo!! Bring your pumpkin and carving utensils. We will carve pumkins together and then head to our bonfire. It's a day you won't want to miss. Please bring smore sticks for the bonfire if you have any and also chairs if you would like to sit around the fire. See you there!!! Susan Swanson
  • [9/30/2008] Next Board meeting is November 13. Some attachments from tonight's Board meeting are up at the CFNA Ponds page
  • [9/30/2008] Oct. 19, 4:30pm in the Century Farm Park: Bring your pumpkin and your carving utensils. We will have treats, drinks and prizes for the best pumpkin. When this is complete we will head over to Pond 3 for a bonfire with yummy smores. Sean Flaherty has been cutting the wood for months. He's ready for us!! Please RSVP to Susan Swanson so she can know how many snacks to get. Of course please feel free to show up that day too.
  • [9/14/2008] The CFNA 10 Year Anniversary party has been rescheduled to Saturday, September 27 from 3-6 pm. Anyone unable to attend the new date and requesting a refund should e-mail Susan Swanson. Anyone who hasn't yet signed up for the event but who wants to, should bring $20 to Susan Swanson's house. If you need to leave this, do not leave it in her mailbox (a Federal violation) but at her front door, along with your family name, email address and phone number. People who have agreed to bring tables and garbage cans should bring them September 27th or let Pratima know ASAP. Setup will begin at 2 pm.
  • [9/8/2008] Saturday-Sept. 13: The Anniversary Party committee hosts our great 10th anniversary party, 4-7 pm at the park. Please contact Susan Swanson if you'd like to attend. On Sept. 30, we will hold our Q3 CFNA Board meeting at the Municipal Center, downtown Naperville, 40 S. Eagle St.
  • [8/26/2008] Reminder: Late registration for the CF 10 year anniversary party will be accepted at the party and is $25 per family. Please remember to bring an appetizer/finger food unless you live on Hammer Creek Ct, Mohler Ct., Conestoga Rd. and William Penn Dr. The residents on those streets are asked to bring a dessert to share. Please also remember to bring your own drinks, chairs, and reusable plates,cups, etc. Saturday, September 13, 2008, 4-7 pm, Century Farms Park.
  • [8/18/2008] View the Bag Worm.pdf from Diane Barbret that provides information on the Bag Worm threat to evergreen trees and shrubs.
  • [8/12/2008] Register today for the Century Farms 10 Year Anniversary
  • [7/30/2008] The Century Farms 10 Year Anniversary Celebration will be Saturday, September 13, 2008, 4-7 pm, Century Farms Park. $20 entry fee is required for each participating family. There will be a DJ and a moon jump for the kids. Residents of Hammer Creek Ct., Mohler Ct, Conestoga Rd and William Penn Dr. are asked to bring a dessert to share; residents elsewhere are asked to bring an appetizer/finger food to share. Everyone should bring their own chairs, beverages, and paper products. Please check in at the registration table at the gazebo upon arrival. For more information, contact Susan Swanson. Registration forms and fees can be dropped off at the home of Nick and Julie Liberio, 707 Commons Rd between August 1st and August 13th.
  • [7/25/2008] Century Farms Ice Cream Social & National Night Out 2008 will be Tuesday, August 5th, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, Century Farms Park. On Tuesday, August 5th, neighborhoods throughout Naperville are invited to take part in The 25th Annual National Night Out. This is your opportunity to get to know your neighbors better as well as our police officers and other public officials. No need to register, but remember bring your quarters! Ice Cream will be sold for just 50 cents. As this event is registered with the City of Naperville, various city departments or groups will visit us. Contact Fran Bixler for more information.
  • [6/27/2008] Century Farms Fifth Annual 4th of July Bike Parade is coming up! Century Farms Park, 9:00 AM sharp, 4th of July. Show your pride, decorate your bikes and yourselves in Red White and Blue. Contact Julie Liberio if you have any questions.
  • [6/16/2008] Lot 223 (adjacent to the water towers at Connestoga and West) public hearing, 7 pm, 17 June, Council Chambers, Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St. Contact Sean Flaherty or Jason Xi.
  • [6/16/2008] June 18th meeting with Landscape Concept to discuss pond 3 safety and remediation challenges. All are encouraged to attend. Noon, 1527 William Penn. Contact Sean Flaherty or Jason Xi.
  • [6/16/2008] June 19th (Thursday) Nature walk, 4 pm-5:15 pm, focusing on bird watching behind 1527 William Penn. Contact Diane Barbret or Lu Lu Chew for more information.
  • [6/16/2008] Meet at the CF Park Gazebo 7 pm, Wednesday, 18 June to plan the CF 10 year Anniversary. Contact Susan Swanson if you have any questions.
  • [5/28/2008] Bring the Family to our Century Farms 2nd Annual Bonfire ! Toast your toes and your marshmallows. Bring something to drink too! When: May 31st , Saturday, starts at 7:00 p.m. Where: Behind the houses of William Penn by Pond 3 RSVP to the CFNA Board or Sean Flaherty if you are attending.
  • [5/3/2008] Saturday, May 10, 2-4 pm is the 2008 Annual Clean Up Day
  • [4/29/2008] The 10th Anniversary of the Century Farms neighborhood will be celebrated 5 pm, September 13th in the Century Farms park. Susan Swanson is chairing the celebration committee.
  • [4/7/2008] View before and after pictures from Mill St. and Commons (pictures are on the CFNA members-only wiki) showing all of the blown garbage (the result of careless CF residents) before Fran Bixler cleaned up the area. Note that current CFNA Rules require that garbage and recycling bins be secured against wind; the Board and the CFNA Rules and Regulation Committee are selling bin-keepers at cost to help against this problem. See a violation? Send the Board this Witness Statement Alleging Violation form.
  • [3/21/2008] The Fifth Annual Spring Egg Hunt will be in the Century Farms Park, 9 AM sharp, Saturday, March 22. Call Connie McCormick if you can help. Bring your snow boots! For each child attending, we ask that you contribute 15+ plastic eggs filled with candy, small toy, stickers or the like.YOU WILL BE ASKED TO HIDE THE EGGS FOR YOUR CHILDREN SOMEWHERE IN THE PARK OR GAZEBO AREA.
  • [3/10/2008] The Naperville Sun reports on the looming EJ&E railroad sale that might greatly increase traffic congestion and present safety issues in Naperville.
  • [2/22/2008] On March 11, 2008 the Century Farms Neighborhood Association will be having three meetings, one of which will be our Annual Meeting of the Members. This meeting will be held at the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce offices located at 55 South Main Street, Suite 351 in the Main Street Promenade building in Downtown Naperville. We will be voting in our new board members on this day. See this meeting notice and the ballots
  • [2/19/2008] Come one come all to our February McMeeting! A few neighbors, including a few board members, will be getting together informally this Thursday, Feb 21 at 7pm at the McDonald's on Diehl Road to talk about Association issues. If there's a particular topic you'd like disucssed, please let any board member know.
  • [2/06/2008] The CFNA 2008 budget cover letter and final 2008 budget summary are now available.
  • [1/23/2008] Nike Sports Complex Community meeting: Wed., Jan. 30. The Naperville Park District is looking for resident feedback re: the further development planned for Nike Sports Complex. Residents are invited to a concept plan and stakeholder feedback session on Wed., Jan. 30 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Barn Recreation Center at 421 W. Martin Avenue.
  • [1/7/2008] The Fall 2007 newsletter is now online.
  • [1/5/2008] The next regular CFNA Board meeting will be Monday, January 28, 7 pm, Cress Creek Country Club, 1512 Royal St. George Dr.
  • [1/3/2008] Candidates for the three Board offices opening up in March must turn in their application forms to the Board no later than January 15th (drop them off with a Board member or send them via e-mail to the Board).
  • [1/3/2008] Notes from the last CFNA Board meeting are up on the wiki and the next Board meeting is tentatively scheduled for January 28th. Also on the wiki is a link to the Reserve Advisors reserve study report.
  • [11/28/2007] The next regular CFNA Board Meeting will be Tuesday, December 11, 2007, 7-9 PM, Naperville Township Building, 139 Water Street Naperville. Main topic will be the 2008 budget, though we are still waiting for final numbers from the reserve study.
  • [9/25/2007] From Diane Barbret: Dazzling sights of wildflowers await you!

    Autumn blooming New England Aster (purple) and Goldenrods (yellow) along with Indian Grass and other reddish and brown grasses await you along the naturemowed grass trail located at the trailhead near 1527 William Penn Drive! This trail loops around the pond and heads past Erb Farm Court (another public access point is between the two houses at the large grassy easement). The trail continues into a georgeous oak savannah where you will see squirrels and acorns and walnuts, butterflies and birds.

    Please feel free to enjoy these areas. Even though they are near the back of homes - this land belongs to you - for your enjoyment so come on back and see some nature and get away from the city for 10 minutes! Wear sturdy shoes, as the path heading in is rather hilly and uneven - after that - its a walk in the park. For those with difficulty on this terrain, please feel free to use the unmarked public easement between the two homes on Erb Farm Court to take a nature walk!

  • [9/20/2007] Diane Barbret announces the September 30 2:00 Fun Event in Century Farms. Come join the Prairie and Ponds Superfriends!
  • [9/13/2007] From Vish D.: Sept 7th thru Oct 5th has been proclaimed the 'Celebration of Peace' month. And there are several activities going on that might be of interest. For details, please visit www.thinkglobalarts.org/events.html
  • [9/11/2007] Minutes from the 9/11 CFNA Regular Board meeting are now available in the CFNA Wiki (CFNA Members only)
  • [8/31/2007] The next CFNA Board of Directors meeting will be Tuesday, 11 September, 7-9 pm, Cress Creek Country Club, 1215 Royal Saint George, Naperville. See the Notice of Meeting
  • [8/30/2007] Triathlons at Lifetime Fitness 8:30 AM, 23 September. Age groups are as follow: (7-10) and (11-14). The triathlon for age group 7-10 comprises: 50 meter swim, 2.5 mile bike and 0.5 mile run. The cost is $30 member / $35 non-member if signed up by 9/1/2007. No reason not get your kids excited about fitness at an early age. Hope to see a few of you there. --Ken Budnik
  • [8/8/2007] You are invited to view the common areas with an expert ecologist as we walk around the ponds, prairie and wetlands. Thursday, August 9, 2007 at 10 am. Meet at the Nature Trail sign near 1527 William Penn.
  • [8/7/2007] See this Naperville Sun article about the coming of Super H Mart and Freedom Commons to North Naperville!
  • [8/3/2007] Be sure to come out to the CFNA Ice Cream Social, 6-8 pm, Tuesday, August 7!
  • [7/30/2007] The next CFNA Board meeting is tonight, 7/30/2007, 7 pm at the CF Pavilion.
  • [5/29/2007] The next CFNA Board meeting is June 12th, 7 to 9 PM, Cress Creek Country Club, 1215 Royal Saint George, Naperville. All CF residents are welcome to attend.
  • [4/28/2007] Friday, May 11th & Saturday May 12th from 8 AM - 2 PM will be CFNA's annual garage sale. Participating CFNA residents please RSVP to Anna Budnik or Tawny Mayfield by May 1, 2007.
  • [4/16/2007] See the 2007 Clean Up Report and picture from the CF Clean Up last Saturday.
  • [4/7/2007] Anna Budnik and Tawny Mayfield are planning the Century Farms Garage Sale this year. It will be Friday May 11th and Saturday May 12th.
  • [3/16/2007] There will be a planning meeting 4 PM Saturday, March 17 at the Cress Creek Country Club in support of the proposed Nike Park expansion. All are invited, even children, as there will be a special petition for children titled Kids Care that they can take to their classrooms and get signatures. Our primary role for this meeting is just to show our support and gauge opposition (if any) for the Park District proposal.
  • [3/16/2007] 1st Annual CF Shamrock Run! Saturday March 17th, 1:00 PM Dublin Time, 8:00 AM Naperville Time, Meet at Century Farms Park, Green Beverages (Non-Alcoholic) will be served. In order to participate, you must wear a silly St. Patty's Day Costume.
  • [3/15/2007] The Naperville Park District is considering expanding Nike Park through an $8M purchase of 20 acres of land adjacent to Nike. The Park District will host a public information session on Monday, April 2 from 6-7:30 pm at the Naperville Municipal Center rooms B&C. If unable to attend, send your comments to Eric Shutes, Director, Park Planning and Development, Naperville Park District, 320 W. Jackson Ave, Naperville, IL 60540 or eshutes@napervilleparks.org
  • [3/6/2007] The next Board meeting will be March 13th; please return your proxy form to Fran Bixler by March 12th. Pertinent documents: 2/2007 Letter from the President, meeting notice and ballots , 2006 annual statement .
  • [1/30/2007] Vote on the proposed Naperville smoking ban
  • [1/15/2007] Daily Herald reference on Waste Management's holiday garbage pick up dates
  • [12/20/2006] The 12/12 Board meeting notes are now up in the (members-only) CFNA Wiki. Contact Tim Yao if you need a login/password to access this. Also, the CFNA website has been revamped.
  • [12/10/2006] CFNA Board Meeting, Tuesday December 12, 2006, 7-10 pm, Naperville Township Offices-139 Water Street. The Board will vote on the 2007 budget. Time will be allotted to CFNA members to speak before the vote. the proposed budget has been revised from the last meeting.
  • [12/04/2006] The meeting minutes from the 11/14 board meeting are now available (CFNA members only; contact Tim Yao if you need the password).
  • [11/20/2006] Powerpoint presentation (also in HTML) from Fran Bixler and the CFNA Board on the 2007 CFNA budget and the 11/14 CFNA Board meeting. For reference: 1999 Operating Budget
  • [11/13/2006] Please attend the 11/14/2006 Board meeting, 7-9 pm, Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce building, 3rd floor, 55 South Main Street, Suite 351 - Meeting Room A. Proposed 2007 Budget (assessment raised to $330/household), Cover letter, March Board elections announcement
  • [7/27/2006] The minutes from the 20 July CFNA Board meeting are now available (accessible to members only--if you have forgotten the login/password to access the members-only functions, please contact Tim). Residents are also encouraged to join the CFNA e-mail list.
  • [7/19/2006] The next CFNA Board meeting is 7-9 pm, July 20 in meeting room A at the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St (agenda in Word).
  • [7/7/2006] Ian Carrus has resigned from his position as President and will be succeeded by Fran Bixler; the CFNA Board will be appointing a replacement for Ian to fill out his term of office. Volunteers should contact the Board by July 18.
  • [7/6/2006] August 1st is the National Night out for CF and our annual ice cream social.
  • [7/6/2006] Nature hike in the natural areas, JULY 10th (Monday evening at 7 PM). Flowers are blooming along our natural trails in the land between the Erb Farm Court Pond and the middle pond. CF residents please feel free to enter the mowed path off William Penn Drive to the south of 1527 William Penn Drive. Diane Barbret and naturalist Sue Cravatta will acclimate residents of all ages to the plant and animal life in our little ecosystem. Wear sturdy shoes and bug repellant. Binoculars are fun too. The hike will conclude with popsicles by the oak and walnut trees between the two ponds.
  • [6/7/2006] Join the Century Farms Pond Committee in a Day of Adventure followed by Refreshments! Head out by foot to remove top floating algae, debris and trash from our neighborhood ponds. All neighbors and their children are welcome to help in cleaning up our ponds, you might even get muddy. (Parents bringing children younger than school age are asked to watch them carefully.) A word regarding wildlife during the cleanup: Leave the geese and ducks alone-especially the babies. One yesterday's walk I met six muskrats. They're very shy. Just leave them alone too! The southeast end of pond 1 and the western most portion of pond 2 have redwing blackbird nests in the trees. I imagine there may be chicks in those nests because the birds are very defensive. If they start swooping down on you, (as they did me), just run away. Participants are encouraged to stop by Pond 2 entrance afterwards for a get together, ice cold soft drinks & cold water will be served. Registration is required to plan attendance. Contact Diane Barbret or Sean Flaherty.
  • [6/7/2006] 1. Do not use fertilizer with phosphates in it. The phosphates cause nasty algae blooms in our ponds. 2. Slow release, granular fertilizer is the best! The fast release, liquid fertilizer washes off readily. Slow release fertilizer is also sometimes referred to as controlled release fertilizer. If your fertilizer is applied by a service, please talk to them about using phosphate free, slow release fertilizer.
  • [3/9/2006] The Annual CFNA Members Meeting with elections for Board members was held along with CFNA Board meetings on 3/07/2006.
  • [2/14/2006] Everyone should have received the meeting notice and ballots for the March 7th CFNA Board meeting and election of new Board members. Please return your completed proxy form no later than: March 5, 2005. Preferably by placing it in the proxy box located at 1608 Mohler Court. With your proxy form, we are able to conduct the annual meeting and have the elections take place because we will have reached a quorum. There will be three meetings on Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at The Naperville Township Offices located at 139 Water Street. The first meeting will begin promptly at 7 p.m. The final meeting is scheduled for completion by 9 p.m. CF residents are strongly encouraged to attend.
  • [2/13/2006] Winter is here but spring is just around the corner. The CF Garden Club is ready to spring into "Trading Spaces Garden Style". A big thank you to all the families who have participated in the competition and The Growing Place and TreeMendous for sponsoring the Trading Spaces "Garden Style" event. The landscapers will review the entries and the CFNA Garden Club will notify the winners by mail. An agreeable weekend for the two families will be selected and the planting fun will begin. Naperville Community has offered to cover this event; check channel 17 or nctv17.com for scheduling. Email Patty Gustin with any questions.
  • [1/17/2006] Proposed CF Rules changes (diffmarked version created after the 12/19/2005 Board meeting) are now available. See the cover letter. These will be discussed voted on at the March 7th Board meeting. The Board welcomes any further comments or suggestions.
  • [1/17/2006] Terms end in April for three board members. On March 7, 2006, there will be three meetings: The 2006 Annual Meeting of the Members of CFNA, the 2006 Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors of CFNA and a Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors. At the 2006 Annual Meeting of the Members, the elections will take place. Board members whose terms are due to expire are Fran Bixler, Twila Hughes and Dale Simonson. Fran and Dale have decided to run again; Twila, the CFNA Secretary, has decided to step down. If you would like the opportunity to run for a board member position, please complete the CFNA Board Election Form and send it to CFNA c/o Fran Bixler, 1608 Mohler Court, Naperville IL 60563 or email it to the board at cfna-board@yahoogroups.com. Deadline is January 31st. For more information, see this page.
  • [1/17/2006] CFNA Directory Forms are due January 31st. The forms are being mailed to each CF residence with a cover letter.
  • [1/10/2006] Kimball Hill mailed the board an invitation to attend their informal community meeting. This meeting is in regards to their newly revised development proposal of Weatherstone. This subdivision will be on the corners of Bauer and Mill where the Mayneland Farm is currently. WHEN: Wednesday January 11 at 7:00 p.m. WHERE: The City of Naperville Municipal Center in the Council Chambers. After their presentation, they will provide an opportunity for feedback from the community. See the PUD development map for Weatherstone.
  • [1/9/2006]

    Our neighborhood newsletter is published quarterly. Deadlines for contributions this year are: January 10th for the February newsletter; April 10th for the May newsletter; July 10th for the August newsletter; October 10th for the November newsletter. If anyone has an article from a committee, would like to place a classified ad or make a suggestion for the newsletter, please forward your contribution to Twila and Fran. Articles/contributions will be edited to improve accuracy and clarity as well as correcting errors. Classifieds will be spell checked as well. CLASSIFIEDS ARE FREE for homeowners to post, so if you have something to sell, rent or give away here is your place to post it.

    NEW with this edition, will be a place for a Young Entrepreneurs. This will be a great place for pre-teens to college students who would like to advertise their services such as babysitting, pet care, snow shoveling or lawn mowing, or similar services.

    This information will need to be approved by the parent prior to it being printed in the newsletter. Please email us requesting a form that can be emailed to the parents for their signature and completion of information. (This form will soon be made available on our website: www.centuryfarms.org in the forms corner.)

    Information required is: Name, Type of Service, and Phone Number, if you would like to provide a description or a blurb, that addition will be limited to about 20 words, pending available space.

    If you would like to place a paid advertisement, please contact our publisher, Nancy Higdon directly at nhigdon@comcast.net for pricing and information. To avoid confusion and miscommunication, only paid advertisements should be sent directly to our publisher.

  • [1/9/2006] If you are a beginning or experienced gardener this opportunity is for you. On January 9th the Naperville Community Gardeners will meet at 7 p.m. at John Greene Realty, Montgomery Rd and Rte 59. John Sosnowski, horticulturist at Morton Arboretum, will speak on garden tools and their proper use an care. he will discuss ergonomics and safety in the garden. The meeting is free.
  • [12/4/2005] CFNA members may now give specific input to the proposed CFNA Rules changes that will be discussed at the December 13th Board meeting. There are significant and important changes being considered, so please review the changes carefully. Note: the engine is in the members-only section of the website.
  • [11/30/2005] The next board meeting is December 13, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at the Naperville Township Offices at 139 Water Street, Naperville. The meeting will cover the CFNA budget, proposed CFNA rules changes (in the members-only section) and other business matters yet to be announced. Update: an unofficial diff marked copy of the proposed Rules changes is now available. The CFNA Board's primary objective is to make the Century Farms neighborhood a clean, safe, and enjoyable place to live. It is our belief that certain minor modifications to our association rules will help toward that end. We encourage you to:
    1. give consideration to the kind of place you want Century Farms to be
    2. identify the best course of action you see for achieving it
    3. review the new, proposed rules
    4. provide your comments and suggestions to the Board during the upcoming December meeting or via other means
  • [11/29/2005] Amardeep Lall is sponsoring the Century Farms Holiday Expo, Dec 4th: 12:00-5:00 pm, Dec 5th: 10:00 am-3:00 pm, 647 Century Farm Lane, Naperville. Pretty Penny Creations Boutique quality tops, Luxurious table linens, Ethnic cushion covers, Anjalique inc., Exquisite jewelry in silver, gold and diamond, Colored Affairs, Luxurious Pashmina shawls, cushion covers and handmade gift bags.
  • [11/21/2005] Missed seeing the Fall 2005 CFNA Newsletter? Now you can download it online.
  • [10/24/2005] What: Public Info Meeting on West Branch River Valley Restoration Project.
    When: Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2005, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
    Where: Danada House at the Danada Forest Preserve in Wheaton. An Open House is being held by the DuPage Forest Preserve on October 26th where DuPage County Residents can see ideas and suggest input on how a substantial grant from the Federal Government will eventually be used along the West Branch of the DuPage River. See this PDF document.
  • [08/17/2005] NOTICE OF MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS, TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2005, 7:00 p.m, Naperville Township Offices, 139 Water Street, Naperville, Illinois 60563 THERE WILL BE A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HELD FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING ANY AND ALL BUSINESS OF THE ASSOCIATION, AND INCLUDING THE DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE RULES TO CONSIDER FOR LATER ADOPTION.
  • [08/02/2005] TUESDAY, AUGUST 2ND, ICE CREAM SOCIAL AND NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: Tuesday evening at 6:30 pm, come to the Century Farms Park to experience Century Farms 2nd Annual Ice Cream Social and National Night Out. Police will be there with paddy wagons and squad cars. Firemen will be there with fire trucks. Paramedics will be there with their ambulances. The Electric Department will be there with bucket rides! That was a big hit last year. Please come and experience this terrific event hosted by your Century Farms Neighborhood Association. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Fran Bixler. We need ice cream booth personal. We hope to see many people there again.
  • [07/07/2005] The Regular Board Meeting of the CFNA that was scheduled for Tuesday, July 12, 2005 at The Naperville Township Offices located at 139 Water Street HAS BEEN CANCELLED. This meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, August 16, 2005. A notice of meeting will be delivered 30 days prior to that meeting giving you further details.
  • [07/04/2005] Come and join the fun! On the 4th of July will be the 2nd Annual Century Farms Bike Parade. Plan to meet at the Century Farms park at 9:00 AM with your festively decorated bike, stroller, wagon, or walking shoes. We will march around the subdivision and then meet back at the park to socialize. Questions or comments? Contact Julie Liberio.
  • [06/21/2005] Less than a month away: there will be a Regular Board Meeting of the CFNA at the Naperville Township Offices, 139 Water St., from 7 pm-9 pm. Among the items to be adopted are changes to the Architectural Standards, Landscaping Standards, and Garbage, Refuse and Recycling Standards in the Rules and Regulations.
  • [06/06/2005] The Century Farms 4th Annual Garage Sale will be Friday July 8th - Saturday July 9th, 8AM to 3PM. There is a $10 fee for those homeowners who are participating. We are currently looking for a Chairperson to head this event, until then email the CFNA Board. Guidelines: (1) Signs will be placed on Mill Street and Commons, Diehl and West Street, Bauer and Bob-O-link as well as the entry points into the subdivision, on West at Conestoga and Commons and at Bob-O-Link and Erb Farm and at Commons and William Penn. (2) Make sure you have plenty of change and singles available. (3) Have carry bags on hand. (4) Keep small valuable and fragile items near you at all times. (5) Don't allow strangers to enter you home to use the restroom or try on clothes. (6) If you want your unsold items picked up for donation suggested local organizations include: Salvation Army-888-574-2587, AmVets-708-388-2800, Goodwill-357-6258.
  • [06/02/2005] Austrian Pine trees are being considered for the CF western entrance (see the CFNA Landscaping Map (PDF)).
  • [05/22/2005] Mina Olsen is organizing the CFNA response to the Cress Creek Commons Homeowners Association petition (cover letter) regarding the disposition of the proposed the Mayneland Farms subdivision just south of Bauer road and to the east of Mill Street. Those interested in signing this petition should stop by the Olsen's home by May 31st.
  • [05/05/2005] The Grass Roots Volunteers has compiled a list of volunteer opportunties for kids, teens, adults and families for the summer. This project is part of their goal to help make it easier for Naperville residents to find ways to give a few hours of their time and encourage their kids to get involved in serving their community. If you have any questions about this guide or the other activities we are working on in the future please contact Art Nicholas. Grass Roots Volunteers is an Illinois 501 (3)(c) non profit corporation.
  • [03/17/05] You can find details about your CF home at this Naperville city site
  • [03/16/05] Residents are required to use garbage containers that are 32-gallons or less in size, weighing less than 60 pounds when filled. This regulation, a provision in both the current and new contract, will be strictly enforced. Garbage carts purchased through the City of Naperville are lifted mechanically by the garbage trucks and are not subject to the size and weight regulations.
  • [10/19/04] The 2005 CFNA Budget has now been posted in the CFNA Members Only page. The CFNA Board will entertain questions about this budget in their December meeting.
  • [09/21/04] CFNA Members may now view the 2004 CFNA Financial Statements on the CFNA Members Only page. You can also view the Raisanen Associates Recommendations on the ponds.

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