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October 2019 Number 511 

A Village on the Move 

U. S. Postage Paid 

CR-RT Std. Midlothian, IL 60445 

Permit #38 Crestwood 

Postal Patron 

Village of 

Trick-or-Treat 

Hours: 3pm to 7pm 

See page 11 for Halloween 

Safety Tips. 

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www.operationgratitude.com 

drop-off at crestwood village hall 13840 s. cicero 

deadline for participation is november 5th! 

Reminder: Surplus Refund Applications Due 

Don’t forget to file for your Crestwood surplus refund. Applications are available at 

Village Hall. All applications must be original — no copies. The deadline to return 

your application is Oct. 31st, 2019, at 12:00pm. No applications will be accepted after 

the deadline. In order to qualify, you must have purchased your home by Jan. 1st, 

2018. If this is your first time filing, please provide a copy of your closing paperwork 

for verification. You must follow all instructions and turn in your application with the 

requested copies. No copies will be made at Village Hall. The library has a copy machine 

for public use. Rebate checks will be passed out at the Fine Arts Fair on Nov. 17th, 2019. 

We invite all residents to join us. For any questions, please feel free to call Village Hall. 

(708) 371-4800. 

Playfield Area Project Update 

Work on the water pipe replacements 

continues in the Playfield neighborhoods. 

Water mains have been replaced on East 

and West Playfield Drives, and services 

have been restored to the homes on these 

streets. At this point, the focus turns to 

the removal and replacement of sidewalks 

and curb and storm sewer inlets along 

these roads. The goal is to get as much of 

the landscape/right-of-way restoration 

installed — weather permitting — along 

East & West Playfield Drives by the end of 

autumn. The interior streets in this Phase 1 

area will be the focus thereafter. 

Sanitary sewer relining will begin ramping 

up this autumn. This will be a much less 

intense project since it does not require the 

major replacement of sanitary sewer lines. 

Plans are being developed to resurface all 

the streets in this Phase 1 area along with 

final restorations in the spring of 2020. 

In the meantime, gravel will be replaced 

as needed in the streets, and the holes 

repaired as needed until resurfacing can 

begin next year. 

Please be aware of the need for 

increased care on these roads when 

driving! Some of the streets will require 

one-way traffic. So, there is a great need 

to slow down your speed to protect 

pedestrians, children, other motorists 

and workers! Be careful backing out of 

driveways — the lines of sight are often 

blocked. Let’s be safe and patient as this 

very important neighborhood investment 

takes place. 

Please contact Village Hall if you see unsafe 

conditions, or have questions and concerns. 

Stay tuned to the Adviser and the Village 

website for more updates. 

Mayor Seeks to Meet With Local Businesses Oct. 15th 

Local businesses are the backbone of our economy. 

They provide our Village with goods and services, 

jobs and gathering places. Business owners are 

stewards who invest in our neighborhoods. They 

ignite the entrepreneurial spirit in others to 

pursue their dreams of starting and growing a 

business. 

Mayor Presta is inviting all business owners/ 

managers to meet with him to develop ideas and 

plans to work in collaboration to promote business 

growth and to strengthen the ties between 

entrepreneurs and their community. Our goal is 

to support the workforce and champion all of the 

businesses in the Village. 

We invite all of the businesses of Crestwood to 

have coffee with the Mayor and discuss ideas and 

concerns. Let’s work together to make Crestwood a 

great place to shop! 

Meeting Date: Oct. 15th, 2019, at 9:15am, 

at Village Hall, 13840 S. Cicero Ave. 

www.crestwood.illinois.gov

2 Crestwood Adviser October 2019 Number 511 

Village Hall 

13840 South Cicero Avenue 

Phone. 708.371.4800 

Be sure to visit the Village website at: 

www.Villageofcrestwoodil.gov 

MAYOR 

CLERK 

TRUSTEES 

e-mail: 

e-mail: 

e-mail: 

e-mail: 

e-mail: 

e-mail: 

Lou Presta 

LPresta@crestwood.illinois.gov 

Catherine M. Johnson 

CJohnson@crestwood.illinois.gov 

Theresa Flynn 

tfly5@sbcglobal.net 

Anthony J. Benigno 

ABenigno@crestwood.illinois.gov 

William B. Pieroth 

WPieroth@crestwood.illinois.gov 

Linda M. Madlener 

LMadlener@crestwood.illinois.gov 

Michael J. McInerney 

MMcInerney@crestwood.illinois.gov 

Kevin Wasag 

KWasag@crestwood.illinois.gov 

EDITOR IN CHIEF Bill Graffeo 

BGraffeo@crestwood.illinois.gov 

ASSISTANT EDITOR Amy Roe 

ARoe@crestwood.illinois.gov 

Publishing & Advertising 

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Crestwood, IL 60418 

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The Crestwood Adviser is dedicated to presenting as much as 

it can about the Village of Crestwood so that the community 

can have the information it needs to strengthen and enrich 

the community of Crestwood. 

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Message from the Mayor of Crestwood 

Greetings, 

In case you haven’t noticed, there is a lot going on 

in our Village these days, and I am personally very 

excited about all of the developments taking place 

that will help Crestwood to continue to thrive well 

into our future. At Home recently opened its doors, 

and it’s been great to see the robust number of cars 

parked outside from people in our community and 

coming from elsewhere to check things out. This is 

a step in the right direction for us, as At Home not 

only brings jobs and opportunities to Crestwood, 

but it provides solid tax revenue that will help to 

sustain and continue growing our Village, and that’s 

beneficial to everyone. 

In other important local news, Crestwood has 

decided to add additional full-time police officers to 

our police department. We are currently accepting 

applications from qualified applicants who were 

seeking positions as full-time officers, and we 

currently are establishing an eligibility list. There 

is also talk of the possibility of new police and fire 

facilities in the future. We will publish further 

details on these developments as we are able. For 

now, please be patient as we explore this important 

advancement for the safety of our Village and its 

residents. 

I also would like to announce that Playfield Park 

will be receiving many new pieces of equipment, 

enhancing the play experience for our children and 

making it a better place for residents to visit. 

Our Coffee With the Mayor events are going well, 

and we have had a very positive response from those 

in attendance. I enjoy hearing from the residents 

and learning firsthand what their concerns are. 

Good communication is central to problem solving, 

and by working together, we have been able to 

get many issues resolved. In October, we will have 

two Coffee With the Mayor dates: Oct. 1st and an 

additional Coffee With Businesses event on Oct. 

15th. I look forward to sitting with some of our 

business owners within the Village and seeing what 

we might do together. 

Lastly, let’s continue to keep an eye out for our 

children when we’re on the roads. This month brings 

Halloween and trick-or-treating from 3:00-7:00pm 

on Oct. 31st. Some kids may not have the best 

visibility while wearing their costumes, so let’s be 

extra vigilant when they’re out and about having 

fun. I thank you in advance for your consideration. 

Sincerely, 

Mayor Lou Presta 

Village Meeting Schedule 

Village Board Meetings - 8:00pm 

Crestwood Civic Center | 14025 Kostner Ave | October 3rd and 17th 

Committee of the Whole - 7:00pm 

Village Hall | 13840 S. Cicero Ave | October 1st and 15th 

Planning Commission – Zoning Board 8:30pm 

Village Hall | 13840 S. Cicero Ave | October 8th and 22nd 

Village of Crestwood Parking 

Crestwood Village ordinance prohibits parking on any village 

street between 2:00am and 6:00am. The reason for this 

ordinance is so police will be alerted to abandoned vehicles or 

suspicious vehicles that require investigation. This ordinance 

also ensures that all streets throughout the Village will be 

open to fire and rescue equipment in the event of an overnight 

emergency. This is especially necessary in areas where 

narrow streets can block large fire trucks. We will continue to 

enforce this ordinance. Thank you for your cooperation with 

this ordinance. The initial fine for this violation is $75.00. This 

is a Village-wide ordinance. PLEASE BE SURE THAT YOUR 

LATE NIGHT AND OVERNIGHT GUESTS ARE MADE 

AWARE OF THIS AS WELL!

October 2019 Number 511 Crestwood Adviser 3 

Crestwood Fire Department Reminds Residents to Plan, Practice Escapes 

October 2019 — The Crestwood Fire 

Department is teaming up with the National 

Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) — the 

official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for 

more than 90 years — to promote this year’s 

Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Not Every 

Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your 

Escape!” The campaign works to educate 

everyone about the small but important 

actions they can take to keep themselves and 

those around them safe. 

NFPA statistics show that in 2017, U.S. fire 

departments responded to 357,000 home 

structure fires. These fires caused 2,630 fire 

deaths and 10,600 fire injuries. On average, 

seven people died in a fire in a home per day 

during 2012 to 2016. 

“These numbers show that home fires 

continue to pose a significant threat to 

safety,” said Lorraine Carli, NFPA’s vice 

president of Outreach and Advocacy. “In a 

typical home fire, you may have as little as one 

to two minutes to escape safely from the time 

the smoke alarm sounds. Escape planning and 

practice can help you make the most of the 

time you have, giving everyone enough time 

to get out. 

While NFPA and the Crestwood Fire 

Department are focusing on home fires, these 

messages apply to virtually any location. 

“Situational awareness is a skill people need 

to use wherever they go,” said Fire Marshal 

Kevin. “No matter where you are, look for 

available exits. If the alarm system sounds, 

take it seriously and exit the building 

immediately.” 

The Crestwood Fire Department is hosting a 

series of events in support of this year’s Fire 

Prevention Week campaign, including visiting 

various schools in our Village to help educate 

students, as well as hosting a class contest for 

the most creative fire prevention poster. 

For more general information about Fire 

Prevention Week and home escape planning, 

visit www.fpw.org. 

Important 

Numbers 

Village Hall ………………..……..…………....….. 

13840 S. Cicero Ave. 

Main: (708) 371-4800 

Fax: (708) 371-4849 

Hours: 

Mon., Wed., Thu., Fri.: 9:00am-4:00pm 

Tues.: 9:00am-8:00pm 

Police Department ………………..…………......... 


Main: (708) 371-4800 x 5007 

Fax: (708) 371-8307 

Nonemergency (708) 385-5131 Emergency: 911 

Fire Department ……………….………………....... 


Main: (708) 371-4800 x4000 

Fax: (708) 385-2836 

Recreation & Wellness Facility ………………...... 

5331 w. 135th St. 

Main: (708) 371-4810 

Hours: 

Mon.-Thu.: 5:30am-10:00pm Friday 5:30am- 

8:00pm 

Sat.-Sun.: 7:00am-5:00pm 

Library ……………….....…………….………......... 

4955 135th St. 

Main: (708) 371-4090 

Hours: 

Mon.-Thu.: 10:00am-8: 00pm 

Fri.-Sat.: 10:00am-4:00pm 

Worth Township ………………..…………….…….. 

(708) 371-2900 (Residents north of 135th) 

Bremen Township ………………......................... 

(708) 333-9530 (Residents south of 135th) 

Republic Services.………………......................... 

(708) 385-8252 

IDOT………………..……………….………………... 

(847) 705-4222 

Cook County Highway Dept. ………………...….. 

(708) 448-8006 or (847) 705-4228 

Take Note: Village Ordinance Regarding 

Boats, Trailers and Campers 

As our summer months come to an end, 

we want to remind everyone of a Village 

Ordinance. Our goal is always to make sure 

that our residents are educated on our Village 

Ordinances so they can make the right choices. 

These rules are in place to preserve the 

appealing character of neighborhoods, and to 

prevent eyesores and other problems that can 

result when vehicles are parked for long periods 

of time in residential areas, or when commercial 

storage or activity is wrongly taking place. 

§ 159.126 TRAILER, CAMPER AND BOAT 

PARKING RESTRICTIONS. 

(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, 

the following definitions shall apply unless the 

context clearly indicates or requires a different 

meaning. 

BOAT. Any device used or capable of being used 

for navigation on water. 

BOAT TRAILER. Includes every vehicle 

designed or utilized for the transportation of 

any boat, without motive power, designed for 

being drawn by another vehicle. 

COMMERCIAL TRAILER. A vehicular portable 

structure built on a chassis designed to be used 

for a business, trade or occupation and which 

may be used as a conveyance on streets or 

highways. 

TRAVEL TRAILER. A vehicular, portable 

structure, built on a chassis, designed to be used 

as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreational 

and vacation uses. A TRAVEL TRAILER shall 

include the following: self-contained travel 

trailer, pick-up coach, motorized home, camping 

trailer and mobile home. 

(B) Parking restrictions in residential districts. 

In an R-1 or R-2 Residential District, as 

defined in §§ 159.004, 159.033 and 159.047, 

travel trailers, campers, boats, boat trailers or 

commercial trailers, as herein defined, shall 

only be stored or parked in side or rear yards, 

excluding side yards on corner lots that adjoin 

a public street. In addition to the foregoing 

restrictions, travel trailers, campers, boats, 

boat trailers or commercial trailers may only be 

stored or parked in an R-1 or R-2 Residential 

District if they are parked or stored at least 

three feet from any lot line and placed on an 

asphalt or concreted surface. 

(C) Special uses may be granted. Nothing 

contained in this section shall prohibit granting 

of a special use, by reason of practical difficulties 

or particular hardship, upon compliance with 

the provisions, terms and conditions of §§ 

159.170 through 159.175. 

(Prior Code, § 9B-6-5) (Ord. 2232, passed 6-4- 

2015) Penalty, see § 159.999


We Watch, We Call! 

Mayor Presta and the Board of Trustees have heard the requests of many to report crimes in our Village. 

Working with our Police Department, a compiled snapshot of a month’s reporting will be shown 

here in the Adviser. Our intent is to inform the public in order to protect and be vigilant in calling 

upon our Police. The Mayor urges all to stay tuned in to your neighbors’ well-being and property. Call 

our police, report suspicious activity, be aware. (911 or Dispatch non-Emergency 708-385-5131). 

*****Tip of the Month***** 

If you receive any type of call from a utility or credit company claiming that you have an outstanding 

debt and they require immediate payment, you should always call them back to confirm. 

We do not know of any companies that will demand payment in the form of a prepaid debit card. 

DO NOT GIVE ANY INFORMATION AND HANG UP THE PHONE! IMMEDIATELY! 

Reminder for Fall — Be Wary! 

Hang up the phone when anyone is asking for money, posing 

as an official, a bank representative, stating that your 

grandson has been injured, etc., Or is asking for personal 

information! JUST HANG UP ! 

Deceptive Practice 

08-06-2019: A subject reported that his identity was 

used to purchase $1,500.00 worth of merchandise at 

Best Buy. 

08-10-2019: A subject reported that his identity was 

used to purchase $1,700.00 worth of merchandise at 

Best Buy. 

08-23-2019: A resident reported that after receiving 

a letter from a collection agency, she discovered that 

her identity had been used to receive medical care at 

MacNeal Hospital. 

08-23-2019: A resident reported that she received bills 

from Carson’s Dept. store, Pink, and Shop Your Way 

Mastercard for accounts that were opened using her 

identity. 

Thefts 

08-01-2019: A wallet was stolen from a semi truck in 

the 136th Block of Kenton and the credit cards were 

later used in Crestwood, Oak Forest and Midlothian. 

08-01-2019: A woman reported that her wallet was 

stolen from her locked locker at Export Fitness. Her 

credit cards were then used to purchase more than 

$2,400.00 worth of merchandise. 

08-03-2019: Unknown suspects entered two vehicles 

that were parked in the 4900 block of 138th Place and 

had several miscellaneous items taken. 

08-09-2019: A resident called the police to report a 

subject in the parking lot of the apartment buildings 

in the 5000 block of Circle Court that was attempting 

to enter vehicles. Upon officers’ arrival the subject fled, 

and after a short foot chase he eluded the officers. 

08-12-2019: A resident reported that two of his LED 

decorative yard lights were stolen. 

08-12–2019: A resident in the 131st Block of Forest 

View Lane reported that after receiving an alert 

notification from her Ring doorbell video system, she 

observed a male, black subject steal several pieces of 

mail from her mailbox and flee in a vehicle. 

08-15-2019: Numerous vehicles in the area of 137th 

and LaVergne/Lamon were broken into and had items 

taken. Officers located the suspects, and after a brief 

chase the subjects were taken into custody. Numerous 

items were recovered and several victims were able to 

positively identify their property. Criminal charges are 

now pending. 

08-17-2019: A resident reported that a motorcycle 

helmet and a battery charger were missing from the 

garage in the 133rd block of Laramie. 

08-18-2019: A resident reported that his red-and-black, 

two seat go-cart was taken from his driveway in the 

132nd block of East Playfield Drive. 

08-20-2019: Unknown suspects entered an unlocked 

vehicle in the 135th block of LeClair and stole several 

miscellaneous items. 

Retail Thefts 

08-01-2019: A female was arrested at Walmart and 

charged with retail theft for attempting to steal $219.00 

worth of merchandise. 

08-09-2019: A female was arrested at Target and 

charged with retail theft for attempting to steal 10 

bottles of alcohol. 

08-12-2019: A female was arrested at Walmart for 

attempting to steal $241.00 worth of merchandise. 

08-25-2019: Three male black suspects entered the 

T-Mobile in the 134th block of Cicero, ripped several cell 

phones from the display and fled the store. 

08-30-2019: An employee of Walmart was arrested for 

committing several thefts in the amount of $773.00. 

Twenty-six people were issued local ordinance citations 

for retail theft during the month of August. 

Traffic Arrests 

08-05-2019: Crestwood police received information 

that an off-duty police officer was following a vehicle 

that appeared to have kidnapped a woman. Officers 

were given a description of the vehicle and its location. 

Officers located the vehicle and attempted to stop it. 

However, the driver avoided the officers and attempted 

to flee. The vehicle fled at speeds in excess of 70mph and 

committed numerous traffic violations before crashing 

in the 3400 block of 147nd Street in Midlothian. 

The driver was arrested and charged with aggravated 

fleeing, resisting a peace officer, domestic battery, 

speeding, disobeying traffic control devices, driving with 

a suspended license and operating a vehicle without 

insurance. 

08-06-2019: A female was arrested in the 5000 block 

of Midlothian Turnpike and charged with aggravated 

speeding for traveling 78 mph in a 40 mph zone. 

08-23-2019: A male was arrested at 135th and Kostner 

after being involved in an accident and was charged with 

failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and driving 

under the influence of alcohol. 

08-25-2019: A male was arrested in the 4700 block of 

Cal Sag Road and charged with speeding, driving with 

a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor 

vehicle. 

08-27-2019: A female was arrested in the 135th block 

of Laramie and charged with speeding in a chill zone, 

driving without a valid license, and operating an 

uninsured motor vehicle. 

08-29-2019: A female was arrested in the 143rd block of 

Cicero and charged with improper display of registration 

and driving with a suspended license. 

Armed Robbery/Battery/Burglary 

08-08-2019: Two unknown suspects smashed the glass 

and entered Baseball Dreams in the 5400 block of 135th 

Street. The subjects fled before any items were taken. 

08-25-2019: Officers responded to a residence in the 

133rd block of Crestwood Drive for a disturbance at a 

party where two subjects had been shot. Upon arrival, 

witnesses advised that two subjects who arrived late 

to the party started a disturbance and then displayed 

a gun, firing several shots, striking the two victims. 

Both victims were treated at Christ Hospital for minor 

injuries. 

08-30-2019: Officers responded to the Sprint store 

in the 136th block of Cicero for a hold-up alarm. Two 

subjects entered the store just before closing, displayed 

a firearm and ordered the employees into the back 

room. The suspects demanded money and ordered the 

clerk to open the safe that contains cellphones and 

other electronics. The subjects fled the store in a Lincoln 

Towncar. That vehicle was later pursued by Alsip Police 

Department. However, they lost sight of the vehicle 

near 111th and I-57. A short time later, the vehicle was 

located in Chicago and towed back to the Crestwood 

Police Department. Several of the stolen phones were 

then located in another vehicle in Riverdale, and 

that vehicle was also impounded. The investigation is 

continuing, and arrests are expected in this case.


Leftover Halloween 

Candy? Treat the 

Troops! 

Crestwood Represented 

at Sea With U.S. Navy 

ATLANTIC OCEAN — Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) 3rd 

Class Carissa Ramirez, from Crestwood, Ill., calibrates a 

torque wrench in the calibration lab aboard the aircraft 

carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Ike, with 

embarked Carrier Air Wing 3, is underway conducting 

the Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA) and 

Final Evaluation Problem (FEP) as part of the basic 

phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan. (U.S. 

Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman 

Apprentice Trent P. Hawkins) 

Operation Gratitude Halloween Candy Drive 

Consider doing something “sweet” by 

donating your leftover Halloween treats! 

Crestwood’s Village Hall will serve as a dropoff 

site for the Halloween Candy Give-Back 

for Veterans, Troops and First Responders 

through Operation Gratitude. Operation 

Gratitude is an organization that ships care 

packages donated by Americans and servicefriendly 

organizations that want to express 

their support for heroes serving overseas 

and here at home. 

Coffee With the Mayor: September Recap 

Guidelines for Participation: 

• All candy donations must be treat sized; 

do not drop off full-size candy bars or 

bags of loose candy. 

• All candy must be sealed and packaged. 

• Do not drop off “Pixy Stix” or other 

powdery candy — it will create a mess 

during transit! 

• Handwritten “Thank you” letters are 

accepted and encouraged! (But not 

required.) 

If you weren’t able to attend our Sept. 3rd, 2019, 

Coffee with the Mayor sessions, we wanted to 

share a recap of questions and comments that 

were discussed. As always, we encourage all 

residents to attend. We thank everyone who 

was in attendance and look forward to October’s 

gathering. 

The representative from the ComEd Vintage 

Program came once again to discuss the program. 

This program is something all residents should 

look into. This program is a wonderful program 

that has helped many families here in the Village 

already. There is information on our website, and 

handouts are available at Village Hall. 

The Director of the Biela Center shared all of 

the various trips/programs that are coming up. 

You can check them out in the Biela section of 

the Adviser or call to learn more. There will be a 

Dental Van that will be at the Biela Center — our 

goal is once a month — to assist residents who 

don’t have dental insurance. Please call the Biela 

Center at (708) 371-400 x 6000 to find out dates! 

Q: Will the rebate program be the same this 

year? 

A: Yes, applications are available now at Village 

Hall. If you look on your tax bill, there is a line 

that says “Village of Crestwood.” The residents 

will get everything they paid into the Village of 

Crestwood. 

Q: When will Crestwood get its own Post 

Office? 

A: We are diligently at work on this. We have 

to show Congress the need. I will be going 

to Washington sometime around October to 

continue progress. 

Q: The Manager of Menards came to ask if a 

Casino goes up across the street, there is a 

possibility of adding another entrance off of 

Cicero to Menards. 

A: Of course that will be discussed. We are already 

taking that into consideration and planning on 

possibilities. 

Q: A resident complained that the stop light 

on 135th & Cicero is way too short. 

A: That stoplight, along with the one on Route 

83 and Cicero is run by IDOT. The Village has no 

control over the timing of the light. The reason 

behind it is to keep traffic flowing on Cicero as 

much as possible. IDOT phone number is (847) 

705-4228. This is a 24-hour line. 

Q: What can we do as a Village to help 

promote recycling? 

A: We have contacted Republic Services about 

providing more information on educating 

residents. We are planning a big event to be held 

in the beginning of the year to have a hands on 

demo/ educational presentation. We will continue 

to provide information in the adviser for people to 

read and promote recycling. 

Q: A woman who is a member of the 

Crestwood Recreation Center asked why they 

don’t do Christmas parties for the group. 

A: The coordinator/instructor of the party went 

on medical leave and no one else showed interest 

in planning. The Recreation & Wellness staff 

wasn’t involved in the planning of the party at the 

time. We would be happy to help. The Director of 

the Biela Center has encouraged the group to use 

the Biela Center to have their party and attend the 

Christmas party that the Biela Center has every 

year. 

Q: A few residents that live on Carriage Lane 

expressed concern on the speeding on the 

street. 

A: The Police Department has been notified and 

will schedule the electric speed sign to be put out 

there to deter speeding. 

Q: When will we have sidewalks on 

Midlothian Turnpike? 

A: The Midlothian sidewalk project is already in 

the works. It is a project that will take some time 

to complete. 

Q: A resident who lives on 137th Street came 

in to express concern about a large hole that 

was made in her yard. She requested that the 

Village fill it in, for fear of someone getting 

hurt. 

A: Public works took care of it and filled it in. 

Q: A resident questioned if we could bring 

back the old Health Fair that was held at 

Nathan Hale? 

A: Mayor stated he would be happy to talk to the 

Fire Department, Recreation & Wellness Center 

along with the Biela Center about possibly revising 

the current Health Fair for next year. 

A resident from 141st and Karlov expressed 

thanks for putting up the digital speeding sign. 

It has helped with the speeding and caused more 

people to slow down. 

If you would like to talk about issues, ask 

questions, discuss concerns, offer comments or 

suggestions, or just have a chance to meet the 

Mayor, please take the time to come out to one of 

these events. Mayor Presta is looking to make this 

a monthly event and welcomes the opportunity to 

meet you. 

Next Meeting: Oct. 1st, 2019 

Location: Village Hall, 13840 S. Cicero Ave. 

Coffee with the Mayor 

Tuesday, October 1, 2019 

10:00 – 11:00 a.m. and 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. 

Where: Village Hall – 13840 S. Cicero Ave. 

Join Mayor Lou for a cup of coffee! A time to discuss issues, share ideas, ask questions and connect 

in a friendly casual environment. No agenda or speeches just a chance to meet and connect. 

ALL ARE WELCOME!


Crestwood Fire and Police Departments Thank 

Students for 9/11 Remembrance 

One of the things we recently saw on social media was 

parents commenting that their child’s school had not 

recognized the events that occurred on September 11th. 

There was no moment of silence, no words spoken, no 

announcements made, no lessons to be learned to mark 

the anniversary of the attack that took the lives of more 

than 3,000 people. 

To see that in some of the schools, that September 11th 

was treated as just a normal day is heartbreaking. No 

remembrance for the lives that were lost. 

However, here in Crestwood, we received these letters 

and cards from the students from Nathan Hale. This 

has truly touched the hearts of our police officers 

and firefighters. We want to say thank you to each of 

the students who sent a card. We also would like to 

thank the teachers and educators of Nathan Hale who 

participated and allowed the students the time to make 

these cards. It is these actions that will ensure that 

future generations understand the 2001 terrorist attack 

and will ensure that we “Never Forget!” 

Thank you, Nathan Hale students, from Crestwood Police Department and Fire Department! 

— Crestwood Police Department 

The Rain Didn’t Stop The Fun! 

On Sept. 9th, more than 70 seniors gathered at Hollywood Park/In The Game 

to get in the swing of things. The Annual Mayor’s Senior Miniature Golf 

Outing was a huge success. The weather started out nice but soon took a quick 

turn. Not to worry — Biela Center Director Linda McSweeney came to the 

rescue with an umbrella on the course to escort the golfers in. The staff from 

Hollywood Park quickly grabbed huge umbrellas as well to help the crowd 

move inside. We can’t say enough good things about the service and staff at 

Hollywood Park/In the Game! Once inside, the participants enjoyed gift cards 

that were supplied by Mayor Presta to play games on the machines of their 

choice, or to brush up on their Skee-Ball. Many enjoyed gathering in the food 

court catching up as Mayor Presta visited at some of the tables. 

Lunch was served to all in attendance. On the menu were pizza, sloppy joes, 

pasta salad, chips, and — we can’t forget — ice cream. The rain cleared up 

and many were able to finish their games if they so wished. Many thanks 

to Hollywood Park/In the Game for their beautiful new renovated facility, 

delicious food and outstanding service. Special shout-out to Biela Center Staff 

member Bernie, Assistant Director Ashley and Director Linda for putting on a 

fantastic event. As always, a huge 

THANK YOU to Mayor Presta for providing a FREE, FUN event for all the 

seniors. We look forward to it next year! 

A Message to the Village … 

“We would like to thank Public Works for removing a very large and heavy tree branch. We appreciate you and 

the police officer who put cones in the street to warn our neighbors.”— Peggy Lazarus (Via Social Media)


CRESTWOOD ART COUNCIL 

FINE ARTS FAIR 

FREE EVENT 

NOVEMBER 17, 2019 

DOORS OPEN @ 10 AM TIL 3PM 

CRESTWOOD RECREATION CENTER 

5331 W. 135 TH STREET, CRESTWOOD 

JOIN US AS WE HOST OUR FOURTH FINE ARTS FAIR! LOCAL ARTISTS 

SHOWCASE THEIR TALENTS! FEATURING HANDCRAFTED POTTERY, OILS, 

ACRYLICS, CHALKS, SKETCHES, PHOTOGRAPHY, FINE JEWELRY AND MORE! 

SPEND A WINTER’S DAY SOAKING UP THE CREATIVITY AND SIPPING WINE! 

(WINE AND CHEESE SAMPLINGS AVAILABLE AS YOU SHOP!) 

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT LINDA MADLENER AT (708) 371-4800 

EXT 1007. EMAIL TFLY5@SBCGLOBAL.NET 

St. Christopher 5K Walk/ 

Run to be Held Oct. 19th 

St. Christopher School will host a 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, Oct. 19th, 

at 8:30am. The event will begin and end on the school grounds at 14611 

S. Keeler Ave., in Midlothian. The course will follow a path through the 

streets of Midlothian and Crestwood. This race is open to all ages and 

ability levels. 

Walkers and runners are welcome, as are strollers, but no bicycles, 

scooters or skateboards, please! Note: T-shirts cannot be guaranteed 

for participants who register after Friday, Oct. 11th. Packet pickup will 

take place at St Christopher School in the “Unit D” Building on Friday, 

Oct. 18th, from 3:00-7:00pm or on day of race beginning at 7:30am. No 

refunds will be issued due to inclement weather. 

Entry Fee: 

$25 in advance/$30 

day of race 

$3 per person discount 

for groups of 10 or more 

2 Ways to Register: 

• Register online at www.stchrisschool.org/5k 

• Complete registration form (download at www.stchrisschool.org/5k) 

and mail with payment to St. Christopher School 

More Information: 

• Visit www.stchrisschool.org/5k, call (708) 385-8776 

• Email info@stchrisschool.org 

Among the highlights of this year’s Fine Arts Fair will be a performance 

from local artist Katie Quick. 

Fine Arts Fair to Welcome 

Singer Katie Quick 

The Crestwood Art Council is proud to announce that local talent Katie 

Quick will be performing at the Fine Arts Fair on Sunday, Nov. 17th, at the 

Crestwood Recreation & Wellness Center. From singing into a hairbrush 

in the bedroom of her Southside Chicago home, Katie Quick made her way 

into the spotlight as an award-winning singer/songwriter with an incredible 

self-made career in Nashville. She is the writer and producer of three 

award-winning albums, and has appeared on numerous television and radio 

stations across the globe, including ABC's The Katie Couric Show, NBC, CMT 

and others. Katie has shared the stage with such musical legends as Peter 

Frampton, performing unabashedly as a standout solo artist in front of 

thousands around the country. During her performance, Katie will play an 

eclectic mix of pop, rock, blues, and country hits spanning from the 1960s 

through today. Get ready to sing along and reminisce to your favorite music! 

For more information, please visit www.katiequick.com/music. 

ATTN: Condominium Associations 

Coffee with the Mayor 

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. 

Where: Village Hall – 13840 S. Cicero Ave. 

Join Mayor Lou for a cup of coffee! A time to discuss issues, share ideas, ask questions and connect 

in a friendly casual environment. No agenda or speeches just a chance to meet and connect. 

ALL ARE WELCOME!


Marching Astros Play at 

Chicago Fire Match 

Before the start of their competitive season, the Marching Astros from 

Shepard High School enjoyed a night out performing in the beautiful weather 

at a recent Chicago Fire match. 

TOP PHOTO: The marching band from Shepard High School performed before a recent 

Chicago Fire match at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview. BOTTOM PHOTO: The color 

guard and marching band from Shepard High School performed together prior to a 

Chicago Fire game. 

The marching band, directed by Chris Pitlik, played a variety of selections 

prior to the Major League Soccer match at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview. 

TOP PHOTO: The marching band from Shepard High School performed before a recent 

Chicago Fire match at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview. 

Children’s Learning Center Earns State Recognition 

The Children’s Learning Center (CLC) at Moraine Valley Community College 

has received the Bronze Circle of Quality designation from ExceleRate Illinois, 

the state’s quality recognition and improvement system for early learning and 

development providers. 

The CLC provides childcare and preschool for children ages 2 to 5. The center, 

which serves children of students and the community, is licensed by the 

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, and is listed with the 

Cook County Child Care Resource and Referral Agency. 

“I want to congratulate my staff for their achievement,” said Denise Lumpkin, 

CLC director. “We will continue to seek methods to further enhance our 

program and provide the optimal learning environment for children.” 

Each year, Shepard High School teacher Jeff Vazzana 

assigns the now-famous ‘Change The World’ project 

in his Advanced Placement English classes: Students 

choose an issue or problem, research how to solve 

or improve the circumstance, and then develop an 

action plan. 

Last school year the group of Shepard students 

Hewote Zellelew, Lynne Beaumont, Gabija 

Brazauskaite, Lavontae Morrow, Matt Rivera and 

Alissa Robinson wanted to find a way to install more 

Dr. Normah Salleh-Barone, vice president of Student Development, echoed 

Lumpkin’s sentiments. “I am grateful to Denise, Annette, the coordinator, 

and all the staff members in the Children’s Learning Center for working very 

hard to fulfill the requirements of the Bronze level award,” she said. “I know 

they will achieve the Silver designation next, as they have already started the 

groundwork.” 

ExceleRate Illinois is a comprehensive system that includes licensed childcare 

centers, licensed family childcare, preschool, and center-based prevention 

initiative programs, Head Start, and Early Head Start Programs. It is 

administered through the Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral 

Agencies under the joint direction of the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood 

Development, the Illinois Department of Human Resources and the Illinois 

State Board of Education. 

Changing the World, One Less Plastic Bottle at a Time 

water fountains to reduce the amount of single-use 

plastic bottles used by students and staff. 

Their action plan included selling water bottles — 

the “cool” ones that change color when filled — to 

Shepard students and staff. They sold enough to 

fund the installation of a new water fountain. There 

are now two of them on the second and third floors 

of the A-building at Shepard. 

Sales of the water bottles exceeded $1,000. 

PHOTOS BELOW: Shepard High School student Lynne 

Beaumont appears next to a water foundation she 

helped fund. She and a group of AP English students 

sold reusable water bottles to staff members 

and students to raise money to fund the purchase 

of a new water fountain designed to reduce the use 

of plastic bottles. 

Shepard High School students (front row) Hewote Zellelew, Lynne Beaumont, Gabija Brazauskaite, (back 

row) Lavontae Morrow, Matt Rivera, and Alissa Robinson helped fund the purchase of a new water fountain 

that reduces the use of plastic bottles. They sold reusable water bottles to staff members and students 

to raise the money to fund the purchase of a new water fountain. The project was part of the annual 

‘Change The World’ assignment, given by teacher Jeff Vazzana in Advanced Placement English.


Chicago Christian Senior Named National 

Merit Scholarship Semi-finalist 

PALOS HEIGHTS, Ill. — Congratulations to senior Ben Fry of Blue Island! This week Ben was named 

a National Merit Semi-finalist. The NMSC was established in 1955 and is a not-for-profit organization 

that operates without government assistance. Scholarships are underwritten by NMSC with its own 

funds and approximately 400 business organizations that share an interest in honoring scholastic 

champions. Approximately 16,000 Semifinalists were named in the United States in the 65th annual 

National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an 

opportunity to compete to become a finalist and qualify for some 7,600 National Merit Scholarships. 

We are so proud of you Ben! Way to go Knights! 

Chicago Christian High School senior Ben Fry was recently named a National Merit Semi-finalist. 

Shepard Cheerleaders Host Youth Camp 

Experiences With Students 

The cheerleaders from Shepard High School hosted a youth camp last week for 

children from Kindergarten through 8th grade. 

Head coach Nicole Staehlin, a Shepard graduate, and her team taught the 

fundamentals of tumbling and cheerleading. Everyone learned some basic 

routines and performed together during the Shepard sophomore football game 

against St. Francis. 

The cheerleaders from Shepard High School 

hosted a youth camp last month. Students 

learn the basics of cheerleading and 

performed with the Shepard team during 

the sophomore football game against St. 

Francis High School. 

LEFT PHOTO: Students attending the youth cheerleading camp at Shepard High School 

learned tumbling and other basics. RIGHT PHOTO: Students attending the youth cheerleading 

camp at Shepard High School learned tumbling and other basics.


A Village Guide to Recycling 

We want to help educate our residents here in 

Crestwood and to share the importance of recycling. 

We realize how important it is to for everyone 

to know the dos and don’ts — when you know 

better you can do better! For all residents who are 

interested, the Village will be hosting a hands-on 

seminar in educating themselves on how to be a 

good recycler. This event is in the planning stages. 

Stayed tuned to the Adviser for further details, 

including a scheduled event date. 

Help Us Create a Bright Future 

When it comes to recycling, everyone has a part 

to play. Working together, we can make sure 

recyclable materials don’t end up in our lakes and 

landfills. Our recycling partner, Republic Services, is 

committed to the preservation of our Blue Planet, 

a cleaner, safer and healthier world where people 

thrive — not just for today, but for generations to 

come. Learn more at weworkforearth.com. 

Top 10 Reasons to Recycle 

• Good for Our Economy - American companies 

rely on recycling programs to provide the raw 

materials they need to make new products. 

• Creates Jobs - Recycling in the U.S. is a $236 

billion-a-year industry. More than 56,000 

recycling and reuse enterprises employ 1.1 

million workers nationwide. 

• Reduces Waste - The average American 

discards seven and a half pounds of garbage 

every day. Most of this garbage goes into to 

landfills, where it's compacted and buried. 

• Good for the Environment - Recycling 

requires far less energy, uses fewer natural 

resources, and keeps waste from piling up in 

landfills. 

• Saves Energy - Recycling offers significant 

energy savings over manufacturing with 

virgin materials. (Manufacturing with recycled 

aluminum cans uses 95 percent less energy.) 

• Preserves Landfill Space - No one wants to 

live next door to a landfill. Recycling preserves 

existing landfill space. 

• Prevents Global Warming - In 2000, recycling 

of solid waste prevented the release of 32.9 

million metric tons of carbon equivalent 

(MMTCE, the unit of measure for greenhouse 

gases) into the air. 

• Reduces Water Pollution - Making goods 

from recycled materials generates far less water 

pollution than manufacturing from virgin 

materials. 

• Protects Wildlife - Using recycled materials 

reduces the need to damage forests, wetlands, 

rivers and other places essential to wildlife. 

• Creates New Demand - Recycling and buying 

recycled products creates demand for more 

recycled products, decreasing waste and helping 

our economy 

Tips for Recycling 

Lawn and Garden 

• Learn to compost at home. Use food scraps, 

yard trimmings, and other organic wastes to 

create a compost pile. Adding the compost 

you make to soil increases water retention, 

decreases erosion, and keeps organic materials 

out of landfills. 

• Raise the cutting height of your lawnmower 

during hot summer months to keep grass roots 

shaded and cooler, reducing weed growth, 

browning and the need for watering. 

• If you need large lawn and garden equipment 

such as tillers and chainsaws, you can reduce 

waste — and save money — by setting up a 

sharing program with your neighbors. 

• When you mow, “grasscycle” by leaving grass 

clippings on your lawn instead of bagging then. 

The clippings will return nutrients to the soil 

instead of taking up space in landfills. 

• Donate healthy plants that you want to replace 

to community gardens, parks and schools. 

• If you have a wood-burning fireplace, save your 

ashes instead of throwing them away. Once 

cooled, wood ashes can be mixed into your 

compost heap and provide nutrients to your 

garden. 

• 

Know What to Throw 

Make sure you’re putting the right materials in your 

recycling container — paper, cardboard, metal cans, 

plastic bottles and jugs. 

Paper & Cardboard 

• Flattened cardboard, 

newspaper, magazines, office 

paper and common mail can be 

recycled as long as they aren’t 

contaminated by food, liquid or waste. 

• Break down cardboard boxes. It makes them 

easier to process and leaves more room for 

other recyclables. 

• Paper can’t be recycled if it’s mixed with other 

materials. Remove the bubble wrap or plastic 

windows before recycling padded packaging or 

security envelopes recycling padded packaging 

or security envelopes. 

Metal Cans 

• Before recycling food and drink 

cans, remove paper or plastic labels 

and clean out any residual materials. 

• Some metal cans have an insulated coating that 

might not be recyclable. When in doubt, throw 

it out! 

• Recyclables don’t need to thoroughly washed, 

but they do need to be dry so they don’t 

contaminate other items. 

Plastic 

• While hard plastic 

containers like water bottles, milk 

jugs and detergent containers 

can go in your container, flexible 

plastics like grocery bags, bubble wrap and 

styrofoam require special handling and can’t be 

recycled curbside. 

• Lids are too small to recycle by themselves so 

put them on the containers or throw them 

away. 

• If you can poke your finger through the plastic, 

it doesn’t belong in your recycling container. 

Food and condiment bottles are great 

recycling candidates. Just be sure they’re 

rinsed and dry before you put them in your 

recycling container. 

No Soiled or Wet Materials 

One dirty item can contaminate an 

entire truckload, so make sure 

recyclables are empty, clean and 

dry. Once cardboard or paper 

comes into contact with food or liquid, it can no 

longer be recycled. Never allow more than one 

teaspoon of liquid to remain in a recyclable. 

Don't Bag or Contain 

Never bag or bundle your 

recyclables. Items should be placed 

in the container individually. 

Plastic bags can get caught in 

the machinery causing delays and damage to 

equipment. Bundled recyclables can’t be sorted at 

the facility, so all of it ends up in a landfill. 

No Connected or Mixed 

Materials 

• When two or more 

materials are connected they 

cannot be recycled as is, even if 

they’re all recyclable. 

• If all of the mixed materials are recyclable, like 

a plastic package with a paper insert, separate 

the items and put them in your container 

individually. 

• If only part of the mixed material is recyclable, 

like a window envelope, separate the plastic 

portion from the paper and recycle the paper. 

If we all come together as a Village to become better 

recyclers we can truly make a difference. We are 

committed to do our part, we hope you are as well. 

For more information on recycling, please feel free 

to reach out to: 

https://recyclingsimplified.com/recyclingbasics/ 

Local Farmer’s Markets: Bring Freshness to Southwest Suburbs 

Whether you’re looking for fresh produce, baked 

goods or something unusual and handmade to 

give as a gift, your local farmer’s markets are a 

great place to look. Here are the dates, times and 

locations for some of the Southwest Suburbs’ best 

places to shop local-grown and -produced: 

Oak Lawn 

Wednesdays through Oct. 16th, 7:00am-1:00pm 

(Except Sept. 4) 

52nd Ave. & Dumke Dr. (East of Library) 

Orland Park Market at the Park 

Thursdays through October, 4:00-8:00pm 

Crescent Park Circle 

Palos Heights 

Wednesdays through Oct. 16th, 7:00am-1:00pm 

12217 S. Harlem, Municipal Parking Lot 

Tinley Park 

Saturdays through Oct. 12th, 7:30am-12:30pm 

173rd and Oak Park Ave., Metra Parking Lot 

What’s in Season? 

OCTOBER: Apples, Bell peppers, Cabbage, 

Cauliflower, Corn (sweet), Cucumbers, Eggplant, 

Garlic, Grapes, Greens, Herbs, Horseradish, Lettuce, 

Melons, Okra, Onions, Pears, Peas, Plums, Potatoes, 

Pumpkins, Radishes, Rhubarb, Spinach, Squash, 

Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes and Turnips.


Trick-or-Treating Hours 

The hours for trick-or-treating in Crestwood will be 

from 3 pm to 7 pm on Halloween, which falls on a 

Thursday this year. The Village encourages all parents 

and children participating in trick-or-treating to 

practice “safety first!” and abide by these approved 

hours on Thursday, October 31st. 

Keep Trick-or-Treating 

Fun And Safe 

Kids, costumes and candy — they’re the trinity of fun 

for Halloween, and with a bit of preparation and safetymindedness, 

you can ensure a happy trick-or-treating 

adventure for your loved ones. Keep in mind these 

factors and you’ll always have a safe Halloween: 

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Soft, short and flexible is the way to go when 

it comes to swords, knives and other costume 

accessories. 

Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Go with friends 

and/or a trusted grown-up. 

Fasten reflective tape to bags and costumes to 

ensure that you can be seen by those in traffic. 

Examine all treats for choking hazards or 

tampering before eating. 

Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating at night 

so that you cansee and that others can see you. 

Always walk and don’t run from house to house. 

Look both ways before crossing the street, and 

use established crosswalks whenever possible. 

Lower the risk for serious eye injury by avoiding 

decorative contact lenses. 

Only walk on sidewalks whenever possible. 

Wear well-fitting masks, costumes and shoes to 

avoid hampered vision, trips and falls. 

Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid 

homemade treats made by strangers. 

Enter homes only if you’re with a trusted adult, 

and only visit well-lit houses. Never accept rides 

from strangers. 

Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. Make 

sure that all costumes are flame-resistant. 

Fall Yard Clean Up 

Autumn means football games and visits 

to the local pumpkin patch. It also means 

it’s time to get your yard ready for winter. 

The right preparation now will save you 

time and energy when spring rolls around, 

and will keep you and your family safe 

in the yard year-round. Make sure you 

get the most out of your yard next year 

by following our checklist of fall cleanup 

musts. 

1. Clean out debris. 

Fallen leaves and weeds are the perfect 

place for pests to settle in for the winter. 

Clear out flower beds to keep the critters 

at bay. Pay special attention to rose beds, 

as their foliage can foster disease over the 

winter. 

2. Till the vegetable garden. 

After the final harvest, pull out old 

vegetable plants, remove debris, and 

completely till the whole plot. If you 

compost, now is the time to add a layer 

of compost to help nurture your soil for 

planting next spring. 

3. Trim Rogue Branches. 

Trim up any large or out-of-place tree 

branches that may cause trouble during 

the winter. You don’t want any branches 

breaking and falling during the snowfall to 

come. 

4. Clean out the gutters. 

Not all fall cleanup is in the yard. This is 

the perfect time to clear leaves and other 

debris from rain gutters. Check for proper 

drainage, clear out any blockages with a 

small garden trowel, and rinse with a hose. 

5. Dry everything out. 

Drain all water from hoses, fountains, and 

drip irrigation systems, and store them in 

a dry place. Water left standing over the 

winter may damage your equipment. 

6. Aerate. 

Break up soil to keep water from pooling 

and guarantee that nutrients will reach the 

roots over the winter. A garden fork will do 

the job for small yards, but larger yards may 

require a walk-behind aerator, which should 

be available to rent for a reasonable price. 

7. Feed the lawn. 

Send your yard into winter with the 

nutrients it needs to survive the long, cold 

sleep. Add a fall lawn fertilizer with high 

phosphorous content and enjoy a lush, 

green lawn come spring. 

8. Rake and mulch. 

Don’t let fallen leaves get the best of you; 

if left unattended they can suffocate the 

grass. Rake them up, shred them, and use 

them as mulch for young trees, shrubs, and 

flower beds. You might even be able to skip 

the raking part if you use a lawn mower to 

mulch the leaves in your yard. 

9. Prune trees and shrubs. 

Trim any dead branches and cut back 

overgrown trees and bushes. If you have 

blooming perennials like clematis or roses, 

now is the time to prune them and train 

the branches. 

10. Give it one last mow. 

Set your mower to a low setting and give 

the lawn a close buzz before winter sets in. 

This helps the soil dry out more quickly in 

the spring, which leads to a lusher lawn. 

11. Divide and cut back perennials. 

If your perennials really took off this year, 

go ahead and spread the love. Divide plants 

and add them to other beds where they will 

also do well. This saves money and time in 

the spring. Fall-blooming perennials like 

chrysanthemums shouldn’t be divided now 

— wait and divide them in the spring. 

12. Protect cold-sensitive plants. 

Keep sensitive perennials, shrubs, and 

roses in top shape through the cold days 

of winter. Add mulch to the base and wrap 

plants in cloth barriers to prevent damage 

from freezing. Depending on the hardiness 

of the plant and your climate, you can use 

a single sheet or blanket or wrap them in a 

combination of cloth and plastic. 

13. Plant bulbs, shrubs, and fall 

annuals. 

Some plants do best when planted in the 

fall. If you want to add new shrubs or 

spring bulbs like hyacinth, now is the time 

to get them in the ground. Fall annuals like 

pansies are also a great addition to keep 

some color in your yard as other plants go 

to sleep 

14. Protect the deck. 

Prevent the growth of mold and mildew by 

giving the deck a good power wash. If you 

don’t have a pressure washer, you can rent 

one from a garden store. Once the deck is 

clean and dry, add a weatherproofing stain 

to protect the wood from moisture damage 

over the winter. 

15. Clean tools and store them. 

Don’t throw your gardening tools in the 

shed and forget about them until spring. 

Take time to give them a good cleaning and 

add a light coat of oil to prevent rust during 

the cold season. 

If you follow this checklist you’re bound 

to have a wonderfully winterized yard that 

will be ready to wow you with lush, green 

bounty once the warm weather returns.


BIELA CENTER 

4545 Midlothian Turnpike - Crestwood, IL 

MONDAY • WEDNESDAY • THURSDAY 

Movies, Cards and Games - Anytime 

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 

Fitness 

1 2 3 Cards, Games 4 

Lunch: Corn Beef Sandwich 

and Cole Slaw 

Bingo 

CALENDAR: OCTOBER 2019 

MONDAY • WEDNESDAY • FRIDAY 

Fitness from 11am-12pm 

Crestwood Seniors Club 

12:30 p.m. 

Cards, Games 

& Movies 

& Movies 

For more Information 

708-371-4860 Ext. 6001 

TUESDAY & FRIDAY 

Lunch From 12 - 1pm & Bingo at 1pm 

Shipshewana 

Fall Crafters 

8:30:am -5pm 

Fitness & Bingo 

Lunch: Soup and ½ 

Sandwich- Green 

Pepper and Turkey 

7 8 9 Fitness 

10 11 

Fitness 

Crochet Classes 

1pm-3pm 

Rules of the Road 

10am -2pm 

Lunch: Orange Chicken 

and Rice 

Bingo 

14 15 16 17 Cards, Games 18 

Closed Observe 

Columbus Day 

Lunch: Beef Sandwich and 

Potato Salad 

Bingo 

Lunch: Halloween Party $10.00 

21 22 23 24 25 

Fitness 


1pm-3pm 

Computer Class: 

Intro to Computers 

9:30am -12pm 

Includes, Lunch, Games, Costumes, 

Chili Cook Off and Prizes 

Halloween Party 

11am -4pm 

Bingo 

Computer Class 

Facebook and Social Media 

9:30am -12pm 

Cards, Games 

& Movies 

Fitness 

Crestwood Seniors Club 

12:30 p.m. 

Blood Pressure Screening 

9:30am to 11:00am 

Fitness 

Cards, Games 

& Movies 

Grand Victoria Casino 

8:30am -4pm 

Cards, Games 

& Movies 

& Movies 

Mobile Dental Van 

10am -2pm 


Office: Word and Excel 

9:30am -12pm 

Cards, Games 

& Movies 

Fitness & Bingo 

Lunch: Cheese 

Quesadillas and 

Mexican Rice 

Glass Pumpkin Patch 

9am -3pm 

Town and Country Art 

League 7pm -9pm 

Fitness 

Lunch: Sloppy Joes 

and Pasta Salad 

Bingo 

Fitness 

Lunch: Mac and 

Cheese with Salad 

Bingo 


Mobile Bootcamp 

9:30am -12pm 

28 

Fitness 

29 

Lunch: Italian Sausage 

Fitness 

30 31 


1pm-3pm 

Sandwich 

Bingo 

Cards, Games 

& Movies 

Cards, Games 

& Movies 

Happy 

Halloween 

Look What’s Cooking!!! 

Tuesday, October 1st Corn Beef Sandwich 

and Cole Slaw 

Friday, October 4th Soup and ½ Sandwich- 

Green Pepper and Turkey 

Tuesday, October 8th Orange Chicken and Rice 

Friday, October 11th Cheese Quesadillas and 

Mexican Rice 

Tuesday, October 15th Beef Sandwich and Potato Salad 

Friday, October 18th Sloppy Joes and Pasta Salad 

Tuesday, October 22nd Halloween Party $10.00 

Includes, Lunch, 

Games, Costumes, Chili 

Cook Off and Prizes 

Friday, October 25th Mac and Cheese with Salad 

Tuesday, October 29th: Italian Sausage Sandwich 

Enjoy a delicious lunch for $5.00 at the Biela Center 

Tuesday and Fridays. Lunch is served at 12:00pm. 

Bingo and a movie start at 1 p.m.. Lunch reservations 

must be made ONE WEEK in advance. Outside Food: 

No outside homemade food can be brought in. Exceptions: 

parties and special, approved events. 

Games, Games and More Games 

Thursdays all are invited to come and play cards or board 

games. Biela Center is looking for ALL types of Fitness Instructors, 

Nutritionist, Arts and Craft Gurus, Dance Instructors. 

Blood Pressure Screening 

Offered at the Biela Center the 3rd Wednesday of EVERY month. 

9:30am to 11:00am by a registered nurse 

New Fall Programs & Events 

Upcoming Events: Bean Bag tournaments, Pool Tables are 

up and running, Sunday Football Watching in our new Game 

room, Crochet Classes, Jewelry Classes, Art Classes, Art 

League, Cooking Classes, Dance Classes, and much more 

!!!!! Updates will be posted in Monthly Advisors. We are now 

excepting Credit Cards as Payment. 

Biela Center 

Breast Cancer Bingo Bonanza Fundraiser 

As a Village Crestwood continues to be a generous community 

supporter of Little Company of Mary’s Hospital’s award-winning 

Comprehensive Breast Health Center, impacting the lives of 

thousands of breast cancer survivors. 

Also supporting the Crisis Fund that assist LCMHH breast cancer 

patients with emergent financial needs within the community 

Along with supporting the Beverly Breast Cancer walk, we are 

adding an event at the Biela Center. 

Breast Cancer Bingo Bonanza 

Event will be hosted at the Biela Center 4545 Midlothian Turnpike in 

Crestwood 

Sunday October 13 th , 2019 

Time: 10:00am to 3:00pm. 

Tickets: $20.00 include, Brunch, Beverages and Dessert. 

There will be Bingo Bonanza, (BINGO tickets sold separately) 

In addition there will be Music, Raffle Baskets, Split the Pot, 

Vendors to shop from and much more 

Tickets can be purchased at 

Biela Center or Contact Pat Klikuszewski at 708-220-5528

Never A Dull Moment at the Biela Center 

The Biela Center is located at 4545 Midlothian Turnpike, 

but do you know what goes on a daily basis? You never 

have to be bored again. 

Take a look at the many activities that wait for you here: 

*Choose a senior fitness group that works best for youone, 

two, or three times a week. 

*Senior Club meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each 

month 11:30- 3:00pm. Looking for NEW MEMBERS 

Come JOIN us! 

*Lunch and bingo are offered Tuesdays and Fridays all 

year at the Biela Center. 

*Join us for our group trips to River Boats, Fest, Gardens, 

Concerts, Casino's Plays and many other interesting 

venues. 

October 2019 

• October 3rd, 2019: Shipshewana Fall Crafters 

Fair Time: 8:30 am to 5:00pm (Bus departs Biela 

Center at 9:00am) Cost: $30.00: Coach Bus Transportation. 

This festival is a tribute to the crafting and 

old-fashioned culture in the surrounding Shipshewana 

countryside. Quilters, carvers, painters, blacksmiths, 

musicians and crafters of all types. Must be 

paid in full by September 13th, 2019. 

• October 7, 2019: Rules of the Road; Super 

Senior Time: 10am to 2pm Super Senior Time : 

10am-11:30am - Rules of the Road Review. Cost: 

Free. Super Senior’s is a convenient and voluntary 

program for driver's license renewal, which includes 

Rules of the Road classroom instruction, and a 

vision-screening exam. The Rules of the Road Review 

Course also includes a review of safe driving 

techniques and Illinois driving laws. 

A Secretary of State Mobile Driver Services Unit will 

be available for participants to renew their driver's 

licenses. An identification card can be obtained for 

$20.00; however, if you are age 65 and older you 

may obtain a free, non-expiring State of Illinois 

photo ID card. Drivers age 75 and older are required 

to take a driving test to renew their driver's licenses; 

therefore they must visit a Driver Services Facility. 

• October 11th, 2019: Glass Pumpkin Patch at 

Morton Arboretum. Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm. 

Cost: $25.00 Includes Coach Transportation. 

Shop and admire a stunning array of glassblowing 

art at the annual Glass Pumpkin Patch. Explore a 

dazzling collection of more than 6,000 hand-blown 

glass pumpkins as well as autumnal and farmer's 

market-themed glass art designs in mesmerizing 

colors, shapes, and sizes. Guest may purchase 

tickets for Entrance and Tram online or upon arrival. 

Must be paid in full by October 4th, 2019. 

• October 13th, 2019 Breast Cancer Bingo Fund 

Raiser at Biela Center. Time: 10:00am to 3:00pm 

Cost: $20.00 for Tickets Includes, Brunch, Fun 

Bingo, Raffles, Baskets, Bean Bags, Music and 

Much More. If you’d like to purchase a ticket, make 

a donation or help with the event. Please contact 

Linda McSweeney @ 708-371-4800 (6001). 

• October 17th,2019: Mobile Dental Van 10:00am 

-2:00pm. Free Dental Exam and Cleaning. Must 

call to register for services Beila Center 708-371- 

4800 (6001). 

• October 22nd, 2019: Halloween Party: Time: 

11:00: am to 4:00pm. Cost: $10.00. It’s that time of 

year again. For all you Witches, Goblins, Bats, Princess, 

Super Hero’s to come out and play. Start thinking 

about you Chili potion (recipes) for the Annual 

Chili Cook- Off. Prizes for Best, Women’s, Men’s, 

and Couple Costume For the 2nd Annual Chili Cook 

Off. Must be paid for by October 18th, 2019. 

10:30am – 5:00pm Cost: $25.00 Includes; Coach 

transportation, Voucher for FREE Buffet 

• November 12th, 2019: Thanksgiving Lunch. Time: 

11:00 to 4:00pm. Cost: $10.00. Make Reservations 

now, more details to follow soon. 

• November 14th, 2019: Dancing with the Senior 

Stars. Save the Date, more details to come. 

December 2019 

• December 5th, 2019: Hol-Day Downtown Chicago/ 

Shopping/ Walnut room/ Christkindlmarket. Time: 

9:30am am to 4:00pm (bus departs at 10:00am). 

Cost: $25.00 Coach Transportation. A Fun Filled day 

and we will do the Driving and Pay for Parking. 

• Call today to reserve your spot 708-371-4860 

(6002) *** Must be paid in full by November 14th, 

2019 *** 

• December 10th, 2019: Biela Center Christmas 

Party SAVE the Date!!! More details soon! 

• December 12th, 2019: White Christmas: Time: 

10:30am to 4:00pm (Bus Departs Biela Center at 

11:00 Am) Cost: $70.00 per person Includes Coach 

Transportation, Play and Lunch Lunch: Lemon 

Rice Soup, Roast Chicken Breast or Roast Pork w/ 

Apple Dressing,Buttered Corn and Crème de Menthe 

Sundae w/Whipped Cream. Must be paid in full by 

November 1st, 2019. 

Senior Club 

• Thank you to the Senior Club for the generous 

donation to the Coghlan Family. If you would 

like to help support the Coghlan below is a 

GOFUNDME link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/ 

Coghlanstrong?utm_source=customer&utm_ 

medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cp+sharesheet 

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Biela Center Party 

October 22 th , 2019 

Cost $10.00 Includes, Lunch, Snacks, 

Games and Prizes 

Fly in on your broom at 11:00 am 

***Must pay by October 18 th , 2019 *** 

Bring your Spookiest ( favorite)Treat ( Appetizer or 

Dessert) to 

Share with all your GOBBLING friends 

2 nd Annual Chili Cook Off (Call Biela Center and Register 

to participate) 

Prizes for Best: Male, Female and Couple Costume 


October 

• October 2nd, 2019: Regular meeting. 

Starting to collect: Non- Perishables and Canned 

goods for Thanksgiving baskets that will be donated 

to those in need. Christmas gifts for nursing homes, 

please wrap and label Male or Female. 

November 

• November 6th, 2016: Regular Meeting 

• November 20th, 2019: Regular Meeting *** Last day 

for Food and Gift donations *** Christmas Party must 

be paid at this meeting. 

December 

• December 18th, 2019: Senior Club Christmas Party 

at 11:30 AM. 

October Computer Classes Schedule 

October 8 @ 9:30am- Intro to Computers 

October 17 @ 9:30am- to Microsoft Office and basic 

trouble shooting. 

October 22 @ 9:30am- Social Media 

October 25 @ 9:30am- Mobile Bootcamp Part 2 

All are welcome 

Fee: FREE 

Please call The Biela Center to reserve your spot 

708-371-4800 (6002) 

Classes to take place at The Biela Center 

4545 Midlothian Turnpike Crestwood, IL 60418 

Crestwood Biela Center will be heading … 

To the GV Casino 

Date: October 23 rd , 2019 

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Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm 

Cost: $5.00 for Non-Members of TCAL 

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*** Please enter from back entrance *** 

Ms. Lang will be demonstrating the Art of Chinese Ink Brush Painting 

Ms. Lang is an outstanding oil portrait artist who works at the Beverly Arts 

Center and in Chicago Public schools. Her work is shown in galleries in San 

Francisco, Baton Rouge and Louisville 

• October 23rd, 2019 Grand Victoria Casino. Time: 

8:30am to 4:00pm (Departs at (9:00am). Cost: 

$25.00 Includes Coach transportation, $5.00 FREE 

Slot play, $13.00 Buffet voucher, when you 250 

power points. 

• Computer classes: Time: 9:30am to 12:00pm 

Cost: Free 

October 8th, 2019: Intro to Computers 

October 17th, 2019: Office: Word and Excel 

October 22nd, 2019: Facebook and Social Media 

October 25th, 2019: Mobile Bootcamp 

(Cell Phones and IPad). 

Must Register for classes in advance 

708-371-4800 (6001) 

November 2019 

• November 7th, 2019: Horseshoe Casinio. Time: 

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CRWC Announces Touch-a-Truck, Trunk-or-Treat 

The Crestwood Recreation & Wellness Center (CRWC), in conjunction with the 

Crestwood Fire and Police Departments will host the annual Touch-a-Truck and 

Trunk-or-Treat Halloween event for everyone in the community. The event will 

take place Saturday, Oct. 26th, from 12:00-2:00pm in the parking lot of the 

CRWC. This family friendly event allows children — under parental supervision 

— to trick-or-treat in a safe and unique way. Businesses and organizations are 

invited to reserve a space to participate in this event. 

Vehicles provided by the Crestwood Fire and Police Departments and other 

organizations will be strategically placed around the parking lot of the 

CRWC at 5331 W. 135th St. in Crestwood. Children will be allowed to touch, 

climb aboard and blast the horns of an array of trucks in a safe manner. We 

encourage the decoration of trunks or the vehicles themselves in a Halloween 

theme of your choosing. 

There is no fee to participate in this event, but we do require the following: 

• Your commitment of participation on Oct. 26th, 2019, from 11:30am- 

2:15pm 

• A decorated vehicle of your choice. A decorated vehicle is not mandatory 

for participation. 

• Halloween-appropriate handouts (wrapped candy, toys or items enough for 

at least 350 kids) 

What do you get out of it? 

• The opportunity to introduce your business or organization to the parents 

and children of Crestwood. 

• Free publicity and community involvement. 

• The fulfillment of knowing that you brought a smile to each child. 

Please return your Touch-a-Truck and Trunk-or-Treat application form by Oct. 

17th to: Jamie Cluckey, Event Coordinator, Crestwood Recreation & 

Wellness Center, 5331 W. 135th St., Crestwood, IL 60418 

Phone: (708) 595-6149 • Email: crestwoodrec@gmail.com 

Limited vehicle spots are available for this event, so please reserve your spot 

today. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Jamie Cluckey. In case of 

inclement weather, the event may be moved indoors depending on space and 

time. 

Attention Veterans 

If you were honorably discharged from the U.S. military 

and believe you suffer from an injury or illness that you 

contracted because of your service, you are invited to attend 

a meeting of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Chapter 

84 in Oak Lawn to get help in filling a claim for your injury or 

illness. 

There is no charge or fees for this service. The DAV is 

a national service organization comprised of veterans 

dedicated to helping other veterans receive the medical 

attention and compensation they deserve. 

DAV Chapter 84 meets on the First Friday of each month at 

6:30 p.m. at the Johnson Phelps VFW Post #5220 located 

at 9574 South 52nd Avenue in Oak Lawn, Illinois. National 

and Chapter Service Officers will be available to assist you in 

filing a claim for compensation and medical assistance. Bring 

a copy of your DD-214 to the meeting with you. 

Again, this service and all subsequent services provided by 

the DAV are free of charge. To learn more about the DAV and 

its mission to serve disabled veterans visit their website at: 

www.DAV.org. 

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How Can YOU Prevent 

Stormwater Pollution? 

What is stormwater? 

Stormwater is water from rain or melting snow 

that does not soak into the ground. It flows from 

rooftops, over paved areas, bare soil, and sloped 

lawns. As it flows, stormwater runoff collects and 

transports animal waste, litter, salt, pesticides, 

fertilizers, oil & grease, soil and other potential 

pollutants. 

Rain and snowmelt wash pollutants from streets, 

construction sites, and land into storm sewers 

and ditches. Eventually, these empty the polluted 

stormwater directly into streams and rivers with no 

treatment. This is known as stormwater pollution. 

What can YOU do to prevent stormwater 

pollution in Crestwood? 

1. Remember: Only rain belongs in the drain! 

Don’t dump anything down storm drains. Be sure to 

clear away leaves and debris. 

2. Wash your car over your lawn or gravel. 

This allows the ground to neutralize the soap and 

grime from your car rather than sending it directly 

to our creeks and streams. Use biodegradable or 

non-toxic soap that is phosphate-free. You can 

also take your car to a commercial car wash where 

wastewater is either recycled or treated. 


Polluted stormwater degrades our lakes, rivers, 

wetlands and other waterways. Nutrients such as 

phosphorus and nitrogen can cause the overgrowth 

of algae resulting in oxygen depletion in waterways. 

Toxic substances from motor vehicles and careless 

application of pesticides and fertilizers threaten 

water quality and can kill fish and other aquatic 

life. Bacteria from animal wastes and improper 

connections to storm sewer systems can make 

lakes and waterways unsafe for wading, swimming 

and fish consumption. Eroded soil is a pollutant as 

well. It clouds the waterway and interferes with the 

habitat of fish and plant life. 

A sanitary sewer system and a storm sewer system 

are not the same. Water that goes down a sink or 

other inside drain flows to either a wastewater 

treatment plant or to a septic system for treatment. 

Storm sewer flows are not treated. Water that flows 

down driveways, streets, and outside areas into a 

storm sewer or ditch flows directly to nearby creeks, 

fish and wildlife habitats, downstream recreational 

areas, and drinking water supplies. 

There are many types of pollutants that find their 

way into storm drains. Some common pollutants 

found in storm sewers and creeks include: 

• Animal waste 

• Litter 

• Motor oil 

• Yard clippings 

• Fertilizers and pesticides 

• Soapy car wash water 

• Eroded sediment from construction projects 

It’s important to remember that any type of 

surface water runoff, not just rainfall, can run into 

the storm sewer and collect in the stormwater 

management system. For example, when you wash 

your car on the driveway, that water, dirt, and 

grime ends up in the system. That’s why we need to 

be careful with what we put into the storm sewers 

as traces of all this material can end up in the 

stormwater system and our local waterways. 

3. Keep your car well-maintained. 

Fix any fluid leaks promptly and make sure to clean 

up any spills. If you perform your own automotive 

maintenance, automotive repair shops will accept 5 

gallons of used motor oil per resident per day. 

4. Consider disconnecting your downspouts. 

You can plant a rain garden to absorb stormwater 

runoff. You can also use a rain barrel to help collect 

runoff from your roof and gutters to be used on 

your lawn and garden. 

5. Use lawn or garden chemicals sparingly. 

Choose organic alternatives when possible. Avoid 

applying them before a storm. 

6. Mow your lawn less often. 

Keep your lawn at least 3" in height to minimize 

weed growth, the need for watering, and the 

likelihood of pests. Leaving the clippings on the 

lawn can also help block weeds and retain moisture. 

Sweep your sidewalks and driveway rather than 

hosing them down. 

7. Plant native, low maintenance plants and 

grasses. 

They often have longer root systems, which reduce 

the amount of chemicals and water needed. Try 

seeding your lawn with Buffalo Grass (Bouteloua 

dactyloides) or Northern Dropseed (Sporobolus 

heterolepis). For native plant listings, try http:// 

www.wildflower.org/plants or http://plants.usda. 

gov/java. 

8. Minimize runoff by not over-watering your 

lawn and garden. 

Keep sprinklers on a timer to avoid pooling water. 

9. Clean up pet waste. 

Bag up pet waste and dispose of it in the trash to 

prevent harmful bacteria from washing into local 

waterways. 

10. Be sure to minimize the amount of icemelt 

used. 

Do not over-apply salt. Choose a more 

environmentally-friendly alternative when possible. 

11. Consider minimizing impervious surfaces 

around your home. 

Use bricks, gravel, cobbles, natural stone, or 

permeable pavers instead of asphalt or concrete 

when possible. 

12. Make sure storm drain outfalls are not 

running in dry weather. 

A storm sewer system is designed to carry 

stormwater. If it hasn’t rained in 72 hours, it should 

not be flowing. Please call Public Works if it does. 

13. Do not drain your pool, spa, or fountain to 

a storm drain. 

Allow chlorine to dissipate for several days. Test the 

water to ensure the residual chlorine is zero before 

slowly draining to a landscaped area. You may be 

able to drain to a sanitary sewer. Contact your local 

municipality for more information. 

14. Keep your septic system well-maintained 

to prevent leaks. 

A leaking septic system can leach harmful bacteria 

into storm sewer systems and local waterways. It is 

important to keep your system well-maintained to 

prevent costly repairs as well. 

15. Walk, bike, or share a ride when possible. 

Driving causes particulates to enter our air. This air 

pollution can contaminate our rain and end up in 

our streams and lakes. 

16. Properly maintain your neighborhood 

stormwater pond. 

It is designed to capture and treat stormwater 

runoff. 

17. Install a rain barrel or cistern to capture 

roof runoff. 

This helps prevent stormwater from reaching 

waterways and reduces the potential for pollution. 

Did You Know? 

• When the Cal Sag was being built from 1911-1922, 

blasting with dynamite continued day and night 

for years, due to the terrain’s consistent limestone 

composition. 

• The Crestwood Police Department was started in 

1928. Until 1949, Village police chiefs used their own 

cars and even provided their own gasoline. 

• The first Crestwood street lights — 10 in all — were 

placed along Kostner Ave. and on 142nd St. and were 

first switched on in November 1952. 

• The Village flag was designed by Irv Winterfelt for 

the 40th anniversary of Crestwood, and was first 

flown in April 1970.


Scholarships Awarded to Moraine Valley Students 

More than 200 scholarships were awarded to local students for the 2019-20 

school year through the Foundation at Moraine Valley Community College in 

Palos Hills. 

“We are overjoyed to provide financial assistance to these deserving students,” 

said Kristy McGreal, executive director of the Foundation. “Thanks to the 

generosity of our donors, our students are inspired and able to keep moving 

forward to meet their educational goals. We are extremely appreciative of their 

generosity.” 

To see a complete list of scholarship recipients by town, go to 

morainevalley.edu/scholarshipawards. 

McDonald’s Purchased 

$128M in Commodities 

From Illinois Producers 

and Suppliers in 2018 

Saturday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m. 

9000 W. College Parkway • Palos Hills 

Buildings S and U • Ends at Noon 

Discover why Moraine Valley is your best choice! 

• Hear a short presentation about the college, admission and financial 

aid, student life, and more. 

• Learn about the transfer process—complete the first two years of your 

bachelor’s degree here and save thousands of dollars! 

• Discover how to earn college credit while still in high school. 

• Meet faculty from academic and career programs. 

• Take a campus tour. 

Special session for adult learners, too. 

RSVP 

(708) 974-5355 

morainevalley.edu/openhouse 

McDonald’s recently demonstrated its commitment to Illinois farmers, 

ranchers, producers and suppliers, announcing that in 2018, the 

international food purveyor’s system purchased approximately $128 

million in commodities from them statewide. The famed brand, which 

maintains a location in Crestwood at 13630 S. Cicero Ave., issued 

a statement, saying, “McDonald’s is proud to work with these vital 

partners in the agricultural community across the country and in Illinois 

to evolve food quality and work toward our sustainability commitments 

while supporting strong agricultural communities.” 

In addition to announcing the $128 million spent on Illinois 

commodities, McDonald’s also detailed that in 2018, it purchased nearly 

127 million pounds of fiber, nearly 124 million pounds of corn and more 

than 106 million pounds of flour in Illinois. 

“The McDonald’s system is an important business partner and 

commodity purchaser for the agricultural industry in Illinois,” said Lt. 

Governor Juliana Stratton. “Agriculture is our state's largest industry 

with the support of great companies like the McDonald’s system, our 

local farmers are able to do better.” 

The fast-food chain noted that it for more than a decade, it has been 

trying to revolutionize its approach to sourcing, ingredients and 

preparation. Examples include its commitment to cage-free eggs, 

the reduction of antibiotics in the beef supply chain and to general 

collaboration with suppliers who prioritize the health and welfare of the 

animals in the supply chain. 

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Moraine Valley’s Observatory Open Viewings Scheduled 

Moraine Valley Community College’s telescope 

open viewing nights are scheduled throughout the 

year. The remaining schedule includes the following 

dates: 

Oct. 11, 6:15pm 

Viewings will be canceled if it is cloudy or there are 

high winds. Dates and times are subject to change. 

All viewings are held at the telescope dome on the 

G. Jack Bradley Observation Deck, located on the 

west side of the college’s Nature Study Area, off 

Kean Avenue near 107th Street. Observers can 

park in lots east of Building P or in the west section 

of the Building D parking lot, then walk on the 

path to the observation deck. Children must be 

accompanied by an adult or guardian. 

Observers should dress for the weather, wear 

insect repellent and bring their own binoculars or 

telescopes. Occasionally, the International Space 

Station passes into view. This season should include 

good views of Jupiter and Saturn. 

For more information, visit www.morainevalley. 

edu/community/nature-study-area/observatory/.


As much as a remembrance of the victims, the 

event at Shepard High School recalling the terrorist 

attacks of Sept. 11th, 2001, last month served as a 

history lesson. 

“I don’t think any of our students were alive that 

day,” said Major (ret.) Dan Johnson, the senior 

aeronautical science instructor for the U.S. Air Force 

JROTC program at Shepard. “So it’s important that 

we pass these memories along to them.” 

Johnson recalled with clarity what happened 18 

years ago. 

“It was a normal day. People got up and went to 

work, flying on airplanes, being a police officer or 

‘And Then Their Entire World Changed’ 

a fire fighter. And then their entire world changed. 

More than 3,000 people were killed. And so we walk 

today to remember them,” he said. 

The event at Shepard featured JROTC students 

walking 14 miles, or 56 laps, around the school 

track. As they walked, classmates read the names of 

all those who perished that day. 

With the American flag at half-staff, another 

JROTC student stood next to the reader at 

attention holding a wooden parade rifle. 

U.S. Air Force JROTC students from Shepard High 

School salute during the playing of the National Anthem 

prior to the start of the 14-mile march honoring 

the victims of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11th, 2001.


Support the Local Businesses Who 

Support the Area Where You Live! 

Local businesses are the backbone of our economy. They provide our Village with goods and services, jobs and 

gathering places. Business owners are stewards who invest in our neighborhoods. They ignite the entrepreneurial 

spirit in others to pursue their dreams of starting and growing a business. Mayor Presta and the Village board 

continuously strive to support the workforce and champion all the businesses in the Village! Shop local!

Get Up And Get Out!!! 

Friday Night Special: 

Meeting of the Minds 

Oct. 4th, 7:00pm 

Alsip-Merrionette Park Library 

11960 S. Pulaski Rd., Alsip 

The Alsip-Merrionette Park Library will 

host this event for adults, called “Meeting 

of the Minds: In celebration of the 

Women’s Suffrage Centennial.” This event 

invites you to step back in time to witness a 

lively discussion between Abraham Lincoln 

(Max Daniels) and Susan B. Anthony 

(Annette Baldwin) on topics such as voter 

equality, Women’s Suffrage, and more. Beer 

and wine will be available. You must be 21 

or older to attend. There will be a two-drink 

maximum per person. No registration is 

necessary. 

54th Annual Arts and 

Crafts Fair 

Sunday, Oct. 6th, 9:00am-3:00pm 

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 

9800 Willow Springs Rd., Willow 

Springs 

Art of all styles will be sold by artists 

inspired by nature at the 54th Annual Arts 

and Crafts Fair. Cost: FREE 

Fabulous Equinox 

Orchestra 

Sunday, Oct. 6th, 3:00pm 

Moraine Valley Community College, 

Fine and Performing Arts Center 

9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills 

From Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin to 

Elvis and Motown, the Fabulous Equinox 

Orchestra brings its soulful, Southern 

big-band style to Moraine Valley’s Fine 

and Performing Arts Center. Fashioned 

in the style and swagger of the Sinatra 

and Martin pack, this high-energy show 

features the 17-piece orchestra’s own stamp 

on the Great American songbook graced 

with a touch of Motown, Ray Charles, Elvis, 

Johnny Cash and more. Tickets are $30, 

$25 for seniors, and free for children and 

students with ID. Those who qualify for free 

admission must acquire a ticket to reserve 

a seat. For tickets and additional details, 

call the box office at (708) 974-5500 or visit 

morainevalley.edu/fpac. 

Farewell Angelina 

Saturday, Oct. 12th, 7:30pm 

Moraine Valley Community College, 

Dorothy Menker Theater 

9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills 

Female country group Farewell Angelina 

brings powerhouse vocalists and 

accomplished multi-instrumentalists to 

the Fine and Performing Arts Center at 

Moraine Valley Community College Oct. 

12th. Named after the Bob Dylan song of 

the same name, the group includes four 

longtime friends who met in Nashville 

while pursuing solo careers. The women 

have been named among Rolling Stone’s 

“New Artists You Need to Know,” and 

have opened shows for Kenny Chesney, 

Old Dominion, Frankie Ballard, Jake 

Owen, Billy Currington, Maroon 5, Trace 

Adkins and others. Tickets are $30, $25 

for seniors, and free for children and 

students with ID. Those who qualify for 

free admission must acquire a ticket to 

reserve a seat. 

St. Christopher School 

5K Walk/Run 

Saturday, Oct. 13th, 8:30am 

St. Christopher School 

14611 Keeler Ave., Midlothian 

Come out for the St. Christopher School 5K 

Walk/Run. The course begins and ends on 

school grounds, following a route through 

the streets of Midlothian and Crestwood. 

The race is open to all ages and ability 

levels. Walkers and runners only. Strollers 

are welcome, but no bikes, scooters or 

skateboards, please. T-shirts are available, 

but cannot be guaranteed for runners who 

register after Friday, Oct. 11th. Packet 

pickup will take place at St. Christopher 

School in the Unit D Building on Friday, 

Oct. 18th, from 3:00-7:00pm or on day 

of race beginning at 7:30am. No refunds 

will be given due to inclement weather on 

race day. Entry is $25 in advance/$30 day 

of. A $3-per-person discount is available 

for groups of 10 or more. For more 

information or to register, visit www. 

stchrisschool.org/5K. 


Moraine Valley Music 

Instructor Performed at 

Chicago’s Jazz Festival 

Mai Sugimoto, adjunct music instructor at Moraine Valley Community 

College, performed with her group, the Mai Sugimoto Quartet, at the 

Chicago Jazz Festival on Aug. 29th. 

Sugimoto, who teaches Introduction to American Music as well as private 

saxophone lessons and directs the college’s jazz combo, participated in the 

esteemed fest in 2015 and 2018 with different bands. This is the first time 

she performed on saxophone as leader of a group. 

This year, the Chicago Jazz Festival committee hosted three organizations 

that influence the Chicago jazz community, which then selected an artist 

to represent their time slot at the Chicago Cultural Center. The Asian 

Improv Arts Midwest chose Sugimoto. 

“I was excited and honored to perform at the festival as a leader for the 

first time and also as a minority in the jazz scene — Asian and woman,” 

she said. “I’m happy with how the set went and was glad to hear positive 

feedback from the audience. A lot of the things I had been working on and 

preparing for influenced the positive outcomes of the performance. I want 

to use this experience as a reminder to keep moving forward and improve 

my future projects and performances. Keep doing it, and do it better each 

time!” 

Her group played a set of original compositions she wrote for her first 

album as a leader released in 2018, “Born/Raised.” Since releasing the 

album, the quartet has performed at the Chicago Asian American Jazz 

Festival in November 2018 and the Isthmus Jazz Festival in Madison, 

Wisconsin, in June 2019. Sugimoto also performs regularly with various 

groups in Chicago. 

Experiences like this help her become a more effective teacher all around. 

“Relevance is key in order for one to be an effective and inspirational 

instructor of any kind. Being relevant as an instructor in my case means 

that I am still learning, progressing and working my tail off to become 

an artist that I aspire to be just as I hope my students are doing,” she 

explained. “As long as I am teaching, I don’t want to stop learning and 

working on my craft because that is the best way for me to be an effective 

and hopefully somewhat inspirational instructor.” 

Fall Fishing Derby 

Saturday, Oct. 12th, 8:30-11:00am 

Horsetail Lake 

123rd St. & 104th Ave., Palos Park 

Join the Village of Palos Park and the 

Forest Preserves of Cook County for a 

family-fun day of fishing. Check-in will be 

at 8:00am. Awards ceremony at 11:30am. 

Bring your own fishing poles and bait. A 

limited number of fishing poles will be on 

hand to borrow. For more information, call 

(708) 386-4042. Cost: FREE. 

Leave No Child Inside: 

Family Fun Day! 

Saturday, Oct. 12th, 11:00am-2:00pm 

Sand Ridge Nature Center 

15891 S. Paxton Ave., South Holland 

Bring the kids to spend some time outside 

and have fun with the Sand Ridge Nature 

Center’s naturalist staff. Ongoing activities 

will include games, a nature scavenger hunt 

and more. Cost: FREE. 

Halloween Party 

for Kids! 

Friday, Oct. 25th, 6:00pm 

Chicago Gaelic Park 

6119 W. 147th St., Oak Forest 

If hayrides, s’mores around the fire pit and 

other fall fun sounds like your kids’ idea of 

fun, then you might want to come out to 

Chicago Gaelic Park for its Halloween Party 

for Kids! Costumes are optional, and food 

and drink will be available for purchase. 

For more information or to inquire about 

reservations, call (708) 687-9323. 

Touch-a-Truck/ 

Trunk-or-Treat 

Saturday, Oct. 26th, 12:00-2:00pm 

Crestwood Recreation & Wellness 

Center 

Come out for fun and safe family time 

with the Crestwood Fire and Police 

Departments. First responder vehicles will 

be on hand for kids to safely climb aboard 

and explore, and there will be an array of 

other vehicles decorated for Halloween 

with treats available. In case of inclement 

weather, the event may be moved indoors. 

Touch a truck, get treats … for what more 

could a child ask? 

Moraine Valley Community College adjunct music instructor Mai Sugimoto.


Moraine Valley Theater Alumni Share Their Experiences With Students 

Theater students at Moraine Valley Community College had an opportunity to 

meet and talk with two former Moraine Valley students who are now touring 

with an award-winning national Broadway tour. 

Ronnie Malley and Joel Bulthuis visited the college while they were in Chicago 

with “The Band’s Visit,” presented at the Cadillac Palace Theatre. Malley, an 

actor and musician, plays the role of Camal. Bulthuis is in charge of lighting 

and video. “The Band’s Visit” is the winner of 10 Tony Awards and the 2019 

Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. 

“It was wonderful to have them here so our students can make connections 

with real, working professionals,” said Jenni Lamb-Hetherington, theater 

outreach liaison at the college. “It was very inspiring for everyone, including 

me.” 

The two spoke to students in a theater appreciation class and to theater 

students in a panel discussion. “The students really enjoyed talking with them. 

When you’re a young person looking at taking a risk and going the route of 

making this your profession, it’s very good to see someone who was in your 

shoes and is now a success,” Lamb-Hetherington said. “Like many theater 

professionals, they didn’t grow up surrounded by actors and lighting designers, 

so it’s good to see that the people doing your dream job are real people.” 

“I was really happy to spend some time with the students,” he said. “We wanted 

them to know they could go to a small school in the south suburbs and go on to 

find yourself a great career.” Prior to his role with “The Band’s Visit,” Bulthuis 

was head of lighting for “Jersey Boys” national tour and in charge of lighting 

for “School of Rock: The Musical” and “Riverdance: The Musical.” 

Bulthuis, who graduated from Moraine Valley in 2009 and earned a bachelor’s 

degree in Technical Theater and Design from Illinois State University, chose 

Moraine Valley because of its theater department. “I was willing to pay out-ofdistrict 

tuition because I heard it was a very good program,” said Bulthuis, who 

graduated from Lincoln Way High School. 

Joel Bulthuis (left) and Ronnie Malley stop at Moraine Valley while in Chicago with a 

national Broadway touring show to talk with theater students. 

Malley, too, was excited to come back to Moraine Valley to talk with students, 

something he has done in the past. “This school has so many resources, and it 

overjoys me, Malley said. “We have a theater outreach at a community college 

who is brilliant. She’s somebody who has been in the craft, and she’s passionate 

about what she’s doing. Everybody I’ve met here has been passionate about 

what they do.” 

In addition, Malley is a playwright who co-wrote “American Griot,” which 

debuted at Moraine Valley as part of the Mosaics Muslim Voices in America 

project. He has written other original plays and has performed in numerous 

productions as well as served as an educator and consultant for many cultural 

music projects in film and theater. He continues to play multiple instruments 

with his family band and for other music groups. 

Calling his time at Moraine Valley his formative years, Malley said he was 

thankful for attending the college. “These are the years that made me who 

I am,” he said. “They gave me an opportunity to envision something for the 

future.”


Moraine Valley Invites Public 

to Participate in National 

Writing Month 

Moraine Valley Community College is helping people tell 

their story by participating in National Novel Writing 

Month (NaNoWriMo), during which participants work 

toward the goal of writing 50,000 words during November. 

Moraine Valley has been selected as a host location. 

Participation is free and open to all in the community. 

“We feel there are a lot of writers out there — of both 

fiction and nonfiction,” said Sheryl Bundy, assistant 

professor of Communications at Moraine Valley. “The 

hardest part of writing is doing it every day — even 

when you don’t want to. The support and structure of 

NaNoWriMo can help people really achieve their goal. And, 

participating can help one cultivate the habit of writing 

beyond the month of November.” 

To help participants get ready for the writing month, 

Moraine Valley will host free prep workshops. 

• Introduction to NaNoWriMo: How it Works, 

Wednesday, Oct. 2nd, noon to 1:00pm, Building L, 

Library 

• Digging In: Researching the Story and Setting, 

Thursday, Oct. 10th, 5:00-6:30pm, Building D, Room 

D236 

• Who Does What: Developing Characters and Plot, 

Wednesday, Oct. 16th, 2:00-2:30pm, Building D, Room 

D245 

• The Road to 50,000: Surviving NaNoWriMo, 

Wednesday, Oct. 23rd, noon to 1:00pm, Building L, 

Library 

A kick-off party will be held Wednesday, Oct. 30th, from 

noon to 1:00pm in the Library. Participants are encouraged 

to dress as their favorite writer or book character. 

Refreshments will be served. The college will sponsor group 

write-ins on Nov. 7th, 14th and 21st, from 5:00-8:00pm, in 

the Moraine Rooms in Building M. 

OctoberÿYouthÿandÿFamilyÿEventsÿatÿ 

CrestwoodÿPublicÿLibrary 

Story Times for All Ages 

TinyÿTotsÿforÿagesÿ12-36ÿmoÿwithÿadultÿwillÿmeetÿ 

Fridaysÿatÿ10:30am. 

PreschoolÿStoryÿtimeÿforÿagesÿ3ÿtoÿ5ÿwillÿmeetÿ 

Fridaysÿatÿ11:30am. 

MessyÿMondays! 

Parentsÿorÿcareÿgiversÿcanÿbringÿtheirÿtoddlerÿtoÿ 

experienceÿallÿthoseÿmessyÿthingsÿyouÿwouldÿnotÿlikeÿ 

themÿtoÿplayÿwithÿatÿhome. 

Mondaysÿatÿ10:30 Agesÿ18-36ÿmonthsÿ 

Preschool Art 

Childrenÿagesÿ3-5ÿwillÿcreateÿtheirÿownÿfabulousÿartÿ 

projectsÿusingÿallÿdifferentÿartÿmaterials. 

Agesÿ3-5ÿÿÿÿÿMondaysÿatÿ11:30amÿ 

Little Builders 

Childrenÿagesÿ2-5ÿplayÿandÿlearnÿasÿtheyÿinteractÿwithÿ 

othersÿusingÿaÿvarietyÿofÿbuildingÿtoys.ÿ 

Thursdaysÿfromÿ11:30ÿ- 12:30pm 

Pajama Time! 

Kidsÿagesÿ3-10ÿcomeÿtoÿtheÿlibraryÿinÿtheirÿpajamasÿforÿ 

anÿhourÿofÿstories,ÿsongsÿandÿcrafts. 

Octoberÿ8,ÿ2019ÿatÿ6:00pm 

Read to The Dogs!! 

Doesÿyourÿchildÿneedÿsomeÿpracticeÿreadingÿoutÿloud?ÿ 

Weÿhaveÿtheÿperfectÿlisteners.ÿTherapyÿDogÿHersheyÿandÿ 

hisÿfriendsÿwillÿlistenÿwhileÿkidsÿinÿgradesÿK-5ÿreadÿoutÿ 

loudÿforÿ15ÿminutes.ÿ 

Tuesday,ÿOctoberÿ15ÿfromÿ6:00-7:30 

Allÿreadersÿmustÿregisterÿforÿaÿtimeÿslot. 

Let'sÿPaint! 

ChildrenÿgradesÿK-3ÿcanÿcomeÿtoÿtheÿlibraryÿtoÿtryÿ 

differentÿtypesÿofÿpaintingÿprojectsÿeachÿmonth.ÿPleaseÿ 

dressÿforÿpainting.ÿÿThursday,ÿOct.ÿ3ÿatÿ4:00PM 

CraftyÿKids 

Craftyÿkidsÿwillÿletÿyourÿchildÿbeÿcreative.ÿKidsÿgradesÿ 

K-3ÿcomeÿtoÿtheÿlibraryÿtoÿmakeÿaÿfunÿcraftÿtoÿtakeÿhome. 

Mondays,ÿOctoberÿ7ÿ&ÿ21ÿatÿ3:30pm 

Science Club 

ChildrenÿgradesÿK-5ÿwillÿlearnÿÿaboutÿÿaÿdifferentÿscienceÿ 

topicÿeachÿmonthÿthroughÿhandsÿonÿactivitiesÿwithÿ 

Ms.ÿEmilyÿfromÿME4E. 

GradesÿK-5ÿÿÿÿWednesday,ÿOctoberÿ23ÿ@ÿ6:00pm 

Kids Halloween Party with 

ScribbleMonster! 

Childrenÿofÿallÿagesÿcomeÿjoinÿusÿforÿanÿeveningÿofÿ 

HalloweenÿFun!ÿWearÿyourÿcostume,ÿplayÿsomeÿgames,ÿ 

makeÿaÿcraftÿandÿthenÿenjoyÿtheÿentertainingÿ 

JimÿandÿJayneÿofÿScribbleMonster! 

Tuesday,ÿOctoberÿ30,ÿ5:30ÿ- 7:00pm 

Fire Department Visit 

CrestwoodÿFireÿDepartmentÿwillÿbeÿvisitingÿtheÿCrestwoodÿ 

LibraryÿduringÿFireÿPreventionÿWeek.ÿTheyÿwillÿbeÿshowingÿ 

usÿtheirÿfireÿtrucksÿandÿequipmentÿandÿgivingÿeveryoneÿsomeÿ 

fireÿsafetyÿtips.ÿAllÿagesÿwelcome. 

Thursday,ÿOctoberÿ10ÿatÿ4:00pm 

ColumbusÿDayÿLunchÿandÿAÿMovie 

Kidsÿagesÿ4ÿandÿup,ÿbringÿyourÿlunchÿtoÿtheÿlibraryÿandÿ 

watchÿToyÿStoryÿ4.ÿPopcornÿprovided. 

Monday,ÿOctoberÿ14,ÿ2019ÿMovieÿstartsÿatÿ1:00pm 

Tween/TeenÿCorner 

Crafteens! 

FeelingÿCrafty?ÿNeedÿaÿproject? 

Weÿhaveÿoneÿforÿyou!ÿStopÿinÿtoÿseeÿwhatÿweÿareÿmaking.ÿÿÿ 

Tweens/Teensÿgradesÿ4-8. 

Monday,ÿOctoberÿ28ÿatÿ4:00pm 

KidsÿKitchen 

Kidsÿinÿgradesÿ4-8ÿcanÿlearnÿsomeÿbasicÿkitchenÿskillsÿandÿ 

noÿbakeÿrecipesÿduringÿthisÿoneÿhourÿclass.ÿ 

Noÿsuppliesÿneeded. 

Thursday,ÿOctoberÿ17,ÿ2019ÿatÿ4:00pm 

BooksÿandÿBrowniesÿ 

Tweensÿgradesÿ4-8!ÿCrestwoodÿLibraryÿisÿlookingÿforÿkidsÿ 

whoÿloveÿtoÿreadÿtoÿjoinÿourÿtweenÿbookÿclub.ÿJoinÿusÿforÿ 

ourÿOctoberÿmeetingÿonÿThursday,ÿOctoberÿ24 

atÿ4:00pm.ÿÿBrowniesÿwillÿbeÿserved!!!ÿ 

Pizza and Pages 

TeensÿGradesÿ9-12ÿjoinÿourÿHighÿSchoolÿBookÿClubÿasÿweÿ 

readÿbooksÿfromÿtheÿLincolnÿBookÿList.ÿ 

Tues.,ÿOctoberÿ29ÿatÿ5:00pm.ÿÿÿÿÿPizzaÿwillÿbeÿserved.ÿ 

ChessÿChampions 

Haveÿyouÿwantedÿtoÿlearnÿtoÿplayÿchess,ÿneedÿsomeÿ 

practice,ÿorÿjustÿwantÿtoÿplayÿtheÿgame?ÿ 

FallÿsessionÿofÿChessÿClubÿforÿGradesÿ1-10 

continuesÿeveryÿWednesdayÿuntilÿOctoberÿ23ÿatÿ3:30. 

Registration Required for all programs. Call 708-371-4090 for more information. 

“We hope everyone will take these opportunities to meet 

other writers and cheer each other on. The write-ins are 

a great part of the NaNoWriMo experience,” Bundy said. 

“And, we’ll have food and prizes.” 

A wrap-up party will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 4th, from 

noon to 1:00pm. 

Tish Hayes, Information Literacy librarian, said the Library 

is excited to participate in this event, and she plans to 

write as well. “The Library is always a place where writers 

can find resources to meet their creative goals, and we’re 

excited to partner in bringing NaNoWriMo to campus to 

build a community of support. We can’t wait to see what the 

community creates and celebrate all those written words,” 

she said. 

“I’ve known about NaNoWriMo for years and have cheered 

others on, but writing 50,000 words in a month felt 

overwhelming. I’m excited to participate this year with the 

support of our Moraine Valley community,” Hayes said. 

Participation in NaNoWriMo is sponsored by the Library 

and the Department of Communications, Languages 

and Literature. To register, visit morainevalley.edu/ 

mvccwrimo. For more information, contact Bundy at bundy@ 

morainevalley.edu or Hayes at hayesL45@morainevalley.edu.


FREE CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING FOR 

CRESTWOOD RESIDENTS! 

CRESTWOOD RESIDENTS 

are invited to place free 

advertisements in the 

Crestwood Adviser. 

Free classified ads are 

offered to Village of 

Crestwood residents only 

and are limited to 20 words 

or less and can include 

information related to the 

following items: 

Garage Sales 

Lost and Found 

Large Appliances 

Automobiles 

Motorcycles 

Boats and Trailers 

FOR SALE 

NON-RESIDENTS AND 

AREA BUSINESSES 

can place classified 

advertisements for goods 

and services for just $5.00 

for twenty words under the 

following categories: 

Garage Sales 

Appliance and Electronics 

Sales 

Transportation 

(Cars, Boats, Motorcycles) 

Homes for Sale or Rent 

Apartments for Sale 

or Rent 

Employment Openings 

Jobs Wanted 

To place your classified ad 

call 708-293-1430 

Precor brand recumbent indoor bike w/12 settings – $150. Never-used, 

cobalt-blue wire dog cage, med.-sized in original box. Paid $100; 

asking $50. 2 wicker (rattan) tables – lovely, go with any decor. Glass 

top, shelf bottom. 1 end table, 1 cocktail table. $65 for both. (708) 

577-4956. 

FOR SALE 

1928 Model A Ford, fully restored. New brake linings. Complete motor 

overhaul. Asking $16,500. Call (708) 224-8628. 

FOR SALE 

Precor brand recumbent indoor bike w/12 settings – $150. Never-used, 

cobalt-blue wire dog cage, med.-sized in original box. Paid $100; 

asking $50. 2 wicker (rattan) tables – lovely, go with any decor. Glass 

top, shelf bottom. 1 end table, 1 cocktail table. $65 for both. (708) 

577-4956. 

FOR SALE 

OCTOBER CLASSIFIED 

Four Richardson high-back wood chairs with 42” round, wood 

laminated-top. Mitre & saw guide; Hilti gun nails; Knaack pickup tool 

box; lauan” quarter round – wood; laminated wall & base cabinets; 

hand saws; small tile cutter; 3 1”x12” 16’ 

OBITUARY NEWS 

Dwyer, Timothy R. Jr., former longtime resident of Crestwood, passed away on 

Wednesday, Sept. 11th, 2019, at the age of 59 years. Beloved son of Joan and the 

late Timothy R. Sr. Cherished brother of Carol (Tom) Ignatowicz and Jackie (Mike) 

Murphy. Dear uncle of Megan (Brooks) Clinton, Jason (Brittany) Ignatowicz, Katelyn 

(Paul) Kowalik, Bridget Murphy and Maggie Murphy. Fond great-uncle of Easton, 

Canaan, Hayden, Emma and Dayton. A Memorial Mass was celebrated on Saturday, 

September 21st, at Incarnation Catholic Church, 5757 W. 127th Street, Crestwood. In 

lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated. 

Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, 

Crestwood. (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com 

Crestwood’s very own ongoing strip... 

94 South by Jim McGreal 

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5331 W. 135th 


Saturday, October 26 

12:00 to 2:00 PM 

LOCATION: 

Crestwood Rec & Wellness Center 

5331 W. 135th St, Crestwood, IL 

708-371-4810 

FREE FOR ALL AGES 

FEATURING: 

• A Touch-a-Truck event 

• A Trunk-or-Treating event 

• Both events are held outside 

in the CRWC parking lot 

and are FREE for all ages 

• Kids should come dressed 

in a Halloween costume 

• Costume judging 

• A DJ playing music 

• Games. prizes and candy 

• In the case of inclement weather 

the event may be postponed 

Sponsored by: 

• Crestwood Recreation & 

Wellness Center. 

• Crestwood Police Dept. 

• Crestwood Fire Dept. 

BOTH EVENTS ARE FREE 

All kids must be a 

accompanied by an adult! 

Crestwood Recreation and Wellness Center 

Fall 2019 

Game Time Indoor The Soccer 

Touch-a-Truck 

event is for all ages! 

3rd thru 5th Grade 

The Trunk-or-Treat event 

is for kids 12 and younger. 


Fall 2019 

Game Time Indoor Soccer 

Crestwood Recreation and Wellness Center Game Time Indoor Soccer is a new 

program. This is a wonderful co-rec opportunity for boys and girls to keep their 

skills fresh. Game 

3rd 

time is s five 

thru 

week program. 

5th 

The boys 

Grade 

and girls will be in a 

supervised atmosphere where they will learn sportsmanship and new skills to 

Crestwood Recreation and Wellness Center Game Time Indoor Soccer is a new 

better program. their game. This is a This wonderful program co-rec will include opportunity scrimmage for boys games and and girls drills to keep where their 

the skills kids fresh. will be Game able to time showcase is s five their week skills. program. All kids The should boys bring and girls a water will be in a 

bottle supervised and wear atmosphere gym shoes. where they will learn sportsmanship and new skills to 

better their game. This program will include scrimmage games and drills where 

the kids will be 

Fees: 

able to showcase their skills. All kids should bring a water 

bottle and wear gym shoes. 

Residents: $40.00 

Non-Residents: Fees: $45.00 

Residents: $40.00 

Non-Residents: $45.00 

Registration Deadline: 

November 5th, 2019 


November 5th, 2019 

Grades Day Dates Time Code 

3rd Grades - 5th Tuesdays Day 11/12 - Dates 12/17 5:45-7:00pm Time 320111-O Code 

3rd - 5th Tuesdays 11/12 - 12/17 5:45-7:00pm 320111-O 

(No games or drills on November 26th, 2019) 

(No games or drills on November 26th, 2019) 

Contact Keagan Helson at (708) 371-4810 or CRWCsports@gmail.com 


5331 5331 W. W. 135 135 th St, th St, Crestwood, IL IL 

(708)-371-4810 

CRWCsports@gmail.com 

www.crestwoodfitness.com 


Crestwood Recreation & 

Wellness Center is seeking… 

Youth swim lesson instructors/ lifeguards 

o Approximately 10 to 12 hours a week • • Kids Costume should judging come dressed 

o Must work well with children and others • in A a DJ Halloween playing music costume 

o 12:00 Comfortable to 2:00 in PM the water 

• • Costume Games. prizes judging and candy 

o Must be 16 years of age or older • • A In DJ the playing case of inclement music weather 

o 12:00 Lifeguards to 2:00 – need PM valid certification• Games. the event prizes may be and postponed candy 

Water fitness/group exercise instructors • and In the substitutes case of inclement weather 

o Flexible schedule required the event Sponsored may be postponed by: 

o Valid certification required 

• Crestwood 

Sponsored 

Recreation 

by: 

& 

Please apply at the Crestwood Village Hall located Wellness at 13840 Center. S. 

• Crestwood Recreation & 

Cicero Ave. Crestwood, IL. 60418 






Crestwood 5331 W. 135th Rec St, & Wellness Crestwood, Center IL 

5331 708-371-4810 

W. 135th St, Crestwood, IL 

708-371-4810 




• A Trunk-or-Treating FEATURING: event 



in the CRWC parking lot 

• A Trunk-or-Treating event 

and are FREE for all ages 


• 

in Kids the CRWC should parking come dressed lot 

and in a are Halloween FREE for costume all ages 

• Wellness Crestwood Center. Police Dept. 

• • Crestwood Police Fire Dept. 

• Crestwood Fire Dept. 



All kids must be a 

accompanied All kids must by an be adult! a 

accompanied by an adult! 





The The Touch-a-Truck 

event is is for for all all ages! 


Fall 2019 

CRWC Indoor Soccer League 

Pre K thru 2nd Grade 


This is a wonderful co-ed recreational opportunity for boys and girls to keep their 

skills fresh before the winter months. Fall The 2019 league is six weeks. The first two weeks will 

be practices CRWC and the following Indoor four weeks Soccer will be games. Volunteer League coaches will facilitate 

a fun and instructional league focusing on skills and playing real games. 

Pre K thru 2nd Grade 

Please let us know at the time of registration if you’re interested in being a coach or 

This give is us a a wonderful call. All players co-ed will recreational receive ample opportunity playing time for boys and and will girls receive to keep a team their jersey 

fresh and a before medal. the SECURE winter YOUR months. SPOT The TODAY—THERE league is six weeks. IS A MAX The OF first 40 CHILDREN two weeks PER will 

skills 

be practices SESSION. and Depending the following on the four number weeks of kids/teams, will be games. scheduled Volunteer practices coaches and will game facilitate 

a fun and instructional league focusing on skills and playing real games. 

times will vary from week to week. Practices/Games will not start earlier than 

Please let us know at the time of registration if you’re interested in being a coach or 

give 5:30pm us a call. and All will players not run will later receive than 8:00pm. ample playing You will time receive and will an email receive or phone a team call jersey 

and the a week medal. of October SECURE 28th YOUR letting SPOT you TODAY—THERE know what time IS A to MAX arrive OF the 40 CHILDREN first week. PER 

SESSION. Depending on the number of kids/teams, scheduled practices and game 

times will vary from week to week. Practices/Games Fees: will not start earlier than 

5:30pm and will not run later than 8:00pm. You will receive an email or phone call 

the week of October 28th letting Residents: you know what $50 time to arrive the first week. 

Non-Residents: $55 

Fees: 

Registration Residents: Deadline: $50 

Non-Residents: October 24th $55 


Grades Day 

October 24th 

Dates Code 

Pre K - Kindergarten Wednesdays 11/06 - 12/18 320111-M 

Grades 1st - 2nd Thursdays Day 11/07 Dates - 12/19 320111-N Code 

Pre K - Kindergarten Wednesdays 11/06 - 12/18 320111-M 

1st - 2nd *No games will Thursdays be played on November 11/07 - 12/19 27th or 28th, 2019* 320111-N 

*No Practices/Games games will be played will on start November no earlier 27th than or 28th, 5:30pm 2019* 

**(VOLUNTEER COACHES ARE NEEDED)** 

Practices/Games will start no earlier than 5:30pm 

**(VOLUNTEER COACHES ARE NEEDED)** 



Address: 5331 W. 135 th St, Crestwood, IL 

Address: 5331 W. 135 

Phone: (708)-371-4810 

th St, Crestwood, IL 

Phone: (708)-371-4810 

Email: 

Email: 



www.crestwoodfitness.com


SPORTS 

ABOVE PHOTO: The freshman Astros also beat Reavis in a 24-0 shutout. RIGHT TOP: The sophomore Astros beat Reavis by a score of 40-18, matching the varsity squad’s 3-0 

overall and putting them at 1-0 in conference. RIGHT BOTTOM: Varsity started the season strong, taking its record to 3-0 last month with a 28-17 win over the previously undefeated 

Reavis High School team. 

The football program from Shepard High School swept the teams from Reavis 

High School last month to highlight the great start to their season. 

Varsity improved to 3-0 with a 28-17 win over previously unbeaten Reavis. 

Alex Harris carried 18 times for a staggering 233 yards and a touchdown to 

lead the Astros, who improved to 3-0 overall and 1-0 in conference. 

Shepard Football Starts 8-1 Overall 

The sophomores have enjoyed a perfect start as well. The Astros beat Reavis by 

a score of 40-18 to improve to 3-0 overall and 1-0 in conference. 

Y O U T H S P O R T S L E A G U E S 

CRESTWOOD RECREATION & WELLNESS CENTER 

FALL 2019 • BASKETBALL LEAGUE 

2019 FALL BASKETBALL LEAGUE 

LEAGUE BEGINS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2. SIGN-UP NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT! 

Age Groups: AGES: 4-6 • AGES: 7-9 • AGES: 10-13 

Join us this Fall at the Crestwood Recreation & Wellness 

Center for our Fall Basketball League! 

The League will consist of three divisions: 

• Ages; 4-6 

• Ages; 7-9 

• Ages: 10-13 

Hot Shots Sports will help facilitate practices and work with 

our volunteer coaches to create a fun and instructional 

league focusing on skills and offering game play. 

Practices and games will be played on the same day. Week 

one will consist of an evaluation/skills clinic to determine 

team placement and provide balanced teams. Friendship 

requests are encouraged but may be limited in order to 

create balanced teams. 

• Ages 4-6: 30 minute practice followed by a 30 minute 

game 


game 


game 

Players will receive a t-shirt and a medal. 

*NO GAMES NOVEMBER 30* 

VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED! 

The Basketball League depends on parents to volunteer for 

coaching duties. For more information or to volunteer, contact 

Hot Shots Sports at 708-724-6363 

or matt@hotshots4kids.com 

DAY DATES FEE 

Saturday 11/2-12/14 R$70/NR$76 

AGES TIME CODE 

4-6 10:00-11:00AM 301612-L 

7-9 11:15AM-12:30PM 301612-M 

10-13 12:45-2:00PM 301612-N 

Location: Crestwood Recreation & Wellness Center 

5331 W. 135th Street, Crestwood, IL 60418 

register in-person at 

CRESTWOOD RECREATION & WELLNESS CENTER 

5331 W. 135TH STREET • CRESTWOOD, IL 60418 

QUESTIONS: Contact Matthew Cervantes at 708-724-6363 or matt@hotshots4kids.com 

Register online at: crestwoodfitness.com/online 

Highlights for the Astros included Kendrick Washington rushing for more 

than 120 yards and two touchdowns of 45 and 50 yards; Owen Novak rushing 

for more than 100 yards and scoring four touchdowns on runs of 9,7,10 and 

62 yards; Joe Sass with an interception and fumble recovery and Isaac Mora 

with an interception. 

Finally the freshman Astros completed the sweep over Reavis with a 24-0 

shutout. Elijah Tyson scored two touchdowns to lead the team. 

New Reimbursement Rule for Crestwood Youth Sports 

The Village would like to advise residents of a new rule regarding its payment for the participation of children in local athletics programs: As of now, Crestwood 

residents should be advised that they will be reimbursed for the registration fee for participation in sports at the end of the 2020 season if their child completes 

the entire season. 

Register online at: crestwoodfitness.com/online 

2020 

SEASON 

Crestwood T-Ball League - 2020 

Ages: Division Registration Deadline: 

4-7 years T-Ball (Boys and Girls) February 19, 2020 

• Must be 4 years of age by January 1, 2020. A birth certificate will be required for all players 

(even if your child has played in the past). 

• Registration forms are available at the Crestwood Recreation & Wellness Center during 

business hours. Proof of residency will be required at the time of registration. 

• Anyone interested in coaching (head coach/assistant coach should make a note on the 

registration form at the time of registration. You’ll be contacted with more information. 

• Player/coach requests: Will try to accommodate— no guarantees. 

• Season: Runs late-April until mid-June (weather permitting). 

• Games and practices: Walker Park, 139th & Laramie, Crestwood. Games are played on 

Wednesday nights AT 6:00 pm and Saturday mornings at 10:00 AM. 

• Practices are scheduled during the week by the coach. 

Cost: $50.00 for Crestwood Residents / Non-Residents* 

(Fee includes: Team shirt, hat, pictures and medal) 

• *Crestwood Residents will be reimbursed at the end of the season if their 

child completes the entire season. Checks will be mailed in July of 2020. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE 

2020 SEASON, CONTACT 

KEAGAN HELSON 


5331 W. 135th Street 


crwcsports@gmail.com 

708-371-4810 

Practices for the 2020 season may 

begin indoors in late-March. 

Parents will be notified via email or letter. 

Sponsored By: 

Volunteer coaches are needed for 

the Crestwood T-Ball— 

2020 season. 

Register now at the Crestwood Rec & Wellness Center

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