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December 2019 Number 513
A Village on the Move
U. S. Postage Paid
CR-RT Std. Midlothian, IL 60445
Permit #38 Crestwood
Postal Patron
Village Seeks Donations for
Holiday Food Drive
For many years now the Village of Crestwood has hosted a Christmas Basket
Collection drive. We begin collecting on Dec. 2nd and continue through Dec.
16th, 2019. Over the past years, Village of Crestwood residents and businesses
have been very generous. We have been able to provide a wonderful Christmas
basket filled with a turkey and all the trimmings of a traditional holiday feast
for more than 25 families. We hope to keep that tradition going with your help
again this year. We will begin taking donations of non-perishable foods Dec.
2nd at Village Hall (13840 S. Cicero). Please be sure to check sell-by dates on all
of your donations before dropping them off.
Our Christmas basket collection strives to help low-income individuals,
families and seniors in need within the Village. Our Village officials and
Public Works Department, along with assistants from our Fire and Police
Department, take great pride and joy in delivering the food to the families the
week of Christmas.
We hope our area residents and businesses will continue to help us to provide
for as many needy families as possible this Christmas. As always, your help is
greatly appreciated.
If you know of a family in need, please contact Village Hall no later
than Dec. 11th at (708) 371-4800.
Christmas gift
suggestions
“Christmas gift suggestions: To your enemy, forgiveness. To an
opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service.
To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect.”
— Oren Arnold
Attention All Kids!!!!!!
Did you write your letter to
Santa Claus yet? If not, we have
some great news for you!
Letters
To Santa
At The CRWC
Visit
Santa
at the
The CRWC has been asked to
help with the mail delivery to
the North Pole this year.
Kids: We have teamed up with Santa Claus and the North Pole to ensure that Santa receives
your wish list letter this holiday season. Santa’s Mailbox will be located inside the Crestwood
Recreation & Wellness Center beginning Monday, November 18 thru Saturday, December 7.
Any child that drops off a letter will receive a personalize certificate in the mail from Santa
Claus. Santa can only mail a certificate to you if you include the following: Your first and last
name, address, city and zip code and of course your wish list!
Parents: This is a free service for anyone 12 years and younger—Residents & Non-Residents.
Hours for drop off: Monday thru Thursday, 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
and Saturday/Sunday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Questions: Call Santa’s Hotline: 708-371-4810.
Located inside the:
Crestwood Rec & Wellness Center
5331 W. 135th Street
Crestwood, IL. 60418
708-371-4810
Letters to Santa need to be
received no later than Saturday,
December 7th at 5:00 PM.
REMINDER: Santa can only send
the “Official Nice List Certificate”
to children who include the
following: Child’s first and last
name, address, city and zip code
and of course their wish list!
Santa will cover the postage!
Saturday, December 7
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
FREE Admission for All Ages
• Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus. Bring a camera for pictures!
• Free juice, cookies and hot chocolate. Letters to Santa mailed here!
• Ride the kiddie train—outside, weather permitting, dress accordingly.
The train may be moved inside depending on the conditions.
• A DJ playing holiday music and raffle prizes. And Dave’s Dart Game.
Please bring a non-perishable food item or a new,
unwrapped toy which will be donated to a local charity.
Co-Sponsored with:
The Village of Crestwood
Crestwood Fire Department
Crestwood Police Department
Crestwood Emergency Management
Crestwood Recreation &
Wellness Center
5331 W. 135th Street
Crestwood, IL 60418
708-371-4810
www.crestwood.illinois.gov

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Village Hall
13840 South Cicero Avenue
Phone. 708.371.4800
Be sure to visit the Village website at:
www.crestwood.illinois.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
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Message from the Mayor of Crestwood
Dear Neighbors,
Thanksgiving will be gone by the time you read
this, and all of us will be caught up in the flurry of
activity that December brings. I give thanks for all
life’s blessings on a daily basis. I am thankful for the
strength and support of my family and the entire
community to lead our great Village.
In the Village of Crestwood, 2019 will be
remembered for many things. Our hard work and
partnership with MWRD to get the new River
Crossing on Route 83 developed is a great work in
progress. Chick-fil-A has opened, and Aldi will be
shortly behind. We are currently working diligently
with other companies to fill the vacant areas. The
Village Board and I continue to move forward on the
hiring of more full-time police officers to our police
department.
As many of you have read, at this time the Village
has not moved forward on the proposed casino
coming to Crestwood. There were a number of
factors that went into this decision. I don’t know
what the future will hold, but as always, I, along
with the Village Board, will continue to do our best
to make the best decisions possible for the residents
and businesses of Crestwood.
We had the pleasure of welcoming several new full
time employees to our wonderful staff here at the
Village. Our new Fire Chief, Jonathan Newton, is
doing a tremendous job with the Fire Department.
Ann Shellberg, our new Village Accountant, will be
a great addition to our Finance Department. Be
sure to stop over at our Recreation and Wellness
facility and meet Keagan Helson, our new Program
Coordinator. I look forward to seeing all the new
ideas she brings.
We are very fortunate to have such a dedicated
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
team of Village staff, development partners and
elected officials who remain focused on delivering
quality services, and cultivating creative growth and
expansion opportunities. We have received many
honors and accolades for our people and our activity,
but our work is not done!
This year we announced that the Windy City
Thunderbolts’ home ballpark officially partnered
with Ozinga Materials and Logistics for naming
rights. The ballpark officially was renamed Ozinga
Field. We are very excited to collaborate with the
Ozinga family for years to come.
Many hours and a lot of hard work and dedication
went into finalizing plans with the Army Corps of
Engineers on part of the Playfield Project, along
with the Laramie Creek work. We thank you for your
patience with this project. Countless daily hours and
a massive amount of labor has been and continues
to be put into this project. The results of these
infrastructure repairs will be extraordinary for all
of us once completed. We continue to work behind
the scenes on the 135th Street sidewalk and storm
sewer project. These enormous projects take a lot of
planning and preparation before they start.
I love this Village and take pride in being your
Mayor. I hope to see many of you around the Village,
and during our various Holiday planned events.
Celebrate the season, celebrate with friends and
family, and celebrate our success as a community.
Look out 2020 — here we come!
Sincerely,
Mayor Lou Presta
Coffee with the Mayor
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!
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Village Meeting Schedule
Village Board Meetings - 8:00pm
Crestwood Civic Center | 14025 Kostner Ave | December 5th and 19th
Committee of the Whole - 7:00pm
Village Hall | 13840 S. Cicero Ave | December 3rd and 17th
Planning Commission – Zoning Board 8:30pm
Village Hall | 13840 S. Cicero Ave | December 9th and 23rd

Keep Your Pets Safe From the Cold
December 2019 Number 513 Crestwood Adviser 3
With expectations of this winter to be of Arctic
ferocity, it’s a good idea for all of us to consider
our checklists for ourselves and our homes, but
also for our furry little friends who may have to go
outside into the deep freeze. The dry, cold air can
cause discomfort for them due to dry, flaking skin
and itching, but along with ice-melting compounds
on the ground that can be licked off of the paws
that pick them up, there are many things to keep
in mind to keep your pets healthy and safe in this
coldest time of year.
• Repeatedly coming out of the cold into the dry
heat of your home can cause itchy, flaking skin.
Keep your home humidified and towel-dry your
pet as soon as he comes inside, paying special
attention to his feet and in-between the toes.
Remove any snow balls from between his foot
pads.
• Never shave your dog down to the skin in
winter, as a longer coat will provide more
warmth. If your dog is long-haired, simply trim
him to minimize the clinging ice balls, salt
crystals and de-icing chemicals that can dry
his skin, and don’t neglect the hair between
his toes. If your dog is short-haired, consider
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 ………………..………….........
13840 S. Cicero Ave.
Main: (708) 371-4800 x 5007
Fax: (708) 371-8307
Nonemergency (708) 385-5131 Emergency: 911
Fire Department ……………….……………….......
13840 S. Cicero Ave.
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
A little extra care goes a long way when it comes to
your pets’ comfort and survival through the winter
months.
getting him a coat or sweater with a high collar
or turtleneck with coverage from the base of
the tail to the belly. For many dogs, this is
regulation winter wear.
• Bring a towel on long walks to clean off
stinging, irritated paws. After each walk, wash
and dry your pet’s feet and stomach to remove
ice, salt and chemicals — and check for cracks
in paw pads or redness between the toes.
• Massaging petroleum jelly or other paw
protectants into paw pads before going outside
can help protect from salt and chemical agents.
Booties provide even more coverage and can
also prevent sand and salt from getting lodged
between bare toes and causing irritation. Use
Dear Village Residents:
On Nov. 4th, 2019, the Channel 7 I-Team did an
investigation report on the number of smoke
alarms in residential homes that are outdated,
not working or nonexistent. Please remember
this is the first line of defense during a fire
incident within your home.
After all of the education that is given via
television, social media and to students during
Fire Prevention Week, it is hard to believe the
data compiled by fire departments nationwide.
The National Fire Incident Reporting System, or
NFIRS, found that only 53 percent of the homes
that had fires so far this year in Illinois had
working smoke alarms. Statewide, that’s nearly
half of homes in fire incidents unprotected by
smoke alarms.
The Crestwood Fire Department knows that we
need to improve on this data and have working
smoke detectors in all homes within the Village
of Crestwood.
So far in 2019, according to NFIRS data, many
Chicago suburbs beat the state’s average. In
Naperville, 86 percent of home fire incidents
had working detectors, 79 percent of homes
with incidents in Schaumburg were protected,
and 60 percent in Orland Park. In the Village of
Crestwood, incidents were 60 percent.
A statewide plan to install thousands of smoke
pet-friendly ice melts whenever possible.
• Like coolant, antifreeze is a lethal poison for
dogs and cats. Be sure to thoroughly clean up
any spills from your vehicle, and consider using
products that contain propylene glycol rather
than ethylene glycol.
• Pets burn extra energy by trying to stay warm
in wintertime. Feeding your pet a little bit more
during the cold weather months can provide
much-needed calories, and making sure she has
plenty of water to drink will help keep her wellhydrated
and her skin less dry.
• Make sure your companion animal has a warm
place to sleep, off the floor and away from
all drafts. A cozy dog or cat bed with a warm
blanket or pillow is perfect.
• Remember, if it’s too cold for you, it’s probably
too cold for your pet, so keep your animals
inside. If left outdoors, pets can freeze, become
disoriented, lost, stolen, injured or killed. In
addition, don’t leave pets alone in a car during
cold weather, as cars can act as refrigerators
that hold in the cold and cause animals to
freeze to death.
alarms has been started by the Illinois Fire
Alliance, which provides installation kits for fire
departments across Illinois. Further statistics
have shown that smoke detectors in homes were
found to be broken, outdated, had dead batteries,
missing batteries or other problems.
The Illinois General Assembly is currently
working on passing a law because of the number
of deaths that occur in Illinois homes without
smoke detectors. The new law requires residents
to install an alarm with a 10-year sealed
battery by the end of 2022. The new law is just
a requirement that updates the current law to
reflect changes in new technology and is aimed
at saving lives, while making it easier and more
cost-effective for Illinois residents to comply.
Some people take it for granted that the smoke
detector in their home is in working order and
never take the time to test it. A fire can happen
in your home, the next-door neighbor’s house,
or down the street. Residents of Crestwood, let’s
get together and move forward with the goal to
making the Village 100-percent compliant in
making our community safer.
If you should have any questions, please do not
hesitate to call (708) 371-4800 x4003.
Kevin McAuliffe
Fire Marshal
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!

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Public Works ask for your help.
As a reminder, the Village has approximately 38.3 miles of roadway and
parking lots to plow and salt during the winter snowy months. We also need to
tend to about eight miles of sidewalks that need to be cleared. This operation
is strategically planned and executed. The Village roads are sectioned into
various routes and will have a designated truck to undertake the clearing of
snow and de-icing. Our focus is the main streets first, to provide safe travels
for our residents and visitors, followed by the side streets. Our Public Works
Department does its very best to plow our streets as quickly and efficiently
as possible during the snowplowing season. As a department, we are asking
for residents’ assistance. Please shovel or direct your snow blower from your
driveway, mailbox or sidewalk onto your grassy areas and not into the street.
This way, when the plow truck comes along, it will not push as much snow
back onto your driveway and mailbox. Please remember that snow pushback is
unavoidable. In order to keep our streets clean, the snow must go somewhere.
The Public Works Department will not be responsible for any damages that
may occur.
If it happens to snow the night before or on garbage pickup day, PLEASE
DO NOT PUT YOUR GARBAGE CANS ON THE STREET. PLEASE PLACE
CANS AT THE END OF YOUR DRIVEWAY OR ON THE LAWN NEXT TO
IT. This allows for a clear path for our plow trucks.
PLEASE DO NOT PUSH SNOW BACK ONTO THE STREET AFTER IT’S
BEEN PLOWED AND CLEARED. When shoveling or plowing driveways and
sidewalks, please ensure that all snow is disposed of onto grassy areas, and
not onto our Village streets. Shoveling or plowing snow onto Village streets
creates danger for residents, snowplows and other vehicles. Be considerate of
neighbors — do not shovel or plow snow onto their sidewalks and driveways.
PARKING: For safe and effectively plowed streets, please be sure not to park
on Village streets after a 2-inch snowfall until streets are plowed. Residents
who park on the streets are being asked to move their vehicles and keep
them off the street if there is a winter storm. It makes it much easier for
the snowplows to come through the street without having to go around the
vehicles. In the event that a vehicle has not been moved, Village ordinance
allows the police to issue tickets and/or tow the vehicle.
FIRE HYDRANTS: In case of heavy accumulation of snow, please help the fire
department and make sure that all fire hydrants are exposed for emergency
use.
Shake It!
Public Works is asking all homeowners to assist with preparations for the snow
season. During the month of November, please shake your mailbox. One good
shake will let you know if your box is ready for the force of the snow pushed
from the roadway by snowplows. If your mailbox moves when shaken, then
some quick repairs are needed before the first snowfall. Tighten screws and
add any braces necessary to ensure the post and receptacle are secured. Some
minor maintenance will help prevent damage and costly repairs during the
snow season. Please follow all United States Post Office regulations for mailbox
replacement.
Dear Business Owners …
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
REGARDING YOUR 2020 BUSINESS
LICENSE
The Village has sent out applications
for 2020 Business Licenses. If you
have not yet received yours, please
contact Colleen at the Village Hall at
(708) 371-4800 x2012.
We ask that you return the form
filled out clearly and in its entirety.
We have found that in past years,
information has changed and our
records do not reflect those changes,
or we are missing information.
Along with your application, we ask
you to please enclose a copy of your
Sales Tax Number and/or Articles of
Incorporation Papers, if applicable.
Please pay special attention to the
highlighted areas.
(60418) has been in effect for two
years. Please make sure that this
and all necessary changes have been
made to ensure a smooth transition
for you and your business.
Please remember about our
ordinance regarding LATE
CHARGES in connection with
a commercial license. Please be
aware of the date that your business
license is now due (by Dec. 1st) and
the late fees that will be charged if
not paid on a timely basis.
Should you have any questions,
please contact the Business License
Department at (708) 371-4800 x
2012.
Your prompt attention in this matter
is greatly appreciated.
ANY APPLICATION THAT IS
NOT COMPLETE WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED, CAUSING A DELAY IN
ISSUING YOUR LICENSE.
Also, be aware that our new ZIP code
Respectfully,
Catherine M. Johnson
Village Clerk
Village of Crestwood

December 2019 Number 513 Crestwood Adviser 5
Playfield Project
Makes Gains in 2019
The first part of the multi-year Playfield Area
Infrastructure & Rehabilitation project is
nearing completion of the 2019 work. The Area 1
neighborhood, which is centered around East and
West Playfield Drives, began in late 2018 with the
rehabilitation of storm sewers, and continued with
the installation of new water and sanitary sewer
rehab this year.
Christmas Holiday
Tuesday, December 24th
Wednesday, December 25th
Village Hall Closed
New Year’s Holiday
Tuesday, December 31st
Wednesday, January 1st 2020
Here is a summary and status of the main
components of the project in Area 1:
Storm Sewers
Starting in late 2018, all the storm sewer systems
in Area 1 were revitalized. This included clearing
and televising all the concrete storm sewer pipes;
replacing broken or damaged pipe and lining the
inside of the concrete drainage pipe with a curedin-place
fabric to extend the pipes’ lifespan and
create better storm drainage. This part of the
project was completed in early 2019.
Water Mains
The centerpiece of the Playfield Project is the
complete installation of all new ductile iron water
pipes to replace the decades-old, leaking, castiron
pipes installed when the neighborhood was
constructed. Commenced in this past summer, to
date the contractor has installed more than 15,800
lineal feet of water main, and 325 residents now
have new water service, enhanced fire hydrants and
water valves.
As of the end of November, Acqua Construction
anticipates completing all water service transfers
by mid-December, weather permitting. Sidewalk
replacements and restoration work should be
complete on the Playfield Drive loop by early
December. Any remaining landscaping items will be
completed in spring 2020 by the contractor. Finally,
the replacement of sidewalks, curb and driveway
aprons for the interior streets (Terrace, Pleasant,
Arbor, Park, Forestview, Village and 131st Street)
will be completed in spring 2020.
Sanitary Sewers
This winter, the Village has retained a contractor
to rehabilitate all the Playfield Area 1 sanitary
sewers. This includes clearing and televising of the
existing clay pipes, doing selective “spot” repairs/
replacements and lining the sewers with a cured-inplace
fabric. This lining will extend the lifespan of
these clay pipes for decades. In addition, this lining
of the sewers is required by the Metropolitan Water
Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD)
to comply with federally mandated environmental
regulations. The Village expects this sanitary sewer
work to be complete in early 2020.
Road Improvements
The final phase of this Playfield Area 1 project
involves the resurfacing of all the roads in the
neighborhood, including the Playfield Drive loop.
This will include sidewalk and curb replacement as
needed for the sides of streets not affected by the
water main construction. Design engineering has
been initiated and the Village expects to conduct
bidding in late winter 2020, with a completion by
autumn 2020.
“The Board of Trustees and myself want to thank all
the residents for their extended patience and support
for this vital community renewal project. This has not
been an easy experience for the neighborhood. Our
Village administration knows this. By this time next
year, it is expected that all the essential municipal
infrastructure will have been rehabilitated in Area 1.
We look forward to a stronger neighborhood with these
multi-million-dollar investments.” — Mayor Presta
Hometown Heroes Banner Program
The Village of Crestwood is proud to offer this
program to honor current or former residents
of Crestwood who have served or are currently
serving our country in a branch of the military.
The fee for participation will be $100.00 and will
include; banner production and placement by the
Village for the time periods described below.
The Village will facilitate production of the banner
which will include the veteran’s name and branch
of service, and picture if available.
Applicants must provide a photo of the veteran in
uniform. The photo will be scanned and returned
to the applicant.
Banners will be placed on street light poles
throughout the Village at the Village’s discretion.
Banners will be displayed approximately from
Memorial Day through Veterans Day for a period
of two years.
If requested on the application, banners removed
at the end of the two-year display period will be
provided to the applicant.
A new application and sponsorship fee will be
required to initiate display for a new two-year
period. (A new banner will be produced and
displayed.)
Applications are available at Village Hall and will
be accepted from December 1st through March
31st each year.
Anyone may purchase or sponsor a Hometown
Heroes Banner, provided the application and fee
are properly submitted by the deadline.
Banners are reserved for current or former
residents of Crestwood only.

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Fine Arts Farewell to
Another Year
It was a great turnout for a
community event at the Recreation
& Wellness Center for the
Crestwood Fine Arts Fair. The
Village is grateful for those who
made this event a great success
for all. Wine samplings, cheese
and crackers, trays of cannoli
and platters of bruschetta were
served around the event. Dan-o-
Dogs offered a savory, reasonably
priced lunch. Filling the air were
the musical stylings of Katie Quick
rounding out with many genres of
music, followed by the Rat Packstyle
crooning of Jerry Armstrong.
The focus was, of course, art.
Talented local artists shared
their works for viewing and
purchase while the Mayor and
Clerk distributed rebate checks to
residents. Notable artists at the
show included Jackson Glaz from
Nathan Hale as the youngest, and
John Sarsfield, upwards of 80-plus,
as our most senior artist — both
repeat Fair contributors.
The end of the Fair denotes the
beginning of the 2020 Vehicle
Sticker purchase. This year’s design
winner is Kay O’Brien, answering
the theme of "The Nature of
Crestwood." Her drawing of a wild
sunflower with the clever caption
of "a growing community" with
bright pops of orange-y reds and
fresh greens will make for a spark
of interest on cars and trucks from
town. Kay was the recipient of
Mayor Presta’s award of $500.
Thank you Crestwood for showing
up to celebrate each other and the
talents found within our Village.
We especially thank the following:
At the Office, Thirsty Beaver,
Louisa’s, The Pointe at Kilpatrick,
Nonna’s, and Starbucks for their
kind donations.
Kudos to Billy Madlener for good
sound, Public Works and Rec Staff
for wonderful setup, and behind the
scenes putting it all together in the
kitchen — Bill and Tish Venegas,
and Aileen and Laura McElligott.
Trustees Madlener and Flynn are
glad to have another Fair behind
them and are already focusing on
ideas for next year.
(LEFT) Kay O’Brien’s winning design for the Vehicle Sticker Contest will add a
touch of beauty to all of the cars in the Village for 2020.
(LEFT PHOTO) Grateful for Bill and Tish Venegas, with Trustee Flynn and Art Council member Christa McDonagh (MIDDLE PHOTO) Jerry Armstrong (RIGHT PHOTO) Katie Quick
playing at Art Fair.

Crestwood Resident Kay
Obrien Winner of the
Vehicle Sticker Contest
Can you believe the year 2020 is almost here? With a new year comes a
new Village of Crestwood Vehicle Sticker. This year, a contest was amongst
the Senior Citizens of Crestwood. The theme was the Nature of Crestwood.
Although all the contestants did a fantastic job, there could only be one winner.
This year, that fame goes to Crestwood Resident Kay Obrien. Kay is a member
of our local Town and Country Art League. The Art League is a group of
individuals that gather to promote the arts in the community and network
with fellow artists. When we asked Kay, when did art started for her, she
stated;
“My time with art began in high school and continued at Loyola University
where I minored in Art Education. I put this to use when I taught
developmentally disabled children. Later, I decided to get more involved and
took classes at the Art Institute along with local professional artists. To me
doing art is not only fun it also brings me a touch of serenity. My medium
Vehicle Stickers on Sale Dec. 2nd
Just a friendly reminder that your
vehicle stickers for 2020 will go on sale
Dec. 2nd, 2019. New year, new sticker!
Every year the Village holds a contest
for residents to design the new sticker.
This year was solely for the seniors to
participate. The theme was “The Nature
of Crestwood.” We received many good
entries; however, there is only one
winner, and the results are in. The 2020
sticker is fabulous!
Village ordinance states that vehicle
stickers are required on all vehicles in
the Village of Crestwood and must be
properly displayed by law on cars, trucks
and motorcycles by March 1st, 2020.
You should have received a preprinted
vehicle sticker renewal form in the mail.
Simply read the renewal form, make any
necessary changes and mail back to us
with payment. You may bring the form
into Village Hall to purchase as well.
SCHEDULE OF FEES - LATE PENALTIES
WILL BE ASSESSED
MARCH 1st, 2020
December 2019 Number 513 Crestwood Adviser 7
VEHICLE STICKERS ON SALE DECEMBER 2, 2019
J​ust a friendly reminder that your vehicle stickers for 2020 will go on sale ​Decemb
New Year, New Sticker! Some of our local seniors were hard at work creating our
for the 2020 sticker. Every year the Village holds a contest for residents to design
sticker. This year was solely for the seniors to participate. The theme was “The Na
Crestwood”. We received many good entries; however, there is only one winner,
includes, but is not limited to, watercolor. I enjoy painting landscapes, scenes
results are in. The 2020 is fabulous! Village ordinance states that vehicle stickers
of interest, even whimsical pieces. I also enjoy doing art fairs and meeting the
on all vehicles in the Village of Crestwood and must be properly displayed by law
people
and
who
motorcycles
attend.”
by ​March 1, 2020.​ You should have received a preprinted vehicl
Residents renewal will all form get in to the enjoy mail. Kay’s Simply beautiful read the artwork renewal throughout form, make the any year necessary as cha
they display back to it us proudly with payment. on their windshield You may bring 2020. the form into Village Hall to purchase as
Congratulations SCHEDULE Kay, OF we FEES are very - LATE lucky PENALTIES to have such WILL a talented BE APPLIED and kind ON
individual in our Village.
MARCH 1​ST​, 2020
Passenger Cars $ 10.00 Late fee - $ 10.00
Senior Citizens 65 & Older $ 5.00 Late fee - $ 5.00
Recreational Vehicle (RV Plates) $ 10.00 Late fee - $ 10.00
Motorcycle, Moped & Scooter $ 5.00 Late fee - $ 5.00
School Bus Class A $ 20.00 Late fee - $ 10.00
School Bus Class B $ 30.00 Late fee - $ 10.00
Trucks
“B” Plate $ 15.00 Late fee - $ 10.00
“D-F” Plate $ 20.00 Late fee - $ 10.00
All other Plate classifications $ 30.00 Late fee - $ 10.00
Transfer from one LIKE vehicle to another is $ 5.00
Holiday Lights Contest
Once Halloween has passed, many would say it’s
officially Christmas time. Recognized first and
foremost by the national chain stores across the
nation, flooded with décor from roof to floor with
bows, boxes, and bells. Certain radio stations flood
the waves with the Christmas tunes the start of
November.
It’s time to channel your inner Clark Griswold from
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, take down
the boxes of lights, dust off the reindeer and get
ready to compete for Village bragging rights.
We are continuing a Village tradition again this
year. Once again, the Mayor, Village Clerk and
Board of Trustees are going all-out. Our annual
outdoor Holiday Decorating Contest will soon
begin.
Start the trash talking. Challenge your neighbors to
see who has the best decorating skills on the block.
The more entries we have, the more fun and festive
our Village will look!
Judging will take place Dec. 15th-18th, with
winners being announced at the Dec. 19th Village
Board meeting located at 14025 Kostner Ave. at
8:00pm. We encourage those who have decorated
their properties to attend this meeting!
Please feel free to call Village
Hall to enter your home or a
neighbor’s: (708) 371-4800.
PRIZES
1 St Place- $1000.00 | 2 nd Place - $500.00
3 rd Place- $250.00
Crestwood welcomes Frank
Caldario to its Police and Fire
Commission.
The Crestwood Police and Fire Commission
welcomed a new member recently. On Oct.
29th, 2019 Mayor Presta and the Village
Board approved the appointment of Frank
Caldario. Frank has lived in Crestwood
for 28 years. He and his wife of 25 years,
Diane, have three adult children. Car shows
and fishing keep Frank busy in his free
time since having retired from Frito-Lay
after 41 years. Frank is also a current member of our EMA Department, which
he really enjoys. Frank shared, “I'm really looking forward to being part of the
Police and Fire Commission.”
The Village welcomes Frank.
Village Welcomes
New Member of
Crestwood Police and
Fire Commission
Meet Your New Village Accountant
Crestwood welcomes Ann
Shellberg as our new Village
accountant.
Meet our new Village Accountant, Ann
Shellberg. Ann is a graduate from Mother
McAuley High School and grew up in the
surrounding area. She holds a bachelors
from Western Michigan University in
Business Administration and a masters from
Benedictine University in Accounting. She
previously served in the accounting and
finance department at the Village of Tinley
Park from 2013-2016, and continued her
accounting career as an Auditor at a public
accounting firm where she audited municipalities and school districts from
2016-2017. Preceding her role with the Village, she focused on internal
controls and financial reporting compliance at CNA Insurance from 2017-
2019. In Ann’s free time, you will find her at the Crestwood Recreation and
Wellness Center working out, or at home hanging out with her six rescue
animals. We are very excited for her to join the Village of Crestwood with
her wide-range and extensive financial knowledge.

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Accurate 2020 Census Count Critical- CENSUS 101
What Is a Census and Why Is It Important?
Once a decade, America comes together to count
every resident in the United States, creating
national awareness of the importance of the
census and its valuable statistics. The decennial
census was first taken in 1790, as mandated by
the Constitution. It counts our population and
households, providing the basis for reapportioning
congressional seats, redistricting, and distributing
more than $675 billion in federal funds annually
to support states, counties and communities’
vital programs — impacting housing, education,
transportation, employment, health care and
public policy.
How the Census Benefits Your
Community. Federal funds, grants
and support to states, counties and
communities are based on
population totals and breakdowns by sex, age, race
and other factors. Your community benefits the
most when the census counts everyone. People in
your community use census data in all kinds of
ways, such as these:
Residents use the census to support
community initiatives involving
legislation, quality-of-life and
consumer advocacy.
Businesses use Census Bureau data to
decide where to build factories, offices
and stores, and these create jobs.
Real estate developers and city planners use
the census to plan new homes and to improve
neighborhoods.
The next census is coming in 2020. Counting an
increasingly diverse and growing population is a
massive undertaking. It requires years of planning
and the support of thousands of people.
Ultimately, the success of the census depends
on everyone’s participation. The Census Bureau
depends on cross-sector collaborations with
organizations and individuals to get people to
participate.
The 2020 Census is important for you and your
community, and you can help.
At the recent Illinois Municipal League Conference,
Senator Richard Durbin stated that, for each
individual included in the federal decennial census,
the state receives $1,800 per year back from the
federal government, for 10 years! With such
significant revenue at stake, it is important for the
Village of Crestwood to ensure that the Census
Bureau accurately and completely counts all of
its residents. Accordingly, when you receive your
census questionnaire, please fill it out promptly
and completely.
Motor fuel, use and income taxes are distributed to
the Village by the State on a per-capita basis, so it is
critical that Crestwood receives an accurate count.
We appreciate your help with this.
How the 2020 Census will invite
everyone to respond
Every household will have the option of responding
online, by mail, or by phone.
Nearly every household will receive an invitation to participate
in the 2020 Census from either a postal worker or a census worker.
95% of households will receive their census invitation in the mail.
Almost 5% of households
will receive their census invitation
when a census taker drops it off.
In these areas, the majority of
households may not receive mail
at their home’s physical location
(like households that use PO
boxes or areas recently affected
by natural disasters).
Less than 1% of households
will be counted in person by a census
taker, instead of being invited to
respond on their own. We do this
in very remote areas like parts of
northern Maine, remote Alaska, and
in select American Indian areas that
ask to be counted in person.
Note: We have special procedures to count people who don’t live in households, such as students living in
university housing or people experiencing homelessness.
Local government officials use the
census to ensure public safety and to
plan new schools and hospitals.
Shepard, Richards BPA at Leadership Conference
The Business Professionals of America chapters from Richards High School and Shepard High School recently attended the Fall Area Leadership Conference at
Odyssey Country Club in Tinley Park.
Students enrolled in the Business Professionals of America chapters from
Richards High School and Shepard High School recently participated in the Fall
Area Leadership Conference at Odyssey Country Club in Tinley Park.
BPA supports business education and information technology teachers by
offering co-curricular exercises based on national standards. The organization
offers programming and competitions designed to develop leadership,
academic and technological skills in students.
Students from BPA chapters at Tinley Park, Oak Forest, Bloom Trail, Rich
Central, Rich East and Sandburg high schools also attended the conference.
Guest speaker Sean Riley discussed his success on the television program
Shark Tank. Riley — a Sandburg graduate — and his team earned a deal with
billionaire Mark Cuban for his idea, “Dude Wipes.”
“He gave four tips of advice and then took questions from the students.
Finally, they did a team-building activity where they needed to build a
structure out of spaghetti and tape and place a marshmallow on the top. The
goal was to get the tallest structure. They had a really good time,” said Jennifer
Spellman, a marketing and Microsoft teacher at Shepard.

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Shepard Students Participate in Global Scholar Summit
Shepard High School teacher Kelly Karstrand (third from left) appears with the students she accompanied to the Global Scholar Summit.
Sponsored in part by the U.S. State Department, the Global Scholar Summit
offered a group of Shepard High School students the chance to develop their
communication and leadership skills.
Titled “The Power of Perspective,” the workshop helped to prepare students for
the world in which they will one day work. Research shows that half of current
high school students will work for an international company.
Fellow workers will speak a variety of languages, communicate in diverse ways,
and maintain a multitude of perspectives.
“Students and educators attending had opportunities to develop global
competencies, recognize the perspectives of self and others, and sharpen
social-emotional learning skills,” said teacher Kelly Karstrand, who
accompanied the students.
Sessions addressed communicating across difference, conflict resolution,
restorative justice, artistic storytelling, identity and poetry across cultures,
religious and cultural literacy, and global immunizations.
“They had the opportunity to interact with students from all across Illinois. It
was a great day!” Karstrand said.
From left, Shepard High School students Judi Levine, Avalyn Krastin, Autumn Wilson,
and (back) Noah Treat earned selection to Illinois Music Educators Association band
and choir festivals.
Shepard Students Selected
for IMEA Festivals
Shepard High School students Judi Levine, Avalyn Krastin, Autumn Wilson
and Noah Treat earned selection to the Illinois Music Educators Association
festivals.
Ava, Judi and Autumn won selection to the District 1 Choir Festival, and Noah
to the District 1 Jazz Festival.
“These students were selected from over 2,500 students that auditioned,” band
director Chris Pitlik said.
Hundreds of parents and students from District 218 schools attended the annual
College and Career Fair to meet admissions representatives.
Record Crowd for College
and Career Fair
This year District 218 counselors and administrators changed the time of the
annual College and Career Fair by a couple of hours.
The seemingly small switch from 4:00-6:00pm resulted in a noticeable climb
in attendance.
Hundreds of families from Richards, Shepard and Eisenhower high schools
attended the annual College and Career Fair sponsored by District 218.
Officials thought the time switch might allow more parents to attend, and
that seemed to have the desired effect.
More than 125 representatives of colleges, universities, technical schools, the
U.S. armed forces, employers and career fields attended.

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Goodwill and Unity at Nathan Hale Primary
(LEFT PHOTO) Five lucky Nathan Hale Primary students ended up with Superhero Gym Shoes care of the Robbins Police Department’s Unity Partnership with Nike. Pictured:
Community Activist Andrew Holmes, Mariana Morelos-Perez, Ashaunti Yearby, Assistant Principal Mrs. Kosek, Londyn Miller, Mayor Ward, Noah Gomez, DeMario Cotton,
Police Chief Wells. (LEFT MIDDLE) Bryanna Pete raised the most money of anyone at Nathan Hale Primary for its Dance A Thon fundraiser to support school initiatives. She
received a Disney gift card for her efforts. Congratulations, Bryanna! (RIGHT MIDDLE) Claire Lorek with the raffle prize backpack full of goodies that she won in part by selling
her own artwork to family and friends over social media with help from her mother. Congratulations, Claire! (RIGHT PHOTO) Jessica Herrera, Ilene Mokijewski, Olivia Bianche,
Angelo Raymond, Donald Nolan, Ethan Broccardo and Tom McGinnis stand with Nathan Hale Primary’s donations for its annual Fall Food Drive.
Nathan Hale Primary held its annual Dance A Thon
fundraiser this fall to support school initiatives.
The theme was “All Are Welcome,” an extension
of our school-wide theme focusing on kindness
and acceptance. Bryanna Pete was our highest
fundraiser and received a Disney gift card.
Claire Lorek was the winner of our raffle prize
backpack, which was stuffed with goodies. She
earned a substantial amount of money by selling
Two St. Christopher School
Students Become Published
Authors
Last year, students from the St. Christopher School 4th and 5th grade
classes entered a writing contest in which their adventure stories could be
turned into podcasts through an organization called The Storiers. Sophia
Spies and Bella Gomez's stories were chosen for the final round, and after
working hard to perfect their final drafts, both girls were chosen to have
their stories turned into podcasts!
The Storiers drafted scripts from the adventure stories, and the scripts
were then recorded by actors. After months of waiting, the students and
their classmates were finally able to hear the finished podcasts! Fourth
through 8th grade gathered in the library to listen to the podcasts. After
listening, Sophia and Bella answered questions from their peers about
their inspiration for writing, the writing process, challenges they faced,
and how they overcame these challenges to become published authors.
Congratulations, Sophia and Bella!
her own artwork to family and friends, which her
mom helped to advertise on Facebook.
PE teachers Ilene Mokijewski and Tom McGinnis
held their Fall Food Drive for the Salvation Army
Cross-generations food pantry in Blue Island. Each
student was asked to donate two cans of food, with
which students used to exercise during "U 2 Can
Workout" in PE classes. They also learned about "My
Plate," focusing on making healthy food choices.
They are anxious to see if they beat their last year
donation weight of 1,000 lbs. of food.
In addition, through Robbins Police Department’s
Unity Partnership with Nike shoes, Police Chief
Wells, Mayor Ward and Community Activist
Andrew Holmes were able to present Superhero
Gym Shoes to five lucky students.
Congratulations to Nathan Hale Primary for a
successful season of giving!
U.S. Air Force JROTC From
Shepard Provides Colorguard
for Veterans Day Observances
Published Authors
Last month, Independence Junior High School hosted its annual community
Veterans Day observance.
In addition to a breakfast for Palos Heights veterans and their families, the
event included a keynote address from U.S. Navy veteran Scott Kelly.
His son, Mark, graduated from Shepard in 2011. He then graduated from the
U.S. Naval Academy and today serves as a nuclear propulsion officer on the
aircraft carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower.
The Shepard JROTC program started the event by providing colorguard
services.
St. Christopher students gather in the library to listen to the podcasts produced
from the stories penned by students Bella Gomez and Sophia Spies.
Bella Gomez and Sophia Spies earned the distinction of becoming published
authors when their short story submissions were turned into fully scripted podcasts
by a production team called The Storiers.
U.S. Navy veteran Scott Kelly (far left), the guest speaker at the Veterans Day ceremony
at Independence Junior High School, with U.S. Air Force JROTC students and
Major (ret.) Dan Johnson from Shepard High School.

December 2019 Number 513 Crestwood Adviser 11
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CodeRED Explained
What is CodeRED and why is it important to me?
CodeRED is an emergency notification service that allows emergency officials
to notify residents and businesses by telephone, cell phone, text message, email
and social media regarding time-sensitive general and emergency notifications.
How will I recognize a CodeRED message?
A CodeRED Emergency message will have a caller ID of 866-419-5000. A
CodeRED General message will have a caller ID 855-969-4636. We suggest
you program both numbers into your cellphone as a “new contact” and use
“CodeRED Emergency” and “CodeRED General” as the contact names.
If you have previously signed up for CodeRED but your contact information
has changed, be sure to update to continue receiving emergency notifications.
Sign up for CodeRED online at https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-
US/211C7ED54931.
Need Services Hours? Seniors Need You!
The Village is looking for volunteers to help seniors throughout Crestwood with everyday tasks like shoveling snow, cutting grass, picking up broken branches
and other menial jobs. Those seeking community service hours are especially encouraged to volunteer. Interested volunteers should call Linda at the Biela
Center 708 371-4800 x6001.

12 Crestwood Adviser December 2019 Number 513
BIELA CENTER
4545 Midlothian Turnpike - Crestwood, IL
MONDAY • WEDNESDAY • THURSDAY
Movies, Cards and Games - Anytime
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Fitness
2 Fitness
3 Lunch: Chicken 4 5 Cards, Games 6
Florentine Pasta
Bingo
CALENDAR: DECEMBER 2019
MONDAY • WEDNESDAY • FRIDAY
Fitness from 11am-12pm
& Movies
For more Information
708-371-4860 Ext. 6001
TUESDAY & FRIDAY
Lunch From 12 - 1pm & Bingo at 1pm
Hol-Day Downtown Chicago/
Shopping/ Walnut room/ Christ
Kindle Market.
Bus departs at 10:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Fitness
Lunch: Baked Potato
Bar & Green Pepper
Soup
Bingo
Fitness
Cards, Games
9 10 Biela Center 11 12 13
Fitness
Computer class: Office,
Word and Excel
Time: 9:30am to 11:30 am
Christmas Party
Starts at 10:30
Lunch 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Call to reserve spot
Bingo | 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
16 17 18 19 Cards, Games 20
Fitness Christmas Party
Time: 11am -3pm
Lunch: Cheesy Sloppy Joes
& Tossed Salad
Time 11:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.
Bingo
Holiday Blues:
Time: 11:30am
Biela Senior Club meeting
12:30 p.m.
Mobile Dental Van
Time: 10am -2pm
Fitness
Blood Pressure Screening
9:30am to 11:00am
Computer Class:
Mobile Devices
Time 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
& Movies
& Movies
Fitness
Lunch: Stuffed
Cheese Shells &
Garlic Breadd
Bingo
Fitness
Lunch: Texas Grilled
Cheese & Tomato
soup
Bingo
23 24 25 26 27
Fitness
CLOSED - MERRY CHRISTMAS
30 31
BIELA CENTER WILL BE CLOSED DECEMBER 24TH, 2019 THROUGH JAN 1ST 2020
Look What’s Cooking!!!
Tuesday December 3rd: Chicken Florentine Pasta
Friday December 6th: Baked Potato Bar & Green
Pepper Soup
Tuesday December 10th: Christmas Party $10.00
Friday December 13th: Stuffed Cheese Shells &
Garlic Bread
Tuesday December 17th: Cheesy Sloppy Joes &
Tossed Salad
Friday December 20th: Texas Grilled Cheese
& Tomato soup
We wish you ALL a Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving
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 Winter 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.
Halloween Party: Thank you to all who dressed up and
participated in the Biela Center Halloween Party…..it
was FUN!

Breast Cancer Fundraiser
December 2019 Number 513 Crestwood Adviser 13
Thank you to Pat Klikuszewski's family and friends, as well as many of
Crestwood's neighboring businesses — the 1st Annual Breast Cancer Fundraiser
was a success! See you in October 2020.
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.
Thanksgiving Family Food Drive
Thank you to ALL who participated in the Biela Center Thanksgiving Family
Food Drive! Many baskets were delivered and many families sat down this
Thanksgiving with their families and gave thanks to ALL of YOU! If the world
had more people like all of you, it would be a better place. You truly do make a
difference.
*Join us for our group trips to Holiday Parties, Plays, Holiday
shopping, Casino and other interesting venues.
December 2019
• December 5th, 2019: Hol-Day Downtown
Chicago/Shopping/ Walnut room/ Christ Kindle
Market. 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. Seats still available call and reserve
your spot ASAP 708-371-4800 (6002)
• December 9th: Computer Classes: Office, Word
and Excel. Time 9:30am to 11:30am. Must reserve
spot, class limited to 10. Call Biela Center at 708-
371-4800 (6001).
• December 10th, 2019: Biela Center Christmas
Party. Time: 11:00 to 4:00pm . Cost: $10.00. Must
be paid by December 6th, 2019
• December, 11th 2019: Dental Van – FREE For
ALL Ages. Time: 10-2pm. Cost: Free (See Flier
below for more details). Call Biela Center at 708-
371-4800 (6001) to make an appointment
• December 16th, 2019: Fitness Christmas Party.
Time: 11:00pm to 3:00pm. Cost: Bring $5.00 grab
bag gift to exchange . All who participate in fitness
at the Biela Center, Crestwood Recreation and
Wellness Center must sign up to bring your favorite
dish to share with your Fitness Buddies. ***Signup
sheet are at Biela Center or Front desk of
Recreation Center ***
• December 17th, 2019: Holiday Blues: Time:
11:30am Guest speaker Maureen Rafa.
Presentation will discuss the many ways to handle
the Holiday Blues.
• December 18th 2019: Computer Classes: Mobile
Devices. Time 9:30am to 11:30am. Must reserve
spot, class limited to 10. Call Biela Center at 708-
371-4800 (6001).
January 2020
• January 9th, 2020: Mexican Train Game. Time
1:00pm to 4:00pm. Mexican Train is a game played
with Domino’s. If you have NEVER played come
and we will teach you…. Its sooooo FUN. All Ages
are welcome!! Your Welcome to bring any snacks or
beverages you would like.
• Crochet Classes
Intermediate: 8- week session learn how to read
a variety of patterns as you create new items for
your loved ones.
Start Date: January 27th, 2020
Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Cost: $40.00 - Must be paid in full to reserve a spot.
Only 10 spots per class.
• Beginners: 8- week session NO experience
needed – bring H hook and 4 ply yarn.
Start Date: January 27th, 2020
Time: 5:30 to 7:30pm
Cost: $40.00 – Must be paid in full to reserve a
spot.
Call Biela to reserve spot 708-371-4800-6001
• January 30th, 2020: Four Winds Casino. Time:
9:30am to 4:30pm. Cost: $32.00 Per Person
includes the following,$15.00 Instant Slot Credit,
Up to $10.00 Food Credit, that can be used at The
Buffet, Timbers, Silver Birch or Hard Rock Café.
Must be paid in full by January 17th, 2010.
Computer Classes
Date: December 9th 2019
Computer Classes
Biela Center Computer Time: 9:30am Class Schedule to 11:30am
Biela Center
Computer
Computer
Classes
December Class: Microsoft Class 2019 Schedule Office, Word, Excel
December 2019
Biela Center Computer Date: December Class 9th 2019 Schedule
Computer Date: Time: 9:30am
Date:
Classes
9th to 11:30am
December 18​
December 2019
th​ , 2019
2019
Time: 9:30am to 11:30am
Class: Time: Microsoft 9:30am to Office, 11:30am Word, Excel
Class: Microsoft Office, Word, Excel
Date: December 9th 2019
Biela Center Computer
Date: December 18​
Class Schedu
th​ , 2019
And Social Media Facebook etc.….
Time: 9:30am to 11:30am
Date: Time: December 9:30am 18​ to th​ 11:30am , 2019
Class: Mobile Devices, IPad and Cell phones
Class: Microsoft
December
Time: 9:30am Office, to 11:30am Word, Excel
2019
YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS !!!!!!!
Class: Mobile And Social Devices, Media IPad Facebook and Cell etc.…. phones
And Social Media Facebook etc.….
Date: December 18​ th​ , 2019
Computer Classes
Biela Center Computer Class Sche
December 2019
Class: Mobile Devices, IPad and Cell phone
Call to register in advance - 708-371-4800 (6
Class Space is limited (10) per clas
Date: Time: December 9:30am to 11:30am 9th 2019
Call to register in advance - 708-371-4800 (6001)
Call to Class: register Mobile Class in advance Space Devices, is - limited IPad 708-371-4800 and (10) Cell per phones (6001) class
Time: 9:30am to 11:30am
And Class Social Space Media is limited Facebook (10) etc.…. per class
Class: Microsoft YOU DON’T WANT Office, TO MISS Word, THIS !!!!!!! Excel
Call to register in advance - 708-371-4800 (6001)
Date: December 18​ th​ , 2019
Class Space is limited (10) per class
Time: 9:30am to 11:30am
Class: Mobile Devices, FREE – FREE IPad – FREE- and Cell phones
DENTAL
And Social Media FOR EXAM ALL AND CLEANING
Facebook AGES etc.….
FOR ALL AGES
Date:​ December 11​th​, 2019
Time:​ 10:00am to 2:00pm
Location:​ Biela Center 4545 Midlothian Turnpike
Services:
Call to register Services: in advance - 708-371-4800 (600
Exams
Cleaning
*** Follow-up care for whose exams indicated oral health issues need to be scheduled ***
Class Cleaning Space is limited (10) per class
Notes:
FREE – FREE – FREE-
DENTAL EXAM AND CLEANING
Date:​ December 11​th​, 2019
Time:​ 10:00am to 2:00pm
Location:​ Biela Center 4545 Midlothian Turnpike
Exams
*** Follow-up care for whose exams indicated oral health issues need to be scheduled ***
Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult
Adults can be seen regardless of insurance
Medicaid will be billed where applicable
Notes:
Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult
Adults can be seen regardless of insurance
Medicaid will be billed where applicable
Hurry don’t Wait……Must call Biela Center to set up appointment time: 708-829-4800 (6001)
Hurry don’t Wait……Must call Biela Center to set up appointment time: 708-829-4800 (6001)

14 Crestwood Adviser December 2019 Number 513
When it comes to removing snow and ice, there are
some quick and easy tips to make your life easier.
Here are 10 great snow removal hacks to try this
winter
1. Use Cooking Spray
When the heavy, wet
snow proves difficult
to shovel, spray
some cooking spray
on your shovel. It will help you move through
the snow quickly and prevent it from sticking to
your shovel. To avoid a mess, just remember to
wipe the ice shovel tool down before you store it
back in the garage.
2. Set a Schedule for Snow Removal.
When it comes to snow removal, one of the
worst things you can do is to wait until it stops
snowing. Instead, set a schedule to lightly
shovel every one to two hours, depending on
how long the snowfall is supposed to last.
10 Great Snow and Ice Removal Hacks
alternative to put down on your driveway,
sidewalk and front steps. Combine 1 teaspoon
of dish soap, 1 tablespoon rubbing alcohol and
1/2 gallon of water in a bucket and pour the
mixture where you need it most.
5. Make Shoveling More Comfortable
Who says snow removal must
hurt your back? The G4 from
Garant has three handles. One
for pushing snow and two for
lifting. Also, this sort of ice
shovel has a foot rest to give
you extra power to break up packed snow or ice,
and can help you get out of a ditch.
6. No Shovel? No Problem
If you don’t have a shovel
handy and your snow
blower isn’t working,
try placing a plastic tarp
over exposed sidewalks,
walkways and even
your car when snow is anticipated, And when
the flurries stop, just pull the tarp to uncover a
clear path
7. Get Out the Leaf Blower
8. Smart Snow Blowing
The best method to snow
blow your driveway is
to start in the middle
and throw the snow
toward one edge of the
driveway. Then, make a
U-turn and come back
down the other side and continue to alternate.
This way you won’t have to adjust the chute as
often and shouldn’t need a second pass.
9. Get Out the Wet/Dry Vacuum
Sure, you could try using your shop vacuum
to suck up the snow and dump it in another
location. But we recommend hooking your
house up to the exhaust on your vacuum and
turning it into a blower. Just point and blow the
snow away.
3. Wear Socks Over Your Shoes
Need some more traction
when shoveling? Try wearing
a second pair of socks over
your shoes or boots when
doing your snow removal.
You’ll be less likely to fall when shoveling on icy
pavement.
10. Use a Shovel Attachment
Add an ice shovel back-saver attachment to
your list of best tools. There are several on the
market that allow you to take your favorite
shovel and make it better by attaching the
removable handle in a spot of your choice to get
a better hand position. It can help reduce back
strain.
4. Melt Ice Quickly
Be prepared for everything
winter throws your way. If
after shoveling you find ice
underneath, make a salt
“In Focus” Seen Around Crestwood
Let’s see Crestwood from your point of view! We are asking residents to submit
their pictures of Crestwood and local happenings to feature in our monthly
editorial “In Focus.” We will select our favorites to share every month in the
Crestwood Adviser. Please forward your pictures to Michelle Beneventi at
mbeneventi@crestwood.illinois.gov
World Kindness Day/Week-N
Don’t put your leaf blower away for the season,
put it to your advantage! Leaf blowers work
great for removing light, fluffy The snow. purpose of World Kindness Day is to highlight good deeds i
positive power and the common thread of kindness that binds
Black and White Tre By Cathy Siergiej
https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/world-kindness-day

Brighten Your Nights With
Holiday Lights
Are the shorter days and longer nights giving you cabin fever?
Here are a few good reasons to get outside and get re-energized!
ComEd is offering customer discounts to attend festive holiday
light shows all around Chicagoland. Bundle up the entire family
to see the energy-efficient LED lighting exhibits that transform
the dark autumn nights into dazzling displays of holiday color!
Aurora Festival of Lights at Phillips Park
1000 Ray Moses Drive, Aurora
Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo
8400 31st St., Brookfield (North Gate Main Entrance)
3300 Golf Rd., Brookfield (South Gate Main Entrance)
Home for the Holidays at Rialto Square Theatre
102 N. Chicago St., Joliet
Illumination at Morton Arboretum
4100 I-53, Lisle
Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe
ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N. Clark St., Chicago
(See websites for respective locations for date/time info.)
Trains & Miniatures
Saturday, Dec. 7th-Saturday, Jan. 18th
Vogt Visual Arts Center | 17420 S. 67th Ct., Tinley Park
Train fans of all ages will want to come out to see this special
exhibit on display through Jan. 18th. An open house artist
reception will be held Dec. 7th from 10:00am-4:00pm. Light
refreshments will be served. For more information, call (708)
614-6503.
Developmental Trainer – CTF Illinois, Orland
Park
Are you passionate about giving back to the
community and helping others to reach their
fullest potential? Do you enjoy encouraging others
to learn while guiding them on how to empower
themselves?
CTF Illinois is seeking a Developmental Trainer to
assist individuals with developmental disabilities
with vocational and daily living skills consistent
with individual training goals at our program in
Crestwood.
Full-Time Days, Monday-Friday
Full-time positions are eligible for benefits after 60
days of employment. Sick time, vacation time and
paid holidays.
Must be 18 years old w/HS diploma/GED. Requires
successful completion of criminal background
check. Requires valid driver’s license with
satisfactory driving record.
All training and certification will be provided by
CTF ILLINOIS.
CTF is a not-for-profit, Illinois-based organization
providing support and services to individuals with
Get Up And Get Out!!!
WeishFest 2018
Friday, Dec. 6th, 5:00pm
115 Bourbon Street
3359 W 115th St., Merrionette Park
Created in honor of a young man named Andrew Weishar, who
passed of cancer in 2012 at the age of 21, the Andrew Weishar
Foundation, a volunteer-led 501(c)(3), takes as its mission
Andrew’s request to his family to “pay forward” the kindness
and generosity he was shown during his fight with cancer. The
AWF continues that gesture with WeishFest 2019. Come out
and celebrate the legacy of a life well lived, and to enjoy music
and entertainment from Andy Grammer, Walker Hayes, Sean
& Charlie, Six String Crossing, Hugh Too, Dylan Raymond
and more. So far, the AWF has raised more than $1 million
to assist families coping with cancer. Be a part of it! For more
information or to purchase tickets, visit www.weish4ever.org.
Visit Santa at the CWRC
Saturday, Dec. 7th, 12:30-2:30pm
Crestwood Recreation & Wellness Center
5331 W. 135th St., Crestwood
It’s not just a visit, it’s a party! Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus and
take pictures. Ride the kiddie train. Participate in guessing
games for prizes, and jump around in the bounce house. Free
juice and cookies will be available, and letters to Santa will be
accepted here! Please bring a non-perishable food item or a new,
unwrapped toy to be donated to a local charity. This event is
sponsored by the Village of Crestwood, the Crestwood Fire and
Police Departments, and Crestwood Emergency Management.
For more information, call (708) 371-4810.
Stairs, Stories and S’mores
Saturday, Dec. 14th, 12:00-3:00pm
Swallow Cliff Woods North
10267 Cal Sag Rd., Palos Hills
Stair climbing. Storytelling. Sledding. Snowshoeing. S’more
making. All of your favorite winter activities in one place! For
more information, call (708) 386-4042 or email experience.
nature@cookcountyil.gov. Cost: FREE.
Michael Teolis Singers
“Gloria! Noel! Alleluia!”
Saturday, Dec. 14th, 2019, 7:30pm
Incarnation Catholic Church
5757 W. 127th St., Crestwood
The Micheal Teolis Singers, a 30-member professional choral
group presents an inspiring program of Christmas music at
JOBS POSTING
developmental disabilities. E.O.E.
For more information or to apply, visit: www.
ctfillinois.org or call our recruiter at (708) 429-1260
x3249.
Associate Team Leader – H&R Block, Crestwood
Are you driven by helping people? H&R Block is
looking to hire Associate Team Leaders who
will be passionate about our purpose: To provide
help and inspire confidence in our clients and
communities everywhere.
As an Associate Team Leader for H&R Block,
you will support a single retail office during tax
season to deliver a world-class client experience
and assist with the daily supervision of tax office
associates. Prior tax preparation experience is
not required, as this role does not prepare taxes.
You’ll begin working a flexible part-time schedule
in early December as you ramp up for the busy tax
season and transition to a full-time schedule from
January through April. After working a successful
tax season, you may find that you want to apply to
return for subsequent seasons, or even apply for
advancement opportunities.
What you’ll do...
• Support the Multi-Unit Team Leader, serving as
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Incarnation Catholic Church. Tickets are $10, or FREE for highschool
and college students with current school I.D.
Windham Hill Performs
‘Winter Solstice’
Saturday, Dec. 14th, 7:30pm
Moraine Valley Community College, Dorothy Menker
Theater | 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills
Celebrate the season’s warm traditions when Windham Hill
commemorates its 35th anniversary of its multiplatinumselling
Winter Solstice album with a concert at Moraine Valley’s
Dorothy Menker Theater. Featuring original and traditional
acoustic music by Grammy-winning guitarist Will Ackerman,
Grammy-nominated singer, fiddler, pianist and songwriter
Barbara Higbie, and composer Todd Boston, with special guest
cellist Mia Pixley. the group honors all traditions by playing
new arrangements of classic holiday tunes in solo and ensemble
performances. 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 more
information and tickets, call the Fine and Performing Arts
Center Box Office at (708) 974-5500 or visit morainevalley.edu/
fpac.
Meet Our Birds of Prey
Sunday, Dec. 15th, 2:00pm
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Ave., South Holland
Take a closer look at the resident red-tailed hawk and the great
horned owl. Cost: FREE. For more information, call (708) 868-
0606.
Community Event: Winter
Farmers Market
Dec. 21st, 2019, 8:00am-12:00pm
6601 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights
Come and partake in the offerings available at the Winter
Farmers Market in Palos Heights. The farmers market moves
inside for the winter on Dec. 21st.
onsite point of contact for tax office associates
and clients, ensuring quality and consistent
execution that will allow us to promote the
value of H&R Block
• Execute and hold all tax office associates
accountable to Standard Operating Procedures
(SOP) execution and client service experience,
with escalation to the Multi-Unit Team Leader
and District General manager as necessary
• Serve as point of contact for onsite escalated
client service concerns
• Ensure clients are scheduled properly and
conflicts are resolved, with escalation to the
Multi-Unit Team Leader and District General
Manager as necessary
• Lead the office from the front desk, providing
phone coverage and engaging with clients to
deliver an outstanding experience
• Lead daily activities to ensure that all tax office
associates are scheduled, and work is completed
according to deadlines, with attention to quality
standards, priorities and overall goals
• Lead daily huddles and communicate essential
information to office associates
For more information or to apply, visit:
https://cb.com/2XueJGG
Source: CareerBuilder.com

16 Crestwood Adviser December 2019 Number 513
Moraine Valley Nursing Graduate
Hopes to Lessen Financial Burden
for Current Students
A Moraine Valley Community College Nursing Program graduate returned to
campus to meet the students to whom scholarships were awarded thanks to
her generosity.
Susan Van Amerongen, who now lives in Ohio, funded scholarships for five
students this school year. The number grew to 10 because the Foundation
Board was matching dollar-for-dollar with all donations.
“I turned 60 and wanted to do something spectacular for my birthday,” Van
Amerongen said. “I thought about all the things I could do and trips I could
take, but I decided to give back to Moraine Valley because nursing is at the
heart of what I am, and Moraine Valley is where I got my start.”
Van Amerongen named the scholarships on behalf of her parents, Steve and
Alice Molo, a gesture she wanted to do because of the support she received
from them. “My parents sacrificed a lot to get four kids, all born within five
years, through Catholic schools,” she said. “I was a first-generation college
student. There’s no way I would have been able to go through nursing school
without huge loans unless I had worked and gone to school, which is exactly
what I did. Our goal is to lessen the load for students who are doing that now.”
Van Amerongen contacted Kristy McGreal, Foundation executive director, to
help her fulfill her birthday wish and set up the guidelines for the scholarships.
Her scholarship recipients must be first-generation college students and
studying to become a nurse.
She said she was happy for the opportunity to meet her scholarship recipients.
“It was very exciting to talk with them. They are all trying to work, go to school
and balance everything, which is exactly what I did.”
One of the recipients, Kimberly De La Torre, is grateful for the scholarship,
acknowledging it is what helped her be able to attend school. “College in
general always seemed out of reach. Kids in my community didn’t have dreams
Susan Van Amerongen and her mother, Alice Molo, meet with scholarship recipients
(from left) Jennifer Occamp, Ksenia Sandaras, Trevon Velasco, Krista McCurrie,
Tahani Joudeh and Kimberly De La Torre.
of having professional careers. We were taught to do enough to get by,” she
said. “The only reason I was able to attend college is because of scholarships.
The opportunity I have in front of me is incredible, and I am trying to make the
best of it for my sake and for my family. I can’t wait to one day give back to my
community.”
Krista McCurrie put her goals of becoming a nurse on hold when her father
was diagnosed with cancer. While it was a difficult time for her family, she
said the positive that came out of it was that she knew right then she wanted
to become a nurse and to help other families facing health challenges. “I plan
to work in oncology and give back the same positive and encouraging nursing
care that my father received,” she said. “This scholarship is helping me achieve
my goals, but more importantly is helping me make a difference in the lives of
others.”
McGreal said she was pleased that Van Amerongen was able to come to the
college and meet her scholarship recipients. “It’s wonderful to see the passion
Susan developed for nursing during her time at Moraine Valley and has
returned to support the dreams of our nursing students,” McGreal said. “It’s
truly inspiring to see our alumni come back to Moraine Valley and create this
type of support system for our students.”
Moraine Valley Takes Home the Gold in Speech Team Tournament
The Moraine Valley Community College Speech Team won 1st Place overall and
14 individual awards at the Crystal Clear Forensics tournament hosted Oct.
26th, at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake.
Moises Bello, of Oak Lawn, was named Tournament Champion for his
performance, and Shelby Woody, of Homer Glen, earned a Tournament
Speaker 2nd Place award.
Additional awards were earned by Brian Heuser, of Blue Island, 1st Place in
Interviewing and finalist in Impromptu Speaking; Heather Worth, of Homer
Glen, 1st Place in Duo Interpretation; Woody, 1st Place in Duo Interpretation,
2nd Place in Speech to Entertain, and 2nd Place in Dramatic Interpretation.
Julian Camacho, of Bridgeview, 5th Place in Interviewing and 4th Place in
Communication Analysis; Bello, 1st Place in Impromptu Speaking and Speech
to Entertain, and 4th Place in Communications Analysis; and Nicole Dela Rosa,
of Burbank, second place in Program of Interpretation.
Noor Awaidah, of Oak Lawn, 6th Place in Informative Speaking; and Vanessa
Sevilla, of Orland Park, 2nd Place in Communication Analysis. Also competing
at the tournament with impressive preliminary round rankings were Enrique
Jimenez, of Alsip, and Ash Nanoz, of Palos Hills.
“This activity is fun and educational,” said Bello, who is the team captain.
“It’s so enriching to see me and my teammates grow as performers.” Woody
agreed and said she is happy to be on the team. “Forensics is an experience I
will treasure forever,” she said. Heuser said it was “a wonderful tournament
experience.”
The team is led by John Nash, Communications professor; Krista Appelquist,
Members of the Moraine Valley Speech Team (front row from left to right), Noor
Awaidah, Shelby Woody, Ash Nanoz, Heather Worth, Vanessa Sevilla, (back frow
from left to right) Brian Heuser, Enrique Jimenez, Moises Bello, Julian Camacho and
Nicole Dela Rosa, earned an overall first place at a Speech Team tournament at
McHenry County College.
Communications professor; and Amanda Pettigrew, Communications assistant
professor. The coaches earned the Moraine Valley Teamwork Award in 2018 for
their outstanding work with the college’s Speech Team.
‘Crestwood Adviser’ Great Way to Reach Local Customers
The Village of Crestwood wants local business owners to know that the Crestwood Adviser, in addition to being a great way to stay in touch with what’s happening in your
community, is also one of the most cost-effective ways to reach your local customer base. By advertising in the Crestwood Adviser, your ad reaches the entire Crestwood
population, and at a fraction of the cost of what a direct mail piece would cost in postage alone. Better still, the Crestwood Adviser is read and left for others to read, which is
more than we can say for most direct mail advertisements, the overwhelming majority of which end up going straight in the trash or recycling bin.
To inquire about advertising rates in the Crestwood Adviser, please call (708) 293-1430 or email info@crestwoodadviser.com.

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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.
Thank you for all your help and support, Crestwood!
Thank You for All Your Help and Support, Crestwood!
Crestwood Village Hall collected and shipped ​150 pounds ​of leftover
Halloween candy to send to Operation Gratitude to create care
packages to distribute to first responders, troops and veterans.
Crestwood Village Hall collected and shipped 150 pounds of leftover Halloween
candy to send to Operation Gratitude to create care packages to distribute to
first responders, troops and veterans.
A special shout out to Michelle Sears Beneventi, our Village Water Clerk
and Special Projects Coordinator, for bringing this project to the Village. We
appreciate your hard work and thoughtfulness to this cause.
Thank you for all your help and support, Crestwood!
Crestwood Village Hall collected and shipped ​150 pounds ​of leftover
Halloween candy to send to Operation Gratitude to create care
packages to distribute to first responders, troops and veterans.
Thank you for all your help and support, Cre
Crestwood Village Hall collected and shipped ​150 poun
Halloween candy to send to Operation Gratitude to
packages to distribute to first responders, troops a

18 Crestwood Adviser December 2019 Number 513
Crestwood Public Library Christmas
Collection for Animal Shelter Supplies
Crestwood Crestwood Public Library Public will be Library sponsoring our annual
animal supply drive for local animal shelters during the
Christmas Collection for
month of December.
Animal Shelter Supplies
All donations can be dropped off at the library
Animal supplies needed include dry and canned dog and cat
food, dog and cat collars, chew toys, during cat toys, business blankets and hours towels from for bedding. December 1-31.
Crestwood Public Library will be sponsoring our
Cleaning supplies needed include paper towels, bleach, liquid laundry soap,
annual
dryer
animal
sheets,
supply
all sizes of
drive
garbage
for
bags
local
Thank
and
animal
liquid hand
shelters
you for generous donations.
soap.
during the month of December.
All donations can be dropped off at the library
during business hours from December 1-31.
Animal supplies needed include dry and canned dog
and cat food, dog and cat collars, chew toys, cat toys,
Thank you for generous donations.
blankets and towels for bedding.
Cleaning supplies needed include paper towels, bleach,
Crestwood Public Library
liquid laundry December soap, dryer Adult sheets, Programs
all sizes of garbage bags and liquid hand soap.
Golden Age of Radio: 'Tis the Season
Steven Darnall, host of Those Were the Days radio show and publisher of Nostalgia Digest,
returns to the Crestwood Library with a new show for the holidays - The Golden Age of Radio:
'Tis the Season, an overview of some of the more beloved holiday traditions from radio's
golden age. Please register for this event. Monday, December 2, 6:00 PM
All donations can be dropped off at the library
during business hours from December 1-31.
Thank you for generous donations.
Animal supplies needed include dry and canned dog
and cat food, dog and cat collars, chew toys, cat toys,
blankets and towels for bedding.
Cleaning supplies needed include paper towels, bleach,
liquid laundry soap, dryer sheets,
all sizes of garbage bags and liquid hand soap.
Book Discussion Group
Be sure to pick up a copy of our latest Book Club read at the front desk!
Any patron 18 and older is welcome to join our group.
Our next meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 4, at 6:00 PM.
New!! Canasta Club
We’re looking for some experienced folks who are interested in playing Canasta.
Join us for our first meet-up on Saturday, December 7 th from 11:00am-1:00pm.
Stampin’ Up Card Class
Join us for another session of card making with Stampin’ Up’s Dee Tollaksen!
There is a non-refundable $5 cost per person at the time of registration.
Monday, December 9, at 6:00 PM
Needles & Yarn Knitting Club
Interested in learning how to knit, or just want to make new friends? Join us for another
session of Needles & Yarn! Don’t have needles? You can purchase a pair at the library.
Monday, December 16, at 6:30 PM
Scrabble Club
Interested in playing scrabble? Stop by the library and join a game and
meet some new friends. Scrabble games provided.
Saturday, December 21, 10:30am Ages18 and up.
** Coming January 2020 **
Pressure Cooking with Kristyn's Classroom Kitchen
Let's take the “pressure” off cooking! Don't fend for yourself trying to execute a pressure
cooking recipe. In this one hour class, we’ll discuss the basics of pressure cooking and share
some delicious recipes! Space is limited. Call today to reserve your spot!
Monday, January 6th, 6:00 PM
Decemberÿ Youthÿ&ÿFamilyÿEventsÿatÿ
CrestwoodÿPublicÿLibrary
VisitÿwithÿSantaÿ&ÿMrs.ÿClaus
ComeÿjoinÿtheÿfunÿasÿweÿgetÿreadyÿforÿtheÿHolidaysÿwithÿSantaÿandÿMrs.ÿClaus!
KidsÿofÿallÿagesÿcanÿcomeÿvisitÿandÿtakeÿpicturesÿwithÿSanta,ÿgoÿhelpÿtheÿelvesÿdecorateÿChristmasÿ
cookiesÿandÿmakeÿaÿChristmasÿpictureÿframeÿtoÿtakeÿhome,ÿwhileÿsupplyÿlasts.
Wednesday,ÿDecemberÿ11,ÿ2019ÿfromÿ5:30ÿtoÿ7:00.ÿAllÿAgesÿwelcome.ÿ
Bringÿyourÿcameraÿforÿthoseÿholidayÿpictures!ÿÿ
Tiny Tots, & Storytime!
TinyÿTotsÿforÿ12-24ÿmonthsÿwithÿadult,ÿwillÿmeetÿÿ
Fridaysÿÿatÿ10:30am.ÿ
Storytimeÿisÿforÿindependentÿ3-5ÿyearÿoldsÿandÿmeetsÿ
Fridaysÿatÿ11:30am.
SessionÿcontinuesÿDecemberÿ13ÿ&ÿ20,ÿ2019ÿ
MessyÿMondays!
Parentsÿorÿcareÿgiversÿcanÿbringÿtheirÿtoddlerÿagesÿ
12-36mos.ÿtoÿexperienceÿallÿthoseÿmessyÿthingsÿyouÿwouldÿ
notÿlikeÿthemÿtoÿplayÿwithÿatÿhome.ÿÿMondaysÿatÿ10:30am
Preschool Art!
Childrenÿagesÿ3-5ÿwillÿcreateÿtheirÿownÿfabulousÿartÿprojectsÿ
usingÿallÿdifferentÿartÿmaterials.
Pleaseÿdressÿtoÿgetÿmessy.ÿÿÿMondaysÿatÿ11:30amÿ
Little Builders
Childrenÿagesÿ2-5ÿplayÿandÿlearnÿasÿtheyÿinteractÿwith
othersÿusingÿaÿvarietyÿofÿbuildingÿtoys.ÿ
Thursdaysÿfromÿ11:30ÿ- 12:30pm
CraftyÿKids
CraftyÿkidsÿletsÿkidsÿK-3ÿÿbeÿcreativeÿwithÿaÿvarietyÿ
ofÿartÿprojectsÿandÿsupplies.
Monday,ÿDecemberÿ2,ÿatÿ3:30pm.
Let'sÿPaint!!
ChildrenÿgradesÿK-3ÿcanÿcomeÿandÿcreateÿaÿpaintingÿprojectÿ
eachÿmonth.ÿPleaseÿdressÿforÿpainting.
Thursday,ÿDecemberÿ5ÿatÿ4:00PM
Game Day
Comeÿtakeÿaÿvacationÿbreakÿandÿplayÿsomeÿgamesÿ&ÿ
buildingÿtoys.ÿChildrenÿgradesÿK-4ÿwelcome.
Monday,ÿÿDecemberÿ23ÿ&ÿ30ÿÿatÿ2:00
ChessÿChampions
Haveÿyouÿwantedÿtoÿlearnÿtoÿplayÿchess,ÿneedÿsomeÿ
practice,ÿorÿjustÿwantÿtoÿplayÿtheÿgame?ÿ
ChessÿClubÿforÿGradesÿ1-10ÿcontinuesÿÿuntilÿ
Wednesday,ÿÿDecemberÿ18ÿatÿ3:30
Gingerbread House Decorating
Parentÿandÿchildÿcanÿcomeÿtoÿtheÿlibraryÿtoÿdecorateÿaÿ
pre-builtÿgingerbreadÿhouse.ÿ
Allÿsuppliesÿwillÿbeÿprovided.ÿ
Costÿ$5.00ÿperÿhouseÿÿWed,ÿDec.ÿ4ÿfromÿ6-7ÿpm.
Read to The Dogs!!
Doesÿyourÿchildÿneedÿsomeÿpracticeÿreadingÿoutÿloud?ÿ
Weÿhaveÿtheÿperfectÿlisteners.ÿTherapyÿDogÿHersheyÿ
andÿhisÿfriendsÿwillÿlistenÿwhileÿkidsÿinÿgradesÿK-5ÿreadÿ
outÿloudÿforÿ15ÿminutes.ÿ
Tuesday,ÿDecemberÿ10ÿfromÿ6:00-7:30
Allÿreadersÿmustÿregisterÿforÿaÿtimeÿslot.
Afternoon Lunch & a Movie
Kidsÿbringÿyourÿlunchÿÿtoÿtheÿlibraryÿforÿanÿafternoonÿ
Popcornÿwillÿalsoÿbeÿserved.
Allÿagesÿwelcome,ÿunderÿ5ÿwithÿanÿadult.
Friday,ÿDecemberÿ27,ÿ2019ÿatÿ1:00pm
Friday,ÿJanuaryÿ3,ÿ2020ÿatÿ1:00pm
TweenÿCorner
Crafteens!
FeelingÿCrafty?ÿNeedÿaÿproject?ÿWeÿhaveÿoneÿforÿyou!ÿ
Stopÿinÿtoÿseeÿwhatÿweÿareÿmaking.ÿÿÿ
Tweensÿgradesÿ4-8.ÿMonday,ÿDecemberÿ16ÿatÿ3:30pm
KidsÿKitchen
Kidsÿinÿgradesÿ4-8ÿcanÿlearnÿsomeÿbasicÿkitchenÿskillsÿ
andÿnoÿbakeÿrecipesÿduringÿthisÿoneÿhourÿclass.ÿ
Noÿsuppliesÿneeded.ÿÿThurs.,ÿÿDecemberÿ12,ÿatÿ4:00pm
BooksÿandÿBrowniesÿ
Tweensÿgradesÿ4-8!ÿCrestwoodÿLibraryÿisÿlookingÿforÿ
kidsÿwhoÿloveÿtoÿreadÿtoÿjoinÿourÿtweenÿbookÿclub.ÿ
JoinÿusÿonÿThursday,ÿDecemberÿ19ÿatÿ4:00pm.ÿ
Pizza and Pages
TeensÿGradesÿ9-12ÿjoinÿourÿHighÿSchoolÿBookÿClubÿasÿ
weÿreadÿandÿdiscussÿcurrentÿbooksÿoverÿpizza.
Thurs.,ÿDecemberÿ19ÿatÿ5:00pm.ÿÿÿÿÿ
Registration Required for all programs. Call 708-371-4090 for more info.
Christmas is the best
time of year
For many of us Christmas is
the best time of year... until it
becomes the worst. There are
many aspects of the holiday
season that are a blast, sure, but
there also about a million reasons
Christmas is the most stressful
holiday of them all. I came across
these tips from Dave Rasmey that
I thought maybe helpful:
10 WAYS TO REDUCE
HOLIDAY STRESS
1. Make a to-do list.
And check it twice too. That’s what
the pros like Santa do. Maybe you
have a mental list of everything
you need to do and when you
need to do it. But it helps to have
a written list or calendar to see
the big picture. If your shopping
needs to be done by a certain date,
write that down. If your neighbors
have a yearly bash on the second
Saturday of December, write that
down.
The point of this is to see
everything in one place so you can
get an idea of what’s happening
and when. Don’t like how it’s
looking? Reorganize your calendar
and your to-do list to reflect the
Christmas you want to have this
year.
2. Avoid too many
commitments.
Most likely, your December
schedule is sure to include party
invitations out the chimney. But
you don’t have to do everything
on your calendar. You are in
control! Remember, you can’t be
everywhere at the same time. You
can only attend so many family
dinners, drive so far, and give so
much. Just like your money, you
have limits with your time.
Be honest and reasonable about
what you can handle, and speak
up if it’s too much to juggle.
Instead of going to five Christmas
gatherings, pick one or two. You
don’t want to burn out before
Christmas Day even gets here!
Prioritize your family’s time and
only commit to what you want
to do. It’s all about quality, not
quantity.
Don’t let too many commitments
throw your daily routine out
of whack. Stick to your rituals
and try to keep as much of your
normal routine in place as you
can during the scattered schedule
of the Christmas season. If your
average day starts with getting up,
pouring yourself a cup of coffee,
and reading the newspaper, don’t
skip that. Having some normalcy
can help keep you calm and
focused on the day ahead. Plus, it’s
a great way to stay level-headed .
. . especially if your house is filled
to the brim with guests for the
holidays.
3. Don’t wait until the last
minute.
Delaying something until the
last minute is rarely a good
idea. Christmas shopping is the
perfect example of that! A lot of
people wait until halfway through
December and then dash to the
malls in a panic to buy gifts. But
the good news is, you’re starting
early! Aren’t you feeling more
relaxed already? You probably just
added five years to your life!
Trying to do all your Christmas
shopping or cooking in one
weekend can push you over the
edge. Instead, keep it simple! It
might be easier to shop for one or
two people on your list each day.
The idea here is to have fun buying
gifts for others and not make it
feel like a chore.
Make a Christmas bucket list and
fill it with fun and festive things
to do throughout the season.
That way, you’re making Nana’s
Christmas cookie recipe at the
beginning of the month instead of
trying to cram it in on Christmas
Eve. You can even freeze cookie
dough ahead of time and pull it
out when you’re ready to bake.
Spacing things out during the
season can help you stay in the
Christmas spirit and keep the
holiday stress low!
4. Make a Christmas budget.
You saw this one coming, right?
No shocker here: We’re reminding
you to do your Christmas budget,
again. So have you done it yet?
Take some time to think about
all your Christmas expenses and
decide exactly how much you will
spend.
Make a plan and don’t blow it!
Avoid all the impulse spending,
and when you max out your
budget, that’s it. You’re done.
Be sure to include all the parties
you want to go to and the cost
of gifts, food and decorations.
Despite all of the holiday hoopla,
stick to your plan no matter what!
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Continued from page 18.
If you haven’t done your budget yet,
what are you waiting for? Get our free
budgeting tool, EveryDollar! It can
help you stay on track to meet your
goals this Christmas
5. Decorate like a minimalist.
We all like to be just as festive as
the next guy. No one wants to be a
Grinch. But don’t feel like you have to
put up a Christmas tree in every room
of your house. This isn’t Whoville.
Instead of decorating the entire
house, keep it simple by decorating
the tree and the mantel. Focus on
your main living spaces where your
family gathers most often. Take
some of the pressure off yourself and
ignore the urge to create a winter
wonderland inside (or outside) your
home this year.
t when we start comparing ourselves
to other people, we’re playing a game
we’ll never win.”
6. Get rid of clutter before
Christmas.
It’s out with the old and in with the
new. No one wants to feel like their
house is a cluttered mess with new
gifts piled on top of old ones. So get
rid of the clutter before Christmas
gets here. For every new toy that you
know the kids will open on Christmas
morning, get rid of two. Make your
kids a part of it so they know they’re
donating their well-loved toys to
others.
This is also a great time to sort
through and organize your clothes,
garage and kitchen (even those ratty
Christmas decorations in the attic
you’re still clinging to). Sell or donate
the stuff you know you don’t use
anymore, or wrap some of it up for
gag gift exchanges
7. Don’t shop at peak times.
Shop early, shop early, shop
early. Since you started saving for
Christmas early, you can shop early
too. You’ll never have to worry about
inventory being too low and having
to stoop to tug of war with another
desperate parent over the last Turbo
Man action figure. Phew! You won’t
have to worry about price gouging on
popular items either.
If you can swing it, do a babysitting
swap with a couple you know. They’ll
watch your kids for a few hours and
you can return the favor and watch
their kids for a few hours when they
need to go out. Everyone wins! You
and your spouse can have a free
evening together to go shopping—
kid-free! Make the welcome escape
a little date night for the two of you
too. Grab some peppermint mochas
and go Christmas shopping. You both
deserve some one-on-one time.
Or keep your holiday stress level
at bay and do all your Christmas
shopping online. There’s nothing
wrong with that! Plus, being able to
see the item prices in your cart can
help keep you from overspending.
And you’ll probably save a bundle
with all those coupon codes offered
online: win-win! On top of that,
you’ll have plenty of time for things
to arrive at your front doorstep—no
paying $45 for overnight shipping for
you!
8. Avoid family conflict.
Okay, we know this one is tricky
to navigate, especially around the
holidays, but stick with us here. We
all have family members who push
our buttons: Aunt Betsy, in-laws,
Granny Gertrude—whoever! Instead
of going to the family event and
trying to master the fine art of not
stepping on egg shells the entire
night, how about just avoiding certain
topics and removing yourself from
the conversation if things go south?
Believe it or not, it can be done. You
don’t have to subject yourself or your
family to a heated argument you
don’t want to be in—boundaries, you
know?
9. Host a potluck.
Just because it’s Christmastime,
that doesn’t mean you have to stress
yourself out making a full-on feast
Rules of the Road: School Bus Edition
for the masses. Scale things back
and reduce your stress level with a
potluck dinner! Trust us. It isn’t as
cringeworthy as it might sound. Have
each one of your guests bring their
favorite side dish or family recipe to
the meal. Then all you have to worry
about preparing is the turkey (or ham
. . . or fish . . . or partridge in a pear
tree.)
10. Don’t overeat.
Yes, it’s true: You can have too much
of a good thing. Stressed spelled
backward is desserts. If you cut back
on all the holiday stress, then maybe
your waistline will thank you too. You
can still indulge in the sweet stuff.
Just don’t go overboard. At least try
to eat a little better than Buddy the
Elf’s diet of candy, candy canes, candy
corns and syrup.
And don’t forget about exercise! It
can help keep the Christmas pounds
off and lower your holiday stress
level. If you can’t make time to get to
the gym, make time to move. Take
the stairs at work. Get up every hour
or so and take a lap around the office.
Lift small weights while you’re on the
phone or watching television. You can
even bundle up and go on your own
Christmas lights walking tour. Maybe
your exercise is just combining your
Christmas shopping with walking
in the mall. Anything is better than
nothing!
Let’s be mindful of our students and the school
buses that transport them. (Credit: Wikimedia
Commons/Coastline09)
If you’re driving behind a bus, allow a greater
following distance than if you were driving behind
a car. It will give you more time to stop once the
yellow lights start flashing. It is illegal in all 50
states to pass a school bus that is stopped to load or
unload children.
• Never pass a bus from behind — or from either
direction if you’re on an undivided road — if it
is stopped to load or unload children.
• If the yellow or red lights are flashing and the
stop arm is extended, traffic must stop.
• The area 10 feet around a school bus is the most
dangerous for children; stop far enough back
to allow them space to safely enter and exit the
bus.
• Be alert. Children often are unpredictable, and
they tend to ignore hazards and take risks.
And Let’s Look Out for Those Little Ones!
According to research by the National Safety
Council, most of the children who lose their lives
in bus-related incidents are 4 to 7 years old, and
they’re walking. They are hit by the bus, or by a
motorist illegally passing a stopped bus. A few
precautions go a long way toward keeping children
safe:
• Don’t block the crosswalk when stopped at
a red light or waiting to make a turn, forcing
pedestrians to go around you; this could put
them in the path of moving traffic.
• In a school zone when flashers are blinking,
stop and yield to pedestrians crossing the
crosswalk or intersection.
• Always stop for a school patrol officer or
crossing guard holding up a stop sign.
• Take extra care to look out for children in
school zones, near playgrounds and parks, and
in all residential areas.
• Don’t honk or rev your engine to scare a
pedestrian, even if you have the right of way.
• Never pass a vehicle stopped for pedestrians.
• Always use extreme caution to avoid striking
pedestrians wherever they may be, no matter
who has the right of way.

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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!
Shop Locally, Donate to Toys for Tots Locally
While you’re out and about shopping in Crestwood for your loved ones, don’t forget the less fortunate. If you have
the means, we encourage you to pick up an extra toy or two for those who aren’t looking forward to the happiest
holiday season and donating to the annual Toys for Tots drive. Since the program began in 1947, Toys for Tots has
helped to brighten the season for more approximately 258 million children, with 566 million toys donated having
been distributed to families in need. To participate, bring any new and unwrapped toys (no stuffed animals or plush
toys, please) that you wish to donate to our local Toys for Tots drop-off point, Baseball Dreams & Memories, at 5435
135th St. here in Crestwood no later than Friday, Dec. 20th. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
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Recycling Reminder:
Keep It Clean!
Contamination of recycling with non-recyclable garbage is a
huge problem for residential recycling programs nationwide,
and here in Crestwood is no exception. Reports from sorting
facilities have shown from 25-35 percent contamination in
materials intended for recycling. This sort of contamination
slows the sorting process, reduces the value of the bulk
materials for remanufacture, and ultimately becomes a cost
for local governments and to you, the resident.
To address the increase in recycling contamination, a state
task force was formed to bring recycling industry haulers and
sorting facility operators together with governmental and
organizational educators to develop simple, cohesive recycling
education materials to help residents better understand what
items should and should not be placed in recycling carts.
Cook County, along with other local governments, the Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency, and representatives of the
waste industry participated in developing these guidelines.
Remember to keep it clean when recycling!
These guidelines represent the common items accepted
in most recycling programs throughout Illinois, and
the goal is to have them be the go-to guidelines for all
programs, all haulers, and all educators throughout the
state.
Moraine Valley Community College Announced as
Finalist for Elite Aspen Prize
The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program has
named Moraine Valley Community College as one
of the top 150 community colleges in the nation
eligible to compete for its $1 million Aspen Prize
for Community College Excellence. The prize is the
nation’s signature recognition of high achievement
and performance among America’s community
colleges.
Based on strong and improving student outcomes
in learning, completion rates, employment rates
and earnings, and equity, 15 percent of community
colleges nationwide have been invited to apply
for the Aspen Prize. Data show that over the last
two years, student retention, graduation rates and
degree completion have improved at the top tier of
150 Aspen Prize-eligible colleges.
“We are elated to be selected to apply for this
A new scholarship for veterans to attend Moraine Valley
Community College in Palos Hills has been made available thanks
to the generosity of the Orland-Palos Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post #2604. The post, at the college’s Veterans Day ceremony,
presented a check for $2,000 to provide two $1,000 scholarships
to honorably discharged veterans. These will be annual
scholarships, with the first two to be offered for the spring 2020
semester.
“This new scholarship from the VFW will provide tremendous
assistance to our veteran students,” said Kristy McGreal, executive
director of the Moraine Valley Foundation. “Moraine Valley is
home to many veteran students, and it is wonderful to see our
local VFW giving so generously to make sure these veterans have
support to complete their college education.”
prestigious prize,” said Dr. Sylvia Jenkins, Moraine
Valley president. “To be considered among the
elite community colleges in this country is a
true testament to the amazing work of Moraine
Valley’s dedicated faculty and staff, who always put
students first. Our students made their best choice
by coming to Moraine Valley. They put their dreams
in our hands, and we take that very seriously. It’s an
honor to be recognized for the work we are doing.”
Over the last five years, Moraine Valley has
maintained a strategic and distinct focus on student
retention and completion on campus. Collegereadiness
initiatives, our Agree-to-Degree campaign
encouraging completion and an improved first-year
experience program all have helped increase the
number of students who graduate with a degree
or certificate. Last spring, the college joined the
Illinois Equity in Attainment statewide committee
to address completion gaps in low-income and firstgeneration
students. It also officially adopted equity
and inclusion as part of the college’s core values.
Josh Wyner, executive director of the Aspen
Institute College Excellence Program, said it’s
critical for community colleges to get better at what
they do. “We’re pleased to see evidence that these
institutions are improving, that more are delivering
on their promise. We’re also pleased to play a role
in honoring outstanding community colleges and
sharing what works to ensure great outcomes for
students — through graduation and beyond.”
The top 10 finalists for the 2021 Aspen Prize will be
named in May 2020, and a jury will make an award
decision in spring 2021.
Orland-Palos VFW Post #2604 Offers Annual Scholarships to
Veterans at Moraine Valley
Accepting a check from Ron Raimbault, VFW Post #2604 commander,
(far left) on behalf of Moraine Valley Community College are (from left)
Patti Friend, director of Alumni and Annual Programs for the Foundation;
Marine Corps veteran Noah Imm, president of the Moraine Valley
Student Veterans of America Chapter, Boots to College; and Dr. Sylvia
M. Jenkins, college president.

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FREE CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING FOR
CRESTWOOD RESIDENTS!
CRESTWOOD RESIDENTS
are invited to place free
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Crestwood Adviser.
Free classified ads are
offered to Village of
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and are limited to 20 words
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information related to the
following items:
Garage Sales
Lost and Found
Large Appliances
Automobiles
Motorcycles
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AREA BUSINESSES
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for twenty words under the
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Homes for Sale or Rent
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Jobs Wanted
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Concrete Disney lawn figures — Snow White & 7 Dwarfs, Donald
Duck, Mickey & Minnie; large computer desk; Astro third seat - new;
assorted wicker baskets; oak built-in ironing board; 7 concrete sonna
tubes; crutches & walker; 1-pc. oval marble sink vanity top; two pairs
snowmobile boots; insulated snowmobile suit. Call for details. Contact
Rich at (708) 371-2755.
FOR SALE
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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’ cedar boards; plumbing PVC
pipe. Call for details. Contact Rich at (708) 371-2755.
OBITUARY NEWS
Guiseppe, Marie F. (nee Giacchetti), resident of Crestwood, passed away on Monday,
Nov. 4th, 2019, at the age of 92 years. Beloved wife of the late James. Devoted mother
of James (Nora), Christine (Joseph) Zangara and Debra Guiseppe. Loving grandmother
of Anthony (Sherry), Victor (Lisa), Roxanne, Michael (Kally), Jennifer, and
Joey. Cherished great-grandmother of Lauren, Bernardo, Xavier, Bella, Charlotte Rae,
Matthew and James. Dear sister of Erma (Pat) Danna and Paul (Rosemary) Giacchetti.
Visitation took place Saturday, Nov. 9th, until time of prayers at the Becvar & Son
Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood. Interment Resurrection Cemetery
in Justice, Illinois. (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.
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5331 W. 135th
Crestwood, IL 60418
December 2019 Number 513 Crestwood Adviser 23
Crestwood Recreation &
Wellness Center is seeking…
Youth swim lesson instructors/ lifeguards
o Approximately 10 to 12 hours a week
o Must work well with children and others
o Comfortable in the water
o Must be 16 years of age or older
o Lifeguards – need valid certification
Water fitness/group exercise instructors and substitutes
o Flexible schedule required
o Valid certification required
Please apply at the Crestwood Village Hall located at 13840 S.
Cicero Ave. Crestwood, IL. 60418
Meet the CRWC’s New Aquatic and Program Coordinator
Please meet Keagan Helson. Keagan recently joined
us at the Village of Crestwood at our Recreation
and Wellness facility. Keagan is a full-time staff
member with us. Keagan is our Aquatic and
Program Coordinator. Keagan is from Chicago —
the Garfield Ridge area. She went to De LaSalle and
John F. Kennedy for high school. After receiving her
Associate Degree at Indian Hills Community College
in Ottumwa, Iowa, where she played softball for two
years, Keagan then continued her athletic career at
Texas A&M Corpus Christi, where she obtained her
Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies.
Growing up, Keagan knew at a young age that
sports was her thing, her passion. With her athletic
ability, she was able to play multiple sports. In high
school, she was a three-sport varsity athlete —
cheerleading, basketball and softball. It occurred to
her family that for Keagan, sports was a special gift.
Fortunately, Keagan was able to use those abilities
to get a scholarship for college and get a great
education.
“I knew at 13 years old that softball was going
to be my main focus,” Keagan said. “That it was
and it changed my life forever. I always look back
at what sparked my interest in sports, and it
was my park district that allowed me to play and
participate in many activates. When I heard about
a job opportunity that included sports and kids, it
was a no-brainer for me to apply. I am super lucky
for this opportunity in my career to be able to be
surrounded in an environment that I love so much.
In the future, I hope to stay in the sports world and
connect with as many children and young adults as
possible to give them an opportunity to love sports
as much as I do.”
(RIGHT PHOTO) We welcome Keagan Helson, the
newest addition to the Crestwood Recreation and
Wellness facility, where she serves as our Aquatic
and Program Coordinator.
Crestwood CRUSH
Baseball Association
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE
2020 SEASON, CONTACT JOE,
THE DIRECTOR OF BASEBALL.
Crestwood Rec & Wellness Center
5331 W. 135th Street
Crestwood, IL 60418
www.crestwoodfitness.com
Phone # 708-595-6149
2020
SEASON
We are still looking for interested players for the following ages:
Ages: Divisions:
6, 7 & 8 years Pinto (must be 6 years by 5/1/20)
• The age that your child will be on May 1, 2020
is the division that you register them for.
Cost: $150.00 per player for Crestwood Residents/Non-Residents*
$100.00 per any additional player in the same household*
• $50.00 deposit required at the time of registration. Remainder due by January 11, 2020.
• *Crestwood Residents will be reimbursed at the end of the season if their child
completes the entire season. Checks will be mailed out in July 2020. Thank you!
The Season: Indoor practices start in January at the rec center. Games start mid-April
and end mid-June and are played during the week and on Saturdays.
THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE
IS
December 14, 2019
Sponsored By:
Register now at the Crestwood Rec & Wellness Center.
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
Crestwood Rec & Wellness Center
5331 W. 135th Street
Crestwood, IL 60445
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

24 Crestwood Adviser December 2019 Number 513
SPORTS
(LIGHT PHOTO) The 2019-20 Moraine Valley Community College men’s basketball team.
Cyclones Have a Little Bit of Everything in Store for 2019-20 Season
The 2019-20 Moraine Valley Community College
men’s basketball team has all the necessary pieces
in play to see some accomplishments this season.
The program has a new coach leading the way —
John Chappetto, who has 27 years of experience,
including coaching the Dwayne Wade Basketball
Camps and becoming the all-time winningest
coach at Richards High School. He joined the
Cyclones in March. With the help from his
assistant coaches, Aaron Green and newcomer
Kyle Huppe, they have strengthened the returners
and brought in plenty of talent.
“I’m learning a lot. But the basketball season
always brings surprises, and you have to react and
be ready. We go one day at a time, but we’re ready
to put our product out there. I’m excited about our
depth and to see what we can do,” Chappetto said.
According to Chappetto, the Cyclones have a little
bit of everything a good team needs. First, is a
solid 5-10 All-Conference point guard in returner
Jalen Hughes (Hillcrest). He worked hard in the
offseason, including participating in the inviteonly
Mullen’s Premier JC Invitational in Dallas
Texas this July for the top 160 junior college
players in the U.S. Then there’s size with 6-6
returning forward Zion Fortune (St. Laurence)
and 6-8 transfer forward Dontia Johnson
(Romeoville), who should be a difference-maker
with his versatility on the court. A good team
needs good shooters, of which the Cyclones
have three: 5-11 transfer guard Vinny Tarello
(Plainfield East), 6-6 guard Ryan Saunders (Joliet
Central) and 6-3 guard Christopher Harrison
(Shepard). Every team needs a strong defender
with spirit, which belongs to sophomore Da’Quan
Dunn (Johnson College Prep), a 6-5 forward, who
should make some noise this season.
“When the lights come on, we’ll see how we
do. You never truly know until we face others,”
Chappetto said. “We’ve worked hard at practices,
but you can only control so much. We might come
across a team that has more talent. But I think we
have a good team.”
Last year’s crew went 22-10 overall and 7-5
in the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference
with a number of those players graduating and
transferring to four-year universities. Chappetto
wants his players to have as close to a big-time
college experience as possible from weight training
to focus in the classroom to good attitudes. The
goal is always to play well and reap success in the
game, but Chappetto is looking for more from his
guys.
“Everybody has the dream of winning a national
championship, and we talk about it. I know a lot of
things need to happen. The best teams won’t win
if they’re not all in,” Chappetto said. “The simplest
thing, however, is to get better every day, not just
on the court but in the classroom. I want them to
grow and become young men, to grow as a player,
student, athlete, person.”
Exciting Freshmen Yield Loads of Potential for 2019-20 Cyclone Squad
The crop of mostly newcomers has the talent and
skill to yield plenty of success this upcoming season
for Moraine Valley Community College women’s
basketball.
Few teams will be able to live up to the grandeur
of last year’s crew that went 34-3 overall, earning
NJCAA Region IV and Illinois Skyway Collegiate
Conference championships, finishing 8th at
the national tournament, breaking records and
boasting a number of impressive individual honors.
Unfortunately, seven of the players from that team
were sophomores who graduated and transferred
to four-year universities. The mostly new assembly
of players has high expectations to live up to, but
come with plenty of ability and athleticism to bring
additional accomplishments.
The Cyclones are a young group but do have a few
returners on the scene. After a two-year hiatus, All-
Region 5-5 guard Diamond Dortch (Romeoville)
is back. She competed with the 2016-17 team
that went to nationals and broke a long-standing
assists record. Her skill with the ball will help guide
the younger players. Forward Erin Greenfield
(Sandburg), at 5-8, was a rotated player last season
but one of the toughest Head Coach Delwyn Jones
has ever coached. She made an impact in a number
of games. Nicole Poole (Sandburg), a 5-10 forward,
The 2019-20 Moraine Valley Community College women’s
basketball team.
returns with her ability to play many positions and
score when needed, particularly from the threepoint
line. Lexi Langellier (Lockport Township),
a 5-8 guard, brings her spirit and go-getter attitude
to the team and can be an effective scorer when
hot.
A few big additions should complete the puzzle.
Kristen Kamholz (Andrew), a 5-9 forward, has a
feel for the ball and is a solid three-point shooter
as well as a good passer. Kaeli Ford (Lockport
Township) is a dynamic 5-10 forward with a
consistent jump shot and high defensive basketball
IQ. Chelsea Cross (Plainfield North), a 5-4 guard,
was a key offensive player in high school and will
look to score some points for the Cyclones. Five-ten
center Selena Guerra (Argo) was brought in for
her rebounding prowess but also has good touch
around the basket and mid-range, and is a skilled
scorer. Point guard Natalia Trejo (De La Salle), at
5-6, is crafty with the ball, sees the ball well and is
a skilled passer. Marty Reeves (Sarah E. Goode
STEM Academy) is a 5-9 forward and one of the
most athletic players, offensively and defensively,
on the team. At 5-8, Briana Sanchez (Oak Lawn)
is a Dennis Rodman-type of player on the court,
according to Jones. She is a strong rebounder with
a high basketball IQ and will be effective doing the
dirty work under the basket when needed.
With a mostly new lineup, winning more
championships is a realistic goal, even if they’re not
the nationally ranked favorites they were last year.
“We’ll be good this year. We can compete for the
conference and region. They have great attitudes
and character. Any time you have that, you have
a chance,” said Jones, who enters his 20th season
leading the Cyclones. “I think we’ll be better than
others think. This year we have a lot of freshmen,
but we also have five people who’ve been to
nationals and won over 30 games and seen what it
takes to be successful. Using that will help us and
give us an advantage.”
Jones is joined again on the sidelines by assistant
coaches Sean Mackey and Kathleen Zulevic.