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<strong>July</strong> 2020 Number 520<br />
A Village on the Move<br />
U. S. Postage Paid<br />
CR-RT Std. Midlothian, IL 60445<br />
Permit #38 Crestwood<br />
Postal Patron<br />
(Photo: U.S. Air Force/Senior Airman Danielle Quilla)<br />
CRWC Reopening<br />
We are so excited to announce that we will be<br />
reopening Monday June 29th, 2020!<br />
We have missed seeing you all. Over the last several<br />
months, we have been working hard cleaning,<br />
organizing, remodeling and improving our Rec<br />
Center. When you return, things may not be exactly<br />
‘normal’ to you, but who said normal was the way<br />
to be?<br />
Our Aquatic Fitness classes will resume ASAP. Our<br />
instructors are ready and will see you in the pool. A<br />
few new procedures have been put into place.<br />
YOU MUST REGISTER FOR ANY POOL<br />
CLASS OR LAP SWIM TIME. AGAIN, BEFORE<br />
COMING IN, IF YOU WANT TO TAKE AN<br />
AQUATIC CLASS, USE THE HOTTUB OR USE<br />
THE POOL FOR A LAP SWIM, ALL POOL<br />
USAGE MUST BE REGISTERED.<br />
You may register by going on<br />
CRESTWOODFITNESS.COM. Click on “online<br />
registration.” A username and password are<br />
needed. Please call (708) 371-4810 to obtain<br />
these.<br />
Police Recognize Companies That<br />
Helped Ensure Crestwood’s Safety<br />
Pictured, Crestwood Police Chief Dave Weigand presents letters of appreciation to<br />
Roy Erikson of Roy Erikson Outdoor Maintenance and Don Filipavicius and Jacob<br />
Pasakinskas of Baltic Lines. Both companies assisted Crestwood Police by providing<br />
barriers, such as trucks, trailers and containers, in the driveways of Rivercrest Mall,<br />
Walmart and Menard’s and Aldi’s and Chick-fil-A, to prevent vandals and looters from<br />
getting in those parking lots. Because of their assistance, there were no incidents at<br />
any business at those locations.<br />
Crestwood’s 6th Annual<br />
Sparks in the Park is a GO!<br />
The Village of Crestwood is pleased to announce<br />
that its annual Fourth of <strong>July</strong> Sparks in the Park<br />
event at Ozinga Field, home of our Windy City<br />
Thunderbolts, will take place this year on Friday,<br />
<strong>July</strong> 3rd. Available entry to parking lot begins<br />
at 8:00pm. Fireworks begin at dark.<br />
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the Village will operate<br />
under different guidelines this year. The stadium<br />
will NOT be open for the viewing. Viewing will be<br />
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE WITH MAKING<br />
YOUR APPOINTMENT, PLEASE <strong>CA</strong>LL. A<br />
FRIENDLY STAFF MEMBER WILL BE READY<br />
TO ASSIST YOU.<br />
Our hours may be shortened temporarily during<br />
the next couple weeks. We appreciate your patience<br />
and understanding. As we move through each<br />
phase, we will need to adjust policy and procedures.<br />
Extra cleaning and sanitization will be done to<br />
ensure the health and safety of all of our guests and<br />
staff.<br />
We are working diligently to bring back all of our<br />
activities and programs just as soon as possible.<br />
You may notice some new faces at CRWC when you<br />
return. After many years, longtime Director Joe S.<br />
(Crestwood Joe) has decided to end his career with<br />
the Village of Crestwood. We wish Joe well on his<br />
future endeavors and thank him for many years of<br />
service with us.<br />
We would like to welcome new Parks and<br />
Recreation Director Rocco Mossuto. Many of you<br />
may recognize Rocco. Rocco has been a guest of<br />
CRWC for some time now, as well as having worked<br />
with many of our camps and events in the Village.<br />
We look forward to working with Rocco to create a<br />
wonderful atmosphere and environment for all of<br />
www.crestwood.illinois.gov<br />
Have You Received Your<br />
2019 Water Quality<br />
Report?<br />
Please keep an eye on<br />
your mailbox.<br />
The Village has mailed<br />
out the 2019 Consumer<br />
Confidence Report. This<br />
annual water quality<br />
report is a report that is<br />
given every year<br />
to residents. If you<br />
didn’t receive your copy and would like<br />
one, feel free to contact the Village Water<br />
Department at (708) 371-4800.<br />
strictly from cars in our stadium lot directed<br />
by our police, EMA and fire department. You are<br />
welcome to picnic in place, but please keep the area<br />
tidy. NO alcohol will be allowed in vehicles. Please<br />
note that as the stadium will NOT be open, no onsite<br />
bathroom facilities will be open to the public.<br />
Please practice social distancing while viewing.<br />
Stay tuned for any updates on our Village website<br />
or Facebook page.<br />
our guests. Be sure to welcome Rocco to our Village<br />
and take a few minutes to introduce yourself.<br />
Swim lessons will resume the week of <strong>July</strong> 14th,<br />
2020, for any students who were actively taking<br />
class prior to our mandated closure. If you haven’t<br />
received a call already, please contact us at (708)<br />
371-4810 for further details.<br />
The new session of swim lessons will begin Aug.<br />
4th, 2020. Open registration will begin <strong>July</strong> 14th,<br />
2020. Please come into visit us to register after <strong>July</strong><br />
14th, 2020.<br />
You may notice some activity at the ball parks.<br />
We couldn’t be more excited that all recreational<br />
sports both inside and outside are resuming! We<br />
look forward to helping getting the kids moving<br />
and exercising again. We have been working on the<br />
soccer, softball, baseball and T-ball fields to ensure<br />
that they are ready to play!
2 Crestwood Adviser <strong>July</strong> 2020 Number 520<br />
Message From The Mayor<br />
Village Hall<br />
13840 South Cicero Avenue<br />
Phone. 708.371.4800<br />
Be sure to visit the Village website at:<br />
www.crestwood.illinois.gov<br />
MAYOR<br />
CLERK<br />
TRUSTEES<br />
e-mail:<br />
e-mail:<br />
e-mail:<br />
e-mail:<br />
e-mail:<br />
e-mail:<br />
Lou Presta<br />
LPresta@crestwood.illinois.gov<br />
Catherine M. Johnson<br />
CJohnson@crestwood.illinois.gov<br />
Theresa Flynn<br />
tfly5@sbcglobal.net<br />
Anthony J. Benigno<br />
ABenigno@crestwood.illinois.gov<br />
William B. Pieroth<br />
WPieroth@crestwood.illinois.gov<br />
Linda M. Madlener<br />
LMadlener@crestwood.illinois.gov<br />
Michael J. McInerney<br />
MMcInerney@crestwood.illinois.gov<br />
Kevin Wasag<br />
KWasag@crestwood.illinois.gov<br />
EDITOR IN CHIEF Bill Graffeo<br />
BGraffeo@crestwood.illinois.gov<br />
ASSISTANT EDITOR Amy Roe<br />
ARoe@crestwood.illinois.gov<br />
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Fanning Communications, Inc.<br />
4701 Midlothian Turnpike — Suite 4<br />
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Dear Neighbors,<br />
As you know, this year continues to present<br />
greater challenges than any of us expected. The<br />
ongoing pandemic is still a concern, and we still<br />
need to take great care, even as Gov. Pritzker<br />
expands to Phase 4 reopening of our state.<br />
But COVID-19 isn’t the only major disruption<br />
to our lives in recent months. We’ve also seen<br />
civil unrest break out nationwide in the wake<br />
of the George Floyd killing in Minneapolis, and<br />
communities everywhere have wondered if<br />
their streets and businesses will be targeted. As<br />
your mayor, I want to assure you that we take<br />
such threats very seriously. If you perceived a<br />
lack of precise information being provided to<br />
you on the Village of Crestwood website and<br />
Facebook page during the days of looting, it was<br />
for a reason. We were directed by both our own<br />
police department and the Statewide Terrorism<br />
and Intelligence Center (STIC) not to post too<br />
much detailed information on social media, as<br />
looters were taking social media cues to pick<br />
their targets. You, our residents and businesses,<br />
are the Village of Crestwood, and your safety is<br />
of paramount importance to us. I am very proud<br />
of our police department and am grateful to our<br />
neighboring departments for the professional<br />
manner in which they handled this situation and<br />
all situations that potentially put our citizens at<br />
risk.<br />
As I write this letter, we are poised to advance<br />
to Phase 4 of reopening. We are in a time of year<br />
when it’s very tempting to get out, socialize and<br />
have fun as we’re so accustomed to doing. We<br />
strongly urge you to continue to take precautions<br />
to prevent the spread of COVID-19 so that we<br />
do not have to step back to an earlier phase, or<br />
even having to self-quarantine all over again.<br />
Please continue to observe social distancing and<br />
the wearing of adequate personal protection<br />
equipment when out and about, and follow<br />
recommended guidelines for safe Phase 4<br />
reopening.<br />
We have just received word that our children<br />
will be returning for in-person schooling in the<br />
fall. We do not yet know what this will look like,<br />
but we will share details on any developments<br />
in that direction as they become available.<br />
Please continue to check the Village website and<br />
Facebook page, as well as the upcoming editions<br />
of the Crestwood Adviser.<br />
For now, let’s look forward to a safe Phase<br />
4 transition. We look forward to expanded<br />
activities at the Crestwood Recreation & Wellness<br />
Center, as well as at the Biela Center in the near<br />
future.<br />
In addition, we have also confirmed that this<br />
year’s Shredding Event for Special Olympics will<br />
take place on Saturday, Aug. 22nd, from 9:00am-<br />
12:00pm at the Crestwood Police Dept., 13840<br />
Cicero Ave. Cost is $10 for the first computerpaper<br />
box of materials, $5 for each additional<br />
box, with all proceeds going to Special Olympics<br />
Illinois.<br />
Let’s stay safe, stay well, and stay on the move!<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Mayor Lou Presta<br />
Village-Wide Garage Sale Is a Go!<br />
Residents are asked to save the date for the upcoming Village-wide Garage Sale event, to be held<br />
<strong>July</strong> 17th-18th. While there is no cost for a permit, it is still required for residents to stop by at<br />
Village Hall to obtain one. We encourage everyone to continue practicing social distancing as best<br />
as possible, to wear masks, and we encourage those hosting garage sales to take preventative and<br />
mitigation measures as possible. Carrying hand sanitizer with you — and using it frequently while<br />
shopping — would not be a bad idea.<br />
The Crestwood Adviser is dedicated to presenting as much as<br />
it can about the Village of Crestwood so that the community<br />
can have the information it needs to strengthen and enrich<br />
the community of Crestwood.<br />
Our goal is to report the news as fully, fairly and as accurately<br />
as possible. Your comments and suggestions are encouraged,<br />
by phone or in writing, whether or not you wish such<br />
letters to be published.<br />
Under no circumstances will the Crestwood Adviser be liable<br />
for any misspellings, misprints, or damage caused by<br />
a Subscriber's reliance on information obtained. It is the<br />
responsibility of each Subscriber to evaluate the accuracy,<br />
completeness or usefulness of any information, opinion,<br />
advice or other content available through the Crestwood<br />
Adviser. Please seek the advice of professionals, as appropriate,<br />
regarding the evaluation of any specific information,<br />
opinion, advice or other content.<br />
Electronic feedback can be sent to:<br />
info@crestwoodadviser.com<br />
For advertising:<br />
ads@crestwoodadviser.com<br />
Village Meeting Schedule<br />
Village Board Meetings - 8:00pm<br />
Crestwood Civic Center | 14025 Kostner Ave | <strong>July</strong> 16th<br />
Committee of the Whole - 7:00pm<br />
Village Hall | 13840 S. Cicero Ave | <strong>July</strong> 14th<br />
Planning Commission – Zoning Board 8:30pm<br />
Village Hall | 13840 S. Cicero Ave | <strong>July</strong> 13th and 27th
<strong>July</strong> 2020 Number 520 Crestwood Adviser 3<br />
National Night<br />
Out Postponed<br />
After long debate and discussion, we have<br />
had to make the tough decision to postpone<br />
our National Night Out event scheduled for<br />
Aug. 4th, 2020, due to COVID-19 concerns.<br />
As much as we were looking forward to the<br />
best NNO ever, we feel it is the responsible<br />
thing to do at this point during a pandemic.<br />
There is just no safe way to abide by the social<br />
distancing recommendations at this type of<br />
event.<br />
For the past several years, this event has<br />
been a summer highlight for our police<br />
department and a great way to interact with<br />
our community, friends and family. Crestwood<br />
Police value our strong bond with our<br />
community members and look forward to this<br />
event each year.<br />
As you can probably<br />
imagine, conducting a<br />
successful National Night<br />
Out requires significant<br />
planning. We have some<br />
of the best volunteers who<br />
work to make this such a great community<br />
event. Our NNO committee is already hard at<br />
work on the details for an upcoming event.<br />
As things start to come together, more<br />
information will follow in the coming weeks.<br />
If you are in need of further information about<br />
participating in NNO, contact Commander Art<br />
Ronan at (708) 926-7233 or email aronan@<br />
crestwood.illinois.gov<br />
Important<br />
Numbers<br />
Village Hall ………………..……..…………....…..<br />
13840 S. Cicero Ave.<br />
Main: (708) 371-4800<br />
Fax: (708) 371-4849<br />
Hours:<br />
Mon., Wed., Thu., Fri.: 9:00am-4:00pm<br />
Tues.: 9:00am-8:00pm<br />
Police Department ………………..………….........<br />
13840 S. Cicero Ave.<br />
Main: (708) 371-4800 x 5007<br />
Fax: (708) 371-8307<br />
Nonemergency (708) 385-5131 Emergency: 911<br />
Fire Department ……………….……………….......<br />
13840 S. Cicero Ave.<br />
Main: (708) 371-4800 x4000<br />
Fax: (708) 385-2836<br />
Recreation & Wellness Facility ………………......<br />
5331 w. 135th St.<br />
Main: (708) 371-4810<br />
Hours:<br />
Mon.-Thu.: 5:30am-10:00pm Friday 5:30am-<br />
8:00pm<br />
Sat.-Sun.: 7:00am-5:00pm<br />
Library ……………….....…………….……….........<br />
4955 135th St.<br />
Main: (708) 371-4090<br />
Hours:<br />
Mon.-Thu.: 9:00am-8: 00pm<br />
Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm<br />
Saturday: 9:00am-4:00pm<br />
Sunday: Closed<br />
Worth Township ………………..…………….……..<br />
(708) 371-2900 (Residents north of 135th)<br />
Village of Crestwood Parking<br />
Crestwood Village ordinance prohibits parking on any village street between 2:00am and<br />
6:00am. The reason for this ordinance is so police will be alerted to abandoned vehicles or suspicious<br />
vehicles that require investigation. This ordinance also ensures that all streets throughout<br />
the Village will be open to fire and rescue equipment in the event of an overnight emergency.<br />
This is especially necessary in areas where narrow streets can block large fire trucks. We will<br />
continue to enforce this ordinance. Thank you for your cooperation with this ordinance. The initial<br />
fine for this violation is $75.00. This is a Village-wide ordinance. PLEASE BE SURE THAT<br />
YOUR LATE NIGHT AND OVERNIGHT GUESTS ARE MADE AWARE OF THIS AS WELL!<br />
Crestwood Garage Sales Are Back<br />
Summer temperatures can put us and our grid<br />
to They say someone’s junk is someone else’s<br />
treasure! Many treasures throughout the Village<br />
will be found starting <strong>July</strong> 1st, 2020!<br />
It’s that time of year again. We might be a bit<br />
delayed this year, but it’s happening. Starting<br />
<strong>July</strong> 1st, 2020, you may start having garage sales<br />
in the Village. You must come to Village Hall to<br />
obtain a permit. The fee for the permit is $5.00.<br />
We ask that during your setup process of<br />
your sale you remember to practice the IDPH<br />
guidelines. You must be respectful and safe.<br />
Below are some helpful guidelines to help you set<br />
up your garage sale in a safe manner.<br />
• Practice social distancing by doing the<br />
following:<br />
• Place posters encouraging social distancing<br />
for customers to see upon arrival and while<br />
shopping.<br />
• Set up tables and chairs within 6 feet apart.<br />
• Use heavy-duty tape to form a flow for<br />
customers to follow throughout the sale.<br />
• Ask customers to stand in a line, while<br />
spread apart, during a high traffic times.<br />
• Clean all tables and chairs several times<br />
throughout the day.<br />
• Make sure all merchandise is washed and<br />
dried and/or wiped down with a disinfectant<br />
product before placing on a table or chair for<br />
sale.<br />
• Wipe down all tables and chairs using<br />
disinfectant at the end of the day or in the<br />
morning before the next day of the sale<br />
starts.<br />
• Wear masks and disposable gloves at all<br />
times during the sale.<br />
• Have hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent<br />
alcohol on tables and other places for<br />
customers to use.<br />
Bremen Township ……………….........................<br />
(708) 333-9530 (Residents south of 135th)<br />
Republic Services.……………….........................<br />
(708) 385-8252<br />
IDOT………………..……………….………………...<br />
(847) 705-4222<br />
Cook County Highway Dept. ………………...…..<br />
(708) 448-8006 or (847) 705-4228
4 Crestwood Adviser <strong>July</strong> 2020 Number 520<br />
Shredding Event Fundraiser to Take Place Aug. 22nd<br />
For the last several years, during the month of June, the Crestwood Police<br />
Department has sponsored a document shredding fundraiser benefitting<br />
Special Olympics Illinois. This year, however, we have had a few complications.<br />
First we had the COVID pandemic and, as you know, almost everything was<br />
closed down. We did everything possible to limit our exposure to protect our<br />
officers as well as the citizens. As we moved to Phase 4, we were also hit with<br />
the unexpected challenge that our previous shredding provider had been<br />
purchased by a national company and we were unable to make shredding<br />
arrangements.<br />
Since June we have received numerous phone calls from residents inquiring<br />
if we were still hosting the event, showing us that there is still such a need for<br />
our event. Some of the callers even indicated that they save their shredding<br />
each year because our event benefits Special Olympics, and we thank you for<br />
your continued support.<br />
We are now proud to say that we have partnered with Beaver Shredding, a<br />
locally owned company that is anxious to be part of our annual event.<br />
The date has been set for Saturday, Aug. 22nd from 9:00am-12:00pm or until<br />
the truck is filled to capacity, and the event will take place at the Crestwood<br />
Police Department.<br />
All are welcome to bring their personal and business documents for shredding.<br />
This includes old tax returns, business records, bank statements, cancelled<br />
checks, credit card statements, bills, receipts, and any other documents.<br />
Shredding will be done for $10 for the first box and $5 for each additional<br />
box. All shredding is done on site, and you can watch as your documents pass<br />
through the truck mounted shredder provided by Beaver Shredding.<br />
According to law enforcement sources, this is one of the easiest ways to<br />
protect yourself against identity theft. Identity theft is the nation’s fastest<br />
growing crime according to FBI statistics. Nearly 9 million Americans have<br />
their identity stolen each year. In fact, you or someone you know may have<br />
experienced some form of identity theft.<br />
Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personally identifying<br />
information, like your name, Social Security number or credit card number,<br />
without your permission, to commit fraud or other crimes. Identity thieves<br />
may rent an apartment, obtain a credit card, or establish a telephone account<br />
in your name. You may not find out about the theft until you review your credit<br />
report or a credit card statement and notice charges that you didn’t make — or<br />
until you’re contacted by a debt collector.<br />
ALL PROCEEDS OF THE FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT SPECIAL OLYMPICS<br />
ILLINOIS<br />
New Laws Aim to Protect Electoral Process, Voters in Illinois<br />
With an eye to the November general election, Gov.<br />
JB Pritzker recently signed SB 1863 and HB 2238<br />
into law. The legislation provides for vote by mail<br />
(VBM) applications to be sent to all recent voters in<br />
Illinois, expands early voting hours at permanent<br />
polling places, elevates security on the signature<br />
verification process, and makes Election Day a<br />
statewide holiday.<br />
“In the face of a pandemic, massive economic<br />
upheaval, and renewed calls for racial justice, it's<br />
more important than ever that Illinoisans can hold<br />
accountable a truly representative and transparent<br />
government — and that means ensuring all<br />
eligible residents can wield their right to vote in a<br />
way that doesn't risk their personal health,” Gov.<br />
Pritzker said. “Sending vote by mail applications to<br />
residents who have participated in recent elections<br />
will allow more people to exercise that right from<br />
the safety of their own homes and help reduce the<br />
spread of COVID-19 in our communities.”<br />
Under the new law, local election offices must<br />
mail or email vote by mail ballot applications and<br />
the VBM timeline to voters who cast a ballot in<br />
the 2018 general election, the 2019 consolidated<br />
election or the 2020 general primary election,<br />
including voters who registered or changed<br />
addresses after the primary election. Voters who<br />
submit their application for a VBM ballot by Oct.<br />
1st will receive their VBM ballot by Oct. 6th.<br />
The new legislation requires the Illinois State Board<br />
of Elections (ISBE) to:<br />
• Post an application for a vote by mail ballot on<br />
its website;<br />
• Modify the online voter registration system<br />
to allow a new registrant to apply for a VBM<br />
ballot when completing the online registration;<br />
• Provide notice to each election authority about<br />
what it must do to comply with the new law;<br />
and<br />
• Adopt emergency rules to provide<br />
reimbursement for expenses related to the<br />
2020 general election incurred as a result of<br />
COVID-19 and the new requirements.<br />
To improve the signature verification process,<br />
the legislation elevates the standard for rejecting<br />
a VBM ballot. The election authority now will be<br />
required to appoint a bipartisan panel of three<br />
election judges to verify voters' signatures and<br />
the validity of the ballots. Previously, only a single<br />
election judge made this determination.<br />
In an effort to prevent overcrowding at the polls<br />
on Election Day, expanding early voting hours will<br />
help ensure election authorities are able to comply<br />
with the Illinois Department of Health (IDPH)<br />
safety and health guidance. Permanent branch<br />
polling places are required to be open from 8:30am-<br />
7:00pm on weekdays and from 9:00am-5:00pm on<br />
the weekends and holidays. The legislation permits<br />
the use of curbside voting, in which voters can fill<br />
out the ballot outside of the polling place. The bill<br />
also authorizes election authorities to establish<br />
additional early voting hours for voters whom<br />
COVID-19 presents increased health risks.<br />
To further promote safety on Election Day, the<br />
legislation requires local election authorities to<br />
establish a central voting site where anyone who<br />
lives in the jurisdiction can vote, regardless of their<br />
precinct. Additionally, the bill makes Election Day<br />
a holiday for all government offices, except election<br />
authorities, K-12 schools, and post-secondary<br />
institutions governed by the State Universities<br />
Civil Service Act. The state has already established<br />
Election Day as a holiday for state employees.<br />
The trailer bill, HB 2238, requires collection<br />
boxes to be locked and opened only by election<br />
authorities. It also requires ISBE to establish<br />
additional guidelines for the security of these sites.<br />
The new laws take effect immediately.
<strong>July</strong> 2020 Number 520 Crestwood Adviser 5<br />
New Fed-Funded Water Project to Start in Early <strong>July</strong><br />
A new portion of the Playfield Area Infrastructure<br />
and Rehabilitation Project will start up after the<br />
<strong>July</strong> 4th holiday to replace water mains in the<br />
western part of the Village. Funded by a $750,000<br />
grant from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the<br />
project will be located on 131st Street (west of W.<br />
Playfield Drive) and all of Fairway Drive from 131st<br />
St. to Central Ave. Construction is scheduled to<br />
be completed in the autumn with right of way and<br />
driveway restoration completed thereafter.<br />
Project involves the construction of approximately<br />
3,000 lineal feet of 6-inch and 8-inch ductile iron<br />
Camping in the<br />
Forest Preserves<br />
With so many of our favorite summer activities and<br />
events being canceled this year due to COVID-19,<br />
it’s good to know that there are a few treasured<br />
outdoor pastimes that can be done safely in Cook<br />
County’s Forest Preserves. Camping is one of them,<br />
due to the fact that you’re outdoors and typically<br />
isolated from other groups. (Group camping in the<br />
Forest Preserves is closed until further notice.)<br />
Camping in the Forest Preserves has opened up<br />
water mains to include valves, hydrants, fittings,<br />
and water service replacements. The purpose is<br />
to replace old, leaking cast iron pipes and prevent<br />
the excessive loss of water and revenue of the past<br />
decade. The expected total cost for this water main<br />
project is a little over $1 million, with the federal<br />
government covering 75 percent of the costs, and<br />
Crestwood paying 25 percent.<br />
The project is in keeping with Mayor Presta’s<br />
commitment to seek out every available grant<br />
fund to pay for needed infrastructure repairs and<br />
replacements. “I came into office in 2013 seeking to<br />
in selected locations, including Camp Bullfrog<br />
Lake (Willow Springs), Camp Reinberg (Palatine),<br />
Camp Shabbona Woods (South Holland) and Camp<br />
Sullivan (Oak Forest). These four locations currently<br />
are open from Thursday evening to Sunday morning<br />
for tents and cabins, and every day for RVs.<br />
(Camp Dan Beard remains closed.) Each of these<br />
campgrounds features cabins, tent pads, shelters<br />
and fire rings, as well as its own distinct character,<br />
and a different selection of amenities and lodging.<br />
Some are set near a lake or river, while others may<br />
cozy up to a nearby nature center.<br />
For more information on planning your ideal<br />
camping getaway, visit the Forest Preserves of Cook<br />
prepare Crestwood for the future, and rebuild aging<br />
water lines, sewers and roads,” said the Mayor.<br />
“Our Board of Trustees and I have been relentless<br />
in looking for available grants and very low interest<br />
State financing to pay for these projects. This U.S.<br />
Army Corps of Engineers grant represents a great<br />
victory for our taxpayers and residents.”<br />
Construction is slated to begin after <strong>July</strong> 6th.<br />
Additional water main construction, sanitary sewer<br />
and road work will continue throughout the rest of<br />
2020 in the Playfield neighborhood. Questions can<br />
be directed to Village Hall at (708) 371-4800.<br />
County website at fpdcc.com/camping. Be sure<br />
to also visit the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)<br />
Events, Locations & Precautions page at fpdcc.com.<br />
For campsite reservations currently scheduled<br />
through Sept. 7th, there will be no penalty for<br />
rescheduling or canceling, regardless of whether the<br />
Forest Preserves or the permit holder initiates the<br />
cancelation. To reschedule or receive a refund, call<br />
(855) YES-<strong>CA</strong>MP (855-937-2267) or email<br />
info@cookcountycamping.com.<br />
Though group camping is currently restricted by the<br />
Forest Preserves, camping remains one of the safer<br />
summer activities available during the COVID-19 pandemic.
6 Crestwood Adviser <strong>July</strong> 2020 Number 520<br />
Crestwood Moves One More<br />
Step Toward Reopening<br />
With Gov. Pritzker approving the move of the<br />
state into Phase 4 of reopening, it’s important that<br />
for everyone to understand that while things are<br />
improving, this does not mean that the COVID-19<br />
pandemic is over. It means that through the<br />
diligence and care that many have taken to prevent<br />
and mitigate the spread of the virus, we are slowly<br />
learning to live with it and to re-engage life while<br />
respecting the boundaries that this contagion<br />
demands.<br />
Let’s look at the implications of Phase 4 and see<br />
what’s permissible and where we should continue<br />
to exercise greater caution.<br />
PHASE 4: REVITALIZATION<br />
What This Phase Looks Like<br />
There is a continued decline in the rate of infection<br />
in new COVID-19 cases. Hospitals have capacity<br />
and can quickly adapt for a surge of new cases<br />
in their communities. Additional measures can<br />
be carefully lifted allowing for schools and child<br />
care programs to reopen with social distancing<br />
policies in place. Restaurants can open with<br />
limited capacity and following strict public<br />
health procedures, including personal protective<br />
equipment for employees. Gatherings with 50<br />
people or fewer will be permitted. Testing is widely<br />
available, and tracing is commonplace.<br />
What’s Open?<br />
Gatherings: All gatherings of 50 people or fewer<br />
are allowed with this limit subject to change based<br />
on latest data & guidance.<br />
Home improvement projects have been a popular<br />
way for many to pass the time in quarantine during<br />
the ongoing pandemic. Painting is an easy and<br />
affordable way to update our surroundings, but<br />
when we’re finished, we often find that we’re left<br />
with a partial can of paint left over. Since leftover<br />
paint can be hazardous, as it contains materials<br />
that can leak into the ground, cause physical injury<br />
to sanitation workers, or contaminate septic tanks,<br />
great care is needed in the proper disposal of latex<br />
paint.<br />
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency<br />
encourages residents to safely dispose of old or<br />
When the skies go to blue-grey and you start<br />
hearing the rolling of thunder, it’s a good bet that<br />
lightning is on its way. The threat of lightning<br />
should be taken seriously wherever you happen to<br />
be. Whether you’re inside or outside, here are some<br />
important points to keep in mind when lightning<br />
appears in your vicinity:<br />
Outdoors:<br />
• First and foremost: There is no safe place<br />
outside during a thunderstorm.<br />
• If thunder is within earshot, you are within<br />
range of a lightning strike. Seek shelter in a<br />
home, large building or a hard-topped vehicle<br />
immediately.<br />
• Do not run under a tree for shelter during a<br />
lightning storm. Trees act as conduits and<br />
Travel: Travel should follow IDPH and CDC<br />
approved guidance.<br />
Health care: All health care providers are open<br />
Education and child care: P-12 schools, higher<br />
education, all summer programs, and child care<br />
open with IDPH approved safety guidance.<br />
Outdoor recreation: Outdoor recreation<br />
generally allowed. (Note from South Side Mayors<br />
& Managers Association: As of right now, the idea<br />
of playgrounds being open in Phase 4 is still being<br />
discussed. A decision on whether outdoor playgrounds<br />
can reopen has not yet been made. We have been<br />
told that we received poor information earlier about<br />
reopening and will be told as soon as a decision is made<br />
by the Governor’s Office. Stay tuned — will provide<br />
any update once known.)<br />
BUSINESSES:<br />
Manufacturing: All manufacturing open with<br />
IDPH approved safety guidance<br />
“Non-essential” businesses: All employees<br />
return to work with IDPH approved safety<br />
guidance; Employers are encouraged to provide<br />
accommodations for COVID-19-vulnerable<br />
employees.<br />
Bars and restaurants: Open with capacity limits<br />
and IDPH approved safety guidance<br />
Gaming establishments: Open with capacity<br />
limits and IDPH approved safety guidance<br />
Personal care services and health clubs: All<br />
barbershops, salons, spas and health and fitness<br />
clubs open with capacity limits and IDPH approved<br />
safety guidance.<br />
Proper Disposal of Latex Paint<br />
unwanted latex paint on their own. Simply allow<br />
the empty paint can dry, then throw it away. To<br />
speed up the drying process: Add kitty litter,<br />
shredded paper or sawdust to absorb the remaining<br />
paint in the can, or pour the paint into a bag.<br />
SAFETY ALERT!<br />
• When leaving paint out to dry, be sure to keep<br />
it in an area away from children, pets and open<br />
flames.<br />
• It is not recommended to leave out numerous<br />
cans of oil-based paint to dry out because of a<br />
build-up of fumes.<br />
When Lightning Is in the Forecast<br />
attract lightning — by standing at the roots,<br />
you’re making yourself a target.<br />
• Avoid windows and doors, and stay off of<br />
porches.<br />
• Remember: There is no safe place during a<br />
thunderstorm. Picnic areas or other structures<br />
with just a roof, as found in many parks, are<br />
not safe during a lightning storm. Small sheds<br />
are likewise unsafe.<br />
Indoors:<br />
• Turn off computers, stay off of corded phones<br />
or anything else directly connected to your<br />
home’s power source or its plumbing. (Cordless<br />
phones and cellphones are OK.)<br />
• Do not wash your hands, bathe, shower, or do<br />
laundry or dishes during a lightning storm.<br />
Entertainment: Cinema and theaters open with<br />
capacity limits and IDPH approved safety guidance<br />
Retail: Open with capacity limits and IDPH<br />
approved safety guidance.<br />
How We Move to the Next Phase<br />
Post-pandemic: Vaccine, effective and widely<br />
available treatment, or the elimination of new<br />
cases over a sustained period of time through herd<br />
immunity or other factors.<br />
What Could Cause Us to Move Back<br />
IDPH will closely monitor data and receive on-theground<br />
feedback from local health departments<br />
and regional healthcare councils and will<br />
recommend moving back to the previous phase<br />
based on the following factors:<br />
• Sustained rise in positivity rate<br />
• Sustained increase in hospital admissions for<br />
COVID-19 like illness<br />
• Reduction in hospital capacity threatening<br />
surge capabilities<br />
• Significant outbreak in the region that<br />
threatens the health of the region<br />
Sources: coronavirus.illinois.gov, SSMMA<br />
• Never pour liquid paint into the trash or down<br />
drains.<br />
Care is needed when disposing of unused latex paint,<br />
but proper disposal is easy. (Photo: U.S. Air Force/Kemberly<br />
Groue)<br />
Know what to do when lightning strikes in your vicinity.<br />
If a person is struck by lightning, call 911<br />
immediately. If the person has no pulse and is not<br />
breathing, don’t wait — attempt CPR right away, if<br />
you know how.
<strong>July</strong> 2020 Number 520 Crestwood Adviser 7<br />
AMC Theaters to Reopen August 1st<br />
AMC theaters recently announced its intention to<br />
re-open its movie theaters nationwide. Starting<br />
Saturday, August 1st, AMC will open roughly 450<br />
— about 90 percent — of its theater locations,<br />
with most of the rest of its theaters opening by<br />
the end of the month. AMC states that the health<br />
and safety of its employees and customers are<br />
paramount, and that it would not open its facilities<br />
without the greatest of confidence in the safety<br />
measures being implemented. AMC’s Safe &<br />
Clean initiative includes seat capacity restrictions,<br />
social distancing efforts, new intensified cleaning<br />
protocols, contactless ticketing, expanded mobile<br />
ordering of concessions, along with high-tech<br />
sanitation and disinfection solutions, including<br />
HEPA filter vacuum cleaners, MERV 13 air<br />
ventilation filters and more.<br />
For a more comprehensive review of AMC’s Safe &<br />
Clean policies and procedures, visit the company<br />
website at amctheatres.com and click on the<br />
“Welcome Back to the Movies” prompt.<br />
Staying Safe on the 4th of <strong>July</strong><br />
We at the Village would like to remind residents that while<br />
the purchase of fireworks may be legal elsewhere, that<br />
many types of fireworks are not legal to buy, sell or use in<br />
Illinois.<br />
In addition to the illegality, people tend to overlook the<br />
obvious dangers involved as adults as well as children can<br />
be burned or injured from the heat, fire, projectiles and<br />
explosions many of these fireworks produce. Take a look<br />
at just a few of the harsh facts surrounding the dangers of<br />
fireworks:<br />
• Most commonly injured by fireworks: kids under 4,<br />
followed by children 10-14.<br />
• Each year, fireworks are responsible for<br />
roughly 17,000 fires.<br />
• Sparklers burn at 1,200° F or more.<br />
Due to the risks to public safety and property,<br />
Village ordinances prohibit any person from<br />
possessing, manufacturing, storing, selling or<br />
exploding fireworks in the Village all year round.<br />
The law in Illinois does not change over the <strong>July</strong><br />
4th holiday or any other holiday.<br />
Let the professionals put on the show and just<br />
enjoy!<br />
Source: U.S. Air Force
8 Crestwood Adviser <strong>July</strong> 2020 Number 520<br />
The Correct Way to Fly<br />
the Stars and Stripes<br />
Campfire<br />
Safety<br />
Many of us take pride in flying the Stars and Stripes year round.<br />
Others fly the flag on Independence Day. As <strong>July</strong> 4th nears, we feel<br />
it’s a good time to review the guidelines on how to properly fly Old<br />
Glory as outlined in the U.S. Flag Code.<br />
1. Never let the flag touch the ground. When hanging or displaying<br />
your flag, the key is to not damage it — so don’t drop it or let it<br />
touch anything beneath it.<br />
2. Never wear the flag as a costume. The U.S. Flag Code makes very<br />
clear that no part of the flag should be worn as sportswear or as<br />
a costume, or used to make drapery or bedding. For those who<br />
really want to show off their patriotism, opt for a patch or a<br />
lapel flag pin worn near your heart.<br />
3. Never display the flag except from sunrise to sunset, unless it is<br />
lighted at night. This means, according to the American Legion,<br />
that other people should always be able to recognize the flag.<br />
If there’s bad weather, you must take the flag down unless you<br />
have an all-weather flag.<br />
4. Never place the flag anywhere but at the peak of the staff,<br />
except when the flag is at half-staff. When the flag is suspended<br />
over a sidewalk from a rope extending from a house to a pole at<br />
the edge of the sidewalk, the flag should be hoisted out, union<br />
first, from the building. (The union is the blue field of stars.)<br />
When hanging the flag vertically, the union must always be at<br />
the top.<br />
5. Never wad the flag, but rather fold it properly. The way you store<br />
your flag is important. The American Legion says to fold it into<br />
a triangle, similar to a three-corner hat, with the blue and stars<br />
showing.<br />
6. Never raise the flag slowly: It should be raised briskly, but<br />
lowered slowly and ceremoniously.<br />
7. Never carry the flag flat or horizontally. It should always be<br />
carried aloft and free.<br />
Never display the flag with the union down. Only in instances of<br />
extreme danger to life or property should the flag be displayed that<br />
way, as a distress signal.<br />
Source: www.aarp.org<br />
Sitting under the stars by a crackling fire has its appeal. It’s where stories<br />
are told, sing-a-longs happen, and meals are cooked over an open flame.<br />
Campfires bring family and friends together. But campfire mishaps can<br />
cause injuries. With a few safety tips, you can prevent these accidents.<br />
SAFETY AROUND THE FIRE<br />
Before setting up a campfire, be sure it is permitted.<br />
Check with your local fire department.<br />
If campfires are permitted, they need to be at least<br />
25 feet away from any structure and anything that<br />
can burn.<br />
Clear away dry leaves and sticks, overhanging low<br />
branches and shrubs.<br />
Avoid burning on windy, dry days. It is easier for<br />
open burning to spread out of control when it is<br />
windy and dry.<br />
Watch children while the fire is burning. Never let<br />
children or pets play or stand too close to the fire.<br />
Attend to the campfire at all times. A campfire<br />
left alone for only a few minutes can grow into a<br />
damaging fire.<br />
Keep a campfire small which is easier to control.<br />
Never use gasoline or other flammable or<br />
combustible liquids.<br />
Always have a hose, bucket of water, or shovel and<br />
dirt or sand nearby to put out the fire. Make sure to<br />
put it completely out before leaving the site.<br />
If your clothes catch fire, stop, drop, and roll. Stop,<br />
drop to the ground and cover your face with your<br />
hands. Roll over and over or back and forth until the<br />
fire is out.<br />
Treat a burn right away. Cool the burn with cool<br />
water for 3 to 5 minutes. Cover with a clean, dry<br />
cloth. Get medical help if needed.<br />
NATIONAL FIRE<br />
PROTECTION ASSOCIATION<br />
The leading information and knowledge resource<br />
on fire, electrical and related hazards<br />
nfpa.org/education ©NFPA 2018<br />
JOHN Z. TOS<strong>CA</strong>S<br />
ZENO J. TOS<strong>CA</strong>S<br />
Attorneys at Law<br />
Crestwood Residents<br />
Former<br />
State Prosecutor<br />
Roast with Care<br />
If roasting marshmallows, help<br />
young children. Never shake a<br />
roasting marshmallow. It can<br />
turn into a flying, flaming ball.<br />
A heated metal skewer can<br />
cause burns.<br />
FACT<br />
Campfire accidents send<br />
thousands of people to<br />
emergency rooms with<br />
burn injuries every year.<br />
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When folding the flag, fold it into a triangle starting at the stripe end<br />
so that the union field is showing when you’re finished.<br />
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<strong>July</strong> 2020 Number 520 Crestwood Adviser 9<br />
To our friends and family,<br />
As of Monday, June 29th, 2020, we will reopen. Yay!!!!!<br />
We hope you are all doing well and can’t wait to see you.<br />
We will be following the state of Illinois guidelines regarding<br />
social distancing, wearing of masks and capacity. Temperature<br />
taken upon entering.<br />
Can’t wait to see ALL of you!!!!!<br />
Linda Ashley and the Biela Team<br />
Trip information updates<br />
Trips: Listed below are some trips that have been rescheduled<br />
and some we are interested in doing once state guidelines permit.<br />
Both the Village and Biela Center Facebook page will be updated<br />
as trips and events become available.<br />
• Chicago White Sox game-<br />
Elvis Night<br />
• Sandwich Craft Fair<br />
• Shipshewana<br />
• Kane County Flea Market<br />
• Elgin Kennel Club Dog Show<br />
• Kane County Doll Show<br />
• Night of 1,000 Jack O’ Lanterns<br />
• Behind the Scenes tour at<br />
Paramount theatre<br />
BIELA CENTER<br />
4545 Midlothian Turnpike - Crestwood, IL<br />
<strong>CA</strong>LENDAR: JULY 2020<br />
For more Information<br />
708-371-4860 Ext. 6001<br />
MONDAY • WEDNESDAY • THURSDAY<br />
Movies, Cards and Games - Anytime<br />
MONDAY • WEDNESDAY • FRIDAY<br />
Fitness from 11am-12pm<br />
TUESDAY & FRIDAY<br />
Lunch From 12 - 1pm & Bingo at 1pm<br />
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday<br />
6 7 Bingo: 12pm to 4pm 8 Fitness<br />
9 10<br />
Fitness<br />
Fitness<br />
Town and County Art<br />
League: Time: 6pm to 9pm<br />
Bingo: 12pm to 4pm<br />
Lunch: Belated 4th of <strong>July</strong><br />
BBQ Grilled Hot Dog and<br />
Hamburgers and ALL the<br />
BBQ fixings<br />
13 14 15<br />
Fitness<br />
16 17<br />
Fitness<br />
20 21 Lunch: Stuffed Tomato with 22 Fitness<br />
23 24<br />
Fitness<br />
Bingo: 12pm to 4pm<br />
Chicken salad and Pasta<br />
Bingo: 12pm to 4pm<br />
Town and County Art<br />
League: Time: 9:30am - 3:30pm<br />
Oil Painting Workshop<br />
Fitness<br />
Lunch: Chicken<br />
Wrap, Fresh fruit and<br />
French fries<br />
Bingo: 12pm to 4pm<br />
Fitness<br />
Lunch: Walking Beef<br />
Taco’s and Avocado<br />
Salad<br />
27 28 29 Fitness<br />
30 31<br />
Fitness<br />
Tuesday <strong>July</strong> 14th:<br />
Look What’s Cooking!!!<br />
Belated 4th of <strong>July</strong> BBQ Grilled Hot Dog<br />
and Hamburgers and ALL the<br />
BBQ fixings<br />
Chicken Wrap, Fresh fruit<br />
and French fries<br />
Stuffed Tomato with<br />
Chicken salad and Pasta<br />
Walking Beef Taco’s and<br />
Avocado Salad<br />
BLT Club Sandwich<br />
& Summer veggie soup<br />
Kettle Fried Turkey<br />
Sandwich and Fruit Salad<br />
Friday <strong>July</strong> 17th:<br />
Diana is soooooooooooooooo Excited !!<br />
Computer, Crochet, Line Dancing, Painting and<br />
n<br />
Tuesday<br />
and<br />
<strong>July</strong> 21st:<br />
Country Art<br />
some<br />
League<br />
new classes will be starting up soon!<br />
Friday <strong>July</strong> 24th:<br />
Classes continued…..<br />
Tuesday <strong>July</strong> 28th:<br />
Friday <strong>July</strong> 31st:<br />
Lunch: BLT Club Sandwich<br />
& Summer veggie soup<br />
Bingo: 12pm to 4pm<br />
Enjoy a delicious lunch for $5.00 at the Biela Center Tuesday<br />
and Fridays. Lunch is served at 12:00pm. Bingo and a movie<br />
start at 1 p.m.. Lunch reservations<br />
Crestwood<br />
must be made ONE WEEK<br />
in advance. Outside Food: No outside homemade food can be<br />
brought in. Exceptions: parties and special, approved events.<br />
Town and Country Art League<br />
Town and Country Art League<br />
Lunch: Kettle Fried<br />
Turkey Sandwich and<br />
Fruit Salad<br />
CLASSES<br />
Town and Country resumes <strong>July</strong> 10th,<br />
Events 2020 at the Biela Center in<br />
Crestwood<br />
Classes: Fitness Class will be back to regular<br />
scheduled time and classes starting Monday <strong>July</strong> 6th,<br />
2020 at 11:15am to12:00pm.<br />
• Computer Classes:<br />
Resume date to be determined<br />
• Crochet Classes: Sessions<br />
Resume date to be determined<br />
• Town and County Art League: Resuming <strong>July</strong><br />
10th, 2020<br />
T<strong>CA</strong>L Regular scheduled meeting, <strong>July</strong> 10th<br />
from 6-9 p.m. We are also hoping to have an oil<br />
painting workshop on Tuesday, <strong>July</strong> 23rd, from<br />
9:30 - 3:30 more details to follow<br />
• Personal Protection Classes for Seniors<br />
Coming to the Biela Center in August 2020<br />
untry resumes <strong>July</strong> 10th, 2020 at the Biela Center in<br />
• Senior Golf Outing is scheduled for Tuesday<br />
September 8th, 2020. We are so ready for the<br />
FUN to begin!<br />
Senior Club<br />
Town and Country Town resumes and Country <strong>July</strong> 10th, 2020 Art at League the Biela Center in<br />
• Senior Club: Wednesday August 5th, 2020 at<br />
Crestwood<br />
12:00pm<br />
• Fun and Games: All can resume play as of June<br />
29th, Crestwood 2020: Cards, Mexican Train, Pool, Scrabble,<br />
and Canasta<br />
• Village Bus Service: 708-371-4800. Our Village<br />
Bus Service is still running.<br />
Community serves College, as Chair of is the past Fine president Arts and Humanities of the Illinois Department Art Education Moraine Valley Assc.<br />
Town and Country resumes <strong>July</strong> 10th, 2020 at the Biela Center in serves as Chair of the Fine Arts and Humanities Department at Moraine Valley<br />
Community College, is past president of the Illinois Art Education Assc.<br />
Crestwood<br />
and Vice President Community of College, the National is past president Art Education of the Illinois Assc. Art Education Dr. Kowzlowski Assc. exhibits<br />
wn and Country resumes <strong>July</strong> 10th, 2020 at the Biela Center in<br />
Crestwood<br />
Cards, Games<br />
& Movies<br />
Town and Country Art League<br />
Town and Country Art League<br />
Bingo: 12pm to 4pm<br />
Fitness<br />
Bingo: 12pm to 4pm<br />
Town and Country resumes <strong>July</strong> 10th, 2020 at the Biela Center in<br />
Our guest for our <strong>July</strong> 10th meeting is Dr. Phyllis Kozlowski, who will be<br />
conducting a critique of members' paintings and drawings. Dr. Kozlowski curren<br />
Our guest for our <strong>July</strong> 10th meeting is Dr. Phyllis Kozlowski, who will be<br />
Our guest for our <strong>July</strong> 10th meeting is Dr. Phyllis Kozlowski, who will be<br />
conducting a critique of members' paintings and drawings. Dr. Kozlowski currently<br />
conducting a critique of members' paintings and drawings. Dr. Kozlowski currently<br />
serves as Chair of the Fine Arts and Humanities Department at Moraine Valley<br />
and Vice<br />
and<br />
President<br />
Vice President<br />
of the<br />
of the<br />
National<br />
National<br />
Art<br />
Art<br />
Education<br />
Education<br />
Assc.<br />
Assc.<br />
Dr.<br />
Dr.<br />
Kowzlowski<br />
Kowzlowski exhibits<br />
exhibits<br />
professionally as an artist and her work is in a number of corporate collections.<br />
professionally professionally as an as artist an artist and and her her work work is is in in a a number of corporate collections.<br />
Our guest for our <strong>July</strong> 10th meeting is Dr. Phyllis Kozlowski, who will be<br />
Date: <strong>July</strong> 10th, 2020<br />
Date: <strong>July</strong> <strong>July</strong> 10th, 2020<br />
Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm<br />
Time: Time: 7:00pm to to 9:00pm<br />
Board<br />
Board<br />
member<br />
member<br />
meeting:<br />
meeting:<br />
6:00pm<br />
6:00pm<br />
to<br />
to<br />
7:00pm<br />
Guest presentation: 7:00pm to 9:00pm<br />
Guest presentation: 7:00pm to 9:00pm<br />
Cost: $5.00<br />
Cost: $5.00<br />
Board member meeting: 6:00pm to 7:00pm<br />
Guest presentation: 7:00pm to 9:00pm<br />
Cost: $5.00<br />
Look forward to seeing many members and guests!!! We have missed all of you<br />
Look forward to seeing many members and guests!!! We have missed all of you<br />
Look forward to seeing many members and guests!!! We have missed all of yo
10 Crestwood Adviser <strong>July</strong> 2020 Number 520<br />
Shepard Feeds 35 Families in Time of Need<br />
Aware that many in their communities have<br />
been struggling financially due to job losses, staff<br />
members from District 218 funded a food drive<br />
that helped 35 families.<br />
The project supported families with students who<br />
attend Shepard High School, Delta Learning Center,<br />
and Summit Learning Center in District 218.<br />
Staff members donated $2,000 while IEA Local 218<br />
gave $300, and Eisenhower High School teacher<br />
Gladys Marquez secured another $1,500 in grant<br />
funds from the National Education Association.<br />
Shepard, Delta and Summit staff members and<br />
their families purchased and organized the food.<br />
Shepard staff members Beth Pawlowski, Erin<br />
McLean, Kelly Myron, Esther Roth, Pam Werniak<br />
and her daughter, Amanda, and Dr. Jim Weber and<br />
his daughter, Marie, distributed the food.<br />
“At 8:30 we packed the food and then distributed<br />
Staff members and alumni of District 218 wait to distribute<br />
donations to families in their approaching cars<br />
at the food drive at Eisenhower High School on June<br />
6th.<br />
to families for pick up at Shepard. In addition, food<br />
was delivered to the homes of five families who had<br />
no means of transportation to school,” Weber said.<br />
The Village is grateful to everyone involved in<br />
this project for taking the initiative to help their<br />
neighbors. Well done!<br />
A Reminder to Not Text and Drive<br />
Life in 2020 has presented new challenges and risks for all of us. One risk<br />
that none of us can afford to take that still too many of us do is texting while<br />
driving. We know the temptation when we’re at the wheel — we get a text<br />
notification and we want to see who it’s from, and what it’s about. And if<br />
we take that step to read it while driving, we’re that much more tempted to<br />
respond.<br />
If this sounds familiar to you, it’s likely time for you to change your initial<br />
response when you receive that notification. If you’re on the road and you<br />
receive a text message, or realize that you need to send one, instead of reaching<br />
for your phone, begin to look for a convenient place to pull over or pull off the<br />
highway. You may add a couple of minutes to your commute, but you will be<br />
doing your part to help keep our roads safe, and you might save your life as well<br />
as that of others.<br />
Remember that texting and driving is also now considered a moving violation.<br />
If you receive three moving violations in the course of a year, your license will<br />
be suspended. This also includes operating the GPS on your phone, playing<br />
music, or any instance in which your phone distracts you from your driving. If<br />
Illinois State Police so much as catch you with your phone in your hand, they<br />
will issue a citation. So while we’re on the road, let’s rethink how we react when<br />
those notifications come in!<br />
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<strong>July</strong> 2020 Number 520 Crestwood Adviser 11<br />
Moraine Valley Faculty Presentation Selected for National Course<br />
A presentation given by a Moraine Valley faculty member at a national<br />
conference is evolving into a continuing education course for medical<br />
technologists across the country.<br />
Anna Jannak, instructor and co-coordinator of the college’s Medical<br />
Assistant Program, presented at the American Medical Technologists 2019<br />
conference, offering her expertise on ways nurses and other members of the<br />
medical profession can better treat and care for patients with hypertension.<br />
Jannak, who started her first nursing job in 1991, is humbled by the<br />
association’s decision to transform her presentation into an e-learning<br />
course for others in the industry to earn continuing education credits. “I<br />
feel so fortunate I can share my experiences and knowledge and all those<br />
years of stories I have with patients and other coworkers,” she said.<br />
Her presentation resonated well with attendees. “I spoke in a room with<br />
seating for about 90 people. All of the seats were taken, and there were<br />
people standing in the back. Some people even wanted to take pictures<br />
with me, so, yes, it went very well,” she said.<br />
Jannak said she believes her topic was so well-received because<br />
hypertension is a common chronic disease. According to the American<br />
Heart Association, more than 80 million Americans age 20 and older—<br />
about one in three adults—have high blood pressure.<br />
“I talked about my real experiences with patients and how to teach them<br />
to take control of their own health,” Jannak said. “It’s important to keep<br />
the lines of communication open with patients. Nobody wants to know<br />
they have hypertension. That really is a lifelong commitment to take care<br />
of yourself so we need to be sure we give patients the tools to make that<br />
commitment.”<br />
“It’s great to see Anna’s knowledge and passion for healthcare is not only<br />
recognized at Moraine Valley, but also at the national level. This is truly<br />
a well-deserved honor for her,” said Dr. Kiana Battle, dean of Career<br />
Programs.<br />
The e-learning course is expected to be available to members of the<br />
association in the fall.<br />
A presentation by Anna Jannak, instructor and co-coordinator of Moraine Valley’s<br />
Medical Assistant Program, is being developed into a continuing education course for<br />
medical technologists nationwide.<br />
Shepard Students Qualify for Foreign Language NHS<br />
Shepard High School recently honored its students<br />
who met the rigorous standards for induction the<br />
foreign language National Honor Societies for<br />
students of French, German and Spanish.<br />
Criteria included completing three semesters of<br />
language study, a grade point average of 3.6 in<br />
respective language classes, and an overall GPA of<br />
3.0 on a 4.0 scale.<br />
Shepard students qualifying for French NHS for the<br />
first time included Angelina Alexander, Jennifer<br />
Arreola, Saniah Calvin, Alondra Gamboa, Alexis<br />
Garfias. Kelly Greene, Roxanne Habbal, Kassy King,<br />
Estefania Lopez, Emma Reilly, Brianna Sweas, Heidi<br />
Venegas and Skielar White.<br />
Juniors who qualified again included Kaitlyn<br />
Begley, Katherine Davila, Jacqueline Garcia, Lilly<br />
King, Alexis Oliver, Haley Patel, Sophie Penciak,<br />
Jordan Ramsey, Gianna Vancura, Ella Wegrzen,<br />
Patty Wrobel and Olivia Wasag.<br />
Seniors who qualified again included Jagoda<br />
Bartula, Jessica Crowe, Eloni Jackson, Kateri<br />
Olivares, Ellie McGovern, Kate McGovern, Sara<br />
McNicholas, Ally Mikos, Matthew Rivera, Erin<br />
Scott, Madelyn Stepuszek and Nicole Walsh.<br />
More than 25 students from Shepard High School<br />
met the rigorous qualifications for induction into<br />
Delta Epsilon Phi, the national honor society for<br />
students of German.<br />
Shepard students qualifying for induction into<br />
Delta Epsilon Phi for the first time included<br />
Angelyse Jones, Stephen Lezon, Shea Fitzgerald,<br />
Amina Qureshi, Liam Gayduk and Ashley Miller.<br />
Returning members (non-seniors) included Meagan<br />
Ruger-Smith, Avalyn Krastin, Alexander Lunaburg<br />
and Miyah Safi.<br />
Seniors who qualified again included Damian<br />
Kiernia, Mark Frye, Cole Esparza, Lynn Beaumont,<br />
Maxwell Szykowny, Tyler Picl-Ludwig, Emily<br />
Correll, Kateri Olivares, Alissa Robinson, Eric<br />
Spindler and James Boudreau.<br />
Shepard students qualifying for Spanish NHS<br />
included Jimmy Abarca, Fadi Abour, Julia Alvarez,<br />
Julissa Anaya, Anthony Baffi, Natalia Bafia,<br />
Wiktoria Barnas, Marra Bell, Connor Bomon,<br />
Gabija Brazauskaite, Kaila Butvilas, Hector Cabrera,<br />
Adriana Campos, Isabella Carbajal, Tiffani Carlsen,<br />
Jai-Lynn Carter, Julius Casanova, Sofia Cerullo,<br />
Isaac Cieplak, Amanda Cinkus, Rich Cinkus Joe<br />
Cinkus.<br />
Also, Stephanie Cuzco, Marcin Czaja, Katherine<br />
Daguio, Jimena Diaz, Ameyalli Dominguez, Chloe<br />
Dunigan, Christian Dziadkowiec, Yadira Eck,<br />
Arovelle Edwards, Abderrahmane Elhoumaidi,<br />
Isela Enriquez, Riley Evoy, Jack Evoy, Margaret<br />
Evoy, Maddie Feldner, Marissa Florez, Liam Galvin,<br />
Jacqueline Garcia, Agnesa Gashi and Katarzyn<br />
Geraszek.<br />
Also, Elliana Hall, Emily Hanley, Meadow Homa,<br />
Abigail Horton, Lidia Jablonski, Kaylee Janakos,<br />
Mackenzie Jasudowicz, Daniel Kleina, Juliana<br />
Knies, Brian Kopec, Eva Kozlowski, Danielle Lafin,<br />
Krystyna Lanowski, Rachel Lappano, Elizabeth<br />
Lappano, Kostandino Latka, Stephanie Lepak, Riley<br />
Lyons, Linnea Marsh, Jessica Marszalek, Katherine<br />
Masias, Maya McGhee, Abigail Michaels, Daniel<br />
Mitchell and Marian Monteclaro.<br />
Also, Natalie Nowak, Haley Ohm, Bianca Onsurez,<br />
Evelyn Ortega, Naomi Paramo, Janely Perez, Jared<br />
Puente, Lira Quetzally, Graciella Ramirez, Isabella<br />
Ramirez, Krysta Reveche, Francesca Serdar, Isabella<br />
Silva, Jeremy Soldan, Gianna Spain, Justyna<br />
Staszel, Mary Stepuszek, Colton Sterling, Calah<br />
Strohacker and Gia Swanson.<br />
Also Jae’da Thompson, Laila Todd, Audrey Toomey,<br />
Breeana Torres, Jozalynn Vawter, Monica Vigil,<br />
Myesha Weatherly, Kemora Wells, Kaley Zaldivar,<br />
Abdulkareem Zatar, Laila Zatar, Michelle Zelinski<br />
and Allison Zemeckis.
12 Crestwood Adviser <strong>July</strong> 2020 Number 520<br />
Vitalant in Need of Blood Donors<br />
The Village would like to once again remind As the pandemic continues, so does the shortage of blood donors. Vitalant (formerly LifeSource) has issued a call for<br />
volunteers to donate blood, and has put in place safety protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19. At a time when health care workers are under a high degree<br />
of stress, lack of blood supply for their patients is another added and unnecessary stressor that they do not need. But you can make a difference. One pint can<br />
save as many as three lives. There are Vitalant donation facility locations all over the Greater Chicago area, including one conveniently located in Oak Lawn at<br />
9517 S. Cicero Ave. Call (708) 346-9928 or visit donateblood.lifesource.org to schedule an appointment today!<br />
Save Energy and Money This Summer<br />
Summer temperatures can put us and our grid to<br />
the test, and with many of us staying inside due<br />
to ongoing COVID-19 concerns, ComEd wants to<br />
remind customers that higher temperatures can<br />
also lead to higher energy bills, and advises you that<br />
you can save energy and money this summer by<br />
following a few simple tips:<br />
• Turn Off Your Lights: Turn off your lights<br />
when you leave a room. Turning off just one 60-<br />
watt incandescent bulb that would otherwise<br />
burn eight hours a day can save you up to $23<br />
per year.<br />
• Switch Off Your Computer at Night:<br />
Turning off your computer at night could save<br />
you up to 13 percent in energy costs, depending<br />
on your use and power management settings.<br />
Save even more by plugging your computer,<br />
monitor, and printer into one power strip and<br />
turning the strip off when you go to bed.<br />
• Unplug Electronics You’re Not Using: Many<br />
electronic devices continue to draw power even<br />
when they are turned off. By unplugging devices<br />
and chargers when they are not in use, you can<br />
avoid paying for this extra energy.<br />
• Spotlight Your Work Spaces: Overhead bulbs<br />
can brighten a space, but often use more light<br />
than you really need. Using a kitchen counter<br />
light while preparing dinner — or a small lamp<br />
to read a book — brings better light to the task<br />
at hand and saves energy.<br />
• Add 10 Degrees: Turn your thermostat up 10<br />
degrees higher during the summer when you<br />
leave your home and before going to sleep. You<br />
could save up to 15 percent a year on cooling<br />
costs.<br />
• Close Your Blinds in the Summer: Cooling<br />
your home in the summer takes a lot of energy.<br />
You can help keep your home cool by limiting<br />
the amount of sunlight that enters by shutting<br />
the blinds during the day. If you close your<br />
blinds when the sun is up to prevent heat from<br />
entering your home, you can lower your cooling<br />
bills this summer.<br />
• Use a Ceiling Fan: This summer, instead of<br />
blasting the air conditioner (and blowing your<br />
electric bills through the roof), use a ceiling fan<br />
to keep cool. Using a ceiling fan may allow you<br />
to raise the thermostat setting about 4 degrees<br />
without impacting your comfort.<br />
• Adjust Your Water Heater: Set the<br />
temperature of your water heater to 120°F.<br />
Every 10 degrees you reduce your hot water<br />
temperature saves you, on average, 3-5 percent<br />
in energy costs.<br />
For more energy-saving tools, tips and resources,<br />
visit ComEd.com/homesavings.<br />
Pappas: See Your New Property Tax<br />
Bill at cookcountytreasurer.com<br />
MYCHAL J. TOS<strong>CA</strong>S<br />
BROKER<br />
Property Tax Bills Due Aug. 3rd<br />
Second Installment Cook County<br />
property tax bills have been posted<br />
to cookcountytreasurer.com, where<br />
property owners can see how much<br />
they owe two weeks before the bills<br />
are received in the mail in early<br />
<strong>July</strong>, Treasurer Maria Pappas said<br />
recently.<br />
The Second Installment is due<br />
Aug. 3rd, but property owners<br />
can pay without any interest<br />
charge through Oct. 1st, 2020,<br />
thanks to an ordinance urged by<br />
Pappas and passed by the Board of<br />
Commissioners in May.<br />
“Because of the recession, many<br />
homeowners and business people<br />
are worried about paying the<br />
Second Installment,” Pappas said.<br />
“By going to my website, they can<br />
read their bills and make plans.”<br />
To download a copy of your tax<br />
bill or to make a payment, visit<br />
cookcountytreasurer.com:<br />
• Select the blue box labeled “Pay<br />
Online for Free”<br />
• Search by property address<br />
or enter your Property Index<br />
Number (PIN)<br />
• There is no fee if you pay from<br />
your bank account<br />
Second Installment bills include<br />
any property tax reassessments and<br />
exemptions calculated by the county<br />
assessor and tax rates calculated by<br />
the county clerk.<br />
The printed bills, with a due date<br />
of Aug. 3rd, are to be mailed by the<br />
beginning of <strong>July</strong>. Payments after<br />
Oct. 1st will be charged 1.5 percent<br />
per month, as required by law.<br />
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Crestwood Public Library Announcements<br />
<strong>July</strong> 2020 Number 520 Crestwood Adviser 13<br />
We just got word that we will be reopening with our normal hours on <strong>July</strong> 1st with masks required and social distancing saftey precautions in effect . Our regular<br />
hours are Monday - Thursday 9:00am-8:00pm, Friday 9:00am-5:00pm, and Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm.
14 Crestwood Adviser <strong>July</strong> 2020 Number 520<br />
Moraine Valley to Offer<br />
Classes Predominantly<br />
Online for Fall Semester<br />
Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills will continue to offer its<br />
courses predominantly online for the fall semester and has shortened its<br />
academic calendar.<br />
Fall classes will occur in two formats online or hybrid. Most classes will be<br />
online offered in synchronous and asynchronous formats. The hybrid offering,<br />
when classes are taught both online and face-to-face, is reserved for career and<br />
technical education courses and select laboratory classes that require a limited<br />
amount of time on campus to learn and practice hands-on skills. Classes<br />
offered in this format will run at a reduced seat count and include program<br />
areas like health sciences, fire science and emergency medical technician, and<br />
trade fields, like welding, automotive and heating and air conditioning.<br />
The college also has shortened its academic calendar by a week, reducing the<br />
semester from 17 weeks to 16 weeks. The adjustment will help to account<br />
for any flare up of the pandemic, which has been predicted to occur as winter<br />
approaches.<br />
The hybrid class offerings also will begin on Aug. 10, earlier than the rest of the<br />
college’s classes, which start on Aug. 24.<br />
Registration for the fall semester is underway. New students can get started<br />
remotely with step-by-step instructions at morainevalley.edu/starting-remotely.<br />
Outdoor Electrical<br />
Safety<br />
Lighting to improve the look and safety of our homes, electric tools to<br />
make our outdoor work easier, and power lines to our home, all need to be<br />
handled with care.<br />
• Use lighting and power tools that are listed by a<br />
qualified test laboratory and make sure they are<br />
made for outdoor use.<br />
• Use extention cords that are listed by a qualified<br />
test laboratory and are marked for outdoor use.<br />
Your Source for SAFETY Information<br />
NFPA Public Education Division • 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169<br />
Power Lines<br />
Have a professional tree cutting<br />
service trim branches that might<br />
fall on electric wiring. Use a<br />
wooden or fiberglass ladder<br />
outside. Keep the ladder at least<br />
10 feet away from power lines.<br />
Never touch anyone or anything<br />
in contact with a downed wire.<br />
Power lines may be live, stay<br />
a safe distance away. Report<br />
downed wires to authorities<br />
right away.<br />
IMPORTANT<br />
REMINDER<br />
Call “Before You Dig”<br />
(8-1-1) before any digging<br />
on your property. They<br />
will mark where your<br />
underground utilities are<br />
located. It’s a free service!<br />
Name of Organization Here<br />
Contact Information Here<br />
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Attention Veterans<br />
If you were honorably discharged from the U.S. military<br />
and believe you suffer from an injury or illness that you<br />
contracted because of your service, you are invited to<br />
attend a meeting of the Disabled American Veterans<br />
(DAV), Chapter 84 in Oak Lawn to get help in filling a<br />
claim for your injury or illness.<br />
There is no charge or fees for this service. The DAV is<br />
a national service organization comprised of veterans<br />
dedicated to helping other veterans receive the medical<br />
attention and compensation they deserve.<br />
DAV Chapter 84 meets on the First Friday of each<br />
month at 6:30 p.m. at the Johnson Phelps VFW<br />
Post Elks Lodge #1596, 4428 Midlothian Turnpike,<br />
Crestwood, Illinois. National and Chapter Service<br />
Officers will be available to assist you in filing a claim<br />
for compensation and medical assistance. Bring a copy<br />
of your DD-214 to the<br />
meeting with you.<br />
Again, this service and<br />
all subsequent services<br />
provided by the DAV are free of charge. To learn<br />
more about the DAV and its mission to serve disabled<br />
veterans visit their website at: www.DAV.org.
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CRESTWOOD RESIDENTS!<br />
CRESTWOOD RESIDENTS<br />
are invited to place free<br />
advertisements in the<br />
Crestwood Adviser.<br />
Free classified ads are<br />
offered to Village of<br />
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and are limited to 20 words<br />
or less and can include<br />
information related to the<br />
following items:<br />
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Lost and Found<br />
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for twenty words under the<br />
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OBITUARY<br />
Carlsen, Lee F., passed away at his Crestwood home on<br />
Wednesday, June 10th, 2020, at the age of 72. Beloved father<br />
of Erin (Keith) Gonsowski, Kevin (Dana) Carlsen, and Lisa<br />
(Patrick) Kohlstedt. Loving grandfather of Jonathan, Grace,<br />
Jillian, Steven, and Erica. Dear brother of JoAnn (Rich)<br />
Schreiber. Fond uncle of Judy, Jimmy, Annette, Lori, and (late)<br />
Bobby. Loyal member of Local Union 701. Proud Director of<br />
American Lawmen Motorcycle Club. Lee, better known as<br />
Dusty, Diesel, or Double D, enjoyed life when he was fishing<br />
(especially at Deer Lake, Minn.), camping on the Minnesota/<br />
Canada border, riding his motorcycle with the club and in<br />
Sturgis, playing a good card game (Thursday poker night at<br />
the club and anything at Vegas), soaking up the sun anywhere,<br />
teaching his grandkids to count by playing blackjack, hanging<br />
out with good friends at the club, and loved drinking a cold<br />
beer and his favorite, VO, while hanging out with family and<br />
friends. He also took pride getting a good deal on anything and<br />
was never shy to use expired coupons. He was forever grateful<br />
to his late nephew Bobby (Bubbles) for sponsoring him into the<br />
American Lawmen Motorcycle Club 17 years ago. We love you<br />
forever and we’ll miss you, Dad! Due to these unprecedented<br />
times and the health and safety of all, visitation and funeral<br />
services will be private. Interment will occur at Evergreen<br />
Cemetery in Evergreen Park. Arrangements entrusted to the<br />
Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.<br />
Call (708) 824-9000 or visit www.becvarfuneralhome.com<br />
Earley, John "Jack" M., passed away peacefully at home<br />
on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2020, at the age of 82 years. Beloved<br />
husband of Charlene R., nee Rochon, former owner of<br />
Crestwood Florist for 39 years. Loving father of Jack, Thomas<br />
(Connie), Joseph (Teresa), and Laura Earley. Dear step-father<br />
of the late Diana “Dee.” Cherished grandfather of Clay, Austin,<br />
John (Katie), Kristina (Severn), Sierra, and Autumn. Fond<br />
brother of Kathleen (Woody) Lamp and Robert Earley. Special<br />
lifelong friend of many. Due to these unprecedented times,<br />
and the health and safety of all, visitation and funeral services<br />
will be private. Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son<br />
Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood. Call (708)<br />
824-9000 or visit www.becvarfuneralhome.com<br />
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SUDOKU<br />
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9 5 7 1<br />
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Solution:<br />
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34 Boxer Director Muhammad (abbr.)<br />
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45 Golfer's<br />
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31 39 Woman Salad store clerk 41 DOWN Syllables 1 Deer used in songs 334 Genetic Director makeup (abbr.)<br />
35 40 Summary Nix<br />
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45 Baste<br />
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53 Facial twitch<br />
42 Increase the size<br />
5 Admiral (abbr.) 31 Woman 46 store Fashionable clerk<br />
12 Chopping tools<br />
54 Sister for short<br />
35 Summary 48 Light purple flowers<br />
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55 Pixy<br />
50 Planet's shadow<br />
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58 Oriental 39 Salad<br />
51 Opposite<br />
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52 Moved furtively<br />
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62 Melancholy 41 Syllables 55 Expression used in songs<br />
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68 Scoot 42 Increase 57 Sacred the size poem<br />
59 "To the right!"<br />
23 Possessive pronoun 69 Chili con __<br />
61 Able<br />
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26 Hovercraft<br />
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65 Epoch<br />
27 Ball holder<br />
72 Produce eggs<br />
66 Compass point<br />
28 Change position<br />
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29 Cast off<br />
31 Woman store clerk DOWN<br />
35 Summary<br />
39 Salad<br />
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41 Syllables used in songs 3 Genetic makeup<br />
(2 wds.)<br />
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6 Tell a tall tale<br />
7 Drink<br />
8 German city<br />
25 Hurried and anxious<br />
71 72 73<br />
36 Lion<br />
37 Brew<br />
38 Golfer's goal<br />
43 World organization<br />
45 Baste<br />
46 Fashionable<br />
4448 Bugler Light purple flowers<br />
4750 Painter Planet's of shadow melting clocks<br />
4951 Secure Opposite<br />
52 Moved furtively<br />
50 Delivery service<br />
55 Expression<br />
5356 Facial Ditto (2 twitch wds.)<br />
5457 Sister Sacred for poem short<br />
5559 Pixy "To the right!"<br />
61 Able<br />
58 Oriental<br />
64 Void<br />
6065 Colors Epoch<br />
6266 Melancholy<br />
Compass point<br />
63 Representative<br />
67 Pocket bread<br />
68 Scoot<br />
69 Chili con __<br />
70 Adze<br />
71 Boat<br />
72 Produce eggs<br />
73 Mama<br />
DOWN<br />
1 Deer<br />
2 Put on a pedestal<br />
3 Genetic makeup<br />
4 Festival toast<br />
5 Admiral (abbr.)
16 Crestwood Adviser <strong>July</strong> 2020 Number 520<br />
SUMMER SPORTS<br />
Message From the Village: Play Ball!<br />
We would like to welcome back Crestwood T-Ball, baseball and softball as part of our Phase 4 reopening plan.<br />
Please come and cheer on your favorite teams at the ballpark.<br />
“Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.” — Babe Ruth<br />
Statement From the Windy City ThunderBolts<br />
Message From the Village: Play Ball!<br />
We would like to welcome back Crestwood T-Ball, baseball and softball as part of our Phase<br />
4 reopening plan. Please come and cheer on your favorite teams at the ballpark.<br />
Following an announcement from the Frontier<br />
League that the 2020 championship season has<br />
been suspended due to the ongoing gathering and<br />
travel restrictions in many of the league’s locations,<br />
all 2020 scheduled home games for the Windy<br />
City ThunderBolts have been canceled. Alternate<br />
ThunderBolts’ games and events during the 2020<br />
calendar year are not planned.<br />
“Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.” — Babe Ruth<br />
“While we are saddened by the official<br />
announcement from the league regarding the fate<br />
of this year’s championship season, we absolutely<br />
agree with the decision and look forward to working<br />
hard for a fantastic 2021,” stated ThunderBolts<br />
General Manager Mike VerSchave. “We would like<br />
to thank all of the individuals and organizations<br />
that support us, especially our fans, sponsors, host<br />
families and season ticket holders. While it will be a<br />
long off-season, we look forward to seeing you back<br />
at the ballpark next spring.”<br />
State health and safety guidelines will permit<br />
Ozinga Field to be open for amateur baseball, and<br />
we look forward to hosting these types of events<br />
this summer. Any amateur team (adult & youth)<br />
wishing to inquire about facility availability can call<br />
us at (708) 489-2255 or email Mike VerSchave at<br />
mverschave@wcthunderbolts.com.<br />
Final notes regarding the suspension of the entire<br />
2020 ThunderBolts season …<br />
• All game tickets and reservations for any 2020<br />
home game are canceled. All group leaders with<br />
reservations of any kind will be contacted by<br />
their team representative to discuss your future<br />
options regarding your canceled reservation.<br />
• All 2020 ticket vouchers, food vouchers,<br />
donation family four-packs and parade vouchers<br />
can be used for any game during the 2021<br />
season. Exchanges will be allowed once 2021<br />
single-game tickets go on sale (usually in April).<br />
However, you can also just walk up on a game<br />
day next year for your exchange, so hold on to<br />
In Focus: Seen Around Crestwood<br />
Let’s see Crestwood from your point of view! We are asking residents to submit their pictures of Crestwood and local happenings to<br />
feature in our monthly editorial “In Focus.” We will select our favorites to share every month in the Crestwood Adviser. Please forward<br />
your pictures to Michelle Beneventi at mbeneventi@crestwood.illinois.gov<br />
these items!<br />
• All actual 2020 game tickets are now void. These<br />
tickets are not good for exchange.<br />
Please call our offices at (708) 489-2255 or email<br />
info@wcthunderbolts.com with any questions.<br />
Updates regarding the 2021 season will begin in the<br />
fall.<br />
See you next year, ThunderBolts fans!<br />
“The Curious Gang” by Antonio C.V taken by Rubio Woods /<br />
South End Lane<br />
“Beautiful Swan Family” by Liz Gonzalez, taken from the Cal Sag Trail<br />
‘Crestwood Adviser’ Great Way to Reach Local Customers<br />
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<br />
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<br />
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<br />
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.<br />
To inquire about advertising rates in the Crestwood Adviser, please call (708) 293-1430 or email info@crestwoodadviser.com.