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October 2020 Number 523
A Village on the Move
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Permit #38 Crestwood
Postal Patron
Playfield Water Main Extension
Progressing According to Plan
“Do not forget about the outrage and concern of an
American citizen.”
So said U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush at a recent event
held at Calvary Church regarding the ongoing
improvements to our water infrastructure here in
Crestwood. His remarks addressed the imperative
of clean and safe water for our community here in
Crestwood as well as nationwide.
In that spirit, the Village is pleased to announced
that the water main extension project in the
Playfield area is progressing well and according
to plan. The Army Corps of Engineers has been
working with the Village to extend the water main,
replace the existing pipes with new ones, and to
ensure that the quality of water is as pure as it can
be.
This project is part of the Village’s ongoing
commitment to maintaining the best water quality
and efficiency possible. And as usual, Mayor Presta
and the Village Board are ensuring that the costs
of these improvements are being kept off the
shoulders of Village residents and businesses. “It’s
a $25 million project,” Village Trustee Theresa
Flynn says. “The Army Corps has kicked in about
Top Reasons to Vote YES for the
Village of Crestwood New Home Rule
Referendum on Nov. 3th, 2020
1. Crime Free Housing can be implemented, making sure that rental
properties in Crestwood are well maintained and safe.
2. Property values will be strengthened and our quality of life improved.
3. Crestwood can reduce its reliance on property taxes.
4. According to the Journal of Public Economics, communities without Home
Rule experience a 61-percent increase in their tax rates.
5. Home Rule will reduce regulations from state mandates, as well as reduce
the amount of revenues that currently go to Cook County.
6. A Home Rule Tax Committee will be put in place by ordinance to oversee
any new tax that is not authorized under Illinois Municipal Code.
7. The Village has given back more than $62,000,000.00 of property taxes
since 1994. We have no intention of raising taxes — we give them back!
Whom should we trust to provide the leadership and means to protect and
improve our way of life in Crestwood? Springfield or Crestwood?
YES for Home Rule! Questions? Call Bill Graffeo at (708) 371-4800 Ext. 2001.
$1 million, and we get to figure out the rest, but
there’s no assessment being put on the taxpayer
of Crestwood to pay for this project. That is, I
think, the biggest bonus. No assessment — when
you go to other towns, people are assessed for
improvements. We are not making a special
assessment for the residents.”
Col. Paul Culberson of the Army Corps of Engineers
spoke to the importance that a project like this can
have for its community, saying that even though
the project is small, relative to some of the projects
that the Corps undertakes with price tags in the
hundreds of millions, that “it’s the impact it has on
the community it’s supporting,” he says, citing the
quality of water and, consequently, life. “And how
much money they lose over the course of a year,
based on the loss of water,” he adds. “It’s going to
pay dividends. Within a year and a half, it’ll pay for
itself.”
“We were losing over $750,000 a year in water loss
dollars, because of leaky pipes,” Trustee Flynn says
of Crestwood’s widely known checkered past with
regard to water issues in its community. “I’m trying
to move away from that. Let’s make clean water
happen everywhere. It’s such a basic right.”
www.crestwood.illinois.gov
Photos Above: (L to R) Work on the Playfield water main
extension is going well, according to Mayor Presta, the
Army Corps of Engineers and everyone working on
the project. (Middle Photo) Replacement pipes are being
installed to ensure water quality and efficiency throughout
the Playfield area. (Right) Congressman Bobby Rush
addresses those assembled who are working on or
overseeing the water main extension project. (All Photos:
Rob Durkee)
The Army Corps of Engineers has scheduled nine
more improvement projects in the area through
2021, with a like amount in development for 2022.
We understand and appreciate the inconvenience
that this may pose for residents and businesses in
the short term, but we appreciate your patience
while we make these improvements on behalf of
Village life as a whole.
So far there have been no reported concerns
regarding residents’ access to their properties or to
local roads, and communication between workers
and residents has been supportive, and even
amicable. (One resident has been bringing water to
the workers on a daily basis — to that individual,
we thank you for showing our visiting workers
the kindness that is so typical of the Crestwood
community!)
We at the Village will continue, as always, to keep
residents informed of any traffic concerns or
other challenges resulting from this construction.
For now, we anticipate that this project will be
completed in late October or early November.
Early Voting …
EARLY VOTING 2020
For all Illinois Registered Voters
(Except Chicago Residents)
With a pandemic ongoing and turnout for this year’s election anticipated to
be unusually high, early voting will be of ​Biela paramount Center importance in Crestwood to voters.
Early voting will take place at the Biela Center, 4545 Midlothian 4545 Midlothian Turnpike Turnpike,
according to the following schedule:
(Park and enter through the east side back doors.)
DATES AND TIMES
First Week: October 19th-24th
Monday-Friday
Saturday, 10/24
Dates and Times
Second Week: Oct. 25th – Nov. 2nd
Sunday, 10/25
Monday-Friday
Saturday, 10/31
Sunday, 11/1
Final Day
Monday, 11/2
8:30am - 7:00pm
9:00am - 5:00pm
9:00am - 5:00pm
8:30am - 7:00pm
9:00am - 5:00pm
9:00am - 5:00pm
8:30am - 7:00pm
Voters are asked to please park and enter through back doors on the east side
of the building, and to please wear personal protective equipment as needed.

2 Crestwood Adviser October 2020 Number 523
Message From The Mayor
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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Dear Neighbors,
This has been anything but a normal year, as you
well know, and as we near November and Election
Day, there is an unusual amount of uncertainty
and anxiety in the air. Here in Crestwood, we
are encouraging everyone to continue adhering
to COVID-19 protocols and to take an active
part in the election process. To that end, we
are once again offering early voting at the Biela
Center. (See inside for full schedule.) We hope
that everyone will make the effort to vote, and
to do so safely and with confidence. We do ask
that everyone visiting polling places observe the
usual precautions of late, including wearing a
mask and ensuring the recommended six-foot
social distance between other people. We are
exceedingly grateful for those folks who have
volunteered to work at the polls, and we want to
ensure that we minimize any risk of their being
exposed to the virus.
On this year’s General Election ballot, the
residents of the Village of Crestwood will have
the opportunity to answer a question on Home
Rule through a binding referendum. The Mayor
and Village Board chose to give its residents the
opportunity to consider becoming Home Rule
as a way to obtain additional revenue streams in
order to maintain current level of Police, Fire and
Public Works service, along with maintaining the
Village’s roads and water system.
Currently, the Village is a non-home rule
municipality under the Illinois Constitution,
meaning that the Village can only authorize those
powers which are expressly granted by the State
of Illinois. Pursuant to the Illinois Constitution,
home rule municipalities may exercise any power
and function pertaining to its government and
affairs. Home rule status can only be achieved
through voter approval or the certification of a
population above 25,000 residents. The Village
will be forming a committee that will oversee any
property tax increases being proposed.
The Mayor and Village Board pledge to utilize
home rule powers only to the extent deemed
necessary with a view to the long-term impact
upon the community. Utilizing home rule
authority, the board would have flexibility to
consider additional revenue streams, ones that
shift the burden to non-residents. We will have
more information available on our website and
social media coming soon. In the meantime, I
encourage you to read the articles we have put
in in this issue of the Crestwood Adviser in order
that you’ll be adequately informed in time for the
General Election.
One more item of general interest: Trick-ortreating
in the Village will take place on Saturday,
Oct. 31st, from 2:00-7:00pm. This year, we have a
specific set of guidelines that we would appreciate
everyone taking the time to read and follow. Look
for them inside this edition of the Adviser. Let’s
continue to be safe out there and look out for our
little ones when we’re out on our roads, as well.
Thank you for your support!
Sincerely,
Mayor Lou Presta
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!
Village Meeting Schedule
Village Board Meetings - 8:00pm
Crestwood Civic Center | 14025 Kostner Ave | October 1st and 15th
Committee of the Whole - 7:00pm
Village Hall | 13840 S. Cicero Ave | October 6th, 13th and 20th
Planning Commission – Zoning Board 8:30pm
Village Hall | 13840 S. Cicero Ave | October 12th and 26th

to Covid-19 there will be changes and limitations to the garage sale this
Due
year.
items being sold must be clean and disinfected. If possible wrap or place
All
in clean plastic bags.
items
•
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.: 9:00am-8: 00pm
Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am-4:00pm
Sunday: Closed
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
BIELA CENTER SENIOR GARGE SALE
October 2020 Number 523 Crestwood Adviser 3
Pappas Says Treasury Office Issuing
Record Refunds
If you overpaid your first-installment property taxes or made duplicate second-installment property
taxes, you should expect a refund if you haven’t already received one, according to Cook County
Treasurer Maria Pappas.
In a recent statement, Pappas indicated that through the automatic refund program, approximately
$12.8 million will be refunded to about 8,500 homeowners, noting the effectiveness of the initiative.
“Since we launched the automatic refund program in July 2018,” the treasurer said, “110,000
property owners have received about $56.4 million in refunds without an application."
Last month, Pappas announced that a record $51.2 million in duplicate property tax payments would
be refunded for second-installment payments that were due Aug. 3rd, as many homeowners rushed to
refinance while interest rates were at historic lows.
“For the entire year, STOPS has prevented 17,771 tax overpayments totaling $87.2 million,” Pappas
said of the Stop Taxpayer Over-Payment System put in place in 2009. “Both figures are the highest
totals since the program began.”
To see if you’ve overpaid your property taxes at any time in the last 20 years, and to apply for a refund
if necessary, Pappas encourages you to visit cookcountytreasurer.com.
VOTING INFORMATION
How to locate the following information
Regarding Voting Location, Early Voting, Elected Officials and More
Due to Covid-19 many have questions regarding Voting, Mail In, Early Voting, My Polling
Place, Elected Officials and More. Some POLLING Places have been changed
Below is guidelines to help you with all these questions
#1.​ ​First Google www.cookcountyclerk.com
Page will look like this. ​Go To YOUR VOTER INFORMATION
Cook County Clerk​ Departments. Vital Records. The ​Cook County Clerk's​ office is the official record keeper for
births ... WHAT'S NEW @​COOKCOUNTYCLERK​?
Elections
Results and Election Data - Your Voter Information -
Ways To Vote
Vote By Mail
Vote By Mail. Any registered suburban Cook County
voter ...
Vital Records
As of July 6, the Bureau of Vital Records offices in
downtown ...
Contact Us
Cook County Clerk Karen A. Yarbrough · English
(312) 603 ...
Property Taxes
Taxing Districts who have property tax extension or
district portal ...
Your Voter Information
Your Voter Information is a tool that provides key
information unique ...
Birth Certificates
Under state law, you may legally obtain a certified copy
of your ...
Document Center
Document Center. Search Documents. GridList. Show: 5
...
Register to Vote
Voter Qualifications - Election Day Registration - Deputy
Registrar
Hours and Locations
Main Office Locations. Event Location. Click on location
...
More results from cookcountyclerk.com »
#2.​ TIPS​: If your address is a Circle, Drive, Parkway, etc. Then click ​UNDER TYPE #7​ for that
information
DO NOT ADD it as part of your STREET information
Let’s get started​.
1. Your Voter Information is a tool that provides key information unique to your
voting address or you. The tool can provide you with details about your polling
place, ballot, elected officials and more. ​Learn how to use the Voter Information
Tool by watching this video​. Also, if you would like to ​Vote By Mail, click here​.
2. Just a reminder, the Your Voter Information tool is for​ Suburban Cook County
residents only​. If you live in Chicago, please visit the ​Chicago Board of Elections
website​.
3. To get started, we just need your address.
4. House Number*
5. Direction
BIELA CENTER SENIOR GARGE SALE
6. Street*
7. Type
8. Zip Code*
Senior October Garage Sale
9. Last Name
10. Submit
Back by popular demand we will be hosting a
Must be 55 or older to reserve a table.
#3.​ ​AFTER YOU HAVE COMPLETED: “​LETS GET STARTED​”, information
Now click on to any of the following to get information you are searching for.
MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES IN THE BUILDING.
MASK’S
October 17​
th​, 2020
Date:
Time: 9:00am to 1:00pm
New Restriction’s:
Number of Tables per person: 1
(Limit only 18 tables available)
Number of Sellers per table: 2
Must call to Reserve your table: 708-371-4800 ext: 6001
No large pieces of Furniture or Sporting equipment.
will be ready for set up on
Tables
October 16​
th​, 2020
Friday
3:30pm to 5:00pm
VOTING INFORMATION
How to locate the following information
Regarding Voting Location, Early Voting, Elected Officials and More
Examples:​ Where is my Polling Place, What Is My Registration Status, What is on my
Upcoming Ballot, Where is Early Voting Site, Who are My Elected Officials, What is by
May Ballot Status
#4.​ ​If you need any further help please do not hesitate call the Biela Center
Linda or Ashley 708-371-4800 Ext 6001
4545 Midlothian Turnpike Crestwood, IL

4 Crestwood Adviser October 2020 Number 523
Officer Biskup Graduates
From Police Academy
Crestwood Police Officer Ewa Biskup has graduated from the North East Multi-
Regional Training Police Academy.
The 560-hour curriculum covered all aspects of law enforcement. Officer Biskup
started at the Academy in September 2019, completing her studies and training in
August 2020. The training is done online, with officers attending class on Saturdays
and Sundays. The program normally takes 9 months to complete, but because of
COVID issues, this class’s training at the Academy took a full year. Officer Biskup’s
class was unable to have a graduation, so she was recognized by Mayor Presta and
the Village Board at a recent meeting. Her parents and brother attended. Officer
Biskup is now a certified Law Enforcement Officer by the Illinois Law Enforcement
Training and Standards Board. She now begins her Field Training program.
Officer Ewa Biskup, pictured with Mayor Lou Presta and Police Chief David
Weigand, recently graduated from the NEMRT Police Academy.
We Watch, We Call!
Mayor Presta and the Board of Trustees have heard the requests of many to report crimes in our Village.
Working with our Police Department, a compiled snapshot of a month’s reporting will be shown here in the
Adviser. Our intent is to inform the public in order to protect and be vigilant in calling upon our Police. The
Mayoar urges all to stay tuned in to your neighbors’ well-being and property. Call our police, report suspicious
activity, be aware. (911 or Dispatch non-Emergency 708-385-5131).
Deceptive Practice
08-03-2020: A resident reported that he received
a debit card in the mail from First Key Bank for
unemployment benefits that he did not apply for.
08-08-2020: A woman reported that she listed
some items for sale on a buy/sell website for
$500. The victim was contacted from a buyer in
California who agreed to send a cashier’s check for
the purchase. When the victim received the check,
it was made out in the amount of $2,440.00. She
contacted the seller, who requested that she send
the overpayment back to his Zelle account, which
the victim agreed. After sending the overpayment,
it was later learned that the check was fraudulent.
08-11-2020: A resident reported that he received a
letter from the Illinois Department of Employment
Security in reference to unemployment benefits
that she did not apply for.
08-15-2020: A resident reported that she
received a debit card in the mail from US Bank for
unemployment benefits that she did not apply for.
UNEMPLOYMENT DEBIT CARD SCAM
INFORMATION
A new scam is being reported in the area. Multiple
reports from area residents who have received a
debit card for unemployment claims they did not
file. Most of these reports involve a debit card
issued to the victim from KeyBank via the Illinois
Department of Employment Security (IDES).
According to IDES, unemployment systems across
the country are seeing an increase in fraud of
unemployment insurance programs during the
COVID-19 pandemic. IDES is also working with
local and federal law enforcement authorities to
investigate, pursue, and prosecute those who are
defrauding the unemployment insurance system.
According to IDES, an individual who has not filed
an unemployment claim but has received a debit
card or an unemployment insurance (UI) finding
letter in the mail has most likely been the target
of fraud. An individual’s personal identifying
information being used by fraudsters to file an
unemployment claim is likely due to a prior cyber
hack or data breach, such as the Equifax breach.
It is imperative that individuals take the following
steps if they have not filed an unemployment claim
and have erroneously received an unemployment
debit card or UI finding letter in the mail:
1. Immediately call IDES at 800.814.0513 and
when prompted: * Select the English or Spanish
language option * Selection option 1 for
claimants * Selection option 5 to report identity
theft
2. Do not activate the debit card that was mailed
to you
3. File a police report with your local Police
Department
4. File an online complaint with the Federal Trade
Commission at Identitytheft.gov
If you suspect you have been a victim of this scam,
please contact your local Police Department to file
a report.
Thefts
08-09-2020: A resident reported that his Echo grass
trimmer was stolen from his garage in the 5500
block of Linder Court.
08-11-2020: A vehicle was stolen from the driveway
in the 4900 block of 135th Street. The vehicle
was later used at the Chase Bank as the offenders
attempted to gain entry to the ATM.
08-11-2020: A woman reported that while
shopping at Aldi, she left her purse unattended in
the shopping cart and unknown offenders took her
wallet.
08-19-2020: Unknown offenders stole a Budget
Rental two-wheeled dolly from the parking lot of
Bill’s Service Center.
Crestwood Commander Graduates
From Northwestern’s School of
Police Staff and Command
The Crestwood Police Department is pleased to announce the recent graduation
of Commander Richard Wyman from the School of Police Staff and Command
(SPSC) at Northwestern University. Commander Wyman successfully completed
the 22-week Staff and Command program held in Evanston, Ill., from January
to June this year. This program, implemented by the Center for Public Safety
in 1983, has graduated more than 25,000 students both nationally and
internationally. Commander Wyman was a student in SPSC Class No. 475, which
accommodated a total of 24 students for the 22-week period.
The Crestwood Police Department anticipates a variety of benefits from
Commander Richard Wyman’s attendance at this program. Many of the
program’s graduates go on to achieve a variety of leadership positions within
their respective agencies.
Congratulations, Commander Wyman!
Commander Richard Wyman recently graduated from Northwestern University’s School
of Police Staff and Command.

October 2020 Number 523 Crestwood Adviser 5
State-Regulated Utility Moratorium
Extended through Winter 2021 for
Eligible Customers
COME IN AND SEE YOUR
NEIGHBORHOOD PHARMACIST
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — On Sept. 21, the Illinois Commerce Commission
announced that the moratorium on disconnections has voluntarily been
extended by several state-regulated utilities through Winter 2021 for eligible
low-income residential customers, and those who self-report to utilities that
they are experiencing financial or COVID-19 hardship. Previously, several of
the utilities had voluntarily agreed to extend the moratorium on shutoffs for
residential customers until Sept. 30th, 2020.
At the request of the ICC, the following utilities have committed to extending
the moratorium on utility disconnections for low-income (Low Income
Home Energy Assistance Program qualified) residential customers and those
financially impacted by COVID-19 until March 31st, 2021: Ameren Illinois,
Aqua Illinois, Illinois American Water, Commonwealth Edison, Peoples
Gas and North Shore Gas, and Utility Services of Illinois. MidAmerican
will voluntarily extend the moratorium on disconnections for Low Income
Home Energy Assistance Program qualified residential customers through
March 31st, 2021, and is further considering additional options to help
its customers during this unprecedented time. Additionally, Nicor Gas and
Liberty Utilities have agreed to extend the moratorium on disconnections for
all residential customers until March 31st, 2021.
“Illinois citizens are facing extraordinary challenges due to the pandemic.
Low income families and those impacted by COVID-19 should not have to
fear losing basic services like electricity, heat or fresh water,” said Chairman
Carrie K. Zalewski. “The voluntary actions by these utilities will provide our
most vulnerable citizens with some peace of mind, especially as cold weather
approaches. We appreciate the utility companies for their responsiveness and
action.”
The ICC reminds customers to call the utility company if you have missed bill
payments or you are struggling to pay your bill. No documentation or written
proof is necessary, but you must make the phone call and verbalize your
difficulty. This action will ensure a continuation of utility service. Deferred
payment arrangements are also available for both residential and small
business customers needing help managing their utility bill obligation during
these difficult times.
On June 18th, 2020, the Commission approved landmark COVID-19
utility relief agreements in Docket No. 20-0309, which were the product
of negotiations between 13 utility companies and numerous consumer
advocate groups and parties. In addition to extending the moratoriums on
disconnections and late payment fees, the agreements provided historic
consumer protections involving utility credit and collection practices,
deferred payment agreements, temporary waivers of reconnection fees and
new deposit requirements.
More details on the Stipulations, each utility’s commitments and compliance
reports are available on the Commission website in the ICC Docket 20-0309.
To learn more about the Commission’s response to COVID-19, please visit:
www.icc.illinois.gov/home/covid-19.
Little Guy Backs the Blue
Crestwood has always been a Village that supports its first responders.
Recently, one of our younger Village residents approached one of our officers
and handed him the card shown here. Our officer responded by letting the boy
climb into his vehicle and get a feel for what it’s like to sit inside one of our
squad cars, playing with the lights and siren. Then the officer handed him the
P.A. mic and asked him to say something. What did he say? “I love you, Mom.”
Thank you to this mother and child who made a difference in the day of one of
our officers!
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Preserving Our Heritage: Anthony Marino
By Ken McClory
To access the Wi-Fi, Moraine Valley students will
log on using their college A part of the Tinley Park
American Legion Post 615 and its Preserving Our
Heritage Initiative, the following feature highlights
the journey of another of our revered World War II
Veterans. It describes the stories and revelations of
valor and sacrifice as told by 96-year-old Anthony
Marino. It includes the kind of stuff you won’t read
about in school history books.
Anthony Marino attended Manley High School
on the West Side of Chicago. After completing his
junior year, the 17-year-old enlisted in the U.S.
Coast Guard, which, until World War II was part
of the U.S. Treasury Department. He was sent
to the Coast Guard bootcamp located in Battle
Creek, Mich., being drilled in seamanship. Marino
was assigned to the U.S.S. Sellstrom, a destroyer
escort ship serving the U.S. Navy during the
North Atlantic operation. Its main mission was to
provide destroyer escort protection to repel enemy
submarine and air attacks for Naval vessels and
merchant ships. The merchant and troop ships
carried precious cargo of war materials, supplies,
equipment and weaponry direly needed to fight the
war on all the combat fronts. As Marino explained,
harm’s way was always just around the bend, with
never a dull moment.
Marino navigated the Atlantic on Coast Guard
missions to include England, Ireland, North Africa,
France, Italy, Corsica, the Mediterranean and
Caribbean Islands, along with close surveillance
along America’s Eastern shorelines.
Educate, Advocate,
Empower: A Home
Rule Overview
Since Mayor Presta and the Village Trustees decided
to put Home Rule on the ballot this year, there
have been strong opinions on both sides about how
it will affect residents. It is extremely important
to the Mayor that residents understand exactly
what Home Rule is and what it means to residents.
“I want residents to be able to make educated
decisions, to be fully informed on the reason for our
decision to put this back on the referendum,” Mayor
Presta stated.
What is Home Rule?
The purpose of Home Rule is to allow for local
solutions to local issues and problems. The terms
of this authority are broad, and the powers of
Home Rule municipalities are construed liberally.
A municipality with Home Rule status can exercise
any power and perform any function unless it is
specifically prohibited from doing so by state law.
Article VII, Section 6(a) of the Illinois Constitution
of 1970 provides that “except as limited by this
Section, a Home Rule unit may exercise any
power and perform any function pertaining to its
government and affairs including, but not limited
to, the power to regulate for the protection of public
health, safety, morals and welfare; to license; to tax;
and to incur debt.”
In contrast, a non-Home Rule municipality may
only exercise powers for which express authority is
provided by state law. This means that non-Home
Rule communities are dependent on obtaining
grants of authority from the General Assembly and
Governor.
What are the Benefits of Home Rule?
Home Rule municipalities are autonomous and free
to exercise governing authority independent of the
The Battle of the Atlantic campaign started with
the War in Europe in 1939 and would end with
VE Day and the surrender of Germany in 1945.
It has been called the longest, largest and most
complex naval battle in U.S. history. Overall, the
Coast Guard rescued nearly 1,000 Allied and Axis
survivors along the North Atlantic convoy routes,
and another 1,600 along America’s coast. It was
dangerous duty — more than 240,000 Coast Guard
members served in World War II, and more than
2,000 of its seamen lost their lives.
Marino recollects during convoys to Gibraltar,
Casablanca, Morocco and Tunisia, the Sellstrom
was attacked by German submarines and aircraft
bombers. April 1st, 1944, as the enemy mounted
a heavy offensive hunting down the convoy,
“Allied anti-aircraft fire and another destroyer
came with much-needed support, sinking the
German submarine,” Marino recalls, adding that
the Sellstrom’s crew was “ticked off,” because “after
risking our lives, we didn’t even get credit for the
kill.”
Marino participated in one more operation, “The
Greenland Patrol,” in April of 1945, taking part
in convoy duty, search-and-rescue missions, and
defending against German infiltration.
Semper Paratus — “Always Ready” — is the Coast
Guard motto, and Fireman 1st Class Marino
displayed it well during World War II. “All recruits
went through bootcamp, were schooled on
seamanship, and learned to be team players, and to
think less of ourselves and more about being part
General Assembly and Governor in most cases. They
have much greater flexibility over local finances, as
well as exercising authority over building, zoning,
sanitation, nuisance abatement, civil disturbance
and certain criminal offenses (such as defining
and providing punishment for some misdemeanor
offenses). Other benefits include less dependency
on the state government, greater opportunities for
local self-governance and options to implement
revenue policies that lessen reliance on property
taxes.
How is Home Rule Status Achieved?
Home Rule status can be achieved in one of two
ways: (1) a municipality automatically achieves
Home Rule status when its population exceeds
25,000 residents. If the municipality’s population
drops below this threshold, it continues to be Home
Rule, but the clerk is required to certify the question
of Home Rule for submission to the voters at the
next general election; and (2) communities with
fewer than 25,001 residents can become Home Rule
by passing a local referendum.
Currently there are more than 210 Home Rule
communities in Illinois.
One of the opposition points? That giving the
Village the same authority as a larger municipality
will let officials use almost absolute power to spend,
tax and to incur debt.
An important fact about the financial status of the
Village of Crestwood is that history proves that
year after year, the Village remains underbudget
and with a surplus of a million dollars or more.
This is something that the Mayor Presta strives for
and takes great pride in, and that will NOT change!
In addition, the Village has given back more than
$62,000,000.00 of property taxes since 1994.
Our intention is to continue that, and to increase
percentages when feasible.
A good example of commitment that the Village
of a close, well-trained unit,” Marino said. “We were
all 18-19 years old, wanting to prove we were men,
and part of the finest fighting force in World War
II.”
He was discharged April 3rd, 1946, and was
awarded the American Campaign, European-
African-Middle East Campaign, and the World War
II Victory medals. Fireman 1st Class Tony Marino
and the U.S.S. Sellstrom were awarded one Battle
Star for meritorious participation in battle.
Tony and his wife, Mary, recently celebrated their
72nd wedding anniversary.
Ken McClory is a Tinley Park American Legion Post
615 member who authored the feature
and is currently taking the lead in his Post’s “Preserving
Our Heritage” initiative.
has not to pass on liability or responsibility to the
residents for cost of major projects is the Playfield
Water, Sewer and Sanitary Storm Sewer project.
This $23 million project is being completed without
putting liability on residents. A program was
established to pay for the project through grants,
forgiveness and various other ways that prove that
the Village is fiscally conscious of its spending so
that residents are not burdened with extra taxes.
Becoming a Home Rule Village will allow us to
increase income in ways that, currently, have us
losing money to the state! We need to keep as much
income localized as possible.
A Home Rule Tax Committee will be put in place
by ordinance to oversee any new tax that is not
authorized under Illinois Municipal Code. This
committee will have the power to stop tax increases
because the board would have to use a referendum
to pass any non-Illinois municipal code, so the
residents will have control of the property tax.
This is just the beginning of conversations about
this. Mayor Presta and the Village Board plan to
hold a community information night to provide
additional information. Please stay tuned for future
dates and details. As always, please feel free to reach
out to Mayor Presta or Village Services Director
Bill Graffeo for information. We will be providing
information on our website in the near future about
this topic.
Elected officials are your friends, your neighbors
— people you see at the River Crest Mall. Trustees,
the mayor and many Village staff members, who are
residents as well, would be impacted by any changes
they make in the same way that other residents are.
This is the Village they call home, and in which they
are raising their families.
Together, let’s continue to keep Crestwood on the
move in a positive, prosperous and safe direction.

October 2020 Number 523 Crestwood Adviser 7
Applications Available
for Second Round
of Child Care, Early
Childhood Provider
Grants
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois
Department of Human Services (IDHS) recently announced
that more than $156 million in BIG funding has been
provided to 4,686 child care providers across Illinois facing
challenges as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The first round of funding helped child care centers and
homes in 95 counties across the state. Forty-seven percent of
the grant funds were awarded to child care programs located
in areas that have been disproportionately impacted by
COVID-19.
Now, an additional $114 million in grants are available for
child care providers across the state through the Business
Interruption Grants (BIG) program, the second round of
funding dedicated to supporting child-care centers and
homes. Grantees eligible for funding include childcare
centers and family childcare homes that are licensed by the
Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and are
currently open and serving children in their communities.
IDHS is partnering with the Illinois Network of Child Care
Resource and Referral Agencies (INCCRRA) to distribute
the grants. Applications are available online at https://www.
ilgateways.com/financial-opportunities/restoration-grants.
Crestwood FD and NFPA
Remind You to “Serve Up Fire
Safety in the Kitchen” for Fire
Prevention Week 2020
The Crestwood Fire Department has once again teamed up with the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA), the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more
than 95 years, to announce “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen” as the theme for Fire
Prevention Week, Oct. 4-10, 2020. This year’s focus on cooking fire safety comes in
response to home cooking fires representing the leading cause of U.S. home fires, with 49
percent of all home fires involving cooking equipment. Unattended cooking is the leading
cause of these fires.
“Cooking continues to be a major contributor to the home fire problem,” said Lorraine
Carli, NFPA vice president of Outreach and Advocacy. “The good news is that the vast
majority of these fires are highly preventable. This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign
works to better educate the public about where potential cooking hazards exist, and basic
but critical ways to prevent them.”
Carli notes that this year’s focus on cooking safety is particularly timely. “As the public
may continue to avoid restaurants for some time and opt instead to do more cooking and
entertaining at home, the potential for home cooking fires will likely increase as well.”
Key messages that are part of this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Serve Up Fire
Safety in the Kitchen” include the following:
• Keep a close eye on what you’re cooking; never leave cooking unattended
• Keep anything that can catch fire — oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging,
towels or curtains — at least three feet away from your stovetop.
• Be on alert. If you are sleepy or have consumed alcohol, don’t use the stove or
stovetop.
For more information about Fire Prevention Week and this year’s theme, “Serve Up Fire
Safety in the Kitchen,” along with a wealth of resources to help promote the campaign
locally, visit fpw.org.
“Under the leadership of Governor Pritzker, Illinois has acted
swiftly to provide businesses across the state with supports
needed to offset their losses, prepare for a safe reopening
and put our state economy back on track,” said Erin Guthrie,
Director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and
Economic Opportunity (DCEO). “These latest BIG grants for
childcare providers are crucial as Illinois works to reopen our
state safely, and bring more of our residents back to work.
Working in partnership with IDHS and businesses across
the state, we will continue to leverage the equity framework
provided through these programs to ensure that businesses
from every community across our state have a shot at
emergency relief dollars that will help them make ends meet.”
In addition to BIG funding, the administration is utilizing
federal relief dollars to support early childhood programs.
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) dedicated $10
million of Governor Pritzker’s Emergency Education Relief
Fund to early childhood education providers. The funding
includes $9 million for Early Childhood Block Grant programs
in Illinois communities that have been most heavily impacted
by the pandemic. Programs can use the additional resources
to supply parents and families with hands-on home learning
materials, purchase technology to support remote learning,
purchase personal protective equipment, provide staff
members with stipends to work beyond contractual hours,
and support the implementation of remote home visiting
services.
“Every educator will tell you that these early years are
profoundly important to long-term outcomes for our
children,” said State Superintendent of Education Dr. Carmen
I. Ayala. “These dollars represent an investment not only in
the families of our essential workers, but also in the healthy
future of our communities.”
In accordance with the latest guidelines from the Illinois
Department of Public Health, all childcare programs must
operate at approximately 30 percent reduced capacity in
Phases 3 and 4 of Governor Pritzker’s Restore Illinois plan to
allow for social distancing. Governor Pritzker and the Illinois
General Assembly directed a minimum of $270 million of the
state’s Coronavirus Urgent Remediation Emergency (CURE)
fund to support the economic health of child care providers
as the Illinois economy begins to safely reopen.

8 Crestwood Adviser October 2020 Number 523
BIELA CENTER
4545 Midlothian Turnpike - Crestwood, IL
CALENDAR: OCTOBER 2020
For more Information
708-371-4860 Ext. 6001
MONDAY • WEDNESDAY • THURSDAY
Movies, Cards and Games - Anytime
MONDAY • WEDNESDAY • FRIDAY
Fitness from 11am-12pm
TUESDAY
Lunch From 12 - 1pm & Bingo at 1pm
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1 Cards, Games 2
& Movies
Fitness & Bingo
Dessert
Line Dancing
Time: 7:00p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
5 6 7 Fitness
8 Cards, Games 9
Fitness
Crochet Classes:
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00 p.m.
Lunch: Sloppy Joes and
Chips
12 13 14 Fitness
15 Cards, Games 16
CLOSED
Lunch: ½ Grilled Cheese,
Lasagna soup and Garlic
bread stick
19 20 21 22 Cards, Games 23
Fitness
Card Making Class:
Time: 12:30pm - 2:00 p.m.
Early Voting Starts
Time: 8:30am - 7:00 p.m.
Bingo
Tops Meeting
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Bingo
Tops Meeting
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Lunch: Salami sandwich
and Potato salad
Bingo
Tops Meeting
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Rules of the Road - Canceled
Time: 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m.
Crestwood Seniors Club
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Tops Meeting
Time: 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Tops Meeting
Time: 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Fitness
Crestwood Seniors Club
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Tops Meeting
Time: 5:00pm to 7:00pm
& Movies
& Movies
& Movies
Fitness & Bingo
Dessert
Town and Country Art
League Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Fitness & Bingo
Dessert
Line Dancing
Time: 7:00p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
1,000 Pumpkins
Time: 2:30p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Fitness & Bingo
Dessert
Srapbooking
Time: 5:00pm - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
(See flyer on page 9)
26 27 Lunch: Beef Sandwich, 28 29 30
Fitness
Tuesday October 6th:
Tuesday October 13th:
Tuesday October 20th:
Tuesday October 27th:
Look What’s Cooking!!!
Rosemary potatoes, Taffy
apple salad, vegetables,
Bingo
Boogie Bash
Time: 5:00pm - 9:00 p.m.
Tops Meeting
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Sloppy Joes and Chips
½ Grilled Cheese, Lasagna
soup and Garlic bread stick
Salami sandwich and Potato salad
Halloween Party $15.00 includes
Lunch, Entertainment and (3)
Extra Bingo cards
Lunch: Beef Sandwich, Rosemary
potatoes, Taffy apple salad,
vegetables, coffee, tea and soda
Lunches are $5.00, served 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Bingo played
1:00-3:00pm. Reservations must be made a week in advance
— NO EXCEPTIONS! At this time, Fridays will be Dessert and
Beverages only Lunches will be served on Tuesdays ONLY
Outside Food: No outside homemade food can be brought in.
Exceptions: parties and special, approved events.
Fitness
Tops Meeting
Time: 5:00pm to 7:00pm
FUN and Games
Mexican Train Game ALL ages WELCOME!!
Mexican Train is a game played with Domino’s
If you have NEVER played come and we will
teach you…. Its sooooo FUN
Miscellaneous
Closed October 12th, 2020
Biela Center will be an early voting facility
starts October 19th, 2020
(See flyer for dates and times on front cover)
Super Senior Rules of the Road October 7th,
2020 (see flyer for more information)
Cards, Games
& Movies
Beginners
Line Dancing
Time: 7:00p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Fitness & Bingo
Dessert
Hi our Biela Center Friends and
Family,
All is going well here at the Biela
Center. Lunch, Bingo, Fitness, Art
classes and Line Dancing classes,
NEW classes, Card making, TOPS (2)
nights a week, Friday night Line Dancing,
Intermediate Crochet classes, all
doing well.
We continue to follow the safety
guidelines, regarding mask, cleaning
and disinfecting and social distancing
Thank You for all your Support and
Understanding!!
TRIPS | MARK YOUR CALENDAR
At this time only one trip is confirmed and it is Night of 1,000 Jack
O’ Lanterns. See Flyer for more information, this trip is filling up
CLASSES
WE GREATLY APPRECIATE IT
Linda and Ashley
Yeah!! Some classes that have resumed
Crochet Classes: INTERMEDIATE October 5th, 2020 (See flyer
for more details)
Line Dancing: Every Thursday from 1:00pm to 2:00pm
*** NEW *** Friday Nights October 2nd and 16th, 2020 and Sunday
October 4th, 2020 *** (See Flyer for more details)
Card Making: October 19th, 2020 (See flyer for more details)
Scrapbooking Crop Weekend: October 23rd, 24th and 25th,
2020 (See Flyer below)
CLUBS/LEAGUES
Town and County Art League
October 9th, 2020 6:00pm to 9:00pm (See flyer below)
Senior Club: Meetings are October 21st, 2020 Start
Time is 12;15pm
CROCHET CLASSES
What Amazing & Successful Classes we have had!!
Back by VERY POPULAR demand Rosemary Dziuba will be teaching the craft of Crochet
Everyone that takes her classes, states Rosemary is “THE BEST” she’s so Patient and Kind
INTERMEDIATE CLASS SCHEDULE
Intermediate​ (8) week Class (​Must know basic crochet stiches​)
Class will focus on reading new patterns to make your favorite items
Starts:​ Monday October 5​th​, 2020
​Time:​ 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Cost: ​$40.00
​Supplies Needed:​ 4 ply yarn and (H) hook
Call to reserve your spot class is filling up 708-371-4800 (6001)
Rules of the Road Class Super Senior
This Class is FREE to All Crestwood and Neighboring
Community Residents
This class is designed to give drivers, especially senior
citizens and persons with disabilities the knowledge and
confidence to renew or obtain a driver's license. Also
update on all new driving laws.
Date:​ October 7​th​, 2020
Time:​ 10:00am to 2:00pm
Class Time:​ 10:00am to 11:30pm
Due to COVID-19 Class size will be LIMITED
Must call to Pre- Register for class
708-371-4800 (6001)
Location:​ Biela Center
4545 Midlothian Turnpike, Crestwood IL 60418

Time: 3:00pm to 6:00pm & Cost: $5:00
October 2020 Number 523 Crestwood Adviser 9
Beginners Lessons
Dust off those Boots for some New and Exciting Dates
Men, Women, of ALL Ages and ALL Level of Experience
Lessons are taught by…. Our Famous Ms. Rita Svane
Friday Nights - Country Line Dance Party
October 2​nd​
and 16​th​, 2020
Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pm & Cost: $ 5.00
Fun Day Sunday - Line Dance Party
October 4th, 2020
Time: 3:00pm to 6:00pm & Cost: $5:00
Beginners (6) week Thursday classes start
Date: October 29​th​, 2020 to December 3​rd​, 2020
Time: 1:00pm -2:00pm & Cost: $30.00 for (6) weeks
Location and Reservations
Biela Center 4545 Midlothian Turnpike Crestwood IL Enter through
Back Doors
All Covid-19 regulations are being followed
Call to reserve your spot 708-371-4800 (6002)
Beginners Lessons
Beginners (6) week Thursday classes start
Date: October 29​th​, 2020 to December 3​rd​
, 2020
Time: 1:00pm -2:00pm & Cost: $30.00 for (6) weeks
Town and Country Art League will be hosting their October
monthly meeting at the Biela Center
4545 Midlothian Turnpike Crestwood Illinois
Location and Reservations
*** Please enter from back entrance ***​ ​Must wear mask to enter building, temperature will be
taken, room is set up for social distancing all CDC and Government guidelines are followed
Biela Center 4545 Midlothian Turnpike Crestwood IL Enter through
Back Doors
Quest Speaker​: Andrea Fox
Date:​ Friday, October 9​th​, 2020
Time:​ 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Cost:​ Members Free, $5.00 per guest
Light refreshments served
All Covid-19 regulations are being followed
Call to reserve your spot 708-371-4800 (6002)
Town and Country Art League is very pleased to announce​:
Ms. Fox has taught Art, Computer Art and Drawing for 14years at Stagg
High School in Palos Heights. Currently she teaches seniors at the
Renaissance Academy at St. Xavier University in Chicago Il. She also
teaches at the Moraine Valley Community College and Tinley Park Campus.
Ms. Fox works in many mediums and has recently shown her work at the
Frankfort Arts Association Gallery and the Norris Cultural Arts Center
Gallery.
Please join us for an exciting and information evening!
STOP – DROP - CROP SCRAP BOOKING WEEKEND
NIGHT OF 1,000 PUMPKINS
More than 1,000 hand-carved pumpkins — some as large as 150 pounds — will light up
the night at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns is the only
event of its kind in the Chicago area. No fairy godmother here. Using scalpels, knives,
gouges and power tools, artists for the New York-based company Rise of the Jack
O’Lanterns can spend up to 15 hours sculpting a single pumpkin. The LED-lit
jack-o’-lanterns will be staged along a festive, paved pathway. Along the way, encounter
entertaining characters, watch live carving, and view the ghostly trains in the model
railroad garden​. ​Ghoulish ​drinks & eats: Seasonal drinks and snacks such as spiked
cider and ale will be available along the trail.
COVID-19 information: ​The health and safety of our staff and our visitors is our top priority. This year,
we've made modifications to allow for social distancing, and we continue to monitor state guidelines in
response to the COVID-19 health crisis.
New procedures include: ​Face coverings are required for anyone 2 years and older.
Limited capacity, one-way trail, separate entrance and exit. Keeping the entire event outdoors.
No interactive elements.
Date:​ ​Friday October 16th, 2020
Time: ​2:30pm to 10:00pm (bus departs at 3:00pm)
Cost: ​$100.00 includes: Entry ticket, Coach Transportation and Dinner
Dinnnnnneer Innncludees:
Salad:​ Harvest Greens, Candied Walnuts, Dried Cranberries, Goat Cheese, Maple
Dijon Vinaigrette
Main Course: ​Lemon & Oregano Sliced Chicken, Rosemary Jus & Garlic Whipped
Potatoes
Grilled Asparagus with Charred Lemon
White Cheddar Mac ’n’ Cheese
Dessert​: Brûléed Cheesecake Bites
Hot Coffee, Hot Tea, Hot Chocolate & Iced Water
Tickets available at the Biela Center Office, 4545 Midlothian Turnpike, Crestwood
Tickets are LIMITED to 40 guests
Call today to reserve your spot: 708-371-4860 (6002)
Payment will be due on Wednesday, October 7th, 2020
Card Making / Stampin’ Good Time
Card Making / Stampin’ Good Time
If you are looking for a FUNTASTIC afternoon,
Come join Mary Beth Sexton and enjoy making some homemade cards!
If you are looking for a FUNTASTIC afternoon,
For October: You’ll be making Halloween and a special Card
September’s class was a HUGE SUCCESS!
Come join Mary Beth Sexton and enjoy making some homem
Where:​ Biela Center
For October: 4545 You’ll Midlothian be Turnpike making Crestwood Halloween IL and a special
Date:​ October 19th, 2020
September’s class was a HUGE SUCCESS!
Time:​ 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Where:​ Biela Center
Cost:​ $5.00 per person
Light refreshments and snacks will be served
4545 Midlothian Turnpike Crestwood IL
Participants only need to bring small craft scissors
Mary Beth will supply other items needed
Date:​ October 19th, 2020
Please call 708-371-4800 (6001) and reserve your spot
by October 15th, 2020
Time:​ 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Cost:​ $5.00 per person
Light refreshments and snacks will be served
BIELA ​CENTER Participants ​BOOGIE only ​BASH need to bring small craft scissors
Mary Beth will supply other items needed
This year’s Halloween theme is going to be ​LETS BOOGIE ​the ​COVID- AWAY​, and have a little fun.
The fabulous ​Kym Frankoveigia ​is an entertainer who is hilariously funny and very witty. Kym has
performed for many years in the south suburbs, everyone loves her show.
Please call 708-371-4800 (6001) and reserve your sp
We have to limit the Halloween party to ​40 ​people do to Guidelines we have to follow. Because of this
by October 15th, 2020
only ​people who ​participate ​in the Halloween Party will be allowed in for bingo.
Date: ​Tuesday October 27, 2020
Biela Center 4545 Midlothian Turnpike Crestwood IL.
SESSIONS​ taught by Mary Beth Sexton
Dates: October 23​ rd​ , 24​ th​ and 25​ th​ , 2020
ALL CDC AND STATE GUIDELINES ARE FOLLOWED!
Mask worn to enter, temperatures taken upon entering,
Tables and chairs are 6-8 feet apart
Friday October 23​ rd​ , 2020
Time:​ 5:00pm to 9:00pm NO Frills Friday
Cost​: $10.00 Come in set up, start your creativity flowing!
Saturday October 24th, 2020
Time:​ 9:00am to 9:00pm
Cost:​ $45.00
Light Fare Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner will be served
A Raffle on Saturday only
*** Vendors available, massage therapist and album embosser on site, Saturday only ***
Sunday October 25​ th​ , 2020
Time:​ 9:00am to 4:00pm
Cost​: $ 25.00
Light Fare Breakfast and Lunch will be served
Time: ​Doors will open at 10:15am
Entertainment ​begins promptly at 11am-12pm
Lunch​ will be served at 12pm
Beef sandwiches, Rosemary Potatoes, Taffy Apple Salad
Bingo​ will begin at 1pm
Cost: ​$15.00 which will include
Entertainment, Lunch, and
3 bingo cards ​on the house.
Register for ALL THREE days and get a Discount
Cost $75.00
To reserve your spot Mail checks to Mary Beth Sexton 6362 Orchard Drive
Palos Heights Il 60463
Credit Card payments Call 708-388 2013 or 708-927-0488
Must be paid in full by October 19th, 2020 Refunds​ not available

10 Crestwood Adviser October 2020 Number 523
MYCHAL J. TOSCAS
BROKER
15812 S. Wolf Road
Orland Park, IL 60462
708.431.3111
Fax 708.361.9618
For those not distributing candy to trick-or-treaters this year, feel free to post
this sign on your door and keep your porch lights off.
Life-long Crestwood
Resident
E-Mail mtoscas@c21affiliated.com
Halloween Trick-or-Treating 2020
Most of 2020 has been altered by the coronavirus pandemic, and the
spookiest night of the year is likely to be no different. We know that
COVID-19 as a new normal has been tough, especially on the kids.
After dealing with this as a community for 7+ months, everyone should
understand the importance of wearing a mask, maintaining social
distancing, etc. As we make the following statement, we also ask you take
personal accountability for the choices made that could have an impact on
others within the community.
Crestwood families can expect Halloween 2020 to look a bit different. This
year, the Village has approved a plan to accommodate a safe Halloween
experience for both participants and non-participants. Trick-or-treating
will take place on Saturday, Oct. 31st, from 2:00-7:00pm.
The following are the proposed recommendations to be utilized during this
year’s celebration:
• The Village of Crestwood is asking residents who choose NOT to
participate to post a Village-created sign on their doors and to leave
their porch lights off to signify that they are not welcoming trick-ortreaters.
This sign can be printed from the Village’s website or picked
up at Village Hall, the library, police department, or at the Crestwood
Recreation and Wellness Center during normal business hours. We ask
that trick-or-treaters respect the sign postings and the wishes of those
homeowners by bypassing any residence where such a sign is posted.
• We ask that trick-or-treaters as well as homeowners consider wearing
an appropriate COVID-19 mask when interacting with each other.
• Please do not leave bowls of candy outside for multiple people to touch.
• The Cook County Health Department is very concerned about large
gatherings taking place. Please consider this when making your plans.
Remember: Those who ARE welcoming trick-or-treaters are asked to leave
their porch lights on to indicate that they are participating. Those who are
not, please leave your porch light off and place the pumpkin sign on your
door.
Residents who don’t feel comfortable participating should use their porch
light to signal their intentions. Those who do trick-or-treat are asked to
respect the “off” light and not ring the doorbell, according to the
rules.
Whether or not you are comfortable allowing your children to go door-todoor,
that is your choice as a parent or guardian. By the same token, it is
also your decision whether or not to distribute candy to trick-or-treaters.
Thank you for your compliance. Be safe!

Crestwood Public Library Announcements
October 2020 Number 523 Crestwood Adviser 11
Crestwood Public Library
October News and Events
The Library is now open to the public with regular hours.
Monday – Thursday 9:00am – 8:00pm,
Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm, & Saturday 9:00am – 4:00pm
In accordance with state and local guidelines, the Crestwood Public Library will continue
to practice safety guidelines while open to assist in the preventive measures of
minimizing the spread of Covid-19. ​Face coverings are required to enter the
library and social distancing rules are in place.
A limited number of patrons are allowed in at one time.
October Virtual Adult Programs
Stampin’ Up Virtual Card Making Class
Join us on the library Facebook page as Dee Tollaksen hosts this live craft class! A limited number of free card
making kits will be available at the library for pick- up beginning October 1, ​ ​2020, and a video will be
available for later viewing. ​Tuesday, October 13, at 11:00 AM
Mindful Mondays with Beth Robinson
With all of the recent current events and daily stress in our lives, many people feel the need to take a few
moments to just sit, relax, and re-center themselves. Meditation is a great way to help you relax and prepare for
what comes next. Join Ms. Beth virtually on Facebook for a guided meditation session.
Shredding Day at the Library!
Do you have personal documents sitting in a cabinet at home that you've been meaning to
get rid of? Don't have a shredder at home? Come to the library on ​Saturday, October 17
between 12:00 - 2:00 PM​ and have them shredded with Beaver Shredding, Inc!
Paper documents only, please. No electronic disposals.
Ways to stay connected to the
Crestwood Public Library from home
Digital Resources
We encourage you to use our e-services by checking out Media On Demand, e-Read Illinois,
Libby, and RBDigital for your e-book, audio book and magazine selections.
Electronic Resources
Our electronic databases are available for all of your research or home school needs.
Free access for all our library card holders.
Facebook Page
Visit the Crestwood Library Facebook page for the latest library news, events, and updates.
Information on all of our virtual events and programs for kids, adults and families will be
posted on our Facebook page, so like our page to stay up to date on what is
happening at the Crestwood Library.
Little Free Libraries for Books
Need a book to read and cannot make it into the library?
Our two Little Free Libraries, located at Walker Park and Playfield Park, are stocked with adult
and children’s books - free to a good home. Feel free to take a book or two to read at home.
You may also leave a book for others if you would like to.
Please do not put library books in the Little Free Library.
For more information on any program call the
Crestwood Library at 708-371-4090
October Virtual Events for
Families and Youth
.
Weekly Make It Monday Crafts for Kids Grades K-3
Every Monday​, a limited number of craft kits will be available for pick-up from the Front Desk. Basic supplies
will be provided. Crafts may have small parts. See our Facebook page each week for more details and pictures.
Make It Crafts for tweens
Kids grades 4-8 can pick up a take home craft kit to do at home. Basic supplies will be provided in the kit.
A limited number of craft kits will be available for pick-up from the Front Desk on ​Tuesday, October 6 & 20​.
See our Facebook page for more details and pictures.
Read to Hershey on Zoom!
Hershey, the therapy dog is waiting to hear kids grades K-4 read to him on Zoom!
Kids can read their favorite book to Hershey for 15 minutes from home. Email ​fisherd@crestwoodlibrary.org
to register for this program and receive Zoom login information and reading time.
Tuesday, October 13, 2020, 6:00-7:00pm
Documenting the Dead with
Ghost Hunter Dustin Pari
Get in the Halloween spirit with this exciting program with special guest host Dustin Pari! Paranormal
researcher and lecturer has made numerous appearances on such television programs as ​Ghost Hunters, Ghost
Hunters International, ​and ​Destination​ ​Truth, ​and on ​Monday, October 19th at 6:00 PM​, he'll be joining us
live on Zoom! Dustin takes a look back at his own efforts to conduct paranormal research and brings it back
even further to some of the earliest spirit communication techniques. Filled with anecdotal tales from his
travels, and evidence from his investigations, this lecture is just the right mix of educational, fun, and creepy.
Free Medicare Seminars
Please join Bill Johnson - a local independent insurance agent with over 25 years experience
in the Medicare and health insurance industry - for free virtual medicare webinars!
Please visit October our online events Virtual calendar for Events more information for about joining.
Wednesday, October 21, 6:00 PM : Zero, Zip, Zilch
Wednesday, October
Families
28, 6:00 PM
and
: Medicare
Youth
101, the ABCs of Medicare
.
Weekly October Make In-Person It Monday Family Crafts Programs for Kids Grades are back! K-3
Every Monday​, a limited number of craft kits will be available for pick-up from the Front Desk. Basic supplies
will be provided. Crafts may have small Halloween parts. See our Read Facebook to the page Dogs each week for more details and pictures.
Therapy Dog Hershey and friends will be in the library for an in-person
session of Read to The Dogs for students grades K-5 on
​Tuesday, October Make 20, It 2020 Crafts from 6:00-7:00pm​. for tweens Costumes welcome!
Kids grades 4-8 can Scheduled pick up a time take slots home are craft required kit to as do well at as home. face masks Basic and supplies social will distancing be provided in the kit.
A limited number of craft kits while will waiting. be available Please call for the pick-up library from to make the your Front time Desk reservation.
​Tuesday, October 6 & 20​.
See our Facebook page for more details and pictures.
Halloween Family Bingo Night
Bring the whole family Read to play family to Hershey Bingo​ ​where on when Zoom! the parent wins so does the child!!!
Limit of 8 families, please call to register. Face masks and parental supervision required.
Hershey, Tuesday, the therapy October dog is 27 waiting at 6:00pm to hear kids Halloween grades K-4 Costumes read to him welcome on Zoom!
Kids can read their favorite book to Hershey for 15 minutes from home. Email ​fisherd@crestwoodlibrary.org
to register for this program and receive Zoom login information and reading time.
Tuesday, October 13, 2020, 6:00-7:00pm
Take Home Science Kits
Crestwood Library will be offering hands-on science kits for kids to experiment at home. Adult
supervision may be required. A limited number of take home science kits will be available to pick-up
at the Front Desk while supplies last beginning ​Thursday, October 8, 2020.
Virtual Science Club
Miss Emily hosts another session of Science Club online this month. Kids grades K-5 will enjoy watching
Miss Emily discuss various science topics and demonstrate science experiments that you can do with
things you have at home! Our next virtual Science Club will be
Thursday, October 22 at 4:00pm on Facebook.
Story Time Online
Join us every Friday as we watch a recorded video of different local and famous celebrities
HONOR FLIGHT VETERAN
reading their favorite Children’s picture book. ​A new story will be posted every Friday on
our Facebook page.
Take Home Science Kits
Crestwood Library will be offering hands-on science kits for kids to experiment at home. Adult
supervision may be required. A limited number of take home science kits will be available to pick-up
at the Front Desk while supplies last beginning ​Thursday, October 8, 2020.
Attention Veterans
If you were honorably discharged from the U.S. military and believe you suffer
Virtual Science Club
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
things you have at home! Our next virtual Science Club will be
84 in Crestwood to get help Thursday, in filling October a claim 22 at 4:00pm for your on Facebook. injury or illness.
Miss Emily hosts another session of Science Club online this month. Kids grades K-5 will enjoy watching
Miss Emily discuss various science topics and demonstrate science experiments that you can do with
HONOR FLIGHT VETERAN
HONOR FLIGHT VETERAN
There is no charge or fees for this Story service. Time The Online DAV is a national service
organization comprised of veterans dedicated to helping other veterans
receive the medical attention and compensation they deserve.
Join us every Friday as we watch a recorded video of different local and famous celebrities
reading their favorite Children’s picture book. ​A new story will be posted every Friday on
our Facebook page.
DAV Chapter 84 meets on the First Friday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at
the Elk's Lodge #1596 at 4428 Midlothian Turnpike in Crestwood, 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.
ELK'S LODGE #1596
4428 Midlothian Turnpike in Crestwood, Illinois.
Congratulations to our dear friend Mr. Raymond Preston
Ray was to take part in the Honor Flight this year but due to Covid-19 all flights were cancelled.
He hopes to be HONORED and take the flight in 2021. Ray served in both the Korean War in
1951 and Vietnam War in 1967.
The Purple Heart Medal is awarded to members of the armed forces of the U.S. who are
wounded by an instrument of war in the hands of the enemy.
Ray received ​Two Purple Heart Medals​ while serving our Country.
To Ray and all our men and women, ​Thank You​ for your service to defend our nation and
freedom! May God bless and protect all our active military​ and veterans! Thank you to the
many men and women here now and those that have passed
.

12 Crestwood Adviser October 2020 Number 523
Reminder: Preventing Stormwater Pollution
What is stormwater?
Stormwater is water from rain or melting snow
that does not soak into the ground. It flows from
rooftops, over paved areas, bare soil, and sloped
lawns. As it flows, stormwater runoff collects and
transports animal waste, litter, salt, pesticides,
fertilizers, oil & grease, soil and other potential
pollutants.
Rain and snowmelt wash pollutants from streets,
construction sites, and land into storm sewers
and ditches. Eventually, these empty the polluted
stormwater directly into streams and rivers with no
treatment. This is known as stormwater pollution.
Polluted stormwater degrades our lakes, rivers,
wetlands and other waterways. Nutrients such as
phosphorus and nitrogen can cause the overgrowth
of algae resulting in oxygen depletion in waterways.
Toxic substances from motor vehicles and careless
application of pesticides and fertilizers threaten
water quality and can kill fish and other aquatic
life. Bacteria from animal wastes and improper
connections to storm sewer systems can make
lakes and waterways unsafe for wading, swimming
and fish consumption. Eroded soil is a pollutant as
well. It clouds the waterway and interferes with the
habitat of fish and plant life.
A sanitary sewer system and a storm sewer system
are not the same. Water that goes down a sink or
other inside drain flows to either a wastewater
treatment plant or to a septic system for treatment.
Storm sewer flows are not treated. Water that flows
down driveways, streets, and outside areas into a
storm sewer or ditch flows directly to nearby creeks,
fish and wildlife habitats, downstream recreational
areas, and drinking water supplies.
There are many types of pollutants that find their
way into storm drains. Some common pollutants
found in storm sewers and creeks include:
• Animal waste
• Litter
• Motor oil
• Yard clippings
• Fertilizers and pesticides
• Soapy car wash water
• Eroded sediment from construction
projects
It’s important to remember that any type of
surface water runoff, not just rainfall, can run into
the storm sewer and collect in the stormwater
management system. For example, when you wash
your car on the driveway, that water, dirt, and
grime ends up in the system. That’s why we need to
be careful with what we put into the storm sewers
as traces of all this material can end up in the
stormwater system and our local waterways.
1.Remember: Only rain belongs in the drain!
Don’t dump anything down storm drains. Be sure to
clear away leaves and debris.
2. Wash your car over your lawn or gravel.
This allows the ground to neutralize the soap and
grime from your car rather than sending it directly
to our creeks and streams. Use biodegradable or
non-toxic soap that is phosphate-free. You can
also take your car to a commercial car wash where
wastewater is either recycled or treated.
3. Keep your car well-maintained.
Fix any fluid leaks promptly and make sure to clean
up any spills. If you perform your own automotive
maintenance, automotive repair shops will accept 5
gallons of used motor oil per resident per day.
4. Consider disconnecting your downspouts.
You can plant a rain garden to absorb stormwater
runoff. You can also use a rain barrel to help collect
runoff from your roof and gutters to be used on
your lawn and garden.
5. Use lawn or garden chemicals sparingly.
Choose organic alternatives when possible and
check the weather forecast to avoid applying them
before a storm.
6. Mow your lawn less often.
Try to keep your lawn at least 3" in height to
minimize weed growth, reduce the need for
watering, and decrease the likelihood of pests.
Leaving the clippings on the lawn can also help
block weeds and retain moisture. Sweep your
sidewalks and driveway rather than hosing them
down.
7. Plant native, low maintenance plants and
grasses.
They often have longer root systems, which reduce
the amount of chemicals and water needed. Try
seeding your lawn with Buffalo Grass (Bouteloua
dactyloides) or Northern Dropseed (Sporobolus
heterolepis). For native plant listings, try www.
wildflower.org/plants or http://plants.usda.gov/
java.
8. Minimize runoff by not over-watering your
lawn and garden.
Keep sprinklers on a timer to avoid pooling water.
9. Clean up pet waste.
Bag up pet waste and dispose of it in the trash to
prevent harmful bacteria from washing into local
waterways.
10. Be sure to minimize the amount of icemelt
used.
Do not over-apply salt. Choose a more
environmentally-friendly alternative when possible.
Use bricks, gravel, cobbles, natural stone, or
permeable pavers instead of asphalt or concrete
when possible.
12. Make sure storm drain outfalls are not
running in dry weather.
A storm sewer system is designed to carry
stormwater. If it hasn’t rained in 72 hours, it should
not be flowing. Please call Public Works if it does.
13. Do not drain your pool, spa, or fountain to
a storm drain.
Allow chlorine to dissipate for several days. Test the
water to ensure the residual chlorine is zero before
slowly draining to a landscaped area. You may be
able to drain to a sanitary sewer. Contact your local
municipality for more information.
14. Keep your septic system well-maintained
to prevent leaks.
A leaking septic system can leach harmful bacteria
into storm sewer systems and local waterways. It is
important to keep your system well-maintained to
prevent costly repairs as well.
15. Walk, bike, or share a ride when possible.
Driving causes particulates to enter our air. This air
pollution can contaminate our rain and end up in
our streams and lakes.
16. Properly maintain your neighborhood
stormwater pond.
It is designed to capture and treat stormwater
runoff.
17. Install a rain barrel or cistern to capture
roof runoff.
This helps prevent stormwater from reaching
waterways and reduces the potential for pollution.
What can YOU do to prevent stormwater
pollution in Crestwood?
11. Consider minimizing impervious surfaces
around your home.
New Business of the Month:
Updated Opening:
Thursday, Oct. 1st
Hook & Reel
4949 Cal Sag Rd.
Crestwood Illinois 60418

Time and Preparation Change
Remote Learning in District 218
District 218, like all school systems, scrambled to shift from traditional
instruction to remote learning last spring as the pandemic surged. As one
of the few districts with a remote learning plan in place at the time teachers
adjusted.
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Still, as novices in on-line instruction, teachers learned on the job.
Over the summer, however, district staff prepared along two tracks: That students
would return for a traditional school year and the possibility of continued
remote learning.
Based on recommendations from health authorities, District 218 chose to
keep students home indefinitely. Teachers were ready.
“I think the biggest difference between the remote learning last spring and the
remote learning now is contextual to the calendar,” Dr. Mike Jacobson, principal
at Richards High School in Oak Lawn, said. “Last year it was sprung on us
at the end of the year. This year we had more time to prepare for opening the
school in a remote model.”
Jacobson knows this from experience. He chose to co-teach an English class.
“I can tell you firsthand that we have had to go above and beyond to connect
with our kids,” he said. “I understand that it is a different kind of work than
we have done in the past. But I assure you it is not less work. Every lesson I
plan takes twice as long as it used to. There are so many more things to consider,
from how can I make this learning more engaging, to how can I better
use the technology to give kids inspiration and access?”
Shepard High School Principal Dr. Greg Walder knows teachers give everything.
“Accomplishments, work ethic, and professionalism like this is why Shepard
is such great place for students,” he said. “All of their extraordinary efforts are
greatly appreciated.”
Walder credited teachers with returning to the new academic year with “a
sense of urgency. They have spent countless hours during and outside the
workday planning high quality lessons and engaging learning activities,” he
said. “They have built relationships with hundreds of students, making them
feel welcome, reassuring them, and getting them excited to learn.”
Eisenhower High School Principal Erik Briseño amplified Walder’s comments.
“Teachers worked all summer to adjust the curriculum, attend training to be
better prepared for the school year, and volunteer time to support our communities,”
he said.
Briseño stressed the value of synchronous instruction for students.
“That’s where teaching happens in real time,” he offered. “That allows students
and teachers to engage in a lesson. Students can interact with the teacher and
their classmates compared to simply sitting at home and working on their
own.
“Students and teachers are now seeing that there are ways in which students
can work collaboratively,” Briseño continued. “Whether working in breakout
rooms, using Google docs, or screen sharing, there is a greater understanding
in how the technology available can enhance instruction.”
Richards High School Principal Dr. Mike Jacobson collaborates with Nicole Scolaro
and Mary Annerino before the start of an English class that they co-teach.

14 Crestwood Adviser October 2020 Number 523
Surge in Advanced Placement Enrollment
Despite more than doubling the number of students
enrolled in Advanced Placement courses in
the past 10 years, District 218 recognized a need to
do more.
Students of color and those from low-income
households remained underrepresented in AP
courses. So last year District 218 partnered with
Equal Opportunity Schools (EOS), a national
nonprofit with a mission to increase access to AP
courses for students of color and students from
low-income households.
The results shocked District 218 administrators.
Enrollment in AP courses surged at Shepard, Eisenhower
and Richards high schools, with the growth
among students of color the most noteworthy.
AP courses offer the most rigorous challenge to
high school students with university-level curricula
and the opportunity, depending on national exam
results, to earn college credit.
Between the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 academic
year, the number of Black students enrolled in AP
courses increased from 129 to 305. Likewise, the
number of Latino students enrolled in AP courses
grew from 327 to 622.
Overall in District 218, the number of students
enrolled in AP courses increased from 909 to 1,675.
Administrators cite the partnership with EOS as
the primary reason.
“Working with EOS, the District extensively
surveyed its students to determine new AP course
offerings as well as generating an outreach list of
students to target for recruitment into the AP program.
The district also hosted a number of recruitment
opportunities, including an AP Rush Week,
lunch meetings, and one-on-one meetings,” said
Director of Assessment Anthony Corsi.
Teachers actively recruited new students and
worked to retain those already enrolled in AP courses.
Finally, the District revised several AP course
requirements to open them up to more grade levels,
as appropriate, in alignment with national trends
and best practices.
“It was really a huge team effort with the curriculum
directors, the associate principals, the curriculum
and instruction assistant principals, the
building EOS teams, counselors, teachers, district
leadership, and our EOS partnership director,” Corsi
added.
EOS helped District 218 to identify non-traditional
students who demonstrated aptitudes or passion
for a given subject as AP candidates.
“Students responded to a survey provided by EOS
in the fall and we cross-referenced the results
with other student data to assist in our identification,”
said Andrew Deines, an assistant principal at
Shepard High School.
From there recruitment took a personal turn.
“We took great efforts to pair students with teachers
and staff with whom they already had a positive
relationship,” he said. “Those teachers and other
staff members then had personal conversations
with hundreds of students, explaining the benefits
of rigorous classes, pointing out the student’s abilities
and passions for that subject area or a noted
career path. Conversations culminated with that
teacher asking the student to strongly consider taking
more rigorous classes for the coming year.”
Part of that success involved getting students to
buy into the idea of embracing academic challenge.
“We attribute (the enrollment growth) to students
who recognize the benefits of being challenged
academically and to our teachers and staff who
leveraged the positive relationships they have built
with those students, assuring them that Shepard’s
staff and programs will continue to support them
through their new challenge,” Deines said.
(Left) During AP Rush last year, Assistant Principal Andrew Deines asked students to sign pledges to take more challenging courses. The campaign and other efforts
helped Shepard and all of District 218 significantly boost enrollment in Advanced Placement courses, which challenge students with university-level curricula. (Right)
Shepard High School students enrolled in Advanced Placement Chemistry pose with the AP shirts they received. Distributing shirts comprised part of the campaign to
recruit new students to AP courses, which challenge students with university-level curricula.
Get Up and Get Out!
SERTOMA STRONG 5K RUN, WALK
OR ROLL
Saturday, Oct. 10th, 8:30am (Morning Event) &
12:30pm (Afternoon Event)
Midlothian Meadows, Picnic Grove 1
157th & Pulaski Rd., Midlothian
Come on out and support Sertoma Centre at the Sertoma
Strong 5K Run, Walk or Roll. Check-in for the morning
event begins at 8:30am with the 5K taking off at 9:15am.
Afternoon event registration begins at 12:30pm with
the 5K commencing at 1:15pm. In addition to the race
event itself, a DJ will be onsite from 10:00am-4:00pm,
food will be available onsite for purchase, and a superhero
theme (costume optional) should bring a few laughs all
round. Sertoma souvenirs also will be for sale. Onsite
registration is $40/person (includes T-shirt and medal);
online registration is $25/person (to be completed by Oct.
10th). No admittance without COVID-appropriate mask.
For more information, contact Gerry Henaghan at (708)
730-6210 or ghenaghan@sertomacentre.org.
THE GREAT SAND RIDGE (TINY)
PUMPKIN HUNT
Saturday, Oct. 24th, 10:00am-2:00pm
Sand Ridge Nature Center
15891 Paxton Ave., South Holland
Find all the hidden pumpkins on a fun scavenger hunt
on the trails at the Sand Ridge Nature Center. Costumes
are encouraged, but not required. Take home a tiny
pumpkin for finding them all! (One pumpkin per child
while supplies last.) All participants are required to
wear COVID-appropriate masks and to practice social
distancing. Registration is required. For more information
or to register, call (708) 868-0606. Cost: FREE.
FULL MOON NIGHT HIKE
Saturday, Oct. 31st, 6:30pm
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center
9800 Willow Springs Rd., Willow Springs
Let the light of the moon be your guide as you search
for creepy, crawly nocturnal creatures on this one-mile
adventure. All participants are required to wear COVIDappropriate
masks and to practice social distancing.
Registration is required. For more information or to
register, call (708) 839-6897. Cost: FREE.
Or Stay Home!
ASK A BIRD NERD
Tuesday, Oct. 20th, 1:00pm
Facebook Live From Sand Ridge Nature Center
Have you ever had a question about birds? Do you wish
you knew how to get started birding? How about how to
get more birds to your yard? Program Specialist Jessica
Barker will appear live online to answer your most
burning questions regarding the birds of Cook County.
For more information, call (708) 868-0606 or email
sandridge.naturecenter@cookcountyil.gov. Cost: FREE.
CREATE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
Tuesday, Oct. 20th, 7:00pm
Zoom Presentation
In partnership with the LaGrange Public Library, learn
all about the Forest Preserves of Cook County through
this virtual presentation. History, uses, amenities, as
well as fall and winter offerings will be discussed. Q&A
will end the presentation. A Zoom link will be emailed
to you the day of the presentation, so registration is
required. Register at https://bit.ly/2DLVXoW. For more
information, call (708) 386-4042 or email experience.
nature@cookcountyil.gov. Cost: FREE.
Spooky, Slithery and Slimy
Saturday, Oct. 31st, 11:00am
Facebook Live From the Little Red Schoolhouse
In honor of Halloween, virtually meet a few of the
more misunderstood creatures that call the Little Red
Schoolhouse their home. For more information, call (708)
839-6897 or email littlered.schoolhouse@cookcountyil.
gov. Cost: FREE.

Fun & Entertainment *Sudoku
October 2020 Number 523 Crestwood Adviser 15
and Crossword Answers appear in next issue
FREE CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING FOR
CRESTWOOD RESIDENTS!
CRESTWOOD RESIDENTS
are invited to place free
advertisements in the
Crestwood Adviser.
Free classified ads are
offered to Village of
Crestwood residents only
and are limited to 20 words
or less and can include
information related to the
following items:
Garage Sales
Lost and Found
Large Appliances
Automobiles
Motorcycles
Boats and Trailers
FOR SALE
NON-RESIDENTS AND
AREA BUSINESSES
can place classified
advertisements for goods
and services for just $5.00
for twenty words under the
following categories:
Garage Sales
Appliance and Electronics
Sales
Transportation
(Cars, Boats, Motorcycles)
Homes for Sale or Rent
Apartments for Sale
or Rent
Employment Openings
Jobs Wanted
To place your classified ad
call 708-293-1430
OBITUARY
Staffan, Genevieve (nee Kamper), 98 years. Beloved wife of
the late Henry. Devoted mother of Paula (Steve) Jurlow, Edward
(Judy) Staffan, Robert (Terri) Staffan, Shirley (Ray) Parpan, and
Steven (Cathy) Staffan. Loving grandmother of 14 and greatgrandmother
of 11. A funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, Sept.
30th, at Incarnation Catholic Church, 5757 W. 127th Street,
Crestwood. Interment private at St. Mary Cemetery in Evergreen
Park. Due to COVID 19 precautions, a Memorial Service will be
held at a later time. Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son
Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood. (708) 824-9000
or www.becvarfuneralhome.com
OCTOBER CLASSIFIED
Fitbit2, new, w/extra band, size Small – $50.
Amazon Fire HD8 w/Alexa, new – $50, Like-new
humidifier w/remote control – $45, GUESS winter
jacket, red w/hood, size Large, like new – $25.
Contact Marilyn, (708) 371-0619.
‘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.
Crestwood’s very own ongoing strip...
94 South by Jim McGreal
SUDOKU
Fill in the grid with digits in such a manner that every row,
every column and every 3x3 box accommodates the digits
HoDoKu - v2.2.0
1 – 9, without repeating any.
Solution:
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16 Crestwood Adviser October 2020 Number 523
Bean Bag Jamboree
$120.00 per
two person
team
Join
us!!
40 team max
5331 W. 135th | Crestwood, IL 60418
708-371-4810
Hello Crestwood Residents,
We are very excited to continue to be open
and serving our community. We are following
the CDC guidelines and are reminding our
guests to social distance and to wear a mask.
We are happy to announce that our first-ever
Crestwood Crush Golf outing that was held
on Sept. 26th at The Meadows Golf Club in
Blue Island was a great success!
We had a great start to our first-ever
Crestwood Wiffle Ball league. The league,
which plays on Monday Nights through
Oct. 19th, has 11 teams. All games are being
played at Walker Park on our T-ball fields.
This introductory league will lead to a larger
summer league in 2021.
The T-ball league has also extended into a
six-week fall season featuring five teams that
play on Wednesday and Saturday. We are
happy to have our parks in use following CDC
guidelines to ensure safe play for all.
The fall session of swim lessons began the
week of Sept. 21st and goes through October.
Be on the lookout and sign up your kids.
The pool is open on an hourly basis for lap
swim to all members. All you have to do is
reach out to us at the CRWC for a lap swim
time.
We have many programs starting in October
featuring an all ages indoor Bean Bag League
starting Oct. 27th.
We will announce more leagues as the CDC
guidelines start to ease up, hopefully. We will
also bring back our popular Bags and Brews
event this winter.
Check out our Facebook page at facebook.
com/crwc1 to see all of our exciting new
programs.
We are happy to announce that we will be
hosting our annual Trunk or Treat event on
Saturday Oct. 24th from 12:00-3:00pm. We
will be limiting our numbers by the hour to
follow restrictions. Please call to reserve your
space as they will fill up fast.
We still have youth practices daily at the
CRWC and baseball on the weekends at
Playfield Park. We will do our very best to
keep our community on the move during
these trying times.
Be on the lookout for our late fall/winter
sport registration which will include swim
lessons, basketball for all ages, floor hockey
and indoor soccer. All programs are subject
to state and CDC guidelines.
Rocco Mossuto
Crestwood Recreation & Wellness Center
Director
Tuesday nights
7pm to 9pm
Oct. 27th to Dec. 15th
Registration ends Oct. 21st
Games will be played to 21,
must win by 2 points
You will be getting 8 bean bags
to keep
Trunk or Treat
CRWC
Register at
5331 135th St. Crestwood
708-371-4810
crwcsports@gmail.com
5331 135th St.
Crestwood, IL. 60418
708-371-4810
Halloween
costume contest
every hour!!
Saturday, October 24th
In the CRWC’S parking lot!
12pm to 3pm
Due to Covid –19 restrictions, please register for
an hour time slot. Limited to 1 hour per household.
What is Trunk or Treat?
It’s a Halloween event where trick-or-treating is
done from car to car in the CRWC parking lot.
Trunks are opened and decorated with all sorts
of fun themes. Treats will be handed out to the
trick-or-treaters at each car.
Trunks Needed:
The best decorated trunk will win a prize!!
Contact Jamie at crestwoodrec@gmail.com or call
708-371-4810 to reserve your parking space today.
Deadline for entries is October 17th.
Marching Band Returns to Practice Field
As District 218 plans its gradual return to in-person instruction, Shepard High School athletic teams and
extracurricular activities like the marching band have resumed practice.
The District returns with freshman days on Oct. 15 and 16. Half of Shepard 9th graders will attend each day, which
mirrors the arrangement when all students return to school on Oct. 19.
In his letter to parents announcing the start of in-person instruction, Superintendent Dr. Ty Harting reminded
them that the plan can change at any time.
“This is all predicated, of course, on conditions remaining stable or improving over the next few weeks,” he wrote.
The sight and sound of the Marching Astros playing again provided music for all ears.
(Left Photo) Percussion section members of the Shepard High School marching band rehearse on the football field. Athletic
teams and the marching band have resumed activities in recent weeks while District 218 prepares for a resumption of in-person
instruction. (Right Photo) Members of the pit crew of the Shepard High School marching band rehearse on the football
field. Athletic teams and the marching band have resumed activities in recent weeks while District 218 prepares for a resumption
of in-person instruction.
Baseball Dreams
& Memories to
Host Annual Toys
for Tots Drive
Just a heads up for all of you early
Christmas shoppers that Baseball
Dreams & Memories will host its
annual Toys for Tots drive this year.
From Friday, Nov. 27th through
Friday, Dec. 18th, residents are
asked to please 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 during regular business
hours.