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<strong>October</strong> 2020 Number 523<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 />
Playfield Water Main Extension<br />
Progressing According to Plan<br />
“Do not forget about the outrage and concern of an<br />
American citizen.”<br />
So said U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush at a recent event<br />
held at Calvary Church regarding the ongoing<br />
improvements to our water infrastructure here in<br />
Crestwood. His remarks addressed the imperative<br />
of clean and safe water for our community here in<br />
Crestwood as well as nationwide.<br />
In that spirit, the Village is pleased to announced<br />
that the water main extension project in the<br />
Playfield area is progressing well and according<br />
to plan. The Army Corps of Engineers has been<br />
working with the Village to extend the water main,<br />
replace the existing pipes with new ones, and to<br />
ensure that the quality of water is as pure as it can<br />
be.<br />
This project is part of the Village’s ongoing<br />
commitment to maintaining the best water quality<br />
and efficiency possible. And as usual, Mayor Presta<br />
and the Village Board are ensuring that the costs<br />
of these improvements are being kept off the<br />
shoulders of Village residents and businesses. “It’s<br />
a $25 million project,” Village Trustee Theresa<br />
Flynn says. “The Army Corps has kicked in about<br />
Top Reasons to Vote YES for the<br />
Village of Crestwood New Home Rule<br />
Referendum on Nov. 3th, 2020<br />
1. Crime Free Housing can be implemented, making sure that rental<br />
properties in Crestwood are well maintained and safe.<br />
2. Property values will be strengthened and our quality of life improved.<br />
3. Crestwood can reduce its reliance on property taxes.<br />
4. According to the Journal of Public Economics, communities without Home<br />
Rule experience a 61-percent increase in their tax rates.<br />
5. Home Rule will reduce regulations from state mandates, as well as reduce<br />
the amount of revenues that currently go to Cook County.<br />
6. A Home Rule Tax Committee will be put in place by ordinance to oversee<br />
any new tax that is not authorized under Illinois Municipal Code.<br />
7. The Village has given back more than $62,000,000.00 of property taxes<br />
since 1994. We have no intention of raising taxes — we give them back!<br />
Whom should we trust to provide the leadership and means to protect and<br />
improve our way of life in Crestwood? Springfield or Crestwood?<br />
YES for Home Rule! Questions? Call Bill Graffeo at (708) 371-4800 Ext. 2001.<br />
$1 million, and we get to figure out the rest, but<br />
there’s no assessment being put on the taxpayer<br />
of Crestwood to pay for this project. That is, I<br />
think, the biggest bonus. No assessment — when<br />
you go to other towns, people are assessed for<br />
improvements. We are not making a special<br />
assessment for the residents.”<br />
Col. Paul Culberson of the Army Corps of Engineers<br />
spoke to the importance that a project like this can<br />
have for its community, saying that even though<br />
the project is small, relative to some of the projects<br />
that the Corps undertakes with price tags in the<br />
hundreds of millions, that “it’s the impact it has on<br />
the community it’s supporting,” he says, citing the<br />
quality of water and, consequently, life. “And how<br />
much money they lose over the course of a year,<br />
based on the loss of water,” he adds. “It’s going to<br />
pay dividends. Within a year and a half, it’ll pay for<br />
itself.”<br />
“We were losing over $750,000 a year in water loss<br />
dollars, because of leaky pipes,” Trustee Flynn says<br />
of Crestwood’s widely known checkered past with<br />
regard to water issues in its community. “I’m trying<br />
to move away from that. Let’s make clean water<br />
happen everywhere. It’s such a basic right.”<br />
www.crestwood.illinois.gov<br />
Photos Above: (L to R) Work on the Playfield water main<br />
extension is going well, according to Mayor Presta, the<br />
Army Corps of Engineers and everyone working on<br />
the project. (Middle Photo) Replacement pipes are being<br />
installed to ensure water quality and efficiency throughout<br />
the Playfield area. (Right) Congressman Bobby Rush<br />
addresses those assembled who are working on or<br />
overseeing the water main extension project. (All Photos:<br />
Rob Durkee)<br />
The Army Corps of Engineers has scheduled nine<br />
more improvement projects in the area through<br />
2021, with a like amount in development for 2022.<br />
We understand and appreciate the inconvenience<br />
that this may pose for residents and businesses in<br />
the short term, but we appreciate your patience<br />
while we make these improvements on behalf of<br />
Village life as a whole.<br />
So far there have been no reported concerns<br />
regarding residents’ access to their properties or to<br />
local roads, and communication between workers<br />
and residents has been supportive, and even<br />
amicable. (One resident has been bringing water to<br />
the workers on a daily basis — to that individual,<br />
we thank you for showing our visiting workers<br />
the kindness that is so typical of the Crestwood<br />
community!)<br />
We at the Village will continue, as always, to keep<br />
residents informed of any traffic concerns or<br />
other challenges resulting from this construction.<br />
For now, we anticipate that this project will be<br />
completed in late <strong>October</strong> or early November.<br />
Early Voting …<br />
EARLY VOTING 2020<br />
For all Illinois Registered Voters<br />
(Except Chicago Residents)<br />
With a pandemic ongoing and turnout for this year’s election anticipated to<br />
be unusually high, early voting will be of Biela paramount Center importance in Crestwood to voters.<br />
Early voting will take place at the Biela Center, 4545 Midlothian 4545 Midlothian Turnpike Turnpike,<br />
according to the following schedule:<br />
(Park and enter through the east side back doors.)<br />
DATES AND TIMES<br />
First Week: <strong>October</strong> 19th-24th<br />
Monday-Friday<br />
Saturday, 10/24<br />
Dates and Times<br />
Second Week: Oct. 25th – Nov. 2nd<br />
Sunday, 10/25<br />
Monday-Friday<br />
Saturday, 10/31<br />
Sunday, 11/1<br />
Final Day<br />
Monday, 11/2<br />
8:30am - 7:00pm<br />
9:00am - 5:00pm<br />
9:00am - 5:00pm<br />
8:30am - 7:00pm<br />
9:00am - 5:00pm<br />
9:00am - 5:00pm<br />
8:30am - 7:00pm<br />
Voters are asked to please park and enter through back doors on the east side<br />
of the building, and to please wear personal protective equipment as needed.
2 Crestwood Adviser <strong>October</strong> 2020 Number 523<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 />
Publishing & Advertising<br />
The Crestwood Adviser is published monthly for<br />
the Village of Crestwood by<br />
Fanning Communications, Inc.<br />
4701 Midlothian Turnpike — Suite 4<br />
Crestwood, IL 60418<br />
For Editorial and Advertising Inquiries:<br />
Phone 708.293.1430<br />
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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 />
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Dear Neighbors,<br />
This has been anything but a normal year, as you<br />
well know, and as we near November and Election<br />
Day, there is an unusual amount of uncertainty<br />
and anxiety in the air. Here in Crestwood, we<br />
are encouraging everyone to continue adhering<br />
to COVID-19 protocols and to take an active<br />
part in the election process. To that end, we<br />
are once again offering early voting at the Biela<br />
Center. (See inside for full schedule.) We hope<br />
that everyone will make the effort to vote, and<br />
to do so safely and with confidence. We do ask<br />
that everyone visiting polling places observe the<br />
usual precautions of late, including wearing a<br />
mask and ensuring the recommended six-foot<br />
social distance between other people. We are<br />
exceedingly grateful for those folks who have<br />
volunteered to work at the polls, and we want to<br />
ensure that we minimize any risk of their being<br />
exposed to the virus.<br />
On this year’s General Election ballot, the<br />
residents of the Village of Crestwood will have<br />
the opportunity to answer a question on Home<br />
Rule through a binding referendum. The Mayor<br />
and Village Board chose to give its residents the<br />
opportunity to consider becoming Home Rule<br />
as a way to obtain additional revenue streams in<br />
order to maintain current level of Police, Fire and<br />
Public Works service, along with maintaining the<br />
Village’s roads and water system.<br />
Currently, the Village is a non-home rule<br />
municipality under the Illinois Constitution,<br />
meaning that the Village can only authorize those<br />
powers which are expressly granted by the State<br />
of Illinois. Pursuant to the Illinois Constitution,<br />
home rule municipalities may exercise any power<br />
and function pertaining to its government and<br />
affairs. Home rule status can only be achieved<br />
through voter approval or the certification of a<br />
population above 25,000 residents. The Village<br />
will be forming a committee that will oversee any<br />
property tax increases being proposed.<br />
The Mayor and Village Board pledge to utilize<br />
home rule powers only to the extent deemed<br />
necessary with a view to the long-term impact<br />
upon the community. Utilizing home rule<br />
authority, the board would have flexibility to<br />
consider additional revenue streams, ones that<br />
shift the burden to non-residents. We will have<br />
more information available on our website and<br />
social media coming soon. In the meantime, I<br />
encourage you to read the articles we have put<br />
in in this issue of the Crestwood Adviser in order<br />
that you’ll be adequately informed in time for the<br />
General Election.<br />
One more item of general interest: Trick-ortreating<br />
in the Village will take place on Saturday,<br />
Oct. 31st, from 2:00-7:00pm. This year, we have a<br />
specific set of guidelines that we would appreciate<br />
everyone taking the time to read and follow. Look<br />
for them inside this edition of the Adviser. Let’s<br />
continue to be safe out there and look out for our<br />
little ones when we’re out on our roads, as well.<br />
Thank you for your support!<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Mayor Lou Presta<br />
Village of Crestwood Parking<br />
Crestwood Village ordinance prohibits parking on any village street between<br />
2:00am and 6:00am. The reason for this ordinance is so police will be alerted to<br />
abandoned vehicles or suspicious vehicles that require investigation. This ordinance<br />
also ensures that all streets throughout the Village will be open to fire and<br />
rescue equipment in the event of an overnight emergency. This is especially necessary<br />
in areas where narrow streets can block large fire trucks. We will continue<br />
to enforce this ordinance. Thank you for your cooperation with this ordinance.<br />
The initial fine for this violation is $75.00. This is a Village-wide ordinance.<br />
PLEASE BE SURE THAT YOUR LATE NIGHT AND OVERNIGHT GUESTS<br />
ARE MADE AWARE OF THIS AS WELL!<br />
Village Meeting Schedule<br />
Village Board Meetings - 8:00pm<br />
Crestwood Civic Center | 14025 Kostner Ave | <strong>October</strong> 1st and 15th<br />
Committee of the Whole - 7:00pm<br />
Village Hall | 13840 S. Cicero Ave | <strong>October</strong> 6th, 13th and 20th<br />
Planning Commission – Zoning Board 8:30pm<br />
Village Hall | 13840 S. Cicero Ave | <strong>October</strong> 12th and 26th
to Covid-19 there will be changes and limitations to the garage sale this<br />
Due<br />
year.<br />
items being sold must be clean and disinfected. If possible wrap or place<br />
All<br />
in clean plastic bags.<br />
items<br />
•<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 />
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<br />
BIELA CENTER SENIOR GARGE SALE<br />
<strong>October</strong> 2020 Number 523 Crestwood Adviser 3<br />
Pappas Says Treasury Office Issuing<br />
Record Refunds<br />
If you overpaid your first-installment property taxes or made duplicate second-installment property<br />
taxes, you should expect a refund if you haven’t already received one, according to Cook County<br />
Treasurer Maria Pappas.<br />
In a recent statement, Pappas indicated that through the automatic refund program, approximately<br />
$12.8 million will be refunded to about 8,500 homeowners, noting the effectiveness of the initiative.<br />
“Since we launched the automatic refund program in July 2018,” the treasurer said, “110,000<br />
property owners have received about $56.4 million in refunds without an application."<br />
Last month, Pappas announced that a record $51.2 million in duplicate property tax payments would<br />
be refunded for second-installment payments that were due Aug. 3rd, as many homeowners rushed to<br />
refinance while interest rates were at historic lows.<br />
“For the entire year, STOPS has prevented 17,771 tax overpayments totaling $87.2 million,” Pappas<br />
said of the Stop Taxpayer Over-Payment System put in place in 2009. “Both figures are the highest<br />
totals since the program began.”<br />
To see if you’ve overpaid your property taxes at any time in the last 20 years, and to apply for a refund<br />
if necessary, Pappas encourages you to visit cookcountytreasurer.com.<br />
VOTING INFORMATION<br />
How to locate the following information<br />
Regarding Voting Location, Early Voting, Elected Officials and More<br />
Due to Covid-19 many have questions regarding Voting, Mail In, Early Voting, My Polling<br />
Place, Elected Officials and More. Some POLLING Places have been changed<br />
Below is guidelines to help you with all these questions<br />
#1. First Google www.cookcountyclerk.com<br />
Page will look like this. Go To YOUR VOTER INFORMATION<br />
Cook County Clerk Departments. Vital Records. The Cook County Clerk's office is the official record keeper for<br />
births ... WHAT'S NEW @COOKCOUNTYCLERK?<br />
Elections<br />
Results and Election Data - Your Voter Information -<br />
Ways To Vote<br />
Vote By Mail<br />
Vote By Mail. Any registered suburban Cook County<br />
voter ...<br />
Vital Records<br />
As of July 6, the Bureau of Vital Records offices in<br />
downtown ...<br />
Contact Us<br />
Cook County Clerk Karen A. Yarbrough · English<br />
(312) 603 ...<br />
Property Taxes<br />
Taxing Districts who have property tax extension or<br />
district portal ...<br />
Your Voter Information<br />
Your Voter Information is a tool that provides key<br />
information unique ...<br />
Birth Certificates<br />
Under state law, you may legally obtain a certified copy<br />
of your ...<br />
Document Center<br />
Document Center. Search Documents. GridList. Show: 5<br />
...<br />
Register to Vote<br />
Voter Qualifications - Election Day Registration - Deputy<br />
Registrar<br />
Hours and Locations<br />
Main Office Locations. Event Location. Click on location<br />
...<br />
More results from cookcountyclerk.com »<br />
#2. TIPS: If your address is a Circle, Drive, Parkway, etc. Then click UNDER TYPE #7 for that<br />
information<br />
DO NOT ADD it as part of your STREET information<br />
Let’s get started.<br />
1. Your Voter Information is a tool that provides key information unique to your<br />
voting address or you. The tool can provide you with details about your polling<br />
place, ballot, elected officials and more. Learn how to use the Voter Information<br />
Tool by watching this video. Also, if you would like to Vote By Mail, click here.<br />
2. Just a reminder, the Your Voter Information tool is for Suburban Cook County<br />
residents only. If you live in Chicago, please visit the Chicago Board of Elections<br />
website.<br />
3. To get started, we just need your address.<br />
4. House Number*<br />
5. Direction<br />
BIELA CENTER SENIOR GARGE SALE<br />
6. Street*<br />
7. Type<br />
8. Zip Code*<br />
Senior <strong>October</strong> Garage Sale<br />
9. Last Name<br />
10. Submit<br />
Back by popular demand we will be hosting a<br />
Must be 55 or older to reserve a table.<br />
#3. AFTER YOU HAVE COMPLETED: “LETS GET STARTED”, information<br />
Now click on to any of the following to get information you are searching for.<br />
MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES IN THE BUILDING.<br />
MASK’S<br />
<strong>October</strong> 17<br />
th, 2020<br />
Date:<br />
Time: 9:00am to 1:00pm<br />
New Restriction’s:<br />
Number of Tables per person: 1<br />
(Limit only 18 tables available)<br />
Number of Sellers per table: 2<br />
Must call to Reserve your table: 708-371-4800 ext: 6001<br />
No large pieces of Furniture or Sporting equipment.<br />
will be ready for set up on<br />
Tables<br />
<strong>October</strong> 16<br />
th, 2020<br />
Friday<br />
3:30pm to 5:00pm<br />
VOTING INFORMATION<br />
How to locate the following information<br />
Regarding Voting Location, Early Voting, Elected Officials and More<br />
Examples: Where is my Polling Place, What Is My Registration Status, What is on my<br />
Upcoming Ballot, Where is Early Voting Site, Who are My Elected Officials, What is by<br />
May Ballot Status<br />
#4. If you need any further help please do not hesitate call the Biela Center<br />
Linda or Ashley 708-371-4800 Ext 6001<br />
4545 Midlothian Turnpike Crestwood, IL
4 Crestwood Adviser <strong>October</strong> 2020 Number 523<br />
Officer Biskup Graduates<br />
From Police Academy<br />
Crestwood Police Officer Ewa Biskup has graduated from the North East Multi-<br />
Regional Training Police Academy.<br />
The 560-hour curriculum covered all aspects of law enforcement. Officer Biskup<br />
started at the Academy in September 2019, completing her studies and training in<br />
August 2020. The training is done online, with officers attending class on Saturdays<br />
and Sundays. The program normally takes 9 months to complete, but because of<br />
COVID issues, this class’s training at the Academy took a full year. Officer Biskup’s<br />
class was unable to have a graduation, so she was recognized by Mayor Presta and<br />
the Village Board at a recent meeting. Her parents and brother attended. Officer<br />
Biskup is now a certified Law Enforcement Officer by the Illinois Law Enforcement<br />
Training and Standards Board. She now begins her Field Training program.<br />
Officer Ewa Biskup, pictured with Mayor Lou Presta and Police Chief David<br />
Weigand, recently graduated from the NEMRT Police Academy.<br />
We Watch, We Call!<br />
Mayor Presta and the Board of Trustees have heard the requests of many to report crimes in our Village.<br />
Working with our Police Department, a compiled snapshot of a month’s reporting will be shown here in the<br />
Adviser. Our intent is to inform the public in order to protect and be vigilant in calling upon our Police. The<br />
Mayoar urges all to stay tuned in to your neighbors’ well-being and property. Call our police, report suspicious<br />
activity, be aware. (911 or Dispatch non-Emergency 708-385-5131).<br />
Deceptive Practice<br />
08-03-2020: A resident reported that he received<br />
a debit card in the mail from First Key Bank for<br />
unemployment benefits that he did not apply for.<br />
08-08-2020: A woman reported that she listed<br />
some items for sale on a buy/sell website for<br />
$500. The victim was contacted from a buyer in<br />
California who agreed to send a cashier’s check for<br />
the purchase. When the victim received the check,<br />
it was made out in the amount of $2,440.00. She<br />
contacted the seller, who requested that she send<br />
the overpayment back to his Zelle account, which<br />
the victim agreed. After sending the overpayment,<br />
it was later learned that the check was fraudulent.<br />
08-11-2020: A resident reported that he received a<br />
letter from the Illinois Department of Employment<br />
Security in reference to unemployment benefits<br />
that she did not apply for.<br />
08-15-2020: A resident reported that she<br />
received a debit card in the mail from US Bank for<br />
unemployment benefits that she did not apply for.<br />
UNEMPLOYMENT DEBIT <strong>CA</strong>RD S<strong>CA</strong>M<br />
INFORMATION<br />
A new scam is being reported in the area. Multiple<br />
reports from area residents who have received a<br />
debit card for unemployment claims they did not<br />
file. Most of these reports involve a debit card<br />
issued to the victim from KeyBank via the Illinois<br />
Department of Employment Security (IDES).<br />
According to IDES, unemployment systems across<br />
the country are seeing an increase in fraud of<br />
unemployment insurance programs during the<br />
COVID-19 pandemic. IDES is also working with<br />
local and federal law enforcement authorities to<br />
investigate, pursue, and prosecute those who are<br />
defrauding the unemployment insurance system.<br />
According to IDES, an individual who has not filed<br />
an unemployment claim but has received a debit<br />
card or an unemployment insurance (UI) finding<br />
letter in the mail has most likely been the target<br />
of fraud. An individual’s personal identifying<br />
information being used by fraudsters to file an<br />
unemployment claim is likely due to a prior cyber<br />
hack or data breach, such as the Equifax breach.<br />
It is imperative that individuals take the following<br />
steps if they have not filed an unemployment claim<br />
and have erroneously received an unemployment<br />
debit card or UI finding letter in the mail:<br />
1. Immediately call IDES at 800.814.0513 and<br />
when prompted: * Select the English or Spanish<br />
language option * Selection option 1 for<br />
claimants * Selection option 5 to report identity<br />
theft<br />
2. Do not activate the debit card that was mailed<br />
to you<br />
3. File a police report with your local Police<br />
Department<br />
4. File an online complaint with the Federal Trade<br />
Commission at Identitytheft.gov<br />
If you suspect you have been a victim of this scam,<br />
please contact your local Police Department to file<br />
a report.<br />
Thefts<br />
08-09-2020: A resident reported that his Echo grass<br />
trimmer was stolen from his garage in the 5500<br />
block of Linder Court.<br />
08-11-2020: A vehicle was stolen from the driveway<br />
in the 4900 block of 135th Street. The vehicle<br />
was later used at the Chase Bank as the offenders<br />
attempted to gain entry to the ATM.<br />
08-11-2020: A woman reported that while<br />
shopping at Aldi, she left her purse unattended in<br />
the shopping cart and unknown offenders took her<br />
wallet.<br />
08-19-2020: Unknown offenders stole a Budget<br />
Rental two-wheeled dolly from the parking lot of<br />
Bill’s Service Center.<br />
Crestwood Commander Graduates<br />
From Northwestern’s School of<br />
Police Staff and Command<br />
The Crestwood Police Department is pleased to announce the recent graduation<br />
of Commander Richard Wyman from the School of Police Staff and Command<br />
(SPSC) at Northwestern University. Commander Wyman successfully completed<br />
the 22-week Staff and Command program held in Evanston, Ill., from January<br />
to June this year. This program, implemented by the Center for Public Safety<br />
in 1983, has graduated more than 25,000 students both nationally and<br />
internationally. Commander Wyman was a student in SPSC Class No. 475, which<br />
accommodated a total of 24 students for the 22-week period.<br />
The Crestwood Police Department anticipates a variety of benefits from<br />
Commander Richard Wyman’s attendance at this program. Many of the<br />
program’s graduates go on to achieve a variety of leadership positions within<br />
their respective agencies.<br />
Congratulations, Commander Wyman!<br />
Commander Richard Wyman recently graduated from Northwestern University’s School<br />
of Police Staff and Command.
<strong>October</strong> 2020 Number 523 Crestwood Adviser 5<br />
State-Regulated Utility Moratorium<br />
Extended through Winter 2021 for<br />
Eligible Customers<br />
COME IN AND SEE YOUR<br />
NEIGHBORHOOD PHARMACIST<br />
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — On Sept. 21, the Illinois Commerce Commission<br />
announced that the moratorium on disconnections has voluntarily been<br />
extended by several state-regulated utilities through Winter 2021 for eligible<br />
low-income residential customers, and those who self-report to utilities that<br />
they are experiencing financial or COVID-19 hardship. Previously, several of<br />
the utilities had voluntarily agreed to extend the moratorium on shutoffs for<br />
residential customers until Sept. 30th, 2020.<br />
At the request of the ICC, the following utilities have committed to extending<br />
the moratorium on utility disconnections for low-income (Low Income<br />
Home Energy Assistance Program qualified) residential customers and those<br />
financially impacted by COVID-19 until March 31st, 2021: Ameren Illinois,<br />
Aqua Illinois, Illinois American Water, Commonwealth Edison, Peoples<br />
Gas and North Shore Gas, and Utility Services of Illinois. MidAmerican<br />
will voluntarily extend the moratorium on disconnections for Low Income<br />
Home Energy Assistance Program qualified residential customers through<br />
March 31st, 2021, and is further considering additional options to help<br />
its customers during this unprecedented time. Additionally, Nicor Gas and<br />
Liberty Utilities have agreed to extend the moratorium on disconnections for<br />
all residential customers until March 31st, 2021.<br />
“Illinois citizens are facing extraordinary challenges due to the pandemic.<br />
Low income families and those impacted by COVID-19 should not have to<br />
fear losing basic services like electricity, heat or fresh water,” said Chairman<br />
Carrie K. Zalewski. “The voluntary actions by these utilities will provide our<br />
most vulnerable citizens with some peace of mind, especially as cold weather<br />
approaches. We appreciate the utility companies for their responsiveness and<br />
action.”<br />
The ICC reminds customers to call the utility company if you have missed bill<br />
payments or you are struggling to pay your bill. No documentation or written<br />
proof is necessary, but you must make the phone call and verbalize your<br />
difficulty. This action will ensure a continuation of utility service. Deferred<br />
payment arrangements are also available for both residential and small<br />
business customers needing help managing their utility bill obligation during<br />
these difficult times.<br />
On June 18th, 2020, the Commission approved landmark COVID-19<br />
utility relief agreements in Docket No. 20-0309, which were the product<br />
of negotiations between 13 utility companies and numerous consumer<br />
advocate groups and parties. In addition to extending the moratoriums on<br />
disconnections and late payment fees, the agreements provided historic<br />
consumer protections involving utility credit and collection practices,<br />
deferred payment agreements, temporary waivers of reconnection fees and<br />
new deposit requirements.<br />
More details on the Stipulations, each utility’s commitments and compliance<br />
reports are available on the Commission website in the ICC Docket 20-0309.<br />
To learn more about the Commission’s response to COVID-19, please visit:<br />
www.icc.illinois.gov/home/covid-19.<br />
Little Guy Backs the Blue<br />
Crestwood has always been a Village that supports its first responders.<br />
Recently, one of our younger Village residents approached one of our officers<br />
and handed him the card shown here. Our officer responded by letting the boy<br />
climb into his vehicle and get a feel for what it’s like to sit inside one of our<br />
squad cars, playing with the lights and siren. Then the officer handed him the<br />
P.A. mic and asked him to say something. What did he say? “I love you, Mom.”<br />
Thank you to this mother and child who made a difference in the day of one of<br />
our officers!<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 />
Real Estate Closings & Contracts<br />
Real Estate Tax Appeals<br />
Traffic Citations<br />
Wills & Trusts<br />
Personal Injury<br />
Worker’s Compensation<br />
A precious moment between an officer and a young Crestwood resident.<br />
Attorneys at Law LLC<br />
448-0200<br />
12616 S. Harlem, Palos Heights
6 Crestwood Adviser <strong>October</strong> 2020 Number 523<br />
Preserving Our Heritage: Anthony Marino<br />
By Ken McClory<br />
To access the Wi-Fi, Moraine Valley students will<br />
log on using their college A part of the Tinley Park<br />
American Legion Post 615 and its Preserving Our<br />
Heritage Initiative, the following feature highlights<br />
the journey of another of our revered World War II<br />
Veterans. It describes the stories and revelations of<br />
valor and sacrifice as told by 96-year-old Anthony<br />
Marino. It includes the kind of stuff you won’t read<br />
about in school history books.<br />
Anthony Marino attended Manley High School<br />
on the West Side of Chicago. After completing his<br />
junior year, the 17-year-old enlisted in the U.S.<br />
Coast Guard, which, until World War II was part<br />
of the U.S. Treasury Department. He was sent<br />
to the Coast Guard bootcamp located in Battle<br />
Creek, Mich., being drilled in seamanship. Marino<br />
was assigned to the U.S.S. Sellstrom, a destroyer<br />
escort ship serving the U.S. Navy during the<br />
North Atlantic operation. Its main mission was to<br />
provide destroyer escort protection to repel enemy<br />
submarine and air attacks for Naval vessels and<br />
merchant ships. The merchant and troop ships<br />
carried precious cargo of war materials, supplies,<br />
equipment and weaponry direly needed to fight the<br />
war on all the combat fronts. As Marino explained,<br />
harm’s way was always just around the bend, with<br />
never a dull moment.<br />
Marino navigated the Atlantic on Coast Guard<br />
missions to include England, Ireland, North Africa,<br />
France, Italy, Corsica, the Mediterranean and<br />
Caribbean Islands, along with close surveillance<br />
along America’s Eastern shorelines.<br />
Educate, Advocate,<br />
Empower: A Home<br />
Rule Overview<br />
Since Mayor Presta and the Village Trustees decided<br />
to put Home Rule on the ballot this year, there<br />
have been strong opinions on both sides about how<br />
it will affect residents. It is extremely important<br />
to the Mayor that residents understand exactly<br />
what Home Rule is and what it means to residents.<br />
“I want residents to be able to make educated<br />
decisions, to be fully informed on the reason for our<br />
decision to put this back on the referendum,” Mayor<br />
Presta stated.<br />
What is Home Rule?<br />
The purpose of Home Rule is to allow for local<br />
solutions to local issues and problems. The terms<br />
of this authority are broad, and the powers of<br />
Home Rule municipalities are construed liberally.<br />
A municipality with Home Rule status can exercise<br />
any power and perform any function unless it is<br />
specifically prohibited from doing so by state law.<br />
Article VII, Section 6(a) of the Illinois Constitution<br />
of 1970 provides that “except as limited by this<br />
Section, a Home Rule unit may exercise any<br />
power and perform any function pertaining to its<br />
government and affairs including, but not limited<br />
to, the power to regulate for the protection of public<br />
health, safety, morals and welfare; to license; to tax;<br />
and to incur debt.”<br />
In contrast, a non-Home Rule municipality may<br />
only exercise powers for which express authority is<br />
provided by state law. This means that non-Home<br />
Rule communities are dependent on obtaining<br />
grants of authority from the General Assembly and<br />
Governor.<br />
What are the Benefits of Home Rule?<br />
Home Rule municipalities are autonomous and free<br />
to exercise governing authority independent of the<br />
The Battle of the Atlantic campaign started with<br />
the War in Europe in 1939 and would end with<br />
VE Day and the surrender of Germany in 1945.<br />
It has been called the longest, largest and most<br />
complex naval battle in U.S. history. Overall, the<br />
Coast Guard rescued nearly 1,000 Allied and Axis<br />
survivors along the North Atlantic convoy routes,<br />
and another 1,600 along America’s coast. It was<br />
dangerous duty — more than 240,000 Coast Guard<br />
members served in World War II, and more than<br />
2,000 of its seamen lost their lives.<br />
Marino recollects during convoys to Gibraltar,<br />
Casablanca, Morocco and Tunisia, the Sellstrom<br />
was attacked by German submarines and aircraft<br />
bombers. April 1st, 1944, as the enemy mounted<br />
a heavy offensive hunting down the convoy,<br />
“Allied anti-aircraft fire and another destroyer<br />
came with much-needed support, sinking the<br />
German submarine,” Marino recalls, adding that<br />
the Sellstrom’s crew was “ticked off,” because “after<br />
risking our lives, we didn’t even get credit for the<br />
kill.”<br />
Marino participated in one more operation, “The<br />
Greenland Patrol,” in April of 1945, taking part<br />
in convoy duty, search-and-rescue missions, and<br />
defending against German infiltration.<br />
Semper Paratus — “Always Ready” — is the Coast<br />
Guard motto, and Fireman 1st Class Marino<br />
displayed it well during World War II. “All recruits<br />
went through bootcamp, were schooled on<br />
seamanship, and learned to be team players, and to<br />
think less of ourselves and more about being part<br />
General Assembly and Governor in most cases. They<br />
have much greater flexibility over local finances, as<br />
well as exercising authority over building, zoning,<br />
sanitation, nuisance abatement, civil disturbance<br />
and certain criminal offenses (such as defining<br />
and providing punishment for some misdemeanor<br />
offenses). Other benefits include less dependency<br />
on the state government, greater opportunities for<br />
local self-governance and options to implement<br />
revenue policies that lessen reliance on property<br />
taxes.<br />
How is Home Rule Status Achieved?<br />
Home Rule status can be achieved in one of two<br />
ways: (1) a municipality automatically achieves<br />
Home Rule status when its population exceeds<br />
25,000 residents. If the municipality’s population<br />
drops below this threshold, it continues to be Home<br />
Rule, but the clerk is required to certify the question<br />
of Home Rule for submission to the voters at the<br />
next general election; and (2) communities with<br />
fewer than 25,001 residents can become Home Rule<br />
by passing a local referendum.<br />
Currently there are more than 210 Home Rule<br />
communities in Illinois.<br />
One of the opposition points? That giving the<br />
Village the same authority as a larger municipality<br />
will let officials use almost absolute power to spend,<br />
tax and to incur debt.<br />
An important fact about the financial status of the<br />
Village of Crestwood is that history proves that<br />
year after year, the Village remains underbudget<br />
and with a surplus of a million dollars or more.<br />
This is something that the Mayor Presta strives for<br />
and takes great pride in, and that will NOT change!<br />
In addition, the Village has given back more than<br />
$62,000,000.00 of property taxes since 1994.<br />
Our intention is to continue that, and to increase<br />
percentages when feasible.<br />
A good example of commitment that the Village<br />
of a close, well-trained unit,” Marino said. “We were<br />
all 18-19 years old, wanting to prove we were men,<br />
and part of the finest fighting force in World War<br />
II.”<br />
He was discharged April 3rd, 1946, and was<br />
awarded the American Campaign, European-<br />
African-Middle East Campaign, and the World War<br />
II Victory medals. Fireman 1st Class Tony Marino<br />
and the U.S.S. Sellstrom were awarded one Battle<br />
Star for meritorious participation in battle.<br />
Tony and his wife, Mary, recently celebrated their<br />
72nd wedding anniversary.<br />
Ken McClory is a Tinley Park American Legion Post<br />
615 member who authored the feature<br />
and is currently taking the lead in his Post’s “Preserving<br />
Our Heritage” initiative.<br />
has not to pass on liability or responsibility to the<br />
residents for cost of major projects is the Playfield<br />
Water, Sewer and Sanitary Storm Sewer project.<br />
This $23 million project is being completed without<br />
putting liability on residents. A program was<br />
established to pay for the project through grants,<br />
forgiveness and various other ways that prove that<br />
the Village is fiscally conscious of its spending so<br />
that residents are not burdened with extra taxes.<br />
Becoming a Home Rule Village will allow us to<br />
increase income in ways that, currently, have us<br />
losing money to the state! We need to keep as much<br />
income localized as possible.<br />
A Home Rule Tax Committee will be put in place<br />
by ordinance to oversee any new tax that is not<br />
authorized under Illinois Municipal Code. This<br />
committee will have the power to stop tax increases<br />
because the board would have to use a referendum<br />
to pass any non-Illinois municipal code, so the<br />
residents will have control of the property tax.<br />
This is just the beginning of conversations about<br />
this. Mayor Presta and the Village Board plan to<br />
hold a community information night to provide<br />
additional information. Please stay tuned for future<br />
dates and details. As always, please feel free to reach<br />
out to Mayor Presta or Village Services Director<br />
Bill Graffeo for information. We will be providing<br />
information on our website in the near future about<br />
this topic.<br />
Elected officials are your friends, your neighbors<br />
— people you see at the River Crest Mall. Trustees,<br />
the mayor and many Village staff members, who are<br />
residents as well, would be impacted by any changes<br />
they make in the same way that other residents are.<br />
This is the Village they call home, and in which they<br />
are raising their families.<br />
Together, let’s continue to keep Crestwood on the<br />
move in a positive, prosperous and safe direction.
<strong>October</strong> 2020 Number 523 Crestwood Adviser 7<br />
Applications Available<br />
for Second Round<br />
of Child Care, Early<br />
Childhood Provider<br />
Grants<br />
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois<br />
Department of Human Services (IDHS) recently announced<br />
that more than $156 million in BIG funding has been<br />
provided to 4,686 child care providers across Illinois facing<br />
challenges as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.<br />
The first round of funding helped child care centers and<br />
homes in 95 counties across the state. Forty-seven percent of<br />
the grant funds were awarded to child care programs located<br />
in areas that have been disproportionately impacted by<br />
COVID-19.<br />
Now, an additional $114 million in grants are available for<br />
child care providers across the state through the Business<br />
Interruption Grants (BIG) program, the second round of<br />
funding dedicated to supporting child-care centers and<br />
homes. Grantees eligible for funding include childcare<br />
centers and family childcare homes that are licensed by the<br />
Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and are<br />
currently open and serving children in their communities.<br />
IDHS is partnering with the Illinois Network of Child Care<br />
Resource and Referral Agencies (INCCRRA) to distribute<br />
the grants. Applications are available online at https://www.<br />
ilgateways.com/financial-opportunities/restoration-grants.<br />
Crestwood FD and NFPA<br />
Remind You to “Serve Up Fire<br />
Safety in the Kitchen” for Fire<br />
Prevention Week 2020<br />
The Crestwood Fire Department has once again teamed up with the National Fire<br />
Protection Association (NFPA), the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more<br />
than 95 years, to announce “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen” as the theme for Fire<br />
Prevention Week, Oct. 4-10, 2020. This year’s focus on cooking fire safety comes in<br />
response to home cooking fires representing the leading cause of U.S. home fires, with 49<br />
percent of all home fires involving cooking equipment. Unattended cooking is the leading<br />
cause of these fires.<br />
“Cooking continues to be a major contributor to the home fire problem,” said Lorraine<br />
Carli, NFPA vice president of Outreach and Advocacy. “The good news is that the vast<br />
majority of these fires are highly preventable. This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign<br />
works to better educate the public about where potential cooking hazards exist, and basic<br />
but critical ways to prevent them.”<br />
Carli notes that this year’s focus on cooking safety is particularly timely. “As the public<br />
may continue to avoid restaurants for some time and opt instead to do more cooking and<br />
entertaining at home, the potential for home cooking fires will likely increase as well.”<br />
Key messages that are part of this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Serve Up Fire<br />
Safety in the Kitchen” include the following:<br />
• Keep a close eye on what you’re cooking; never leave cooking unattended<br />
• Keep anything that can catch fire — oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging,<br />
towels or curtains — at least three feet away from your stovetop.<br />
• Be on alert. If you are sleepy or have consumed alcohol, don’t use the stove or<br />
stovetop.<br />
For more information about Fire Prevention Week and this year’s theme, “Serve Up Fire<br />
Safety in the Kitchen,” along with a wealth of resources to help promote the campaign<br />
locally, visit fpw.org.<br />
“Under the leadership of Governor Pritzker, Illinois has acted<br />
swiftly to provide businesses across the state with supports<br />
needed to offset their losses, prepare for a safe reopening<br />
and put our state economy back on track,” said Erin Guthrie,<br />
Director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and<br />
Economic Opportunity (DCEO). “These latest BIG grants for<br />
childcare providers are crucial as Illinois works to reopen our<br />
state safely, and bring more of our residents back to work.<br />
Working in partnership with IDHS and businesses across<br />
the state, we will continue to leverage the equity framework<br />
provided through these programs to ensure that businesses<br />
from every community across our state have a shot at<br />
emergency relief dollars that will help them make ends meet.”<br />
In addition to BIG funding, the administration is utilizing<br />
federal relief dollars to support early childhood programs.<br />
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) dedicated $10<br />
million of Governor Pritzker’s Emergency Education Relief<br />
Fund to early childhood education providers. The funding<br />
includes $9 million for Early Childhood Block Grant programs<br />
in Illinois communities that have been most heavily impacted<br />
by the pandemic. Programs can use the additional resources<br />
to supply parents and families with hands-on home learning<br />
materials, purchase technology to support remote learning,<br />
purchase personal protective equipment, provide staff<br />
members with stipends to work beyond contractual hours,<br />
and support the implementation of remote home visiting<br />
services.<br />
“Every educator will tell you that these early years are<br />
profoundly important to long-term outcomes for our<br />
children,” said State Superintendent of Education Dr. Carmen<br />
I. Ayala. “These dollars represent an investment not only in<br />
the families of our essential workers, but also in the healthy<br />
future of our communities.”<br />
In accordance with the latest guidelines from the Illinois<br />
Department of Public Health, all childcare programs must<br />
operate at approximately 30 percent reduced capacity in<br />
Phases 3 and 4 of Governor Pritzker’s Restore Illinois plan to<br />
allow for social distancing. Governor Pritzker and the Illinois<br />
General Assembly directed a minimum of $270 million of the<br />
state’s Coronavirus Urgent Remediation Emergency (CURE)<br />
fund to support the economic health of child care providers<br />
as the Illinois economy begins to safely reopen.
8 Crestwood Adviser <strong>October</strong> 2020 Number 523<br />
BIELA CENTER<br />
4545 Midlothian Turnpike - Crestwood, IL<br />
<strong>CA</strong>LENDAR: OCTOBER 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<br />
Lunch From 12 - 1pm & Bingo at 1pm<br />
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday<br />
1 Cards, Games 2<br />
& Movies<br />
Fitness & Bingo<br />
Dessert<br />
Line Dancing<br />
Time: 7:00p.m. - 10:00 p.m.<br />
5 6 7 Fitness<br />
8 Cards, Games 9<br />
Fitness<br />
Crochet Classes:<br />
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00 p.m.<br />
Lunch: Sloppy Joes and<br />
Chips<br />
12 13 14 Fitness<br />
15 Cards, Games 16<br />
CLOSED<br />
Lunch: ½ Grilled Cheese,<br />
Lasagna soup and Garlic<br />
bread stick<br />
19 20 21 22 Cards, Games 23<br />
Fitness<br />
Card Making Class:<br />
Time: 12:30pm - 2:00 p.m.<br />
Early Voting Starts<br />
Time: 8:30am - 7:00 p.m.<br />
Bingo<br />
Tops Meeting<br />
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm<br />
Bingo<br />
Tops Meeting<br />
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm<br />
Lunch: Salami sandwich<br />
and Potato salad<br />
Bingo<br />
Tops Meeting<br />
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm<br />
Rules of the Road - Canceled<br />
Time: 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m.<br />
Crestwood Seniors Club<br />
Time: 12:30 p.m.<br />
Tops Meeting<br />
Time: 5:00pm to 7:00pm<br />
Tops Meeting<br />
Time: 5:00pm to 7:00pm<br />
Fitness<br />
Crestwood Seniors Club<br />
Time: 12:30 p.m.<br />
Tops Meeting<br />
Time: 5:00pm to 7:00pm<br />
& Movies<br />
& Movies<br />
& Movies<br />
Fitness & Bingo<br />
Dessert<br />
Town and Country Art<br />
League Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.<br />
Fitness & Bingo<br />
Dessert<br />
Line Dancing<br />
Time: 7:00p.m. - 10:00 p.m.<br />
1,000 Pumpkins<br />
Time: 2:30p.m. - 10:00 p.m.<br />
Fitness & Bingo<br />
Dessert<br />
Srapbooking<br />
Time: 5:00pm - 9:00 p.m.<br />
Saturday and Sunday<br />
(See flyer on page 9)<br />
26 27 Lunch: Beef Sandwich, 28 29 30<br />
Fitness<br />
Tuesday <strong>October</strong> 6th:<br />
Tuesday <strong>October</strong> 13th:<br />
Tuesday <strong>October</strong> 20th:<br />
Tuesday <strong>October</strong> 27th:<br />
Look What’s Cooking!!!<br />
Rosemary potatoes, Taffy<br />
apple salad, vegetables,<br />
Bingo<br />
Boogie Bash<br />
Time: 5:00pm - 9:00 p.m.<br />
Tops Meeting<br />
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm<br />
Sloppy Joes and Chips<br />
½ Grilled Cheese, Lasagna<br />
soup and Garlic bread stick<br />
Salami sandwich and Potato salad<br />
Halloween Party $15.00 includes<br />
Lunch, Entertainment and (3)<br />
Extra Bingo cards<br />
Lunch: Beef Sandwich, Rosemary<br />
potatoes, Taffy apple salad,<br />
vegetables, coffee, tea and soda<br />
Lunches are $5.00, served 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Bingo played<br />
1:00-3:00pm. Reservations must be made a week in advance<br />
— NO EXCEPTIONS! At this time, Fridays will be Dessert and<br />
Beverages only Lunches will be served on Tuesdays ONLY<br />
Outside Food: No outside homemade food can be brought in.<br />
Exceptions: parties and special, approved events.<br />
Fitness<br />
Tops Meeting<br />
Time: 5:00pm to 7:00pm<br />
FUN and Games<br />
Mexican Train Game ALL ages WELCOME!!<br />
Mexican Train is a game played with Domino’s<br />
If you have NEVER played come and we will<br />
teach you…. Its sooooo FUN<br />
Miscellaneous<br />
Closed <strong>October</strong> 12th, 2020<br />
Biela Center will be an early voting facility<br />
starts <strong>October</strong> 19th, 2020<br />
(See flyer for dates and times on front cover)<br />
Super Senior Rules of the Road <strong>October</strong> 7th,<br />
2020 (see flyer for more information)<br />
Cards, Games<br />
& Movies<br />
Beginners<br />
Line Dancing<br />
Time: 7:00p.m. - 10:00 p.m.<br />
Fitness & Bingo<br />
Dessert<br />
Hi our Biela Center Friends and<br />
Family,<br />
All is going well here at the Biela<br />
Center. Lunch, Bingo, Fitness, Art<br />
classes and Line Dancing classes,<br />
NEW classes, Card making, TOPS (2)<br />
nights a week, Friday night Line Dancing,<br />
Intermediate Crochet classes, all<br />
doing well.<br />
We continue to follow the safety<br />
guidelines, regarding mask, cleaning<br />
and disinfecting and social distancing<br />
Thank You for all your Support and<br />
Understanding!!<br />
TRIPS | MARK YOUR <strong>CA</strong>LENDAR<br />
At this time only one trip is confirmed and it is Night of 1,000 Jack<br />
O’ Lanterns. See Flyer for more information, this trip is filling up<br />
CLASSES<br />
WE GREATLY APPRECIATE IT<br />
Linda and Ashley<br />
Yeah!! Some classes that have resumed<br />
Crochet Classes: INTERMEDIATE <strong>October</strong> 5th, 2020 (See flyer<br />
for more details)<br />
Line Dancing: Every Thursday from 1:00pm to 2:00pm<br />
*** NEW *** Friday Nights <strong>October</strong> 2nd and 16th, 2020 and Sunday<br />
<strong>October</strong> 4th, 2020 *** (See Flyer for more details)<br />
Card Making: <strong>October</strong> 19th, 2020 (See flyer for more details)<br />
Scrapbooking Crop Weekend: <strong>October</strong> 23rd, 24th and 25th,<br />
2020 (See Flyer below)<br />
CLUBS/LEAGUES<br />
Town and County Art League<br />
<strong>October</strong> 9th, 2020 6:00pm to 9:00pm (See flyer below)<br />
Senior Club: Meetings are <strong>October</strong> 21st, 2020 Start<br />
Time is 12;15pm<br />
CROCHET CLASSES<br />
What Amazing & Successful Classes we have had!!<br />
Back by VERY POPULAR demand Rosemary Dziuba will be teaching the craft of Crochet<br />
Everyone that takes her classes, states Rosemary is “THE BEST” she’s so Patient and Kind<br />
INTERMEDIATE CLASS SCHEDULE<br />
Intermediate (8) week Class (Must know basic crochet stiches)<br />
Class will focus on reading new patterns to make your favorite items<br />
Starts: Monday <strong>October</strong> 5th, 2020<br />
Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm<br />
Cost: $40.00<br />
Supplies Needed: 4 ply yarn and (H) hook<br />
Call to reserve your spot class is filling up 708-371-4800 (6001)<br />
Rules of the Road Class Super Senior<br />
This Class is FREE to All Crestwood and Neighboring<br />
Community Residents<br />
This class is designed to give drivers, especially senior<br />
citizens and persons with disabilities the knowledge and<br />
confidence to renew or obtain a driver's license. Also<br />
update on all new driving laws.<br />
Date: <strong>October</strong> 7th, 2020<br />
Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm<br />
Class Time: 10:00am to 11:30pm<br />
Due to COVID-19 Class size will be LIMITED<br />
Must call to Pre- Register for class<br />
708-371-4800 (6001)<br />
Location: Biela Center<br />
4545 Midlothian Turnpike, Crestwood IL 60418
Time: 3:00pm to 6:00pm & Cost: $5:00<br />
<strong>October</strong> 2020 Number 523 Crestwood Adviser 9<br />
Beginners Lessons<br />
Dust off those Boots for some New and Exciting Dates<br />
Men, Women, of ALL Ages and ALL Level of Experience<br />
Lessons are taught by…. Our Famous Ms. Rita Svane<br />
Friday Nights - Country Line Dance Party<br />
<strong>October</strong> 2nd<br />
and 16th, 2020<br />
Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pm & Cost: $ 5.00<br />
Fun Day Sunday - Line Dance Party<br />
<strong>October</strong> 4th, 2020<br />
Time: 3:00pm to 6:00pm & Cost: $5:00<br />
Beginners (6) week Thursday classes start<br />
Date: <strong>October</strong> 29th, 2020 to December 3rd, 2020<br />
Time: 1:00pm -2:00pm & Cost: $30.00 for (6) weeks<br />
Location and Reservations<br />
Biela Center 4545 Midlothian Turnpike Crestwood IL Enter through<br />
Back Doors<br />
All Covid-19 regulations are being followed<br />
Call to reserve your spot 708-371-4800 (6002)<br />
Beginners Lessons<br />
Beginners (6) week Thursday classes start<br />
Date: <strong>October</strong> 29th, 2020 to December 3rd<br />
, 2020<br />
Time: 1:00pm -2:00pm & Cost: $30.00 for (6) weeks<br />
Town and Country Art League will be hosting their <strong>October</strong><br />
monthly meeting at the Biela Center<br />
4545 Midlothian Turnpike Crestwood Illinois<br />
Location and Reservations<br />
*** Please enter from back entrance *** Must wear mask to enter building, temperature will be<br />
taken, room is set up for social distancing all CDC and Government guidelines are followed<br />
Biela Center 4545 Midlothian Turnpike Crestwood IL Enter through<br />
Back Doors<br />
Quest Speaker: Andrea Fox<br />
Date: Friday, <strong>October</strong> 9th, 2020<br />
Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm<br />
Cost: Members Free, $5.00 per guest<br />
Light refreshments served<br />
All Covid-19 regulations are being followed<br />
Call to reserve your spot 708-371-4800 (6002)<br />
Town and Country Art League is very pleased to announce:<br />
Ms. Fox has taught Art, Computer Art and Drawing for 14years at Stagg<br />
High School in Palos Heights. Currently she teaches seniors at the<br />
Renaissance Academy at St. Xavier University in Chicago Il. She also<br />
teaches at the Moraine Valley Community College and Tinley Park Campus.<br />
Ms. Fox works in many mediums and has recently shown her work at the<br />
Frankfort Arts Association Gallery and the Norris Cultural Arts Center<br />
Gallery.<br />
Please join us for an exciting and information evening!<br />
STOP – DROP - CROP SCRAP BOOKING WEEKEND<br />
NIGHT OF 1,000 PUMPKINS<br />
More than 1,000 hand-carved pumpkins — some as large as 150 pounds — will light up<br />
the night at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns is the only<br />
event of its kind in the Chicago area. No fairy godmother here. Using scalpels, knives,<br />
gouges and power tools, artists for the New York-based company Rise of the Jack<br />
O’Lanterns can spend up to 15 hours sculpting a single pumpkin. The LED-lit<br />
jack-o’-lanterns will be staged along a festive, paved pathway. Along the way, encounter<br />
entertaining characters, watch live carving, and view the ghostly trains in the model<br />
railroad garden. Ghoulish drinks & eats: Seasonal drinks and snacks such as spiked<br />
cider and ale will be available along the trail.<br />
COVID-19 information: The health and safety of our staff and our visitors is our top priority. This year,<br />
we've made modifications to allow for social distancing, and we continue to monitor state guidelines in<br />
response to the COVID-19 health crisis.<br />
New procedures include: Face coverings are required for anyone 2 years and older.<br />
Limited capacity, one-way trail, separate entrance and exit. Keeping the entire event outdoors.<br />
No interactive elements.<br />
Date: Friday <strong>October</strong> 16th, 2020<br />
Time: 2:30pm to 10:00pm (bus departs at 3:00pm)<br />
Cost: $100.00 includes: Entry ticket, Coach Transportation and Dinner<br />
Dinnnnnneer Innncludees:<br />
Salad: Harvest Greens, Candied Walnuts, Dried Cranberries, Goat Cheese, Maple<br />
Dijon Vinaigrette<br />
Main Course: Lemon & Oregano Sliced Chicken, Rosemary Jus & Garlic Whipped<br />
Potatoes<br />
Grilled Asparagus with Charred Lemon<br />
White Cheddar Mac ’n’ Cheese<br />
Dessert: Brûléed Cheesecake Bites<br />
Hot Coffee, Hot Tea, Hot Chocolate & Iced Water<br />
Tickets available at the Biela Center Office, 4545 Midlothian Turnpike, Crestwood<br />
Tickets are LIMITED to 40 guests<br />
Call today to reserve your spot: 708-371-4860 (6002)<br />
Payment will be due on Wednesday, <strong>October</strong> 7th, 2020<br />
Card Making / Stampin’ Good Time<br />
Card Making / Stampin’ Good Time<br />
If you are looking for a FUNTASTIC afternoon,<br />
Come join Mary Beth Sexton and enjoy making some homemade cards!<br />
If you are looking for a FUNTASTIC afternoon,<br />
For <strong>October</strong>: You’ll be making Halloween and a special Card<br />
September’s class was a HUGE SUCCESS!<br />
Come join Mary Beth Sexton and enjoy making some homem<br />
Where: Biela Center<br />
For <strong>October</strong>: 4545 You’ll Midlothian be Turnpike making Crestwood Halloween IL and a special<br />
Date: <strong>October</strong> 19th, 2020<br />
September’s class was a HUGE SUCCESS!<br />
Time: 12:30pm to 2:00pm<br />
Where: Biela Center<br />
Cost: $5.00 per person<br />
Light refreshments and snacks will be served<br />
4545 Midlothian Turnpike Crestwood IL<br />
Participants only need to bring small craft scissors<br />
Mary Beth will supply other items needed<br />
Date: <strong>October</strong> 19th, 2020<br />
Please call 708-371-4800 (6001) and reserve your spot<br />
by <strong>October</strong> 15th, 2020<br />
Time: 12:30pm to 2:00pm<br />
Cost: $5.00 per person<br />
Light refreshments and snacks will be served<br />
BIELA CENTER Participants BOOGIE only BASH need to bring small craft scissors<br />
Mary Beth will supply other items needed<br />
This year’s Halloween theme is going to be LETS BOOGIE the COVID- AWAY, and have a little fun.<br />
The fabulous Kym Frankoveigia is an entertainer who is hilariously funny and very witty. Kym has<br />
performed for many years in the south suburbs, everyone loves her show.<br />
Please call 708-371-4800 (6001) and reserve your sp<br />
We have to limit the Halloween party to 40 people do to Guidelines we have to follow. Because of this<br />
by <strong>October</strong> 15th, 2020<br />
only people who participate in the Halloween Party will be allowed in for bingo.<br />
Date: Tuesday <strong>October</strong> 27, 2020<br />
Biela Center 4545 Midlothian Turnpike Crestwood IL.<br />
SESSIONS taught by Mary Beth Sexton<br />
Dates: <strong>October</strong> 23 rd , 24 th and 25 th , 2020<br />
ALL CDC AND STATE GUIDELINES ARE FOLLOWED!<br />
Mask worn to enter, temperatures taken upon entering,<br />
Tables and chairs are 6-8 feet apart<br />
Friday <strong>October</strong> 23 rd , 2020<br />
Time: 5:00pm to 9:00pm NO Frills Friday<br />
Cost: $10.00 Come in set up, start your creativity flowing!<br />
Saturday <strong>October</strong> 24th, 2020<br />
Time: 9:00am to 9:00pm<br />
Cost: $45.00<br />
Light Fare Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner will be served<br />
A Raffle on Saturday only<br />
*** Vendors available, massage therapist and album embosser on site, Saturday only ***<br />
Sunday <strong>October</strong> 25 th , 2020<br />
Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm<br />
Cost: $ 25.00<br />
Light Fare Breakfast and Lunch will be served<br />
Time: Doors will open at 10:15am<br />
Entertainment begins promptly at 11am-12pm<br />
Lunch will be served at 12pm<br />
Beef sandwiches, Rosemary Potatoes, Taffy Apple Salad<br />
Bingo will begin at 1pm<br />
Cost: $15.00 which will include<br />
Entertainment, Lunch, and<br />
3 bingo cards on the house.<br />
Register for ALL THREE days and get a Discount<br />
Cost $75.00<br />
To reserve your spot Mail checks to Mary Beth Sexton 6362 Orchard Drive<br />
Palos Heights Il 60463<br />
Credit Card payments Call 708-388 2013 or 708-927-0488<br />
Must be paid in full by <strong>October</strong> 19th, 2020 Refunds not available
10 Crestwood Adviser <strong>October</strong> 2020 Number 523<br />
MYCHAL J. TOS<strong>CA</strong>S<br />
BROKER<br />
15812 S. Wolf Road<br />
Orland Park, IL 60462<br />
708.431.3111<br />
Fax 708.361.9618<br />
For those not distributing candy to trick-or-treaters this year, feel free to post<br />
this sign on your door and keep your porch lights off.<br />
Life-long Crestwood<br />
Resident<br />
E-Mail mtoscas@c21affiliated.com<br />
Halloween Trick-or-Treating 2020<br />
Most of 2020 has been altered by the coronavirus pandemic, and the<br />
spookiest night of the year is likely to be no different. We know that<br />
COVID-19 as a new normal has been tough, especially on the kids.<br />
After dealing with this as a community for 7+ months, everyone should<br />
understand the importance of wearing a mask, maintaining social<br />
distancing, etc. As we make the following statement, we also ask you take<br />
personal accountability for the choices made that could have an impact on<br />
others within the community.<br />
Crestwood families can expect Halloween 2020 to look a bit different. This<br />
year, the Village has approved a plan to accommodate a safe Halloween<br />
experience for both participants and non-participants. Trick-or-treating<br />
will take place on Saturday, Oct. 31st, from 2:00-7:00pm.<br />
The following are the proposed recommendations to be utilized during this<br />
year’s celebration:<br />
• The Village of Crestwood is asking residents who choose NOT to<br />
participate to post a Village-created sign on their doors and to leave<br />
their porch lights off to signify that they are not welcoming trick-ortreaters.<br />
This sign can be printed from the Village’s website or picked<br />
up at Village Hall, the library, police department, or at the Crestwood<br />
Recreation and Wellness Center during normal business hours. We ask<br />
that trick-or-treaters respect the sign postings and the wishes of those<br />
homeowners by bypassing any residence where such a sign is posted.<br />
• We ask that trick-or-treaters as well as homeowners consider wearing<br />
an appropriate COVID-19 mask when interacting with each other.<br />
• Please do not leave bowls of candy outside for multiple people to touch.<br />
• The Cook County Health Department is very concerned about large<br />
gatherings taking place. Please consider this when making your plans.<br />
Remember: Those who ARE welcoming trick-or-treaters are asked to leave<br />
their porch lights on to indicate that they are participating. Those who are<br />
not, please leave your porch light off and place the pumpkin sign on your<br />
door.<br />
Residents who don’t feel comfortable participating should use their porch<br />
light to signal their intentions. Those who do trick-or-treat are asked to<br />
respect the “off” light and not ring the doorbell, according to the<br />
rules.<br />
Whether or not you are comfortable allowing your children to go door-todoor,<br />
that is your choice as a parent or guardian. By the same token, it is<br />
also your decision whether or not to distribute candy to trick-or-treaters.<br />
Thank you for your compliance. Be safe!
Crestwood Public Library Announcements<br />
<strong>October</strong> 2020 Number 523 Crestwood Adviser 11<br />
Crestwood Public Library<br />
<strong>October</strong> News and Events<br />
The Library is now open to the public with regular hours.<br />
Monday – Thursday 9:00am – 8:00pm,<br />
Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm, & Saturday 9:00am – 4:00pm<br />
In accordance with state and local guidelines, the Crestwood Public Library will continue<br />
to practice safety guidelines while open to assist in the preventive measures of<br />
minimizing the spread of Covid-19. Face coverings are required to enter the<br />
library and social distancing rules are in place.<br />
A limited number of patrons are allowed in at one time.<br />
<strong>October</strong> Virtual Adult Programs<br />
Stampin’ Up Virtual Card Making Class<br />
Join us on the library Facebook page as Dee Tollaksen hosts this live craft class! A limited number of free card<br />
making kits will be available at the library for pick- up beginning <strong>October</strong> 1, 2020, and a video will be<br />
available for later viewing. Tuesday, <strong>October</strong> 13, at 11:00 AM<br />
Mindful Mondays with Beth Robinson<br />
With all of the recent current events and daily stress in our lives, many people feel the need to take a few<br />
moments to just sit, relax, and re-center themselves. Meditation is a great way to help you relax and prepare for<br />
what comes next. Join Ms. Beth virtually on Facebook for a guided meditation session.<br />
Shredding Day at the Library!<br />
Do you have personal documents sitting in a cabinet at home that you've been meaning to<br />
get rid of? Don't have a shredder at home? Come to the library on Saturday, <strong>October</strong> 17<br />
between 12:00 - 2:00 PM and have them shredded with Beaver Shredding, Inc!<br />
Paper documents only, please. No electronic disposals.<br />
Ways to stay connected to the<br />
Crestwood Public Library from home<br />
Digital Resources<br />
We encourage you to use our e-services by checking out Media On Demand, e-Read Illinois,<br />
Libby, and RBDigital for your e-book, audio book and magazine selections.<br />
Electronic Resources<br />
Our electronic databases are available for all of your research or home school needs.<br />
Free access for all our library card holders.<br />
Facebook Page<br />
Visit the Crestwood Library Facebook page for the latest library news, events, and updates.<br />
Information on all of our virtual events and programs for kids, adults and families will be<br />
posted on our Facebook page, so like our page to stay up to date on what is<br />
happening at the Crestwood Library.<br />
Little Free Libraries for Books<br />
Need a book to read and cannot make it into the library?<br />
Our two Little Free Libraries, located at Walker Park and Playfield Park, are stocked with adult<br />
and children’s books - free to a good home. Feel free to take a book or two to read at home.<br />
You may also leave a book for others if you would like to.<br />
Please do not put library books in the Little Free Library.<br />
For more information on any program call the<br />
Crestwood Library at 708-371-4090<br />
<strong>October</strong> Virtual Events for<br />
Families and Youth<br />
.<br />
Weekly Make It Monday Crafts for Kids Grades K-3<br />
Every Monday, a limited number of craft kits will be available for pick-up from the Front Desk. Basic supplies<br />
will be provided. Crafts may have small parts. See our Facebook page each week for more details and pictures.<br />
Make It Crafts for tweens<br />
Kids grades 4-8 can pick up a take home craft kit to do at home. Basic supplies will be provided in the kit.<br />
A limited number of craft kits will be available for pick-up from the Front Desk on Tuesday, <strong>October</strong> 6 & 20.<br />
See our Facebook page for more details and pictures.<br />
Read to Hershey on Zoom!<br />
Hershey, the therapy dog is waiting to hear kids grades K-4 read to him on Zoom!<br />
Kids can read their favorite book to Hershey for 15 minutes from home. Email fisherd@crestwoodlibrary.org<br />
to register for this program and receive Zoom login information and reading time.<br />
Tuesday, <strong>October</strong> 13, 2020, 6:00-7:00pm<br />
Documenting the Dead with<br />
Ghost Hunter Dustin Pari<br />
Get in the Halloween spirit with this exciting program with special guest host Dustin Pari! Paranormal<br />
researcher and lecturer has made numerous appearances on such television programs as Ghost Hunters, Ghost<br />
Hunters International, and Destination Truth, and on Monday, <strong>October</strong> 19th at 6:00 PM, he'll be joining us<br />
live on Zoom! Dustin takes a look back at his own efforts to conduct paranormal research and brings it back<br />
even further to some of the earliest spirit communication techniques. Filled with anecdotal tales from his<br />
travels, and evidence from his investigations, this lecture is just the right mix of educational, fun, and creepy.<br />
Free Medicare Seminars<br />
Please join Bill Johnson - a local independent insurance agent with over 25 years experience<br />
in the Medicare and health insurance industry - for free virtual medicare webinars!<br />
Please visit <strong>October</strong> our online events Virtual calendar for Events more information for about joining.<br />
Wednesday, <strong>October</strong> 21, 6:00 PM : Zero, Zip, Zilch<br />
Wednesday, <strong>October</strong><br />
Families<br />
28, 6:00 PM<br />
and<br />
: Medicare<br />
Youth<br />
101, the ABCs of Medicare<br />
.<br />
Weekly <strong>October</strong> Make In-Person It Monday Family Crafts Programs for Kids Grades are back! K-3<br />
Every Monday, a limited number of craft kits will be available for pick-up from the Front Desk. Basic supplies<br />
will be provided. Crafts may have small Halloween parts. See our Read Facebook to the page Dogs each week for more details and pictures.<br />
Therapy Dog Hershey and friends will be in the library for an in-person<br />
session of Read to The Dogs for students grades K-5 on<br />
Tuesday, <strong>October</strong> Make 20, It 2020 Crafts from 6:00-7:00pm. for tweens Costumes welcome!<br />
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.<br />
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.<br />
Tuesday, <strong>October</strong> 6 & 20.<br />
See our Facebook page for more details and pictures.<br />
Halloween Family Bingo Night<br />
Bring the whole family Read to play family to Hershey Bingo where on when Zoom! the parent wins so does the child!!!<br />
Limit of 8 families, please call to register. Face masks and parental supervision required.<br />
Hershey, Tuesday, the therapy <strong>October</strong> dog is 27 waiting at 6:00pm to hear kids Halloween grades K-4 Costumes read to him welcome on Zoom!<br />
Kids can read their favorite book to Hershey for 15 minutes from home. Email fisherd@crestwoodlibrary.org<br />
to register for this program and receive Zoom login information and reading time.<br />
Tuesday, <strong>October</strong> 13, 2020, 6:00-7:00pm<br />
Take Home Science Kits<br />
Crestwood Library will be offering hands-on science kits for kids to experiment at home. Adult<br />
supervision may be required. A limited number of take home science kits will be available to pick-up<br />
at the Front Desk while supplies last beginning Thursday, <strong>October</strong> 8, 2020.<br />
Virtual Science Club<br />
Miss Emily hosts another session of Science Club online this month. Kids grades K-5 will enjoy watching<br />
Miss Emily discuss various science topics and demonstrate science experiments that you can do with<br />
things you have at home! Our next virtual Science Club will be<br />
Thursday, <strong>October</strong> 22 at 4:00pm on Facebook.<br />
Story Time Online<br />
Join us every Friday as we watch a recorded video of different local and famous celebrities<br />
HONOR FLIGHT VETERAN<br />
reading their favorite Children’s picture book. A new story will be posted every Friday on<br />
our Facebook page.<br />
Take Home Science Kits<br />
Crestwood Library will be offering hands-on science kits for kids to experiment at home. Adult<br />
supervision may be required. A limited number of take home science kits will be available to pick-up<br />
at the Front Desk while supplies last beginning Thursday, <strong>October</strong> 8, 2020.<br />
Attention Veterans<br />
If you were honorably discharged from the U.S. military and believe you suffer<br />
Virtual Science Club<br />
from an injury or illness that you contracted because of your service, you are<br />
invited to attend a meeting of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Chapter<br />
things you have at home! Our next virtual Science Club will be<br />
84 in Crestwood to get help Thursday, in filling <strong>October</strong> a claim 22 at 4:00pm for your on Facebook. injury or illness.<br />
Miss Emily hosts another session of Science Club online this month. Kids grades K-5 will enjoy watching<br />
Miss Emily discuss various science topics and demonstrate science experiments that you can do with<br />
HONOR FLIGHT VETERAN<br />
HONOR FLIGHT VETERAN<br />
There is no charge or fees for this Story service. Time The Online DAV is a national service<br />
organization comprised of veterans dedicated to helping other veterans<br />
receive the medical attention and compensation they deserve.<br />
Join us every Friday as we watch a recorded video of different local and famous celebrities<br />
reading their favorite Children’s picture book. A new story will be posted every Friday on<br />
our Facebook page.<br />
DAV Chapter 84 meets on the First Friday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at<br />
the Elk's Lodge #1596 at 4428 Midlothian Turnpike in Crestwood, Illinois.<br />
National and Chapter Service Officers will be available to assist you in filing a<br />
claim for compensation and medical assistance. Bring a copy of your DD-214<br />
to the meeting with you.<br />
Again, this service and all subsequent services provided by the DAV are free<br />
of charge. To learn more about the DAV and its mission to serve disabled<br />
veterans visit their website at: www.DAV.org.<br />
ELK'S LODGE #1596<br />
4428 Midlothian Turnpike in Crestwood, Illinois.<br />
Congratulations to our dear friend Mr. Raymond Preston<br />
Ray was to take part in the Honor Flight this year but due to Covid-19 all flights were cancelled.<br />
He hopes to be HONORED and take the flight in 2021. Ray served in both the Korean War in<br />
1951 and Vietnam War in 1967.<br />
The Purple Heart Medal is awarded to members of the armed forces of the U.S. who are<br />
wounded by an instrument of war in the hands of the enemy.<br />
Ray received Two Purple Heart Medals while serving our Country.<br />
To Ray and all our men and women, Thank You for your service to defend our nation and<br />
freedom! May God bless and protect all our active military and veterans! Thank you to the<br />
many men and women here now and those that have passed<br />
.
12 Crestwood Adviser <strong>October</strong> 2020 Number 523<br />
Reminder: Preventing Stormwater Pollution<br />
What is stormwater?<br />
Stormwater is water from rain or melting snow<br />
that does not soak into the ground. It flows from<br />
rooftops, over paved areas, bare soil, and sloped<br />
lawns. As it flows, stormwater runoff collects and<br />
transports animal waste, litter, salt, pesticides,<br />
fertilizers, oil & grease, soil and other potential<br />
pollutants.<br />
Rain and snowmelt wash pollutants from streets,<br />
construction sites, and land into storm sewers<br />
and ditches. Eventually, these empty the polluted<br />
stormwater directly into streams and rivers with no<br />
treatment. This is known as stormwater pollution.<br />
Polluted stormwater degrades our lakes, rivers,<br />
wetlands and other waterways. Nutrients such as<br />
phosphorus and nitrogen can cause the overgrowth<br />
of algae resulting in oxygen depletion in waterways.<br />
Toxic substances from motor vehicles and careless<br />
application of pesticides and fertilizers threaten<br />
water quality and can kill fish and other aquatic<br />
life. Bacteria from animal wastes and improper<br />
connections to storm sewer systems can make<br />
lakes and waterways unsafe for wading, swimming<br />
and fish consumption. Eroded soil is a pollutant as<br />
well. It clouds the waterway and interferes with the<br />
habitat of fish and plant life.<br />
A sanitary sewer system and a storm sewer system<br />
are not the same. Water that goes down a sink or<br />
other inside drain flows to either a wastewater<br />
treatment plant or to a septic system for treatment.<br />
Storm sewer flows are not treated. Water that flows<br />
down driveways, streets, and outside areas into a<br />
storm sewer or ditch flows directly to nearby creeks,<br />
fish and wildlife habitats, downstream recreational<br />
areas, and drinking water supplies.<br />
There are many types of pollutants that find their<br />
way into storm drains. Some common pollutants<br />
found in storm sewers and creeks include:<br />
• Animal waste<br />
• Litter<br />
• Motor oil<br />
• Yard clippings<br />
• Fertilizers and pesticides<br />
• Soapy car wash water<br />
• Eroded sediment from construction<br />
projects<br />
It’s important to remember that any type of<br />
surface water runoff, not just rainfall, can run into<br />
the storm sewer and collect in the stormwater<br />
management system. For example, when you wash<br />
your car on the driveway, that water, dirt, and<br />
grime ends up in the system. That’s why we need to<br />
be careful with what we put into the storm sewers<br />
as traces of all this material can end up in the<br />
stormwater system and our local waterways.<br />
1.Remember: Only rain belongs in the drain!<br />
Don’t dump anything down storm drains. Be sure to<br />
clear away leaves and debris.<br />
2. Wash your car over your lawn or gravel.<br />
This allows the ground to neutralize the soap and<br />
grime from your car rather than sending it directly<br />
to our creeks and streams. Use biodegradable or<br />
non-toxic soap that is phosphate-free. You can<br />
also take your car to a commercial car wash where<br />
wastewater is either recycled or treated.<br />
3. Keep your car well-maintained.<br />
Fix any fluid leaks promptly and make sure to clean<br />
up any spills. If you perform your own automotive<br />
maintenance, automotive repair shops will accept 5<br />
gallons of used motor oil per resident per day.<br />
4. Consider disconnecting your downspouts.<br />
You can plant a rain garden to absorb stormwater<br />
runoff. You can also use a rain barrel to help collect<br />
runoff from your roof and gutters to be used on<br />
your lawn and garden.<br />
5. Use lawn or garden chemicals sparingly.<br />
Choose organic alternatives when possible and<br />
check the weather forecast to avoid applying them<br />
before a storm.<br />
6. Mow your lawn less often.<br />
Try to keep your lawn at least 3" in height to<br />
minimize weed growth, reduce the need for<br />
watering, and decrease the likelihood of pests.<br />
Leaving the clippings on the lawn can also help<br />
block weeds and retain moisture. Sweep your<br />
sidewalks and driveway rather than hosing them<br />
down.<br />
7. Plant native, low maintenance plants and<br />
grasses.<br />
They often have longer root systems, which reduce<br />
the amount of chemicals and water needed. Try<br />
seeding your lawn with Buffalo Grass (Bouteloua<br />
dactyloides) or Northern Dropseed (Sporobolus<br />
heterolepis). For native plant listings, try www.<br />
wildflower.org/plants or http://plants.usda.gov/<br />
java.<br />
8. Minimize runoff by not over-watering your<br />
lawn and garden.<br />
Keep sprinklers on a timer to avoid pooling water.<br />
9. Clean up pet waste.<br />
Bag up pet waste and dispose of it in the trash to<br />
prevent harmful bacteria from washing into local<br />
waterways.<br />
10. Be sure to minimize the amount of icemelt<br />
used.<br />
Do not over-apply salt. Choose a more<br />
environmentally-friendly alternative when possible.<br />
Use bricks, gravel, cobbles, natural stone, or<br />
permeable pavers instead of asphalt or concrete<br />
when possible.<br />
12. Make sure storm drain outfalls are not<br />
running in dry weather.<br />
A storm sewer system is designed to carry<br />
stormwater. If it hasn’t rained in 72 hours, it should<br />
not be flowing. Please call Public Works if it does.<br />
13. Do not drain your pool, spa, or fountain to<br />
a storm drain.<br />
Allow chlorine to dissipate for several days. Test the<br />
water to ensure the residual chlorine is zero before<br />
slowly draining to a landscaped area. You may be<br />
able to drain to a sanitary sewer. Contact your local<br />
municipality for more information.<br />
14. Keep your septic system well-maintained<br />
to prevent leaks.<br />
A leaking septic system can leach harmful bacteria<br />
into storm sewer systems and local waterways. It is<br />
important to keep your system well-maintained to<br />
prevent costly repairs as well.<br />
15. Walk, bike, or share a ride when possible.<br />
Driving causes particulates to enter our air. This air<br />
pollution can contaminate our rain and end up in<br />
our streams and lakes.<br />
16. Properly maintain your neighborhood<br />
stormwater pond.<br />
It is designed to capture and treat stormwater<br />
runoff.<br />
17. Install a rain barrel or cistern to capture<br />
roof runoff.<br />
This helps prevent stormwater from reaching<br />
waterways and reduces the potential for pollution.<br />
What can YOU do to prevent stormwater<br />
pollution in Crestwood?<br />
11. Consider minimizing impervious surfaces<br />
around your home.<br />
New Business of the Month:<br />
Updated Opening:<br />
Thursday, Oct. 1st<br />
Hook & Reel<br />
4949 Cal Sag Rd.<br />
Crestwood Illinois 60418
Time and Preparation Change<br />
Remote Learning in District 218<br />
District 218, like all school systems, scrambled to shift from traditional<br />
instruction to remote learning last spring as the pandemic surged. As one<br />
of the few districts with a remote learning plan in place at the time teachers<br />
adjusted.<br />
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Still, as novices in on-line instruction, teachers learned on the job.<br />
Over the summer, however, district staff prepared along two tracks: That students<br />
would return for a traditional school year and the possibility of continued<br />
remote learning.<br />
Based on recommendations from health authorities, District 218 chose to<br />
keep students home indefinitely. Teachers were ready.<br />
“I think the biggest difference between the remote learning last spring and the<br />
remote learning now is contextual to the calendar,” Dr. Mike Jacobson, principal<br />
at Richards High School in Oak Lawn, said. “Last year it was sprung on us<br />
at the end of the year. This year we had more time to prepare for opening the<br />
school in a remote model.”<br />
Jacobson knows this from experience. He chose to co-teach an English class.<br />
“I can tell you firsthand that we have had to go above and beyond to connect<br />
with our kids,” he said. “I understand that it is a different kind of work than<br />
we have done in the past. But I assure you it is not less work. Every lesson I<br />
plan takes twice as long as it used to. There are so many more things to consider,<br />
from how can I make this learning more engaging, to how can I better<br />
use the technology to give kids inspiration and access?”<br />
Shepard High School Principal Dr. Greg Walder knows teachers give everything.<br />
“Accomplishments, work ethic, and professionalism like this is why Shepard<br />
is such great place for students,” he said. “All of their extraordinary efforts are<br />
greatly appreciated.”<br />
Walder credited teachers with returning to the new academic year with “a<br />
sense of urgency. They have spent countless hours during and outside the<br />
workday planning high quality lessons and engaging learning activities,” he<br />
said. “They have built relationships with hundreds of students, making them<br />
feel welcome, reassuring them, and getting them excited to learn.”<br />
Eisenhower High School Principal Erik Briseño amplified Walder’s comments.<br />
“Teachers worked all summer to adjust the curriculum, attend training to be<br />
better prepared for the school year, and volunteer time to support our communities,”<br />
he said.<br />
Briseño stressed the value of synchronous instruction for students.<br />
“That’s where teaching happens in real time,” he offered. “That allows students<br />
and teachers to engage in a lesson. Students can interact with the teacher and<br />
their classmates compared to simply sitting at home and working on their<br />
own.<br />
“Students and teachers are now seeing that there are ways in which students<br />
can work collaboratively,” Briseño continued. “Whether working in breakout<br />
rooms, using Google docs, or screen sharing, there is a greater understanding<br />
in how the technology available can enhance instruction.”<br />
Richards High School Principal Dr. Mike Jacobson collaborates with Nicole Scolaro<br />
and Mary Annerino before the start of an English class that they co-teach.
14 Crestwood Adviser <strong>October</strong> 2020 Number 523<br />
Surge in Advanced Placement Enrollment<br />
Despite more than doubling the number of students<br />
enrolled in Advanced Placement courses in<br />
the past 10 years, District 218 recognized a need to<br />
do more.<br />
Students of color and those from low-income<br />
households remained underrepresented in AP<br />
courses. So last year District 218 partnered with<br />
Equal Opportunity Schools (EOS), a national<br />
nonprofit with a mission to increase access to AP<br />
courses for students of color and students from<br />
low-income households.<br />
The results shocked District 218 administrators.<br />
Enrollment in AP courses surged at Shepard, Eisenhower<br />
and Richards high schools, with the growth<br />
among students of color the most noteworthy.<br />
AP courses offer the most rigorous challenge to<br />
high school students with university-level curricula<br />
and the opportunity, depending on national exam<br />
results, to earn college credit.<br />
Between the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 academic<br />
year, the number of Black students enrolled in AP<br />
courses increased from 129 to 305. Likewise, the<br />
number of Latino students enrolled in AP courses<br />
grew from 327 to 622.<br />
Overall in District 218, the number of students<br />
enrolled in AP courses increased from 909 to 1,675.<br />
Administrators cite the partnership with EOS as<br />
the primary reason.<br />
“Working with EOS, the District extensively<br />
surveyed its students to determine new AP course<br />
offerings as well as generating an outreach list of<br />
students to target for recruitment into the AP program.<br />
The district also hosted a number of recruitment<br />
opportunities, including an AP Rush Week,<br />
lunch meetings, and one-on-one meetings,” said<br />
Director of Assessment Anthony Corsi.<br />
Teachers actively recruited new students and<br />
worked to retain those already enrolled in AP courses.<br />
Finally, the District revised several AP course<br />
requirements to open them up to more grade levels,<br />
as appropriate, in alignment with national trends<br />
and best practices.<br />
“It was really a huge team effort with the curriculum<br />
directors, the associate principals, the curriculum<br />
and instruction assistant principals, the<br />
building EOS teams, counselors, teachers, district<br />
leadership, and our EOS partnership director,” Corsi<br />
added.<br />
EOS helped District 218 to identify non-traditional<br />
students who demonstrated aptitudes or passion<br />
for a given subject as AP candidates.<br />
“Students responded to a survey provided by EOS<br />
in the fall and we cross-referenced the results<br />
with other student data to assist in our identification,”<br />
said Andrew Deines, an assistant principal at<br />
Shepard High School.<br />
From there recruitment took a personal turn.<br />
“We took great efforts to pair students with teachers<br />
and staff with whom they already had a positive<br />
relationship,” he said. “Those teachers and other<br />
staff members then had personal conversations<br />
with hundreds of students, explaining the benefits<br />
of rigorous classes, pointing out the student’s abilities<br />
and passions for that subject area or a noted<br />
career path. Conversations culminated with that<br />
teacher asking the student to strongly consider taking<br />
more rigorous classes for the coming year.”<br />
Part of that success involved getting students to<br />
buy into the idea of embracing academic challenge.<br />
“We attribute (the enrollment growth) to students<br />
who recognize the benefits of being challenged<br />
academically and to our teachers and staff who<br />
leveraged the positive relationships they have built<br />
with those students, assuring them that Shepard’s<br />
staff and programs will continue to support them<br />
through their new challenge,” Deines said.<br />
(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<br />
helped Shepard and all of District 218 significantly boost enrollment in Advanced Placement courses, which challenge students with university-level curricula. (Right)<br />
Shepard High School students enrolled in Advanced Placement Chemistry pose with the AP shirts they received. Distributing shirts comprised part of the campaign to<br />
recruit new students to AP courses, which challenge students with university-level curricula.<br />
Get Up and Get Out!<br />
SERTOMA STRONG 5K RUN, WALK<br />
OR ROLL<br />
Saturday, Oct. 10th, 8:30am (Morning Event) &<br />
12:30pm (Afternoon Event)<br />
Midlothian Meadows, Picnic Grove 1<br />
157th & Pulaski Rd., Midlothian<br />
Come on out and support Sertoma Centre at the Sertoma<br />
Strong 5K Run, Walk or Roll. Check-in for the morning<br />
event begins at 8:30am with the 5K taking off at 9:15am.<br />
Afternoon event registration begins at 12:30pm with<br />
the 5K commencing at 1:15pm. In addition to the race<br />
event itself, a DJ will be onsite from 10:00am-4:00pm,<br />
food will be available onsite for purchase, and a superhero<br />
theme (costume optional) should bring a few laughs all<br />
round. Sertoma souvenirs also will be for sale. Onsite<br />
registration is $40/person (includes T-shirt and medal);<br />
online registration is $25/person (to be completed by Oct.<br />
10th). No admittance without COVID-appropriate mask.<br />
For more information, contact Gerry Henaghan at (708)<br />
730-6210 or ghenaghan@sertomacentre.org.<br />
THE GREAT SAND RIDGE (TINY)<br />
PUMPKIN HUNT<br />
Saturday, Oct. 24th, 10:00am-2:00pm<br />
Sand Ridge Nature Center<br />
15891 Paxton Ave., South Holland<br />
Find all the hidden pumpkins on a fun scavenger hunt<br />
on the trails at the Sand Ridge Nature Center. Costumes<br />
are encouraged, but not required. Take home a tiny<br />
pumpkin for finding them all! (One pumpkin per child<br />
while supplies last.) All participants are required to<br />
wear COVID-appropriate masks and to practice social<br />
distancing. Registration is required. For more information<br />
or to register, call (708) 868-0606. Cost: FREE.<br />
FULL MOON NIGHT HIKE<br />
Saturday, Oct. 31st, 6:30pm<br />
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center<br />
9800 Willow Springs Rd., Willow Springs<br />
Let the light of the moon be your guide as you search<br />
for creepy, crawly nocturnal creatures on this one-mile<br />
adventure. All participants are required to wear COVIDappropriate<br />
masks and to practice social distancing.<br />
Registration is required. For more information or to<br />
register, call (708) 839-6897. Cost: FREE.<br />
Or Stay Home!<br />
ASK A BIRD NERD<br />
Tuesday, Oct. 20th, 1:00pm<br />
Facebook Live From Sand Ridge Nature Center<br />
Have you ever had a question about birds? Do you wish<br />
you knew how to get started birding? How about how to<br />
get more birds to your yard? Program Specialist Jessica<br />
Barker will appear live online to answer your most<br />
burning questions regarding the birds of Cook County.<br />
For more information, call (708) 868-0606 or email<br />
sandridge.naturecenter@cookcountyil.gov. Cost: FREE.<br />
CREATE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE<br />
Tuesday, Oct. 20th, 7:00pm<br />
Zoom Presentation<br />
In partnership with the LaGrange Public Library, learn<br />
all about the Forest Preserves of Cook County through<br />
this virtual presentation. History, uses, amenities, as<br />
well as fall and winter offerings will be discussed. Q&A<br />
will end the presentation. A Zoom link will be emailed<br />
to you the day of the presentation, so registration is<br />
required. Register at https://bit.ly/2DLVXoW. For more<br />
information, call (708) 386-4042 or email experience.<br />
nature@cookcountyil.gov. Cost: FREE.<br />
Spooky, Slithery and Slimy<br />
Saturday, Oct. 31st, 11:00am<br />
Facebook Live From the Little Red Schoolhouse<br />
In honor of Halloween, virtually meet a few of the<br />
more misunderstood creatures that call the Little Red<br />
Schoolhouse their home. For more information, call (708)<br />
839-6897 or email littlered.schoolhouse@cookcountyil.<br />
gov. Cost: FREE.
Fun & Entertainment *Sudoku<br />
<strong>October</strong> 2020 Number 523 Crestwood Adviser 15<br />
and Crossword Answers appear in next issue<br />
FREE CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING FOR<br />
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 />
Crestwood residents only<br />
and are limited to 20 words<br />
or less and can include<br />
information related to the<br />
following items:<br />
Garage Sales<br />
Lost and Found<br />
Large Appliances<br />
Automobiles<br />
Motorcycles<br />
Boats and Trailers<br />
FOR SALE<br />
NON-RESIDENTS AND<br />
AREA BUSINESSES<br />
can place classified<br />
advertisements for goods<br />
and services for just $5.00<br />
for twenty words under the<br />
following categories:<br />
Garage Sales<br />
Appliance and Electronics<br />
Sales<br />
Transportation<br />
(Cars, Boats, Motorcycles)<br />
Homes for Sale or Rent<br />
Apartments for Sale<br />
or Rent<br />
Employment Openings<br />
Jobs Wanted<br />
To place your classified ad<br />
call 708-293-1430<br />
OBITUARY<br />
Staffan, Genevieve (nee Kamper), 98 years. Beloved wife of<br />
the late Henry. Devoted mother of Paula (Steve) Jurlow, Edward<br />
(Judy) Staffan, Robert (Terri) Staffan, Shirley (Ray) Parpan, and<br />
Steven (Cathy) Staffan. Loving grandmother of 14 and greatgrandmother<br />
of 11. A funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, Sept.<br />
30th, at Incarnation Catholic Church, 5757 W. 127th Street,<br />
Crestwood. Interment private at St. Mary Cemetery in Evergreen<br />
Park. Due to COVID 19 precautions, a Memorial Service will be<br />
held at a later time. Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son<br />
Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood. (708) 824-9000<br />
or www.becvarfuneralhome.com<br />
OCTOBER CLASSIFIED<br />
Fitbit2, new, w/extra band, size Small – $50.<br />
Amazon Fire HD8 w/Alexa, new – $50, Like-new<br />
humidifier w/remote control – $45, GUESS winter<br />
jacket, red w/hood, size Large, like new – $25.<br />
Contact Marilyn, (708) 371-0619.<br />
‘Crestwood Adviser’ Great Way to<br />
Reach Local Customers<br />
The Village of Crestwood wants local business<br />
owners to know that the Crestwood Adviser, in<br />
addition to being a great way to stay in touch with<br />
what’s happening in your community, is also one<br />
of the most cost-effective ways to reach your local<br />
customer base. By advertising in the Crestwood<br />
Adviser, your ad reaches the entire Crestwood<br />
population, and at a fraction of the cost of what<br />
a direct mail piece would cost in postage alone.<br />
Better still, the Crestwood Adviser is read and<br />
left for others to read, which is more than we<br />
can say for most direct mail advertisements, the<br />
overwhelming majority of which end up going<br />
straight in the trash or recycling bin.<br />
To inquire about advertising rates in the Crestwood<br />
Adviser, please call (708) 293-1430 or email info@<br />
crestwoodadviser.com.<br />
Crestwood’s very own ongoing strip...<br />
94 South by Jim McGreal<br />
SUDOKU<br />
Fill in the grid with digits in such a manner that every row,<br />
every column and every 3x3 box accommodates the digits<br />
HoDoKu - v2.2.0<br />
1 – 9, without repeating any.<br />
Solution:<br />
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SEPTEMBER<br />
Sudoku Solution<br />
HoDoKu - v2.2.0<br />
Easy (252)<br />
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2 6 4 9 3 5 1 8 7<br />
1 8 3 4 6 7 2 5 9<br />
3 2 1 5 9 8 4 7 6<br />
7 5 8 6 2 4 9 3 1<br />
9 4 6 1 7 3 5 2 8<br />
4 1 5 3 8 6 7 9 2<br />
8 7 9 2 5 1 6 4 3<br />
6 3 2 7 4 9 8 1 5<br />
SEPTEMBER<br />
Crossword Solution<br />
2 Gawk S P U R B 2 A Gawk B E T H A N<br />
3 Attorney General (abbr.) 3 Attorney General (abbr.)<br />
22 Gawk E A C H E P O X Y H O N E<br />
4 Official<br />
4 Official<br />
33 Attorney A C General L U (abbr.)<br />
G R A T E O A T S<br />
5 Those who make the 5 food Those who make the food<br />
44 Official<br />
S T A B laws E (abbr.) N S U R E S<br />
5 laws (abbr.)<br />
5 Those who who make A R the the C food food 6 Sloth A R T S<br />
laws 6 laws Sloth (abbr.)<br />
A G R E E 7 Sculls G N A W B U D<br />
66 Sloth 7 Sculls<br />
H E R B A L 8 T Repeat E A A N Y<br />
U S A P L 9 Y<br />
Frankfurter<br />
L E T L I E<br />
9 Frankfurter 10 Waitress on "Cheers"<br />
P O S S E S S O R<br />
10 Waitress on "Cheers" 11 Metal bar<br />
10 10 Waitress S P on on Y "Cheers"<br />
A R<br />
12<br />
E Young A people P E C A N<br />
12 Young people<br />
G A 13 F Air F pollution N N E<br />
12 12 Young 13 Air M pollution O people L D O V 15 A Possessive pronoun N O A H<br />
13 13 Air Air pollution<br />
15 15 Possessive I D E A pronoun E 17 C Capital L A of T Western E L L E<br />
15 Possessive pronoun<br />
17 17 17 Capital Capital C O<br />
of of Western<br />
E of D Western L E Samoa A K S R E A R<br />
22 Beauty contest<br />
Samoa<br />
Samoa E R R S S W A P Y O R E<br />
23 Female sheep<br />
22 22 22 Beauty Beauty contest<br />
contest 24 Distress call<br />
23 23 23 Female Female sheep<br />
sheep 25 Ralph Waldo ___<br />
24 24 24<br />
Distress Distress call call call 28 Legal document<br />
25 25 Ralph<br />
25 Waldo<br />
Ralph ___<br />
Waldo ___ ___ 31 Coral reef<br />
38 Baby 28 28 sheep Legal document<br />
28 Legal sound document 33 Unpaid<br />
40 Sacred 31 31 Coral song<br />
reef reef<br />
2 Gawk 31 Coral reef 35 Central Intelligence<br />
42 Compass 33 33 Unpaid<br />
point<br />
Agency<br />
3 Attorney 3533 Unpaid<br />
Central General Intelligence<br />
(abbr.)<br />
43 Seize<br />
38 Musician (3 wds.)<br />
4 Official 35 Agency<br />
Central Intelligence<br />
45 Also<br />
39 Thai<br />
5 Those 38 38 Musician who Agency make (3 (3<br />
the wds.)<br />
food<br />
46 Close to the ground 40 Prisoner of war<br />
laws 39 3938 (abbr.)<br />
48 United Kingdom Thai Thai Musician (3 wds.) 41 Made secure<br />
6 Sloth<br />
49 Truss 40 4039 (2 Prisoner wds.) Thai of of war war 42 Certain<br />
7 Sculls<br />
51 Portland 41 4140 Made locale Prisoner secure<br />
of war 44 Confuse<br />
8 Repeat<br />
52 Revel 42 42 Certain<br />
41 Made secure 45 Hot bedtime drink<br />
9 Frankfurter<br />
55 Government 44 44 Confuse<br />
10 Waitress 42 Certain worker 47 Small bird<br />
45 45 Hot Hot<br />
on bedtime "Cheers"<br />
56 Peel<br />
drink<br />
11 Metal 44 Confuse 50 Cozy room<br />
47 47 Small bar<br />
58 Admire<br />
bird bird<br />
12 Young 5045 Hot bedtime drink<br />
53 Elliptic<br />
Cozy people<br />
59 Condominium<br />
room<br />
54 Typing error<br />
13 Air 53 pollution<br />
5347 Elliptic<br />
Small bird<br />
61 Wagon pullers<br />
56 Dawdling<br />
15 Possessive 54 5450 Typing Cozy pronoun<br />
62 Open-mouthed error error room<br />
57 Chopping tools<br />
17 Capital 56 5653 Dawdling<br />
of Elliptic Western<br />
64 Tugged<br />
59 Nervous system<br />
Samoa<br />
66 Plenty 57 5754 Chopping Typing tools error tools 60 Tree<br />
22 Beauty 59 5956 Nervous contest<br />
67 Lock openers Dawdling system<br />
63 Neuter pronoun<br />
23 Female 60 60 Tree<br />
57 Tree<br />
sheep<br />
Chopping tools 65 Compass point<br />
24 Distress 63 63 Neuter call<br />
DOWN<br />
pronoun<br />
59 Nervous 25 Ralph<br />
system<br />
65 65 Compass Waldo ___ point<br />
28 Legal 60 document Tree<br />
1 Bath ___<br />
31 Coral 63 reef Neuter pronoun<br />
33 Unpaid 65 Compass point<br />
35 Central Intelligence<br />
Agency<br />
38 Musician (3 wds.)<br />
39 Thai<br />
40 Prisoner of war<br />
41 Made secure<br />
42 Certain<br />
44 Confuse<br />
45 Hot bedtime drink<br />
47 Small bird<br />
50 Cozy room<br />
53 Elliptic<br />
54 Typing error<br />
56 Dawdling<br />
57 Chopping tools<br />
59 Nervous system<br />
60 Tree<br />
63 Neuter pronoun<br />
65 Compass point
16 Crestwood Adviser <strong>October</strong> 2020 Number 523<br />
Bean Bag Jamboree<br />
$120.00 per<br />
two person<br />
team<br />
Join<br />
us!!<br />
40 team max<br />
5331 W. 135th | Crestwood, IL 60418<br />
708-371-4810<br />
Hello Crestwood Residents,<br />
We are very excited to continue to be open<br />
and serving our community. We are following<br />
the CDC guidelines and are reminding our<br />
guests to social distance and to wear a mask.<br />
We are happy to announce that our first-ever<br />
Crestwood Crush Golf outing that was held<br />
on Sept. 26th at The Meadows Golf Club in<br />
Blue Island was a great success!<br />
We had a great start to our first-ever<br />
Crestwood Wiffle Ball league. The league,<br />
which plays on Monday Nights through<br />
Oct. 19th, has 11 teams. All games are being<br />
played at Walker Park on our T-ball fields.<br />
This introductory league will lead to a larger<br />
summer league in 2021.<br />
The T-ball league has also extended into a<br />
six-week fall season featuring five teams that<br />
play on Wednesday and Saturday. We are<br />
happy to have our parks in use following CDC<br />
guidelines to ensure safe play for all.<br />
The fall session of swim lessons began the<br />
week of Sept. 21st and goes through <strong>October</strong>.<br />
Be on the lookout and sign up your kids.<br />
The pool is open on an hourly basis for lap<br />
swim to all members. All you have to do is<br />
reach out to us at the CRWC for a lap swim<br />
time.<br />
We have many programs starting in <strong>October</strong><br />
featuring an all ages indoor Bean Bag League<br />
starting Oct. 27th.<br />
We will announce more leagues as the CDC<br />
guidelines start to ease up, hopefully. We will<br />
also bring back our popular Bags and Brews<br />
event this winter.<br />
Check out our Facebook page at facebook.<br />
com/crwc1 to see all of our exciting new<br />
programs.<br />
We are happy to announce that we will be<br />
hosting our annual Trunk or Treat event on<br />
Saturday Oct. 24th from 12:00-3:00pm. We<br />
will be limiting our numbers by the hour to<br />
follow restrictions. Please call to reserve your<br />
space as they will fill up fast.<br />
We still have youth practices daily at the<br />
CRWC and baseball on the weekends at<br />
Playfield Park. We will do our very best to<br />
keep our community on the move during<br />
these trying times.<br />
Be on the lookout for our late fall/winter<br />
sport registration which will include swim<br />
lessons, basketball for all ages, floor hockey<br />
and indoor soccer. All programs are subject<br />
to state and CDC guidelines.<br />
Rocco Mossuto<br />
Crestwood Recreation & Wellness Center<br />
Director<br />
Tuesday nights<br />
7pm to 9pm<br />
Oct. 27th to Dec. 15th<br />
Registration ends Oct. 21st<br />
Games will be played to 21,<br />
must win by 2 points<br />
You will be getting 8 bean bags<br />
to keep<br />
Trunk or Treat<br />
CRWC<br />
Register at<br />
5331 135th St. Crestwood<br />
708-371-4810<br />
crwcsports@gmail.com<br />
5331 135th St.<br />
Crestwood, IL. 60418<br />
708-371-4810<br />
Halloween<br />
costume contest<br />
every hour!!<br />
Saturday, <strong>October</strong> 24th<br />
In the CRWC’S parking lot!<br />
12pm to 3pm<br />
Due to Covid –19 restrictions, please register for<br />
an hour time slot. Limited to 1 hour per household.<br />
What is Trunk or Treat?<br />
It’s a Halloween event where trick-or-treating is<br />
done from car to car in the CRWC parking lot.<br />
Trunks are opened and decorated with all sorts<br />
of fun themes. Treats will be handed out to the<br />
trick-or-treaters at each car.<br />
Trunks Needed:<br />
The best decorated trunk will win a prize!!<br />
Contact Jamie at crestwoodrec@gmail.com or call<br />
708-371-4810 to reserve your parking space today.<br />
Deadline for entries is <strong>October</strong> 17th.<br />
Marching Band Returns to Practice Field<br />
As District 218 plans its gradual return to in-person instruction, Shepard High School athletic teams and<br />
extracurricular activities like the marching band have resumed practice.<br />
The District returns with freshman days on Oct. 15 and 16. Half of Shepard 9th graders will attend each day, which<br />
mirrors the arrangement when all students return to school on Oct. 19.<br />
In his letter to parents announcing the start of in-person instruction, Superintendent Dr. Ty Harting reminded<br />
them that the plan can change at any time.<br />
“This is all predicated, of course, on conditions remaining stable or improving over the next few weeks,” he wrote.<br />
The sight and sound of the Marching Astros playing again provided music for all ears.<br />
(Left Photo) Percussion section members of the Shepard High School marching band rehearse on the football field. Athletic<br />
teams and the marching band have resumed activities in recent weeks while District 218 prepares for a resumption of in-person<br />
instruction. (Right Photo) Members of the pit crew of the Shepard High School marching band rehearse on the football<br />
field. Athletic teams and the marching band have resumed activities in recent weeks while District 218 prepares for a resumption<br />
of in-person instruction.<br />
Baseball Dreams<br />
& Memories to<br />
Host Annual Toys<br />
for Tots Drive<br />
Just a heads up for all of you early<br />
Christmas shoppers that Baseball<br />
Dreams & Memories will host its<br />
annual Toys for Tots drive this year.<br />
From Friday, Nov. 27th through<br />
Friday, Dec. 18th, residents are<br />
asked to please bring any new and<br />
unwrapped toys (no stuffed animals<br />
or plush toys, please) that you wish<br />
to donate to our local Toys for Tots<br />
drop-off point, Baseball Dreams &<br />
Memories, at 5435 135th St. here in<br />
Crestwood during regular business<br />
hours.